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Kepley, Hankhaus wed in TC Sunday Morning, August 10,1986 (fcalueuton fiatlu Htuia 17-A TEXAS CITY Emily Lynn Kepley and James Allan Henkhaus were joined in marriage July 5 at the historical Davison Home in Texas City. The Rev Roy Biser of Tyler officiated at ther, the bride chose a formal the ceremony. 1 white gown of Victorian styling iriuwt. gurru ui Yiviuiiau aiyiuiK Nuptial music was provided by featuring detailed lace work and a the Island String Quartet. full hooped skirt of tiered lace Given in marriage by her fa- ruffles.

The fitted bodice was adorned with a wide lace ruffle that framed the V-neckline and the sheer lace yoke. The short puffed sleeves were gathered with matching lace ruffles and extending to the wrist in a fitted sleeve of illusion. She wore an original full grim bridal hat covered to match the gown. It was adorned with appliques of lace and beadwork which held the blusher veil. The bride carried a bouquet of caladiums, spidermums and baby's breath and greenery.

Marjorie Cox of Galveston was maid of honor. Bruce Henkhaus of La Porte, brother of the groom, was best man. Ushers were Jason Kepley of Texas City, brother of the bride, and Steve Mueller of Houston, brother-in-law of the groom. Houseparty members Gail Gon- soulin of Houston, sister of the groom, Jene Mueller of Houston, sister of the groom, and Sherri Swinney of La Porte, sister-in-law of the groom, served at the reception which was held at the Davison Home. Following the reception was a Texas style barbecue.

The bride is the daughter of Alan and Joyce Kepley of Texas City. She graduated from Texas City High School and Bauder Fashion Merchandising School in Arlington. She has been a buyer forBeall's. The groom is the son of Harry and Marion Henkhaus of Columbus, Texas, formerly of Texas City. He graduated from Texas City High School and received a bachelors degree in business administration and finance from Texas University.

He is a management trainee for Blue Bell Ice Cream Company in Brenham. Following a wedding trip to Cancun, the couple are residing in Brenham. Mr. and Mrs. James Allan Henkhaus Mrs.

Raymond Everett McHenry Fannin, McHenry wed in Dickinson Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Sowells Holmes, Sowells wed in Texas City TEXAS CITY Jeanette Holmes of Texas City and Richard A. Sowells of Texas City were united in marrige July 4 at House of Prayer Church in Texas City.

Pastor Versell Allums officiated at the ceremony. Music was provided by Beverly- Baker of Texas City and Kevin Hall and Pern- Lux of Brazoria. Maid of honor was Cynthia Davidson of Texas City. Flowergirls were Shawntai Baker and Adrian Driver. Johnny E.

Williams of Missouri City was best man. Jermall Lusk of La Marque was ring bearer. Ushers were Edward Allums of Texas City and Willie Holmes of Houston. The reception was held in the church Fellowship Hall. The bride is the daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. John Holmes of Hungerford, Texas. The groom is the son of Aretha Parker of Houston and W.L. Sowells of Hunts ville. The couple are residing in Texas City.

DICKINSON Martha Michelle Fannin and Raymond Everett McHenry were joined in marriage Aug. 9 at First Baptist Church in Dickinson with the Rev. Ken Meritt officiating. Nuptial music was provided by organist Dale Seley, pianist Susan Ward, soloists Phil Reynolds, Wayne Browne, and'Alisa Eckeberger and trumpeter Wade McDonald. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a designer chapel length wedding gown of silk organza and French reem- broidered Alencon lace fashioned with a bodice of lace and fitted lace sleeves.

Her chapel length veil of silk illusion was held by a matching lace Juliet cap encrusted with pearls. The bride carried a cascade of white roses accented with shades ofrose. Maid of honor was Melanie Fannin of Dickinson, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Linda Graves of Houston, Keri Dawson of Dallas, Rhonda Thornhill of Ft. Worth, Leslie Gillilard of Dallas, Kathryn McHenry of Waco, Anne Blackburn of Plainview.

Krista Harkreader of Dickinson was flower girl. Best man was Peter Celum of Linder, Calif. Groomsmen were David Blackburn of Plainview, Randy Flemming of Merritt Island, Dave White of Phoenix, Phil Reynolds of Velma, Forest Hauser of Sierra Vista, and Ken Flemming of Port St. John, Fla. Houseparty members Jonna Harkreader, Latitia Hedrick, Vanessa Pederson, Dawn Gage, Jane Graves, Billie Ruth Rasco.

and Beth Primm served at the reception which was held at the First Baptist Church Gym. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Fannin of Dickinson. She is a graduate of Baylor University and is pursuing her masters degree in religious education at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary.

The groom is the son of Rev. and Mrs. Albert McHenry of Phoenix. He is a graduate of Grand Canyon College and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with a masters of divinity degree. He is in a pastoral care and counseling program at Baylor Hospital in Dallas.

Following a wedding trip to Ixtapa, Mexico, the couple will reside in Ft. Worth. Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Elaine Christner Holcomb, Christner marry in Galveston GALVESTON Millicent Holcomb and Jeffrey Elaine Christner were joined in marriage July 26 at Moody Memorial First United Methodist Church in Galveston with the Rev.

Charles Williams and the Rev. Asbury Lenox officiating at the ceremony. Marjorie Rasche provided the nuptial music. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a designer gown by Marie Jean Pierre. The tea length dress of silk tussa featured a bateau neckline, open back and ruffled sleeve effect with rhinestone trim.

