The Sun from Jonesboro, Arkansas (2025)

8A The Jonesboro Sun WEDNESDAY, OCT. 15, 2003. 41 Social whirligig WEST MEMPHIS Mid- moments he captured are disSouth Community College will played in the exhibit. take a nostalgic trip to the Benson's work is in the per1960s when "Beatlemania" manent collection of the Smithcomes to West Memphis. "The sonian National Portrait Beatles: Photographs by Harry Gallery in Washington, D.C.

He Benson" will open Saturday at has four best-selling books dethe Reynolds Center on the voted entirely to his photoMCCC campus, 2000 West graphs, including "The Beatles: Broadway. In the Beginning," "Harry exhibit features 93 of Benson's People," "Harry BenBenson's most famous and son on Photojournalism," "First unique pictures of the Beatles. Families: An Intimate Portrait Benson was in the room when from JFK to Clinton" and. "Harthe Beatles found out they ry Benson 50 Years in Picwould Sullivan be Show." playing He on was "The with Ed "The tures." His Beatles other Now books and include, them when "I Want to Hold "People: Photographs by Harry Your Hand" climbed into the Benson" and "Once There Was Top 10. He also photographed a Way." the Fab Four joking around, An opening reception honorcomposing classics and flying ing the world-renown photogto America.

rapher and his wife, Gigi, has "The Beatles not only been scheduled for 5:30 p.m. changed the world, they Saturday at the Reynolds Cenchanged my life as well," Ben- ter. The scene will shift to son said. "I I never would have Southland Greyhound Park at 8 left Britain, nor been any kind p.m. where "1964: The Tribute" of photographer if, by chance, will take center stage.

DeI hadn't photographed them. scribed by many as the No. 1 "Of course, I came to Beatles show in the world, the the assignment changed my with them and never 4-hour concert will be in the life. America went back: You can't change Paddock Club. your life any more than that." Tickets are $50 and may be Through his photographs, purchased online at foundaBenson captured personal and tion.midsouthcc.edu/Beatles/de intimate details of the Beatles fault.htm.

Proceeds from the during their first American event will benefit the MSCC tour, offering an insight into the Foundation. world of the young rockers and The exhibit will be on display those around them. He was through December. Exhibit their exclusive personal pho- hours are 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Montographer during the early day-Thursday and 8 a.m.-4 years, and more than 75 of the p.m..

Friday. Admission is free. 1 Lifestyles 1 Exhibit to feature Beatles photographs By Myra Buhrmester Sigma Alpha Iota Members of the Jonesboro Alumnae and Patronesses of Sigma Alpha Iota, International Music Fraternity, met Saturday morning for a musicale and business session in the Recital Hall of the Fine Arts Center on the Arkansas State University campus. A special guest, Marian Hendrickson of Fayetteville, province officer, made a short talk. Other guests were members of Epsilon Gamma chapter at ASU.

The musicale was presented as follows "Nocturne in F- sharp major, Opus 15, No. 2" by F. Chopin, Dr. J.D. Kelly, pianist; and "America the Beautiful," by the Alumnae Singers.

The business session was conducted by the president, Julia Lansford. Future projects and the fall bazaar were discussed, and national correCrystal Robinson spondence was read. Lunch followed the meeting. Family reunion The Oden-Mabry family re-: union will be Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

at the Greensboro Community Building on Arkansas 351. A potluck luncheon will be served at noon. All relatives and friends are invited. Reunion The Heard-Meeker-ChappelWilburn family reunion will be Saturday at the Old Davidsonville State Park in Pocahontas. Activities will begin at 10:30 a.m., and a potluck luncheon will be served at noon.

All relatives and friends are invited. In case of rain the event will be at the home of Lois Meeker in Hoxie. to become bride of Gabriel Harderson Mrs. Regina Garrett of Jacksonville, and Mr. Rudy Robinson of Brookland announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Crystal Mae Robinson, to Gabriel Isaac Harderson, son of Dr.

and Mrs. Marty Harderson of Jonesboro. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. Clara Gramling and Mr. Gene Gramling and of Mr.

and Mrs. Robert Robinson. The bridegroom-elect is the grandson of the Rev. and Mrs. Clayton Rylee.

Mr. Harderson is a lance corporal in the Marine Corps, stationed at Camp Pendleton, Calif. The wedding will take place Saturday, Oct. 18, at 5 p.m. at the Fort Smith River Front Amphitheatre.

