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The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, August 12, 1971—PAGE 5 and linen tablecloth were pre sented to the honoree. Mrs. Hassell Miller and Mrs. Joe Simpson Sr., entertained the bride-elect and twenty in vited guest at a drop-in and surprise towel shower at the home of the latter on Monday afternoon, July 19. A white gla- mellia corsage backed with a tatted handkerchief was pinned on the honoree upon arrival. Towel sets edged in hand made tatting by the hostesses were presented to the honoree. Monday night, July 19th. Miss Armfield shared honors with another bride-elect, Miss Wan da Puckett at a Coke Party at the home of Mrs. Thomas Ma lone and Ginger, hostesses. The honorees were presented with white wedding bell corsages and a gold banded Bud Vase. Mrs. Ervin Wagner, assisted by her mother, Mrs. Zach Su- ber honored the bride-elect with a kitchen shower at her home on Morse Street, Friday, July 23. Pink roses and asters were used in the living and dining room. A pink and white glamellia corsage was pinned on the hon oree. The hostess presented the bride elect with a set of Pyrex mixing bowls. On Monday, July 26 Mrs. Peg gy Green and Mrs. Phyllis Je ter honored the bride-elect with a miscellaneous shower at the Presbyterian Fellowship Hall. Yellow and white daisies were used in the mantel and table decorations. Lace trimmed cloths were used on the brides tables from which party dainties were served. Miss Cathy and Jan Green presided at the punch bowl. A yellow daisy corsage, kitchen towels and picture were the hostesses gifts. Merle and Christie were en tertained with a Bar-B-Que sup per Wednesday, July 28 at the lake home of Mr. and Mrs. Brut Baker. Mr. and Mrs. Ba ker and Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Baker, hosts and hostesses pre sented the couple with a Bar- B-Que grill. The bride-elect was guest of honor at a luncheon held Fri day, July 30th at the home of Mrs. Kemper Lake with Misses Patricia Lake, Margie Young, Mrs. Harry Young and Mrs. Lake hostesses. Yellow asters and white chrysanthemums were used in the arrangements. The honoree was presented with a white glamellia corsage cen tered with yellow asters, and a cut glass dish. On Friday, July 30th Dr. Johnny Roche was host to the groom-elect, his groomsmen and guest for a steak supper at Fairview Community Center in Prosperity. Mrs. Mack Cathcart and her mother, Mrs. Teddy Weaver honored the bride-elect with a linen shower, Monday, August 2nd at the home of the latter on Church Street. A pink cloth overlaid with lace was used on the table from which punch, sandwiches, nuts and sweet puffs were serv ed. The honoree was presented with a white carnation corsage and a matched sheet set by the hostesses. Permits City building permits for the past week totaled: $12,200. They are as follows: Ethel Davis, 1226 Summer St., repairs; Jimmy Taylor, 2703 Digby Ave., repairs; J. C. San ford, 1102 Hunt St., repairs; Hugh Turner, 2117 Glenn St., addition; Charles McGee, Col lege St. Esso, College St., addi tion; Harry Kemp, 404 Cald well St., repairs; Clara Gall- man, 804 Floyd St., repairs; and Robert Dowd, 1304 Silas St., repairs. Miss Karen Theresa Stone and David Lee Robertson were married Saturday, July 31, at 7:30 p.m. in the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. The bride is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Maxcy Stone of Newberry and the bridegroom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hocker Robertson of Greensboro, N. C. Rev. Henry A. McCullough, Jr., pastor of the church, and Rev. Robert L. Moore of Char lotte, officiated at the double ring ceremony. A lovely and appropriate set ting was created with altar ar rangements of white gladioli, stock, Killian, daisies and mums. Wedding music was provided by Prof. Darr Wise, organist, and Curtis Leins of Chevy Chase, Md., who sang “Love Never Faileth” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” Ushers were Danny Stone of Newberry, brother of the bride; Joe Robertson, brother of the bridegroom, Dale Finn and Jim Browder, all of Greensboro; Michael Bull, Canton, N. C.; David Mitchell and M. Gary Lawson, both of Hickory, N. C.; also Charles Ellis of Rutledge, Pa. Ushers Stone and Robertson also served as acolytes. Best man was Bruce F. Morton of Greensobro. Maid of honor was Miss Mary Robins Stone, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Misses Nancy Robertson, sister of the bridegroom and Julie Summer of North Augusta, cousin of the bride; Mrs. Richard