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PAGE 6—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, April 25, 1968 Marriage vows said April 14 cymbidium orchid corsage. The grandmothers wore gla- melia corsages and blue dresses with matching accessories. After the ceremony, the bride and groom received in the nartex of the church.. The bride’s register was kept by Mrs. Von A. Long, aunt of the bride. The bride chose as her going away outfit a pink dress, pink hat, off-white coat, and beige shoes and accessories. She wore the corsage from her Service Book and Hymnal, and a pen nant watch, a gift of the groom. After a short honeymoon, the couple will reside in Bates- burg. The groom is employed with the postoffice in Batesburg and the bride teacher in the Batesburg schools. Given in marriage by her father, Miss Elizabeth Ann Ruff became the bride of John Bell Wise Sunday, April 14, 1968 in St. Phillip’s Lutheran church. The church was beautifully decorated with white flowers in the altar vases and lighted candelabra. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Ruff of Newberry. The bridegroom is the son of Mrs. John F. Wise of Batesburg and the late Mr. Wise. Officiating at the 5:00 p.m. service were the Rev. Carroll L. Robinson and Rev. Hubert A. Dunlap. Mr. Darr Wise, As sociate Professor of Music at Newberry College, was organ ist. Organ preludes included “0 Lord God, Be Merciful” by J. S. Bach, Sonatina from God’s Time is Best” by J. S. Bach, “Liturgical Improvisa tion, No. 2” (Whosoever dwell- eth under the defense of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty) by Oldroyd, “Aria” by Flor Peeters, “ Soul, Adorn Thyself with Gladness” by Crueger- Bek, “Liturgical Improvisa tion No. 1” (My Soul Hath m INTRODUCING dJ Qiji ofj^ove TOR QTlotLr A beautiful pin with a birthstone for each member of the family. She will ( herishit forever. For Only $ 12 50 W.L TURNER _ Jeweler M A Desire and Longing by Oold- royd, “Aria” by Gordon Young and “Arioso” by J. S. Bach. The organist used Henry Pur cell’s “Trumpet Voluntary” as the processional, Gordon Youngs “Passacaglia in G Minor” as the recessional, and Young’s “Plein Jeu a la Cou perin” as the Postlude. The vocal soloist was Mrs. Joyce Pruitt Fraser. Vocol solos in cluded “Beloved, It Is Morn” by Florence Aylward and “The Greatest of These Is Love” by Roberta Bitgood. The violinist was Miss Margaret Lynn Thom- asson. She performed J. S. Bach’s “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring.” The bride wore a floorlength gown of peau taffeta covered with re-embroidered Alencori lace. The neckline was scoop ed, the sleeves braclet length, and the waistline empire. The bodice was re-embroidered with lace motifs highlighted with seed pearls and crystal topped, and an A-line skirt. A watteau train, topped with lace trimm ed streamers flowed from a French bow. The lovely bride was crowned with a pill box of peau taffeta topped with an imported lace mantilla. The bride carried a miniature Service Book and Hymnal topped with a corsage of orchids. The bride’s only or nament was a brooch which be longed to her great-great grandmother. Mrs. Robert Marion Ruff, sister-in-law of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore an empire floor length gown of petal pink chiffon over bridal taffeta. The gown featured a scooped neckline and short sleeves. The built-in flowing panel in back was topped with a French bow and centered with a cabbage rose. A cluster of matching pearls held her full bouffant veil. She carried a nosegay of mixed fiowers. Mr. J. F. Wise served as best man. Usher-groomsmen were Mr. Andrew David Eargle, Mr. Leonard Halfacre, Mr. Billy Long, Mr. David Long, Mr. Robert Marion Ruff, Mr. Car lisle Siegler, Mr. Billy Wise and Mr Jean Wise. The mother of the bride wore mauve pink chiffon dress with matching accessories. A cym bidium orchid corsage adorned her shoulder. The mother of the groom wore a blue lace dress with matching accessories and a Jasper chapter hears report of conference The Jasper Chapter DAR met April 19 at the home of Miss Juanita Hitt. Mrs. J. N. Beard, Mrs. T. L. Hill ' and Mrs. James M. Smith Sr. were