8A THE VICTORIA ADVOCATE, Wednesday, August 2, 1972 MR. AND MRS. RAYMOND CHARLES PATEK Miss Etzler Weds Raymond C. Patek Advocate News Service HALLETTSVILLE Miss Barbara Jean Etzler and Raymond Charles Patek were united in marriage in Sacred Heart Catholic Church on July 23 at 2 p.m. The Rev.
Stanley Petru officiated. at the ceremony nuptial mass. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Etzler of Hallettsville and the bridegroom is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles Patek Jr. of Shiner. Miss Amy Kubena, organist, provided traditional wedding music. Acolytes were Gary Etzler, brother of the bride, and Ronnie Kresta.
The bride, given in marriage by her parents, wore an original gown of silk organza over peau de soie, ornamented with daisy embroidery appliques. The Victorian neckline and inset yoke were trimmed with embroidery. Wide cuffs banded the long, puffed sleeves and the skirt attached to the Empire waist cascaded into a full cathedral length train. Her veil of three tiers of imported silk illusion fell to shoulder length and was attached to a headdress of bows made of organza trimmed with pearl beads, daisy appliques and Alencon lace. Her bridal bouquet of white and yellow daisies entwined with English ivy and streamers.
She wore a diamond cross, a gift from the bridegroom. Miss Sandra Etzler, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Diane Etzler, sister of the bride; Miss Patricia Patek, sister of the bridegroom; Miss Karen Janak, Miss Charlene Patek, sister of the bridegroom; and Miss Gloria Urbish. The attendants wore floor length gowns of white lace flocked with daisies with yellow centers over yellow taffeta. The Empire gowns were made with puffed sleeves, Victorian necklines, and gathered skirts.
Yellow ribbon outlined the waistlines forming bows and streamers in back. They wore white gloves, gifts of the bride, and white accessories. The attendants carried keepsake bouquets of yellow and white daisies and their headdresses were made of white daisies and yellow streamers. Judy Henke, the bride's cousin, was flower girl, attired like the other attendants. Best man was Paul Migl and groomsmen were Donald Patek, brother of the bridegroom; Allen Etzler, the bride's cousin; Victor Patek the bridegroom's cousin; Joseph Bujnoch, cousin of the Jim Lee Are Coming bride; and David Patek, cousin of the bridegroom.
David Etzler was ringbearer and witnesses were Joseph Etzler Jr. and Bernard Patek of Houston. Ushers were Leon Etzler, Raymond Gaidusek, Pat Kocian and Edwin Shimek. Both mothers wore yellow knit ensembles with white accessories and daisy corsages. Special guests were grandparents of the couple, Mrs.
Christine Kristek, Alfred Etzler, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Heiman and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Patek Sr.
A reception, wedding supper and dance was held at the Legion Park in Shiner. The Louis Nevlud orchestra played for the dance and Mr. and Mrs. Victor Kresta led the grand march. For travel to Hot Springs, Ark.
the bride wore a bright orange jersey dress with white accessories and a daisy corsage. The couple is residing in Houston. The bride, a 1969 graduate of Sacred Heart School and an LVN graduate of Renger Memorial Hospital School of Nursing, is presently employed at Memorial City General Hospital. Patek, a 1968 graduate of St. Paul's High School, is employed with Western Electric Co.
of Houston and is a member of the National Guard. Mr. and Mrs. Patek, the bridegroom's parents, hosted a buffet at their home on July 22 when the couple presented gifts to their attendants and exchanged gifts. Bride-to-Be Is Honored Advocate News Service YOAKUM A bridal shower at the home of Mrs.
Clyde Wehmann honored Carol Wehmann, bride-elect of Dennis Bade on July 23. Hostesses with Mrs. Wehmann were Mesdames Boots Hall, Arno Rudolph, Emil Kuenstler, Edward Kloesel, Frank Pavlas, Herbert Boening, Victor Ehlers, Pat Newby, and Miss Agana Dieringer. Mrs. Rodger Benbow, Mrs.
Richard Karl and Mrs. Frank Pavlas assisted in serving. Misses Marlene Pfuhl, Arnalynn Pfuhl and Terri Jahnwere in charge of displaying the gifts. Mrs. Doug Sansom, mother of the honoree; Mrs.
Willard Bade, mother of the prospective bridegroom; Mrs. J. P. Harbich and Mrs. H.
A. Sansom of Dripping Springs, grandmothers of the honoree, were special guests. A corsage and a gift of dinnerware were presented to the honoree from the hostesses. The Store, fne. 209 South Main of- -Victoria VICTORIA, TEXAS 77901 Summer Clearance SALE Women's Calendar WEDNESDAY TOPS Texas Chapter No.
583, 9.30 a.m., Central Baptist Church, for information call 578-1903. Senior Citizens, 10 until 12 a.m., First Christian Church, 2015 N. Ben Jordan. All Senior Citizens are invited to attend. Victoria Duplicate Bridge Club, 7:30 p.m., Holiday Inn.
