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Scott County Times from Forest, Mississippi • 3

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I SOCIETY PERSONALS MRS. MAYBETH ORMOND, Editor Phone 469-1625 0000 MRS. PAUL CRESTWELL ZEAGLER, JR. Weems-Zeagler Nuptials Solemnized Here July 15 The dignity and simplicity of the small St. Michael's Catholic Church of Forest, provided the setting for the marriage of Miss Wanda Lou Weems to Mr.

Paul Crestwell Zeagler Jr. The Reverend Lyle W. Chrobak officiated at the double ring ceremony performed at three o'clock on Saturday, July fifteenth in the presence of relatives and close friends. Miss Weems is the WANTED MISSISSIPI SILVER DOLLARS OTHER OLD COINS WANTED SEE DUSTY RHODES Certified Radio Refrig. Woodland Center, Forest PH.

469-1601 or 469-2345 sleeves with the patternrepeated at the empire waist line. Lace was elegantly added in a wide border to the bottom of the regal skirt and extended up the front in a graceful design to a point midway. The beautiful full length veil fell from a small enclosed circlet created of chiffon and peau de soie studded with pearls. A wide border of appliqued lace gave body and elegance to the flattering bridal veil. Miss Weems carried a cascade bouquet fashioned of ivory roses.

Mrs. Thomas L. Cheney, sister of the bride, served as matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. W.

L. Weems of Jackson and Mrs. Clifton T. Morris Jr. of Baton Rouge, sister of the groom.

They wore identical floor length gowns of pastel blue. Flat crepe and patterned crepe was attractively used in combination to fashion the essembles. A sleeveless gown featured an empire waist with the bodice of patterned crepe and the sheath skirt of the flat fabric. The loose fitting coat with short sleeves was patterned. It was adorned with flat bows at the shoulder.

The short full veils of illusion were attached to similar bows for the head piece. The attendants carried bouquets of white roses. Mr. Edward H. Zeagler served his brother as best man.

Groomsmen were Mr. Joe A. Simon and Dr. William H. Morris of Baton Rouge.

Dr. Clifton T. Morris Jr. of La Fayette, Louisiana, and Mr. Ross Munson of Baton Rouge served as ushers.

For her daughter's wedding Mrs. Weems wore a two-piece silk of dusty rose. The over blouse was finished with a lacelike cut -work design at the waist. She wore a becoming hat of pink and rose with a flattering veil. Her shoes were dyed to match.

Mrs. Zeagler was charming in a blue sheath of silk shantung Her small matching pill box hat held a short full veil. Both wore large white orchids. RECEPTION A host of friends joined the wedding guests for a reception given by the parents of the bride in the Fellowship Hall of the Forest Methodist Church. Cool green caladiums were used about the hall; pink rose buds graced the table at which Mrs.

A. L. Weems and Mrs. C. A.

Wilkins presided at the guest register. Mrs. V. R. Lackey greeted the guests at the door, presenting them to those receiving.

Mrs. Smith Tarrer directed guests to the tea table from which was served the wedding cake, nuts, and mints. The beautiful three- tiered cake was embossed with white rose buds with pale green leaves. It was topped with a cluster of wedding bells. Mrs.

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SCOTT COUNTY TIMES served the cake assisted by Miss Joe Oliver, Mrs. Dean Belk, and Mrs. Sonny King. A second table held the silver punch bowl from which was served a refreshing sherbert punch and an elaborate candlelabra centered with pink rose buds. Each of the serving tables were overlaid with exquisite imported cut work clothes.

Miss Zelle Weems was assisted in serving punch by Miss Janice Williams, Miss Kay King, and Mrs. Jimmy Thigpen. Little Misses Beth: and Kay Morris of Baton Rouge and Miss Robin Weems of Jackson held tea napkins; Little Misses Judy Weems, Nancy Clarkson, and Kathy Crosby offered rice bags from their lovely silver baskets. Misses Melinda Alexander, Suzelle Weems, and Jean Clarkson were tea girls and in general assistance to the hostess were Mesdames Robert Weems, V. L.

Smith, and Horace Crosby. Background music was furnished by Miss Judy Austin, pianist. Following the wedding reception Mr. and Mrs. Zeagler departed on a wedding trip, for which Mrs.

Zeagler wore a three-piece ensemble of saffron knit. Her brimmed panama and white lizagator shoes and bag completed a striking attire. When the newly weds return to Baton Rouge they will be at home in the Imperial Apartments on Florida Boulevard. REHEARSAL SUPPER On the eve of the wedding and just prior to the rehearsal Whiteway Farms was the scene of a supper given by Mesdames V. R.

