Abilene Reporter-News from Abilene, Texas • 28

If THE ABILENE REPORTER-NEWS Abilene Texas Sunday Morning July 17 1966 iBecky Ripley Wed i To Bob Bearden illusion was caught to a tiara of lace and seed pearls She carried stephanotis orchids and English ivy Attendants wore maize dotted swiss gowns edged with lace and ruffles Their sheath skins had velvet ribbon streamers in back Veils were held by flower Becky Lynn Ripley daughter of Mr and Mrs James Ripley 3497 7th became the bride of Bob Olen Bearden of Rankin Saturday evening at Highland Church of Christ Wallace Buliington read vows Parents of the bridegroom are Mr and Mrs Bearden of Rankin Music was presented by an ha- "ied ivX and chiffon daisies Reception was in the church fellowship hall Following a trip to Brown-wood Lake the couple will be at home at Rankin A 1964 graduate of Abilene High School the bride attended Abilene Christian College and Texas Technological College A graduate of Abilene High School the bridegroom attended Texas Tech where he was a member of the varsity football squad and the Double Association He is employed by the Union Texas Petroleum Co in Rankin Parents of the bride and bridegroom hosted the rehearsal dinner at Little Red Bam Abilene Christian College chorus with soloists Sondra Sprad-ley and Bill McCook Maid of honor was Sharon Salhaney Bridesmaids were Jean Thomas Karon Salhaney and Mrs Larry Walker of Austin Junior bridesmaid was Bonnie Bearden of Rankin sister of the bridegroom Cindy Bagby of Dallas was flower girl Best man was Bales Groomsmen were Tommy Wilson Kenneth Hogan Jimmy Hodgin and Donny Flemming of Dallas Ushers were Steve Ripley brother of the bride Bill Bearden of Rankin brother of the bridegroom Jerry Carter and Jacky Yarbrough The bride given in marriage by her father wore a silk organza gown accented with pearls and reembroidered alen-con lace The line skirt featured appliques of lace and a wat-teau train Her veil of French SMM pcrtreH ky wwtty MRS BOB OLEN BEARDEN formerly Becky Lynn Ripley FOR FASHION LUNCHEON A collarless coat with scarf and toque of Texas lamb and a ruana designed to be worn as a coat will be modeled by Mrs Pat Dunagin at the Abilene Club buffet luncheon Friday Betty Hughes Reporter-News Woman's Editor will preview fall fashions Mrs Dunigan Mrs II White Jr and Mrs Robert 1 Shackelford will model Dorcia Originals fall line and Clinton jewelry Buffet will be served at 11:30 and the program at 12 noon (Staff Photos by Don Blakley) Tea Honors Bride-Elect Miss Banks iiiiiiBSiiiiiSiaiiiSSiSiSSSiiSiiiiBiiiiiiiiiiiSiiiliSiiailiiiiSSiiiiiialiiiiiiiiSiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiBaiiafciiSiliSl Teach Second Parakeet to Pray DEAR ABBY: Our son who I am the eldest daughter and My oldest brother called Papaladoptive parents have both served with the Marine Corps in mc Hnd tn'd nfie asked what he should tell passed away but my real moth-Vfet Nam came home la A IJemjer la alill Mag month As you can imagine Don g0jng t0 say jn house alone i1 ve enlered my I have full information on how was pretty well tuckered out so i(-s three days and Papa bend and I have the to reach her Being a woman I new DECORATOR STUDIO at your service Locoted between draperies and carpets in our new Home Centerl Meet Billie Kemletz Studio Coordinator who will help you with any decorating problem whether it be a corner grouping or an entire hcme WmodAing dMMwter 4tti Oak ealyl still holed up in the motel Card Ann Banks bride-elect of Lt James Marion Wright Army was given a bridal tea Saturday in the home of Mrs Ferebee 1826 Willis Receiving guests were the bride elect and her mother Mrs Banks her fiance's mother Mrs Waiter Wright and grandmother Mrs Wright Hostesses were Mmes Fred Kihlberg Don McMillon and Robert Ferebee Assisting in serving were Mrs Lowry and Mrs Troy Haney Karen Sue Wright sister of the fiance registered guests Debbie Banks sister of the bride elect shower gifts Miss Banks wore a pink linen dress with a white lace boat: Hertitt-sage 'wafi white fckitlel-1 lia tifu 3lu Lfii "ini I The serving table was decorated with white linen and lace cloth and centered with