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NEW DIRECT LINE TO SOCIETY EDITOR DIAL 6-4000 4 Women'! News Weddings 0 Funerals 0 Town Country DEADLINES Country Correspondence Monday Weddings, Engagements Monday Society Tuesday Noon Town Country Tuesday Noon News and Features 5 P.M. Tuesday Wednesday Events 10 A.M. Wednesday Legals And Classifieds 5 P.M. Tuesday wag anm SEVENTIETH YEAR NO. 42 COLUMBIA, MISSISSIPPI, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1971 Ml Miss Purely, Mr.

Shepherd United In Church Ceremony I A HyftV 7 V1" fa mm 1 :7 tfTAIvjaSi 'Mm'l Town Club Holds Christmas Dinner The Town Club held is annual Christmas dinner and a program in keeping with the season Monday evening, Dec. nt seven o'clock at Tay's restaurant. Hostesses fcr the occasion Mrs. Lotus Barnes, Mrs. lort Lawrence, Mrs.

listelle Hatlrrn and Mrs. Eagle Mat-ulich. A T-shaped table was laid in a private dining room fo the dinner. The tabl? wm festive with beautifully amnged fresh greenery, shiny red ap pies and spiral candles. Candy canes were at each place as favors.

Mrs. Bert Lawrence read the story of the birth of Christ from th Bible and Mrs. Louis Barnes gave the invocation. A delightful holiday turkey dinner was served. Fol'owing the meal Mrs.

Lawrence read a Christmas story from Meals. During the evening the club voted to make its annual cash donation to the local United Christmas Fund. Members attending with the hostesses were Mrs. Lee Johnson, Mrs. Hai Windham, Mrs.

Byron Massey, Mrs. Gladys Lcwsry, Mrs. Madelyn Lokey. Mrs. Frank Mat ulich, Mrs.

W. B. Barnes, Miss Mary Margaret Barnes, Mrs. Ruth Newsom and Mrs. Bert Shealv.

William H. Wood, grandmother of the bridegroom, was attired in an aqua dress with beaded trim. Each wore a rrrsagj of white mums with ornaments. Reception Following ceremony reception was held at the resi denco of the aunt and uncle of the bridegroom, Mayor and Mrs. Haley M.

Carter, Main street, Franklinton. For tnt occasion the home was decorated with white chrysanthemums and carnations. The bride's table was covered with a white crocheted cloth and held an antique crystal punch bowl, and the wedding cake. Four cakes formed the first of the four tiers. The cake was decorateti paio pink and green and cre-ted with a bride and in a gazebo.

Two aunts of the bridegroom assisted at the reception with Mrs. Chester Jenkins serving punch 3nd Mrs. Chester Green, serving cake. Tea girls were Miss Ann Carter and Miss Connia Carter. The couple will reside near Columbia after a wedding trip to Mexico.

On the eve of the wedding Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Carter entertained at a rehearsal supper at Franklinton Coun-ry Club. White chrysanthemums decorated the table.

The bride 'msi I ir-v i ENGAGED Mr. and Mrs. Nollie Baughman of Turnage Chapel announce the engagement of their daughter, Peggy, to Joe Glyn Regan, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Regan of Sandy Hook.

The wedding will be solemnized at 6:30 p.m. Dec. 18 at Turnage Chapel Church. All friends and relatives of. the couple are invited.

BRIDAL COUPLE Mr. and Mrs: Steve Wayne McKcnzie were married Dec. 1 1 in Terry's Chapel Congregational Methodist Church with Rev. James E. Davis officiating.

The bride is the former Miss Martha Joan Graham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Graham of Foxworth. The bridegroom 'is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

N. C. McKenzie of New Hope, i Presbyterian The Joy Gift BRIDE-ELECT Miss Valerie Gail Lindsay, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard A.

Lindsay, is the bride-elect of William Lee Standifer, son of Mr. end Mrs. John Standifer. Vows will be exchanged Dec. 18 at St.

