Evelyn E. Smith Washburn Bride

WASHBURN, Sept. 17 [1950] -- A recent wedding took place here when Miss Evelyn E. Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Smith, became the bride of Emmons Goding, son of Mrs. Bertha Goding of Ashland, at the Pentecostal parsonage. The Rev. Renhard Sands officiated, using the double ring service.

The bridal couple was attended by Miss Kay Smith, her sister, and Robert Sperry.

The bride wore a two-piece dress of brocaded satin with fitted waist and tiny buttons and three-quarter length sleeves. She wore a black velvet hat and black accessories and had a corsage of white carnations.

Miss Kay Smith wore a toast taffeta dress with dark brown velvet hat and matching accessories and her corsage was of yellow gladioli.

After the ceremony the bridal couple was honored at a supper given at the home of the bride's parents. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Sands and daughter, Cynthia, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon Hallett, Caribou; Mr. and Mrs. Edrick Flewelling, Crouseville; Miss Mona Smith, Miss Kay Smith, Robert Sperry and the bride's parents.

A reception was held later at the home of the bridegroom's uncle, Harvey Alieff, with approximately 100 guests attending. At the gift table was Miss Phyllis Alieff, while Miss Mona Smith was in charge of the guest book. Mrs. Lawrence Michaud presided at the punch bowl.

For traveling the bride chose a gray gabardine suit with pink blouse and black accessories. Her corsage was of pink carnations.

Mr. and Mrs. Goding left on a wedding trip to Massachusetts and will reside in Worcester, Mass.


Hold Reception For Ashland Newlyweds

ASHLAND, Sept. 13 [1950] -- A wedding reception for Mr. and Mrs. Emmons Goding, who were married at Washburn recently was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Alieff. The reception was attended by 85 relatives and friends.

The couple received many gifts. Miss Phyllis Alieff was in charge of the gift table.

Miss Mona Smith of Washburn, sister of the bride, was in charge of the guest book. Mrs. Lawrence Michaud served punch. A decorated bride's cake made by Mrs. Joseph Conley, was cut and served.


PRE-NUPTIAL SHOWER

Fifty-eight guests were present at the pre-nuptial shower given in honor of Miss Evelyn Smith, whose marriage to Emmans Goding of Ashland will take place this week. Mrs. Joyce Flewelling, sister of the bride, was hostess and the shower was held at the Crouseville Mission building. Refreshments were served buffet style from an appointed table on which was used a centerpiece of cut flowers.

The bride's cake was made by the aunt of the bride-to-be, Mrs. Ruby Hallett of Caribou, who also served and she was assisted in serving by Mrs. Vesta Thompson, Mrs. Ella Flanagan, Mrs. Elsie Smith, Mrs. Constance Crouse, Mrs. Evelyn Flewelling, Mrs. Pauline Helstrom.