Simpson's Leader-Times from Kittanning, Pennsylvania • Page 7

7--Leader-Times Kittanning, Pa. Monday, June 17, 1968 Jean Ann Reid and Husband On Bahamas Wedding Trip Honeymooning in Florida and the Bahamas are newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Francis Michael A'Hearn. The bride is the former Jean Ann Reid, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. J. Lewis McKelvey of Rural Valley. The couple exchanged their double-ring rites at 7:30 p.m. Saturday (June 15, 1968) at Yatesboro Presbyferion Church.

Officiating was Rev. Arthur Kaufman, church pastor. Two hundred guests were present for the candlelight ceremony. The church was decorated with white gladioli, white pompons, candelabra. Given ferns and table a a five-tiered in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in a gown of white silk organza and peau d'ange lace fashioned with an empire lace bodice, short sleeves and florentine neckline.

Similar lace motiffs faorderec the floor length A-line skirt anc also accented the removable chapel length train. Her headpiece was a crown satin and pearls from which fel an imported silk illusion veil She carried a cascade bouque of white roses. A college roommate of the bride, Miss Stanlee Kleeb Butler was maid of honor in jay aqua gown fashioned with an empire lace bodice, florentuv neckline and short sleeves. Th A-line chiffon skirt ended with a flowering watteau panel in tin back. Her headpiece was a Dio; bow of satin with silk illusion veil.

She carried a lubenstein), Jesu, Joy of dan's Desiring (Bach), Reflec- on (Asper), the processional, ohengrin Bridal Wagner), and the recessional, Vedding March (Mendelssohn), 'rederick Kteeb of Butler sang lecause and the Lord's Prayer. A reception for 200 guests was eld immediately following the ervice in the church social ooms, given by the bride's arents. An aqua and yellow leme was carried" out in the ecoratlons. The reception was charge of Mrs. Cloak Blose nd Mrs.

Charles Snowden. The bridal with wedding cake, white chrysan nemums, yellow roses, royal figurines in pastel coi- rs, and candelabra. Prior to her marriage the iride was feted with a shower May 17 given by her college oommate, Stenlee Kleeb ol Sutler; and a shower May 25 at lural Valley given by Mrs. John lockenberry and Mrs. Jack lockenberry, aunts, Roseann Hockenberry, a cousin and Mrs Blose, Mrs.

Charles Snowden, Mrs. Roy Williamson and Miss Sandra Peresie riends. The bride, a Slippery Rock College graduate, is a firs grade teacher at North Schools. Her husband, son of Mr and Mrs. Ray A'Hearn Butler, is a graduate of Leister Junior College, Massachusetts He is department manager for J.

C. Penny. After July 1 the couple wil Shafer-Simcik Marriage Performed at Center Hill Center Hill Church of the and a gold lockel. gift of fht Brethren, Kittanning RD 7, was bride. Jeffrey Shafer, the make their home at Waldor Towers, McKnight Pittsburgh.

bouquet of yellow roses, aqu tinted a a i an stephanotis. Bridesmaids were Robert (Dianne) Barclay Clarksburg, W. colleg classmate of the bride, Mis Roseann Hockenberry' of Rura Valley, cousin of the bride, an Miss Sandra Peresie of Rura Valley, friend of the bride: The were dressed in gowns style identically to thataf the maid honor and carried bouquets yellow roses and aqua tinte carnations. A niece of the bride, Miss Shari Donovan of Pittsburgh, was flower girl in a jay aqua gown and Dior headpiece styled the same as that of the attendants. She carried a basket of rose petals.

The rings were carried by Robert Williamson of Rural Valley, friend of the bride. Best man was Alan A'Hearn of Butler, a brother of bridegroom. lashers Ronald BeulkenNjf Washington D.C., Ward Fatherly of St. Petersburg, and Wayne. Lingler of Butler.

A jacket-dress costume of pink trimmed with Venetian lace was worn bymrs. McKelvey, mother worn by Mrs. McKelvey, mother red roses. Mrs. A'Hearn wore an Ma ffei a 1968 a the scene at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday (June 15, 1968) for the marriage of Mary Frances Simcik, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simcik of Kittanning RD 4 and Ronald Gene Shafer, son of Mrs. Mary Shafer of Kil- the bridegroom's neplmw, was ring bearer. Best man was H.

Wayne Shafer of Kittanning, brother of the bridegroom. Ushers duties were performed by Larry Shafer of West Seneca, N.Y., James tanning RD 4 and the late Shafer of Butler, Robert Shafer Charles T. Shafer. jand Thomas Shafer, both of Kit- The Rev. John Snyder, assoc-j tanning, iate pastor of Woodward Avenue' Mrs.

