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Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Sailor announce the marriage of their son, Don, and Miss Janice Yeager at the Calvary Baptist Church in Washington on June 14 with the Rev. G. W. Cranford performing the ceremony. The couple will live in Washington at 1373 North Carolina Northeast.
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Miss Lillian Yvonne Ledtje, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ledtje, of Palacios, was married to Herbert David Sandlin of Denver, Colo., son of Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Sandlin of this city, in a beautiful garden ceremony Thursday evening at the home of H. S. Filson at Bayridge. Rev. C. N. Wylie read the wedding ritual. Preliminary music for the service and the wedding marches were provided by Miss Mildred Milligan, Houston harpist, who also gave a musical program for the reception following the ceremony. The couple pledged their vows before a vine-covered arbor in the garden which was a bloom with a profusion of summer flowers. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white embroidered organdie. The bodice was fitted closely to the figure and graduated into points at the lower section where it was attached to the skirt which fell into graceful fullness at the hemline. She carried an arm bouquet of valley lilies and gardenias. Miss Cluff Filson, the bride’s only attendant, wore a dress of aquamarine organdie made with short puffed sleeves and long full skirt. J. D. Sandlin attended his brother as best man. A reception on the terrace of the home of Mr. and Mrs. Burton McAshan followed the ceremony. The guests were served from a lace-laid table placed on the terrace and centered with a three-tiered wedding cake embossed with lilies of the valley. Miss Mary Filson presided over the cake and Misses Martha and Katherine Filson served the punch. Mr. and Mrs. Sandlin will be at home at Cedar Hill farm on Clear lake following a short wedding trip.―Houston Post.
Palacios Beacon,
July 26, 1934 |
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The marriage of Miss Gwendolyn Osborne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Osborne of Magnet and Roscoe Sansing of Van Vleck was solemnized in Edna on Friday of last week. The young couple will make their home in Van Vleck for the present. Mrs. Sansing is well known in Wharton where she attended school and has many friends here who join the Spectator in wishing the bride and groom the greatest of happiness. Mr. Sansing is a graduate of the Bay City schools. The bride is the sister of Miss Winona Osborne of this city.―Wharton Spectator.
Matagorda County
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Married―At the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon Miss Neppie Branch and Mr. Morris Savage, Rev. O. T. Hotchkiss officiating. It was a beautiful and interesting ceremony, enlivened by the decorations and the music furnished by loving friends. The bride is the daughter of Mr. John Branch, one of our oldest citizens, and the groom one of our popular young business men, junior member of the firm of Savage Bor_her. The News-Farmer extends hearty congratulations. The happy couple left on the evening Brownsville train for Houston and other points.
Matagorda County News & Midcoast Farmer,
December 15, 1916 |
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Wednesday afternoon at half past one o’clock in the Presbyterian church at Blessing, occurred the marriage of Miss Grace Harriet Pierce to Mr. William Terry Scarborough. The church was artistically and elaborately decorated with ivy and a profusion of large and small white chrysanthemums. To the beautiful and inspiring strains of the Lohengrin Wedding March, played by Miss Norine Gardner, the charming bride entered on the arm of her father who gave her in marriage. The groom, attended by Mr. Richard Pierce, awaited them at the chancel, where Dr. M. M. Wolf in his most pleasing manner, using the beautiful impressive ring ceremony, solemnized the marriage vows. May love and faithfulness be the ties that bind them for life and may their mutual devotion increase with time. The ceremony, which was witnessed only by relatives and a very few intimate friends of the family, was followed by a reception and luncheon at the Hotel Blessing, where the spacious rooms were bowers of pink roses. The bride is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Pierce and was lovely in a going–away gown of dark blue with a large picture hat of black velvet. Her corsage boquet was of the lilies of the valley. Mrs. Scarborough has grown to young womanhood in this neighborhood and her friends are limited only by her acquaintances. Mr. Scarborough, whose home is in Runge, is a young man of pleasing appearance and seems qualified in every way to make the bride of his choice happy. These young people left on the afternoon train for New Orleans and other southern cities where they will spend a few weeks before going to their future home in Runge. The Beacon joins their host of friends in wishing them long life and happiness.
