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PAGE 4-The Newberry Sun, Newberry, S. C., Thursday, July 6,1972 Miss Harriett Ann Halfacre and Mr. Jerry Melvin Halti- wanger were united in marriage on Saturday, June 17, 1972, at 8 o’clock in The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer. Dr. Henry A. McCullough, Jr., pas tor of both the bride and groom, officiated at the double ring ce remony. The bride is the only daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Maffett Halfacre and the bride groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Edward Haltiwang- er, all of Newberry. A lovely setting was created with altar arrangements of large white mums, gladioli, Killan daisies, and lighted tapers in brass spiral candelabra. The wedding guests were seat ed in pews enclosed by white satin ribbon. Nuptial music was rendered by Professor Darr Wise of the Music Department of Newberry College, also organist of the church. His selections included, “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring” (Bach), “Arioso” (Bach), “0 God, Thou Faithful God” (Pee lers), “Vision” (Rheinberger), and “Carillon” (Sowerby). After the preludes Miss Re becca Kirkland, vocalist, sang “0 Perfect Love” and “The Wedding Prayer”. “Trumpet Voluntary” (Pur cell) was used for the proces sional, and “Psalm XVIII” (Marcello) for the recessional. The bride escorted and giv en in marriage by her father, wore a wedding gown of dacron organza and pearled French silk peau d’ange lace. The basque bodice embroidered with seed pearls was enhanced with lace, forming a scalloped Sabrinia neckline. Tiny covered buttons adorned the bodice back extend ing below the waistline where an organza bow was attached. The long sleeves ended in calla lily points over the hands. Panels of lace were appliqued on the A-line skirt that extend ed into a lace encrusted Cathe dral train. Her ballerina length veil of silk bridal illusion was attached to a chantilly lace and organza Camelot cap, embroid ered with seed pearls and top ped with a cluster of organza roses and satin streamers. She carried a cascade of white sweetheart roses, daisy pom pons, stephanotis, gypsophila, centered with a white rose cor sage and showered with satin ribbon. Mrs. Thomas Randall Half acre, sister-in-law of the bride, served as matron of honor. She wore a full length gown of pas tel yellow nylon organza. The fitted bodice was designed with an oval neckline and long full sleeves. The neckline and cuffs were outlined with delicate white Venice lace and daisy trim, extending down the back on either side and forming a border around the softly gather ed skirt. TTie waistline was ac cented with a matching velvet ribbon sash. She wore a cluster of daisies in her hair and car ried a nosegay of white daisy pompons, sweetheart roses and gypsophila entwined with white satin ribbon and streamers. Bridal attendants were Miss Deborah Anne Coggins, Miss Flora Elizabeth Gilfillan, Miss Susan Helen Jones, and Miss Ada Karen Mayes, all of New berry, Miss Virginia Louise Hughes of Winnsboro, and Mrs. Terry Wayne Turner, sister of the bridegroom of Atlanta, Geor- ga. They wore dresses identi cal to the matron of honor and carried similar bouquets. Mrs. C. Murphy Hall of Sum ter, Miss Kathryn Elaine Ring er of Atlanta, Georgia, Miss Gloria Jane Sarvis of Charles ton, and Miss Peggy Sue Wil lingham of Newberry served as honorary attendants. Each wore a corsage of daisies. Mr. George Edward Halti- wanger served as his son’s best man. Senior ushers were Mr. Ro bert Lee Johnson of Troy, N. C., and Mr. David B. Knight of Ashboro, N. C. Usher-groomsmen were Al bert Willard Brown of Bruns wick, Ga., Thomas Randall Half acre, brother of the bride, of Columbia, Curtis Edward Halti- wanger, brother of the bride groom of Newberry, Kenneth Melvin Haitiwanger, Sr., uncle of the bridegroom of Travelers Rest, William Doyle Jones of Goldsboro, N. C., and Terry Wayne Turner, brother-in-law of the bridegroom of Atlanta, Ga. Little Miss Tina Lynette Hentz of Little Mountain, cousin of the bridegroom was the flower girl. Her dress was identical to the other attendants. She car ried a basket of yellow and white rose petals which she scattered in the path of the bride. Master Kenneth Melvin Halt- iwanger, Jr., cousin of the bridegroom, of Travelers Rest served as ring bearer. He was dressed in formal attire iden tical to the usher-groomsmen and carried the