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SUNDAY. JUNE 24. 1962 MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEOFORD. OREGON Communion Service Held Ashland Among the many weddings held In mid-June was that o Miss Billee Kay Mearns to Peter Lankton Stemple which took place Sunday, June 17, in First Methodist church, Medford. ' Dr. George Roseberry, a cous in of the bride, read the double-ring communion cere mony at two o'clock In the afternoon. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William D. Mearns, 384 Holly street, Ash land, and the bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Stemple, 355 Scenic drive, Ashland. More than 150 guests were present for the ceremony and the reception which followed at the church. The bride's gown, made by her mother, was of Chantilly lace over taffeta, fashioned with long sleeves, fitted bodice trimmed with pearls and iri descent sequins and very full skirt extending into a short train. The skirt was caught up in back with a satin bow. The bride's elbow-length tulle : veil was held by a pearl crown and she carried three white orchids and carnations in a cascade. Coins Used For the traditional "some thing old" the bride wore a coin in each shoe, one an 1852 gold piece loaned by ; Mrs. C. D. Winston and the , other a sixpence given to her by Leon Mulling. Both are family friends. Miss Linda Lewis was the bride's honor attendant and Revel. Mr. Stemple and his bride made their wedding trip to San Francisco the bride wear ing a pink and white checked suit and the orchid from her bridesmaids were the Misses bridal bouauet. The bride was Dixie Revel, Joann Holrm graduated from Ashland High Mr. and Mrs, Peter Lankton Stemple (Knackstedt photo) Mrs. Rex Demo and Mrs. Glen Siegling and Mrs. J. W. Mearns, grandparents of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Sternberg and family, uncle and aunt of the bride, and Robert Klimas, a cousin, all Sheridan, Ore.. Marlene Sim onson, Willamina, Ore., and Kay Miller, The Dalles, Ore, They wore identical petal- skirted frocks of orchid color ed satin with matching slip pers and crowns of pearls and little tulle veils made by the bride. The honor attendant's gown was of a darker shade. All the attendants carried nosegays of orchid and white gladiolus and ivy. Rhonda and Dian Demo, candlelighlcrs, wore identical dresses of orchid dotted Swiss with matching satin cummer bunds and Pamela Demo, who took charge of the gifts, wore a white sheath frock. Mr. Mearns gave his daugh ter in marriage and Ryle Stemple, Corvallis, was best man for his brother, Ushers were David Stemple, Klamath Falls, brother of the bride' groom, Robert Klimas, cousin of the bride from Great Falls Mont., Braehm Woodell and Alan McKinnls, Medford. Mrs. D. G. MacDougall sang the wedding prayers, and Mrs. Leslie Boardman was at the organ. Large baskets of while gladiolus provided a setting for the bridal party, and the pew ends were marked with white satin bows. For the wedding and recep tion the bride's mother wore a light cotton knit sheath and matching jacket in oatmeal shade, with matching straw hat and accessories. The bride groom's mother was attired in a pink embroidered cotton satin sheath with matching ribbon hat and purse. Both wore orchid corsages. Society Assists The Woman's Society of the church were hostesses for the receptioii. Flowers for the re ception tables were from the gardens of Mrs. Ruth Dews, Mrs. Grace Turner and Mrs. Joe Fader. Cutting the wed ding cake and pouring were the Misses Jacquie Fasque. Karon Figueth an d Gay Schweibert. Mrs. Woodell took charge ot the guest book. Assisting at the church were school and later attended Southern Oregon college and Oregon State university. The bridegroom also attended Ash land High school and Oregon State university and is em ployed by the United States Forest service. The couple will live Bt the Seven Mile Guard station, Ft. Klamath, Ore. Many Guests Among the wedding guests were Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. from Great Falls, Mont.; Mrs. Mildred Ekman, the bride groom's aunt. Los Angeles; Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Stemple Jr., and family, Corvallis, and Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Stemple and family, Klamath Fails, brothers of the bridegroom; Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Balliett and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ed win Barron and family and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ashwer, all Klamath Falls; Thomas A. Gardner, Copco, Calif.; C. C. Moore and Mrs. Neil Schrimpf, Grants Pass. Shady Cove Garden Scene Of Roper-Smith Ceremony Shady Cove-Margery Lilian of yellow chiffon with yellow Smith became the bride of and orchid flowers in her Michael D. Roper in 3 o'clock afternoon riles held June 0 in the treo-shiidod garden of her parents home In Shady Cove. The Rev. John Pow ers of St. Martin's Episcopal church, Shady Cove, perform ed the double-ring ceremony before 100 guests. The bride Is the only daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul A. Torrance, and the bride groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Dale A. Roper of San Jose, Calif., who were present for the