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A wedding of considerable interest took place this week when Miss Bobby Louise Price, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Price, of this city, became the bride of Frank Edmund Babcock, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Babcock, Sr., of Wellesley, Massachusetts. The ceremony took place at the home of the bride’s parents, Friday evening at 5 o’clock. Rev. Carroll B. Ray, of Clarksville, officiated, assisted by Rev. G. F. Gillespie. White blossoms in tall floor baskets and floor candelabra bearing white tapers formed an improvised altar at the east end of the living room. A program of wedding music preceded the ceremony, which included violin selections, “The Rosary” and “Goodnight,” by Nevin, played by Mr. John Richards, and vocal solos, “Because” and “I Love You Truly,” sung by Mrs. C. W. Crawford. Mrs. T. A. Elder accompanied at the piano. “Traumeri” was played as a musical background throughout the ceremony by Mr. Richards and Mrs. Elder. The bride’s gown and veil were of white net, trimmed with a bow-knot design of dainty lace. Her only ornament was a brooch fashioned of a gold grape leaf with a cluster of silver grapes, a gift of the groom. She carried an old-fashioned nosegay of white gladioli tied with white velvet ribbons. Miss Cherry Price, sister of the bride, was a charming bridesmaid in a net gown of deep lavender. Her nosegay was fashioned of yellow rosebuds, entwined with purple ribbon. Chester Gifford, of Houston, served the groom as best man. The bride spent her childhood years in Palacios, graduating from Palacios High School, and John Tarleton College, Stephenville. For four years she has been employed by the Long Theatre management in Bay City, where she has made a large circle of friends. Mr. Babcock is a graduate of Phillips Andover Academy, a member of Delta Phi, and received his degree from the University of Virginia in 1934. He has a position of chemical engineer with Housch and Thompson Company, with headquarters in Houston. After the wedding, a reception house was held which was attended by a host of friends. The refreshment table was spread with lace over green taffeta. In the center was a mirror plaque encircled with gardenias, reflecting white tapers set in a silver candleholder, a gift of the groom’s parents. Mrs. Opal Price presided over the punch bowl and Mrs. C. W. Nester served the lovely tiered wedding cake. Assisting with the serving were Mesdames Carroll Ray, Hugh Thompson, Robert Thorpe, A. O. Yeager, Jno. Bolling and A. Minich. Out-of-town guests at the wedding and reception were Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Long, Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Wallace, Mr. and Mrs. Thos. H. Lewis, Miss Terese Lewis, Mrs. Fred S. Robbins, Miss Doris Schillenberg, Miss Martha Kristek, Mrs. Joce Johnson, Mrs. Temple Sewell, Mr. Alvan Larned and Mr. Theo Routt, of Bay City; Mrs. Chester Gifford, Houston, and Mrs. Harry Sisson, Austin.
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Miss Bessie Cloar, daughter of Mrs. E. G. Cloar, and Mr. Carl Bachman both of this city, were married at 1 o'clock this afternoon at the First Presbyterian Church of Houston. Dr. States Jacobs officiating. Only the immediate members of both families witnessed the ceremony. After a short tour, Mr. and Mrs. Bachman will return to this city, where they will make their home.
The Matagorda County Tribune,
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Married, at the residence of Mr. Chas. J. Laake, near Wadsworth switch, on Sunday afternoon, Sept. 6, 1903, Miss Gay Savage, to Mr. Robt. J. Bains; Rev. J. H. Thorn of this city officiating. The bride is a daughter of Mr. Greenbury Savage, one of this county’s most prominent stockmen, and is an exceedingly popular young lady in the circles of her acquaintance.
We learn that the groom
is a young gentleman highly esteemed by all who know him. It seems,
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Mr. Alfred Baldwin and Miss Susie Grover, both popular and much admired young people of this city, were quietly married Wednesday evening of this week at the Methodist parsonage by the pastor, Rev. Dallas A. Williams. The wedding came as quite a surprise to their many friends, and who join with the Beacon in offering hearty and sincere congratulations. Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin will make their home at Palacios, and for the present, are at home with the bride’s mother, Mrs. Belle Grover on Morton avenue.
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Miss Fairy Graham of Palacios and Mr. Harold Barber of Markham were quietly married in Bay City on Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Barber is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Graham of this city. She is a graduate of the Palacios High School and the past winter taught school at El Maton. Mr. Barber is in partnership with his father in a grocery store in Markham. The young couple left for Galveston soon after the ceremony where they will spend their honey-moon, after which they will be at home to their friends in Markham. We wish them many years of happiness and prosperity.
Palacios Beacon,
July 1, 1921 |
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At Palacios Monday morning at 7 o'clock Miss Nonie Keller of Palacios and Mr. Oscar Barber of this place were married. Miss Keller is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nolan Keller. Mr. Barber is a real estate man here. The young couple left by boat for Port Lavaca, to later go on to Houston and San Antonio for a short trip, after which they will be at home in Bay City.
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A marriage of affectionate interest occurred Sunday morning at 9:30 o’clock in the Methodist parsonage when Billie Montine Adkins became the bride of Price Menefee Barnett. Rev. W. R. McPherson, read the marriage ceremony which was witnessed by the immediate relatives of the contacting parties. After congratulations the newlyweds took their departure for Galveston and after a short honeymoon trip will be at home in Palacios at the Cairnes apartments. Mrs. Barnett is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Adkins and has made Palacios her home the past two years. She was a member of the class to graduate from the High School this year and has a large circle of admirers. Mr. Barnett, who is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Barnett, was born and reared in Palacios. He graduated from our high school and attended A. and M. College. He is now a member of the Barnett Lumber Company, and is one of our most worthy young men. The Beacon joins their host of friends in extending congratulations and best wishes.
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Miss Ruby Davis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Davis, of Wharton, and Mr. Guy Barnett, were united in marriage Sunday at the home of the bride, Rev. Myers, of Rosenberg, officiating. They will make their home in Victoria, where Guy has a position with Mrs. Gould’s Bakery, as a driver of one of the trucks. He has a host of friends here who join us in wishing for him and his bride all the joy and happiness this life affords.
