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

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MRS. CLYDE VERNON SWEENEY JR. formerly Cynthia Clark Miss Clark, V. Sweeney Jr. Wed In Candlelight Service 'Miss Cynthia Clark, daughter of (Mrs.

Robert Carpenter San Saba and 'Herbert B. Clark of (Austin, became the bride of Clyde Vernon Sweeney, son of Mr. ami (Mrs. Clyde V. Sweeney, iSr.

of Stc- phcnville, Saturday, (May 20, at 7:30 p.m. in a candlelight service hold at the First United (Methodist Church. The double ring ceremony was per- by the Rev. Lee Goldmcicr before am 'altar decorated with palms and candles. iMrs.

organist, played traditional prenuptial selections, and accompanied 1 'Mr. 'Mrs. Byron Walters) who sang "One (Hand, One Heart," and the church choir us it sang "0 Perfect Love" and "Threefold Aimen." The bride was given in marriage 'by her father. She chose a gown of candlelight colored sheer embroidered Egyptian cotton over de soie with a fitted bodice accented by tiny self-coveredi "buttons and featuring long sleeves. Tlic controlled fullness in the skirt formed a chapel length train.

Her fingertip veil of English illusion was edged in embroidered fabric to match her gown. iShe earned a bouquet of white rosobuds and baby's breath. For something old she wore a pin 'belonging to her maternal great-grandmother; something new, a watch, gift of the groom; something (borrowed, a bracelet 'belonging to a friend of the family; and the traditional garter, made by her maternal grandmother. Attendants Joe R. Ragsdale, aunt of the bride, served as matron of hbnor.

''Other' attendants were Mrs. Darel W. Terry, Hungerford; C. TOas- tes, sister of the groom, Port Worth; Miss Cathy Carpenter, step-sister of the 'bride, 'Dallas; Mrs. Dale W.

Harbin, and Mrs. Lyndol R. Howcll of Stephenville. Miss Daynia Howell of Stephenville was flower girl. Each wore a 'pastel colored floor length dress of dotted swiss with narrow daisy trim and carried a basket of daisies.

Lyndol Howell of Stephenville served as the groom's best man. Groosmon were 'Steve E. Gunn and C. Pat Bastes of Fort Worth; R. Dan Median Distaff Club Has Luncheon In Brownwood Tho Distaff Study Club mot Wednesday, -May 17, at Tho Goldon Bull Restaurant in 'Hrownwood for a luncheon.

There were 21 members present for the luncheon and installation of officers ceremonies. New officers include president, Gene 1st IMrs. Travis 2nd vice-president, IMrs. Wiirdoll Randolph; secretary, George Kidd; contact secretary, Mrs. (Mark Martin; treasurer, Mrs.

George Amthor III; librarian-historian, iMrs. Charles Randolph; and press reporter, IMnsu David Parker. and Dale W. 'Harbin of Ste- 'phonvillo; and TCrnie H. Clark, brother of tho bride, San Saba.

Ushers were R. RagsdaJe, utifln of the bride; Willie B. Pipes, III, cousin of the groom, and Dykes Griffin of Stephenville; and Fort Worth. Shay Hardy, cousin of the bride, was ring boarer. Mothers' Attire For her daughter's wedding, IMrs.

Carpenter chose a floor length dress of yellow cotton lace with cameo patterned design over crepe. The fitted bodice, was accented with a crepe insert at the waistline. The fitted sleeves tapered to scallops at the wrist, and the slightly gathered skirt featured a scalloped border. Mrs. Sweeney wore a floor length dress of blue lace over mooncloth.

Appliques of lace flowers accented the fitted bodice. The sleeves and slightly gathered skirt featured a scalloped border. Reception Silver land crystal appointments were used on the cloth of white tulle over white satin on the bride's table which was 'centered with a spring bouquet. The. thrce-tieretl white cake wa.q topped by three wedding bells.

The groom's table was covered with mint green taffeta. The centerpiece was an anniversary candle surrounded flowers. Chocolate oake was served. Appointments were silver and china. omen San Saba Staf May 25, 1972 Hospital Notes There were io patients ad- tnitted and 14 dismissed at ISan Stuba Memorial Hospital from iMay 15 to Patients admitted wore B.

