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'liPltociats.ceneWhile Milk. Cereal, Fruit 1 —rti Com Doga w/Mustard.Salad, Blackeyed Peas.Jobe-BlantonMiaa Joy Lynn Blanton and Danny Lee Jot* were united in marriage in a formal ceremony at 8 o'clock Saturday evening, Aug 18. at the First Christian Church in Detroit The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Blanton. Rt. I. Detroit The bridegroom is the ton of Mrs Ben Shelby of Rt I. Detroit and C.A. Jobe of Amarillo Jeff Blanton, brother of the bride, was accompanied at the piano by Mrs Charles Sharp as he sang Follow Me.V.O. Kyle. Minister of the church, heard the couple s double-ring vows before the altar centered with a IS-branched candelabra flanked by two seven-branched candelabra* Each was accented with ivy and held IS—inch tapers Yellow and white satin bows completed the decor Railings were covrred with English ivyWhen the bride was given in marriage by her parent* she was wearing a gown veiled in Chantilly lace The fitted bodice was fashioned with a Queen Anne neckline and stand up collar of lace tang sheer sleeves were deeply banded and tapered to petal points Cascades of lace ruffles formed the full skirt which extended to a chapel length veiling, edged in a narrow band of scalloped lace She earned a nosegay of yellow roses and white daisies Misa Beth Blanton of CommerceSunni Pryor Honored With ShowersPryor, bride elect of Donnie Baird, was honored with a bridal shower The future bride's colors of purple and tr earned throughout theCorsages were presented to the hcnoree. Sunni, and to her mother. Helen Pry a-, and the future groom's mother, Opal Baird.The serving table was covered with an orchid lace tablecloth. Ctrffee and punch were served from a silver coffee service and silver punch bowl and cupa. A vangated purple silk flower arrangement was «* lt;rf the main focal points of the table Cake decorated with purple flowers was I from silver trays and nuts and* the occasion were Carolyn Jones. Melius Thompson. Robbie Conyers. Eloise Douglas. Sue Stafford, Am* Duncan. Dovie Baird. Jessie Holley, and Ola dine McGuire.The hostesses presented the honoree with a gift of club aluminumwere Kitty Mays. Isla Mays. Jimmie Scott. Rhonda Chandler. Sue Baird, Christy Baird. Misty Baird. Susan and Stacey Hall. Bessie Strickland. Janet Butts. Inez Pries. Fannie Tharp. Johma Jones. Lon and KaOe Roberta. Lon Taylor, Kathy Stafford, Conn* and Dowell Goff. Martha Earley. Irene. Scott and Martens Bryant. Jill Brannan. Paula . Jo Young. Shannon Holley, and Ward. Many lovely gift*The home of Pam Schuler was the locale of a Come and Go bndal shower on Friday. August 10 st 7:80 pro the event were Pam Lowe. Jane Bray. Angela Ussery. and Ann Garmon. Corsages were presented to thewas maid of honor and Miss Katrina Sain of Commerce was bridesmaid They wore floor—length yellow dotted swiss gowns with a yoke of yellow organia and cap sleeves trimmed In lace. A self—sash defined the waistline Each carried a king—stemmed yellow rose Owen Jobe of Detroit was best man and Jim Pekarek of Houston was groomsman Ushers were Keith Blanton of Detroit. Andy Lugo of Garland and Lyle Grigsby of NacogdochesReceptionThe bride's parents were hosts for a reception in fellowship hall of the church following the ceremony Members of the hruseparty were Mrs Robert Williams Miss Delia Gibbs and Miss Tave Pearce The bode is a 1981 graduate of Detroit High School and was graduated from East Texas Slate University in August 1*4 She was a member of Kappa Delta Pi honor societyThe bridegroom is a 1990 graduate of Detroit High School and is s senior at Texas AftM University The couple will make their home in BryanDinner Rehear*.!Mr and Mrs Ben Shelby were hosts for s dinner at the First Baptist Church in Detroit Friday evening following the wedding