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Newspaper
Terre Haute Tribune
Location
Terre Haute, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1957
Page
6
Miss Joyce Anita Gilbert and Roger Warren Povolock married at Central Christian Church in Robinson. The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with a cathedral train and veil, attended by bridesmaids in blue, with a reception for 150 guests in the church hall. After a wedding trip, the couple will reside in Terre Haute then Vincennes and later Hammond Indiana.
In the presence of friends and relatives Miss Mary Rundell and Forrest L. Hooper were married Sunday at the Methodist Temple. Rev George Quinn officiated with special music by organist Amelia Meyer. decor included white gladioli and palms. Suzy Temple served as maid of honor with Eleanor Wall and Shirley McKinsey as bridesmaids.
Miss Judith Giffel daughter of Mr and Mrs Marvin L Giffel and Lowell Ronald Simpson son of Mr and Mrs J Esco Simpson were married at Centenary Methodist Church with Dr Phillips Brooks Smith officiating. Attendants included Mrs James Hutson and Miss Judith Ford among others. The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with a long veil and carried a cascaded bouquet of white carnations and a white orchid.
Homer L. Sisson wed Miss Norman Jean Craig in Shafter California with a ceremony at the Congregational Church. The bride wore a sheer nylon gown and illusion veil. Attendants included maid of honor Barbara Wroten and four bridesmaids. A reception for 200 followed and the couple planned to live in Phoenix Arizona after a short trip.
On Sunday at Centenary Methodist Church Miss Sherry Bonham daughter of Mr and Mrs Bennie Bonham Urbana NL became the bride of James Griffith son of Mr and Mrs Paul Griffith Locust street Rev Phillips Brooks Smith officiated Miss Mary Louise Hicks played organ music Norma Henerberg of Momence Ill served as maid of honor David Thomas of Poland Ind was best man The informal ceremony featured a white lace street length Princess style dress with Square neckline and full skirt for the bride.
The bride wore a white daisy pillbox hat with short veil and carried white flowers. Her attendant wore a blue cotton frock with white lace, a matching hat, and flowers. A reception for guests followed at the bridegroom’s parents home in Indianapolis where he works for General Electric.
The wedding took place at 2:30 PM Sunday at First Baptist Church North Terre Haute. Rev. Edgar R. Snow Jr. officiated with vocals by Rev. Fred Snow and organ music by Mrs. Carl Snow. The couple, both from Morgantown and Terre Haute areas, will reside in Terre Haute after a Southern trip.
Miss Joy V. Carmichael of East Glenn and Donald E. Helm of Greenfield united in marriage at the Central Christian Church Sunday with Rev. R Powell Mead officiating. The ceremony joined two local families in a small church ceremony.
Instructions for preparing prunes state to rinse, cover with water and boil for 45 minutes to an hour. No sugar is needed, but two eggs per pound may be added if desired.
Miss Carmichael daughter of Rollie and Carmichael East Glenn and Mr Helm son of Mrs Helm Greenfield wed in a double ring ceremony. Palms ferns orchids and daisies decorated the venue with lighted tapers and bows. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs. Loren Spear and bridesmaids Miss Patricia Martin and Miss Mary Ogle. The bride wore Chantilly lace with nylon tulle and carried a gardenia bouquet. Two hundred guests attended a reception in the Student Union Building. The couple plans a Chicago wedding trip and a Greenfield home at 210 North Jefferson Boulevard.
Miss Alice Jean Vest and David Heath were married in a double ring ceremony at Second Christian Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Vest, the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Evert Heath. Officiant was Rev. R. C. Mowery. Attendants included maid of honor Margaret Ann West and best man Robert Heath with ushers Billy Ray Long and Marion Heath. A reception for 150 guests followed at the venue.
Beatrice Biggs reports tribune club news from the American Society of Women Accountants meeting with guest Grace Hinds of Indianapolis. Officers to be installed include Bertha Meyer as president and Mary Miller as vice president at the Kataria 6:30 p.m. event.
The bride wore a blue ballerina dress with white accessories as she and her spouse, assisted by Miss Marsha Stevens and Miss Patricia Tincher at the bride's table, left for a wedding trip East after which they will reside in Indianapolis. The reception featured a four tier cake with roses and pink candles.
Miss Norma Jean Flagg and Willard V. Eley united in marriage at Trinity Methodist Church on Sunday. The couple will reside at 25 North Fifteenth Street after a Southbound wedding trip.
Judith Ann Robertson and Orval Leon Kraemer married at the Foursquare Church on Sunday with Rev. Naomi Keener and Rev. Mildred Gower officiating. Attendants included Joretta Robertson and Jane Stogsdill, the couple to Norfolk, Virginia for Navy duty.
Claude L. Herbert Auxiliary to the United Spanish War Veterans will hold a birthday dinner at Memorial Hall at 12 oclock on June 18. Each member brings a pie and covered dish. The Tech Travel Club meets June 19 at 7 at Mrs. Lucille Herters home 1211 North Third. A special business meeting is planned with refreshments. To join call Mrs. Kate Hyde C-3983 or Mrs. Lucy Morris H-5074.
Mothers of World War II Unit No 95 will hold its June meeting at the home of Mrs. Myrtle De Baun in Prairie Creek on Wednesday evening at 7 30 o clock.
Miss Mary Lou Matthews daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Matthews of South Center Street will travel Thursday to Minneapolis Minnesota to visit former Terre Haute residents Mr and Mrs Frank Briggs. She will join the Briggs daughter Ann Briggs to attend Camp Arawak near Wyoming Minnesota. Mr Henry E Jackel formerly of 210 South Twenty sixth Street Drive moved Sunday to Salono no Court Concord California. Mr Jackel works for E I du Pont de Nemours and Co at the trans peace plant in Antioch.
Sgt. and Mrs. Robert Holman of Norfolk Virginia announce the birth of a daughter named Debra Kay. Mrs. Holman before marriage was Delores Mankin daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Mankin of 2317 Washington Avenue. Sgt Holman is the son of Mr and Mrs Helvie Holman of 107 North Thirty fifth Street.
The Probst family will hold its 16th annual reunion on Sunday, June 23, at the Greendale Cabin in Lawrenceburg. A basket dinner starts at noon followed by afternoon entertainment. All Probst families, friends and relatives are invited to attend.
The text lists local women guiding the National convention in Tampa Florida from June 20 to 23. Named are Mrs Clar ence Young national treasurer of Keone Delta Phi Mrs William Cleghorn president and Mrs Everett Osterhage newly elected Central Regional director.
Edwards Rebekah Lodge No 320 to meet Thursday evening at 8 o clock. Noble Grand Mrs Ruth Stilwell will preside. All staff members must attend as there will be degree work.
Charter Members and Past Presidents Club meet Tuesday June 18 with Mrs Ann Jackson at 3231 North Twenty first Street for a noon lunch. Members unable to attend should call C 3064.
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