The Birmingham age-herald., 1924-10-19
McELHENNEY-RUBB WEDDING SOLEMNIZED

The marriage of Miss Hilda Rudd the daughter of Mrs. James Calvin Rudd of Temple, Texas, and Dr. Thomas Jefferson McElhenney of Bessemer, Ala, was solmnized at the home of the bride at Temple, Texas Wednesday evening with Dr. A. F. Cunningham of Austin officiating.
 An elaborate arrangement of smilax and cut flowers in lavender and white decorated the reception rooms. An i'm. provised alter of smilax and flowers was raised at one end of the living room above which hung a colonial mirrow whcih reflected the bridal party. | Soft lighted tapers burned in Candle bras. Flour baskets holding clusters of lavender chrysantheums marked each end of the alter.
 The nuptial music was played by Mrs. J. Emory Marsh of Bryan, Texas and Mrs. W. Cory Storey of Austin. My Heart at Thy Sweet Voice" was played as the junior bridesmaids, Mary Alice Jones and Hattie Booker Stokes of Temple wearing pink and white orchid georgette frocks trimmed in ostrich, united the tulle ribbons from the stairway.
 Dr. Hardetst's wedding song With out Thee" was sung by Mrs. Storey proceeding Loregrins wedding march. An impressive feature. of the service was the singing of Bloomfields 70 Per feet Love" by Mrs. Storey after the bridal party was assembled at the alter, and just before the vows were spoken.
 Miss Nell McElhenney of Ensley, a sister of the groom, attired in an empire frock of petal pink baronet taffeta with touches of blue velvet; Miss Thelma Barnett of Dallas in yellow crepe and lace made guffant effect; Miss Milred Rudd, younger sister of the bride, in a beaded poudre blue crepe romaine dress, Miss Dorothy Lanham in green chiffon were the bridesmaids.
 The maid of honor Miss Madge Rudd anotber sister of the bride wore a gown of orchid georgette heavely fringed and embroidered in chrystal beads. All the attendants wore brilliant beaded bands, the gift of the bride in the hair and carried colonial bouquets of yellow and pink roses.
 The little flower girls Shirley Day and Geven Childers in dainty dresses of apricot and orchid chiffon, carrying miniature colonial bouquets proceeded Master Dwight Chiles, Jr., young nephew of the bride bearing the ring on a satin pillow.
 The bride was attended and given in marriage by her mother, her lovliness was enhanced by her French gown of crepe beaded in brides roses and lilies of the valley. Her veil was held in a coronet of duchess lace and orange blossoms. The bouquet was formed of valley lilies and orchids, Mrs. Rudd was gowned in black crepe satin and her corsage was of orchids. Dr. W. J. Pittman of Bessemer was Dr. Me Elhenney's best man.
 Out of town guests for the wedding were. Mrs. J. Thomas Hall, of Nacog- doches; G. Mortel Hall of Singapore, $. s.; Dr. and Mrs. A. F. Cunning ham and Mrs. Carey Storey of Austin Miss Nell McElhenney of Ensley, Ala. Miss Thelma Barnett of Dallas; Mrs. J. E. March of Bryan; Mrs. Preston Childers and little daughter, Gene of Cotrella; and Dr. W. J. Pittman of Bessemer, Ala.
 Dr. and Mrs. McElhenney left Wednesday night for a brief stay in New Orleans, after which they will re- side in Bessemer; where the groom is prominent young physician.