Mary Jean Marsh Wed in California (Virginia, MN paper 12/24/1943):

Mrs. Genevieve Marsh of 208 First Street South, announces the marriage of her daughter, Ms Mary Jeanne of Oakland, Calif., to Ralph Bonjay Rooper, of the U.S. Navy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Rooper, of Antelope, Ore. The wedding took place Wednesday, December 22, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oakland, Calif., with the Rev. Fr. J. Connally officiating.

Mrs. Ruth Hobday, formerly of Virginia and now of Oakland was matron of honor and George Jacobson of Minneapolis, shipmate of the bridegroom, acted as best man.

Mrs. Rooper is a graduate of the Virginia High School and has been employed in Oakland. Her husband, gunner's mate third class, has been with the Navy for two years and has taken part in five major battles. He returns this week to active duty. Mrs. Rooper will reside in Oakland.