Marriages:  Dorothy Etheridge-Ernest Coleman, Winn Parish, 1938
Submitted by:   Deanna Simmons Hess, RR 9, Box 1548, Livingston, TX
77351
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THE WINNFIELD-NEWS AMERICAN
Friday,  September 10, 1937
DODSON

COLEMAN-ETHERIDGE MARRIAGE SOLEMNIZED

        A wedding of much interest throughout Louisiana and Texas was
solemnized Sunday at 3 o'clock, when Miss Dorothy Etheridge, daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Etheridge became the bride of Mr. Ernest Coleman, son
of Mr. and Mrs. O. E. Coleman of Houston, Texas. The ceremony was
performed at the home of the bride's parents here with the Rev. Dr. B.C.
Land officiating and using the impressive ring service
        Music was played on the violin by Mr. James Bevil, his selection being
an Irish love song, "Danny Boy". The wedding march from"Lohengrin""
heralded the entrance of the wedding party and was continued softly
during the ceremony.
        Miss Fay Etheridge of Houston, Texas, sister of the bride, who service
as maid of honor, was lovely in a gray crepe dress.  She wore a corsage
of pink chrysanthemums.
        The bride was charmingly dressed in a navy blue crepe with matching
accessories.  Her bouquet was of pale pink orchid and yellow
chrysanthemums with long satin ribbon streamers of a darker pink.
        After the ceremony as informal reception was held.  The bride's table
held the three-tiered wedding cake, which was topped with a miniature
bride and groom.  Delectable punch was poured by the bride's mother.
        Immediately after the reception, Mr. and Mrs. Coleman left on their
honeymoon trip to various points in South Louisiana.  After their
return, they will be at home at Houston, Texas.