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Eidson- Ward VowsRepeated In MidlandPatsy Eidson became the bride of William Jackson Ward in a double ring ceremony held October 15 at 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Midland. Jack Key, uncle of the bride, officiated.The bride’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Bob Eidson of Love-ington. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ward of Midland and the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Flop Roberts, also of Midland.The front of the church was decorated with a fifteen-branch candelabrum, and two nine-branch candelabra. Two pedestals featured green fem.The musical program was provided by organist Doris Bruce.Escorted to the altar by her father, the bride wore a formallength gown of white aiana. Lace and pearls accented the neckline, sleeves, and hemline of the dress. She wore fingertip veil, with a headdress of matching lace. The cascade-shaped bndal bouquet was fashioned of white carnations and baby breath with an orchid center.According to tradition, the bride wore something old, new, borrowed, and blue. Old and bf.r/owed was a gold antique bracelet belonging to a great aunt of the groom. Her dress was something new, and her garter was blue. The bride also wore pennies minted in the «an of the couples’ birthsin her shoe*:,p;Matron of honor was Mr*. Judy Mulder, twin sister of the bride from Richardson, Texas. Feminine attendents were Mrs. Fonda Cox, sister of the bride from Lampasas, Texas; Mrs. Betty Hahn, sister of the bride from Amarillo, Texas; Mrs. Bobbi Taylor, sister of the bride from Amarillo, Texas, and Miss Katie Ward, sister of the groom from Midland,Texas.Serving as best man was Keith Ward, father of the groom of Midland. Groomsmen were Bill Gay of Pantago, Texas; Gerald Goodgame of Denton, Texas; Raymond Norris of Midland, Texas; and Pete Pederson of Midland, Texas. Ushers, allbrothers-in-law of the bride,were Mike Taylor of Amarillo; Gerry Hahn of Amarillo; Tim Cox of Lampasas; and Ed Mulder of Richardson.Bridal attendents were attired in long, emerald green dresses of empire style. They carried bouquets of long-stemmed blue carnations and babies breath, tied with blue ribbon.For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Eidson wore a long, salmon-colored dress trimmed with matching lace. Mrs. Ward wore a long, A-line, lemon yellow dress of qiana. Both wore corages of beige orchids.A reception followed the ceremony at the church. Pam McCoie, friend of the bride from Lubbock, Texas, presided at the guest book. Dons Bruce played soft piano music throughout the reception.The bride’s table was covered with a blue cloth. White wedding cake was served, along with green and white mints handmade by the bride’s mother, and green punch. The groom’s table was covered with a beige cloth. German chocolate cake, and orange and gold mints, made bv the bride’s mother, were served. Carnations of white centered the bride’s table, and orange carnations were featured on the groom’s table.Serving in the house party were Mesdames K. L. Emfiri-ger, Tom Stewart, RaymondNorris, Pete Pederson, Billy JoeMartin, and Mort Thompson.For a wedding trip to Dallas, the bride chose an emerald green pantsuit with a blue andgreen plaid blouse and matching sandals. Her corsage was formed of white orchids.Th bride graduated from Lov-ington High School in 1966 and Sul Ross State University in 1969. She is employed by Eidson Ranches.The groom graduated from Lee High School of Midland in 1967 and attended Odessa College. He served four years in the U. S. Navy. He is now employed by Ram Guns, Inc.Out-of-town guests included the Chuck Hensons of Tucson, Arizona; Cynthia Coleman, Jean Ricketts and Helen Thomas, all of Dallas, Texas; the Harry Robertses of San Antonio, Texas, the Curry Pruits, and the Mark Smiths of Lov-ington; the Leo Roberts of San Antonio, Texas; Mr. and Mrs. Bates Baulch and Janice, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Stewart of Odessa , Texas, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Magers. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jones and Mr. and Mrs. CharlieMartin of Lovmgton; Pam and Judy McCoie of Lubbock, Texas; and Pat Magers andAllyson.Bridal courtesies included a shower on September 10 in the home of Mrs. Charles Henderson of Midland; a shower on October 1 in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Whitson of Midland, a shower on October 2 in the home of Mrs. Bill Gray of Lovington; a luncheon October 8 in the home of Mrs. Mortbrunclwjn October 15 in the home of the groom’s grand-Sarents, Mr. and Mrs. Hop oberta.The couple is now at home in MidlanThompson of Midland; and aip
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Lovington Daily Leader
Lovington, New Mexico, US
Sun, Oct 23, 1977
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