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MWOT Fort Myers (Fla.) News Press, Sunday, July 26, 1959 Edith Skinner Honored at Shower A miscellaneous shower complimenting God Annex. Left to right are Williams, A green and white color scheme was used Saturday night when Miss Edith Skinner, bride elect, was honored with a miscellaneous shower given at the Church of God Annex on Palm Beach Boulevard. Hostesses were Mrs. Elston Harn, Miss Georgia Williams and Miss Tannis Mitchell. Miss Skinner and Frank Sexton will be married Aug.

7 at 8 p.m. in the Church of on God Palm Beach Boulevard. All friends and relatives of the couple are invited The refreshment table was covered with an imported white lace cloth and centered with a punch bowl flanked with crystal candelabra with green tapers. The gift table was covered Bijou The Poodle On The Door invites you to a Teen Age Fashion Show with all the Back to School Clothes, Sportswear, School and Party Dresses on Tues. Aug.

4th at 7 to 8:30 p.m. Come in Jamaicas, soft drinks will be served and a drawing for door prize, Please call 7-2093 for reservation. It Should Be Fun! La Maison Rose 2448 First Street Across from the Western Union Office Miss Edith Skinner was given last night at the Church of Mrs. Ewell Sexton, Mrs. Luke Skinner, Miss Skinner, Miss Georgia Miss Tannis Mitchell and Miss Myra Harn.

with white linen cloth and had a centerpiece of a bride doll and a fern archway. A door and game freshments prizes were given and carrying out chosen colors Were The guest list included Mesdames Albritton, Luke Skinner, Brannen, James Doyle, F. L. Barley, Freddy Bock, Norman Clemons, Alfred M. Christensen, Jimmy Cochran, Voncile Craig.

Jerome Daniels, Roy Green, John Harris, Elois Montgomery, F. F. O'Bannon, Frank Pigott, H. S. Pigott, Wilson Frank Pigott, H.

S. Pigott, Wilson Pigott, Curtis Pigott, Louis Harvey, Minna Robbins, Jack Bandy, J. A. Horton, Leroy Sellers, Robert Williams, Bard Williams. Mesdames Elois Williams, Ewell Sexton, Frank Daniels, Flossie Delaney, Edenfield, Ralph Flint, Tom Forehand, Ben Guy, Tommy Macon, C.

V. Maner, Dawson McDaniel, Delbert Osborne, David Roth, Bill Skinner, Ruben Skinner, Noak ner, Fred Skinner, Jerry Skinner, Ethel Smith, Cecil Stancel Cecil Stancel Harold Santini, James M. Smith, Rex Williams, Phil Roberts, Willie Flint, Dave Flint, Velton Flint, Troy Pigott and David Pigott. Mesdames Ragon Pace, Myrtle Waldron, Thurmon Mitchell, Ernest Waldee, James Cooksey, David Tedder. Ernest Powers, Larry Bronson, Bobby Bullard, Edward.

Bronson, William Randolph, M. M. Thomas, Walter Johnson, Paul. Sherrick, Jimmy Forehand. Hunt, Hilda AnGeorge Griffin, Morris Thomas, Eugene Griffin, David Lemons, Beverly Albritton, Betty Lewis, Doris Carter, Hanson, Judy White, Paul Williams, Troy Fleming, Jimmy Flynn, Marie Colvin, James Daniels, William Stancel, Rose Weston, David Montgom ery, Marta Smith, Sally Davis and Mary FOR SALE BY OWNER 2 BR FURNISHED HOME Beautiful Suburban Park OFF PONDELLA RD.

