Iowa Old Press
Spencer Daily Reporter
Spencer, Clay co., Iowa
Tuesday, April 18, 1944
SOCIAL EVENTS:
Nuptial Vows Uniting Charlene Parks, Vaughn Walton
Solemnized - Single Ring Ceremony Performed by Rev. G. Serrill
A simple single ring ceremony was performed in the
Church of Christ Sunday, April 16, at two o’clock uniting
Miss Charlene Parks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Parks, south of
Spencer and Mr. Vaughn Walton of Santa Maria, Calif. The Rev. G.
D. Serrill officiated at the ceremony.
Serving as attendants for the couple were Miss Lucille Parks,
sister of the bride, and Mr. Raymond Ollinger of Spencer, friend
of the groom.
The bride chose an aqua blue street length suit and her
accessories were navy blue and white accents.
Miss Parks’ attendant was dressed in a two-piece tailored
navy blue suit and white accents.
Both the groom and his attendant wore dark blue business suits
and white boutonnieres.
The bride received her education in the Spencer rural schools and
the groom also attended the rural schools in Spencer and has
since been engaged in farming.
Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held in the
church parlors with approximately 35 guests present at the event.
The newlyweds received many lovely gifts and refreshments were
served by Mrs. Parks, Miss Parks, and Mrs. P. J.. Flipsey,
assisted by Mrs. Max Breese, of Spencer.
Fete Michael Tangney Here On Birthday - Party Held at
School; Second Event Held in Hotel
In honor of his seventh birthday anniversary, Michael
Tangney, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Tangney, was honored at two
events Monday afternoon.
He had a class party Monday afternoon and those included were his
school mates and teacher, Mrs. Alice Weaver.
After school a few friends were entertained at the Tangney Hotel
by Mrs. Tangney. The guests played games and Michael received
many lovely gifts. Refreshments were served in the private dining
room of the hotel at one large table centered with a green and
yellow decorated cake. Margaret Tangney, sister of the honoree,
was also a guest at the event.
[transcribed by L.Z., May 2018]