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PAGE 4—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, March 6, 1969 The First Baptist Church in Orangeburg was the scene of a lovely wedding of wide inter est at six o’clock, March 1st, when Miss Meree Elaine Demp sey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Dempsey of Orangebprg became the bride of Lt. Arthur Eugene Morehead III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Eugene Morehead Jr. of New berry. The double ring ceremonj was performed by the Rev. E Gerald Ernst of Sumter and the Rev. Lester P. Branham Jr. of Orangeburg. The church was beautifully decorated with arrangements of white and pink mixed flow ers and palms with brass can delabra. Nuptial music was presented by Mr. David Redd, organist, and the Handbell Choir of the church. Mrs. Jack Blanton, so loist, sang as the closing pray er, “'Eternal Life, Prayer ol St. Francis of Assissi” by Dunzan. This was followed by the traditional Wedding March by Mendelssohn. Given in marriage by her father, the bride was lovely in a formal wedding gown of candlelight silk peau de sole and imported Alencon lace. The empire bodice was of Al encon lace over silk peau de soie, featuring short sleeves and a scalloped neckline with a controlled A-line skirt bor dered at the hemline with Al- ncon lace. Her mantilla veil *f imported bridal illusion, >ordered in matching lace, fell gracefully to form a chapel .rain. Her bouquet was of white roses, orchids and lilies of the valley. Mrs. James C. Harrison Jr. of Columbia and Miss Dianne Wannamaker of Orangeburg served as matron and maid of honor, respectively. Both are cousins of the bride. They wore mint green floor length dresses of silk organza with long puff ed sleeves, cuffed in white lace. The modified empire ef fect was trimmed with white pleated lace and girded at the waistline with a wide sash. They wore matching shoes and white gloves and carried bou quets of miniature pink car nations and red roses, semi- cascaded with foliage and lace. Serving as bridesmaids were Mi's. D. T. Wannamaker, III, M iss Candance Ann Council, Miss Elaine Horger of Orange burg; Mrs. Ervin S. Swear ingen, sister of the groom, of Florence; Mrs. William H. Burkhalter of Columbia, and Mrs. Joseph B. Tray wick II of Spartanburg. Miss Rebecca Duffie, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs Virgil Duffie Jr., of Columbia, served as flower girl. Their dresses and bouquets were identical to the honor attendants. Groomsmen were Mr. Frank Dempsey of Great Falls, bro ther of the bride; Mr. Craig Morehead, brother of the groom; Mr. George Moore, Mr. Neal Dickert, Ensign Thomas H. Pope III, Mr. Robert C. Oxner of Newberry; Mr. Wil liam H. Williams, Mr. James E. Truesdale Jr., both of Col umbia and Mr. Ervin S. Swear- ingen of Florence, brother-in- law of the groom. Worth Swearingen of Flor ence, nephew of the groom, and George Carson, Jr. of Orangeburg cousin of the bride, were ring bearers. The mother of the bride chose a floor length gown of pink silk worsted with a beaded neckline and sleeves. She wore matching silk shoes and long white gloves. Her corsage was of light pink cymbidium orch ids. The groom’s mother wore a floor length gown of celery green silk worsted with long sleeves, a tracing of silver crystal beads on the sleeves, matching shoes and white gloves. Her corsage was of green cymbidium orchids. Immediately following the wedding, the bride’s parents entertained with a reception in Davis Hall, which was beau tifully decorated with pink and white flowers and palms. Silver candelabra and silver punch bowls graced the re freshment table which was centered by an epergne of mixed pink and red flowers. The bride’s table was cover ed with a lovely Army - Navy cloth of linen and lace. It was centered with a five tiered wedding cake. For her wedding trip, the bride chose an aqua silk coat and dress ensemble with a hat of mixed flowers, and black patent accessories. She lifted the rose corsage from her bou quet. The bride and groom will re side at 26 Lakeview Circle in Columbia after a wedding trip to Nassau. Pre-Nuptial Events Since the announcement of their engagement, the couple has been honored with parties in Orangeburg, Columbia and Newberry. