Southeast Missourian, Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, July 25, 1976

Jackson - Miss Darlene Ann Niswonger and Harold Forrest James II of Delta exchanged wedding vows, in a ceremony on June 26, at First Baptist Church here, performed by the Rev. Don Niswonger of Chicago, Illinois, cousin of the bride, and the Rev. Anthony Jordan. Mrs. Rick Dunn of Chaffee, was organist, with Joe Penrod, Cape Girardeau, vocalist and Miss Carol Strom, Cape Girardeau, harpist.

The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Niswonger of Jackson and the bridegroom is the son of Mrs. Harold F. James of Jackson.

The bride appeared in a gown of white polyester organza and Cluny lace accented with a deep panel of lace with soft white flourettes overlaying the front bodice and extending down to the hemline. A deeper scalloped lace ruffle bordered the hemline of the skirt and attached chapel length train. Her chapel length veil edged with matching lace flowed from an attached cap and she carried a colonial bouquet of carnations, babies breath, ivy, and stephanotis.

Mrs. Bob Adams, sister of the bride was matron of honor and bridesmaids were the Misses Linda and Judy Godwin. All were attired in eyelet gowns of pink, yellow, and lavender, respectively, fashioned with white lace bodices, and each held an arrangement of pompon chrysanthemums, matching their gowns, mingled with babies breath.

Best man was Jack Huffman of Annapolis and groomsmen were Bill McVay, Cape Girardeau and Charles Holt, Bernie. Ushers were Mr. Adams and Mike Ruppel.

Following the wedding, a reception was held in the church hall.