Wartime Weddings

Pictured Left: Frank A. Crenshaw / Renate Mahlke Wedding
Berlin Germany, January 31, 1959

Bates-Cleveland Wedding Vows Said in Philadelphia
Mrs. Daniel J. Bates of Philadelphia announces the marriage of her daughter, Frances to Roy O. Cleveland of the U. S. Navy. The groom is the son of Mrs. Harvy Cleveland of this city and the late Mr. Harvy Cleveland. The single ring ceremony was performed by Reverend Hugh C. Castle in his home on Tuesday, January 9th, at 10 o'clock A. M., which was the exact 29th wedding anniversary of the bride's mother. The bride was becomingly attired in a two-piece suit of cascade blue. Her accessories were black. The only attendants at the wedding were the bride's mother and several friends. Mrs. Cleveland is a graduate of the Philadelphia High School and for the past four years has been an employee of Mars Brothers Department Store in Philadelphia. The groom is a graduate of Union High School and attended the University of Texas before entering the Navy as a volunteer. After the ceremony the young couple departed for a short wedding trip.

Married Buntyn-Howle
Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas Buntyn of Union, Mississippi announce the marriage of their daughter, Annie Margaret, to Major Robert Paul Howle, Jr. On Monday, November 5. The marriage vows were exchanged in a simple double ring ceremony before the altar of the First Baptist Church with the Rev. John Ira Hill, Baptist pastor, officiating. The bride was lovely in a dress of brown with matching accessories and a corsage of pink rosebuds. Their attendants were T-Sgt. And Mrs. E. C. Freeman of Great Falls Army Air Base and Union. Major Howle is the son of Mr. And Mrs. R. P. Howle of Neshoba, Mississippi. He recently returned from three years of service in the European theater of operations where he was awarded the distinguished flying cross, the air metal, six oak lef clusters and six battle stars. Immediately following the ceremony Major and Mrs. Howle left for a honeymoon trip to New Orleans. After Major Howle's leave the young couple will return to Stutgart Army Air Base, Stutgart, Arkansas.

Byram-McKinion
Miss Berdie Byram and Sgt. Howard McKinion were married March 28, at Decatur, in the home of Rev. Horne, using the double ring ceremony. Mrs. McKinion is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Byram of Union, Route 2, and Sgt. McKinion is the son of Mr. and Mrs. T. O. McKinion of Union, Route 4. Mrs. McKinion was formerly employed at Union Dry Cleaners and Sgt. McKinion has just returned from overseas, having served 35 months in England, North Africa, and Italy. Those attending the wedding were Miss Johnie Kilpatrick, Miss Hycinth Byram and Mr. Dovie Smith. Sgt. McKinion returned to Santa Ana, Calif., to be reassigned and his wife will join him later.

Miss Buckley and Mr. Blount Exchange Vows
Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Buckley announce the marriage of their only daughter, Eloise, to Mr. Bennie Joe Blount, son of Mr. And Mrs. J. M. Blount of Decatur, Miss. The simple, but impressive double ring ceremony was preformed Wednesday afternoon, February 20 at 2 o'clock in the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. James R. Grisham of Decatur. The bride was lovely in a dusty rose suit with brown accessories and corsage of pink camellias. Mrs. Blount, a senior of Union High School, attended Jackson Commercial College and at the time of her marriage was employed by the Gulf, Mobile, and Ohio Railroad Company at Philadelphia, Miss. Mr. Blount, senior of Decatur High School is now serving with the United States Merchant Marines. The couple left immediately following the ceremony for a honeymoon trip on the coast, and upon their return will be at home in Decatur for the remainder of Mr. Blount's leave.

