Humphrey - Thompson Wedding celebrated

WASHBURN -- The home of Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Thompson was the scene of an attractive wedding recently when their daughter, Virginia Doris, became the bride of James Humphrey of Washburn. Rev. Kenneth Cook, pastor of the Limestone Methodist church officiated at the double ring ceremony in the presence of the immediate relatives and friends.

Baskets of pink and white gladioli and fern decorated the fireplace in front of which the bridal party stood. George Suprenant of Washburn played the traditional wedding march and accompanied Harry Duncan who sang "Because" and "Always."

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white satin gown with train edged in Chantilly lace. The bodice was fitted and fashioned with off the shoulder neckline. Long sleeves came to a point at the wrist. The skirt was trimmed with lace ruffles. She wore a finger tip veil of French

illusion and it fell from a cornet of orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white roses.

Miss Beverly Thompson, cousin of the bride, was the maid of honor. She was dressed in a floor

length gown of lilac net over white satin and carried a bouquet of pink roses. She wore a tiara of

pink snapdragons in her hair. Little Sue Thompson, sister of the bride, was train bearer and wore

a floor length gown of aqua taffeta and a tiara of pink sweet peas.

The bride's mother was attired in a silk suit of aqua and brown print with a corsage of yellow roses.

Ansel Thompson Jr., brother of the bride, was the best man.

Following the ceremony, a reception was, held at the home. Mrs. Ralph Bull introduced the bridal party. Mrs. Helen Heinz of Caribou served the wedding cake after the first slice had been cut by the bridal couple. Mrs. Albion Thompson and Mrs. Claude Haines had charge of the gift table, and Mrs. Donald Murray of Caribou had charge of the guest book. Those serving were Mrs. Elise Smith, Mrs. Ell Flanagan, Mrs. Edna Doody, Mrs. Elsie Haskell, Mrs. Evelyn Flanagan, Mrs. Dorothy Barnes, Miss Dawn Barns, and Miss Jeanette Stairs.

Mrs. Humphrey was graduated from Washburn high school and the Fisher school in Boston. For the past three years she has been employed by the Washburn Electric Co. Mr. Humphrey attended Washburn schools and is now employed by the Birds-Eye Snider in Caribou. The couple will reside in Washburn.