wedding. The bride, given in mar riage by her father, wore an orchid lace over taffeta sheath dress with elbow length sleeves and round neck which formed a vee in back. Her short veil was held by an orchid satin crown trimmed with iridescent crystals. Her flowers were white carnntions, centered with an orchid. Mrs. Cecil Van Horn of Gold Hill, brides matron, wore a white and sapphire blue figured silk sheath dress white satin bows. Silver with sapphire blue shoes and , candlesticks with white tapers small white hat. ller flowers stood on each side of the hair, and carried a nosegay of baby roses and small white and orchid daisies. Fernando de In Rosa, Sacra mento, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, served as best man, and Phillip Van Horn and Ross Dickinson seated the guests. Mrs. James Wilson, Shady Cove, was organist. For her daughter's wedding Mrs. Torrance wore a blue chiffon dress with pink hat and accessories and pink car nation corsage. Mrs. Roper chose navy blue with white hat and accessories, and her corsage was of pink and white carnations. The ceremony took place before a white lattice covered with yellow roses and Ivy. A large bell of shirred white satin and net was suspended over the bride's table, which was covered with a silver edg ed white net cloth over or chid, the corners caught with sprays of lily-of-lhe-valley and Ceremony At Chapel Weds Couple Rogue River Miss Penny Simer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burt Simer, Foots Creek road, Rogue River, became the bride of Carroll W. Powell Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Powell, Central Point, in a ceremony held June 16 at Murphy chapel In Murphy. The Rev. Garland Shinn, Gold Hill, American Sunday School Union missionary, of ficiated at the eight o'clock evening rites. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor length gown of white peau de soie with chapel train. Her veil was fingertip length and she carried a bouquet of s t e p h anotis encircling red roses. Miss Kathy Simer was hon or attendant for her sister. Bridesmaids were Miss Joanne Kroeker, Belgium; Miss Yvonne Cox, Grants Pass, and Miss Helen Vickorcn, Eagle Point. Flower girl was Shar- ron Stubbs, cousin of the bride. They wore frocks of white lace over blue satin and carried heart-shaped bou quets of white roses and pale pink carnations. Jim Gleason, Portland, brother-in-law of the bride groom, served as best man, and seating the guests were Robert and Jack Powell, Port land, cousins of the bride groom, and Floyd Row, Red ding. The candles were light ed by Steven Simer, brother of the bride, and Larry Par sons. Bouquets of red roses and greenery decorated the chapel for the wedding. Mrs. Harold Anderson played the organ wedding music. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the church reception room. The couple traveled to the coast on their wedding trip and will make their home in Anderson, Calif., after August 15. The bride attended Biola college, Los Angeles, and Mr. Powell attended Bob Jones university. He is principal of Shasta Christian school. Couple Wed in Gold Hill Gold Hill-Miss Grace Allyn Gail became the bride of Leroy Willard Johnson in a cere mony held Saturday after noon, June 16 at Community Methodist church in Gold Hill. The Rev. Lochlen L. Gregory, pastor, officiated at the 2 o'clock double ring cere mony attended by 125 rela tives and friends. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Norman Gail, Gold Hill and the bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Leroy Johnson, Portland. The date chosen for the wedding was also the bride's birthday anniversary. The wedding color theme was pink and white. The church was decorated with ar rangements of pink peonies, white Fster Reed daisies, white peach bells and mock orange in tall baskets. White tapers in candelabra had a background of white pleated material trimmed with Port Orford cedar boughs. White satin bows decorated the pew ends, and tiny while wedding bells used with the cedar ac cented the arch of each win dow. Mrs. Robert C. Gail, Rogue River, aunt of the bride, play ed the organ, and a hymn was sung by everyone. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a bill owing floor length gown of white silk organza over taf feta designed with taffeta brocade over skirt that ended in a chapel length train. The fitted bodice was fashioned with a wide taffeta sash that crossed in back,' and heart- shaped designs trimmed the neckline. Her fingertip illu sion veil was held by a crown designed of seed pearls, and she carried a colonial bouquet of white carnations and pink rosebuds. The bride made her wedding dress. Miss Nancy Chaney, Eu gene, was maid-of-honor. She wore a dress of white nylon chiffon fashioned with bouf fant skirt. Her hat and satin pumps were pink and she car ried a small colonial bouquet If : Portland, and the bride's paternal grandfather, Charles R. Gail, Wimer. The newlyweds traveled to the San Juan islands for their wedding trip. The,bride wore a white suit. The couple will reside in Portland. The bride, a mem ber of a well known Gold Hill family, is a graduate of Crater High school and the Univer sity of Oregon, Eugene. In the fall she will return to her position as teacher of the third grade in the Parkrose Elementary school system. The bridegroom was grad uated from Oregon Stata University, Corvallis, and is a mechanical engineer for U.S. Corps of Army Engineers. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Franzer, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bauman and Lynne, Mrs. Viola Welk ening, Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Wayna Swaggert, Mr. and Mrs. Wil lard L. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. James A. Perry, Mrs. Marvin R. Thompson, Kenneth Swag g e r t, all Portland; Mr. and Mrs. James Chaney, Eugene; Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hoyt and James Hoyt of Lebanon. Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Willard Johnson (Anders photo) of white carnations and pink daisies. Richard Johnson, Portland, brother of the bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were Donald Gail, Gold Hill, broth er of bride and Marvin R. Thompson, Portland. A reception was given by the bride's parents in the soc ial room of the church follow ing the wedding ceremony. The bride's table was covered with a white lace cloth over pink and was centered with the wedding cake flanked by pink tapers in silver holders. Baskets of spring flowers with shades of pink predominating decorated the reception room. The Woman's Society of the church took charge of ar rangements for the reception. Mrs. Earl Moore, Mrs. George Dorman and Mrs. Albert Gas con were in charge of all flor al arrangements for the wedT ding and reception. Mrs. Roy Eskew made the wedding cake. In addition to the tradi tional first bite of wedding cake shared by the bridal couple, punch was sipped by each from a unique miniature silver loving cup. As the cup was tipped, a tiny bell tinkled. Miss Elizabeth McEntire, Canyon City, cut the wedding cake. Mrs. Budd W. Gail, Med ford, aunt of the bride, served the cake. Mrs. Marvin Thomp son, Portland, poured coffee aud Miss Joyce Johnson, Port land, sister of the bridegroom, presided at the punch bowl. Miss Barbara Agee, Portland, attended the guest book and Miss Rose M. Drake, Gold Hill, took charge of the gift table. Miss McEntire, Mrs. Thompson and Miss Agee are former college roommates of the bride. For her daughter's wedding and reception Mrs. Gail wore a blue lace dress with white accessories and white carna tion corsage. The bride groom's mother wore a beige silk suit and pink accessories. Her corsage was pink carna tions. Among the guests were the bridegroom's g r a ndmothers, Mrs. Myrtle Johnson and Mrs. Regina E h 1 e n b erger, both New Columbian Optical Diamond Sun Glass Lenses are so sturdy guaranteed against breakage! Right! Because of in intense heat treatment, these lenses have many times the strength of ordinary sun glasses. If a lens should break, we will make replacement without charge. Yet . . . they're made of finest optical glass in a horizon grey shade that's scientifically superior to other lenses. Frames are finished to delicate feminine requirements or handsome and massive for men. Convenient Credit We give "S&H" Green Stamps OUT 57 tf&Vl COLUMBIAN OPTICAL CO. MEDFORD SHOPPING CENTER Casual shopping with convenient parking j.'-"' " " La Poo mites MID YEAR fUl 1111 SAL mm HANDCRAFT ORIGINAL KIMEL COMPLETE STOCK were pink and white carna tions. Penny Smith, small daugh ter of the bride, was flower girl, ller dress was of yellow organdy with full skirt, and an orchid satin sash with large bow. She wore a band flMlimHM -aas-atSTM LAUNDROMAT Ss-STEWAM wedding cake. The silver knife used by the bride and bridegroom to cut the cake belonged to the bride's great grandmother. Mis. Harry F. Eldon, aunt of the bridegroom, cut and served the wedding cake. Mrs. James Clement, Gold Hill, poured the coffee, and Mrs. F.rnie Himmelman presided at the punch bowl. Mrs. de la Rosa had charge of the guest book.. For traveling the bride wore a green linen suit with short box jacket with white accessories and an orchid cor sage. The wedding trip was to Lake Inline and the Ore gon roust. Out of town guests in addi tion lo Iho bridegrooms par ents wore Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Van dor Wal. San Jose, brothers-in-law and sisters of the bri.legroom; Mr. and Mrs. J. Muunoke, Sacramento; Mr. Mrs. Max Lawson, Palto Alto; Sgt. and Mrs. William Brew ster, Camp Pendleton, and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moorehcad, Orovllle, Calif. Leave Ashland Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Fortmiller and children, 710 Elkadcr street, left this week for a northern vacation trip which will include a visit to the Seattle World s Fair. Reg. to $19.95 90 J r X In the Medford Shopping Center OPEN MONDAY AND FRIDAY TILL 9 P.M. V ALL WHITE SHOES Reduced U It 3 Lb 04 ho FERRANO FIANCEES CONFETTI All Matching l Hand Bags 12 10 I $190 Nyl Reg. to $16.95 IS f' COLLEGE DEBS JPEPPIS ALL COLORS EVERY PAIR FLATS HELP US! We need clothing, ihotl, dilhes tjrmturc, ind bedding. W, Pic, Up. HCLP OTHERS! The Salvation Army 30 N Holly 773733S 2 ,. $13 Reg. to $10.95 FECIAL PURCHA! 300 Pair GEPPETTO Early Fall Shoes Black and Brown Calf $U290 Sy Reg. to $16.95 IMPORTED ITALIAN SCUFFS & PENALJO Reg. to $12.95 $090 . - ifiy
