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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1957
Page
16
The Richeson-Sheppard rites took place at Walters Baptist Church in Clark, Ga with family and community members attending a rich ceremony. Details describe attire and jewelry seen during the event, including embroidered scallops and medallions, and contrasting outfits among the bride, groom, and guests.
Miss Janet Sue Sheppard and Miss Connie Lissantor presided as brides. Janet Sheppard married Sean Richeson at Watters First Church with Rev. Wo. Russell officiating. Family members from Oklahoma and Texas attended a reception in the church social hall. The bride wore fashion details noted in the text, with bridesmaids and ushers including relatives from the Magill and Richeson families. Post ceremony, guests enjoyed a patin supper and decorated cake, with several named attendees assisting.
A couple linked to military service and aviation tied the knot in Oklahoma City. The bride, a Langton High graduate, wore a hinge gown with white accessories. The groom, a first lieutenant, serves in the Air Force at Suvategie Fighter Wing. Attendants include Drake Cowk and Rites Ann Parier among others.
Lawton Fort Sill Stamp club members meet at St. Andrew's parish house for a Wednesday program titled Philatelic Treasure. Lt. Col. John T. Strawbridge will preside and a stamp swap will follow. Mary Swarts Rose club members plan a luncheon at Hotel Lawtonian at 1 pm.
The article details a wedding in which Mrs W G Alderson and the bridegroom’s mother attend. The bride wore a sky blue walking suit with pink accessories and a pink rose corsage, while the mother wore beige with pink accessories. The couple will reside in Lubbock. The bride earned a English degree from Texas Tech and held roles at Amarillo High School and Texas Tech. She was editor of La Ventana and president of Thea Sipinit Phi. She will work in the conveyance and traffic department at KCBO. The bridegroom is a science and engineering student at Texas Tech. The couple’s wedding party includes Selamidh and Stew at Lubbock.
The Beauticians association invites non members to attend an ice cream social at the San vest Branchcians hall. President Mrs. Ras Kirk Len announces the event with Pam Harmon organizing. Guests bring cakes and cream will be provided by the group. Regular meetings of Tas erase Practical Nurses are noted.
Apache reports the marriage of Joyce Agnes Nunnally to Lloyd Franklin Rawley at Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church. The couple departed for a wedding trip to Phoenix and Avia after a double ring ceremony at 2 pm. Sunday with Rev. John Cefai officiating.
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