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PAGE 10—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, June 4, 1970 A lovely wedding of wide spread interest which took place on Sunday, May 10, was that of Miss Jacqueline Louise Lathrop and Mr. Richard William Perry, both of Newberry. The double ring ceremony was held at 4 p.m. in St. Paul’s Lutheran Church with the pastor of the bride, Rev. Harold L. Ful ler, Jr., officiating. An appropriate bridal setting was created with arrangements of white gladioli, mums, dais ies and carnations. White tapers filled the smilax-entwined can delabra. The reserved pews were marked with pedestals of white daisies and satin ribbons. Guests wre registered in the vestibule of the church by Mrs. Billy Farmer of Greenville. Nuptial music was furnished by Miss Sandra Boland, organ ist, and Stanley Shealy, soloist. After the organ preludes, Mr. Shealy sang “0 Promise Me” and “Song of Ruth”. As the couple knelt, he sang “Wedding Prayer”. Traditional marches were used for the processional and recessional. Ushers were Larry Shealy Eddie Long. Ronnie Crumptoi and Jerry Wiggers. Ushers Long and Shealy also serve as aco lytes. As the couple met at the al tar, each took a lighted candle from a three-branch candela bra and ceremoniously lighted the tall center candle, a sym bol of their union. The bridegroom’s father serv ed as best man. Miss Carolyn Brown of Sum ter was maid of honor. Brides maids were Miss Karen Stone, Mrs. Lynne Hazel and Miss Kaye Rinehart of Newberry and Miss Jan Riley of Orangeburg. The bridal attendants were identically attired in formal gowns of yellow dotted swiss, featuring a white organdy em pire bodice, long puff sleeves and a green ribbon accent at the waist. They wore a match ing bow headpiece and yellow tinted to match slippers. Each carried a traditional cascade of white daisy pom-pons. The flower girl Lisa Farmer, cousin of the bride, wore a dress to match those of the older at tendants and carried a cutting basket filled with white daisy petals. The ringbearer, Gregg Domi nick. cousin of the bridegroom, was formally dressed for the occasion. Escorted and given in mar riage by her father, the petite and lovely bride was exquisite in a formal gown of white ny lon organza and Venice lace featuring a princess silhouette. The empire bodice of appliqued lace had a high scalloped neck line and bishop sleeves with lace cuffs. The flowing chapel train, accented with appliqued lace motifs, was attached below the shoulder line and enhanced the graceful skirt. Her elbow- length veil, also accented with appliqued lace motifs, cascaded from a pearl-studded lace head- piece. The bride carried a lace cov ered Bible topped by a white orchid nestled in featherea car nations with a cathedral strand of stephanotis. Mrs. Lathrop, mother of the bride, was attired in a mint green crepe dress and mint green lace coat ensemble with matching accessories and white glamellia corsage. Mrs. Perry, mother of the bridegroom, wore an apricot an gel crepe dress with accents of matching lace applique and ac cessories, complemented by a white glamellia corsage. RECEPTION Immediately after the cere mony, a reception was held in the church social hall. Guests were greeted and pre sented to the receiving line by Mr. and Mrs. Johnny Werts. The bride’s table, a focal point, was round and covered with a white satin, lace-trim- med cloth, overlaid with a white net skirt. Centering the table was a beautifully embossed, 3-tiered wedding cake encircled by an illusion ruffle and embellished with yellow daisies. A minia ture bridal couple adorned the top tier. A five-branched silver candelabra holding lighted white tapers in yellow illusion rufflets was placed to one side of the centerpiece. A floor basket arrangement of white glads, mums and pom pons daisies stood beside the bride’s table. After the couple cut the cake, it was sliced and served by Mrs. Sadie Chappell of Columbia. The refreshment table was covered with a handmade hem stitched white linen cloth under laid with yellow satin. Gracing the table was a silver urn ar rangement of