rehearsalof thePryor, and Opul Baird, i grocmGuesta registering were Sue Baird.sussisns* ‘■’M“ - lame. Virgieand Lem McGuire. Sarah McGill. Gayla Eddins. Norma Brooks. Abigail Thonas. and Robin I .oweOn Thursday. August 9,1984 at 7:00 at the First Federal SavingsThe shower tab* was adorned With a lace tablecloth and centered with a purple and silk flower arrangement In in antique hobnail flower basket Punch, cake. nuts, and mints were served to all attending Thehcateaaes presented Sunni with an electric can jpener and a crock pot.Many gifts were received from thoee who could not attend On Tuesday. August 14, 1984 at 7:00 pm. Sunni was honored with a Come and Go bridal shower at the Salem Church Reception roan inHoateaaes were Sue Baird. Lynette Reppoid. and Sharon Rappoid. all relatives of the future groan.Jill Brannan was the hosteaa fa a party to hour Sunni oi Wednesday. August 15.1984at7 00pm Birdseedcokes were served Dorna Humphrey. Beth Lewi. Misty Baird. Christy Baird. Karen Gamaoi. Angela Ussery. and Vick* Tucker.Helen Pryer. an electric mixer.An assortment of beautiful gift* were received from those unable to attend.TeThe Democrat* Party of Red River County will have a (netting on Thursday. August O at 930 pm. at the Chamber of Commerce in Clarksville Voter registration and phone banks are among the topics to be discussed. All good Democrats are invited* Jelly, and JuiceLmKfc-Toasted Cheese Sandwiches w/ DID Strips. Lettuce ft Tana to Salad. Pork ft Bean*. Cookies, and MilkCinnamon Rolls.Breakfast'Milk.and Juice LaarKhlckm Nuggets w/ Catsup. Rice ft Raisins, English Peas. Bread. Fruit Cup. and MilkThursday. AugastMt. CinnamonApplesauceMilk,Toast.andUmcfcSpaghetti w/ Meat Balls. Green Beans. Fried Squash. Batter Bread, Honey and MilkFriday. Augast 11kMilk. Doughnuts, and Juice taaeh-Hamburger* w/lettuce.Pickles. Onions. French Fries ft Catsup, Ice Oeam Cupa and MilkJune Brides Top Texas Wedding ListJune is a bittersweet month inMae marriages occurred during June last year than any other month, but more divorces also were granted during this month, reports the Bureau of Vital Statistics of the Texas Department of Health During June. 20. 556 couples said “I do Also popular were July with 1BJ01 marriages. September with 17.8(6. and December with 17.800 During these four months, more than M percent of the 199. 037 marriages took place last year The least popular month fa marriage was January with 13.1B wedding* February with 13.595. November with 15,315. and March with 15,494 followed January in the lowest totals.Marriages were mo* common among young brides under the age of 20 than any other age category Therewere 42J75 bndes below the age of 20 i of 15 ui Texasand 917 under the age.Bridegrooms under the age of 20 numbered 18JS6, wfule » were under the age of 15. Median age of brtdegrooms was 26 and fa bndes 23Punch, cookies, nuts, and mini* were served to the following guests Katheru* Maroney. Christy Baird. Joyce Carson, Jo Ann Gaines. Opal, Randy, and JusUn Clark. DarteceOn the other end of the love and mamage scale were 97.011 divorces June ted the way with 1.900 mantai breakups The month with the least number of divorces granted was February, with 9.979 The wife involved in divorce* was most likely to be in her 20's 43.552 white the husband was matt likely to be m the 2M4 age range lt;40.969 .Younger Texan* weren't the only ones getting divorce* Coup** married 36 years or more went into the divorce courts 1.017 times to have their marriages terminatedBaird. Jan Hausler. Opal Baird, and The hostesaes gift wasA liberal u a fellow who wears eiatfu banded pari* a coniervativr the man who wear* both bell and HupendertDr. StevensRadio Bible Study Sun. 8:05 a.m. KCARSubject . The Power Of God tn the Soul of Todays Believer
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