Palacios Beacon, November 1,
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Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Joel Scudder announce the marriage of their daughter, Elizabeth Margaret to Harold Vilas Barr, on Wednesday, September the nineteenth. Early Wednesday morning the happy young couple, accompanied by Rev. G. F. Gillespie, the officiating minister, motored to Bay City and the nuptial vows were taken in the Presbyterian church of that city. Immediately after the ceremony the newly weds left for a honey moon trip which will include visits to New Orleans, Biloxi, and other points of interest in that section. They will return to Palacios to make their future home, having rented the apartment in the Mrs. Opal Price residence on South Bay, recently vacated by Mr. and Mrs. Mell Lewis, and which is all ready for their occupancy. Mr. Barr is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Barr and of our most estimable families. He is a member of the Bay Chevrolet Co., which is one of Palacios’ leading business enterprises. Mrs. Barr, the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Scudder, who have made Palacios their home less than two years, has endeared herself to a large circle of friends by her many excellent traits of character and pleasing manner and possesses all the qualifications for a real help mate. These are two of our most deserving and popular young people and have the best wishes of a host of friends with whom we join in felicitations.
Palacios Beacon, September 20,
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Miss Ella Jordan and Mr. Ed. Barrett were married in Bay City last Saturday and after a short honeymoon trip have returned to Palacios and will soon be “at home” in the Mrs. H. H. Foster cottage on 2nd and Lucas. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Jordan, and the groom is the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barrett, all of this city. They have a host of friends with whom we join in hearty congratulations.
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Mr. and Mrs. Fred Barrett are the most recent newly weds in Palacios and are at home to their many friends in an apartment at the resident [sic] of Mrs. H. C. Boyd. The ceremony was performed a few days ago in Bay City. The bride, [Dorothy], is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Buffaloe, attended Palacios school and graduated with the class of ’33. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barrett, and for some time has assisted at the Crawford Packing Co. They are a most worthy young couple and have a host of friends with whom the Beacon joins in extending congratulations and best wishes.
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Mr. Claude Bartee and Miss Mary Ella Foster stole a march on their friends last Thursday night, when they quietly left town and were married. The young couple, accompanied by Misses Eleanor and Joyce McFarland, hired an automobile and driver and went to El Campo. Not finding a minister there available, they went on to Wharton and found the Methodist minister busy with his choir at the church. Determined to have a minister tie the knot the party proceeded to the Methodist Church and while the pipe organ gave forth the strains of “Here Comes the Bride,” the bridal party marched to the altar where Rev. Hotchkiss, using the beautiful and impressive ring service, touchingly said the words that united the lives of these young people “for better or for worse until death they do part.” Members of the choir, who witnessed the ceremony, lost no time in offering their congratulations and best wishes and were much elated over their good fortune to be present for the occasion. Immediately after the ceremony the wedding party left for Palacios, leaving the bride and groom in El Campo. After a brief honeymoon Mr. and Mrs. Bartee returned here and are now located on the Tom Slone ranch home seven miles northwest of Palacios. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Foster of El Maton. She graduated from the Palacios high school with the class of ’29 and later took a business course in Houston. For the past few years she conducted a store in Collegeport very successfully, disposing of it only a short time ago. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bartee, prominent people of Victoria. He has made his home quite a while, as he is a lover of outdoor life, especially work on the ranch with cattle and horses. He is a familiar figure in rodeos and won quite a number of prizes during the past summer. These young people have a host of friends with whom we join in congratulations and best wishes.
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Mr. Frank Bates, of the Bay City Bank & Trust Company, and Miss Evelyn Parson, of this city, were quietly married today at the Episcopal rectory, Rev. John Sloan officiating. The wedding was a surprise to the many friends of both the young people and there were only a few present at the ceremony. Mr. Bates has been in Bay City for the past two years and during that time has made many friends. He enjoys a splendid position with the Bay City Bank & Trust Company, where he is held in the highest possible esteem. The bride is one of Bay City’s most charming young ladies and has made many friends by her sweet and quiet disposition. The Tribune extends its heartiest congratulations.
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Thursday, January 31, 1929, was the day selected by Miss Rubye Watkins for her marriage to Mr. Russell Baty, of Gulf. It seemed that no one could guess just why Rubye had chosen this particular day, but we found out later. After much partying, in the nature of announcement, shower, and shower and shower, each of a particular kind, and given by a particular friend, or a particular organization, the particular day rolled around. The Presbyterian church was the scene of the marriage ceremony, and friendly hands had been used wonderful skill and taste in arranging the altar, making it to look for the world like a “peach glen,” if you know just what that means. Long sprays of dainty peach blossoms nestled and dangled and stood upright all over everywhere, and then, just as coquettishly as could be, some of the soft, pink petals “showered” themselves right down on the bridal party, as if a blessing and benediction were being pronounced by them. At the appointed hour, Mrs. Wilton Chapman played the ever popular wedding march, “Here Comes the Bride,” from Lohengrin, after which Miss Lucille Harper had sung “I Love You Truly.” Mr. E. Hope Jamison, of Cameron, served as best man and escorted the groom to the altar. Miss Lottie Jean Watkins was the maid of honor and assisted her cousin, the bride, with her flowers during the ring ceremony. The maid was daintily gowned in tan crepe and carried an arm bouquet of rose carnations. Rubye was married in a beautiful springish costume of beige georgette with her hat and other adornments in the same dainty pastel shades and carried an arm bouquet of carnations. The wedding ring was of platinum, and matched exactly the engraving on the engagement ring she had been wearing for a long time. Mr. Leslie Watkins gave her in marriage to Mr. Baty. Dr. Storey read the impressive wedding ceremony of the Presbyterian church, and as he stood there, it seemed almost as if the blessing he gave was direct from heaven, so sincere did it ring. Immediately after the service, the house guests, and a few intimate friends went to the Watkins home, where a wedding breakfast was served amid flowers, love and laughter. During this time, we learned why this day was the chosen for the marriage. Just thirty-six years ago, 1893, Mr. and Mrs. Evan Watkins were married, so the bride of that other day was called to “come here.” When she answered the call, Mrs. Loos presented the bride of January 31, 1893, with a beautiful anniversary gift from the “No Plus Ultra” Class of the Presbyterian Sunday School. The presentation speech was in accord with the other decorations, “peachy,” and Mrs. Watkins was so overcome with the remembrance that her words failed her when she tried to voice her appreciation. (Personally, if over the time should come when the writer deserved an expression of love, it would mean more to be from the church than from the most select society organization of the world.) The gift was a Polychrome tray with end handles. During the reception hour, the wedding gifts were admired by all of the guests, and they were many, (the gifts) and beautiful, at the same time, very practical for use in the home just being created. Mrs. Watkins was assisted in her “at home” hour by her daughters, Mrs. Horn and Miss Watkins, who made the time very happy for those fortunate in having the pleasure as guests. Before leaving, the guests all registered in the “Bride’s Books,” which will always be a pleasant recall of the day, and those present, as the years glide by, and perhaps, thirty-six years from the day, Rubye and Russell will be looking over the list and wondering just where each one is, and how engaged. Let us hope that at this time all of these friends will be as well and happy as on this, the wedding day of Rubye Watkins and Russell Baty. The newly-made man and wife left in their car for a little “honeymoon” trip before starting into their homemaking, which they are looking forward to with all joyous anticipation. Good luck, “Bon Voyage” to you on your Matrimonial Sea, Rubye and Russell.—A Guest.
