The Wilmington morning star. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1909-1990, 1945-08-19


colonial nosegay Of real lace and
tuberoses centered with purple
throated orchids and showered with
white satin ribbons. Her only orna-
ment was strand Of pearls.
ALI of the bridal attendants wore
white, the only color being the Or
child shade of their flowers. Miss
Margaret Baker was her sisters
maid-of-honor, and the bridesmaids
were Mrs. w. J. MacNeil and Miss
Mary Louise Hubbard. Their frocks
were identical models Of marq.li-
settle and taffeta made along fit
ted lines with self ruffles edging
the decollete neckline. They wore
haf-hats Of braid and net with
shoulder-length wells and carried
purple orchids on fans covered in
French tulle and satin.
The flower girls were little Mis-
ses Emily Ann and Elizabeth
Baker, nieces of the bride, who
wore dresses similar to those Of
the bridesmaids and carried minia-
ture fans of orchid flowers. AS
trainbearer little Miss Ann Hedg-
peth, cousin of the bride, was at
tired similarly. The ring was borne
on 4 satin pillow by Master James
Vernon Baker, nephew of the bride.
Attending the bridegroom as best
man was Capt. Robert j. Schomp
Of East Orange, N. J. Groomsmen
were Lieuts. N. L. Britt, Kelly
Ritter and Billy Chason, all Of
whom were prisoners OF war in
Stalag Luft /, Germany, where the
bridegroom was imprisoned for
nine months. His best man was
pilot of the Bit OF which 1t.
Preher was co-pilot with the Eighth
Air Force in England.
Vernon D. Baker, Jr., and Ed
win Thompson Baker, brothers of
the bride were usher-groomsmen.
Honorary bridesmaids were Mrs,
Robert J. Schomp, Mrs. w. F.
French, Mrs. Joe M. Dietzel and
Misses Lois johnson, Carolyn
Dukes, Mabel Stephens, Ora Par
ham and Louise Mcleod, all of
whom were dressed in all-white.
The mother Of the bride wore
white jersey with corsage of purple
orchid and tuberoses.
Mrs. Preher attended Meredith
college and was graduated from
Mrs. McLeod's Secretarial school
in Lumberton. Prior to her mar
rage she was employed in the Of
flee Of the Robson County Super.
intendent of schools. Since the an.
nouncement of her engagement she
has been entertained extensively.
The bridegroom returned in June
from the European theatre, where
he had served IA months, including
nine months in the German prison
camp at Barth. He was a student
at Evansville college when ne en-
tered armed service and was di-
rector Of the 502nd band at Laurin.
bCrg-Maxton Army Air Base and
stationed at Fort Bragg before be-
ing transferred to the AAF in April,
1043. He receivede his commission
at George Field, ILL.,, and went
overseas in March, 1914. He had
completed 30 missions when his
bomber was forced down over
Merseburg, Germany. At the end
OF his 6O-day leave he and his
bride will 20 to Miami, Fla, where
he will report for reassignment.
Immediately after the ceremony
the brides parents entertained
members of the wedding party and
their families at a reception at
their home. Guests were greeted
by Mayor and Mrs. r. A. Hedg-
petA, Jr., and were introduced 20
the receiving line by Mr.. and Mrs.
Erwin T. Williams. Mrs. c. Guy
Townsend invited them into t n
gift room, while Mrs. M. F. Cald-
well and Mrs. J. H. Mc1ver re-
ceived in the dining room. The
three-tiered wedding cake topped
by a miniature bride and SOLDIER
groom and surrounded by gladloll
and fern formed the centerpiece OF
the lace covered table and was
thanked by candles in 3-brancheo
candelabra and two low bowls Oh
brides roses and tuberoses.
The cake was served by MRS
Vernon D. Baker, Jr. Mrs. Eo"ln
r. Baker and Miss Nina Putnam
,,,rch which was served