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Sharkey-SchmehlDuring a nuptial mass at St. Mary’s church, Riverdale, Miss Lois Sharkey and Paul Schmehl Jr., were united in marriage Saturday, September 16. at 11 a.m. wich Father Brodfeuhrer officiating at the double ring ceremony.The bride, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sharkey, of Ivanhoe, was given in marriage by her father. For the occasion she chose a lovely ivory satin gown with a long train. Her finger tip veil was fastened to a tiara of ivory seed p and rhinestones. Her bouquet was made up of a white orchids surrounded by white pom poms from which fell pom pom streamers.Adele Rossler, of Roseland. was maid of honor and she wore a gown of fuchsia satin with a matching net overshirt. Her headband was of fuchsia bouquet was of white centered with fuchsia and ivy streamers.satin. Her pom poms pom pomsThe three bridesmaids who were Lucille Peters, of Barrington Springs. 111., Ann Malavone, of Chicago, and Marie Hall, of Dolton, were dressed alike in cedar green satin gowns with matching net overskirts and matching headbands. Their bouquets were of bronze pom poms and ivy streamers.Carol Burmeister. of Roseland. was the flower girl and wore a yellow satin gown identical to those of the bridesmaids with a matching sweetheart-shaped bonnet. She carried a basket of rose petals.The bride's little brother. James, was his sister’s ring bearer.The groom, the son of Mr. and'*£/tic-base-ONrubbing, waxing, polishing.Mrs. Paul Schmehl Sr., of Ivanhoe, had his brother, Eugene, as his best man.Ushering were Charles Sweeney and Thomas Swatkowi. of Chicago, and John Crissman of Harvey.The bride’s mother wore a gown of blue velvet with black accessories while the groom's mother wove grey crepe with black velvet •Accessories. Each had an orchid corsage.After the ceremony a breakfast for the bridal party and immediate families were served at Surma's. John Venkus, of Chicago, played accordion request numbers. In the evening a reception for 200 guests was held at the American Legion hall, Paul Gall Post, Riverdale.The young couple went to New York for their honeymoon. Upon their return they will reside at 614 West 61st. Chicago.Three bridal showers were held prior to the wedding. Hostesses at oae were Mrs. August Miller and Mrs. Robert Sharkey, of Chicago. Adele Rossler and the bridesmaids were hostesses at a personal shower at the Rossler was given by Mrs. of Chicago.home. A third Richard Lane,
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Chicago South End Reporter
Chicago, Illinois, US
Wed, Oct 11, 1950
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