MRS. FRANCIS CRUCIANI(Jean Carolyn Holts)
[4-10-63]
PERHAM--Miss Jean Carolyn Holts, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Holts of Perham, became the bride of Francis Cruciani, son of Mrs. Flora Cruciani of Lincoln, at the First Baptist Church at Perham, August 10.
The Rev. Carlton Cockey officiated at the double ring ceremony. Emma Dow played traditional wedding music. Nancy McIntire sang "Heaven's Grace Has Sent Me You." Mrs. Lloyd Wilt rendered a flute solo of "The Lord's Prayer." "O Promise Me" was a vocal and flute duet.
Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride was dressed in a floor length gown of chantilly lace over satin. The fitted bodice had a Sabrina neckline and long pointed sleeves. The skirt was full and fashioned with tiers of lace over net. Her elbow length veil of bridal illusion fell from a crown of pearls and orange blossoms. She carried a white Bible adorned-with pink roses.
The matron of honor. Carol Weeks, was attired in a dress of turquoise chiffon over taffeta. Her headdress was tulle with small flowers at the crown.
The bridesmaid, Phyllis Dickey, was attired in a yellow dress of chiffon over taffeta.
Best man was Lowell Weeks. Ushers were Cyrus King and Arvard Holts, brother of the bride.
Assisting at the reception, held in the church dining room, were: Patt Andrews. Dail Andrews, Marlene McLaughlin. Charlene Drake, Elaine Chamberlain, Wilda McIntire. Alluna Burce and Elyra King.
The bride graduated from Washburn High School and Aroostook State Teachers College. She has taught Bible school for the New England Evangelistic Association. She has taught public school in Caribou. Fort Fairfield, and is employed in the Lincoln school system.
The bridegroom graduated from Mattanawcook Academy of Lincoln. He served in the armed services from 1957-1960. He is employed at Gateway Press Inc.
Mr. and Mrs. Cruciani will reside at Lincoln.