pink carnations and white stock The couple will be married July 30 in Ihe Dyess Air Force Base Chapel barrassment I advise yoa to forget the whole thing It would hardly be worth the risk to merely satisfy your curiosity CONFIDENTIAL TO SEPTEMBER BRIDE: If you are concerned only with what you will get our of the marriage your marriage will fail You may never be divorced but your marriage will fail nevertheless Problems? Ylfrite to Abby Box 69700' Los Angeles Calif 60069 For a personal reply Inclose a stamped self addressed envelope Hate to write letters? Send $1 to Abby Box 69700 Los Angeles Calif 90069 for booklet "How to Write Letters for All am naturally curious I have not decided whether I would meet her face to face and identify myself or whether I would arrange to meet her without letting her know who I was Or should I just forget the whole thing? I have no intention of intruding on her life or causing her any unhappiness embarrassment Perhaps you or one of of your readers who have experienced something like thia can help me decide JUST CURIOUS DEAR CURIOUS: If you sincerely wish to cause your real mother no unhappiness or em- Then he slammed down the tele-iphone What should we tell people and how can we get them back together? EMBARRASSED DEAR EMBARRASSED: explanation will do Tell them nothing will find a way DEAR ABBY: I was borii 35 years ago in a midwestern state at a home for unwed mothers As an infant I was adopted by a wonderful couple and we moved away This fall my husband and I are planning a vacation to the midwest and find we will be near the city of my birth My he just sat around the house resting and getting used to civil-j-ian life again He also taught' our parakeet how to swear Now fun is fun but you should hear what lie taught that bird to say! What if the preacher drops in one Sunday after-! roon? MOTHER DEAR MOTHER: Get another parakeet and teach it how to pray for the one that swears DEAR ABBY: What do you think of parents who have decided to call it quits after 51 years of marriage? They have four married children thirteen grandchildren and three greatgrandchildren They were never exactly lovebirds but it never came to a real separation be lore LaNlTA AKINS vows planned Aug 20 Miss Akins To William Linda Wade To Be Wed MERKEL (RNS) Linda Kay Wade daughter of Mrs Sycenl Wade and the late Mr Wade and Wesley Evan Attaway son of Mr and Mrs Attaway of San Angelo will be married Aug 27 at the Assembly of God Church The bride-elect is a 1965 graduate of Merkel High School and attended San An-gtilo Junior College this year The bridegroom elect is a 1964 graduate of San Angelo High School and is attending San Angelo Junior College ODESSA Mr and Mrs Warren Akins have announced the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter LaNita to Charles William Boyd son of Mr and Mrs Milton Crosby Boyd 2817 Willis Abilene The wedding will be Aug 20 at St Paul Presbyterian Church Miss Akins is a graduate of Permian High School and attended Odessa College Her fiance is also a Permian High School graduate attended Hardin Simmons University and Odessa College He is employed by Universal CIT in Pecos awamg ALTMAN'S BIG JULY CLEARANCE All Summer Dresses jnd Accessories It's the folk of the town for Values for Wide Selection for Nationally Advertised Brands Hurry in for Yours DRESSES Si DRESSES 3 Big Racks Extra Specials Ijoocoo iqoo SALE! 5-IC SILVERED COFFEE-TEA SET Better Dresses Good selection in most all sizes Whipped Creams Arnel Jersey Etc Were to 3995 10-1 2495 Swim Suits Entire Stock Robilee and Sea Nymph Were 995 to 2000 Now 695 to 1295 Hand Bags All white and bone bogs included Sale 198 to 595 plus tax Lay-A-Way Sale Fur Trimmed Coats Tailored Coats Double Knits Special July Values A Small Deposit Will Hold in Lay-A-Way 6-cup coffee tea pet 24" 1214" footed tray covered sugar creamer 44 Like the eparkling candlelight or the blaze of gay colon tho elegance of this delicate silverplate will enhance the charm of any occasionl So richly deiignod you'll want to check the silversmith's mark to make sure it isn't sterling! 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