Martha Jane Powers is the daughter of Patrick Henry Powers and Ida Mae Roshon.

Per the 1940 U.S. Census, Martha Powers resided in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, with her parents and siblings at 126 Allen. Listed are:
-Patrick H Powers, age 56, born Ohio
-Mae Powers, age 55, born Ohio
-Mary Catherine Powers, age 31, born Ohio
-Patrick J Powers, age 29, born Ohio
-Helen M Powers, age 25, born Ohio
-Dorothy L Powers, age 23, born Ohio
-Josephine Powers, age 21, born Ohio
-Pauline V Powers, age 19, born Ohio
-Rose Ann Powers, age 18, born Ohio
-Paul T Powers, age 16, born Ohio
-Margaret I Powers, age 14, born Ohio
-Martha J Powers, age 9, born Ohio

Martha is 1 of 11 known children of Patrick and Ida Powers. Her siblings are:
• Ruth Elizabeth Powers Shaw (1906–1943)
• Mary Catherine "Katie" Powers Houser (1908–2007)
• Patrick James Powers (1910–1996)
• Helen Marie Powers (1914–2000)
• Dorothy Louise Powers Schleich (1917–1999)
• Josephine Clara "Jo" Powers Figley (1918–1992)
• Pauline Virginia Powers Brown (1920–2018)
• Roseanne "Rosie" Powers Hoffman (1922–2014)
• Paul Thomas Powers (1923–1990)
• Margaret Isabelle "Maggie" Powers McGee (1926-2006 )
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On 26 Dec 1951, Martha married Peter Richard "Dick" Hammond, the son of Peter Francis Hammond and Ann G. Frankin.

WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENT
Lancaster Eagle-Gazette, Lancaster, Ohio, Monday, 31 Dec 1951 Page 3

Miss Martha Jane Powers And Mr. Peter R. Hammond
Exchange Solemn Vows In St. Mary's Catholic Church

Seasonal decorations adorned historic St. Mary's Catholic church when Miss Martha Jane Powers exchanged solemn marriage vows with Mr. Peter R. Hammond. The Rev. Julian J. Schaefer officiated at the double ring ceremony at nine o'clock Wednesday morning, December twenty-sixth. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Powers, 126 West Allen-st., Lancaster. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. P. F. Hammond, 150 East Chestnut-st., Lancaster.

Pews for relatives and close friends were marked with white aisle candles, satin bows and holly. Mrs. Catherine R. Forquer was at the organ console. The Girls Choir sang the Nuptial Mass. During, the offertory, the choir sang "Adeste Fideles".

Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a gown of heavy lustrous white bridal satin. It was designed with a sheer yoke outlined with tiny seed pearls and iridescent sequins. The long fitted sleeves tapered to points over the wrists. The extremely full skirt, worn over hoops extended into a circular train.

The bride's fingertip length veil of pure silk illusion was caught to a Juliet cap of braided illusion with latticed seed pearl crown. She carried a pearl rosary, gift of the bridegroom.

An arm arrangement of Eck's white poinsettias with white satin ribbon streamers was carried by the bride.

Miss Margaret Powers, sister of the bride as maid of honor wore a gown of velveteen in glowing American Beauty shade. Style details included a portrait neckline, cap sleeves and ' full skirt, worn over hoops.

Miss Mary Kay Hammond, sister of the bridegroom as bridesmaid was in velveteen in rich emerald green shade. Both attendants carried silver wreaths with arrangements of Eck's white poinsettias and variegated satin bows in shades of green.

Mr. John Hammond served his brother as best man. Mr. Paul Powers, brother of the bride and Mr. Thomas Hammond, another brother of the bridegroom were ushers.

For her daughter's wedding Mrs. Powers had selected a plum crepe gown accented with a rhinestone pin and earrings. Her accessories were black. Mrs. Hammond was attired in cherry red crepe with white accessories. Both mothers completed their ensembles with a lavender Cattleya orchid.

Breakfast In Hotel
Breakfast in the Pine Room of Hotel Lancaster followed the ceremony. The bridal table was enhanced with holly, white poinsettias and a Lohengrin candle.

A reception took place in the home of the bride's parents. Hostesses were Mrs. Donald Van Horn, Miss Norma Van Horn and Miss Mary E. Shaw, niece of the bride. Each wore a corsage of fragrant Belmont gardenias, tied with silver ribbon.

When the couple left on a wedding trip, with destination not revealed, the bride was wearing a champagne faille dress, black accessories, a tan coat and kolinsky scarf. A purple-throated orchid accented her costume.

The bride was graduated from St. Mary's High School and is employed at Ohio Bell Telephone Co.

The bridegroom also graduated from St. Mary's High School. He now is stationed at Fort Lee, Virginia and will return to camp January second.

Out-of-Town Guests
Out-of-town guests included: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Figley, Athens; Mrs. Duff Romsport, Falrborn, Ohio; Miss Mary Catherine Powers, Cleveland; Mr. and Mrs. James Groves, Basil; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller, Mr. and Mrs. William Mueller, Mr. and Mrs. Garry P. Nester, all of Columbus; Jack Nester from Purdue University; Harry Nester, Jr., of Notre Dame;

Mr. and Mrs. Leo J. Sullivan, Anne and Larry Sullivan, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Miller, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wolfe, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Miller, Miss Mary Franken, Jack Franken, all of Columbus; Mr. and Mrs., Harry Miller, Hilliards, Ohio; Dr. and Mrs. George Franken, Bellaire, Ohio; Jean Johnson, Coshocton, Ohio.
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OBITUARY
Martha Jane Hammond, 89, formerly of Austintown, Ohio, passed away February 22, 2020 at The Inn at Christine Valley.

Martha was born July 17, 1930 in Lancaster, Ohio, the daughter of the late Patrick H. and Ida M. (Roshon) Powers. Martha was a member of St. Christine’s Church and a past member of the Saxon Club. Prior to retirement in 2001, Martha worked as a telephone operator for Ohio Bell, Ketchum Distributors and later retired from the Trumbull County Department of Human Services.

Martha is preceded in death by her husband, Peter Richard Hammond, whom she married December 26, 1951 and died April 6, 2005. She is also preceded in death by eight sisters and two brothers.

Martha is survived by her sons Bruce E. (Teresea), Curtis P. (Sue), and James E. (Kerry); her grandchildren Bruce Jr. (Anna), Joel (Shari), Wendy Blazer (Roland Brooks) Curtis II, Mackenzie and Madison; four great-grandchildren Andrew, Benjamin, Preston and Sloane, a sister-in-law Jean Hammond and many nieces and nephews.

The family will receive relatives and friends ‪Saturday, February 29th from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM‬ at St. Christine’s Church. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held ‪at 12:00 PM at the church. Martha will be laid to rest beside her husband at Resurrection Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Youngstown Community Food Center at www.youngstowncommunityfoodcenter.org/give.