Stephen's Episcopal Church. Valerie Lindsey Engaged To William Lee Standifer Mr. and Mrs. 'Richard A. ized at 6.30 p.m.

Saturday, Francis Marion Chapter Of CAR Holds First Meeting Carolyn Rankin; Legend, Eve Wellons; The First Christmas Tree, Kathy Houston, with the group singing 'O! Christmas Why December 1 for Christmas, Lynn Campbell; Traditional The Centenary Methodist church in Franklinton, was the setting for the wed-g of Miss Christine Purdy to John H. Shepherd on Dec. 4 at o'clock in the evening. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

C. C. Purdy of DtRidder, La. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Robert P. Carter of Columbia. A bouquet of white chrysan themums was placed at the center of the altar. At each side were candelabra entwined with greenery holding white tapers and baskets of white chrysanthemums. The Rev.

Jerry Means offi ciated at the ceremony. Soloist was Colon C. Purdy, brother of the bride, who was accompanied at the piano by Miss Ellene Owens of Alex andria, La. She also joined Mr. Purdy in a duet.

Miss Bonnie Green played selections at the organ and on the guitar. The bride wore a formal gown of candlelight peau de soie and chantilly lace fashioned with a high Victorian collar, Empire waist, and long full sleeves banded with a wide cuff. Appliques of chantilly lace embroidered with seed pearls enhanced the sleeves, A-line skirt, and tubular train. The skirt and train were also bordered with the lace at the hemline. Her waist-length veil of illusion fell from a Juliet cap of lace embroidered with seed pearls.

Her jewelry was a cameo, a gift of the bridegroom. She carried a nosegay of white carnations and larkspur with white ribbon streamers. Miss Purdy's attendants were Miss Susan Butler, of Baton Rouge, maid of honor, Miss Chloe Carter of Columbia, bridesmaid, and Virginia Leigh Carter of Columbia, flower girl. Their gowns of deep red velvet were styled vw'h an Empire waist, short puff sleeves, and a full tiered skirt. They carried white mums with red ornaments in a cascade arrangement.

The bridegroom was attended by his father, Robert P. Carter, best man, and Daryl Hilburn of Shreteport, groomsman. Ushers were Peter Mader of New Orleans and Keith Sadler of Bur.kie, La. The bride's mother chose a coat dress ensemble in. blue with beige accessories.

The mother of the bridegroom wore a beige crepe dress with matching accessories. s. Birth: Dr. and Mrs. Richard Brady Warren, of Jackson announce the arrival of their first child, Richard Todd, born Sunday, Dec.

5, weighing seven pounds, ten ounces. The mother is the former Virginia Alford of Columbia. Maternal grandparents are Mrs. C. B.

Alford and the late Dr. Alford of Columbia. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brady Warren, of Laurel.

Mr, and Mrs. Olin C. Geiger, announce the arrival of a daughter, Melissa Delain, born Nov. 22 at Marion County General hospital weigiiing eight pounds, 14 ounces. The mother is the former Doris Brewton.

The baby is welcomed by her brother, John Keith. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. E. L.

(Bots) Anderson of Wiggins Road, Columbia, and Mr. and Mrs Olin C. Geiger, of Bassfield. ris, Mrs. E.

W. Kendrick, Mrs. Thelma Lamousin, Mrs. Myrtls McLain, Mrs: Aline McNeese, Mrs. Mary Moore, Mrs.

Van Morris, Mrs. Exer New-som, Mrs. Errol Smith, Mrs. Ettamae Thaxton, Mrs. J.

O. Tolar. Mrs. Verna Wilks, Mrs. Julia Pachmayr, and Mrs.

Daisy Gardner. The Francis Marion Chapter of the Children of the American Revolution had their first meeting in the Paiish House of the St. Stephen's Episcopal church on Doc. 12 at 2:00 p.m. Jane Fortenberry, president, called the meeting to order.

