I will be posting extractions of several news articles and obituaries. Most do not have a newspaper name, many are undated. I am not related to many of these families. MONSEES-GODFREY RITES READ IN CENTRAL CHRISTIAN A semi-formal ceremony read in the Central Christian church at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 25, united in marriage Miss Wilma Louise Godfrey, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Godfrey, Brownsville, and James Dee Monsees. Mr. Monsees is the son of Mrs. Julia Anna Monsees and Cuban Monsees, Brownsville. The double-ring service was read by candlelight by the Rev. Jack Russell, pastor of the church. The lighted tapers and white gladioli formed the nuptial setting. The soloist, Ray Hughston, sang "Because," "Ave Maria' and "The Lord's Prayer." He was accompanied by Mrs. J. B. Coulter at the organ, who also played the wedding marches. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of white satin, made with tight bodice and flared ballerina-length skirt. The low neckline was accented by a small stand-up collar of lace. The sleeves, also of lace, tapered to points over the wrists. A small satin and lace Juliet cap held in place the waist-length tulle veil. Her only jewelry was a single strand pearl necklace and she carried a bouquet of white carnations over a white prayer book. The bridesmaid, Miss Marlene Ann Maher, wore a dress of rose taffeta and a small hat and veil to match. Both eh dress and hat were styled after the bridal gown. She carried a bouquet of carnations tied with a gold ribbon. Cuban Monsees was his son's best man. At the reception, held in the church parlor, various sizes of wedding bells were combined with white gladioli to decorate the room. Clusters of mock orange blossoms tied with white satin ribbon decorated the gift table. The reception table held an arrangement of yellow and white carnations centered with a miniature bride and groom. Coylene Damron presided at the bride's book; Mrs. Eugene Overholser served punch and Mrs. Walter Williams served cake. In the receiving line were Cuban Monsees, Mrs. Julia Monsees, Mrs. Glenn Borsits, grandmother of the bridegroom, Mrs. Louise Triplett, grandmother of the bride; Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Godfrey and the bridal party. The bride's mother wore a fray and white taffeta frock, small veiled gray velvet hat and corsage of yellow chrysanthemums. The bridegroom's mother was in a pale blue lace with which she wore a tiny hat of blue net and blue velvet ribbon, and a corsage of yellow carnations. The bride is a graduate of the Brownsville High School where she was a member of the F.H.A. organization. The bridegroom is also a graduate of the local high school and belonged to F.F.A. Both will attend A & I college in Kingsville at mid-term. For the wedding trip to West Texas the bride wore a rose denim suit with brown hat and accesories and a white carnation corsage. Out of town guests included Dr. and Mrs. Ellis Rigby of Houston; Mrs. Joel Loecy, and Mrs. Glenn Borsits, both of Cleveland, Ohio; Mr. and Mrs.. Joe Juhos, San Benito; Jack Triples, JR., cousin of the bride from Coffeyville, Kansas and Mr. and Mrs. Charley Holmby of Harlingen. PARTIES Among the pre-wedding showers and parties given for the bride was a miscellaneous shower on November 2. This was given by Miss Marlene Maher at the home of their grandmother, Mrs. E. H. Maher, South Central Ave. Guests included friends of the honoree and their mothers. Refreshments were served buffet style from a table covered with a Madeira cloth. Mrs. L. E. Godfrey served coffee from a silver service at one end of the table and Mrs. Dave Maher, mother of the hostess, served punch from the other end. Ann Godfrey, sister of the bride, and Judy Maher, sister of the hostess, assisted the hostess by directing games. A nylon shower was given at the home of Mrs.. Walter Williams. The guests played card games and Judith Roscoe and Marlene Maher won prizes which they presented to the honoree. Sherbet punch was served with fruit cake.