Corsicana Weekly Light from Corsicana, Texas • Page 5

edding MRS.TERRY DON MILLER Nee Linda Lois Grace Miller-Grace vows exchanged MR. AND MRS. THOMAS R. ATKINSON JR. Atkinson-Callaway MRS.

DONALD G. KYLE Nee Diane Oakley Kyle-Oakley Miss Linda Grace and Terry Don Miller were united in marriage in a double-ring ceremony Saturday, Sept. 11 at 3 p.m. at the First Baptist Church, the Rev. David Hale officiating.

Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie C. Grace and Mr. and Mrs.

William B. Miller, all of Corsicana. The sanctuary was decorated with two large arrangements of peach and white gladiolas, carnations, pom-poms and stock. A pair of seven-branch candlelabra held bridal tapers entwined with greenery accented with large white bows. The kneeling bench was covered in satin and lace with orange blossoms.

Family pews were marked with white satin bows and greenery. Mrs. Harold Williamson, organist, accompanied the soloist, Mrs. Sherry French in Wedding and theme from Love Story. The matron of honor was her sister, Mrs.

Johnnie Stokes, and bridesmaids were a sister, Miss Diane Grace and Miss Kenner Shaw of Dallas. Scott Bradley served as best man, and groomsmen were Rusty Brittain of Austin, and Buddy Grace, brother of the bride. Mark Hambrick and Kelly Martin were candlelighters doubling as ushers with James Stokes and Dickie Miller, brother. Jana Lewis was flower girl and Shae St. Clair was ring bearer.

Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a Galina dress designed by Christos. The dress was styled in ivory silk organza with Brussels lace bodice. The butterfly sleeves were edged with English lace, and standup collar was styled in lace butterfly appliques accenting the Victorian neckline. Fitted to a slightly lifted waistline, the dress flowed into an A-line skirt. The matching headpiece was a Camelot cap heavily encrusted with pearls and attached to a fingertip veil of silk illusion.

She carried a nosegay of apricot and tangerine carnations and tropicana roses centered with a corsage of the same flowers. He attendants wore identical floor length candlelight crepe dresses with fitted bodice of empire line and a chiffon cape embroidered with apricot roses. They carried nosegays of apricot and peach carnations with matching streamers. The mother wore an apricot floor length chiffon dress with gathered skirt and fitted sleeves. The mother of the bridegroom wore a floor length gown of blue crepe.

The fitted waistline was accented by a pleated skirt and matching lac jacket. Both wore corsages )f white carnations. The reception followed in fellowship hall. A white Dasket held rice bags in peach and white. The table was covered in white tulle, and the swag was draped at the corners with white satin bells and peach colored bows.

The four-tiered cake was accented with peach roses and topped with miniature bride and groom. The centerpiece was a silver epergne filled with gladiolas, roses, carnations and stock. Punch was served from a silver punch bowl. White tapers in silver candlelabra accented the table. The table was covered in white with a yellow swag and greenery at the corners.

The centerpiece was an eight-branch votive dlelabra with yellow roses and white carnations. The chocolate cake was enscribed me to the church on with miniature coach, bride and groom. Coffee was served from a silver service. Flowers in the colors were used throughout the reception room. The cake was served by Mrs.

Lynn Shelton and the cake by Cynthia Bruce. Mrs. Mark Hambrick and Mrs. Dickie Miller presided at the punch bowl with coffee served by Diana Hinkle. Cheryl Bradley was at the appointment table.

Mrs. Johnny Lambert registered guests from Ennis, Dallas, Garland, Houston, Austin, Corsicana, and New Jersey. For travel, the bride wore a jade sleeveless A-line dress. The bridegroom is employed by and the bride is employed by Corsicana Independent School District. Pre-nuptial courtesies included a miscellaneous bridal shower given Aug.

