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PAGE 4—The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, Dec. 31, 1970 Miss Ada Anjanette Irons and Mr. Carl Warren Roose, Jr. were united in marriage Satur day, December 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the A.G.D. Wiles Chapel, Newberry College. Reverend Paul Hatch, pas tor of St. James Lutheran Church and pastor of the bride performed the double ring ce remony before the altar of the chapel of which stood vases of white gladioli, chrysanthemums, and carnations. White tapers in fourteen-branched candelabra standing on either side of the altar and the lighted Christmon tree completed the setting. The pews were marked with lighted tapers. A program of nuptial music was rendered by Professor Darr Wise of Newberry. The organ preludes included “Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring” (J. S. Bach), "Arioso” (Karg-Elert), and "Greensleeves” (Richard Pur vis). The senior and junior chiors of St. James Lutheran Church led in the singing of the congregational hymn, "Love Di vine, All Loves Excelling”. "Ma estoso” (Suite in D Major) (Handel) was used as the pro cessional. After the responsive reading of Psalm 67, the "Glo ria Patri” was sung Following the exchange of vows, the con gregation sang "0 Perfect Love” as the couple knelt at the altar. The Holy Communion was received by the couple and the "Nunc Dimittis” was sung. During the candle lighting ce remony the couple lit the cen ter candle with their separate candles which they then extin guished, symbolic of their new relationship as one in Christ. These candles in a triple can delabra were placed on a ta ble to the right of the altar. "Psalm XVIII” (Marcello) was used as the recessional. The bride, who entered on the arm of her father, wore a for mal gown of candlelight satin with an overskirt of marqui sette. Marquisette ruffles bound in satin enhanced the gown at the V-shaped yoke and dropped waistline. The full skirt had a sweeping back with a chapel train. The gown was made and worn by the bride’s mother at her wedding. Her full length veil of illusion fell from lace medallions encrusted with pearls. She carried a white or chid on her mother’s Bible co vered with satin and lace. Mrs. Benny Dillard (nee Ca rol Armfield) was matron of honor. She wore a formal gown with a Christmas green velvet bodice and lime green chiffon gathered skirt, full sleeves with deep cuffs and selfcovered but tons, and a ruffle at the neck line. Pearls accented the waist and neckline. Her headpiece was a bow of Christmas green vel vet. Mrs. Dillard carried a lighted white candle with a bow and streamers of Christmas green and white velvet ribbon. The bridesmaids dresses were identical to that of the honor attendant and they also carried lighted candles. They were Miss Jane Crosson of Newberry, Miss Suzanne Long of Colum bia, Mrs. James L. Robbins (nee Lucile Long) of Charlotte, N.C., cousins of the bride and Miss Ellen Greening of Fair- lawn, N.J. Miss Kelly Ann Kennedy, sis ter of the groom, was the ju nior bridesmaid. She was gown ed like the honor attendant and carried a lighted candle. Miss Jenise Lynn Robbins of Charlotte, N.C. was the flower girl. She was also gowned like the honor attendant and carried a white basket of petals. Mr. Kevin Kennedy served as his brother’s best man. Usher-groomsmen were Wil liam B. Irons, Charles W. Irons, brothers of the bride, John F. Long of Newberry, Paul B. Long of Newberry, George L. Reeves, of Colum bia, cousins of the bride, and D. Ricky Richardson of Pros perity. William B. Irons and Charles W. Irons served as acolytes. Bulletins were given the guests by Clyde B. Reeves of Columbia, cousin of the bride and Russel Roose, brother of the groom. Honorary bridesmaids were Miss Eleanor Burnette of New berry, Miss Lois Graves of Greenville, Mrs. David Hender son (nee Edith Wicker) of Greer, Mrs. Paul B. Long (nee Patri cia Kanipe) of Newberry, Mrs. D. Ricky Richardson (nee Nan cy Wise) of Prosperity, and Miss Vivien Wise of Newberry. Each wore a white carnation corsage. The bride’s mother wore an A-line gown of aqua crepe hav ing full sleeves with wide cuffs and self covered buttons. Full length matching chiffon fell from the back shoulders and a jeweled band accented the high neckline. She wore matching ac cessories, white gloves and a gold throated white orchid. The bridegroom’s mother wore a gown of light aqua pearle- scent brocade with matching trim at the neckline, empire waist, and wrists. She wore matching accessories, white gloves, and a purple throated white orchid. The bridegroom’s grandmoth er, Mrs. Harry K. Galbraith of Warren, Ohio, wore beige lace over silk linen with coordinat ing accessories and a lavender orchid. RECEPTION Following the ceremony, the bride’s parents entertained with a lovely reception in Kauf- mann Hall. Carrying out the color scheme of red and green, the hall was decorated through out with lighted candles, Christ mas arrangements, and a Christ mas tree. Mr. and Mrs. Harold F. Long, uncle and aunt of the bride, and Mr. William Ballentine, uncle of the bride, welcomed the guests and introduced them