John Simcik, mother of i Church of God, officiated at the i double-ring ceremony in (lie i presents of 300 guests. White gladioli, ferns and i cathedral tapers in two scven- branch candelabra were used in the church decorations. Traditional wedding music was played by Jay Bowser of Kittanning Miss Kay Clepper of Kittanning sang Because, Lora's Theme (Somewhere, My Love) and The Wedding Prayer. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was attired in a jlace gown styled with a fitted bodice, scalloped beaded sabrina neckline and long fitted sleeves. A brush train of tiered ruffles accented the back of the I gown.

A detachable split wat- train -formed a chapel sweep. She wore an elbow-lengti; (Coffman photo) MRS. GERALD EUGENE ELGIN (Miss Patricia Ann Graham) Elgin-Graham Vows Spoken At Christ Lutheran Church Patricia Ann Graham became he bride of Gerald Eugene Elgin at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in Christ (Rupp) Lutheran Church, Kittanning, proximately RD 400 1. guests Ap- wit- tulle headpiece petals, beaded secured by pearls and MARY MAFFEI MaHei-Koma Engagement Announced Mr.

and Mrs. Joseph J. Maffei of Rural Valley announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Kathryn, to Michael Paul Koma, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Koma of Sagamore.

apple "green silk coat and 'dress ensemble and had a yellow rose corsage. The organist, Mrs. Patricia Dixon of Yatesboro provided a recital of sacred music. Selections i Wedding Prayer (Dunlap), Trumpet Tune and Air (Purcell), Melody in of Shannock Valley High School is employed in the IBM Department of Kittanning Telephone Company. Her fiance, a 1967 graduate of Shannock Valley High School, ii employed as a construction Worker by Kovalchick Salvage Company, Indiana.

t'Jean Ann Reid) MRS. FRANCIS MICHAEL A'HEARN nessed the ceremony as the couple were married by their minister, the Rev. Charles H. Fredericks on. Th.e church was decorated with candelabra, ferns, and bud vases containing a single carnation at each window.

The altar vases contained carnations and gladioli. As the bride was given in marriage by her father, she appeared in a gown especially designed and made for her by Theresa Barris of Indiana. The gown was fashioned of Rose Point lace and peau de soie, with long lace Victorian sleeves and a sabrina neckline. The bodice was re-embroidered in seed pearls, and the controlled skirt )f peau de soie was re-embroidered with motifs of lace. Accenting the back was a flow- ng cathedral train, also re-embroidered in lace motifs.

A small cluster of leaves made with lace and pearls matching that of her gown held her bouffant fingertip Dure silk illusion veil in place. Her bridal bouquet was formed of a white Rainbow Bible covered with lace and topped with a white orchid accented by white rose buds and streamers of lilies of the valley and ivy. She also carried out the tradition of something old, new, borrowed and blue, and put a sixpence in'her shoe for luck. The something old was a pair of small pearl earrings which belonged to her late paternal grandmother, Mrs. Charle; (Ruth) Graham.

For the borrowed and blue, she had a silk handkerchief which did belong to her great-great grandmother the late Mrs. i i a (Christina), Boyer and now an topped belongs to her grandmother Christogram Mrs. John (Roxie) Stubrich. Prior to the service Mrs. F.

Leonard, former organ teacher of the bride, played a selection of music. Included in the organ prelude were Nov Thank We All Our God (Wilson) In Thee Is Joy (Dupre), The Depth of My Heart (Karg Elert), Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring (Bach), A rioso in A (Bach), Hornpipe (Handel), 0 Lord Most Holy (Franck). The Rev. Randall F. Peter was the soloist.

His selection included Wedding, Prayer Lord's Prayer, 0 Perfect Love and as the couple knelt befor the alfar he sang Father, Son and Hoiy Ghost. Miss Linda Graham, sister the bride, served as maid honor, and Mrs. D. E. (Cathie Blakeslee of Pittsburgh was th matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Miss San dra Donahue, former colleg roommate of the bride, fron Tarentum, and Miss Pafrici Zacharias of Pittsburgh, N.Y cousin of the groom. Miss Jodi Graham, cousin of the bride was the flower girl. All the attendants wore aqua gowns of peau de soie and flocked sheer, fashioned with fitted cages of the peau de soie and full cages of flocked sheer. Accenting the back was a full train held by a small bow. The portrait necklines were emphasized with necklaces of cut ivory, gifts from the bride.

