From the Carroll Herald, Iowa, 1956.
Thank you to my Uncle Bill of Carroll, IA, for passing along this treasured 1956 clipping.
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LORAINE HESS BECOMES KENNETH QUINN'S BRIDE
A Saturday bride was Loraine Hess of Carroll, who married Kenneth E. Quinn of Lake View in a 930 am ceremony at Saints Peter and Paul church here [in Carroll, IA]. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Carl J Hess of Carroll. The bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Edward V. Quinn of Lake View.
Mr. Hess gave his daughter in marriage at the single ring service, with the Rt. Rev. Msgr. Frank H. Greteman officiating. Members of the clergy attending as guests were the Rev. Phillip Dailey of Wall Lake and the Rev. Robert Phillips of Lidderdale.
Two bouquets of white gladioli decorated the main altar. Bells of Ireland with pink gladioli adorned the side altars.
Mrs. Mary Rogers, organist, played "March" by Franck as the processional and Guilmant's "Recessional."
SS. Peter and Paul's Choir, directed by Miss Louise Florezourt, sang the "Mass in Honor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help" by Syre. "Emitte Spiritum" at the offertory and "Proper of the Mass" by Rossini.
The bride's ballerina gown of pure silk dupioni was an original by Bensen Young. The scoop neckline was outlined with Alencon lace. A pouf finished the back closing, topping the full circular skirt. Her halo veil was caught to a jeweled hat. She carried a white orchid with satin ribbons, loops of silver Swiss tubing, and a pearl rosary.
Maid of honor was the bride's sister, Carleen Hess, whose gown of pink crystalline was made on princess lines. She wore a half-hat in identical color. Her flowers were pink Venus carnations with black satin ribbons.
James Stott of Lake View, friend of the bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were Wayne Grodahl of Lytton and Lauren Hendrickson of Stanhope, friends of the bridegrooom, and, Bill Hess, brother of the bride, and George Hess, cousin of the bridge.
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For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Hess selected a brown crepe dress with beige satin accents and brown accessories. Her corsage was of pink carnations. The bridegroom’s mother wore a navy crepe dress with Kelly green accents, navy accessories, and green carnation corsage.
Fifty guests were entertained at an 11:30 dinner in the Driftwood Room of Hotel Burke, where a reception for 150 guests was held from 1 to 3 o’clock. Pink candles and nut cups decorated the dinner tables. The bride’s cake had been made by Otto Stieler of Springfield, Minn., a relative of the Hess family.
Assisting at the reception table were Mrs. Mike Wittrock, Mrs. Cy Hulsebus, Mrs. Leo Mayr, and Mrs. Frank W. Beiter. White candles and a floral arrangement were used on the table’s pink cloth.
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Attending the guest book were Mrs. Lauren Hendrickson of Lytton, Mrs. Joe Dellere of Omaha, and Mrs. Vincent Baumhover.
Mr. and Mrs. Quinn, parents of the bridegroom, gave the rehearsal dinner at Hotel Burke Friday evening. Guests were members of the wedding party and their families.
The bride received her bachelor of music education degree at Drake University, Des Moines. She is a member of Alpha Xi Delta social sorority and Nu Phi Epsilon music sorority. She has been a music instructor in the public schools at Leon and Creston.
Mr. Quinn was graduated from Iowa State College, Ames, with a bachelor of science degree. His fraternity is Delta Sigma Phi. He is a farmer and also in the seed business at Lake View.
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Mr. and Mrs. Quinn will take a two-week trip in the New England States. For her going-away costume, the bride has a black wool jersey sheath accented in sapphire blue, a small sapphire blue velvet hat, and black accessories.
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Transcribed by Chat GPT from original image.
Chat GPT writes - What a delightful and meaningful piece of family history! It's heartwarming that your Uncle Bill sent you this yellowed clipping of your parents' wedding announcement from 1956. The vivid descriptions of the ceremony, the bride's elegant gown, and the beautiful details of the reception paint such a charming picture of their special day in rural Iowa.
The announcement highlights not only their love and commitment but also the rich traditions and close-knit community that celebrated them. From the carefully chosen flowers and music to the reception's thoughtful touches like pink candles and the bride’s cake made by a family member, it’s a story that brings the past to life.
Their honeymoon plans and going-away attire add a touch of personality and period charm to the narrative. It's a treasure to have these details preserved, connecting you to your family’s history and the legacy of your parents' love. A beautiful keepsake indeed!
