The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 52, Ed. 1 Friday, December 26, 1986 Page: 2 of 4
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^^ HOPKINS COUNTY ECHO, Sulphur Springs, Texas, Friday, Dacambar 26,1986.
Car/son, Edwards Pledge Vows
Golden anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Bascom Ratliff of Cumby will be honored in
celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary with a
reception from 2 until 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, in the
fellowship hall of the First Baptist Church in Cumby.
Friends and relatives of the couple are invited to attend. No
gifts, please.
Billie Jo Carlson and William
(Bubba) Jay Edwards, both of
Sulphur Springs, were united in
marriage at 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22,
in the Gafford Chapel United
Methodist Church.
The Rev. Joe Ed Goolsby of the
Whaley United Methodist Church in
Gainesville officiated at the formal,
double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mrs.
Clarice Carlson of Sulphur Springs
and Karl Carlson of Lake Placid, Fla.
The bridegroom is the son of Mrs.
Linabeth Edwards and Mr. and Mrs.
J.W. Edwards, all of Sulphur Springs.
Given in marriage by her parents,
the bride wore a traditional gown of
white taffeta featuring a fitted
basque bodice with an inset yoke of
English net and a high jewel neck of
Alencon lace adorned with pearls and
crystalettes. The full leg-o-mutton
sleeves were fitted to the wrist and
were closed, by a row of tiny self-
fabric buttons. Pearls and
crystalettes embellished motifs on
the sleeves and the bodice front. Tiny
buttons closed the back from the neck
to the deep basque waist. The softly
gathered skirt swept into a chapel-
length train with Alencon lace en-
circling the hemline.
Her matching hat, adorned with
lace and pearls, held a blusher and
short veil of illusion.
She carried a bouquet of white,
burgundy and pink roses, accented
with greenery and burgundy and pink
ribbons with white lace.
Mrs. Jackie Sullivan of Arcadia,
Fla., served as the matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Miss Teresa
Carlson, Miss Tina Parker and Miss
Nancy Hayes, all of Sulphur Springs.
The matron of honor wore a
burgundy and off-white dress while
the bridemaid’s were attired in pink
gowns of the same design. The
dresses were full-length gowns ac-
cented with standing collars, front
and back yokes and a flared pleated
skirt. The dresses also featured a
fitted bodice, full-length sleeves with
buttons and loops at the lower edge.
The collar, bodice and sleeves were
accented with novelty trim.
They carried white lace fans with
burgundy and pink roses accented
with greenery and burgundy and pink
ribbons.
Stephen Stone of Stephenville at-
tended as the best man. Groomsmen
were Michael Petty of Sulphur
Springs, Jeff Gideon of Tyler and
Keith Edwards of Sulphur Springs.
Music for the ceremony was
provided by Leann Carpenter and
Kerry Potts, vocalists, and Mrs.
Nancy Stephens, pianist.
A reception was held in the
fellowship hall following the service.
The bride’s table was covered with
a white satin tablecloth accented with
pink ribbon. The table also featured a
crystal punch bowl and the bride’s
bouquet centered the table.
Highlighting the decor was a three-
tiered wedding cake accented with
burgundy and pink flowers and
featuring a fountain nestled in
greenery.
The bridegroom’s table was
covered with a white satin tablecloth.
A silver coffee service and four-taper
candelabra accented the table which
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Mr. and Mrs. William Jay Edwards
also featured a red velvet cake.
Houseparty members were Mrs.
Anita Phillips, Mrs. Tammy Rogers,
Miss Stacy Edwards, Miss Sheri
Garner and Miss Danette Edwards,
who also presided at the registry.
After a wedding trip to Dallas, the
couple will make their home in
Sulphur Springs.
The bride is a 1985 graduate of
Sulphur Sprfffgs High School and is
currently a freshman at Paris Junior
College. She is employed by Sulphur
Springs State Bank as a data
processor.
The bridegroom is a 1981 graduate
of Sulphur Springs High School and is
employed by E-Tex Air Conditioning.
Club News
Mrs. Michael Wayne Hasten
Dial Study Club
The Dial Study Club met in the
home of Lydia Bryant for its annual
Christmas party.
Upon arriving, each member
brought a canned food item to help fill
a basket to be given to a needy
family. Each member contributed a
donation to be used to buy a Christ-
mas ham for the basket also.
Members were then treated to a
formal dinner of filet of sole in
Mornay sauce, green beans
almondine, copper penny carrots and
hot rolls.
Following dinner, desserts and hot
wassail were enjoyed by all.
Members then were asked to
gather around the Christmas tree in
the parlor for the ornament ex-
change. Prior to this each member
read a poem about her secret pal to
see if the other members could guess
their identities.
When the secret pals were revealed
and gifts given, members then drew
new secret pal names. A brief
business meeting was then called to
order by president Debbie Wright.
She thanked the chairman of the
Quitman Couple Unite Oct. 25
Julie Ann Wilkins and Michael
Wayne Hasten, both of Quitman,
were united in marriage at 5 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Forrest Hill
Baptist Church in Quitman.
