The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 117, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, September 25, 1992 Page: 2 of 4
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2-THE HOPKINS COUNTY ECHO, Sulphur Springs, Tsxss, Friday, Saptsmbsr 25,1992
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Yosten, Boles marry in double-ring ceremony
A ngeline Helen Yosten and
/-^Charles Wayne Boles were
united in marriage during a
nuptial mass at ll a.m. Saturday,
Aug. IS, in Saint James Catholic
Church in Sulphur Springs.
Father Raymond Orlett of
Kingsport, Tenn., officiated the dou-
ble-ring ceremony assisted by Father
Emilian Novak and Deacon Loren
Seely of Sulphur Springs.
The bride is the daughter of Helen
Yosten of Sulphur Springs and the
late Larry Yosten.
The groom is the son of Freddie
Joe Boles of Sulphur Springs and the
late Joe Boles.
Escorted to the altar by her brother,
Matthew Yosten of Sulphur Springs,
the bride chose a formal gown of
white bridal satin embellished with
Schiffli lace, heavily beaded with iri-
descent sequins and pearls.
The gown featured a sweetheart
neckline and Renaissance sleeves
with Schiffli lace cutouts that were
accented with small bows. A large
bow-centered peplum complimented
the basque waistline that fell to a full
a skirt The cathedral-length train was
enhanced with lace cutouts, beads and
pearls.
The bride’s headpiece was a pearl
and crystal beaded tiara. The poufed,
double-tiered veil of silk illusion cas-
caded to fingertip length.
The bride carried a cascading bou-
quet of bridal white roses, gypsophe-
lia, and tree fern greenery. Intertwined
was a rosary, a gift from the bride’s
brother, Bernard Yosten of Blooming-
field, Ohio.
Carrying out the traditional wed-
ding custom of something old, the
bride wore her mother’s class ring;
something new, her wedding gown;
something borrowed, pearl earrings
belonging to a friend, Jana Godwin;
and something blue, a gaiter.
A blue and white lace garter, a gift
from Jeanne Nottingham, a friend of
the bride, was placed on her leg by
her brother, Matthew Yosten. A six-
pence from the year of her birth was
placed in her slipper to ensure good
fortune in the marriage.
Christina, sister of the bride, of
Lewisville, served as maid of honor.
Bridesmaids were Nancy Potts and
Patsy Mead, friends of the bride, both
of Sulphur Springs, Teresa Boles, sis-
ter of the groom, and Heather Camp,
friend of the bride, of Mesquite.
The bridal attendants wore black
lace tea-length gowns accented with
black sequins. Each gown featured a
boat neckline dropping to a “V” in
the back. The long, dropped waist
fell to a flounce skirt. They carried
hand-tied bouquets of gypsophelia,
tree fem greenery and red ribbons.
Vanessa Yosten and Catherine Bar-
tush, nieces of the bride, served as
flowergirls. They wore black lace
dresses lined with red taffeta. Their
dresses featured sweetheart necklines,
short puffed sleeves and basque
waistlines that fell to full skirts.
Each carried a garland of miniature
red roses, gypsophelia and English
ivy. To complete the look, they wore
miniature red roses in their hair.
The groom wore a white Christian
Dior tuxedo with white bowtie and
cummerbund. His boutonniere was a
bridal white rose to match the bride’s
bouquet.
Michael Boles of Meridian, Miss.,
served his brother as bestman.
Groomsmen were Tony Boles, broth-
er of the groom, of Tampa, Fla., Tony
Aguilar, friend of the groom, of
Mount Pleasant, Luther Hohenbeiger,
friend of the groom, of Sulphur
Springs, and Martin Yosten, brother
of the bride, of Sulphur Springs.
The groom’s attendants wore black
Christian Dior tuxedos with black
bowties and cummerbunds. Their
boutonnieres were red roses.
The ushers included Allen Bayer,
brother-in-law of the bride, of
Lewisville, and Charles Hillman,
cousin of the groom, of Cedar Hill.
John A. Klement and John D. Bar-
tush, nephews of the bride, of Muen-
ster were mass servers.
The scriptur^ readings during the
ceremony were read by Deacon
Loren Seely.
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Two 30-branch candle trees flanked
each side of the church altar. The cen-
ter featured two large urns of white
flowers. Each pew held white bows to
accent the aisle.
Jeanne Nottinghamm assisted in
coordinating the wedding. She also
provided the wedding and reception
decorations and flowers.
As the bride entered the sanctuary,
she presented her mother with a long-
stemmed red rose. As she left the
altar, she gave her new mother-in-law
arose.
Andrea and Melanie Bartush,
nieces of the bride, of Muenster,
presided at the registry table.
