The herald. (Savannah, Ga.) 1945-1997, January 19, 1963, Image 10

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Newspaper Page TextPage Ten Morris-Nevels Vows Pledged In Richmond Richmond, Virginia—Miss Susan Loma Morris, daughter of Mrs. Almi Morris and Mr. Edward Morris became the bride of The Reverend Harry Van Nevels, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Nevels, Sr., of Savannah, Georgia on De cember 29 at 4:00 p.m., in St. Philip’s Episcopal Church. The double ring ceremony was per formed by The Rev. Samuel B. Chilton, Suffergan Bishop of Virginia. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a dress of can dlelight satin. The fitted bodice featured a scalloped high neckline appliqued in lencon laee and em broidered in seed pearls. The full skirt was fashioned with front and back panels of laee embroidered in seed pearls. Her three tiered veil of illusion cascaded from a crown of lace and pearls. She carried a white Bible centered with white frenched carnations dotted with white roses. Mrs. Willnette Dyer was her sister’s Matron of Honor. She wore a floor-length dress of emerald green peau de soire with scooped neckline, elbow sleeves and fitted mid-section caught in back with a flat bow. Bridesmaids wore red in the same style. They were Mrs. Jim mite C. Tiggert, aunt of the groom Savannah, Georgia; Mrs. Arbelle Booker, aunt of the bride, Mrs. Rosalee Yates, Mrs. Yvonne Var ner, Mrs. Shirley Hobbs, and Miss Kathy Dyer all of Richmond. Flower girl was Barbara Braxton. Best Man was Willie Hamilton of Savannah, Georgia. Ushers were A. Randall Tiggett, uncle of the groom, James Nevels, brother of the groom, Savannah, Georgia; Jack P. Neal, George Booker, uncle of the bride, Robert Thompson; and The Reverend David Wayland, IN 1963 RESOLVE TO LIVE IN Sun £states v J life!) & I $lO.OO Will Hold Your Lot Sun Vail^2^^/ ; CUSTOM MICK HOMES^^ 04 & FHA FINANCING NEW STYLING | /or (Ac family going placao .•. boilding their tomorrow — today Open Daily Open Sundays 2 to 6 P.M. Drive West on Gwinnett to Stiles Ave., Turn Left to Sun Valley Estates \ / Herman Pride, Mgr. ADams 6-0669 Mission Home, Virginia. Ringbear er was Wilbur Dyer, 111, nephew of the bride. The bride’s mother wore a sheath of blue lace with match ing accessories and a corsage of pink carnations. The grooms mother work pink with matching .accessories and a corsage of white carnations. A reception was held in the Par rish House immediately following the ceremony. The newlyweds will reside in Albany, Georgia where Reverend Nevels :is Deacon-in-Charge of St. John’s Episcopal Church. FAB Junior League Meets The Junior League of the First. African Baptist Church held its regular meeting on Wednesday night, January second at 1512 Ogeeehee Road, with Mrs. Ivey Brewton and Mrs. Rosalie Cooper, hostesses. The meeting was presid ed over by the president, Mrs. Al berta Payne. Following the busi ness session, final plans were made for the sale <®f badges for the 175th Anniversary of the First African Baptist Chureh which will be held on. January 27th. Miss Hazel Jones, a member of the Junior League is also Chairman of the Church An niversary. After a delicious buf fet dinner was served, Mrs. Ruth Stripling presented Mrs. Payne a cash, gift with congratulations for her three years service as presi dent of the organization. The next meeting will be held on Feb ruary sixth, at the home of Mrs. Myrtle Hicks, 2408 Bulloch Street, with Mrs. Payne as Co-hostess with Mrs. Hicks. THE HEBALD Loadholt - Wright Nuptials HI , mi ft|L W ; fl jB y A J IB ft iIKL-’A w r- SHIR Jl» ' . jlfc ■» Mr. and Mrs. Alphonso Wright Miss Dorothy Loadholt, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Judson Load holt, became the bride of Alphonso Wright, grandson of Mrs. Rosa Johnson and godson of Mr. J. H. Law, on December 27, 1962, at 5:00 p.m. at the Tremont Temple Baptist Church with Rev. J. M. Benton officiating at the double ring ceremony. Sam Williams Photo The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of Chan tilly lace and net over bridal taf feta. The fitted bodice featured a scalloped neck with tiny pearls and sequins and long sleeves. The skirt extended into full length. She wore a veil of net attached to a queen’s crown embedded with tiny pearls and sequins and car ried a white Bible centered with a bouquet of white chrysanthe mums. Miss Betty Loadholt, her sister, was maid of honor. She wore a dress of blue chiffon over taffeta and carried a bouquet of white chrysanthemums with blue ribbon. Bridesmaids were Miss Matilda Bryan and Miss Don Delora Si and blue wtih bouquets of white bert. They wore dresses of pink chrysanthemums with matching ribbon. Flower girls were Deborah Green and Cynthia Burnett. Levi Wright, the groom’s broth er, served as best man. Ushers were Willie Holmes and Robert Bethea. The ring bearer was Otis Hicks. The bride’s mother wore a royal blue dress with beige accessories and a corsage of white carnations. Following the wedding a recep tion was held at the home of the bride. Mrs. Lucille Butler, cater er, was in charge of the refresh ments. After the reception the bride changed into a pale blue dress with black accessories. Mr. and Mrs. Wright spent the week following the wedding as guests of the groom’s godfather, Mr. J. H. Law, after which Mr. Wright left for Fort Gordon, Au gusta, Georgia, where he is sta tioned in the United States Army. The bride will reside temporari ly with her parents and continue her studies at Savannah State College. For Your Next Printing Order and For Deluxe Service, Try THE HERALD 808 Montgomery Street PHONE ADams 2-4505 Saturday, January 19, 1963 Les Socialettes Meet The Les Socialettes met on last Saturday evening with A d f r e d a Adams as hostess. The president, Lillian Battiste presided. Guests of the evening were Ruby Williams and Christine Wright. Games were played and prizes were t won by Ellen Stafford, Vernedia Johnson, Ruby Williams and Christine Wright. The evening was most en joyable and Alfreta was a charm ing hostess. Birthday Party Last Saturday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Simmons, Sr. enter tained a group of teenagers at their beautiful home on Bouhan Ave. with a surprise birthday party in honor of their son, Rob ert, Jr. The guest arrived at 7:30 p.m. sharp and when Robert came home they greeted him with a hearty Happy Birthday. The house was beautifully decorated with candles, lanternal and ballons. Each guest received a party hat and noise maker. Games and dancing were also enjoyed. A delicious menu of hot dogs, salad, sandwiches, candy, coke and punch were served. The birthday cake was given by his Godmother, Mrs. Sadie E. Brown. Those enjoying the evening were: Misses Blanche Jefferson, Frances Basemore, Marcia O’Bri an, Romea Simmons, Ruth Green, Frances Melvenia Grace, Patricia Brown Houston, Betty Simmons, Mildred Walker, Mildred Vaney, Sandra Stiles, Waltina Reddick. Masters Rufus LaGree, Franklin McGill, Orin Alexis, Butch Mitch ell, Edward Williams, Robert Max well, Stanley Smith, Paschal Sim mons, Ulysses Bryan, Richard Jones and Lacy Hutchins. Those who assisted in serving were Mrs. Ethel Brown, Mrs. Mary Ruth Simmons, and Mrs. Dorothy March. Others present were Dea con Paschal Moody and Mr. Jones. Many lovely gifts were received. Personal Mention Miss Carolyn A. Dixon came via Delta Airlines to spend the holi days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. D. Dixon. 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