rings on a white satin heart-shaped pillow. Marty Carroll Frick of Little Mountain and Ronald Coleman Half acre of Newberry, both cousins of the bride, served as acolytes. The mother of the bride chose a full length sheath gown of aqua crepe, designed with an inverted neckline and long lace sleeves. The outfit was ac cented by a white Cattleya or chid and matching accessories. The bridegroom’s mother wore a formal gown of dacron or ganza in pastel green, designed with an empire bodice featur ing long full sleeves, and flar ed skirt. The waist was accent ed with a satin tyrolean belt. A Cattleya orchid and silver accessories completed her out fit. Mrs. D. 0. Frick, maternal grandmother of the bride, wore a street length dress of blue polyester knit with matching ac cessories and a corsage of white roses. Mrs. George Haltiwanger, paternal grandmother of the groom, wore a street length dress of light blue with match ing accessories and a corsage of white roses. The bride’s register was plac ed in the Narthex of the church, and attended by Miss Patricia Leslie of Newberry. For a wedding trip to Florida, the bride chose a dress of polyester knit, with a fitted bo dice of navy and a pleated skirt in navy and contrasting de sign with corresponding acces sories. The roses lifted from her bridal bouquet served as her corsage. Mrs. Haltiwanger is a gra duate of Newberry High School, and completed two years at Winthrop College. She is em ployed as a secretary for Se curity Corporation. Mr. Haltiwanger is also a graduate of Newberry High School and received an asso ciate degree in electronic engi neering technology from Mid lands TEC. He is associated in business with his father. The couple will live at Lake Murray during the summer and then reside in Newberry. RECEPTION Immediately following the ce remony, the bridal couple and their parents received their guests in the Narthex of the church after which the bride’s parents entertained at a recep tion in the Social Hall. Guests were introduced to the receiving line by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Jones and then invited to the reception by Mr. and Mrs. Kibler Moon. Potted palms and lighted can dles in candelabra enhanced with magnolia leaves produced a beautiful setting and further emphasized the yellow and white motif used throughout the Social Hall. Mr. and Mrs. Steve Floyd in vited the guests to the refresh ment table where the fruit punch was served by Mrs. Wal ter Lake and Mrs. Dan Maw. Mrs. C. Murphy Hall presid ed over a second punch bowl. The bride’s honorary atten dants assisted in serving. . The refreshment table was covered with a white satin cloth trimmed with yellow rib bon. A silver bowl on a hand some reflector held an arrange ment of yellow and white glad ioli, white mums, and daisies. The centerpiece was flanked by silver candelabra with light ed yellow tapers. Delicious refreshments con sisted of chicken salad sand wiches, ham biscuits, open-fac ed sandwiches, cheese rings, nuts and mints. Attractive and delicious fruit bowls created from watermelon halves placed on silver trays and filled with grapes, strawberries, cherries, pineapple, and melon balls a- dorned one side of the room. The bride’s table was cover ed with a white satin cloth, overlaid with lace. The three tiered wedding cake was de corated with delicate yellow and white roses, white swans, and topped with a miniature bride and groom. Columns elevated the tiers. After the traditional cutting of the cake, it was served to the guests by Mrs. Alonzo Der rick and Mrs. J. C. Lindler, aunts of the bride. Mr. and Mrs. John W. Davis bade the guests good-bye and invited them to see the gifts at the Halfacre home where Mr. and Mrs. Robert DeWald presided. REHEARSAL DINNER Later in the evening, the pa rents of the groom, Mr. and Mrs. George Edward Haltiwang er entertained members of the wedding party and invited guest at their lovely home which was attractively decorated in a yel low and white color scheme. The dining table was centered with an arrangement of daisies enterspersed with fever-few and bordered by silver candelabra lighted with yellow candles. The guests enjoyed delicious refreshments consisting of a fruit bowl, chicken salad on lettuce, tuna puffs, cheese balls, ribbon sandwiches, lemon tarts, mints, nuts and punch served buffet style. Mr. Haltiwanger, presented the men of the wedding party with engraved Jefferson cups. BRIDESMAIDS