Music was provided by Ruth
Felderhoff and Christy Hesse of
Muenster, soloist. The mother and
daughter harmonized as guests were
seated to Whatever I Do, I Do For
You and The Rose. Edleweiss was
performed as the mothers were seat-
ed.
The attendants entered to The
Trumpet Voluntary. The Wedding
March was played as the bride was
escorted to the altar.
While the couple lighted the unity
candle, Hesse sang Wherever You Go
I Will Go. Vivian Thacker, sister and
godmother of the bride, and Jean
Allen, godmother of the groom, pre-
sented the offertory gifts to Gift of
Love.
As communion was being distribut-
ed, she sang Let Use Be Bread. Panis
Angelicus was performed in Latin for
the communion meditation. The cou-
ple presented a long-stemmed red
roise to the Virgin Mary while Ave
Maria was being sung.
Trumpet Tune in D was played as
the wedding party exited.
Following the ceremony, the
bride's family hosted a reception din-
ner at Echo Executive Lodge. The
buffet consisted of brisket, green
beans, mashed potatoes, tossed salad
and dinner rolls.
The tyjflg’s round table was draped
in white with a chiffon overlay. Red
satin and black lace bows accented
the table. The three-tiered white cake
held a fresh arrangement of red roses,
gypsophelia and bows on each tier.
The center tier held a bride and
groom with a staircase down the front
featuring miniatures of the wedding
party,,The cake was made by Nancy
Potts as a gift to the bride.
The groom’s table was draped in
white. The stacked two-tiered choco-
late cake adorned with fresh strawber-
ries. The groom’s cake was a gift to
the groom from Francis Redding, a
longtime family friend.
The1 table also held a two-tiered red
rose centerpiece. Silver appointments
were also used on the table.
Houseparty members were Gloria
Fuhrmann, friend of the bride, Crystal
Klemenfo ■ Valerie Bartush and Joy
Brungardt, nieces of the bride, and
Francis Redding, friend of the groom.
Following a honeymoon trip to
Cancun, Mexico, the couple will
reside in Sulphur Springs.
The bride is a 1989 graduate of
Sulphur Springs High School. She is
currently employed with Associated
Milk Producers, Inc., as a lab techni-
cian.
The groom is a 1990 graduate of
Sulphur Springs High School. He
attended How'aro Payne University in
Brownwood and transferred to East
Texas State University, where he is
currently pursuing his studies. He is
also employed by the City of Sulphur
Springs as a water treatment plant
operator.
Showers and Parties
The mother of the groom and Jean
Allen, godmother of the groom, host-
ed a rehearsal dinner Aug. 14 at Saint
James Parish Hall. The hall was dec-
orated by Allen with red roses. Gifts
to the wedding party were also placed
on the tables. The dinner included an
entree, tossed salad, garlic bread,
assorted fresh fruits and chocolate
pie.
The third shift employees of AMPI
surprised the bride with a shower
Aug. 8. Chips, dips and soft drinks
were served.
Nancy Potts and Patsy Mead host-
ed a miscellaneous shower for the
bride-to-be on Aug. 2, in the educa-
tion building of Saint James Catholic
Church. A white and chocolate cake
was made and decorated by Nancy
Potts. Nuts and Mints were also
served.
The bride-elect was honored with a
personal shower on July 30 in the
home of Kelly and Nancy Potts. It
was co-hosted by Patsy Mead. Straw-
berry mixed drinks were served as the
bride opened gifts.
The couple was honored with a
dinner and pool party on July 8 in Irv-
ing at the home of Allen and Christy
Bayer. Dinner consisted of an entree,
tossed salad, garlic bread and cake.
On May 12, the RCIA group from
Saint James Catholic Church hosted a
surprise shower for the couple in the
education building. Finger sandwich-
es, chips, dips and homemade sweets
were served with red punch and cof-
fee.
Club
News
Twentieth Century Club
The Comby Twentieth Centuiy
Club met Tuesday, Sept. 8, in the
home of Ruth Cross, the new
president
Geneva Basye handed out new
yearbooks and some business was
taken care of.
Julia Vick of Paris was a guest.
Those attending included Lav-
erne Battle, Geneva Basye, Ruth
Cross, Lou Ann Dinsmore, Flo-t
rene Irons, Donnie Junell, Loretta
Moore, Delma Record, Austin
Swan, Mary Warren and Wanda
Williams.
Standard Club
The Standard Club’s re-assem-
bly tea was Thursday, Sept. 3, in
die home of Mrs. Walter Helm.
Wyvonne Bronson, president,
called the club to a short business
meeting.. Mrs. Don Deaton was
accepted as a new member.
The next meeting will be Oct
1. Each member is to bring a
cherished possession and tell
about it.
The 24 members in attendance
were served punch, cake and
sandwiches.
