Evening Star Newspaper, June 30, 1937, Page 26

SOCIETY. Mrs. Bl@ss Hostess Dumbarton Oaks Scene of Tea Yesterday Afternoon. ESTERDAY afternoon Mrs. | Robert Woods Bliss enter- | tained at a garden tea at | Dumbarton Oaks for officers of the Newspaper Women's Clubs. Mrs. Bliss, an associate member of the club, was ably assisted by Mr.| Bliss, former United States Ambas- | sador to the Argentine, though he | maintained that the party “was en- tirely Mrs. Bliss'!” The newly elected president of the | club, Mrs. Ned Brunson Harris, re- | ceived with Mrs. Bliss and both ladies | chose becoming white dresses and | hats, Mrs. Bliss' costume compli- mented with touches of jade For-| tunately, the daily 4:30 shower—or | downpour, which has been the case during the past weeks—held off until the last guest had departed, so the beauty of the terrace and garden of Dumbarton Oaks were enjoyed. Also receiving with the hostess was Mr. Charles Gridley, president of the Na- tional Press Club. Mrs. Hull, wife of the Secretary of Btate, charming as always, was pres- ent, and another popular representa- | tive of the cabinet circle in the gath- | ering was Mrs. Wallace, wife of the | Secretary of Agriculture. Mrs. War-| ren Delano Robbins, widow of the| former United States Ambassador to ! Canada, looking chic as always in a simple black and white striped dress and a plain medium-sized black hat, was among the guests. ‘The newly-appointed United States Ambassador to Cuba, Mr. J. Butler Wright, was receiving congratulations on his appointment. Others present were the chairman of the Reconstruc- tion Finance Corp., Mr. Jesse Jones; Senator and Mrs. Warren R. Austin, Senator Arthur Capper, Mrs. J. Hamil- ton Lewis, Mrs. Hamilton Fish and Mr. and Mrs. William R. Castle were seen chatting with Dr. Leo §. Rowe of the Pan-American Union. Mrs. William E. Borah, a vision in spotless white with black accessories, had to hurry home early as the Senator celebrated his birthday anniversary yesterday. Mrs. Clarence Norton Goodwin, like Mrs. Hull, an associate member of the club, attended the party and rarely misses any entertainment given either for or by the newspaper women's group. Mrs. Harold Hinton, looking fresh as a daisy in a white dress printed with bright red cherries, enjoyed a long talk with Mrs. Robbins, while nearby Mrs. Wil- bur J. Carr, wife of the Assistant Sec- retary of State and Mr. Stanley Horn- beck, chief of the Division of Far Eastern Affairs of the Department of State, enjoyed a chat on the cool ter- race. In the conservatory a buffet was set with all manner of delicious sand- wiches, cakes and cookies, mint juleps, orangea..e and’a very special iced cof- fee bevarage made with cocoa, brandy and whipped cream, which is a spe- cialty of the Hugh Gibson family. Mr. Gibson was among the guests yester- day. THE EVENING at 10 o'clock Wednesday morning, June 23, in the rectory of the Sacred Heart Church. The marriage was performed in a setting of palms and fearns banked with lilies and gladioli, the Rev. Father Spence officiating. The bride wore a gown of white marquisette over taffeta and a large white picture hat trimmed with streamers of orchid chiffon, fall- ing low in the ba.k. She carried a large bouquet of orchids, white roses and lilies of the valley. She was given in marriage by ther father and was attended by her sister, Miss Jane Ellen High, who was dressed in char- treuse mousseline de soie with a large leghorn hat and carried a bouquet of garden flowers. Mr. Edward Clarke was best man. A breakfast for the immediate fami- lles was held at the home of the bride, 1236 Hamilton street northwest, which was decorated with garden flowers. The bride's mother wore a dress of powder blue with a matching hat and accessories and a corsage of sweet- heart roses. Mrs. Cannon, mother of the bridegroom, wore a taupe chiffon dress, large black hat and a corsage of red roses. Later in the afternoon the bride and bridegroom left for Atlantic City, the bride wearing a white suit, dubonnet hat, accessories to match, and a cor- sage of orchids. Mr. and Mrs. Cannon will be at home after July 15 at Colonial Village, Arlington, Va. . Miss Marusa Ripple Married in Spokane. ‘WEDDING of interest to many in Washington took place in the Cathedral of St. John the Evan- gelist in the city of Spokane, Wash,, Friday evening, June 18, when Miss Marusa Margurieta Ripple, daughter | of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sebastian STAR, WASHINGTON, stephanitis arranged against a back- ground of ferns and palms and was lighted with tapers. The bride wore a white satin gowr and carried her mother's wedding handkerchief of rose point lace. She wore a diamond necklace and a diamond and sapphire ring belonging to her mother, Her lace veil was brought from Brussels, Belgium, many years ago by a friend of the family. The veil fell from a coronet. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, carried a shower bouquet of white roses and lilies of the valley. ‘The matron of honor was Mrs. Wil- liam T. Eastman, who wore a gown of deeper pink and carried a bouquet of deep blue delphiniums. She wore a coronet of cornflowers. Miss Lotta June Miller, the maid of honor, wore a blue taffeta gown with a coronet of pink roses and she carried a bouquet of pink roses. The bridesmaids were Miss Sarah Hopkins, Miss Joan Hop- kins and Miss Jayne Lindman. Their gowns were of pale pink taffeta and they wore coronets of forget-me-nots and carried arm bouquets of light blue delphiniums. Dr. Glenn McCaffery of Boston was the best man and the ushers were Capt. Ford Trimble and Lieut. G. B. O’Connor, both of Fort George Wright; Mr. Henry M. Richards and Mr. Wil- liam Willis. A reception at the home of the bride’s parents followed the ceremony and Dean McAllister received with the bride and bridegroom. Dr. and Mrs. A, J. Munsil also received. Mrs. Ripple wore a Molyneux gown of deep blue lace with small hat with a corsage bouquet of gardenias. Mrs. Munsil's gown was of black lace and she wore pink roses and sweet peas. Dr. and Mrs. Leach are motoring to Fort Banks, Boston, where they will make their home. D. C, WEDNESDAY, the United States Army. He is & graduate of the Medical College in Loma Linda and has been doing spe- cial work in Carlisle Barracks in Penn= sylvania. He was formerly stationed at Fort George Wright near Spokane. The bride, who attended Washing- ton State College and the University of Idaho, has traveled extensively in Europe and the Orient and last Spring returned from a trip to South and Central America and Mexico, where she was accompanied by her mother. Miss Howard Weds Mr. Gutheim of Chevy Chase. MONG the recent weddings of note was that of Miss Bernice Adelaide Howard, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Leonard Howard of St. Albans, N. Y., and Mr. Robert Julius Gutheim, younger son of Mr. and Mrs. August G. Gutheim of Chevy Chase, Md. The marriage took place Satur- day, June 19, at the Methodist Episco- pal Church in St. Albans at 4:30 in the afternoon, the Rev. S. W. Francis Thousands JUNE 30, 1937. performing the ceremony. The dou- ble-ring service was used. The bride, who was escorted and given in marriage by her father, was a picture in a white lace gown and a Juliet cap. She wore a bouquet of gardenias and lilies of the valley and a cameo pin which was worn by her great-grandmother on her wedding day. Miss Dorothy Howard was maid of honor for her sister, wearing a becom- ing gown of apricot chiffon with an apple green hat and a bouquet of talisman roses. Mr. Frederick Guth- eim was best man for his brother. The ushers were Mr. Henry Wessellman of | New York City and Mr. Elwood Boyn. ton of Scarsdale, N. Y. Following the ceremony a reception was held at Hathaway's Inn on St. Albans Point, which was beautifully decorated with pink and white carna- tions and peonies. Later Mr. and Mrs. Gutheim left by motor for a wedding trip and after July 5 they will be at home in White Plains, N. Y. ‘The bride is a graduate of Bellows At the Family Shoe Store You Have Choice of of Pairs of SUMMER FOOTWEAR Including White $345 ,, $6§50 SOCIETY. Free Academy, the class of 1931, and was graduated from Lenox Hill Hos- pital of New York City in 1935. Mr. Gutheim attended private school in ‘Washington and graduated from Har- vard Engineering School and the Harvard Business School in 1933. He is now employed by the General Cable Corp. of White Plains. Miss Gendclyn Finch And Mr. Epperson Wed. MR. AND MRS. EDMUND L. FINCH announce the marriage of their daughter, Gwendolyn Bart- lett, to Mr. Lawrence L. Epperson of Salt Lake City, Utah, on Monday, June 21, at West Friendship, Md. The eremony was performed by the Rev. Charles E. Suboch, jr., pastor of the 8t. James M. E. Church. Mrs. Epperson is a graduate of Central High School, class of - 1936, and has been studying at the Cora coran School of Art. She has recently been elected secretary of the newly organized Junior Constitution Chapler of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mr. Epperson is the son of Mr. and Mis. Lawrence T. Epperson of Salt Lake City, Utah. Ha recently gradu- ated from the Natlonal University Law School, receiving the degree of Bachelor of Laws, and is a member of Sigma Nu Phi legal fraternity Mr. and Mrs. Epperson will be at home after Thursday at Park Tow SPECIAL REDUCTIONS dresses Rizik’s are offering for a limited time 2 groups of sum- mer dresses at extremely low prices. Gowns for dinner and evening, frocks for street and afternoon—all with the Rizik flair for true quality and smartness 7 95 actual value 25 00 Weddings (Continued From Third Page) Cheves of Washington, Ga., and the ushers were Mr. Norman Grady of Washington, D, C.; Mr. Frank D. Roach, jr., of Chicago, IIl, brother of the bride; Mr. Thomas B. Smyser Mrs. Gaegler wore a costume of green | of York, Pa., and Mr. George Paxton, and white. brother of the bridegroom. En route they will Ripple of Spokane, became the bride | visit Glacier Park and Lake Louise and of Dr. Paul Hartsock Leach, son of | from there go to the Thousand Islands, Mr. and Mrs, Harry P. Leach of | where they will occupy a house loaned Takoma Park and Jacksonville, Fla.