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20 the Paris News July 22, 1984 Women's News Black-Allen The double-ring wedding vows of Miss Karen Diane Allen of Paris and Stephen M. Black of Greenville, S.C. were solemnized in a formal ceremony at 7:30 o'clock Saturday evening, July 21, at the Paris Bible Church. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

A. D. Allen, 540 Wilburn, Paris. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Maurice F. Black of Troy, Mich. The pianist, Mrs. Frank McHam, presented "Trumpet Voluntary" as the bridesmaids' processional and "Caro Mio Bein" as the bride's processional. The congregation sang "Saviour, Like A Shepherd Lead us" and the recessional was "Joyful, Joyful We Adore The Rev.

Charles Replogle, former pastor of the church, heard the couple pledge their vows before the altar decorated with white gladiolas and two ivy-covered, seven-branched candelabras flanked by baskets of white gladiolas on pedestals. A unity candle was on a small white draped table. The bride was escorted to the altar and given in marriage by her father. 1 She wore a gown of organza accented with Chantilly lace and pearls over white taffeta. The long double sleeves featured Chantilly lace on the cap and cuffs.

The gown was designed with a Victorian neckline, empire waist and a skirt ending in a tier which formed a chapel-length train. A skull cap of Chantilly lace and pearls held her fingertip veiling with scalloped edges of matching lace and pearls. She carried a cascade of white roses, daisies, pink carnations, baby's breath and English ivy. Miss Nancy L. Allen of Paris, sister of the bride, was maid of honor.

Bridesmaid was Miss Kristin E. Allen, also a sister of the bride. The attendants wore tea-length dresses of dusty rose dotted swiss over white taffeta. The above-the- gathered onto a shaped cuff. The front and back bodices were accented with matching tucks.

Each carried a nosegay of pink and white carnations and daisies with English ivy and baby's breath. Micah R. Black of Troy, Mich. was his brother's best man. Jared W.

Black, also of Troy and brother of the bridegroom, was groomsman. Ushers were Joel Streif and Jack Streif, both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. MR. AND MRS. PAUL BAZZANI, friends of the bride's family, were hosts for a reception at their home following the ceremony.

Members of the houseparty were Miss Lisa McHam of Paris, Mrs. Jack Gorden of Buncombe, Mrs. Jack Streif of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Mrs. Willie Marsh of San Francisco, Calif. Miss Brenda Streif of Cedar Rapids, Iowa presided at the register.

The bride is a 1979 graduate of Lamar Christian Academy, and was graduated magna laude from Bob Jones University in Greenville, S.C. in 1983 with a degree in home economics education, She taught one year at Fayette Street Christian School in Asheboro, N.C. and will teach in the home economics department of Bob Jones University next year. The bridegroom was graduated in 1978 from Bethany Christian Schoo. and received a BA in history in 1983 from Bob Jones University.

He has worked as a graduate assistant at the Bob Jones Universty Press and will be a full-time staff member at the press this year. a wedding trip to Dallas and Fort Worth, the couple will reside in Greenville, S.C. MR. AND MAURICE BLACK were hosts for a didnner at the Fish Fry Restaurant Friday evening following the wedding rehearsal. elbow sleeves featured pin tucks Opportunities varied for senior volunteers The need for retired senior volunteers has never been greater.

Persons aged 60 and over have had six or more decades to develop skills, polish their talents and acquire wisdom. When these are shared throughout the community everyone benefits. Opportunities for volunteer service are as varied as the many individuals who give their time to them. One person may be at home most of the time, thus he or she may want to do quiet, individual volunteer activities such as addressing envelopes, telephoning, or sewing, knitting, or crocheting items that can be used by foster children, nursing home residents or youngsters in day care. Another person may find fulfillment in working with other volunteers in group projects and in settings away from his residence.

There is so much to be done to add cheer and comfort to nursing home residents, shut ins, hospital tients or a neighbor who is temporarily "grounded" due to an accident or illness. Surely the person, agency or group receiving the service benefits, but the person who is giving of himself benefits more. "No greater gift can be given than one's time, knowledge, experience, selfsacrifice and The many volunteers serving in Lamar and Red River Counties through the Retired Senior Volunteer Program express, each in his own way, the feelings of self worth that result from volunteer participation. Through RSVP many volunteers have made new friends or restablished friendships from years gone by another bonus for all involved. If you are now an RSVP volunteer please accept the thanks and appreciation of your RSVP staff for your hours of faithful ser- RSVP By Virginia Brown vice.

If you ae not now involved in voluntering and were born in 1923 or before please call the RSVP office or come by and see what opportunities are available that are right for you. The office is in the Alford Center at Paris Junior College. It is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

The telephone number is 785-7661, ext. 439. If you would like for the director to come to your home to talk about call your interest in the program, just and Patsy, Virginia the will make an appointment for time you suggest. Special thanks this week go to Mae Duff Mathews, Paul Gwinner, and Florence Louise Chiles for their work with the Community Theater. There is an ongoing need for volunteers in this fine organization so please look into it.

