The Lexington advertiser. [volume] (Lexington, Miss.) 1904-1985, 1949-03-03
Society Clubs Personals
FLoveIy NuptioI Ceremony Witnesses Exchange OF
Vows BY c. w. Carr And Ralph Bonner,


Lexington Grammar School
auditorium was the simple scene
of nuptial ceremony Friday
night at eight when charming
Miss Curtisline Carr became the
bride of bill-capped-clad Ralph
Bonnera. The marriage vows We're
heard and witnessed by a capa-
city crowd of curious sightseers,
on-lookers and friends, and were
rendered by the Rev. Walter
Strider, who wore special mus
tachios for the occasion, and was
judged accordingly.
The happy groom, who was
swooped into the hefty arms of
the bride at the elimination of
the marriage vows, was hand
somely bedecked for the ceremony
in a plaid sports jacket which
harmonized beautifully with his
bill cap and other hunting appar-
ell. He was saved from worry,
harassment and errors by DR.. M.
S. Melvin, who cheerfully and
dutifully served his friend in the
capacity of best man.
Three Ushers
Ushers who ushered forth the
attendants down the carpeted
aisle were Doris McCrory, John
Davis and Bob Mcclellan. Ring
bearers were, for the groom, mis-
chievous Paul Bragg, ST., who
came forward with balloons and
other paraphernalia. (He was
dressed in white.) and the bride,
Gene NOVEL;, who airily did his
part dressed in Boy Scout trunks.
The rings were attractive brass
plated fruit jar rings and fitted
beautifully.
Joe +. Berman, master of cere-
monies on the festive occasion,
RECALLED guests and members of
the wedding party with ludicrous
momentoes, Pigments of his fancy
and Imagination or recollections
from old wives tales. He an
nounced members of the party as
they arrived, in dignified and
impressive style befitting the oc-
caSion.
Bride Hiyalled
The bride was only rivaIled in
beauty by her own rich aunt Ed
wilma Ellison, who came forth in
shining splendor to dazzle the
eyes of the guests; the brides
money loving aunt, Billyanna Nc
Lellan, whose stunning new nalr-
40 tended to revolutionize the
audience, and flower girl DR. b. o.
Moore, who was both charming
and chic, in spring model OF
printed silk. Billyanna wore a
black taffeta ballerina skirt with
white crepe blouse and lace yoke
Her purse of patent and gloves
were also of black.
Among others who were dress
ed fit to kill was maid of honor
Gardenia Russell, who wore g
black velvet hostess gown, ruff
lied down the front (due to size),
with rose and blue hustle effect
and streamer behind, and black
mems loafers, for comfort. He
carried an artificial taffeta rose
which was accentuated by perky
rose felt hat with blue feather.
Tilted Sweetheart
Weeping, wailing, all but swoon-
ing was the groom's Tilted sweet
heart, Josephine Stern, who wore
red fox fur jacket with spring
model of floral silk and matching
sandals. Looking smart and fully
dressed also was dowager Emma
Reese, who in black and floral
was a handsome matron of honor.
R. c. Holder and Sparky Anna
Upchurch, kid brothers of the
bride and groom, rushed in, bear
ing mischief and pranks; Sparky
brought along short-barreled
shot gun, which adequately serv-
ed the purpose, and no accidents
or repercussions.
A purple shawl graced the old
maid shoulders of Larry Rabb,
the groom's old maid aunt, who
gingerly high-stepped down the
aisle alone but proud. She glad
dened the hearts of many by her
constant quick glances to each
side and to the rear, which know
ing glances were made more at
tractive by her horn-rimmed
specs.
Irish Beauties
Earlina Lucas and Leona Man
ess, bridesmaids, were raving
Irish beauties, with jet black ring