The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 116, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, March 15, 1991 Page: 2 of 4
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a—THE HOPKINS COUNTY ECHO, Sulphur Springs, Trass, Friday, Marcn iu, iwn.
Clothing (Donation
guidelines
Dozens of details must be taken care of before a mar-
riage, but don’t forget to let The News-Telegram know
about your engagement and wedding.
Engagement and wedding announcement forms may
be picked up at The News-Telegram newsroom during
regular business hours. Photographs are used with en-
gagement announcements.
Wedding announcements may be accompanied by a
photograph if they are brought to The News-Telegram
within six weeks after the wedding. A good 5x7 or 8x10
portrait of the couple or bride is perferred. Photographs
submitted after the six week deadline will not be
published, and the wedding announcement may be shor-
tened. Poor quality photographs cannot be used.
All wedding photographs are kept on file in the
newsroom, where they may be picked up the Monday af-
ter publication. Photos must be reclaimed within three
weeks after publication. Out of town photos must be ac-
companied with a self-addressed stamped envelope.
Weddings and engagements are published in the New-
Telegram’s Sunday edition. Items received before 9 a.m.
Thursday will usually be published the following Sunday.
There are no charges for these services.
CluB (Slews
TOTS Chapter 1233
At a recent meeting of TOPS
Chapters 1233 Nekla Buis presided
in the absence of Yvonne Dickens
ebb leader with twenty—three
members attending. Prances Choate
was recognized as the top loser for
the week. Marylyn Baxter was the
best loser far the month. The
program was presented by Dorothy
McCaig on Food Exchanges which
was most helpful to all.
Anderson at 785-7781, Martha
Duke at 346-3903 or Mike and
Carol Roddy at 785-4858.
Fetting and Dorothy
McCaig attended the Tops Area
Rm Day m Tyler on March 2nd. An
presented to Mary Mc-
Yvonne Dickens presided at the
regular weekly meeting of TOPS
Chapter 1233 on March 6th at the
Wesley United Methodist Chuck.
Twenty—two members and two
visitors were present Opal Scott
was recognized as the top loser for
the week.
There was ^ an election of
New officers are;
Baxter, Co.
Loo
Moon,
Con-
' officers.
Support Qrottp
Support Oroup
■then Grieve Too.
‘Winning Child
former Resident Weds In Arlington
HHonna Renea Spradlin and
Members of the Hi King Klub delivered a load of clothing to the Mar-
tin Luther King Church of Christ The church will distribute the
items to families who need them. Jerry Ransom, left, took delivery of
the items from Shelley Vititow, Angie Dickens, vice president Kristi
Cherry, president and Dusty Chester.
Max Brently Smilow were united
in marriage at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan.
12, in Pantego Bible Church in Ar-
lington. The double-ring ceremony
was officiated by the Rev. Craig
Prather.
The bride is the daughter of
Travis Spradlin of Irving and Bar-
bara Brice Rowan, formerly of Sul-
phur Springs, now residing with her
husband, Bill Rowan, in Hunt. She
is the granddaughter of Douglas D.
Brice and the late Glynna Brice.
She is the great-granddaughter of
the late Mrs. Beulah Wood Johns of
the Tira Community.
The groom is the son of Max
Smilow of Arlington and Linda
Milne of Overland Park, Kan.
The bride and groom wrote their
own wedding vows and promises
and read them to each other.
The bride presented rose
bouquets to her mother and the
groom’s mother, then the couple
lighted the unity candle, which was
given to them by the hide’s
grandmother.
Given in marriage by her parents
and escorted to the alter by her
father, the bride wore a formal
gown designed by Illisa Demetrios.
Fashioned of ivory satin and ador-
ned with pearls and iridescent se-
quins, the gown was top with an
encrusted lace overlay.
The Victorian-styled gown
featured a sweetheart neckline,
tapered waistline and a fitted
bodice covered in French Alencon
lace embellished with seed pearls
and iridescents. The lace sleeves
were long and fitted and the full
skin swept into a cathederal-length
train. Elaborate Alencon lace cut-
work added drama to the back of
the gown.
The full-length veil was attached
to a matching headpiece of waist-
length cascading silk illusion.
The bride carried a Victorian-
styled bouquet of cascading silk
ivory roses, baby’s breath and
greenery. It was accented with
pearls and lace. Teal and purple
flowers complimented the bride’s
chosen colors. The cascading
bouquet was designed by the bnde
and her mother.
Terri Moore of Dallas served as
the maid of honor. Bridesmaids
were Brandi Brice, cousin of the
5nde, of Sulphur Springs,'‘Pauli1
Mayfield of Perryton and Elena
Lancto and Cindy Nolle, both of
Arlington.
The bridal attendants wore for-
mal dresses of teal satin with puf-
fed sleeves. A bow accented the
back of the waistline. They wore
matching lace hair bows and car-
ried ivory lace fans that were ador-
ned with orchids and roses and ac-
cented with seed pearls with satin
and lace streamers. The bride also
designed the fans
The groom wore a black tuxedo
with tails, an ivory shirt and a black
tie and cummerbund. He also wore
a rose boutonniere.