Carson-Cleveland
Captain Allen Bruce Cleveland and Miss Katherine Janette Carson surprised their friends and relatives at the wedding reception of his sister, Sunday afternoon, October fourteenth, when they were quietly married. Quickly grouping together the Cleveland-Bencivenga wedding party in the living room, the Rev. John I. Hill, pastor of the First Baptist Church, officiated, suing the single ring ceremony. Mrs. Carl Cloer, cousin of the bridegroom, served as matron of honor, and Sgt. Francis J. Bencivenga, his brother-in-law, as best man. The bride wore a floor length gown of white princess satin and net, and fringe tip vail which fell from a coronet of seed pearls. Preceding the ceremony Misses Marjorie Ozborn, pianist and Nancy Hagan, soloist, presented a program of nuptial music. Miss Hagan sang "Because" and Miss Ozborn softly played Liszt's "Liesbestraum" during the ceremony. Other attendants were Miss Joyce Sigrest and Mrs. Fred Speed as bridesmaids and Sgt. W. G. Luke, Army Air Corps. Misses Carol Lane and Lanette Taylor served as flower girls and Master Clayton Taylor Lewis of Philadelphia, was ring bearer. Mrs. Cloer was gowned in Yellow net and she carried an arm...

Cook-Luke
Mr. and Mrs. M. H. Luke of Preston, announce the marriage of their daughter, Nellie Luke, to T.-Sgt. James W. Cook, son of the late Dr. and Mrs. J. M. Cooke of Preston. The double ring ceremony was solemnized August 11 at the home of the Rev. W. J. Walters of Philadelphia, who officiated. The bride wore a two-piece model of aqua with brown accessories and a corsage of pink rosebuds. Immediately after the ceremony Sgt. And Mrs. Cook left for a visit to New Orleans. The groom has just returned from 33 months of overseas service. He will report to San Antonio for reassignment and Mrs. Cook will return to Union where she is employed by Luke and Company.

Union Senior is March Bride
Mr. & Mrs. F. A. Crenshaw of Neshoba, announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary Ruth, to Robert Edwards Mills of Union. The marriage was solemnized in Union on March 28th with the Rev. Mr. McAdory performing the ceremony at his home in the presence of a few close friends of the bridal couple. For her wedding the bride chose a dress of soft blue worn with beige accessories. The bride is a member of the senior class of the Union High School. The groom is the son of Mr. & Mrs. R. C. Edwards. He is a graduate of the Union High School and is now an employee of the Taylor Dry Cleaning Co. in Union, where the young couple will reside.

Miss Evans is Bride of S/Sgt. Rayburn
Of interest to many friends and relatives of the bride and groom is the marriage of Miss Hazel Evans, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe I. Evans, Route 2, Union, to S/Sgt. John Austin Rayburn, son of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Rayburn, Bush, Louisiana, on October 16, in the home of Rev. W. L. Milling.  Rev. Milling officiated in the impressive single ring ceremony in the presence of the families of the bride and groom and a few close friends.  The home was beautifully decorated with ferm and yellow dahlias.  Miss Evans chose Miss Grace Williams as maid of honor.  Mr. Frank Fountleroy, uncle of the groom, served as best man.  The bride chose a gold costume with rust accessories.  Miss Williams wore tan and brown with red accessories.  Mrs. Rayburn will return with her husband to Los Angeles, California, where the groom is stationed in the U. S. Army Medical Corps.

French-Barnes Wedding
A lovely pre-Christmas nuptial was quietly solemnized Wednesday evening. December 20, at 7:15 o'clock uniting Miss Martha Sue Barnes and Grady Clifton French, of Union. The single ring ceremony was said in the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Addy, where the bride was rooming, in the presence of relatives and a few close friends, by the Rev. John Ira Hill, pastor of the Union Baptist Church. The vows were exchanged before a setting of Christmas greenry interspersed with white tapers and a brilliant Christmas tree added cheer to the setting. Miss Clara Barnes, sister of the bride, and Miss Rosie French, sister of the groom, entered and lighted the candles. The bride and groom entered together. The bride was lovely in a blue wool coat dress, with which she wore a....immediately following the ceremony. It was announced that all the gifts which had been placed under the tree were for the new bride and groom. These were opened and admired. Cake and coffee were served the guests by Miss Mary Jewel Sessums, Clara Barnes, Mrs. Mabel Mitchell and Mrs. Hugh Chambers. After a brief wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. French will be at home in Union.

Gardner-Cleveland
Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Gardner, of Union, are announcing the marriage of their daughter, Miss Willie Maud Gardner, to Joe Cleveland, son of Mr. And Mrs. W. V. Cleveland of Union. The ceremony took place in the evening at 6:30 o'clock, August 23, at the home of W. H. Rainer, grandfather of the groom, who officiated. After a short wedding trip Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland have reassumed their places of employment, Mrs. Cleveland being an employee of Alexander's Pharmacy and Mr. Cleveland an employee of Nicholson's Dry Cleaners.

