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PAGE 6—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, Sept. 19, 1968 On August 31, 1968 at four o’clock in Aveleigh Presbyter ian Church, Miss Martha Jean Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Montgomery Smith Jr., and Mr. Oliver Milton Hampshire Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Milton Hampshire, of Atlanta, exchanged wedding vows. The bride’s pastor, Dr. Neil Edward Truesdell, officiated at the impressive double ring ceremonv. The nuptial setting was crea ted with palms and candela bra, floor baskets and a sun burst arrangement of white gladioli and chrysanthemums. Wedding music was rendered by Miss Mary Elizabeth Fow ler, organist, and by Mrs. Gei’- ald P. Johnson, soprano soloist. Pre-nuptial recital included selections by Bach, Franck, Barber, Hindemith, and Dupre. Before the ceremony, Mrs. Johnson sang “The Twenty- third Psalm” (Creston), and “The Prayer of St. Francis” (Serale Wright), and at the close she sang “The Lord’s Prayer” (Malotte). “Cebell” (Purcell) and “The Bridal Chorus” from Lohengrin (Wagner) were used for the processional, and Mendelsshon’s Wedding March” for the reces sional. The radiant bride, given in marriage by her father, was lovely in a floor length wed ding gown of white silk or ganza over taffeta. The lace- trimmed bodice featured a por trait neckline encrusted with seed pearls. It had a lifted waist line, elbow length sleeves, and A-line skirt with lace bor der. The train was fastened at the shoulders and flowed in to chapel length. Her two tier mantilla of bridal illusion was bordered with Chantilly lace. She carried a lace covered Bible which held her bouquet of Phalaenopsis orchids and stephanotis. She wore a diamond lavalier given her paternal grandmother by her grandfather. The bride’s attendants were Miss Mary Helen Smith, of Kinards, and Furman Univer sity, maid of honor; Mrs. Wil liam Frazier, of Charlotte, N. C. and Miss Elizabeth Maury Vass, of Dillon and Presbyter ian College, bridesmaids. Their identical azure blue chiffon empire dresses were fashioned with a deep scoop neck and short puff sleeves. The slim skirt added a full panel at the back and was held at the high waist with a flat bow of chiffon. They wore matching color hats of nylon illusion decorated with silk braid and seed pearls and car ried cascades of white sweet heart roses, stephanotis and gypsophilia edge with leather- leaf. Honorary bridesmaids were Misses Gay and Joy Stewart, cousins of the bride, and Miss Nan Buddin of Newberry; Miss Anne Culclasure of Spartan burg; and Miss Mary Beth Mc- Bath of Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Harold Michael Hamp shire, of Atlanta and Green ville, was his brother’s best man. The groomsmen were Mr. Thomas Campbell of Dillion and Moncks Corner; Mr. Edward Walker and Mr. Robert Hope, of Atlanta; and Mr. James Montgomery Smith, III, bro ther of the bride. Mr. Campbell and Mr. Walker also served as acolytes. Mother of the bride wore a petal pink dress of worsted silk with lace bordered skirt and matching lace coat. Her accessories were the same color and she wore a Cattleya orchid. The groom’s mother wore a silk blend light green dress with a scooped neckline which featured a beaded design. She wore matching accessories and a Cattleya orchid. The bride’s maternal grand mother, Mrs. Thomas J. Har mon, was attired in a mauve dress with coordinating acces sories and wore a corsage of sweetheart roses. The bride’s paternal grand mother, Mrs. James M. Smith, Sr., chose a pink dress with matching accessories and also wore a corsage of sweetheart roses. The bride attended Presby terian College and Newberry College, and plans to continue her education at Georgia State University. The groom graduated in May 1968 from Presbyterian College. He is associated with the Em ployers' Group of Insurance Companies as an adjuster. They plan to make their home in Atlanta. Reception Following the ceremony a reception in the assembly room of the church was given by the bride’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mc- Kittrick Smith greeted the guests and introduced them to the receiving line. Mrs. Leon Nichols invited the guests to the refreshment ta ble. The bride’s register was kept by Mr. and Mrs. Richard H. Briggs of North Augusta. The refreshment table cover ed with pink taffeta with a lace overlay was centered with a pink and white floral arrange ment. Delicious refreshments and punch were served. Pre siding at the refreshment table was Mrs. Lewis E. Davis. The honorary bridesmaids assisted in serving. Mrs. Frank Ashley of Col umbia presided at the punch table in the hall. Others who assisted in en tertaining were Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Dukes, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. French, and Mr. and Mrs. Keitt Purcell. Centering the bride’s table was a three tier pedestal cake based on a reflector. It was embossed with delicate pink roses and lilies-of-the-valley, and topped with wedding bells. Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Fraser bade the guests goodbye and invited them to see the wedding gifts at the home of the bride’s parents. Mr. and Mrs. Ben P. Stewart received at the home. Late in the afternoon, the couple left for a wedding trip after traditionally cutting the cake. For traveling the bride chose a light aqua dacron knit sheath dress with matching coat, black accessories, and an orchid corsage lifted from her bridal bouquet. Rehearsal Party Friday evening following the rehearsal the wedding party and special guests were enter tained by Mr. and Mrs. Clar ence McKittrick Smith at their home on Crenshaw street. Lovely rose arrangements adorned the party rooms. A pyramid of pink roses centered the refreshment table where delicious refreshments were served. Assisting were Mrs. J. D. French, Misses Gay and Joy Stewart. Cake cutting by Mrs. Leon Nichols of the cake containing wedding symbol sou venirs added merriment for the bridesmaids. Receiving also were Mr. and Mrs. Clifford T. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Carter Abrams, Messrs French and Nichols. James Montgomery Smith III was host at a brunch for the groom and his guests at Newberry Inn on Saturday, August 31, at which time Mr. Hampshire presented the ush ers gifts. Also on Saturday, Mrs. Clif ford T. Smith and Miss Mary Helen Smith entertained with a bridesmaids brunch. Follow ing the meal, Miss Smith pre sented gifts to her attendants. Other entertainment given for the bridal couple included: A cookout by Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stewart, assisted by Misses Gay and Joy Stewart; a sur prise kitchen shower by Mrs. Leon Nichols; a coke party given by Mrs. R. Clayton Smith and Mrs. Charles F. Smith, Jr. of Charleston; an out-of-town party honoring Miss Smith by Miss Mary Beth McBath at her home in East Point, Ga.; a luncheon given by Mrs. Pen A. Buddin and Miss Nan Buddin and a miscellaneous shower by Mrs. William Frazier. The marriage of Lila Eliza beth Summer and William Beale Moore was solemnized Sunday, September 1, at five o’clock in the afternoon by the Rev. Henry A. McCullough, Jr. at the Lutheran Church of The Redeemer. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Leland Summer, of 1902 Harper Street. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. Beale Moore of 1720 College Street. His grandpar ents are Mr. and Mrs. Beale H. Cromer, 2340 Henry Avenue. Given in marriage by her father, the bride chose for her wedding a white floor-length gown of peau de soie designed with a bateau neckline, empire waist, and elbow length sleeves. A watteau train fell softly from the shoulder. Her veil of silk il lusion fell from a cluster of peau de soie flowers enhanced with matching lace. She carried a bouquet of white roses and carnations. Matron-of-honor was Mrs. Harry S. Summer, the bride’s sister-in-law. She carried yel low roses and carnations to com plement her mint green gown with bateau neckline and elbow length bell sleeves. The groom’s father served as best man. Ushers were Mr. George Moore of Newberry, brother of the groom, Dr. Sam uel Y. Brown, Mr. Walter C. Regnery, Jr. and Mr. Charles E. Harley, all of Charleston, Mr. Harrison S. Summer, Char lotte, N. C., Dr. Gerald L. Sum mer, Atlanta, Ga., brothers of the bride, who served as sen ior ushers. Organ music was provided by Professor Darr Wise. For the recessional he used music from Handell’s Royal Fireworks. The Trumpet Voluntary by Purcell was played for the processional. Organ preludes included the A- dagio for Strings by Samuel Barber, and Sheep May Safely Graze, Jesu, Joy of Man’s De siring, Sonatina from ■ God’s Time is Best, and the Adagio from C-Major Toccato, all by J. S. Bach. Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Summer entertained the wedding guests following the ceremony in their home. Dr. and Mrs. Milton Moore held a dinner at their home in honor of the wedding party following the rehearsal August 31. County Building Permits Robert C. Underwood, one two-room cement block frame lake house, $2500. John Robertson, Route three, Newberry, one five-room brick and frame dwelling $10,000. NOTICE TO CREDITORS All persons having claims against the estate of Delton B. Boyd, Sr. deceased are hereby notified to file the same, duly verified with the undersigned and those indebted to said es tate will please make payment likewise. ELVIRA R. BOYD, Rt. 1, Box 29-J Silverstreet, S. C. Executrix Sept. 6, 1968 9-12-3tp FAMILY-STYLED SPORTS CAR, the 1969 Dodge Charger has exciting in-motion look. Divided grille, near wall-to-wall tail lights and full gauge instrumentation are featured. Charger’s unique wedge-form design is retained. Plush leather interior “Special Edition” and 500 models are added to the popular Dodge line for 1969.