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SUNDAY, AUGUST 24. 1941 EIGHTEEN THE MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER This department is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily, and from 9 a.m. to 12 m.

Saturday. And Features Of Interest To Women JULIA W. McKINNEY Editor DIAL 2-1611 ews caloosa Sept 2 to make their home at the Uornyn Apartments. Out of town guests included mis. ibition ne Arts Museum Art League Exh Opens At Fi Miss Hoi man Given Pre-Nuptial Parties Harry E.

Fleetwood, of Birmingham; Announcement Made Of Marriage Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Brunson.

of Climax, Ga, announce the marriage of their daughter, Mona. to George W. Dollar, Jr, also of Climax, the cere many having taken place Aug. IS. Mr.

and Mrs. Dollar will snake their home in California. Mrs. Sara Ogletree, oj Miss Poet Belser, OI ssonigomer To ramie Williams, of Manon; (i Mr. and Mrs.

R. T. Ashurst. jr oi Montgomery; and Mr. and Mrs.

R. T- Ashurst 8r, of East Ttuassee. I he booleri. i Prayer For Courage Why should I Jong for what I know Ca never be revealed to me? I only pray that I may fro As sure and brvely as a tree. I da not ask why tireless grid Remain, or why all beauty flies: I only crave the blind relief Of branches growing toward the sky.

Let me brief every seed of fruit. Sharing whatever cornea to pass. The strong persistence of the root. The patient eourage of the grass. Heartened by every source of mirth.

I shall not mind the wounds and scars, Peeling the solid strength of earth. Ths bright conviction of the stars. Louis Cntermeyer. Miss Cameron And Mr. McMillan To Wed Miss Audrey Holman.

bnde-UKbe, was bonoree at a miscellaneous shower last evening when Mrs. R. Carrie. Mrs. O.

C. Chappell, Mrs. A. E. Wilson, and Mrs.

W. H. McNair were hostesses at the borne of Mrs. Carrie in Capitol Heights. Decorations were roses, dahlias, and dwarf nnnas.

Contests were diversion with prises awarded: Miss Holman, Mrs. C. Fuller, Mrs. John Fleming. The gifts were presented hv an attractive manner.

Fifty guests made the company. Ices in the bridal motif were served. The bonoree wore a gown of deft blue crepe combined with velvet FINAL The Southern States Art League's Circuit Exhibition of oils opens today at the Montgomery Museum of Fine Arts and will remain on view to September 24. In it there are twenty-eight oils by twenty-eight members of the league each with an individual style and subject Karl Wolfe, an old favorite in Montgomery, is represented by a study o( an old man which he calls "Prophet" It is an excellent study in light and shade with a luminous quality In the lights and mystery lurking In the shadows. Another excellent portrait study is "Woman of Tasco" by Aileen Shannon.

It is quite in color, solid In structure with beautiful rhythms In the drapery, altogether satisfying. There are many moods expressed in the exhibit. In. "Biloxl Back Bay" Rev. Leo S.

Jarysb has caught the mood of an approaching squall with thick wind swept clouds and a dark light over mood was darker and more melancholy in "A an abandoned plantation house in which even the trees have been torn and killed by the ravages of time and neglect Although in the form of a portrait E- Paxton Oliver's "Gladys Sewell" is more of a study of a mood than of a person. It represents a spirit of resentment and unrest which is characteristic of a group rather than of an individual. It is more compelling than pleasant There are a number of unusual departures in the realm of technique. The most striking and successful of these is William James Houliston Eternal" which is don in a very smooth technique, with bare countryside and a strange dust cloud. It represents the south of Texas rather than of Alabama and is by a Texas artist.

There are also in the exhibit portraits, landscapes, figure compositions, and still life studies. Its variety makes it both interesting and stimulating. MondayTuesday Wednesday to 1 OUT ON TABLES 296 Pain Mrs. C. C.

Fuller and Mrs. John W. Ray were hostesses at a party in the home of Mrs. Fuiler on Winona Ave-1 the whole" scene. Clarence Millet's Women's Footwear Odds and ends and broken izes carried over from past seasons.

