Yoakum Herald-Times (Yoakum, Tex.), Vol. 67, No. 69, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 27, 1963 Page: 3 of 6
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Society Afewl
Mis* Henri Etta Kurc, Society Editor
Dial Axtel 3-2728 after 5:00 p.m.
MRS. VERNON MILTON RATHKAMP
USX
MIm Sandm«Uoe Maymnt and
fiance,.Lawrence Roy HUtlddHO
who wiUi tie married i ini Rindt
Methodist Church. Saturday,
r.ight, have aumqletod the selec-
tion oft thoiri wedding. party.
Officiant will be* the Rev. Dick,
Loan of Port Luvawu Daxas.
Mro. David Poth will, aenvw
her sister as matron of, honor.
Bridesmaids will include Miss
Nancy Guither of Grand1 Frai»
re, Texas, Mrs. Kart Johnston
off Gonzales and t Mies FTcraRuU
lodge, sister of the prospective
biidegroom.
Mr. Lewis Knippa of Ingle-
side. a cousin of Mr, Rutledge,
Assajsssswis
MUi be beati man. Groomsmen
Mil include John 8. TYotti Jlmi
w Gaortner\ andiCecil J, Wind*
liss Jeanie Long
is Kitchen Shower
Honoree Recently
A kitchen shower was given
PljF1 •«. 7 -r
YOAKUM HtIRALD-TIMtS, Yoefcum, T-mk. Tuesday, August 27,
Personal mention
Mrs. Lawrence Bros and child-
ren of Austin spent tile week end
BRIDE ■ ELECT
Saturday evening, August XTth^ here at the home of her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Polusek.
on the lawn at the home of Mrs.
UavidtRbth, Joel l Deborahi and Bart Harless, naming as hono-
us Mayrent, cousin of . the
rkle-eieot from San. Antonio*
pTtoxns will1 he ushers.
Miss Jacqueline Mae Poth*
niene ofithe biMde-elect will be In
the role of flower girl.
Master Bret Johnston of Gon-
zales will! be ring-bearer.
1 Mm, Leslie von Rosenberg will
he organist, and soloist will be
Miss Marsha Carlisle of Ingle-
side. Texas.
MISS LONG AND) STANCE LIST
THEIR WEDDING, ATTENDANTS
Former Margaret Louise Osborne
Daniel Charles Kllmitchek,and
Jeanie Marie Long have an
nounoed the attendants for their
wedding which will; take place
Saturday night, August 31st at:
seven o’clock, at the Church of<
Christ in Yoakum,
W. A, Little, ministor of, the
Ezzell Ghuroh of Christ will! ofc
ficiate.
Singing will i he by, Mrs. Alvin
Frazer, Mrs. H, <2. McElroy,
and Mrs. I; B, Moseley, aunts of!
the br*rie-eleet:
The bride-elect has chosen her
sister, Mrs. Dalvin Haminan of
Victoria as her matron of honor,
nrd Miss Darlene Long, her sis-
ter, as bridesmaid.
Miss Judy Horten, niece of Ihe
prospective bridegroom and Do-
nald Long, cousin of the bride-
elect will serve as candleligh-
tors.
Carl Klimitsohek of Tlnlletts-
ville vvill serve his brother as
best man. and Bobby Joe Mose-
ley, cousin Q\ the bride-elect;
will: lie groomsman.
Ushers for, the ceremony will
ae> Richard! KHmitohek, brother
>ff the prospective bridegroom,
andi Latr^ Kart l ofi Lolita, oou-
dn oft the bride-elect.
ree, Miss Jeanie Long, bride-
elect of Daniel Kiimitchek. Shar-
ing hostess duties with M)rs.
Harless were: Mrs. Lawrence
Bane, Mrs. H. V. Stevens, Mrs.
G D. Stevens, and Mrs
Stelnmann.
Mias Darlene Long, sister of
the honoree. registered the
twenty-five guests present lor
the occasion.
