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Mrs. Steve Phillips, Social Reporter, 87S-4171
Miss Coker, Mr. Smith Married
In Double Ring Ceremony
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Wfiss Rebecca Lynn Coker and
fSissell Charles Smith, both of
Rjteford were married Sunday,
27th at 3 p.m. in the Raeford
Pfesbyterian Church. Dr. John
Ropp officiated for the double ring
ceremony.
?The bride is the daughter of Mr.
a ad Mrs. Walter Richard Coker of
Raeford.
^The bridegroom is the son of Mr.
tjV Dees Smith of Wilson and the
Mrs. Smith.
?A program of wedding music was
pifesented by Mrs. Steve McNeill of
Raeford and soloist, Mrs. Alan
Johnson of Wilson.
.An arrangement of mixed sum
mer flowers was used on the com
munion table. The altar was
flunked with candle trees and
candelabra holding lighted tapers
greenery. Arrangements of
Mpnery completed the decora
tions.
fThe bride, given in marriage by
h$r father, wore a formal gown of
ivory chiffon with a scalloped
neckline and short sleeves accented
wfth Alencon lace and crystal
pteating. The bodice was re
eipbroidered Alencon lace and seed
pearls. The A-lined skirt was
accented with matching lace and
crystal pleating extending into a
<J|Mpel length train. She wore a
ti^er-tip mantilla of illusion edged
with Alencon lace and seed pearls.
She carried a cascade bouquet of
sifk roses, miniature rubrum lillies
and for-getme-nots.
Sara Mitchell Coker, sister of the
bride, was maid of honor. She wore
a floral print gown of ivory silk
organza over taffeta. The fitted
bodice featured a scooped neckline
axd puffed sleeves. A border print
?Bircled the hemline of the softly
gathered skirt. Her bouquet was a
cascade of mixed silk flowers in
shades of rose and ivory.
Bridesmaids, whose gowns and
bouquets were identical to that of
the honor attendants, were Vicky
Hunt, sister of the groom, of
Elberton, Georgia, Martha Ann
Brown of Raeford, Hope MacMil
lan of Greenville, and Dawn Hines
of Rocky Mount.
??oy Smith served as his son's
best man. Groomsmen were Brad
Hunt of Eberton, Georgia, Craig
Smith of Greenville, Mitch Barnes
of Winston-Salem, and Graves
Gayton of Norcross. Georgia.
The mother of the bride chose a
floor length gown of Ambergine
chiffon trimmed with matching
lace. She wore a corsage of
Peruvian lillies.
flMrs. Jesse Gulledge, maternal
grandmother of the bride, was
attired in a gown of mauve chiffon
and Quiana. Her corsage was of
pink silk roses.
Mrs. Sallie Lanier, paternal
grandmother of the groom, wore a
blue suit with a white lace blouse.
Her corsage was of white silk roses.
After a wedding trip to the
Virgin Islands, the couple will be at
home in Raeford.
^jHie bride is a graduate of East
cRolina University with a degree
io School and Community Health.
* The bridegroom is a graduate of
the University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill with a degree in
Education. He is employed by the
Hoke County Board of Education.
RECEPTION
Immediately following the cere
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Mrs. Russell Charles Smith
mony the parents of the bride,
entertained at a reception in the
Church Fellowship Hall.
Receiving guests were Mr. and
Mrs. George Wood, aunt and uncle
of the bride. The bride's book was
kept by Mrs. Talmadge English.
The refreshment table was
covered with a lace tablecloth. The
table was centered with an epergne
of lighted tapers and summer
flowers. The cake was served by
Mrs. Billy Beaver and Mrs. E.G.
Inman. Pouring punch was Mrs.
Martin Webb. Tea girls were Laura
and Megan McFayden, Mandy
Hedgpeth and Beth McNeill.
Goodbyes were said by Mr. and
Mrs. Vardell Hedgpeth and Mr.
and Mrs. Bobby McNeill
REHEARSAL DINNER
A post-rehearsal dinner given by
the bridegroom's father was held at
the JFR Barn in Southern Pines.
Tables were covered with red and
Luncheon Honors
Miss Hottel,
Miss Jones
Mrs. Irvin Hubbard entertained
at a luncheon honoring Misses Joy
Hottel and Barbara Ann Jones at
her home on Saturday. June 12.
An arrangement of white silk
daisies centered the dining table
where a three-course meal was
served.
The hostess remembered the
brides-elect with daisy corsages and
gifts of china in their chosen
patterns.
Mrs. Riley
Honor Guest
At Shower
On Thursday. June 24, Jennifer
Manning. Mrs. Evelyn Manning
and Mrs. Louise Sessoms hosted a
floating bridal shower for Susan
Cook Riley, recent bride of Ricky
Riley. The bride and groom were
married on May 1. The bride was
presented a corsage of yellow and
white daisies with calico ribbon.
