Maxine Anne Mason
Information Submitted by Audree Ayres, Eau Claire

Eau Claire Girl Weds Ensign
ENSIGN AND MRS. JOHN A. HAWN
Miss Maxine Anne Mason, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Mason, 944 Main Street, Eau Claire, and Ensign John A. Hawn, USMS, son of Mr. and Mrs. John A. Hawn, Sr., of Saltillo, MS, were married on Wednesday, December 13 at St. Patrick's Rectory. Rt. Rev. Msgr. C.E. Dowd performed the ceremony.

The bride wore a gown of ivory satin with a fingertip illusion veil and carried a white prayer book from which fell three white roses tied in lover's knots.

The bridesmaid, Miss Vernetta Mason, sister of the bride, wore a gown of pink taffeta and chiffon with a matching Juliet cap. She carried a small colonial bouquet of roses and sweet peas.

The groom was attended by Carol Vancura.

Following the ceremony, a dinner was served at the home of the bride's parents. The reception was held immediately. Afterward, Ensign and Mrs. Hawn left for a short wedding trip. They plan to make their home in Washington, DC where the bride has been employed for the past year.

Ensign Hawn was formerly employed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation until last April when he joined the Maritime Service. He expects to leave for foreign ports shortly.