All friends and relatives are invited to the wedding and to the reception, which will follow at the amphitheatre. Tracy McMillin announces completed wedding plans Miss Tracy McMillin has completed plans for her Saturday, Oct. 18, marriage to Steven Cossey and is announcing them with the personnel of her bridal party. The wedding will take place at 2 p.m. at Forest Home Church of the Nazarene, 1922 Race.

All friends and relatives are invited to the wedding and to the reception, which will follow in the Holidome of the Holiday Inn of Jonesboro. Dave Persell of the church will perform the ceremony. Nuptial music will be presented by the Delta String Quartet and Mrs. Amber McKee, vocalist. Mrs.

Jill McMillin Kimbrough will be her sister's matron of honor. Bridesmaids will be Mrs. Trisha McMillin Bolton of Plano, Texas, and Mrs. Jennifer McMillin Allen, sisters of the bride-elect, Mrs. Sarah Campbell, sister of the bridegroom-elect, Mrs.

Bridgett Cossey, sister-in-law of the bridegroom-elect, Miss Ashley Garner, Miss Natalie Johnson of Piggott and Miss Jessica Hill. Junior attendants will be Miss Megan McMillin and Miss Sarah Allen. Matt Cossey will serve his brother as best man. Groomsmen will be Brandon Meredith, Jeremy Johnson, Chad Campbell, brother-in-law of the bridegroom-elect, Brian Cossey of Marshall, cousin of the bridegroom-elect, Johnathan Simpson of Little Rock, cousin of the bridegroom Blake Powell and Eric Heller. Ushers will be Keith Kimbrough, brother-in-law of the brideelect, and Scott Bowen of Houston, Texas, cousin of the brideelect.

Colby Allen will be a junior attendant. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Cossey, parents of the bridegroomelect, will honor the McMillinCossey bridal party at a rehearsal dinner Friday evening in the Family Life Center of Temple Baptist Church, following the 6 o'clock wedding rehearsal at the church. Social calendar Today Finesse Bridge Club, 10 a.m., by Mrs.

Olan Parker 1410 Elmwood Place. Arkansas State University Faculty Women's Book Club, 7 p.m., by Mrs. Vicki Pillow, 1918 El Dorado Cove. Mrs. Betsy Huss, co-hostess.

Sage Meadows Ladies Club, noon, clubhouse. Games Club (Bridge), 9 a.m. to Harlin Henry Senior Citizens Center. Handquilters, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Nettleton United Methodist Church.

Senior Citizens Exercise Group, 2 to 4 p.m., Harlin Henry Senior Citizens Center. Jonesboro Masonic Lodge No. 129, 6 p.m. dinner and practice session, lodge. Friendship Group of the United Methodist Women of Cornerstone United Methodist, 6 p.m., at the church.

Thursday, Oct. 16 Chapter CF of P.E.O., 7. p.m., by Mrs. Linda Womack, 3905 South Culberhouse. Mrs.

Pete Murphy, co-hostess. Newcomer's Club, 10 a.m. coffee, at the home of Mrs. Joyce Miller, 2409 Skyline Point, Tower Park. Altrusa Club, 6 p.m., Holiday Inn.

Jonesboro Masonic Lodge No. 129, 7:30 p.m., lodge. Northeast Arkansas Senior Citizens, noon potluck luncheon, Harlin Henry Senior Citizens Center. Pistols and Petticoats Square Dance Club, 7:30 p.m., cafeteria. Nettleton Intermediate Center.

Jonesboro Satellite of the Arkansas Diamond Chapter of the Embroiders Guild of America, 7 p.m., Southwest Church of Christ. Jonesboro Jaycees, 7 p.m., Northeast Arkansas Fairgrounds. T.E.L. Class of Nettleton Baptist, 11 a.m., Couch's Bar-B-Q. Lori's Lori Lamb Blinds OFF Owner FREE ESTIMATES INSTALLATION Serving Jonesboro and Surrounding Areas 870-972-1798 870-761-1646 "Ill bring the showroom to Once there was a way.

Beatle mania "The Beatles: Photographs by Harry Benson" will open Saturday at the Reynolds Center at Mid-South Community College in West Memphis. Benson was the Fab Four's exclusive personal photographer during the band's early years and has had his pictures published In Social Extension Homemakers Clubs met as follows: West Mart Extension Homemakers Club, with Mrs. Nancy McFarland, 1816 Brookhaven, on Oct. 8, with eight members present. Mrs.

