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Of Interest To Women Social Events Couple to Note Golden Wedding Anniversary Sun. Mr. and Mrs. John II. milh to MRS.

BUDDY V. BLAND (Lilfle Studio) Miss Patsy Andrews, Buddy Bland Repeat Vows at First Baptist Church Miss Patsy Clifteen Andrews was attached to an orange blos- exchangcd marriage vows with som headpiece. Her bouquet Buddy V. Bland at 0 p.m. Fri- was of white and pink carna- day at the First Baptist Church I lions and lilies of the valley.

0 j. i Miss Ann Ray of Austin was i her cousin's maid of honor. Her She is the daughter of. dl ess was of pa ccl itll and Mrs. C.

A Andrews and he pink accessories. i is the son of Mr. isncl Mrs. Harp- 'Bridesmaids were Miss Mary er Bland, all of-Gilmer. Alice Bland, sister of the bride- Palms, candles in standing groom, and Miss Joyce Blan- candelabra and three large chard of Gilmer.

They wore i bouquets of white gladiolj dec- I gowns of pale pink organdy and i orated (lie altar. bouquets I carried rose asters. Nancy Nun- with palms formed a pyramid jnally of Gladewater was flower at the center. I girl and Randy Nunnally was Given in marriage by her fa- 1 ring bearer. Both are cousins of thcr, the bride wore a.

gown of jthe bride. white tulle with two lace pan- 1 Miss Ginger Caffey of Haw- els down the The bodice i kins, who was junior brides- was of lace -anii, S.l>C-_wore"'lace. maid, wore a pale pink organdy mitts. Her tulle' and lace veil gown and carried a bouquet of will be honored on their ilden wedding anniversary with an open house from p.m. at their home in the Grove community.

The celebration, to which all the couple's friends are invited, is being, given by the Smith children, Pat, Jerry and Joe Smith of Union Grove community and Gladewater, and Mrs. James A. Willis, Mrs. Lee Berwick and Mrs. Hugh Hovis.

all of Longvicw. 'Mr. Smith was born in Wills Point and moved to Gladewater when he was a very young man. Mrs. Smith was born at Union Grove, thc daughter of the late John and Eva O'Byrne.

The Smiths arc both members of St. Theresa's Catholic Church of Gladewater. tiny pink asters. Robert Lee Bland of Longview was his nephew's best man. Ushers were Robert C.

Smith and Johnny Mines of Gilmer and Sid Tutl of Longvicw. Dr. D. A. Williams read the vows.

Lloyd Jarboe sang "Because" and "I Love Thee." He was accompanied at the organ by J. R. Andrews of Marshall, cousin of the The bride's parents were hosts at a reception after the ceremony in the church banquet hall. The table was laid with a white organdy cloth over pink with lily of th evalley and lace. The wedding cake was recoral- ed with large white roses and topped by a miniature bride and groom.

Centerpiece was fromed from the bride's bouquet with the bridesmaids' flowers around. it. Pale green punch was served the cake. Mrs. Carroll Florence served the cake.

Others in the house party were Mrs. V. Stephens, Mrs. Bill Stephens, Miss Eva Senn and Miss Anna Beth Jones. Last year the bride attended East Texas Baptist College where she was named to the honor roll and received the improvement medal given to the freshman showing the most improvement during the year.

She was a member of the Little Theater Club and the College Choir. Mr. Bland is a graduate of Kilgore Junior College, and is now employed by Garrett Oil Tool Co. in Grcggton. Both are Gilraer High School, graduates.

Out-of-town guests for the Fannin Family Reunion Held at Elton Petty Lake The annual Fannin family reunion was held July 4 at the Elton.Petty Lake. Fishing started about sunrise few some of the early nsej Picnicing at noon and visiting in the afternoon made the day complete. Attending were Mrs. Ada Fannin, Mr. and Mrs.

Floyd Fannin. Connie Ruth and La- jnan; Mrs. Connie Wilson, Mr and Mrs. Everett Fannin, Norma Jo, Bonnie, Betty and Jimmie: Mr. and Mrs.