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The marriage of Miss Mary Jane Ross, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Don Ross, to Mr. Monroe A. Schroeder, son of Mr. Louis Schroeder of Bishop, was solemnized at 7:30 o’clock Friday night at the First Methodist Church. Rev. L. M. Greenhaw officiated using the double ring service. A bridal arrangement of palms and white flowers adorned the altar space illumined by white tapers in floor candelabra, which were lighted by Misses Jo Ann Fox and Betty Milam. Mrs. Arnold Burton played the nuptial music and accompanied Miss Jean McDonald, who sang “Because” and Mr. John Richard’s violin solo, “I Love You Truly.” Using the traditional marches, Mrs. Burton also played “At Dawning” during the ceremony. The bride, given in marriage by her brother, Don Ross, Jr., wore a light beige suit with brown accessories and carried a Bible topped with a white orchid and satin streamers. Mrs. Mack Johnson who served as matron of honor, wore a rose colored frock with brown accessories and a corsage of white carnations. The groom had his brother as best man and Mack Johnson was usher. A reception at the home of the bride’s parents followed the ceremony. A beautiful wedding cake graced the lace covered table from which the refreshments were served. Following a short honeymoon trip Mr. and Mrs. Schroeder will make their home in Corpus Christi.
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March 14, 1946 |
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Saturday evening last, at 6 o’clock, at the home of the bride’s father, Mr. Arthur Vesser, in southeast portion of the city, Miss Ida Vesser and Mr. Harry Scull were united in matrimony, Rev. J. F. Carter performing the ceremony. The groom is an employee of the Clark Grocery Co., and one of the popular young men of Bay City, and the bride is well known and a popular favorite with a large number of friends. We join their many friends in congratulations and good wishes.
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Rev. Ernest Alfred J. Seddon Jr., and Miss Ruth Mary Wehmeyer, were united in marriage on Sunday July 21. The ceremony was performed at 5 o’clock in the Manhattan Presbyterian Church in El Paso, Texas. The Rev. Alfred Edward Seddon, grandfather of the groom who is passed 80 years of age, assisted Rev. Bristow W. Gray, pastor of the Church, in the nuptial rites. Following the ceremony a reception was held at the Wehmeyer home, after which the young couple left for a honeymoon trip. They arrived in Palacios the first of this week and were given a reception at the Mexican Mission Wednesday evening. For the past year Rev. Seddon has had charge of the Mexican Missionary work of the Presbyterian Church in the district and makes Bay City his home. During this time he has made a host of friends by his courteous ways and consecrated efforts all of whom give his chosen companion a most hearty welcome and wish them both a long and happy journey through life.
Palacios Beacon,
August 1, 1935 |
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The wedding of Miss Lolly Trull, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Trull to Mr. Billy Bob Shiflett of Dallas was solemnized in a candlelight service at 5 o’clock Saturday afternoon at the Presbyterian Church. Rev. George F. Gillespie, assisted by Rev. Daniel Baker, read the nuptial service using the double ring ceremony. Gleaming white tapers in candelabras provided soft illumination to the bridal setting of an arch of white asters and fern, flanked with floor baskets of white gladiolas and asters which graced the altar space. Mrs. Carlton Crawford rendered the nuptial music and accompanied Miss Bobby Jean Richards and Mrs. Harold Sells who sang “O Promise Me” and “Because” as a duet. Using the traditional wedding marches, Mrs. Crawford played “Schubert’s Serenade” during the ceremony. The bride, given in marriage by her brother, R. B. Trull, wore a model gown of white satin fashioned with rounded neckline, fitted bodice, enhanced with a lace bertha and a bouffant skirt which extended into a full train. Her veil of illusion and lace was held in place by a cluster of white chrysanthemums and fell in graceful folds to the hem of her gown. She carried a bouquet of white asters and stephanotis. Miss Helene Sherman of McLean, Virginia, attended the bride as maid of honor. Mrs. Garland M. Brooking, the bride’s sister, was matron of honor and Miss Eleanor Taquard of Austin was bridesmaid. They wore identical gowns of pastel colors in faille, long matching mittens, headdresses of pastel tulle enhanced with asters and carried bouquets of contrasting shades of asters tied with satin ribbons and net to match. R. Mason Shiflett, Jr., of Corpus Christi, brother of the groom, served as best man, and Garland M. Brooking and R. G. Herlin of Port Arthur, brothers-in-law of the bride were groomsmen. Ushers were James Allen Shiflett of Dallas, brother of the groom, Bob Feather and Irvin also served as acolytes. The bride’s mother was attired in a teale blue crepe dress with black accessories and a corsage of bronze chrysanthemums. The mother of the groom chose a two piece aqua crepe dress with white accessories and a white carnation corsage. Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held at the Presbyterian Manse, home of Rev. and Mrs. David Baker. The table, laid with a lace cloth, held the three-tiered wedding cake which was topped by a small replica of the bride and groom and flanked by tall white candles. Mrs. R. Mason Shiflett, Jr., of Corpus Christi, sister-in-law of the groom, served the cake and Mrs. R. G. Herlin of Port Arthur, sister of the bride, served the punch assisted by Mrs. C. W. Nester, Mrs. G. H. Faubion, Letha Yearwood, Miss Lucille Gist registered the guests in the bride’s book, and Mrs. Charles Owen of El Campo displayed the many lovely gifts received from their many friends. Mr. and Mrs. Shiflett left for a wedding trip to New Orleans, the bride wearing for travel a brown faille suit with pink accessories and a pink carnation corsage. Mrs. Shiflett graduated from Palacios High School with the Class of 1944. She is attending the University of Texas where she is a member of Phi Mu sorority. Mr. Shiflett graduated from Sunset High School in Dallas in 1943. He received his B. S. degree from the University of Texas in February, 1947. Mr. Shiflett was in the N.R.O. T.C. where he received his commission as ensign. The couple will make their home in Austin where Mrs. Shiflett will finish her work in the University and Mr. Shiflett will attend the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Out-of-town guests included; Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Shiflett, Dallas; James Allen Shiflett, Dallas; Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Shiflett, Jr., Corpus Christi; Miss Lucille Gist, Galveston; Miss Naomi Padgett, Freeport; Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Feather, Houston; Miss Eleanor Tacquard, Austin; Miss Jane Tacquard, Austin; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Tacquard, Austin; Miss Mary Ellen Estill, Houston; Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Goff, Houston; Mrs. Charles Owen, El Campo; Mrs. W. K. Keller, Midfield; Mrs. Frank Brhlik, Midfield; Sonny Brhlik, Midfield; Mrs. L. L. Chiles, Midfield; Mrs. Sam Seale, Port Lavaca; Miss Lillian Seale, Port Lavaca; Miss Joyce Woodland, Port Lavaca; Mrs. Harold Sell, Olivia; Mrs. Fred Cornelius, Midfield; Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Herlin, Port Arthur; Susan, Sarah, and Bruce Herlin, Port Arthur.
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Mr. and Mrs. Ben Ryman of Wadsworth, announce the marriage of their daughter, Marie, to Curtis Shoemaker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Shoemaker of Lufkin, Texas, which was solemnized Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1947, with Rev. Shepherd, officiating.
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Sylvester Clark returned Sunday from San Antonio where he acted as best man at the wedding of his nephew, Harvey Shomette, to Miss Nora Kubala, which took place March 23 at the Manse of the Beacon Hill Presbyterian Church, Dr. Arthur V. Boand officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Kubala, of Flatonia. Mr. Shomette, who served three years with the U.S. Air Force in the Pacific War Zone, is the son of Mrs. Harry Russell of Bay City and a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Clark of Palacios. His father, Harvey Herman Shomette, who died in 1927 at Lockhart, served in World War I and was overseas with Battery B, heavy field Artillery of the 36th Division.
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Saturday night at 9 o'clock, at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Thompson, Miss Gladys Jewel Thompson was united in matrimony with Mr. McKee Short of San Antonio. Mrs. Short is one of our most popular young ladies and is dearly beloved by all who know her. The happy couple left Sunday morning for San Antonio where they will make their future home. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. O. Stephens.
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On Wednesday evening of this week, at the home of the bride’s parents on Morton avenue, was celebrated the nuptials of Miss Edith Mapes and Mr. Roy Shuman. Both are popular young people of this city and need no introduction. The rooms were tastily decorated, green and white being the color scheme. Large gas lights, subdued by heavy ground glass shades, gave the finishing touch and softened the tints into beautiful harmony. Promptly at eight o’clock Miss Verl Miller took her place at the piano, and played the wedding march, to the strains of which the bride and groom entered unattended and took their places beneath a large festooned wedding wreath. The bride was exquisitely gowned in champaign peau de sole. The groom wore the conventional black. Rev. J. H. Bristor, pastor of the Christian church, using a simple but beautiful and impressive ring ceremony, united the happy pair in holy wedlock. As soon as he had pronounced them husband and wife, the relatives and friends present, numbering near 60, crowded around to offer congratulations. The bride was the recipient of many useful and beautiful gifts, consisting of silver, china, glassware, table linen, furniture, etc. While delicious refreshments were being served, the “newlyweds” took their departure in an automobile, amid showers of rice and good wishes. The young couple will live on Morton ave. between Fourth and Fifth streets, where their nicely furnished cottage awaits them, and they will be at home to their friends after Feb. 1st. The week preceding this happy event, was one of gayiety. Among the joyous occasions was a party given by Miss Della Shuman, sister of the groom. On Friday night Miss Julia Nelson entertained a few girls and a most joyous time was the result. Monday evening a shower was given, with Ruth Stainbrook as hostess, assisted by Julia Nelson. Many tokens of love and best wishes were showered on the bride. Refreshments and music were enjoyed and especially appropriate was Miss Alice Campbell’s selection, “An Old Sweetheart of Mine.”