21 NC gets $100 bil! Navarro College got an unusual surprise in the mail last week, when it received an unsigned envelope containing a $100 bill. There were no suggestions as to how to use the money and no clue as to who sent it to the college. Administrators said it was the first time anything like that had happened, and that the money has been placed in the endowment fund. would like to take this opportunity to thank the anonymous president Kenneth Walker said. Miss Rhonda Lynn Callaway and Thomas Reagan Atkinson Jr.

were married in a garden wedding held August 6 at 7 p.m. at the home of the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom R. Atkinson Sr.

of Uvalde. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pierce Callaway of Uvalde, formerly of Corsicana. The double-ring ceremony was performed by the Rev.

Billy Tiller. The vows were exchanged before a large white arch decorated with garlands of greenery and small white flowers. A large fern plant hung behind the arch with white doves on either side. Ferns were placed at the base of the wedding arch. Phyllis Cummings of Uvalde was the maid of honor and Tammy Atkinson of LaPryor, sister of the bridegroom, was a bridesmaid.

Shanna Koehler of was flower girl. Mike Morris of San Antonio was best man and Mike Gass of Uvalde was the groomsman. Ushers were Tim Atkinson and Mark Callaway, brothers of the couple. Special music for the garden wedding included and Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white chiffon with layered butterfly sleeves and scoop neck. A cascade of ruffles ran all down the back of the gown to the large hemline ruffle.

A veil of illusion was attached to a headpiece fashioned of fresh roses, yellow daisies and breath. She carried a bouquet of yellow and white pom-pom daisies, white daisies and breath. Bridal attendants wore dresses of yellow and white gingham check with empire waistline and puffed sleeves, and deep hemline ruffle. They wore white floppy hats decorated with daisies and yellow ribbon. They carried nosegays formed of white pompom daisies and yellow roses.

Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the McNelly Room of the First State Bank of Uvalde. Several arrangements of daisies were used as decorations. Miss Claudia Plant of Abilene and Miss Kerry King of Uvalde served the three-tiered fountain cake, and Miss Rella Grimes of Uvalde served the cake. Presiding at the silver punch bowl was Miss Kim Lea of Uvalde. Miss Smmie Jo Nelson was in charge of the book registering guests from Corsicana, Mesquite, LaPryor, San Antonio, and Abilene.

During the summer of 1976,66 students completed all requirements for various degrees and certificates at Navarro College. Of this group of graduates, John William Kamphuis Jr. received recognition of graduating with highest honors while Robert Dwayne Steele and Glenn M. Young graduated with honors. Those receiving their degree or certificate include the follow: Associate in Science Degree: Charles Michael, Harris, Barry; Gerry Wayne Hart, Bryan; Robert Dwayne Steele, Corsicana.

Associate in General Education Degree: Romie D. Ball, Mexia; Kim Boswell, Barry; Cynthia Ann Bowden, Corsicana Troy Gene Braswell, Garland; Frances J. Breazeale, Corsicana; George D. Christian, Corsicana; Emma College rodeo officers group picks The Navarro College Rodeo: Association recently elected officers for the 1976-77 year. Kirk Minter was named president; Becky Boyd, vice- president; Acock, secretary, Jay Foster, reporter; and Mike Gleason, inter club council representative.

The association is planning a dance this Friday, Sept. 24, from 8:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at the student union building on the college campus. Ray Await and the Bi-Stone Playboys will be performing.

The Wilson family reunion was held Sunday, Sept. 5 at Oak Park at Navarro Mills Lake with 25 relatives in attendance. Those present were Leon Wilson Brewer, Corsicana; Sandy Brewer, Little Rock, Mr. and Mrs. R.J.

Wilson and Radie Wilson Brewer, Corsicana; Mr. and Mrs. Billy Hendon and Carol of Tyler; Arthur and Lillian Nelon of Miss Diane Oakley of Corsicana IOOF Home and Donald G. Kyle of Lubbock exchanged wedding vows Saturday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m.

in the Chapel of First Baptist Church with the pastor, the Rev. Harold Lansford, performing the ring ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Martha Oakley of Dallas, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Delma Kyle of Lubbock. For the ceremony, the Chapel was decorated with two candela bras and a central arrangement of yellow, blue and white carnations. Satin bows marked the family pews. Honor attendants were Mrs. Larry Smith of Abilene, matron of honor, and Steven V.

