Family: Richard Chalmers Wilkie / Mary Lois Henson

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Former Angeloan Weds In Houston (San Angelo Standard-Times, 16 Aug 1953, page D1)

Former San Angeloan Weds Richard Wilkie In Houston
The Bethany Christian Church of Houston was the scene Saturday evening for the marriage of Miss Mary Lois Henson, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Elmer D. Henson of Houston, to Richard C. Wilkie of Lubbock. Mr. Wilkie is a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Wilkie of Buffalo, N. Y.
The Rev. Mr. Henson, father of the bride, officiated at the double-ring ceremony before a background of white gladioli and candles. Soloists were Mrs. Robert Schlumpf of Houston and Miss Pam McDonald of Canyon. Mrs. Carol Ault was organist.
The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Harley Henson. Her floor-length gown was white lace over satin with a fingertip veil. The veil was caught to a Juliet cap of white satin and lace sprinkled with seed pearls.
Mrs. Roy Tomlinson of Rosenburg, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Her mint taffeta dress was ballerina-length. She carried pink roses. Similarly gowned bridesmaids were Mrs. Robert Hopkins of Dallas and Miss Carol McCullough of Fort Worth. Ring bearer was Larry Henson of Lamesa, cousin of the bride.
Conly Colburn of Lubbock was best man. Ushers were Roy Tomlinson of Rosenburg, brother-in-law of the bride; John Curry of Lubbock; Harvey Palmer of San Angelo, uncle of the bride; and Virgil Henson of Canyon, uncle of the bride.
The reception was held in the church. Mrs. Mary Frances Holmes presided at the cake. Punch was served by Miss Dorothy Tomlinson and Miss Barbara Camp. Guests were registered by Miss Mildred Kovack.
The couple left on a 10-day wedding trip to Monterrey, Mexico. Mrs. Wilkie chose a light rose suit with brown accessories for travel. The couple will reside in Lubbock.
Mrs. Wilkie attended grade school and junior high in San Angelo. She is a graduate of Lamar High School in Houston and Texas Christian University. Mr. Wilkie is a graduate of Texas Technological College in Lubbock. He is connected with Fidelity Insurance.

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