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Miss Virginia Kay Coleman \ Is Bride Of Charles L. Gwaltney, Jr. The marriage of Miss Virginia Kay Coleman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Lynwood Coleman of South Hill, Virginia, to Charles Leslie Gwallney Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leslie Gwaltney Sr., of Swarmanoa, took place Saturday, November 27 at 2:00 p.m. in the Hampton, Virginia New Covenant Church. The Rev. James H. Parker of Williamsburg performed the double ring ceremony. A program of wedding music was presented by Robert E. Sears of Norfolk, organist and Mrs. Chuck Wynings of Newport News, soloist. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a gown of white organza with a high ruffled neckline and sheer yoke. Petite Venetian lace encircled the empire bodice lavishly appliqued with motifs. A capelet etched wi'.h petite lace bordered :he long sleeves. The ruffled hemline encircled with Venetian lace swept to a chapel train. Her chapel length mantilla bor dered with petite lace fell from a lace Camelot cap. She carried a cascade bouquet of snowflake mums with baby’s breath. Mrs. John Clayton Knopp of Staunton, Virginia was her sister’s matron of honor. She wore a coral formdl length gown of Qiana nylon with hand embroidered flowers on an empire waist. The bridesmaids were Mrs. James Michael Coleman of Blackstone, Virginia, sister in-law of the bride. Miss Susan Elaine Gwaltney of Montreal, sister of the groom and Mrs. Chuck Wynings of Newport News. They wore coral gowns identical to the matron of honor. They earned while baskets of daisy mums with baby’s breath. Paul Thomas Gwaltney of A.lama, Georgia was his brother’s besi man. Ushers were Phillip Edwin and Timothy Michael Gwallney, brothers of the groom, of Swannanoa, Dr. James Michael Coleman of Blackstone, Virginia, brother of the bride, John Clayton Knopp of Staunton, Virginia, brother-in-law of the bride and Dean Scott Williams of Williamsburg, Virginia. For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Coleman chose a floor length gown of apricot and peach chiffon. Mrs. Gwaltney wore a floor length gown of mint green woven polyester and chiffon. Immediately following the ceremony, a reception was held at the Hampton Baptist Church. Miss Wendy Williams registered he guests at the' door. Miss Donna Cox and Miss Susan Stowers of" Williamsburg presided at the punch bowl and Mrs. Bob Harmon served the wedding cake. After a wedding trip to the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, the couple will make their home in Williamsburg. Mrs. Gwaltney is a graduate of the College of William and Mary and teaches at Saint Andrews School in Newport News. Mr. Gwaltney is a graduate of Appalachian State University and is employed by ARA Food Services at Riverside Hospital in Newport News. Following the rehearsal on Friday evening, the groom’s parents entertained the wedding party and families at a buffet dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wynings of Newport News. Miss Mary Campbell Bride Of W George Boswell MRS. GEORGE BOSWELL ...the former Miss Mary Campbell Marriage vows were ex changed by Miss Mary E. Campbell, and George C. Boswell before a candle life aliar banked with greenery in the Heights Baptist Church, Pensacola, Fla., at three in ihe afternoon, October 2,1976. The double ring ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Fred Martin. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Thomas H. Campbell of Pensacola and the late Mr. Campbell. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Boswell, Wilson, N.C. The bride, given in marriage by her uncle Jack Diamond, wore a formal E npire of Peau de Soie, t "turing a scoop neckline outlined in Venice lace with long fitted sleeves of matching lace. The A-line skirt fell in Soft gathers from the Empire - .«S waistline. Her full length veil of imported silk illusion was entirely edged in Venice lace and sprinkled with appliques. It was caught to a profile hat ^vx\ O cot 1 in® 119 Bro» 6^9 .139^ ^lou* lam # Quality Aiwa Lower * ^ JFe W gof excellent selection in all departments for everyone on your Christmas list Better At Prices FREE Gift Wrapping Use Our Lay-A-Way Plan PLUS A STORE FULL OF SUPER SPECIALS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS Ch«n*«e te in'4 ^ £*l»ire** \i*e vy/i' covered with sata peau, Venice lace and pearls. The bridal bouquet was an arm cascade of yellow rose buds, baby's breath, white car nations and greenery. Miss Patti Ortigo was maid of honor. She wore a formal Empire gown of yellow Ouiana with a V neckline, cap sleeves and a softly gathered skirt. Her bouquet was a cascade of green and white carnations centered with yellow rose buds. Bridesmaids were Miss Angie English and Miss Cindy Russ. Their attire was like that of the honor attendants. Their bouquets were the same minus the yellow rose buds. David Riddle was best man and groomsmen were Eddie Jenkins and David West. Bill Capelland and David Diamond were ushers. Mr. and Mrs. Roswell are both employed at Ridgecrest Baptist Conference Center. He is the staff program coor dinator at the year-round religious retreat, and she is working as a receptionist in the business office. Mr. Boswell, was graduated with honors from Atlantic Christian College, Wilson, N.C., and has done graduate work at Christopher Newport College and the College of William and Mary in guidance and counseling. Mrs. Boswell is a graduate of William Carey College, Hattiesburg, Miss., and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Ky. The couple are making their home in the Black Mountain area. Births Mr. and Mrs. James R. Hall Jr., Swannanoa, a son, Nov. 23. MRS. CHARLES L. GWALTNEY. JR. ...the former Miss Virginia Kay Coleman Woman’s Club Christmas Buffet The Woman’s Club