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Misses Pat and Sandra Skinner, Edith Horton, Elaine Sherrick, Pat Thomas, Jacque, Nancy and Myrna Pigott, Monti Sexton, Helen Barley, Gloria Clemons, June Maner, Sheila, LaVon and Vivian Pigott, Nancy Skinner, Jackie McDaniel, Mary Lou 0' Bannon, Margaret, Frances and Joan Pigott, Linda Williams, Helen Flint, Shirlee Williams, Marlene Pearce, Kay, Langley, Freida De Vane, Wilma and Zelma Ellis, Sylvia Betty Stancel and Janet Moore. Lakin-Richards Rites Solemnized At the Beach Family Heirloom Handkerchief Is 'Something Old' Mrs. Shirley E. Lakin, 3650 Estero Fort Myers Beach, became the bride of Ray L. Richards, 250 Flamingo in a single ring ceremony Friday morning at Chapel-by-theSea.

The Rev. Melvin Elliott officiated. Baskets of white glads, mums and daisies and palms decorated the church. A large wedding candle was placed in the center of the altar. The bride is daughter of the late Charles of they Fort Myers.

Mrs. Belle McNeil, organist, played "Somewhere a Voice Is "Because." Promise Me." "I Love You Truly" and "Thru the Years." The bride, given in marriage by her brother-in-law, J. S. Simison, wore a light blue broadcloth dress with allover embroidery with blue accessories and an orchid corsage. Her small veil was light blue with irridescent sequins.

In keeping with the traditional 'something old and something new" the bride carried a family heirloom kerchief made by members of four generations of her family. She was the last one to work on it. Mrs. Simison was her sister's only attendant. She wore a pink silk shantung dress with pink and a white corsage.

accessories, Hittle was best man. A reception was held in the assembly room of the church followed by a luncheon at the bride's home for out-of-town guests. White bouquets were placed around the house and a Chinese arrangement was on the dining room table. A white flower arrangement in a silver container was flanked by blue candles at the reception. The table was covered with a lace cloth.

Mrs. Harvey B. Richards cut the cake and Mrs. Chester Price poured. The reception was given by the Woman's Association of the Chapel-by-the-Sea.

Mrs. Mary Bishop kept the bride's book. For her wedding trip to Nassau. Mrs. Richards changed into a white accordion pleated jersey with blue accessories.

After Aug. 1 the couple will be at home at Lakin Lodge. Attending a rehearsal dinner Thursday night at the Gulf Terrace Restaurant were Mr. and Mrs. Simison and Mrs.

Doyte Atha, Mr. and Mrs. Hittle, Mrs. Belle McNeil and Rev. and Mrs.

Elliott. Out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Simison, Mrs. Goucher, and Mrs.

Karkalits, Mrs. Henrietta Bise, Mrs. Henry and daughters, Linda and Brenda, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Nelson, Mrs.

Doris R. Pardee. Mrs. W. G.

Skidmore and Mrs. Bishop, Fort Myers. SEA WALLS You Paid For Waterfront Protect and Beautify Sea Walls Of Lee County Inc. 2663 Jeffcott Street ED. 7-0112 PRE-CAST Erma Lowrey, C.

M. Harrinaton Married at Tice Reception Follows Ceremony at The Tice Restaurant In a quiet ceremony Friday night at the Tice Restaurant, Palm Beach Boulevard, Miss Erma L. Lowrey became the bride of C. M. Harrington.

The single ring ceremony was conducted by the Rev. Ann L. Werner, pastor, Unity Church of Christianity, The bride chose a light blue street-length linen dress with white accessories. Her corsage was of white roses. Matron of honor, Mrs.

Eldon C. Lancaster, was attired in a black and white cotton satin suit. Her accessories were white and her corsage was of red roses. Mr. Lancaster served as best man.

Mrs. Harrington is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. K. D.

Lowrey of Thomasville, where she resided until coming to Fort Myers two years ago. She lives at 568 Prospect St. and is employed at the Tice Resturant. A native of Tennessee, Mr. Harrington has lived for several years in Fort Myers at 38 Bayshore Rd.

He is employed by the Sunnland Construction Company. Following the ceremony a reception was held in the restaurant for close friends of the couple. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hodges, Mrs.

