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a a a a a a a a a a -The Index-Journal, Greenwood, S.C., April 25, 1983 Novel revolves around martial art heroes Before reviewing Mr. Lustbader's novel, I have to explain how a novel is reviewed. Several years ago Jerry Wilson whose reviews often occupy this spot and I devised a couple of scientific scales in order to evaluate works of fiction. The first is a simple tenpoint scale by which a novel is rated according to its overall quality (craftsmanship and entertainment value). For example.

Alistair MacLean's last dozen or so turkeys got ratings no higher than 1.5. In contrast John McDonald's novels get ratings no lower than 8.0. A perfect 10. a Bo Derek. has yet to be read.

In compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's standards and those of Ralph Nader. we devised a second scale to measure a book's potential threat to the ecosystem. The book in question is held one meter above a concrete floor. with the back cover parallel to the surface of the floor. Then a (Continued from page 13) skirt fell into a semicathedral train.

Her headpiece was a Camelot of silk Venise lace attached to a semi-cathedral mantilla of ivory silk illusion appliqued with Alencon lace medallions. She carried a spring bouquet on a white lace fan. The bridegroom's father was the best man. Ushers were the bridegroom's brothers Thuc Phan of Greenwood. Tin Phan.

Huynh Phan and Thinh Phan. all of Newberry. Jeffrey Drew of Greenwood was the ringbearer. After a wedding trip. the couple will live at 205 Vine Greenwood.

Ferguson-Bergen WARE SHOALS Sandy Yvonne Ferguson and James F. Bergen Jr. were united in marriage during a garden wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Carroll.

sister and brother-in-law of the bridegroom, at 2 Saturwith the Rev. Theron Jones Walnut Grove Baptist Church officiating. A program of wedding music was presented by organist Robert L'. Carroll. nephew of the bridegroom, soloists and guitarists Berlin Hembree and Bill Messer, all of Ware Shoals.

The reception followed the wedding ceremony. at the Carroll home. The bride is the daughter of Mr. Douglas Ferguson of 310 Sample Road, Greenwood. She attended Greenwood High School and is employed at Greenwood Mills.

The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. James Frances Bergen Sr. of Waterloo. He attended Ware Shoals High School and is employed at Masters Siding of Greenwood.

Teresa Lynn Higdon, sister of the bride, of Greenwood was the matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Tina Marie Butler of Greenwood and Tammy L. Carroll, niece of the bridegroom, of Ware Shoals and the College of Charleston. The attendants wore matching gowns of white batiste, trimmed with a deep, Chantilly lace collar. Pink satin ribbon edged the bodices and hems.

They carried a cascade of spring flowers arranged in white wicker parasols. The bride wore lace over taffeta gown in a traditional Victorian design. It featured insets of schiffli lace at the high neckline with pearl buttons closing the back and wrists, leg o'mutton sleeves and above the scalloped hemline. She wore a picture hat trimmed in schiffli lace with a cascade of white silk rose buds. She carried a bouquet of white silk rose buds and blue stephanotis encircling a white orchid.

The bridegroom's father was the best man. Ushers were Charles M. Aiken of Waterloo and Phillip Higdon. of Greenwood. After a tour of Central and South Florida, the couple will live at Route 1, Waterloo.

Jones-Holley WARE SHOALS Mary Anne Jones and Robert Eugene Holley Jr. were united in marriage during a 7 p.m. ceremony Saturday at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Jack Hatchell officiating. A program of wedding music was presented by the Rev.

and Mrs. James Dyar of Honea Path. Organist was randomly selected member of various animal species is placed beneath the book. The book is then dropped, lifted off the animal, and we simply assess the extent of damage, if any. Some novels are so light they Preactically, float down like a don't even harm an ant.

Some are truly lethal instruments, especially in the hands of amateurs. Jerry and I refer to such book as rat killers, and we wear specially made, non-skid gloves and steel-toed boots when we read them. Now for the review of "Black It merits about a 6.5 on the quality scale: Because it's over 500 pages long! it turned out to be a rat stunner. The rat who volunteered to help with this review is still in a coma at this time. So.

in other words. Lustbader's book is fairly interesting and well written. It's not as gripping or fasci- Ms. Donnie Hughes of Ware Shoals. Following the ceremony, a reception was at the Ware Shoals Masonic Lodge.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Jones of 7 Poplar Honea Path and the granddaughter of Mrs. Sara Brown of Ware Shoals and Mrs.

