The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, March 28, 1986 Page: 2 of 12
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2—THE HOPKINS COUNTY ECHO, Sulphur Springs, Texas, Friday, March 28, 1986.
May
Wedding
In Formal Ceremony
Club News
North Hopkins
Young
Homemakers
A program on crafts was.presented
by Julie’s during the North Hopkins
Young Homemakers meeting held
Thursday, March 13, at the North
Hopkins School.
Representatives from Julie’s
displayed crafts and items available
at their store to the 15 members and
guests attending. ;
Following the program and
business meeting, refreshments were
served.
Mother's
Culture Club
1'he home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe
llchcr was the set^ig for the
Friday, March 7, Mother’s Culture
Club meeting. Hostesses were Myra
Watson, Sandy Bronson, Joanna
Henry and Kristi Bishop.
Members ' were served a light
dinner of sandwiches, chips alVd dips,
dessert and soft drinks.
Wendy Wolfe, a second-grade
teacher at at Houston School,
presented the program on hints and
techniques for mothers who want to
make reading more enjoyable for
their children.
During the business meeting, it was
announced that the Easter Egg Hunt
would be held Saturday^March 22, at
the City Park or at the Woman’s
Building in case of rain.
Reports and discussion of the
buddy system—sponsored by the
Department of Human Resources
was held. The Folk Festival spon-
sored by the Sesquicentennial
Committee was also discussed. ’
Gantt Day wittbc helddi«day, May
Sulphur Springs
Art Society
JudyeJfaTfle of Paris will present
the program at the 2 p.m.. "Sunday,
April 6, meeting of the Sulphur
Springs Art Society.
The group will meet in the Texas
Commercial * Savings community
room.
Mrs. Saffle is a self-taught artist
who has studied with various artists
who specialize in many styles of
painting, according to Art Society
information.
While she may be best known for
her wildlife paintings, her subjects
are varied. Mrs. Saffle’s techniques,
are also varied. For example, she
may use a palette knife when painting
western scenes, while florals are
often glazed with many layers of
color. Her watercolors are usually-
painted in the purist fashion without
the use of white paint.
For her work; Mrs. Saffle has won
several awards '•and travels
throughout the country to major art
shows. Her work is represented in
several galleries and she also has
several oiVe-woinan shows to her
credit.
Her paintings can be seen at her
studio-gallery in Paris where she
teaches classes in oil and uatercolor.
In addition to the meeting April 6,
Dr. and Mrs. Michael J.
Hackney of Canton an-
nounce the engagement and
approaching marriage of
their daughter, Michael
Lanette, to Patrick Alan
May of Katy. He is the son
of Mrs. Joyce May of Katy
and Elmer May of Houston.
Bpth the bride-elect and the
prospective bridegroom
are 1985 graduates of
Baylor University in Waco.
They will reside in Dallas
following their Saturday,
May 17, wedding at the
First Baptist Church in
Canton.
30. Funds from the luncheon and
benefit will go to Woman’s Building.
Members attending were Susan
Moore, Deborah Young, Gail
Westbrook, Jan Stovall, Robin Steed,
Sher Sevier, Darlene Pounds.
Others included Karen Moreland.
Susan McClendon, Juli Long, Teri
Law. Susan Kelty, Debbie Hartin,
Ann Glaess. Diana Cross, Sharon
Burney, Teresa Birehfield and Kris
Bartley.
Mrs. Saffle will also conduct a
workshop Tuesday, April 8, which is
open to the public. For more details,
call Joyce Maroney at 885-6632.
Sulphur Bluff
Extension
jHomemakers
The Sulphur Bluff Extension
Homemakers Club met’ Monday,
March 10, at the Sulphur Bluff
community center with 60 county
club megibers and visitors attending.
The Saltillo Extension
Homemakers Club presented their
Dirt Dobber Band and a style show of
latest fashions. Also represented
were the Gafford Chapel and North
Hopkins clubs. Several non-club
members were also present, in-
cluding Ruby Partin and Ruth Butler
of Chico.
Others attending -were Janie
Crump and Johanna Easdon, County
Extension Agents; the Rev. and Mrs.
Woodrow Kirby, pastor of Saltillo
First United Methodist Church.
