The Panola Watchman (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 120, No. 102, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 26, 1993 Page: 4 of 24
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record of my mother's first mar-
riage, "F.M. Waldrop and Babe
(Caroline) Lowrie, by S.H. Hunt,
JP, December 25, 1890." I had
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Home
project for its annual preservation
award this year.
"This award is sponsored jointly
on Christmas Day. Many of my
mother's relatives are listed in this
book, for she was bom and reared
in Rusk County.
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Museum." The presentation will be
made at the Association's spring
meeting on February 18th and 19th
at Marshall. It is an recognition of
honor for our work.
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Two local residents were among
37 students to graduate from the
170th Basic Law Enforcement
Academy at Kilgore College.
Representing Panola County
Precinct 2 were Don E. Hall and
Robert D. Hall.
Special awards were presented
to Russell L. Jacks for marksman-
ship and John M. Bausell, class
valedictorian.
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The bridesmaids wore ankle-length suits of emerald green iridescent taffeta
with slim skirts and fitted jackets with puffed sleeves and princess necklines. Pearl
and rhinestone buttons trimmed the fronts. Each carried an arm bouquet of pink
enchantment lilies and cream alstromeria lilies accented with baby's breath and
Italian ruscus.
The flower girl was Miss Esme Thoman of Carthage. She wore a dropped
waist dress of emerald green taffeta accented wigh an ivory lace collar and an
ivory satin bow tied at the back waistline.
The mother of the bride chose an ankle-length dress in burgundy; the mother
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Tues., Jan. 4 5:15pm-6:1 5pm
Marshall
(Marshall Civic Center)
Wed., Jan. 5 5:15pm-6:15pm
Carthage
Thurs., Jan. 6 - Fri., Jan. 7
by the East Texas Historical
Association and the Texas Forestry known the year of the marriage was
1890; but I had not known it was
Mrs. Mark William Davis net Staci Lynn Bush
Bush, (Davis exchange vows
Staci Lynn Bush and Mark William Davis were united in marriage on Nov. 27
at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary of First Methodist Church
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marlin Bush of Carthage and the
granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gibson and the late D.L. DeWitt of Kilgore
and Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Bush of Carthage
The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Joe Davis and Mr. Dennis Shew
and Mrs. Pat Davis-Shew of Deadwood. He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Bill
Martin of Henderson, Mrs. Hubert Williams and the late Mr. Williams of
Carthage, and Mis. Roland Davis and the late Mr. Davis of Deadwood.
The Rev. Mervin Scott officiated the double-ring ceremony. The sanctuary
was illuminated with a 15-light fan candelabrum and four 15-light spiral cande-
labra. Each was adorned with fresh arrangements of pine, cedar, and magnolia.
The greenery was accented with gold beads and handmade white poinsettias
tipped in gold. The main aisle of the church was lined with candle pew markers
with similar arrangements.
Musicians were Miss Stephanie Cockrell of Joaquin, organist and pianist; Mrs.
Toni Moseley, Miss Kiley Bush, sister of the bride, Mr. Rob Anthony, and Mr.
Bemie Tiede, soloists, all of Carthage. Music for the ceremony included "You and
L" "The Wedding Song," "Have I Told You Lately," and "The Lord's Prayer."
Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a designer gown of ivory satin
which featured a v-shaped neckline and a pleated bodice enhanced with rhine-
stones. sequins, and pearls. The gown had leg-o-mutton sleeves with pleated in-
serfs. The elongated basque bodice flowed into a semi-cathedral length train,
echoing the pleated effect and accented with a bow. Her jewel crown veil was a
double layer of waist-length silk illusion embellished with pearls. The bride car-
ried a cascade of bridal pink roses, pink enchantment lilies and pink and cream al-
stromeria lilies accented with white heather and Italian ruscus.
Matron of honor was Mrs. Christie Walker of Waco, formerly of Carthage.
Bridesmaids were Miss Carie Bogenschutz of Austin, and Miss Beth Baker, both
formerly of Carthage, Miss Janan Bush of Livingston, cousin of the bride, and
‘ Miss Amy Bush and Miss Kiley Bush, sisters of the bride, both of Carthage.
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Shelby County Historical Soci-
ety included some interesting data,
on Christmas long ago, in a recent
newsletter. The item "Christinas on
the Tenaha 50 Years Ago" by the
late Mrs. R.D. Brittain. published
in The Houston Post, December 22.
1963, gives a picture of East Texas
Christinas early in this century. I
am borrowing a few lines appropri-
ate for this week.
"It was the annual trip to
Grandpa's...Our favorite view was
from the window of Grandpa's gen-
eral store at Shelbyville. Here the
highway dipped sharply to cross
the long wooden bridge that
spanned Tenaha Creek and its bot-
toms...Our Christmas tree at the
Methodist Church would always
come from Tenaha bottoms.
"Strangers often came by to see
our historical little church with its
stained glass windows. Sam Hous-
ton is said to have worshipped
there, and six generations of our
own family. Our little village of
Shelbyville is perched on a hill
between Tenaha and Town Creeks.
will be available soon.
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Another treasure that has been
donated to our History Center re-
cently is a book, 1890 Records of
Rusk County, Texas, published by
East Texas Genealogical Society.
