Taylor-Coffee County GaArchives Marriages.....Irene McDonald - Thurmon Whatley June 25 1913 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Carla Miles cmhistory@mchsi.com March 10, 2004, 1:18 pm The Butler Herald, July 1, 1913 The Butler Herald Tuesday, July 1, 1913 Page Four McDonald – Whatley Beautiful in detail was the marriage of Miss Irene McDonald to Mr. Thurmon Whatley on the evening of June 25th. The handsome auditorium of the Methodist church had been elaborately decorated in southern smilax, palms, ferns, cut flowers and crepe paper, while modest tapers under pink covers shone out. A color scheme of pink and white was carried out. Improvised arches, entered by the gates led to the altar, where the ceremony occurred. It was fitting that the wedding should occur at the church, which the bride in her tender years had learned to love, and to which she had given her best efforts. After finishing school in her hometown, she entered Wesleyan College in Macon, and while there she met Mr. Whatley, who was a student at Mercer College. The pretty romance deepened into an engagement and for many months their friends have enjoyed the secret with them. Promptly at eight o’clock Miss Ruth Davis, a life long friend of the bride, rendered a beautiful musical program, after which Miss Leila Whatley, of Reynolds, sister of the groom in her wonderfully sweet voice, sang “Bid Me to Love Thee.” First came little Misses Margaret Shelton and Dot Wallace down one aisle, while Master Ward Grantham of Fitzgerald, and Will Dickerson dressed in Lord Fauntleroy suits, accompanied them down the other aisle, and opened the gates for the bridal party. Then came the bridesmaids, Misses Bertha Morris, of Tampa, Fla., Miss Louise Grantham, of Thomasville, Miss Emma May Ramboo, of Marietta, Miss Linda Thompson, of Laurens, S.C., and Miss Eunice Lott, of Douglas, all exquisitely gowned in pink crepe de chinese and each carrying pink roses. Down the opposite aisle came the groomsmen, Messrs. F.M. Carson, Jake Weaver, Paul Hodges, J.H. Neisler, Dr. Walton Hodges, all of Reynolds. Next came the ring bearer, little Miss Mary Wallace, dressed in white lingerie with pink ribbons. Then entered the maid-of-honor, Miss Mildred McDonald, gowned in a white shadow lace over pink messaline, carrying pink Kilearney roses. Closely following her was the petite maid-of-honor, little Miss Mary Willis McDonald, daintily dressed in white lingerie and carrying white roses. Leaning on the arm of her Uncle, Mr. J.N. McDonald came the bride. Her handsome wedding gown was white charmeuse, elaborately trimmed in pearl bands. She carried a shower of bouquet of Brides roses and Lilies of the Valley, and her veil was caught with orange blossoms. Her only ornament was a lavalier, a gift from the groom at her graduation from Wesleyan College, three weeks ago. She was met at the altar by the groom, with his best man, Dr. H.C. Whatley, of Reynolds, and there in the choicest English possible and in a deeply spiritual and impressive manner, Dr. M.A. Morgan pronounced them man and wife, using the ring ceremony that grows more beautiful each time it is uttered. The bridal party entered to the immortal strains of Lohengrins Wedding March, leaving the church by Mendelsohn’s and during the ceremony, “Melody in F” was played. After the ceremony, a beautiful reception was held at the home of the bride’s mother, Mrs. W.W. McDonald. The guests were received at the door by Mrs. W.B. Wallace. The receiving line formed was in the parlor, and the handsome gifts were on display in the living room. A chest of silver from Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Whatley, of Reynolds, parents of the groom; a suit of Maple furniture from Mrs. McDonald, the bride’s mother, and a hand painted tea set from Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Quincey were among the handsome gifts displayed. Punch was served by Misses Annette McLean and Helen Whelchel, while in the dining room brick cream and angel food cake was served by Misses Marie Ward, Bertha Mae Exum, Allie Fales, Agnes Dixon. At 9:10 the happy couple left for a short stay at Tallulah Falls, after which they will make their home in Reynolds, where Mr. Whatley is one of the prominent businessmen of his town. Douglas give the bride up reluctantly, realizing that she was one that is at all times true, sincere, kind, practical and intelligent, the attributes of an ideal woman. Among the out-of-town guests were Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Grantham, Mr. Pickney Grantham, of Thomasville, Mr. Charlie Grantham, of Savannah, Mr. and Mrs. Alex McDonald, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Grantham, of Fitzgerald, Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Whatley, Mr. T.J. Fountain and Miss Bonnie Newsom, of Reynolds. After the rehearsal on Tuesday night the bridal party was entertained at a two course buffet luncheon by Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Quincey. Daisies in profusion were used in the decorations, yellow being the prevailing color. Place cards bore the subjects for toasts, to which the guests responded heartily, and the cake was cut for the wedding set contained in it. Miss Eunice Lott entertained on Monday night in honor of Miss Irene McDonald and here guests. Twelve couples enjoyed the festivities. Mrs. C.A. Ward entertained informally on Monday afternoon in honor of Miss Ruth Davis, who has just returned to the city from Converse College. Her guests included the young ladies of the bridal party. – The Douglas Enterprise The Butler Herald Tuesday, July 1, 1913 Page Four Reynolds Local Items Reynolds, Ga., June 30 – Mr. and Mrs. Thurmon Whatley arrived Sunday afternoon after a delightful wedding trip to Tallulah Falls, Atlanta and other points. Mr. Whatley is one of our most prominent young businessmen and his charming bride will be cordially received and welcomed to our town. Mr. and Mrs. Whatley will be at home to their friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Marshall. This file has been created by a form at http://www.poppet.org/gafiles/ File size: 6.2 Kb