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You don't have be art expert fo know what on amazing value you're getting in these superb total diamond weight sets! Every set of rings has its, total diamond weight clearly and permanently stamped inside fhe guaranteed of full nationally known for quality and valve! MRS. LESTER GERRY STATES the former Miss Evelyn Joyce Russell (Badger Photo) MR. AND MRS. IUPE RODRIGUEZ she is the former Miss Maria Luisa Garcia (Gene Smith Photo) Miss Garcia, L. Rodriguez Wed In Sebastian Rite Altrusa Names Delegates To Convention The Altrusa Club of Cameron County at the Seville Hotel at noon Wednesday, Sept.

5, Mrs. Gertrude Hiiligus, president, called the meeting to order and gave the Altrusa blessing. Minutes of the last meeting were rend by Mrs. Betty Goodman, secretary, followed by the treasurer's report. The president announced that the District 9 Convention of trusa International is to be held in Houston, Oct.

19, 20 and 21 at the Rice Hotel. Margaret Williams was elected delegate to the convention; first. Alternate Mr-. Alma Cocke; and second al'emaie, Mrs. Betty Goodman.

Mrs. Hilligus will also represent the organization at the convention. Members arc now selling air and closet deodorizers as one of their many projerts. The public affairs comm mitt ee will bp in charge of the September meeting's program to be held the 19th. The meeting whs adjourned with the Altrusa benediction given in unison.

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Vmsf 0o THE HARLINGEN NATIONAL WESLACO In a candlelight ceremony in the First Baptist Church on the evening of Sept. 8, Miss Evelyn Joyce Russell became the bride oi Lester Gerry States. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Reeves Russell of Weslaco.

The bridegroom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Lester States of Harwood. The Rev. Mr.

Ray Turner performed the double ring ceremony. The sanctuary was decorated with Woodwardia ferns and giant white mums in brass urns. In the background was a brass arch and two spiral candelabra holding white lighted candles to form a soft glow over the wedding party. Tiie pews for the members of the families were marked with brass cathedral floor candle sticks. Mrs.

A. B. McNeely, church organist, played traditional wedding processional and Mendelssohn's recessional, and accompanied Kenneth L. McCutcheon of McAllen who sang Love This Ring" and Lord's The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a floor-length gown of peau de soie following the Directors hnes which emphasized the high waist- ed bodice of English illusion ap- pliqued with pearl' embroidered Ah neon lace.

The neckline was outlined with scallops of lace as were the elbow length sleeves. The hour glass waistline extended into a full bell-shaped skirt. A sash, appliqued with pearl embroidered Aloneon lace, gave a train effect to the back. A tiered shoulder-length veil of silk illusion fell from a miniature crown of seed pearls. The bride carried a crescent bouquet of orchids and stephanotis, highlighted with pearls, that cascaded to the hemline of her gown.

Mrs. Bill P. Drawe, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Mridesmaids were Miss Cleta June Dawson of Progreso, Miss Karen Kay Rainey and Miss Norma Jcam Mauldin. The attendants wore identical street-length gowns of yellow silk chiffon.

The fitted bodices, laid with lace, featured a round neckline and cap sleeves. Their headpieces were yellow bandeaux with circlets of tulle. Each bridesmaid carried a colonial bouquet of roses and carnations in yellow and white. Alvin C. Lacy of Gonzales served as best man.

Gromsmen were Carl Embrcy of Hamilton; Michael Gibson of El Paso, frater- nity brother of the bridegroom: and Bill Knox of Harwood. Ushers were Richard Neal Russell, brother of the bride; Glenn Brady; Michael Blackwell; Richard Cortez; Jon Wiley and Larry Ennis. The mother of the bride wore a an Alencon lace bodice and silk dusfv rose gown fashioned with chiffon skirt. He accessories were of a matching shade and she wore a corsage of clustered eym- bidium orchids. The mother wore a gown of autumn brown lace with an overskirt of brown silk chiffon.

I for corsage was of yellow cymbidium orchids. The reception was held immediately following the wedding in the church fellowship hall. A bubbling fountain filled with floating white roses and carnations was placed by the bride's book. Here Miss Barbara Morten sen of Corpus Christi and Miss Nancy Blackwell alternated in registering the guests. The table, covered with a white silk corded cloth, was centered with an arrangement of white roses and Italian porcelain white angels holding candles.

The wedding cake, a five-tiered creation, was covered with sugar-spun rose.s and topped with a cluster of orchids. Miss Lucy Vaughan alternated with Mrs. Felipe Cortez in serving the cake. From a silver punch bow! fruit punch was served by Mrs, Weldon Blackwell and Mrs. Floyd Ennis.