Gibbs-Freeman
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gibbs of Newton, Miss., announce the marriage of their youngest daughter, Evelyn Inez, to Orel Freeman of Union, Miss. The single ring ceremony took place in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Walton by Rev. Raymond Herrington of Clinton, Miss., on December 23 at 5:30 o'clock. The attendants were Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Walton, Mrs. Raymond Herrington, Lizzie Mae and Gladys Gibbs. They will make their home in Union.

Wedding Announced - Mrs. Thomas Glenn Weaver
Mr. And Mrs. Otis L. Gordon of Union, announce the marriage of their daughter, Evelyn, to Mr. Thomas Weaver, son of Mr. And Mrs. Frank Weaver of Conehatta. The impressive ceremony was solemnized on February 16th in the home of Rev. John Ira Hill, the officiating minister. The bride was attired in Heaven blue with black accessories and her corsage was of pink carnations. Those present for the occasion were Mrs. Hill, Mr. and Mrs. Rueben Adolph Shealy and Miss Ruth Gordon of Union, and Miss Willie Mae Gordon of Edwards, Miss. Mrs. Weaver at the time of her marriage was a member of the faculty of Conehatta High School where Mr. Weaver is a student. She is now employed at Alexander's Pharmacy. At the end of the school term the young couple will take a short honeymoon; then they will make their home in Union.

Griffis-Vance
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Griffis of Union, Miss., announce the marriage of their daughter, Virginia Ann, to Earl Douglas Vance, A.R.M.1/c, son of Mr. and Mrs. David H. Vance of Decatur, Miss. The single ring ceremony took place at the home of Rev. C. E. Bailey, December 26, 1944 at 8 P. M., in the presence of Mrs. Billy Griffis and Miss Bernett Vance. The bride wore a lovely frock of luggage tan with matching accessories. Petty Officer and Mrs. Vance will make their home in Corpus Christi, Texas where the groom is now stationed.

Hansford - Curry
A wedding of much widespread interest is that of Miss Geneva Curry, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn D. Curry of Sebastopol, to William C. Hansford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ezra Hansford of Union. The ceremony occurred Saturday afternoon at 7:00 P. M. In the home of the Rev. Allen Cook of Decatur. The single ring ceremony was used.  The bride chose a white chiffon dress trimmed in lace, with white accessories. Her corsage was of white roses. The groom wore his uniform of the U.S. Navy. He received a medical discharge from the navy some time ago.  The only attendants were Mrs. A. V. Terrell, sister of the groom, and Miss Ruth Galloway. The couple left for a short wedding trip after the ceremony.  Mrs. Hansford is an employee of Millers Beauty Shop.  The groom is a student at East Central Junior College at Decatur.  The couple will make their home with the groom's parents until the groom completes his school work at Decatur.

Harrison-Bynum
Donald Bynum, Yeoman 2/c, and Miss Verna Ruth Harrison were married Saturday afternoon, April 28, at the Union Methodist parsonage, with Rev. R. L. Lane officiating. Yeoman Bynum is in the Naval Air Corps and is stationed at Pensacola, Fla. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clarke Bynum of Decatur, and is a graduate of Beulah Hubbard High School. Mrs. Bynum is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marion Harrison of Little Rock, having graduated this year from Beulah Hubbard High School. Yeoman Bynum, accompanied by his wife, returned the first of the week to his post of duty at Pensacola where they will make their home for the present.

Heflin-Harbour
Miss Opal Earle Harbour and Mr. Cobert Heflin were married Wednesday night at 9 o'clock at the home of Rev. R. L. Lane, pastor of the Union Methodist Church. Mrs. Heflin is the daughter of Mrs. Ruby Harbour and finished High School here last spring. Mr. Heflin is a son of Mr. Barto Heflin and is employed by Nicholson Dry Cleaners. Among those who attended the wedding were Mrs. Billy Heflin of Sebastopol, Mrs. Quention Rigdon, Miss Geneva Heflin and Miss Dorothy McCraw. Mr. And Mrs. Heflin will make their home here in Union.

