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PAGE THREE THE BRYAN (TEXAS) DAILY EAGLE, SATURDAY, JULY 26, 1947 Whitney- Trainer Wedding Saturday St. Thomas' Before an altar banked with palms and white gladioli, Miss. Janet Whitney, daughter of Col. and Mrs. Clifford C.

Whitney, became the bride of Richard M. Trainer, son of Mr. and Mrs. William N. Trainer of Chester, on Saturday afternoon, July 26, at St.

Thomas Episcopal Chapel, College Station. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. Orin G. Helvey and nuptial music featuring "Ave Maria" and selections from Brahms was played on the organ by Mrs. Helvey.

The bride, given in marriage by her father, was dressed in a floor length gown of white Chantilly lace and starched sheer over creamy satin. The Gress was fashioned with a high round neck, cap sleeves and fitted bodice. The tunic effect of the lace was designed over a boutfant sheer skirt and dipped in the back to follow train. The rose pattern of the lace formed the scalloped edge of the tunic. Her finger tip veil of illusion was caught into a halo of starched lace decorated with pearls.

Her bouquet was a single white orchid on a white prayer book. Mrs. Clifford C. Whithey, of Dallas as matron of honor and Mrs. F.

Harold Lockwood of Brownwood as bridesmaids were dressed in identical dresses of pale marquisette fashioned with green long, full sleeves, square necks, and full skirts. They wore white picture hats trimmed in green marquisette and carried arm bouquets of Marconi daisies. The bride's mother wore a flowered sheer, floor length with tiny hat of white net trimmed with off white flowers, Her corsage was of white carnations. The groom was attended by Clifford C. Whitney, of Dallas as best man.

Edward P. Whitney San Angelo and Harrison L. Whitney of Bryan were ushers. A reception was held immediately after the ceremony at the home of the bride's parents, 100 South Logan, Bryan. Mrs.

C. L. Smith of Brownwood presided at the wedding cake which was in the form of a wedding ring encircled with white flowers. Miss Catherine Monroe of Cameron was in charge of guest register, while Mrs. Jay Cowan of College Station and Miss Olive Heatherly of Brownwood helped serve refreshment' plates.

The bride chose as her traveling costume a suit of black shantung trimmed with large gold buttons. Her accessories were black and her corsage of orchids. Graduated from Baylor Univer-1 sity with the class of 1943, the. bride majored in Journalism and Spanish. She was a member of Alpha Omega sorority and was staff member of Baylor University's newspaper for three years.

Since January, 1944, she has been employed in the public relations department of Pan American World Airways in both Brownsville and in Miami, Florida. Mr. Trainer graduated from Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, where he received his degree M. Trainer, nee Miss Janet Whitney, daughter of Col. Mrs.

Richard Clifford C. Whitney. The marriage took place at St. Thomas and Mrs. Episcopal Chapel, College Station, Saturday afternoon.

are now in progress for the appearance of the Methodist Youth- the Mexican Methodist church, 505 Oak Grove Preparations Caravan at addition, from August 2 to 8. The Caravan is pictured here with those seated, from left to right, being Miss Isis Gomez, Caravener One; Mrs. Miss Josie Ortiz, Caravaner Four. Charles H. Thomas, counselor; Standing, left to right, are Abraham Vasques, Caravaner Three: and Fernando Salazar, Caravaner in electrical engineering.

He served three years in the U. S. Navy as engineering officer. Since July '46 he has been employed by Pan American World Airways as junior airport manager! of Miapn, and Balboa, Canal Zone, where 'he is permanently stationed. Following the wedding trip.to Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica; the coupie will reside in Balboa.

Out-of-town guests included the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Trainer, Chester, Mr.

and Mrs, Harold Lockwood, Dr. and Mrs. L. Smith, Mr. and Mrs.

J. N. Arvin, Brownwood; Mrs. D. H.

Bruton, Mrs. Geo, Clayton, Dallas. Mr. and Mrs. John Rubitza, Mrs.