Minister Fred Morrow officiated at
the double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Elbert L. Wilkins of Quit-
man. She is the granddaughter of Mr.
and Mrs. L.D. Baird of Sulphur
Springs. The bridegroom is the son of
Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Hasten, also
of Quitman. He is the grandson of
Mrs. Syble Mason and the late Bonnie
Mason of Quitman and Mr. and Mrs.
Henry Hasten of Hainsville.
The altar of the sanctuary was
decorated, with green English ivy,
two Boston ferns and mauve satin
bows. A 15-branch arch candelabra
with a heart shaped candelabra on
each side set the background for the
ceremony. The candelabra, theunity
candle aiid -the two six-foot ci
delabra on thet-first two pews wfere
entwined with English ivy and r^euve
satin bows. «
v Given iirmarriage by her pshymts
and escorted by her brother, Rl
Wilkins, the bride chose a traditional
gown of Chantilly lace and chifton.
The bodice featured a Queen Anne
neckline and a dropped waist ac-
cented with pearls. The bishop
sleeves held appliques ofilace while
the skirt featured rows of lace and
pleated chifton in the front forining a
V on the chapel-length train.
The hat held a long chapel-length
veil accented with seed pearls,
crystal sequins and mauve satin
ribbons
The bnde carried a cascading
bouquet of mauve and burgundy
sweetheart roses accented with
mauve miniature carnations scat-
tered with baby’s breath and
greenery.
She also carried out the tradition of
something old, a silver dinner ring
which belonged to her grandmother,
Pearl Baird; something new pearl
earrings from her mother; something
borrowed, a hat from Nancy Koonce;
something blue, her garter and a
penny in her shoe.
Cara Wheeler of Gilmer attended
as the maid of honor. She wore a
mauve tea-length gown of raschel
lace over satin. The gown featured
satin trim on the neckline and lace
sleeves with snap closures. The
dropped waistline with satin cum-
merbund and bow accented the gown
which was lifted with acetate satin.
She carried a small bouquet of
cascading mauve and burgundy
sweetheart roses accented with
miniature mauve carnatins scattered
with baby's breath and greenery.
-yTeena Poe was the flower girl. She
was dressed in a pink and white satin
dress accented with lace at the
bottom.
Kevin Foster of New Diana served
as the best man. Walter Crawford of
Sulphur Springs, cousin of the bride,
served as the ring bearer.
Ushers were Steven Hearn of Ir-
ving and Dirk Bingham of Quitman.
The bridegroom and his attendants
were attired in white tuxedos
featuring burgundy cummerbunds
and ties. The boutonnieres were a
singl^ -mauve rose tipped with
burgundy and nestled in greenery.
The mother of the bridegroom
carried the groom’s candle to the
unity candle followed by the bride’s
mother and her candle.
Music for the ceremony was
provided by pianist, Martha Brown,
and vocalist, Tanya Weems. Selec-
tions included “Together,” and “With
This Rim* ” Thp nrAppsQinnal
accompaniment was “The Bridal ™£lbers- MrS Sybil
Christmas committee, Sharon
Thompson, who then thanked the
other members of the committee:
Dawn Sheffield, Lydia Bryant, Nancy
Rooks, Wendy Wolfe, Trisha Sellers,
Linda Burgin, Becky Peugh and
Kathy Payne.
The Christmas ornament exchange
then proceeded to the reading of a
Christmas story.
The First United Methodist Church
Handbell Choir entertained members
during dinner.
Members attending were: Debbie
Wright, Debbie Booker, Denise
Booher, Sue Gray, Sharon Thompson,
Wendy Wolfe, Suzanne Bauer, Sandy
Morgan, Linda Merrill, Linda
Burgin, Lydia Bryant, Nancy Rooks,
Dawn Sheffield, Kathy Payne, Vali
Merrell, Trisha Sellers, Rexanne
McCauley, Carol Gee, Carol Wor-
sham, Diana Longino, Jane
Noteware, Darla Reed and Patti
Vaculik.
*Lena Day
Garden Club
The Lena Day Garden Club met for
their annual Christmas social
Tuesday at noon in the home of Mrs.
Tom Frank Worsham.
President Mrs. Roselle McMillan
March.” The vocalist performed
“The Lord’s Prayer” while the
couple lighted the unity candle.
The bride presented a long-
stemmed mauve rose to ^er mother
as she entered the sanctuary and a
burgundy rose to her new mother-in-
law as the couple left.
Following the service, a reception
was hosted by the bride’s parents in u‘uufim “ uc™*u
the fellowship hall of the church. candle' and flv,e were cb°sen toJx
Hostesses included Nancy Wilson of ““J a\l7he centerpiece. The candles
Mineola, Lisa Hearn of Irving and Verna McKenzie, Mrs. Renee
McClendon led the group in prayer.
Mrs. Worsham’s home was
decorated in red aqd green Christmas
colors and poinsettias throughout.
The table was draped with a red
tablecloth and featured a candle
centerpiece that was the result of a
club contest.
Each member brought a decorated
Rhonda Poe of Quitman.
The bride’s table was draped with a
Phillips, Mrs. Billie Lois Sartin, Mrs.
