The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 94, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 29, 1966 Page: 2 of 14
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Love-Staley Wedding
Vo ws Pledged Dec. 23
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Bapdrt Church wan
th* retting Friday night, Dec-
ember 23, for the candlelight
wedding ceremony of Ml»
FamrU Kay Love and Charles
Staley
The Reverend William Agee
of Waco officiated during the
formal dootoie-itlng ceremony
Me was assisted by the Rev*
erend N A. Mills of Rockda
The parents of the bridr a
Mr. and Mrs Harold Love, and
the mother of the groom is Mr*
Ruth Staley of Georgetown.
A prelude of nuptial organ
music was presented by Mrs
Delbert Dam tt of Austin. Shi
accompanied Earl Roberson,
soloist, who sang "One Hand.
One Heart" and "Because." j
"The Wedding Prayer" was j
sung after the \ow» were
solemn! red
Four 7-branched candelabra
with white tapers and entwin-
ed with English ivy were used
on the altar The center aisle
was lighted by white tapers in
ivy-entwined holders. Pink
poinaettias provided • solid
floral background.
Pat Kelley of Humble and
C arroll Coleman of Houston
were the candlellghters.
The bride, given in marriage
by her father, wore a floor-
length gown of silk organza
and Alencon lace over satin.
The fitted bodice was designed
with a lace trimmed bateau
neckline enhanced with seed
pearly and sequins, and featur-
ed long petal-point sleeves. The
semi-bouffant skirt was fash-
ioned with pearl-tnmmed lace
appliques The detachable
chapel train was edged with
sequlned Alencon lace Her
elbow-length veil of English
silk Illusion was held by an
open crown of Jewel-cut
crystals and pearls.
Her bouquet was a white
orchid surrounded by stepha-
notis, feathered carnations, and
English ivy. Two pink rose-
bud* were lifted from the
bouquet and presented to the
mothers during the recessional.
For something traditional,
she wore the gold wedding
band of her grandmother, Mrs
B. J. Evans, and a sixpence in
land by Miss Linda Miller
Serving as maid of honor
was Miss Helen Dittmar of
Rockdale. The bridesmaids
were Miss Betty Jones end
Misa Nancy Grissom of Mt
COMMERCIAL
WEDDINGS
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LeQuire
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Fteasant, Him Alice Norlhcutt
at En>‘ roommates
of the bride. Mias Linda Mill-
er. and Miss Gail Thompson of
Kocfrttale
The attendant* wore floor-
length silk linen dresses of
azalea pink The moulded
bodices were fashioned with
necklines and elbow-
siieves The empire
featured a bow of white
embroidered lace interwovm
with harmotuzmg velveteen
ribbon which i xti nded to the
floor. Their headpiece* were
wide triple bow* of a/alea pink
velveteen ribbon. White wrist-
length gloves, a gift from the
bride, completed the ensemble.
They earned cascade arrange-
ments of pink peppermint car-
nations and English ivy.
The bride’s mot tier chose a
suit of pink and silver brocade
satin, and pink accessories, and
white kid gloves. Her corsage
was of white carnations.
The mother of the bride-
groom chose a blue brocade
satin suit, blue accessories,
white kid gloves, and wore a
white carnation corsage.
Nolan Carter of Humble
served the groom as best man.
Ushers were Bob Dymka, cous-
in of the groom, and Pat Dill-
on. both of Catneron; Jim
Boone of Rusk. Dean Elkins of
Moody, and Jack Smith of
Taylor.
After the ceremony a recept-
ion was held in the church re-
ception hall. The bride’s table
was laid with white net over
satin. It was centered with a
five-branched silver candlela-
bra entwined with English ivy
ahd encircled" with the brides-
maids’ bouquets.
The all while three-tiered
wedding cake was trimmed
with sugar confections accent-
ed with silver and topped with
white satin bells holding an
arrangement of miniature car-
nations.
