, 1935-04-16
Valley Man Is
WedRecentLu
In Beaumont
Especial to The Herald)

terest to q host friends in the VAL
ley of the bridegroom Is the we'd
ding Of Miss Macie McReynolds, OF
Beaumont. and Mr.. Milton B. Clapu
Of this city which took place in
Beaumont. April 10.
The following account OF the we'd
ding appeared recently in the Beau
mont Enterprise:
characterized by simple dignity
the marriage of Miss Lillian Macie
McReynoldS, daughter OF Mr.. anc
Mrs. Felix Columbus McReynoldS
TO Mr.. Milton Brown Clapp OF Har-
hngen was celebrated YESTERDAY
morning at IL o'clock at St. Marks
Episcopal church with Rev. George
Z Cameron, the rector, officiating
Palms and ferns formed the
background for baskets filled with
stately Easter lilies and down the
aisle leading TO the altar were
Seven-branched candelabra burning
white cathedral tapers. each form
ing q standard for sprays Of Easter
lilies tied with maline and white
ssting streamerS. Smilax covered
the chancel rail.
Wedding Music
Preceding the ceremony a pro-
gram of instrumental wedding mu-
sic was played by Miss Rae Kent
organist, and Mrs. George Koch
pianist. Mrs. Clifford Tall. singing
AT Dawning," and Ms. L. J. Benck-
enStein, who sang, Il Love You
Truly" were accompanied by Mrs
Koch, Miss Kent and Miss Alice
Kent. violinist. TO a Wild Rose
CMcDowelD was played BY Miss
Alice Kent al a violin solo before
the ceremony.
The ushers, Harbert Hunter.
George Fecel, Jr.. Albert Sanders,
John Clinton Organ and Reggie
Newton, entered first. Mrs. Lewis
Bogus of Harlingen, aunt Of the
bride, who served as matron OF
honor. followed. She wore a mod
ish suit Of white crepe and the
coat, fashioned with peplum flair,
was fitted at the waist. Her hat was
o. white straw, Semi-tailored.
Maid OF Honor
Miss Martha McReynoldS, sister
CT the bride and maid OF honor, was
ar attractive figure in a youthful
ensemble OF white. With a frock OF
white crepe she wore a SwaggeT
length oat OF mouSSeline de sole
and a small white hat with medium
brim. Both attendants carried col
onial bouquets Of sweetheart roses
The bride, entering with her
father who gave her in marriage.
was beautiful in a spring suit OF
white crepe with blouse Of white
satin. The coat, buttoned TO the
throat, was fashioned with bell
shaped sleeves finished with cuffs
OF brown mole. Her hat, an Off
the-face model. was Of the same
material as the suit and her acces-
series were OF white. Orchids and
valley lilies in a shower bouquet were
her flowers.
Following the ceremony Mr.. and
Mrs. Clapp left on a wedding trip
t. Monterrey, Mexico, the bride
travelling in a summer wool suit OF
brown with Nile green blouse and
brown accessories.
OF Wide Interest
The wedding Is Of wide interest
here where the McReynolds family
has lived for several generations
and the bride has enjoyed unusua.
popularity in social circles. After
graduation from the Beaumont
high school she attended Lamar
college and was a leader in the
social activities there.
Mr.. Clapp, a son Of Mrs. Lillian
B Clapp OF Harrington, Is a grad
uste Of Baylor university.
A prominent business man Of the
Rio Grande Valley, he is secretary
and treasurer of Piggy Wiggly. Bubr
company in Harrington and holds the
same position with the Southwest
Texas Grocery corporation in De-
Rio.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clapp will make
their home in Harlingen.
Among the out : OF : town guests
here for the wedding were Mrs. l.
NJ. Knox of Dallas, Mr.. and Mrs
Murray Jones and Mr.. and Mrs. L
M. Josey of Houston. Mr.. and Mrs
George Hall OF Harlingen. Mrs. l.
M. Dozier Of Corpus Christi. Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Butts OF Harlin-
cen, Judge and Mrs. Jim Abney OF
Brownsville. Miss Elizabeth Clapp
OF Harlingen. Mrs. Lillian B. Clapp,
the bridegroom's mother. Of Har-
lingen. Mr.. and Mrs. j. L. Bogus
Of Harlingen. Mr.. and Mrs. Roy La
Rue OF Texarkana. Mr.. and Mrs,
Clifford Hall OF Port Arthur, and
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. l.. Watson Of HouS-
ten.