Bell of Lubbock, best man. Bruce L. Oakley of Corsicana and Larry Duane Smith of Abilene doubled as ushers and candlelighters. Miss Lou Hagood of Lubbock, organist, provided a musical program which included Time For Wedding Young and and It The bride was given in marriage by Mr. C.R.

Gruneisen of Dallas. Her white bridal gown of miramist organza was styled with a lace yoke, standup collar and cuffs and featured eight tucks on the bodice and in the sleeves. A row (Rich) Clary, league; Alan R. Craft, Mesquite; Brenda Carol Crook, Corsicana. Juan Davis, Waxahachie; Regis DeArza, Austin; Rebecca (Becky) Jane Driskell, Corsicana; Charles R.

Herrin, Hillsboro; Steven Alan Hopkins, Corsicana; Siavash Hosseini, Arlington; John William Kamphuis Shreveport, Louis Bradley Lotspeich, Ennis; Sergio Flor Morales, Cochabamba, Bolivia S. Barbara Ann Nealy, Corsicana. Also Tommy D. Nichols, Corsicana; Dan A. Paschal, Corsicana; Devoda Robinson Jewett; Bobbie Lewis Willis, Fairfield; Glenn M.

Young, Fairfield. Associate in Applied Science Degree: Patricia Joan F.erry, Corsicana; Donald R. Blanton, Waxahachie; Mark J. Good, Corsicana; Dennis Ray Hanna, Corsicana; Malcolm Dwight Herron, Corsicana; Bobby Gene Rehders, Corsicana; Robert Arthur Singleton, Corsicana; Floyd Earl Thomas, Corsicana; Ronald Alan York, Corsicana. Certificate of Completion in Operating Room Technology: Elaine Thompson Bailey, Corsicana; Lynda Collins Gordon, Corsicana; Scharmal Lewis, Corsicana; Wesley G.

Russell, Corsicana; Geralene (Davis) Smothers, Malakoff. Certificate of Completion in Vocational Nursing: Betty Jo (Reynolds) Andrews, Corsicana; Janette Sue Blue, Corsicana; Teena Dawn Bolen, Texas City; Joe Chambers, Corsicana; Kim (Overton) Cloud, Kerens; Frances Hardin Coates, Corsicana; Dixie Curry, Corsicana; Lee Ann Darden, Corsicana; Ethel Mae Faulk, Arlington; Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Ferguson of Corsicana.

Also, Mr. and Mrs. Hersell T. Wilson of Waco; Lloyd and Lurlene Cody of Arlington; Mr. and Mrs.

Tom Eason of Nederland; Wade and Ruth Wilson of Port Neches; Larry and Georgia Troxell of Baytown; Gary and Laura Boone of Hugo, and Richard Wilson of Houston. of pearls edged the yoke and bodice. She wore both a long and short veil with a standup headpiece. She carried a bouquet of yellow, white and blue carnations centered with an orchid. For something old, something borrowed, something blue, she the descendants of J.M.

and Tiney Grace held their annual family reunion Sunday, Sept. 12 at the Chatfield Community Center with more than 80 relatives and a number of friends present. Relatives attending included: Mr. and Mrs. Perry Travis and children, John and Martha, of San Antonio; Mr.

and Mrs. J.P. Travis of Rice; Mr. and Mrs. Ronnie Travis and children of Ennis; Mr.

and Mrs. H.E. Hopkins of Corsicana; Mr. and Mrs. James McKinney and daughters, Sherri and Carla of Dallas; Mr.

and Mrs. Wayne Estes and children, Gary, Teresa, and Michael of Corsicana; Karen Estes of Midlothian. Also, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Rasco of Garrett; Mr.

and Mrs. Glenn Rasco and children of Boyce; Mrs. Francis Brewer Blooming Grove; Cecelia Ann Fulton, Bardwell; Linda Lue Gatson, Fairfield. 4 Also, Hazel Harris, Corsicana, Vicki (Cave) Hodge, Ennis; Judy Darlene Hutson, Corsicana; Nelda Jackson, Corsicana; Mary Lorine Jenkins, Kerens; Janet Shirleen Parker, Corsicana; Brenda Darlene Plemons, Corsicana; Barbara Ann Richardson, Frost; Patricia L. Smith, Frost; Eva Mae Sneed, Corsicana.

