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Sunday, November 30, 1 975MIAMI NEWS-RECORDMerri Beth Rasor Bride Here of Edward PowellMiss Merri Beth Rasor and Edward Eugene Powell repeated wedding vows on Friday, Nov. 14, in the First Baptist church, Miami. Dr. Weldon E. Marcum officiated at the double-ring ceremony. He was assisted by the Rev. Stanley E. Cover.Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Rasor, Miami, and Mr. and Mrs. Oscar E. Powell, Seneca.The altar in the sanctuary was centered with a 15-branch arch candelabrum entwined with ivory mums, blue carnations and greenery. On either side were a 15-branch spiral candelabrum and a 9-branch chandelier candelabrum accented by baskets of ivory mums and blue carnations. The bridal aisles were marked with brass hurricane candles garlanded with smilax, ivory and blue mums.Mrs. Glenn Cosby, organist, presented a program of nuptial selections including “Cantilena” (Rheinberger), ‘‘Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” (Bach), “Adagio” (Beethoven), “Plaiser au Amour ’ (Martini), “Bells of Arcadia” (Couperin), “Savior like a Shepherd Lead Us” (Bradbury) and, as the bridal party entered, “TrumpetTune” (Purcell) and for the recessional “Wedding March” (Mendelssohn).Mrs. Cosby accompanied Mrs. Don Hume as she sang “The Wedding Song” and “Because. At the end of the ceremony Mrs. Hume sang “The Wedding Prayer” as the couple knelt on a satin covered brass prie-dieu, which held theMrs. Edward Eugene Powellbride’s white Bible opened at First Corinthians 13.The bride, escorted to the altar by her father, was given and blessed in the marriage byTHOUGHTSFOR LIVINGBy HERMAN GING Pastor First United MethodistThanksgiving has roots deep in the history of the human race. The Feast of the Booths was a Hebrew provision where the people of God were asked to live for a time in what we would call a brush arbor, and during that time, to recall their history, through which God had led them. (Deut. 16:13)Gratitude has been called the mother of all virtue. Olin Stock-well, a Methodist missionary in Communist China, wrote, “Gratitude is anxiety’s antitoxin.” Paul wrote in Philip-pians 4:6 “Have no anxietyabout anvthine but inward finds much in our heritage for which we can be grateful and proud. To examine our life situation in the here and now finds, likewise, much for which we can be thankful. To so cultivate this attribute or quality, then, displaces restlessness, disquiet, a troubled spirit, and a wistful longing for what we do not have.So many in our time are troubled in that they do not likewhat they have, and cannot have what they want. Fantasies and illusions are then built up, and we find persons running after false satisfactions.Your synagogue or church has built into its offering inmessage and mission the an-both parents. The bride’s for-mal-length dress was of ivory silk organza fashioned with princess lines. The yoke of guipure lace was outlined with ruffled Cluny lace and accented with seed pearls. The long fitted guipure sleeves featured a row of pearls and a Cluny lace ruffle. Venice lace appliques with pearls were scattered over the skirt. A wide ruffle of guipure lace encircled the hem which flowed into a chapel-length train. Her elbow-lengthi veil of silk illusion featured two Cluny lace trimmed tiers attached to a lace and pearl bow-trimmed Camelot. Her bridal bouquet was a cascade of ivory roses and stephanotis entwined with ivory ribbon in lovers knots.Matron of Honor was Mrs. Ellen Trask, Stillwater. She wore a formal-length princessstyle dress of blue crepe with ivory lace yoke and lace center panel, outlined with ruffled ivory lace. Maid of honor was Miss Jennifer Cover, Miami. Bridesmatron was Mrs. Debbie Moudy, Okmulgee. Junior Bridesmaid was Miss Kirsten Couch, Miami. Their formal-length blue crepe dresses were styled similar to the honor attendant's. All wore circular hairpieces of ivory and blue baby’s breath with ivory satin streamers and carried colonial nosegays of miniature ivory carnations