The table was decorated with a
beige tablecloth, candles and a
centerpiece of yellow, orange and
beige silk flowers. Guests were
served cake squares, cucumber
finger sandwiches, nuts, mints and
lemonade. The hostesses presented
the bride with gifts of sheets and
bathroom accessories. She received
many other nice gifts from the
guests.
white checkered cloths. A basket
holding a dried arrangement was
placed on the bride and grooms
table. Later in the evening the
arrangement was given to the
bridal couple.
The wedding party and out-of
town guests enjoyed a steak dinner.
The bride and groom remem
bered their attendants with gifts at
this time.
BRIDESMAIDS' LUNCHEON
The bridesmaids' luncheon was
held June 26th at 1 p.m. at the
home of Mrs. John Walker. Host
esses were. Mrs. Jack Tucker, Mrs.
Eddie Ramsey. Mrs. Wyatt Up
church. Mrs. Benny McLeod and
Mrs. Bobby McNeill.
Upon arrival Miss Coker was
presented a corsage of pink roses.
Places were laid in the dining
room for seventeen. A three course
meal was served to the guests.
The bride was remembered with
gifts of china by the hostesses.
Engaged
Mrs. Mary Lee Huffman of
Raeford announces the engage
ment of her daughter. Tammy
Lynne Minter. to Samual Lewis
Helt. son of Mr. and Mrs. James
Lewis Helt. also of Raeford.
The wedding will take place on
July 24 at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Junior Ward at 805 McLean
Street.
The bridegroom-elect is em
ployed with G.F. Boahn Construc
tion of Raeford.
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Personals
Mrs. Stanley Adcox, Mrs. Peggy
Peterson and Sherry visited Mr.
and Mrs. Wilton Wilkes and family
of Washington, N.C. last week.
Bill Upchurch III, is spending this
week at Cherry Grove Beach with
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Phillips and
children. Brad and Brooke, who
are vacationing there.
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DECORATED
C. Ashley
875-4087
Jones-Richardson Couple Wed
In Methodist Church Here
Miss Barbara Ann Jones and
Jonathan Banks Richardson ex
changed wedding vows Sunday,
June 27, at 4:30 p.m. in the
Raeford United Methodist Church.
The Reverend Arthur Winstead
performed the double-ring cere
mony.
The bride is the daughter of Roy
W. Jones and the late Irma
Dalrymple Jones and the grand
daughter of Mrs. Thomas Clarence
Jones of Raeford. The bride
groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs.
Decatur Richardson of Southern
Pines.
The church altar was centered
with an arrangement of mixed
flowers. Within the chancel, four
colonial seven -branched candela
bra and Boston ferns completed the
decor.
Mrs. Betty Upchurch, organist,
a"d soloists. Miss Rosie Frisby and
William Daniels presented a pro
gram of wedding music. Vocal
selections included "The Wedding
jjSong," "The Song of Ruth" and
"The Lord's Prayer".
Escorted by her father, the bride
wore a formal gown of white
silkened organza and Chantilly lace
over peau de soie fashioned with a
fitted bodice, sheer yoke of English
net and colonial neckline appliqued
with lace and pearls. Traditional
bridal buttons closed the back and
full Bishop sleeves appliqued at the
shoulder ended with a deep lace
cuff enhanced with pearls. The
A-lined skirt featured scattered
appliques of lace and pearls with a
crystal pleated ruffle over-laid with
a border of lace continuing around
the chapel-length train forming an
apron -effect up the back to the
waist line with appliques of lace
cascading down the back. Her
two-tiered finger-tip veil of silkened
bridal illusion with a rolled edge
was adorned with appliques of lace
and pearls was attached to a
lace-covered Juliet cap enhanced
with bridal pearls. She carried a
cascade of silk rosebuds, orchids,
and Lily of the Valley.
Miss Paula Johnson of Albe
marle and Mrs. Judy Jones of
Charlotte, sister-in-law of the
bride, served as maid and matron
of honor respectively. They wore
full-length suede rose sheer dresses
with double ruffle off the shoulder
style with a flounced hem and
bustle-back. They carried natural
wicker baskets filled with silk
flowers consisting of carnations,
roses, sweet pea and babies'
breath.
Bridesmaids, wearing gowns
identical to the honor attendants
and carrying similar bouquets
were. Misses Susan Townsend and
Cathy Monroe, both of Raeford.
Miss Kim Meacham of Chapel Hill,
and Mrs. Wanda Crenshaw of
Southern Pines.
Mr. Richardson served as his
son's best man. Ushers were Dale
Jones, brother of the bride, of
Charlotte; Clement Richardson,
uncle of the groom, of Greensboro;
Marty Evans of Aberdeen; Randv
Frahm and Ricky Clark of Rae
ford.
