Evening star., 1934-06-24
Weddings of Yesterday
In Neighboring States
Continued From First Page.)

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wore q lovely black chiffon and lace
gown, with 9 large picture hat Of
black and q cluster Of gardenias on
her bodice. She was assisted in re-
ceiving by Mr.. and Mrs. Bleecker, the
latter wearing a gown Of fame chiffon
with a brown horsehair hat and a
corsage bouquet of gardenias.
The young couple left Immediately
after the reception, the bride wearing
a navy checked taffeta.
Mrs. Bleecker attended Virginia In
termont College, at Bristol, Va, and
studied art in Maryland Institute
Baltimore, Md.
Mr.. Bleecker was graduated from
the University of Pennsylvania in
1929. He is affiliated with the Wash
ington Gas Light Co., and Is a men,
ber of the Washington Junior Board
of Trade.
Numerous entertainments were given
for Miss Norman preceding her we'd
ding. Recent ones were a buffet sup
per on Friday evening Of last week by
her aunt, Mrs. Henry H. Rogers, at
her home in East Falls Church. Miss
Catherine Garrett entertained at a
tea at her home in Leesburg on Fri
day afternoon in compliment to the
bridal party and the house guests.
Mrs. w. S. Cole and Mrs. William
Ryan Keeler entertained a luncheon
party of 35 at Shadowlawn preceding
the ceremony.
Mrs. George Grille, jr, entertained
at a linen shower Thursday Of last
week in honor of Miss Norman, and
Mrs. Otis Williams entertained at
bridge and with housekeeping shower
on Wednesday Of last week.
The marriage of Miss Eleanor Mar
paret Waite. daughter of Mrs William
Franklin Waite of Washington, to Mr.
Henry Branch johnson, jr., son OF
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Branch johnson
of Cabin John Park, Md, took place
Yesterday at the Central Presbyterian
Church at o'clock in the afternoon.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. James H. Taylor. A program OF
organ selections was given by Mr.. r
Deane Shure, prominent Washington
musician.
Palms and ferns formed an effective
background for the wedding party
The two gold vases given to the church
by former President woodrow Wilson
we're filled with large white daisies.
The bride was given in marriage by
her uncle, fMr James P. Waite. She
wore a white satin gown, made on me-
dieval lines. with lace yoke and
sleeves terminating in points over the
hands. Her skirt fell into a graceful
train and her waist-length white tulle
veil was held in place by bands Of
orange blossoms. The bride carried a
sheaf of Gala lilies.
Miss Louise Waite, sister of the
bride. was the maid of honor and only
attendant. She wore a frock of pale
green mousSeline de sole, made with
short puff sleeves, high neckline and
full skirt. Her hat was pale green
horsehair, trimmed with velvet of the
deeper green shade, and she carried a
bouquet of Joanna Hill roses.
Mr.. Livingston johnson, cousin OF
the bridegroom, was the best man
The ushers were Mr.. Alfred johnson
Mr.. John johnson, Mr.. Leland Willis
and Mr.. David Trundle.
A small reception for relatives and
a few close friends of the bride and
bridegroom was held following the
ceremony at the home of the brides
mother on Kanawha street. The house
was decorated with palms, ferns and
Summer flowers. Mrs. Waite, mother
of the bride, wore gown of green and
brown chiffon with corsage bouquet
Of gardenias. Mrs. Johnson. mother OF
the bridegroom, was III brown and
yellow chiffon, her corsage of flowers
being Joanna Hill roses and lilies OF
the valley.
After the reception the young
couple left for an extended tour OF
Florida and the South. The bride wore
yellow and brown plaid linen suit
with brown accessories. Upon theil
return they will make their home in
this city.
Both the bride and bridegroom are
graduates of American University
The bridegroom took an active part ir
athletics while attending the uni
versity.
The out-of town guests included
| Miss Margaret Waite of Atlanta, Ga
and Mr.. and Mrs. James P. Waite Of
New York City.
Among the many friends of the
young couple who have entertained
| for them during the past few weeks
are Mr.. John Dwyer. Miss Emily
Nicklas, Miss Nelsine Howell, Mr.. Liv-
ingSton Johnson, Miss Florence Whit
comb, Miss Alice Olenin and Mr.. Cor
win Seitz.
Miss Helen Hill Brooke, daughter
of William G. Brooke of Upper Marl-
boro. Nd, became the wife of Mr.
Myron Browne Stevens, 81 Williams
lane. Chevy Chase, Md. in a beauti-
ful outdoor ceremony yesterday after
noon on the lawn of the Brooke home
Ashland. near Upper Marlboro.
The ceremony was performed before
natural altar under the trees, deco
rated with palms, yuccas and lilies
with Rev. Francis J. Loughran of st
Mary's Church, Marlboro, officiating
An orchestra played Il Love You
Truly" "Oh, Promise Me-" and the
Gounod- -Boch Ave Maria" before the
ceremony, the wedding march at the
conclusion of the ceremony and pop
ular selections during the reception.
The bride, given in marriage by her
father WAS charming in white Si1k