The Rev. Kirby gave the prayer
before refreshments were served.
Sulphur Bluff Extension
Homemakers Club President Mary
Vance called the club to order for a
business meeting during which the
club pledge and prayer were given in
unison by the nine members and
visitors.
Minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved and the
finance and council reports were
given.
Several dates and meetings were
discussed with members planning to
attend. Each member also decided to
sent a letter to'U.S. Representative
Jim Chapman and U.S. Senators
Lloyd Bentsen and Phil Gramm
regarding financing of county agents.
The club will present a program at
the Saltillo Extension Homemakers
Club meeting in April. Hilga Chester
won the door prize.
Tammy Renee Coleman and
William Elbert Rogers Jr., both of
Sulphur Springs, were united in
marriage at 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, m
Central Baptist Church The Rev.
William Gaddis officated at the
double-ring ceremony.
The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Clinton Ray Coleman Of
Sulphur Springs. Parents of the
bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs.
William Elbert Rogers Sr., also of
Sulphur Springs.
The couple exchanged vows at the
altar of the church which was
decorated with an archway accented
with navy blue and light blue silk
flowers with a blue ribbon bow. Two
seven-branch candelabras with
matching silk flowers and two stands
of flower arrangements completed
the altar setting.
Other decorations included a unity-
candle at the bottom of the altar and
navy, light blue and lace bows which
designated the family pews.
The bride presented her mother
with a red long-stemmed rose upon
entering the church and an identical
rose to her new mother-in-law before
leaving the church.
Given in marriage by her parents,
the bride wore a formal wedding
gown featuring a white all over lace
bodice and Queen Anne neckline. The
bishop sleeves featured lace insets
and deep lace cuffs. From the slightly-
raised waistline fell the full skirt with
lace motifs and the hem fashioned of
tiers of baby ruffles which extended
to form the chapel-length train.
Her veil of illusion featured a
bandeau style headpiece with mat-
ching Chantilly lace, pearl trim and
satin ribbon bows before falling to
fingertip length. ’
She carried a large cascading
bouquet of baby blue roses, white
carnations and stephanotis en-
tertwined with lace.
The bride carried out the tradition
of something old, her great-
grandmother’s handkerchief which
she carried at her wedding;
something new, her wedding gown:
something borrowed, pearl earrings
from a friend; something blue, her
garter; and a penny in her shoe given
to her by her father.
Miss Lorna Thorpe of Sulphur-
Springs attended as the maid of
honor. Bridesmaid was Miss C'hristi
Coleman, sister of the bride, of
Sulphur Springs.
The attendants wore formal-length
gowns featuring an all-over white
lace bodice with a wedding band
collar. The slightly raised waist fell
into a full baby blue skirt of taffeta.
They carried bouquets of navy blue
carnations, large white roses and tiny
baby blue roses with streamers of
blue satin and lace made by the bride
Roy Singleton of Sulphur Springs
attended as the best man. Groom-
sman was Butch Smith, also of
Sulphur Springs.
Serving as ushers were Mark Sears
and Billy Wilkenson, both, of Sulphur
Springs.
The bridegroom wore a white
tuxedo with tails accented with a
navy blue boutonniere. His at-
tendants wore navy blue tuxedos
accented with baby blue bouton-
nieres.
Candlelighters were Mark Sears
and Susie Rogers, sister of the
bridegroofn.
Music for the ceremony was
provided by Mrs. Angie Littrell of
Sulphur Springs and vocalists Mrs.
April Bdier of Memphis, Tenn., and
Davis Cpuple
i
To Celebrate
Anniversary
MR ANDMRS Wl LLI AM E L B E RT ROGERS JR
Mrs Juanita Dixon of Sulphur
Springs
Selections included, Just You arid
I", "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do",
"To Me", The Rose" and "You
Light Up My Life" as the candles
were lighted.
Following the ceremony, a
reception hosted by Cathy Singleton
was held m fellowship hall .of tin-
church. “
Houseparty 'members included
Miss B.J. Carlson, Miss Melissa
Coleman and Miss Audnta Ford.
