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3 The Jackson Sun, Jackson, Sunday, Dec. 10, 1989 WEDDINGS 'V I yH -ofS A- 11 Michael Alford, Alicia Ragsdale Alicia Hayne Ragsdale of Jacksonville, N.C., and Michael Kevin Alford of Richmond, were married Nov. 18 in an evening ceremony at St. Anne's Episcopal Church. The Rev.

James Cooke officiated. The bride is the daughter of Carl Sutton and Alicia Hazlehurst Ragsdale of Jacksonville. Her grandparents are the late Mr. and Mrs. George E.

Hazlehurst Sr. of Jackson. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Ray Alford of Lynchburg, Va.

Maids of honor were the bride's sisters, Ann Battle Ragsdale of Miami and Eliza Robinson Ragsdale of Jacksonville. The bridegroom's father was best man. Bridesmaids were the bridegroom's sister, Mrs. Richard Carrington of Lynchburg, the bridegroom's sister-in-law, Mrs. John Alford of Richmond, Carolyn Clark of Greensboro, Liza Hill of Chicago, Tifany Miller of Raleigh, N.C., Mrs.

Walter Nesbit of Atlanta and Caroline Robinson of Morehead City. Groomsmen were the bridegroom's brother, John Alford Stewart Roddey and Paul Sheehy, all of Richmond, the bridegroom's brother-in-law, Richard Carrington IV of Lynchburg, Wil- Jeffrey Cole, Floy Wigal Floy Elizabeth Wigal of Jackson and Dr. Robert Jeffrey Cole of Chattanooga were married Dec. 2 in an evening ceremony at First Presbyterian Church in Jackson. The Rev.

James Irwin Jr. of Jackson officiated. The couple's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Jack Cole of Southaven, Peggy Sewell Wigal of Jackson, the late Voorhis Frederick Wigal.

The bride wore a satin gown of rachelle lace, iridescent sequins and pearls. It featured a fitted bodice, sabrina neckline and long sleeves with satin puffs at the shoulder that tapering into petal points at the hand. The full, gathered skirt flowed into a cathe-. dral-length train edged with beaded lace. She wore a juliet cap with matching beaded lace and a two-tiered fingertip illusion veil.

She carried calla lillies. Maid of honor was Mary Louise Erb of Nashville. The bridegroom's father was best man. Bridesmaids were Lucille Hap-pel Alexander, Mary Ester Hornsby, Catherine Harper House, Carol Ruth Scott, Margaret Louis Sheppard of Jackson, Janet Marie Cole of Southaven, Lynn Marie Tanzberger of Kenner, and Amy Fay West of Shaker Heights, Ohio. Samuel Freeman, Lisa Anderson Lisa Gail Anderson of Lake Worth, formerly of Jackson, and Samuel Wesley Freeman of Lake Worth were married July 16 in a morning ceremony at Bride's Corner in Lake Worth.

Justice of the Peace J. Sam Johnson of Lake Worth officiated. The couple's parents are Robert and Nancy Anderson and Wesley Freeman and Etheleen Collins, all of Jackson. The bride wore a cream silk-satin dress with a cut-out lace coat of pink and cream tulips. She carried a bouquet of long-stem "Lady Di" roses.

The couple took a wedding trip Shannon Butler, Pamela Gaskins Pamela Carol Gaskins of Milan and Shannon Joe Butler of Treze-vant were married Nov. 4 in an evening ceremony at First United Metho'dist Church in Milan. The Rev. Gary Morris of Humboldt officiated. The couple's parents are Mr.

and Mrs. George Gaskins of Milan, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Butler of Trezevant and the late Betty Brown Butler. The bride wore a satin gown of beaded Alencon lace.

It featured a sabrina neckline and a fitted, basque bodice enhanced with iridescent sequins and pearls. The leg-o-mutton sleeves were accented with lace cut-out appliques and the full skirt was edged with lace. A large bow in the back was centered above a cathedral length train. She carried a cascade of peach roses, gardenias and stephanotis. Matron of honor was Diana Gray of Berea, Ohio, and maid of honor was Lori Greene of Milan.

Greg McClain of Trezevant was best man. Bridesmaids were Shelley Adkins of Milan and Teresa Climer of Humboldt. Groomsmen Jack Vinson, Lisa Nolen Lisa Nolen of Alamo and Jack Vinson of Adams ville were married Nov. 4 in an evening ceremony at First Baptist Church at 154 W. Church St.

in Alamo. Dr. Jerry Barker of Alamo officiated. The couple's parents are Mr. and Mrs.

