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Newspaper

Brookshire Times

Location

Brookshire, Texas, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1956

Page

3

Miss La Juan Forman Weds Cecil W. Melendy Jr

Miss La Juan Forman married Cecil W. Melendy Jr at a Saturday ceremony in First Methodist Church Katy. The bride wore a Chantilly lace gown with rhinestone accents and carried a white Bible with lace detailing. Nevelynn Forman served as maid of honor and Mary E. Melendy was bridesmaid.

la Juan Forman Cecil W. Melendy, Jr Cecil W. Melendy Derwood Blackwell Ette Ellis McGaughy First Methodist Church Katy Chester D. Forman Nevelynn Nevelynn Forman Mary FE Melendy

Matrimonial Details From Local Ceremony

The wedding featured navy blue crystal adornments and silver hats with glass slippers. Jere Melendy served as best man and Lloyd Linton of Houston as groomsman with ushers Don Stieghan and Glynn Willborg. Mrs. Derwood Blackwell sang at the ceremony. reception followed at the church parlor with a three tier cake, roses, orchids, fruit punch and nuts. The bride, a Katy High School and Durham’s Business College graduate, will move to a new home in Fairbanks with the groom, a Cypress-Fairbanks alumnus and Army Air Force veteran.

Jere Melendy Lloyd Linton Houston Don Stieghan la Marque Glynn Willborg Derwood Blackwell J. D. Woods Fred Hoyt Milton Winkler Tom Cardiff Mia. Loyd Scherer Elizabeth Cliett Katy High School Durhams Business College Rice Belt Tri-County Implement Co Cypress - Fairbanks High School Army Air Force Farmers Rice Dryer Fairbanks Addicks-Barker Road

Local Guests Gather for Houaton Event Across Multiple Cities

A large group of guests from Oklahoma Texas and California attended a social gathering in Houaton. Attendees included Mrs Ethel Gal lup of Hennessey Mr and Mrs Mac Crosswhite of Marshall Mr and Mrs Jesse Forman and children of Victoria and numerous others led by Rev Meyers Curtisa and Mr Clifford Mayfield.

Ethel Gallup Hennessey Okla Mac Crosswhite Marshall Oklahoma Jesse Forman Victoria R. O. Baker E. Baker McCamey Robert Austin South Haven Karigas Evelyn Atkinson Beaumont B. F.odell Los Angeles California Glyn Willbore Eunice Poteete Mary Brown M. 8. Nimmons J. D. Barnes R. H. Byrd W. A. Stiegham Clifton Mayfield Carl Meyers Curtisa Houaton

Thomp son invites to Shirley Beth Thomp son Fraley wedding

Mr and Mrs Olen Thomp son request the honour of your presence at the marriage of their daughter Shirley Beth to Mr Oscar Marion Fraley on Saturday December 15 1956 at 7 30 pm at the First Methodist Church in Katy Texas.

Olen Thompson Shirley Beth Oscar Marion Fraley First Methodist Church Katy Texas

Jorden-Burton Vows Read Dec 6

Missy Audrey Carolyn Jorden and Floyd Lynn Burton wed December 6 at First Methodist Church Addicks. Rev Gregory Longenbaugh officiated as families gathered. Bride’s beige suit and travel accessories noted. After a trip to the Davis Mountains they will reside in Spring Branch.

Missy Audrey Carolyn Jorden Floyd Lynn Burton Addicks Gregory Longenbaugh Davis Mountains West Texas Spring Branch

Surprise Birthday Party for E. W. Wilpitz Observed

Friends and relatives held a surprise birthday party for E. W. Wilpitz on December 8. Mrs. J. J. Klehm shared a Bible story and led a prayer by Ed Wilpitz. James Klehm decorated the cake, others baked cakes, and a buffet served chicken and ham sandwiches with coffee and hot chocolate. Numerous gifts were exchanged.

E. W. Wilpitz J. J. Klehm Ed. Wilpitz James Klehm Lang Frances Wilson Henry Goode E. R. German Wilpitz

Surprise party yields many games and guests from Texas

Lively gathering featured guests playing 42 and checkers. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs H J Wirpitz from Texas City Mrs J D Malony from Hempstead and Mr and Mrs Carl Paden from Waller Uncle Billy and Mrs Daisy claimed they had the best time of all at the surprise event.

H. J. Wirpitz Texas City J. D. Malony Hempstead Carl Paden Waller Billy Daisy

Larry Hammerling Birthday Party Gathers Family and Friends

Larry Hammerling son of Mr and Mrs Roy Hammerling celebrated his 12th birthday with a party at home last Sunday. Guests included Ruann and Sharon Lawson Skeet and Johnny Brunkenhoefer Mary Ann Goode Barbara and Douglas Harrison Pat Zetta Mae and Susie Sarell Dorothy Mae Koehler Lillian Stefka Ronnie Harbison Mrs Walter Koehler Mrs Leslie Brunkenhoefer Mrs Elsie Harrison Mrs Johnny Ackert Mrs Bertha Walker Mrs Henry Goode Scooter Nett and Edward Hammerling.

Larry Hammerling Roy Hammerling Ruann Sharon Lawson Houston Skeet Johnny Brunkenhoefer Mary Ann Goode Barbara Douglas Harrison Pat Zetta Mae Susie Sarell Dorothy Mae Koehler Lillian Stefka Ronnie Harbison Walter Koehler Leslie Brunkenhoefer Elsie Harrison Johnny Ackert Bertha Walker Henry Goode Scooter Nett Edward Hammering

Birthday Party With Music And Food Highlights

Guests enjoyed songs with Larry at the piano. Mrs Hammer ling served chicken and pimiento sandwiches potato chips cake coffee angel food birthday cake and devil's food cupcakes.

Larry

Shower Honors Mrs Merle D Freeman at Baptist Church

A pink and blue baby shower for Mrs Merle D Freeman was held in the Baptist Church recreation room on Wednesday December 5. Hostesses were Mrs Melvin Jordan Mrs Clyde Nelgon Mrs Ira Southard and Mrs Monroe Morton. Guests registered by Mrs Van Gray as gifts were opened with help from Mrs J R Burton and the honorees mother Mrs H G Hillegas of Waller attended.

Merle D. Freeman Baptist Church Melvin Jordan Clyde Nelgon Ira Southard Monroe Morton van Gray

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