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MR. AND MRS. JOHN MARK SMITH1CJuSmithMiss Susan Elaine Presley of Pittsburg, became the bride of John Mark Smith, also of Pittsburg, on Saturday, June 5 at 7 p.m. at the Pine Baptist Church. The Rev. Kyle Smith performed the formal double ring candlelight ceremony before an alter decorated with floral arrangements of pink and burgundy gladiolas.The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby Presley. She is a 1982graduate of Pittsburg High School, and is employed at the Pittsburg National Bank.vShe is the granddaughter of Mrs. Alice Mabry and Mrs. Alma Presley of Clarksville.The bridegroom, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Smith, is a graduate of Kilgore Junior College and is employed as a machinest at Lone Star Steel Company. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Rutledge andMr. Buster Smith all of Pittsburg.The bride, given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, chose a floor length keepsake white wedding gown with matching floor length veil. She carried a bridal bouquet of white, pink, and burgundy carnations. On her way to the alter, she paused at her mother’s side and presented her with a burgundy rose.Matron of Honor was Mrs. Gary Dobbs, sister of the bridegroom. Bridesmaids were Miss Jennifer Presley, sister of the bride, and Miss Mary Smith, sister of the groom.Flower girls were Misha Allen of Allen, Tx., and Mandy Mabry of Clarksville, both cousins of the bride.Ring bearer was Kevin Copeland, cousin of the groom.Bridal attendants were attired in matching floor length pink nylon dotted swiss and each carried a bouquet of burgundy roses.The flower girl’s dresses were identical to the bridal attendants. To compliment and accent her dress, each wore a pink rose with pink ribbon in her hair.Serving the groom as best man was John Robert Smith, father of the groom. Groomsmen were Tim Nicholson, Pittsburg and Steve Bogue of Atlanta Ushers were Gary Dobbs, brother-in-law of the groom and Billy Pipkins ofEach woreburgundy tuxedos with pinkThe kjroom wasdressed in a white tuxedo.Music was presented by Rhonda Sewell and Judy Efurd with Jana Duncan asMiss Donna Butler of Clarksville, cousin of the bride, registered the guests.Reception The wedding reception was held immediately following the ceremony and was hosted by the parents of the bride in the Community Room at the Pittsburg National Bank. The three tiered wedding cake was served at the bride’s table by Rhonda Sewell and Debbie Anders. The table was covered with a white lace tablecloth accented with acenterpiece of pink and burgundy carnations. Serving German chocolate cake and coffee at the groom s table were Toni Shaddix and Jana Duncan. The table was laid with pink and burgundy cloth with candle and carnation centerpiece.For traveling the bride chose a white linen suit with red accessories. The couple will make their home in Pittsburg following a wedding trip to Hot Springs.Rehearsal EventThe wedding party of John Mark Smith and Susan Elaine Presley was honored Fnday evening, June 4 with dinner in the garden of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Rutledge, grandparents of the groom. The groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Robert Smith were hosts for the event. Tables were laid in pink with silk flower arrangements on each table. The garden was filled with large hanging baskets of begonias carrying out the bride’s chosen colors of pink and burgundy.Those attending the wedding from this area were Mrs. Alma Presley, Mr and Mrs. Johnny King, Mrs. Alice Mabry, Mr. and Mrs. Gene Mabry, Mrs. Velma Hulen, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Buster, Shane and Amy, Mrs. Frances Littrell, Mr. and Mrs. James Butler and Donna, Mr. and Mrs. William Mabry and Mandy. Also attending was Mr. and Mrs. Gary Allen and Misha of Allen, Tx.Mrs. I lt;stlt;*rTo HeadArthritis DriveDonna Francis Foster will be the chairman in Annona for the Arthritis Victoryit was announced today. Mrs. Foster is active in the Baptist Church.The Victory March, a public awareness and fund raising campaign, will be hdd September 13-19. The theme of this year’s campaign is “It’s time we took arthritis seriously.”Most forms of arthritis can now U* controlled, according to the Foundation, but the causes and cures are still unknown.Arthritis is a group of more than 100 differents which affect 31 Americans, includ-* £ v f ft £ *mgc• ir.many ,as * *n. All forms of the»U Ciicause inflam-in joints, but each condition has itsown symptoms and its ownThere is considerable div-of medical opinion about what causes arthritis. However, there is a consen-criticalthecimmunology.i no cures areavailable, the pain and crippling of arthritis can be effectively controlled w ith, proper exercise and sometimes surgery. The key to controlling the disease remains early diagnosis and proper treatment.ofBrA
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Clarksville Times
Clarksville, Texas, US
Mon, Jul 19, 1982
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