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The Methodist Church was the setting for a wedding ceremony Wednesday morning at 11 o’clock, the contracting parties being Miss Fredy Lee Psenick, of Smithville, Texas, and Mr. Ervin Bauch, of Schulenburg, Tex. Rev. G. F. Gillespie was the officiating minister and Mr. and Mrs. Langford were the attendants. After the nuptial vows had been taken, the bridal party and some friends went to the City Café for a wedding dinner, and the happy young couple was showered with best wishes by the entire group.
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Married, Wednesday evening, Oct. 30th, at the Christian church at 8 o’clock, Mr. Roy Baxter to Miss Maude Deats, Rev. Cagle of the First Christian church officiating. The beautiful ring ceremony was used and the happy event was witnessed by a large audience of relatives and friends. Before the ceremony Mrs. J. D. McClerry sang “O Promise Me.” W. E. Rush played the wedding march and the bridal party entered, the usher, Curtis Aycock and Clarence Bass, leading the way to the altar. They were followed by the matron of honor, Mrs. A. C. Calvert, of Italy. The bride’s maid, Miss Allie Chapman of Galveston came next, followed by the bride, leaning on her father’s arm. The groom and his best man, Rob Roy Sturdivant, met the party at the altar and received his bride from her father. Mr. and Mrs. Baxter left on the 10:10 o’clock train for their future home near Center Point. The groom is the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Baxter, who, with his parents, resided here until a few years ago. He is a quiet, unassuming young man of sterling worth and limits his friends only by the circle of his acquaintances. His bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Deats of this city, a young lady of charming personality and many accomplishments. They were the recipients of many beautiful and useful presents. The Picayune joins many mutual friends in wishing for them a long married life of happiness—Beeville Picayune. The groom is a nephew of Mrs. W. C. Berg of Matagorda, who went over to attend the wedding last week, and is well known in this county where he has a large circle of friends.
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Mr. D. Ross Baxter and Miss Gladys McDonald, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. McDonald, both of Palacios, were married Sunday afternoon at one o’clock at the Methodist parsonage by the pastor, Rev. Myers. After the ceremony they left by auto for Blessing, going over the Brownsville road to Houston and Galveston for a few days wedding trip. The wedding was private, and came as quite a surprise to the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Baxter, who are among the best known and most popular young people of the city. Mr. Baxter is one of the youngest of our business men, having recently succeeded W. N. Cole in the grocery business, but which he has been associated with for some time. The bride is a most charming young lady and admired by a large circle of friends. The Beacon joins with their many other friends in bespeaking for Mr. and Mrs. Baxter happiness and prosperity to the fullness of their heart’s desires.
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Mr. Stanley Baxter, formerly of Palacios, but now one of the successful business men of our neighboring town of Blessing, and Miss Pearl Smith, daughter of Mr. J. W. Smith, of Blessing, were married last Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Nelson in this city, Rev. Dr. Green, pastor of the Presbyterian church, officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Baxter remained in the city for a few days visit, and have been receiving the congratulations of their many friends. The bride and groom are both popular and much esteemed young people with large circles of admiring friends here and at Blessing, and all of whom unite in offering their sincerest congratulations and well wishes for their future happiness and prosperity.
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Miss Margarite Hansard and W. D. Beck motored to Bay City Monday morning and at 11:30 were united in marriage. Immediately after the ceremony they returned to Palacios and went to the home of Mrs. T. M. Luther where a wedding dinner was served at 1 o’clock, immediate guests including the mother of the groom and her husband, Mr. and Mrs. Shannon of Houston. The bride is a daughter of Rev. and Mrs. V. A. Hansard, of Hedley, Tex., and a granddaughter of Mrs. T. M. Luther with whom she has made her home since coming to Palacios last October to take a position in the telephone office. She has been a faithful assistant and made numerous friends by her kind and courteous manner. The groom has lived in Palacios a greater part of the time for several years, making his home with his uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Guy Barnett. He is a deserving young man and for some time has been an able assistant at the Humble Station. Mr. and Mrs. Beck will continue to make Palacios their home where they have a host of friends with whom we join in extending best wishes.