Estie of Waco. OIL WELL COMPLETION BATON ROUGE, July 26 (P)-The State Conservation Department in its weekly oil report today announced completion; of 11 wells with total initial daily production of 1558.24 barrels, abandonment of 20 tests and issuance of permits for 54 new wells. Your Home Need What Does THIS, ABOVE ALL A Streit Chair Relax and rest in the comfort of a Streit chair. One of the pleasures that is also a necessity. SEE IT! TRY IT! BUY IT! Stu it Today at Buy Your Streit at Staci FURNITURE FO Foster-Albritton Rites Solemnized On Friday Evening A high light of the late summer social season was the marriage of Miss Rosanne Foster, daughter of Mr.

and Mrs. George G. Foster, and Garland Reed Albritton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Minor Albritton of Kerens, which took place at 8 o'clock on Friday evening at the First Baptist church.

Rev, Walter R. Willis, district but superintendent of Jacksonville formerly pastor of the First Methodist church here, read the double ring nuptial service. White cathedral tapers illumined the altar space adorned with crystal vases of white gladioli, Marconi daisies and asters against a background of palms. White arches proved an effective decorative innovation. The central arch was placed on the choir rail covered in white draping entwined with smilax festoons.

On the side walls at either side of the altar were white. arches garlanded with smilax and white gladioli. White pedestals joined with broad satin streamers and topped with bouquets of white flowers encircled the chancel. Mrs. Imogene Nash Robertson, organist, gave prenuptial selections as guests assembled and accompanied Miss Mary Margaret Darnell as she sang "At Dawning" and She played the wedding marches and accompanied Euell Porter of Huntsville as he sang "The.

Lord's Prayer" at the close of the ceremony. Preceding the entrance of the bridal party candles were lighted by Mike Trant of Tyler and Clyde Armstrong. They wore suits of white as did Mark Crocker of Beaumont who carried the wedding rings on a white satin pillow. Linda Jane Smith dressed in white organdy floor length frock with drop shoulder effect and fluffy sash, scattered rose petals from a little parasol. The bride entered with her father who gave her in marriage.

She wore an original model of white satin fashioned with elongated bodice, having a drop shoulder effect. The yoke of illusion was edged with a scalloped bertha of satin and the fitted sleeves tapered to points over her hands. A coronet of satin, embroidered in pearls, held in place her veil of French illusion and her bouquet was entirely of orchid hued orchids and For sentiment's sake she wore the wedding ring of the late Mrs. R. P.

Westbrook, grandmother of the groom, and also the diamond bar pin worn by her mother at the time of her wedding. Feminine attendants, Mrs. Jack Ashworth, Misses Alma Jean Vance, Sue Mitchell, Virginia Lee, Charlotte Hyde, Jeanette Hall, Joyce Albritton, Jean Marie Edge and Mrs. Preston W. Smith wore frocks of embroidered eyelet in pastel hues of aqua, chartreuse, and orchid, fashioned with elongated bodices, full gathered skirts, and off the shoulder necklines outlined with corded puffings.

They carried fans made of green maline dotted with pink Amaryllis lilies and tied with lacy organdy. L. E. Gray of Kerens attended the groom as best man and groomsmen were Jim O'Hara, Fort- Worth; Henry Deschner of Dana Green, Marble -Falls; Billy Shelton of Kerens; Jack Ashworth and J. 0.

Alexander Jr. They all wore summer tuxedos with white carnation The bride's mother wore a. dinner dress of aqua crepe with purple accessories and an orchid corsage. The home of the bride's parents was the scene of the wedding reception which followed immediately after the Guests were received in the garden by the wedding party, the bride and groom, and Mr. and Mrs.

Foster. Included in the assisting house party were Mesdames Harold Vance, J. 0. Alexander E. Mid Westbrook, R.

Henry Harrison, Herbert Roberts; Henry Ross, L. P. Coffey, J. 0. Alexander, Emmett Traht Misses Marion Norton, Tidge Rattan, Mary Richardson, Doris Ross, Betty Belyin Westbrook, Shirley Mima Jeanne Hardin, Mary Osborn Johnson, Nancy Carroll of McAllen, Shirley Yeager and Dorothy Foster of Houston.