Those attending were Lucille
Morgan, Vi Johnson, Annie Lou
Dickerson, Christine Carrington,
Ruth Long, Frances Davis, Flo-
rene Adams, Valeta Jobe, Trixie
D. Smith, Pat Thomas, Orena
Speed, Josie Mae Gamblin, Rose
Smalley, Essie Grimes, Ruth
Crowe, Gladys M. Allen, Jo
McCain and Chloe Spencer.
Mother's Culture Club
Mother's Culture Club met to
reogranize on Aug. 16 in the
home of Amy Toland. Several
different projects were discussed
for the upcoming year.
The final OK was given for the
Mother's Culture Club cookbook
before it was sent to the printer.
New members for the year are
Kellie Cody, Connie Johnson,
Mary Ann Rawson and Stacy
Wimberky.
Members were served dessert
and soft drinks by the hostess.
* Those attending included Julie
Ashmore, Rene' Beard, Pam
Black, Lisa Gideon. Jill Jackson,
Tawlene Lampp, Cindy Lancaster,
Katie Latham, Monica Littlefield
and Theresa Littlefield.
Others attending were Allison
Martin, Brenda Metheny, Sue
Mitchell, Kathy Painter, Kim
Potts, Donna Smith, Susan Smith,
Jan Spencer, Margaret Stahl, Amy
Toland, Kathy Westbrook. Sandra
White, Kim Willhite and Denise
wngni.
August nuptial rites unite Bentley, Jackson
X X elissa Gail Bentley and Joey
I v 1. E>ewayne Jackson were unit-
ed in marriage at 6 p.m. Sat-
urday, Aug. 15, in Spence Chapel of
First Baptist Church in Sulphur
Springs.
Roy A. Marta of First Baptist
Church in Emory officiated the dou-
ble-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Michael Wayne Bentley of
Sulphur Springs.
The groom is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Ronny Frank Jackson Sr. of Sul-
phur Springs.
Given in marriage by her parents
and escorted to the altar by her father,
the bride wore a traditional gown of
white satin. The bodice of the gown
was embellished with re-embroidered
lace encrusted with pearls and irides-
cent sequins. It featured a sweetheart
neckline and and open back.
The long pouffed sleeves were also
adorned with matching pearls and iri-
descent sequins. They tapered to a
fingertip point. The fitted bodice fell
to a full skirt that was trimmed in
Lyons lace.
Three medallions of sequined and
beaded lace draped softly over the
waistline adding interest. The open
back came to a “V” and the chapel-
length train was accented with a bow
at the waistline.
The bride’s headpiece was a crown
fashioned of pearls. It held a double
pouf of illusion in the back that
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Mrs. Joey Dewayne Jackson
accented the fingertip-length veil.
To carry out the traditional wedding
custom, the bride wore the engage-
ment ring of her late maternal grand-
mother, the late Francis Drucille Frid-
dle; something new, her gown and
veil; something borrowed, a pearl
necklace belonging to her mother;
and something blue, a garter given to
her by her sister, Michelle Wallace.
Her father placed a penny from the
year of her birth in her shoe.
She carried a natural bouquet of
rubrum lilies, alstroemeria, bridal
pink roses and gypsophelia caught
with deep rose satin and lace stream-
ers.
Amy Friddle of Sulphur Springs
served her cousin as maid of honor.
Bridesmaids were Melinda Bentley
and Michelle Wallace, sisters of the
bride, of Sulphur Springs.
The bridal attendants wore identical
dresses of turquoise taffeta. The
dresses featured scalloped necklines
and scalloped sleeves with bow
accents. The skirts featured high-low
hems with a bow accenting the back
of the waist. They wore matching
turquoise pumps and earrings, gifts
from the bride.
Each attendant carried a hand-tied
bouquet featuring pink snap dragons,
alstroemeria and gypsophelia. Dainty
lace bows added interest.
Ambei Buster of Paris served as
flowergirl. Her dress was an exact
replica of those worn by the bridal
attendants. She carried a pink basket
and dropped silk rose petals as she
walked down the aisle.
The groom wore a black tuxedo
with subtle pinstriping. His bowtie
and cummerbund were also black.
His boutonniere was a pink rosje
accented with baby’s breath.
Ronny Jackson Sr. of Sulphur
Springs served his' son 'as bestman.
Stacy Jackson and Ronny Jackson Jr.,
brothers of the groom, of Sulphur
Springs were groomsmen.
Andrew Brown, cousin of the
groom, of Walburg, was the ringbear-
er.
The groomsmen and ringbearer
wore Mack tuxedos identical to that
worn by the groom. The ringbearer
carried a heart-shaped pillow accent-
ed with streamers of lace and ribbon.
Darrell Johnson and Jon Landers,
friends of toe groom, both of Sulphur
Springs, ushered guests to their seats.