and blue sweetheart roses with baby’s breath.The bridegroom wore a blue Windsor tuxedo with blue ruffled shirt edged in black. His boutonniere was an ivory rose and stephanotis.Best man was Larry Cur-nutte, Commerce. Groomsmen and ushers were Paul Clifford, Dave Price, Mark Rasor, brother of the bride, and Bradley Karnes, cousin of the bridegroom. The men in the wedding party wore blue Windsor tuxedos, blue ruffled shirts and black trousers.Flower girls were Gretchen and Rachel Couch who wore floor-length ivory crepe dresses with ivory lace front overlays edged with ruffled lace. They wore wristlets of miniature ivory and blue carnations with baby's breath and carried ivory lace baskets filled with blue silk rose petals. Ring bearer Damon Mills’ attire was identical to the bridegroom’s. He carried the rings on a lace-trimmed ivory satin pillow.Attending the guest book were Miss Mary Ann Buxton and Miss Amy La Duke. Assisting at the gift table were Miss Pam Jones and Miss Linda Wright.For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Rasor chose a formal-length dress of ivory lace with Victorian neckline, wrist-length sleeves and blue pleated cummerbund. Mrs. Harry Powell, aunt of the bridegroom, selected a floor-length, Empire style dress of pink brocade and lace. They wore corsages of ivory sweetheart roses.Tammie Pearce IsiMrs. Bland Herndon assisted the wedding party.The reception was held in the church fellowship hall decorated with ferns and arrangmenets of candles in antique crystal candlesticksadorned with fresh flowers andgreenery. The bride’s table, covered with a floor-length^\Tf\r\r cotin ninth horl norlonrleof blue tulle and fresh flowers with blue satin bows.The multi-tiered wedding cake was iced in ivory and decorated with blue roses. It was topped with a miniature of the wedding party descending the stairs. The base of the cake was garlanded with miniature ivory and blue carnations and greenery. After the bride and groom shared the first piece of cake, the guests were served. Reception assistants were Mrs. Wayne Pack, Mrs. Stanley Cover, Mrs. 0. P. Marshall, Mrs. Frank Munoz, Mrs. James Couch, Mrs. Fred Ray, Mrs. Darrell Kissee, Mrs. Fred Mills, Mrs. Ron Wheeler and Mrs. Artie Shackelford.Baskets of ivory and blue rice bags were passed among the guests by Sherri and Scott Morrison, cousins of the brideThe rehearsal dinner was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Rasor at the Miami Country Club.Pre-nuptial courtesies extended the bride included a miscellaneous shower in the parlor of First Baptist church with hostesses Mrs. Darrell Kissee, Mrs. 0. P. Marshall, Mrs. Willard Pryor, Mrs. Bob Stone, Mrs. BiU Williamson, Mrs. Phil Trussier, Mrs. GlennCosby, Mrs. Delores Cooper, Mrs. Joe Gorley, Mrs. A1 Morgan, Mrs. I^arry Davis, Mrs. Clyde Wade and Mrs. Carroll Jackson; a miscellaneous shower in the home of Mrs. Don Hume, cohosted by Mrs. James Couch; a kitchen shower in the home of Mrs. Wayne Pack, co-hosted by Mrs. Fred Mills, Mrs. Artie Shackelford, Mrs. Farris Luttrell and Mrs. Joe Gunn; a personal shower given by Mrs. Glenda Goodman, co-hosted by Mrs. Glen Yarbrough, and a luncheon was given at the Miami Country Club in honor of the bride and her attendants.For traveling, the bride wore a long dress of navy blue guiana knit, trimmed in ivory lace, and a corsage of ivory sweetheart roses taken from her bridal bouquet.Out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey W. Rasor, Gruver. Tex ; Mr and Mrs. Mart Rasor, Canyon, Tex.; Mr. and Mrs. Bob Deimer, Tonkawa; Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Bowman, Edmond; Mr. and Mrs. Dale Thomas and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Allen, of Sparta, Mo.After a short wedding trip the couple is at home at 1306 13th northeast, Miami.XM ASHOURS9am 8pmmOD€DflV34 N. MainOPENSUNDAYS1-6P.MCovering just about every situation: fully lined jackets in standout colors. And they wipe clean with damp cloth. 8-16,S-M-L-XL
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