Refreshments of lent tea, cof-
fee, open-face cheese sandwiches
and a variety of cookies were
served from a lable laid with a
white cloth and centered with
an arrangement of flowers in
shaded pinks .
The honoree was tin' reci-
pient of many useful gifts, a-
mong which was the hostesses
gift, a Corning Ware skillet.
Miss Margaret Louise Osborne,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. M.
Osborne of Plainview, became
the bridO n>:J Vera oh Milton
Rathkamp, son of Mr. and Mrs.
Hugo Rnthkamp, this City, in
an impressive nuptial service.
Dr. A, llojie Owen of Lubbock,
former Wayland College presi-
dent, officiated for the double-
ring ceremony read at 7:30 o’-
cloek Friday evening, August
23rd. The wedding took place in
the sanctuary of the First llap-
list Church, Plainview, in a set-
ting of baskets of white carna-
tions, mums, gladioli, roses, and
greenery, reflected in the glow
of seven candles each in two
candelabras. The candles were
lighted l>v Karen Davenport of
Waco and Reagan Rnmsower of
Plainview, niece and nephew of
the bride. They wore white and
carried brass candle lighters.
Pro-nuptial selections on the
organ and the traditional wed-
ding march were played by Miss
Jennnine Green of Plainview,
Miss Maurcda Hanna, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Hanna
sang “l Love You Truly” and
“At. Dawning’,,
Mrs. Burl Davenport of Waco,
sister of the bride, was matron
of honor, and bridesmaids were
Mrs. Rex Rnmsower, a sister
of the bride, Mrs, William M.
Osborne of Dallas, sister-in-law
of the bride, Mrs. Jess Lacy,
Mrs. Charles Nicholson of Royal-
ty and Miss Neva Jo Wilbourn.
They wore identically styled
gowns of omerald green satin
in si root-length, featuring por-
trait necklines. bell-shaoed
skirts with an up-draped effect
and a bow with streamers at
the draping point In back. Head-
dresses worn were green satin
flowers with shoulder-length
veils of green net. Their shoes
were of matching green salin.
They carried bouquets of white
roses and lily-of-teh-valley trail-
ing down the front of the dresses
in a spiral effect. Their jewelry
was a single strand of pearls
which was a gilt from the bride.
Flower girls were Kelly Ram-
sower, Plainview and Lynn Da-
venport. Waco, nieces of tho
bride. They wore short white
nylon dresses and carried bas-
kets strewing rose petals in tho
path of the bride.
Best man duties were per-
formed by the bridegroom’s bro-
ther, Reverend Hugo Rathkamp,
Jr., pastor of St. Paul Evange-
lical Lutheran Church in Au-
burn, Nebraska. Groomsmen
were Robert Lehman, Austin;
Gaylord Reger, Seguin; Bill-
Knippa, brother-in-law of the
bridegroom of Knippa; Radford
Lane, Dallas and Truitt May-
field of San Antonio. Ushering
were Mike Clay, Ruling; Mike
Pieneman of New Braunfels,
and Rex Rnmsower.
They wore white dinner jac-
kets and black trousers.
Ring bearer was Tracy Da-
venport, niece of the bride. She
wore a white dross and carried
a satin pillow bearing the two
gold rings.
Given in marriage by her fa-
ther, the bride was attired in
n formal bridal gown of cream-
white taffeta, tulle and Chantilly
lace, fashioned with a portrait
neckline and short sleeves, ap-
pliqued with Chantilly lace in
a draped effect. Attached to
the tightly fitted waistline was
a skirt of a layer of accordian
pleased tulle over taffeta, ap-
p’iqued with Chantilly laco,
draped, and caught with satin
rosettes.
She wore a Cathedral-length
veil of cream colored rose point
lace, which had been brought
bv the bride’s mother from Bel-
gium, and had boon worn by the
bride’s mother in her wedding,
and worn by both of the bride’s
sisters when they were married.
The bride slipped a dime into her
shoe that her mother, mam
relatives and friends had worn
in their weddings.