J. Park, Mrs. W. B. Kint-aid, i.Vtr-y.

Lucy 'Watson, iMrs. Ophelia Ooodc, iMrs. Ilattie Wood, A. B. Ford, Aniba Kay Ger- 'Vak, Mrs.

Huth Sands, Mrs. Buddy Joiner, Mrs. T. J. Burnham, Mrs.

iMattic Mai-key and iMrs. Guillermo Gomez, San Saba; iMrs. R. Surnes, kinpsland; Julian. Martin, Ricliland Springs; iMrs.

Minnie Smith, Tollcaon, L. Hancock, Gotdthwaite. Patients dismissed Were 'Mrs. Iroho Gibson, B. Mufrell, Milford Lewis, Andy (Brown, Mrs.

Lonnie Crouch, iMrs. John Gibbons, B. J. Park, Ted Mrs. Maude 'Strickland, Anita Kay Gervais, IMrs.

Ophelia Goodo, Mrs. Mattie Litton, Lee 0. -Bushwar and A. B. (deceased).

Members of the houseparty wore Miss Susan White, Win- terrf; 'Mrs. Phil J. Sloan, Brownwood; iMiss Hardy, Mrs. W. N.

iHardy, and Mrs. Worth Jones, 'San Saba; 'Mrs. J. E. Raffsdale, Colley- villo; iMiss (Bonnie Conner, Ira Conner, Waco; IMiss Tony Rag-sdale, Hurst; and IMrs.

Wallace, Fort Worth. and Lisa Ragsdale passed out rice bags. Wedding Trip For traveling, the bride chose a 'beige double knit dress with suede accessories. She carried a nosegay of white roses. Following their honeymoon, the couple will be at home at 615 Woodcrest, Apt.

233, Arlington. The is employed with Corporation in Fort Worth. MRS. STEPHEN MARK PATRICK formerly Shelley Houck Miss Houck, Patrick Say Vows In Church Rites At Comanche Announcing the end of woman noblest job, Amazingi You can cook with this oven 365 days a year and never have to scrub it Because it actu ally cleans itself as it cooks' Think what this means Never again you have to go through the grimy job of scrubbing an oven (most women hate this more than any o(her) Never again will you have to face an all day cleaning job-because you've put it off too long. Tho yas continuous cleaning oven is just one of many exciting features on today's gas langes them dt your appliance dealer, or Lone Star And cross your grubbiest job off your list.

Forever 6 Lone Star Gas Appliana An archway entwined with hanging greenery and lacet yellow flanked on either side by candelabra am staggered columns, formed the setting when Denise and Stephen Mark Pat rick exchanged wedding vows Saturday evening, May 20. The double ring ceremony, held a the First United Methodist Church in 'Comanche, was performed by the Rev. 'Frank L. Turner, Jr. Wedding music was provided (by soloist Bob Arthur, who sang "Whither Thou Coast" and "The Twelfth of Never," accompanied at the organ 'by 'Miss Marguerite (Ross.

Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Cecil R. Houck, Route 1, iComanche and Mr. and Mrs.

Walter C. Patrick of Richland 'Springs. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore an empire A-line gown -of white silk organza which featured a high Victorian neckline, a sheer yoke land Ibishop sleeves lavish ed with motifs of chantilly lace adorned with and seed pearls. Beaded scalloped chantilly lace outlined the floor length mantilla veil which fell from a jewel encrusted Juliet cap. iShe carried a full crescent (bouquet of white glamelias, yellow roses and cascading greenery.

Attendants Mrs. Richard A. Engeldahl of Midland served her sister as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were iMrs. Jerry W.

Biggs of Arlington; Mrs. Richard D. Adams of Cumiby; and Miss Brenda Jo Patrick, sister of the groom, Richland 'Sprimgs. They wore 'gowns of aqua crape which featured off- the-shoulder yokes and full sheer sleeves. The bodice fronts of the dresses were held to an empire waLst by a wide 'band of lace, while the back bodices were full and flowing.

Headipioces were of aqua velvet ribbon and small yellow s-ilk flowers. Each carried a crescent-shaped 'bouquet of yellow glaimelias with greenery. Walter (C. 'Patrick served his son as best man. Merle E.

