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First Baptist Church was the set ting for a pretty afternoon wedding on September 70th when Grace Louise Hamm became the bride of John Gordon King. Rev. Alfred Da vies read the marriage fines for the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Hamm of Medicine Hat and for the son of Mr. and Mrs. E. G. King of Lloydminster, Sask. For the oc casion the church was attractively decorated with baskets of chrysan themums and fern. Given in marriage by her fath, the bride chose a formal gown of white satin and nylon net which featured a net overskirt, trimmed with bands of satin and strapless bodice with short satin jacket. Her finger tip well cascaded softly from a white net cap edged with satin and she carried a colonial bouquet of red roses and white carnations. Two Attendants Mrs. Edward Lyon attended the bride as matron of honor and Miss Eleanor Hamm was a bridesmaid. The former chose a model of pale blue nylon net and lace and Miss Hamm wore pale pink nylon net and lace. They completed their out fits with flower headdresses and their bouquets were composed of pink roses and white carnations. Mr. Neal Eggen supported the groom as best man and Edward Lyon and Donald Plewes ushered the guests to their pews. Mrs. Owen Fauvel presided at the console of the organ and accompanied the guest soloist, Miss Virginia Baker as she sang “O Promise Me”, Reception Held Immediately following the cere mony a reception for 45 guests was held at the Glass House. The bride’s table, laid with a cut-work cloth was centred by the traditional three-tier wedding cake flanked by slender white tapers and vases of pink and white gladioli. Rev. Da vies proposed the toast to the bride. For her daughter’s nuptials, Mrs. Hamm wore a blue crepe and lace ensemble accented by black accessories. The mother of the groom, Mrs. King, was becomingly gowned in a deep violet crepe out fit with matching accessories. Both wore corsages of red roses. For a honeymoon trip to Calgary and Banff the bride changed to a pale blue French bengaline suit complemented by a matching hat, navy gloves, bag and shoes. Her corsage was made up of red rosettes. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. E. G. King, Miss Eileen King and Mr. Neal Eggen, all of Lloydminster, Sask. Mr. and Mrs. King will take up residence in Edmonton where they are both attending University of Alberta.
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Medicine Hat News
Medicine Hat, Alberta, CA
Thu, Sep 25, 1952
Page 3
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