|by friends. For traveling the bride The Rev. Dr. Charles E. McAllister, | wore a blue silk suit with beige blouse dean of the cathedral, officiated. | and blue topcoat with beige fox collar, The cathedral was decorated with | with hat and accessories of blue. white peonies, roses, hydrangeas and | Dr. Leach is in the Medical Corps of Many NATIONALLY KNOWN brands in= cluded in this vast assortment of fine foot- wear for women—all styles and all kinds of materials. Straps, Oxfords and Pumps in novelty, arch type, spectator styles. ‘With the prospect of higher prices in the Fall it is in a sense a good investment to BUY now. Only members of the immediate families were in attendance, including Mr. and Mrs. John A. Ruppert, aunt and uncle of the bride, with whom she has been making her home in Chevy Chase. Mr. and Mrs. Ruppert were hosts at the wedding breakfast Mr. and Mrs. Hellmers left later on a trip to New England, and will be at home at 5346 Forty-first street upon their return. Mrs. Hellmers is a graduate of Im- maculate Conception Academy and is a student at the Corcoran Art School. Miss Mary Roach Bride of Mr. Paxton. \IISS MARY VERLINDA ROACH, 5 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank D. Roach of 3400 Ninth street north- east, was married to Mr. Frederick Sherwood Paxton of 3819 Morrison street northwest at 9 o'clock Monday morning in Saint Anthony’s Church, Brookland, D. C. The ceremony was performed by the bride's uncle, the Rev. Father Edward H. Roach of Thurmont, Md. Mrs. Louis Rohlader sang, accom- panied at the organ by Mrs. McIner- ney. The church was decorated with white larkspur, gladioli and palms. The bride wore a white lace redingote gown over white satin and a net veil caught on the side with lilies of the valley. She was given in marriage by her father. Her maid of honor was her sister, Miss Florence H. Roach, who wore a dress of rose mousseline with lace inserts and a net turban. She car- ried pink roses and blue delphinium. The bridesmaids were Miss Mary M. Watkins of Baltimore, Md., and Miss Mary Catherine McAndrews of Breakfast was served at the Admiral | Club at 1640 Rhode Island avenue following the ceremony. The out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Melvin C. Roher of New York City, Mr. and Mrs. Fred T. | McIntyre, jr., of Boston, Mass.; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard S. Jenkins of Han- over. Pa.; Mr. and Mrs. Donald | Coakley of York, Pa, and Miss Ruth | Castelle of Washington, Ga. | When the bride left on her wedding | trip she wore a white Palm Beach | outfit with black and white acces- sories and a gardenia corsage. On their return Mr. and Mrs. Paxton will live av 3819 Morrison street, the ‘home of bridegroom. | Miss Bernice Merchant | Wed to Mr. McDonald. | A SIMPLY arranged wedding took | “* place at the home of Mr. and !Mrs. Roy Harmon McDaniel of Ar- | lington. Va., Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock, when Mrs. McDaniel’s sis- | ter, Miss Bernice Marie Merchant, ‘d;mghter of Mr. T. D. Merchant of Purcellville, Va., was married to Mr. Elmer Milton McDonald of Purcellville. The bride was attended by her aunt. Mrs. Leighton V. B. Marschalk of this | city, as matron of honor, and by her niece. Miss Marjorie June Bell. The bridegroom’s brother, Mr. Earle Mc- | Donald, was best man. | The ceremony was performed by the | Rev. K. K. Haddaway of Arlington, Va. | Immediately following an informal | reception, the bride and bridegroom left for a wedding trip by automobile. On their return Mr. and Mrs. McDon- ald will make their home in Purcell- | ville, Va. Miss Frances High | Bride of Mr. Cannon. e Vacation Memo @ Take a Sk Capz Because it can double as an evening wrap! Hail the most budget- minded fashion—this white, black, navy or brown silk cape which serves by day over a printed cotton or silk ... by night over a filmy dance frock. Fully lined. $7.95 Imported Sheer Summer Wool Coats. Free X-Ray Fitting Service FAMILY SHOE STORE 312 Seventh St. N.W. 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