Triple Wedding Sets Hillsville Va Record
Three Mount Airy couples united in marriage in Hillsville Virginia on May 28 creating the town's first triple wedding. Eloise Virginia Talbert wed Guerney Childress Annie Maudine Talbert married Elbert Inman and Wilmie Lee Talbert married Johnny Jones. The Talbert sisters are daughters of Mr and Mrs R G Talbert and Mrs Jones is a cousin to the other brides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
Hillsville
Eloise Virginia Talbert
Guerney Childress
Annie Maudine Talbert
Elbert Inman
Wilmie Lee Talbert
Johhny Jones
R. G. Talbert
Jones
Walter Talbert
Mrs S S Steele Honored In Winston Salem Reception
Mrs R B Crawford Jr hosted a Winston Salem gathering honoring Mrs S S Steele with attendees including Mrs B H Kochtitzky Mrs O W Kochtitzky and Mrs John Sobotta from this city in attendance Tuesday.
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S. S. Steele
Winston-Salem
Mabe Christian Vows Made Public Sunday
The marriage of Miss Irene Mabe to Ralph Wayne Christian occurred in Hillsville Virginia on a Sunday in March. The bride is daughter of W P Mabe Mount Airy and a Guilford College graduate and Guilford College graduate and has taught at Francisco School. The groom is son of Reid Christian Westfield and works for the State Highway Commission stationed at Danbury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Mabe
Ralph Wayne Christian
Hillsville
Christian
W. P. Mabe
Mount Airy
Route 1
Pilot Mountain High School
Guilford College
Francisco School
Reid Christian
Westfield
State Highway Commission
Danbury
Miss Marjorie Worrell Honors Mrs Raymond Worrell
Mrs Raymond Worrell was honored by Miss Marjorie Worrell at a bridge party featuring ten tables. A miniature bridal scene marked the honoree’s place while Miss Verona West consoled a low score with a pottery cream and sugar set. Crystal, bridal cake and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Worrell
Verona West
Dinner Guests of Mr and Mrs Gaston Christian
Mr and Mrs Gaston Christian hosted Rev and Mrs Lewis McFarland for Sunday dinner at 1 o clock. The table held a large cake centered and lit with candles. After dinner gifts were exchanged.
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Mrs
Gaston Christian
Lewis McFarland
Miss Edith Claire Leake Honored With Luncheon
Miss Edith Claire Leake, bride elect, was honored at a luncheon with five tables arranged for bridge. Magnolia centers graced each table while the meal progressed in three courses. Mrs. W. J. Seigler received powder for a low score and linen sets were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Claire Leake
Miss Leake
Hugh Merritt
W. J. Seigler
Blanche Ann Vaugh Wed to Paul Franklin Callaway
Miss Blanche Ann Vaugh and Paul Franklin Callaway wed at Piet Baptist Church Wytheville Virginia on Sunday April twenty third with Rev Ralph J Kirby officiating. Mr and Mrs C W Vaughn announced the marriage days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Vaugh
Paul Franklin Callaway
C. W. Vaughn
Blanche Ann
Aul Franklin Callaway
Piet Baptist Church
Wytheville
Ralph J. Kirby
Bride in blue woolen dress tied to local couple
The bride, a Mount Airy High School graduate employed by Eaird's Department Store, wears a light blue spring model gown with black and white accessories. Her corsage features sweetheart roses. Mr Callaway, son of Mr. and Mrs. T D Callaway of Low- played here, manages Shell service for Quality Northwestern Oil Co. The couple will reside at 141 Hines Avenue in Mount Airy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy High School
Eaird’s Department
Callaway
T. D. Callaway
Quality Northwestern Oil Co
Shell Service
Rebecca Bear Celebrates A 12th Birthday at Home
A school faculty gathering honors Rebecca Bear as she marks her twelfth birthday. Attendees include Mrs. Hauser Mrs. W E Woodruff Mrs E H Hendren Miss Edith Claire Leake Miss Dent Miss Bess Merritt Miss Jeannette Trotter Mrs M G Stanley and Mrs Seth B Hinshaw. The home features roses ragged robins and larkspur with fourteen places at table. A gift is given to Miss Leake who is a June bride elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hauser
W. E. Woodruff
E. H. Hendren
Edith Claire Leake
Dent
Bess Merritt
Jeannette Trotter
M. G. Stanley
Seth B. Hinshaw
Miss Edith Claire Leake Is Honored At Atlanta Luncheon
Miss Edith Claire Leake bride of the week was honored in the home of Dr. and Mrs. M. S. Martin in Atlanta Georgia. Hostesses Mrs. Martin and Miss Martin organized a luncheon with pink and white flowers and spring decor. Twenty four guests attended and Mrs. Ted Robertson won the high score at bridge.
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Edith Claire Leake
Martin Ralph
Atlanta
Martin
Ted Robertson
Mr and Mrs Worrell Honored at Dinner and Buffet
Mr and Mrs Raymond Worrell were honored with a dinner at a home where the couple hosted guests and played ping-pong after the meal. Sunday evening Mr and Mrs Norwood Hodge honored them with a buffet dinner.
