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Miss Sible Hadley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Haley of Edna, became the bride of Pvt. James Allan, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Allan of Alabama, August 16th. The wedding took place at the Baptist Church in Burnett. The couple left on a short wedding trip to Oakland, Calif., and will go from there to Pittsburg, California, where the groom is now stationed in the U. S. Army.
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Beautiful in its quiet simplicity was the wedding of Miss Alice Freeberg, daughter of Mrs. Elizabeth Freeberg, to John L. Allen, son of H. D. Allen of Edna, on Friday evening, December 20, at six o’clock. Rev. S. A. Crouch read the exchange of vows in the Christian Church parsonage before an intimate group of friends. The single ring ceremony united the couple. The bride was lovely in her dressmaker suit of Ocean blue with accessories of brown suede. Her veiled hat, accented with gold sequins, was worn off the face. A brown cyrancepedium orchid corsage was worn on her shoulder. Mickey, Name the bride’s only attendant, chose a brown gabardine taileur with harmonizing kid accessories. Her hat was fur trimmed. Members of the wedding party were guests at a dinner at the Club 59 following the ceremony. The couple left afterward for a brief wedding trip to West Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Allen will make their home near Edna where the groom is engaged in rice farming.—El Campo Citizen.
Edna Weekly Herald, January 2, 1947 |
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The marriage of Miss Catherine Henry of Houston, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Buford Gordon Henry of Edna, to James Phillip Anthony, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. James Philip Anthony of Colorado Springs, Colo., was solemnized at 8:00 o’clock Saturday evening at the Allen Memorial Presbyterian Church of Edna. Rev. C. I. Kelly officiated. Gleaming white tapers in wrought iron candelabra softly illumined the altar space which was graced with arrangements of chrysanthemums and white gladioli. Smilax and huckleberry foliage added to the bridal setting. Mrs. Robert Perry Douglas, soloist, was accompanied by Mrs. B. B. Hayes, organist, who also played a program of selected classics and the traditional wedding marches. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an original model of frost-white satin, fashioned with drop shoulders, sculptured bodice, petal sleeves and court train. A bertha of rare lace edged the illusion yoke and seed pearl trim enhanced the neck and sleeve lines. A Mary Tudor bonnet of lace and pearls held in place her long veil of French illusion. She carried a bouquet of bride’s roses and stephanotis. Miss Ellen Henry served as maid of honor and bridesmaids were Miss Libby Wells, Miss Madge West, Mrs. Forrest C. Howard and Mrs. James W. Kisling, III. They were gowned alike in petal white tissue taffeta, designed with heart shaped necklines, elongated bodices and circular skirts. Picture hats of yellow tulle and hair braid completed their ensemble, and they carried bouquets of yellow chrysanthemums. Ensign Robert Carter was best man and groomsmen were Ens. James W. Kisling, Ens. Forrest C. Howard, Fred Jones, Richard Bunker, William R. Smith and W. T. McNeil. Mrs. Henry was attired in a chartreuse crepe dinner dress with jewel trip and Mrs. Anthony chose a blue crepe lace and dinner gown. Both wore corsages of cypripediums. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the Educational Building. Silver Candelabra holding lighted tapers and arrangements of white chrysanthemums and gladioli added to the décor or the rooms and the bride’s table which held the double-ring cake, embossed with roses and orchids, was graced with the bride’s bouquet arranged on a mirror plaque. Assisting were Miss Bette Howard, Mrs. C. E. Hagemeir, Miss Mary Elaine Meador, Mrs. R. W. Poindexter and Miss Carroll Watson. The couple left during the evening for Colorado and will make their home in Boulder Colo. For her wedding trip the bride chose a black and white checked suit with handmade blouse, black accessories and a corsage of white orchids. The bride and groom are graduates of Rice Institute. She was a member of the Owen Wister Literary Society, and he belonged to Tau Beta Pi and the Rally Club. Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. F. M. Boykin and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Jarrett of Corpus Christi, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. True and Mr. and Mrs. Joe McGeath of Dallas, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Slack of Denton.
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Last Thursday evening at 7:30 o’clock, the Methodist Church in this city was the scene of another pretty wedding when Mr. John Bethea and Miss Fannie Simpson were united in marriage. Dr. Garrett Hogg sang “I Love You Truly,” immediately before the entrance of the bridal party. The accompaniment was rendered by Miss Miriam Simons on the organ. The ushers were Messrs. Geo. F. Simons and Lawrence Harper. At the altar the bride and groom were met by Rev. J. E. Simpson and Rev. M. L. Darby. The ceremony was performed by the former, who was assisted by the latter.
Edna Weekly Herald, April 10, 1947 |
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Miss Elizabeth Sklenarik, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sklenarik and Mr. Albert Blaha of LaGrange, were united in marriage Tuesday, November 19th, at 9:00 o’clock at the Ganado Assumption Church with Rev. Albert V. Maneth performing the double-ring ceremony. Mr. Henry Sablatura provided the nuptial music. An arrangement of white flowers decorated the altar. The bride wore a gown of white satin with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves which came to a point over the wrists both edged and designed with tiny beads. Her full length veil was held in place by a crown of sequins and orange blossoms. She carried a bouquet of white lilies caught with white satin streamers. The bride’s only ornament was a single strand of pearls. Miss Mary Sklenarik, maid of honor, and sister of the bride, chose a gown of pink satin. Miss Rose Mary Blaha, bride’s maid, was gowned in white. Flower girl was little Kathryn Sklenarik and she wore pink net. Each carried a bouquet of matching pink and white carnations. Their headdresses were of the same blossoms. Anton Blaha, brother of the groom, served as best man, and groomsman was Joe Zapalac of Sealy. Master Emil Kovar was ring bearer. Witnesses were B. F. Kubena and Bernard Vasek. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents honoring the couple. The bride’s table, laid with white cloth, held the ring wedding cake, topped by a miniature bride and groom, was the center of attraction. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Blaha will make their home in LaGrange, where the groom is connected with the Thorstenberg and Tamborello firm. The Gregurek orchestra furnished music throughout the evening.—Contributed
Edna Herald Tribune, November 28, 1946 |
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White gladioli and lace fern were placed on the altar when Miss Mary Ann Rakowitz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Rakowitz, became the bride of Raymond Boehm, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie Boehm. Rev. M. A. Valenta officiated at the double ring ceremony, which was solemnized Wednesday, January 28th, at 9:00 o’clock at the Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a traditional white brocaded satin dress fashioned with a high neckline and long sleeves which came to a point over the wrist. A row of covered buttons descended from the neckline to the waist and the full skirt extended into a cathedral train. Orange blossoms with seed pearl centers held her double finger tip veil of illusion and she carried a cascade of white carnations. Her only jewelry was a locket. The groom wore a blue suit. He is a graduate of the Ganado High School and is a veteran of the Navy. Witnesses were Joe Rabb of Moulton and Clyde Hattenbach of Edna. Mr. C. M. Srubar served as usher. Miss Lydia Boehm, maid of honor, chose an orchid nylon taffeta dress, fashioned in a colonial style. Bridesmaids were Evelyn Yendrey of Edna, who was attired in pink taffeta and Justine Rakowitz, attired in blue taffeta. They carried cascades of pink carnations and wore matching headdresses. Leon Srubar was best man for the groom. Carlos Wenske of Shiner and Henry Kutchka of Edna were groomsmen. The mothers of the bride and groom wore dark dresses with corsages of pink carnations. Grandmother Yendry and Grandmother Rakowitz wore corsages of red carnations. A reception was held at the home of the groom. A three tiered wedding cake, embossed with a miniature bride and groom formed a centerpiece for the table. Gladioli and daisies were used in decorating the home. Approximately 75 guests registered. The young couple left for a trip to Mexico. For travel the bride chose a white suit with a corsage of white carnations. They will make their home in Ganado where the groom is employed.—Contributed.
Edna Weekly Herald. February 5, 1948 |
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Miss Rosalie Hultquist, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Hultquist, became the bride of Henry Joseph Braun, Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Joseph Braun, of Houston, at 6:00 p. m. Wednesday, January 15. Rev. Don Westbrook performed the double ring ceremony, which was solemnized at First Methodist Church in the presence of the immediate families and close friends. The chancel rail was adorned with Southern smilax, and the white satin draped chancel step was flanked with basket arrangements of white gladioli and chrysanthemums and illuminated with white tapers in wrought iron candelabra. Mrs. Forrest Kundsen, pianist, rendered soft music preceding and during the ceremony. She also played the traditional wedding marches and accompanied Mrs. Adair M. Nelson, who sang “Entreat Me Not to Leave Thee.” The bride entered with her father, who gave her in marriage. She wore an aqua wool gabardine cutaway suit with a white crepe blouse. Her hat of white felt was adorned with rhinestones. She carried a white Bible overlaid with an orchid and streamers. Her only ornament was a single strand of pearls. Mrs. Willard Hultquist, sister-in-law of the bride and matron of honor, wore a suit of gray wool crepe with black accessories. A corsage of yellow chrysanthemums completed her costume. Mrs. Robert Derden and Mrs. Malcolm Steed, sisters of the groom and bridesmaids, were dressed in light gray suits with accessories of gray and black. They wore corsages of pink carnations. Louis T. Thornton served his brother-in-law as best man, and ushering were Robert and Willard Hultquist, brothers of the bride. Mrs. Hultquist, the bride’s mother, wore a black crepe dress with black accessories, and Mrs. Braun, mother of the groom, was attired in a navy blue suit with matching accessories. Both wore corsages of red carnations. The reception was held in the church basement immediately following the ceremony. The bride’s table, laid with a lace cloth, held an arrangement of white carnations, and white tapers in crystal holders illumined the setting. The tiered wedding cake, topped with miniature bride and groom, and white punch in crystal punch bowl were placed at opposite ends of the board. Mrs. Fred Wilkes, sister of the bride, served the cake, and Miss Sophie Braun, sister of the groom, was in charge of the punch. Assisting was Mrs. David Fleeman. Mrs. Robert Hultquist registered the guests. The couple left for a short wedding trip to San Antonio, after which they will be at home in Ganado. The bride is a graduate of the Ganado High School, and for the past two years has held a position with the Citizens State Bank. The groom attended Allen Academy and is a graduate of Reagan High School He spent four years in the United States Navy. He is at present an employee of the Humble Oil and Refining Company. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Henry J. Braun, Miss Sophie Braun, Miss Louise Wagner, Mrs. C. K. Purdy, Mrs. Louis T. Thornton, Mr. Robert Derden, Master Malcom Steed, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilks and children, Peggy and Tommy, all of Houston.