Lackey, Smith Tarrer, W. B. Wall, Bill Austin, and Royce Windam. The guest list included the wedding party, out of town visitors, and contemporary friends of the bride. A deliciously refreshing iced cocktail was served in the spacious living room of the Lackey home.

The two large dining tables at which the guests were served at which the guests were served were overlaid with imported cut work cloths and elaborately enhanced with arrangements of white double petunias and baby breath used in addition to crystal epergas holding white taper. China cupids added charm to the table decor. Miss Weems chose for this occasion a sheath dress of beige silk with a tri-cornered scarf of teal blue print. She wore pumps of teal blue. As a gift from the hostesses the bride was presented a "Box of Good Luck" the traditional blue garter, mustard seed, new penny, and the essential cook book.

WEDDING BRUNCHES Highlighting the pre-nuptial events were two eleven o'clock brunches given on the day of the wedding. One complimented the bride, her attendants and -town guests; the other complimented the groom his attendants, and guests. The home of Mrs. Ollie Ott was the scene of the very lovely brunch for the ladies. Assisting Mrs.

Ott were Mesdames Niles Red, Herman McKenzie, V. L. Smith, Sam Wicker, W. Willey, and T. Higdon.

The Ott home was artistically and appropriately decorated for the occasion. Large pink wedding bells and polished magnolia leaves banked the mantel, and pink hydrangeas were used in floral arrangements. In the archway to the dining area hung a cluster of pink bells and above the high boy a beautifully decorated pink heart was centered with a picture of the bride. Prior to the meal the guests were entertained with a reading by Mrs. Willey, "Little Mary's Essay on a Husband." Miss Kim Red sang her version of "Won't You Come Home, Bill Bailey?" Brunch was served bouffet from an exquisitely appointed table.

Overlaid with a handembroidered cloth over a pink under -cloth the table was centered with a handsome silver candelabra holding garden fresh pink rose buds. At one end a scooped melon was filled with seasonable fuit and at the other a silver punch bowl held a delicious iced coffee drink. Chicken salad in tomato cups, dainty sandwiches, cheesestraws, and petit fors completed the meal. Miss Weems presented gifts to her attendants. She in turn was presented a handsome silver casserole by her hostesSeThe bride chose for this occasion a pink suit from her bridal trousseau.

Brunch for the menwas in the lovely home of Mrs. Richard Meek, with Mesdames J. M. Underwood, J. D.

Fairly, J. T. McAdory assisting. This affair as masculine in decor as the ladies' was dainty, used white china against a deepgreen cloth and featured arrangements of stately daisies on the table and about the house. After enjoying a hearty meal the wedding attendants were presented silver cigarette lighters as a gift from the groom.

PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Lane, Lambert and Lisa left Monday for a vacation at Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri. They will return by way of Little Rock, Arkansas for a visit in the home of Dr. and Mrs.

Roy Brinkley. Sherry and Jimmy McKinley of Alexandria, Louisiana were guests of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. F.

Stevens on Saturday. Mrs. Wallace Mangum of Canton spent Sunday in the home of her niece, Mr. and Mrs. Emmanuel Hatch.

Mrs. W. L. Jones and her daughter, Miss Frances Jones of Jackson left on Friday for Virginia Beach, Virginia and a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Anne Chandler.

Dr. and Mrs. Kermit Reynolds, Ellen, Phyllis, Kevin and Randy have been vacationing at Six Flags and other points of interest. 4001 MISS REBECCA STEELE LEITCH August Wedding Planned By Miss Leitch, Mr. Mills Mr.

and Mrs. Francis A. Guidroz of Panama City, Florida announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Steele Leitch, to Allen Clyde Mills, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.

A. Mills of Forest. Miss Leitch is the granddaughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Rea Steele, Sr.

of Panama City and the late Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Leitch of Pittsburg, Pen sylvania.

The bride-elect received her B.M.Ed. and M.M.Ed. degrees from the University of Southern Mississippi where she was a member of Kappa Delta, Mu Phi Epsilon, Phi Delta Rho, Phi Delta Gamma, President of Tau Beta Sigma, and was elected to Who's Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. She served as a Freshman Dormitory Counselor, Secretary of the Graduate 'Class, and was a Dean's List Scholar. She is presently employed by the Forrest County School System.

Mr. Mills is the grandson of Mrs. A. L. Bailey of Harperville and the late Mr.

Bailey, and Mrs. S. S. Mills of Harperville and the late Mr. Mills.

