Freida LESCHKE [11718]
- Born: 24 Apr 1906, Port Lincoln, South Australia
- Marriage: Jack Vincent DRAGE [6262] on 30 May 1946 in Lutheran Church, Laura, South Australia
 General Notes:
SA Birth 1906 LESCHKE Frida Louise, Paul Herman Adolf LESCHKE Emma Emilie Martha BRADKE Flinders 766/127
Freida married Jack Vincent DRAGE [6262] [MRIN: 4317], son of John Edmund DRAGE [1039] and Mary Ann O'LOUGHLIN [8179], on 30 May 1946 in Lutheran Church, Laura, South Australia. (Jack Vincent DRAGE [6262] was born on 19 Aug 1909 in Laura, South Australia, died on 7 Dec 1987 in South Australia and was buried on 9 Dec 1987 in Gawler, South Australia.)
Marriage Notes:
The Areas' Express (Booyoolee, SA : 1877 - 1948) View title info Fri 26 Jul 1946
WEDDING
DRAGE- LESCHKE. The Lutheran Church, Laura, was the scene of a pretty wedding on May 30th, when Freida, second daughter of Mrs. and the late Mr. P. Leschke, was married to Jack, second son of Mrs. and the late Mr. J. Drage, of (Medindie, formerly of Laura. Rev. W. F. Roehrs officiated. The bride entered the church with her brother-in-law, Mr. O. Schumann, of Gladstone, beautifully frocked in a figured satin, long waisted frock, buttoned down the back, the veil, lent by Mrs. Ted Winneke. was held in place with a halo of orange blossom. She carried a sheaf of sweet peas and carnations. The matron of Honour, Mrs. O. Schumann (sister of the bride), wore a frock of hyacinth blue, with cyclamon pink applique on the shoulders, with hat to match, and carried a sheaf of sweet peas and carnations. Mr George Drage (brother of the groom) was best man. Phyllis Scott was flower girl, frocked in pink taffeta with blue bows on the front and a halo of pink net and blue flowers, and carried a basket of sweet peas and carnations. The bride and matron of honour wore lockets, a gift from the groom and the flower girl a gold brooch, a gift from the bride and groom. The happy couple left the church midst showers of confetti and horse shoes were hung on the bride's arm by Pamela Schultz and Kevin Meissner. During the signing of the register, Mr. G. Gersch rendered a solo "Perfect Love." After the ceremony about 40 guests were entertained at a reception held in the Parish Hall, where the usual toasts were honoured and the remainder of the evening was spent in games, competitions, and items were rendered by a number of the guests.
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