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The Jackson Independent from Jonesboro, Louisiana • 3

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Jonesboro, Louisiana
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tnCHSPAT JOKE It MCI THE JACKSON IHDEPEHPEHT JONESBORO TA SECTION A PAGE THREE SOCIETY model of baby blue organza lace with a matching stole Her corsage was of white carnations Her slippers were blue satin Inviting the guests to sign the brides book was Miss Joyce Amer lovely in a tiered all white silk organza which was waltz length She chose white satin slippers and her corsage was of red carnations The table holding the bride's book was overlaid with a-white cut work table cloth centered with a low arrangement of white carnations and white wedding bell Near this a white tapered memory candle burned in an arrangement of the lillies of the valley Arrangements of white clusters of wedding bells were carried out throughout the reception room decoration For going away the bride chose a mauve two piece cotton and to her shoulder lapel she pinned the orchid corsage from her bouquet As she tossed the bouquet on her way out it was caught by one of her attendants Miss Charlotte Loe After a short honeymoon the couple will be at home in Shreveport where the bride is a Student of Centenary College Mr Jimerson is employed by the Standard Oil Company POPE FAMILY REUNION TO BE HELD JUNE 25 The Pope family will hold their annual reunion on Sunday June 25 at Zion Rest Church An invitation is extended all relatives and friends to attend A basket lunch will be served at noon MISS FRANCES NEWSOM BYRON SIMPSON UNITED IN MARRIAGE On Saturday evening June 17 at 7 in the Fellowship Baptist Church near Hodge Miss Frances Irene Newsom became the bride of Byron Simpson Her parents are Mr and Mrs Tom Newsom of Minden and he is the son of Mrs Gertrude Simpson of Minden and Wallace Simpson of Galveston Texas The simple but impressive ceremony was performed by the Rev Tullos The church was decorated with branched candelabra holding slim white tapers flanked by tall baskets of white gladioli and fern caught with huge bows of white satin ribbon Nuptial music was furnished by Mrs Claude Welch at the piano Candle lighters were Miss Billie Jean Stewart and Eddie Maxwell Given in marriage by her uncle Edd Cox the bride wore a white gown of alencon lace over taffeta It was fashioned in a long torso waist with a dainty lace jacket and full flowing skirt Her illusion veil fell from a tiara of seed pearls and sequins and she carried a cascade bouquet of white carnations centered by a purple throated orchid atop a white Bible Mrs Ben Daniels of Jonesboro served as matron of honor She wore a street length gown of pink chiffon over taffeta with matching accessories and a white carnation corsage Misses Bettye Newsom and Marion Rasbury were bridesmaids Miss Newsom wore a white chiffon gown over taffeta Each wore a white carnation corsage Bobby-King of Minden served as best man and ushers were Jimmy McDaniels and John Moore also of Minden Following the ceremony Mr and Mrs Edd Cox uncle and aunt of the bride were 'hosts to a reception held in the church parlors Mrs Dick Davis of Shreveport sister of the bride invited the guests to sign the guest book The table was laid with a white crochet cloth over pink centered with a low bowl of white asters The three-tiered wedding cake topped by a miniature bride and groom was served by Mrs Floyd Miles and Mrs Carl Donaldson while at the opposite end of the table Mrs Lester Morgan and Mrs Grover Malone alternated at the crystal punch service After a short wedding trip Galveston Texas the couple will reside in Minden Miss Charlotte McClure Becomes of James Jimerson -V- Mr and Mrs Murlin Womack of Hodgo wish to announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Mur line to Doyle Futrell son of Mr and Mrs FutrelL of Jonesboro Th wedding will be solemnized at 4 o'clock in the afternoon on July 2 at the Sweetwater Baptist Church A reception will follow at the Siome of the bride's grandmother Mrs Shug Womack Friends and relatives will please accept this as an invitation Miss Linda Dale Johns of Translyvania Louisiana is here visiting her