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Miss Springer becomes Bride of Eric Glass

(Originally published Friday, April 22, 1960; Emmitsburg Chronicle)

Miss Audrey Joan Springer, ldaughter of Mrs. Glenn B. Springer, Emmitsburg R2, became the Bride of Eric Eugene Glass, son of Mr. Paul Glass and the late Mrs. Glass, of Emmitsburg R2, on Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Incarnation, United Church of Christ, Emmitsburg. Rev. John C. Chatlos, pastor, conducted the double ring ceremony in a setting of white gladioli, lilies and palms. Miss Becky Hays, soloist, sang: The Wedding Prayer, 0' Perfect Love, and The Lord’s Prayer, preceding the ceremony. Mrs. E. Lewis Higbee, church organist, who also played the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin, accompanied her.

The bride was given in marriage by her brother, George M. Springer, and wore a ballerina length gown of Chantilly lace fashioned with a Sabrina neckline, three-quarter-length sleeves and a fitted bodice. Her shoulder-length veil fell from a crown of seed pearls and lace and she wore a pearl necklace, in addition she wore sheer white mitts and white satin shoes. She carried a cascade bouquet of a white orchid-centered in feathered white carnations.

Miss Janet Springer, sister of he bride, was maid of honor and wore a waltz-length gown of shaded green nylon chiffon over taffeta fashioned with a gathered bouffant skirt and short sleeves, matching headpiece with circular tulle veil and green slippers. She also wore white sheer mitts and carried a cascade bouquet of yellow carnations with ivy and yellow tulle. David Glass, brother of the bridegroom was best man. Ushers were John W. Springer, brother of the bride and Richard Baker, both of Emmitsburg.

The bride’s mother was attired in a navy blue silk sheath dress with white accessories and wore a corsage of yellow rosebuds. A reception for relatives and friends was held in the VFW annex following the ceremony with approximately 100 persons present. The Misses Sara Taylor, Sandra Keilholtz, Sally Gingell and Mrs. Becky Yoder served punch and Mrs. Walter Crouse cut the wedding cake. Mrs. George Gingell, Mrs. George J. Martin and Mrs. Harry Swomley assisted with the serving of the guests. Miss Becky Naill presided at the guest book.

For the wedding trip to Niagara Falls, N. Y., the bride chose a brown and white checked sheath dress with green hat and slippers. The couple will reside at the home of the bridegroom. Both Mr. and Mrs. Glass are graduates of Emmitsburg High School. The bride is now attending the Waynesboro Business College and the bridegroom is employed at the Taney Supply and Lumber Corp., Taneytown, Md.

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