Jack and Jane's Wedding Described in a Newspaper

St. Francis of Assisi, Catholic Church, old photo

 
This information is taken from The Bakersfield Californian, Sept. 11, 1948.  There may be some mistakes since I am working from their automatic machine reader on the free portion of their site.  "Miss Jane Winter, the daughter of Mrs. Edna Winter of Iowa City, Iowa, and Dr. J. W. Winter of Norwalk, Iowa, became the bride of Jack Leddy at 10 a.m. today in St Francis Catholic Church. Mr. Leddy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Leddy of 130 Oleander avenue. Officiating at the single ring ceremony was the Reverend Father William McLaoghlin [sic: I am unsure of this spelling usually it is McLaughlin] pastor."  The article was interesting in describing Jane's outfit:  "For the occasion the bride chose a white taffeta gown featuring a fitted bodice and marquisette yoke with drop shoulder neckline. The gown was designed with a full skirt and long sleeves. In her coiffure she wore a vardia [unsure of this word] bandeau with veiling. She carried a bouquet of small white orchids and bourardia [unsure of this]. Maid of honor was Miss Hermina Helmich, who was costumed in a forest green taffeta gown fashioned with a round neckline, cap sleeves and full skirt.  She carried pale yellow chrysanthemums. Best man was Albert Leddy, brother of the bridegroom."  We then learn about a breakfast that was held at the Bakersfield Inn for the families and friends. The church was decorated with asters and gladioli for the wedding. Now on their wedding trip to Carmel and San Francisco, the couple will be at home at 921 Lincoln Street in one week."   What is amazing about this is that they also include detailed description of what Jane wore on her honeymoon:  "For traveling the bride chose a dark green linen two-piece frock worn with white accessories."  "The new Mrs. Leddy, who is a field director at the Camp-Fire headquarters here, attended Cornell College in Iowa and is a graduate of the University of Iowa. The bridegroom attended Bakersfield College, University of California and also studied at Harvard and Massachusetts Institute of Technology." 

In the same newspaper from Dec. 25, 1948 we find that the owner of 921 Lincoln Street was honored for a Christmas decoration "The.spirit-of-Christmas is evident in the home decorations which won Gus Vercammen, city councilman, honorable mention.in the holiday home decoration contest. A Nativity scene is-illuminated on the lawn of his home at 921 Lincoln street, while Santa stands on the rooftop, reflecting benevolence."