Palacios Beacon, January 27?, 1911 |
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Married, at Magnet, January 18th, Miss Bertha Hooten and Mr. B. L. Sides, Rev. H. H. Stagg officiating.
Matagorda County News & Midcoast Farmer, January 23, 1914 |
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MARRIED, at the
residence of the bride’s father, on Matagorda Peninsula,
on the 16th instant, by Rev. C. H. Albert, Mr. L. Sigmund, of Indianola
to Miss Elizabeth Zipprian.
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A wedding took
place among the Mexican elete Saturday afternoon. At the residence of
the bride’s father, Miss Luize Ramoz and Mr. Jaun Silos were married,
Squire W. E. McNabb officiating. After congratulations by a number of
friends present, dancing was enjoyed and then a
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The first Jewish wedding
in the history of Bay City was solemnized at the residence of the
bride's father, Mr. Leopold Schwartz, by Rabbi Henry Barnstein of
Houston, Miss Freda Schwartz and Mr. Haskell Simon. It was said to be
one of the prettiest weddings of the year, and besides friends in Bay
City there were a number from other cities. Mr. Simon is a member of the
firm of Simon Brothers, a popular young man, and with his charming bride
will make their home in the pretty new cottage just completed by the
groom. Congratulations and good wishes for
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On Saturday afternoon, September 22nd, at the home of Rev. and Mrs. L. Barrett, Mr. Merritt Singleton of this city and Miss Gladys Peters of LaWard were united in marriage, Mr. Barrett speaking the sacred words. The bride is a daughter of Commissioner and Mrs. A. J. Peters of LaWard and is a charming and accomplished young lady who numbers her friends by her acquaintances. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Singleton, prominent residents of the Edna section. He is an upright, industrious and deserving young man and has a host of well wishers and friends. The Herald joins their other friends in extending congratulations and in wishing them a full measure of happiness and prosperity.―Edna Herald.
Palacios Beacon,
October 4, 1934 |
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Miss Gertrude Duller and Mr. Jeff Smith, both of Blessing, stole a march on their friends Friday night by driving to Palacios and interrupting the revival meeting in progress at the Methodist Church long enough for the Rev. Goodenough to perform the ceremony that made them man and wife. Mrs. Smith, who has spent most of her life in Blessing, is well known in Palacios, having attended the high school here, finishing with the class of '16 and has a host of friends who wish her well. Mr. Smith is the unusually obliging and courteous night man at the Blessing station.
The Beacon wishes
to join in wishing for this happy couple a long life of usefulness and
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The marriage of Miss Dora Jean Hurta, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hurta of Palacios, and Eldon A. Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Smith of Corpus Christi, was solemnized Monday morning at the rectory of St. Peter’s Church of Blessing at 9:00 A. M. Rev. V. J. Bily officiated. Mrs. Rayford Smith of Corpus Christi and Charles Hurta of Alvin were the only attendants. Miss Hurta wore a suit of gray Gabardine with black accessories and a pink rosebud corsage and carried a prayerbook. Following the services a wedding breakfast was served at the home of the bride’s parents. The couple left for their new home at 2210 Marguerite Street, Corpus Christi, Texas. Miss Hurta was graduated from the Blessing High School, Class of 1947, and at the time of her marriage was attending a Beautician School in Corpus Christi. Mr. Smith attended school in Corpus before going into the service. While in service he was stationed in Germany.—Contributed
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Cupid wins, and a courtship begun in high school days culminates when Miss Louise Partain become the bride of Mr. Sterling Smith. This happy and interesting event occurred last Thursday evening in Houston at the home of Rev. and Mrs. H. A. Echols, with Mr. Echols performing the ceremony and was witnessed by a few relatives and near friends. The bride is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Partain, of this city, and is loved and esteemed by all. She is a graduate of the P. H. S. and has been a teacher at East Bay School the past three terms, where her work stands unexcelled. She will continue with her position until the close of school when she will join her husband in Houston, where they will make their home. The groom is also well and favorably known in Palacios, having made this his home for a number of years when his parents, Prof. and Mrs. W. A. Smith resided here. He too is a graduate of P. H. S. and now holds a position as bookkeeper for the Texas Company. Mr. and Mrs. Smith have a host of friends who wish for them a most happy and useful life. May Sunshine and Roses attend their way, Making each Day’s Service, happy and gay, Crowning Life’s pathway with success and gain, Friends, Home and Happiness all obtain.