to the groom’s father. Mr. and Mrs. G. Raymond Reeves, uncle and aunt of the bride presided at the bridal re gister. An anniversary candle and a Christmas arrangement designed and made by the groom’s mother graced the ta ble. Mr. and Mrs. Paul H. Long, uncle and aunt of the bride, presented the guests to the re ceiving line. The reception table held an arrangement of white gladioli, chrysanthemums, and carna tions, a pair of silver triple candelabra, and a silver punch bowl. The bride’s table was co vered with venise lace and cen tered with a five tiered wed ding cake decorated with white wedding bells and touches of red and green. It was topped with a miniature bride and groom back of which stood the Christian marriage symbol. After the couple had cut the traditional first slice of the wed ding cake, guests were served cake by Miss Vivien Wise. Mrs. Paul B. Long and Miss Eleanor Burnette served punch. Refresh ments of assorted sandwiches, cheese wafers, nuts, mints, and fruit cake were served by Miss Lois Graves, Mrs. David Hen derson, Mrs. D. Ricky Richard son, and Miss Judy Wise. Also assisting in serving were Miss Kay Bozard, Miss Karen Ed wards, Miss Gail Harmon, Miss Nora Ann Plumblee, Miss San dra Wicker, and Miss Ann Wise. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Crosson, uncle and aunt of the bride, bade the guests good-bye and invited them to the bride’s home where Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ab rams and Mr. and Mrs. Cy ril Halfacre entertained. For a wedding trip to Ohio, the bride wore a navy suit, top ped with a white coat, navy accessories, and the orchid cor sage from the Bible. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Elsworth Irons (Emma Julia Ballentine) of Newberry is a graduate of New berry High School and received an A.B. degree in biology from Newberry College in 1970. Cur rently she is a member of the faculty of Gallman Junior High in Newberry. The bridegroom, a son of Mrs. Arthur W. Kennedy, Route 4 Bazetta Road, Warren, Ohio and Mr. Carl Warren Roose, Sr. 569 Willard N.E., Warren Ohio. He was graduated from the Warren High School and completed two years at Kent State University. He has com pleted his military service in the United States Army, recent ly returning from a years ac tive duty in Vietnam. He will be employed at the Shakespeare division of Columbia Products Corporation, Newberry, where they will be at home at 1927 Benedict Street. REHEARSAL DINNER Following the rehearsal on Friday night, the members of the bridal party and invited guests were entertained with a rehearsal dinner at Kaufmann Hall by the groom’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Kennedy. On arrival the guests gather ed around the punch bowl from which the host and hostess ser ved the punch. Mr. Kennedy gave a toast to the bride-to-be and groom-to-be after which the groom-to-be toasted his bride- to-be and the best man, Mr. Kevin Kennedy toasted his bro ther. After the Reverend Paul Hatch asked the blessing, the guests were invited to the buf fet table which was laden with an assortment of meats, casse roles, salads, and hors d’oeuv- res. Rum pudding topped with pink whipped cream was ser ved for dessert. The buffet table was centered with a green and gold topiary surrounded by lighted green tapers. The head table was cen tered with an arrangement of green and gold with green light ed tapers and a pair of white feathered love birds. Smaller arrangements flanked either side and similar arrangements centered the three other tables. Covers were laid for 31 guests. OTHER ENTERTAINMENTS On Saturday evening, Novem ber 21, Mrs. Herman Wicker, Mrs. David Henderson, Miss Vi vien Wise, and Miss Judy Wise entertained Miss Irons with a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. Wicker on the Greenville Highway. As the guests arrived, wedd ing bell favors decorated with miniature wedding rings were pinned on. A pink carnation cor sage marked the bride-elects chair in the living room. After a number of games were played, delicious refresh ments of assorted sandwiches, nuts, mints, individually iced cakes, and punch were served from the dining room. The table was beautifully decorated with a bouquet of pink and white carnations and gladioli. Lighted pink candles also accented the table. Miss Irons was then showered with many lovely gifts, includ ing the butterdish in her dinner- ware from the hostesses. Miss Irons and Mr. Roose were honored with a couple’s dinner party on Friday night, December 4, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ricky Richardson on Lake Murray near Prospe rity. Christmas greens and candles centered the head table, the smaller tables, and at the end of the buffet counter which se parated the lovely kitchen-din- We must take stock— We must make room for new spring clothes arriving daily and time is limi ted — so for two days beginning Dec. 30th we are offering you about one hun dred assorted type & size dresses at half price and less — many coats reduc ed — millinery one half price and simi- liar bargains throughout the first floor. So come, and thank you— Carpenter’s j NEWBERRY, S. C. n/Vomtn'* l ^oo<U,