BioM: Smith, Jiniece E. (1960)

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Surnames: Smith, Kaminski, Przesmicki, Bryant

----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 11/10/1960

Smith, Jiniece E. (1 OCT 1960)

Baskets of lavender, yellow and white gladioli decorated the altars of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City, Mont., on Oct. 1, 1960, for the marriage of Miss Jiniece E. Smith of Rosebud, Mont., and Edward J. Kaminski, son of Mr. and Mrs. Mike Kaminski of Thorp (Clark Co.), Wis.  Monsignor Thomas Hennessy performed the double ring ceremony.

The bride wore a floor length gown of white nylon lace over net and taffeta.  Her fingertip veil fell from a crown of seed pearl and apple blossoms.  She carried a colonial bouquet of yellow and white carnations.  Her only jewelry was a drop pearl necklace, a gift from the groom.

Mrs. Lou Ann Przesmicki, R.N. of Chicago, sister of the groom, was matron of honor.  She was dressed in white lace over yellow taffeta and a yellow and white hat and a bouquet of yellow and white carnations.

Mrs. Bethel Bryant and Miss Merna Smith, sisters of the bride, were bridesmaids.  They were dressed in white lace over green and lavender, respectively, with hats to match and carried bouquets of yellow and white carnations.

The bride’s mother wore a navy blue dress with white accessories and the groom’s mother wore a teal blue dress with white accessories.  Both wore corsages of yellow and white carnations.

Mr. Louis Przesmicki of Chicago, brother-in-law of the groom, served as best man.  Mr. Billy Joe Smith and Mrs. Glenn Smith, brothers of the bride, were the attendants.

Francis Smith and Teddy Kaminski, brothers of the bride and groom, served as ushers.

A reception following the ceremony was held at the Milwaukee Women’s Club in Miles City, followed by a reception at the home of the bride’s parents in Rosebud.  In charge of the food, gifts, guest book, etc., were Mrs. Glenn Smith and Mr. Glenn Smith, Joe Smith, Frances Mace, Phyllis Mace, Mrs. Alma Kane, Sharon Reid, and Rosalie Kaminski, sister of the groom.

The happy couple resides at Forsyth, Mont., where they are both employed.