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Couple Married AtFormal Church Rite* CARSON VALLEY, May 5. — One ol the loveliest of spring weddings was in St, Gall’s Catholic Church in Gardnerville at four o'clock n Sunday afternoon, April '.12, when the former Miss Lois.Gladys Dangberg.became the , bride of Harold Earl Colburn, Jr.Snapdragons, stock and gladioli in pastel hues were in ivory vases on the altar, and on either side were tali baskets of the same softly colored flowers. Smaller vases of sweet peas were in the windows, and clusters of blossoms caught the wit e white satin ribbons tr.at market the pews. As the ushers, Daniel Yparraguirre, the bride's cousin, and Thomas Dodson, cousin of the^bridegroom, seated the guests, appropriate bridal music was played on the church organ by Mrs. George Montrose, who act ompanied the soloist, Mrs. Brooks Park, as she sang “O, Most Holy One,” and “O, Sacred Head, O, Lovt Divine,” her lovely voice adding to the service. As the traditional wedding march was played, Mrs. James Summers, the matron of honor, led the wedding party irto the church and to the altar. She wore a frock of orchid crystale te, embossed in a floral pattern. It was simply made, with tight fit 'ing bodice, and very full floor length skirt, completed with a graceful bow at the waist line. Miss Fay Yparraguirre, the bride’s cousin, v/as bridesmaid, and Miss Geneva Arribalsaga was maid of honor. Ikrth wore dresses matching that of Mrs. Summers, Miss Yparraguirre’s in delicate blue, and Miss Arribalsaga’s in pink. The atto ndants all wore in their hair bandeaux holding tiny veils,and fastened by two tailored bows. Their flowers were nosegays of pastel sveetpeas, matching their gowns, • rid their jewelry—necklaces, bracelets and earrings, the gift of tie bri^e.Fred Dangberg escorted his daughter to the altar where the bridegroom and his best man, Garry Clt; Iburn, his brother, met them. Tie bride made a lovely bridal picture in her white gown, an original Adeline model, which was floor length and fashioned of imported lylon tulle and Chantilly Jace over- slipper satin. The bodice of lace was tight fitting with a scalloped V-neckline, and the longDarwin Ellis, Jr., and the bridge-groom's brother,^John Colburn.For her daughter’s wedding Mrs. Dangberg chose a rose nylon lace over taffeta frock. The bodice had a scoop neckline outlined with a, wide band of irridiscent. sequins. The skirt had a graceful circular flare, and her flowers were orchids. A small white hat completed her costume. The bridegroom's mother, Mrs. Harr old Colburn, wore a dress of soft blue crystalette, the bodice embroidered in the same tones, and the skirt's decoration was panels of the embroidered material. Atiny sequined hat of blue and a corsage of orchids completed her lovely costume. The bride’s grandmother chose a black dress, simply styled, with a black hat.Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held in the Minded Inn, where the newlyweds, their parents, and attendants greeted the guests, and where pastel toned flowers carried out the color scheme and made beautiful spring-like decorations. A linen cut-work cloth covered the refreshment table, and silver candelabra flanked the colonade tiered wedding cake, topped with a miniature bride and bridegroom. Assisting in serving were the bride's close friends, Mrs. James Hill, Mrs. Arlen Turria, .Miss Helen Juansaras, and Miss Patricia Cordes. Mrs. Albert Summers was in charge of the guest book. Dancing followed the reception, and later, when the young couple left on their wedding trip, the bride wore a suit of blue-gray tweed, with a smart white hat and white accessories, and her corsage was the white orchid from her weding bouquet.The new Mrs. Colburn is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred, Dangberg of Gardnerville, and belongs to pioneer families. Her paternal grandparents were the late Mr. and Mrs. Fritz Dangberg, prominent in the building and progress of Carson Valley, and Mr. and Mrs. Yparraguirre of Reno are her maternal grandparents. They made their home for many years in Sweetwater, moving toi Reno when they retired from active business. Mrs. Colburn is a' graduate of Douglas County high school where she was a popular participant in the many activities,r 1C,- miu int? JOrig -----w ... W.-'S, Auma.y auuviucb,tight Jace sleeves ended in the and she is also a graduate of Reno* I _ Jk I I i Plicirace CUn t. 1_____traditional point lt;at the .wrist The very bouffant skirt had a band of the beautiful Jace ap-pliqued in the tulle, midway between the waist and the hemline. Tiny buttons were the only trim. Her veil of imported silk illusion was attached to a sweetheart clip of matchir g Chantilly lace, edged with two r iws of seed pearls. Her flowers vere stephanotis surrounding a. white orchid, and knotted st tin ribbons held them to the wt ite prayer book. For •‘something old” she wore the chatelaine watch of her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Frank Yparraguirre of Reno. Her blue garter carried out the tradition of “something blue,” and she wore a single strand of j earls, a gift from her bridegroom when he was overseas, and v hich she kept to wear for the first time on her wedding day. The Rev. Lawrence O, Bour-tlo read tie impressive double ring service , and assisting at the altar were the bride's cousin.Business College. She has been on the office staff of her father’s! business in Minden, and since her engagement was announced many1 parties have been given in her honor.AHer husband is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Earl Colburn of Plymouth, Calif,, prominent in the business and social life there. His college work was Interrupted by his two years with the armed forces, but his plans next fall are to complete his study of pharmacy. until college opens he and his bride will make their home on the coast.
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Nevada State Journal
Reno, Nevada, US
Sun, May 06, 1956
Page 9
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