Bobby Nolen of Alamo and. Mr. and Mrs. Billy Vinson of Adamsville and the late Jane Hinton Vinson. The bride wore a gown with Alencon lace, a fitted bodice and Queen Anne neckline and short, puffed sleeves of lace accented with a bow.

The dropped waist held a full skirt and chapel-length organza train edged with Alencon lice. She carried a cascade of white roses and stephanotis. Matron of honor was the bride's sister-in-law, Cindy Jordan of Gates. The bridegroom's son, Chris Vinson was best man. Bridesmaids were Kim Nolen of Jackson.

Groomsmen were the bridegroom's brother, John Vin- FOR THE WEEK Alicia Ragsdale Alford liam Clark IV of Tarboro, N.C., Samuel Duerson III of Johnson City, John Gibbs of Charlottesville, Lawrence Gray of Washington, D.C., David Liggett and Frank Liggett IV, both of Chapel Hill, N.C. and Walter Nesbit of Atlanta. Flower girl was the bride's cousin, Jodi Edwards of Jackson. The bridegroom's nephew, Alex Carrington of Lynchburg, was the ring bearer. Music was provided by organist Beverly Anzadula.

The reception followed at the bride's home in Jacksonville, N.C. The couple took a wedding trip to Carefree, Ariz. They live in Richmond. Amelia Welch Wierzbicki, Hirsch Wierzbicki Music was provided by organist Melinda Clark of Atlanta. The reception followed in the church fellowship hall.

The couple took a wedding trip to Jekyll Island, Ga. They live in Iselin. odist Church, 160 Campbell. 668-5085. Jackson Chapter of the American Diabetes Association, 7 p.m., Outpatient Department of Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, 708 Forest Ave.

Free parking. Visitors welcome. Medon Community Club, 7 p.m., Medon Community Club. Pot-luck meal. 422-3228 Pre-Alateen, 8 p.m., basement of the McKnight Square Building, 1970 N.

Highland Ave. FRIDAY Jackson Woman's Club general meeting, 10:30 a.m., Western Sizzlin' restaurant, 2644 N. Highland. AA and Al-Anon open discussion meeting, noon, JACOA building, 900 E. Chester.

Adult Children of Alcoholics, noon, basement of McKnight Square building, 1970 N. Highland Ave. Harvest Years Center membership meeting, 1:30 p.m., 201 W. Grand. SATURDAY Jackson Bicycle Club long ride (30-50 miles), 9 a.m., Lambuth College Athletic Center parking lot.

Overeaters Anonymous, 10 a.m., HCA Regional Hospital Community Room at Social Security Building, Old Hickory Boulevard. Pinson Kids Against Drugs, p.m., Pinson Ruritan Center, Casey Road. Modern Woodmen of America Junior Service Club, 2:304 p.m., Pinson Ruritan Center, Casey Road. Golden Circle Eights Square Dance Club, p.m., Highland Park Community Center. Cost: $2 per person per lesson or dance.

Advanced registration is required. 427-6724. 11th Step AA and Al-Anon, 8 p.m., Social Security Building. 'For the week' is a listing of organizational events for the current week. The deadline is two weeks before the event.

Call Darlette Carver at 427-3333, extension 117. Out-of-county residents may call toll-free 1-800-372-3922. of McKenzie, has participated in exercise "Orient Shield '90" held on the Japanese island of Hokkaido. Beadles is a 1983 graduate of McKenzie High School. Pvt.

Anthony D. Llgon, son of Robert Ligon and Lou Ella Stewart, both of Brownsville, has graduated from the U.S. Army Signal Center's single channel radio operator course at Fort Gordon, Ga. Ligon is a 1989 graduate of Haywood High School in Pamela Gaskins Butler, Shannon Butler were Brad Barger of Trezevant, Jack Baxter of Cookeville, John Belew of Milan, Shawn Belew of Trezevant and Wes Gaskins of Milan. Flower girl was Victoria Hughes of Benton, Ark.

and Christopher Hughes of Benton, was the ring bearer. Music was provided by Jenny Tynre of Trenton and Melissa Eubanks of Humboldt. The reception followed in the church fellowship hall. The couple took a wedding trip to Hot Springs, Ark. They live in Milan.

