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PAGE 4—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, June 15, 1967 Whitesides-Whitaker Rites Solemnized at Central Church In Central Methodist Church at 7:30 o’clock p.m. on June 9, Miss Frances Paulette Whitaker became the bride of Jack Wayne Whitesides. The double ring ceremony was performed in a traditional setting of white chrysanthemums, gladioli, palms and white tapers in brass candle holders. Rev. Samuel M. Atkinson officiated. Mr. Gerald Reed, at the or gan, rendered nuptial music during the ceremony. Mi's. Charlene Joyner sang “Song of Ruth”, “0 Perfect Love” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” Acolytes were Joey White- sides, brother of the groom, and Bill Folk. James William Whitesides, Sr., of Orangeburg, served his son as best man. Ushers were Jimmy Whitesides and Jerry Whitesides, brothers of the groom, Orangeburg; John Paul Whitaker, brother of the bride, Newberry; Frank Shipley, cousin of the groom, Cayce; Tommy Ringer, cousin of the bride, Columbia; and Douglas Hooker of Jacksonville, Florida. The bride chose as her maid of honor her sister, Miss Mary Helen Whitaker. Bridesmaids were Miss Mary Williams and Miss Janice Whitaker, cousins of the bride; Miss Ginger Gordon and Miss Murrie Alice Shealy. They were attired in long linen shantung dresses in ice aqua. The dresses featured a portrait neckline and wore fashioned in the princess style. The back of the dress featured a square neckline and was trimmed with bows of the dress fabric. Bridesmaids’ trains fell from the back. Their hats were of aqua flowers. The flower girls, attired in postumes like those of the attendants, were Miss Glyn Ann Folk and Miss Sara Folk. Keith Ringer, cousin of the bride was ring bearer. Escorted by her father, Paul Walker Whitaker, the lovely bride was attired in a wedding gowm of white silk organza over taffeta with a batteau neckline and A-line skirt, bordered with chantilly lace and pearls. The cathedral train, bordered with chantilly lace, was attached to the neck line with a bow. The sleeves were long, ending in calla points over the hand. Her triple tired illusion veil, attached to a crown of Austrian crystals, pearls and lace, extended the full length of the train. The bride carried a large white orchid and several phalaenopsis orchids on a bride’s Bible, showered with white satin ribbon. Mrs. Paul Whitaker, mother of the bride, wore a mauve crepe costume trimmed with deep mauve lace and matching shoes. Her corsage was a white cymbidium orchid. Mrs. Whitesides, mother of the groom, was attired in a blue linen dress trimmed with lace and matching accessories. She wore a light pink cym bidium orchid. For a wedding trip to North Carolina, the bride wore a costume suit, a navy and white coat over a white sleeveless sheath linen dress. She wore navy accessories and the orchid lifted from her Bible. Upon their return to the city, they will reside on Langford Street. Mrs. Whitesides, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Walker Whitaker of 2103 Main St., was graduated from Newberry High school and is a member of the senior class at Newberry College. Mr. Whitesides, son of Mr. and Mrs. James William White- sides of Orangeburg, received the B. S. degree in Business Administration from Newberry College in May. He was a mem ber of Blue Key and Alpha Tau Omega social fraternity and was listed in Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities. Reception Immediately after the cere mony the bridal couple, their parents and honor attendants received in the Church parlor. The guests were greeted by Mr. Mrs. Ralph H. Whitaker, who presented them to the receiving line. Mr. and Mrs. J. Thomas Ringer, Jr., invited the guests to the church social hall where Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Williams directed them to the refreshment area. Pink taffeta cloths with net and lace overlays covered the tables. The center pieces and other floral arrangements, con sisting of white chrysanthe mums, gladioli and pink car nations, and pink candles, carried out the pink and white motif. Delicious punch was served throughout the evening by Mrs. William E. Corley, Mrs. Kyle D. Loftis, Miss Carolyn Lane and Mrs. Johnie Werts. Chick en salad and ribbon sandwiches, open-face sandwiches of onion- cream cheese and of minced ham, cheese wafers, individual cakes, and nuts were served from the table, Buffet style. Miss Sharon Corley passed mints. Assisting with the serv ing were Misses Claire C. Whitaker, Becky Williams, Jeanette Bergen, Sandra Smith, Betsy Summer, and Kathy Bledsoe. Mr. and Mrs. Otis Whitaker presided at the Bride’s register. A focal point was the bride’s table which was effectively placed against the background of candelabra and palms. Centering the table, was a five- tier wedding cake, lavishly em bossed with pink roses and topped by a miniature bridal couple. Based on a reflector, the cake was encircled by an illus ion ruffle. Receiving informally near the the bridal table were the brides maids and the grandmothers of the bridal couple. Mr. and Mrs. Roy D. Whit aker bade the guests good-bye and invited them to see the wedding gifts at the home of the bride’s parents. Receiving at their home were Mr. and Mrs. Alan Caldwell, Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Gordon and Mr. and Mrs. George Mayer. The wedding party and special guests were entertained at dinner before the rehearsal on Thursday evening in the social hall of Central Methodist Church. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Whitaker, Mr. and Mrs. Tested 23 times for quality Pour the one you're sure of... Pet Fresh Milk Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Allen Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Robert Buddin of Newberry announce Parker of Highland Springs, the engagement of their daugh- received a B.S. degree in Chem- ter, Barbara Allen to Dalton istry from the University of Austin Parker of Highland Richmond. He has served four Springs, Virginia years of active duty as an of- Miss Buddin received a B.A. ficer in the United States navy degree in Sociology from Col- and is in Quality Control with umbia College where she was Philip Morris, Incorporated in- selected as a member of Who’s Richmond, Virginia. Who in American Calleges and The wedding will take place Universities. She is presently on October seventh at six employed in Greenville as a o’clock p.m. at Central Metho- Patient’s Representative at the dist Church in Newberry. Greenville General Hospital. Friends and relatives of the Mr. Parker, son of the late couple are invited to attend. Otis Whitaker, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Whitaker and Mr. and Mrs. J. Ralph Williams. The dining area was decorat ed in a yellow and white motif A white satin cloth, with a net overlay, covered the table and arrangements of shasta daisies and white gladioli formed the center pieces. Glowing yellow dandle in branch candelabra were used as a background for the buffet table. After dinner the bride and groom presented gifts to mem bers of the wedding party. Following the rehearsal, the wedding party and guests were entertained at a drop-in at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Whitaker. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. William E. Corley and Mr. and Mrs. Kyle D. Loftis. Bridesmaids Luncheon Mrs. Thomas Ringer, Jr., ol Columbia, aunt of the bride entertained with a bridesmaids’ luncheon on Friday, June 9, at The Newberry Inn. The table was centered with a lovely arrangement of white gladioli and pink carnations. A three coure luncheon was served to the twelve guests. MARRIAGES Victor L Crews and Mary Culclasure of Newberry were married June 2 at Newberry. Glenn Shealy Moore of Pros perity and Dorothy Lou All of Pomaria were married at Po maria on June 3. Bru<je Reevis Carson, Chari eston Heights and Charlotte Ann Murray of Clinton were married June 4 at Greenville. Larry Gail Salters of Saluda and Karen June Abney, of Newberry were married at Newberry June 4. Floyd Anthony Meetze, of Newberry and Cathy Elizabeth Hentz of Pomaria were mar ried June 4 at Pomaria. Harold Leroy Smith and Mary Ann Holden of Whitmire were married at Whitmire on June 3.