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MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE. MEDFOHD. OREGON SUNDAY. MAY S. 1963 C 3 Aker-Netlson Rites Miss Gloria Neilson became the bride of William Aker In 8 o'clock evening ritej April 28 in the Medford First Pre ; bylenan church. Dr. D. Kirk , land West performed the cere , mony. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Neilson, 2130 East Jackson street, and the bridegroom is a son of John Aker, Piltsburfch, Pa., and the late Mrs. Aker. About 350 guests attended the ceremony and reception, making the wedding one of spring s largest social events. Mrs. Lawrence LLster, Port land, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Bar bara Neilson, Portland, Miss Shelley Mullin, Los Angeles, both cousins; and Miss Gail Voight. Tim Arnold, San Jose, Calif., served as best man. Ushers were Roger Neilson, a brother; Richard Neilson, Northridge, Calif., a cousin, and Richard Carter. Mr. Neilson escorted his daughter to the altar and gave her in marriage. She wore a floor length gown of silk or ganza over peau de soie with ChantlUy lace Inserts. Her bouffant veil, which had been made by her mother, was held by a tiara of pearls and crys tals. The bride's bouquet was of roses and stephanotis which she carried on a mother-of-pearl covered Bible her mother had brought from the Holy land. She wore a ring loaned by Mrs. A. C. Pierce. The bride also carried hand kerchiefs given her by Miss it; Mrs. William Aker (Lock photo) ' . - : ! ' You will be proud of your Invita tions and Announcement! when ordered here eik any of "our" Bridei. Quality workmanship, all done In our own plant. Be lure and shop our reasonable pricei. The ACORN PRESS 32S N. Bortlelt Medford,On. Past Matrons" Pian Luncheon Jacksonville - Adarel Past Matrons club members will entertain the Valley Past Ma trons at a no-host luncheon which will be served by the social club Monday, May 13 at 12:30 p.m., hi the Jackson ville Masonic temple. Reservations may be made by calling Mrs. George Mero, 773-2630 or Mrs. .William Cauller, 773-3921. GIVE ... A Hug and a Kiss . . . and a WONDERFUL GIFT "From". jean hart's Watch her eyes light up with pleasure when you present her package from Jean Hart'sl You'll like our wide variety of gift ideas, our friendly assist ance and our ' beautiful packaging. Do come in and browse aroundl & Lady Manhattan Blouses sir Roger Van S Handbags ft Jewelry ft Sweaters ft Lingerie ft Skirts ft Christian Dior Hosiery . (On Special This Week) ft Nettie Rosenstein Perfume. ft Dresses ft Coats ft Sports Wear Your selection Gift Wrapped to perfection always, at . . . ft Suits ft Swim Suits . M5THE1& TJAY Where you find the clothes you love to live In 617 East Main, Medford Phone 772-8992 Amy Pendleton and Mrs. Clair Hcbing, Arcadia, Calif. The attendants' frocks were of blue silk organza over peau de soie, designed with bell shaped skirts. Their hats were of net and organza and they carried blue and. v.'Inte butter flies with gladioli blossoms. Candlclighters were James Stinson and John Skinner. The wedding songs were sung by Mrs. Charles Champ- lin. Mrs. Dudley Peterson played the organ wedding music, Mrs. Pierce and Mrs. Clif ford Miller served the wed ding cake during the recep tion given by the bride s par ents. Mrs. Hcbing served cof fee and tea and Mrs. Milton Hacklcy, Los Angeles, pour ed the punch. The cake knife used was a gift to the couple from Miss Bciilah Warner. Mrs. Robert Fry registered the guests. The reception dec orations were in the butterfly theme of the wedding. For her daughter's wedding the bride's mother wore a roy al blue silk shantung suit dress. Her corsage was an or chid. ... For traveling the bride wore a beige dress with matching mohair jacket. .'The couple will live in San Jose, where both will teach The bride is a Medford High school graduate and a grad uate of Stephens college, Co lumbia, Mo. She holds a bach elor of arts degree from San Jose Slate college and has done graduate work there. The bridegroom attended University of Michigan and San Jose State college, where he received a degree In crim inology last February. Couple Honored Among pre-wedding events was a rehearsal dinner given by Mr. and Mrs. Chester Hub bard in their home at 2451 Lyman avenue, artd a wedding day breakfast given by Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Voight in their home at 5 Valley View