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Thursday, Dec. 31st, at 11 o’clock a.m. at the Prairie View Ranch, seven miles north of Palacios, the home of the bride’s mother, Mr. Harry Best, of Blessing, and Miss Florence Williamson, daughter of Mrs. Geo. E. Williamson, were united in marriage. Rev. Shepherd, pastor of the Palacios Presbyterian church, preformed the ceremony―the beautiful ring service, Mr. Byron Williamson, her brother, giving the bride away. Miss Allen, of the Palacios Academy, played the Wedding March, and the accompaniments for Miss Rachael Plummer, of San Antonio, who sang “The Sands of the Dessert,” and Miss Gardner, who sang “Oh Promise Me,” both songs being most beautifully rendered. The ranch house was most elaborately decorated for the occasion with smilax and eupon (sic) the curtains being drawn and the ceremony taking place by candle light. After the ceremony a sumptuous two course breakfast was served, and the wedding cake cut, Miss Allen cutting the ring. Just before leaving the bride tossed the bridal boquet. Miss Gardner and Miss Maude Williamson being the lucky ones to catch it. The young couple received many beautiful gifts. The wedding guests were Mrs. Geo. E. Williamson, mother of the bride, Misses Maude and Belle Williamson, sisters and Mr. Byron, brother of the bride, Mrs. C. C. Williamson and son Robt.; Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Schwind, of Francitas, and their guest Mr. Corby, of Texas City; Miss May Young, of Kansas City; Miss Rachael Plummer, of San Antonio; Jerry Lauderbach and wife, Miss Allen, Miss Gardner, Miss Yockey and Rev. and Mrs. Shepherd, of Palacios. After the wedding dinner Mr. and Mrs. Best went to Francitas, leaving that evening on the Brownsville train for Loraine, Ohio, where they will make their home, making stop-over visits at Houston, St. Louis and Valparaiso Ind. The bride in particular has a large list of friends in this city who join with the Beacon in offering their congratulations wishing them a long, prosperous and joyous life.
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Miss Leola Schute and Mr. Herman Bieri were united in marriage Monday evening, May 6th, Rev. G. F. Gillespie officiating. The ceremony was performed in the Presbyterian church, after which the young couple received congratulations. These worthy young people have a host of friends who extend hearty good wishes. Mr. and Mrs. Bieri will make Palacios their home.
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Special to the Tribune. Matagorda, Texas, Oct. 17—The wedding of Lem Blair and Miss Bertha Lee Nolte was solemnized at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Nolte at high noon Wednesday, Rev. John Sloan of Bay City officiating. They left on the outgoing train for a few days’ visit with relatives at Van Vleck after which they will take up their residence at the cottage of R. O. Phillips at Matagorda. Only immediate relatives and a few friends were present. Mrs. Clarence Dietrich, a sister of the bride from Port Lavaca, the only out of town guest. Miss Nolte is the youngest daughter of one of our pioneer families, and has never known any home but Matagorda and thereby has many warm friends here who wish her all the joys and riches of blessings known. The groom has only been in our midst for a few years but has by his manly qualities, made a host of friends among his bride’s associates and with the business men here who welcome him now as a Matagorda citizen and we all wish them bon voyage on the Matrimonial Sea.
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Mrs. Dorothy B. Curl, daughter of Mrs. L. G. Sanders, of Los Angeles, Calif., and Mr. John M. Blevins, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. N. Blevins, of Monticello, Ky., were married at the Government Hill Methodist Church in San Antonio, Texas, Friday, March 1, 1946, at 7 p. m. Reverend C. F. Bolimfolk, officiating. Mrs. Walter Hays, of San Angelo, was matron of honor and Mr. Carson Blevins, of Monticello, Ky., brother of the groom, served as best man. Following a short honeymoon the newlyweds returned to Palacios to make their home. Mrs. Blevins was manager of the Capitol Theater for some time when Camp Hulen was used for a training camp. Mr. Blevins, who served 3 ½ years in the European Theatre of war attended Eastern Kentucky State Teachers College and Lindsey Wilson Junior College. Following his discharge he returned to Texas and a few months ago and with Mrs. Curl opened the Pier Café.
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At the home of the
bride's brother three miles east of Midfield, Sunday evening at 3:30,
Miss Tessa Schroeder and Mr. Ira Bokers were united in marriage by Rev.
Chambers of Markham. Only a few close friends and relatives of the bride
and groom were present. The bride looked beautiful in her costume of
white voile over moray silk. The groom wore a suit of black broadcloth.
They received several nice presents as follows: Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Botts,
a linen table cloth; Little Hildred Botts, bonbon dish; Erma and Lee
Schroeder, vase; Miss Pearl Melbourne, set silver spoons; J. E.
Robinson, a handsome mirror; Mr. and Mrs. T. S. Schroeder, two beautiful
china dishes; Mrs. T. E. Schroeder, hand painted fruit dish and china
tea pot; Rena Schroeder, cutglass jelly dish. The bride's gown was a
present from Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Schroeder. The happy couple left for
their home near Blessing with plenty of rice. We wish them a long and
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Thursday afternoon at 5:30 o’clock Miss Leone Kathryn Yerxa, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur H. Yerxa, was married to Frank Bell Bond at the home of the bride’s parents in Sam Houston Park, Rev. L. E. Selfridge of Bay City, former pastor of the bride officiating. The rooms were handsomely decorated with banked ferns, white roses, carnations and cosmos in tall vases. An improvised altar of palms and roses occupied one end of the long living room, and here the ceremony took place. The bridal solo was given by Mrs. L. W. Matteson of San Benito, who sang “All for You.” Mrs. John M. Lee played the Mendelssohn wedding march. The bride was attended by her only sister, Miss Lucy Elizabeth Yerxa, as maid of honor, and little Miss Carmen Lewis of Bay City as flower girl. She was given in marriage by her father, and Preston Haley acted as groomsman. The bride wore a coat of suit of dove and changeable gros de londre, with a handsome hand made collar of heavy ecrue lace, the only trimming. The shower bouquet was of roses, white sweet peas and plumosa, and her hat was fashioned of folds of deep cream georgette with gold facing and the accessories were in harmony. The maid of honor made a quaint picture in her gown of yellow organdie, her hair was dressed in 1840 style and she carried a graceful basket of white cosmos and plumosa tied with maline. The dainty little flower girl, who is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Autrey of Houston, was dressed in fluffy white, and scattered rose petals in the path of the bride and groom. Assisting at the reception were several young matrons, including Mesdames Fred Carleton, Preston Haley, Bruce Wallace and Justin Keisling, with Mrs. R. R. Lewis of Bay City presiding at the punch bowl. Many handsome gifts evidenced the popularity of the young couple. Both young people were social favorites in Matagorda County, the bride having lived formerly at Buckeye, Texas, where her father was general manager of the Plotner and Stoddard estates for a number of years before coming to Houston. The groom, formerly of Nashville, Tenn., where he is well known, is popularily identified with the automobile business in Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Bond left for a short trip, keeping their destination a secret, and will be at home in Hyde Park after June 1, where a furnished bungalow awaits their return.