Palacios Beacon,
February 28, 1929 |
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At 8 o’clock Monday evening a very pretty wedding took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Paulk, when their daughter, Miss Virginia, and Mr. Walter Snider were united in marriage, Rev. George D. McClelland, pastor of the First Baptist Church, performing the ceremony. The bride wore a becoming brown sport suit with accessories to match and had no attendants. The house was beautifully decorated and the couple plighted their vows beneath an archway of green and white. A reception followed the ceremony when a beautifully decorated cake was cut by the bride and served the guests together with fruit punch and wafers. The young couple will make their home in the city where they have a host of friends with whom the Beacon joins in wishing them much happiness and success as they go through life together.
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August 9, 1934 |
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A very quiet wedding was solemnized Saturday morning at 7:30 o’clock at the home of Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Hart when their daughter, Miss Ora Lee Hart, was united in marriage to Mr. Robert F. Somers, Rev. G. F. Gillespie performing the ceremony. Only a few very near relatives and friends were present to witness the nuptial vows. Immediately after the ceremony and congratulations the happy couple left via the auto route for a short honeymoon trip with Corpus Christi as their destination. The bride is one of our most popular young ladies possessing many admirable traits of character and all the qualifications for a real helpmate. She held a position with the Nester drug Co. for the past two years and was ever courteous and accommodating and made numerous friends. The groom is a son of Mrs. Enola Somers, of this city, is an industrious young man with upright habits and has held a position with the Gulf Sulphur Co. for some time. They both have a host of friends here with whom we join in hearty felicitations. Mr. and Mrs. Somers returned to Palacios Monday afternoon and went from here to Matagorda where they will make their home for a while.
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September 29, 1927 |
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Mr. Joseph Stainbrook, of this city, and Mrs. Belle Lloyd, of Meadville, Pa., were married at the Wylie House Thursday evening of last week by Rev. J. W. Israel, pastor of the Baptist church. The bride is from Mr. Stainbrook’s old home in Pennsylvania, and arrived on the Thursday evening train. The Beacon, along with the many other friends of Mr. Stainbrook, extends congratulations, and a cordial welcome to Mrs. Stainbrook to the social circles of our city, where she will find friends and associates just as much to be prized as those she left at home.
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Cupid has been a very busy fellow in these parts lately. Tuesday of last week, Rev. Garrett of the M. E. church, performed the ceremony uniting Mr. Glenn Stanford and Miss Rebecca Clark. The wedding took place at the Stanford home shortly after noon and the happy young people left at once by auto for the Barnard river to join a camping party composed of Mrs. Stanford’s friends from her former home, Sweeny. Later they visited Mrs. Stanford’s people in San Antonio. Glenn is the son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Stanford, is a young man of sterling worth and assists his father in the Palacios garage. Mrs. Stanford is a sister of Mrs. Lawrence Miller, with whom she has made her home for several months. She is a young lady of sweet disposition and is fully qualified to make the man of her choice happy.
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Miss Virginia McMillan and Ben Joseph Stanley Wed in Collegeport Miss Virginia McMillan became the bride of Ben Joseph Stanley Friday, February 14, at eight o’clock in the evening in the First Presbyterian Church of Collegeport. The impressive ceremony was performed by the Rev. Leslie E. Webb. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. U. S. McMillan, Route 1, Palacios, is a 1966 graduate of Palacios High School and is presently employed by Ace Barber and Beauty Supply in Houston. Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Stanley Sr., of Angleton, are the parents of the groom who is employed by Daniels Industries, Houston. The nuptial setting was highlighted with three arrangements of white gladiolas and red carnations with a small arrangement of white mums and red carnations on the piano. Mrs. R. L. Corporon played the traditional nuptial music and accompanied Russell Corporon as he sang “O Promise Me” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” Given in marriage by her father, the bride selected a street length dress of white crepe fashioned with long puffed sleeves, a roll-neck collar, and a lace panel embroidered with seed pearls down the front. Her three tier bridal veil of tulle cascaded from four pearl encrusted lace leaves centered with a seed pearl flower. She carried a bouquet of white carnations and red sweetheart roses with a lace bow and streamers. Miss Nancy McMillan was her sister’s only attendant. She chose a street length dress of red crepe with long full sleeves, and a corsage of white carnations with red hearts encrusted with pearls. Her headpiece was a white organza rose with four leaves. Harley Stanley served his brother as best man and Stanley McMillan, brother of the bride, ushered. The mothers of the bridal couple were attired in aqua blue dresses with matching accessories and white gloves. Immediately following the ceremony a reception was held in the Mopac Community Center. Members of the house party were Mrs. Stanley McMillan, sister-in-law of the bride, Miss Brenda Oliver, Miss Evelyn Stanley, sister of the groom, Miss Nancy Mann, Miss Judy Richardson and Miss Margaret Herlin. The bride chose a gray and white two piece knit suit with gray shoes for her going away ensemble. Following a honeymoon in Corpus Christi, the couple are at home in Houston. A rehearsal supper was given by Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Stanley, Sr. Thursday night at Peterson’s Restaurant. The 15 guests were seated at a U-shape table decorated with an arrangement of white mums and red carnations.