An ecru Italian lace cloth covered the bridegroom's table that was centered with tropical fruits and foliage in a tiered arrangement. The bridegrooms food cake, a double wedding ring decorated with yellow calla lilies, was served by Mrs, Taylor Rowe of Mercedes alternately with Mrs. Kenneth McRay. Mrs. B.

A. Mv- att of Houston alternated with Miss Jan Ennis at the silver coffee service. Other members of the house party were Mrs William Trager of Corpus Christi, Mrs. Jack Rainey, Miss Sandra Longoria, Mrs. Ronald Rennsehc Mrs, Joe Sanders Mrs Joe Silva, and Miss Sandy Whiddex of Harwood.

For traveling the bride chose a sea-foam green silk linen suit Brown lizard accessories and a champagne colored feather hat completed her ensemble. Her corsage was a white orchid. Mrs. States is a graduate of Weslaco High School and will bp a senior music education major at the University of Texas. She also attended Mexico City Col- SEBASTIAN Miss Maria Luisa Garcia, daughter of Alifonsa Garcia of Sebastian, became the bude of Lupe Rodriguez, son of Zoila T.

Rodriguez of Santa Rosa, in a ceremony informed hy Canuto Garcia Sr. in the church of Apostolic Faith in Jesus Christ of Sebastian on Aug. 26. The altar of the church was decorated with giant glaadioli, carnations, fern and a white carpet that led from the door to the altar. The windows wedding bells.

Given in marriage by her brother, Adan Garcia, the bride wore a wedding gown of Chantilly lace over satin. 'Die bodice Lyford Briefs The Luther League of the Bethel Lutheran Church held their annual banquet at the Seville Hoiel were Billy Hems, president; Danny Yassberg, vice president; devotional secretary. Mrs. Beamer was speaker. Mr.

and Mrs. Sammy Shira are sponsors. Mr. and Mrs. Chester Johnson and family and Mr.

and Mrs. Alden John sen and family have returned from a vacation in Dallas and Lake Hamilton, and in Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. Gladys McDonald of Elee- tra has returned to resume teaching in the Lyford schools. Mrs.

L. R. Burns is home after visit mg for several weeks with relatives in Birmingham, Ala. Mr. and Mrs.

James Knight and son have returned to Huntsville after visiting with parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Skoog. Mrs. Knight is the former Miss Shirley Skoog.

featured a rounded neckline and full-length sleeves that came to a point at the wrists. Sequins and seed pearls outlined the neck of the bodice and enhanced the skirt of the gown. A crown of sequins held her waist-length veil of Chantilly lace As her bnda! bouquet she carried an arrangement of giant mums and fern. Miss Garcia of Sebastian served as maid of with Misses Este 11 a Garcia, Ofelia Vela, Maria Escamilla and Ester (jarcia as bridesmaids. Baldemar Rodriguez served the bridegroom as best man wiih Filiberto Vela, Olvera and Isaac Vasquez as groomsmen and Mr.

and Mrs. Librado Rodriguez as ushers. The Rev. and Airs. Martin Calderon of Edinburg also attended the couple.

The mother wore a bronze colored dress with mat; h- ing accessories and a pink corsage. The mother of the bridegroom wore a beige colored dress with matching accessories and a pink corsage. Following the wedding a reception was held in the home of the bride mother. The house and porch were decorated with palms, carnations and paper streamers. The tables were covered in white.

The three-tiered wedding a was decorated with lilac flowers and topped with a miniature bridal couple. Approximately 200 guests attended. The bride is a graduate of Lyford High School. 'Hie bridegroom attended both the Santa Rosa and La Fen a High Schools, Following a wedding trip to Monterrey, Saltillo and Ton eon. the couple will make their home in Sebastian.

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SIZE and STYLE NUMBER. OVER 100 ANSWERS to to-wear" in our new full color Fall Winter Pattern Catalog, Casual. dressy, school ail Send 35 now. MRS. TOMMY ALLEN BAUCUM formerly Mill Janet Marguerite Kopecky (Teege Photo) Janet Kopecky Tommy Allen RAYMOND VILLI-; Miss Jan- Miss Patricia A ot Marguerite Kopecky, daughter of Dallas, and of Mr.

and Mrs. Tom Kopecky Troppy of San of Lasara, became the bride of bridesmaids. TV Tommy Allen Baucum, Sunday, identical dresses Sept. 2 at 5 pm, in St. Anthony's in peau de soie Catholic Church of Raymond- necklines and ca ville.