W. L. Rev- nolds, Mr. and Mrs. Elton Petty, Jimmy and Johnny; Mrs.

Mansell Petty, Mr. and Mrs. Pal Turner, Alice June and Ronnie: Charlie Rice. Mr. and Mrs.

Bain Nugent and Ray, Elaine Andrews and Brenda Washburn. all of Gilmer. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Blackburn and Floyd of Trinidad, Mr.

and Mrs. J. O. Fannin and Miss Junell Covin of New Boston, Mr. and Mrs.

S. K. Fannin, Richard. Charles, David. Pi-ul and Sammie; Mr.

and Mrs. Victor Finley of DeKalb and Mr. and'Mrs. Roy Griffin of Grand Prairie. Mike McLeroys PlantoBiuld Country Home Mr.

and Mrs. Mike A. McLeroy of Houston soon will begin construction of a country homo located on a 20-acre site purchased some time ago from Mrs. Mcleroy's parents. Mr.

and Mrs. W. H. Allen of West Mountain. The plans call for an air- conditioned brick home with two-car garage attached, living-dining room with fireplace, paneled kitchen, family room and spacious bedroom with large balh which contains a tile dressing table.

The McLeroys have resided in Houston for the past 15 years and own income property there. They are looking forward to a return to quiet country life in Upshur County. Mrs. McLeroy worked in Dallas before going to Birthday Party Honors Mrs. Long Mrs.

J. D. Baird honored her mother. Mrs. Alice Long, on her 701h birthday with a barbecue at Shipp's Lake, June 25.

After thc guests arrived, Mrs. Long opened the many lovely gifts she had received. I cn C( The huge birthday cake prc- i Baling rented by her two daughters, THE GILMER MIRROR, Gilmer, July 7, Mrs. Christine Bailey and Mrs. Family Reunion Held at Home of Harry Rutledge The annual Hutledge family reunion was well attended on swimming and Jul -V 2 tlic )il)C grove at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Harry Present were Mr. amU Mrs. Hutledge near Gilmer. A i Arthur Davidsons Hold Family Reunion on Fourth A family reunion was held during the week end at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Arthur Davidson. On Monday the group took a picnic lunch to Big Sanely park L. R. Daniel.

Billy Arthur, Sal- Monneltc Parsons of Ft Worth, )y Jim David of Baytown: was decorated with orchid and i Mrs Qladine Smith, Terry and st At the noon hour, dinner was VXflis, NORMA SUE DENNIS Norma Dennis' Engagement Is Made Known Mr. and Mrs. John S. Dennis if Gilmer announce the engagement of their daughter, Norma Sue. to Kenneth Douglas Weil- re I.

son of Mrs. Ethel B. Wcil- of Austin and M. K. Weilzel of Dallas.

Miss Dennis received her yellow rosebuds. After the singing of "Happy Birthday," Hoy Beavers gave thc benediction. Relatives and friends enjoyed a delicious dinner consisting of barbecue, salads, baked beans, potato chips, pickles, pics, cakes, punch and iced tea. Present were Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur Lee Hancs and three sons of Roswcll, N.M.: Mr. Southall and Mr. and Mrs. C. A.

Parsons and children of Ft. iVorth, Mr and Mrs. Terry Kay Gail of Dallas; Mrs. Marie Atkinson and Jimmy Ray of Dallas; Betty Hallnian of Dallas. Mr.

and Mrs. W. B. Ester and Billy Jack of Panama City. Jack Davidson and Sonny of Pritchclt; Mr.

and Mrs. John Maberry and James Douglas of Gilmer. Pitlman and Iwo sons of Dallas, 1 reunion will be held Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Clark Biggs of Jul 1( at thc County Rock Grcggton, Mr.

and Mrs. Tim Building. A picnic lunch will be Wilson and daughter and Mrs. Vince Crisp of Vcrnon, Mr. and Mrs.