Sold $6.95 to $10' Miss A lien And Mr. Jackson Are Wed Wedding 'Plans Of Interest Are Announced nue, the affair complimenting Miss Holman. Table games were diversion with attractive priies awarded. Garden flowers graced the home. Twenty close friends of the bride-to-be were present.

Mr. Skinner And .95 Mist May Are Wed GREENVILLE, Aug. 23. The marriage of Miss Kathryn Louise SWEETWATER, Aug. 23.

The marriage of Miss Gregg Allen, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Allen, to Elo Jackson; of Thomasvttle, took place at the Methodist Church May and Robert Brown Skinner was Ut an afternoon ceremony on Aug.

17, quietly solemnized on Sunday, Aug. 17, at 6 p.m., at the First Baptist Church, with the Rev. Joseph Avery officiating. FINAL! TROY, Aug. 23.

Miss Anne Balako, younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Balako, of Troy, and McKenzie Emmett Vinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harris Vinson, of Floma-ton, announce their wedding plans.

The ceremony will take place Sunday, August 24, at 4 o'clock in the afternoon at St. Mark's Episcopal Church with the Reverend Edgar Nef rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, Montgomery, officiating. A musical program will be given with Mrs. R.

H. Ervin, organist, and Miss Kathryn Horton, soloist. Ushers will be Harold Collins and Carl Kooe. with the Rev. E.

O. Jackson officiating. The chancel was banked with southern smilax, and standard baskets of Lighted tapers entwined with smilax formed background, for standard bas kets filled with dahlias these being specimen gladioli were placed at artistic intervals near the altar. also placed on either side of the altar arrangement Members of the Immediate families Branched candelabra holding tall cathedral candles, whose soft radiance lent added beauty to the scene, stood crfi either side and at the rear of the 398 Pairs at $2.95 347 Pairs at $3.95 246 Pairs at $4.95 to $6.95 (Sold Reg. $9 to $10 De Liso Dobs) No Approvals, Phone Order or C.O.D.'t No LayawayS Every Sale Final WEDS IN TUSCALOOSA: Mrs.

Robert Turpin Ashurst 3rd, before her marriage which was a beautiful ceremony in Tuscaloosa last everting, was Miss Robbie Grey Fleetwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hill Fleetwood of that city. and close friends of the bridal couple were present The bride wore a Venetian blue alter. An appropriate musical program Immediately after the ceremony the couple will leave for a wedding trip jacket costume of silk crepe.

Her hat was an off-face model and was worn was rendered by Miss Ann Glass, with a short veil. The bride's flowers tTNION SPRINGS, ALA "Aug. S3. The marriage of Miss Lola Cameron to John Daniel McMillan will take place this morning at nine o'clock at a quiet ceremony in the presence of the members of the immediate families, with the Rev. H.

R. Miller, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, officiating. Miss Cameron is the daughter of the late Duncan and Mary Prances Coins Cameron. She Is related to the Goins and Blue families of Perote, well known In Bullock County. She is a graduate of Bute Teacher! College, Troy, and since her graduation has taught school.

Mr. McMillan is the son of Will Laurens and Emma McKay McMillan. He is related to the McKay and McMillan families of Union Springs, who have been active in county affairs for generations. At present he is In business to Auburn, where the couple will make their home. Decorations for the ceremony will be of talisman roses and ferns.

The bride and groom will enter together. She will wear a Fall model of Autumn brown crepe featuring the long torso. The blouse is tucked and the dress has a pleated skirt. A gold ornament effectively marks the neckline. Her hat is a Sally Victor off-the-face model in the same shade with a darker brown veil.

Her accessories will be of darker brown, and her flowers will be a corsage bouquet of talisman roses and stephanotis and fern. Following the wedding the couple will leave for a wedding trip to Miami and other points in Florida. Afterwards they will reside in Auburn. Auxiliary Will Sponsor Benefit The Ladies' Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Smith-Wynn Post 88, will entertain with a benefit bingo party Wednesday evening at the club room, 201 Bibb Street, the game to start at 8 p.m.

Proceeds will be used for charitable purposes. Attractive prizes will be awarded. Mrs. T. H.

Hurston, president of the group, is In charge of arrangements assisted by Mrs. Boiling A. Blakey, jrH and Mrs. R. Darden.