December Bride and Groom
Mr. and Mrs. N. E. Holder of this city are announcing the marriage of their youngest daughter, Rose to S/Sgt. Raph Steiner, son of Mr. And Mrs. Joe Steiner of Aridon, North Dakota. Mrs. Steiner has been employed with the Camp Exchange at Camp Shelby, for the last three years. Sgt. Steiner has been stationed in Camp Shelby until recently. He has been shipped to New York where he will be shipped from for overseas duty.

Horn-Vance
Mr. Johnnie D. Vance, son of Mr. T. J. A. Vance of Conehatta, and Miss Imogene Horn, daughter of Mrs. Lula Horn of Union, were married Wednesday evening, May 19th at the Baptist parsonage here in the presence of a few close friends and relatives. Rev. Chester M. Savage performing the single ring ceremony. Mrs. Vance will continue to make her home in Union, while her husband, who left last Friday to join the U. S. Armed Forces, is in service.

Former Union Boy Marries in California
Mr. And Mrs. H. Kappmeyer of 1015 N. Parton, Santa ana, California, announce the marriage of their eldest daughter, Loneal Arline Kappmeyer to James D. Horton of 136 North Olive, Orange, California, on Tuesday, November 16 at 8:30 P. M. The ceremony was performed in the home of the brides parents by Rev. W. C. Gesch. The living room was decorated with lovely flowers. The bride was smartly attired in a blue crepe frock, worn with black accessories and a corsage of gardenias and rose buds. The groom wore the sailors uniform of his country. He is a graduate of Union High School and is now on the U. S. S. Ajax, which will sail soon. The bride will make her home with her parents.

Engagement Announced - Miss Lataine Houston
Mr. and Mrs. Grover Houston announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Gertrude Lataine to T/Sgt. Fred Powell of Mobile, Ala. The ceremony to take place at the Spring Hill Methodist Church in Mobile in the late afternoon of Sunday, October 28 at five o'clock. The bride-elect is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Houston. She graduated from Union High School in April 1944 and since that time has been doing clerical work for the G. M. & O. R. R. Co. In Mobile.

Union WAC Marries Laurel Sailor
Cpl. Jewell L. James, daughter of Mrs. Etta James, of Union, and Torpedoman 2/c Harrell Flowers, of Laurel, were married Saturday night, October 7, 1944, in Laurel, Miss. The happy young couple have been spending their honeymoon visiting relatives here and at Laurel. After their leave from the service expires they will return to their respective posts of duty, Mrs. Flowers to Washington, D. C., where she is stationed with the WAC, and Mr. Flowers to San Francisco where he will report to the Navy for duty on a submarine. He has been in the Navy five years and said his submarine had been credited with 25 Jap ships sunk.

Jenkins-Matlock
Mr. And Mrs. R. J. Jenkins of Union announce the marriage of their daughter, Eleana, on Oct. 6 to John V. Matlock, Cox, of the U. S. Navy. The groom is the son of Mr. And Mrs. E. N. Matlock of Little Rock.

Johnson - Smith
Pfc. W. L. Johnson spent Christmas with his family, and on Christmas eve he married Miss Evelyn Smith, who with his family, is anxiously awaiting his return

Johnson-Reagan
Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Johnson announce the marriage of their daughter, Anna Lois, to Pfc. Morris H. Reagan, son of Mr. And Mrs. Clarence Reagan on Feb. 3 at 9:00 A. M. In the home of the groom's parents. The impressive double ring ceremony was performed by the Rev. R. L. Lane with only the immediate family present. The bride wore a blue suit with black accessories and corsage of pink carnations. Immediately following the ceremony the couple left for a brief trip to the coast. Mrs. Reagan is a graduate of Union High School. She was formerly employed at Kasdan's. Pfc. Reagan is spending a thirty days furlough after having served 27 months overseas duty with the Army.