Donny Bogart, Mrs. Grover Garrett and Miss Juanita Hess. FROM INSIDE OUT Betty The accepted Eskimo method of building an igloo is to finish the job from the inside before a door is made. The owner of a new house then must chop his way out. Walker-Long Rites Planned for Winter MISS ANITA LOUISE WALKER Betrothal of Miss Anita Louise Walker and Benonia Trent Long is being announced today.

The bride elect is a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus M. Walker, 2569 Dora Street. Mr.

Long is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Benonia Franklin Long, Page Park. Miss Walker attended Fort Myers High School. She was a mem- Geraldine Vesper, Society Editor.

Ph. 5-1146 About Fort Myers People and Visitors Mrs. Charles P. Adams will leave tomorrow for New York City, leaving by plane Tuesday for a five week tour of Europe. expects to visit Paris, France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy and England.

Mrs. Jac Johnson and son, Jae Jr. will return tomorrow to their home in Atlanta, after visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James A.

Cannon 1310 Poinciana Ave. She will be accompanied by Mrs. Cannon who will then spend four weeks vacation in Asheville, N.C. She will be joined next month by Mr. Cannon.

Mr. and Mrs. B. N. Nathanson of Detroit, Mich.

are spending a few weeks vacationing at their home, 2041 Linhart St. Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Esley of the Clock Shop on West First Street have as guests, her sisterin-law. Mrs.

Charles DeYoung and children, Steven and Linda of Rochester, N.Y. for a month. Mrs. Esley's mother, Mrs. Clementine DeYoung of Rochester has arrived here to make her permanent home in Fort Myers.

Mrs. Chuck Ross and Mrs. Carl Linne will leave today for New York on a month's buying trip for their new dress and accessory shop Elsa-Elaine in the Boulevard Shopping Plaza, Miss Margaret Cook will leave today for a visit of several weeks in Jacksonville. Miss Amelia Reese will leave tomorrow for her former home in Girard, Ohio to visit her brother. Ralph Reese, who is ill.

Miss Reese has lived in Fort Myers for the past four years. Miss Alta Evans, Miss Ellen Stucky, Harry C. Stucky and John Evans Jr. returned yesterday from a three week vacation in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Mr.

and Mrs. John Evans and sons. Jeff and Jerry of West Palm Beach are spending the weekend. Mr. and Mrs.

Ray Miller arrived Friday to visit her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Stuart after two months in Highlands, N.C. and Cleveland, Ohio. They will reside in Naples until Sept.

1 when they will go to Gainesville. where Mr. Miller will resume his senior year at University of Florida. Mrs. Miller is the former Alice Stuart.

Mr. and Mrs. Herman Swearingen and daughters, Linda and Darlene, Cincinnati, Ohio arrived yesterday for a two week vacation. They will visit Mr. and Mrs.

Alfred Schlesselman in McGregor Groves, and other friends. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mirror and daughter, Jean returned to their home in Miami, after a visit with his mother. Mrs.

C. M. Blount and Mr. Blount, Alva. Mr.

and Mrs. G. L. Benham and son Daniel Lee left yesterday for their home in Jacksonville after spending several days with Mr. and Mrs.

R. C. Edenfield at their home on Glenwood Avenue. While here, they also visited Mrs. Benham's brother and sister law.

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Long transferred to Fort Myers High School from Marion, Ind. He was a member of the Glee Club. Mr. Long is associated with his father at Long Shell Service Station. The wedding will take place this winter.

Admitted to Lee Memorial Hospital yesterday were Mrs. Lois B. Pollack, Mrs. Jack M. Davis and Lawrence F.

Jones. Dismissed were Mrs. Richard A. Harmon and baby, Gerald E. Singletary and baby, Mrs.

Sara Jean Haire, Mrs. Wilford C. Mathis, Mrs. Oscar W. Rutherford, Mrs.

Lawrence L. Dees, Mrs. Lawrence D. Askins, Miss Mary B. Odom, Miss Carol Joyce Bruggman, Benjamin Thomas Goodson and Dewitt T.

Farabee. Mrs. F. E. Milteer will leave today for Roanoke, Va.

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