white glads, mums and yellow pompon daisies and a silver candelabra filled with glowing white tapers in rufflets of yellow illusion. Punch was served from a sil ver bowl by Miss Nancy Swenk of Columbia. Assisting in serving were Mrs. Virginia Counts, Mrs.Mary Rinehart, Miss Elizabeth Har mon and Miss Karen Ellisor, all of Newberry; also Mrs. Vernon Epting of Prosperity assisted with the wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Hen drix bade the guests goodbye and invited them to stop by the home of the bride’s parents to see the wedding gifts. Mr. and Mrs. James Frick entertained in the gift room at the Lathrop home. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe W. Lathrop of Route 1, Newberry, is a grad uate of Newberry High School. She will graduate from Win- throp College in December. The bridegroom, son of Mr. and Mrs. James D. Perry, grad uated from Newberry High and attended Gardner Webb College. He is presently employed at The Newberry Observer. Mr. and Mrs. Perry are re siding in a mobile home in New berry, after a wedding trip to the beach. For traveling, the bride chose a long waisted, sleeveless lavender dress with white pleated skirt and white neck tie, white accessories and the orchid corsage lifted from her Bible. REHEARSAL PARTY After the rehearsal on Satur day evening, Mr. and Mrs. James D. Perry, parents of the bridegroom, entertained in the church social hall. Buffet refreshments, consist ing of assorted sandwiches, toasted nuts, cheese straws, and individual cake squares, were served with delicious punch. The table was covered with a hand crocheted cloth over green taffeta, and was centered with glowing candles in branch ed candelabra. The bridal couple presented gifts to the members of their wedding party during the evening. BRIDAL LUNCHEON A delightful bridesmaids’ luncheon was held at the home of Mrs. Maxcy Stone on Satur day. Assisting Mrs. Stone as host esses were Mrs. Buck Rinehart and Mrs. Fred Schumpert. The Stone home was artisti cally decorated for the occas ion with pink carnations and pink snapdragons arranged on the mantel in the living room. Other arrangements featured pink rosebuds and pansies. Covers were placed for 12 in the dining room. Centering the table was a lovely arrangement of pink carnations and snaps, interspersed with slim white tap ers. Bridal place cards were used and a three course luncheon was served. The guest of honor, Miss Lathrop, was presented a cor sage of pink rosebuds and a bride’s miniature Bible favor was pinned on each guest. The hostesses gave the bride a stand of Maleck measuring cups. 1971 AUTO TAGS GARNET AND WHITE South Carolina vehicle license plates for 1971, the first of which have already been made, feature a garnet or deep mar oon background with white re- flectorized letters and numerals the South Carolina Highway de partment has announced. The type letters and numerals on the new plates and used on others issued since 1967, limits colors used as background to dark shades and variations of, red, blue, black and green. A 1967 State statute requires that vehicle license letters and numerals be reflectorized so as to be seen better at night. Registration of vehicles for 1971 begins on the first day after Labor Day which this year will be September 8. Mr. and Mrs. John Calhoun Freeman of Columbia, an nounce the engagemtnt of their daughter, Bonnie Jane, to Robert Glenn Lister Jr., son of Mrs. and Mrs. Robert Glenn Lister Sr. of Newberry. Miss Freeman was graduated from Dreher High School and is a senior at Winthrop College majoring in Elemen tary Education. The bridegroom-elect was graduated from Newberry High School and received a B.S. degree in Education from the Citadel. He was commissioned a 2nd Lieutentant in the U. S. Air Force and is presently stationed at Ft. Lee, Virginia. Lt. Lister is the grandson of Mrs. Jim Ellis Denny of Newberry. The wedding is planned for August 22 in the First Baptist Church of Columbia. WEEKEND SAVINGS ON Better Grade Shoes Reg. $21 to $27. SPECIAL. $17.99 (Selected Styles Thurs.-Fri.-Sat. Only) THE FASHION SHOE SALON AND ANDERSON’S SHOE STORE