Johnson-Vance
Miss Vernett Vance, youngest daughter of Mrs. Mittie Vance and the late L. W. Vance of Union, became the bride of Edsell F. Johnson, son of Mrs. Susan Johnson and the late W. D. Johnson of Little Rock, in a quiet ceremony at the home of the officiating minister, Rev. Roy L. Lane, pastor of the Union Methodist Church, on the evening of Friday, Oct. 19 at 6:30 o'clock. The double ring ceremony was performed in the presence of a few close friends. For the ceremony, the bride chose an aqua frock with brown accessories. She carried a small white bible. Miss Glenda Ruth Walker, the bride's attendant, was dressed in a Navy suit with Navy accessories. Mrs. Cecil Hataway, sister of the bride, wore a black suit with fuchsia accessories. M/Sgt. John Yarbrough of Florence, South Carolina attended the bridegroom as best man. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson left immediately after the ceremony by motor for a wedding trip. Mrs. Johnson graduated from Union High School where she was a popular student and until a few months ago was employed by the U. S. Engineers at Mobile, Ala. Mr. Johnson graduated from Beulah Hubbard and has just returned from four years service in the European theatre. He was recently discharged at Camp Shelby under the point system with 117 points.

Moore-Nicholson
Mr. And Mrs. Lee Moore Moore of Little Rock, Miss., Route 1, are announcing the marriage of their daughter, Miss Lorene Moore, to Bruce Nicholson, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Nicholson of Union, Miss., Route 4.  The marriage was solemnized March 9, by Rev. Truly Reynolds, using the impressive double ring ceremony, with only a few close friends and relatives present.  The bride was lovely in a medium blue wool suit with brown accessories and corsage of pink gladiola, matching her blouse and flower on her hat.  Mr. Nicholson served three years in the Navy, being discharged January 30, 1946.  He is now employed with Nicholson Dry Cleaners.  The young couple will make their home in Union.

Nicholson-Skinner
Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Nicholson announce the marriage of their daughter, Mary Julia, to Mr. Rudolph Skinner on May 26. The ceremony was performed at the Methodist parsonage at Union, with Rev. R. L. Lane officiating. Mr. Skinner is the son of Mrs. Mittie Skinner and the late Louis Skinner of the County Line community.

Engagement Announced - Miss Edna Earl Ozborn
Mr. C. M. Ozborn of Union, announces the engagement and approaching marriage of his daughter, Edna Earle, to Bobbie Lee Moore, son of Mr. And Mrs. R. L. Moore, also of Union. Miss Ozborn is a graduate of Union High School, and has attended Mississippi State College for Women the past three years, and is now enroller there as a Junior. Mr. Moore is a graduate of Union High School and has attended Tulane University of Louisiana for two years and is now enrolled in the School of medicine at the University of Mississippi. Following their marriage in June they will continue their education at the University of Mississippi.

Union Girl Married in Meridian - Mr. And Mrs. Leon Anderson
Meridian, Miss–The marriage of Miss Johnnie Rue Ozborn, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. J. E. Ozborn of Union and Leon Anderson, son of L. C. Anderson and the late Mrs. Katherine Anderson of Quitman Drive, was solemnized on February 9. The marriage took place at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. H. G. Johnson, pastor of the Sixth Street Church of God in Meridian with the impressive double ring ceremony being used. The bride chose a suit of green with brown accessories and she wore a corsage of pink rosebuds. The maid of honor was Mrs. J. E. Bucalew, sister of the groom and J. E. Bucalew served as best man. Mrs. Anderson is a graduate of Union High School where she also received her diploma in music and previous to her marriage was a sophomore at Anderson College, Anderson, Indiana. Mr. Anderson is a graduate of Clarksdale High School and has received a recent discharge from the Navy, having just returned from 18 months of overseas duty. The young couple left immediately after the ceremony for a wedding trip. They will reside on Quitman Drive until next fall, when they plan to go to Indiana to continue their education.

