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The San Saba News and Star from San Saba, Texas • Page 6

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RAINBOWS ALL OF A it's good old windy 'March. And you know who has birthdays in March don't you? (Well uc- tually, Feb. 10-Mar. 20). PIS- CBS people, that's where do we begin? THE PISCES FISH is the 12th sign of the Zodiac; -where Aries represents birth, Pisces represents death and eternity.

fHis nature is a of all the other signs, illis own original quality a strange power to stand outside himself and see yesterday, today and tomorrow as a deep and compassion that are uniquely his. Piscean's charm and (sometimes laay) good nature are usually impressive. A typical Pisces is likely to bake the path of least resistance and is slow to anger. He Is a day dreamer, preferring his own gentle, imaginative world wthere everything is beautiful and artistic. His memory is legendary; so is the jnoodinesa and despondency at times.

iHumor however, is also a iPiscean trait, and they can be masters of satire, tho' many times the grin is to cover unshed teaas. Hut, if you need a Mr. and Mrs. iL. IM.

Green of Richland Springs made a trip to San Angelo last Saturday to visit their son, David, who wag hospitalized recently following a motorcycle accident. dime, or a shoulder to cry on, go to a Pisces person. A man couldn't imagine a more romantic fate than a Pisces woman, who will openly adore him. And the woman with a Pisces mate is rewarded for 'her (patience with gentleness, romance and companionship. (NOTE: The preceding was gleaned from about five different sources and is meant strictly for entertainment; and is by no moans to 'be interpreted as the learned works of an astrological scholar!) EVERYBODY'S GOT ONE "hangup" that is (some arc blessed with than one).

Anyway, Freddie Hart says it in an appealing way in his newest song (since "Easy Like, "Everybody's got one, n. hangup of some kind call it habit or call it weakness thank goodness I've got mine." You've heard the lyrics maybe. It's a love song of sorts. "Everyv Ibody's got one Baby, my hangup is you." ANYHOW, what's nice a- Ibout it, is that he's not "'hung- up" over'his "hangup." lUEMEMBER TO "Love those who love you." Cause (being loved in return has just about got to 'be this world's greatest compensation for our existence! ELECTRICAL SERVICE I. Hogan Electric Licensed and Bonded Phone: no answer, 372-3525 TOMMY HOGAN SAN SABA Women MSL AND MBS.

DIRK MATTHEW SEALY recently wed couple Teresa Blodgett, Dirk Sealy United In Church Ceremony Sati Saba News Stat Mat. 9, 1972 Miss Kay Powell, Gerald MeKee Exchange Vows In Church Rite (Miss Teresa Gay Blodgett and 'Dirk iMatthew 'Sealy were united in marriage Tuesday, February 25, at 7:00 p.m. in the Herren Baptist Church. The Hubert Christian officiated for the double ring ceremony before an altar centered with an arrangement of ipink and white gladioli and white fringed with assorted greenery. In the foreground were two seven-branched candelabra with pimk satin and greenery.

iMiss Dobra Taft, soloist, accompanied iby (Mrs. Brenda iMurphee at the piano, sang "iMore" and "The Twelfth of Never." Parents of the 'bride are Mr. and Mrs. 'Clarence Blodgett of Saba. The ibridegroom is the son of (Mr.

and IMrs. Edgar iSealy of Locker. He is the grandson of Mr. and (Mrs. W.

Longimire of San Saba and iMr. and 'Mrs. Bmoiy Wood of 'Springs. The ibride's grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.

V. P. Lusty of ISan Given in iby her father, the 'bride wore a floor length empire style gown of white satin with a detachable train, cornered in white pearls. Mer finger-tip length veil of silk bridal illusion fell from. ia cluster of flowers and pearl teardrops.