The bridegroom-elect attended East Central Junior College where he was Student Body President, Mr. East Central Junior College, and in Who's Who. He received his B.S. degree from the University of Southern Mississippi where he was a member of the Club and the varsity basketball team. Mr.

Mills is presently em- Senatorial Candidate, JIM LOFLIN, (cn the left), talks with Mr. J. D. Rasberry, President of Canton Poultry Company about his production. Poultry is big business in Madison, Rankin and Scott Counties.

We need an experienced business man to represent us in the Senate. That man is Jim Loflin. ELECT JIM LOFLIN Senator POST NO. 2-DISTRICT 22 Madison-Rankin-Scott Counties "A Man Who Delivers Not Promises" WEDNESDAY, JULY 19, 1967 late Mr. T.

A. and Mrs. Angie Baucum Ritchie of Newton is employed by Hercules, as senior entomologist in the Agricultural Chemicals Laboratory. Mrs. Kathleen Chipley left last Friday for Minneapolis, Minn.

to attend a Music Workshop. Before returning home, she will visit with friends with whom she traveled on her global tour. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Burns, Tommy and Ted returned from their Florida vacation on the weekend.

They enjoyed a visit with Mrs. Dorothy Brantley, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brantley and baby, Amy. Ann Stringer is visiting in the home of her uncle, Mr.

and Mrs. J. D. Cooper, Jr. and family in Yazoo City.

Mrs. Erle Johnston, Sr. of Hattiesburg, and her son, Mr. Bert Johnston and Tony of Covington, Tenn. spent the weekend in the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Erle Johnston, Jr. and family. Mr. and Mrs.

Frank Stanton, Fran and Bill vacationed at Six Flags over Texas last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Tillman of Winona spent the weekend in the home of their son, the Reverend and Mrs. Harmon Tillman, Eric and Barry.

Mrs. Charlie Brown (Etoile Brown), and her three sons of Atlanta, Ga. are visiting in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lank Brown.

Mr. and Mrs. Jack Elliott, Jimmy and Jack returned recently from a two week visit in the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Welton Jett of Columbus, Ohio, and in the home of his father, Mr.

Roy Elliott of Washington Court House, Ohio. Mrs. Lavelle Fuller of Forest, has won a trip to Nassau for meeting a quota in sales of Stanley home products in March. She and her husband, James C. Fuller left Tuesday, July 18.

They were to drive to Miami and cruise to Nassau. ployed by the Forrest County School System. He was recently elected by the DeSoto Conference Coaching Association to receive the Coach of the Year award for both girls and boys basketball. An August wedding is planned. of Mr.

and Mrs. Mack Dawson Weems of Forest and Mr. Zeagler, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Crestwell Zeagler Sr.

of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Cathedral tapers burned in the handsome brass candelabra and were interspersed with palms of jade foliage to form the background. A large arrangement of white asters and stock centered the altar. Mrs. Chester Mitchell, organist, rendered nuptial music and accompanied Mrs.

Robert Gerald Wilkerson as she sang "Oh Perfect Love." Escorted to the altar by her father who gave her in marraige was radiant and lovely in an original gown that was designed and created by two of her aunts, Miss Zelle Weems and Mrs. Lloyd Wilkins of Tupelo. Fashioned of candlelight chiffon lined with matching peau de soie it featured a fitted bodice with a gracefully flaring floorlength skirt. Appliqued Aleneon lace re-embroidered with seed pearls bordered the elbow PERSONALS Lynn Johnston returned home last Wednesday from a visit with Janie Dugger in Denmark, South Carolina. Mr.

and Mrs. Thomas Marion Ritchie, Boyd and Angie of Wilmington, Delaware visited in the home of his aunts, Mr. and Mrs. 0. H.

Stump and Miss Lillie Ritchie in Forest last week. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Arlis E. Smith and Mr.

and Mrs. R. L. Lewis in Newton. Mr.

Ritchie, son of the Nancy Bess Olson of Kosciusko is visiting this week in the home of her grandmother, Mrs. Frank Mize. VOTE FOR John T. Rhodes CONSTABLE BEAT 1 SCOTT COUNTY Super Farex, Farah's own blend of polyester and combed cotton Just wash and wear them Need Ironing! Never while they're they're ironing drying They're SUPER Slacks by FARAH with FaraPress, The perfected slack fabric Farah builds smooth, neat good looks into these new, washable slacks that will stay there permanently. Creases stay in, wrinkles stay out.

They ofier the utmost in serviceability and popular Ivy styling. Colors: Light Beige, Olive Black, Waists 28" to 44" Lengths 28" to 36" THOMAS GREAT A STORE.

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