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WOMEN'S ACTIVITIES Angeles Times TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 1944 Clarke-Irvine Nuptial Vows Read in Beverly Florence Ortman and Lt. Harwell Proffitt Married in San Francisco Ceremony BY CHRISTY FOX shades of blue water lilies, salmon gladioli, pale-pink roses and baskets of white larkspur transformed the room of Athalie Richardson Irvine's Beverly Hills into a bower of flowers for the informal ceremony yesat 4:30 p.m. when she was married to Judge Thur- mond Clarke. Dr. James W.

Fifield Jr. of the First Congregational Church ficiated. Although their friends are innumerable, only members of the immediate families were present at the quiet nuptials. Daughters Attend The bride chose a long gown of ashes of roses to complement her blond beauty, with a deep inset of flesh-tinted lace forming a yoke and outlining the slit skirtline. She carried a pale shade of pink bride's roses caught with clusters of bouvardia.

Her young daughter, Joan Irvine, in bouffant white net and carrying a cascade of pink roses and bouvardia, and Judge Clarke's daughter Frances, in bouffant powder blue net and carrying a similar bouquet, were the only attendants. Brother's Message Soft bride's living home terday A note of poignancy came with the reading of a message from Judge Clarke's brother, who was to be his best man. Lt. Robert Clarke, Army, now stationed in New Caledonia, sent these words: "The circumstances of war prevent my standing beside my brother as best man SO I have to act by proxy, which will be in this note. From this island 60 many miles across the Pacific, my best wishes and congratulations go to Athalie and Thurmond.

May we all see each other again before too longfamilies and friends together." The wedding joined two prominent and old-line Los Angeles families. Mrs. Clarke is the daughter of Dr. George H. Richardson, who gave her in marriage, and Mrs.

Richardson. She is a director of the Visiting Association, on the board Nurse. Assistance League Day Nursery and the Beverly Hills Auxiliary of the Children's Hospital. She is an active member of the Social Service Auxiliary and Nine O'Clock Players. Stanford Alumnus Judge Clarke, son of the late Judge and Mrs.

Robert M. Clarke of Los Angeles, is a Stanford alumnus and member of Zeta Psi, the California Club and the Beach Club. The newlyweds plan to board a plane for Mexico City this week where they will honeymoon before returning to make their home in Los Angeles. Another wedding of particular Interest being announced today is that of Florence Ortman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Fred Benson Ortman of Beverly Hills to Lt. Harwell Webb Proffitt, Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. M.

Proffitt of Maryville, in Grace Cathedral Chapel Nob Hill, San Francisco, Friday evening. The bride wore a short gown of autumn gold with tiny matching stardust calot and veiling. shoulder flowers were a spray of gold and green butterfly orchids. Her father gave her in marriage. Reception Follows Up from Los Angeles for the informal ceremony.

were Ernestine Koska, maid of honor, and the bride's cousin, Shirley Beck, bridesmaid. They were gowned in shell pink and powder blue, respectively and carried arm bouquets of deep American Beauty and shell-pink roses. Assisting the newlyweds at a reception at the St. Francis Hotel were Mrs. Ortman, the bride's mother, in powder blue and pink with white orchids, and Mr.

and Mrs. Athol McBean of San Francisco. The newlyweds will honeymoon briefly' in San Francisco. Florence, popular Los Angeles Junior League member, is a Marlborough, Gamma graduate and and Phi a Beta Kappa, from U.C.L.A. Lt.

Proffitt is a Phi Gamma Delta from the University of Tennessee and has served 27 months in the South Pacific. Home Nursing Class to Begin Thursday the goal of a home-nursing graduate in every home, the Los Angeles Chapter of the Red Cross is opening a new homenursing class Thursday evening, 7 to 9 o'clock, at the chapter house, 1200 S. Vermont Ave. The class will continue for 12 weeks under supervision of Mrs. Margaret Miller, assistant supervisor of nursing.

Varied Garb Seen in Italy Delights Wac Cpl. Agnes B. Willumsen of 3012 W. 73rd St. is finding her study of costume designing applicable, even while she's on duty with the 15th Army Air Force, stationed in Italy.

Cpl. Willumsen was a student at San Jose State College before her entrance in the W.A.C. Her comment on her Italian environment is, 'Italy is full of people wearing colorful clothes. Walking down the street you can see a stylish Italian dress, a turbaned Hindu soldier, a Scottish soldier in kilts, and many others. Every day is a thrill, and being overseas has been the greatest experience in my life." Legion Auxiliary Slates Session The newly organized auxiliary unit of Soenta Post, American Legion, serving the Sherman Oaks-Encino foothill district, will hold a meeting and program with the post Sept.