drive. Other out-of-town guests were Mrs. Arnold, San Jose; Mr. Lister, Portland; Mr. and Mrs. William Mullin and fam ily, Los Angeles; Mrs. Mary sterling, icmpie uuy, cam.; Mr. Hacklcy, Los Angeles, and Mr. and Mrs. Roland lngleking and Dr. and Mrs. Robert Neilson, all Portland .' Medford Woman Returns Home Mrs. H. E. Nulton has re' turned to her home at 341 Ardmore avenue after spend ing some time in Boise, Idaho with her, family including her father, Earl Rankin. While there Mrs. Nulton at tended installation of officers of Boise chapter 85, Order of the Eastern Star. Her sis ter, Mrs. Robert Carter, was installed worthy matron. The Nulton's daughter and son-in-law, Lt. and Mrs. Ron ald E. Fields, are now sta tioned at Myrtle Beach, S.C., where the officer is on duty with the radar unit at the Myrtle Beach Air Force base. Mr. and Mrs. William Aker, married April 26 at First Presbyterian church, are shown here as they left the church after the ceremony, held at eight o'clock in the evening. The bride is the former Gloria Neilson, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Lloyd Neilson, 2130 East Jackson street, Medford, and the bridegroom Is a son of John Aker, Pitcairn, Pa. (Knackstadt photo) Miss Roberta Sleeter To Wed Medical Student Mrs. Robert W. Sleeter, 39 South Berkeley Way, an nounces the engagement of her daughter, Roberta Ann, to Ed ward G. Foxley Jr., Portland. Miss Sleeter is also the daugh- w lCi ter of the late Dr. Robert W. Sleeter. Mr. Foxley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Foxley of Salem, Ore. Mr. Foxley Sr. .is deputy attorney general of Oregon. The wedding has been set for July 26. Miss Sleeter, a member of Kappa Alpha Theta, will grad uate from the University of Oregon in June with a degree in medical technology. Mr. Foxley, a sophomore at the University of Orejon med ical school, was graduated from Willamette university in 19B1. He is a member of Phi Delta Theta and Nu Sigma Nu medical fraternity. Miss Roberta Sleeter f Miss Virginia Miller Two Studefnts , Are Engaged News of interest here is the announcement of the engage ment of Miss Virginia Miller to James P. Clifford. The news was made known by the bride-elect's parents, Mr. and Mrs. William P. Miller, Alex andra, Va. The bridegroom-elect Is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Delbert J. Clifford, 131B South Stage road, Medford. Miss Miller is a graduate of Alexandra High school and Is to graduate In June from the Queen of Angels hospital school of nursing in Los Angeles. Her fiance was graduated from Medford High school and attended Oregon State university. He is a member of Delta Upsilon social Ira tcrnity. He is to graduate from Northrop Institute of Technology inlnglewood, Calif., in September. He has spent three years in the Unit ed States Air Force. No wedding date has been set. ' Ralls Announce Betrothal News Central Point-Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ralls, 5273 Table Rock road, have announced the en gagement of their daughter. Miss Lois Jane Ralls, to Leon ard Lyle Roberts, son oi Mr and Mrs. John Roberts, May wood, Mo. Miss Ralls is a 1060 gradu ate of Crater High school and attended Prairie Bible insti tute in Alberta, Canada for one and one-half years. Her fiance attended schools in Maywood and now is a second class petty officer in the Navy stationed at the Naval hospital In Oakland, Calif. No date has been set for the wedding. Newlyweds ; At Home In California Mr. end Mrs. Cloyd Eugene Golden are making their home In Long Beach, Calif., following their wedding in Medford at First Methodist church. Dr. George G. Rose berry officiated at the A o'clock evening rites attended by 70 relatives and friends. -The bride is the former Harlene Jeanette Willis, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Har old Willis, 626 Catherine street. Mr. Golden's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Cloyd Gold en. 068 Gilman road. Given in marriage by her father, she chose his birthday, April 6, for the wedding, lt was also the date of her sister's wedding last year. The bride wore a floor length white satin dress with lace, nearl and sequin accents. The sleeves were long and the back was accented with a ruffle from the waist to the hemline. Her veil was held by a crown and she carried white carnations and yellow rose buds. Mrs. George Chambers serv ed as honor attendant for her sister and other attendants were