Perry, Newberry; Mrs. Arthur Katz, Columbia, Mrs. Sam Zealy, Thomson, Ga. and Mrs. Joe Eddins, Zebulon, N. C. Junior bridesmaid was Miss Jeanne Veronee of Columbia, cousin of the bride. The bridal attendants were identically attired in multi-print pantdresses of voile, made with portrait necklines and long sleeves. Each carried a nose gay of corona orange and lemon drop yellow miniature carna tions with gypsophila and orange satin streamers. Honorary bridesmaids were Miss Dianne Stephenson of Red Springs, N. C., Mrs. Jimmy Longshore of Clemson, Mrs. Bruce Meisner of Hickory and Miss Paula Cuthbertson of Dur ham. Escorted and given in mar riage by her father, the bride was lovely in a gown of ivory organza and peau d’ange lace. The exquisite gown featured a scalloped portrait neckline and lace sleeves. The graceful skirt and court train were highlight ed with lace applique and her cathedral lace-bordered mantil la extended the full length of the train. She carried a cas cade bouquet of gardenias and pale yellow sweetheart rosebuds with white satin shower ribbon. The bride’s mother wore a full-length dress of ice green chiffon, featuring an empire waistline and beaded bodice with long sleeves and beaded wrist bands. She used match ing accessories and her purse corsage was of Miltonia orchids. The bridegroom’s mother wore a full-length pink gown with beaded waisiline and long sleeves. She also wore match ing accessories and a corsage of delicate pink Cattleya or chids. The bride’s maternal grand mother, Mrs. J. M. Robins, wore a beige lace dress with match ing sleeveless coat, complemen tary accessories and a lavender Cattleya orchid. RECEPTION After the ceremony a recep tion was held at the Country Club of Newberry. Guests were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Eugene C. Griffith. The club was beautifully deco rated, having backgrounds of palms, magnolia foliage and greenery. Cherub arrangements of yel low and talisman colors of mix ed flowers centered the three mantels, with magnolia leaves arranged to extend to the ends. Mrs. Rodney Griffin presided at the register. The table was centered with an epergne of yellow roses, carnations and gladioli, with a shower of rib bons extending from the regis ter. Mr. and Mrs. John Frazier and Mr. and Mrs. Williams H. Carter invited the guests into the ballroom. The refreshment tables were white-covered to the floor and centered with an elevated ar rangement of yellow-toned flow ers, with other elevated arrange ments at intervals along the ta ble, and scalloped with hothouse fernery. Many delicate yellow cathedral candles, based in ny lon net ruffles, glowed in silver candelabra on the tables. Punch was served from silver bowls at either end of the ta ble by Mrs. Lula Cuthbertson, Mrs. Merril Norris, Miss Mary Nancy Robertson, Mrs. Roger Hazel, Miss Lynn Flovd. Mrs. Oscar Summer, Jr., Mrs. Da vid Vernon and Miss Dianne Stephenson. The cake table, covered with a candlelight cloth, was centered with a beautiful triple tiered cake. Each tier was ele vated and hand-embossed with gardenias and lily-of-the-valley. Five-branch silver candelabra were filled with glowing candle light candles based in candle light net ruffles. After the couple traditionally cut the first slice of cake, it was sliced and served to the guests by Mrs. Wilbur Boozer and Mrs. John Kunkle. Music for the reception was furnished by a four-piece com bo. Bidding the guests goodbye were Mr. and Mrs. Kirby Lo- minack and Mr. and Mrs. Ro nald Hightower. During the evening the cou ple left for a wedding trip to Hilton Head Island. For travel ing the bride chose a pant suit of lavender filigreed knit, featuring a tunic bodice with flared peplum, and added a la vender orchid corsage. The bride graduated from Le noir Rhyne College, Hickory, N. C., with an A.B. degree in Early Childhood Education in May, 1971. The bridegroom graduated from Lenior Rhyne College with an A.B. degree in sociology in May 1971. He will enter Mem phis State University School of Law this fall. Mr. and Mrs. Robertson will reside at 1050 Buford Ellington Drive, Memphis, Tenn. BUFFET SUPPER On Thursday evening, the Stone and Robertson families and out-of-town guests for the Stone-Robertson nuptials were entertained at Black Walnut, the spacious Lake Murray home of Mrs. Steve Griffith, Sr. Co-hosts for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Griffith. Upon her arrival, Miss Stone was presented a white carnation corsage. Unique arrangements of sum mer flowers in watermelons were used on the patio and party rooms. Twenty