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Clarion-Ledger, Jackson, Sunday Morning, November 15, 1942 Page Two 1 Watts-Jones Marriage Told Here Fraiser-Hill Wedding Announced rh- 4 Saunders-Bi I lups Wedding Solemnized In Beautiful Ceremony At Greenwood Cynosure of society in Mississippi and Tennessee was the beautiful wedding last night at 8 o'clock at the Methodist church in Greenwood when Miss Katherine Alleta Billups, daughter, of Mr. and Mrs. Rowell A. Billups of Greenwood, and Charles David Saunders, son of Mr. and Mrs.

Madison Ames Saunders of Memphis, pledged their nuptial vows. The Rev. Shed Hill Caffey, pastor of the First Methodist church of Clarksdale, performed the double ring 1 )Y ss -I ft. ceremony the presence oi' A wedding of Interest in Jackson where the bridegroom formerly made his home is that of Miss Mary Elizabeth Jones, daughter of Lieut. Governor-elect J.

B. Jones and Mrs. Jones of Albuquerque, N. to Sgt. Charles Wilbur Watts, at the home of the bride's parents in Albuquerque on November 3.

The ceremony was performed in the presence of the immediate families. bride, who was attended by her sister, Miss Charlotte Jones as maid of honor, wore a tweed suit with a blue hat and accessories, and her corsage was of gardenias. Miss Jones was attired in navy. Miss Margaret Marino, the bridesmaid, wore black. Sgt.

Wallace D. Cox attended tne bridegroom as best man. Mrs. Watts was born and reared in Albuquerque and was graduated from St. Vincent academy of that place.

Sgt. Watts, son of J. O. Watts and Mrs. Josie Watts of Jackson received his education in Camden High School and Central High school of Jackson.

He and his bride are at home at the Alvarado in Albuquerque until he is transferred from the Air Base. Mr. and Mrs. John R. HU1 announce the marriage of their daughter, Harriet Evelyn, to Russell Hollis Fraiser, son of Mr.

and Mrs. Robert P. Fraiser vof this city. Mr. Fraiser is now in the service of the United States Navy, ranked as hospital mate, first class, temporarily stationed at San Diego, Calif.

The bride graduated from Central High school and attended Belhaven college. She is Chapter Sweetheart of the Phi Delta 'Kappa social fraternity for 1942, havms? been unanimously chosen by the fraternity. The bridegroom is a graduate of the Phi Delta Kappa fraternity; and prior to his enlistment in the navy was associated with the McKesson-Van Vleet-Ellis Wholesale Drug compang. The wedding was solemnized in the home of the bride's parents on Tuesday, November 10. For this simple, impressive wedding the living room was transformed into an elfective autumnal setting with lovely-hued autumn flowers.

At 4 o'clock, before an improvised altar of gold and bronze chrysanthemums, smilax and ferns, beautifully illuminated. Dr. W. A Hewitt performed the double ring ceremony. The bride's loveliness was accentuated by an exquisite dress of tobacco brown crepe with shaded bead design, gold hat and a corsage of gold rose buds.

Attending the ceremony were a few close relatives and friends of both bride and After the cerem6ny Mr. and Mrs. Fraiser left in their car for a brief honeymoon, as Mr. Fraiser is to report to his Naval Base after a short furlough. A It v.v a -( -V v.

wsT. a large anu lasnionaoiu gathering of relatives and friends. Illuminated by semi-cathedral candles and indirect lighting, the church was beautiful with brunze chrysanthemums and Woodwardia fern, which were used effectively la the treatment of the windows and to adorn the altar. Clusters cl bronze pompom chrysanthemums tied with satin ribbon designated the center section of the church occupied by families of the bride and groom. Nuptial Music Preceding the ciremony.

Mrs. J. H. Pettey played Schubert's "Serenade." Schumann's "Traumerel" "Barcarolle from 'Tales oi Hoffman by Offenbach, Schubert's Ave Maria," choruses from Chi Omega sorority and Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity songs, and Lie-bestraum." (Llzst). Miss Martha Wells of Greenwood, sang Until" (DeKovern), and Miss Julia PerK-ins of Tuscaloosa, played Grieg's "I Love as a violin solo.

Another solo was "Because" iGuy d'llardelot), by Billy Moore of Jackson, Miss. During the ceremony, Mrs. Pettey, organist, played "Melody of Love," and for the processional and recessional, she played Mendelssohn's and Wagner's wedding marches. The Attendants Miss Elizabeth Beard of Heath-man, beautifully gowned in emerald green and carrying light bronze flowers, was maid of honor. Mrs.