The public Js invited. pianist, of Linden, who played Sehu bert's "Serenade," Provost's "Inter were a corsage bouquet of pink roses. The bride is the daughter of Mr. mezzo," and Mendelssohn's "Wedding Miss Fleetwood, Mr. Ashurst Are Wed At Home Ceremony and Mrs.

Edward E. May, of Geor-giana. Mr. Skinner is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Porter B. Skinner, of after which they will be at home in Troy. Miss Malletle And Lieut. Hoit Wed DOZIER, Aug. 23.

The marriage of Miss Nell Mallette, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence L. Mallette, of Dozier, to Lieut. Zane M.

Hoit of John Greenville. to now student In the University Medical School where he will continue After a wedding trip to Miami and other points In Florida, the newly wedded couple are at home for the his studies this Fall. March." "Intermezzo" was the ceremony melody. Miss Sophie Jackson sang "Because" and "Oh Promise Me," accompanied by Miss Ruth Brady. Ushers were Harold B.

Belcher, of Welch, West Virginia, John Jackson, of Thomasville, James Jennings, of Danville, and Robert Lewis, of Sweetwater. The bride entered with her father by whom she was given in marriage. Designed of white satin with delicate lace insertions, her wedding gown was fashioned with a sweetheart neck Livingston, took place August IS St After a trip through the Carolinas, the young couple will return to Tus present with his parents. Phi Delta Theta To Have Dinner At Club the First Baptist Church in Selma, with Chaplain James E. Stockman, of Craig Field, officiating in the presence of the Immediate families.

The decorations were a profusion of greenery interspersed with white al-thea and clematis. The bride wore a costume of navy and white with matching accessories. Phi Delta Theta Fraternity will hold a meeting Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock at Beauvoir Country Club, when important business wiU be dis it line moulded bodice. The skirt flowed full from the girdle-effect waist and extended into a sweeping cussed. Her flowers were white gardenias and train.

The close-fittirig sleeves ex tended into points over her hands. Dinner will be served. Reservations may be made by telephoning V. Bon-neau Murray, Jrt, president of the Her long veil of bridal Illusion was local alumni chapter. stephanotis In corsage bouquet.

The bride is attractive and widely popular. She received her higher education at Troy State Teachers College and the University of, Alabama. For the past two years she has been a member of the Barbour County High School faculty In Clio. All alumni and active members In Montgomery and all Phi Delta Thetas caught by a coronet of orange bios' soma. The bridal bouquet was a show-er of white asters and tuberoses.

Serving her sister as maid of hon- visiting in the city are asked to at' or, Miss Eleanor Allen wore a frock of pink marquisette featuring short tend. A special invitation is Issued to all members of the fraternity who are stationed at Maxwell and Gunter The groom is the son of Mr. and Fields. 1 Mrs. D.

Hoit, of Livingston. He Is an honor graduate of the Uni versity of Alabama and Is a member 008 era puffed sleeves, round yok and insertions of matching lace. She carried gladioli and dahlias in an arm bouquet. In the bridesmaid group were Miss Claudine McAdams, of Millport, Miss Peggy Jackson, sister of the groom, of Thomasville, Miss Mary Cile Lewis and Miss Mildred Lewis, of Sweetwater. Their dresses were fashioned identically of net and lace with fitted midriffs, full skirts, puffed sleeVes and sweetheart necklines.

Miss Peggy Jackson and Miss Mary Cile Lewis wore pale yellow, and the other two mm A A D. I 6 i 4C i I The marriage of Miss Robbie Gray Fleetwood, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Fleetwood, to Robert Turpin Ashurst, 3rd, son of Mr.

and Mrs. R. T. Ashurst, Jr, of Montgomery, took place last evening, In the home ef the bride's parents, in Tuscaloosa, With the officiating clergyman being Dr. William Graham Echols.

The ceremony took place In a floral settihgnr lowarrangement of white gladioli and plumosa fern made background for the prle-dieu covered with white satin, As the guests assembled, wedding muslo was rendered by Mrs. A. I. Perkins, pianist, and Miss Emily Searcy, violinist. Miss Julia Perkins served as candle lighter.