Frank Jones of Honea Path. Her greatgrandmother is Mrs. Sally Davis of Hodges. She graduated from Belton-Honea Path High School and is employed by her parents at the Kozy Kitchen in Ware Shoals. The bridegroom is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Robert E. Holley Sr. of 34 Turkey Creek Road. Ware Shoals.

He is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Horace Cobb of Ninety Six and Mrs. Ruby Holley of Ware Shoals and the greatgrandson of Mrs. Lula Davis of Ware.

Shoals. He graduated from Ware Shoals High School and is employed at Michelin Tire Company in Greenville. Matron of honor was Ms. Elaine Ellison, sister of the bride. of Belton.

Bridesmaids were Ms. Wanda Holder, sister of the bride. of North Carolina, Miss Julie Holley, sister of the bridegroom, of Ware Shoals, Ms. Debbie Jones of Belton, Ms. Rhonda Lollis of Greenville and Miss Sherri Maffett of Ninety Six.

Junior bridemaids were Miss Laura Jones of Belton and Miss Tiffany Lollis of Greenville. Tonya Jones, niece of the bride. of Belton was the flowergirl. The matron of honor wore of suede rose polyester knit gown featuring sheer nylon lace yoke and long sleeves with a flared skirt. The bridemaids wore floor length gowns of suede rose polyester knit designed fitted Empire bodices with point d'esprit lace forming capelets with stand up necklines.

They carried brandy sniffers decorated with pink silk roses and French lace streamers with lighted candles. a gift from the bride. The flowergirl wore a suede rose gown of polyester knitted chiffon with lace of nylon creating a Chantilly-type lace yoke with puffed sleeves and satin ribbon bow trimmed at the neckline. The full skirt featured triple lace tiers. The bride wore a formal gown of sheer polyester chiffon knit over taffeta accented with beaded' silk Venise motifs and Chantilly lace.

The Empire bodice featured a Queen Anne neckline and sheer lace bishop sleeves. The full motif ruffled skirt swept into a chapel train. Her fingertip length veil of silk illusion was attached to a lace Camelot cap sprinkled with seed pearls. She carried a bouquet of pink, burgandy and white silk sweetheart roses and miniature carnations, gypsophilia, stephanotis and lily of the valley interspersed with seed pearls. The bridegroom's father served as the best man.

Ushers were Chris Holley, David Jones, Bob Cobb, Wayne Lollis and Joe Davis. Timmy Madden of Ware Shoals was the ringbearer. After a wedding trip to Georgia, the couple will live at 8 Foxwood Park, Ware Shoals. Kelley-Phillips A 7:30 p.m. Saturday ceremony united Susan Lynn Kelley and Jeffrey Allen Phillips in marriage at the Durst Avenue Church of God with the Rev.

Bill Waters officiating. Book WILLIAM T. review: Dept. of Psychology Lander College MARTIN nating as his first one, 'The Ninja' (a rat stunner and an 8.3), but it's similar in lots of ways. Both novels are filled with detailed descriptions of what happens when experts in the oriental martial arts Greenwood Several garden clubs of Greenwood received awards at the 53rd annual convention of the Garden Club of South Carolina in Florence April 19 through 21.

Dahlia. Garden received first place for the president's report for a club with 20 to 29 members. Organist Linda Tyler of Marion and soloist TJ Bryant of Greenwood presented a program of wedding music. The bride's father hosted a reception at the church fellowship hall. The bride is the daughter of Douglas M.

Kelley of Greenwood and Mrs. Ruth Brown Sawyer of Hodges. She is a 1982 graduate of Greenwood High School and is employed at Meyers Arnold. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

Fredrick Donald Phillips of 141 Valley Road. He is a 1979 graduate of Greenwood High School and is employed as a supervisor at Velux Greenwood. Miss Rhonda Rachelle Jones, sister of the bride. of Greenwood was the maid of honor and Mrs. Marvin Thomas Fagan sister of the bride, of Greenwood was the matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Mrs. Glenn Darrell Minor. Miss Helen Michele Rush, Miss Debra Jo Rush, Miss Kimberly Dawn Goff. Miss Kim Lindler and Miss Mary Mclaughlin, all of Greenwood. Rhonda Rachelle Boyd of Greenwood was the flowergirl.