Manning Taylor of Augusta, matrcn of honor, also wore emerald green, and carried dark' bronze chrysanthemums. The junior bridesmaid. Miss Margaret Brister cf Macon, was costumed in gold and carried light bronze chrysanthemums. Bridesmaids were -Miss Valarle WED AT LULA: Mrs. Milton Moore Merene Stamper, LtW.E.Stuckey Pledge Their Vows The wedding of Miss Merlene Stamper, youngest daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. Floyd Stamper, to W. E. Stuckey, son of Mr. and Mrs.

C. E. Stuckey of Florence, was solemnized, at 9:30 o'clock Sunday Novem Chi Omegas Visit ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Miss Josie Harvey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.

Grady Harvey of Tylertown, whose engagement and approaching marriage to Aviation Cadet Clyde William Applewhite, of Pensacola, is announced by her parents. Bloody Scorpion Howell who before hernarriage to Lieut. Howell at Lula on November 1, was Miss Roselle Esther Calhoun, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.

B. Calhoun of Riverside, Calif. Mrs. Howell was a popular graduate of Belhaven college in 1941. c-.

r. ber 8. at the home of Mrs. 'Annie P. Rainer in Hattiesburg.

The Rev. Recuperating J. A. Barnhill, pastor of the Main Street Baptist church there, offi ciated at the single ring ceremony 1 in the presence of a small group of relatives and friends. Friends of Private and s.

Tom Johnson will be glad tb leain that Private Johnson is recuperating satisfactorily in Jefferson Barracks hospital, St. Louis, where he. has been seriously ill with pneumonia. He is looking ior-ward to a few days' furlough when he is able to leave the hospital. The "Bloody Scorpion" and its pirate crew" was the theme of.tho Chi Omega party pledges gave for the members, on Wednesday night at the home of The'o Stovdll.

Invitations were miniature water colored maps directing the costumed guests to where marks the spot." The house was decorated with skulls, candles in beer bottles, and treasure chest. Dangling ear; rings, tinjr skulls, and wooden anchors were presented to each member as a souvenir cf her visit to the "Bloody Heading the committees were: Madeline Baird, entertainment; June Eckert, refreshment; Mary Sanders, decoration; and. Theo Sto-vall, invitation. Orphans ToBe Guests Of Millsaps Players The older children from the Methodist Home were guests of the Millsaps Dramatic club on Friday night, when the club presented lour one-act plays 'Five for Bad Luck," "Suppressed Desires." "The Haunted Theatre," and "Fif-ty-Fifty." The group of boys and girls numbered about 25 or 30. Those instrumental in having the children invited are Bob Juraschek and George Hawkins, who work with the boys and girls at the home.

2" yK4 Palms, candelabra and floor baskets of chrysantnemums and ferns decorated the improvised altar. Preceding the ceremony, Mrs. Thomas H. Freeny played "To a Wild while the candles were lighted by the Misses Fa Priest and Hazel Caraway. The soloist, Mrs.

Coyl B. Thomas, sang "The Sweetest Story Ever Told" and "I Love You Truly." During the ceremony. she played "Trau- jt Junior Commando Meeting' Junior Commando Group, Nov 3, remembering Pearl Harbor and all-out for Victory, will hold an Important Wednesday afternoon at .4 o'clock in the home of Mrs. Cliff Ferguson, 354 Ridgway. Montgomery of Memphis, Mies Elizabeth Ann McMillan of Roue-dale, Miss Nan Bond tf Pace, Miss Lucille Reddoch of Greenwood, Miss Gloria Ann Terry of Bessemer, and Mrs.

Stanleigh Freeman of Long Island, Y. They wore Arabian Peacock dresses and carried gold chrysanthemums. Costumes of all the bride's attendants were identical in style, being fashioned with long torso bodices of Persian Peacock velveteen with matching yokes of marquisette, and bouffant skirts of marquisette over taffeta. On their heads, the attendants wore matching plumes with flange veils. The bridesmaids carried matching muffs of self velveteen from which lell showers of chrysanthemums in autumn shades tied with harmonizing velvet ribbons.

The Bride The bride was exquisite in her wedding gown, an original model designed lor her in New York City by Madam Emily. Fashioned from lustrous cream bridal slipper satin, the dress had a modest, neckline, trimmed with dainty antique seed pearl braiding, and large tuil sleeves which tapered over her hands in lily points which were braided in antique seed pearls. Her tiny waist was emphasized by the fitted midriff and tne bouifan; skirt which flowed into a long, graceful train. The bride's veU of antique imported heirloom Brussels lace over antique illusion, was attached to her Juliet cap with French orange blossoms at the sides. A blush veil fell to her waist.

