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—----1 Mrs. Walter Taylor Jr. .. ...The former Gwendolyn Byers Byers- Taylor Vows Said Gwendolyn Byers and Walter Tayloi—Jr. -were united in marriage Satur day, June 2, in Friendship Baptist Church. Rev. Dr. Clifford Jones officiated at the 4 p.m. service. The bride is the daughter of Ms. Martha Ree Byers of Troutman, N.C. The parents of the bridegroom are Mr. and Mrs. Walter Taylor Sr. of 2028 St. Luke St. Given, in marriage by Fletcher^ Byers, the bride selected Glynis Holmes as matron of honor. The bridesmaids were Frances Byers, Colette Jeffries, Shirley McFadden, Tonya Taylor, Hazel Harris and Bernetta Parker. The best man was Eld ward Dowdy. Ushers were Edward- Bobbitt, -Bruce _ Duke, Clarence Waller, Harold Redfern, Charles Hodges and Joseph White. The bride is a graduate of South Iredell High School and Central Piedmont Community College. She is employed with GMAC. The bridegroom graduated from West Charlotte High School and Winston-Salem Barber College. He is owner and operator of Taylor’s Barber Shop. Musicians were Gerado Stroud (organist) and Lynetta Sowell (soloist). The reception caterer was Mrs. Helen Gerald. After a trip to the Carribean, the couple will reside in Char lotte. Juneteenth Celebration , Scheduled For June 16 The Charlotte Equal Rights Congress will spon sor its seventh annual “Juneteenth” celebration on Saturday, June 16, from 12-8 p.m. in Freedom Park, East Boulevard in Char lotte. This will be the lar gest Charlotte celebration of the End of Slavery since it has been observed here. "We are asking the en tire community to partici pate in a showing of ra cial unity, understanding, peace and good will,” said James Tarrant, June teenth coordinator. “Our Juneteenth theme this year is ‘Celebrate Freedom in Freedom Park’ and we are planning a full day of ac tivities.” “Juneteenth,” a day rich In black history, com memorates several events that happened on June 19. On June 19, 1862, the U.S. Congress first outlawed slavery in the Territories On June 19, 1865, Union troops landed in Galves ton, Texas, and for the first time enforced the end of slavery following the Civil War. Again on June 19, 1964, the Congress passed the Civil Rights Act, after 736 hours of debate. For over a century the Juneteenth celebration has been a big holiday among blacks in Texas, and is now proclaimed a state holiday, observed with picnics, rallies and parades. The Freedom Park ac tivities planned for June 16 will include events attrac tive to the entire fam ily, including baseball and basketball competitions, a breakdancing contest, swim suit dancers, live mu sic and a talent hunt, featuring a number of young black artists. A Soap Box will be avail able to citizens who want to express their opinions on a range of subjects. For the children there will be games, races and story telling. Community groups and service organizations will have displays. A special Juneteenth program in the bandshell will begin at 6:30 p.m., featuring live music and freedoSi ehotrs.TtwXhsr lotte ERC will honor the Sanitation Workers of our city for their contributions to the beautification of Charlotte. Eileen Neely and Delano Rackard will dramatize freedom mes sages from Harriet Tub man and Dr. Martin Lu ther King Jr. Bring an old fashioned picnic, relax and enjoy the events! Wfcr-_ Y ALDTJCL&fJJ&H& ^jr dmh (Lcr/£Y1r<S ■JDaita * 73Q1>4JS»^J> * <6a“ THOU Miss Gwendolyn Ingram Is Bride Of Robert White, Jr Two lives became one at the recent wedding cere mony of Gwendolyn Ingram and Robert White Jr. The ceremony, officiated by Rev. Warren McKis sick, pastor of Greater Ga lilee Baptist Church, was held at 3 p.ro. Lavishly dressed in a gown designed and made by the bride’s mother, the bride was given in mar riage by her father. The bride’s gown was made from a light weight bridal satin. It featured a prin cess style bodice, puffed fitted sleeves and was covered with Galloon lace and sequins-end- bead-ap pliques. For the bouquet the bride carried dusty rose and white carnations on a white Bible. The bride’s sister, La Donna White of Kings Mountain, N.C., was the maid of honor. Vicky Phifer, Roslyn Wiggins, Frances Funderburke, An drea Brandon, Terry Bell, Annette Ervin and Wanda Massey were the Jirides IlUflUS. The junior bridesmaids were Toni Ingram and Kim Sanders. _ .For flower _girls the bride chose Sheri ka Mason and Orsami Mills. Melvin White was the best man for the occasion. He was assisted by ushers: Stan Ingram, Herbert In gram, Marion White, Al fred White, Douglas Camp, Norris Hunter, Isaiah Cum mings, John Rhinehart and Jim Wright. Masters Christopher and Chad White were the ring bearers. The bride’s mother wore A white And pffik gowfi-Wltlr matching accessories. The groom’s mother was also dressed in a pink gown and matching accessories. Music for the ceremony __Mr», Wniiart Jr._ - ..The former Gwendolyn Ingrain was provided by organist Steve Cooper and soloist Terry Oates. The daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Ingram, the bride is a student at Johnson C. Smith Univer sity. She Is a music' ma jor and sha works, part time as an assistant bookkeeper at her father’s company. A graduate of UNC Chapel Hill, the groom is employed at Commercial Credit Business Loans. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. White Sr. SPEND this weekend with f^GklARLOTTE j...,, POST —. i Home Delivery Call 3760496 rHE CHARLOTTE POST For Home Delivery Call 376^0496 t r iv7»^JM “Tt’« A ( Love Affair”! 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