The attendants wore royal blue dresses featuring self fabric ruffled trims forming a waist length to accent the necklines. natural waists with waistbands and full skirts gathered at the waists. The attendants carried nosegays of yellow daisies and white and yellow roses. The flowergirl carried a baskets of daisies and rose buds. The bride wore a Victorian gown with an overlay of embroidered lace tulle accented with Chantilly lace.

point d'esprit, seed pearls and oyster sequins. The gown featured fitted sleeves of embroidered tulle with Chantilly lace and aisle length full flowing trim. The cathedral length veil with a headpiece of Chantilly flowers was accented with pearls and oysters sequins and satin with point d'esprit. The bride carried a cascade of yellow sweetheart roses. lily of the valley and stephanotis.

The bridegroom father was the best man. Ushers were the bridegroom's brothers, Ronald Steven Phillips and James Gregory Phillips, both of Greenwood, the bride's brothers, Douglas Anthony Kelley and Robert Richard Jones, both of Greenwood. Also, Glenn Darrell Minor, David Neil Harrison and Glenn Culbertson, all Greenwood. Bryan Minor of Greenwood was the ringbearer. After a wedding trip to Garden City, the couple will live at 509 East Durst Ave.

Mobley-Holland Carol Elizabeth Mobley of Columbia became the bride of Thomas Joseph Holland of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. in a 5 p.m. ceremony Saturday at the Episcopal Church of the Resurrection. The Rev. Gil Dent of Greenville officiated.

Music was provided by Mrs. Meredith Rhodes, organist. A reception, hosted by the bride's parents, followed at Greenwood Country Club. The bride is a daughter of Dr. and Mrs.

Edward Mims Mobley Jr. of 103 Overbrook Drive. She earned an A.A. degree at St. Mary's College, B.A.

at the College of Charleston and M.P.A. at the University of South Carolina. She is employed by the Joint Appropriations Legislative Review Committee of the South Carolina General Assembly. feel the need to maim or reduce the local population density. Both novels have romantic involvements.

spiced with Lustbader's trademark explicit. detailed scenes of garden clubs second place for. tree planting and preservation and first place for the Silver Compote for the Mrs. Albert Strom Conservation Award. Four Seasons Garden Club received first place for yearbook with under 20 members.

first place in garden therapy for work with handicapped The groom is the son of W. Harry Holland of Concord. Va. and the late Mrs. Florence Heckman.

He received a B.A. degree from Old Dominion University and is by Nissan Motor Corporation. Rebecca Jean Mobley of Charleston was maid of honor. and Mrs. John D.

Gerber of Lafayette. matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Christine Joseph and Pamela Edmonds Means of Columbia. Mrs. Clyde Ware of Greenwood and Mrs.

Bryan Schultz of Charleston. Honorary attendants were Barbara Jean Tilley. Karen Young. Mrs. Michael Bone.

Mrs. Wayne Schronce and Mrs. Dennis Bardin. The bridesmaids wore softly gathered skirts of deep rose satin with a matching cummerbund at the natural waistline and blouses of cream crepe de chine with a flounced V-neckline and long sleeves. They carried houquets of rose and cream mixed summer flowers.

The bride wore a gown of ivory silk organza with a high neckline trimmed with silk venise lace and a bodice featuring small covered buttons. Ruffles adorned. the front of the skirt which was edged with mavthing lace as was the hemline. The full bishop sleeves had lace medallions and deep cuffs. The detachable train was adorned with lace medallions and a ruffled hemline.

She wore a camelot cap of silk venise lace with a waltz-length veil of imported French illusion. Her bouquet was of white roses. stephanotis, gypsophilia and bakers fern. Best man was Richard A. Hake of Ft.

Lauderdale. Ushers were Edward Mims Mobley III of Greenwood, Don Allyn Ray and Timothy Tyler of Columbia, Steven Everette Fisher of Titusville, Fla. and John D. Gerber of Lafayette. The couple will make their home in Jacksonville, Fla.