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Miss Dorothy George, daughter of Mr. C. R. George, daughter of Mr. C. R. George of LaWard, became the bride of Gifford Paul Champagne of Houma, La., in a simple ceremony held at 8:00 o’clock p. m. Saturday in the Red Bluff Baptist Church. The Rev. Frank Hollan officiated. The only ones present at the ceremony were members of the immediate families. The bride was lovely in a two-piece dressmakers suit of aqua blue with black accessories. Her corsage was of gardenias. The groom is employed as a pumper for the Stanolind Oil Company, and the couple will make their home in Edna. For this deserving young couple we wish them much happiness in the years to come.—Contributed.
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The wedding of Miss Sybil Dincans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Dincans of Edna, to Mr. Doswell A. Conner, son of the late Mr. E. E. Conner and Mrs. A. Stark, also of Edna, was solemnized at the Central Assembly of God Church of Pelly, March 26th. The marriage vows were given by Rev. Bracy I. Greer. The bridal party was dressed in spring colors. The bride was beautiful in a spring dressmaker suit of aqua blue, with white accessories and corsage of white carnation. She carried a small spray of white carnations and star flowers with shower ribbons on top of a white Bible, the gift of her former Sunday school. Her sister, Miss Sadie Lou Dincans of Houston, the maid of honor, wore a dress maker suit of powder blue and white accessories, a corsage of pink carnations. Mrs. Louis Zielinski, matron of honor, wore a soft crepe of lemon yellow and black accessories, corsage of orchid Iris. The groomsman’s best man was Mr. Chas. W. Gillette of Pelly. The altar where the bridal party stood was decorated with beautiful sprays of wisteria. Mrs. E. B. Swick, rendered the music for the wedding. Mrs. A. C. James sang I Love You Truly. The wedding party entered the church to soft music of the wedding march. Following the ceremony, a wedding reception was held at the home of Mrs. Zielinski. The bride’s table was lovely with lace cloth, the bride’s cake, punch bowl and the bride’s book with miniature bride and groom in the center. The flower arrangement was orchid sweetpeas and dogwood blossoms. After the bride and groom had cut the cake refreshments were served to a host of friends. The punch bowl was presided over by Mrs. H. M. Emmons, Sr., Mrs. Emmons wore soft Navy blue crepe with fushia sweetpeas. Mrs. W. A. Blassingame had charge of the bride’s book which was a gift of the bride by her sister, Miss Sadie Lou Dincans. Mr. and Mrs. Conner left for a short wedding trip to Galveston. Upon their return they will make their home for a short time in Liberty where Mr. Conner is employed by the Humble Company.—Contributed.
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Arno Crowell, son of Mrs. Dollie Crowell, and Miss Virginia Jetton, daughter of Mrs. Elma Jetton of Edna, were married Saturday evening, August 2, at 8:30 in the home of the groom’s brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Crowell. Rev. H. David Morgan officiating. A few close friends and members of the groom’s family were present. The bride wore an aqua dress with black accessories. Her corsage was an orchid. Following the wedding a reception was held. Both the bride and groom are employed by the Magnolia Petroleum Company in Edna where they will make their home—Luling Paper.
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The parsonage of the First English Lutheran Church was the scene of a pretty wedding Friday evening at 7 o’clock, when Miss Clara Jean Fiew, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Fiew of Edna, became the bride of Louis D. Du Montier, Captain U. S. Army Air Forces, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Du Montier of Honolulu, Hawaii. The ring ceremony was used by the officiating pastor, Rev. J. C. Felger. Lt. H. B. Wilhoite served the groom as best man. Mrs. H. B. Wilhoite, the bride’s only attendant, wore a pale green suit with black accessories. The bride was attired in a teal blue suit with which she wore brown accessories and an orchid corsage. The bride was graduated from Edna High School, after which she was employed at the Office of Price Administration here. The groom attended the University of Hawaii, prior to enlistment in the Army Air Forces. He served 18 months in the South Pacific with the 5th Air Force. The Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with five clusters are among the citations he has been awarded. He is stationed at Foster Field at the present. Only immediate friends of the bridal couple were present at the ceremony.—Victoria Advocate.
Edna Weekly Herald, February 28, 1946 |
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On Friday evening of last week, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Dwigans, accompanied by Mrs. Ruth Geldert and Judy, were in Houston to attend the wedding of their son, Mr. Forrest Dwigans, to Miss Lorraine Sheffield of Houston. The marriage ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Crouch in the Chapel of St. Paul’s Methodist Church with the families and close friends being present. The couple will make their home in Houston.
Ganado Items, Edna Weekly Herald, July 25, 1946 |
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The Herald failed to mention the marriage of Mr. Jess Elgin and Mrs. Dagney White, which occurred at Refugio at the home of her sister on August 24th, for the reason we knew nothing about it. Anyway, we apologize to the happy young couple for failing to mention this important event in their lives. At the same time we join their many friends in extending congratulations and best wishes. The bride holds a position in the office of County Clerk M. T. Simons, Jr., while the groom is association with the Edgin & Schneider Service Station in this city.
Edna Weekly Herald, September 19, 1946 |
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Miss Gladys Agnes Korenek, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Korenek of La Salle, Texas, became the bride of John Paul Gebauer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gebauer of Edna, in a ceremony solemnized Tuesday, August thirteenth, at 8:30 A. M. in the Inez Catholic Church with the Rev. Edward Murski officiating. Mr. J. R. Barta of La Salle rendered the nuptial music and the nuptial selections were given by the La Salle Catholic Church choir. The altar space was decorated with greenery and arrangements of white blossoms. The bride, given in marriage by her father, was gowned in a model of petal white satin fashioned with a sweetheart neckline and long sleeves. The bouffant skirt, bustle effect, and long train, was trimmed with loops of selfmaterial. Her veil of English illusion was held by a regal headdress of beading and seed pearls and she carried a white prayer book overlaid with white orchids caught by satin streamers. Miss Alice Jurca of Needville, Texas, was maid of honor. Miss Viola Janda, Agnes Jane Volek and Dolores Machicek were bridesmaids. The maids wore identical gowns of ice pink tulle and satin and all carried sprays of white carnations, caught with illusion bows. The groom had as his best man Frankie Korenek, brother of the bride, and serving as ushers were Leo Gebauer, brother of the groom, Wilbert Hollas, and Eugene Hajek. Little Clementine Louis Schattle gowned in lily white with all the accessories served as flower girl while Billy Cernosek served as ring bearer. A reception was held on the lawn of the home of the bride’s parents following the wedding service. The tiered wedding cake was placed in the middle of the table which was laid with a linen cloth and centered with the bridal bouquet. An arrangement of greenery and white blossoms graced the tables. The couple left on a wedding trip, the bride wearing for travel a green suit with matching accessories and an orchid corsage. Upon their return, Mr. and Mrs. Gebauer will be at home in Houston.—Contributed.
Edna Weekly Herald, August 22, 1946 |
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In a simple ceremony solemnized Saturday, October 19th, at 6:00 o’clock in the Chapel of St. Paul’s Methodist Church in Houston, Miss La Delia Spencer became the bride of Mr. Charles Glover of Bellaire. The double ring ceremony was read by the pastor of the church before an altar adorned with vases of chrysanthemums and ferns and lighted by cathedral tapers. Only relatives and friends were present. A friend of the couple rendered a program of wedding music—“Because” and “Always,” followed by the traditional wedding march. The bride was given in marriage by her father, Mr. R. M. Spencer, of Winnie, Texas. Miss Juanita Spencer, a sister of the bride, was her attendant, and R. M. Spencer, Jr. was an usher. The bride chose for the happy occasion a winter white wool suit, with matching toque and brown accessories. Her bouquet was of white orchids; and she carried a white Bible. Immediately after the ceremony the happy young couple left by plane for New Orleans, La. They will make their home in Bellaire where they have a new home awaiting their return. The bride is a granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. F. Spencer of Ganado and at one time attended the Ganado school.
