, 1935-06-19
Valley Couple
WedRecentLy
In WesLaco

MERCEDES, June l8.-The we'd
cling Of Miss Nell Frances Ship and
Nj. G. Ethan Allen Of this city, was
SolemnizC in the home Of the brides
sister, Mrs. ". G. Thompson, in Yves
laco, Sunday afternoon at $50 o.
clock with Rev. Fred Clark, pastor
OF the First Presbyterian church,
reading the ring ceremony. Preced-
ing the marriage ceremony, music
was given by Mrs. Curtis Robinson Of
McAllen and Mrs. Phil Dixon. Mrs.
Robinson was the vocalist, singing.
Il Love You Truly" with Mrs. Dix
OF at the piano. The wedding party
entered to the strains Of the Bridal
Chorus" from " Lohengrin," the
bride being given In marriage by her
father, Mr.. w. K. Ship. Mrs. Thomp-
Son was matron Of honor and Mr..
thompson was best man TO the
groom. Little Miss Carolyn Caruth-
ers, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. Woody
Caruthers of Weslaco, was the ring
bearer.
The bride wore a navy blue tailor
Ell net with blue and white accesSor-
les, and wore a corSage of pink rose
buds. The matron Of honor was
dressed in blue silk crepe, with white
accessories. The little ring bearer
was also dressed in blue net. Light
ed candles and baskets Of roses
beautified the room where the cere-
mony was performed. After the cere-
l1ony a reception was held, with a
large number OF friends and rela-
tiver present. The couple left soon
after the wedding Tor Dallas, where
they viii visit in tie home OF the
brides sister Mrs. Henry TREY
They will also visit In Ennis. fer
mel home Of the bride before re-
turning TO Mercede. To make their
home. Mrs. w E. Ship OF Ennis,
the S-ide's mother. was present fol-
the wedding
Mr.. Allen is the son OF Mrs. II. z.
Summers Of Abilene and is employ
ed in the Public Health Service on
the international bridge at Rio
Rico; he has lived In Mercedes for
the past four years. Mrs. Allen is
well known in Mercedes. having
served as musical instructor in the
Mercedes schools for a number OF
years, coming 10 the Valley from
Fort Worth.
Mrs. M. +. Terrell Of Houston Is
wsating here IN the home Of her
81 pther, Ed Herring and family.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morris Longacre have
for guests. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Hell
land of San Antonio.
MI. and Mrs. S. P. Elmore had for
Sunday guests. Mrs. Elmore's par
cEts Mr.. and Mrs. j. +. Billiard OF
Harrington. Miss Mary Ruth Bennett
OF this city, also was a guest at din
ner, gwen in honor of the birthday
anniversary OF Miss Fave Elmore.
daughter OF the hosts.
Mr. and Mrs. Eric Green have for
their guests. Mrs. Greens sister. Mrs.
a. >. SnodgraSs and sons, Jimmie
and Bunkie, Of San Antonio. Sum
DAY this group and Mr. and Mrs.
Murray Howe. Jack Green of Mer-
cedes, Miss Mable Palmer of McAllen
and A. G. SnodgraSs spent the dav
a. Boca Chica. Mr.. Sncdgrass re-
turned to San Antcri0 Monday.
Mr. and Mrs o. VI. joyce and
daughter, Barbara. have returned
to Mercedes. following a visit in San
J Antonio with Mrs r. W. Afford.
Miss Helen Dr=fke. who is at
tending The Texas College Of Arts
and Industries st Kinesville. spent
The week end here with her par
ents. M and Mrs z. j Drefke.
Ar. n Ms. Art Tolson and Mr.
and Mrs. d r Johnson spent sun
day In Monterrey. on a pleasure trjp
Miss Magnetic Kreidle- OF McAllen
was a guest or Miss Ma-y Ruth Ben
nett during the week end.
Miss Frances Grace Mcclellan Is
vTiting Mrs. Alan HviStendahl in
Corpus Christi.