Ruff-Bradfield NEWBERRY Kimberly Ann Ruff became the bride of Frank Randall Bradfield during a 3 p.m. ceremony Sunday at Epting Memorial United Methodist Church with the Revs. Rosemarie Nivens and Buddy Harrison officiating. Organist Ms. Shelby Dominick and soloist Mrs.

Kay Richardson, both of Newberry, presented a program of wedding music. The bride's parents hosted a reception in the church fellowship hall. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S.J.

Ruff of 2721 Collinswood Drive. She is a 1979 graduate of Newberry High School and a 1981 graduate of Piedmont Technical College. She is employed as a staff radiologic technologist at Self Memorial Hospital. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs.

F.P. Bradfield of 906 Pauline St. He is a 1978 graduate of Newberry High School and is employed in maintenance at Rich of Carolina. Mrs. Donnie Herrin of Goose Creek was the matron of honor.

Bridesmaids were Mrs. Donnie Rinehart of Greenwood, Mrs. Rickie Sessions of Garden City, Gregg Summer and Mrs. Johnny Stevens, both of Newberry and Miss Tammy Clewis of Fort Mill. Junior bridesmaid was Miss Jennifer Herrin and Kelly Lowman of Newberry was the flowergirl.

The matron of honor wore a dark green dress of crepe with the bodice covered in rather, ahem, unorthodox sex. Doth novels revolve around the series of mysterious, unusual murders which are eventually resolved by equally mysterious heroes who are world-class experts in judo, karate, Hong Kong flu, etc. Those who enjoy the works of Ludlum, Condon, and Rohmer will have a leisurely, good time with 'Black Heart'. At first the pages turn slowly as the reader discovers the existence of a vile conspiracy to take over the U.S. government, a pathetic receive convention adults.

third place for best club report and fourth place for garden club program award. The Caladium Garden Club received a first place $25 cash award for garden club program. The Greenwood Federation of Garden Clubs rematching lace. The short puff sleeves were also of lace. The rounded neckline was accented by a lace ruffle.

She carried a long stemmed yelsilk rose accented with yellow satin ribbons. The bridemaids wore light green dresses of crepe made identical to the matron of honor. They also carried a long stemmed yellow silk rose. The junior bridesmaid and flowergirl wore light green dresses of crepe with lace sleeves, made similar to the bridesmaids' dresses. The junior bridesmaid carried a long stemmed yellow silk rose and the flowergirl carried a lace basket filled with silk flowers.

Honorary bridesmaids were Miss Mary K. Stewart of Greenwood, Miss Millie Price, Miss Susie Nichols and Miss Cathy Livingston, all of Newberry. They wore a formal dress of their choice. The bride wore a satin dress overlayed with point d'esprit lace. It featured long sleeves of point d'esprit lace, ending in satin cuffs covered with pearls.

The sweetheart neckline was accented with Chantilly lace and covered with pearls. The dress had a full length flowing train. Her headpiece of Chantilly lace was covered with a fingertip silk length veil. She carried a lace covered Bible with yellow roses. The Bible was a gift from her grandmother, Lillie Attaway.

The bridegroom's father and brother, Darrell Bradfield of Newberry, served as best men. Ushers were Donnie Herrin of Goosecreek, Johnny Stevens, Tim Milstead and Gregg Summer, all of Newberry, Fuller and Frankie Fuller, both of Chattanooga, Tenn. Travis Tarver of Newberry was the ringbearer. After a wedding trip to Florida, the couple will live at 722 Highlnd Park. Williams- Pinkett Cynthia Dianne Williams became the bride of Wesley Eric Pinkett during a 5 p.m.

ceremony Saturday at Flint Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Timothy Johnson and the Rev. Ronnie Williams officiating. Musician Rodney, Robinson of Hodges and solists Miss Karla Patterson of Greenwood and Stacey Robinson of Hodges, presented a program of wedding music. A reception given by the bride's parents was held in the church social hall.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Williams Jr. of Route 4. She a B.S.

degree in business education from Benedict College and is a substitute teacher with Greenwood School District 50. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Arnold of Route 2, Hodges. He attended Piedmont Technical College studying fashion merchandising and is employed at Warner Lambert's Division of Capsugel.

