The Durant news. (Durant, Miss.) 1882-1985, 1941-08-14

Sunday afternoon at $50, was the
scene of an impressive ceremony
uniting in marriage Miss Laura Mel
ton, daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs j..
Robert Melton, and Mr. James Bowie,
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Bowie,
of McCool. The ceremony was char
acterized by solemnity and beauty.
The Rev. f. w. Ford, Of Good
man, officiated using the double ring
ceremony.
The church was a beautiful scene
having been decorated for the oc-
casion by Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Cade,
Mrs. l.. J. Hand, Mrs. w. L. Wright,
Mrs. NJ s. Rogers and Mr.. Reed
Wright. Southern Smilax and pine
banked the alter with lighted cathed-
raj candles on each side. White satin
ribbon marked the pews for families
and close friends.
Preceding the ceremony musical
program of nuptial music was given
by Mrs. Madge Lipsey, Durant, who
wore white sheer evening dress
with pink rose bud eorsage, and
Mrs. Lamar Bowie, who wore nice
green silk net evening dress with
a blue taffeta bolero and pink
rose bud corsage. Mrs Lipsey play
ed "Clare de Lure" by Debussy,
and "To a Wild Rose" by Mcdowell
Mrs. Bowie sang, "At Dawning
and Sweetest Story Ever Told" ac-
companied by Mrs. Lipsey. The ira
ditional wedding marches were used
as the professional and recessioned.
At the first strains of the pro-
cessional the ushers, Mr. Harvey
Campbell and Mr.. Pate Johnson, en-
tered. Then followed Mrs. Ernest
Davis. Of Benoit, sister of the bride
who served as matron Of honor. Mrs.
Davis was gowned in pink sheer
evening dress over taffeta with hair
ribbon of pink satin ribbon and car
rned bouquet of pink asters. Miss
Claire Melton, in a yellow evening
dress of taffeta with yellow hair
ribbon entered with Mrs. Coleman
Cain Of Oxford, who wore a blue
evening dress over taffeta with blue
ribbon, each carrying bouquets Of
red asters.
The bride entered on the arm Of
her brother, Mr.. Robert N. Melton.
of Memphis, who gave her in mar
rage. She wore IA beautiful gown
of white marquisete over net and
satin. The bodice yoke, was fashion
ed with exquisite lace featuring
high neck line. The brides veil OF
illusion was cut fingertips and held
in place by a coronet cap of pearl
and orange blossoms. She carried an
exquisite bouquet of white asters
and tube roses.
They were met at the alter by the
groom and his best man, Mr.. Lamar
Bowie, of West. and Mrs. J. r. Mel
ton, mother Of the bride was be-
gowned in military blue
with black accessories and a red rose
bud corsage.
Following the wedding recep-
ton was held at the home of the
brides parents for the bridal party,
relatives and close friends. The
brides beautiful gifts were on dis
play. Assisting in the dining room
were: Mrs. Coleman Cain, Miss kath-
crime Crisler and Mrs. Norma Dycus,
Miss Thelma Stroud and Mrs A. J.
Stevens, Jr.,
For leaving Mrs. Bowie wore a
beautiful navy blue fall ensemble
with red accessories.
Mrs. Bowie was graduated from the
West High School and Mississippi
State College for Women, where she
was a talented musician. She is a
member of the Nevin Music club. She
has done graduate work at the Uni
versity of Alabama. She is popu
lar member of the West School fac
ulty holding the position of English
teacher.
Mr.. Bowie was graduated from the
McCool High School and Holmes
County Junior College. For the past
several years he has been a valued
tIhpioNtt u vic manu- SLuhc Ct
West
At a wedding trip the young
couple viii be at home at West.
Out Of town guest were: Mr. and
Mrs. J. f. Edwards and son, James,
Mrs. Norma Dycas, and r. n Mel
ton, of Memphis, Mr., r. l.. Melton,
of Fort Jackson. S. c.; Mrs. Ernest
Davis and children, Ernest Gay and
Mable Claire of Benoit; MIR. and Mrs.
II. A. Lott and Miss Hilda Lott Of
Carrollton, Mrs Coleman Cain of
Oxford, Miss Thelma Stroud of Tay-
louisville, Mr. and Mrs Charles Bow
lie and Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Bowie,
of Lexington. Mrs, l.. c. Lipsey, Mr..
and Mrs. Howard Barwick of Durant
and Mr.. and Mrs J, c. Melton and
son, Collins. OF Tchula; Mr., and Mrs.
Deck Johnson and Mrs. Percy Joyce
Of Durant.
Bride-Elect Given Shower
Miss Laura Melton, bride-elect of