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| Grand River Local Grand River, Decatur County, Iowa December 16, 1940 This weekend climaxes a two weeks honeymoon trip for Mr. and Mrs. John D. MALLEY (Bethel FOLAND) whose wedding was solemnized November 15th in The Alvardo Church of Christ by the Rev. Ben SCHILLER. More than 250 attended. A reception for 100 guests followed at the church. Given in marriage by her father, Arthur FOLAND, the bride wore a white chiffon gown with fingertip veil and carried a bouquet of white roses and bavaradia. Her matron of honor, Mrs. Goldie HEISER, wore Turquoise taffeta and carried a bouquet of gardenias and sweet peas, while the bridesmaids, Mrs. Ralph ELLIS, Mrs. Walter [Cecilia Janet (ENGLISH)] MORRELL, Mrs. Ray NEWKIRK, were gowned in pastel shades of chiffon and taffeta. The two flower girls, Harriette Jean and Norma Nadine FOLAND, 2 and 6 years old, nieces of the bride, both wore pink taffeta and net gowns duplicating those of the other assistants. They carried baskets filled with baby chrysanthemums. Lluellis FRY, 4 years old, served as ring bearer. Paul MALLEY served as best man and ushers were Ralph ELLIS, Frank NEFF, and Charles DOWNER. The bride and groom both were graduates of Belmont High school. The bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur FOLAND of 627 N. Bonnie Brae, have been residents of this community for the past 8 years. The groom’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. H. A. MALLEY, reside at Healdsburg, California, who came especially for the wedding and were accompanied by their daughter Kathleen and Mrs. Iva NEELY of Santa Rosa, who is a friend of the bride. Immediately after the wedding, the bride and groom left for Flint, Michigan to pick up a new Buick. From there they motored to New York, Washington, D.C., returning the extreme southern route stopping at Carlsbad Caverns. Upon their return the couple will live at Hermosa Beach [California]. SOURCE: genealogical clippings and photograph albums of Pearle Veva (BRAMON) FOLAND Transcription by Sharon R. Becker |
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