Headpieces were made with leaves matching their gowns, with short veils. Each carried a basket filled with aqua-tipped carnations and daisies. Gregory Elgin, cousin of the groom from Indiana, served as the ring bearer. Acting as best man for his crystal teardrops. She carried a white Bible topped with orchids and miniature stephanotis.

Following tradition, the bride wore something old, new, borrowed and blue. Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) Bower of Coraopolis, sister of the bride, was matron of honor in a floor- length gown of aqua chiffon. Her gown was styled with a sheath the bride, chose a pale pink linen dress trimmed-in lace with pink and white accessories and a corsage of rosebuds and carnations. The bridegroom's mother selected a gold dress ensemble with aqua and white accessories and a corsage of rosebuds and carnations.

After the ceremony, the bride's parents entertained approximately 425 guests with a reception at Worthington-West Franklin Firehall. The firehall was decorated in colors of aqua and white. Organ music was provided by Miss Kay Clepper. The base of the five-tiered wedding cake was the shape of four hearts. Topped with a miniature bride and groom and orchids, the cake was decorated with aqua-tipped cascading from the top tier.

Mrs. Fay DeLeonardis, Mrs. Linda Williams, Mrs. Gladvs Lindsay and Mrs. Blanche Hileman cut and served the cake.

In charge of the guest Miss Mary Frances Simcik) book was Mrs. Larry (Janet) (Cooper photo) THE RONALD GENE skirt and the cented with bodice was a jeweled Shafer. Pre-nuptial events included a miscellaneous shower given May 27 by the bridesmaids. A rehearsal dinner, given by the bridegroom's family, was held ac- June 14 at the home of Mr. and em- Mrs.

Robert P. Bowser in The Social Calendar friend was David Blakeslee of broidered neckline. Her head- Worthington. piece was a theater veil secured After a wedding trip to the to a petal hat. She carried a'New England States and Canada crescent bouquet of yellow and i the new Mr.

and Mrs. Shafer aqua daisies. Identical gowns were chosen Pittsburgh, while the bridesmaids, Mrs. Robert duties were performed Rodney Elgin of State College (brother of the groom; William raham, Kittanning, RD 1, ousin of the bride; and Donald tubrich of Elderton, also cousin the bride. Edwin Graham, brother of the P.

Bowser, bridegroom; sister Miss of the a 1 Lindsay, cousin of the bride; Miss Cheryl Bowser and Miss Pauline Janocka, friends of the bride. Their flowers were crescent bouquets of yellow daisies. All the attendants wore ivory ride served as junior usher. earrings, a gift from the bride. Each usher, as well as the athers of the bride and groom nd the grandfathers of ride, Mr.

C. B. Graham and tfr. John Stubrich, were resented with carnation bouton- ieres. The groom had a rose 'Outonniere.

An aqua cocktail dress of silk wool look and Venice lace vas the selection of Mrs. Iraham for her daughter's wed- She complemented her out- it with matching shoes and iurse. Mrs. Elgin also wore, qua, accented with white ac- essories. Mrs.

Stubrich, the )ride's grandmother, wore a ght pink dress. Both mothers had corsages of vhite orchids while Mrs. tubrich had pink rosebuds. Parents of the bride en- ertained 400 guests at a recep- ion at Ford Cliff Firehall ollowing the ceremony. The hall vas attractively decorated in aqua and white.

Women of St. John's Lutheran Church Ford lily catered and served a buffet unch. A six-tiered round wedding cake separated by glass dividers Flower girl was Kimberly Shafer, the bridegroom's niece Her floor length white nylon dotted Swiss gown, trimmed in aqua chiffon, was made by Mrs. Robert (Jean) Shafer. Her headpiece was matching aqua chiffon.

She wore short white gloves will reside in Indiana where Ihey will take courses toward hc-ir master's degree at Indiana Jniversity of Pennsylvania. The bride is a 1963 graduate ot Kittanning High School and a 1967 graduate of Slippery Rock State College. She is employed at Ford City High School as a wealth and physical education Monday Kittanning Area Organ Society at the home of Mr. -and Mrs. J.

Ralph Leister, N. Grant Kittanning. Women of the Moose 8 p.m. in Moose Home, S. Executive meeting at 7:30.

Tuesday Armstrong County Bridge League weekly tournament, 8 p.m. at Kittanning Elks Home, N. Water St. Golden Age Club of Kittanning 30 p.m. Salvation Army itadel, 205 S.

