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Mr. and Mrs. Ben Padilla(Rex Studio Photo)Brito-Padilla vowssolemnized at OLSOur Ladv of Sorrows Church was the jetting for the recent wedding ceremony uniting Miss Mela Brito and Ben R. Padilla.The bride is the daughter ofMrs. Abran Brito of Las Vegas.Parents of the bridegroom areMr. and'Mrs. Ben Padilla Sr.,a iso of this city.*The Rev. James T. Burke performed the single-ring ceremony before an alter flunked with white, yellow, and redmums.The bride was attired in a floor length wedding gown of white satin brocade styled with a fitted oodice, long tapered sleeves, and A-line skirt. Her double walking train was attached to her shoulders. A three-• tiered-crown of tear drops held her bouffant elbow length veil. She carried a tear drop shaped bouquet of three • white mums To complete her ^costuitw-.slie;Hospita I notesPatients admitted to Las Vegas Hosnital recently included Albina Benavidez. Anton Chico Rpute; Miles Sweeny, 825 West National;- Benjamin Urioste. Anton Chico; Agapito Vigil, 315 Railroad; Elsie Hilliard. 1230 Jackson, Diana E. Padilla, 2523 Ensino: Charlotte DeBoll. 1044 Fifth; Flora Montoya, Box 170, Montezuma Rte.; Estanislado Maijtin*/., Box 8, Sapello; Beatrice Keinm, 1C24 Parkview; ..Margie On\ 1700 Dalhart. Wil-Uington* Tex.; Jefferson B. El-wore the traditional blue garter; for something old, she carried a crystal rosary given her by her mother, something old was a 1967 penny in her shoe, a token from the bridegroom, and a teardrop necklace, belonging to M-s. Eluvina Gutierrez, a friend of thef bride’s family served as something borrowed.Mrs. Margarito Romero was matron of honor. She wore a floor ie.igth gown of rod velvet accented with Cur trim on the sleeves. Her matching veil was held in a crown of fur. She carried two white mums trimmed with red ribbon.Bridesmaids were Margie Padilla, sister of the bridegroom, lane Sena and Emma Gallegos. They wore gowns similar to tii.? matron’s of honor but of gold velvet and matching headpieces. They each carried a white mum trimmed with gold -ribbon. • •.....Margarito Romero was best-'man. Groomsmen were Ray i/Brito, the bride’s brother, Louie Lucero, cousin of the bridegroom, and Levi. Sandoval.For her daughter’s wedding Mrs. Brito wore a two piece gold colored suit with matching accessories. Mrs. Padilla chose a. blue suit with matching accessories.A reception was held at VFW Hall during the afternoon hour. The couple was honored with a dance that evening also held at VFW Hail.The couple now make their home here after taking a short wedding trip.liofflTJO .......
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Las Vegas Optic
Las Vegas, New Mexico, US
Wed, Dec 27, 1967
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