Lisa Nolen Vinson, Jack Vinson son of Adamsville and the bride's brother, Danny Nolen of Jackson. Music was provided by Teresa and Gerald Woods and Clovis Sanderson, all of Alamo. The reception followed in the church fellowship hall. The couple took a wedding trip to Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Tijuana, Mexico. They live in Jackson.

Post House North Clubhouse, Revere Circle. 668-8992. Adult Children of Alcoholics, 8 p.m., First Christian Church, corner of Campbell and Parkway. Friendship Group of AA, 8 p.m., 219 W. Deaderick St.

(Rear entrance from West Jackson Baptist Church parking lot). Information. Group also meets same time and place Thursday. Twelve and Twelve AA and Al-Anon, 8 p.m., Jackson Counseling Center, 238 Summar Dr. Twelve and Twelve group also meets at same time and place Thursday.

Cotton Pickin Cloggers Club, 8:30 p.m., Highland Park Community Center. Spectators are welcome free of charge. TUESDAY Bicentennial Exchange Club, 7 a.m., Old Country Store, Casey Jones Village. Jackson Service League, 9:30 a.m., First Presbyterian Church, 1573 N. Highland Ave.

Coffee held at 9 a.m. Friends In Service Here (FISH): Call lOa.m.-lp.m. Tuesday-Thursday. Onetime services for disabled, elderly or low-income people include transportation, minor household repairs and small errands (1-3 hours only). 664-5707.

Morning Glories Extension Homemakers Club, 10 a.m., home of Betty Tracy, 15 Laurie Circle. Madison Hall Extension Homemakers Club, 1 p.m., Madison Hall Community Center, Steam Mill Ferry Road. Diamond Grove Extension Homemak- ers Club, 1 p.m., Diamond Grove Community Center, Mifflin Road. Harts Bridge Extension Homemakers Club, 6 p.m., home of Cathy Johnson, 2415 Harts Bridge Road. Adult Children of Alcoholics, 6:15 p.m., 157 Airways Blvd.

The group also meets at the same place at noon Friday. Buttercups Extension Homemakers Club, 7 p.m., home of Juanita Shaw, 185 Crutchfield Road. Jackson Area Beekeepers, 7 p.m., Farm Bureau office, 455 E. Chester. Jackson Area Christian Singles, 7:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 315 E.

Chester. John A. Deaver American Legion Post No. 12 Auxiliary, 7:30 p.m., 130 Airways. Home Organizer's Club, 7:30 p.m., Old Country Store, Casey Jones Village.

422-4377. Jackson Ladies' Barbershop Chorus, 7 p.m., Johnson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 230 Hollywood Dr. Visitors welcome. 668-9515. WEDNESDAY Explorer's Bible Study Class, a.m., Highland Park Baptist Church, 1102 Campbell St.

The free, non-denominational study of the book of Genesis, Is open to anyone. Pre-registra-tion is required. 668-8202 or 668-4295. Mercer Extension Homemakers Club, 10 a.m., home of Louise Robinson, Up-tonville Road. Jackson Civitan Club, noon, The Hut restaurant, 1340 N.

Highland Ave. Women's Group of AA, noon-1 p.m., HCA Regional Hospital Re-Discovery Unit office. 1 i Floy Wigal Cole Groomsmen were Dr. Roy Ells- worth Erb of Nashville, Edward Lee Apple Jr. and Timothy Howard Gatlin, both of Dr.

John Martin Guenst of Gil-' bert, Dr. James Damian; Kelly II of San Francisco, Peter Strautins Wilson of Mobile Dr. David Charles Wahoff of-Minneapolis and Wayne Wesley'' Williamson of Southaven. Flower girl was Kate Weaver of Jackson. Music was provided by organist Richard Scott of Jackson.

The reception followed at the Jackson Country Club. The couple took a wedding trips to Ocho Rios, Jamaica. They in Chattanooga. Lisa Anderson Freemen, TZ Samuel Freeman -t to Ocho Rios, Jamaica. They live in Lake Worth.

Rachel Cates and Mrs. James A. Cates ofs" Trenton and Mr. and Mrs. John -D.

Harmount of Tylertown, Miss. The reception followed at the-' Bally Hotel in Reno. The couple took a wedding trip: to Lake Tahoe and Yosemite Na-; tional Park. They live in Ridge- land. Madison Hall club announces officers The Madison Hall Community Club announced the names of elected officers at the club's recent Christmas dinner.

