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January 21, 1927THE OAK PARKER\HARR IS -DAM USMID-WINTER BRIDE TO UVE CLEVELAND AFTER HONEY MOON IN BERMUDASINSalema Catherine Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph A. Harris, 405 North Taylor avenue, was a particularly charming bride in her long-sleeved white satin gown, made with a deep yoke of rose point lace, full court train lined with chiffon and lace veil caughtclose to her head with clusters of orange blossoms, as she approached the altar in the Church of the Epiphany, Chicago, Saturday evening, January 15, to become the bride of Janies Da-mus of DuBois, Pa. The lovely marriage service of the Episcopalian church, read by Rev. John F. Plummer, was made still more beautiful by the appropriate selections, “Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee,” sung by Mrs. N. Atiyeh and “O, Perfect Love,” by Mrs. N. Haddad during the intonation of the vows.Mrs. S. E. Munyer of Oak Park, in a sequin gown, shading from delicate pink to the deeper shades, trimmed in ostrich, was matron of honor. Sally Dahir of Barrington, 111., Adele Damus of DuBois. Pa., Ida Basil of Chicago, Belle Munyer of Chicago, Mrs. Harold Mann, jr., of Oak Park, and Mis« Najla Harris of Kansas City, Mo., were bridesmaids. Their gowns were similarly fashioned .of pink chiffon finely pleated, with wide sashes and bows of silver at the side. The bridal party all carried bouquets of roses, sweet peas and various other harmonizing blossoms.Janet and Dorothv Mtmver of Oakflr *rPark were flower girls and William Dahir, Jr., of Barrington carried the ring.The bridegroom’s brother, Mitclrell Damus. was best man, and Alfred Damns of Pittsburgh* Iser Damus of DuBois, Pa., Sam Kallil and William As-foor of Chicago, James Andrews of Pittsburgh and Charles Harris of Oak Park seated the guests at the church.. At the conclusion of the ceremony, a reception and dinner for about one hundred and twenty-five guests wasgiven at the Illinois Woman'* Athletic club on Tower court, Chicago.Mr. Damus and his bride are spending their honeymoon in the Bermudas, and will make .their home in Cleveland, Ohio, upon their return.Among the many out-of-town guestswrho were present at the nuptials w*ere:^ Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harris and daughter of Kansas City, Mo.Mr. George Harris, St. Joe, Mo.Mrs. Edward Harris, St. Joe, Mo.Miss E- Waris, St. Joe, Mo.Mr. Charles Andrew’s. Pittsburgh, Pa.Mr. S. Sahadi, New York.Mr. W. Sahadi, New York Messrs. Sam and Mitchell Andrews of Detroit, Mich.Miss Matilda Andrews, Detroit, Mich.Prenuptial parties given in the bride's honor included: a hosiery shower at which Mrs. Mann, Jr., was hostess; amiscellaneous shower by Miss BelleMuuyA; a luncheon by Miss Ida Basil ; a dinner by Mrs. S. E. Munyer, and one by Miss Sally Dahir; Mrs. Agnes \ Munyer gave a miscellaneous shower K Mrs. Malcolm Boyle, a luncheon and Mrs. B. F. Cameron a luncheon.FIRST CONGREGATIONALDr. Palmer\has chosen as the topic of his sermoriv for Sunday morning, “Unconscious CVeeds.”In the evening he will continue his series of sermons »oti ‘’Marriage; Its Jdeals and Problems,” and will have as his special subject. *The Eternal Triangle.”“How Did We Get our Bible?” will be the topic of the discussion in the colloquium this Sunday, morning at 9:45. which will be led by William S. Swett. Miss Dorothy Taylor will lead the devotional service. All young people above high school age are invited.On Wednesday evening at 6:30 occurs the winter banquet, which will bea turkey dinner (75 cents a plate) andwill be followed by the annual meeting for the hearing of reports. A new plan is to Ire followed this year in the presentation of reports, whereby the meeting will be shortened and made as interesting as possible. Everyone must make reservations for this dinner, for the regular Wednesday night reservations do not hold.The Woman’s society meets on Friday. The advisory board will gatherat 10 o’clock, and the devotional service for the day will be held at 11 ;30 and will be led bv Dr. Palmer. At—noon luncheon will be served by a committee consisting of Mesdames F. A. Farley, chairman, Euclid 2440, D. M. Andrews, W. J. Bray,- E. J. Bullock, Stanley Carleton, C. W. C. Chandler, J. A. Kapps. C. M. McCann, W. B. Mc-Chesney. C. B. Nash, W. B. Parker, Ernest Peacock, D. Rounseville, F. H. Swett, H. H. Wallis.a' vV *WHETHER YOU ARE MARRIED OR NOTImmediately following the luncl the program will be given at the bles. Rev. Sydney Strong, D. D., speak on “International Relat:onshand Mrs. M. R. McDaniel will From 2:30 until 3:30 the women sew, and tea and a social hour fol from 3:30 until 4. All of the wo are asked to come and try out the order of holding the Woman s solt; meeting.The colloquium is to give a pla; Thursday evening at 8 o’clock, ent “Mrs. Partridge Presents.” The mission is 50 cents. The young pe who have been working hard on play will greatly appreciate your operation by attendance, for you have an enjoyable evening and help them in the w’ork that theydoing.The Membership committee meet after the morning service to fer with persons desiring to unite the church at the communion on ruary 6.Mr. John A. Gardner, student ;ilt; ant in thi^ church last year, was i ried last Saturday to Miss Dor Luther, at the heme o* the bridi Albert Lva, Minn., by Lev. John G per rf Riverside, Cal.. father of j:Ti v 'ill. M r. Gardnc r is acting as tor of the Essex Congregational ch on the south side of Chicago, \ taking his seminarv course at Chi Theological Seminary.The Woman s society at its an meeting last Friday elected the fol ing new officers, the by-laws of tin ciety being so drawn that part of officers and chairmen of commr shall be elected on the even year part on the odd year :First Vice-President, Mrs. E. J. HulJoSecond Vice-President—Mrs. A. H. J1Third Vice-President, Mrs. Henry VnJr.Recording: Secretary, Mrs. Mack A. C - Assistant Treasurer, Mrs. J. L. PearsChairman Program Committee, Mrs. J SchultzChairman Membership Committee, Mr \V. BullChairman Finance Commitee, Mrs. Si: DunlopChairman Midweek Dinners, Mrs. D AndrewsChairman House Committee, Mrs. 1CondronChairman Flower Committee, Miss FIc DunuisChairman Music Committee, Mrs. C Hemingway.Librarian, Mrs. C. F. BcezleyThe annual meeting of Mayflc Guild occurs bn Tuesday. Sewin 10 a. m. Executive board at 11 iv m. Luncheon at 1 o’clock sharp; m., business meeting and election, lowed, by a short program. SpeJMr, W. J. Hamilton, on “Literatur Education.”PILGRIM CONGREGATIONAyou will be interested in Dr. Palmer’s ser-“Temptations Men Face,” will the theme on which Dr. Allen preach Sunday morning. What is ; pet temptation? Is there any le for us in the temptation of Jesus? certain temptations stronger or we in your life as the years go on? W Hr H^minpfon has arranged the
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