Ellis Stembridgc, Mr. and Relatives were present from Gilmer, Pitlsburg, Longview, Linden, Ore City, Houston, Millsap, Poinilia and Dallas, Shreveport and Mansfield, Kl Dorado and Batesville. Tulsa, Oklo: Chicago, and Maracaibo, tiela. South America. Three of the nine children of (lie laic N.

and Nancy Rutledge are surviving. They are Charlie N. Rulleclge of Pcirolia, Mrs. A. B.

Lansdalt and John A. Rutledge of Gilmer. The Rutledge family came to Texas from New in 1886 and settled seven miles northwest of Gilmer. They lived dents of thc community are in- i there until thc deaths of both Stomps Community Plons Reunion Here July 17 The annual Stamps community reunion will be held Sunday, spread at (lie noon hour. All present and former resi- Mrs.

Ncwlon Coy! and sons of Gilmer. Also Mr. and Mrs. Buddy. vited to bring a lunch and en- parents.

John A. Rutledge lives Wilson and son of Longview. Miss Bonnie Baird of, Dallas, Mr. and Mrs-. Laverne 'eBavers and children, Mr.

and Mrs. ier Beavers and children, IvllftS ILLLlVtrU I1U1 i V. BBA degree form The Univer- uzl Pctt Mr and sity of Texas in June, and is a Vll ancl son Mr. and. Mrs.

SEMI ANNUAL OUR ENTIRE STOCK REDUCED TO CLEAR! Buy now for all the family at our terrific twice-a-year markdowns! ALL SALES Men's Shoes to Florsheim Pedwin Roblee Life Stride Step Varsity Vogues Robinettes Women's Shoes Deduced! Sale! Childi-en's Shoes! Buster Brown AMERICA'S FAVORITE CHILDREN'S SHOE FOSTER'S SHOE STORE South Side Square Gilmer, Texas E. C. Gaston Family Holds Reunion July 2 In Tyler State Pork Mr. and Mrs. E.

C. Gaston or PritcheU, their children and grandchildren met at Tyler State Park on Saturday, July 2, for their annual reunion. Attending were Mrs. R. A.

Adkins, Mrs. Georgia McCullough, Mr. and Mrs. G. A'.

Quarry and sons, George, Eddie and Stevie, and Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Gaston, all of Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. C.

C. Gaston and daughter, Carolyn, of Wells; Mr. and Mrs. J. A.

Gaston of Piano; Leslie Gaston and children, Dorothy, Lewis and Rose Mary, and Mr. and Mrs. Wood.row Gaston of Tyler; Mr. and Mrs. James Gaston of Sherman, and Mr.

and Mrs. Gaston of Pritchcti. Next family will be held the first Saturday in July, 195C, at the same place. wedding were Mr. and Mrs.

Hugh Pennal, Mrs. H. G. Pcnnal and Mr. and Mrs.

B. Caffev of Hawkins; Mr. and Mrs. J. H.

Nunnally Jr. of Gladewater, Mrs. Norman W. Ray of Austin, Mrs. Mack McKay, Mr.

and Mrs. Chester Martin, Miss Helen Langford, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Andrews and Mrs.

James R. Andrews of Marshall; Mrs. Jim Maltox, Mrs. Wayne Tucker, Virginia Beth. Ellen and Ann Marie Tucker of Dallas; Mr.

and Mrs. Elton Bland. Mrs. A. H.

Bland, Mrs. Robert Bland, Mr. and Mrs. James Tutl, David and Jamie Tutl, Mrs. R.

L. Mefford and Jimmy Mefford of Longview. For a brief wedding trip, the bride wore a pale blue suit with navy and white accessories. The couple will live in Gilmer. Andrews-Bland Dinner Held at McPeek Home Mr.

and Mrs. Jack McPeek ind Mr. and Mrs. Harper Bland entertained at a rehearsal dinner for members of Ihe An- ircws Bland wedding parly Thursday night on Ihe lawn of the McPeek home. Tables for the guests were set up and dinner was served style from table cov- with a while linen cloth ind centered with an arrangement of pink roses.