Parents of the bridegroom maid of honor wt are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Baucum dress in emerald of Lasara. Rest man was The Rev. William Daly of Re- of College fugio performed the double ring were Roy nuptial rites before an altar dec- mondvillc, orated with white gladioli and mondvillc, stock.

The altar railing held bou- College S' dress with black cessories and an orchid oorsjge. The bride graduated aymondville High School and ttended Charity Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans, Sam Houston State Teach- College in Huntsville, he bridegroom was graduated from Raymondville High School1 lack and has been attending Texas Neil A College in College Sta-j were lion. wore Following a wedding trip the een sat- couple will mak? their home in College Station where the bnde- sleeves. The groom will be a senior studenr, ire a matching Out of town gu -sts included Mr. green.

and H. P. Brown and son, Benny Powers P. Mrs Olice Thomas. ac- LIGHT AND bulkier Ti wool CO they wi You'll warm.

V) Hackc Miss La Antonio maids sea wit! ot Station. Lee Stanley Gene Butler of and Robert Heme of at ion. Larry quets of the Towers. White sat- brother of the bridegroom, and in bows marked the pews for the Harland Watson oi Lasara were families. ushers.

Mrs. Tom Almond furnished the For her wedding nuptial music and accompanied Mrs. Kopecky duwi a blue lace Dr. H. Spence Jr.

who sang sheaih with matching jacket and Lord's Prayer" and a cot age of carnations. Groomsmen Mrs. W. E. Ebrecht Rav- anfl son Jerry, all of Houston; puly.

and Mr. and J. C. Clement of Amarillo. Try a Star Classified Ad, EDITOR'S NOTE: line for stories appear in the See Tim Valley Monu a.m.

of the day Hcation. Deadline for the Sunday of the preceding 'J hi day stories (us must be on Ifae restore 'i p.m. on I dur items must I tor's desk n- pear in the Stund For return of dose stamped, lege. She is a member of Alpha Chi Omega social sorority. States graduated from Gonzales High School.

He is majoring in business administration at the University of Texas, where he is, a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. After a wedding trip to Padre Island they will both continue their studies at the University of Texas. They will make their home in Austin. Mr, and Mrs, Raymond Lester States, parents of the bridegroom, gave fhe- rehearsal dinner Friday evening at the El Sombrero in Mercedes. Organ Society Meets Thursday In Elks Lodge The Southmost Hammond Organ Society will hold their regular monthly meeting Thursday, Sept.

13, in the Harlingen Elks Lodge. The meeting, to begin p.m. will feature Byron Melcher of the McAllen Hammon Organ Audios who will give an inforative lesson, lesson. Following appearance the members wall participate in a All members and friends are urged to attend AUTOMOBILE FINANCIWG BANK IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY Read Ad on Page All of Today's Star Now Only 22 Minutes for Dry Cleaning in the New Philco Bendix in Crown Heights Shopping Center. Average Cost about 15c per garment.

open daily 8 a.m. until 8 p.m. for your convenience an attendant on duty all day Sunday All Donabout Coulottes All Nelly Don and Aiglon Summer Dresses ALL MID-SUMMER SPORTSWEAR ones Downtown Harlingen The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of fteau de soie. The basque waistline was enhanced by the graceful ehapel-lengih train that featured appliques of Chantilly lace. The scalloped neckline was trimmed with seed pearls and iridescent sequins.

A pearl crown held her finger-tip veil. She carried a white orchid accented with streamers of stephanotis as her bridal bouquet. Miss Wilma Jean Kopecky served her sister as maid of honor. She is from St. Louis, Mo.

Miss Elwanda Joy Brown of Houston, your guarantt of total diamon weight of each set stan in the rings! $5 oo Down Mrs. Baucum wore a dusty rose lace sheath with a white carnation corsage. i A reception immediately following the ceremony, was held in the Nimrod Room of the White Wing Hotel. bridal couple, their parents and wedding attendants received the guests, Mrs. Dickie Bus.see presided at the guest book.

Miss Kathleen; Palousck and Miss Ernestine; Sales alternated ar, serving coffee and punch. Mrs. Benny Powers and Mrs. Robert Heine served cake. For her codding trip Baucum wore a royal blue silk HAVD ON Foot Delight- PLAIN PUN new snap full leather regular black calf black patent black suede high midheels ARLINGEN ARDWARE Sunday, Sept.

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