Among the out of town guests were: Mrs. L. W. Matteson of San Benito,
aunt of the bride; Rev. L. E. Selfridge of Bay City, Mrs. R. R. Lewis of
Bay City, John Bond of San Antonio, Mrs. Caroline Fisher of Markham, Mr.
and Mrs. L. E. Liggett and son of Collegeport, Texas; Mrs. Verne Tower
and family of Citrus Grove, Texas; Francis Spence, Miss Spence and Miss
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Palacios, Tex. Feb. 13―Mr. F. N. Bono, a young druggist lately from Houston, was married to Miss Beulah Mae Cook of that city last Wednesday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Bono arrived in Palacios Thursday morning, where they will make their home.
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Married.―At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Keller, in this city, Sunday afternoon, Miss Ruth Keller and Mr. Harry C. Botts, of Galveston; Rev. J. F. Carter of the Methodist church performing the ceremony. Mrs. Martin Thompson sang a beautiful wedding song, Mrs. Smith, a sister of the bride, playing the accompaniment. The happy couple left on the afternoon train for their home in Galveston, being accompanied to the train by a party of friends and relatives, wishing them bon voyage on the matrimonial sea.
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Mr. J. J. Bourret, of Houston, and Miss Doris Phillips, daughter of Mrs. Ada Phillips, of this city, were recently united in marriage at Houston. Mr. and Mrs. Bourret will make their home in Houston except at such times when a sojourn in West Texas may prove of benefit to Mrs. Bourret. The bride’s many friends here extend the heartiest of good wishes and a hope for a life of health and happiness.―Bay City Tribune. The bride is well known here, she having held the position of stenographer and bookkeeper for the Ruthven Packing Co., and Ruthven Grocery Co., a number of years and has a host of friends in this city who join with others in extending congratulations and best wishes.
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Of cordial interest comes the announcement of the marriage of Mrs. Tomy Dunlavy, daughter of Mrs. Hugh Gilmore of Matagorda to Phillip M. Bowie, son of Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Bowie of Cedar Lane which was solemnized in Bay City Monday at 7 o’clock, May 7, 1934 at the parsonage of the First Methodist Church. Rev. E. G. Cooke officiated at the ceremony. The bride was stunningly attired in a rose beige triple sheer crepe model and she wore accessories of brown. Mrs. E. J. Parma, sister of the groom, was the only attendant.
Mr. and Mrs. Bowie will be at home in Cedar
Lane for an extended time. The bride was born and reared in Matagorda
and attended the Matagorda schools. The groom is a scion of one of
Matagorda County’s oldest and most respected families. He attended the
Bay City schools. Both have a host of friends who with the Tribune,
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Dr. W. F. Box, of Coulterville, and Miss Ada Chapman, of Scranton, Pa., suddenly appeared in Bay City last Monday, as bride and groom, having been married in Houston on the 30th ultimo.
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A pretty and simple home wedding took place when Miss Emily Ehlers was united in marriage with Erve H. Boyd. In the reception hall and double parlors, quantities of sweet peas, coral vine and ferns added charm and attractiveness. The opening between the parlors was converted in to a bridal arch by long, graceful leaves of the date palm. From the center hung the wedding bell. In the dining room, while [wild?] flowers and fern were used, and also the three-tier wedding cake, with the emblems attached to white satin ribbons, the whole being surmounted by a fluttering dove bearing in its beak two wedding rings. At the appointed hour Miss Boyd, sister of the bridegroom, took her place beside the piano and sang, "All for You." Miss Boyd was accompanied by Miss Ruthven at the piano, who, when the song was ended, played the bridal chorus from "Lohengrin." To the strains of this the briday party, Miss Murial Johnson, Carl Ehlers and the bride and bridegroom, entered, and took their stations beneath the wedding arch, where they were met by Rev. Mr. Gillespie. After the ceremony and the felicitations, the assemblage entered the dining room, where the bride cut the first slice from the lovely cake, and each in turn "cut" for luck." Mrs. Vick presided at the punch bowl. The bride, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ehlers, wore a coat suit of gray brocaded Roshanara crepe and small hat of gray chenille. She carried an arm bouquet of bride roses. The young bride is a college girl. Mr. Boyd is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Boyd, who gave his services to his country during the world war and who is now his fathers' partner in the jewelry business. Amid showers of rice and wishes for continued happiness, the young couple left in the afternoon for the honeymoon trip, which will include Houston, Galveston and New Orleans. Matagorda County Tribune, June 8, 1923 |
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Wedding bells rang for a popular and highly esteemed Matagorda County young couple Tuesday night when Miss Trude Ann Duffy and Thomas S. Brandon were united in marriage in the Methodist church in Matagorda, Rev. Ennis pastor, officiating. Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held at the bride’s home for the wedding party and invited guests. The bride is the eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Duffy, of Matagorda, a Gulf high school graduate, and attended C. I. A. two years. She taught in the Turtle Bay school the past term and gave excellent satisfaction. She has a charming personality, and possesses all the qualifications required of a true helpmate, and numbers her friends by all her acquaintances. The groom is the only son of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Brandon, pioneer citizens of Palacios and grew to young manhood within our midst. He is a graduate of Palacios high school and attended Southwestern University. Since his school days he has been associated with his father in the Dry Goods Store and has become one of our foremost young citizens. For the past two years he has served the Chamber of Commerce as vice president and has made a large circle of friends both in a business and social way. Following a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Brandon will return to Palacios to make their home and will be given a most cordial welcome. ************ Among those attending the Duffy-Brandon wedding in Matagorda Tuesday night, were Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Sisson, Miss Elizabeth and Harry, Mr. and Mrs. John Bentler, Mrs. R. C. Wilkerson, Mrs. H. C. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gillespie, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Stewart and family, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Beard, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Gray, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bolling, Mrs. C. W. Nester, Mrs. J. W. Dismukes, Mrs. John T. Price, Mrs. Jesse Richards, John Bowden, Misses Hazel Huffman, Betty Jane Anderson, Marian Nester, Bobbie Louise and Nancy Price. Palacios Beacon, June 6, 1935 BRANDON – DUFFY A wedding of much interest to relatives and friends in Houston and surrounding towns was that of Miss Trude Ann Duffy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Duffy of Matagorda to Thomas S. Brandon of Palacios, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Brandon, which was solemnized Tuesday evening in the Methodist Church, Matagorda, Rev. S. H. Innes performing the double-ring service. Simplicity marked the decorations of the church, Southern smilax forming the background with white gladioli filling the altar baskets, and candalebra with white tapers giving the illumination. Jack Duffy and William Ryman two youths in white suits, one entering the right and the other the left aisle marched up to the front and lighted the cluster of tapers on either side and then the tapers on the piano. Miss Willa Mae Kelly of Newgulf gave the wedding music, playing as a prelude “At Dawning,” “Indian Love Song,” and accompanying Miss Evelyn McNabb of Bay City who sang “Sweetest Story Ever Told” and “I Love You Truly.” The traditional wedding marches were played. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white linen gown having a lace yoke with high neck and white lilies of the valley at the throat. The long sleeves ended in points over the hands and closed with white buttons to the elbow. Her veil of illusion was bordered with rose point lace fashioned from an heirloom of the family. A bit of sentiment was attached to the lace handkerchief which has been carried for over 50 years on many special occasions. Her shower bouquet was of white bride roses, lilies of the valley and maidenhair fern. Miss Frances Crumley of Italy, Texas, who served as maid of honor was gowned in pink silk net over taffeta. The bridesmaids were Miss Margaret Erickson of Bay City who wore blue chiffon; Miss Margaret Brown of Newgulf who was in yellow French mousseline over taffeta, Miss Evelyn McNabb, in orchid chiffon over taffeta. The little junior bridesmaid, Betty Lou Duffy, sister of the bride wore white net over blue taffeta with blue sash. Dorothy Baer, the flower girl was in pink silk net over taffeta. The ring-bearer, little Dan Chilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dan Chilton of Houston carried the ring on a white satin pillow covered in point lace from the bridal gown of the bride’s mother. Harry Sisson of Palacios and Lake Charles, La., served as best man, and the ushers were Mr. John Bowden of Palacios and Mr. A. E. Duffy Jr., of Matagorda. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the residence of the bride’s parents. Baskets of white gladioli and Shasta daisies adorned the living rooms, and white bride’s roses and maidenhair fern formed the centerpiece for the bride’s table from which the refreshments were served. The bride’s cake was embossed in white roses and ferns. Those assisting in the dining room were Mesdames W. W. Rugeley, R. Williams, J. Patterson, Misses Geraldine Ryman and Bessie Max Baxter. The bride’s book was presided over by Miss Carmen Boney of Bay City. The couple left immediately after the reception for Monterrey, Mexico, and upon their return will be at home in Palacios. The bride’s going-away suit was a smart navy triple sheer crepe with blue hat embroidered lace blouse and accessories. Besides the friends from Palacios and Bay City, other out-of-town guests, were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Farmer, Mr. and Mrs. Benny Shaw, Mr. and Mrs. Boedecker, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Minton, and Carl Minton, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Clinton and two sons, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Gilbert, grandparents of the bride, Misses Gertrude and Elizabeth Gilbert, Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Gilbert, Jr., Miss Trude Wilson and Dr. Enga Arnold and Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Andrews of Houston, and Mrs. T. G. Andrews and Miss Kate Andrews and Chas. Andrews of San Antonio, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Pennington of Boling, and Mr. and Mrs. J. Anthony and Miss Nadie Belle of Wharton.―Houston Post.
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Married.—At the residence of Prof. E. F. Taylor, in Bay City, on Monday evening, January 31st, 1899, Miss Ada Fisher and Mr. H. C. Brawley; Elder E. F. Taylor officiating.
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The First Baptist Church in Anacortes, Washington, Saturday evening, June 3, was the scene of the wedding of Miss Leta Gillette, of Palacios, Texas, and Ensign William Henry Bristol, of Berkeley, Michigan. The eight o’clock single ring ceremony was performed by Rev. J. Paul Logan, of the church. Organ prelude music and the wedding marches were played by Mrs. Doreen Reynolds, and Mrs. Helen Cope sang “O Promise Me” just before the bride entered. The bride, lovely in a blue dress with a large orchid corsage, was given away by Mr. P. E. Olson, and had as her only attendant Mrs. LaRue Williams. The groom was accompanied by Ensign Robert McWilliams as best man. The couple repeated their vows under a white arbor covered with pink roses and flanked on both sides by large baskets of pink fox-gloves, peonies and silver maple A white picket fence on either side of the arbor and large potted ferns completed the garden scene for the wedding. The couple left amid a shower of rice for a brief honeymoon and are now residing at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P. E Olson, 1404 Tenth street, Anacortes, Wash.
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A wedding of much interest to many friends and relatives was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Swenson in Olivia, Wednesday evening May 15th, at 7 o’clock, when Miss Dorothy Anderson, daughter of Mr. C. G. Anderson, of Olivia, became the bride of Mr. Millard M. Brooking, son of Mr. and Mrs. M. T. Brooking of Palacios. Rev. L. W. Crouch officiated, using the double ring ceremony, and Gladys Marie Swenson, the only attendant carried a white satin pillow on which both rings were place. The bride was attired in a blue crepe street dress, with white accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The house was decorated with gardenias and Easter lilies and only the immediate families of both parties were present to witness the wedding rites. Mrs. Swenson served delicious fruit punch and cake following the ceremony. The young couple left immediately for a trip to Kerrville and will be at home in Bay City after the first of June. Mrs. Brooking attended the Palacios High School and was a member of the class to graduate in 1944. Mr. Brooking graduated from Palacios High School in 1943 after which he went into the service and was at the Army Air Field in San Angelo when he received his discharge some months ago.