uncle Mr Charles Johns and family and other relatives Laos will try tion regime to form a coali- A lovely candlelight: ceremony was that of Miss Charlotte McClure of Shreveport when she became the bride of Mr James Jimerson at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Drew Jimerson of Quitman-Saturday une 10th at seven in the evening with only close friends and relatives present organza flocked with lilac colored daisies with scattered green leaves throughout the strapped bodice that had a matching stole The three tiered effect skirt floated over acetate taffeta with net She wore a solitare pearl pendant with white satin slippers Mrs Billy Amer presided over the silver coffee service and was becomingly dressed in a soft pink dress with an eylet trim Her corsage was white carnations and she wore matching pink pearls Floating hostess assisting with courtesies of the evening were Mrs'- Fred Schmidt and Miss Charlotte cousin of the groom Mrs Schmidt chose a green linen dress with a white corsage and black accessories Miss Loe wore a waltz length Our Apologies The Jaycees wish to take this means to apologize to Department Store and Burks and Sons for omitting their ad in the Beauty Pageant Program Without the support of Merchants such as these we would not be able to sponsor these programs JACKSON PARISH JAYCEES brothers of the bride Following the exchange of vows a reception was held in the Church Parlors Mrs Jarvis Cloy invited the guests to sign the book The refreshment table was overlaid with white net over pink A double 1 heart effect with tall tapers in crystal holders surrounded by the attendants bouquets formed the centerpiece The three tiered wedding cake decorated with white roses was served by Mrs Maxine Hall of Winnfield while at the opposite end of the table Miss Lavon Harper and Miss Jan is Robinson alternated at the crystal punch service Assisting in the courtesies of the evening was Miss Martha Haynes For travel the bride chose a toast and white model of summer material Mrs Robinson is a graduate of Saline High: School and Northwestern State College at Natchitoches DEBORAH ELIZABETH NEWMAN six-year-old daughter of Mr and Mrs Esthman Newman of Shreveport will be a candidate for Princess Peach XI at the annual Louisiana Peach Festival in Ruston today and tomorrow Debbie a pupil at Creswell Elementary School in Shreveport is ttie granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Beatty of Clay and Dr and Mrs A Newman of Ruston She is sponsored in the contest by Irby's Amoco of Ruston Mrs Kate Whitten of Jonesboro is her great-aunt REVIVAL SERVICES IN PROGRESS AT JONESBORO PENTECOSTAL CHURCH Revival services began Wednesday June 21 at the Jonesboro United Pentecostal Church The services will be conducted through June 30 and the visiting evangelists are Rev and Mrs Snow of Tyler Texas Everyone is invited to attend each night and services will begin at 7:30 pm Rev Lonnie Treadway Pastor IN MEMOIIIAM In loving memory of our dear mother Mrs Phillips called to home to be with Jesus and her loved ones June 16 1957 The Phillips Children GUARANTEED 1 Against defects in workmanship and materials for the lifa of (ho original tread 1 Against normal road hazard (except repairable punctures) encountered in everyday paanenger car me for tin number of month aperifiod Repairs made without ch write replacements prorated on tread wear and based on list prices current at tifM of adjustment Jonesboro Louisiana wolre a yellow Organza dress full skirt and matching lace trim tiny baby pearl necklace and a bandeau of white and yellow carnations in her hair Miss Barbara Kay Black niece of the groom and daughter of Mr and Mrs Black of Monroe lighted the candles Her dress was a lovely sheer all nylon of ice blue with a matching darker shade peplum Her slippers were blue satin and she wore a corsage of white carnations interspersed with pink and blue All 'during the ceremony soft strands of Sterio wedding music was played The mother chose for her daughters wedding a very graceful ali silk pink lace Her corsage was pink and white carnations and she wore matching accessories Her hat was clusters of tiny pink and rose flowers The mother chose a dress of mauve silk sheek with