BioM: Bobb, Anita (1965)

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Surnames: Nye, Bobb, McBain, Fossum, Lindlad, Grimes, Smith, Jalinski, Mattes

----Source: THORP COURIER (Thorp, Clark County, Wis.) 12/23/1965

Bobb, Anita (27 NOV 1965)

St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Thorp, was the scene for the marriage of Miss Anita Bobb, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Bobb, and Donald Nye, son of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Nye. Rev. R.W. Olson performed the two p.m. double ring ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 27th, 1965. During the ceremony "O Perfect Love," " Song of Ruth" and "The Wedding Prayer" were sung.

The bride, who was given in marriage by brother Daniel Bobb of the U.S. Army in Maryland, wore a white satin floor length over lace bodice gown with a train. A double illusion net veil was secured to a double pearl crown.

Miss Barbara McBain, cousin of the bride, was maid of honor, and bridesmaids were friends of the bride, Jude Fossum and Sharon Lindlad, both of Ashland. They wore floor length capuchin gowns of taffeta styled with scoop neckline and elbow length sleeves. Matching crown and veils completed their ensemble and each carried bouquets of white shaggy mums intermingled with carnations the shade of the gowns.

Miss Susan Grimes, cousin of the bride, was flower girl. Mark Mattes, cousin of the groom, was ring bearer.

Gerry Nye was his cousin's best man. Groomsmen were: Arthur McBain, cousin of the bride, and Don Smith, friend of the groom. Ushers were: David Jalinski, brother-in-law of the groom, and Rodney Grimes, uncle of the bride.

A reception and supper for 200 were held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church.

The bride attended Thorp High School and Northland College, Ashland, and is a file clerk at Minneapolis Federal Savings and Loan. The groom, also a graduate of Thorp High School, is a beef boner of Armour Inc. After November 29th they will amke their home at 608 Ridgewood Ave., Minneapolis.