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The Mexia Daily News from Mexia, Texas • Page 3

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Mexia, Texas
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Bniht, texas Thursday, Jufle 20, Mrs. Nancy Long Exchanges Vows With John William Samford In Chapel Rites The Hughes Memorial Chapel brother of the bride, seated the of the First Baptist Church was I he selling for the June 1 wedding ceremony of Mrs. Nancy and John William Sam- forcl. The bride is the daughter of Mr. mid Mrs.

T. IT. Adams and (he bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. V.

E. Samford of Mcxia. The Reverend Joe Eakin read the double ring vows before ached candelabra holding while A pink gladioli nrningemenl. further complimented the chapel. Wedding music was presented by Mrs.

Gene Johnson, organ- isl, and Gene -sang, "Whither Johnson who Thou Goest" and "The Lord's Prayer." The bride was given in mar- rkigc by her father. She chose guests. Mrs. Adams chose for her daughter's wedding a lime green sheath accented by contrasting stitching. She wore white carnation corsage.

Mrs. Samford, mother of the bridegroom, wore a three piece suit of turquoise linen, matching accessories and a white corsage. A reception was held in the Adams home immediately following the ceremony. Mrs. James Forsylhc, sister of the bridegroom, registered the guests.

The bride's table carried out the chosen wedding colors pink and beige. The pink under skirt was overlaid with a beige hand crocheted table cloth. The tiered wedding cake, adorned a street-length dress of beige with pink roses, white bells crepe which was gently shaped-and a miniature bride and by subtle seaming and featured groom was made by the bride's light fitting bracelet-length aunt, Miss May Basham and Miss Campbell Is Named Honoree At Personal Shower Miss Anita Campbell, bride- jelect of Richard Goswick, was named honoree at a very lovely personal shower given in the home of Mrs. D. D.

Shamblin at Point Enterprise. Miss Donna Shamblin was co-hostess for the affair. Mrs. Charles Yelverton presided at the bride's book. The rooms given over the occasion were decorated with yellow daisies and white roses used in artistic profusion to carry out the bride-elect's chosen wedding colors.

In the dining room, the tea table, unusually beautiful in appointment, further emphasized the yollow, avocado green and white motif. Laid with a white net, scalloped with yellow roses over yellow satin, the table held an artistic mound of yellow daisies and yellow roses interspersed with lace greenery. Mrs. Raymond Lipsey served the punch and Mrs. George Mrs.

Frank Morce, Mrs. B. H. Fjtch gcrved lho cake squarcs After the honeymoon, the cou- King, and daughters, Billie Ma-: Numerous guests called be- ple will reside at 811 E. Cra- He and Jan, Mrs.

Gary Chris- wc en the hours of 7:30 and MR. AND MRS. JOHN SAMFORD ed the ensemble. lopped by gathered elbow length lace sleeves. Her headpiece was fashioned from short veil and a beige chiffon rosette and she carried dusty pink carnations atop a white satin and lace Bible.

As is traditional, she wore something old, new, borrowed and blue, and a penny in her shoe. Miss Aloma Adams served as her sister's only attendant and wore a becoming A-line dress of pink crepe. A pink rosette adorned her head and she carried a nosegay of while carnations centered with one dusty pink carnation. Freddy Samford, brother of the bridegroom, attended as best man and Towne Adams, Mrs. Rob Cathey.

The cake was flanked by white tapers and streamers with the couple's names inscribed in gold. i Miss Janice Samford, sister ven in Waco. tian, Mrs. Henry Cornet, and 9 Out of town wedding guests sons, David and Jo Bob, were Mrs. Dave Adams, grand-'Arlington, and Mrs.

Robert; i. i of the bride, of Levita, Richardson, of Panama HT T-, A i i Florida. Mrs. Dan Adams and Danny, Adams of Gatesville, Missi City, To Marry Larry Black The marriage of Miss Eliza- of the bridegroom se ved Richardson of Mrs. Mary Lofland had as beth Campbell and Larry Black er Prided at thelMiss Diane Coward of guests this week i T-N 11 i .1 .1 i i i cutglass punch bowl.

Miss Shar-jMr. and Mrs. Dalton Samford daughter, son and daughter-in- 1 on Smith passed out the pln and Joe and Wayne, Miss Patty law and grandchildren. Mrs. in in Dill lr)P DinK) Wjr JTilOO A Cl 1J 1J ITAl baes to the lAnn Miller, and Mr.

and Culvers Hart, of Gr 0 sb A tlo Wl11 be nags tne Lawrence Samford of Waco, i and Mr. and Mrs. T. 0. Lof-i nueld following Ihe ceremony in and Mr.

and Mrs. James and daughters, chil- the fellowship hall. and white rice guests. When the couple left for a wedding trip to San Antonio and, the and Theda of Houston. Austin, Mrs.