Miss Sheri Rogers, sister of the
bridegroom, presided at the registry
The bride's table was covered with
a white lace over light blue tablecloth
and held a centerpiece of a hurricane
candle with navy blue carnations,,
baby blue roses, white lilies of the
valley and luce around tin- base of the
candle, designed and made by the
bride
Also on the bride’s table was the
three-tiered wedding cake which held
a top of double hearts with a swan of
blown glass and lace. The cake was
trimmed with baby blue flowers and
was set over a navy blue fountain.
Punch, ininuts and nuts were also
served
The bridegroom's table was
covered with a white lace cloth over
light blue tablecloth and featured the
bride's bouquet as the centerpiece.
A traditional chocolate Cake
decorated wiljti the couple's initials
and blue flowers was served along
w ith coffee from a silver service, nuts
and chocolate kisses.
Bird seed bags were distributed by-
Angel Beeson, cousin of the bride.
Rehearsal Dinner .
A rehearsal dinner dinner honoring
William Rogers and his fiance,
Tammy Coleman, was hosted by the
bridegroom's family Thursday night.
Feb 13, in the Ag Building following
the wedding rehearsal
Guests were served a spaghetti
sup|H-r. and C'hristi Coleman, the
bride's sister, was presented with a
surprise birthday cake
Those attending included the
honorees; Mr and Mrs William \
Coleman, Christi Coleman. Mr and
Mrs. William Rogers Sr , Susie
Rogers, Sheri Rogers, April Rogers.
Mr and Mrs William Gaddis, Mrs
April Bdier*. Mrs Juanita Dixon,
Lorna Thoiqie. Mark Sears and Mi
and Mrs Roy Singleton
Parties and Showers
Several parties and showers
honoring the prospective bridal
couple were held prior to the wed-
ding
The bride-elect, Tammy Coleman,
was honored with a miscellaneous
shower hosted by Kelly Howie and
Jennifer Hulk- Tuesday. Jan 14. m
the How ie's home
Guests were served petit four cake
and punch. The honoree received an
array of gifts including a crystal
candy dish from the hostesses
Special guests were Mrs Rat
Coleman and Christi Coleman.
A pantry and kitchen shower was
hosted Sunday . Feb 2, by Mrs Cathy
Singleton and Mrs Kim Gregory in
the Sulphur Springs' State Bank
community room
Guests were served cake and punch
along with nuts
Special guests included Mrs Pat
Coleman, Christi Coleman, Mrs. Pat
Rogers and Mrs April Bdier of
Memphis, Term.
The bride-elect received many gifts
including a set of dishes from the
hostesses.
Pageant
Winner
MR ANDMRS FRAT DAVIS
Mr. and Mrs. Frat Davis of Sulphur
Springs will observe their 50th
wedding anniversary Sunday, March
30, with a reception from 2 until 4
p;m. ia the First National Bank
community room.
The reception will be hosted by the
couple’s children, Mr. and Mrs. Frat
Davis Jr. and family of Dallas, Mr.
and Mrs. Roy Davis and family of
Kansas City, Mo., Mr. and Mrs.
l,arry Davis and family of Palestine
and Mrs. Betty Harvell and family of
College Station.
Davis and the former Frances
Tolson were married April 9, 1936, in
the parsonsage of the First Methodist
Church of Cooper by the Rev. J.D
Barron. J.C. Holingsworth and
Valton Hicks accompanied the
couple.
Friends and relatives of Mr. and
Mrs. Davis are ipvited to attend the
reception.
Chandy Leeann Carson,
daughter of Kerry and
Sherry Carson, won fourth
alternate in the Beautiful
Baby Pageant held
Saturday, March 15, in
Quinlan. Chandy will
compete in the Cinderella
Pageant Saturday, April
5, in Sulphur Springs. She is
the granddaughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Raymond Stiff of
Pickton and Mr. and Mrs.
Richard Otto Carson of
Winnsboro.
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Rogers, Coleman Unite
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Keys, Clarke & Hillsamer, Dave. The Hopkins County Echo (Sulphur Springs, Tex.), Vol. 111, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, March 28, 1986, newspaper, March 28, 1986; Sulphur Springs, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth775694/m1/2/?q=%22%22~1&rotate=90: accessed July 12, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Hopkins County Genealogical Society.