The Key West Citizen Newspaper, April 7, 1953, Page 5

attached to FAWTUlant, U.S.N,, The church was filled with as a pilot. spectators numbering about 600 and extra chairs had to be added to the ribbon and white gladioli decorated pews, Organist Hendrix played nuptial music before the ceremony. Miss Cleora Roberts sang “The Lord’s Prayer.” The altar was banked with Eas- » ter lilies, white chrysanthe- mums, white gladiolus, ferns and palms. White and pale pink glad- jolus adorned the side niches. A white carpet was unrolled before the processional began. The im- pressive High Church ritual was lighted by white tapers glowing against the rich background, The Rev. Father John Arm- field and his acoltes began the processional at four o'clock in full vestments of white and crimson with gold embroidery, The grooms- men wore full dress uniforms as did the groom and the best man. The bridesmaids, junior brides- maids and flower girl preceded ‘the bride at measured pace to the altar. Then to the strains of the tradi-/ tional wedding march, the bride entered the vestibule escorted by her father. Her gown was of ex- quisite French Rose Point lace over billowing white satin with the full crinoline hooped skirt ending at a long cathedral lace train. The neckline of the gown was scalloped with hand cut flowers of lace adorned with tiny pearls and opalescent sequins. A strand of pearls was threaded into the il- lusion fabric at her throat. Small lace buttons extended down the back of the gown to below the fit» ted bodice. The sleeves, coming to a@ point over the hands were of Rose Point lace. Her formal hip- length veil of dainty French il- lusion was attached to a crown of lace and pearls. She wore heirloom earrings which belonged to her maternal grandmother, Mrs. George Way. Her bridal bouquet was of fra- grant ciephanotis with white rib- bon shower. The bridal attendants were gowned in matching bouffant crea- tions of peacock blue taffeta with yellow slippers to match the simi- lar beadpieces fashioned of small golden pompoms and blue lace tissue. They carried nosegays of bright yellow daisy chrysanthe- mums and wore white gloves, Maid of honor was Miss Audrey Wilson, close friend of the bride. ‘The bridesmaids were the Misses Dorothy Jean Albury, Cleora Ro- * berts, Betty Kay Fairfield and Elizabeth K. Hooper. The junior bridesmaids were Miss Yolanda Harris and Miss Genevieve Wheel- er. Charming little flower girl was Miss Sheila Duncan. Best man for the groom was Herman P. Davenport. The groomsmen were Lt. B. H. Creigh- ton Jr., Lt. A. A. Ewald, Lt, R. T. Phillips and Lt. (j. g.) 8. 0. Schwartz. The bride’s mother, Mrs. Dan Navarro, wore a smokey-blue lace gown with tiny veiled hat and shoes in the same delicate shade. Her corsage was a spray of white orchids. Following the solemn exchange of vows in the dramatic setting, the wedding party and nearly 700 guests assembled on the lawn at Ft. Taylor Officers’ Club for the congratulatory reception. The en- tire bridal party was in the recep- tion line. Miss Ellen Trevor and Miss Judy Trevor were in charge of the bride’s book. Helping to serve champagne punch were Miss Norma Martinez and Miss Dora Martinez. Little white cake boxes | inscribed with silver flowered wed- ding bells and the names “Jeanne {and Frank” were tied with white ribbon and given to guests. Miss Yankee Carlson was responsible for these tokens. Palm trees and the blue back- drop of the sea made the setting unforgettable as toasts to the couple were given and the ornate tiered wedding cake cut with a sword. Guests enjoyed the conversation- al topics and were served dainty chicken and ham salad ,sand- wiches, cocktails and mixed drinks for over two hours. Four serving tables and an individual bar were placed about the patio. White gladiolus and white mums with Key. West greenery decorat- ed them. The bride’s table was covered with a beautiful lace cloth. Silver candelabra flanked the cake. The blossoms of stephanotis formed a centerpiece. Customary rice throwing show- ered the couple as they prepared to leave for a honeymoon to points north in Florida. Miss Yolanda Harris caught the bridal bouquet and Lt.. Davenport captured the blue garter thrown in traditional wedding festivity. The couple will motor up the East Coast in their wedding gift from Mr. and Mrs, Dan Navarro, a new light green Chrysler-Wind- sor car. For her traveling cos- tume, Mrs. Bardecki wore a gray suit with navy accessories. Out of town guests included Rear Admiral and Mrs. S., Hoop- er, Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Meltzer, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Marks and Mr. and Mrs, Gutlirie Babcock. The lovely bride, one of the best liked young socialites of the city, attended CMI in Key West and is VISION TO REMEMBER with Miss Cornelia Jeanne Navarro jg.) Frank J. Bardecki, Jr., in Sunday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Mr. and Mrs. Dan L. Navarro of accent on beauty is the former who became the bride of Lt, a formal afternoon wedding on Church. She is the daughter of 426 Elizabeth Street. The groom is a flier with FAWTUlant, U,S.N., and is the gon of Frank J. Bardecki of Chelsea Avenue, Detroit, Mich—Photo by Poray. a graduate of Miss Harris’ Flori- | sets, and electrie clock, electric da School in Miami. Lt, Bardecki who has scores of friends here is stationed at Boca Chica Airfield but is awaiting orders for further duty with the Navy. He was educated at the University of Witchita, Kan. He is the son of Frank