Be sure, RSVP volunteers, to turn in your hours by the fifth of the month. It is important that you get credit for all the ways you staff for your hours of faithful ser- West. "Thank You ON OUR FIRST ANNIVERSARY We would like to sincerely thank the many people that have supported us in our first year of business at the agency. Please call on US for any of your insurance needs and let us continue to serve you. Shelly Briggle and Jo Cope -Cope Insurance Agcy.

3011 Lamar 785-0037 San Francisco began in 1835 as Yerba Buena a modest settlement near a 1776 Spanish mission and fort, according to National Geographic. Phenomenal growth spawned by the gold rush continued into the late 1800s, and the city emerged as a financial and commercial colossus of the Far Bledsoe descendants meet for reunion Members of the Bledsoe family held a reunion Saturday, June 30, at the Civic Center in Cooper. Approximately 120 attended. Descendants of wunam K. and Lucinda Elmore Fry Bledsoe arrived in Texas in Sept.

1837. Those attending included Elsie Fry Kinnaird of Malvern, Sue Tah Hunt of Bismark, John R. Riddle Carolyn Riddle and Joey Riddle of Lakeville, Allen DeMoure of Springfield, Ohio, Luella Allen of Durant, Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bledsoe, Kevin King Bledsoe and Victor Leonard, all of Muskogee, May Bledsoe of Sherman, Thelma Bledsoe Lane, Melissa Bledsoe and Matt James, all of Lane, Also, Warren Lee Pmpps 01 Wakota, S.D., Willis Doyle Allen, Betty Lou Allen and Sean C.

Allen, all of Woodbridge, Wade Bledsoe, Pete and Wona Bledsoe, Juanita Snyder, Lera May Carlisle and Delman and Elner Dotson, all of Cooper, Guy and Leo Viser, Eugene and Geneva Norwood and Clyde and Thelma Bankhead, all of Cunningham, Odis and Marie Watson of Deport, Reba Bledsoe Miears, James Paul and Chloie Miears, Catherine Miears, Leslie Wilhelmi, William Wilhelmi, Reba Bledsoe Holkomb and Buddy and Virgia Pynes, all of Paris; Also, Kathy and Jennifer Prather, Monica Nabors, Andrea Nabors, Alex L. Sleminski II, Pat Sieminski, Mary Sieminski, Chris Sieminski, Bruce and Frances Sieminski, all of Grand Prairie, William Gallet, Wanda Bledsoe Gallet, Belinda Gallet, Danny. Gallet and Tammy Gallett, all of Amarillo; A. V. Weatheread, Bill and Glenda Bledsoe, Michelle Bledsoe, Thomesia Duncan, Kelly Duncan, all of Dallas, Jimmy Bledsoe, Sylvia Bledsoe and Jimmy Bledsoe Jr.

of Ben Wheeler, Davey and Mary Woolverton of Como, Charlotte Garcia of Forney, Bobby, Lynda Bledsoe, Baker H. Bledsoe and Mrs. Hollis Bledsoe of Linden; And Billy and Rhonda Bledsoe of Longview, Rhonda Skeeler of Nacogdoches, Clerman and Jerry Phipps of Waco, Kenneth and Pearl Bledsoe of Temple, Shannon Bledsoe of Temple, Durwood and Mary Nell Foote and Amy and Angela of Hurst, Newman and Roberta Bledsoe of Lawson, Edna Mae Deviney of Fort Worth, Gary Rose of Wylie, Kenneth C. and Roselie Bledsoe of Athens, R. A.

Bledsoe of Sulphur Springs, Louis and Betty Hershour of DeSoto, Mary Ann Pilkinton of Denison, Una Fay DeMour of Sherman, Elmer K. Elmore of Malakoff, Jack and Barbara King, Rex and Barbara Bledsoe, Kenneth Rex Bledsoe, all of McAllen. MRS. STEHEN MAURICE BLACK former Karen Diane Allen Mrs. Adams leads lesson ROXTON Mrs.

Hubert Adams, study chairman, led the lesson from Royal Service when the Baptist Women met at the Roxton Baptist Church. The study was on "Reaching the World One People Group At a Time." It was a discussion of different people groups which need ministry and witnessing. Mrs. Adams was assisted by several members. The meeting opened with prayer by Mrs.

Lee Kirkham. Mrs.Jim Baer, president, presided during the business session. Mrs.J. T. Thomas brought the devotional, "Opportunities With Our Mrs.

J. C. Barry read the names of missionaries on the Calendar of Prayer and Mrs. Kirkham voiced the prayer. Mrs.

Harold Rhoades gave the bible lesson from Acts. The subject was custom, cultures and christianity. The meeting closed with prayer. Twelve members attended. Business Service Directory $2910 Call Classified 785-5538 We are pleased to announce the following engaged couples have registered their bridal selection with us.

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