the co-hostesses. The opening ritual was con ducted by the chaplain, Miss Hattie Belle Lester and Mrs. Mary Frances Finey. The re gent, Mrs. F. Scott Elliott, pre sided. Mrs. James C. Kinard read the President General’s mess age in which Mrs. William H. Sullivan Jr. summarized the highlights of the past three years. These were the Diamond Jubilee Years of the National Society. One of the important steps has been the sizeable in crease in membership with a total enrollment of more than 187,000. Another step was the building of the Adele Erb Sul livan administration building at Tamassee. Miss Margaret Paysinger brought a message on National Defense. She discussed the trend toward modifying, revis ing and re-writing of State constitutions. The regent and Mrs. P. K. Harmon, a delegate, reported on the 72nd State conference which they attended at Clem- son, March 14 and 15. Mrs. Harmon reported on the Mem orial Service at Gibson Mem orial Chapel at Tamassee. She also attended the Tea honoring out-of-state guests and .state officers, which was held at Tamassee. Mrs. Elliott reported on the business session and the Tam assee luncheon which were held on the last day of the conference. The project of the S. C. State Society will be the Roger’s Road in honor of Mrs. Drake Rogers, state regent. The cost will be between $1000 and $1500. Mrs. Elliott stated that the Jasper Chapter won a blue ribbon for its yearbook. Mrs. Mary Frances Finney served as acting secretary. Mrs. M. F. Bowler, program committee chairman, asked members to consult her if they wish any changes in the hos tess assignments for next year. She also announced that the next meeting would be at the home of Miss Julia Kibler on May 10. After the close of the busi ness session, the hostesses served delicious refreshments, consisting of ice cream and strawberries, pound cake and nuts. Marriages James McCants Berley, of Pomaria and Joyce Richardson of Fair Play, were married at Pomaria on April 14. Mr. and Mrs. D. Leroy Wilson, Sr. announce the en gagement of their daughter, Mary Gayle, to James W. Henderson, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. James W. Henderson, Sr. Miss Wilson is now attending Newberry College, where she is a member of Kappa Delta sorority. Mr. Henderson is a graduate of the University of South Carolina, where he was a member of Kappa Sigma frat ernity. Presently, he is a junior at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry in Kentucky. The wedding is planned for July 21 in the Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church. Twain’s “Tom Sawyer.” Dressed in the quaint cos tumes of the day and using the current vernacular the young people brought back to life again Huckleberry Finn and his playmates in their yoathful adventures. The cast was directed by Mrs. May T. Epting, assisted by Mrs. Mary Funderburk, Mrs. Margaret McAlhany and Mrs. Sara Shealy, the depart mental teachers. The skit was preceded by de votional services conducted capably by Jack Brooks. HELP WANTED—Skilled and unskilled production rough & trim carpenters, plumbers elec tricians, cabinet makers, sheet metal workers and final finish ers. Starting rate $1.60 and above according to ability. Ap ply Empress Homes, Plants 1 and 2, Kinards, S. C. 4-4t-3tc NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against the estate of John L. Epps deceased, are hereby noti fied to file the same, duly verified with the undersigned, and those indebted to said es tate will please make payment likewise. MARGARET W. EPPS 1125 Hunt Street Newberry, S. C. Executrix In chapel at the Newberry March 1, 1968 Apr. 4 Academy last Friday morning — ———— the 8th grade members pre- RUBBER STAMPS — Made sented a play from Mark THE SUN OFFICE Florence’s Knit Shop CUT-OFF ROAD HOURS: TUESDAY - FRIDAY—4-6 P.M. KRISTI VIRJILL MERCHANT Little Miss Kristi Virjill Mer chant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gamewell Merchant of Sa luda, celebrated her first birth day April 22. Mrs. Merchant is the former Beth Setzler, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Setz ler of Newberry. Kristi has a sister, Kimberly, 21 months old. STUDENTS GIVE PLAY IN CHAPEL