guests enjoyed a de licious buffet supper. REHEARSAL DINNER Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Ro bertson entertained the Stone- Robertson wedding party and out-of-town guests at the Mid- Carolina Club with a seated buffet dinner after the rehear sal Friday evening, July 30. An arrangement of daisies and yellow carnations graced the honoree’s table. Lighted tapers were centered on each of the other tables. Miss Stone was presented an orchid corsage by the hostess. Forty-five guests were pre sent at this memorable occa sion. BRIDESMAIDS LUNCHEON Mrs. Wilbur Boozer and Mrs. Oscar Summer, Jr. were hos tesses for the bridesmaids lunch eon in the Faculty Dining Room at Kaufmann Hall. The table was centered with an arrangement of pink asters, daisies and snapdragons. Pink tapers in silver candelabra were placed on either side of the ar rangement. The bride’s place was marked with a pink tulle nosegay em bellished with pink satin stream ers. Covers were laid for 18 guests. A delicious three-course meal was served. The bride presented Wedge- wood jewelry boxes to her bridesmaids, and the hostesses presented the center arrange ment of flowers to Mrs. Stone. Their gift to the honoree was a knife in her chosen silver pattern. ATTEND WEDDING Out-of-town guests attending the Stone-Robertson wedding on July 31 included: Mrs. Frank F. Lyon, Mr. and Mrs. John R. Nolin, Miss Re becca Nolin, Mrs. Bruce Mor ton, Mr. and Mrs. Archie Kirk- man, Miss Cindy Kirkman, Tom Kennedy, Jim Nehlsen, Miss Pamela Silkworth, Mr. and Mrs. Merril Norris, Sherry and Wayne, Gordan Johnson, and Tom White, all of Greensboro, N. C.; also Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sager, III, Granite Falls, N. C.; Mrs. Elaine Meade, Chapel Hill, N. C.; Mr. and Mrs. William H. Windley, Hank Windley, Mrs. Johnny Windley, all of Mt. Airy, N. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Summer, Jr., Mark Summer of North Augusta; Mr. and Mrs. Emile Saint-Amand, Gaffney; Mr. and Mrs. David Jenkins, Miss Patti Lee Jenkins of At lanta, and Luther Aull of John ston; also Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Robins, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Hill, and Mrs. David King of Nauvoo, Ala; Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Moomaw, III, Kings Mountain, N. C.; Sam Zealy, Thompson, Ga.; also, Michael Bull, Canton, N. C.; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Taylor, Charleston; Rev. and Mrs. Everett Dasher, Chapin; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Griffith, Sally and Jane, Mr. and Mrs. Julian Floyd and Miss Lynn Floyd, all of Charlotte, N. C.; also, Roger Maxey, Statesville, N. C.; Douglas Mace, Old Fort, N. C.; David Webb, Marion; Stephen Harwell, Mooresville, N. C.; Mr. and Mrs. David Vernon, Rock Hill; also Mr. and Mrs. Copeland Veronee, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Hazel, Arthur Katz, all of Co lumbia; and Jimmy Longshore, Clemson; also, Mr. and Mrs. David Newton, George Mazra- vitch, Mr. and Mrs. George Kunkle, Tommy and Eddie, Miss Deborah Winecoff, Miss Janice Gantt, Mr. and Mrs. Orin Cline, Jeff Cline, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Cline, all of Hickory, N. C. Rev. Eargle leaves Lutheran group Pastor M. Earl Eargle an nounced to his congregation, St. Luke’s of Thunderbolt (Savan nah), Georgia last Sunday that he has withdrawn from the Lu theran Church in America. Pastor Eargle stated as his reasons for withdrawing from the LCA: the affiliation of the LCA with the National and World Council of Churches, the trend away from the Bible and biblical truths in the LCA Sunday School materials, and the rejection of the Bible as the verbally inspired, inerrant Word of God by the LCA with the resulting doctrinal deteriora tion. Pastor Eargle also announc ed that he had made applica tion for membership in the Church of the Lutheran Confes sion—a small confessional Lu theran synod of some 9500 souls, located in nineteen states and one foreign country. Holy Tri nity Independent Evangelical Lutheran Church of West Col umbia is affiliated with the Church of the Lutheran Con fession. Its pastor, Paul F. Nolt- ing, has been secretary of the CLC since its founding in 1960. Pastor Eargle is a son of Mt. Hermon Lutheran Church of West Columbia, a graduate of the University of South Caro lina and the Lutheran Theologi cal Southern Seminary of Col umbia, S. C. and has served as pastor of Grace Lutheran Church, Gilbert, S. C. before accepting the call to St. Luke’s, Thunderbolt (Savannah), Geor gia some four years ago.