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Newspaper

Mount Airy News

Location

Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1951

Page

2

Wedding of Miss Margaret Hennis and Billy Venable Taylor

Miss Margaret Elizabeth Hennis and Billy Venable Taylor wed at First Baptist Church on Sunday June 10. The ceremony included nuptial music, bouquets of lilies, and a street-length cream lace gown. Attendants, ushers, and a reception followed at Mount Airy Country Club. The bride is a Mount Airy High School and Salem College alumna. the groom, a Copeland High School graduate, served in the U.S. Army in World War II.

Margaret Elizabeth Hennis Hugh Linwood Hennis Billy Venable Taylor Arthur Augustine Taylor First Baptist Church R. Carrington Foulette Misa Ruby Wray James Russell Bray Mr. Bray Love Thee Greig S Prayer Malfettee Mrs. Wray Elger Traumerer Shunan Shubert Litz Hawthorne Elza Misa Billie Hennis Ben Taylor Wilbur Tevier Pilot Mountain Winfred A. King Hugh Bennisx, Jr Claude Johnson Mount Airy Country Club Ira Bentner Brite Mount Airy High School Salem College Winston-Salem Copeland High School Oklahoma A. & M. College U. S Dwigni Pardue U. S. Army Fort Jackson D. C Wayne Pardue Wayne Brannock Mount Airy Lynn Kerhaugh Raleigh Champion and Draughon Business College Wilkes County North Wilkesboro High School Wake Forest College George Brannock W. 8S

Rehearsal Party For Cooper Joyce Wedding

Following the June 8 rehearsal, Mrs. Bob Edwards hosted an informal party at the bride’s home for the Cooper Joyce wedding party. Bridal party members attended as summer flowers adorned the rooms and a linen-clothed table held a punch bowl. The bride gave gifts to the party afterward.

Cooper-Joyce Bob Edwards

Inman Family Arrives for White Plains Wedding

Dr and Mrs Conrad L Inman and granddaughter Gail Dean Inman of Baltimore arrive Friday to visit Dr Inman's mother Mrs S M Inman and to attend the Taylor Lovill wedding Saturday at White Plains.

Conrad L. Inman Gail Dean Inman Baltimore

Mrs Anna Chifton Weds Daniel Pinkney Cockerham

Mrs Anna Chilton daughter of Mrs Cockerham and the late Mr Cockerham united in marriage with Daniel Pinkney Cockerham of Narrows Virginia on Saturday June 9 at ten o clock in her Wear Lebanon Street home. Rev Reuben J Payne officiated. She attended Woman's College and UNC and teaches at Franklin School. Mr Cockerham works for Pennyviaburg Motor Co Pearisburg VA. Attendees included immediate family and out of town Joseph A Cockerham Baltimore MD and Mr and Mrs D Cox Mouth of Wilson VA. The couple will reside in this city after a wedding trip.

Anna Chilton Mra D. 1. Cockerham Mr. Cockerham Daniel Pinkney Cockerham Narrows M.r. Cockerham Wear Lebanon Street Reuben J. Payne Frienda Church Cockerham Woman's

WCTU Meets With Mrs Oscar Yokley

The Women's Christian Temperance Union holds a meeting Tuesday evening at 7 30 with Mrs Oscar Yokley in attendance.

WCTU Oscar Yokley The Women's Christian Temperance Union

Miss Jo Ann Wier Hosts Luncheon for Miss Gray Sydnor

Miss Jo Ann Wier entertained at the Chow Bar with fourteen guests honoring Miss Gray Sydnor whose August marriage to Charles Haynes was announced. Summer flowers decorated tables with sweet pens as the bride elect received a silver gift from the host.

Jo Ann Wier Gray Sydnor Charles Haynes Mise Sydnor Mixes Wier Miss Sydnor G. B. Sydnor Mia Duck Cox Mina Sadie Foy Misa Carolyn Belton Mra. A. Ff. Merritt Mise Mary Jean Lewis Miases Bruce Jo Yokley Mina Barbara Smith Libby Shelton Jennie Lee Pruitt Mra. J

Kitchen Shower for Miss Mary Lou Joyce at Furman University

Misses Bonnie Casey and Jean McClain hosted a kitchen shower honoring Mary Lou Joyce bride elect of John Cooper. The event took place Thursday evening at Rosemary Dormitory on the Furman University campus.

Bonnie Casey Jean McClain Mary Louw Joyce John Cooper Rosemary Furman University

College Event Noted For Games And Prizes

Aureue Miex Toveo attended college events where games were played and prizes awarded to the winners. An ice course was served to twelve streets.