Completing her ensemble were
ms mm
A null AI DIHIIIA
HtlKUHL TIVABU
SS. Cyril and Methodius Church
LEGION PARK — SHINER, TEXAS
Sunday, September 1st
MASSES — 5:30, 0:30, 8:00 and 0:30 A. M.
FAMILY STYLE DINNER 10:15 a. m. — SUPPER 5:00 P. M.
ADULTS — $1.00 CHILDREN — 50e
REFRESHMENTS, BAZAAR, VARIOUS GAMES,
ENTERTAINMENT ON GROUNDS
BIG AUCTION AT 3:00 P. M.
$400.00 In Cash Prises To Re Given Away
At 11500 P. M.
MUSIC DURING DAY and FOR DANCE AT NIGHT BY
Joe Patek& His Orchestra
— EVERYBODY CORDIALLY INVITED —
elbow-length mitts of nylon net.
She carried a bridal bouquet
ot white roses, lily-of-tlie-valley
and orchids, surrounded by large
green leaves and centered by a
large white orchid .
For her daughter’s marriage
Mrs Osborne chose a rose mauve
lace dress, matching hat, clutch
bag and shoes. Her corsage was
of white chrysanthemums.
The bridegroom’s mother, who
came from her Yoakum home for
the Nuptials of her son, wore
a lovely pink lace dress, match-
ing accessories and corsage of
chrysanthemums,
A reception followed the nup-
tials in the garden of the bride’s
home. 1313 W. 6th Street.
Guests were greeted by the
parents of the newlyweds, and
the feminine attendants.
Mrs. Bill Knippa, sister of the
bridegroom, was at the guest
register,
Tho bride’s table was laid with
a white cut-work cloth, centered
with hurricane lamps and the
bride and feminine attendants
placed their bouquets on the
table for floral decor. The wed-
ding cake was a pure white iced
confection detailed with white
roses The sparkling fruit punch
was light green in color. Serv-
ing cake and punch were Mes-
damos C. E. Carter, A. E. Boyd.
W. J. Lloyd and Mrs. Plaine
Dalton. Also in the houseparty
were Mrs. Hugo Rathkamp, Jr'
of Auburn, Nebraska, as well
as a host of friends and rela
tives.
P'or the wedding trip to Co-
lorado, the bride wore a royal
blue light: wool suit with white
mink stand-away collar, with
which she wore a white fur hat
and white kid gloves. Her shoes
end bag were of royal blue
suede. She pinned on a white
orchid.
After September 1st, the cou-
ple will be at home at 211 W.
French, San Antonio where both
Mr. and Mrs. Rathkamp will
teach in the San Antonio pub-
lic schools this fall.
Tho hrIHo ic o nrrnrliioin rvf
* ■* •*-» cl ^ • lIMMUli- V/4
Plainview Hieh School and re-
ceived her R.A. degree from
Baylor University. She has been
teaching third grade in Sian
Antonin since 1961.
Mr. Rnthkamp is a graduate
of Yoakum ITieh .School and Tex-
as Lulheran College. Soguln. He
did nost-graduate work at South-
west Texas State College in San
Marcos. He is presently teach-
ing bistorv In Harlandale Jun-
ior High, San Antonio and this
will be his fourth year there.
Rohnarftftl Supper
Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Rathkamp.
parents of the bridegroom-olect,
were host and hostess to a re*
hoarsal supper Thursday night
in the Gold Room of Wayne’s
Restaurant in Plainvleiw.
Mrs. Reuel Nash was hostess
to a luncheon Wednesday, Aug.
21st, at which time Mrs. Knippa
and Mrs. Rathkamp, sister and
mother of the prospective bride-
groom were present, having ar-
rived in Plainview late Tuesday.
OuLofrtown guests included
the bridegroom’s parents, Mr.
and Mix. Hugo Rathkamp, Rev.
and Mrs. Hugp Rathkamp, Grace
and Sandra and Raul of Auburn,
Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. E. W.