Mrs. Jones, grandmother of the
bride, chose for the wedding a
formal gown of French blue geor
gette featuring a round gathered
neckline, long shirred sleeves with a
waistline enhanced by a double
ruffle. The groom's mother wore a
deep pink floor length gown with
fitted bodice and long sleeves of
organza which featured a pleated
overskirt falling from a raised
waistline. The neckline and bodice
front were trimmed with applique.
Each wore a white orchid corsage.
Mrs. Roy Jones, step-mother of
the bride, wore a floor length dress
of champagne lace trimmed with
satin featuring an empire waistline.
Mrs. Dwight Richardson, grand
mother of the bridegroom, wore a
street length dress of aqua crepe.
The jewel neckline was trimmed
with a small ruffle. Each wore a
white carnation corsage.
After a wedding trip to Florida.
Mr. and Mrs. Richardson will
make their home in Southern
Pines.
The bride is a graduate of Hoke
County High School and the School
of Pharmacy of the University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She
is employed by Eckerd Drugs. Mr.
Richardson is a graduate of Pine
crest High School and is employed
by Stanley Furniture Company in
West End.
For Your
Vote & Support
Mrs. Jonathan Banks Richardson
RECEPTION
Following the ceremony, Mrs.
Thomas Clarence Jones, Mr. and
Mrs. Vernon Parsons and Mr. and
Mrs. Oscar L. Hobby entertained
at a reception in the Church
Fellowship Hall. Guests were
greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Paul
Johnson. Assisting in serving were
Mrs. Arthur H. Baiden, Miss
Annalynn Baiden. Mrs. Harry
Daniels. Mrs. Roy Swaringen, Mrs.
Prvor Moon. Mrs. James Madden,
Mrs. James Jones, and Misses
Melcne and Robin Spears. The
bride's book was attended by Mrs.
Steve Coughlin.
REHF.ARSAL DINNER
Mr. and Mrs. Decatur Richard
son. parents of the bridegroom,
hosted a rehearsal dinner Saturday
evening at The Peddler Steak
House in Southern Pines for mem
bers of the wedding party and out
of town guests.
BRIDESMAIDS' LUNCHEON
Mrs. Dale Jones, sister-in-law of
the bride, entertained at a
luncheon on Saturday at The
Manor Inn in Pinehurst. The bride
presented gifts to her attendants at
this time.
PRE-NUPTIAL PARTIES
A miscellaneous bridal shower
was given on June 17 in honor of
Miss Jones at the home of Mrs.
Harold Brady with Mrs. Paul
Livingston, as co-hostess.
A corsage of rosebuds was
presented to the bride-elect upon
her arrival, and a gift of china in
her chosen pattern was later pre
sented.
Mixed summer flowers were used
to decorate the dining area.
? ? *
On Saturday evening, June 12,
Mr. and Mrs. Wilton Wood and
Miss Beth Wood hosted a cookout
in honor of Miss Jones and Mr.
Richardson.
I'pon arrival, the honoree was
presented a corsage of yellow
miniature daisies.
Hors d'oeuvres were served from
the den and were then invited onto
the patio where individual tables
covered with checked cloths were
set for eighteen. Small straw
baskets of dried summer flowers
centered each table.
Guests enjoyed barbequed
chicken with all the trimmings and
homemade ice cream.
The host and hostesses presented
the honored couple with an ice
cream free/er.
Out of town guests included Mr.
and Mrs. Decatur Richardson and
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Crenshaw of
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Southern Pines and Mr. and Mrs.
Dale Jones and Matthew of Char
lotte.
Miss Mary Hazel Whitley was
hostess for a tea honoring Miss
Jones on June 5.
A white daisy corsage was pre
sented to the honoree upon her
arrival.
Refreshments of open-faced
sandwiches, ribbon sandwiches,
olive cheese balls, assorted cookies,
lemon bars, brownies, peanut
sticks, forget'ums, and mock
champagne punch were served. An
arrangement of roses, chrysanthe
mums, and babies' breath centered
the dining table which was overlaid
with a white cutwork linen cloth.
Coke Party
Fetes Bride-elect
Mrs. J.H. Austin and Mrs. Neil
Senter were hostesses for a Coke
party at the Senter home in honor
of brides-elect Barbara Ann Jones,
Joy Hottel, and Susan Bounds, on
Saturday morning, June 19.
Guests were greeted in the living
room and den and were invited into
the dining room for refreshments of
Coke, ham biscuits, brownies, date
swirls, nuts and sesame sticks.
Greenery and magnolias decorated
the den and roses and lilies
enhanced the living room and
dining table. The dining table was
covered with a cross-stitched table
cloth.
The hostesses presented each
honoree with a corsage and a silver
tray.
Personal
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Phillips of
Asheboro, and his mother, Mrs.
W.C. Phillips of Raeford. attended
the Phillips-Severns wedding in
Raleigh on Saturday. Brad stayed
with his cousins, Bill and Bart
Upchurch and Brooke stayed with
her grandmother, Mrs. Bill Up
church.
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