Officers are Keith Turner; president; Glenn Scarbrough; vice president; Gay Scarbrough, secretary; and Betty Williams treasurer. Other officers include Billie" Jennings, waysmeans committee chairman; Mattie Russell, devotional chairman; and Ethel Baker, program chairman. Board of directors members are Louis Evans, Hubert Williams, Claude Henderson, Ethel Baker, Bill Lassiter and James' Hutcherson. The next meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. Jan.

5 at the Madison: Hall Community Club. Starlight homemakers' put focus on families Norma Barnes and Mary Moffib' presented an informative on fam ily life and the needs of a family at a recent Starlight Extension; Homemakers Club meeting. Club members will make, Christmas stockings for babies at Jackson-Madison County General-Hospital. The club brought canned items: to be donated to the Food Depot or to needy families. The next meeting will be the; Christmas dinner at 6:30 p.m.; Dec.

14 at the Madison County-Agricultural Complex. Tole painters host paint-in The Dixieland Tolers held a three-day paint-in recently with! Wanda Vowell of Martin at the; Wilson World Hotel. Members painted a wooden; goose and a hand-held mirror. The group received thanks-from the Jackson-Madison Coun ty Library for art pieces dis4 played in October. Club members hand painted Christmas bells to be given to th Chilc pevelopment Center.

Hirsch Wierzbicki, Amelia Welch Amelia Welch of Atlanta and Hirsch Wierzbicki of Iselin, N.J., were married Sept. 2 in an evening ceremony at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Atlanta. The Rev. Gene Ruyle of Atlanta officiated.

The couple's parents are Pauline Welch of Milan, John Welch of Decaturville and the late Hudes and Szymon Wierzbicki of Aruba. Matron of honor was the bride's cousin, Janice Hanna of Morris-town, N.J. Victor D'Lassio of Plainfield, N.J., was best man. Bridesmaids were the bride's cousin, Britney Buck of Kingsport and Jinna Lostocco of Atlanta. Groomsmen were the bridegroom's nephews, Allan Finder and Andrew Finder, both of Tampa, Fla.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 6 p.m.. Salvation Army center, 520 S. Royal. 424-1432. Singles Support and Fellowship Group, 6:30 p.m., Northside United Methodist Church, 2571 Humboldt Highway.

668-0617. Traditions Group of AA and Al-Anon, 8 p.m., Messiah Lutheran Church, intersection of Country Club Lane and U.S. 45 Bypass. Group meets at the same time and place each Saturday. THURSDAY Daybreak Toastmasters Club, 6:45 a.m., Old Country Store.

422-1784. GED testing, 7:45 a.m.. Union University testing center. Cost: $20. Six-hour exam for high-school certificate.

Take driver's license; a photograph and fingerprint card will be made. 668-1818. Friends of the Library Noontime Series, noon-1 p.m., Jackson-Madison County Library, 433 E. Lafayette. Bring a sack lunch, coffee and dessert provided.

Dr. J. Michael Epps will review "The Aristos" by John Fowles. Jackson Kiwanis Club, noon, Ramada Inn, 1849 U.S. 45 Bypass.

Pope Extension Homemakers Club, 1:30 p.m., Pleasant Plains Baptist Church, Pleasant Plains Road. Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), 5 p.m., Lambuth Memorial United Methodist Church, 160 Campbell St. 423-2892, after 5 p.m. Lesters Grove Extension Homemakers Club, home of Mickie Webb, 58 Penny Lane. Forked Deer Chapter of Tennessee State Employees Association, 6:30 p.m., The Old Country Store, U.S.

45 Bypass. Dinner and business meeting. All active and retired state employees in Madison County are urged to attend. Starlights Extension Homemakers Club, 6:30 p.m., Madison County Agricultural Complex, 309 N. Parkway.

West Tennessee Chapter of National Association of Accountants, 6:30 p.m., Sheraton Old English Inn. All members and spouses invited. Entertainment provided by Kamala Diane Prince and Elijah Collard. Casey Jones Barbershop Chorus, 7 p.m., Lambuth Memorial United Meth-' IN UNIFORM Dwayne E. Rogers, son of Roy E.

and Royella Rogers of Jackson, has been promoted in the U.S. Army to the rank of private first class. Rogers is a 1985 graduate of North Side High School. Pvt. Jeffrey L.

