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Howard-Billberry Vows Spoken Here RecentlyMrs. Tony Lamar BillberryMiss Marsha Kim Howard and Mr, Tony Lamar Billberry, both of Dubach, were wed Sept. 19 in the Mineral Springs Baptist Church.The Rev. Norman Tillberry officiated at the ceremony.The bride, given in marriage by her father, was dressed in a gown of formal white satin and lace with sheer sleeves and a satin brocade rose on the lace trimmed bodice. Her veil of illusion and floor length lace train feel from a head piece of white satin in the form of a bow.She carried a bouquet of white and blue carnations.Brenda Dilke Nolan was the Matron of Honor with Renea Howard serving as Maid of Honor.Their gowns of blue printed dotted swiss featured a square neckline and short puff sleeves. The sleeves and bodice were lace trimmed. Blue straw hats and a single blue carnation completed their outfits.Bridesmaids were Miss Connie Brabham, Miss Julie Russ, Miss Pam Wells and Miss Ellie Bogard, all of Ruston.Will Billberry, brother of the groom, was the Best Man.Groomsmen and fishers were Kenny Cook, Rodney Howard, brother of the bride, Tommy Simmons, Ted Barm ore, Fred Barmore, Ferrell Martin, all of Mineral Springs.Little Candy Howard, niece of the bride, was the flower girl with Barry Haynes, Jr, as ringbearer.Candle lighters were Renee Richard and Phyllis Moon. Handing out the rice bags were Jeannie Goodwin, Doris Rogers and Janie Fitzgerald.Hosts for the reception following the ceremony were the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thornton S Billberry of Dubach, also Mrs. Virginia Leu he, Mrs. Ronnie Frisby and Mrs. Myrtis Franklin.Nuptial music was provided by Miss Renee Martin of Huston.The new Mrs. Billberry is a graduate of Ruston High School and attends Ixmisiana Tech.Following a wedding I rip to Dallas, Texas, the couple will make their home in Lincoln Parish.Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rufo Howard of Dubach and Mr. and Mrs.Thornton S. Billberry, also of Dubach.Rice Bag Parly A Rice Bag Party and surprise shower honoring Mrs. Tony Billberry, nee Kim Howard, was given on Sept. 17, 1974 in the Forest Creek Recreation Room. Hostesses for the event were the Misses Linda Neal, Julie Russ, and Pam Wells. The bride received miscellaneous gifts and after being served refreshments, the guests made rice bags. The bride wore a checked pantsuit for the party. Those attending were Mrs. Grace Neal, Mrs. Clifton Wells, Mrs. Brenda Kay Nolan, Mrs. Rodney Howard, and the Misses Renee Howard, Connie Brabham, Doris Rogers, Ellie Bogard, Jeannie Goodwin, Janie Fitzgerald, and the hostesses.Rehearsal Dinner Mr. and Mrs, Robert K. Howard honored Miss Kim Howard, bride-elect of Mr. Tony Billberry with a buffett dinner after the ‘wedding rehearsal on Sept. 16,1974 in the Mineral Springs Buptist Church. Those attending included: Mr. and Mrs. Rodney Howard, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Barmore, Mr. and Mrs. Kenny Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Ferrell Martin, Mr. and Mrs. Thornton Billberry, Mrs. Virginia Duke, Mrs. Ronnie Frisby, Miss Connie Brabham, Miss Linda Neal, Miss Renee Howard, Miss Ellie Bogard, Miss Renee Richard, Miss Phyllis Moon, Miss Jeannie Goodwin, Miss Janie Fitzgerald, Miss Candy Howard, Mr. Gary Hay, Mr. Allen Cooper, Mr. Tommy Simmons, Mrs. Charles (Bud) McDonald, and Mrs. Myrtis Franklin.wore a green and beige suit.Lingerie Shower Mrs. Ted Barmore and Mrs. Fred Barmore honored Miss Kim Howard, recent bride of Mr. Tony Billberry, with a Lingerie Shower in the home of Mrs. Ted Barmore, on Sept. 12, 1974. The bride chose a lavender plaid dress and was presented with a white corsage.Those attending included Mrs. Robert R. Howard, mother of the bride, Mrs. Thornton Billberry, mother of the groom, Mrs. Nell OtweH, grandmother of the groom, Mrs. Rodney Howard, Mrs. Brenda Kay Nolan, Mrs. Linda Anne Lyles, Mrs. Allene Barmore, Mrs. Sue Hayes, and Miss Renee Howard.Many of today’s patterns are enough to distort the fabric or designed especially for use with stitches, stretchable knit fabrics. These If seams tend to pucker,fabrics are comfortable, loosen the tension and pressureNew Members at DAR Meet
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Ruston Daily Leader
Ruston, Louisiana, US
Thu, Oct 03, 1974
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