Knippa, sistor and brother-in*
lay of the bridegroom from Colt
lege Station; Mr. and Mrs. Sch-
ley Osborne of Carthage; Mr,
and Mrs. Murlin LaCrorie, of
Phreveportj La.; Dr, and’ Mrs.
W. M. Osborne and Stephen of
Dallas; Mrs. Burl Davenport;
Karen, Lynn,. TYacy, and. Tttft
of Waco and Dr. and Mrs. A.
■Hope Owen of Lubbock.
IT’S A BOY! — for Mr. and
Mrs. George Boedekor, Jr., of
Bloomington, Texas whn proudly
announce the arrival of their
first son, born at De Tar Memo-
rial Hospital in Victoria, Au-
gust 18, 1963, weighing in at
7 lbs. 5 oz. Lloyd Douglas is
being welcomed by two sisters,
Gayle Lynn nnri Eunice Mae
Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs.
Martin Kocian of this City, and
Mrs. and Mix. George Boedekor
of Shiner, Great grandmother is
Mrs. John Kocian and great
grand-parents are Mr. and Mrs.
Frank Matocha.
RECENT GUESTS — in the
home of Mrs. Emma Capak were
her daughter and husband, Mr.
hnd Mrs. Billy Moore and family
of Richmond, Texas, and Mrs.
Leland Moore of Hallettsville.
Michael, Kathy and Theresa
Moore remaind and visited with
their grandmother for a week.
OFF TO HOUSTON — Mrs.
Mamie Henderson left the city
Saturday for Houston where she
will visit her niece, M:rs. Paul
Ernest for two weeks.
FROM VICTORIA; — Mrs.
Onynelle Rest and little friend.
Mjss Bonnie Ross of Victoria
spent Sunday in the home of her
parents, Mr. and Mrs, Clyde
Clark.
FROM HOUSTON: Mr, and
Mrs. Carl William Valigura-and
children, David and Donna spent
the week end in Yoakum as
guests of their parents, Mr.
and Mrs. Anton Valigura and
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kuchar.
ALSO — Mr. and Mrs. John
A. Ferrell and children of Hous-
ton spent tho weekend in Yoa-
kum as guests of her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Tiller, and
also visited relatives in Gonza-
les
MRS. VIOLA EASON returned
Monday from La Marque where
she spent the week end with her
grandchildren, Bill and V’Anne.
Their Mom and Dad, Pat and G.
W. Bostick went by Branlff Jet-
liner to Dallas to attend the wed-
ding of Pat’s college roommate,
Miss Jane Dabney and Mr. Earl
Swindell. Pnt and the children re-
turned to thp City to spend the
week with Mrs. Eason.
Houston Lad Feted
With Birthday
Party Saturday
David Louis Val.gura, three
year old son of Mr. and Mrs
Carl William Valigura was hon-
ored with a third birthday party
Saturday night, at the home of
his paternal grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. Anton Valigura on
Matthew Street.
Delicious homemade ice cream,
cup cake and birthday cake was
enjoyed. The cake was a white
iced sheet cake detailed with
blue decorations, miniature cow-
boys and three blue birthday
candles.
rtalloons and Blow-Outs were
given for favors.
Present were: Mr. and Mrs.
Raymond Granz and children
Sharon and Gregory, Mr. and
Mrs. John A. Ferrell and child-
ren, Susan, Anthony and Jimmy,
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kuchar,
material grandparents, Mr. and
Mrs. Alton Valigura and An-
thony, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wil-
liam Valigura, honoree, David
and sister Donna, and Doke
Quest.
Alroy Phil Mtilimi
To Attend
Baldwin Business College
son of Mrs. Ed-
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Michalee
and children of Houston spent the
wo**k end bore with her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. John Turek.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Noll-
kamper spent the week end In
Louis Corpus Christ 1 with their win and
family. Mr. and Mrs. Milton Noll-
kamper and Sherri and St oven.