The book, presented in my honor,
will be a fine addition to resources
on our ancestors' lives a hundred
years ago. I am especially proud of
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Number one
Chelsea Bre'Aun Hughes cel-
ebrated her first birthday on
Dec. 15. She is the daughter of
Bo and Belinda Hughes of
Timpson. Maternal grand-
parents of the birthday girl
are Bob and Lou Hazelwood
of Carthage, and Lynn and
Robin Downing of Gary. Pa-
ternal grandparents are Bow-
den and Ruthie Hughes of
Timpson. Maternal great-
grandparents are Mr. and
Mrs. A.T. Kiper of Carthage.
Chelsea celebrated the big
event with a party at her
grandma's with family and
friends.
"At Christmas time around 1910
to 1915, history held little interest
for me, Cile, Vincent, Dane, and
Ebbie, as we rode the ten miles
with Mama and Papa to spend
Christmas at Grandpa's...as tired
Topsy and Belle pulled our wagon
up Town Creek Hill and we were
actually there!
"...The very air seemed charged
with excitement Mysterious look-
ing packages were bring carried
from both stores to the church...The
highlight of the season was the tree
at the church on Christmas
Eve...We trooped forth in our Sun-
day best trying to shed our boister-
ous ways...The tree, usually a large
holly, always touched the ceiling. It
seemed incredibly beautiful..."
This is a charming remembrance
of what Christmas was like in
1910. As I write these lines on a
night when cable-television is out,
my background inspiration is
recorded Christmas music on the
stereo. I am comforted to realize
that most East Texans still center
Christmas round the church and the
birth of Jesus.
Have a blessed Christmas this
year!
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by Mrs. Leila B. LaGrone Dr. Archie P McDonald, Exec-
A coveted award decision was utive Director, made the an
announced this week; and most of nouncement. We have been visited
our historia have been involved by several members of the com-
in family Christmas activities and mittee, and more news about this
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of the groom wore a tea-length dress in sapphire blue.
Miss Carley Thoman of Carthage registered the guests as they entered the
sanctuary. Other members of the houseparty included Miss Mary Kendall
Thoman, Miss Sterling Anthony, Mrs. Melissa Davis, Mrs. Kim Davis, all of
Carthage, Miss Jamie Shew of El Paso, Miss Wendy Warf of Shreveport, La.,
Miss Amber Hofmeister of Henderson and Miss Dawn Waldrop of Denton, both
formerly of Carthage.
The best man was the groom's brother, Mitch Davis of Carthage. Groomsmen
and ushers were Todd Bogenschutz, Daniel Davis, cousin of the groom, Marty
Davis, brother of the groom, Ken Carter, Rocky Massengale, cousin of the groom,
Parker Moseley, all of Carthage, Jack Parker of Center, formerly of Carthage,
David Temple of Livingston, and Phillip Richter of Ruston, La.
The groom's attendants wore full dress black tuxedoes with shawl collars,
clack ties and black cummerbunds. The groom chose the same style tuxedo with
white tie and white vest
Master Austin Anthony, son of Mr. and Mrs. Rob Anthony of Carthage, was
the ring bearer. He wore an identical tuxedo of the groom and carried an ivory
satin pillow handmade by Mrs. Gale Parker of Carthage.
Following the ceremony, a reception was held in the fellowship hall. An an-
tique wedding certificate, given by Mrs. Linda Harris of Carthage, was displayed
at the entrance with the bride's book. A bridal portrait was also featured, along
with several other photographs of the bride and groom. An arrangement of fresh
pine, cedar, magnolia and cherubs accented the piano and tables throughout the
reception area. Cascades of bridal pink roses, pink and cream alstromeria lilies,
and daisies adorned each layer of the four-tiered basketweave bride's cake, which
was placed on a round table covered with an ivory cloth draped with tulle and
dusters of pearls.
New York style cheesecakes topped with cherries highlighted the groom's
table. The cakes were placed at various levels on an ivory cloth and were sur-
rounded with fresh greenery. A gold coffee service also stood on the groom's
। After a honeymoon trip to Jefferson, the couple is at home in Carthage.
The bride holds a bachelor of science degree in interdisciplinary studies from
the University of Texas at Tyler and is employed as an eighth grade language arts
teacher with the Carthage ISD. The groom holds a bachelor of science in agricul-
ture from Stephen F. Austin State University and is employed as a teacher by
Joaquin ISD.
Preceding the wedding, a number of parties were held for the couple. A
morning shower was held in the home of Mrs. Toni Moseley on Oct 16. A
Orirtmaa shower was given on Nov. 6 by Mrs. Susan Anthony, Mrs. Renee
Lawhorn, and Mrs. Pam Spradley. On Nov. 7, a miscellaneous shower was given
at the Deadwood Community Center by several special friends. A bridesmaids'
hmchann was held in the home of Mrs. Pam Goodson on the morning of the
wedding, and a rehearsal dinner was hosted by the groom’s parents at the
American Legion on Nov. 26.
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Fifth birthday
Matthew Prescott Johnson
just celebrated his fifth birth-
day in Austin, Texas, where
he lives with his parents,
Mark and Diane Johnson. He
is the grandson of Juanita
Johnson of Carthage and the
great-grandson of Mrs. H.L.
Prescott of Carthage.
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Leach, Ted. The Panola Watchman (Carthage, Tex.), Vol. 120, No. 102, Ed. 1 Sunday, December 26, 1993, newspaper, December 26, 1993; Carthage, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1666256/m1/4/: accessed May 21, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Sammy Brown Library.