Also Brenda Casey Taylor, Fairfield; Frank B. Thornburg III, Corsicana; Jean Carol Utsey, Teague; Valarie Williams, Corsicana. Scout swimmers are winners Over thirty boys participated in the fall swim meet held Saturday morning at Camp Fleming. The units represented were Collins Catholic Troop 246, Church of God Troop 251, Optimists Troop 409 and Kerens Troop 1097. The ribbon winners in the 1C events were: Back Stroke (Swimmers) Darrell Kolosta, Vernon Yarborough, and Gene Yarborough; Jelly-Fish Float (Beginners) Tim Brackeen, Chris Borsellino, and Keith Toms; Potato Race (Non- Swimmer) Danny Elmore, Russell Warren, and Allen Woods; Breast Stroke (Swimmers) Gene Yarborough, Vernon Yarborough, and Danny Kolosta; Underwater Swim (Beginners) Keith Toms, Tim Brackeen, and Chris Borsellino; Jelly-Fish Float (Non-Swimmers) Allen Woods, Russell Warren, and Danny Elmore, Free Style (Swimmers) Darrell Kolosta, Vernon Yarborough, and Danny Kolosta; Inner-Tube Race (Non-Swimmers) Danny Elmore, Russell Warren, and Allen Woods; Free Style (Beginners) Danny Pownall, Tim Brackeen, and Randy Scarborough.

Four-Stroke Relay: winners were: First Gene Yarborough, Donald Northern, Danny Kolosta, and Darrell Kolosta and Second Mike McCormack. Randy Scarborough, Danny Pownall, and Rodney Fawcett. slipped an 1897 coin in her shoe, carried a promise ring borrowed from her matron of honor, and wore a blue garter. Her bridal gown and veil were fashioned by Mrs. Anita Barrett of Weatherford.

The matron of honor wore a blue organza dress flocked in rosebuds with square neckline and empire waist, and three tiers of lace ruffles. She carried a nosegay of yellow, white and blue carnations. The bridegroom and his attendants wore tuxs. A reception was held following the ceremony in the church fellowship hall, which was decorated with arrangements of carnations in the chosen colors of yellow, white and blue, and a pair of candelabras. The cake was formed in three tiers and the cake was of German chocolate.

The wedding cakes were served by Mrs. James Ferrell of Aubrey and Eva Stubbs of Corsicana. Punch was dispensed by Brenda Mesker and Brenda Kuykendall of Corsicana. Nancy Ferrell, Denton registered guests from Dallas, Lubbock, Denton, Austin and Corsicana. After a wedding trip to Winter Park, Colorado, the newlyweds will reside in Duncan, Okla.

The bride, a resident of IOOF Home for 10 years, attended Navarro College, and received her BS in fashion merchandising from Texas Tech University in Lubbock. The bridegroom received his degree in electrical engineering from Texas Tech. and children, Brenda, Diana, and Tommy of Duncanville; Mr. and Mrs. A.J.

Rasco of Garrett; Mr. and Mrs. Claud Pryor of Waco; Mrs. Elenore Greer of Corsicana; Mr. and Mrs.

B.H. Grace of Wilmer; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Fields and children of Dallas; Mr. and Mrs.

Dale Grace and daughter of Mesquite; Bill and Donna Grace of Wilmer. Also, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Aston of Mansfield; Mrs.

Gladys Grace of Ennis; Mrs. Judy White and children, Jimmy, Kim, and Craig of Grand Prairie; Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Grace of Garland; Mr. and Mrs.