scattered rhinestones and pearls about the scooped neckline Her corsage was a purple orchid with white accessories completing her attire She wore a necklace irredescent beads with matching ear screws Immediately following the wedding ceremony an informal Adapfloo-JLail jya? ment table was covered with a soft green taffeta cloth with overflowing floor length ruffles of sheer net caught in the center with white satin bows and on each corner was placed nosegays of white carnations A crystal epergne containing an arrangement of i stock and greenery was placed in the center of the table Silver compotes holding various party confections of mints and toasted nuts were tied with white satin bows and lilies of the valley Mrs Mary Waldrip Home Economic teacher of the Quitman High School served the cake to the guests after the bride and groom had first cut the cake It was a three tiered confection topped by a miniature bride and groom under an archway of lillies of the valley and surrounded by net and white carnations with greenery Mrs Waldrip was very becomingly attired in a sheek dress of beige silk She wore a corsage of pink carnations with bone accessories A crystal bowl holding gold color punch was placed at the other end oi the table and here Mrs Daisv Blood served the guests She chose a white nylon impressive double was performed by Carpenter pastor of Baptist church at an of the living room on either side by white tapers arrangements of emerald gladiolas centered with satin bows A Ian arrangement of white graced the mantel was given in marriage Mr LeRoy Fears of She was lovely for her sheer white silk moulded bodice ruffles and a Her veil of shoulder floated from a pearl carried a cascade white carnations center purple orchid She wore of pearls a gift from wedding' arch accompanied by soft Hammond Morgan music as the bride entered Hall of Hodge has music Mrs Hall taffeta full skirt with in matching lace with She wore Prior to the Forrest Hall sang "I accompanied by guitar music only attednant was Dolores Ridenhour Her dress was of silk and she wore a white carnations and bandeau completed Taylor of Shreveport groom as best man Blood son of Mr Paul Blood of Hodge bearer He the rings on a white centered with a small of lilies of the valley rings were nestled He coat and dark tie Little Mis Hall daughter of Mr Forrest Hall of Hodge girl for the bride and rose petals from a and lace basket She MISS BARBARA HAYNES BECOMES BRIDE OF ULBURN LEE ROBINSON On Saturday evening June 17 at 7 o'clock in the Carolina Baptist Church near Saline Louisiana Miss Barbara Louise Haynes Jonesboro became the ride Lilburn Lee Robinson of Shreveport'' Iler parents are Mr and Mrs John -Justus Haynes of Saline and he is the son of Mr and Mrs Warren Robinson of Danville La The simple but impressive double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev Holt The church was decorated with pedestal baskets of white pom pom mums stock Bells of Ireland and fern on each side of the altar flanked by branched candelabra holding slim white tapers A program of nuptial music was presented by Mrs Richard Zuber pianist and Miss Helen Robinson sister of the groom who sang and This Candles were lighted by Miss Mary Louise Ferguson cdL-Shrevfc port and Miss Barbara Ann Shaver of Natchitoches who also served as bridesmaids Their street length gowns were of white polished cotton with boat neck cap sleeves and full gathered skirt complimented spring green cumberbunds Their bouquets were of white asters with green and white satin streamers The maid of honor Miss Barbara Jean Sipes of Baton Rouge wore a gown identical to the other attendants She also carried a bouquet of white asters tied with green and white ribbon Given in marriage by her father the bride wore a floor length gown of white peau de soie The moulded bodice had appliqued lace bateau neck and short sleeves The full flowing skirt was complimented by a deep flounce of heavy lace Her shoulder length veil of BiTk illusion was caught up by a dainty head piece of peau de soie trimmed with sequins and lace She carried a bouquet of white rose buds surrounded by lace and net atop a white Bible Serving as best man was Douglas Powell of Bossier City were John