Palacios Beacon, May 23, 1946
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Cards have been received by Palacios relatives and friends announcing the marriage of Miss Mable Hayes to Mr. Garland Brooking, in Norman, Okla., on Sunday, Sept. 2. Rumors of this event were floating around last week after Mr. Brooking had made a hurried departure, supposedly to San Antonio, to see his mother, who is spending the summer there, but no definite information was given out until the first of the week. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Hayes, who had made Palacios their home for a number of years, up until a few weeks ago when they moved to Norman. At one time she was an assistant in the Palacios State Bank and has also ably assisted her brother, N. L. Hayes in his clothing establishment. About two years ago she went to Norman, Okla., where she has since held a lucrative position. She was prominent in church and social circles and very popular with all who knew her. The groom is a son of Mrs. Josephine Brooking, and belongs to one of the oldest and highest esteemed families of this section. He and his mother have made their home on the ranch near Olivia and he has been a most devoted son and companion for her since the death of the husband and father a number of years ago. We learn the happy young couple left immediately for Hot Springs, Ark., for their honeymoon trip, after which they will return to Palacios, where a glad welcome awaits them. The Beacon joins their many friends in hearty felicitations.
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Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Ader, Hawkins, Texas, announce the marriage of their daughter, Billie Rene, to Travis W. Brown, son of Mrs. C. N. Brown, of Palacios, on June 28. The vows were taken in a double ring ceremony with Rev. A. N. Pledger, saying the service. The bridal music was given by Miss Gene Stegall and Mr. Jeff Faulkner who sang a solo. The bride given away by her father, wore a white suit with navy blue accessories and carried a matching orchid. Miss Lois Ferguson, of Mary Hardin-Baylor, was maid of honor and Mr. Rufus Lauders, of Bedias, Texas, served as best man. Immediately after the ceremony a reception was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Faulkner. The couple then left on a wedding trip to New Orleans. They plan to make their home in Houston where they will attend the University of Houston.
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Miss Jo Moore, accompanied by her mother, Mrs. J. D. Moore, and two of her closest friends, Misses Myrtle Darby and Lottie May Cox, left yesterday for Ft. Sam Houston, where she was united in marriage last night to Mr. Collie Bruno, a Bay City boy, now a soldier in the U. S. army. Both of these young people have many friends in Bay City who, while somewhat surprised, will hasten to shower upon them their best wishes for a long and happy married life. Both were raised in this city and are very popular with the younger set.
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Mr. P. H. Bucek of this city and Miss Lillie Holman of Bay City, Texas, were united by marriage at Bay City Tuesday morning the 25th. The wedding ceremony was performed at the home of the bride’s parents in the presence of many friends and relatives. Mr. Bucek is well known throughout Calhoun county, having lived in Port Lavaca for five or six years. He is a member of the mercantile firm of Dudgeon and Bucek; and, for the past three years has been actively engaged in that business capacity. His many friends here are glad to hear of his new exalted station in life. Miss Holman also has many friends here. She was one of the teachers in the Port Lavaca High School last year, and in that position won the respect, admiration and love of all who became personally acquainted with her, and especially that of the one who has now become her husband. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Bucek are anxiously waiting here to extend to the happy couple their hearty congratulations and best wishes. The bride and groom are reported to arrive on or about the fourth of July.—Port Lavaca Wave.
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BUFF-MARTIN—At the same time and place, Mr. Charlie F. Buff and Miss
Rosalea Martin of Lane City were also married by Rev. O. T. Hotchkiss.
The two couples are all good friends, and decided that it would be very
pleasing to embark on matrimonial seas at the same time. Several friends
of the contracting parties came with them, and one young man made bold
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Miss Wilma Gullett became the bride of Edward Eugene Buffaloe in a double ring ceremony, which took place June 3 at 10 o’clock in the chapel of the First Methodist Church. The Rev. P. C. Williams officiated. Mrs. W. E. Conroe was the matron of honor and Glenn Buffaloe, brother of the groom, was the best man. Robert J. Gleason and Oscar F. Thompson, Jr., ushered. A reception followed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. Glenn Davies. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Gullett, Sr., formerly of Victoria, and Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Buffaloe of Bay City. The couple will make their home in Houston.—Houston Chronicle.
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Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Rittenhouse announce the marriage of their granddaughter, Miss Alva Rittenhouse to Mr. Clarence Buller which took place in Alvin, Monday, April 30. The happy couple returned to Palacios the following day and are now at home to their many friends in one of the cottages on Palmer row which they had made ready for their occupancy. The young people have the best wishes of a host of friends with whom we join.
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May 3, 1928 |
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Thursday evening, March 1st, Mr. Linder Buller of Palacios and Mrs. Taylor of Gulf, were united in marriage, in this city, Rev. J. A. Derrick pastor of the First Baptist Church, performing the ceremony. The bride is a most estimable young widow of Gulf and has held a position in the telephone office for some time and will continue her duties there for a while at least. The groom is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Buller, of this city, is energetic and reliable and is at present holding an engineers job in Gulf. The Beacon joins the many friends of these young people both here and at Gulf in extending congratulations.
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Mr. and Mrs. Allen Hall announce the marriage of their daughter, Janelle Helen, to Mr. Charles A. Burdick, November 29. The wedding took place at four o’clock in the afternoon at the home of the bride’s parents, with Rev. L. W. Crouch performing the ceremony. The bride wore a beautiful dress of white with bridal veil and carried a bouquet of white carnations. Miss Effie Ruth Jackson, bridesmaid, was dressed in pastel blue with a head dress of rose and blue ribbon streamers. The groom wore a blue tweed suit and Frank Kruse, the best man, wore his army uniform. Both have just recently received honorable discharge from the Army and served overseas in the European Theatre of War. Only near relatives and friends were guests and included the following. Mrs. Joe Burdick, the groom’s mother and her daughter and son, Miss Ruth and Freddie Burdick; the bride’s parents and her brothers, David and Jimmie, Misses Mattie Linze, Mavis Rigsby and Cora Kruse. Mr. and Mrs. Burdick have taken an apartment at the home of her parents, 408 Welch Ave., where they are at home to their many friends.