She wore a pearl and rhinestone beaded headpiece. The bride carried long stem calla lilies. Maid of honor was Heidi Holcomfa of Galveston, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Lana Gloor, Andrea Lyons, both of Galveston; Korinda Hedlund of Portland, Ore. and Chez Sprague of Jefferson City, Mo.

Best man was Greg Christner of Houston, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Edward Mcln- tyre of Spearman, Texas, James Chestnut of Austin, Richard Brown of Dallas, Kyle Lasley of Austin. Ushers were Tommy Christner of Wheeler and Von Christner of College Station, cousins of the groom; Mike Evans of Austin; Rene Serenil, Robert Carter, Jorge Guerrero, Brett Brannen all of Galveston. Houseparty members Cathi Christner of Houston, Kathrine Vanderpool, Jill Pehnke, and. Christine Bums served at the reception which was held at Garten Verein Pavilion.

The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Nolen D. Holcomb of Gaiveston. She is a graduate of Ball High School and University of Texas at Austin. She has been affiliated with American Society of Interior Designers, Italian Round Table, and International Youth Exchange Volunteer.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. MacGregor Vaughn Christner of Wheeler, Texas. He is a graduate of University of Texas at Austin where he was on the dean's list and was affiliated with Student Landman Association. He is credit manager for Barclays American.

Following a wedding trip to Cozumel, Mexico the couple wiU reside in Dallas. Registration set GALVESTON Fall registration for Texas University at Galveston begins Aug. 25 and continues through Sept. 5. Classes are scheduled to begin on Sept.

1. New students and transfer students who are attending orientation will register from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Aug. 28 and from 8 a.m.

to 12 p.m. on Aug. 29. During the registration, students will see their advisor, housing, admissions and the fiscal office, respectively. According to SuZan Harper, admissions officer, students who have not received a letter of admission and wish to attend this fall should contact the admissions office at 740-4415.

Classes for the fall semester will end Dec. 12 and finals will be Dec. 15 to 18. Thanksgiving holidays will be Nov. 27 and 28.

Major courses of study at the four year university include Marine Biology, Marine Sciences (oceanography and geology), Marine Fisheries, Marine Engineering, Maritime Systems Engineering, Maritime Ad- ministgration (Business) and Marine Transportation. Students in some programs may also elect to train toward a license as a third mate or third assistant engineer in the U.S. Merchant Marine. COLLEGE STATION Fifteen Texas University at Galveston students will receive their bachelor of science degrees at Commencement Ceremonies in CollegeStation this month. Graduating with degrees in Marine Biology: Elisia Dibattista Barlow, Donnie Keith McGilbra, and Nancy Jo Rees.

Marine Engineering: John Kyle Durden, Michael Sean Fagan, Dodge Wheeler Kenyon, Demetrios Solomonides, and Trenton Raymond Thornton. Marine Sciences: Mary Jean Nee, and Laura Kathleen Swain. Marine Transportation: Michael Vincent Kalson, David Paul Kelly, and Laurence Paul Revai. Maritime Systems Engineering- Esther M.Kim. Maritime Administration: Nur OsmanAbdi.

LOOKING BACKWARD 25 YEARS AGO Aug. 10, 1961 Eight-year-old Margaret Ruth Brown of Houston, here visiting her grandmother Mrs. R.L. Hoffman, was more than thrilled when she captured a two-pound flounder in a crab net atthelTthstreetpier. School principal H.

McKee Andrus is wearing signs that he has painted his house. The east wing of the present Texas Oceanography Department laboratory building on former Fort Crockett property may be used for the first two years of existence of the Texas Maritime Academy, according to proposed plans. This was discussed Thursday by Dr. Dale Leiper, chairman of the jepartment of oceanography and a consultant on the plans for the academy, when he learned of legislative appropriation for the academy this week. Miss Baton Twirling, 1961 will be chosen from contestants throughout the United States on the Pleasure Pier during the Grand National Baton Twirling Championship Contest and Convention in progress here.

50 YEARS AGO Aug. 10, 1936 A program of entertainment for a delegation of the Young Men's Business Club of New Orleans who will visit Galveston next Sunday was announced yesterday by Sterling Price, chairman of a special committee for the Galveston Junior Chamber of Commerce. BEAUTIFUL EYES NEED BEAUTIFUL BROWS NEW REFLECTIONS PAINLESS HAIR REMOVAL PROGRAM GRACE LE FAVOUR, CERTIFIED ELECTROH TECHNICIAN 7AA-Q085 STOREWIDE SUMMER FASHION in progress WEDDING HINTS WHY? OU TUMTMNS IXMOtEO man used to be chosen because he wos -j best man to in ing the bnde. On ths wedding day he was to word off anyone attempting to carry off the bride. Similarly the bride tales the groom's left arm so hunghtts free to protect his.

sword. Why orange blossoms of a wedding? The white flower wai supposed to be a symbol of bv nocence, bjrt ihe fruit's fecundity waj a hint of the hope tor children Throwing confetti, symbolic of expresses wishes fora "frvif- Thee OVisfion tradition of a wedding ring onry bodi about a thousand years, and may be related to the shackles that were placed aroW a captured bride in the olden days. In Jewish frodition, the ring was given ot betrothal to indicate thee bridegroom's ability to meet tits financial obligations after the wedding. Old fraditkxu, new ideas, wel help you mote your wedding perfect. Bridal Boutique LaMarqne, 955-8962.