Edna Weekly Herald, Ganado Items, October
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The First Methodist Church of Wharton was the scene Sunday September 1st, of a wedding ceremony that united Miss Corinne Alice Bethea, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John William Bethea of Wharton, and Mr. James William Griffin, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Griffin of Bryan, in marriage. The wedding took place at 6:00 o’clock and Dr. J. Fisher Simpson of Nashville, Tenn. uncle of the bride and Rev. Nolan R. Vance, pastor of the church, officiated in the lovely ceremony. White asters, banked in fern, filled tall white floor baskets that were adorned to outline the altar space. A low white basket of the same blooms was placed on the pulpit rail and plumose I delicate sprays, ornamented the cathedral candelabra and the chancel rail of the church. The wedding scene were illuminated with the soft gleams of bridal tapers. Mrs. Steve Barclay, organist, played the traditional wedding music and accompanied Mrs. Dyer Pettijohn of Victoria, as she sang “I Love You” by Beethoven. At the close of the ceremony Mrs. Pettijohn sang the beautiful words of “The Lord’s Prayer.” The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a model gown of net over taffeta styled with a bodice of Alencon lace. The full skirt swept into a chapel length train overlaid with the folds of the white net. The bodice, tightfitting, was pointed at the waist and had a yoke of the net outlined with a bias ruffle of lace stiffened with taffeta. Sleeves were tight fitting and were pointed over the hands. Her finger tip veil of illusion depended from a coronet of white satin. She carried a fan, shaped of white satin tied with satin ribbon and cascading satin streamers. A lustrous lavender orchid centered the fan. Attendants were Miss Mary Sue Bethea, maid of honor; and bridesmaids Misses Grace Bethea and Frances Bethea, all sisters of the bride; and Mrs. Ben Mahler of Bryan, sister of the groom. They wore frocks styled similar to the bride’s, with full shirts of net, with low neckline outlined with bias cut ruffles of the net stiffened with taffeta, puffed sleeves or the net completed the costume. They carried matching fans of satin tied with satin bows and starred with pastel shaded asters. The maid of honor wore peach and the other colors of the gowns were pink, green and blue. Ruffled halos of net in pastel shades matched the attendant’s frocks. The best man was John Huggins of Waco and groomsmen were Curtis Turner and J. C. Frazier, Jr. of Bryan and W. S. Barron, Jr., of Waco. The bride’s mother chose a gown of aqua crepe and her flowers were a shoulder corsage of pink gladiolus. Mrs. Griffin, mother of the groom, wore black jersey with overblouse of white eyelet and her flowers were also pink glads. Following the wedding a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents at 524 Colorado. The reception rooms were adorned with coral vine and white bridal arrangements of asters. The bride’s table, laid with a lace cloth, held appointments of crystal and was centered with a cut crystal candelabrum holding green tapers. At the end of the board was the punch service and at the other end was the wedding cake, three tiered and decorated with a tiny figurine of a bride and groom. A lime frozen punch was served with Mrs. Nolan B. Vance presiding over the punch service and Mrs. Agnes Treat serving the cake. Miss Winifred Evan had charge of the bride’s book and sorority sisters of the bride, Misses Senora Paul, Wilma Jeanne Vogt, Betty Keen, all of Houston and Marilyn Moses of Sinton were members of the houseparty. Miss Sammye Patton assisted in serving the cake. For travel the bride wore a tailor-leur of brown gabardine with blouse of deep blue. Her accessories were brown and she wore a small hat of brown felt. An orchid shoulder corsage complete her costume. The bride is a graduate of the Wharton schools and she received her degree at Southwestern University in Georgetown in June, 1945, where she was a member of the Phi Mu sorority. During her university career when was selected to be included in the Who’s Who of American Colleges. She served as president of her sorority at the University and was outstanding in campus activities. She was a member of the Mozart Music Society. Last year she was a member of the faculty of the Sinton Schools. The groom is a graduate of the Bryan High School and studied at Baylor University and at Southwestern University, where he was a student under the V-12 program of the Marine Corps. The couple will make their home in Waco, where Mr. Griffin will continue his studies toward a law degree.—Wharton Spectator
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The marriage of Miss Alice Curlee, daughter of Mrs. Mary Curlee and the late Mr. Calvin Curlee, to Luther Monroe Hamilton, was solemnized at 2:00 o’clock Thanksgiving afternoon at the First Baptist Church. The Reverend Mr. L. E. Barrett, pastor, officiated at the ceremony. Baskets of beautiful pastel chrysanthemums and rosebuds decorated the church. Frank Volkmer, Jr. at the organ gave a program of traditional wedding music. The bride was lovely in a silver grey suit with black accessories. Her flowers were pink carnations. Miss Patsy Curlee, sister of the bride, was her only attendant. She wore a powder blue suit, with black accessories and a corsage of white chrysanthemums. Walter Ray Cook acted as the groom’s attendant. Both of these popular young people are graduates of Edna High School. In fact, their marriage is the culmination of a high school romance. She was a drum major of the Cowgirl Drum and Bugle Corps, while he was captain of Edna’s football team in 1940-41. Since her graduation, the bride has been employed as secretary to Judge Cobb. The groom attended college at S. W. T. S. T. C. in San Marcos before going into service. He spent three years in the Army Air Corps, part of the time in the Pacific area. They are spending their honeymoon in Monterrey, Mexico. Upon their return they will make their home here, where the groom is in business with his father.—Contributed.
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A wedding of much interest to many Jackson County people, especially those residing in the Morales section was that of Miss Virginia Nell Ellison of Victoria, and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Volley McDonald of Morales, and Mr. Leonard M. Hosier, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ed N. Hosier of Mathis. The wedding took place December 14th at Mathis at the home of the officiating minister, John L. Norris of the Church of Christ. After a wedding trip to Edna, Port Lavaca, Victoria and Natalia, the couple returned to Mathis where they are residing.
Edna Weekly Herald, February 6, 1947 |
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Miss Aileen Koonce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Koonce, and Mr. T. J. Howell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Skrla, were married at 5 p. m. Sunday at the Ganado Methodist Church. Rev. R. Gammenthler performed the impressive single ring ceremony. The church was beautifully decorated with vases of gladioli. The bride wore an afternoon dress of white with black patent accessories and a corsage of red carnations. The bridegroom was also attired in white. Only close relatives and friends of the contracting parties attending the wedding. After the ceremony the couple left on a ten day wedding trip. They will visit Carlsbad, Albuquerque, and other points of interest, after which they will make their home in Ganado. May this popular and deserving young couple enjoy a full measure of life’s choicest blessings is the sincere wish of their host of friends.
Edna Weekly Herald, June 18, 1942 |
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A wedding of unusual social prominence throughout the state was solemnized Saturday, July 15th, when Miss Norma Elizabeth Egg, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Arnold Egg, was married to Mr. Walter Nelson Howle of Wichita Falls, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Howle of San Antonio, at the Edna Presbyterian Church in a twilight service. The Reverend Mr. C. H. Spence of Hebbronville officiated. Woodwardice fern banked the chancel and formed a background for four pedestal baskets filled with while gladioli, larkspur, and daisies. Wright iron candelabra, holding white tapers, flanked the altar space. Low bowl arrangements of the same flowers filled the church niches. Mrs. Thomas Jones Bolling was the organist for the traditional wedding marches. She also accompanied Mr. Horace Spence of Hebbronville, who sang “Liebestraum” by Liszt, and during the ceremony Mrs. Bolling played “My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice” by Saint Saens from the opera, Samson and Delilah. The bride, who entered with her father, wore a gown of white Point d’esprit over taffeta, designed with a molded bodice outlined by narrow ruching of the same material, square neckline, and short puffed sleeves edged with the ruching. The full skirt swept back into a train. Her finger tip veil of illusion fell from a coronet of orange blossoms. She wore long mitts of the Point-d’esprit, and carried a shower bouquet of white sweetheart roses and lilies of the valley. Miss Marjorie Egg, sister of the bride, was her only attendant. Her gown was a replica of the bride’s dress, and she wore a large picture hat of white straw with red velvet. Her arm bouquet was of red roses tied with white satin ribbons. ___ Clark Patterson of Washington, D. C., served as best man, and ushers were Rudolf Wright and __C. Mitchell of Lolita. The bride’s mother was dressed in ___ blue sheer with white accessories. Her corsage was of gardenias. Mr. and Mrs. Egg entertained at home with a reception, where the white motif was repeated. White larkspur, daisies and gladioli filled the reception rooms. The bride’s bouquet was placed on a mirror plaque on the buffet, while the attendant’s bouquet was on the piano. Mrs. Rudolf Wright was in charge of the Bride’s Book. Assistant hostesses were Miss Frankie Thompson of Weslaco, Mrs. Robert T. Dulaney of San Antonio, Miss Maude Wells, Mrs. Hugh Mitchell of Lolita, and Mrs. Willie M. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Howle left after the reception for a wedding trip to Mexico. Mrs. Hole wearing a navy blue sheer, with a small Peter Pan collar of white, and a matching coat faced with white, navy accessories, and a corsage of red roses. The couple will be at home in Wichita Falls after August 1st. Mrs. Howle is a graduate of the University of Texas, where she was a member of Zeta Tan Alpha sorority, and president and soloist of the Girls’ Glee Club. Mr. Howle, also, is a University graduate, where he was affiliated with Theta Xi fraternity. Out-of-town guests present for the wedding included the bride’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Patterson of Uvalde; Miss Norma Egg of El Paso, Mesdames Charles Brown McKinney, Mary Harwood, Mr. and Mrs. Charles K. Horton, Mr. and Mrs. Brownson Malsch and Misses Rosemary McKinney and Patty Young of Houston; Signor Masimo Mochi of Rome, Italy; Miss Cassie Jo Harwood of Rosenberg, Julius Spence of Hebbronville, Mr. and Mrs. J E. Tolar, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Hammond, Mrs. Irene Currier, and Mr. and Mrs. Howle, Mr. Robert F. Dulaney and Mr. Wesley Peacock of San Antonio; Mesdames Paul Wittman and Emil Lege of Galveston; Mr. and Mrs. Olin Culberson, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hahn and Mrs. Gene Traylor of Austin; Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Williams of Goose Creek; Mrs. Richard Colley of Corpus Christi; Mrs. Guy Mitchell, Miss Melba Mitchell and Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Jordan of Victoria; Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Moore, Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Crews, Jr., and Mr. and Mrs. Garner of Karnes City; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Wells and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Egg of Ganado; Miss Annie Frobese, Mrs. Leonardt, and Dr. and Mrs. J. C. Dobbs of Cuero, and Mr. and Mrs. Hood Boring of Bay City.—Contributed
Edna Weekly Herald, July 20, 1939 |
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Friday afternoon at the Lutheran Church, Rev. Milton Freur spoke the impressive words that made Mr. Pete Huseman and Miss Hilda Meyers man and wife. Only relatives and close friends attended the ceremony. A wedding supper was served in the home of the groom’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Huseman. The happy young couple will make their home in the Little Kentucky community. Their many friends extend congratulations and best wishes for a long and happy married life.
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October 6, 1938 |
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Miss Florence Thedford, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Pope Thedford of Lufkin, but formerly of Lolita, became the bride of Mr. Calvin Jackson, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Jackson, also of Lufkin, in a ceremony performed on January 17th at 5:00 p. m. at the home of the officiating minister. The bride is a graduate of the Lolita High School and of Satterwhite’s Commercial College of Lufkin, and is now employed by the Atkinson Candy Company. The groom was reared in Henderson, Texas. He was a member of the United States Navy for three years and is now employed by Sears, Roebuck and Company at Lufkin. The couple will make their home in Lufkin following the wedding.—Contributed.
Edna Weekly Herald, January 23, 1947 |
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A wedding of unusual interest took place on Sept. 20th when Cecil Ira Jones and Miss Dorothy Green were quietly married in Edna. Cecil is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ira W. Jones and has been an outstanding farmer since before he entered service at 18. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Rowan Green, born and reared in Francitas, a special "favorite" of our townfolk. To this young couple we extend congratulations. They will make their home in Bay City. We wish them much joy and happiness.
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Edna Weekly Herald,
September 25, 1947 |
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Captain Joe J. Kaspar Weds Czech-Girl Miss Bela Krausova, daughter of Joseph Kraus of Dobrany, Czechoslovakia, became the bride of Captain Joe L. Kaspar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kaspar of Ganado, as the Assumption Catholic Church in Ganado, Tuesday, July 22nd at 7:30 a. m. Rev. A. V. Maneth officiated at the double ring ceremony before an altar decorated with bridal flowers, candles provided the illumination. The bride wore an embroidered lace gown (the wedding gown was brought from Czechoslovakia) designed with high neckline, fitted bodice, and long pointed sleeves. The skirt was shirred at the waste for fullness, and extended into a train. A lace of flowers held the veil of illusion. She wore a triple strand of pearls, a gift from the groom, and carried a white rosary with her bouquet of white carnations. Miss Norma Kaspar, sister of the groom, chose a gown of white marquisette over taffeta, designed with molded bodice and bouffant skirt. Flowers were pink carnations. Little Mary Ann Kaspar, niece of the groom, was flower girl. Lambert Labay was ring bearer, carrying them on a white satin pillow. Mr. Sil Liberda attended as best man. A dinner for the bridal party and relatives was held at the K. J. T. Hall. The lace laid table was centered with the three tiered wedding cake. After a brief wedding trip, the young couple will be in Ganado while the groom is on terminal leave. The young couple met while Captain Kaspar was stationed in Czechoslovakia with the Eighth Armored Division. The young lady landed in New York June 26th, and was met there by Capt. Kaspar.
