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Footballer's Bride At Bideford - 1967

1967 Wedding Hare Thomas
 

Bideford Reserves' goalkeeper Mr Michael John Hare, twin son of Mr and Mrs T Hare, 1 Milton Place, Bideford, and Miss Hazel Thomas, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs F J Thomas, 29 Torrington Street, Bideford, were married at the Bethel Free Church, East-the-Water.
Mr Hare plays cricket for Littleham and is a member of Bideford unit of Devon Fire Service. The bride's father is vice-chairman of Bideford A.F.C.
Pastor F J Brignell officiated at the service, only the second, and the first white wedding to be held at the Church. Mr Peter Horn, a family friend lent and played the organ.
The chief bridesmaid was Pat, and the senior bridesmaids, Linda and Ann Thomas, two small attendants, Misses Karen Ivory and Elizabeth Mounce. The best man was the bridegroom's twin brother, David. Following a reception at the Moose Hall, Bideford, Mr and Mrs Hare left for a honeymoon in Weymouth.
Among over 150 presents received were cheques from Bideford Football Club and the Bethel Church, a travelling clock from Littleham Cricket Club, a coffee set and bathroom cabinet from Rock Trading Co. Ltd, the bridegroom's employers.

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