Imperial Valley press., 1942-06-22

The churc-> cecOra LiCnS OF white
flowers and greenery made a per-
feet setting for the beautiful
double ring service read by the Rev.
Mr.. James Hughes. On either side
ofhthe altar was a large basket of
white gladiolaS and a tall candel-
abra with it's lighted candles White
flowers ana greenery outlined the
choir railing, leading to the CEN
ter where the young couple ex-
changed their vows. Many potted
palms formed the background.
Prior tc the service, Miss Diana
Quint, sorority sister of the bride,
played a half-hcur program of Or
gan music, medley of the tradi-
tional wedding songs, also playing
the wedding marches.
Mrs. Eugene Waterman of Ell Cen
tro was the soloist singing Be
cause" and II Love You Truly pre-
ceding the entrance CT the bridal
party, and a short prayer at the
close of the service.
Pretty Bride
Given in marriage by her father,
the charming young bride never
looked prettier than in her we'd
ding gown, a white brocaded or
ganza ever white satin. fashioned
with the sweetheart neckline and
long sleeves ending in points over
her hands. Her cnly ornament was
a single strand of pearls. Her veil
was fingertip in length and carried
out the tradition of something
borrowed" since it was wcrn by
her sister, -in-laW, Mrs. Dudley
Hatch, the former Bernice Langley
of Calexico. The brides bouquet
was of white carnations. centered
with an orchid, and tied with
white satin Streamers.
Mrs. Albert Bartholomew, the
former Gwendolyn Gfnn of Ell Gen.
tro, was matron of honor and was
goWned in blue organza over tai
feta, her dress being similar in
style to that worn by the bride.
She carried an old-fashioned nose
gay of pastel spring flowers.
Dorothy Mac Hatch, younger sis
ter of the bride, was her maid CT
honor and her dress and flowers
were duplicates CT those worn by
Mrs. Bartholomew except that her
frock was pink.
d. V. Wallace of Los Angeles
acted as best man, and John Kim
bic and Jack Hastings, as ushers.
all three being fraternity brothers
cf the bridegroom.
Reception
After the ceremony reception
took place in the church social
parlor where two large baskets of
spring flowers, with the brides
table, appointed in white, made an
attractive setting.
Mrs. Hatch, mother CT the bride,
received her guests gowned In blue
lace with a corsage of pax roses,
Mrs. Mercurio mother of the bride
groom wearing a silk print and a
pink rose corsage.
Miss Lucille Kunkler. now teach
ing at FL Cajon and Miss Helen
Smith, at Westmcrland, both of
whom were roommateS of the bride
at College, served punch. Miss
Smith is also a sorority sister of
the bride Mrs. w. w. McEuen of
FL CentrO. aunt of the bride, pour
cd. and Mrs. Merlen Southworth,
hcuSemOther of the dormitory
where the bride lived during her
four years at college, cut the we'd
ding cake after the bride and bride
groom cut the first slices. Mrs. M.
C. Barren, aunt of the bride, as
sisted with the serving of refresh
mentS.
After the reception Mr.. and Mrs.
Mercurio left ON their wedding trip
to the coast. and they planned. up
on their return, to rake their home
in Los Angeles until Mr.. Mercurio
is called into the service CT the
United States. For her travelling
suit the bride chose a smart green
ensemble with luggage tan acces-
sories and wore an orchid corsage.
Mrs. Mercurio was graduated
from San Diego State college the
day before her wedding. gradual
ing as a music major with teaching
credentials. She is a member OF
Cap and Gown and Sigma Alpha
ICta honor societies and of Gam
ma Phi zeta sorority. She will
teach in National City next fall.
Mr.. Mercurio is graduate of Los
Angeles CITY college where he was
a member of Kappa Chi Sigma fra
ternity. He is employed by the
federal post office, Los Angeles.