Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1928-07-02
WESLACO

The chancel was a veritahle bower
Of pink rosebuds, daisies, ferns and
palms, with tall tapers and floral
arches completing the decorations.
Preceding the ceremony Mrs. Gil
bert Ramsey gave several selections
Of bridal music. Mrs. z. p. Savage,
accompanied by Mrs. Ramsey at the
piano, sang the bridal solo Promise"
1he bridal chorus from Lohengrin
was played as the professional and
Mendelssohn'S wedding march as the
occasional. During the ceremony
i"0h Promise Ne" was softly played.
The bride entered on the arm Of
her brother, j.. W. Francis Of San An
tonic. She was beautifully gowned in
white chiffon and real lace oven
brides silk. Her long tulle veil
with panel of Venetian lace and cap
was held in place by a bandeau Of
pearls. Brides roses, white carna-
tions, lilies Of the valley and fern
furnished an attractive bouquet for
the bride.
Mrs. w. F. Powell, sister of the
bride, was matron of honor, being
handsomely robed in blue lace owe
green chiffon with silver slippers.
She carried an arm bouquet Of pink
rosebuds and fern.
The bridesmaids were the Misses
May and Kathleen McCrary Of Dali
las. They wore beautiful frocks OF
pink and green chiffon. Satin slip
pers ~harmonizing with their costumes
and arm bouquets of Shasta daisies
tied with satin ribbon, completed
their accessories.
Little Beryl Kathryn Francis of
San Antonio, dressed in pink silk,
served as flower girl. She carried a
long handled basket filled with rose
petals.
Master Billie Powell acting as
ring bearer, wore a cream silk suit.
He carried the ring on a dainty
heart-shaped satin pillow.
The groom and best man, Luther
Hughes, entered from the south
door of the church, joining the bride
at the altar.
A. J. Moore and Fay Douglas acted
as ushers.
Mrs. j. W. Francis, mother Of the
bride, wore a charming gown of
g~eorgette in pastel shades of blue
Mrs. r. p. Savage, dressed in black
A1Nt oFtL EbAQs aAso AhAG q NbASdst
of pink rosebuds.
After the ceremony a delightful
reception was given at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Powell Cor the
bridal party and immediate friends.
Refreshments of angel food cake and
cream, carrying out the color theme
Of pink and green, were served.
Miss Kathleen McCrary presided at
the punch bowl.
Mrs. Graves is the youngest daugh-
ter of Mrs. j.. W. Francis. They have
been making their home for several
years with Mr.. and Mrs. Powell.
Mr.. Graves is connected with the
Progreso Development company.
The young couple left for the hills
Of New Hampshire 70 spend their
honeymoon and upon their return
will reside in WeSlaeo.
Miss May McCrary caught the
brides bouquet.
The travelling suit of the bride
was an ensemble OF tan and brown
with tan accessories.
Those from out Of town attending
the wedding included Mr.. and Mrs.
J. W. Francis and daughter, Beryl
kathryn. OF San Antonio, Misses
Kathleen and May McCrary. Max Nc
Crary Of Dallas, Mrs. David Spense OF
Bryan, Mr.. and Mrs. John Phelan
and Mrs. r. Z. Lee of Mercedes, Mr..
and Mrs. II. Y. Watts and Emory
Watts Of Donna.
MRS. c. NJ. SHERRILL
The Thursday Bridge club and sew
eral guests were delightfully."- enter
tanned at the home Of Mrs. c. II.
Sheriff. last week. Many beautiful
bouquets of pink roses and crepe
Myrtle decorated the rooms. Mrs.
John Robinson Of Edinburg was
awarded high score, the prize being
a costume bracelet. "A delicious salad
and ice course was served TO the five
club guests, including Mesdames
John Robinson, c. L. Bruton. J. A.
Knapp, N. v. Sidener, Ben T. San
ders, and the club members, Mes
danes Frank Waters, Ed. p. Will
liams. n. Y. Stewart, W. H. Baxter,
Jr, ". +. ~Symonds. J.. L. Compere,
Jr., and Harry Solether.
BIRTHDAY PARTY
Little Miss Ouida Hay entertained
a number Of her little friends on her
fifth birthday anniversary last week.
Afte1 several games ice cream and
cake were served 10 Martha 10
Daney, Bette and Bobbie Compere.
Billie Frank Beauchant, Ruth Farris,
Dick and Rena May Tarpley. May and
Arthlr Johnson, Billie Lee and BLY,
Hay.
DINNER PARTY FOR VISITORS
Miss RVFh &s-F~h 80 W.. - IT
man Brandon were complimented
with a four-course dinner FRIDAY
evening at the home of the l%atter's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. S. ". Brandon.
Pink rosebuds and ferns formed a
beautiful centerpiece and like flowers
were used as decorations in the liv-
ing and dining rooms. The follow
ing guests enjoyed this delightful
hospitality Of Mr.. and Mrs. Brandon,
Misses Gladys Gibson. Wilma Gound
Marcella Lehman, Dimple Avery,
Clara and Ruth Brandon, sMessrs.
Tom Burlington, Clarence Gound.
Doc Odum, Pete King, Charles
Pearey, Floyd Langford, Mr.. and
Mrs. Cecil Stevenson and the honor
guests, Miss Ruth Smith and Tru-
man Brandon.
Herman Leuder OF Norwood, Min
n~esota, Mr.. and Mrs. c. A. Reil OF
Brownsville and Mrs. Mearl Walker
and sons were Sunday dinner guests
Of the A. Hemza family. Mr.. Leud-
ers was a delegate TO the national
democratic convention at Houston
and came to the Valley on a sight
seeing trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thos. v. Riyes re-
turned from San Antonio Friday.
The Misses Hazel Stone and Mary
Louise Anderson were in McAllen Fri
day.
Mrs. Glenn Schuepbach of Harlin-
gen visited her mother, Mrs. J.. VI.
Watson Thursday.