Betty Longino and Mrs. Vonda
white chiffon net tablecloth accented Wri8ht were voted tebethe besl
Later, names were drawn and the
served to the guests decorated candles were exchanged as
Christmas gifts.
withmauve satin ribbons. Mints, nuts
hd coffee were served to the guests
from the table which featured mauve
napkins.
Centering the bride’s table was a
three-tiered cake topped with a
miniature bride and groom with
mauve and burgundy roses. The
roses encircled the cake and baby’s
breath was used in the center of each
layer. Burgundy punch was served
from a glass punch bowl. The bride’s
bouquet completed the setting.
The couple will make their home in
Quitman.
The bride is a 1984 graduate of
Harmony High School. She is em-
ployed at Mineola State Bank. The
bridegroom is a 1981 graduate of
Quitman High School. He is employed
with Gibson Drilling in Kilgore.
Rehearsal Dinner
Mike Hasten and his fiance, Julie
Wilkins, were honored with a
A traditional Christmas luncheon,
with turkey and dressing and all the
trimmings, was prepared by the
entertainment committee, which
includes Mrs. Gladys Ward, Mrs.
Margie Dale Hathcox, Mrs. Ann
Williamson, Mrs. Sarah MaSsey,
Mrs. Velda Booker and Mrs. Vonda
Wright. ^ '
Garden club members attending
the social were: Mrs. B.F. Ashcroft,
Mrs. Maurice Attlesey, Mrs. Dan
Bonner, Mrs. H.L. Booker, Mrs. Lynn
Chapman, Mrs. H.E. Enlow, Mrs. Bill
Jack Hathcox, Mrs. Joseph Longino,
Mrs. Steve Longino, Mrs. A.F.
Mass ingill, Mrs. E.W. Massey, Mrs.
Hugh J. McClendon, Mrs. Kenneth
McKenzie, Mrs. W.G. McMillan, Mrs.
H.B. Phillips, Mrs. Henry Sartin Jr.,
Beta Nu
The Beta Nu Chapter of Alpha
Delta Kappa, an international
sorority for Women Educators, met
Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in the home of Mrs.
Jane Kivell, 428 College St., for a
Christmas party and business
meeting. *
The Kivell two-story home featured
with both modern and antique
Christmas decorations.
Members were greeted and
welcomed to the party by President
Sherri Cook. The invocation was
given by Marjorie West before a meal
of salads and desserts was served by
the waiter, George Lewis.
In the business meeting, Carol
Holly was initiated into the chapter
by officers, Sherri Cook, Minnie L.
Gillispie, Lillie Plaxco, Marjorie
West and Ann Scott.
A fun 'game with Chris,tmas
packages was played until all gifts
were received.
Members brought stuffed anunals
to be donated to the Empty Stocking
Program at the First United
Methodist Church.
Attending the party were Nancy
Blount, Thelma Campbell, Sherri
Cook, Janiet Gibson, Sherri Finney,
Minnie L. Gillispie, Faye Hargrave,
Rhonda Hathcox, Carolyn Holly,
Lucille Horn, Jane Kivell, Nell Long,
Patsy McClung, Lillie Plaxco, Patty
Reese, Trixie Smith, Chloe Spencer,
Liz Steinsiek, Sandra Wardrup, June
Watson, Marjorie West, Karen Willis
and guest, Ann Scott, from the Psi
Chapter in Winnsboro.
Cumby 20th
Century Club
The Cumby Twentieth Century-
Club met Dec. 11 for its annual
Christmas covered dish supper in the
home of I a verne Battle with the
social committee members serving
as co-hostesses
Following the meal, members were
entertained with a program entitled
“Christmas in Other Lands”
presented by Mary Warren'
After the program, it was "Santa
tune” and gifts were exchanged.
Members had written a rhyme on
their respective gift and each
member had an opportunity to then
guess what the gift was before
opening it.
Members present were Austin
Swann, Delma Record, Dorothy
Mente, Bessie Mercer, Donnie Junell,
Ruth Ratliff, Ruth Bowden, Ruth
Cross, Mary Warren, Florene Irons,
I & verne Battle, Junell Ross, I^oretta
Moore, Wanda Williams dnd Bonnie
Duseau. Anna Kirchner of Ithaca,
N.J., was the guest of Dorothy Mente.
rehearsal dinner, hosted by the Mrs. Phil A. Sartin, Mrs. George
groom’s parents. The event was held fHenry Ward, Mrs. Joe Williamson,
at the Ole West Steak House in Mrs. Tom Frank Worsham and Mrs.
Mineola. Frank Wright.
Engagement announced
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Butler of Magnolia, Ark., announce the
engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter,
Ginger Suzange Butler, to Cody Duke Vanderford, the son
of Mr. and Mrs. David Vanderford of Cooper. The couple
plan to be marrjted at 3 p.mrSaturday, Jan. 3, in the home of
the bride-elect's parents, 1410 N. Dudney, Magnolia, Ark.
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Keys, Clarke & Hillsamer, Dave. The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 52, Ed. 1 Friday, December 26, 1986, newspaper, December 26, 1986; Sulphur Springs, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth775409/m1/2/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Hopkins County Genealogical Society.