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Nancy Lee Marr weds Bradley Wayne Riley— Sherer and FrancisMiss Nancy Lee Marr, 1333V2 Avenue G, and Bradley Wayne Hiley, 1210 Avenue I). Fort Madison, were married Saturday, June 28, in Burlington. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John R. Marr, 4445 Summitt Circle, Amarillo, Texas, 79109. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Riley, 1210 Avenue D, are parents of the bridegroom. The Rev. Leroy Moore read the 2 p.m. ceremony in the First United Methodist church. Matt Thompson of Burlington was the organist. The vocalist was Miss Anne Gruesner of DeWitt.Attending the bride were Miss Jill Theilbert, Miss Kathy Riley, sister of the bridegroom, both of Fort Madison, and Miss Jackie Thielbert of Burlington Randy Hayles of Wever was best man Groomsmen were Kevin Reeder and Gary Mark Heifner, both of Fort Madison. Ushers were John William Marr of Burlington, brother of the bride, Delbert Black, jr., of Davenport and Tim Greenwald, Fort MadisonThe bride's floorlength gown of white nylon over taffeta was designed with scoop neckline, empire bodice, short puff sleeves, and ruffle-edged skirt. Venise lace trimmed the gown and the transparent chapel-length train, attached at the shoulders. The fingertip-length tiered veil of imported illusion was caught by a cap of venise lace and seed pearls She carried a nosegay of white daisies, yellow roses, white miniature carnations, lilies-of-the-valley and baby’s breath.The bride's attendants’ nosegays were formed by yellow and white daisies, pale blue miniature carnations and baby’s breath The attendants were gowned in floorlength blue satin withcrystaline overlays flocked with yellow, white and green daisies. Features were empire bodices with scoop necklines and puff sleeves. Emerald velvet ribbons at the waistlines were tied with back bows.A reception followed in the church fellowship hall. Assisting were Mrs. David (Carol) Thistlewaite of Minneapolis, Minn., Mrs. John (Barbara) Griffin of Burlington, Miss Barbara Newton of Denmark. Mrs. Delbert (Carol) Black, jr., of Davenport, sister of the bridegroom. Miss Terri Allen of Des Moines, Mrs. Kevin (Lisa) Reeder and Miss Carol Kennedy of Fort Madison.The bride is a graduate of the Burlington high school, Southeastern Iowa Community College, Burlington, and the University of Iowa, Iowa City. She is a fifth grade teacher in the Fort Madison Community School District. The bridegroom, a graduate of the Fort Madison Community high school, attended Southeastern Iowa Community College, Burlington. He is assistant manager at Your Super Drugs. The couple's address will be 1333 '2 Avenue G.
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Fort Madison Evening Democrat
Fort Madison, Iowa, US
Mon, Jun 30, 1975
Page 3
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