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The Tennessean from Nashville, Tennessee • Page 21

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NAiH.iLLI F.Uy Morning. mm 13. 950 31 Attractive Baltimore Girl Is Visitor .1 swssvi. uuku at ujuujimj saw. hi 'p-wr I 1 Miss Young and Mr.

Melvin To Wed at Church Ceremony Or (jvrl "Friday. Si will wear a dresa of light blue Miss Georgia Ruth Young, daugh crepe made with a neart-snapea ter of Mrs. Charles R. Young and the lata Mr. Young, will become the bride of Sidney Randall Melvin, son neckline and full skirt.

Mrs. Melvin, mother of the bridegroom, will wear a rose crepe gown with a of Mr. and Mrs. O. W.

Melvin, this evening at Charlotte Avenue Church of Christ. tiered peplum. Both will hava shoulder bouquets of orchida. Later, Mr. Melvin and his brida Willard E.

Collins win officiate, will leave for a wedding trip to Great Smoky Mountain National and a musical program will be given by Mrs. Courtney E. Johnson, organist, and Harry Husband, park. They will maka their homa at 261 5 Sunset place. On Thursday evening after tha Two large arrangements of white wedding rehearsal, Mrs.

Melvin, gladioli and snapdragons will decorate the altar where palms and mother of the bridegroom, was hostess at a party at 1919 Fifteenth ave, for members of the wed Boston fern combined with white tapera will also ba placed. ding party. Mrs. Wair, daughter of the hostess, assisted In tha hospitality. A color nota of green and The bride, who will be given In marriage by S.

Adams, will wear a wedding gown of white satin made with a marquisette yoke outlined with Chantllly lace. The yellow was emphasized in tha re freshments served and tha decora tions of garden flowers. full skirt terminates in a fan shaped train and the fitted sleeves A i come to points at tha wrists. The bride will wear a cap fashioned of lilies of the valley from which will be draped a short veil of imported illusion. Her only ornament will be a strand of pearls, gift of the bride Miss Miller To Wed Today Taking place this morning at 11:30 o'clock at the Cumberland Presbyterian church In Watertown, will be the marriage of Miss Billla Sue Miller, daughter of Mr.

and, Mrs. Eston P. Miller of Nashville. groom. She will carry an arm bouquet of white orchids, stepha-notls and lilies of the valley.

Miss Kathryn Louise Young, sis ter of tha bride, will be maid of honor. Bridesmaids will be Mrs to Everette Wlnfred Mayea Lawrence Walr, sister of the bridegroom; Mrs. Wendell Molvin, Miss Willie V. Cobb and Miss Margie Openlnf night tha ballet! The tlmt, last night; tha place, the Community Playhouse; and tha program, "Lea Ballet In-tirnee," by ALBERTINE. An eighty year old French ballet, "Coppelia," wai the main number of the evening'! repertoire and dancing the leading roles were JOAN BOWERS, NANCY SIMMONS, BILL YARBROUGH, and DONALD GREGORY, who en-chanted tha audience with their grace and stage personalities.

The Spanish doll was portrayed by ANN RILEY WHITMER, and the doll that danced the gigua was BARBARA ANN PRATT. We were enchanted with JOY ZIBART's "concerto in green" and with the hats worn In one scene created by GENE KIT-TRELL. All in all, a flashing, brilliant panorama of gay con tumes, vivid decor (executed by MILTON CARNEY) and professional dancing. Be sure to see the concert Gal Friday will be on the first row every night, Gal Friday will be saddened by the departure of ALICE TYNE to far-away Panama after she becomes MRS. WILLIAM EARTH-MAN, United States Army Wife on Saturday.

But your gal has enjoyed galavanting with the bride-elect from one gay party to the next for the past few weeks. Wednesday found her at Belle Meade country club whore MRS. GUILFORD DUDLEY entertained at a luncheon for the blonde-haired pout-debutante. Alice wore a pink broadcloth frock with a stand-up ruffle collar and a large white hat trimmed with navy -veiling, as she received another bride-to-be-soon, JANE ANDERSON, and VIRGINIA EARTH-MAN, MRS. BEN ROBINSON, MRS.

THEODORE COOPER, MRS. GIRARD BROWNLOW of New Orleans, and ELEANOR BRADFORD. That evening, the ELDON B. BTEVENSONs Jr. were hosts at a dinner at their Tyne road dwelling.

A pale blue marquisette dinner dress enhanced Alice's blondness on this occasion, and convinced us even further that her trousseau is one of the most elaborate to be seen In a long time. Sun-tanned CLARE CORSON was there on the arm of MEADE EVANS, and looked stunning in coral organdy, in a ballerina length gown. JUDY HARVEY with GREER FRIER-SON wore a black and white organdy ballerina frock and chatted with ELIZABETH DAVIDSON, a Johnston. They will wear identical models of mint green net over taf feta made with portrait collars of taffeta, and matching hats. The Staff Photo bj Moid I.