Miss Sharon Watson of Hodges was the maid of honor and Mrs. David Tompkins of Laurens was the matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Anita Arnold of Hodges, Miss Sandra Hall, Miss Stephanie McClendon and Miss Teresa Wright, all of Greenwood and Miss Brenda Young and Miss Kelly Teel, both of Philadelphia, Pa. Miss Syeeda McClendon of Greenwood and Miss Ellie Young of Philadelphia, Pa. were the flowergirls.

The attendants wore daphne rose dresses with a sheer chiffon double Bertha col- villain like that in Manchurian and the reincarnation of Fu Manchu. The pages start to gain momentum about halfway through, and they really zip when the reader hits the last third of the book. All in all, "Black Heart" is a more than adequate diversion, especially for those interested in the more arcane martial and martial arts. "Black Heart," by Eric Van Lustbader Evans, 554 p. $16.95 ceived first place $25 cash award for roadside development for work done Frank Cothran Memorial Garden.

Attending from Greenwood were Mrs. L.C. Thrailkill. Mrs. Walter Huckabee.

Mrs. Lee Roberts and Mrs. Robert Abercrombie. lars. blousan effect bodices and natural waists accented with satin sashes.

The dresses had full skirts over taffeta and low scoop back views. They carried long stemmed carnations tipped in pink. The bride wore a wedding gown featuring a wedding band neckline with sheer lace covering the bodice accented with seed pearls. The bishop sleeves had wide cuffs with calli point sleeves. The chapel train was appliqued with lace and the hem was edged in Venise lace.

Her fingertip veil edged with imported Venise lace with blusher fell from a Juliet cap accented with Venise lace and seed pearls. She carried roses and chrysathemums accented with baby breath's. The bridegroom's father and Andre' Young of Greenwood served as best men. Ushers were Frank Holmes, James Williams and Willie Richardson of Hodges, Otis Simpson and Darryl Hamilton, both of Greenwood and David Tompkins of Laurens. Train bearer was Andre' Young and ringbearer was Anton Young, both of Philadelphia, Pa.

After a wedding trip to Florida, the couple will live in Hodges. awards New books at the library Greenwood County Library lists these new books: FICTION BLACK HEART by Eric Van Lustbader. The author of "'The Ninje" has written a second novel dealing with mystery and the martial arts. (See review this page) THE BLUE SWORD by Robin McKinley. This is the first in a series of books about the mythical kingdom Damar.

CARRY THE WIND by Terry C. Johnston. A fascinating historical novel about Indians, mountain men and fur traders in the early 1800s the first in a series of three. FAR FROM THE SEA by Evan Hunter. A man comes to terms with his own life and marriage through the death of his father in this novel by the author of "'Love, FREAK by Michael Collins.

A Dan Fortune mystery novel. GOOD GOODS by Phyllis and Richard Kluger. Martha Clements is well on her way to becoming a top decorator if she can juggle her housekeeping, -rearing, and husband-tending. THE SEA RUNNERS by Ivan Doig. Four men escape from Russian Alaska in 1853 and must struggle against the sea as well as each other.

THE SHALIMAR PAVILION by Betty Hale Hyatt. A Starlight Historical romance. NON-FICTION ALTERNATIVE PAPERS by the Editors of Temple Univ. Press. Stories.

Events and' issues that the mass media ignored, buried or missed. CATARACTS: WHAT YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT THEM by Charles D. Kelman, M.D. A straightforward and reassuring book about cataracts. COWGIRLS by Teresa Jordan.

Women of the American West. GOD'S BULLIES by Perry Deane Young. Power politics and religious tyranny from Anita Bryant to Moral Majority, Inc. HELPING YOUR CHILD GROW SLIM by Warren P. Silberstein, M.D.

Lawrence Galton. The revolutionary diet. HUSH, CHILD: CAN'T YOU HEAR THE MUSIC? Collected by Rose Thompson. A collection of black folktales and photographs from rural Georgia during the 1930s and 1940s. THE MIRACLE OF DUNKIRK by Walter Lord.

The story of the greatest rescue of all time. THE WOMAN'S DAY BOOK OF GREAT SANDWICHES by Dianne Harris. A collection of time-honored classics as well as bright new creations. THE POCKET GUIDE TO BEER by Michael Jackson. A discriminating guide to the world's finest brews.

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