Charles Rodolph Golay
Sex: M
Individual Information
Birth Date: 25 Dec 1911 - Cambridge City, Wayne, Indiana, United States
Christening:
Death: 31 Jul 1985 - Cambridge City, Wayne, Indiana, United States ( at age 73)
Burial: 3 Aug 1985 - Riverside Cemetery, Cambridge City, Wayne, Indiana, United States
Cause of Death:
Find A Grave ID: 139843713
Spouses and Children
1. *Marjorie MorganFind A Grave ID: 132970262
Marriage: 11 Jun 1942 - Greensfork, Wayne County, Indiana
Marriage Notes
Per Indiana, U.S., Marriage Certificates, 1960-2012
NameCharles R Golay
GenderMale
Marriage Date11 Jun 1942
Marriage PlaceWayne, Indiana, USA
SpouseMarjorie Morgan
Gender Female
OfficiatorFrank Schottelkorb
Per Indiana, U.S., Marriages, 1810-2001
NameCharles R Golay
GenderMale
Race White Age30
Birth Date25 Dec 1911 Birth Place Cambridge City, Indiana
FatherMelvin Golay
MotherNevada Merrick
Event TypeMarriage Registration (Marriage)
Marriage Date11 Jun 1942
Marriage PlaceIndiana, United States
SpouseMarjorie Morgan
GenderFemale
Race White Age29
Birth Date3 Jan 1913 Birth Place Indianapolis, Indiana
Residence PlaceGreens Fork, Indiana
FatherJoseph R Morgan
MotherEdith Bond
Page288-289 FHL Film Number 001846666
Per Palladium-Item Richmond, Indiana 6/13/1942
Miss Morgan, Charles Golay Are Married
GREEN'S FORK, Ind\'97A lovely wedding was solemnized Thursday evening, June 11, at 7 o'clock when Miss Marjorie Morgan, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Morgan of Edgewood farm, Green's Fork, became the bride of Charles R. Golay, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Golay of Cambridge City, on the lawn at the home of her parents. Rev. Frank Schottelkorb, pastor of the Cambridge City Christian church, officiated with the single ring ceremony.
Prior to the ceremony, two Earlham students, Miss Martha Burns, harpist, and Don Morris, violinist, furnished a program of bridal airs including "I Love You Truly," "O, Promise Me," "Because," "To a Wild Rose," "Indian Love Call,"
"Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life," "Liebestraum," and other numbers.
The bride was given in marriage by her father and wore a gown of white chiffon, fashioned with a softly draped bodice and a full skirt which fell into a long train. Empress rose point lace, originally used in the wedding gown of the
bride's mother, formed the front and back yoke and completed the long sleeves. Her veil of tulle extended the length of her dress and was fastened with a coronet of the lace. She wore a diamond pendant which fitted in the V neckline of her gown. Her flowers were a bouquet of daisies.
Mrs. Morgan, mother of the bride, chose a dress of natural linen with matching accessories, and the bridegroom's mother, Mrs. Golay, was attired in a navy ensemble. Both wore corsages of garden flowers.
The couple's attendants were Don Golay, brother of the bridegroom, and Abner Morgan, twin brother of the bride.
A four tiered wedding cake was cut and served with punch and ice cream to 80 guests at the reception held after the services. The home was decorated for the occasion in a color scheme of silver and white with garden flowers. Those assisting Mrs. Morgan in serving were Mrs. Paul Halley, Mrs. Lowell Hawkey, Mrs. Richard Tiernan, Mrs. Roy Rieder, Miss Mae King, Miss Alice Ellen Page, Miss Katherine Croxall, Miss Kathleen Beers, and Miss Mary Ellen Albertson.
Mr. and Mrs. Golay left by automobile for a trip to Chicago where they will take a week-end cruise on Lake Michigan on the S. S. American. Mrs. Golay wore for the trip a jacket suit of brown with brown and white accessories. Upon their return they will reside on Lincoln drive in Cambridge City.
The bride is a graduate of Green's Fork High school and Earlham college. She is a member of the A. A. U. W. and Advance club, and has served as secretary of the Wayne County Federation of Women's Clubs for two years and is now vice-president of the organization.
Mr. Golay was graduated from the Cambridge City High school and attended Purdue university.
Notes
General:
Per Indiana Birth Certificate
Charles Rudolph Golay, a white male, was born Dec 25, 1911 in his family home Jackson township, Wayne county, Indiana. His father was Melvin Cortez Golay, a 31 year old farmer born in Decatur county, Indiana. His mother was Iona Nevada Merrick, a 17 year old housewife born in Cambridge City, Indiana. This is her 1st child.
Per 1950 US Census 4/20/1950 Cambridge City, Wayne county, Indiana
Charles R. Golay is the 37 year old white male head of household, born in Indiana, works of his own account as proprietor of a farm hydraulic factory, working 70 hours last week. His wife, 37 year old Marjorie M. Golay, was born in Indiana and keeps house.
Per Findagrave
Charles Rodolph Golay
Birth 25 Dec 1911 Cambridge City, Wayne County, Indiana, USA
Death 31 Jul 1985 (aged 73) Cambridge City, Wayne County, Indiana, USA
Burial Riverside Cemetery Cambridge City, Wayne County, Indiana, USA
Memorial ID 139843713
Per The Indianapolis Star Indianapolis, Indiana 8/2/1985
Charles Golay rites Saturday, founder of Golay Industries
Cambridge City, Ind. -\emdash Services for Charles R. Golay, 73, a lifelong Cambridge City resident and
founder of Golay Industries, will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Cambridge City Christian Church, of which he
was a member.
Calling will be after 2 p.m. today in Howard & Sons Funeral Home here.
He died Wednesday in Reid Memorial Hospital, Richmond.
Mr. Golay had been president and owner of Golay Industries. He founded the company in 1939.
He received the Indiana Jefferson Award in 1982 because of his contributions to his community. He
had donated the sanctuary of the Cambridge City Christian Church, of which he was a life member. He
also donated the $3 million Golay Community Center, a 38,000 square-foot facility with meeting rooms.
exercise and craft rooms. a gymnasium, swimming pool, chapel and three physicians' offices.
He also helped to finance college educations and supported church youth groups, Junior Achievement.
Little League and Future Farmers of America.
He was a member of the Western Wayne County School Board and was president during the school
consolidation. He also was a board member of Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond.
Mr. Golay was a member of Cambridge City Masonic Lodge and Cambridge City Chamber of Commerce. He was a life member of the Shrine Club and Scottish Rite. He had been a member and past president of the Kiwanis Club. .
Mr. Golay was Cambridge City first Citizen of the Year in 1961 and received the Junior Chamber of
Commerce Distinguished Service Award in 1971.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Golay Community Center Memorial Fund or to the American Heart Association.
Survivor: wife, Marjorie Morgan Golay.