Pineapple sherbet punch was
served from a silver punch
bowl. Silver compotes held
pink mints and assorted nuts.
The bridegroom's table, cov-
ered with a floor-length Da-
mask cloth, held a silver cof-
fee service and chocolate cake.
A single taper In a sliver h ''
er was surrounded By pepper-
mint carnations and English
Ivy.
Members of the house party
were Mrs. Durwood Tucker,
Mrs. Ronnie Brannon, and Miss
Kathy Green of Rockdale; Miss
Candace Wallace of Waco and
Mrs. Jamie Woodward of Lex-
ington, cuuftin of the bride.
Guests were registered by
Miss Charlene Love of Victoria
and Miss Donnie Love of Hol-
land, cousins of the bride.
Miss Robyn Evans of Belton
and Miss Kathy LoVe of Hol-
land, also cousins, distributed
the pink scented ricei bags.
For traVel the bride chose an
all-white, wool knit suit with
matching' coat and stole, a
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MRS CHARLES STALEY
(Photo by Elmer LeQuire)
white fur hat, print silk shoes
and bag. She wore the orchid
from her bridal bouquet, and
a single strand of pearls, a gift
of the bridegroom-----------
After the wedding trip, the j
couple will make their home |
in Commerce where they are |
currently studying at East |
Texas State University The
bride is a 1963 graduate of
Rockdale High School. The
groom is a 1962 graduate of
Yoe High School in Cameron
The groom attended Blinn
College where he was a mem-
ber of Circle K and Phi Beta
Lambda. The bride received
her B. S. degree in August and
is presently a graduate assist-
ant in the Business department
She is a member of Kappa
Delta Pt, Clap Slftl Gown aiicT
Who's Who.
A buffet dinner, catered by
Mrs. Doc Fuller, was held fol-
lowing the rehearsal. The
bride and groom exchange
gifts, and presented gifts to
their attendants and parents.
A bridesmaids’ luncheon was
given at thfe Rockdale Country
Club on Dec 23 by Mrs. Ray-
mond Birchfieid, Mrs. Delbert
Dorrctt, and Mrs. Hugh Bar-
nett.
Although Germany ranks only
15th among the wine-produc-
ing countries of the world in
quantity, German wines share
top position for quality with
those of France.
Pre-Christmas,
Bridge Party
Held Dec. 21
One of the gayest pre-Christ-
mas parties during the holi-
days was a dessert bridge
party at the Rockdale Country
Club Dec. 21 from 1 to 5 p. m.
with hostesses Mrs. Louis Rinn,
Mrs. Siegfried Backhaus, Mrs.
Frvd Morris, and Mrs. H. H.
Hill entertaining.
Tty large game room was
beautiful with Christmas de-
coration* . of numerous red
poinsettias, red candles, and
greenery. Dessert was served
at 12 linen-covered bridge
tables centered wdth a Christ-
mas arrangement.
Coffee and punch was served
during the afternoon from the
refreshment table laid with a
red cloth and centered with
red poinsettias and red candles
in candelabra.
Curing the afternoon bridge
games high score was won by
Mrs. John Brust, second high
by Mrs. J. D Miller, with con-
solation going to Mrs. H. D.
Maxwell. Mrs. Ernest Miller
captured the traveling prize,
with the Bingo prize going to
Mrs. Lloyd Laird.
PAY YOUR
CITY TAXES
The City Tax Books Will Be Closed Promptly on January 31
PENALTY AND INTEREST WILL BE ADDED ON ALL
* . > 1
UNPAID TAXES BEGINNING FEBRUARY 1 ~
ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY
TAXES MUST BE PAID
CITY OF ROCKDALE
N.E.
Sr PEGGY COCKE
From
THE WIFE
Three Join as
Hostesses at
Coffield Home
Mrs. H H Coffield, Mr*
Anna Male Perry and Mrs.