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Mr. William Hugh “Bill” Stapp and Miss Doris Pressler, who were united in marriage April 13, with Rev. G. F. Gillespie officiating, are two of Palacios well known young people and have a host of friends who extend them most hearty congratulations. The newly weds were tendered a reception with Mrs. C. Burns, Mrs. Wallace McDougal and Mrs. Carnahan as hostesses. On Friday April 20, Misses Irene Jackson and Julia Lee Stapp entertained at the home of Mayor Deutsch. Light refreshments were served.
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April 26, 1934 |
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Mrs. Anine Best Pittman and Mr. E .A. Starrett were married Sunday at 10:45 A.M. in the First Baptist Church with Rev. J. W. Rives officiation. Following the ceremony which was witnessed by many friends, the newlyweds left for Corpus Christi on a short wedding trip. Mr. and Mrs. Starrett are among our very best citizens and have a large circle of friends with whom we join in extending congratulations and best wishes.
Palacios Beacon, August 22, 1946
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Married, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Franz, in this city, on Wednesday evening, June 24, 1903, Miss Myrtle E. Franz to Mr. J. F. Steffen; Rev. C. N. Morton officiating. The bride is the youngest of a large family of children born and reared in this county. Her father was at one time sheriff and tax collector of the county and has always been more or less prominent in its affairs. She is a singularly amiable and attractive young lady. Mr. Steffen is of the Bay City Iron Works, and during two or three years of residence here, he has established a reputation for skill and industry in his business and has knit to himself a host of friends. May their conjugal relations never be jarred by a single jangle to the end of life’s journey.
Matagorda County Tribune, June 26, 1903 |
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Mr. Harmon Stephens, of Johnstown, this state, and Miss Elizabeth Sorrell were united in marriage Sunday morning at 9:30 o’clock at the home of the bride’s brother, Mr. Will Sorrell, north of the city, Rev. Myers, pastor of the Methodist church, officiating. Only a few friends and relatives were present. Mr. and Mrs. Stephens left Wednesday morning for Johnstown where they will make their future home. The bride carries with her the congratulations and well wishes of many friends for happiness and prosperity in abundant measure.
Palacios Beacon, August 1, 1913 |
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Mr. W. H. Stetson of Hawkinsville and Miss Malissia Jane Coulter of Coulterville, were married in that village December 24 at 2 o’clock p.m. in the presence of their many friends, Mr. A. Curry officiating. Mr. A. M. Coulter of Houston, brother, gave the bride away. Among the many beautiful presents presented by their friends was a beautiful carving set, presented by Mr. J. W. Rugeley of Bay City. A set of fine silver knives and forks, a set of gold rings, bridal veil and wreath by A. M. Coulter of Houston; a fine ladies’ gold chain by Mr. George W. Coulter of Oglesby, Ill.; Miss Berry Walker, a fine berry dish; Miss Sarah Coulter, a fine pair ladies’ slippers; Mr. and Mrs. Lightenburg, bride’s cake; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fisbbeck, fine bride’s cake; Mrs. Walker, salad dish and stack cake; Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan, a fine turkey; a valuable present from Mr. Charles Voarkirker, a fine safety razor and blades, from a St. Louis firm, was presented to the groom. Mr. and Mrs. Stetson will make their future home at Coulterville, Mr. W. H. Stetson having formerly taken over 330 acres of the Coulter holdings for hay and agricultural purposes.
The
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December 29, 1911 |
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Mr. William Steubsand and Miss Clinton Smith were united in marriage at the home of the bride’s parents at San Marcos on Tuesday evening, February 12, at seven o’clock. Both of the young people have been former residents of Palacios for some time and have made numerous friends here who wish them future happiness and success. Mr. and Mrs. Steubsand will make their future home in Victoria, where Mr. Steubsand has a position in the S. P. R’y. offices.