J. Bardecki of Detroit, Mich. A series of showers and parties were given to the bride during the past few weeks. A lavish array of percolator and complete. stainless steel kitchen utensils and equip- ment are on the list along with a clever coffee cup breakfast set, casseroles, fish serving platters of imported ware, a unique straw and ovenware lazy-Susan and as- sorted articles for housekeeping. Betty Zoe Kline ° gifts is on display at the home vi To Be Married her parents, 426 Elizabeth Street. They include a golden key to the new car and a complete set of flat silver in the elaborate Fran- cis I pattern, another gift of Mr. and Mrs, Navarro. Lt. Bardecki’s squadron present- ed the couple with a huge en- graved fluted silver serving tray from the officers of FAWTULant. Other gifts include Tiffin crys- tal, glassware of every descrip- tion, dinnerware in fine Essex china, all accessories for dinners in crystal and silver, bud vases, a silver tea bell, serving dishes, butter and bonbon bowls, cigarette Next Saturday Miss Betty Zoe Kline, daughter of Mrs. Eduardo Hildago Gate, Il, will be married Saturday after noon, April 11 to Lt. (j= =.) Arthur James Stockslager, United States Navy. The ceremony will take place at the First Presbyterian Church here at 4:30 p. m. A reception will follow at Fort Taylor Officers’ Club. Miss Kline is one of the most popular and lovely members of the young social set, tray: id lighters, beverage sets | vs era ae’ ys and lighters, beverage s ‘Ets n Of HS. complete with metallic lustre tum- blers, a pitcher and an ice bucket made like an enormous apple, | Household and bath linens, em- | broidered luncheon and dinner | er rer ere nercreceneeeccremceee eerie eee | Has “Active” Role In Drama Richard A. Ertzman has one of the character role in “Our Town” as an undertaker who potters round fixing flowers in the ceme- tery. It's not exactly a “walk-on” part, but more of a “stoop-walk” part since Ertzman keeps kneel- ing down and getting up again during his appearance. By the time the play is over he will pro- bably got rid of the creaks which actor to “sui action, the action to the and Ertzman not only has to ter, and stoop, but keeps up running commentary. His portrai of a kindly and sympathetic m who knows all about life and death in the hamlet is really im- portant since it is the link be- tween the second and third acts and what Richard says connects the passage of time and events ii sf egiae : in &g iTE iy Spats igh ae A : a if >s F i ! aul [ E i i H# might inélude the pie, but th; mame I gave my home in nut Grove. That ought to you some idea. The complete pi ture was comparable to movie “You Can't Take Tt With You” with a sub-caption, “Who after army duty in Europe; my brother Robert, who enlistéd be- boute spree’ : qh .¥ebray ___ SOCIETY — PERSONALS — NEWS OF INTEREST TO WOMEN Formal Wedding On Easter Sunday Unites Miss Navarro, Lt. Bardecki St. Paul’s Episcopal Church was the scene late Easter Sunday afternoon of one of the most brilliant weddings to take place in Key West. The single ring ceremony united in marriage the socially prominent Miss Cornelia Jeanne Navarro, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dan L, Navarro, and Lt. (j.g.) Frank J. Bardecki who is presently HL FRE MS FOBT nein 7.14 ine, Excess this year ............. 1.83 ins, al Ae ! i PFE. E & : F i | =z Bz ie Hl j rf i; zy Gi i it i ? if A 727 Hit siz i ° & a s Ly Ww. WILLING TO BE CHAIRMAN —Former Rep. Leonard W. Hall of Oyster Bay, N. ¥. leaves the White House after talk with President Eisenhower. Hall in- dicated he would take the GOP national chairmanship if it is offered to him. He has-been endorsed for the job by Gov. Thomas E. Dewey of New York. —(?) Wirephoto. TEMPERATURES AT 7:30 A.M., EST RII ron nncyinnncnnnigigaaeee OD Pensacola .............---wnesnenonains 1 er Sy First To Announce Thars. Closing For The Summer ‘The Beachcomber Jewelers was the first this season to begin. the shopping public, as tong are aware that this is a schedule,” Ralph Dickson, te, | et-Owner of the Beachcomber & gE: Fy and Janita Lee Rylend. 20, Louisiana, bave applied as an Williams, 2, — and Roth Ida: rgaret Street. | that have happend before with, that what is to take place in the last act of the drama. Dick was born in Pa. and had early theatre ing at Ci Tech. He ing show over KQV. Pi ww over A He was graduated By wg lege, Parkville, Mo, with a B. He taught in Missouri, Utah, fornia and Afghanistan, sounds like a Ripley item. | work in |tre at Stanford, University of jfornia. Still fal j gleam, he was jat Boothbay Harbor. Plymouth Drama mouth, Mass. This is Dick's teacher in Key West j where he has classes jand dramatics and is producer the thrice weekly > “Key West School on The Air.” Ertrman was so-spensor the Key West Players of the dra- ma clinic held bere last fall Poteet Fiat 7 gies fig He miuiue: Fare Cuntes Wer Cecsreing Werssbep i DIAL 2-7065 || 94 FLEMING ST. KEY wesT gre Wire ges egy* Hise: art H F | ~ i ! tiie i | Upholstery Fabrics $1.79 wd, SAi,. CLOLn i nih Hi it il (ie 2fEt 3 fil i Lele ENGAGEMENT 18 ANNOUNCED oe! Miss Betty Knowles to John Chronister of Tulsa. Oxis wedding will take pis be near future. Miss Knowles is the daughter of Mr. and Mre RB | Seeudary studeats of Miami Koswins of this ét Mex ond ties. 5 cc " : schools and members of the Uni the Na He selended the a : ‘ é of Miami theatre group at- Staduate of Key West High School and St. Vincent's Hospital at Jacks: The ag § ry rt tz ae yakstet is the son ROW Jacksorw ite, F 8