Philip Young entertained with
C^>eii House Dec. 22 at the Cof-
rield home from 4 to 6 p. m
The home was beautifully
tlecui ati d will! elegant On 1st-
mas arrangements. * The hors
d'ocurrre table In the dining
room was covered wth a net
cloth appboued with sequin-
covered 111 tie pig* going u»
market.
The hostess chose a huge ar-
rangement of large pastel pink
carnation* with frosted Christ
mas foliage. Pink candles in
silver candelabra completed
the table decorations.
\
A large group of women en-
joyed this gay party, with out-
of-town guests coming from
J'NOW WHO I really missed
this Chiistmas? 1 missed
Beth Nichols! Always before,
no matter how far behind 1
was with Christmas plans, I
could call Beth and she would
be even more behind. Why,
on Christmas Eve, she would
still be making gifts that were
to be mailed in November! And
I love her for it!
Now this year, not only did
I not have anyone to call that
I could count on to be mote
tardy than I, but early in the
Chiistmas week, I received a
Christmas card from Beth, with
a nice note and pictures, yet,
of the whole family and their
new home in Pennsylvania!
I'm afraid she's turned ovei
a new leaf. I still like her, but
it’s just not the same!
yASHTI NEWMAN called last
week with her favorite
Christmas candy recipe, but
since the Reporter came out a
day arly, it was too late for
Christmas. She says her family
loves it anytime, though, so go
ahead and make it this week!
Mexican Orange Candy
1 cup brown sugar
2 cups white sugar
1 cup milk or half and half
pinch of salt
1/2 cup boiling water
Mix over flame and stir
constantly until it boils to the
soft ball stage. Cool and stir
in 1-1/2 cups nut pieces and
1 tablespoon • grated orange
rind.
Drop by spoonfuls on waxed
paper.
These are sort of orangy pra-
lines. You can add more orange
lind, if desired. Delicious!
'THIS RECIPE for a Happy
New Year sounds a little
more difficult than the one for
a Merry Christmas, but then,
I guess it would just naturally
have to be since it takes a
whole year to prepare. ICs also
from the good ol’ Farmer’s
Almanac.
Take twelve fine, full-grown
months; see that these are
thoroughly free from all, old
memories of bitterness, rancor,
hate and jealOusFy, " cleanse
them completely from every
clinging spite; pick off all
specks of pettiness and little-
ness; in short, see that these
months are freed from all the
past—have them as fresh and
clean as when they first came
from the great storehouse of
Time.
Cut these months into thirty
oi thiity-one equal parts. Do
not attempt to make up the
whole batch at one time (so
many persons spoil the entire
lot in this way), but prepare
one day at a time as follows:
Into each day put equal parts
of faith, patience, courage,
work (some people omit this
ingredient and so spoil the
flavor of the rest», hope, fideli-
ty, liberality, kindness, rest
(leaving this out is like leav-
ing the oil out of salad—don't
do it>, prayer, meditation, and
one well-seLected resolution.
Put in about a teaspoon of
good spirits, a dash of fun, a
pinch of folly, a sprinkling of
play, and a heaping cupful of
good humor.
Pour love into the whole and
mix with a vim. Cook thorough-
ly in a fervent heat; garnish
with a few smiles and a spiig
of Joy; then serve with quiet-
ness, unselfishness, and cheer-
fulness.
That just about takes care of
this year and next, doesn’t it!
A Happy New Year to all.
The Thompsons
Greet Friends
On Thursday
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F.
Thompson extended Holiday
Cheer to friends at their gaily
decorated home with Open
House Thursday night.
Mrs. C. B. Sessions, Miss
Nancy Mehaffey, and Mrs. Jim
banning poured coffee, /Juul
served punch from the refresh-
ment tffble In the dining room
which was centered with a
unique Christmas arrangement
consisting of a large gold candle
shade with perforations in the
shapes of Christmas ornaments,
with candle light showing
through them. They were
surrounded by large Magnolia
leaves and other greenery. The
arrangement was made by Mr.