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A wedding of interest to Palacios and out of town friends took place at seven o’clock Saturday evening at the First Methodist Church when Miss Bertha A Gerhard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Gerhard was married to Frank James Stewart, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Stewart. Rev. L. W. Greenhaw officiated and the vows were taken before an altar banked with southern greenery and white crepe myrtle, with a center arch of white oleanders. Baskets of white crepe myrtle were placed intermittently around the altar, on the rostrum and on the wall. Tall candelabra held gleaming tapers on either side of the arch, with crystal holders for those adorning the flower decked piano. The tapers were lighted by Miss Anna Gerhard and Paul Gerhard Jr. A duet “Oh Promise Me,” was rendered by Misses Jo Ann Fox and Myra Danner, accompanied by Mrs. Muriel Fox at the piano. Mrs. Fox also played the traditional marches. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an original model gown of white brocade satin, created with sweetheart neckline, sculptured bodice and bouffant skirt that extended into a chapel length train. A tiara of pearls held her fingertip veil of French illusion and rose point lace. She carried a bouquet of white carnations showered with white tuberoses and satin ribbons. Her only ornament was an heirloom watch worn by her mother at her wedding, also by two of her sisters. Miss Adele Gerhard, as maid of honor, and Mrs. Emma Akers as bridesmaid, sisters of the bride, were her attendants. They wore identical princess gowns of French net, one in powder blue, the other in shell pink, fashioned over taffeta with décolleté neck and their head dresses were of roses in matching colors. Their bouquets were of blue and sunburst pink spiraled tube roses with satin bow and streamers complementing their gowns. Robert Stewart served his brother as best man and Merle Dillard and Gerard Viets were ushers. The bride’s mother was attired in a gown of navy blue summer sheer accentuated with a corsage of pink carnations and black accessories. The groom’s mother wore a trim tailored brown linen with matching accessories, a corsage of desert gold tuberoses. Assisting at the reception held at the home of the bride’s parents immediately following the ceremony, were Mrs. Oswald Kubecka and Miss Nancy Stewart, who took charge of the punch and cake after the bride and groom had cut the first piece. Miss Anna Gerhard was registrar for the guests. Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Gerhard, of St. Louis; Miss Adele Gerhard, of Austin; Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gillespie, Roy Jr. and Victor, of Robstown; Mrs. Fred Thompson and children from Corpus Christi; Mrs. Glenn Stewart, son Norman and daughter, Sarah, of Houston, and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Day, of Blessing. Mr. and Mrs. Stewart left for a short trip after which they will be at home on their farm north west of Palacios, where their house has been arranged and made ready. A bit of sentiment attached to the house in that it was the first home of the groom’s parents, also the first for his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gillespie, when they came to Texas to reside.
Palacios Beacon,
July 4, 1946 |
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Wednesday morning of last week at the Baptist church, Mr. Lewis R. Sublett of Louise, and Miss Linnie Lee Robinson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Robinson, of this city were united in marriage. Dr. Wolf, pastor of the Trinity Baptist Church of Houston, impressively tieing the hymeneal knot with the beautiful ring ceremony. The bridal party beside the high contracting parties, was Miss Virginia Robinson, sister of the bride, bridesmaid; Mr. Arthur Sublett, brother of the groom, best man; Messrs. Wm. Teal, R. Hudson, Jno. E. Wolf and Mr. Powers, ushers, who entered the church to the strain of the Mendelssohn Wedding March played by Miss Almina Sublett, violionist, and Mrs. Babcock, of Louise, piano accompanist, the musicians being sisters of the groom. The church was beautifully decorated with ferns and cut flowers. The bride wore a going away suit of navy blue with accessories to match. She carried a boquet of white asters and fern. The bridesmaid wore a tailored suit of white taffeta and carried a boquet of pink asters. The bridegroom and attendants wore dark suits with dark grey gloves and ties. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Sublett left for Houston, Galveston, New Orleans and other southern points on a honeymoon trip. They will be at home in Louise after September 1st. Mr. Sublett is one of the progressive and prosperous business men of our near by town of Louise. He is to be much congratulated in winning for his life companion, this charming young daughter of Palacios, for she has lived and grown in our city from childhood to woman’s estate, and is known and beloved by the whole community, who join in wishing for her all the joy and happiness that the world can give.
Palacios Beacon, August 10, 1917 |
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A romance begun in England during the days of World War II, was culminated last Thursday night when Miss Margaret Bailey of Higham Ferrers, England, became the bride of Mr. Roland A. Suggs. The service, beautiful in its simplicity was solemnized in the Methodist Church, Rev. L. M. Greenhaw reading the impressive nuptial rites. The only attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Harley Allen. Immediately after the ceremony the happy young couple left for a short wedding trip after which they returned to Palacios to make their home, as Mr. Suggs has employment with the local telephone company.
