Frances Roberts Weds Lieutenant Clinton Berryman at Town Creek
In Town Creek on Sunday June 15 at four o'clock Miss Frances Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs Lonnie Roberts wed Lieutenant Clinton Berryman son of Mr and Mrs Robert Berryman. The Baptist Church was decorated with greenery and candelabra. Rev Dennis Mayes officiated under a green arch with nuptial music by Mrs James Sims and Leonard Terry.
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the Baptist Church
Frances Roberts
Lonnie Roberts
Clinton Berryman
Robert Berryman
Jackie Montgomery
Travis Ray Givens
Dennis Mayes
Boaz
James Sims
Leonard Terry
Mr. Terry
Bridal Procession Remains Classic in Sims Roberts Nuptials
The ceremony featured the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin and The Wedding March for processional and recessional as the bride entered on her father’s arm in a satin gown with Chantilly lace yoke, orange blossoms, and a fingertip veil. Attendants included matron of honor Ruth Clem, bridesmaids Misses Hill and Bynum, flower girl Tommie Roberts, and ring bearer Granville Coffey. Best man Robert Berryman led ushers Abner Berryman Etheredge Jr. Terry and Sanderson. reception followed at the parents’ home with a formal line, guests registered by Celia Martin, and serving staff listed.
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Carol Hill
Wilda Bynum
Tommie Roberts
Robert Berryman
Abner Berryman
Thomas Etheredge Jr
Baily Terry
Joe Wesley Sanderson
Celia Martin
L. L. Abram
R. O. ‘Brackin
Travis Given
House Number Five
Joe Wheeler State Park
L. W. Roberts
Frances and
Tommie
Hubert Coffey
Raymond
Granville Clint
L. L. Abrams
Ruth Todd
R. O. Brackin
Etta Sanderson
Clinton
Leonard Terry
Bailey
Julia Sue
L. C. Terry
Bud Allen
Melvin Clem
James Sims
Ste, Sebonte
Todd
Brackin
Joe Wheeler
Berryman
Sanderson
Abrams
Wedding party recalled in Jones County notes
The Roberts Berryman wedding included attendees from multiple towns with out of town guests listed. After festivities the couple hosted a rehearsal party at the Berryman home on Joe Wheeler Highway. The piece notes travel outfits and corsages, with a Florida honeymoon and Lt. Berryman’s upcoming Ft. Bliss posting.
Local News Briefs and Family Updates
Miss Barbara Givens remains in Colbert County Hospital and is reported doing well. Mrs. Edward Griffing of Asheville NC visits her mother Mrs. Addie Owens. The Griffings plan to return Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. L W Roberts Tommie and Mr. and Mrs. L L Abrams enjoy a Smokies trip this weekend. Miss Martha Howard and Betty McCormick vacationing in Florida. Vacation Bible School at the Baptist Church supervised by Mrs. Myrtle Lee Davis progressing nicely.
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Howard Bradford
Little Brad
Clarence Bradford
Silas Cross
Sharice
Trinity
Mr. Cross
Minn Woodall
Butch
Helen Muston
Jack LeMay
R. R. Berry
Abner Berry
Tom LeMay
Ellease
Cliff Crow
Jasper
Claude Landsdell
Colbert Hospital
Lucy Greenhaw
Montgomery
Barbara Givens
Colbert County Hospital
Edward Griffing
Asheville
North Carolina
Addie Owens
L. W. Roberts
Tommie
L. L. Abrams
Smokies
Martha Howard
Betty McCormick
Florida
Myrtle Lee Davis
Baptist Church
Truck Slams Car in Church Street Collision
No injuries were reported when a state owned Chevrolet pickup driven by convict Thomas Baker collided with a parked 1951 Chevrolet at Church and McCartney Streets. Both vehicles sustained damage with skid marks showing a 90 foot slide and 11 steps sideways before impact. Mrs. W. L. Stanford owned the car and parked at the fish market.
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Church and
McCartney Streets
Thomas Baker
Camp Decatur
W. L. Stanford
Stanford
Cars Damaged In Collision In City
A 1951 Chevrolet and a 1939 Chevrolet collided at Johnston Street and Fourth Avenue East at 6 30 Friday evening causing $225 in damage. No serious injuries reported. Ennis Ellis Varnell 36 of 1423 Fifth Avenue East drove the 1939 car and Carroll Edward Lisby 21 of 608 Sixth Avenue East drove the 1951 car. Police said both drivers and occupants suffered slight bruises and shakiness.
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Johnston Street
Fourth Avenue
East
Ennis Ellis Varnell
Fifth Avenue
Carroll Edward Lisby
Sixth Avenue
New Salem Indiana Vanishes as Historic Structures Move
The town of New Salem in Indiana once home to Abraham Lincoln reportedly disappeared per the National Geographic Society. Log buildings were dismantled and relocated to a nearby town, preserving pieces of the site.
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New Salem
Ind
Abraham Lincoln
National Geographic Society
Roger F. Hoover to Lead Rising Sun Lodge This Year
Roger F. Hoover was elected to serve as worshipful master of Rising Sun Lodge No. 29, A. F. and A. M., for the new Masonic year. Other officers listed include James E. Crane, Owen S. Pace, Lynn Christopher, D. L. Allen, Zack T. Perry, Carl B. Kenton Sr., and William J. Moore.
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Roger F. Hoover
Rising Sun Lodge
A. F
A. M
James E. Crane
Owen S. Pace
Lynn Christopher
D. L. Allen
Zack T. Perry
Carl B. Kenton
William J. Moore
State Grocers Meet July 25 to 26 in Birmingham
Alabama Merchants Association and Alabama Food Council stage convention and food show in Birmingham City Auditorium July 25 and 26. About 8 000 merchants employees and families expected to attend with clinics talks and roundtables focusing on Progress Through Initiative And Ambition. Key speakers include George Painter Tennessee Wholesale Grocers Association and Albert Stapp on small business impact on American democracy. State Sen Albert Boutwell will unveil Mr Alabama Merchant for 1952 in Birmingham.
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Birmingham
Alabama Merchants Association
Alabama Food Council
City Auditorium
George Painter
Tennessee Wholesale Grocers Association
Sam H. Wheat Elected to Three Year Trustee Term
Sam H. Wheat was elected to a three year term as board of trustees member. Officers will be installed at a called lodge meeting on June 30.
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Tyler
Sam H. Wheat
Lodge
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Wide Blackwell
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Lincoln City
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