Randy Hitt of Kansas served his
brother-in-law as best man. The
groomsmen were Bob Tippman of
Austin and Russ A. Taylor, Bryan
Jeans and Mike Nolle, all of Ar-
lington. 4
The groom’s attendants wore
black tuxedos with ivory shirts and
teal ties and cummerbunds. Ivory
carnations served as their bouton-
nieres.
Katie Hitt, niece of the groom, of
Kansas, served as flower girl. She
wore a black velvet dress with lace
collar and a halo of teal and purple
flowers. She carried a basket fo silk
petals down the aisle.
Crystal and Micheal Nolle, both
of Arlington, carried ivory satin pil-
lows and served as ring bearers to
the bride and groom. Crystal wore
an ivory taffeta dress and Michael
wore a black tuxedo. They were
dressed as minatures of the bride
and groom.
April Gooding carried a small
version of the bridal bouquet and
wore a rose taffeta dress. Mrs.
Gtesla Price, April’s grandmother, sanctuary, Wagner’s "Wedding
of Germany, dcsignctTafid made the March” was played on the organ by
little girl’s dresses. Paula Schmidt. As the couple left
the wedding “The Twelfth of
Never” was played by the organist.
Following the ceremony, a recep-
tion was held at Westbury Manor. A
little girl’s dresses.
The altar of the chapel was ador-
ned with votive candles and
greenery with purple tulle bows as
accents. Two 15-branch candelabra
were in in the center of the altar
area. Nine-branch heart-shaped
candelabra were on each end of the
altar.
Large baskets of silk roses,
gladioli, tiger lilies and morning
glories complimented the can-
delabra. All of the silk flower ar-
rangements and bridal bouquets
were made by the bride and her
mother. The chapel pews were
decorated with large bows of purple
and teal to complete the setting.
The bows on the pews and the
church decorations were arranged
and coordinated by Sharlene Brice
of Sulphur Springs, aunt of the
bride.
Jenny Glass of Arlington played
a musical prelude on the harp. She
played religious and classical selec-
tions as the guests were seated.
As the bride entered the
Mr. and Mrs. Mast ®. Smilow
buffet of meats, fruits, cheeses,
craokers and a variety of breads
were served.
The bride’s table was covered
with an ivory lace cloth. It was ac-
cented with fresh flowers and
decorations in the bride’s chosen
colors. An antique Victorian por-
celain 14-inch bridal doll, given to
the bride by her mother, was also
on the table. The four-tiered, heart-
shaped cake was frosted with ivory
icing and adorned with fresh
flowers.
The groom’s cake was in the
shape of a castle. It was German
chocolate and was topped with
mounds of chocolate shavings.
Colored helium-filled ballons,
fresh flowers and bows decorated
the rooms as the bride and groom,
their families, and guests danced to
the music. Russ A. Taylor and
Kirby McCoy served as disG jock-
eys. The music was presented to the
couple as a wedding gift from Russ
Taylor.
Wedding guests attended from
Colorado, Florida, Kansas,
Louisiana, Tennessee and Texas.
The bride attended schools in Ir-
ving and graduated from Mac-
Arthur High School. She is a
graduate of El Centro School of
Nursing in Dallas. She is a regis-
tered nurse and is currently
employed at South Arlington
Community Hospital.
The groom attended Pittsburgh
Stale University and Northeast
Louisiana University. He graduated
and received his degree from I.T.T.
Technical Institute in Arlington. He
is employed as an electronic en-
gineer at Ecosphere Corporation in
Dallas.
Following a honeymoon trip to
Las Vegas, Nev., the couple will
reside in Arlington.
Sfunuers and Parties
On the evening of Jan. 11th, Max'
Smilow entertained the wedding
party at the rehearsal dinner at
Steak & Ale in Arlington. Family
and friends from five states atten-
ded.
A small dinner party for the bride
and groom was hosted by Barbara
and Bill Rowan in Hunt (in the
Texas Hill Country). They
celebrated Christinas and the up-
coming wedding on Dec. 24th.
A wedding shower was hosted
by Hazel Hargrave and Jackie Mc-
Cann of Sulphur Springs. They are
the great-aunts of the bride. The
shower was held in the home of El-
zie and Jackie McCann in Duncan-
ville. Sharlene and Brandi Brice as-
sisted with the Nov. 3 bridal
shower.
festive Occasion
A festive crowd gathered March
2 at the Hopkins County
Regional Civic Center for the an-
nual Dial Study Club auction.
Members and guests dressed in a
variety of costumes. Pictured, in
top pbotograpk, from the
! Mary Cable, Brenda Bell
McLeroy. In the
at the left are Carol
id Daaita Graves.
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Keys, Clarke & Davis, Mary Grant. The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 116, No. 11, Ed. 1 Friday, March 15, 1991, newspaper, March 15, 1991; Sulphur Springs, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth780066/m1/2/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hopkins County Genealogical Society.