McFarland gave the devotional. Mrs. Jean Fisher, president, presided and led the Extension Homemakers Creed. Mrs. Rae Nell Crumpton gave the treasurer's report.

and announced the club received a second place award for the Northeast Arkansas District Fair booth. Members discussed preparing a project book for submission to the state office. Mrs. Mary Vollman expressed the gratitude displayed by residents when members delivered laprobes to a local nursing home. Members McMillin party TRACY McMillin brideelect of Steven Cossey WaS honored Sunday afternoon at a miscellaneous shower, hostessed by the ladies of Stone Street Church of Christ, at the home of Martha Martin, 3517 Bolt, Sage Meadows.

The bride-to-be, her mother, Martha McMillin, and her fiance's mother, Beth Cossey, were given corsages of red roses. The serving table was celltered with an arrangement of red flowers in a crystal vase. Refreshments of cake, mints, wedding cookies and nuts were served with punch. Tracy received many gifts. Tracy will be entertained Friday at a noon bridesmaids luncheon, hostessed by her mother, at Lazzari's.

numerous books. voted to designate "Dyeann's House" as recipient of monthly gifts from the club. Mrs. Fisher presented the program, "Quilted Star Ornaments," and gave instructions for assembling the ornament. The meeting closed with the Homemakers Prayer.

The hostess served refreshments; Pleasant Grove Extension Homemakers Club, Mrs. Doris Barkley, 1034 Craighead Road 753, on Oct. 9, with seven members present. The hostess served a pumpkin cheesecake. Mrs.

Jeanie Gibson, president, presided and announced the club received a blue ribbon and "Best of Show" for their booth at the Northeast Arkansas District Fair. Mrs. Penny Gibson read a pocm, "A Friend is Like a Flower." Mrs. Sarah Dacus Bridal parties Lambie parties BRIDE-ELECT Brittney Lambie and her fiance, Justin Watkins, will share honors Saturday at a 5 to 8 p.m. cookout, hostessed by Meghan Cureton, Elizabeth Spencer, Brittany Cremeens, Jamie Clevenger, Holly Jo Parks and Brittney Rowell, at the Bono Red Brick Building, and Brittney will be honored Sunday afternoon at a 2 to 4 o'clock family miscellaneous shower, hostessed by Karen Pate, Kristie Hill, Susie Pfeifer and Susie Harlan, at the Pate home, 708 West Craighead Forest Road.

Couples party JEREMY McIntire and his fiancee, Jordan Bush, will share honors Sunday afternoon at a 2:30 handyman Sale Selected OFF Merchandise Full 520 Southwest Drive Jonesboro 972-8480 MOVING TO BIRCHWOOD SQUARE MUMS: The prettiest mums in town Mid-South Nursery Greenhouses Since 1957 932-2036 1: Events Events Events gave the treasurer's report, and Mrs. Bruxie Myshka read the minutes. Mrs. Dacus reported on the project book, and Mrs. Barkley reported on the scrapbook.

Mrs. Myshka gave the report that will be submitted to the county for the awards program. Mrs. Barkley presented the craft program. She displayed several crafts.

The meeting closed with the EHC Creed; Oak Grove Extension Homemakers Club, with Mrs. Lillie Jean Vick, Craighead Road 160, on Oct. 8, with 12 members and one guest, Mrs. Wilma Wright, present. Mrs.

Carolyn Thompson, president, opened the meeting with the thought for the day. Mrs. Leida Bradley gave the devotional from Psalms 22. Minutes were read shower, hostessed by Amanda Stevens and Tami Foster, at the Stevens home in Ward. NOW OPEN HEALTHY ALTERNATIVE'S protein lo-carb food shop MORE THAN 500 LOW CARB DIABETIC Friendly Foods In Stock COME TASTE! Missouri Street Exit 113 Dover Rd.

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23 in Brinkley, and the Christmas tea will be Dec. 3. A tour was taken of the Vicks new home, and refreshment's were served. Today Won't Last Forever Save $136 11X14 $99 In. See Call 935-4522 portraiture 9 to 5 Monday Friday 2915 Browns Lane www.mcdonald-portraiture.com FREE HAS A NICE RING TO Class of 2004 2005 1.

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