The couple exchanged vows before
an archway entwined with ivory tulle
and English ivy. Rubrum lilies, deep
rose alstroemeria and whisp* of gyp-
sophelia enhanced the setting. Two
spiral candelabra holding free-form
designs of coordinating flowers in
shades of rose and pink flanked toe
altar.
The path to toe altar was outlined
with tulle and satin bows adorned
with clusters of soft gypsophelia.
Music for the ceremony was pro-
vided by Barbara Taylor. She played
various selections as the guests were
seated. Vyfhile the mothers were seat-
ed, NaHty Reese sang Wind Beneath
My Wings. During the lighting of the
unity candle Chuck Morrill sang
Everything I Do.
Following the ceremony, the
bride’s parents hosted a reception in
the fellowship hall of the church.
The bride’s table featured a lace
cloth in diamond white and ribbon in
shades of pink. The four-tiered wed-
ding cake centered toe table. Sprays
of pink roses and gypsophelia cascad-
ed from toe confection and formed a
circular design at toe base. Punch,
nuts arid mints were served from sil-
ver and crystal appointments.
The groom’s table was skirted in
ivory and centered with an arrange-
ment of lilies, roses and alstroemeria.
Accehttf of the bride’s chosen colors
were used at vantage points. The
groom's cake was a dutch chocolate
confection with buttercream frosting
covered fart toasted English walnuts.
Chocolate dipped strawberries alter-
nating with the initial “J” circled toe
cake. Appointments were silver.
Ellen Matthews presided over the
reception. Houseparty members were
Wendy Friddle, Christi Jackson,
Melani Taylor and Tammi Williams,
all of Sulphur Springs. Tammy
Sheffield of Sulphur Springs presided
at the registry table, which featured a
wedding portrait of toe bride.
; The table also held a small arrange-
ment flanked by bride and groom ted-
dy bdfars dressed in white, a wedding
day keepsake gift from the mother of
toe bride.
The gift table featured a framed set
of photo of the bride and groom at
age six flanking their wedding invita-
tion.
Following a two-day rest at the
Omni Mandalay in Las Colinas, and a
four-day cruise in the Bahamas with
stops in Freeport, Nassau and Coco
Cay, the couple will reside in Sulphur
Springs.
The bride is a 1990 graduate of
Sulphur Springs High School and is
currently attending East Texas State
University seeking a degree in social
work.
The groom is a 1989 graduate of
Sulphus Springs High School and is
currently attending East Texas State
University seeking a degree in crimi-
nal justice.
Showers and Parties
A bridesmaids luncheon was host-
ed by toe mother of toe bride on Aug.
15 in toe home of JoNell Watson.
The parents of toe groom hosted a
rehearsal dinner Aug. 14 at the
church. Ellen Matthews and Geral-
dine Slay, aunts of toe groom, helped
cater toe dinner.
Guests were served homemade
lasagna, garden salad and garlic
brcadsticks. An assortment of desserts
were also served including cheese-
cake and cookies.
The bride-elect was honored with a
personal shower and rice bag party
Aug. 9 in the home of Tammy
Sheffield.
Guests were served an assortment
of fresh fruits, sandwiches, cookies
and homemade lemonade. Guests
made wedding bells filled with bird-
seed for the wedding.
The couple was honored with a
miscellaneous shower July 19 in toe
home of Geraldine Slay. Hostesses
were Ellen Matthews, Geraldine Slay,
Kathy Slay and Maureen Wood.
Melissa Gail Bentley and Joey
Dewayne Jackson were honored with
a selection shower July 19 in the
home of First Baptist Church.
Hostesses included Melinda Bentley,
Amy Friddle rtnd Michelle Wallace.
Guidelines
Dozens of details must be taken
care of before a marriage, 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 news-
room tofting regular business hours.
Photographs are used with engage-
ment announcement
Wedding announcements may be
acdbmpanied by a photograph if it
is baeught to the newspaper withing
six weeks after toe wedding. A
good 5x7 or 8x10 portrait of toe
couple or bride is preferred. Soft-
focus photographs will not be used.
Photographs submitted after the
six-week deadline will not be pub-
lished and the wedding announce-
ment may be shortened.
All wedding photographs are kept
on file in toe newsroom, where they
may be picked up the Monday after
publication.
Weddings and engagements are
publisttSd%the Sunday edition of
The News-Telegram. Items received
before 9 a.m. Thursday will usually
be published toe following Sunday.
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Keys, Clarke & Lamb, Bill. The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 117, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, September 25, 1992, newspaper, September 25, 1992; Sulphur Springs, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth781111/m1/2/?q=%22Places+-+United+States+-+Texas+-+Hopkins+County%22: accessed July 10, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Hopkins County Genealogical Society.