Ivsni Jr. Miss Joan Strauff of Baltimore, is the guest this week of Miss Celeste Craig the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Craig on Hillwood drive. son of Mr.

and Mrs. Everetta Wlnfred Mayes also of Nashville. The Rev, W. E. Miller of Water-town, grandfather of tha bride, will officiate.

Arrangements of gladioli and fern will decorate tha altar. The bride will wear a navy crepe dress with whito accessories and her flowers will be white orchida in a shoulder arrangement. Attendants will he Mr. and Mrs, Lloyd Spalding of Nashville. Attendants will CHrry arm bouquets party and by MARY ALICE WILLIAMS Tuesday afternoon at a seated tea.

"L'affaira Hines" wa given at the home of tha hostess' mother, MRS. JOE J. SISK an Hillsboro road and canasta was enjoyed during tha evening. Betty wore ona of her trousseau dresses, a brown and whits silk print, with a brown linen jacket, lined with the print. Other guests were MILDRED BETHSHARES, GLORIA CHERRY, EVELYN PATY, EVELYN NENON, GEORIGLi WELCH, and DENISE ALLEN.

Mary Alice wore for her tea a black and white silk print, and Betty wore red and white linen with a cloche-like linen chapeau. Sipping tea wera JEAN ORR, CAROLINE SMITH, CLAUDIA ALLEN and JANE SHEPHERD. Lots of excitement out Wool-wlne-way this paet week, CAROL WOOLWINE, who has been a student at Finch's in New York, returned homa with an attractive school-mate, JOY CRUIKSHANK of Rochester, N. Y. Simultaneously, FRITZ INGRAM invited a former classmate, PARKER HALL of Bethlehem, to visit him.

Last Sunday morning, Carol casually Informed her mother, MRS. SAMUEL WOOLWINE JR. that she had invited 25 people In for cocktails that evening. Mrs. Woolwine frantically gathered a centerpiece for the table out of the garden, and as she fashioned the green and white arrangement, thought that it looked just like a bridal bouquet.

It turned out to be just that, much to her surprise, when at the party Carol's visitor announced that she and Parker had eloped to Rossville, that afternoon. All families concerned were duly called via long distance and the following day, the newly-weds left for Little Rock, Ark. to visit another Finrh classmate of Joy's, EMILY ELDER. Black-haired and brown eyed NANCY HALL of Fort Worth, Texas, Is the attractive summer visitor of MARY ALICE WRIGHT. Distant cousins, these two first met when they were three years old and have not seen each other since until this visit.

Mary Alice entertained her guest at a luncheon Thursday at Belle Meade country club. Mary Alice wore an aqua and white waffle pique dress and Nancy was dressed ir, brown and white chambray. Around the table were DOTTIE SENSING, FUNKY STOCK ELL, CARNEY OVERALL, BETTY WRENN. MARTHA ROONEY, LUCY BUFORD, and CRAIG HOWARD. Complimenting four glrla who returned recently from schools in the Eaet, BETTY NELSON.

MARTHA ROONEY and MARY or Majestic daisies. Wendell Melvin, brother of the sea nymph in pale green organdy, who was with LT. ROBERT SAUNDERS of Hendersonville, N. C. Piquant SARA HARRIS in yellow organdy a-bloom with yellow roses, had as her escort, LT.

THOMAS COUGHLIN of Kingston, N. Y. This evening the EDWARD POTTERs JR. and MR. "and MRS.

WILLIAM F. BARRY will entertain at the rehearsal party at Treemont, the' Potter home. With a touch of tha couturier's magic wand, Alice will appear this time govyned in a yellow net ballet-length dress tied at tha waistline with a green satin sash. A nostalgic Talisman rose will ba pinned at the waist and scattered at random over the skirt will ba pale green leaves. Among the out-of-town guests present will be PATRICIA OSBORNE of Litchfield, PATTY NIXON, MARY LEIGH ZERBEE, and MRS.

THOMAS B. SLICK, all of San Antonio, Texas. Honoring her future daughter-in-law, JANE ANDERSON, MRS. GUILFORD DUDLEY entertained at a dinner party Thursday evening at her home on Harding road. Jane was a Dresden figurine in pale blue organdy with blue linen shoes, as she received on the arm of GUILFORD DUDLEY her bridegroom-to-be.

The BILLY HUTTONs were there, were MR. and MRS. LOU CRAWFORD, MR. and MRS. BUDDY WHIT SON, MAJOR and MRS.