She carried a satin covered Bible touched with teardrop pearls and an orchid with white satin streamers and WANT ADS EXTRA MONEY IN YOUR ATTIC? There are hidden dollars in the things you are storing and not using! Put those odds and ends to work for you, to earn extra cash now. The old chest the out-grown bicycle the extra chair. Make a list of those items you don't need and place an ad. Someone can put them to good use. Call today for our low rates.

The NEWS STAR JUST DIAL 372-5H5 lovers knots as her Ibridal bouquet. Attendants Miss Donna 'Markham was maid of honor. 'She was attired in a floor length dress fashioned of hot pink satin, and carried pink carnations entwined with pink ribbon. Jlyatt served hia friend as best man. Brothers of the couple, Chancy Blodgett and Dusty Sealy, ushered and lighted candles.

iShawn Maxcey, nephew txf the bride, served ring-bearer and Terah (Ellis, niece of the bride, assisted as train carrier. At the reception held in the church -annex following the ceremony, a majestic arrangement of pink and white gladioli centered the 'bridegroom's table. The bride's table was laid with a hot pink linen cloth covered with white net, and ipink satin ibowis adorned each talble corner. The four-tiered cake, made by IMrs. Arthur Cook, was decorated with an array of cascading pink roses, and topped with a miniature bride and groom.

:Ho.stesse® Sherry Ellis and Vann served cake, pink punch, coffee, and an assortment of mints and nuts. Shirley French presided at the bride's book, and Joe Cook distributed rice bags. Miss Melissa Watkins, along with other houisoparty members, -greeted guests. For her traveling costume, the bride wore an A-line tangerine dress with brown accessories, and the corsage from her bnidal Following a short wedding try), the couple are residing at their home in the Spring Creek community. Both are students in ISan ISalba High 'School the ibridegroom is presently employed at iModern Way Grocery.

Out-of-town guests were iMr. and C. P. Brown, Belton; Mrs. A.

C. Guess, Lampasas; and Master Jimmy Anderson, Miss Frances Kay Powell and Gerald Dean iMcKee exchanged wedding vows in church rites held Saturday, 'March 4, at 7 pJti. in the Holt (Baptist Church, The bride is the daughter of 'Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Powell of 'Mercury.

(Parents of the bridegroom are and (Mrs. Nolan of San Saba, TJie Rev. Vernon Pitts performed the double ring cere- imoniy before an archway centered with wedding bells and decorated with white net, lily of the valley and greenery. Tall baskets holding white roses and snapdragons, and candelabra with white candles flanked the arch, and the cou- iple lit a wedding candle. Wedding music was provided 'by 'Garrett Ware, cousin of the bride.

Mrs. Donald Skelton was soloist, and sang "Whither Thou Goest." Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor, length gown with an empire waistline, of miramist over bridal satin, which featured a round neckline with embroidered seed pearls and sequins on the front panel, train and long full sheer sleeves. A large bow accented the back of the gown. Her shoulder length veil of tulle fell from, a satin headpiece which was beaded with pearls and teardrops. She carried a.

cascade bouquet of hot pink, and white carnations which featured a tiny Bible belonging to her great-great- grandmother Henay. She wore a necklace belonging to her maternal grand- 1 9 7 2 Marks Our 35th Year In Our Shop. VISIT OR CALL US FOR ALL YOUR FURNITURE NEEDS Curtis Johnson's Furniture Shop 1607 West Wallace St. San Saba, Texas 76877 Phone 372-3122 Study Club Hosted By Mrs. Preston Robinson (Mrs.

Preston Robinson gave the "Texas Day" program the ISan iStudy Club met in her home Thursday, (March 2. IMrs. Clyde Lussier, 2nd vice-president, presided during the business meeting in the absence of (Mrs. Heath, president. Mrs.

W. C. read the minutes, in the absence of iMrs. W. 'L.

Owen, recording secretary. iReports were heard from some of the standing committees. Mrs. C. M.