THURSDAY Prayer Group meeting, 9:30 a.m., 2504 Miori Lane, interested persons are invited. Riverside Women's Golf Association, business meeting, 9 a.m., play follows. Newcomers Club, 9:30 until 12 noon, Americana Room, American Bank of Commerce. Soroptimist Club, 12 noon, Abacus Restaurant. Retired Couples Club, 2 until 5 p.m., Grace Presbyterian Church fellowship hall.
Postal Clerks Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., home of Mrs. Arthur Pohler, 1515 E. Commercial. Promenaders Square Dance, 8 p.m., Optimist Youth Center. Center.
Order of Eastern Star, 8 p.m., Masonic Hall. FRIDAY Church Women United, sewing day, 9:30 a.m., First United Methodist Church. Rosebud Rebekah Lodge No. 47, 8 p.m., 100F Hall. SATURDAY Sunlight Chapter No.
9, Order of Eastern Star, 3 p.m., Masonic Hall. Jerrie Hall Is Honored Miss Jerrie Hall, bride elect of Bubba Black, was honored Monday with a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Buck Karl and Mrs. Joyce Johnson in the Karl home, 1206 Hiller. A lavender color theme was carried throughout the decorations.
Special guest was the mother of the honoree, Mrs. Leonard Black. Approximately 10 guests attended. The couple will wed on Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Northside Baptist Church.
Tivoli Briefs Mr. and Mrs. Major Benge and children of Eagle Lake arrived Friday for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.
S. Benge and his sister, the Larry Griffin family. The Major Benge family recently returned from a trip to Florida and Tennessee. Mrs. I.
J. Schultz is back at home after several days stay in the hospital. Jack Grammer, former resident and teacher in Aust- RECENT NUPTIALS Miss Mary Lois Cook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aldace Cook of Edna, and Robert R.
Hood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hood of Compton, exchanged wedding vows on June 24 at 2:30 p.m. in the Second Baptist Church of Los Angeles, Calif. The bride is a 1967 graduate of Edna High School and received her Bachelor of Science degree in home economics from San Fernando Valley State College in February.
She is presently employed by a law firm. The bridegroom attended Compton College and will be attending Los Angeles City College in September. He is presently employed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Nancy Bray Feted At Bridal Party Advocate News Service GOLIAD Miss Nancy Bray of Taft, bride -elect of Gary Davis of Goliad, was complimented with a miscellaneous bridal shower on Saturday from 2 to 4 p.m. at the home of Mrs.
Wayne Davis. Hostesses in addition to Mrs. Davis were Mesdames Will Torian, Bob Shroyer, Fred Gunter, Jerry Ryan, Johnny Peaco*ck, J. W. Robinson, Leland Bego, and R.
W. Montgomery. White carnations corsages were presented to the honoree, her mother, Mrs. W. E.
Bray of Taft and to Mrs. Norman Davis, mother of the prospective bridegroom. Mrs. T. L.
Herron of Lake Jackson, sister of the brideelect, registered guests in the bride's book. The registry table, laid with a white cutwork embroidered cloth, held an arrangement of pink hibiscus, pink roses and baby breath, flanked by a china bride doll, and the bride's book. well-Tivoli School, was a recent visitor in Tivoli. E. G.
Herrera is recuperating at home from an injury received at work. Pete Coon and 1 Alfred Huffman attended the July meeting of the Coastal Bend Water and Sewerage Association in Corpus Christi. Polly's Pointers By Polly Cramer DEAR POLLY-My Pet Peeve concerns exploding biscuits. I really like the convenience of prepared biscuits but, for good reasons, have become terrified at the prospect of opening them. The last time I had my husband open the tube the first one exploded and then the second.
There were biscuits on the floor, on the counter and on the kitchen table. Even dog was frightened at the loud noise and scurried under a chair. These were not out-dated as the stamp showed they should be fresh for more than another month. Could it be possible that someone somewhere along the line is being as careless with our "dough" as our government appears to Polly's Problem DEAR POLLY-1 hope some reader can tell me how to clean and whiten the fringe on the large umbrella over my patio table as the fringe is very S. S.
DEAR POLLY-Donna who is having trouble with plastic pails should be sure she buys one with a metal rim under the folded plastic edge at the top. That makes it can be bought at paint or hardware -LILLIE sturdy and I hi have used a couple of them for years. They DEAR POLLY-Mrs. F. J.
E. can use her old nylons for stuffing toys that OLD will be washable. Part of an NYLONS old nylon can cover your own hair and hold it in place under a wig. Nylons are also very good for tie- HEA ing up garden plants as they give a bit and do not cut or break the stems. Also they are very strong for tieing up boxes and packages.
I would also like to tell Mrs. E. S. that I use the bottom of a worn -out clothes basket as a holder for potted plants or to put under a water bucket when it sweats in the HERE COMES THE CIRCUS AUGUST 22 23 -by Victoria Shrine Clot An arrangement of white chrysanthemums, spider mums, greenery and white' tapers in a silver epergne centered the dining room table. Mrs.
Walter Kerr of San Marcos, Mrs. Gary Bego of Austin and Miss Bonnie Swain of Victoria served in the houseparty. Special guests included the honoree's grandmother, Mrs. W. H.