21 in the clubrooms at 17555 Ventura Encino. Auxiliary officers, headed by Mrs. Harry Berkshire, prominent Red Cross production worker, are Mmes. Mary Zahorchak, First Vice-President; George Lanam, Second Vice-President; Mayme Olin, Secretary Treasurer; Gilbert Wright, Chaplain; Norma Atwood, Sergeant-atArms; Philip Lang, Historian. (Thursdays: 12:30 to 9:30) HEFTI-STAUB-Margaret Eliza-, beth Staub, daughter of Mrs.

John G. Staub, to Maj. John Allen Hefti, Marine Corps Reserve, son of Mrs. Hefti, late yesterday afterMilan in the of the bride's sister, Mrs. Joseph' S.

Earhart. The bride is a graduate of Marlborough and S.C., where she was Beta Phi. The bridegroom, a Phi Gamma Delta, attended U.C.L.A. The couple will make their home in Virginia after a wedding trip to New York. SWEETLAND-ROOD Carolyn Darrow Rood, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Kingsland Rood of Briarcliff Manor, N.Y., to Lt. (jg) Richard Newton Sweetland, Naval Reserve. son of Mr. and Mrs.

Elmer New: ton Sweetland of Canoga Park and Englewood, N.J., Nicholas Episcopal Church, "Encino. After a short honeymoon, the bride will accompany Lt. Sweetland to his base in San Diego and then return to Vassar College to complete her senior year. Lt. Sweetland was graduated from the University of New Mexico and has studied at Bowdoin College, Brunswick, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Boston.

OVERSEAS. First picture to arrive of a Wac at work abroad is this of Cpl. Agnes B. Willumsen of Los Angeles, with the administration of the 15th A.A.F. in Italy.

University Women to Rally Saturday San Fernando Valley branch, American Association of University Women, will have a at 2 p.m. Saturday at the home of Miss Bertha Lathrop, 11336 Martha St. Miss Irene Carlson, librarian, will speak on new books. Store Hours: 10:30 to 6 Entire Store Air Conditioned headlines.hats.. Alba 60 Glitter Sphinx silhouette Handbag, Medieval rennin $35 a May WILSHIRE AT FAIRFAX WEDDINGS CUMMINGS LUMBLEAU- Jeanne Marie Lumbleau, Wave, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Walter Lumbleau, to Pfc. Edward Cummings, Army, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin T.

Cummings, in St. Cecilia's Catholic Church. The bride is a graduate of Immaculate Heart Convent and is stationed at U.C.L.A. The bridegroom, a graduate of U.C.L,A., is studying medicine at Hahnaman College, Philadelphia. GRIFFEY -TAYLOR Eleanor Lee Taylor, daughter of Mr.

Mrs. Herbert L. Taylor of Greensboro, N.C., to Michael Vern Griffey, son of Mrs. M. M.

Arp of Venice, in First Presbyterian Church, Santa Monica. The bride attended the Women's College of the Universitomof, North Carolina, The a graduate of Santa Monica Technical School. BECKER DAUGHERTY Patricia Ann Daugherty, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Clark Daugherty of Van Nuys, to Warrant Officer Arthur Edward Becker Navy, son of Mr.

and Mrs. A. E. Becker of West Los Angeles, in home of the bride's parents. encrusted Windsor in champagne and This set also Handbags exclusive crystal PART IT 5 TODAY League for Crippled Children Day in the Victory Window, 3240 Wilshire Blvd.

Pasadena Delta Gamma AlumChapter, home of Mrs. Walter Havekorst, 419 Alhambra Road, San Gabriel, 5:30 p.m. The bride was president of Delta Phi Delta at Santa Barbara State: College, where she was graduated. DE PRIEST-BALLARD Mary Jane Ballard, daughter of Lt. and Mrs.

Robert Harrison Ballard of Sherman Oaks, to Burl dePriest, son of Mrs. Birdie dePriest of Glendale, in North Hollywood Episcopal Church. After a coastal honeymoon, they will make their home in Tarzana. The bride attended U.C.L.A. and the bridegroom attended John Tarleton College, Stephenville, Tex.

OVERTON BURNS Patsy L. Burns, Marine Corps Women's Reserve, daughter of Mrs. Kathryn Burns, to James Raplee Overton, Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leightner M.

Overton, in the Wedding Manor. Wisconsin Group Sets Luncheon The Wisconsin Alumnae Association will have a luncheon Saturday noon at 2324 Colorado Eagle Rock. Speakers will be Rev. Henry Scott Rubel of Glendora and Mrs. A.

B. Grindell of Hollywood, the latter speaking on forestry department of the University of Wisconsin. Miss Kate Goodell and Miss Helen Kellogg are in charge of reservations. May Gas WILSHIRE beret, 42.95 Handbag, black 39.95 at May Co. Downtown.

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