Mr and Mrs .luhn Hendorunn
motored to Uvalde last week for
two days. They were accompani-
ed by Cecelia, Barbara and Glenn
Henderson, who had spent a week
here while their parents, Mr. and
Mrs Dink Henderson made a trip
to Colorado, Dink won a free trip
for himself and his wife. Dink
and Cleo returned home Friday
afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. John Henderson
are spending Monday and Tues
day in Houston with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. A. F'. Grawoy and fam-
ily.
Mrs. A. J. Rohan. Supreme
Director of the Catholic Daugh-
ters of America, returned Sun-
day from San Antonio where
she spent two days as guests
of the Catholic Daughters, at-
tending the activities comme-
morating the Golden Anniversa-
ry of Court of St. Anthony No.
214.
Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Johnson an-
nounce the engagement and ap-
proaching marriage of their
daughter, Della Marie, to James
Hearn of Yoakum, son of Mr.
John Hearn of Gonzales and MrsJ
Louise Tomasku of Yoakum.
The couple plans to wed Satur*|
day, September 7th.
na
Alroy Malina, son of Mrs. Ed-
Malina of Shiner and the
Outing At Seguin
On Tuesday, August 13, the
pupils at Baldwin’s Business
College accompanied by Mr.
Richard Stark, ioft for an oui-
ing at the well known Minx
Ofn vl/A wo **1* 1 w TTwmm
iii kn-gum, vzpvui
arrival, the students took par'
in various sports and.activities,
namely swimming and volley-
ball. After having tossed a ball
around awhile in the pool and
,working up an appetite, the at-
tending group settled down to
devouring a well prepared meal
of barbecued chicken prepared
by our master cook, brunt fin-
gprs, Allen Brzozowski.
The rest of the evening before
the return trip home was spem
Playing miniature golf and vol-
leyball.
Reporter. Henry Leon Koerth
i
Adella Yvonne Haba
To Attend
Baldwin Busltienn College
Adella Haba, daughter of Mr.
late Alfon Ma-
lina, is to attend
Baldwin’s Fall
term to study
Bookkeeping.
Alroy wits an
act ive member
of F'F'A and the
Shiner Football
Squful for his
first 3 years
and manager of
tlhe Football
and Basketball
teams his Senior
year.
Alroy is tho grandson of Mr.
Charles Malina, and the nephew
of Mrs. Albina Fuller, both of
Yoakum.__
•lames Waynt Cliffe
To Attend
Baldwin Business College
James Cliffe, son of Mr. and
Mrs. Joe Cliffe
of Route 2, Yoa-’
kum, plans to
take the Book-
keeping course
at Baldwin's
this fall term.
James was a
member of the
football squad
for two years,
the Spanish
club, one, and
on the V. E.
tiff fn»» n hnlf
» 0*4*1 * v>i .....
year.
He is tilt* biuihei
J W. Bridges.
Victoria College
Registration Starts
Fall Registration at Victoria
College vvill begin Tuesday, Sep-
tember 3, with an estimated 775
students due to be enrolled, ac-
cording to Miss Leona Jones,
Registrar. Classes will begin
Monday, September 9.
Victoria College facilities have
been improved during the sum-
mer months by the addition of
air-conditioning in classrooms
and office buildings. All class-
rooms are now completely air-
conditioned, as well as the Li-
brary and the Student. Union
building.
A hoard selection of courses
will be offered to Victoria Col-
lege students with credits trans-
ferable for advance standing in
senior colleges. Five new in-
structors have been added to
the college faculty with teach-
in” fields in mathmaties, Eng-
lish, hlolagy, social sciences, and
Vocational Nursing.
1963 STATE FAIR FASHIONS
CARD OF THANKS
T would like* to take this op-
portunity to express my sincere
thanks to my many friends for
tVr-ir visits, cards, flowers and
gifts. Also to Dr. Mgebroff and
the Sisters and nurses at Huth
Memorial Hospital for their rare
and kindness during my Illness,
and to Pastor Dolton for his visits
and prayers.
May God Bless you Always.
— Mrs. E. J. A. Mertz —
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( antom Suede Cloth jumper with blouse of American Silk Mills
Silkulore from Simplicity Pattern #5110.
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