The Detroit tribune. (Detroit, Mich.) 1935-1966, 1941-09-27

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cathedral. and Father Henry Thei-1
fills read the nuptial service.
Mary Agnes. the Millers' eldest
daughter, spoke her VOWS 10 Ed
ward Davis, prominent local bust
ness man. and son OF Thomas Da-
Wis. while younger daughter
Dora Alma. repeated her promises
10 Frank Penick. son OF Mr.. and
Mrs. wesley Penick. As Is custo-
mary at a Catholic ceremony Of
this nature, Mr.. Miller gave the
elder daughter in marriage, while
Joseph Miller escorted his sister,
Dora. to the altar.
The lovely brides we're dressed
alike in exquisite and demure
robes Of rich cream taffeta. The
tiny fitted bodices were buttoned
down the back and were distin-
guished by deep square necks. out
lined in chantilly lace. The brace
let length sleeves were shirred
below the elbow. The very full
quaint hoopshrts we're gathered
TO the pointed waist line and ex-
tended in graceful eight-yard oval
trains. The brides finger-tipped
wells were held, in place by tiarss
made OF loops OF seed pearls Each
girl carried colonial arrange
ment OF white rosebuds and chry-
santhemums tied with broad satin
ribbons. Their ornaments we're
pearl bracelets.
Bernice Miller attend her sister.
Mary Agnes. while Vernice Hicks
was Dora 5 bridesmaid. Both pref
~ girls were dressed alike in gowns
OF water wave taffeta. he bodices
buttoned down the front, had long
sleeves aud were high-necked with
Peter Pan collars. There was the
faintest suggestion OF peplem Al
the waist The skirts we're graceful
and flowing. Bernice wore milo
! green, with tiara OF yellow flow
ers. 10 which was attached green
tulle snood. Vernice wore gown
/ of old rose with tiara and snood
OF the same color. Each girl car
ried colonial bouquet Of yellow
NUNS and red roses.
Or. Robert Bennett assisted Mr.
Davis as best man. Herbert Sims
was best man for Mr.. Penick.
Mrs. Miller wore for her daugh-
tcrs wedding frock OF black
crepe. brocaded al the shoulders in
gold. Her flowers we're rardenias
Mrs. Penick's gown was OF deer
wine crepe. Her flowers we're also
gardenias.
A large reception Was held in the
social rooms OF the YXCA. The en-
tire length Of the spacious rooms
was laNishly decorated with stately
palms and profusion OF autumn
blossoms. baskets and urns. which
were placed in every window and
between the palms.
The flowers were gay in con-
trast 10 the pure white OF the we'd
ding gowns. and repeated the lively
colors OF the bridesmaids costumes.
They were golden NUNS. pink glad.
/ ioli and lavender asiers.
! In the front OF tho room was q
/ quaint arbor whose trellis was en-
iwined with gay flowers. This was
! picturesque background for the
receiving line.
The bridal table was covered by
lace cloth and centered by A
four-tiercd wedding cake. A punca
howl and waters were at one END
and tapcrs lighted the scene. Low
arrangements OF the same flowers
used about the rooms decorated
the table.
Incidental music was furnished
by Iva Shamburger and Lillian
Rutherford.
Registering the guests was Mrs
Charles Powell. in powder blue
taffeta. At the punch bowl were
Nancy Fisher. in pink marquisiitt
with rubium lilies. and Justine Mel
son. in black lace topped froci
with pink tulle skirt. Her flow
ers were orchid. Erma keyes. II
yellow net: Regina Solomon. in oil,
rose tsffets and Mrs Eugene Sims
in black and white. also assisted.
Junior hostesses. who assisted
With the abundance Of elegan