Sha lead in the pledge to the flag and the American Creed. Mrs. William Forten'ierry, senior president, explained the duties of the various officers to be elected before the in stallation meeting in January. A program on the history of our Christmas traditions was given by the ninth grade girls-The First Christmas Card, POOLE'S personal faith and family life to be presented at 'church night seryjee on Dec. At this time 'a special Joy' tiift offering will be taken, according to Mrs.

Barron. The Bible study entitled, "Prince of was presented by Mrs. Bert Lawrence with special emphasis on Isaiah During the business sessior which followed, offers and committee chairmen gave their reports and various projects were discussed and adopted. The meeting was closed with prayer by the chairman. Mrs.

H. W. Hart, Mrs. J. S.

Haney, Mrs. Jarvis Lowe, Mrs. R. A. Lindsay, and Mrs.

M. B. Mocre were present in addition to those already named. and groom exchanged gifts and presented gifts to their attendants. Guests included the wedding party and Frank Cornist of De Ridder, Ann Carter, Connie Carter, Mayor and Mrs.

Haley M. Carter, and Rev. and Mrs. Jerry Means. On the day of the wedding Mrs.

Chester Jenkins enter tained with a luncheon at her home for the bride and her attendants. Margaret Harris Club Has Annual Christmas Dinner The Margaret Harris Extension Homemakers Club met at Beechwood, the home ol Mrs. W. J. Supinger, for their annual Christmas dinner.

Christmas greens and red berries were in the living room. Camellias made a ring around the punch bowl. Candles and Chrristmas decorations were on the table in the dining room. Mrs. Vernon Fortenberry gave the devotion.

The Busy Bees 4-H Club gave the program with each girl telling the meaning about our symbols of Christmas. Mrs. Fortenberry and Mrs. Buford Cooper were the sponsors. The girls taking pnrt in i it'iiiininiP'" Lindsay of Columbia announce the engagement of their daugh ter, Valerie Gail, to William Lee Standifer, son of Mr.

and Mrs. John S. Standifer of Cor pus Christi, Texas. The wedding will be solemn- the program were Cornelia Christy, Becky Davis, Pam Cooper, Theresa Kiene, Barbara Fortenberry, Merri Ann Fortenberry, and Betty Jo Fortenberry. Mrs.

Lee Kimble, president, returned thanks before the dinner. Membars and their guests present were: Mrs. V. L. Duff, Mrs.

Ernest Ford, Mrs. Vernon Fortenberry, Mrs. Hansel Ham, Mrs. Lee Kimble, Mrs. B.

F. Schilling, Mrs. J. Supinger, Mrs. Worth Tullos, Mrs.

Scott Ward, Mrs. Buford Cooper, Mrs. Walter Ford, Mrs. Lamp-ton Berry, Mrs. Ethyl Adams of Stryhusville, New York, and the Busy Bees.

The next meeiing will be or the third Friday in January in the homt of Mrs. Scott Ward at 730 p.m. Emphasis At Circle Meet, The Morning Circle of the Presbyterian Women of the Church met at 10 a.m. on Dec. 7 in the home of Mrs.

J. Patterson. As the members arrived, the hostess invited them into the dining room refreshments of spiced tea, cookies, cakes, and miniature sausage rolls were served buffet style, Mrs. Neill Beck, chairman, opened the meeting with a devotional using Luke as the basis for her comments, followed with prayer. The chairman welcomed Mrs.

S. H. Barron, president i of WOC, Mrs. Thad Shows and Mrs. Claude Fausnaugh, visi tors.

Mrs. Barron presented the emphasis for the month, the Joy Gift, and stated that a special program is being plannsd by the committee on! I ft ft I I i ft ft ft ft i ft ft ft tile Town Country shoes and bags of alligator patent give bright touch to fashion. Tie pump and bag in white. Christmas Party Held By Nurses District 3 Nurses Association met Dec. 9 at Fload? Manor with Mrs.