Edna Weekly Herald, July 31, 1947 |
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Saturday evening December 21st, at 4:00 o’clock at the Baptist Parsonage in Edna, Rev. L. E. Barrett, pastor of the First Baptist Church, spoke the impressive words that united in marriage Grady Frederick Kelton of Edna and Miss Clemmie Ruth Johnson of Nordheim. The marriage vows were taken in double ring ceremony and witnessed by relatives and close friends. Miss Johnson is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clemence E. Johnson of Nordheim, Texas, and Frederick is the only son of Commissioner and Mrs. Grady Kelton of Edna. The bride was dressed in a gray tailored suit with black accessories. She wore a white carnation corsage. The groom wore a navy blue suit with a white carnation boutonniere. Those standing in witness for them wren the bride’s brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Jansky, and the groom’s sister, Miss Rebecca Kelton of Edna and Eddie Matusak of Sweet Home, Texas. Those attending the wedding were Mr. and Mrs. Clemence E. Johnson and daughter, Maxine of Nordheim; Mrs. D. R. Gernl of Lolita, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jansky and daughter, Sandra Jean of Edna, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Matusek and daughter, Beatrice, of Sweet Home; Laddie A. Matusek Sweet Home, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Carleton, Lolita; Mrs. Lucille Westhoff of Edna, Mrs. Mary Davidson of the Valley; Mr. and Mrs. Grady Kelton and daughter, Miss Rebecca of Edna, and Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Barrett. The reception was prepared at the home of the groom’s parents by Mrs. H. O. Hassler and Mrs. Betty Cosper. Everyone enjoyed the delicious supper. The drinks were served by Elwood Hassler. The table was beautifully decorated with white linens, Poinsettias and a lovely three-tiered wedding cake topped by a miniature bride and groom. After super a 42 party was enjoyed and music was furnished by Calmer Carleton. Congratulations and best wishes were extended the young couple by all in attendance.—Contributed.
Edna Herald Tribune, December 26, 1946 |
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A wedding of much interest to Edna and Jackson County citizens took place at the First Presbyterian Church in Dallas at 10:00 a. m. May 18th when Miss Ruth Davenport, daughter of Mrs. Estelle Davenport of Edna, became the bride of Col. F. E. Kempf of Fort Bragg. The bride is a native of Edna, a graduate of the Edna High School, San Marcos Teachers College and attended the State University. For the past year or so she has been employed in Dallas. Col. Kempf, a graduate of Maine University, and a student of West Point, served many months overseas, and is now stationed at Fort Bragg.
Edna Weekly Herald, May 23, 1946 |
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Saturday evening, November 16th, at the home of Mr. Joe Cherry, Miss Agnes Chivers, daughter of Mrs. Martha Chivers, and Mr. Edmund Kneblick, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Kneblick of the Edna section, were united in marriage. Mr. Gerney Yendrey, Misses Nellie Mae Rogers, Mary Lee Yendrey, and Mrs. Henry Streetman were the witnesses. The bride was dressed in a brown suit with brown accessories and the groom wore a brown pin stripe suit. Sunday the bride and groom were given a dinner at the home of the bride’s mother. The dinner consisted of barbecued mutton and venison, baked chicken and turkey and all the trimmings, such as salads, pickles, pie and cake. Mrs. Henry Streetman and Mrs. Jack Gillespie baked the wedding cakes. Many pretty and useful gifts were presented to the newly weds by their friends. The guests were: Mr. and Mrs. John Kneblick, Mr. and Mr.s Otis Utesey and son, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Kneblick, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Streetman and daughter, Miss Thelma Veselka and Mr. Uranus Deyhan, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Yendrey, Nellie Mae Rogers, Miss Bernice Terry, and Gerney Yendrey, Miss Willie Streetman and brothers, Floyd and Lloyd, Junior DeBord and A. T. Thomas. The dinner was enjoyed by all.—Contributed
Edna Weekly Herald, November 21, 1946 |
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Mr. Robert Koch and Miss Hazel Kelly of Palacios were married on Saturday, March 15th. The wedding took place in the Baptist Church in Palacios with the members of the two families and a few close friends present. Congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Koch will live here in town at the little house we still call the "Comstock" home down on the corner. Welcome!
Edna Weekly Herald,
March 20, 1947 |
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A wedding of much interest in this community is that of Miss Lourine Henneke of Victoria and Lonnie Kramer who were married at First English Lutheran Church where the pastor, Rev. J. C. Felger, spoke the impressive words that made the young man and wife. The bride was dressed in a beautiful white satin gown with a wreath and veil, and wore a corsage of white carnations, while the bridesmaid, Miss Donna Ruth Miller, was dressed in a pink chiffon gown with blue accessories. The maid of honor, Miss Hermoine Henneke, was dressed in a yellow chiffon gown with blue accessories. The groom wore a beautiful brown tailored suit. The groom’s attendants were Johnnie Kramer and Billie Henneke of Cuero. After the wedding ceremony, relatives and friends gathered at the Parish Hall for the reception where a very delicious lunch awaited them. After a brief honey-moon, the happy young couple will be at home in Victoria where the bride will continue her work in a beauty parlor, and the groom will be employed in the oil field.
Edna Weekly Herald, January 29, 1948 |
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Miss Beatrice Porche, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Omar Porche of Edna, became the bride of Lt. Glenn B. Lacy of Campbell, Mo., at San Antonio on June 20th. Miss Porche, a graduate of the Edna High School, has been employed by Sears-Roebuck Company in San Antonio for the past few years, and Lt. Lacy has been an instructor in the Army there. The happy young couple will continue to make their home in San Antonio.
Edna Weekly Herald, July 8, 1948 |
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Miss Ruth Schwabe, daughter of Mrs. Eva Schwabe of Yoakum, became the bride of Vernon Leissner, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Leissner of LaSalle in a ceremony performed on May 6 in the parsonage of the First Methodist Church, Rev. S. C. Dunn officiating. Jake Leissner, Jr., brother of the groom, was the best man, and Miss Ann Schwabe, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. The bride wore an oyster white suit with black and blue accessories. She carried a white prayer book topped with an orchid. Her only jewelry was a small pin, a gift of the groom. A reception was held in the home of the bride’s aunt, Mrs. A. J. Allen, following the ceremony. An arrangement of sweetpeas and Queen Ann’s was used as the centerpiece and the wedding cake adorned the end of the table. The bride was graduated from the Yoakum High School and attended Victoria Junior College and Texas College of Arts and Industries at Kingsville. She is a member of the Vanderbilt High School faculty. The groom was graduated from Edna High School and attended Schreiner Institute. He was recently discharged after serving four years in the armed forces.—Victoria Advocate.
Edna Weekly Herald, May 16, 1946 |
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St. James Lutheran Church of Ganado was the scene Saturday evening of the wedding of Miss Angie Mae Martin and Mr. James Lindsay. Rev. M. S. French spoke the solemn and impressive words that made the happy young couple man and wife. Miss Eloise Johnson of Victoria was bridesmaid and Mr. Bobbie Shots served as best man. Only relatives and a few close friends of the contracting parties witnessed the ceremony. Following the ceremony the young couple left on a two weeks honeymoon trip to points in West Texas, after which they will make their home in Houston. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leo Martin, well known and highly esteemed residents of this community, while the groom is from Victoria and is a deserving and popular young man. The writer joins the many other friends of these deserving young people in extending congratulations and best wishes.
Edna Weekly Herald, June 27, 1946 |
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Friday afternoon, at 6:30 at the Church of Christ in Edna. Miss Helen Revel became the bride of Leeman (Pepper) Martin. Arden H. Lawrence, pastor of the Church of Christ, performing the ceremony. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Revel, Mr. and Mrs. L. Martin being parents of the groom. The bride wore a becoming blue suit with matching accessories. The couple left immediately for Denver, Colorado for their wedding trip, carrying with them the best wishes of all that knew them for a long and happy married life. Both the bride and groom hold responsible positions with the R. E. A. here, and upon their return will make their home with the groom’s parents. We wish this popular and deserving couple all the happiness possible.