Bridegroom's Attendants Robert Saunders, A-C, Array Air Corps, Nashville, brother of the bridegroom, served Mr. Saunders as best man. Groomsmen were Guy Billups, Greenwood, cousin of tne bride; Hilliard Lollar, Clarksdale; William Dewey, Memphis; Ralph Hoisington, Mempnis; Adam jett, Memphis, Tom Parker, Bessemer, Ala. Reception FoUow Following the ceremony at the church, a reception was held at the home of the bride's parents, at 209 Grand Boulevard. Guests were greeted at the door by Miss Irene Billups, wearing a Jean Carroll model of fuchsia crepe combined with American beauty, and were presented by Guy C.

Billups to Mrs. Rowell A. Billups, mother of the bride, who wore an Eisenberg model of sapphire velvet with a yoke of flesh chiffon heavily beaded with crystal, and a corsage was of orchids, and to Mrs. Madison Ames Saunders, mother of the bridegroom, whose gown had a. crepe skirt and flesh lace bodice.

Her shoulder corsage also was of orchids. The receiving line, composed of members of the bridal party, stood before the mantel which was banked with gardenias, chrysanthemum and ferns. Mrs. Lamar Billups and Mrs. Fred Fountain assisted in receiving in the living room White chrysanthemums, gardenias and palms were used throughout the home.

The Bride's Cake Bride's roses and stephanotis were featured exclusively In the decorations of the dining room where the bride's table was covered with an Italian lace and linen cloth and centered with the five tierred wedding cake, beautifully decorated and topped with a wedding belL The base of the cake rested on wide fluting of white satin and bride's Illusion Interspersed with bride's roses and stephanotis. On either side of the cake, the lacs cloth was caught and hela by shower bouquets of white flowers. White tapers hi silver candelabra burned at either end of the table, which also was graced with silver trays Th nan COLE ynr htrah la Ilk -Slerlina-' mm Miss Bessie Mae Stamper of Shreveport. was her sister's only attendant, and D. W.

Skelton, Mississippi State College, was best man for the bridegroom The bride wore an original model of star-blue creps with black accessories. Her corsage was of white roses and gardenias. A graduate of the Decatur High school, the bride received her B. S. degree from Mississippi Mi has Kenningfon's PRINCIPALS IN UNION OP CLAS-t Southern college.

After teaching commerce for four years, she ac MissHolyfield To Be Bride Of Lt. Gibson SES: Staged as a feature of annual Homecoming at Mississippi State College for Women Saturday, November 14. Annie Elizabeth Barbour junior, and Mildred Schmitt, freshman, were principals in the union of classes. Miss Barbour is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

J. S. Barbour of Holly Bluff, and Miss Schmitt is daughter of Mrs. A. B.

Schmitt cf Shaw. cepted a position as stenographer for the Hattiesburg Hardware Stores, where she Is now era-ployed. Lieut. Stuckey attended high school at Florence and received his degree from Mississippi State. At present, he is en instructor in the armored force school at Fort Knox, Ky; He and his bride left Imme that arc Smart and Wearable! of dainty confections.

The cake was cut in the traditional manner by the bride and groom, and served to the guests by Mrs. Guy C. Billups. who wore a Roberta model of purple trimmed with peony sequins. diately after their wedding for a honeymoon trip to New York.

Jacksonlans present for the wedding included the bridegroom's sisters, the Misses Ruth and Bery-line Stuckey; and Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Stuckey of Star.

Mrs. Floyd Stamper of Decatur, Miss Bessie Mm-- GULFPORT, Nov. 14 Mr. and Mrs: James R. Dent, 2303 East Beach, Gulfport, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their niece, Miss Ruth Carrol Holyfield.

to Lieutenant Capers C. Gibson of Richburg, S. C. Hie wedding: will be solemnized in late November. Miss Holyfield, daughter of Dr.

Hays Newton Holyfield and the late Mrs. Lula Holyfield of Brandon, has made her home in Guli-port with Mr. and Mrs. Dent for the pat eight years. She received her education at Gulf Park college.

Gulfport, and at Arlington Hall, Wasnington. D. C. Lieutenant Gibson is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs.

Evan W. Gibson of Rlchburg, S. C. He Is a graduate of Clemson College, Clemson, S. and is attached to the -Technical Training School.

