The Daily Alaska empire. [volume] (Juneau, Alaska) 1926-1964, 1939-07-03
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IN CANDLELIGHT
Ceremony Performed Sat-
urday Evening in Resur-
re(tion Lutheran Church

A wedding service by candlelight
at the Resurrection Lutheran
at 8 O'Clock on Saturday evening
united in marriage Miss Helen
Allen, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Roy Allen of this city, and Mr..
William Hixson, son of DR.. Irene
Michael of New York City, The
ceremony was performed by the
Rev. John L. Cauble before an
altar banked with purple iris and
spiraea.
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride made a beautiful picture
in her wedding gown of white
satin and lace basque top, fashion
ed with snug bodice, sweetheart
neckline and long sleeves, and the
skirt of her gown was full, ending
in a short train. Her circular
illusion veil of fingertip length fell
from a halo of lace. and she car
ried her white Rainbow Girls Bible
which was showered with stream
ers of lilies of the valley. Her
only jewelry was a strand of pearls
which had been worn many years
ago by her aunt.
Miss Helen Junes, maid of honor,
was most attractive in chiffon
gown of forget-me- blue made
on fitted lines. She wore a tiny
lowered disc hat of blue net and
carried white satin muff of glad
iolas from which fell streamers of
blue ribbon. Miss Thelma Bedding,
bridesmaid, wore lovely gown of
turquoise lace with a small match
ing jacket. She also wore a tiny
disc hat and carried muff sim
liar to that of the maid of honor.
Both Miss Junes and Miss Bod
ding wore small gold cameo cavalier,
a gift of the bride.
Mrs. Allen chose gown of hya-
cinth blue chiffon for her daugh-
ter's wedding and wore shoulder
corsage of gladiolas.
Preceding the ceremony, Mr.. Ly-
man Snow sang Because" and
Lohengrin's Bridal Chorus and
Mendelssohn's Wedding March
were played on the organ by Mr..
Jackson Rice. Mr. Robert Laney
was Mr.. Hixson's best man and Mr..
Gerald Allen, brother of the bride,
was groomsman. Ushers for the
evening were Mr.. Harold Mckinley
and Mr.. Ralph Merrill.
A reception at the picturesque
home of Mr.. and Mrs. John B.
Hahn, followed the ceremony, where
the many friends of the young
couple called during the evening
to extend their wishes of happiness.
The bridal table was covered with
a lace cloth, gift from the brides
grandmother, and a three tier we'd
ding cake topped with a bride and
groom, formed a centerpiece. Tall
ivory tapers in silver candelabra
were placed on either side of the
table and arrangements of gladiolas
were found throughout the recep-
ton room.
Receiving during the evening
were Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Allen, the
bride and groom, Mr.. Gerald Allen
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hahn.
Miss Clara Walther, Miss Blanche
and Miss Chede Paul
assisted during the reception hours.
The newlyweds left for Sitka by
plane yesterday afternoon and for
the bride wore a gold
colored frock with gold suede gloves
and bag. Her coat and hat were
Of a violet shade and she had
corsage of gardenias.
Following the short honeymoon
Mr.. and Mrs. Hixson will reside in
the former apartment of Mr. and
Mrs. A. M. Uggen in this city.
The young bride, formerly OF
Washington, has made
many friends since her arrival here
over year ago. She Is past
worthy advisor of the Rainbow