AL JOHNSON, the DICKIE THOMASes, and MR. and MRS. BEVERLY LANDSTREET. Among the out-of-town guests were MARI-VONNE REYNOLDS of Atlanta, Ga MRS. CHARLES McVEIGH of New York, Guilford'B cousin, and MR.

and MRS. TOM ANDERSON of Little Rock, Ark. That day of days, her wedding day, Is drawing near for pert BETTY SHEPHERD. She has been widely entertained this past week, notably by MRS. KEITH HINES Monday at a canasta bridegroom, will be best man.

Usb ers will be Lawrence Walr, James Paul Stephens, Plomer French and After the ceremony, Mr. Miller flay Richardson. After tha ceremony Mrs. Young, mother of the bride, will be host and his brldo will leave for Day- Coffee Planned This Morning Mrs. John Little and her daughter, Mias Edna Jean Little, will entertain at a coffee this morning at.

11:30 o'clock at Centennial Club. Honor guest for the affair will be tona, whore they will stay W. SMITH, MRS. HARRISON SHOULDERS, MRS. WILL ED OUPTON, MRS.

WILBUR SEN-RINO, MRS. CHRIS CROSSMAN, MARY E. MORRISON, ELNORA CULBERT, MRS. PAUL ELLIS, MRS. HARRY WILK, and PEARL GILLIAM.

Editorial wee Congratulations to the R. L. RIPPEYs on their brand new daughter whom they have named MARY ANN. ess at a reception at her home, two weeks. On their return they will bo at homa at 1325 Meridian st.

In Nashville. For a seafood stuffing for firm 11)19 Fifteenth N. Garden flowers will decorate the reception rooms. Centering the serving table will be a wedding cake encircled with gardenias and lilies of the valley, flanked by white tapers in sliver candelabra. Assisting In serving will be Mrs.

Thomas John-aton and Mrs. Charles Weakley. Mrs. Young, mother of tha bride, ripe red tomatoes mix about a half cup of crahmeat with a half cup Miss Jane Kennedy Smallwood, a summer bride-elect. Thirty-five gnnnts have been Invited to the affair.

Magnolia blossoms will be used to decorate the tablo from which the guests will of finely diced oelery; season with salt and a teaspoon of Worccater-nhlre salt, and moisten with a couple of tahlespoons of mayonnaise. Miss Fite he served. To Fete Miss Hines A sealed tea will be given this who attended Dobh's Ferry school, Dobb'a Ferry, N. Y. Betty wore a yellow dotted bwIfs ballet-length dress, Martha, a flowered organdy, and Mary, pale pink embroidered organdy.

A navy blue ballet frock was chosen by Eugenia, a red and white strapless organdy was worn by Wlmberley, Barbara modeled a melon-colored chiffon, and Jean, a navy and white marquisette. On the guest list were DOT GREEN, MARGIE GOWEN, DUDLEY BROWN, SARAH BEVERLY SMITH and MYRTLE ANN MEYERS. What fun is in store for the teenagers when NORMA DAVIS celebrates her sixteenth birthday on Wednesday. The gang will gather at 5:30 o'clock at Belle Meado club where they will enjoy a good swim before going into the junior room whero dinner will be served. Invitations for the party were mailed Thursday and ties chic are they, for drawn they wera by MRS.

BERNARD EVERS JR. On them Is a caricature of Norma with the inscription "Herile Davis" as this is Norma's nickname. Wish wo could tell you something about the entertainment hut that is a big surprise and will have to wait, but if you are good you might guess as the T.R.Ds. will furnish the fun with as M.C. More later.

Gal Friday will be there. MRS. W. O. FLOYD and MRS.

ALBERT A. ROBERTS were hostesses at coffee Tuesday morning at the latter's home on Harding place. Magnolias bloomed from tha coffee table around which we saw MRS. D. afternoon at 3:30 clock by Miss Sarnnette Fite at her home on Cedar lane.

The affair is planned to compliment Miss Jane Hines, a hjldc-elect of the summer season. Twenty guests have been invited and assisting in receiving will ba Mrs. Olenn Fite, Mrs. T. H.

Estes, and Mrs. Dclhert Hines. 'VXY Jf Womsn'i drsti tf lv 1 1 1 1 1 i 1 in tiiius chsm- Vi -4 'it V- i brv. nyy only Jf Vsii Cnn Cottons Summer flowers will be used throughout the reception rooms and will also center the tea table. 1 I84T Rogtri, Holmes Edwards, -'1 1 Wm.

Rogers Son, 1881 fibers yKj 519 Union Street 1 i JOHN H. COLEty RED WALLER Club Notes CROCKETT were hostesses at a tea Wednesday at Betty's home on Lynwood blvd. Honor guests were EUGENIA HECKER and PILOT CLUB Members of the Fllot Club ob WALLER in styles designed to flatter yr- I 11 I served their thirteenth birthday re JEAN MORGAN, who graduated. cently at the, James Robertson ho tel, with tha president, Miss Caro earlier this, month from tha Maderla school, Washington, WIMBERLEY HICKEY of Columbia, and BARBARA OMAN i lunior. misses ana women; i line Taylor, presiding.

