Family: William Paul Streeter / Shirley Ann Mesmer Streeter

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Marriage- Mesmer, Shirley-Streeter, William

Mesmer - Streeter vows announced
On Sunday, June 2, in the Rossville Christian Church, Shirley Ann Mesmer, daughter of Mrs. Joseph "William Mesmer and the late Mr. Mesmer, exchanged vows with William Paul Streeter, son of Mr. and Mrs. William T. Streeter, Topeka.

Candelabra decorated with huckleberry and baskets of orchid, pink, and white gladioli, snapdragons, and mums decorated the church. The double-ring ceremony was performed fay Ben Duerfeldt.

The nuptial music was provided by Mrs. Marlin Harth and Mr. Philip Hartzell, soloist. Mr. Hartzell sang “At Dawning”, “Oh Promise Me”, and “The Wedding Prayer.”

Given in marriage fay her brother, Lloyd Keith Mesmer, the bride wore a floor-length gown of Chantilly lace over tulle and white taffeta, which she designed and created. The slender bodice was fashioned with a bateau neckline which was appliqued with lace motifs trimmed with seed pearls and se¬quins and long tapered sleeves. The bouffant skirt featured a lace overskirt which tapered to a V in the front and the back and floated over layers of tulle and taffeta.; Her fingertip-length veil of illusion fell from a Juliet cap. Her only jewelry was a pair of pearl earrings, a gift of the groom. She carried a white Bible topped with a bouquet of red roses with pearl and ribbon streamers.

Miss, Joan Buchanan, Topeka, attended the bride as maid of honor and Mrs. Abe Hunt, Topeka, was the bridesmaid. White ivory fans formed a background for their bouquets of pink feathered carnations and roses.

Mrs. Charles Diehl and Mrs. Lewis Streeter, both of Topeka, were the taper lighters.

Miss Carol Pollock, Soldier, was in charge of the guest book.

All the attendants wore ballerina-length dresses of powder blue pin-point cotton styled with short puffed sleeves, bateau necklines and full skirts. Their accessories included white short gloves and picture hats.

Miss Janice Viergever, Willard, was flower girl. She wore a pink frock topped with a white nylon duster.

Lewis Streeter. Topeka, attended his brother as best man. Charles Diehl, Topeka, was the groomsman. Ushers were Leonard Mesmer and Tom Streeter, Topeka.

For her daughter’s wedding Mrs. Mesmer chose a light blue dacron dress and navy accessories. The mother of the groom wore a pink two-piece linen suit with white accessories. Both wore corsages of Briarcliff roses.

A reception followed the ceremony at the home of the bride’s mother. The bride’s table was centered with a three-tiered wedding cake which was decorated with pink roses and fern. Mrs. Walter Pollock, Soldier, served the cake and Mrs. Spencer Christman, Soldier, presided at the punch bowl. Also assisting were Mrs. Junior Dannefer and Mrs. Merle Dunn.

For traveling the bride chose a beige embroidered sheath dress of cotton sateen with brown accessories. Her corsage of red roses was from the bridal bouquet.

Following a wedding trip to Colorado Springs and Yellowstone National Park, the couple is at home at 1342 Medford, Topeka.

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