Willis Haynes and Wilson Haynes of Shreveport The lovely ring ceremony Rev Wayne the Quitman altar in front ireplace flanked branched burning amidst and white large white shaped glads and stock The bride by her unde Shreveport wedding in a organza The featured tiny bouffant skirt length illusion tiara and she bouquet of ed with a a single string the groom Soft Sterio Mcdelssohn Schultz strains of was played Mrs Forrest charge of the chose a pink fitted bodice chiffon overskirt matching accessories ceremony Mr Love You soft electric The bride's her sister Mrs of Shreveport soft yellow all corsage of her flowered her attire Mr Les served the Master Randy and Mrs served as ring gracefully carried satin pillow arrangement where the wore a white trousers and bow Rhonda Gail and Mrs was flower scattered pink white satin FREEMAN On Friday evening June 16 at 8 Miss Linda Faye Freeman became the bride of Kenneth Hodnctt Their parents are and Mrs Armo Freeman and Mr and Mrs Lcaman Hodnett all of North Hodge The wedding vows were heard by Elder Lelon Swanner in the home of the parents in the presence of the immediate families and close friends Low bowls of red roses were pi Seed at vantage throughout the reception area Miss Annette Freeman wds her maid of honor and only attendant She wore a street length light blue lace sheath model with matching accessories with which she wore a corsage of tiny pink rose buds The bride given in marriage by her father a street length gown of white brocaded taffeta The fitted bodice featured a rounded neck complimented by tiny white satin bows and short puffed sleeves Her full flowing skirt had a nylon sash forming a large bow in the back She wore a lace halo hat white gloves and carried a cascade bouquet of red rose buds tied with tulle and satin ribbon Immediately after the ceremony a reception followed The table was covered with a white crochet cloth over pale green The threc-tiered wedding cake was served by Mrs Jesse Carraway aunt of the bride At the opposite end of the table Miss Linda Foster presided at the crystal punch service After a short trip to Hot Springs Ark the couple will live in Jonesboro CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all our friends all the flowers cards and gifts especially do we wish to thank Dr Robinson and his fine staff of nurses ifor the many kind deeds given us during our stay i Robinson Clinic A Robinson daughter Dorothy Robinson Fernandez NYLON vTUB E-TYPE BIRTII ANNOUNCEMENT Mr and Mrs Tommy Ottwell of Monroe are happy to announce the birtlrbf a boy James Scott June IS weighing 7W lbs He has two big brothers Lynn and Bobby to welcome him Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Newt Roden of Jonesboro and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ottwell of Jonesville Mrs Tommy Ottwell will be remembered as the former Joanna Roden BIRTII ANNOUNCEMENT Mr and Mrs Floyd Irl Odenbaugh-of Hodge are proud to announce the birth of a son on June 6th in the Ruston Hospital weighing 6 lbs 5 oz He has been named Floyd Irl Jr Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ernest Bishop of this town and paternal grandmother is Mrs Lennie Odenbaugh of Quit-man Mrs Odenbaugh i 1 1 be remembered as the former Blanche Bishop Visiting the' Jimmie Slevensons over the week-end were: Mrs Bob Picket and daughters Sharon and Mary Ann from Doy-line Jonesboro WHITEWALLS 300 MORE SF Safety-Fortified cord bodies rugged 7-rib ion-skid tread "xmade with long wearing Firestone Rubber-X NYLON TUBELESS oTzra All pries plus tax and trade-in tire off your ear Black Lake Fish Mkt Features Fresh Fish Daily From Black Lake FISH COOKED TO GO ON ORDER -j on Tiirth East Street Across from Located on entary School Announcing Opening of the Law OKice Of EDGERTON IIENRY 413 Folk Avenue Jonesboro Louisiana June 15 1961 NO MONEY DOWN with your old tiro Wyatt's Firestone Store Mr and Mrs Stevenson Jane and Eddie from Shreveport Mr and Mrs Hamilton Mrs Eppie Harris and little Miss Sandra Hamilton Mt Vernon Texas Mr and Mrs A A Ricks Jonesboro Mr and Mrs Paul Ricks Bob and Elizabeth Groves Texas Phine 4163 117 Main Street Phone 3613.

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Years Available:
1911-1977