Edna Weekly Herald,
October 23, 1947 |
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The marriage of Miss Elsie Hafner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Hafner of Ganado, Texas, to Mr. Bennie Matcek, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Matcek of Garwood, Texas, was solemnized at 8:30 a. m. Wednesday May 1st, 1940, in the Ganado Assumption Catholic Church, with Rev. Albert Maneth officiating at the single ring ceremony. The altar was beautifully decorated with a white theme consisting of Easter lilies and ferns, and was lighted by white tapers in gold candelabras. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a beautiful white dress of double net trimmed with white lace on all edges, fashioned with sweetheart neckline, with long button net sleeves, and a long full net train. Her veil was held in place by a crown of white beads. Her only jewelry was two strings of white pearls. She carried a bouquet of white carnations and green fern trimmed with white ribbons hanging down and tied with little white lilies on edge. The mother of the bride wore a Navy blue dress, while the groom’s mother wore a green suit. Both were corsages of pink geraniums. The bride’s attendants were Miss Lillian Hafner, sister of the bride, who was maid of honor, and the bridesmaids were Misses Mary Cieslewicz, Charlene Kofron, and Irene Mikusek. They were all dressed in gowns of net over taffeta in pastel shades consisting of pink, green, lavender and blue. All wore bouquets of pink carnations. Little Marguerite Cieslewicz was the flower girl. She was gowned in white organdy trimmed with pink ribbon, and carried a basket of spring flowers. Mr. James Matcek, the groom’s brother, served as best man, and other male attendants were Clarence Kofron, Johnnie Cieslewicz, and Henry Vesely. The groom’s witness was his cousin, Mr. Rudy Drylik of Garwood, and the bride’s witness was her brother, Mr. Rudy Hafner, of Houston. After the ceremony a wedding dinner and supper were served at the home of the bride’s parents, and a public dance in the K. J. T. Hall in Ganado, the music for which was furnished by the Gregurek Band. The groom served in the Navy for four years as Boatswain Mate, 1st Class, and he served in the Southwest Pacific. He received his honorable discharge on Nov. 2, 1945. The couple will make their home in Garwood, Texas. The out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. John Drylik and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Rudy Drylik, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Matcek and sons, Mr. Ben Pavlu, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Labay and family and Mrs. Henry Huvar, all of Garwood; Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Matcek and children of Wharton, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Kana, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sefcik and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John Welfel and son of El Campo, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Kofron and family of El Maton, Mr. and Mrs. Alfonse Jalufka and son of Shiner and Mr. John Vesely and son of Edna.—Contributed
Edna Weekly Herald, May 16, 1946 |
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On Tuesday, January 21, 1947 in St. Agnes Church of Edna, at 9:30 a. m., Miss Rebecca Kelton of Edna became the bride of Laddie A. Matusek of Sweet Home. Miss Kelton is the only daughter of Commissioner and Mrs. Grady Kelton of Edna, and is a graduate of the Edna High School and of Baldwin Business College of Yoakum. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Adolph J. Matusek of Sweet Home, and is a graduate of the Hallettsville High School and of Baldwin Business College. The bride looked lovely in her beautiful white satin gown. It was fashioned with a picturesque neckline and long petal point sleeves. Her elongated bodice front was embroidered lavishly exquisitely with tiny simulated seed pearls, in a floral motif. Her voluminous skirt gracefully cascaded into a regal cathedral length train. Her finger tip, imported bridal illusion veil was caught to a shirred coronet. The maid of honor was Miss Lydia Zak, close friend of the bride, and best man was Joe Janak, cousin of the groom. The bridesmaids and groomsmen were: Margaret Lowery and Johnny Ludwig; Clemmie Kelton and Freddy Kelton; Lucille Fojtik and Joe Fojtik; Ivy Faye Johnson and Morris Carleton; Matilda A. Janak and Jerry Matusek. The trainbearer was Beatrice Matusek, sister of the groom. The little flower girl and ring bearer were Elsie Zak and Jerry Fojtik. The two witnesses were uncles of the bride and grooms, respectively, Mr. Lawrence Lyons of San Antonio and Mr. Edward F. Janak of Hallettsville. The reception was held at the home of the bride where friends of the bride and groom gathered to enjoy a sumptuous dinner consisting of bake turkey and dressing and all the trimmings. The two tiered wedding cake with the miniature bride and groom made the beautiful centerpiece. Those from out-of-town attending the wedding were: Mr. N. W. Janak and daughter, Bertha of Hallettsville; Mr. and Mrs. Ed F. Janak, Hallettsville; Mr. and Mrs. Adolph J. Matusek, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Matusek of Sweet Home; Mr. Lawrence Lyons of San Antonio; Miss Matilda Janak, Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. Clemmie Johnson of Nordheim; Mr. and Mrs. A. Janak of Sweet Home; Johnnie Ludwig of San Antonio; Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Zak and daughter of Inez and John DeVille of Edna. The happy couple will make their home in Edna where the groom is now employed as bookkeeper for Woodring-Meyer Lumber Co.—Contributed.
Edna Weekly Herald, January 23, 1947 |
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A wedding of much interest to many, was that of Miss Viola Weise to Mr. Charles McClanahan which took place at the American Lutheran church in Ganado at 3:00 on Dec. 4th. Rev. M. S. Frueh performed the double ring ceremony, while Mrs. Frueh furnished the wedding music. Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Kurtesch were witnesses. The bride was attired in a green wool gabardine suit with brown hat and bag to match, and wore a pink carnation corsage. The groom was dressed is blue. The bride is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weise of Ganado while the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. McClanahan of La Ward. After a brief honeymoon trip to the Valley and Mexico, the young couple will be at home in Edna where the groom is employed by the Jackson Electric Co-Op. The writer joins the other friends of the young couple in wishing them God’s richest blessing in their married life.
Edna Weekly Herald, December 11, 1947 |
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Miss Maudie Clarke Wells, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. R. W. Wells, became the bride of Robert W. McClung, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McClung, in a ceremony performed at 8:00 A. M. Sunday, at the Edna Episcopal Church, the Reverend Charles N. Hill of Victoria officiating. White gladioli, stock and lace fern banked the altar. Miss Mattie Young sang “O Perfect Love,” accompanied by Mrs. Mary Bronaugh, organist, who also played the traditional wedding marches. The bride’s only attendant was her sister, Miss Elizabeth Wells, who wore a navy blue dress with navy accessories, and a corsage of red carnations. Dr. Wells gave his daughter in marriage. She wore a powder blue model dress-maker suit, with navy accessories, and a corsage of orchids. Her only adornment was a pair of diamond ear rings, gift of the groom. She carried an heirloom rosepoint handkerchief, carried by her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Jack Patterson of Uvalde at the time of her marriage, and a white prayer book, which was used at the time of her mother’s and father’s marriage. Robert W. Wells, Jr., brother of the bride, was best man, and Frank Wells was usher, Jimmie Hill of Victoria served as acolyte. The bride’s mother was gowned in blue crepe with blue accessories, and the groom’s mother was dressed in pink with white accessories, both wore corsages of pink carnations. A reception was held immediately following the ceremony at the home of the bride’s parents. The guests were registered at the church and at the home by Mrs. John P. Wells. The table, which was laid with a white silk cloth, held at one end the punch bowl, and at the other the white satin-iced tiered wedding cake. Tall tapers flanked the centerpiece of white rose plumbago. Mrs. Walter N. Howle presided at the punch bowl and Mrs. James R. Miller served the cake. Immediately after the reception, Mr. and Mrs. McClung left for New Orleans and other points of interest in Louisiana and Mississippi. The bride is a graduate of the Edna High School and attended Victoria Junior College, and for the past few years has been assistant manager of the Guaranty Abstract Company in this city. She was a member of one of Jackson County’s oldest and most prominent families, and is one of Edna’s most charming young ladies. Mr. McClung, before his entrance into the Army, was a teacher in the State School for the Blind at Austin. He is a graduate of the Edna High School and of the University of Texas. He is now associated with his father in business in Edna. He is one of our city’s most deserving young men, and enjoys a wide circle of friends among our people.
Edna Weekly Herald, May 2, 1946 |
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The marriage of Miss Esther I. Anderson, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Harvey D. Anderson of Edna, to Mr. Charles Earl Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Miller of Yoakum, was solemnized at 8 p. m. Tuesday, April 16 in the Assembly of God Church in Yoakum, with the Rev. Roy Bownds reading the double ring ceremony. Mr. Frank Volkmer, Jr., of Edna played the wedding march by Lohengrin and accompanied Mrs. Eugene Holtkamper of Yoakum when she sang “I Love You Truly.’ The altar was adorned with four palms and baskets containing fern, peach colored gladiolas, and purple larkspur, lighted by tapers in floor candelabra. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white slipper satin, fashioned with sweetheart neckline, long bodice trimmed with beading and seed pearls, long tapering pointed sleeves and long full court train. Her full length veil was held in place by a wreath of orange blossoms and tiny white roses. She carried a colonial bouquet of white calla lilies and white carnations, and wore a necklace of pearls. The bride’s attendants were Mrs. LaVerna Miller, sister of the groom, who was matron of honor, and the Misses Mildred and Evelyn Kelly of Huntsville, Texas, upper classman at Sam Houston State Teachers’ College. Mrs. Miller wore a full length gown of pink tulle over satin, with sweetheart neckline, puffed sleeves and long bodice. She carried a colonial bouquet of blue iris. Miss Mildred Kelly’s formal gown was blue tulle over satin and she carried a colonial bouquet of pink sweet peas. Miss Evelyn Kelly’s gown was of yellow tulle over satin and her colonial bouquet consisted of orchid sweet peas. Little Gloria Juanita Sharp of Marbro Camp, LaWard, was the flower girl. She was dressed as a miniature bride and carried a large basket of sweet peas and blue bonnets. Mr. Hubert Rose of Edna served as candle lighter. Mr. Sonny Durham of St. Joe, Texas, was best man and the ushers were Mr. W. Jack Stewart and Mr. Edgar Cole of Yoakum. Mrs. Anderson, mother of the bride, was attired in a dress of powder blue romaine with white accessories and corsage of white carnations and tiny sweetheart roses. Mrs. Miller, mother of the groom wore a blue flowered jersey dress with white accessories and corsage of white carnations and tiny sweetheart roses. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Roy Bownds, at 203 Houston Street, Yoakum. The dining room was decorated in the bride’s chosen colors of blue and white, with silver bells and bouquets of blue bonnets and sweet peas. The three-tiered wedding cake centered the large dining table, which was covered with a handsome lace cloth. Over one hundred guests were served. After the bride and groom cut the first piece of cake, Mrs. F. R. Anderson of Fort Worth, aunt of the bride, cut for the guests. Assisting in the dining room were three friends of the bride, Misses Louise Hamman, and Vivian and Betty Ann Volkmer of Edna, dressed in formal gowns. Following the reception, the bride and groom left for a short honeymoon to an unknown destination. The bride wore a blue-gray chalk stripe suit with white accessories. The couple will make their home in Yoakum where the groom is employed by the State Highway Department. Out-of-t0wn relatives present were Mrs. C. Oscar Freeburg of Spencer, Iowa, Rev. and Mrs. F. R. Anderson of Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs. M. L. Miller, Mrs. C. V. Dozier and daughter, Carla Mae of San Antonio, Mrs. R. L. Towns and Miss Doris Gott of Austin, Texas.—Contributed.
Edna Weekly Herald, April 25, 1946 |
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Last Saturday evening at the St. Agnes Church rectory in Edna, Father David Buckley spoke the words that made Mr. John J. Miller, son of Mrs. Angie Miller of Edna, and Miss Mary Psencik man and wife. A reception was given at the Miller home in their honor, and the newly weds left for a brief honey moon trip. The bride is a daughter of Mr. Fred Psencik and is a graduate of the Edna High School and for the past year or two she held a position with the A. A. Egg Grocery Company store. The groom was born in Jackson County and is also a graduate of the Edna High School, and is an ex-service man who saw many months of combat service in the Pacific area in the late war. The Herald joins the many other friends of this deserving young couple in extending congratulations and best wishes.
Edna Herald Tribune, Ganado Items,
November 28, 1946 |
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A wedding of much interest to many Edna people was that of Mr. Paul B. Miller, Jr. and Miss Dorothy Ruth Price, which took place at the First Methodist Church in Alice on Monday, December 23rd, 1948, with Rev. J. J. Mason officiating. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul B. Miller of Houston and is a graduate of the State University. At present he is studying law at the University. The bride is a daughter of the late Sheriff C. W. Price and Mrs. Price. Mrs. Price will be remembered by her host of Edna friends as the former Miss Ruth Crawford, a sister of Misses Florrye and May Crawford of Edna. Mrs. Miller has visited in the Crawford home in this city many times, hence is quite well known to many of our people. She received her degree from the State University the semester just closed. The Herald joins the other Edna friends in extending belted congratulations and best wishes to the happy young couple.
