The Bismarck tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, N.D.) 1916-current, 1932-11-11
Miss Helen Vale
And Walter Parker
Speak Wedding Vows

vale, Jr., ROCK BLAND, ILL.,, their
daughter. Miss Helen Elizabeth Vale,
and Walter Edgar Parker of New
Paltz. N. Y, exchanged their mar
riage vows at I o'clock Tuesday after
noon. The bride formerly was direc-
tor of religious education at the First
Presbyterian church here.
The double-ring service was read in
the presence Of a few relatives and
friends by the Rev. w. G. Oglevee,
pastor Of South Park Presbyterian
church. and lifelong friend of the
Vale family. Bouquets of bronze and
yellow chrysanthemums were effec-
lively arranged about the rooms.
AS the bride and bridegroom entered
and took their places, Miss Betty Ann
Iiitt at the piano played the Bridal
Chorus" from Wagner's "Lohengrin,"
changing to Nevins Rosary" during
the ceremony. Mendelssohn's WED
ding March" was played as a recess
Sional.
The bride, who was unattended,
wore gown of buttercup yellow en-
broidered net, fashioned with a fitted
bodice and short puffed sleeves and an
ankle-length skirt. Its only trimming
was an appliqued design in pastel
shades. Yellow and white button
chrysanthemums formed the bridal
bouquet.
Following the ceremony buffet
luncheon was served. Later Mr..
Parker and his bride left by motor
for New Paltz where they are to make
their home. The bride travelled in a
semi-tailored frock Of red ostrich
cloth, trimmed in black< With'it she
wore a black top coat and black &C
ceSsories.
Mrs. Parker, who has made her
home In Bismarck since May 1890,
when she accepted the position of di-
rector of religious education at the
local Presbyterian church, has at
tended the University of Illinois and
received her degree in religious edu-
cation from Boston University in
1929.
The bridegroom, who is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Parker of New
Paltz, was graduated from the high
school at New Paltz and from the
Baron de Hirsch Trades school in
New York City. He is engaged in the
plumbing, heating and electrical con-
tracing business with his father.
Among the guests at the wedding
we're the bridegroom'S mother, Mrs.
Parker; the brides grandmother, Mrs.
Edmund Noyes; and her uncle and
aunt, DR.. and Mrs. j. Noyes, all of
Park Ridge, Ill. Dr. Noyes is dean of
the Illinois Dental college.
Miss Myrtle Thompson, 2O4 Mandan
ST., has gone to Dickinson to spend
the weekend with friends.
Miss Myra ThurSotn, 6l8 Third ST.,
left Thursday for Darlington, where
she will spend the weekend with her
parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. B. SPOTS and SON
Billy, Fargo, have returned to their
home after a short visit here with
Mr.. and Mrs. o. A. Kobs, 2l7 West
Thayer avenue.
There will be no story hour at the
Bismarck public library Saturday aft
ernoon nor on the following Saturday
Nov. 10, 1t was announced Friday by
the city librarian, Miss Ruth King.
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Members of st. Roses Missionary
group were entertained Thursday
evening by Mrs. Paul Halloran at her
home, 507 Fourth st. Bridge was
played at three tables, following a
business session. The score prizes
were awarded to Mrs. Harvey Niles
and Mrs. p. r. Webb. BittersWeet
was used in decorating the rooms and
lavender tapers lighted the tables.
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Another of series of benefit bridge
parties sponsored by the Busy Bee
Sewing club was given Thursday af-
tern0on by Mrs. j. H. Newton and
Mrs. Fred Ohde at the Newton home,
1921 Seventh st. Bridge was played
at four tables and prizes went to Miss
Inga johnson, Mrs. A. w. Snow, Mrs.
A. Lundberg and Mrs. Louis Benser
Bittersweet was used in decorating the
rooms. Mrs. Lundberg and Mrs. A.
Westerman, Regain, were guests from
out of the city.