Southwestern Times (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 14, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 26, 1946 Page: 4 of 20
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SOUTHWESTERN TIMES
Thursday, December 26, 1946
Rutherford-Nannen Wedding Rites
Held In St. John The Divine Church
-The marriage of Miss Vera Mae
Rutherford, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Gus Rutherford of Houston,
to Raymond Francis Nannen, son
of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Nan-
nen of Post Oak Road in Bellaire,
was solemnized last week at the
Church of St. John the Divine.
The couple exchanged the mar-
riage vows before an altar softly
illuminated by white cathedral
tapers and adorned with seasonal
greenery and arrangements of
white chrysanthemums and Ber-
muda lilies. Rev. Thomas W. Sum-
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for the double ring ceremony.
Satin Bridal Gown
The bride, given in marriage by
her father, wore an original model
gown of magnolia white satin
fashioned with deep heart-shaped
neckline edged with folds of satin,
shirred cap sleeves, elongated bod
ice closed with self-covered but
tons and bouffant skirt which ex-
tended into a cathedral train. Her
veil of French illusion descended
from a mantilla of lace and bridal
jewels. Jeweled matching lace
mitts completed her attire. She
carried a prayer book overlaid
with white orchids.
Mrs. Gus Lewis attended the
bride as matron of honor, and Miss
Florence Owen was bridesmaid
Kay Rutherford was junior maid.
They were gowned alike in Angl-
ican Beauty silk taffeta designed
with sweetheart neckline, elon
gated bodices and voluminous
skirts, enhanced with deep bands
of hand tucking. They carried
bouquets of American Beauty
roses caught with moss green vel-
vet ribbon. Judy Higgins, flower
girl, wore a white taffeta replica
of the bride's gown, and carried a
basket filled with American Beau-
ty rose petals. They all wore
period headdresses of puffed veil-
ing.
Attending the groom as best
man was Henry C. Nannen, Jr.
Groomsman was Alfred Nannen.
Reception Held
reception held in the Ruther-
ford home, honored the bridal
couple following the wedding cere-
mony. The bride's table held a
green satin runner and the tiered
cake encircled with white mistle-
toe and camellias. Flanking tapers
were in antique candlelabra. The
paneled room was decorated with
lax
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Local Theatre Accumulates Many Lost Articles
Children Are Worst
Offenders As They
Leave Most Items
If Howard Skelton, man-
ager of the Village Theatre,
ever wants to go into the sec-
ond-hand clothing business,
he'll have a large stock to
begin with.
Reposing in a box in the
theatre are scores of assorted
articles of clothing, left behind by
patrons who, if they ever missed
the articles, never took the trouble
to claim them or who just could-
n't remember where the offending
article was misplaced.
Numbered among the unclaimed
articles are hats, gloves, belts,
coats, scarves, costume jewelry
and other trinkets.
Mr. Skelton figures that the
stores must do a thriving business
selling gloves to replace those lost
by the women movie-goers. Small-
fry contribute their share of the
loot, leaving behind caps, coats and
almost anything not anchored to
them. They are, by and large, the
worst group of forgetters who
make up theatre audiences. But
the oldsters are by no means im-
Mr. Skelton has on occa-
found false teeth in the
theatre.
Occasionally, an article of more
than passing interest is left for-
gotten in a movie seat. Mr. Skel-
ton once picked up a billfold con-
taining $137. It was claimed.
When valuable property is
found in the theatre, Mr. Skelton
deposits it in the safe and tries to
locate the owner. A man's billfold
or woman's purse usually contains
identification, Mr. Skelton
says, and finding the owner is not
difficult. Interesting to note is
the fact that despite prosperous
times, most billfolds that are re-
covered seldom contain more than
seven or eight dollars, the man-
ager says.
As guardian for the amassed
pile of unclaimed belongings, Mr.
Skelton is amazed that many of
pine and English holly, and the
punch service was encircled with
holly and red apples.
The couple left after the cere-
mony for a short wedding trip, and
ill make their home in Houston.
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Joan Lamb, an employee of the Village Theatre, is shown look-
ing through a purse left at the theatre in an effort to find some clue
to its owner. A portion of the articles from the lost and found col-
lection is shown on the divan beside her. Joan is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. H. T. Lamb, Jr. of 5313 Pine in Bellaire.
them are never called for. They
just stay around cluttering up the
office until in desperation the
greater part of them are disposed
of. Very valuable articles, how-
ever, are kept in the hope that
their owners will some day have
a sudden flash of memory and re-
claim them.
To add to Mr. Skelton's woes,
many people are of the belief that
since the theatres have often been
the collection points for various
clothing drives, they will always
take unwanted clothing. A well-
meaning donator often approaches
Mr. Skelton with a request that he
relieve them of a clothing dona-
tion.
Mr. Skelton sighs, shakes his
head, looks at his pile of forgotten
articles, and wishes that people
would be more careful with their
belongings.
Kindergarten Pupils
Stage Christmas Party
Members of the Mary Jane
Kindergarten at 4113 Byron held
their annual Christmas party and
tree last week. The party was
given by Mrs. Mamie Ross Baty,
director of the kindergarten.
Decorations for the youngsters
consisted of a Christmas motif and
gifts were given" each child. Twen-
ty-five mothers attended the party
with their children.
The program consisted of a play
given by the pupils under the di-
rection of Mrs. Baty. Christmas
carols were sung and "The Christ-
mas Story" was given by Mrs. Roy
Blair.
Times Classified ads bring quick
results.
Baptist Church Group
Holds Christmas Party
The Grace Rankin Circle of the
Women's Missionary Union of the
West University Baptist Church
met for a Christmas party last
week in the home of Mrs. Ray V.
Mayfield, 3572 Plumb.
A covered dish luncheon was
served to the 13 guests. A Christ-
mas motif was carried out on the
table with a sleigh as centerpiece,
flanked by red candles.
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