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Friday, November 21, 1947 The Newberry Sum Miss Frances Elizabeth Renwick Is Wed To Doctor Ralph Parr Baker In Lovely Ceremony At Associate Reformed Church Attending homecoming at Newberry College, and spending the weekend with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Derrill Smith, were Mr. and Mrs. Danny Lam beth of Georgetown, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Randel and son, Randy, of Olanta, and Mrs. Bill Beat of Atlanta, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Culbert son and son, Rusty, of Charles ton, were weekend visitors in the home of Mrs. Culbertson’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hayes. Miss Anne Culbertson of Due West spent a few days last week with Miss Carolyn L.pscomb. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Weber of Columbia attended the Newber ry College homecoming Satur day, and spent the weekend with Mrs. Weber’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Graham. Mrs. S. W. Sumeral of Clinton visited in Newberry Thursday. In a beautiful candlelight cer emony held .Friday night, Nov ember 14th, at the Associate Re formed Presbyterian church of Newberry, Miss Frances Eliza beth Renwick and Dr. Ralph Parr Baker were united in the bonds of holy matrimony. The double ring ceremony was performed by Dr. J. W. Carson of Bessemer City, N. C., former pastor of the church and life long pastor of both the bride and groom. He was assisted by Rev. Louis Patrick of States ville, N. C., cousin of the groom. Magnolia foliage, palms, and white chrysanthemums decorated the church, with catherdal tapers burning in seven tiered candle- abra. Pews for the families of the couple were marked with sprays made of magnolia foliage and white candles, tied with white satin ribbon. Before the ceremony, the candles were lighted by Stanley Baker, Jr., of Greenwood and The Citadel, a cousin of the groom. Mrs. J. N. Beard, organist, and Miss Kathryn Black of Moncks Corner and Newberry College, soloist, rendered a beau tiful program of nuptial music. Mrs. Beard played “To An Even ing Star” (Wagner); Simple Aveu (Thome), “Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms,” (Moore) “Traumerai”, (Schumann). Miss Black sang, “Sweetest Story Ever Told” (Stults), “Because” (d’hardelot) and “O Perfect Love”. During the ceremony, Mrs. Beard played “To A Wild Rose” (McDowell.) Traditional marches were used for processional and recessional. The groom’s best man was his father, Ralph B. Baker. Usher; were George S. Ruff, Jr., ol Union, cousin of the bride; Wal ter C. Summer, brother-in-law ■ the groom; Henry Lakin Parr and James Nance Parr, cousins of the groom. Bridesmaids were Miss France; Ruff of Columbia, cousin of th bride, and Mrs. Walter C. Sum mer, sister of the groom. They wore dresses of turquoise tal feta, fashioned with low, round ed neckline, full skirt and short sleeves. Their arm bouquets were of yellow chrysanthe mums, tied with talisman rib bon, and their headdress was o matching flowers. The bride’s matron of hono: was her sister, Mrs. Dayton E Hardwick, Jr, of Raleigh, N. C Her fuschia taffeta gown was fashioned after those of the bridesmaids; her flowers were the same. The bride entered the church with her uncle, George S. Ruff, by whom she was given in mar riage. Her brunette attractive ness was accentuated by her wedding costume of ivory slip per satin, cut with sweetheart neckline, leg of mutton sleeves ending in points over hCT wrists, a fitted bodice fastened down the back with self covered but tons. Her fingertip veil of im ported illusion fell from a clus ter of orange blossoms, and her ornament was a strand of pearls, gift of the groom. The bride carried an arm bou quet of white carnations, center ed with a purple throated yvhite orchid. Mrs. Ruff, aunt of the bride, wore an aqua crepe gown with of white carnations, white accessories, and a corsage Mrs. Baker, mother of the groom, was attired in a dress of deep red satin, with a corsage of red roses. Mrs. H. L. Parr, grandmother of the groom, wore black crepe with a pink rosebud corsage. Immediately after the cere mony, a reception was given by the bride’s aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. George S. Ruff, at their home on Main street. The green and white bridal motif was used throughout in the decorations with chrysanthemums and smi- lax used in the various rooms o. the home. Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Graham re ceived guests at the door and introduced them to the receiving line, composed of Mr. and Mrs. Ruff, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Bakf Mrs. H. L. Parr, and the wed ding party. Entertaining in t living room, and inviting guests into the dining room were Mrs. H. T. Fellers and Dr. and Mrs. E. H. Moore. In the dining room, the table was centered with a three tier wedding cake, surrounded by iloral decorations and white candles. Serving green and white ice cream, individual cakes and mints were Mrs. George Halfacre, Mrs. Dorothy North, Mrs. William Buford, Mrs. Larry Graves, Mrs. T. Roy Summer, Jr. Favors were pin ned on the guests by Mrs. Pope Buford, Jr., and Miss Betty Ba ker. Mrs. George N. Martin presid ed at the bride’s register. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Caldwell of Co lumbia invited guests into the gift room, where Mr. and Mrs. D. O. Carpenter and Mrs. S. W. Brown, Sr., entertained. Others assisting with the re ception were Mrs. R. C. Car lisle, Mrs. John Ruff, Mrs. Charlie Ruff, Mrs. J. L. Huff man, and Mrs. R. D. Byrd. Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Carson bid the guests farewell. After the reception, the couple left for a wedding trip, after which they will be in Newberry [ Famous DAVIS Safety-Grip with Post War Features HOME OWNED and OPERATED by R. P. MEDLEY 1310 MAIN STREET NEWBERRY, S. C. 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For traveling, Mrs. Baker wore a wine gabardine suit with black accessories. Her corsage was the orchid lifted from he bouquet. Mrs. Baker is a daughter ot the late Dr. and Mrs. John Er win Renwick. She graduated from Newberry high school, ana is a magna cum laude graduate of Newberry College. She wa: listed in “Who’s Who in Ameri can Colleges and Universities.’ Since her graduation, she ha held a secretarial position in the Oakland plant of Kendall Mill Dr. Baker, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph B. Baker, also grad uated from Newberry higl school, and attended Washington and Lee University. He receiv ed his medical degree from Dukf University School of Medicine where he also served his surgi cal internship. During the war, he served in the army medical corps with the 121st Evacuation Hospital, Third Army, in the European theater. He now holds a fellowship in pathology at George Washington University School of Medicine, Washington, D. C., and is at tending pathologist at Gallinger hospital. On January first he will become resident surgeon of the new George Washington hos pital. Dr. Baker is a member of the Phi Delta Theta social fraternity and is a diplomat on the na tional board of Medical Examin ers. On Thursday evening, after the rehearsal for the Renwick- Baker wedding, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Baker entertained the brid al party and the immediate families of the bride and groom- elect at a bounteous buffet sup per. Yellow flowers were used in the reception rooms, while a color scheme of green and white was carried out in the dining room, featuring large white chrysanthemums and southern smilax. Candle light lent a mellow glow. From the beautifully appointed tables, turkey, boiled ham, mac aroni, baked apples, hot biscuits, cranberry sauce, slaw, pickle, and nuts were served with cof fee. Later the lovely bride’s cake, containing wedding em blems was cut by the couple and served with punch. \ The bride was a picture of loveliness in her evening gown of white chiffon with trimmings of gold. NEWS FROM MOLLOHON Mr. and Mrs. Ashley McCarty and daughter, Jewell, spent Sat urday in Columbia. Miss Frances Gregory and Miss Betty Rinehart of the Oak land community visited Misses Margaret Gaines and Janet Bo- iie of Goldviile Sunday. Miss Raynelle Rinehart of the Dakland community spent Sun- lay with Mr. and Mrs. Homer Rinehart. We are sorry to report that Mr. Willie Beck is ill at his home on Piedmont street with pneumonia. Miss Frances Osborne, former ly of Goldviile, is making her home with her sister, Mrs. L. M. Wood on Jefferson street. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Mays spent Saturday in Augusta, Ga. CHAPPELLS MRS. L. E. WERTS Correspondent Mrs. S. S. Arant is spending a while with her daughter, Mrs. Ben Webb of Saluda. J. C. Arant and Jennings Fer ry attended the football game at Newberry College Saturday evening. Mrs. Frances Adams, Charles ton is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Martin this week. Mrs. C. G. Coleman was visit ing in Greenwood this week. Mrs. J. L. Watkins is away on a few days visit with her child ren. Mrs. A. L. Nicholson has re turned home after a visit in Greenville and Travelers Rest. Mr. and Mrs. M. K. Carlson, Johnston, were visiting in Chap pells Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Nicholson Greenville, visited Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Werts Sunday. Other vis itors in the home were Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Pow and Lillian (Continued on back page) Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Nobles vis ited relatives in Goldviile Sun day. - Lay-away JEWELRY Gifts TODAY! For CHRISTMAS I Come in today and use our i Lay-Away Plan Tremendous Selections at FENNELL’S JEWELRY STORE 1102 College St. Newberry, S. C. ' // They’re the talk of the toffee stops! 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