The menu consisted of fried Chicken, potato salad, baked icans, cabbage slaw, deviled pickles, hot rolls, lea and ce cream with strawberries. Mrs. Marshall Green and Vlrs. John Dennis assisted. Guests included Miss Palsy Buddy Bland, Mind Mrs.

C. A. Andrews, Dr nd Mrs. D. A.

Williams, Lloyc arboo, Bobby Andrews, Mr mtl Mrs. Robert Bland, Anv lay, Joyce Blanchard, iland, Sidney Tiilt, Johnnj lines, Ginger Caffey, Mrs. I. Caffey, Mrs. Norman Ray Mrs.

J. H. Nunnally Nancj Kandy Nimwilly ami Virginia Boll) Tucker. of Gilmer High School. She is employed by the Texas Employment Commission Austin.

Mr. Weitzel, who is a graduate of University High School, Jrbana, 111., and Ihe University of Illinois, received his Law Degree from The University of Texas in January, and was ad- nitted to thc State Bar of Texas April. He recently served as Rearing Clerk in the House of Rep-. x'sentalives, and is now em- nloyed by the General Land Of- 'ice. He was a member of Alpha Lambda social fraternity and Delta Thela Phi legal fraterni- Hoy Beavers and children and.

Mrs. Addie Barber. Rebekah Class Meets With Mrs. J. E.

Dean The Rebekah Class of the First Baptist Church met recently for a covered dish supper at the home of Mrs. John Edward Dean on Pine SI. Mrs. Jimmy Whitworlh gave Ihe devotional and Mrs. E.

McClelland read the minutes. Mrs. Pat Marshall, the class teacher, gave the invocation. Present were Mines. C.

H. Robinson, Buddy Pruitt, Nathan Sturdivanl, Whitworlh, I shall, McClelland and The wedding will take place and two guests, Mrs. First Baptist i Florence and Mrs. Cecil Rich- Aug. 27 at the Church of Gilmer, with Dr.

Durand Bonner of Austin official- ing. Mar- Dean, Leslie ards. Mirror Want Ads Get Results poy the fellowship. Pharmacist Walter Sell' ers 'and Mrs. Sellers and sons.

Mike and Skip; of Bcllaire, have returned after a with his. parents, Mr. and Mrs. K. C.

Jones. This was. their first visit here in three years. Mr. Sellers been, in the Navy for IB years.

there now. There arc a number of grand- and great great grandchildren still living. There are four generations of Charlie N. Rutledge and Mrs. B.

Lansdale now living. About 150 relatives and a number of friends were present. This reunion is an. annual affair every 4lh of July. FOR THOSE WHO GRIEVE OR REJOICE Flower Are a Symbol of Your Friendship' COOK FLORIST FftM HANK UUIUIING ALVA COOK AND SARA LOU ANNUAL MEETING OF UPSHUR-RURAL ELECTRIC GO-OP.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY IN GILMER Hillbilly ENTERTAINMENT! Hillbilly 11 Jessie Sides, "Clown Prince of Pontomine" i Everett Duncan, "Master of Magic" MUSIC "Free Ferris Wheel Rides for the Children" CL oz "-8 iu a. XX 1 5 a. 4 55 a. i. in 2 -J 4.

et PROGRAM JULY 11, 1955 EXHIBITS JULY 12, 1955 10:00 A.M.—KEC.ISTKATION VISIT EXHIBITS HILLBILLY MUSIC A.ftl.— ENTERTAINMENT 11:110 A.M.—VISIT EXHIBITS LUNCH 1:01) r.M—ENTERTAINMENT 1:15 DRAWING OK FRIZES 2:00 MEETING P.M.—FINAL DUAWINC; OK ruixus P.M.—ADJOURNMENT ENTERTAINMENT ra 73 a. 1" re 3 V) i2 I a. -r ro (D 3 tfl I 01 (J ui, 0 tt Free Door Prizes Free Entertainment East Texas Insulation Company "Hot Point" I Wilson's Firestone Store "Firestone Appliances" Douphrote Hardware "Kelvinator" TJ 3 3 I'l 2. i 3 2 3 Tree Ferris Wheel Rides for the Children'.