Samford was attired in a tailored blue A-line dress. Contrasting stitching accented the unusual seaming and and stand-up collar. A wide dren, Marilyn and David, of Pasadena. Personals i Brandy Hawkins, of San James Heath Lindsey has re-j Francisc0t California is spend- turned to his home in Waco af-! ing i W3e ks in Mexia Mr. and Mrs.

T. A. Martin ter spending a week in Mexia brimmed hat of beige straw and Mr. and Mrs. Otho Laird! with his grandparents, Mr.

other beige accessories complet-' have as their guests Mr. and'and Mrs. Gainor Lindsey. EK-END Style Hair Spray Reg. or Reg.

Retail 1.59 9ur Reg. 89c "Mr. Bubble" With Lanolin Bubble Bath In New Family Size Only 73 Easy On Speed Spray Starch 22 oz. BINUO OONOUBT10N COUOO Hfttt For Extra Strength Relief of Sinus Congestion Colds and Hay Fever 24 Tablets Reg. Retail $1.29 STORE HOURS 9:00 to Weekdays 9:00 to 7:00 Saturday Plenty of Free Parking Inflatable Wafer Toys Your Choice visiting with her grandparents, Mr.

and Mrs. H. N. Owens and Mrs. L.

A. Hawkins. Brandy arrived in Dallas Tuesday by ijjet plane and was met by her 'j; grandparents. Mexio Hospital Admissions Weldofl E. Lloyd, Mexia Mrs.

'Mary Stanitfcky, Hearne Mrs. Effie West, Marquez V. A. McCullough, Mexia Mrs. Mary Pearl Brown, Mexia Dewey Wilson, Mexia Edrlie Boyd, Msxia Clarence Tagert, MexJa the fifteenth aiifiiiat of Will Jones was held Sunday, June 16.

The group met at the Jack's Cfeek Reunion grounds. Sever- all went, out ott Saturday night and visited together, There were 117 present this year to enjoy the fellowship of family and friends. A barbeque dinner was enjoyed following the business session. In the honor chairs this year were: John Sheltoti, Groesbeck; Beach Ball Pony Ring Play Ring Fish Ring See Thru Window Flote Inflatable Pool Has Jumbo Top Ring! Big 40" 8" $134 FROM THE HOUSE OF 1 '-Ay I Vx i Mrs. George Kucera left Wednesday to return to her home 'McLean, Virginia after spending a month in Mexia visiting with her mother, Mrs.

Frank L. Vickers. Farrar We had a nice rain Sunday afternoon which we really needed. Mr. and Mrs.

Edgar Harrington and son visited relatives in Orange last Week. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Gibson and baby from Waco, spent Saturday with his parents, Mr and Mrs. W.

S. Gibson. Major and Mrs. Glynn Turner and children from Missouri are spending their vacation here with his parents and in Huntsville with per parents. Mr.

and Mrs. Oily Little had all of their children home for Fathers Day. One of their sons and family are here from Alabama and will go to Germany from here. Brother Weaver of Navasota who is attending college in Jacksonville, was a guest of Mr. and Mrs.

H. L. Reed Sunday. He has been preaching al Fairoaks for the last few Sundays. Relatives from Houston visited Mr.

and Mrs. Clem Walker for a while Saturday. Mrs. Jewell Wright of Houston is spending some time here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Fate Bishop.

Debbie Thompson spent last week in Fort Worth with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Youngblood. Mr. and Mrs.

W. C. Thompson were in Marlin last to see a doctor. Mr. and Mrs.

W. S. Gibson were recent visitors with his sister, Mrs. Edna Biggs a Freestone. Shelton-Jones Families Hold Annual Reunion At Jack's Creek, 117 Attend Mrs.

Betty Bradshaw, El Paso; Mrs. Bertha Baykiti I65's Reg. Retail $2.19 Our Reg. $1.69 Mrs. Tern Hudson had as her guests this week Mrs.

Charles Reed and children, Judy, Jen- kia and Tom Anderson, of Minden, Louisiana. Mrs. Freddy Brillante and son, Mcihael, of Syracuse, New; York are visiting her mother, Mrs. D. Collins and family.

I So-Soft Hand Lotion 16 Oz. JKH01NG ftf, Reg. Retail $2.00 13 OZ. SIZE EACH ONLY $147 FOR COMPLETE WIG CARE 1 5 Day Antiperspirant Deodorant Pads With Reg. Retail 69c 35 Pad Size New Shipment From Cloirol Loving Care GIBSON' Your Choice 19 Silk 'n Silver "WHERE YOU ALWAYS BgY THE JJEST FflR USS" MEXIA, TEXAS Colgate 100 Oral Antiseptic 12 oz.