Taylor Dubby Pearce and William Gibson, all of Richland (Springs, served as groomsmen. Ushers were Mike White of Paint Rock and Richard Adams of Cumiby. Reception At the reception held in the church parlor, the 'bride's table was laid with a white linen cutwork cloth, and featured a three-tiered cloverleaf- shaped wedding cake decorated (with real yellow roses and greenery. Three staggered candelabra holding yellow candles and laced with greenery provided the background for the (bride's and attendants' bouquets which formed the centerpiece. Mrs.

Bill Bush of Alpine and Mrs. Merle Taylor Jr. of Richland (Springs presided at the bride's table. (Mrs. Myron D.

Mays of Brady, sister of groom, registered guests. Mothers' Attire The mother of the bride chose a dress of blue trimmed in heavy lace, with multicolored accessories. The mother wore a navy and white three-piece ensemble with white accessories. Each wore an orchid corsage. Going Away For going away, the bride chose orchid polyester and white lace in a wrap-around dress which featured a turn- back collar and white lace bodice over orchid, with a solid colored skirt.

White accessories complemented her attire, as did a corsage of white gla- melia. Prenuptial Honors IPrenuiptial honors included bridal showers in the home of Mrs. Euell Arthur April 22; and in the REA Building's Flospitality Room at Richland Springs May 15. May 12, the bride was given a lingerie shower hosted by IMrs. Jerry N.

Biggs and Mrs. R. 0. Mc- orkle in the McCorkle home. The bride is a 1972 graduate Tarleton State College, vhe're she was a member of Alpha Chi; Phi Beta Lambda; he iSenate, and was named to the 1971-72 edition Who's Who in American Jniversities and Colleges, She presently employed as a ecretary to the assistant di- ector of the Texas ng Experiment The is an Agricultural Eco- omics major at Texas Jniversity and will graduate May, 1973.

He is also a. nem'ber of Alpha Zeta, a na- ional honor fraternity for utstanding agricultural ma- ors. Following their wedding rip, the couple will reside at Foch Apt. 4, Bryan. Young Homemakers Have Salad Supper The San ijaba 'County Young Homemakers met Tuesday, iMay Iti, at 7 p.m.

for a salad ismpper which was held in or of FHA members who had earned their degrees from San Saba High and third- year girls from ftichland Springs iHigh School. This observance of honoring several outstanding girls, replaced tho 'Young Homemakers' former 'Little Sister program. 'Mrs. Bert Holland, president, was honored as the outstanding young homemaker of the year. 'She received a charm as a gift from members in a presentation made by Mrs, 'Raymond Barrier.

'Mrs. Jack Harkey and Mrs. Earl Parks were given gift certificates, and 'Masses Cathy IParks and Riaena Wharton received dporprizes. The following members introduced their guests: from Richland (Springs, Mrs. H.

M. Duncan, who introduced Velita Bates; Mrs. Junior Evans, with 'Gayle Johnson and Cathy Parks; 'Makom Mask, presenting Kathy 'Gibson; and Mrs. Earl Parks, who introduced Evelyn Gibson. San Saba girls introduced by Mrs.

Bert (Holland were Paula Adams and Debbie Reeves; Mary Ann MoCarty and Suzette Vann were guests of Mrs. Sammy Mrs. Johnnie iQswald introduced Jo 'Nell Epperson and Raena Wharton; and Mrs. A. L.

Harrell had as 'guests Suzanne Hartley, 'Sharon Nicholson and Luci Hendrick. The Young Homemakera will not have a June meeting, but will meet in July for installation of new officers. MRS. TIMOTHY ALLEN LOKEY nee Jan Denise Yates Church Ceremony In Temple Unites Miss Votes, T. Lokey Party At Eventide Honors Residents A combination birthday and wedding anniversary party was held at Eventide Nursing Home Thursday, May 18, to honor those residents who have birthdays and wedding anniversaries during the month.

Those celebrating May birth days include Mrs. May McCurdy, who was 94 years old May Mir. IHugh (McCrary, who was 76 years old May Mrs. Ellen House, 84 years old on May Mrs. Lee Wallace, 81 years old on May 26; and Mrs.

Ethyl Soultinghouse, 81 years old May 27, Mr. and Mrs. John Perry had their 67th wedding anniversary May 3. IMrs. C.