Mrs. James Burg and Miss Sandra Todd. They wore floor length dresses of yellow satin with white accessories. Mra. Chambers carried yellow rosebuds with white carna tions and the other attendants carried white carnation bouquets. Dennis Golden served as best man for his brother and seating the guests were Mr. Chambers and James Golden, another brother. Mrs. Leslie Boardman play ed the wedding music and ac companied Mrs. D. G. Mac Dougall, soloist. The church was decorated with baskets of white stock and yellow chrysanthemums. A reception was held at the church following the wedding. Miss Wendy Johnson, assist ed by Mrs. Jerry Sawyer, cousin of the bride, cut and served the cake and Mrs. Earnest Akin, aunt of the bride, poured coffee. Miss Barbara Morton presided at the punch bowl and Mrs. Mary Jane Withrow, grand mother oi the bride, was at the guest book. For their wedding trip along the coast, the bride wore a black sheath with black and white checkered coat and red accessories. The bride attended Med-r ford schools and was a nurses aide at Rogue Valley hospital Mr. Golden also attended Medford schools and is serv ing in the U. S. Navy aboard the USS Samuel N. Moore, homeported at Long Beach. -I. $ ' ' ' . .- A.'' ,4 act, UN To Be Topic Of Guild Speaker The United Nations, what lt Is and what it is trying to do, will be the program sub ject for St. Elizabeth guild of St. Mark's Episcopal church Friday, May 10. Mrs. H. P. Bosworth Jr. will present the subject. Communion will be held at 11 a.m., and luncheon will be served at 12 noon. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edison Evans Reception at Clubhouse Honors Nezvlyzvcd Couple J ho, A rl V U Loil Jan - Ralls Piano Students Give Recital The annual spring recital given by piano pupils of Mrs. D. F. Huson was held recent ly in the First Presbyterian church. Mrs. Huson Is a past president of the Rogue Val ley chapter Df the Oregon Music Teachers association. Mrs. Kenneth Brown, Mrs. Gordon Barker and Mrs. Gor don Conrad assisted with re freshments. Students , who played In the recital were Terry Marier, Diana Hadley, Donnie Larson, Marsha Cor don, Larry Barker, Carvel Gottfried, Susan Gordenicr, Deborah Abcrnathy, Maryl Barker, Marily McQueen, Maynard Hadley Jr., Dorcne Conrad, Greg Johnson, Craig Cordon, Letha Young. Sydney Smith, Scott Thurs ton, Cheryl Gardner, Ann Mc Laughlin, Shirlce Smith, Su san Willcuts, Janis Barker, Carolyn Baccus, Nancy Piaz za, Patty McQuigg, Carol Konschot, Dorothy Minshall, Madelyn Buonocore, Judy Wilson, Marilyn Taylor and Jennifer Wilcox. Eagle Point - Mr. and Mrs. Robert Edison Evans are living in Monterey, Calif., following their recent visit here while on their wedding trip. The bride, the former Miss Bernice Aletta Bigham, is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. El bert Bigham, Dagle Point. The bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Evans, Joncsboru, Indiana. A reception was held in their honor at the Girls Com munity club, Medford, during their visit. Cutting the cake were Mrs. Roy Patton, sister of the bride, and Miss Linda Bigham, cousin. Pouring punch was Mrs. Richard McDowell, a cousin. An aunt of the bride. Mrs. Frank Myers, and Mrs. Donald Anderson, another cousin, served coffee. In charge of the guest book was Mrs. Dan Doty, and Miss Patty Bigham, a cousin, pre sided at the gilt table. Dec orations and corsages were arranged by Mrs. Ernest Smith, another cousin. Others Assist Others assisting at the re ception were Mr. and Mrs. Dale Bigham, a brother and sister - in law; Mr. Patton, brother-in-law and Bobby Pat ton, a nephew; Miss Paulette Anderson and Ernest Smith, also cousins. Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs.. J. W. Johnston, Eu gene, cousins, and Mrs. Lrois Smith, an aunt, from Dallas, Ore. For the occasion the bride wore a full length wnite satin wedding dress with lace and net. The neckline was outlined with pearls. Her shoulder length veil of net was held by a crown of pearls. The couple's marriage was an event of April 6 at Pacific Grove, Calif., in First Chris tian church. The 11 o'clock morning ceremony was per formed by the Rev. Perry Swann. Miss Monique Wet ton, Pacific Grove, was maid of honor, Douglas Wilcox, Monterey, was best man. The bride wore a white suit. She is an Eagle isolnt High school graduate and attended the University of Oregon. 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