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Miss Marilyn Kay Mays and Ronald Gary Odom exchanged wedding vows at 7:00 p. rn. Friday, March 5, in the Pickton United Methodist Church. Rev. Jessie Miller, cousin of the bride, officiated at the formal double ring ceremony.Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Bascom Mays of Pickton and Mr. and Mrs. Otis Odom of Wjndom.The Winnsboro NewsPage 2 Thurs., Apr. 22, 1970Rusk state unit slates open houseDr. Robert B. Sheldon, Superintendent, announced plans for the 24th Annual Open Mouse at Rusk State Hospital Friday and Saturday, May 7and 8, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Featured during the Open House will be tours of the recently opened Medical Build-ing, entertainment programs by volunteers, special awards presentations, and daily tours of special treatment programs.The “All Girls Choir” of Gladewater High School will present a musical concert at 10:00 a.m. Friday. A special Bicentennial program presented by the Rusk High School Choir will begin at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 7th. The nationally known 4‘Sunshine Singers” from Mexia State School will present a singing program Saturday, May 8th at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Rusk StateHospital.Open House for the Maximum Security Unit (MSU) of the hospital will be conducted Friday May 7th and open to tours by adult, college, and professional groups. A Bar-B-Que lunch will be served in MSU during the lunch hour on Friday. Proceeds from the lunch will go into the Patients’ Benefit Fund.Dr. Sheldon expressed the importance of understanding the needs of the mentally ill and mentally retarded and encouraged all citizens of East Texas to visit the hospital during the May 7th and 8th Open House. He emphasized the citizens* role in awareness of programs and services provided the Busk ..State HospitalThe altar was decorated with a unity candle and white gladiola and flanked with candelabra and bird cages. Greenery and candles decorated the communion rails. Pews were marked with red bows and greenery.Music was presented by Lenise Miller on the piano. She and Markeeta Green sang “IPledge My Love” and “Welcome to My World.”Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose a gown of white quiana. The bodice featured a keyhole neckline and bishop sleeves trimmed with Venise lace. The skirt, gathered at the empire waistline, formed a chapel length train. A lace cap held the chapel length veil of illusion edged with lace. She carried a colonial bouquet of red and white carnations with baby’s breath.The bride wore a locket which her great aunt, Mrs. Alice Pace, wore at her wedding 65 years ago and worn by both of the bride’s sisters at their weddings.Debbie Pitts of Como was maid of honor. She wore a gown of red and white checked gingham and a white picture hat. She carried a bouquet of red carnations.tabrenda Miller of Tyler, cousin of the bride, was flower girl. She wore a dress of red and white checked gingham and carried a basket of red and white carnations.Jeff McDowell of Honey Grove served as best man. Ushers were Ricky Koon of Sulphur Springs and Pat Elza of Tyler.Ringbearer was Robby Mays of Pickton, nephew of the bride. Candlelighter was Bryan Mays of Pickton, nephew of the bride.Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the fellowship hall of the church. Decorations featured greenery, white wedding bells and whitedoves.%The serving table was covered with red satin overlaid with white laee. The centerpiece was an arrangemernt of red and white carnations and candelabra. The three tieredMrs. Lola Scoggins* visitorsekenaover the weekend were Mrs. Verlyn Goldenberg from Was-kom and Mr. and Mrs. H. V.MR. AND MRS. RONALD GARY ODOMFor traveling the bride chose a red, white and navy pantsuit with white accessories and a red carnation corsage.The bride is a 1973 graduate of Como-Pickton High School. The bridegroom is a 1969 graduate of Windom High School and is employed in Bonham.The couple is making their home in Commerce.white cake was embellished with red roses and topped with a miniature bride and groom. Punch, mints and nuts were served, also.Guests were served by Sherry Mays and Debra Koon. Pam Folmar presided at the register. Shelly Petty and Gina Mays distributed rice bags to the guests.TINNEY S CHAPELBy Mrs. A. L. Nesion The Easter bonnets, baskets, eggs and bunnies ail got wet on Sunday but there was a good attendance at church.The sick all seem to be better. Mrs. Mark Mathews (Mary Lea Toland) is in Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler and is not improved yet.Had quite a few visitors inMr. and Mrs. Frank Jackson (Charlotte Bingham) visited her aunt, Gussie Ross, and Carolyn Newton and others to say hello.Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Gear-ner’s family were all at churchSunday-Monty from Eastland, Gailya of Tyler, Wayne and Peggie of Desota and the three grandchildren, Michael, DarekBe^zley.from StuSYSpOKt, , ..community last week^.,^I** -i,-■. *■ . .:• * • HiMr. and Mrs. Louis Newton of
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Winnsboro News
Winnsboro, Texas, US
Thu, Apr 22, 1976
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