The bride's -table was placed a background of greenery at. each side: were pedestal baskets of white gladioli. An imported cutwork cloth was used on the table, the bride placed bouquet at one end and the three tiered Wedding cake decorated in and rosebuds, was at the opposite end. An ice course of brick ice cream embossed With double wedding bells with individual cakes was served. Miss Sue Bethany presided at the bride's book.

Mr. and Mrs. Albritton left for a wedding trip to New Orleans, Mobile, and. points in Florida and "upon their return' will be at hone in Bryan. For travel the bride chose a suit of black faille with pink blouse and gloves, A matching hat and accessories of black with orchid corsage completed her costume.

The bride is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin High School and, attended Southwestern University at Georgetown where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and. Glamazon Club. Mr. Albritton was graduated from Kerens High School, attended Southwestern University at Georgetown and will enter A.

and M. College in the Fall' semester. ABOUT BRYAN Mr. and Mrs. H.

R. Brayton and Mrs. W. H. Cole leave on Saturday for Wisconsin for 8 month's Vacation.

Mr. Brayton owns summer home at Marquette where the climate is cool and plenty of good fishing is to be enjoyed. At Texarkana -they will be joined by Mr. and Mrs. Edd Maddox, and little son who will make the trip with them.

Mrs. Chas. Whitson and little son Johnny have returned to their home in Trinity after a visit with her grandmother, Mrs. A. F.

Wil-, con, and aunt, Miss May Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Mills P. Walker, Miss Jane Walker, Karl Coulter, Nancy Rush and Judith Hoppess left this morning for the Davis Mountains where the Walkers have a summer cottage.

Mr. Walker will return in a few days, the others in the party remaining for several weeks. The following guests of Mr. and Mrs. Sam B.

Pate left for their respective homes on Friday. While here they visited with other relatives and friends also. The guests were Mesdames E. W. Smith, and Bob Pixley and son Jimmy of El Paso: Mesdames Forest Gail, St.

Louis, Mod, H. R. Prusgrove, Houston; Leroy White and daughter Alma Rae, and Mr. and Mrs. E.

D. Hughey of Navasota; Mr. and Mrs. Adrean Hughey, Conroe; Mr. and Mrs.

H. C. McGilberry and son Fred Earl of Singleton, Mrs. Alma Sahualla, Dallas; S-Sgt. Donald.

D. Pate, Fort Bragg, N. and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bailey and David Martin of Austin.

Guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Butler are Mrs.

Mark Reed and son Mark of Ashville, N. C. Also, visiting the Butlers and Mr. and Mrs. Sam Murphy are J.

S. Murphy, J. Alton Murphy, Mrs. G. L.

Martin, Mr. and Mrs. George L. Martin, and son Robert all of Mineral Wells. the former Miss Rosanne Foster, whose marriage was solemnized Friday Mrs.

Garland Reed Albritton, evening at the First Baptist Church. He served in the U. S. Marine Corps 1 in World War II for 18 months. Out-of-town guests included Mr.

and Mrs. Minor Albritton, Mr. and and Mrs. Mrs. L.

E. Charlie Grey, Albritton; Kerens; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Trant, Sam and Mike Trant of Tyler; Mr. and Mrs.

Kelley Albritton, Minden, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Baldwin, Arn and Bobby Baldwin, Kerrville; Mr. and Mrs. W.

M. Pennington and son, Buddy, Dr. and Mrs. Howard Smith all of. Marlin; Mr.

and Mrs. H. H. Womble, Mrs. William Spiller, Mrs.

Stubbs Alford, Miss Virginia Alford, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Yeager, Caldwell; Mrs. Mainer, Trinity; Mr. and Mrs.

