The Marriage of Miss Maurine Christensen of American Fork and Clarence S. Barker of Salt Lake took place Tuesday morning in the Salt Lake L. D. S. temple, with David O. McKay of the council of the twelve apostles performing the ceremony.
The bridal couple was honored at a wedding breakfast after the ceremony in the Lion House Social center, at which Miss Lucile Barker, sister of the bridegroom, was hostess. Eighteen members of the immediate families were present.
The wedding reception was given in the evening at Firmage hall in American Fork. In the receiving line were Mr. and Mrs. Bernard N. Christensen, parents of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. Fred G. Barker, brother and sister-in-law of the bridegroom, and Mr. and Mrs. Frank. M. Driggs of Idaho.
The bride was attended by Mrs. John V. Pimborough of Salt Lake as matron of honor and Miss Relia Allen, Miss Betha Storrs, Miss Katharine Christensen and Miss Helen Clark of American Fork as bridesmaids. They wore similar gowns of various shades of rose and carried bouquets of sweetpeas and roses in matching colors. The bride wore a model of ivory satin and carried a bouquet of pale pink rosebuds. Four hundred guests called.
Mr. and Mrs. Barker will reside at 144 Second avenue. Mr. Barker is a member of the editorial staff of The Tribune.
Source: David McKay Barker
Transcribed by: Emily Barker Farrer, 2007