Barnstable Patriot, November 18, 1965
CENTFRVILLE
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MRS. WILLIAM E. BELPO.V Tel. 775-9039
IIOPKINS-MELLO WEDDING Miss Lauren Hopkins, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Thielman of Orleans, nnd Robert R. Mello, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank R. Mello, Bumps River Road, Centerville. were united In marriage at an 11 a.m., double ring ceremony Oct. 30 at Our Lady of Victory Church with the Rev. Joseph K Welsh officiating. Given in marriage by her father, the bride appeared in a white velveteen gown with long sleeves and a bell shaped skirt. An elbow length veil was attached to a crown adorned With sequins and pearls and he carried a cascade bouquet of white roses and ivy. Miss Jane: Hopkins of Orleans. --crved as maid of honor for her sister and wore a street length.. of royal blue velveteen and a matching headpiece with veil attached and carried a cascade bouquet of carnations tipped hi blue and mixed with ivy Fran'.c. R. Mello. Jr. of Warren. N.H., served as his brother's best man, while Paul Medeiros of Hyannis and Robert Aittaniemi of West Barnstable served as ;: . Bouquets of white chrysanthemums adorned the altar for the wedding ceremony and bouquets of assorted flowers decorated lhe Mello home on Bumps River Road where the wedding reception was held. The couple traveled to New Hampshire for their honeymoon and at present are residing on Bumps River Road, here. The bride is a 1964 graduate of Barnstable High School and is employed at Sears Roebuck Store in Orleans. Mr. Mello. a 1960 graduate of Barnstable High, is a plumber by trade, employed by Brewster Plumbing and Heating Co , Orleans
THE VILLAGERS The monthly gathering of the Villagers held in the parish hall of South Congregational Church was attended by 90 members and guests. Mrs. Roscoe H. Goddard and Mrs. Raymond M. Burnham, co-chairmen of the host and hostess committee in charge of the covered dish luncheon, were assisted by Mrs. David Abrahamson. Mr. and Mrs. William Parker, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bickford. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Vernon, Mr. and Mrs. William Ellsworth and Mrs. John Ryan. -Mr. and Mrs. Bert Sickles, Mr. and Mrs. Les Carroll and Miss.Alice Olive were welcomed as new members and Mrs. James Gillis as a guest. A moment of silence was observed in memory of Dr. James F. Colgan.. Mrs. Emerson Moseley, program chairman, introduced Sherman Woodward of South Dennis who spoke on and displayed articles from his Driftwood Zoo. Explaining that practically everything shown was found on the beach, he also said he made few changes in the shapes of pieces. In some cases he had added sea moss, parts of sea animals and fish to complete articles nnd background material for the finished works of art in figures, fantasy and pictures. Also shown were the heads of "Cap'n Nickerson" and "Aunt Betsy" fashioned from coconuts. A former chef, Mr, Padua, is to be featured at the pre-Christmas gathering of the Villagers early in December.
ROOKIE 4-H CLUB The Kookie 4-H Club mostly composed of new members is the only 4-H croup in operation in Center-\ [lie this year. The girls meet Thursday afternoons at the longfellow Drive home of their leader Mrs Gerald Hurd with Mrs. Linwood Ricker as assistant. Both sew-Ing and cooking projects are included in this year's program. Officers recently elected are Kathy Hurd, president: Kathleen Childs. vice-president: Sharon Childs, treasurer and Lynn Ricker. secretary The club attended the annual 4-H Recognition Banquet held in Memorial Hal! of Hyannis Federated Church Nov. 13 and received an engraved cup for third place for last year. Three awards are given by the trustees to the clubs outstanding in completing yearly projects, keeping records up to date and the like. Members of the last year's group include Kathy Hurd. Christine Ricker. Susan Chase, Robin Renzi, Marquerite Robbins and Marjorie Lane. Robin Renzl also received a dress revue medal for last year's achievements.
CONGRATULATIONS To — Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Galvin of Craigville Road, West Hyannis Port who are parents of a daughter born Nov. 7 at Cape Cod Hospital. Mrs. Galvin is the former Dolores Lobo. To — P.F.C. Mary A. Baxter of the Women's Army Corps who received a promotion Nov. 8 to Specialist 4C while stationed with the U.S.A. Stratcom Facilities at Pirmasens, Germany. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baxter of Conners Road, Wequaquet Heights. Mary has acquired a new nickname and because of her initials MA is called Ma Baxter by friends and acquaintances there. In a recent parade at the Facilities, Specialist Baxter proudly served as color bearer. To — Louis Jacobucci of Benzer Lane, Centerville, MSPCC district executive, who was a featured speaker at New York State Welfare Conference held this week at Statlcr-Hilton in Buffalo, N.Y. — under the theme Social Reform: An Old Challenge — A New Commitment.