George Gunn hostess and Mrs. Jean Conerly, co-hostess. Beautiful Christmas decorations in green and white throughout the home provided an appropriate setting for the Christmas party. The devotional entitled, "Wc Have Seen His Star," was given by Mrs. Edna Ross.

Refreshments were served by the hostesses and members ex changed gifts. One item of business was discussed, the sale of the cook book, "Miss RN," which can still be obtained from Mrs. Louise Rogers. Those present were Mrs. Belle Stringer, Mrs Katherine McCown, Mrs.

Doris Smith, Mrs. Jean Conerly, Mrs. George Gunn, Mrs. Louise Rogers, Mrs. Kay Thornhill, Mrs.

Edna Ross, Mrs. Linda Kend-rick, Mrs. Arlene Jones, Mrs. Christine Breakfield, and Mrs. Davis Ritchey.

Towil Country Shoes Yule Leg, Susie Hyatt; The Story of Silent Night, Sally Fortenberry with the group singing Silent Night. The meeting closed with the group singing the CA song and repeating in unison the C.A.R. Creed. Punch and cookies were served during the social hour. Members present were: Sarah Wellons, Jennifer Carley, Suzanne Carley, Beverly Houston, Cathy Meeks, Jim Richter, Chris Rankin, Pam Meeks, Nancy McCraw, Susie Hyatt, Lynn Campbell, Eve Wellons, Carolyn Rankin, Kathy Houston, Kin Haney, Sally Forteberry, Ann Fortenberry, Lea Johnson, Tim Magee, Steve Rankin and Jane Fortenberry.

Members from the Cather-ne Ard Chapter of the Daugh-ers of the American Revolution, sponsors, were Mrs. T. E. Carley, Mrs. Dick Rankin, Mrs.

William Fortenberry Mrs. William Houston and Mrs. V. J. Supinger.

Doras SS Class Hears Christmas Story At Supper Dorcas Sunday School Class of First Baptist Church met at 6 o'clock Tuesday evening, Dec. 7, at the home of Mrs. George Harris. A bountiful supper was served by Mrs. Harris and co- Matching Bag xc.

is, at it. Mepf.ens Lpis- copal Church. Miss Lindsay is the granddaughter of Mr Mrs. A. H.

Lindsay of Fayetteville, and Dr. and Mrs. M. P. Wilson of McAUen, Texas.

She graduated from South Broward High School in Hollywood, where she was a member of the Student Council, a cheerleader, and selected as a Senior Superlative. She was also named the most valuable member of Iwr service organization, Junior Sinawik, sponsored by Kiwanis. She has completed two years at the University of Texas, AustLi, majoring in advertising. The bridegroom-ekct is the grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs.

Jonn Standifer of Marlin- ton, W. and he late Mr. and Mrs. James L. Goforth of.

Dallas, Texas. He graduated from W. B. Ray High School in Cory us Christi and received a B.A- degree in history in 1970 from the Univer-sity of Texas. Since graduation he has been employed by Gen--eral Electric and is presently in their executive training program in Schenectady," Y.

'it Columbia nntonti with HciMsouqtiY BRIDE AND GROOM 55 I ft ft 8 a come WEDDING BANDS hostesses, Mrs. Thelma sin, Mrs. H. O. Davis, and JjajMrs.

'Mary Moore. Mrs. Julia Pachmayr, class $29 00 EACH RING White 14K Golol tnloritd to hw dtlgil. Sweetheart $22.99 4 vv" 'i ft ft 5 I ft ft ft Choici (f Yillow llnil tnj DIionji 711 Main Street teacher, gave the devotional from Luke 2: 1-20. Followinp supper he read a story of the ll rui Mrc r.nnry liar.

4T celebration of Christmas in 'if, past times entitled "A Strange Christmas Story." It told ol Ji everyday things given in sec-5 ret to a family in need. Beautiful seasonal decora-M tions in the Harris home pro-4vided an appropriate setting Columbia fr for the Christmas program. Those attending were Mrs. POOLE'S LAWRENCE'S "i ill 723 Main Street.