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. More head Jr. entertained at a re hearsal dinner on Friday night. The bridal party, family and out of town guests enjoyed this lovely affair at the Or angeburg Country Club. On December 29, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Pope and Thomas H. Pope III entertain ed for the couple with a buffet supper. On arrival, a dainty corsage was pinned on the bride-elect. The Pope home was lovely with glowing candles throughout the entertainment rooms. A beautiful silver can delabra centered with an ar rangement of pink camellias adorned the buffet table. Twelve couples enjoyed this de lightful party. Miss Dempsey was honored with a drop-in on January 18 by Mrs. Frank W. Partridge and Mrs. William H. Tedford. Lovely floral arrangements decorated the Tedford home. The honoree, her mother and the mother of the groom-elect, each wearing a corsage of white carnations, received the guests. Delightful refreshments were served by the hostesses, assist ed by Miss Mollie Partridge. The honoree was presented a casserole by the hostesses. A luncheon honoring Miss Dempsey was given on Febru ary 8 in the faculty dining room at Kaufmann Hall by members of the Thursday bridge club, of which Mrs. Morehead is a member. A corsage of pink camellias was pinned on the bride-elect. An arrangement of camellias centered the luncheon table where places were set for eigh teen. A delicious four course luncheon was served. Miss Dempsey was presented a beautiful silver punch ladle by the hostesses, Mrs. Gordon Clarkson, Mrs. Fred Dominick Mrs. Thomas J. Eskridge, Mrs. Dave Hayes, Mrs. Henry Lom- inack, Mrs. Von Long, Mrs. Joe Roberts, and Mrs. Earl Summer. Members of the Friday bridge club entertained the bride-elect with a tea at the home of Mrs. Kirby Lominack. She was presented a white or chid corsage. Refreshments were served from a beautifully decorated tea table. An oriental bowl was given Miss Dempsey by the hostesses, Mrs. Robert Bruner, Mrs. Gordon Clarkson, Mrs. Claudia Hinson, Mrs. Cyril Hutchinson, Mrs. John Lide, Mrs. Robert Livingston, Mrs. Kirby Lominack, Mrs. Henry Lominack, Mrs. W. Frank Part ridge, Mrs. Thomas H. Pope, Mrs. R. Earl Summer and Mrs. William H. Tedford. Mr. and Mrs. Louis C. Floyd entertained at a breakfast on Sunday morning, February 9th in honor of the couple. Pink camellias centered the tables vhere places were set for twelve. The honored couple was given a piece in their chos en silver pattern. On February 9th Dr. and Mrs. Elbert Dickert and Neal W. Dickert entertained with a Sunday buffet for the couple. A valentine and bridal motif with camellias was used on the attractively decorated tables where places were set for six teen in the dining room and the den. After a delicious din ner, gifts of silver were pre sented the couple. asked to sing The Newberry High School Girls Chorus, directed by Miss Juanita Hitt, has been invited to sing at the annual Gover nor’s Conference on Community •Beautification. The Chorus will sing for the. Governor’s Awards Luncheon at the Capstone House on the University of S. C. campus on Monday, March 17. The group sang at the recent Newberry Beautification Aw ards luncheon and were heard oy the following members of die state committee: Mrs. Peggy Smith, beautifi cation supervisor of Parks, Recreation and Tourism; and C. E. Anderson, chairman of the Governor’s Beautification and Community Improvement Board. The program committee for this statewide event contacted Mrs Richard L. Baker, New berry Beautification chairman, asking that she invite the chorus to sing for the Gov ernor’s luncheon. Mrs. Baker stated that the chorus was excellent and made a fine impression on both Mrs. Smith and Mr. Anderson. This will be another honor that the Newberry High school Girls Chorus can add to the many they have already brought to the City of New berry. BIRTH OF DAUGHTER Mr. and Mrs. Dalton A. Par ker of Norfolk, Va. announce the birth of a daughter, Mandy Elizabeth, born March 1 at Norfolk General hospital. Mrs. Parker is the former Barbara Buddin of Newberry, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin A. Buddin. SEASON TROPHIES were awarded at a hot-dog supper Friday night in honor of members of the Junior High Basketball teams. From left are Darrell Force, coach of the season champions, the Lakers; Keith Rice, sportsmanship trophy; Stevie Fuller, most valuable player trophy; and Leroy Baker, leading scorer with a 29.6 average per game. S unphoto by Martin Armfield.) ANDERSON’S