Palacios Beacon,
June 12, 1947 |
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The First Baptist Church was the setting for the marriage of Miss Viola Mehrens, daughter of Mrs. Mabel Rowan to Audry N. Sullivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Sullivan, which was solemnized by Rev. E. T. Lampe, of El Campo, at 6:30 p. m. Saturday, February 15. The double ring ceremony was performed before an arch of waxed leaf legustrum, sprinkled with white daisies. The altar was decorated with baskets of white gladioli and illumed by gleaming white candles in floor candelabra. Mrs. Arnold Burton played the wedding marches and accompanied Mrs. S. T. Ogelsby and Mrs. Harold Sells, who sang “Because” and “Oh Promise Me.” Miss Ginger Richards gave a piano solo, “Clare deLune.” The bride, give in marriage by her uncle, K. Thornsgaard, wore a dusty rose swirl back suit, with brown accessories, and carried a small white Bible and corsage of white orchids. Miss Bobby Jean Richards, her only attendant, wore a powder blue gabardine suit with black accessories. Weldon Sullivan, an uncle of the groom served as best man and ushers were Ervin Petersen and Bob Trull. Immediately after the ceremony a reception was held at the bride’s home, where Miss Letha Yearwood and Miss Beverly Hart, received the guests and Miss Josephine Ellis presided over the bride’s book. Mrs. K. Thornsgard was at the punch bowl and Mrs. Eddie Cade served the cake. The newlyweds left immediately for a honeymoon trip, destination unknown.
Palacios Beacon,
February 20, 1946 |
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A very pretty home wedding occurred at 9:30 o’clock Tuesday evening, when Miss Laura Brown was united in marriage with John Sutterfield, of Palacios, The parents of Mr. Sutterfield, his brothers and other relatives of Palacios and about forty friends and neighbors of the bride constituted the wedding party. The home was decorated very prettily for the occasion. Standing with Miss Brown and Mr. Sutterfield while the solemn vows were being taken were Miss Mabel Brown, a sister of the bride and a cousin of the groom. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Williams, of Palacios. After the service refreshments were served. The bride is a charming young lady, possessed with a disposition that seems to please everybody she meets. Mr. Sutterfield is an industrious young man and should make a success in life with the helpmate he has chosen. They were the recipients of many beautiful and useful gifts.
Palacios Beacon, February 10, 1911 |
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Mr. W. H. Swagerty and Miss Inez Kain were married at high-noon Wednesday at the home of Mrs. M. J. Bruce, where Miss Kain has resided ever since a little girl. Several friends and relatives witnessed the event. Rev. L. E. Selfridge, the Presbyterian minister, officiated. The parlor was tastefully adorned with cut flowers, roses mostly, and the bride was donned in her traveling dress of cadet blue “Tango cloth” and blue hat with plume and gloves of the same shade. The groom was in the conventional black. After the ceremony, they were followed to the depot by the wedding guests and profusely pelted with rice which was lots of fun for every one but the bride and groom. After a few days at Galveston, they will be “at home” in Matagorda to their friends. Mr. Swagerty is a native of Throckmorton, Texas, but has resided in this place for the past six years, first coming as a companion to Mr. W. B. Wadsworth and since Mr. Wadsworth’s death has clerked in the Wadsworth store. He is a young man of exemplary habits and has made many friends in our town. His bride is a native of Matagorda and is the second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kain of this place.
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Miss Jewel Langston, of Francitas and Arvid Swanson, of Olivia, were united in marriage here last Wednesday, May 17, at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. C. F. Conner. On May 5, a brother of Wednesday's bride, Watts Langston and Miss Lucile Buck were united in marriage by Mr. Conner. The Beacon joins the many friends of both enjoying couples in extending congratulations and best wishes.
Palacios Beacon, May 25, 1933 |
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Mr. W. T. Swinford, of Wortham, Miss., and Miss Rosa Parks, of Palacios, were married at the Nuckols hotel at Bay City Thursday of last week, by Rev. Morrison, the Baptist minister of the county seat. The bride is a most charming young lady, the daughter of Mr. John S. Parks, and sister of photographer Clyde Parks of this city. She has many warm friends in the city who join in extending their best congratulations and wishes for happiness and prosperity always. The young couple will reside at Palacios for a short time, and then go to the home of the groom in Mississippi.
Palacios Beacon, April 4,
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