LUNCHEON On Saturday, June 17, Miss es Debbie Coggins, Kay Mayes, and Mrs. Terry Turner, sister of the bridegroom, were hos tesses at a luncheon at the Cog- gin’s home for members of the wedding party and invited guests. The honoree was presented a corsage of white carnations accented by a miniature bride and groom. A delicious meal consisting of fried chicken, green beans, marinated vegetables, congeal ed salad, macaroni and cheese, chocolate tarts, and tea rolls was served. Covers were set for sixteen guests. The bride’s place was marked with a mi niature bride. The tables were overlaid with Madeira lace cloths and center ed with yellow and white ar rangements of daisies and fever-few. Miss Halfacre was remember ed with a set of Wear-Ever in harvest gold. Miss Halfacre presented her attendants with an engraved demi-tasse spoon in her chosen silver pattern, and her hono rary attendants with silver cordials. BACHELORS PARTY On Thursday, June 15, Messrs. Willie Jones and Curtis Halti wanger, honored the bridegroom with a bachelor’s party at the Haltiwanger’s home on Lake Murray. The men of the wedding party and invited guests enjoyed' a menu of hors d’oeuvres and sea food. Parties honor Miss Halfacre Mrs. John Davis and Mrs. Lula Cuthbertson compliment ed Miss Halfacre with a mis cellaneous shower on May 13 in the Fellowship Hall of Faith Lutheran Church. A lovely bride’s table, cover ed with white net and centered with a glowing yellow candle, also a yellow and white gla- mellia corsage, marked the ho- noree’s place. Several games of Bride were enjoyed. Delicious refreshments, carry ing out the bride’s color scheme of yellow and white, were serv ed buffet style. The delectables consisted of finger sandwiches, ham puffs, cheese swirls, cake squares, nuts, and punch. A variety of useful gifts were received. The hostesses present ed an electric toaster to the bride-elect. On May 20, Mrs. Leon Ni chols, and Mrs. Murph Hall en tertained with a miscellaneous shower at the home of the form er. On arrival, Miss Halfacre was presented a white corsage of daisy mums. Attractive floral arrangements decorated the Ni chols home. The guests enjoyed Bride and refreshments which included assorted sandwiches, chips, brownies, and mints. The bride-elect was showered with an array of many useful gifts from a lovely golden um brella. The hostesses gift was a serving tray. Misses Susan Jones and Flora Gilfillan, assisted by their pa rents, honored Miss Half acre and her fiance, Jerry Halti wanger, with a cook-out at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Albert Jones on June 2. The couples were seated at tables, which were decorated with hurricane lamps lighted with yellow candles and encir cled with yellow daisies and greenery. The bride-elect’s place was marked with a lovely nose gay- The guests enjoyed a ham burger supper and the bride’s favorite dessert of lemon de light which was topped with a live daisy. The hostesses gift to the ho noree was a pair of walnut salad bowls. On June 13, Mrs. W. D. Beard and Martha entertained Miss Halfacre at their home which was attractively decorated with arrangements of lovely sum mer flowers. The honoree was presented a corsage of white carnations. Friends and neighbors enjoy ed games of Bride. The prizes, carefully selected and beauti fully wrapped, were useful items for the bride’s future home. Delicious refreshments con sisted of chicken salad on let tuce, crackers, potato chips, open-f a c e d sandwiches, cake squares and tea. The hostesses gift was a china dinner plate in the bride-elect’s chosen pattern. Senate lauds Richard Baker A SENATE RESOLUTION COMMENDING THE HONO RABLE RICHARD L. BAKER OF NEWBERRY COUNTY FOR HIS SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE SOUTH CAROLINA MENTAL RETARDATION COMMISSION. Whereas, the Honorable Ri chard L. Baker of Newberry County has unselfishly given of his time and. talent for many years as a member of the South Carolina Mental Retardation Commission; and Whereas, the members of the Senate wish to recognize his noble service to the people of South Carolina. Now, there fore, Be it resolved by the Senate of the State of South Carolina: That the Honorable Richard L. Baker of Newberry County is hereby commended for his long devoted service as a mem ber of the South Carolina Men tal Retardation Commission. Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be for ward to Mr. Baker.