54th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated
Rev. and Mrs. W. H. Rainer celebrated their 54th wedding anniversary Sunday, December 10th at their home near Little Rock, Mississippi. A host of relatives and friends attended the celebration and enjoyed the bounteous dinner. Mr. and Mrs. Rainer received many useful gifts. Rev. Rainer has been an active Baptist pastor for 30 years or more. At present he is pastor of the Hopewell Baptist Church. They have ten living children. All of the children attended the reunion except Walter Rainer, who is employed in the shipyard at Mobile, Ala.; Ernest Rainer, who is a defense worker in Mobile, and Pvt. Alton E. Rainer, who is serving his country in the U. S. Army in Holland and Germany. The following grand sons could not attend the reunion because they are away in service: S 1/c W. A. Rainer, serving in the South Pacific; Pvt. Charles H. Rainer, stationed in La.; Pvt. William H. Rainer, in service in Italy; Pvt. Durward B. Rainer, attached to Receiving Station, Camp Shelby, Miss. The following grand sons-in-law are away serving our country also: Cpl. Thurman E. Sharp, stationed in Georgia; Pfc. Robert O. Heflin, recovering from wounds in hospital in England; Seaman Thomas Galloway. Rev. And Mrs. Rainer are looking forward to their 55th wedding anniversary and hoping and praying all the relatives and friends in service will be able to attend.

Sessums-Roebuck
Miss Louise Sessums and Bernard Roebuck, S 2/c, were married in Norfolk, Va., on July 10th. The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Mertis Sessums, and the groom is the son of Mr. And Mrs. Carter Roebuck. They will make their home in Norfolk, where the groom is stationed.

Engagement Announced - Miss Pollie Staton
Mr. and Mrs. George N. Staton of this city announce the engagement of their only daughter, Pollie, to Captain Harry W. Barrick, Jr., son of Colonel and Mrs. Harry W. Barrick of the United States Army.  Miss Staton is a graduate of Union High School and attended The Commercial Art School in Nashville, Tennessee, Mississippi Southern College, Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and The Ringling Art School in Sarasota, Florida. At the present Miss Staton is employed in Sarasota.  Prior to entering the Service Captain Barrick attended Princeton. Since entering the Army Air Corps he has seen action in Italy, Sicily, India, and China; and is the wearer of the Purple Heart, The Distinguished Flying Cross, and The Air Medal.  The wedding will take place in Sarasota, Florida on the evening of Sunday November 18th. The couple will make their home in Victoria, Texas where the groom has recently been stationed after completing Command and General Staff School in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.  Relatives and friends are invited through the press.

Stribling-Stribling
Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Stribling are announcing the marriage of their daughter Mary Blanche, to P.F.C. William E. Stribling, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Stribling of Mobile, Alabama. The ceremony was performed Friday afternoon, November 19, in the parlor of the St. Francis Street Methodist Church, Mobile, Ala., with the Rev. J. F. McLeod, pastor, officiating. The couple was attended by Mrs. J. F. Biggert, sister of the groom, and Mrs. J. G. Hindsman of Mobile.  P.F.C. Stribling is with the Army Air Forces stationed at Brookley Field, Alabama. 

Webb-Lewis
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Webb announce the marriage of their daughter, Jessie Mae to Cpl Frank K. Lewis, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Lewis. The double ring ceremony was read by Dr. Henry T. Brookshire at the First Baptist Church, Gulfport. The bride wore a heavenly blue suit with black accessories and a corsage of pink rose buds. Her only ornament was a gold bracelet of her mother's. Miss Edna Earl Ozborn, a student at M. S. C. W. Served as maid of honor. She was gowned in tomato red gabardine with black accessories and a corsage of white carnations. A/S Bob L. Moore, U. S. N., served the groom as best man. Mrs. Webb, the bride's mother, wore pink crepe with black accessories and white carnations. Mrs. Lewis, mother of the groom, was attired in a brown three-piece suit with accessories to match, and she also wore white carnations. Mrs. Lewis graduated from Union High School in 1943 and has been a student at M. S. C. W. For the past three semesters. Cpl. Lewis also graduated from Union High School in 1943 and is now serving with the U. S. Army Air Force. He recently received his silver wings from Kingwan, Ariz., and is now stationed at Gulfport Field. Cpl. and Mrs. Lewis are at Home at 3518 Southward Drive, Gulfport, Miss. Others attending the wedding were Mesdames Claude Miller, Madge Ferguson, Misses Mary Fox, Kathryn Calahan, Aletha Anne King and Messrs. J. D. Webb, Sr. and C. G. Lewis.

Graham - Dunn - (The Union Appeal - June 1, 1944)
A marriage of much interest to their many friends and relatives was quietly solemnized May 20 in the home of Rev. Lane of Union, when Miss Olivia Graham became the bride of Kelly Claude Dunn, MM 3/c of the U. S. Coast Guard.