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Thursday, December 1, 1960, page 13 (of 51)

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MRS. RONALD REEVES WILLIAMS

Rings Exchanged In Williams Rites

On a tour of Florida are Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Reeves Williams, following their wedding Friday at West Flagler Baptist Church. The bride, the former Miriam Mason Smith, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Frank Smith of 801 NW 35th Ave. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Reeves Williams of 3263 SW 25th St. The service took place at 8 p.m. and the couple pledged their vows in double ceremonies. Virginia King was organist and Marjorie Peacock was soloist. The reception followed at the home of the bride's aunt at 6411 SW 98th St. Bride's Gown Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a floor length bridal gown of white peau de soie designed with fitted bodice, long point-at-hand sleeves and square neckline of the lace. Lace panels also etched the back interest of the skirt which ended in a chapel train. Her waist-length, voluminous veil fell from a crown of pearls and sequins. She carried a cascade of white roses and carnations. Miss Martha Sauls was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Becky Maeger and Miss Lea Eitel. They wore identical gowns of Kelly green and carried nosegays of rust and gold and yellow mums. Best Man David King was best man. Ushers were Richard A. Williams, brother of the groom, Ralph Witcher Jr. and Robert F. Smith Jr., brother of the bride. For her daughter's wedding, Mrs. Smith chose a gold satin brocade gown with matching accessories and a gold and yellow mums corsage. Mother of the groom was in dusty blue Chantilly lace with matching accessories. Her corsage consisted of pink roses. Among out-of-town guests at the wedding were: Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Drake and Mrs. H. Hightower, all of Atlanta; Mrs. R. T. Butler, of Merritt Island, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Higginbotham and Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Higginbotham, all of Jacksonville. Miami Graduate The bride was graduated from Miami High School where he was a member of the "L" club and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Inst. He is presently with the Florida Power and Light Co. and formerly was with the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The couple will reside at 2925 SW 36th Ave. on their return.

Wedding Plans For February Are Announced

Mr. and Mrs. Alph Browne, 7260 SW 52nd Ave., are announcing the engagement of their daughter, Nancyanne, to Charles Graham Carothers, son of Dr. and Mrs. Milton W. Carothers of Tallahassee. No date has been set, but a February wedding is planned. The bride-elect is a graduate of Florida State University and is presently teaching in the Leon County School system. Her fiance is a graduate of Florida State University, where he was a member of Sigma Chi social fraternity. He also held membership in Gold Key and Omicron Pi leadership honorary and was active in student politics. He is presently enrolled in Stetson University's School of Law, on leave from his position as assistant vice president of Leon Federal Savings and Loan Association.

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Woman's Club, Legion Post Donate Trees

At a general meeting last week the Cutler Ridge Woman's Club voted to erect a Christmas tree in the Community Center Building at the Cutler Ridge Shopping Center. Mrs. John Mobley made the anouncement, adding that her group is looking forward to a tree decorating party. The tree will be up and lighted within a week. Another and larger tree will rise at the head of the mall area. This will be a gift to the community from Cutler Ridge American Legion Post 315. Plans were made at the last meeting of the organization and were anounced by Patrick Hughes, commander. Detreese Latham, post member, was placed in charge of the Christmas tree decorating and planning an event for members of the Post when the tree is decorated. The large tree will rise 20 to 25 feet and will be lighted with hundreds of bulbs.

Clifford Taylor Named To Board

Clifford R. Taylor, 680 Calatrava Ave., has been elected to serve on the Board of Trustees of the Opera Guild of Greater Miami by action of the Executive Board. Mr. and Mrs. Taylor have been Miamians for the past nine years, coming here from Cincinnati. They are members of the La Gorce Country Club and the Biscayne Bay Yacht Club.

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MRS. ELDRED Couple United In New York On October 29

Wedding bells rang in New York City on Oct. 29 for Mr. and Mrs. George William Eldred, who are now residing in Jackson Heights. The bride is the former Miss Joan Olson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hem Olson of 8482 Miller Rd. Mrs. Olson was in New York visiting her daughter and was present at the wedding which took place in the Chapel of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. The new Mrs. Eldred wore an original Larry Aldrich design wedding gown of re-embroidered French lace for her wedding. A graduate of Coral Gables High School and the Coronet School of Modeling, blonde Joan is at present associated with the New York designer, and so is her husband. Frances Folsom Cleveland, at 22, was one of the youngest women to become First Lady. She was the former ward of Grover Cleveland, according to World Book Encyclopedia.

Navy Mothers Yule Party

Mrs. Helen Hughes, 6925 SW 73rd Ct., will be hostess at 11:30 a.m. Monday for a meeting, covered dish luncheon and annual Christmas party of the Miami Navy Mothers Club 741. Guests of members will be welcome.

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