Thompson.
Robert, David, and Dickie
Thompson a ss i s t e d their
parents in entertaining a large
number of guests who called
during the appointed hours of
8 to IQ p. m.
THANKS
TO ALL OUR MANY FRIENDS AND CUSTOM-
ERS FOR YOUR PATRONAGE AND SUP-
PORT DURING 1966.
WE PLEDGE TO STRIVE EVEN HARDER IN
1967 TO SERVE YOU WITH QUALITY MER-
CHANDISE AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE
PRICES—ALL IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF
COURTESY. SINCERETY AND FRIENDLI-
NESS.
Happy New Year
from
Buns Dry Goods
THORNDALE
JANUARY SALE CLEARANCE
* •-
SALE STARTS FRIDAY MORNING ! I
PRICES SLASHED ON ALL WINTER CLOTH-
ING AND FABRICS!!!
CHECK THESE SAMPLES OF SAVINGS!
Reg. 49c and 59c Fabrics 39c yd.
Reg. ,79c and 89c Fabrics 59c yd.
Reg. 98c Fabrics 69c yd.
Reg. $1.39 to $1.79 Fabrics 98c yd.
Reg. $1.98 Fabrics $1.29 yd.
Bag. $2-98 Fabrics $1.79 yd.
LADY WRANGLER. Stretch Denim
Capri Pants ... $3.95
WINGS SPORT SHIRTS, reg. $4.95 $3.95
HAGGAR SLACKS, reg. $9.00 $7.15
"Ladies Dresses. Coats. Sweaters and Shoes —
Men's Suits. Jackets, and Sweater — All Reduced
to Clear!"
BUTTS dry GOODS
THORNDALE. TEXAS
YEAR
END
FINAL FUNG
PRICES
SLASHED
SENSATIONAL SAVINGS! HURRY, STOCKS LIMITED—CAN’T LAST LONG!
MEN'S
JACKETS
and
ALL-WEATHER COATS
REG.
18.99
REG.
15.99
REG.
12.99
REG.
10.99
BOY'S
JACKETS
BOY'S
K
SWEATERS
T 1.66
£?•......:..................' $2
f »
$4
PARTS
CHILDREN'S
DRESSES
Stock-up Now!
REG. I pi
1-99 .....................l.Ql
GIRL'S
COATS
Laminated Long Coats.
Corduroy and Twill Car
Coats.
> &°" $5
nLo.
2.99 ..............t.....
REG. 3.99 tfu
and 4.99
I REG. dig
8.99
* SF- $7
ALL LADIES' AND GIRL'S
FALL SPORTSWEAR
Pants. Blouses. Sets and Odds and Ends
Save Up to 50%
ONE GROUP BEACON
BLANKETS
REG. ^
4.99- ^ FOR
ONE GROUP
MEN'S
BOY'S
SHIRTS
SHIRTS
A Tremendous Buy
2:*3
One Group of Suede
Cloth and Corduroy.
I REG. 249 and 3J9
$2w
LADIES'
SWEATERS
Entire Stock Mutt Go!
REG.
3.99
REG. 5.99
and 6.99
REG.
7.99 ..........
LADIES'
SKIRTS
Wool and Other Fabrics
REG. 5.99
and 6.99
——1 ■
LADIES'
HOUSE
SHOES
REG.
Mt ..................
REG.
2.99 ..................
REG.
1.99 .................
Children's Sizes ...... 1.33
2.88
2.QQ
1.33
LADIES'
SLACKS
SP............................$4
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Cooke, J. W. The Rockdale Reporter and Messenger (Rockdale, Tex.), Vol. 94, No. 52, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 29, 1966, newspaper, December 29, 1966; Rockdale, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth864465/m1/2/: accessed April 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Lucy Hill Patterson Memorial Library.