Edna Weekly Herald, January 30, 1947 |
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Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Smith announce the marriage of their daughter, Marie, to Mr. Raymond Nelson of Des Moines, Iowa, Oct. 7, 1946. They are making their home in Des Moines, Iowa.
Edna Weekly Herald, Ganado Items, October
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Monday, June 21st, Mr. Adolph Novosad, former employee of the Daehne drug store at El Campo, and Miss Marie Mozisek of Hilje were united in the sacred bonds of matrimony in St. Andrews church at Hillje. The bride wore a beautiful grey ensemble with blue accessories. After a breakfast, served to a number of relatives and close friends of the bride and groom, the young couple left for a honey-moon trip to West Texas and New Mexico. On their return they will make their home at Edna where Mr. Novosad is proprietor of the City Package Store. Rev. Edward J. Janusky performed the wedding ceremony and Rev. J. Hanasek of El Campo preached a very instructive sermon. Mr. R. J. Novosad of Rosenberg and Mr. Joe Mozisek of El Campo served as witnesses.—El Campo Citizen.
Edna Weekly Herald, Thursday, July 8, 1937 |
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Monday, December 23rd, at 10:30 A. M., at the home of the bride’s brother, Mr. George Archer Staples, at Corpus Christi, Miss Carrie Staples and Mr. Thos. Paschal of Bishop were united in marriage. Dr. R. A. McCurdy, pastor of the Goliad Presbyterian Church, performed the ceremony in the presence of families and relatives of the contracting parties. The bride is a native of Edna, being the only daughter of the late Mr. A. M. Staples and Mrs. Edna Lane Staples. She was valedictorian of her class in the Edna high school and later graduated from the State University at Austin, majoring in home economics. She has taught home economics at Bishop for the past two years. The groom is a member of a pioneer Nueces County family, and is a resident of Bishop. Those from Edna attending the wedding were Mrs. M. K. Simons, Miss Maggie Staples, Mrs. A. D. Gayle Jr., and children, and Miss Alma Lane of Houston. The Herald had depended upon a write-up in the Corpus Christi papers of this happy event but for some unaccountable reason this paper did not reach us in time for this issue. In a formal write-up of this kind it may not be becoming or in order for us to say the many nice things we know and think about the bride for she is our niece but we will say we think Tom Paschal is a mighty lucky fellow. [Just before the deadline, the article below reached our office.] Miss Carrie Alice Staples, daughter of Mrs. Edna Staples of Corpus Christi and Tom Bluhm Paschal, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Paschal were married Monday morning. Dr. Robert A. McCurdy, pastor of the Presbyterian Church of Goliad, read the service at the home of the bride’s brother, G. A. Staples, in Corpus. Members of the family and close friends were guests for the wedding and the informal reception which followed the ceremony. The bride chose a soft green wood suit with pink blouse and wore a flower hat. She wore a corsage of sweetheart roses. Mrs. Staples, mother of the bride chose a dress of blue crepe with white glamelia corsage; Mrs. Paschal, mother of the bridegroom, wore aqua wool and her corsage was a shell pink glamelia. The bride is a graduate of the Edna High School. She received a degree in home economics at the University of Texas. She has been homemaking teacher in the Bishop schools since 1944, planning to continue teaching. Mr. Paschal is a graduate of Bishop High School and attended A. & M. and A. & I. colleges previous to enlisting in the Army in 1942. He served with the Ordnance for three and one-half years in Puerto Rico and at present is farming west of Bishop. After a wedding trip to Monterrey, Mr. and Mrs. Paschal will be at home in Bishop.—Bishop News.
Edna Weekly Herald, January 2, 1947 |
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St. Mary’s Catholic Church was the scene of a pretty wedding Saturday morning at 7:30 o’clock when Miss Joyce Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Miller of Edna, became the bride of Paul Pellegrino, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Pellegrino. The nuptials were ready by Rt. Rev. F. O. Beck. White gladioli and Easter lilies adorned the main church altar, and white gladioli and huckleberry marked the entrance to the chancel. The traditional wedding selections were rendered by Mrs. Robert J. Bauer. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a tan wool-crepe suit with brown reptile accessories. A corsage of white gamelia and Roman hyacinth completed her ensemble. She carried a gold rosary. Mrs. Harold Schrader, the bride’s only attendant, was attired in a brown wool suit with brown accessories and a corsage of pink pickardy gladioli. Mrs. Pellegrino wore a black suit with black accessories and a corsage of white carnations. The bride’s aunt, Mrs. J. M. Hunt, wore a black dress with black accessories and a corsage of white carnations. Harold Schrader served the groom as best man. Following the ceremony, the couple departed on a wedding trip to Brownsville and points in Mexico.—Sunday’s Victoria Advocate.
Edna Weekly Herald, January 23, 1947 |
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The marriage of Miss Hermoine Fuqua, daughter of Mrs. Charles Kirk Fuqua, to John S. Peters, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Roberts, took place at 5 p. m. Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude T. Fuqua, Jr. Rev. Harry Knowles officiated. The service was read before a fern-banked fireplace, at each side of which burned white tapers in floor candelabra. A white container filled with lilies of the valley centered the mantel ledge, and a cluster of calla lilies graced the piano. Mrs. Vivian Kuntz Woods sang the bridal solos, “At Dawning” and “All For You,” accompanied by Miss Ellen Moore, pianist. Claude T. Fuqua, Sr. gave his niece in marriage. She wore an ashes of rose frock of sheer wool with a harmonizing tweed coast, and accessories in rose and brown. Her corsage was of iris and lilies of the valley. Miss Marjorie Fuqua, her sisters, only attendant, was attired in deep blue crepe with rose accessories and a corsage of pink tulips. William O. Huggins, Jr., was best man. Mrs. Fuqua wore rust duvetyn, while Mrs. Roberts wore black crepe. Both wore corsages of Talisman roses. Misses Ola Morgan and Ruth Dolores Lee held the white ribbons which formed an aisle for the wedding party. A handsome lace cloth covered the bride’s table for the reception which followed. The tiered wedding cake, flanked with white candles in silver holders, rested in the center of the flower-adorned board, and white stock and purple iris decorated the buffet. Mrs. Rufus Carlton, Mrs. J. L. Hale and Misses Lillian Hall and Maurine Lee assisted in serving. Upon their return from a short wedding trip. Mr. and Mrs. Roberts will live in Houston. Those from out-of-the-city attending the wedding were Dr. and Mrs. R. E. Lee and daughters, Misses Mourine and Ruth Dolores, of Edna, and Mrs. and Mrs. Sidney Freund and Miss Freund of San Antonio.—Houston Post, Feb. 26th.
Edna Weekly Herald, March 2, 1939 |
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Miss Erna Eichhorn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Eichhorn of Edna became the bride of Garner Lee Phelps, son of Roy L. Phelps of Fort Worth, in a ceremony performed at high noon Friday at the First Methodist Church here. The bride wore grey dressmaker suit with black accessories and a white orchid corsage. Her only attendant was Miss Helen Krause of this city, who wore a powder blue suit with cherry coke accessories and a white carnation corsage. After a brief wedding trip, Mr. and Mrs. Phelps will make their home here at 108 East San Antonio. Mr. Phelps received his discharge after serving 42 months in the Navy. At present he is employed by Armour and Company as sales representative in Victoria.—Sunday’s Victoria Advocate
Edna Weekly Herald, November 14, 1946 |
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Lucille Brown, sister of Miss Alice Taylor of Baton Rouge, La., and Gordon I. Raleigh, son of Mrs. Lizzie Raleigh of McCamey, were married at 6:00 p. m. Thursday in the Nurses home on Humble Road, Odessa, Texas. Rev. Walter C. Guin of the Presbyterian ministry, read a single ring ceremony. Traditional music was played by Jimmie Carr Felton. The bride wore an afternoon dress of pink embroidery and linen. Her hair was adorned with petite white grosgrain and net roses and ucre white elbow length gloves. She carried a white leather prayer book topped with gardenias and a shower of steplionotis. For something old and blue, she carried a hand made handkerchief, a gift from the mother of the groom. Miss Eunice Poteet of Houston was her only attendant and Jack Koonce of Odessa served as best man. A reception was held immediately following the ceremony at the Nurses Home. Mrs. Jack Koonce was at the register and Miss Eunice Poteet served the cake. Eulah Hardy poured. When the couple left for a short wedding trip, the bride wore a light blue suit with white accessories. They will live in McCamey, Texas. The bride is a former resident of Baton Rouge, La., but has been employed in Houston for the past five? years. The groom served overseas three and a half years in the European Theatre and served in the armed forces for five years. He is employed by the Humble Pipeline Co.—Odessa American The above will be read with interest by many Edna and Jackson County people as the groom is a native of this city and comes from prominent pioneer families of this county. He is a son of Mrs. Lizzie Raleigh and the late Mr. Rob Raleigh. He grew up here, hence has a host of friends among our people, whom the Herald joins in extending to him and the lady of his choice. Congratulations and best wishes.
Edna Weekly Herald, July 10, 1947 |
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The wedding of Miss Doris Samson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Samson of Cisco, and Calvin Richmond, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Richmond of Alpine, took place in a twilight ceremony at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Brown Saturday evening, August 23rd. Before an altar banked with floor baskets of fern and white asters flanked by white tapers in tall candelabra, the impressive double ring ceremony was read by Rev. Stuart McC. Rhore. Preceding the ceremony, the tapers were lighted by Miss Ruth Stout, niece of the bride, and her cousin, Miss Georgeanne Brown, as the music “I Love You Truly,” “Because,” and “Through the Years,” was played. The bride was given in marriage by her father and wore a powder blue crepe dress with black accessories. She carried a white Bible topped with a corsage of pink amaryllis and fever few tied with a shower of white satin streamers. In her hair she wore a band of matching pink blossoms. After a brief honeymoon, Mr. and Mrs. Richmond will be at home at Stillwater, Oklahoma, where Mr. Richmond will be connected with the faculty of the Oklahoma A. & M. College.—Cisco Citizen. The above will be read with interest by many Edna people as the parents of Calvin Richmond—Robert Richmond and Lizzie Brickel Richmond—were reared in Edna and have a host of friends here. For many years, however, Mr. and Mrs. Richmond have resided at Alpine.