Annual Christmas Buffet, a highlight of the year, will be held at the Monte Vista Hotel, Saturday evening, December 4th at 7:30. Mrs. Gaines Cook and her committee members will greet guests, along with Mrs. Joe Bullock, Vice President who will preside in the absence of the club president. Guests are invited to come a little early and enjoy the festive punch bowl. A Christmas Program of music and story will be presented and Dr. Gaines Cook will give a Christmas Meditation. Committee members serving as hostesses on this occasion are Mrs. Pat Daniels, Mrs. Abe Carrier, Mrs. J.L. Kilpatrick, Mrs. Fred McWhorter, Mrs. A.J. Schneider, and Mrs. Silas Vaughn. Please note correction in the place the buffet will be held. The information given us last week was not correct. The world's largest sea is the South China Sea, covering an area of over a million square miles. Miss Jean Elizabeth Wall Bride Of Cecil Thomas Williams, Jr. The First Baptist Church of Wilson, N, C., was the setting for he wedding Saturday afternoon, Sept. 25., of Miss Jean Elizabeth Wall to Cecil Thomas Williams J.r. The Rev. William Howard Ed wards officiated. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Wall Jr. of Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Thomas Williams of Rt. 1, Wilson are parents of the bridegroom. The Wall s are former residents of Black Mountain during which time he was Associate Chaplain at WNC Hospital. Friends here will remember Jean Elizabeth as “Buffie . William Clyde Patterson presented a program of organ music prior to the ceremony. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor length gown with chapel train of sata mist and lace etched with seed pearls. The empire bodice featured a yoke neckline outlined with a lace ruffle and long tapered lace sleeves. Peau d’ange lace motifs graced the skirt and train and a deep sata mist flounce bordered the hemline. For her headpiece she chose a chapel mantilla with an illusion blusher appliqued with lace and attached to a lace Camelot cap etched with seed pearls. She carried a nosegay of white daisies, snowdrift pompons, pixie carnations and gypsophila. Mrs. Vernon E. Wall III of Monroe, sister-in-law of the bride and matron of honor, wore a long bittersweet knit gown styled with a sleeveless V-neck bodice topped with a doubler layered cape with rolled collar. Her shoulder length veil illusion was at tached to a matching bit tersweet cap and she carried a long-stemmed Sonja rose with Baker’s fern. Bridesmaids were Miss Sandra Williams and Miss Cynthia Williams, sisters of the bridegroom, and Miss Patricia Lewis of Wilson. They were dresssed like the honor attendant. Mr. Williams was his son’s best man. Ushers were Vernon Wall JII of Monroe and Mark Hill Wall of Wilson, brothers of the bride, abd David Williams, brother of the bridegroom. Mrs. Wall was graduated from Ralph Fike High School and is employed in the Pathology Department of Nash General Hospital, Rocky Mount. Her husband was graduated from Southern Nash High School, attended North Carolina State University and is self employed. Upon their return from a wed ling trip, the couple will live at 1105 Park Ave. RECEPTION Following the ceremony the bride's parents entertained at a reception in the social hall of the church. Dr. and Mrs. Herman Easom greeted the guests. The bride’s table was covered with a white cloth and centered with an arrangement DOLLAR STORE Formerly United 5 & 10 Store No. 1721 SPECIALS Located In WNC Center We now have a good selection of merchandise for Christmas Shopping USE OUR LAY-A-WAY PLAN Hours 9 - 6 Mon. - Wed. 9 - 9 Thurs. - Sat. Closed Sun. LADIES & CHILDREN WEAR DRASTICALLY REDUCED 22 l 42 TOWELS 1C i 20 HAND TOWELS i MEN'S T SHIRTS & BRIEFS Irregular 2 To Pkg. J1.57 ASSORTED CHRISTMAS CARDS *1.17 18 To A Box MRS. CECIL THOMAS WILSON JR. ...the former Miss Jean Elizabeth Wall of mixed fall flowers in a silver wine cooler flanked by five-branch candelabra holding yellow tapers. Assisting in serving were Miss Emily Hill of Green sboro, aunt of the bride, Mrs. David Odum, Mrs. Murphy Judd, Mrs. Bruce Martin, Mrs. A. L. Pate, Mrs. Charles Pecle, Mrs. James Glasglow and Mrs. Clyde Patterson. Others assisting at the reception were Miss Lynne Harrell of Greensboro, great aunt of the bride, and the bridegroom’s aunt, Mrs. Dolphus Ferrell of Rocky Mount. Goodbyes were said to Mr. and Mrs. Hoyle Little of Stanfieldjmcle and aunt of the bride- « *, ,■ WEDDING BREAKFAST The bridegroom’s parents hosted a wedding breakfast Saturday morning in the Rib Room Restaurant for mem bers of the wedding party and out-of-town guests. REHEARSAL DINNER A rehearsal dinner honoring the bridal couple was given by the bride’s grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Eugene Greene of Monroe, Friday night in the Rib Room Restaurant. Tables were centered with long low arrangements of yellow roses, pompons, asters, snapdragons and gypsophila flanked by yellow tapers in . silver holders. The bride’s place was marked with a flower for her hair and a gift of silver. Handpainted place cards and yellow miniature rice bags marked the places of other guests. A three-course dinner was served to 40. BRIDESMAIDS LUNCHEON Miss Jean Elizabeth Wall, bride-elect, and her at tendants were honored at a bridesmaids’ luncheon at the Wilson Country Club. Hostesses were Mrs. Murphy Judd, Mrs. Bruce -Martin, Mrs. A. L. Pate, Mrs. i B. R. Parker and Mrs. Charles Peele. An arrangement of fall flowers and foliage graced the luncheon table. Upon arrival the hostesses presented Miss Wall a corsage and during the occasion also remembered her with a gift. Miss Wall presented gifts to her attendants. Guests included the bridesmaids, mothers and grandmothers of the bridal couple-elect. / ffi s. S&J \ 9clothing". 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