Bill Prestidge of Ennis; Mr, and Mrs. Dennis Cox of Mesquite; Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Griffith and grandchildren Kevin, Bryan, Jack, Pat and Kim Thornberry of Athens; J.W.

Turner of Rice; Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Sutherlin of Corsicana; Mrs. Francis Grace of Mt. Vernon, J.R.

Grace and grandchildren, Jimmy, Wanda, and Becky Grace of Ben Wheeler. Friends attending included: Rudolph and Ruth Maraw of Hubbard; Elizabeth Gofartt of Ennis; Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hatly of Blooming Grove; Gaye Hahn of Dallas; Mr. and Mrs.

Webb Ray of Chatfield; and Mr. and Mrs. A.L. Jacobs of Corsicana. Church couple to be honored The Rev.

and Mrs. R.L. Jones will be honored on their 36th anniversary with the Bethlehem Baptist Church in appreciation services at 3 p.m. Sunday. The Rev.

R.M. Bell, vice moderator of the Rising Star District Association, will be guest speaker. Guest church will be Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. College Notes I students in the Golden Circle were among those receiving degrees following completion of the second summer term at Sam Houston State University, officials announced.

From Corsicana, Patricia Rose Fowler, 1706 West 12th was awarded a bachelor of arts in teaching with a major in physical education. Linda Willard Davis, Rt. 1, Box 280B, Fairfield, was awarded a bachelor of business administration majoring in business education. SHSU currently has an enrollment of approximately 11.000 students. New club elects officers Bob Rehders was recently elected president of the newly formed Navarro County Roadrunner Touring Club.

Other officers include John Bowman, vice president, and Charlotte Bowman, secretary- treasurer. The club plans to attend the races at Lake Whitney Sept. 26. The club will meet the first Thursday of every month at 7:30 p.m. in the conference room of the Corsicana Fire Department.

Kerens twirler wows 'em with spinning blades By RAY MAYO Golden Circle Editor KERENS Missy Ward, 17-year-old Kerens High School senior, decided two years ago to take twirling lessons, and since then has won several state titles and a trophy case full of awards. She is featured twirler for the Kerens High School band and dazzles the football fans with her halftime routine which includes twirling Samoan swords. She says she enjoys performing with the swords than any other part of the and adds with a laugh that performing with swords really that difficult, the people seem to enjoy BUT TWIRLING real swords can be dangerous, she admits. Although she says she has never seriously cut herself, once while performing at the state fair, she bruised one of her ankles and the routine with tears streaming down my Missy has entered a number of contests since she began twirling, and has brought home 59 trophies, 46 medals and sue plaques. Her state titles this year include best costume, state sweetheart and state military champion.

Last year, she placed fifth in the military competition. She explains that the sweetheart competition is judged on modeling ability, poise and beauty. MOST TWIRLING contests are held in Dallas but she has traveled as far away as Louisiana to compete. She credits her mother for her costumes which have won a state title. does all my she relates, does beautiful, beautiful, She has five competition costumes and a field costume.

Missy also plays the clarinet in the high school band, and explains that at a contest last year, she was more proud of being named outstanding soloist on bass clarinet than the nine twirling trophies she brought back with her. She is also active in her church work and plays the organ for the Presbyterian Church in Kerens. She maintains an average in her studies, and is active in the high school drama department. She was named best actress in one act play competition for the past two years. SHE SAYS she hopes to obtain a twirling scholarship after graduation from high school, but admits the is Missy explains that she plans to major in drama in college, and eventually teach drama at the high school level.

She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe A. Ward of Kerens. Her mother teaches the first grade, and her father is employed at Nipak.

She has two brothers, John, 16, and Jody, 14. Missy says she plans to enter a number of twirling contests this year as well as participate in an upcoming International Miss Pageant to be held in Garland. The contest is open for young women 17-22 years of age, and contestants will be judged on modeling, interviews and competition. Sun photo by Gary Edmondson MISSY WARD routine NC summer grads named Wilson family reunion is held at Navarro Mills Grace family reunion draws large turnout.