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One of the most brilliant weddings ever solemnized in Bay City, was that of Miss Frances Poole and Mr. George R. Burke last evening, at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Poole in the presence of a large assemblage of relatives and friends, the impressive ceremony being performed by Rev. L. E. Selfridge. A pink and white motif was effectively carried out, the spacious home being exquisitely adorned with choicest flowers, handsome potted plants and graceful vines. The mantle in the living room was banked with gladioli and ferns, and the windows, door arches and chandeliers were prettily festooned with Southern smilax and asparagus plumose, while on pedestals and elsewhere were baskets of the chosen flowers. The ceremony was performed in the parlor before an improvised altar beautifully fashioned of palms and ferns beneath a canopy of graceful Southern smilax. Preceding the entrance of the bridal party, Miss Margaret Zuber of Bryan sang very sweetly “At Dawning’ and “For You Alone,” to the accompaniment played by Miss Lolla King, which was followed by Lohengrin’s wedding march played by Miss Norinne Gardner of Palacios, as the bridal party entered the parlor. From the right side of the reception hall Mr. Selfridge entered, first followed by the groom and his brother, Mr. Howard Burke of Houston, as best man; then down the stairway on the opposite side of the reception hall came the bridesmaids, Misses Dagmar Lunn of Houston and Grace Pierce of Palacios, both first cousins of the bride, followed by Miss Frances Poole, sister of the bride, as maid of honor. The bridesmaids were joined at the parlor door by the groomsmen, Mr. Donald Poole, brother of the bride, and Mr. James Lewis of Markham, the wedding party forming a beautiful ? before the background of green. Coming next down the stairway, looking like little fairies, were the ring bearer, little Miss Rachel Selfridge, and the flower girl, little Miss Beatrice Poole, scattering rose petals in the path of the bride who entered on the arm of her father. The bride, who is one of Bay City’s fairest daughters, never looked lovlier than on this occasion, her gown being an exquisite creation of white embroidered chiffon, crepe charmeuse, with trimmings of silk shadow lace, girdle of pressy-willow taffeta and pearl ornaments. A veil of tulle, arranged crown fashion, with wreath of orange blossoms, reached to the end of the pointed train, and she carried a shower bouquet of bride’s roses and lilies of the valley. A beautiful bar pin of platinum set with diamonds, the gift of the groom, was the only ornament worn. The pink and white motif was reflected in the toilets of the maids, a noticeable feature of all the gowns being the Medici collars. The maid of honor was gowned in oriental chiffon, pink taffeta and silk shadow lace, her bouquet being an arm cluster of pink Killarney roses, white rose buds and ferns. The bridesmaids wore dainty embroidered chiffon with touches of pink taffeta and silk shadow lace and carried arm clusters of pink roses and ferns. The ring bearer wore a lovely white lingere frock with pink sash and carried the ring in a pink rose and the little flower girl was also in dainty white with pink ribbons and carried a pink basket tied with tulle. The groom and attendants were attired in conventional black full dress suits. Mrs. Poole, mother of the bride, wore black chantilly lace over white charmeuse. Mrs. Lunn was gowned in white embroidery crepe de chine, chantilly lace, girdle of tango taffeta. Mrs. Pierce wore a gown of brocaded chiffon, silk shadow lace accessories of cream charmeuse. Mrs. Freeman’s gown was white embroidered voile with hand-made lace. The house party included: Misses Mamie Rose of Hollywood, Cal.; Janie Soffin, Blum, Texas; Margaret Zuber, Bryan; Norinne Gardner and Grace Pierce, Palacios; Reba Rugeley, Matagorda; Mollie Belle Matthews, Glen Flora; Lucy and Leone Yerxa, Buckeye; Dagmar Lunn, Houston; Lalla King, Lake Austin; Mr. and Mrs. Howard Burke, Houston; Mr. and Mrs. Manford Barber, Austin; Mrs. Ed Lunn, Houston; Mrs. J. P. Pierce, Palacios; Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Freeman, Minneapolis, Minn.;’ Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Poole, Jr. The bride’s bouquet was caught by Miss Rose of California. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Keller assisted in receiving and entertaining. During the reception which followed the ceremony, brick ice cream and cake in the prevailing colors were served and in the library punch was served at a prettily appointed table by Misses Louise Poole and Gloria Norvell. During the evening Mrs. Ford’s magnificent voice was heard in a number of selections and Miss Pauline Huebner, who is one of Bay City’s most talented musicians, rendered several vocal and instrumental selections; other appreciative numbers were given by Misses Zuber, Gardner and McLendon. Many costly and beautiful gifts, which beggar description, were received, attesting the high esteem in which this happy couple is held; among gifts being a baby grand Steinway piano, the gift of the bride’s parents. The bride’s gifts to her attendants were a gold hair clasp set with sapphires to the maid of honor; gold bar pins set with pearls and amethysts to the bridesmaids, and to Misses Zuber, Gardner and King bar pins with topaz and pearl settings, and the ring bearer and flower girl gold pins set with pearls. The groom’s gifts to his attendants were gold monogrammed scarf pins. Mr. and Mrs. Burke quietly store away and went by auto to Buckeye where they boarded the morning train for a sojourn of several weeks in Balsam, North Carolina, and from there will go to Chattanooga, Tenn., for the remainder of the summer with Mr. Burke’s mother.
The bride’s going away gown was a suit of
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Married, at the residence of the bride’s father, Captain Fred Thompson, on upper Bay Front, Wednesday morning, Miss Mary Thompson and Mr. Wiley J. Butter. The impressive ceremony of the Catholic church was used by Father Montreuil in uniting for life this happy young couple. The groom is a son of Frank Butter of St. Francisville, and one of the thrifty young farmers of that community, and took his bride to his new home near Wadsworth. The bride and groom have hosts of friends who extend congratulations and wishes for a long life of unalloyed happiness.
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Married, at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. Pryor, in Houston, on August 4, Miss Media Swinge to Mr. Max Bruce. Mr. and Mrs. Bruce left immediately for Palacios to visit his parents, after which they will be at home in Houston. The above announcement is heralded with much pleasure by the many Palacios friends of Max. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. Bruce and made this city his home for a number of years. He is an energetic and deserving a young man and all wish for him and his charming young bride all the happiness and success there is to be gained in this life.
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Miss Velma Ledford and Robert Byers were married last Saturday, high noon, in Bay City, Rev. Rainer, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiating. The ceremony was solemnized in the Pastorium and only a few relatives and immediate friends of the contracting parties were present. The young couple is well known in Palacios and have many good wishes for their future. They will make their home for the present in Palacios.
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