Miss Dorothy Ann Fleetwood, only sister of the bride, was her maid of honor and only attendant. Her gown was of pink taffeta, covered with a net skirt of the same shade, and fashioned with a sweetheart neckline. Fleetwood carried a bouquet of deeper pink carnations. Walter Ashurst, brother of the bridegroom, served as the best man. Ushering guests were Henry Harris and Powhatan James.

The bride was given in marriage by her father, Harry Hill Fleetwood. Her wedding dress was built of white jaq-uard taffeta with a sweetheart neckline and a long train. Old-fashioned sleeves came to a point over the hand. A finger tip veil of Illusion completed the The bride carried an ivory prayerbook adorned with a single large white orchid and butterfly orchids attached to satin ribbons streaming from Its cover. Immediately after the ceremony, Mr.

and Mrs. Fleetwood entertained at an informal reception. The bride's mother wore gown of blue lace, her corsage bouquet being orchid. Mrs. Ashurst, mother of the bridegroom, wore yellow lace with a corsage bouquet of orchid.

v' In the dining room a bride's table, lace-laid, held the wedding cake, embossed with white flowers and topped with a miniature bride and bridegroom. Garlands of flowers were caught on the lace cover while at each end of the table candles burned in crystal holders. Serving were Miss Annalet FItts, Miss Audrey Fishburne, Miss Joyce Henley and Miss Poet Belter. Miss Marion Graves presided at the bride's bOOk. The bride is a graduate of Tusca maids wore aquamarine.

.1 Their flowers were peach gladioli arranged In arm bouquets, and they wore matching flowers in their hair. Miss Polly Allen, the junior maid of Phi Delta Kappa. Prior to his enlistment in the Aviation Corps of the S. Army, Lieut Holt taught in the Barbour County High School in Clio, where he was prominently Identified with the civlo and religious life of that He received his Army training for the Air Corps branch of the service at Hicks Field, Fort Worth, Texas, Randolph Field, Texas, and was graduated from the Advanced Flying School at Craig Field, Lieut. Hoit and his bride will reside at Eglin Field, where he is star tioned as an Instructor In the U.

Air Corps. Mrs. Bradford And Mr. Williams Wed Mr. and Mrs.

W. T. Orr, of Roanoke, announce the marriage of then-daughter, Mrs. Elsie Bradford, to John Virgil Williams, of Beuna Vista. Ga and Montgomery, the ceremony having taken place on August 17 at the home of the Rev.

T. E. Steely in Roanoke, he being officiant Mr. and Mrs. Williams will make their home In Montgomery.

of honor, wore a frock of blue marquisette patterned after that worn by the maid of honor, her sister. Miss Virginia Risher, of Selma, and Miss Willie Richardson, of Eutaw, lighted the candles. Flower girls were Carolyn Drlnk- ard, of Thomasville, and Elma Cath erine Boozer, of Sweetwater. Their dresses had full flowing skirts, and they carried baskets filled with Summer flowers, The ring was carried by Rantz Lewis. The groom's cousin, the Rev.

J. Lamar Jackson, of Louisville, Ky- was best man. Following the ceremony the bride's parents entertained at a reception at their home. After the reception the young couple left for a short bridal trip to southern cities. Mr.

Jack son and his bride will reside in At lanta, where be is a student at the Atlanta Southern Dental College. The bride is a graduate of Alabama College, where she was outstanding In W. C. A. activities.

She is at tractive and widely popular, and prior to her marriage she was made honoree at a number of delightful parties. Chancel arc, you're missing out because of Bad Breath which TOU never even suspect you have! So switch to Colgate Dental Cream the toothpaste that cleans your breath while it cleans your teeth! Rose" was played. 4 The bride wore navy blue costume with white accents. Her flowers were tuberoses and orchids In cor sage bouquet. The bride received her preparatory education in the Hurtsboro schools and attended Alabama Polytechnic Institute.

The groom Is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Samuel James Kellett, of Fountain Inn, S. C. He is a senior in the school of veterinary medicine at A.

P. I. and is a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity. Following wedding breakfast the bridal couple left for a trip to St. Petersburg, Fla.