Skinner, nephew of James P. Skinner of Dyer, has completed the basic field artillery cannoneer course at Fort Sill, Okla. Skinner is a 1989 graduate of Gibson County High School. Spec. Rickey J.

Beadles, son of Morris L. and Brenda G. Beadles James Harmount, Rachel Lynn Cates of Ridge-land, and James Michael Harmount of Madison, were married Oct. 28 in a morning ceremony in the Chapel at Bally's Hotel in Reno, Nev. The Rev.

Stephen T. Towles officiated. The couple's parents are Mr. GATHERINGS Eta Chapter hears Story league's birth Jackson Story League President Ginger Fiorvanti spoke about the origins of the National Story League when the Eta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa met recently. Fiorvanti told the group storytelling helps increase vocabulary, lengthens attention span and teaches values.

Members planned to send a donation to the AKD members in South Carolina who requested aid with educational materials. The next meeting will be held at 6 p.m. Jan. 23 at Lambuth College Colonial Room. The meeting will be held jointly with the Alpha Tau Chapter.

Helping Hand Club get tips for holidays Members of the Brownsville Helping Hand Club met recently in the home of Lonnie Joe Tucker and received makeup tips for the holidays from Mary Kay Cosmetics representative Lucy Tucker. The club voted to make a donation to the United Negro College Fund Telethon to be broadcast Dec. 30. The group made plans for a Christmas social. Alpha Delta Kappas hear book review Mary D.

Matthews presented a book review on "My Life Without God" by William J. Murray to the Fidelis Alpha Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Education Sorority, when they met recently. Matthews talked about Murray's life as the son of political activist Madelyn Murray O'Hare, whose lawsuit led to the ban of prayer and Bible reading in public schools. Irene Bishop was welcomed as a new member. Mallie Newsom reported on the delivery of food for Thanksgiving dinner to Mrs.

Froman's Boarding Home. TODAY Unity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 a.m., (closed meeting) Hope Christian Center, corner of East College and Cumberland streets. Also meet at the same location at 8 p.m. Wednesday (closed meeting) and 8 p.m. Saturday (open meeting).

1 Old Hickory Commodore Users Group, 2-6 p.m., Madison County Agricultural Complex, 309 N. Parkway. 424-4688. Alcoholics Anonymous, 2:30 p.m., First United Methodist Church. People interested in alcohol and drug problems invited.

The Compassionate Friends, 3 p.m., HCA Regional Hospital's Education Room, 49 Old Hickory Blvd. Support group for parents in grief over loss of a child. 668-8411. Everyday People Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., old Social Security building on Old Hickory Boulevard (closed discussion meeting). The group also meets for closed discussion at the same time and place on Wednesday.

Open speakers meetings are scheduled the last Sunday of every month. Narcotics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Jackson Counseling Center, 238 Summar Dr. The group also meets at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at Jackson Counseling Center. Serenity Group of Alanon, 8 p.m., Jackson Plaza Shopping Center, Old Hickory Boulevard and North Highland Avenue.

The group is open to friends or relatives of alcoholics. The group also meets at the same time and place Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. A men's group meets at 7 p.m. Wednesday at the same place. An Alateen group, open to youths 12-19, and a pre-Alateen group, open to children 6-12, both meet at 8 p.m.

Thursday at the same place. Serenity Group of Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., off the breezeway in the rear of the Jackson Plaza Shopping Center. The group also meets at the same place Monday through Saturday at noon; 6 p.m. Sunday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday, and at 10 a.m. Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday.

Speakers meetings are at 8 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays. MONDAY Triple 0 Diet Club, noon, Lambuth Memorial United Methodist Church, 160 Campbell. Jackson Optimist Club, 5:30 p.m., Old Country Store, Casey Jones Village. 423-7880.

Overeaten Anonymous, 6:30 p.m., -North classroom, Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, W. Forest Ave. Epilepsy Foundation of West Tennessee support group, 7 p.m., foundation office, 38 Old Hickory Cove, Suite C-100. 668-8422. Blairs Extension Homemakers Club, 7 p.m., borne of Maudie Staten, Mt.

Pin-son Road. Jackson Bridge Club, 7 p.m., Jackson Country Club. The group also meets at 12:30 p.m. every Tuesday at American Legion Post 12, 130 Airways Blvd. XI Gamma Upsilon, Beta Sigma Phi, 7 p.m., home of Gidget Egner, Shiloh Drive.

Parents Without Partners, 7:30 p.m.,.