US Army Air Forces, Gulfport Field. Give YOURSELF For Christmas The most precious gift you can give those you love Is your photograph. For a picture that is naturally posed, artis-. tic ally developed, handsomely framed come to COLE STUDIO. C.

M. Mae Stamper of Mrs. J. S. Stamper of Decatur, Mr.

and Mrs. D. W. Skelton of State College. Sgt.

and Mrs. Thomas G. Pen-land, of Miss Madge Briton of Quitman, Miss Mildred Longcoy of Gulfport, and Junior TOPCOATS Whether you must give it to him now or wait til Christmas it would be wise to make your selection soon, while we have such a splendid collection. Smart herringbone weaves in grey or" brown. Sizes 4 to 10 years.

10.95 the Misses Mildred Breland and Assisting in serving cake and Ices to the guests were Mrs. Sam Williams. Mrs. William Cole, Greenwood; the Misses Pat For-man. Birmingham Louise Hatcher, Memphis; Helen New Orleans; Margaret Irby Morgan, Tupelo: Ada Stubblefield, Marydel Boswell.

Alice Mae McBee, Dorothy Denman, Anne Hamner, Catherine Graves, Mary Ann Holley, Mary Hunter KimbrGUgh, Dollie Hughes. Susan Rogers, all of Greenwood. lloney moon Trip Later" in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Saunders departed for a honeymoon trip to points in the East.

For traveling the bride changed to a sheer woolen dress of Romance blue braided in silver nail heads, an original Ted Stein model. The dress had a full length coat of Romance blue trimmed with Norwegian blue fox. The bride's hat Marguerite Caraway of Woodville. Miss Betty Lu Scott Wins Beauty Contest At Mississippi College MISSISSIPPI COLLEGE, Nov. 14 Miss Betty Lu Scott was declared Mississippi college's "most beautiful" in the first beauty contest in the history of the school last week.

The beauty revue was preceded by a two-hour musical show i STUBI 10SJ5 E. CAPITOL rilONE 4-T8D1 1 Tom Sawyer POLO SHIRTS A boy never has enough polo shirts and these new Tom Sawyer styles are Just his type. They have long sleeves, crew neck, and are. in a choice of as- 6orted stripes. Sizes 6 to 16 years.

was also of Romance blue designer by Howard Hodge and had a Ions; matching veil, she were an orchid featuring the college swing or Junior Red Cross Council Elects Officers At Davis The Junior Red Cross Council of Davis school held its first meeting Thursday afternoon, and the following officers, were elected: President, Betty Sue Clifford; vice president, Jimmy Neely; secretary, Bobbie Ann Anderson; treasurer, Joan Tyler. Teacher sponsor will be Miss Martha Mu-Manus. The sixth grade rooms are making attractive Thanksgiving favors for the soldiers in the Jackson Air Base Hospital. It was decided that the next meeting will be held Monday, December 14. orsage.

chestra and several vocal and pia no numbers. $1 Miss Scctt was picked from a list of six entrants. Runner-up to Buy War Bonds 'Til It Helps! When they return from their honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Saunders will be at home at 417 Chestnut Hill Road, Glastonbury, Conn.

Mr. Saunders is associated with the Pratt Whitney Plant at Hartford as an experimental test en the winner was Miss Jenelle Bur son of Calhoun City. Others included in the contest and the organizations which they sponsored were: Miss Doris Spen gineer. cer, the Philomthean literary so Tom Sawyer JR! SLACKS Good quality, winter weight slacks fort boys 4 to 12 years. Blue or brown.

$3' Out-of-Town Guest Out-of town puest for the wed-dinsr included: Mr. and Mrs. Mad ciety; -Miss Betty Jane Langiey, the Hermenlan literary society; Miss Edith Griffith, selected by the ison Ames Saunders, of Memphis; HttJl) gold club; Miss Sue Mc Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Renan Kimbrougn, Mr.

and Mrs. W. B. Mills. Mr.

and entered by the band and Miss Bobbie Nell Henry, who represent Mrs. Thurman Talley, Mr. and Mrs. ed the student government. Miss B.

C. Tully. Miss Louise Hatcher, Memphis; E. J. Koestering.

Mem Burson, who entered here this year as a freshman, was sponsored by phis; Mrs. Dero Saunders, Mr. the while Miss Scott and Mrs. G. B.

Ramsey, Starks- ville; Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Morse, Mr. and Mrs. Marmaduke M.