Oliver was leader, and roll call was answered with "The County of my Birth." A medley of Texas songs were hummed and sung. Robinson presented an interesting program on the organization of counties, and the history and erection of courthouses of Gilleapie, Mason, iLlano, MoCulloch and San She also displayed pictures of landmarks, along- with her presentation. R. D. Ashley presented a gift from the club to 'Mrs.

J. Knight Rector, a faithful and talented member, who is moving to Temple. The hostess served refreshments to the 12 members present. The March 16 meeting will be held in the home of Mrs. W.

'L. Owen, when she will present the Easter program. mother and a. penny in her shoe which her mother wore when she married. Tihe gown was designed and made by the bride.

Attendants (Mrs. Tim Crosby was matron of honor. Linda (MeKee, sister of the groom, and Sue Powell, sister of the bride, served as bridesmaids. Mary McKee, niece of the groom, and 'Becky 'Powell, sister of the ibride, served as junior bridesmaids. Evans, cousin, of the bride, was ring bearer; and Donna (McKee, niece of the igroom, was flower girl.

Pam, and 'Betty Powell, cousins of the bride, distributed rice bags. The attendants were dressed in identical floor length hot (pink dresses of dotted swias, featuring long full sleeves hot pink bows and streamers. Their headpieces were of hot pink tulle with matching ribbon bows. carried a colonial 'bouquet of various shades of pink carnations. Norman McKee served his brother as best man.

Merle Taylor Jr. and Gary Reeves, cousin of the groom, served as groomsmen. David Evans, cousin of the bride, Steve Patrick and Henry Reeves, cousin of the groom, served as ushers. David Evans and Steve Patrick lighted the candles. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs.

Powell chose a three-piece double knit ensemble of pink and white; she wore black accessories and a white carnation corsage. The groom's mother was attired in a two- piece purple and white knit suit with black accessories, and wore a white carnation MR. AND MRS. GERALD DEAN McKEE wed In church rite SOCIAL CALENDAR MARCH 9-15 Mar. 9 The Pierian Study Club will meet in the home of Mrs.

J. C. Petty, 1304 West Pecan, at 4 pjn. Tues, Mar. 14 The Distaff Study Club will meet in the home of Mrs.

'Gene Woyerts at 2:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. D. Aubrey Jr.

of Houston were weekend guests in the home of Mrs, Clarence Gosch and visited other relatives. corsage. Reception Following the wedding, a reception was held at the Junior home. The bride's table was laid with hot pink and tulle, and centered with the wedding candle. The three- tiered wedding cake was decorated by the bride and the bridegroom's sister and featured columns, a tiny bridal couple, and pink roses.

Members of the houseparty included (Mrs. 'Merle Taylor Jr. (registering guests; and Mmes. Norman MoKee, Junior Evans, Clifton Turner, Kenneth Powell, H. B.

Johnson and Mrs. Sherman Willborn; also, Misses Gayle Johnson and Peggy Powell. Going Away For going away, the bride chose a blue and white polka dot knit dress and wore the hot pink corsage from iher wedding bouquet. After a short wedding trip, the couple is residing in Richland Springs where the groom is presently employed with the San iSalba County Growers Association. The bride is a .197,1 graduate of 'Richland Springs High iSchool and attended Tarleton State College.

Her husband graduated from San 'Saba High iSchool in 1967 and from Tarleton State in 1971, with a B. IS. degree in Agriculture Education. The groom's parents hosted a rehearsal supper at the church fellowship 'hall Friday night after the wedding rehearsal. Music Club Presents Hymn Of The Month (Editor's Note: The following is a description of the life of the authors of hymn of the month for March, submitted by the chairman of Religious Education of Chaminade Music Club.) "Spirit of Cod," hymn of the month for March, is from George "Psalms and (Hymns (for Public Worship, 1S5'4," only one edition o(f which was issued and the greater part of that was destroyed (by fire.

