Phyllis May Scudds 1916-1982

Piezīme(s) [Sunday Times (Perth, WA :1902-1954) Sunday 23 June 1940 Section: Sunday Times Women's Section p3 - The engagement is announced of Phyllis May, eldest daughter of Mr. & Mrs.W. O. Scudds, of Pingelly, to Samuel, third son of Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Gillespie, Aughnacloy, Co. Tyrone, N. Ireland.] [The marriage took place at Pingelly Baptist Church of Phyllis, eldest daughter of Mr. W. O. & the late Mrs. Scudds, of Pingelly, and Mr. Samuel Gillespie, third son of Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Gillespie, of Auchnacloy, North Ireland. Rev. H. Law-Davis, of Narrogin, and Pastor Prior, of Pingelly, officiated, and Mrs. Roberts, of Brookton, was at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a frock of white satin, the bodice, sleeves and train being effectively finished with quilting. Her embroidered veil was held with a neat coronet of orange blossom, and she carried a bouquet of roses and carnations. Miss Iris Scudds, sister of the bride, wore an old-world gown of white taffeta, with Medici neckline and bustle skirt. Her muff, bonnet and frock were adorned with violets. A reception was held at the Lesser Town Hall, where the guests were received by Mrs. Chidzey, who wore a grey frock with toning accessories and Mrs. R. H. Hunter, who wore a model frock of aeagoldwith black accessories. The usual toasts were honored, and following the breakfast, dancing was enjoyed. The young couple afterwards left for a short honeymoon, the bride wearing a crushed rose frock with high neckline, sun-ray tucked bodice and golden skirt,finished with a gold necklet, furcoat, and brown accessories.]