Dr. and Mrs. S. J. Kellett, of Fountain, Mr.

and Mrs, Marvin Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Brooks, Mist Ruth Brooks, of Montgomery, Mr.

and Mrs. Clyde Patterson, Mr. and Mrs. S. Harris and children, of Brundidge, Mr.

and Mrs. Ralph Whig-ham and Mrs. Judson Upshaw, of Rutherford, loosa city schools where she partici-- Mr. Jackson graduated from Presbyterian Junior College in Maxton, N. and is now attending dental pated in numerous extracurricular activities.

She was member of the L. O. L. Club, having served as president during her senior year in high college in Atlanta. At both colleges he has taken 'an active part in all She attended the University of Alabama where she was a member campus activities.

Out-of-town- guests for ths wed ding included: Mr. and Mrs. James Jennings, of Atlanta; Miss Mary Kate of Delta Delta Delta Sorority and Omega, lntersororlty dance club, Mr. Ashurst attended Sidney Lanier High School and the University of Alabama where he was a member of Phi Gamma Delta social fraternity Nunguster, of Decatur: Sam Houl- drltch, of Selma; Wessie Pilcher, of Decatur; David Allen, of Decatur; and Phi Cht, medical fraternity. He Miss Mary Sterne, of Annlston; Miss Carolyn Prultt of Pine Hill; Flemon ROTHMOOR COATS AND SUITS You're always smartly right in a Rothmoor Coat, or Suit.

The quality fabrics, the needling, the style and luxurious furs, are as right as right can be. SYLVIA nd FRED BLOCK COSTUME SUITS We have an imposing array of these smart Costume Suits that are notable for their fine quality and styling imported tweeds, excellent tailoring, luxurious furs. See them tomorrow. Exclusive With J. In Montgomery Every Bride, no matter how much she has to spend, is invited to make full use of our Free Bridal Service! Call or write Our Bridal Consultant, Dovie Ballentine.

Thompson, of Birmingham; B. T. Hill, of Birmingham; Mr. and Mrs. C.

N. Allen, Mary Allen and Walter Steele Allen, of Ward; Mr. and Mrs. Ira Allen and Miss Sible Allen, of York; Mrs. E.

C. Allen, of Ward: Bobby Atkteson, of Memphis, HERE'S WHY. Colossi ha cm octlTS) pntrating foam thai ais Into ths hidden ere rices between tssth helps clean oul dacaring food particles slop stagnant saliva odors remove ths causa oi much bad breath. ST Mr. and Mrs.

Benjamin Dismukes, of I JT Thorn as ton; Mr. and Mrs. W. Dix. of Linden; and large number of people from Thomasville, the home town of the groom.

A Brooks And Mr. Kellett Wed HURTSBORO, Aug. 23. A Wife's trust "Oh. I leave ell tht knows het." BESIDES, Colgate's has a soft safs polishing agent that cleans nam, thoroughly, yet gently makes testh naturally bright and sparkling! No wonder psopl rrwhsrs art) Quitting powders, liquids and other pasts lot Colgate Denial Crsaml And rn a wife expren-c.

her view on th The marriage of Mist Martha Amanda Brooks to Samuel James Kellett, of Fountain Inn, S. took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Dudley mailers that vitally mrect ner own rmurei Modern reeognlie the tact that buying famllv cemetery Ul In one of the Important flepa to protect their atep that may aave money, will surely avoid an added burden. MAINTAINED IN UNIFORM RIAUTY BY PERPETUAt CARI i.

Brooks, parents of the bride. The musical program was by Mist Mary Francis and Miss Margaret Torbert snd Mrs, Judson Upshaw, The ceremony was performed by the Rev. T. 8, Harris, pastor of the John rwici i Dv '-'izy crsf -4 TWICI A DAY Methodist Church tn Brtfhdldge, be UREEIWOOIW fore an altar formed of tall reeds, smi anzicer. no acroitt IVERY DATE USE COLaan inc.

lax and ferns, Interspersed with standard baskets, holding gladioli in OCKTAL CREAM the pastel shades, flankd wl'a can Dial 3-1362 dflabrt In which burned waxen tuners. MR. T. C. EMBRY, Suor, ICOMMIMDIS SV OOOO HOUifKMNNS SUItAU During the ceremony, "To A Wild.

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