The scriptural text of the is Galatians 5:25, "If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." Mr. Croly and F. C. Atkinson are co-authors of this work. George Croly was born in Dublin, Ireland, Aug.

17,1780. After 'his education at Trinity there, he took Holy and labored in 'Ireland until about 30 years of age. For the remaining 50 years of his life, he engaged in literary work in London. He was also a preacher. He died in 1860.

'Frederick Cook Atkinson was born Aug. '21, .1841 at Norwich, England. From 1849 to I860, he -was chorister and assistant organist at the Cathedral there. After taking a Bachelor's degree in music at Cambridge, he returned to Norwich as orgaaiist at the Cathedral in which he had been a chorister as a 'boy. He died in East Dereham in 1897.

iPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK 1 Don't get behind the "8-ball" on your INCOME TAX If we make any error in the preparation of your tax return that costs you any interest or penalty on additional taxes due, while we do not assume the liability for the additional taxes, we will pay that interest and penalty. 195 SOUTH HIGH STf Weekdays Saturdays, 373-3825 Block. AMfltCA'S UBQflT TAX SERVICi WITH OVER 6QQQ OFFICES APPOINTMENT Blessed Events There were two babies born at San Saba Memorial Hos- from February 28 to March C. Mr. and IMrs, Dow Thomas iHudson are the parents a Tisha Ranae, eigiht pounds eight ounces, born 28.

Mr. and IMrs. Herman Powell are the parents of Re becca Anne, six pounds, 12 ounces, (born Feb. 29. Mrs.

Letbetter Hosts Live Oak HD Club Mrs. Clovis Letbetter was hostess to members of the Live Oak Home Demonstration Club when they met in her home Thursday, February 24. IMrs. Alvin Stewart, president opened the meeting with members repeating the club iPledge and Prayer. Recreation was led by Mrs.

Ward Mc.Kce. Roll call was answered by each member giving her favorite cooking oil. Minutes of the previous meeting and the treasurer's report was given by Mrs. McKee. Mrs.

Charley Short gave the council report. For the program, Bernice Murray scnted a discussion on how to avoid con- ifiusion in purchasing and using fats and oil. Refreshments were served to those aforementioned and to iMrs. Richard Murray Archie Rutherford, Framk Show and three guests, Mrs. Larry ILetbetter, Scott and Leigh Ann.

Hospital Notes There were 13 ipatients admitted and 16 dismissed at San Saba Memorial Hospital from February 28 to March" 6. Patients admitted were Dr. iB. L. Trotter, (Mrs.

Jlerman Powell, Mrs. Mary Nettle, Earl McKee, E. H. Jenkins, Mrs. Clarence iFerrell, Mrs.

G. H. Brister, San Saba; Mrs. Thomas Hudson, San Angelo; Donald Horton, Coldthwaite; Martin Allison, -Lampaaaa; Mrs. 'DeAnn Burton, Llano; Mrs.

Mary E. Btraley, (Luther Brown, Lometa. Patients dismissed were Leon Barber, Mrs. Margaret Wilborn, Bennett Miles, Mrs. Sallie Matsler, Charles Benskin, Mrs.

Herman Powell and baby, Mrs. Thomas Hudson and baby, Sam Isham, Mrs. Joe Rogers, Dick Clark, IMrs. Elsie IMillican, iDr. B.

'L. Trotter, Danny Horton, Earl McKee, DeAnn Burton, Mrs. W. S. (Pence (deceased).

Mrs. Mattie Edwards of Sain Antonio and her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Leland Yarbrough, of Dallas spent the weekend at their home here and visited with relatives. Mrs.

Edwards is now Assistant Manager of Quail Creek Village Apartments in San Antonio. AND NO INSURANCE!" conscious that 3re not bei "8 the th sm our incons Picu 0lJ quietly try as Possible, Fawners another growing season is here. Be adequately protected against your risks With complete farm insurance, from Clowe Agency. Respectfully CLOWE INSURANCE AGENCY.

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