Showing posts with label 1935 Marriages. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 1935 Marriages. Show all posts

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Missy Choong and Ong Huck Hong, marriage October 1935, Penang

The engagement is announced of Mr Ong Huck Hong, youngest son of the late Mr and Mrs Ong Hun Chong of Penang and Miss Missy Choong, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Choong Lye Hock of Penang. Mr Ong Huck Hong is with the legal firm of Messrs Wreford and Thornton. [The Straits Times, 23 October 1935, Page 10]

Friday, August 24, 2012

Wu Chong Teng and Kang Ah Gnoh, marriage January 1935, Penang

Mr. Wu Chong Teng and Miss Kang Ah Gnoh. At the Mission Chapel, Farquhar Street, Penang, the wedding took place on Saturday of two young members of the congregation. Mr Wu Chong Teng, a nephew of Dr. Wu Lien Teh, and Miss Kang Ah Gnoh (Nancy). Mr. Wu is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Wu Lien Whatt and a younger brother of Mr. Ng Chong Weng of the staff of the Penang Free School, while the bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Kang Ah Teng. Mr. A. Hardwicke officiated at the ceremony. The bridegroom was supported by Mr. Tan Wah Kim as bestman while Miss Dorothy Ang was the bridesmaid. Following the ceremony, a reception which was largely attended, was held at the bride's house. The honeymoon is being spent at the Crag Hotel.[The Straits Times, 16 January 1935, Page 12]

Soon Cheng Sun and Heah Kooi See, marriage January 1935, Penang

Mr. Soon Cheng Sun and Miss Heah Kooi See. The wedding took place at "Northam Lodge," Northam Road, Penang, on Monday, in the reformed style of Mr. Soon Cheng Sun and Miss Heah Kooi See. The bridegroom is the eldest son of Mr. Soon Eng Kong, and the bride's father is Mr. Heah Seng Whatt, J.P. There was a large gathering of prominent Chinese at the ceremony, and a reception followed at the same place later. In the evening a dinner was given. The spacious compounds of both residence were brilliantly illuminated with festoons of coloured electric lamps on Sunday and Monday nights. Those who officiated at the ceremony were :-- Chairman, Mr. Khoo Sian Tan, J.P., ; bridegroom's sponsor, Dr. Ong Huck Chye, J.P. ; bride's sponsor, Mr. Lim Eow Thoon, J.P. ; master of ceremonies, Mr. Lew Fook Ming ; foreman of ceremonies, Mr Yeap In Chin ; bestman, Dr. Wong and Mr. Khoo Ah Pan ; bridesmaids, Misses Yeap and Por. The honeymoon is being spent at Penang Hills. [The Straits Times, 16 January 1935, Page 12]

Monday, August 20, 2012

Lim Siang Lok and Yeow Lay Cheng, marriage 19 September 1935, Penang

On Sept. 19, the marriage in old style will take place of Mr. Lim Siang Lok, eldest son of Mr. Lim Joo Chong, proprietor of Chong Kee and Co., and Mrs Lim Joo Chong, to Miss Yeow Lay Cheng, youngest daughtter of Mr. and Mrs. Yeow Eng Sin. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 September 1935, Page 6]

Oh Bian Liam and Lee Guat Soon, marriage 19 September 1935, Penang

On Sept. 19, the marriage will take place of Mr. Oh Bian Liam, youngest son of Mr. Khaw Joo Jeang, to Miss Lee Guat Soon, second daughter of Mr. Lee Peng Tong and the late Mrs. Lee Peng Tong. The ceremony will be performed at Leith Street. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 September 1935, Page 6]

Lam Wye Yin and Khoo Hock Soo, marriage 8 September 1935, Penang

A fashionable Chinese wedding was solemnised at the Chinese Town Hall, Penang, on Sunday, the contracting parties being Mr. Khoo Hock Soo, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Khoo Soo Kean and Miss Lam Wye Yin, youngest daughter of the late Towkay Lam Hor Tuck and Mrs. Lam Hor Tuck. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 16 September 1935, Page 2]

Penang, Sept. 5. The engagement is announced of Mr. Khoo Hock Soo, advocate and solicitor, Penang, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Khoo Soo Kean, to Miss Lam Hye Yin, youngest daughter of the late Mr. Lam Hor Tuck, and Mrs. Lam Hor Tuck, and the marriage will take place on Sept. 8. in the Chinese Town Hall. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 September 1935, Page 6]


Lim Leong Tatt and Chee Joo Tuan, marriage 7 September 1935, Penang

Penang, Sept. 5. Invitations have been issued by Messrs. Lim Choon Wah and Chee See Teng for the marriage of Mr. Lim Leong Tatt, only son of the late Mr. Lim Chiam Wan and Madam Ooi Gaik Hong, to Miss Chee Joo Tuan, eldest daughter of Mr. Chee Tian Guan. The ceremony will take place on Sept. 7 at the Chinese Town Hall. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 7 September 1935, Page 6]

Chew Beow Chin and Lim Phaik Tin, marriage 17 February 1935, Penang

Penang, Feb 18. A large gathering of prominent Chinese were present at the Chinese Town Hall yesterday at the wedding of Mr. Chew Beow Chin and Miss Lim Phaik Tin, daughter of Mr. Lim Seng Hooi, J.P. Mr Khoo Sian Ewe was officiating chairman at the ceremony, and Mr. Lee Poh Kwan acted as the master of ceremonies. In the course of the wedding, Dr. Lim Boon Keng delivered a homily to the bridal couple. A reception was held at the same place later, at which the local Chiense Consul, Mr. Huang Yen-kai was present. [The Straits Times, 19 February 1935, Page 7]