Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1930-06-01
Society Is Greeting Brides
Of the Early Summer Time
Charming Wedding at Fort Riley. Kans.. of
Interest IN Wide Area-Other Notable
Nuptial Alliances.

whose marriage 10 Lieut. joseph WIN
ston Cox, jr., took place, at o'clock, at
post chapel. Fort Riley, Kans., where
the brides father, Maj. Lawrence HyS.
kell Hedrick, Is stationed and where
the Hedricks make their home. The
bridegroom is Of this city, son Of Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph winston Cox Of 1856
Monroe street northwest.
The ceremony was performed by
Bishop Wise, Episcopal Bishop of Kan
sas, and an organ recital preceded the
ceremony. the program including THE
Voice That Breathed Ger Eden" and
II Love You Truly" A chorus of IL
voices rendered Lohengrins Wedding
March as the bridal party approached
the altar.
The bride, who was given In mar
rage by her father, wore q stately and
beautiful gown of ivory satin made on
empire lines, the skirt falling in q
three-pointed train in the back, over
which were the rich folds of the court
train, suspended from the shoulders,
and the long and flowing veil of tulle.
Rose point lace made by the brides
great-grAndrnother was set in medal
lions about the neck Of the dress,
around the edge Of the train. and
formed the cap from which fell the
wedding veil. Pearls on the edges Of
the lace and on the cap added to the
beauty of the ensemble. She carried
white orchids and lilies Of the valley
Miss Anne Van Malta, maid Of honor,
of Fort Riley wore a dress Of char
treuse tulle and lace, made with a
bouffant skirt. Her hat was of beige
lace, with matching organdy brim, and
her shoes were Of chartreuse crepe de
chine. Her bouquet was Of Mime. Drew
roses.
The bridesmaids were dressed In
point d'esprit net in various pastel
shades and they carried rainbow nose
gays in harmony with their gowns
They were Miss Marion Morgan, Miss
Jane Crosby of this city, Miss Jane
Price. of Atchison, Kans.; Miss Kathe-
rine Morris OF Governors Island. N. Y;
Miss Margaret Richmond, New Orleans,
La, and Miss Anne Coke. Their hats
were of pleated net, matching the
dresses and turned OF the face and
down in the back.
The church was decorated with palms,
ferns and peonies, making a beautiful
setting for the ceremony. To the music
bridal party passed down the aisle under
an archway Of swords held by the
ushers. These were Lieut.. Earl r.
Thompson, Lieut.. Robert L. Taylor,
Lieut.. John L. Graves, Lieut. William
A. Bugher, Lieut.. George v. Ehrhardt,
Lieut.. Basil L. Riggs, Lieut.. Malcolm
D. Jones, jr., and Lieut.. Egon r. Tausch,
all stationed at Fort Riley, Kans. The
best man was Lieut.. Max Johnson, Fort
Logan, Colo, classmate Of the BRIDE
groom at West Point, from which he
graduated in 1927.
A reception followed the wedding and
was held at Godfrey Court. A three
TERED cake was cut by the bride with
her husbands sword.
Mrs. Hedrick, mother Of the bride,
wore black net, with large mouSseline
hat, and the brides grandmothers, Mrs.
s. q. Logan Of Pasadena, Calf, and
Mrs. w. B. Craven Of Miami, Fla, were
both present. The bridegroom's mother
was unable to attend Among the guests
we're many Army officers and their wives
from Fort Leavenworth.
The parents of the bride entertained
at dinner the night preceding the we'd
ding for the bridal party, and many
teas, showers and dinners have been
given for the bride.
Following the reception the young
couple left for wedding trip. the bride
wearing a Lelong model Of brown crepe
de chine, made with haring skirt and
Jacket with peplum. A hat of brown
panama, shoes of brown crepe de chine
and matching accessories completed the
costume. They will be at home after
July at Fort Humphreys, Va.
The marriage Of Miss Gwendolyn
Ragsdale, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Clifton Ragsdale, to Mr.. Edward
William Whaley Of Knoxville, Tenn,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. William Whaley,
will take place Tuesday morning at IL
O'Clock. at the home of the brides
parents, on Lamont street.
Mr. and Mrs Albert " ppake
of Alexandra announce the mar
riage Of their daughter, Eleanora
Gait, to Mr.. Raymond w. Tint
of Ohio, Wednesday evening, May 90.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. Mr.. Morton, rector Of Christ
Episcopal Church in Alexandria, who
oficiated at 7 o'clock in the presence
friends. The bride was unattended and
Mr.. Robert j. Sanders, q college mate
of the bridegroom, was best man.
Mr.. and Mrs Tint left shortly after
the wedding for Wapakoneta, Ohio,
where they will make their future home.
Miss Thelna B. shaner, daughter Of
Mrs. Ada Beatrice Shaner, and Mr..
Thomas Joseph Casey Of New Haven,
Conn, son OF Mr.. and Mrs. Michael
Casey of West Haven, Conn, were mar
ried Tuesday morning In Fairfax, Va.
The bride was given in marriage by
her mother and two little flower girls,
Byrle Shaner and Elizabeth Burns,
were the only attendants.
A wedding breakfast and reception
followed in the home of the brides
mother, at 1928 Park road, and later
Mr.. and Mrs. Casey started for a we'd
ding trip to New York. They will be
at home on their return at 10 Haw-
thorne avenue, on Prospect terrace In
West Haven, Conn. Mrs. Mildred Nor
riS Of Philadelphia, o cousin of the
bride, was among the out-of-town guests
at the wedding.
The marriage Of Miss Josephine Anne
Crowley. daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph !. Crowley, and Mr.. Henry
Loyola Burns Of New York, son Of Mr.
John Burns, took place Wednesday
morning. May %, at $50 o'clock in
Our Lady's Chapel, Gonzaga College
the Rev John A. Dixon, 8. j., OF
Georgetown University, officiating.
The bride, who was given In marriage
by her father, wore a gown Of brides
veil was held In place with clusters OF
orange blossoms. She carried q shower
bouquet Of brides roses and lilies OF
the valley. Her sister, Miss Marie
TereSe Crowley, who was bridesmaid
wore gown of pink chiffon, a hat oil
orchid horSehair braid and orchid Slip
pers. She carried a bouquet Of sweet.
heart roses and delphinium.
Mr. John Burns, brother of the bride
groom, was best man and the usllerl
were Messrs. J. Orme Libbey, EuStace
Hart and John Donahue.
Mr.. Edward O'Brien of Red Bank