Reg. Retail $1.09 Our Reg. 79c Lysol Disinfectant Regular Or Pine Scent 12 01. Reg. Retail 98c STORE HOURS 9:00 to 6:00 Weekdays 9:00 to Saturday Plenty of Free Parking Noted Singer To Be In Coolidge Mrs.

Coralene Policy noted teacher and opera singer from New York City will be at the Coolidge Methodist Church. Sunday night, June 23rd, 8:00 p. m. to present a message in song. Everyone interested in music is invited.

Channeiview; Mrs. Willie Me Coslin, Coolidge; Mrs. Ola 1 Curry, Thornton. A poem by Leslie McCoslin, of Chico, California, was read by John Marcus Wright, of Owenton, Texas. The family who traveled the farthest was the oldest granddaughter of John Shelton, Gwen Honea and two children, of Madison, Alabama.

The devotional was given by Ted Phelps, of Houston. Those present were: Lonnie Storey, Haskell; Mrs. Bertha Baykin, Mrs. Peggy Clay and children, Debbie and all of Channeiview; Mrs. Bettie Brandshaw El Paso; Mr.

and Mrs. John Marcus Wright, Duane and Neai Brazier, of Overton; Mr. and Mrs. Bill Folman and Kathy Wright, of Bellaire; Mrs. Jewell Womack, Mr.

and Mrs. Dale Roberts, Lisa, Resa, Rene, of Killeen. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Otis Carpenter, Hope and Shari, of Clute; Mr.

and Mrs. Leon Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Griffith, Mr. and Mrs.

Sam Griffith, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Ains- Worth, Travis Griffith, Dallas; Mrs. Jewel Redmond, Fort Worth; Mr. and Mrs.

E. D. Welch, Linda, Marvin, Sylvia, Hugo and Harold, of San Antonio; Miss Janice Oetken, Austin. Also, Mr. MfS, Blcl sief, Wheeltfck; Kflsejf of White Beer; Mrs, Walker, Lays and fWfllft nolds, Janice Mar tin, Mr.

and Mrs, CUtfortf and Mike, Ora Mart Arlene and Gregory Sola; Mr. and Mfs. Lewis ley, Rebecca and Scott, of co; Mfs. Millie Shipp, Mf, Hi Mrs. James Ofa Vawtei Mr, and Mrs.

Clyde children, Herbert ttawklf Mexia; John Shelton, MfsVJl Perry, Herman Keever, tt Redden, Mattie Hand, all Groesbeck. out of state visitors wer Mrs. Gwen Honea, Walt Cindy, Madison, Alabama; Johnnie Daly, Jack Tavis af Polly, Maplewood, Loulsia Mrs. Nannette Maupin and nita, Lake Charles, Louislartjlj Mexia Rebekahs Attend Banquet In; Corsicana Tuesdai A group of members of tf Mexia Rebekah Lodge No. ij were in Corsicana Tuesday night to attend a district banquet meeting.

Members attended from Hillsboro, Orange, Fort Worth and Corsicana. Mrs. Hazel Davis, of Worth, President of Texas Assembly of RebekahSj paid official meeting and was the guest speaker. "Love" was thetne of the president's me informative a Ik Also, Gene Slaughter, Piano; Mr. and Mrs.

J. L. McCoslin, Coolidge; Mrs. Mary Phelps, Mr. and Mrs.

Ted Phelps and Shannon, Mr. and Mrs. Jake Storey, Mr. and Mrs. Don Foster, Donna and Jerry Don, Mr.

and Mrs. Grover Sheppard, Patsy, Ruth, Steve, Mike and Lori, Mr. and Mrs. Curtis McCurry, Alton, Sharon, Ray, Becky and Robert, all of Houston; Mr. and Mrs.

Alford McCurry, Thornton; Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Griffith, Roifiyn and David Walts, Travis Griffith, of Otto; Mr. and Mrs. S.

T. Johnson, Normangee. and stte brought out facts concerft; ing the Diamond Jubilee YeaSfr" At the conclusion of the ad-;" dress, the group presented 1 her a bouquet of red roses. Attending the meeting froin Mexia ware Mrs. Raymond Gentry, the newly elected ble Grand, Mrs.

Claud J. Wi son, vice Noble Grand, Alice Kaufman, past Grand, Mrs. S. D. Bell, W.

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70,420
Years Available:
1946-1977