Valley Morning Star from Harlingen, Texas • Page 17

an J-JLui omen valley morning tar an Jit out (j omen Section Two Harlingen, Texas, Sunday, August 17, 1947 Page Ono Mr. and Mrs. Robert Groulx appear to enjoy their new roles as they leave the Presbyterian church where they were married last Saturday. I'he former Martha Magee and her groom will sail this month for Nigeria. British West Africa where they will live for 18 months.

(Star Photo by Purnell) Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Glen Bondy look as if their wishes have come true as they cut their wedding cake. They were married Aug. 10 in Raymondville.

The bride was formerly Miss isla Stockwell. The couple plan to live in Houston. (Gene Smith Studio) Lynwood Colbert Burkhalter seems reluctant to let his bride ascend the stairway. She was Miss Betty Move Littlejohn before their marriage Aug. 9.

Her father, the Rev. John T. Littlejohn, pronounced the rites in the First Baptist church in La Feria. (Star Photo by Purneil) Velvet Oaks Miss Betty Moye Littlejohn Eastern Star Has Meeting Marries Lynwood Burkhalter Holds Session Velvet Oaks Neighborhood club LA Rev. John T.

from which a filmy veil was drap-j The Order of Eastern Star held met Wednesday at the home of Mrs Littlejohn presided at the double- jed. The wedding dress, beautiful a regular meeting Thursday eve- George Fay on Combes highway. nf lts simplicity, gave the bride an ning the Masonic hall where A friendship qtiilt whith will be ethereal appearance. Tiny, taffeta Mrs. Glenn Key presided.

Sixteen added to by each member is the daughter, Mi.ss Betty Moye Lit- boun(j buttons ran from waist visitors from La Feria, Mercedes project planned at the meeting. tlejohn, and Lynwood Colbert Burk- to the neck in the back. Her gloves; and Weslaco chapters were among Phillips won the door First Baptist were long and white, and her bou-jthe 60 present. Mrs. of La Feria.

I The hostess had cake and punch i as refreshments for the members The choir rail in the church was two guests. 'massed with lace fern to the wall.j The will Aug. 27 in the creating a deep green setting, home of Mrs. J. Cisneros.

a fen cli ar MONDAY 7 00 p. Business and Professional Women's club meets in home supper.Harrison. Covered-dish TUESDAY 3 00 p. m. WSCS meets in Meth- lodist church for social and educa- quet held three orchids surrounded py white carnations.

Best man was Herman Nelson of Baton Rouge. The ushers the front of the chancel, tall cande- Alex Blomerth of College labra held burning tapers. Potted Station and Dan Robinson of La ferns and high baskets of white lil- lies and tuberoses were arranged Mrs. Littlejohn, the mother, effectively. wore lavendar lace and a corsage of land chocolate brownies.

Organ music was given by Mrs. pink rose buds. Mrs. Dallas Burk- Mrs. Martin Hart and Mrs.

Rose Mangus Bolander. Miss Morine halter, mother of the groom, wore were responsible for the hall dec- Ashmore of Longview sang Loveja corsage of pink roses against her orations of tiger lilies, calias and black dress. lupin. A reception was held on the par-; sonage lawn. Mrs.

Littlejohn and and Kerrville As a special courtesy, Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Perry over the initiation service.

Mrs. Rose reported on the recent rummage sale, which was considered successful. After the session, Mrs. Thomas1 Ware and Mrs. E.

A. Schumann served Russian tea. angel food cake You" by Greig and Mystery of by Herbert. Miss Consar of Bishopville, S. was maid of honor.

Her yellow' taffeta was fashioned with sleeves and shoulders of net. She for their wedding Mrs. Burkhalter met the guests and trip. introduced them to the bridal party Out of Valley guests were Miss in the receiving line. A gold and Louise Cousar of Bishopville, S.

tional'session Bring for Pharr rtn old-fashioned bouquet of white theme was carried out in the Miss jan Thompson of San Antonio invtiyellow blossoms, and wore a band refreshments. Miss Jan 1 Miss Lavern Nyquist, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. G.

Nyquist of Sebastian, recently revealed her engagement. will wed Alvin Todd Sept. 5. The prospective groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Will Todd of Waco. Institute. yellow HH 7:00 p. m. Business cir- tbese flowers in her hair, cle of Baptist church meets in Miss Katheryn Ann Bormann, church basement.

Royal service bridesmaid, wore a gown of blue program. net over taffeta, carried blue 6 30 p.m. Business circle flowers in a quaint bouquet. The of Baptist church will meet in other bridesmaid, Miss Marian basement for covered dish supper, tlejohn was dressed in a similar Royal service program. in green, her flowers and THURSDAY headband, the same color.

7:45 m. Duplicate Bridge games Gowned in white chiffon floating at St. Hall. taffeta, the bride with her 8:00 p. m.

Missionary circle 2 of brother, Nathan P. Littlejohn of First Christian church meets with Waco, entered the church. Her head Harold Jervis. 401 E. Monroe, was crowned with orange blossoms Thompson and Miss Morine Ashmore of Long- of San Antonio served the while Miss Ida Mae Ritter had The bride is a graduate of Mary charge of the wedding cake.

Hardin Baylor college Belton. Others who assisted at the recep- where she joined the Alpha Pi tion were Mesdames H. R. Cox, P. Omega sorority, the Pi Gamma Mu A.

Coppin, J. C. Dunn and Misses and Sigma Tail Delta. Grady Jo Oates, Mildred Dicus Mr. Burkhalter attended A Violet Sloane and Ida Betty Dunn.

college, served in the Air corps Mrs. Vernon Sloan attended the during the war and is now a student Bride's book. at Louisiana State university in Mrs. Burkhalter wore a dusty Baton Rouge where they will make blue suit with white accents and an their home. He is the son of Mr orchid corsage for going away.

The and Mrs. Dallas O. Burkhalter of briidal couple flew to San Antonio that city. mtnf- Ms Mrs. Guiwn Milam will return to College this autumn where she will be a Senior and he, a Junior.

They were wed in the Baptist church in Santa Rosa. Mrs. Milam is the daughter of Mr arri Rosa; the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Milam of Raymondville.

Mrs Peter B. Durham is the former Robbie Raye Breedlove, daughter of Mr and Mrs. E. C. Breedlove.

Their wedding ok place Aug. 12 in the Baptist church in Santa Fe. After a brief honeymoon at Lodge TN. MT, will be at home at 521 E. Tyler street.

Pictured during a recent bridal shower in Mercedes are (left to right) Misses Duannah Van Burkel and Jean Sproles, co-hostesses, Miss Doris Lester, bride-elect, and her mother, Mrs. J. B. Lester of Port Isabel. Miss Lester will marry Lester Powers of Harlingen on Aug.

20 in the Monte Alto home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Du Barry. (Photo by Hornor) Mrs. Jack C.

Burkholder was Miss Monnie Watson, daughter of Mrs. Bobbie Watson of La Feria. She and Dr. Burkholder were wed Aug. 14 in San Francisco.

Burkholder was graduated from La Feria high school and attended Louisiana State University. The couple plan to make their home in Fresno, Calif..