BioM: Dawson, Delia (1962)

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Surnames: Dawson, Lulloff, Seltrecht, Olson

----- Source: Loyal Tribune (Loyal, Clark Co., Wis.) 11/29/1962

----- Dawson, Delia (21 NOV 1962)

A candlelight services at the lake Street Methodist Church Chapel in Eau Claire was the setting for the wedding of Delia Marie Dawson, Eau, Claire, and William G. Lulloff, Loyal (Clark Co., Wis.) on the eve of Thanksgiving.

Rev. john Kruse officiated at the 8 p.m. ceremony during which the St. Anthony's Choral was played in place of the traditional wedding march. Soloist, Mr. Wright, sang "O Father, Son and Holy Ghost."

Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Bert Dawson, 304 Third St., Eau Claire, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lulloff, Loyal.

Attendants at the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Robert Seltrecht of Gilmanton, a brother-in-law and sister of the groom. Gary Olson of Eau Claire was an usher.

The bride and matron of honor wore a street length dresses of winter white wool and Christmas green wool, respectively. Of the same style, the dresses had long same style, the dresses had long fitted sleeves, and a fitted bodice that fell into soft pleats at the neckline. The skirt was moderately full. The bride's veil of white silk illusion was in an elbow length and was set off by a crown of white taffeta and pearl trim. Both had made their dresses.

For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Dawson wore a dress of green wool in a princess style sheath. The groom's mother chose a floral design dress. They were presented with corsages of white gardenias.

A reception followed the ceremony and was held in the Youth Room of the church. The bride and groom are both attending Wis. State College in Eau Claire where the bride is s sophomore and her husband is a senior in the field of secondary education, majoring in speech and minoring in English. He is a member of the National Collegiate Players and Pi Kappa Delta. They will make their new home at 707 Culver St., Eau Claire.

Attending the wedding from Loyal were Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lulloff, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Welzien, Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Beaver and Mrs. Pat Bertz.

Showers had been given the couple by Mrs. Nyle Benedict and Mrs. Marvin Benedict of Loyal and Miss Pageen O'Farrell of Eau Claire.