Bice-James Nuptials
Two valley families were unit
ed on December 7 when Judy Lou
James, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Paul James of Sutton became the
bride of Lane Grant Rice, son of
Mrs. Betty Rice of Palmer.
The double ring ceremony was
performed by the Rev. A. B. Com
pton in the United Protestant
Church. Mrs. Max Sherrod, or
ganist, played traditional wed
ding music and accompanied
Chester Cantley who sang “I
Love You Truly”. The church
** was - attractively decorated with
baskets of yellow and orange
chrysanthemums.
The bride, who was given in
marriage by her father, wore a
chapel length gown of white
satin which was fashioned by her
mother and Mrs. Rudy Yerbich,
. family friend. The full skirt had
lace panel inserts and a short
train. The fitted bodice was of
lace over satin with a pointed
neckline and Queen Victoria col
lar. The long sleeves were taper
ed at the wrist. Her nylon net,
fingertip length veil was held in
place by a white satin and lace
cap, trimmed with tiny seed
pearls. She carried a white Bible
and white orchid.
Miss Dorothy Loyer and Miss
Unite Local Families
Karen A kies tad, former class
mates, were the bride’s attend
ants. Their gowns were fashioned
in waltz length of blue net over
taffeta. They wore blue net tiaras
and carried nosegay bouquets of
yellow chrysanthemums. t
James McNeese was best man
for the bridegroom and Fred
Loyer, Ronald Aklestad, and
Terry Schroeder served as ushers.
Mrs. James chose a street
length dress of blue lace over
taffeta for her daughter’s wed
ding. Her accessories were black
and she wore a corsage of small
yellow chrysanthemums.
The bridegroom’s mother wore
■ a street length dress of irredes
cent wine tafieta with black ac
cessories and her corsage was
fashioned with white carnations.
A reception was held by the
bride’s parents in the church so
cial room following the ceremony.
Guests were present from Anch
orage, Wasilla, and Palmer. Mrs.
Yerbich presided at the guest
book. In charge of the gift table
were Darlene Brager, Mrs. Ken
neth Humphrey and Mrs. C. J.
Murdock. Mrs Jurdice Heiret and
Mrs. A. B. Compton poured and
Mrs. Robert Fisher cut the cake.
Out of town guests included Mr.
1 and Mrs. Carl Meier of Wasilla,
grandparents of the bridegroom,
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Meier of
Anchorage, uncle and aunt of the
bridegroom and iMr. and Mrs.
Donald Maynick of Anchorage,
uncle and aunt of the bride.
The bride and bridegroom are
both graduates of Palmer high
school, class of 1956. Until her
marriage the bride was employed
in the office of Hazel Byham, ac
countant. The bridegroom is em
ployed by the Bureau of Public
Roads. The couple, who are now
at home at the Butte, plan to
make their home in Anchorage.
The bridegroom’s gift to his
bride was an ivory and gold nug
get necklace; the bride’s gift to
her bridegroom was a gold cuff
link and tie clasp set. Their gifts
to their attendants were ivory
cuff links and tie clasp sets and
ivory necklaces.
For her going away ensemble
the bride chose a sheath dress of
blue linen.
RAILROAD SEEKING
BIDS ON PAINTING WORK
Sealed bids for the exterior
painting of buildings along the
railbelt are being invited by The
Alaska Railroad. Bids will be
opened at 2 p.m. January 7 in
the office of R. H. Bruce, super
intendent of operations. The
buildings are located at Standard,
UNPRECEDENTED PRE-CHRISTMAS
APPLIANCE SALE
AT ALL
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Cub Scouts from
FI. Richardson
Have Xmas Project
More than 200 boys from Port
Richardson’s four Cub Scout
packs have joined together in a
collective effort to provide Christ
mas presents for children in Al
askan hospitals and orphanages,
according to Major John C.
Hughes, post scouting represen
tative.
The Cubs are donating clothes,
toys, candy and other gifts to
the children to help brighten
"their Christmas day.
"More than $400 was donated
from the boys' allowances to buy
a pair of shoes for every child
at the Lazy Mountain Children's
Home near Palmer". Major Hugh
es said. "This involved buying 60
pairs of shots with each of the
children fating personally fitted
to get the right sizes.
“The boys have not only en
tered into the spirit of Christmas,
but each of the packs has “adopt
ed” a children’s home or hospital
on their own,” he added.
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Ferry, Carlo, Cantwell, Summit
and Gold Creek.
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BAHA’I WORLD FAITH
The sovereignty of Christ is heavenly and divine and to all
eternity that Holy Being will'be exalted upon an ever
lasting throne . . . Abdu* 1 Baha
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Noel, noel . . . once again,
the iimelessly beautiful
story of the First Christ
mas fills our hearts, as
we extend our best wishes
that all the blessings of
the Day may surround
you and yours and bring
you a wealth of happiness.
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At this joyous season of giving
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felt good wishes for a very Merry
Christmas! We hope that you and
all your loved ones enjoy every
minute of this happy holiday!
AL BROOKS
VALLEY REPRESENTATIVE FOR JOHN DEERE
Nt Ci Co.