M. L. Clewis, Ville; Mr. and Mrs. Otis Gammil, Mrs.

G. Horrigan and daughter, Mary Grace, Miss Mary Alice Tucker of Houston; Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Crocker, Mark Crocker of Beaumont; Mr. and Mrs.

James Vance, Chas. C. Rippy of Marshall; Mrs. Claude Elwell, Mrs. P.

S. Mangum of Austin; Mrs. Ross Williamson, McAdams, Miss Jo Beth McAdams of Bedias; Miss Pat Albritton of Waco, Rev. and Mrs. Walter R.

Willis of Jacksonville. Alford-Claybrook Bridal Party Guests At Dinner at Oaks Mrs. William L. Spiller of Carbondale, sister of Miss Virginia Alford, bride-to-be, entertained on Friday evening "at the Oaks at 6:30 o'clock honoring the bridal party for the Alford-Claybrook, wedding, to be solemnized this evening at the First Baptist church at 7:30 o'clock. The polished table was laid with white silk place mats with central decor of- daisies and ferns in large crystal container.

During the service of the three course dinner the bride-to-be was ed a strand of pearls by her fiance and Miss Alford gave her feminine attendants silver perfume dispensers. Mr. Claybrook gave his atterdants gold tie clasps. The hostess gavo, her sister an import- College Notes No Dr. D.

Campbell Butler will wording preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday in the absence of Rev. Norman Anderson, who is on vacation. -Dr. Butler was formerly the pastor of this church, having served two years before going to China as a missionary. He is now head of the Department of the East Texas Teachers College at Commerce.

One of his daughters taught in the Stephen F. Austin high school of Bryan for a number of years and one was 8 stenographer for the Station of the College. Church services begin at 11 0- clock. Circles of the First Baptist church, College Station, Women's Missionary Society meeting on Monday at 3 p. will be the Church circle with Mrs.

Conlee Wilson and the Snuggs with Mrs. Louis Cross. The Judson circle will meet Tuesday at 9:45 a. with Mrs. W.

R. Robertson and the Armstrong circle will meet Wednesday at 10 a. m. with Mrs. G.

T. Edds. Mr. and Mrs. Don Little of Houston are spending two weeks vacation.

with Mrs. Little's mother, Mrs. J. T. L.

McNew. ed Japanese: banquet cloth with matching napkins. Those seated at table were Miss Alford, Mr. Claybrook, Misses Louise Marsh, Betty Jo Hale, Jotta Criswell 6f Kaufman, Patay Vaughan, Betty Orr, Mrs. Davis Grant, Mrs.

Mae Alford, the hostess, Mrs. Spiller and Messrs. Fred W. Robert A. Alford, Alford, Hoover Alford, Dan and Phillip Alford, W.

George Fall and the ring bearer Hal Alford. The Buddhist' Cloister of Hanie, Tibet, where priests live at an altittde of 16,000 feet, is: the highest -spot inhabited by human SUE' JONES IN ALL MY BAKING I USE GENUINE MALTED MiLK JONES 30 BREAD "MOM SAID WOMEN ARE GETTING MENS SALARIES THESE DAYS. DAD SAID. THEY ALWAYS HAVE: ASK YOUR FRIENDLY GROCER FOR JONES FINE BREAD The first traffic lights were stalled in Cleveland, 0., at the intersection of E. 105th and Euclid Ave.

need to worry or fret about an adjust call 2-1336. Bryan Hospital has admitted for surgery Tommy Terrell Rice and as a medical patient Chester T. Williams of Caldwell. WE HAVE A Your favorite beauty shop is the proud owner of a brand new telephone. Now all you have to do is dial 4-1297 for Mrs.

Hughes and your appointment is as good as made for any type of beauty work. AND we are open by appointment on Wednesday and Friday evenings for you working girls. Why Not Phone Us Today? That's right. The number is 4-1297 BEAUTY BAR SALON 703 Inwood Dr, Garden Acres Ph. 4-1297 EVERITE LUGGAGE So Right for that Summer Vacation Anywhere ARC IN EGG SHELL, BLUE, OR TAN.

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