C. Taylor, R. E. Coleman and his daughter, Charlotte, assisted with enter- (tairiiment during the party. (Guests included residents of Eventide, as well as relatives and friends of the honorees.

of punch and cookies were served, and all enjoyed a delightful afternoon. Another such party will be held next month for those having birthdays and anniversaries in June, ceremony held in the Western Hills Church of Christ at Temple Saturday, 'May 20, at 7:30 p.m., united Miss Jan Denise Yates and Timothy Al len iLokey in marriage. James LeFan, minister, performed the double ring rite. Music was furnished by the church choir which sang "One Hand, One Heart" and "We've Only Just Begun." The Ibride is the daughter of Mr. and (Mrs.

Harold Yates of Temple, and granddaughter of Mrs. C. C. McKin- nerney of Richland Springs. The bridegroom's are Mr.

and Mrs. (Bill of iMexia. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor length gown of nylon organza trimmed in Venise lace and iseed pearls. The lace outlined an empire silhouette and enhanced the neckline, old fashioned transparent yoke, and the bishop sleeves which featured Venise lace applique. The A-line akirt flared into a deep flounced ham that swept to a chapel length train.

A four-tiered shoulder length nylon maline veil fell from her headpiece of Venise lace and seed pearls fashioned in a modified camelot design. She carried a cascade 'bouquet of yellow roses, frenched carnations and 'gypsophilia. Attendants Maid of honor was Miss Patsy Jackson of Dallas. Mrs. George P.

Rollin of Dallas also, was matron of honor. They wore floor length dresses of 'green dotted swiss. Bridesmaids were Mrs, Peter Ray and Miss Sue Malott, both of 'Dallas; Miss Jan Jones, Arlington; and Miss Joan Hidgon, El Paso. Miss Robin 'Lokey, sister of the groom, was junior bridesmaid, They wore yellow dotted iswiss floor length dresses and cascades of daisies in their hair; each carried a basket of yellow and white daisies. Flower girl was Tresa of Atistin, cousin oif the bride; and Soott Gibson of El Paso, also the brideV; cousin, was ring bearer.

Pat Lokey of Mcxia served his brother as best man. Groomsmen were Dan Lokey of Mexia; also the groom's brother; George P. Rollin, Phil Graham, Gary Robinson, all of Dallas; and Wes Ulrich of St. Louis, IMo. White of Temple, cousin of the bride, was junior groomsman.

Ushers, all cousins of the bride, included Dale 'McKin- nerney, Ricky McKin-norney and (Mackie 'McKinnerney, all of Reception A reception was held in the fellowship hall of the church following the ceremony. Misses Connie Sue McKinnerney, Owen McKinnerney and Teresa McKinnerney, all of Richland 'Springs and cousins of the bride, registered guests. Other members of the house- party included at the bride's table, Judy Porter and Debbie iSeidlets of Sheranan; 'Susan Downs, Richardson; and Mrs. Burlie wa rds, Richland Springs, aunt of the bride. Also, Mrs.

Bill Schneider of Austin, cousin of the bride and Mrs. W. iH. McKinnerney of Richland Springs, aunt of the bride. Serving guests from the groom's table were Fran Hodges, Dallas; Sylvia iBerger, McGregor; and Cecil Runkle, El Paso.

Following a wedding trip to Ft. Lauderdale, the couple will reside at C347 Melody Lane in Dallas. Mrs. Lokey is a 1972 graduate of U.T.A. and her husband is an graduate.

A rehearsal dinner was hosted by the bridegroom's parents Friday evening. Mr, and- Mrs. W. A. Everett spent the Mother's Day weekend with their daughter and family, Mr.

and Mrs. C. M. Bowman and Brad in Victoria. BASKIN INSURANCE AGENCY FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS Phone 372-5255 San fata Ttxoi Sharon Club Members Meet In Pallett Home Members of the Sharon Club unet Tuesday, iMay 1C, in the home of iPon Pallett for their annual installation Pinner, Mrs.

DJllard Brown presided over the business session and plans were made concerning the two floats to ibe built for the rodeo parade, New officers insteiled for the coming yew iwere; 'Mrs, Jerry Slaughter, Mrs. Otjean vke-fresi- dent; Mrs, Floyd (Smith, secretary; Mrs. ikouise Oliver, treasurer; AJrs. Homer Wnjsey, Mrs. Piljanj Brown, purliamentiar" Jan.

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