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Nupital vows were exchanged etween Miss Sarah Gardner and /alter Rhodes during a 7 p.m. •remony in the Sunrise Chapel, lymouth on F’riday, March 20. ev. W. Ray Kuhn, pastor of v* Trinity United Methodist lurch, Plymouth officiated at double-ring ceremony. Two e vases of pink and white nations with greenery flankthe altar. Mary Ferguson of urbon was the organist and m. Keith Dodson of Bourbon ig "Each For The Other" and edding Prayer." ’ arents of the bride are Mr. 1 Mis. A.B. Gardner of route Bourbon and Mrs. Dalton Rhoand the late Dalton Rhodes, ite 1. Walkerton, are the bride- ' >om's parents. he bride was escorted by her her and she chose a full-length vn of dacron organza with a h Victorian neckline and full hop sleeves. The Basque bole was trimmed with lace and gown had a flaring skirt and ipel train. The neckline and fs of the dress were trimI d in Victorian lace. From 1 neckline to the hem and 1 in was trimmed with panels I Venetian lace under scored I h pink satin ribbons with Ivs at the waistline. A Camecap of organza with a net •v trimmed with pearls held three-tiered veil of Imported : illusion.. She carried a bout of pink roses and white

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pompoms on a white Bible, the Bible was a gift from the groom, with white streamers and white pompoms tinted pink. Mrs. Robert Perschbacher, of Battle Creek, Michigan, was the Matron of Honor and she wore a street length dress with an Aline styled skirt that was gored in the front in vivid pink Jersey knit accented with a bow tucked : bodice. Trimming on the dress ' was twinkling silver tone sequins and braid encircling the neckline. Bridesmaid was Miss Becky Phillips of Bremen .cousin of the bride, and her dress was identical to the Matron of Honor. They carried bouqcta of pink mums and in the center were white camatins. Best man was Jerry Gaddis of Walkerton and the groomsman was Ray Aaron of Mishawaka. A reception was held following the ceremony for approximately 125 guests. The reception table was centered with a three-tiered cake trimmed in pink with rosebuds and a miniature bride and groom on top. Serving the guests were Mrs. Ronald Hostetler, Plymouth; Miss Joan Eckstein, Plymouth and Miss Barbara Daughtery of Plymouth. Mrs. Steven Richards of Bourbon was in charge of the guest book. The ushers were in charge of the gifts. The bride’s mother chose a

lig’ht blue bonded lace dress with short sleeves and round neckline and she had black accessories. She wore two pink roses with white pompoms corsage. The couple went to Niagaia Falls loi their honeymoon and are temporarily at home at route 1, Tippecanoe, Indiana. The groom was graduated from Bethel College, Mishawaka and has served as pastor of the Bethel and Inwood United Methodist churches and is now working on his Masters degree at Indiana University, South Bend. The bride is a graduate of Triton High School, Bourbon, and attending Marian College at Marian, Indiana. The bride is presently employed at Chuch and Maiie's Restaurant, Plymouth. RII)DLE_- WELC H Miss Barbara Elaine Riddle and David Lee Welch were united in marriage druing a doublei ing ceremony on Saturday, March 21 in the Inwood United Methodist Church at 7:30 pm. with Rev. E.M. Cornelius, pastor, officiating. Mrs. Cornelius played traditional wedding music at the organ. The ceremony took place before an altar decorated with candlebras and baskets of white gladioli and blue tinted mums. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rollan Riddle, R. R. 2, Plymouth. The groom's parents arc Mr. and Mrs. Leland Welch, 110 Illinois Street, Walkerton. The bride wore a street length white satin dress styled on princess lines with lace trimming the scoop neckline. The long sleeves of white organza were gathered into cuffs of satin which were also trimmed with lace. Her shoulder-length veil was held in place with a petal cap of beads and crystals and she carried a colonial bouquet of small white roses centered with an orchid. Miss Suzanne Riddle was her sister's maid of honor. Her dress was similar to the bride's but was of blue etched peau di luna with short, puffed sleeves. Her short veil was attached to a matching bow and she carried a colonial bouquet of blue-tint-ed carnations. Serving as best man was John A. Walker of Walkerton. The

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ushers were Donald Poor, cousin of the bride, and Douglas Feece. Miss Beverly Welt h, sister of the groom, was in charge of the guest book. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held in the church basement. Mrs. Richard Breeding, Mrs. Orval Wagoner and Mrs. Ronald Price, Sr., served the guests from Illinois, South Bend. Walkerton, Argos and Plymouth. For their wedding trip to Illinois, the bride wore a suit of plaid and plain lavender with white and black accessories and the orchid from her bridal bouquet. The new Mrs. Welch graduated from Plymouth High School and is presently employed at the United Telephone Compnay in Plymouth. Her husband graduated from John Glenn High School and is attending Indiana State University, Terre Unite, where he will resume his studies March 31. Following the wedding rehearsal Friday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Leland Welch were hosts to the bridal party at the Holiday Inn in Plymouth. □ q hospital news n □ E Street Division, LaPorte Mrs. Pearl Bussard, Dwight Lemert and Robert Kennedy, all of Walkerton. Mrs. Gary Nelson of North Liberty. Pine Lake Division, LaPorte Miss Julia Finley and Leonard A. Smith both of Walkerton. □ — BIRTH □ Mr. and Mrs. Edward Keeling Walkerton, are the parents of a son, Brian James, born on March 28 in the E Street Division Hospital, LaPorte. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Nichols of North Liberty are the parents of a daughter born on Tuesday, March 24 in the E Street Division Hospital, LaPorte. ENC( ROACHMENT Don't fall asleep as far as freedom is concerned—it might be gone when you awake.

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