Tha table was centered with an arrangement of summer flowers, and tall tapers In crystal holders Hurry buy yours today at these BIG SAVINGS! completed the decoration of the board. Miss Florrle Carlton gave the In- vooatlon. Miss Bess Burchlel intro MIDSUMMER SALE OF CORSETRY duced the charter members still in the club and gave the early history of the club. The speaker was 'Mrs. Ruth W.

Cllnard, District Chairman of International Relntlons, whose ROEBUCK AND CO. topic was, "Tha Importance of International Understanding Today." Wonderful is the word for them! Sheer as cellophane, lighter than air, and pure flattery to wear! Frosty white buttons, dainty detailing, full skirts and all incredibly I cool all Summer long! In pastels or dark shades for junior misses and women. Better rush in, telephone or order by I )aV mail (when you order by mail, add 15c postage plus 2 sales tax) these are fashion-finds at 7.95 and 8.95 I 1 We are complefely lr-eon- ditioned for your shopping comfort A A social hour was held following the meeting. Mrs. Ethel Oraves, Miss FInrrle Carlton and Mrs.

Genevieve Deri- vaux were in charge of tha pro gram. V)wf WEST NASHVILLE CHAPTER, Regular 7.98 fashion-wise ''HI-TOP" with tu-way control OES West Nashville chapter, OES, met recently at the hall, Forty-sixth and Charlotte avenues. Mrs. Ruth An thony, worthy matron, and D. Bible, worthy patron, presided.

Five past matrons, three past pa trons, and Mrs. Maltie Lou Hnfr-ner, grand representative to Ontario, Canada were introduced. A program observing Father's day was presented and seven fathers wera honored. nn 'YSrTJX 1 An arrangement of mixed blossoms in a pottery contain er was used for the central decora JUT tJ Mlaietdreia I wJ: ceo Lb -L gnraues mm tion. Mrs.

Stella Slaughter of Rock-wood chapter wss a visitor. Miss Eula Branson served ss secretary In the absence of Mrs. Ella Looney. Refreshments were served informally following the business meeting. Mrs.

Miller Are Honored At Reception C0RD-TEX INSERT NON-ROLL TOP SAVE 1.02 i 1 I I tI The women of West Nashville! Prenbyterian church entertained st a reception Thursday evening in Htra'i a bargsin with tha accent on correct fit. Every day Sean telli tha Charmode girdlei for 7.98 and now, during thil ale, you can tava 1 .02 and get the iame fine quality for lest. High waisted style for faihion rightnen and Cord-tax inierta to eliminate rolling. Cotton and rayon atin front, cotton 'and rayon tatin elastic back; 4 aections of Leno alattic at aides for ilimming control. Hip proportioned in 26 to 34 and 36-Inch waist sizes.

Buy yours today in white or nude. the parlors of the church. The Rev. snd Mrs. J.

Ma Beath Miller were the honor guests. Assisting in receiving wera Mr. and Mrs. 05. L.

Harris, Mrs. Dorrls Buckingham, Miss Mary Anderson and Miss Mat- tls Boren. The serving table wss overlaid with a lace cloth and centered with an arrangement of garden flowers s- WO Pslms were also used to decorate I throughout tha reception rooms. Alpha Delta Pi Has Annual Picnic Wf Regular 2.50 Cord-tex lift Tha annual plcnlo of Middle Tennessee Alumnae Association of Alpha Delta PI sorority wss given recently at the home of Mrs. Pst JfC ttfJ bras -A Braird on Golf Club Lane.

Active I vTs47aVVW II 'till members and families of alumnae members wera special guests. A I -I r.J.. II isjming rayun aun v'Miw wvu-v I Mm I Mrs. Nennn Murray was general chairman. Assisting In rerelvlng the guents were Mrs.

Austin W. Wilson, I I for bust support, tncose seversi tn wnite or nuoe m.nn in iiui am tJ. A (li! girdle, B. cupt in ttztt 30 to 40. Jl Junior H't in If II i 1 nnlert imilv.

If II Int. yllnw or II fj 1 pink with whits If JL I jf a 1 sry Ie9-I5. UV W- 1 president, and Mrs, E. Robert Tim-be rg. Serving was buffet, styls from a table on the lawn which had In Its center a pottery epergne filled with summer flowers.

Watercress, cucumber and creamed eottsga cheese maka a de "v.i af!" II ff IICONO flOOS MAIN ITORl hla'c'cn Guoroeed or' Cr.Money, Back? VMItf Sors EoiVoymn floo' licious luncheon salad: accompany I II Hill ii SI Mil with a wall seasoned trench dress rhena 5-4141. Store Hewn M0 A.M. ta JO P.M. fighth Avenue, North, at Churh Street, Naihville ing..

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