Kim- brough. Jackson; Mrs. Nisbett Bar-nett. Memphis. Mrs.

Edgar Lee Brown, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Barbour.

Mr. and Monticello Woman's Club To Meet MONTICELLO, Nov. 14 The November meeting of the Woman's club will be held November 18, at the home of Mrs. G. Wood Magee and Mrs.

S. Fy Magee, with Mrs. C. M. Tynes as co-hostess.

Mrs. W. E. Cooper will be leader for a program on "Cotton Each member is to bring for display some article made of cotton material and not to exceed a dollar incost. Mrs.

S. F. Magee will discuss: "Cotton, Our Major Industry" A clarinet duet will oe given by E. C. and Betty Joe Atwood.

Mrs. A. Smith, will discuss: A Thousand Uses of Cotton How Much Do You Use?" was the selection of the orchestra. An outstanding member of th Little Theatre here, Miss Scott transferred to Mississippi College after two years at Blue Mountain college. Her ether activities on the campus Include literary society membership and a place on the college newspaper staff.

As a commerce major, she maintains a distinction average In her academic work. Mrs. William Barbour, Yazoo City; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bingham, Reid and Charles Bingham.

Mr. Boys FLANNEL ROBES New styles" in gay plaids for boys 4 to 18 years. Hell welcome sucha lovely gift on Christmas 'morn. $4 Boys' LEATHER CLOVES Another excellent gift idea. Of good quality leather, lined.

Sizes 4 to 9. 1.50 1.65 ana Mrs. T. C. Harvey, uullport; Mr.

and Mrs. Vivian Johnson, In- The "Southerners," directed by John Brock of Moss Point, provid dianola; Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sharp, Grenada: Mr. and Mrs.

J. H. Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. J.

H. Caldwell. Charleston: Mr. and Tom Robertson. Hollv Ridge.

Mr, and Mrs. John Beard. Heath- ed entertainment for the occasiou with their vocalist. Miss Ada Jant. TAKE CARE of what you have! ItV important that you -know liow to care for the tilings you now have.

One of the best ways is to have your clothes frequently cleaned You can depend on KOLB 'S for quality cleaning always! KOLB'S cleaning preserves fabric. clothes fit better. them retain their shape longer! Phone 4-7631 tomorrow! Dial 4-7651 147 East Amite man; Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bond.

Rhoden of Gretna, singing several' selections. The hit of the night was Sgt. Jacob Meester, oi Entertain Service Men Men in the armed service are esDeciallv invited to attend an v- Pace; Robert S. Adams, FranKltn S. Edwards.

Norton King. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Nascn. Norman M.

Mc- uie uutcn Air Force, who gave three numbers on the piano. Miss Lnlng. of recreaton and fellowship Corkle. State Colleare: Mr. and Mrs Frances Amacker, of Belhaven Mrs.

Guy Nason. Norman M. Mo Ed. Terry, Miss Rose Sykes. Wash witn tne ycung people or Capitol Street Methodist church Tuesday evening of this week.

The entertainment will be in the Educational building, beginning at 7:30 o'clock. ington; Miss Mildred Ramsey. Mr- Boy's Shop -Third Floor college, and Miss -Johnnie Enochs, freshman co-ed, were others featured in the show. Acting as master of ceremonies for the evening was Leonard Hol-loway, who introduced each of the girls in the contest and the artists Comb; Miss Mary R. Marshall, Charleston; Judge and Mrs.

T. C. on program. Kenning on MISSISSIPPI'S BEST STORE Kim brough. University: James J.

Mrt'son. Erooksville, Miss. Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Billups.

Alexandria. Miss Marion Dousrn-ty, Tuscaloosa: Miss Jane McKen-zie. Miss Virginia Kersh. Monroe: Miss Pat -Forman. Birmingham, Mrs.

Cornelius McMillan. Rosedale: Mrs. Greek Rice. Rosedale: Capt and Mrs. S.

L. Brister, Macon, Ga; Mr. and Mrs. Gaither Lamar, Mr. and Mrs.

George Weeks, Senato-bia; Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Crow, Senatobia: Mr. end Mrs. J.

A. Bos-tick. Benoit: Mr. and Mrs. H.

C. Dodge. Tupelo: Mr. and Mrs. Roger Stribling, Haltiesburg; Mr.

and Junior Fortnightly Club Friday morning at 10 o'clock Mrs. R. C. Maynor and Mrs. D.

C. Vandevere will be hostesses to the Junior Fortnightly club at the municipal club house. 'Mrs. W. M.

Sykes, Alexandria, La..