Jefferson St. Manor Township Fire Corn- any Ladies Auxiliary. Red Men 8 p.m. in Tidal Hall. Columbine Rebekah Lodge fi; p.m.

in Odd Fellows Hall, Jacob, St. teacher. Her graduate of husband, a 1964 Kitlanning High School and Indiana University oi Pennsylvania in 1968, he wil teach English at Ford City High School in September. Out-of-state wedding guesti were from, New York, Ohio West Virginia, Maryland anc Missouri. The marriage of Gail Diane of East Brady RD 1, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. James W. Silvis of 718 State Holly to Gary Alan Potts of last Brady, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph L.

Potts of 3rd Cast Brady, was solemnized at :30 p.m. Saturday, June 15, 968, at Regular Baptist Church, Cast Brady. The Rev. William E. Car- with and a gold miniature aride and groom, was baked and cut by Mrs.

Franklin Silvis. Kittanning, RD 1. The cake was surrounded by miniature dolls representing the bridal party and flanked by two cakes shaped "ike pianos. Miss Nancy Stitt and Mrs. East Brady Church Scene Of Potts-Silvis Nuptials bridesmaids.

Miss a i Robinson of East Brady RD 1 niece of the bride, wore blue Patricia King of Kaylor, friend of the bride, chose yellow. They carried bouquets of carnations and gardenias. Flower girl was Pamela Silvis niece of the bride. Her empire styled gown was fashioned of blue brocade and white lace. Ring bearer was Barry Catholic a i America, Court Patricia, p.m.

in of Hall. 72T' Woodward Ave. Killanning Division. Licensed'' a i a Pennsylvania 7:130 p.m. in social rooms of Armstrong Court.

NV Grant Ave. Women's Guild of St. United Church of Christ. McKean St. Past Oracles Club of Royal Neighbors of America, 8 p.m.

Ladies Auxiliary, a Tee-Pee Chapter, County Chapter of National; Hikers and Campers Associa- ranklin Fire Company, 8 p.m. Veterans of Foreign Wars, 8 in Post Home. 108 S. Water Oniska Council, Degree of Pocahontas, Improved Order of tion. Armstrong County Hunting and Fishing Club 7:30 p.m.

at the Pony Farm. Catalog Sales Department NEW PHONE NUMBER IS 54211 Gregory (Jackie) Watterson served as aides, while Mrs. Harold (Gail) Schrecengost had charge of the guest book. Each was presented with a token appreciation. A rehearsal dinner was given by the bridegroom's parent Friday (June 14) at Morda's Steak House for members of the bridal party.

Aiso among pre nuptial events was a canned goods shower given by relatives of the bride. The bride, daughter Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Graham of Kittanning RD 1, graduated from Elderton Joint High School) in 1964 and Robert Morris College in 1965.

She is employed as a secretary for Kittanning Telephone Company. Mr. and Mrs. M. Dean Elgin of Shelocta RD 1 are the groom's parents.

He is also a graduate of Elderton Joint High School, in 1963, and attended Pennsylvania State University and Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He is employed- by Friedman's Point Plaza! Foodland, Butler. After a wedding trip to an undisclosed destination, newlyweds will reside at 200 Queen Strest, Kittanning. raway, church pastor, officiated Robinson, nephew of the bride, at the double-ring ceremony in ihe presence of 100 guests. Wedding music played by Miss Cheryl Robinson of McGrann included Because, More, and One Hand-One Heart.

Sally Robinson of McGrann sang I Love You Truly, and 0 Promise Me. Escorted to the altar and given in marriage by her father, the bride apeared in a 1 white satin empire gown trimmed with lace and sequins. The gown featured a train of white lace and sequins. She carried a bouquet of baby gardenias and white carnations topped with a Bible. Maid of honor was Marilyn Shultz of East Brady RD 1, friend of the bride.

She wore a while lace gown lined with yellow taffeta. Her flowers were blue-tinted mums styled in a colonial bouquet. PHONE YOUR ORDER TODAY! .1 Identical gowns in pastel colors were chosen by the Best man was Dean Potts of Kaylor RD 1, 'brother of the bridegroom. Acting as usher's were Art DeLano and Dennis Sebring, friends of bridegroom. Mother of the bride wore a royal blue dress with white accessories.

The bridegroom's mother chose a tan white dress with white accessories. Both mothers were presented with corsages. After the ceremony, the bride's parents entertained approximately 200 guests with a reception, at the American Legion Hall in Bradys Bend. Music was provided for dancing. The new Mrs.

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