Aroostook Couple Married in Florida

Opal L. Borden of Caribou Bride of Sgt. Gordon Everett

PERHAM, Sept, 10 [1943] - Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Borden of Perham announce the marriage of their daughter, Opal Lorraine. to Staff Sgt. Gordon Daniel Everett, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Everett of Woodland. They were married in a double ring ceremony at the Riverside Baptist church in Jacksonville, Fla., Aug. 16 at 8 p. m., the Rev. W. L. Howse officiating. They were attended by Mrs LaDene Chiamulera of Everett, Wash., as matron of honor, and Pfc. John Chiamulera of the U. S. Marine Corps, who is stationed at the Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Fla., as best man.

The bride's gown was fashioned on Moyen Age lines. The long basque bodice was of ivory tinted bridal satin with high round yoke of Chantilly lace. The sleeves were long and tapered to points over the hands. The shirt was made entirely of Chantilly lace over satin and terminated in a long fan shaped train. The fingertip veil, a double tiered effect of sheer illusion, was attached to a wreath of orange blossoms.

The bride carried a bouquet of white asters sprinkled with tube roses and fern, tied with white ribbon. The matron of honor wore a gown of royal blue taffeta and carried a corsage of pink roses with matching roses in her hair.

After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Everett motored to St. Augustine for short honeymoon. Mrs. Everett graduated from Washburn High school with honors in 1943. S-Sgt. Everett was graduated from Caribou High school in 1936 and completed one year at U. of M. He is now stationed at Camp Van Dorn, Miss., and Mrs. Everett is residing in Gloster, Miss.

MARRIED IN FLORIDA -- Miss Opal Lorraine Borden of Perham and S-Sergt. Gordon Daniel Everett of Woodland were married recently in Jacksonville, Fla. They will make their home in Mississippi, where S-Sergt. Everett is stationed.