Mrs. Yokley Hosts Bridge Club Afternoon on Pine Street
Mrs. James F. Yokley was hostess Tuesday afternoon at her home on Pine street for the Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club. Three tables played contract with several friends filling in. Mrs. Ted Robertson won the high visitors award and Mrs. R. A. George was low. A salad course was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James F. Yokley
Pine Street
Ted Robertson
R. A. George Low
Miss Mary Vaugh Weds Rossie Callaway in Secret Ceremony
In a quiet event this week Miss Mary Flossie Vaughn married Rossie James Callaway on January twenty ninth. The Rev Ralph J. Kirby officiated with the bride in an orchid dress. The couple kept the marriage private before leaving for their new life together. The groom is the son of Mrs J E Callaway of this city and the union follows a short engagement.
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Vaughn
Callaway
Mary Flossie Vaughn
Rossie James Calla
Ralph J. Kirby
Mr. Callaway
J. E. Callaway
Local Items About- People You Know
Philadelphia visitor Bob Jarvis plans a weekend stay with Mr. and Mrs. G. K. Hale Jr. and many Greensboro area residents travel for summer school and weddings. confirmations include Miss Judith Walker and Robert Watts, several relatives visiting Raleigh and Washington, and Duke UNC and W C U students spending summer vacations with families.
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Bob Jarvis
Philadelphia
G. K. Hale, Jr
Marie Brock
Sye
Sadie Wolfe
Greensboro College
Grace Foy
W.C.U. NC
Greensboro
Albert Council and Sons
Raleigh
Judith Walker
Robert Watts
Annie Hollingsworth
Tech Hye
Winford Norman
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill
W. H. Norman
Ararat
N. C
Burg
J. A. Graham
Frederick Smith
W. C
U. N. Cc
Bride-Elect Honored With Afternoon Tea
Bride and sister Miss Julia Rice of Asheboro were honored at an afternoon tea. Mrs Pietcher Harris of Elkin and Mrs Ray Perry directed the rose bow. Guests gathered around a large ice block centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Rice
Asheboro
Rose Bower
Pietcher Harris
Elkin
Ray Perry
Vacation Bible School At Flat Rock Baptist Church
Vacation Bible School at Flat Rock Baptist Church runs from 9:30 to 11:00 A M daily except Saturdays and Sundays. Rev Eph Whisenhunt of Elkin preaches at evangelistic services as part of the program. The Bible school continues through June 16 with revival services through June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flat Rock Baptist Church
Eph Whisenhunt
Elkin
Card of Thanks We are deeply grateful to all our
A brief card of thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support and kindness during a difficult time. It acknowledges sympathy, prayers, and memorable acts from the community and immediate circle.
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Marjorie Worrell
Rebecca Bear
J. F. Yokley
Mary Flossie Vaugh
Rossie J. Callaway
D. E. Hoffman
Bluefield
W. Va
Hale Yakley
Leake- Sykes
E. ©. Belten
Paul
Washington, D. C
Rosemary Belton
Sibley Memorial Hospital
Will Jones
Wayne
Jim Cox
Richmond
R. T. Hinshaw
Russell Hale
Woman’s College of the University of North Carolina
Thomas H. Houck
L. W. Byrd
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Carolyn Carter
Billee Prather
Alice Masten
W. B. Hale
Bobby Masten
Reyonlds High School
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Raymond Masten
E. H. Johnson
Portland
G. K. Hale
Edmond Burke
W. W. Burke
Walter H. Sparger
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Anna Belle Sparger
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Dixie Reeves
Carrie Coon
Wilson
Annie Louise Steele
Rockingham
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W. M. Crandall
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E. L. Sides, Jr
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Earl White
Roanoke
C. A. Baird
Louis Trevathan
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W. L. Glancy
Bill Glancy
Billy Eddie Fowler
Preddie
Marshall Hackler
Sherman Bundy
Ralph Maultsby
John Gimapson
White Plains
Beulah Polger
Rural Hall
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Pembroke
Della Welch Folger
L. Townsend
J. F Sellers
Charles
Highland Park
Reidavile
Scott Banner
Tommy Nelms
Kingsport
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Eleanor Smith
Davilla Smith
Winston- Salem
Paul Keary
New York City
Rubye Westmoreland
Mary Ruth Bryant
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Elaine Inman
High Point
Calvin Graves, Jr
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Baltimore
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North Wilkesboro
Sara Harrison
W. C.U. N. C. Greensboro
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Mount Holly
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Gibbs Gibbs
Statesville
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Blue Ridge Hotel
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Robert Lovill Jr
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J. B. Picklen III
G. H. Myers
Virginia State Teachers College
Farmville
Miriam Ficklen
Tom Badgett
W. J. Jones
George Garman
Charlotte
Thomasville
G. W. Badgett
Wesley
D. M. Meredith
J. C. Tillis
E. M. Jones
Lakeland
Fla
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Betty Jean Wyrick
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Tetetarsal
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Ana
Carter
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