Bray Taft, and Mrs. Jack Swain of Victoria. Betty Zila Entertained Advocate News Service YOAKUM A kitchen shower at the home of Mrs. Bill Neuman recently complimented Betty Zila, Aug. 12 bride -elect of James Verunac.
Hosting the courtesy with Mrs. Neuman were her daughter, Cindy Neuman, and Shirley Zila. Mrs. Leonard Zila, mother of the honoree, and Mrs. James Verunac, mother of the prospective bridegroom were special guests.
An arrangement of yellow daisies centered the refreshment table laid with a white lace cloth, undertoned in green. Guests included Linda Schaffner, Laurie Jahn, Emerald Pina, Patsy Verunac, and Mrs. Josephine Kindred. Jackson-Bludau Vows Read in Hallettsville Advocate News Service HALLETTSVILLE Sacred Heart Catholic Church was the scene of the wedding at 3 p.m. Saturday when Miss Cynthia Louise Jackson and Michael Eugene Bludau exchanged wedding vows.
The Rev. Stanley Petru, pastor, performed the double ring ceremony and read the nuptial mass. Mrs. Marcus Grahmann, organist, played the Love Theme from Romeo and Juliet, "A Time For Us," and hymns during the mass. The bride is the daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Charles A. Jackson of San Antonio and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hilbert Bludau of Hallettsville.
The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an Empire style original gown of white embroidered nylon. The high neckline was outlined with yellow satin ribbon threaded in lace insertion which also defined the yoke and puffed sleeves. Lace edged the hemline of the gown and the floor length veil of imported silk illusion. She carried a bouquet of yellow daisies, rosebuds, purple seafoam accents and lavendar bridal ribbons. Miss Maureen Bludau, sister of the bridegroom, was maid of honor and bridesmaids were Miss Pamela Jackson, the bride's sister; Mrs.
Charles Bludau, Karen Tondre, Marcy Deco*ck, Mrs. Marvin Orsak of Victoria, sister of the bridegroom. Miss Sharon Jackson, sister of the bride, was junior bridesmaid. The attendants wore formal gowns of lavender flocked floral organza trimmed with white lace ribbon insertion in floral design. They carried bouquets of white and yellow daisy pom pons, yellow roses and purple seafoam accented with lavender ribbons.
Miss LeeAnn Bludau, niece of the bridegroom, was flower girl. She was dressed similar to the maid of honor and carried a basket of mums and seafoam. Billy Mitchon served as ringbearer. Everett Bludau was best man and groomsmen were Barry Chovanetz, Charles Bludau, Lawrence Bludau, Marvin Orsak, Hilbert Bludau Jr. and Marty Bludau.
Ushers included Gene Schott and Kenneth Bludau. Gerald Bludau of Victoria was commentator during the mass. Richard Bludau and Terry Bludau were acolytes. The bridegroom's godparents, and Mrs. Leo Bludau brought the offertory gifts.
The bride's mother chose a dress of green paisley sheer voile with transparent long sleeves, full skirt edged in a ruffle and wore matching accessories. Mrs. Bludau wore a princess MRS. MICHAEL EUGENE BLUDAU style dress of pink flocked dacron polyester with white accessories. Both mothers and the bridegroom's grandmother, Mrs.
Ben Bludau, wore yellow roses corsages. A wedding reception was held at American Legion Recreation Hall. Serving at the reception were Lois Bludau, Kathy Matula of Houston, Mrs. Kenneth, Bludau and Mrs. Gerald Budau.
Connie Bludau, Kathy Ogle of Houston, Mrs. Gerald Bludau. Connie Bludau, Kathy Ogle of Houston, Mrs. Leonard Sklar, Mrs. James Kolos of Austin, Carol Sue Mitchon, Loretta, Elaine and Monica Bludau, Joan Staudt, Joyce Freisenhahn, Diane Vana and Terry Morse.
and white polyester dress with navy coat and corsage of white roses. The bride attended Southwest Texas State University after graduation from John Marshall High School in San Antonio in 1969. She is a member of the Art Club. The bridegroom, a Sacred Heart High School graduate, is a member of the Air Force Reserves and is a junior at Southwest Texas State University. The rehearsal dinner was hosted by the parents of the bridegroom at their home.
The bride was honored before her marriage with several prenuptial parties. Misses Karen Tondre and Mary Deco*ck were hostesses for a Tupperware shower held June 16 in San Antonio. Mrs. Doyle Griffin was hostess for a miscellaneous shower on July 11 in San Antonio. The honoree was entertained on July 9 with a miscellaneous shower at the Hallettsville Garden Center.
Miss Jackson was presented with a vacuum cleaner and patio furniture by the hostesses. The mothers of the couple, Mrs. Charles A. Jackson and Mrs. Hilbert Bludau; the grandmother of the honoree, Mrs.
Ben Bludau; and Misses Pam and Sherry Jackson of San Antonio, were special guests. Miss Maureen Bludau presided at the bride's book. A yellow and white color theme was carried out. Mrs. Charles Bludau and Miss Pam Jackson assisted in opening gifts.
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