Edna Weekly Herald,
September 18, 1947 |
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A wedding of much interest was solemnized Sunday evening when Miss Annie Lou Fenner, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Dial Fenner, Sr., became the bride of Edward Charles Schneider, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edd. Schneider of Vanderbilt, in a beautiful ceremony at 7:30 in the Allen Memorial Presbyterian Church in Edna. The Rev. John H. Newton performed the ceremony before an altar softly illuminated with white cathedral tapers in tall floor candelabra banked by altar vases of Picardy gladioli and white chrysanthemums at either side of a center fan fashioned arrangements of Picardy Gladioli and large white chrysanthemums. Fern and huckleberry formed the remainder of the décor in front of the center candelabra of white tapers in the form of a gleaming cross, providing a rosy glow to the setting. A program of traditional wedding music was rendered throughout the ceremony by the organist, Mrs. B. B. Hayes. Mr. and Mrs. Firman D. Ray sang “Thine Alone,” and Mrs. John H. Newton sang “I Love You” just before the bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a bridal gown designed on Colonial lines, a Kitty Carroll original model of imported white organdy with inserts and ruffles of Alencon lace. They tiny basque bodice was accentuated by the bouffant hoop skirt, truly reminiscent of the Old South. Her lace gloves were in keeping with the imported lace cap which held her veil of bridal illusion in place. Her bouquet was old-fashioned, outlined with white tulle, centered with stephanotis, shattered carnations and a shower of white satin ribbons. The center was a removable Galmellia corsage tied with white satin. She wore as her only ornament, antique pearl earrings, “something borrowed,” belonging to the grandmother of her matron of honor, Mrs. Margie Dreiss of San Antonio. She and the bridesmaid, Miss LaVerne Drake, were gowned in pink net over taffeta. Their hair-length veils of pink illusion were held in place with pink feather head dresses of French import. They carried identical garland bouquets of Picardy Gladioli, tied with blue satin. Ernest Schneider served his cousin as best man and the ushers were Billy McDowell and J. D. Fenner, Jr. The mother of the bride was attired in a silver gray virgin wool suit with black accessories, and the groom’s mother wore powder blue with black accessories. They wore identical corsages of deep pink carnations tied with blue satin. The groom was a lieutenant in the air corps in the late war and is now in the garage business in Edna. A reception was held following the impressive double ring ceremony at the home of the bride’s parents to honor the couple. The bride’s table, laid with lace, held the three-tiered satin-iced cake, studded with silver. A miniature bride and groom completed the decoration. The bride’s bouquet and those of her attendants, formed the center piece. A crystal punch service graced the other end of the table. Mesdames Billy McDowell, Margie Dreiss and J. D. Fenner, Jr. assisted in the house party. The bride chose for travel an original model suit of golden brown gabardine with brown accessories and white Gamellia corsage. They will make their home in Edna after a short bridal trip to Austin and San Antonio.
Edna Herald Tribune, September 26,
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Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Seligman and daughter, Miss Celine, attended the marriage of their son, David to Miss Helene Adoree Dwoshin, at Jacksonville, Florida, which was solemnized Sunday. David is a graduate of the Edna public school, and later attended A. & M. College. From A. & M. he went into the Navy where he served two years. Since his discharge he has resumed his studies at A. and M. The young man has a large number of friends here who wish for him and the lady of his choice a large measure of happiness and prosperity.
Edna Weekly Herald, January 2, 1947 |
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Saturday afternoon, Oct. 19, Miss Johnnie Thomasson, sister to Mr. Arthur Thomasson of this city, was united in marriage to Mr. R. E. Snooks, Seaman 1/C, stationed at the Corpus Christi Naval Base. The wedding, held jointly with another young couple, took place in the home of friends, amid a beautiful appointment of flowers. The pastor of the First Baptist Church of Corpus Christi officiated. After graduating from Sagerton High School in 1940, the bride resided in Edna until the outbreak of the war. Throughout the course of the war she held a position as machine operator for Brown Shipyard, Houston, where she helped make many of the L. S. T. landing craft. The groom is a native of Kansas and is serving his fourth year with Uncle Sam’s Navy. The couple spent their honeymoon at Rockport and Edna. The Herald joins the other friends of the young couple in extending congratulations and best wishes.
Edna Weekly Herald, October 31, 1946 |
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Donna, Oct. 26—In a ceremony this morning in the First Baptist Church here, Miss Nellwyn Kennedy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herschel Virgil Kenneth of Donna, became the bride of George Archer Staples, son of Mrs. Archer McAmy Staples of Corpus Christi. The Rev. Raymond Drewes, pastor officiated at the ceremony. The chancel was decorated with green floor baskets filled with giant yellow chrysanthemums. Arrangements of yellow and golden pompon chrysanthemums decorated the church. Mrs. Drewes played the wedding marches and accompanied Mrs. Jack Humphries who sang, “Ah, Sweet Mystery of Life.” The bride, given in marriage by her father, chose a deep green crepe with satin bodice. Her hat was a Benson model of dark brown velvet and the rest of her accessories were brown. She wore a single strand of pearls and carried an arm bouquet of white asters and stephanotis caught with clusters of white ribbons. Miss Mary Claire Weir of McAllen was maid of honor. She chose an afternoon dress of gold crepe with brown accessories and she carried an arm bouquet of bronze and yellow Peruvian lilies. Anthony Staples of El Campo, cousin of the bridegroom, was best man. H. V. Kennedy, Jr., of Donna, brother of the bride, was the usher. The bride’s mother chose a dull blue crepe dress with gray accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. For traveling, the bride chose a suit of mulberry wool with grey accessories. The couple will make their home at 346 West Saxet in Corpus Christi. The bride is a graduate of the Edinburg Junior College. Mr. Staples is a graduate of Texas A. & M. College. Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Staples of El Campo and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Paschal of Bishop.—Corpus Christi Caller-Times
Edna Weekly Herald,
October 30, 1947 |
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A beautiful wedding Saturday afternoon in the home of her mother, united Beverly Welch with W. J. Stavinoha of Ganado. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Clara Welch of Crockett, and the late T. J. Welch, Sr., who was the publisher of a newspaper in this city for many years. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Stavinoha, and at this time is a student in the law school of the University of Texas. Dressed in a brown gabardine suit, with matching accessories and carrying white carnations with bouvardia, on a white prayer book, the bride entered the living room of her mother’s home on the arm of her oldest brother, T. J. Welch, Jr., as the strains of Lohengrin’s Wedding March were played by Mrs. Paul Stokes. The altar was simulated from a silken covered prayer bench, placed in front of a door-high screen that had been covered with hundreds of Magnolia leaves, all matched in size and tint. Large tapers cast a soft light on the couple, as they knelt before Father Fraher, S. J. of Lufkin, a pastor of the Archdiocese of Galveston. The evening’s setting sun, entering the room through the windows on the western side of the room, added the golden glow of reflected light that was thrown on the couple from the leaf-covered backdrop. The bride was attended by her matron of home, Mrs. Dub Burden, who was attired in blue gabardine suite, and carried a bouquet of violets. Two nieces, Misses Frances Ann and Katherine Bailey, were the heralds of the bride’s entrance, and they entered the room as the wedding march was played, and stood by the candelabra and the baskets of white gladioli that flanked the prayer bench. Misses Betty and Alma Knox sang “Oh, Perfect Love,” immediately preceding the ceremony. The bride groom’s best man was S. E. Boring, Jr., of Houston. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception for approximately 100 guests was held in the Welch home. Lucy Ann Bayne, lifelong friend of the bride, presided at the guest register, while the family served afternoon coffee and cake to those present. The couple left for a brief honeymoon in Houston, and will make their home in Austin until the bridegroom completes his studies this year. Out-of-town guests at the ceremony included the bridegroom’s father and mother and Mr. J. C. Anderson, all of Ganado.—Crockett Newspaper.
Edna Weekly Herald, January 8, 1948 |
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Last Thursday, December 26, at Bay City, Mr. Howard Walton Stell, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Stell of Edna, and Miss Barbara Lorraine Savage, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Savage of Bay City, were united in marriage. After the wedding ceremony a reception honoring the newly weds was held at the Bay-Tex Hotel. The bride is a native of Matagorda County, a member of a pioneer family of that city. The groom was born and reared in Jackson County, and is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Stell of this city. During the late war he was in the naval air corps and saw a great deal of combat service. He is now attending A. & I. at Kingsville. To these deserving young people the Herald extends congratulations and wishes for them a long life of happiness.
Edna Weekly Herald, January 2, 1947 |
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Of affectionate interest to relatives and friends was the recent marriage of Miss Regina Simons, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Simons, and Mr. Harley Stell, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Stell, Sr. The wedding took place in the Methodist Church at eight o’clock in the evening of September eighteenth—the exact thirty-ninth wedding anniversary of the bride’s parents. Rev. E. C. Young read the impressive double ring ceremony, and vows were pledged before the altar banked with ferns and white chrysanthemums, asters and gladiola. White tapers burned in candelabra to light the scene. Mrs. R. L. Bronaugh, organist, played the traditional wedding marches and accompanied Mrs. F. D. Ray who sang “I Love You Truly.” Mrs. G. C. Shoemate was her sister’s matron of honor, and Miss Elizabeth Lawrence was bridesmaid. Their gowns were of net over taffeta with drop shoulders, fitted bodice and bouffant skirts. The matron of honor was in blue and the bridesmaid was in pink. Both carried colonial bouquets of deep pink asters. Dorothy Catherine Simons was junior bridesmaid and Doris Regina Simons was flower girl. They were in white net over taffeta, and their bouquets were miniature replicas of those of the other attendants. All wore ruffled net headpieces. The bride was attired in white net over taffeta with fitted bodice and full skirt. A finger tip length veil of the net completed her costume. She carried a white orchid bouquet with satin streamers. Howard Stell served as his brother’s best man, and John Laughter and Luther Hamilton, Jr., were groomsmen. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the home of the bride’s parents. Only immediate families and the wedding party attended. Miss Elizabeth Lawrence presided over the punch bowl and Mrs. Shoemate had charge of the bride’s cake. The couple left during the evening for a brief wedding trip, the bride wearing a lime green dress with black accessories and an orchid corsage.
Edna Weekly Herald,
September 26, 1946 |
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Last Wednesday night the program at the Baptist Church was as follows: Teachers meeting, prayer meeting and a wedding. Mr. William Clyde Sullivan of Beeville and Miss Madena Ella Kruger of Lolita were united in marriage. Bro. Westberry officiated.
Edna Weekly Herald,
June 11, 1942 |
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A wedding of much interest took place at the Church of Christ in Edna at 8:00 o’clock p. m., on Friday, October 11th, 1946, when Miss La Verne Randall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Randall became the bride of Mr. J. L. Tipton, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Tipton. Miss Dorothy Davis registered the guests. Miss Florence Davis and Miss Clara Foyt lighted the candles. Miss Norma Wagstaff and Mrs. Cecil Kirk sand “I Love You Truly.” The bride was given in marriage by her father. She wore a light blue dress suit with black accessories and a corsage of white asters. Miss Dorothy Randall, sister of the bride, wore a light pink dress with black accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The mother of the bride wore a navy blue suit with black accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The groom’s mother wore a light green suit with black accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. Mr. Cloyd Hudson was the groom’s best man. The church was beautifully decorated with roses and fern. The ceremony was performed by Arden H. Lawrence. A reception was held at the home of the bride’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Singletno. The table was centered with a three tiered wedding cake. Miss Yvonne Morphew and Miss Jane Sawyer served the punch. After the bride cut the first slice of cake, Miss Effie Singleton served the cake to the guests. The couple left immediately for a short trip to Austin.
Edna Herald Tribune, October 17, 1946 |
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Sunday forenoon in the Methodist Church at Goliad Mr. William Warren Traylor, prominent Edna business man and a native of this county, and Miss Mildred Ruth Brigham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Brigham, prominent Goliad residents, and a former popular school teacher of Jackson County, were united in marriage. A number of Jackson County relatives and close friends attended the wedding. The Herald’s write-up from the Goliad Advance-Guard failed to reach us in time for this issue, but will be next week. Edna Weekly Herald, September 19, 1946 Traylor-Brigham Wedding at Goliad Miss Ruth Brigham, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Brigham of Goliad became the bride of William Warren Traylor of Edna in a ceremony performed at 9:00 a. m. Sunday, September 15th, at the Goliad Methodist Church. Rev. R. R. Ghormely, pastor, officiated. The church was decorated with ferns and arrangements of white, chrysanthemums, gladioli and asters. A prelude of nuptial selections, played by Miss La Noe Fenner of Edna, organist, included “Clair de Lune” and “Traumerei.” Mrs. Firman D. Ray of Edna sang “Because” and “I Love You Truly.” The bride wore a light blue wool crepe suit, dressmaker in styling, with matching accessories. Her corsage was a white orchid. Mrs. Brigham, mother of the bride, was attired in a black crepe dress with black accessories with a corsage of pink asters. A breakfast followed the ceremony at the home of the bride’s parents. The table covered with lace and centered with white chrysanthemums held a satin iced wedding ring cake. Arrangements of white fall blossoms were placed at vantage points about the reception rooms. Assisting were Miss Grace Alice Brigham, who registered the guests, Miss Carroll Joyce Watson of Edna, Miss Dorothy Perrin of Cameron, Miss Ouida Marie Mauritz of Edna, Miss Lillian Brigham of Victoria and Mrs. Estill Bolding of Goliad. After their return from a brief tour of San Antonio and other points, the couple will be at home in Edna where the groom is engaged in business. The bride for the past several years held a responsible secretarial position with the Groce-Wearden wholesale firm at Victoria. Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Perrin, Mrs. Tom Hobson and daughter, Karen, Lt. E. Douglas Perrin, Miss Dorothy Perrin all of Cameron; Mark Wayne Perrin of College Station, Dr. and Mrs. W. L. Weir of Austin, Miss Lillian Brigham, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Wearden, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crain, Mrs. Morris Yonet, Miss Maxine Yonet, Miss Mary Sue Bethea, and Mr. Irvin Geller, of Victoria; Mr. and Mrs. Firmin D. Ray, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Nagel, Mrs. W. M. Hensley, Mr. Travis Traylor, Mrs. R. Correll, Mrs. Tom Hobson, Mrs. Verna K. Harper, Misses Exa Womack and Mary Crake, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Brigham, Mr. A. P. Simicek, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mauritz and daughters, Ouida Marie, Ruth J’Nel and Mandie, Mr. and Mrs. O. B. Fenner, Donnie Fenner, O. B. Fenner, Jr., Miss LaNoe Fenner, Mr. and Mrs. Rolar Watson and daughter, Miss Carroll Joyce Watson of Edna.—Contributed.
Edna Weekly Herald, September 26, 1946 |
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A marriage of local interest took place in Houston, Tuesday evening, March 4, 1930, when Mrs. Nora Mae DuBois, of this city, became the bride of Mr. C. F. Turk, of Hallettsville. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Windham, an Episcopal minister at his home, and was attended by Mrs. Grace Turk Seaver, and Miss Alma Karney, the former a sister of the groom, also girlhood friend, schoolmate and chum of the bride. Mr. Turk is a member of one of Hallettsville’s highly esteemed families, is a prominent ranchman with extensive holdings in Lavaca and Jackson counties and most favorably known throughout that section of the State. Mrs. Turk, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd, long time residents of Palacios, is one of our most estimable and accomplished ladies. She has spent the greater part of her life here, graduated from our high school and after studying in Houston Conservatory and other Colleges, taught music here, and has been a member of the school faculty the present term. She has a large circle of friends with whom we take great pleasure in extending congratulations and best wishes. After a short honeymoon, spent in Houston, Hallettsville and at the groom’s ranch, the new weds returned to Palacios Sunday evening, and Mrs. Turk will remain here until school is out, when she will join her husband and they will make their home on his ranch in Jackson County.
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Monday at noon at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. McDowell of Edna, Mr. Raymond Vaughan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Vaughan of this city, and Miss Betty Jean McDowell were united in a quiet home wedding ceremony which was witnessed by the families of the contracting parties and a few intimate friends. Immediately after the ceremony, the happy young couple left for Dallas for a brief honeymoon trip. Betty Jean and Raymond are both graduates of the Edna high school, and have been sweethearts since their school days. Raymond has just recently been discharged from the Navy where he served many months over seas with the Seabees. His bride has been employed for the past year by the Mauritz Company at Ganado. Before entering the service the groom was employed by an oil company. The marriage of these young people is of interest to a large number of friends in this city and the Herald joins all in wishing for them a long and happy married life.
Edna Weekly Herald, April 4, 1946 |
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Saturday, April 6th at 7:00 o’clock, p. m., Mrs. Armetta Gerald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Keith of Cordele, and Michael J. Vrdoljak, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Vrdoljak of Chicago, Ill., were united in marriage in Edna in the home of Mr. J. H. Ashford, intimate friends of the bride. The living room was beautifully decorated with red roses. Arden H. Lawrence, minister of the Edna Church of Christ, performed the ceremony. The bride wore a Navy blue dress with white accessories and a corsage of white carnations. The bride’s attendant was Miss Gracie Keith, her sister. The best man was Ted Vrdoljak, Jr., brother of the groom. Those present at the ceremony were the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Keith, and Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ashford and son, Harvey. Mrs. Vrdoljak is a graduate of the Edna high school and was formerly employed by the Southwestern Bell Telephone Company. Mr. Vrdoljak graduated from Hinsdale high school in Illinois and attended college in Chicago before entering the service. He has recently been discharged. The young couple will tour the Eastern states on their honeymoon, and plan to make their home in Chicago where the groom is to be employed.—Contributed.
Edna Weekly Herald,
April 11, 1946 |
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A Wedding of much interest to many Edna people was that of Mr. Johnnie H. Wharton and Mrs. Mollie Stockton, which took place at the Baptist parsonage on Saturday evening, February 1, 1947, with Rev. L. E. Barrett, officiating. Mrs. Wharton was dressed in a navy blue crepe suit with black accessories and a corsage of pink and white carnations. The attendants were Mr. Guy Barnes and Miss Jean Townsend. Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. L. King and Connie King of Robstown. The Herald joins the many other friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wharton in extending congratulations and best wishes.
Edna Weekly Herald, February 6, 1947 |
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In the Travis Park Methodist Church, San Antonio, on Oct. 22, Miss Melva Macon, daughter of Mrs. Effie Macon and the late Henry T. Macon, was married to Judson Carey Womble, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert H. Womble of Caldwell. Dr. Albert P. Shirkey officiated at the double-ring rites. Mrs. Harry Leap played the traditional wedding music and accompanied Mrs. Frank Batosta of Caldwell, cousin of the bridegreoom, in the nuptial solos. Mrs. Marvin C. Webbernick of Alvin was her sister’s maid of honor and Miss Zulabelle Macon, another sister was bride’s maid. Serving as his brother’s best man was Hubert H. Womble of Austin and George Jessen of Houston was groomsmen. William Trcka, cousin of the bride, assisted as usher. The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Joseph White. She wore a gown of white slipper satin and a fingertip veil of imported illusion fingertip veil of imported illusion caught to a fan-shaped coronet of pearlized orange blossoms and carried a prayer book topped with a white orchid. A reception was held following the ceremony in the Ida Stephenson Room of the church. Mrs. Joseph M. White served the punch and Miss Lucy Treka had charge of the bride’s book. After the wedding trip to New Orleans, La., the couple will make their home in Caldwell. The bride graduated from Ganado High School and attended Sul Ross State Teachers’ College, Alpine. The bridegroom has received his degree from Texas A. & M. College.
Edna Herald Tribune, Ganado Items,
November 7, 1946 |
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A wedding of much interest took place at the Edna Methodist Church at 8:00 p. m. on August 24th, when Miss Gladys Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Davis, became the bride of Mr. Gus Zavadil, son of Mr. Anton Zavadil. The wedding march was played by Miss Reginia Simons. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a grey suit with black accessories, and a corsage of pink carnations. Miss Alice Davis, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and wore a Navy blue dressmakers suit with black accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The mother of the bride wore a printed silk with a corsage of white carnation. The church was beautifully decorated with lovely flowers. The double ring ceremony was performed by Rev. E. C. Young. Following the ceremony a barbecue supper was served on the lawn of the home of the bride’s parents. The table was centered with a three-tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature bride and groom. The supper was served by Mrs. H. O. Hassler and daughters. Those attending the wedding were M/Sgt. and Mrs. Farringer and son, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schneider and children of San Antonio, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Schneider and children of Brookshire, Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Davis and children of Freeport, Texas, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Davis and son of Corpus Christi, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Schneider and children of Port Lavaca, Mr. Willie Schneider of Inez, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schneider and son of Edna, Misses Pearlie and Delaphine Hassler of Port Lavaca. The bride is a native of Edna and was born and reared here and enjoys a large circle of friends. The groom holds a position with the Chevrolet Company garage, and the couple will make their home in Edna.—Contributed.
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