Aureue Miex Toveo

Miss Mary Lou Joyce Honor Party By Mrs Walker

Miss Mary Lou Joyce June bride elect was honored at a cola party hosted by Mrs William Walker. The event at the Simmons home featured summer flowers, a carnation corsage, and a gift of crystal. Colas, cake, mint, and sand were served with sandwiches to guests.

Mary Low Joyce William Walker John A. Simmons

Rehearsal Wedding Party in Cleveland Hosts Guests

Following the wedding rehearsal of Mias Rosa Lee Satterwhite of Cleveland NC and James Bernard Slate of this city, Mr and Mrs C A Brown Jr entertained at their home in Cleveland Friday evening for members of the wedding party and out of town guests.

Mias Rosa Lee Satterwhite Cleveland N. C James Bernard Slate Mia. C. A. Brown, Jr

Miss Satterwhite and Mr Slate Wed in Cleveland Church

Close friends Miss Satterwhite and Mr Slate married at Cleveland Methodist Church on Saturday June 9. The home featured summer flower arrangements, Magnolia leaf decor, and an all white centerpiece. Green and white color scheme extended to refreshments.

Miss Satterwhite Mr. Slate Cleveland Methodist Church

Marianna Howard Sunday School Class Meets Monday Evening

The Marianna Howard Sunday School class of Central Methodist Church will meet Monday at 7 30 pm at the home of Mrs Bock White on Mitchell Street.

Marianna Howard Central Methodiat Church Bock White Mitchell Street

Arts And Crafts Guild to Meet Tuesday Afternoon

The Arts and Crafts Guild will meet Tuesday at two oclock led by Mira Louise Foy on South Main Street.

Arts and Crafts Arts and Crafts Guild Mira Louise Foy South Main Street

Wedding of Miss Mary Lou Joyce and John Cooper at Holly Springs

Miss Mary Lou Joyce daughter of Mr and Mrs Sam G Joyce Mount Airy wed John Cooper son of Mr and Mrs Grady Cooper Dobson at Holly Springs Baptist Church. The double ring ceremony featured Miss Jean McClain organist and Jean Kirkland soloist with a reception at the couple’s home and a two week trip to Western North Carolina followed by residence in Statesville.

Mary Lou Joyce Sam G. Joyce Route 1 Mount Airy John Cooper Grady Cooper Dobson Holly Springs Baptist Church D. D. Hodges Jean McClain Shelby Jean Kirkland Wagner Joyce Kappa Delta Epsilon Cooper Dobson High School Appalachian State Teachers College N. C. State College Alpha Gamma Rho North Carolina

Pardue Foster wedding unites Foster and Pardue families

Carolyn Juanita Foster daughter of Mr and Mrs Arvil Taft Foster of Champion married James Clayton Pardue of North Wilkesboro and Mount Airy at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church North Wilkesboro officiated by Dr Joan T Wayland. The ceremony featured a music program by Iva Lou Walsh and Wake Clark.

Carolyn Juanita Foster Arvil Taft Foster Champion James Clayton Pardue North Wilkesporo Mount Airy Gilbert Franklin Pardue Mount Pleasant Baptist Church North Wilkesboro Joan T. Wayland North Wilkesboro Baptist Church Iva Lou Walsh Wake Clark

Dottie Lee Simmons Weds Raeford Nunn at Pi tot Mountain

Mr and Mrs Bill Simmons announce the marriage of their daughter Dottie Lee to Raeford Nunn son of Mr and Mrs J D Nunn. The ceremony was at First Presbyterian Church Pi tot Mountain June 5 officiated by Rev H Carl Stark Jr. The bride wore navy with white accessories. attended by Miss Mary Sue Chil ton. The couple reside with the groom's parents in Francisco.

Chi Omega Social Sorority North Carolina Society Raleigh Shelton Citadel Charleston S. C University of North Carolina Beta Theta Pi United States Navy Philippines Craftique Inc Mebane Cecil Hennis, Jr Fred Folger Joe Jackson, Jr Frank Sydnor Bill Simmons Mount Airy Route 2 Dottie Lee Raeford Nunn Francinco J. D. Nunn First Presbyterian Church Pitot Mountain H. Carl Stark, Jr Mary Sue Chilton Francisco Munn Weatfield High School Nunn Francisco High School Spridegroom

Vernon Hodge Wedding Vows Reported For June 9

Miss Peggy Ann Hodge daughter of Mr and Mrs James Hodge of Roanoke Avenue Winston Salem became the bride of Wallace Robert Vernon son of Mr and Mrs Dixie Vernon of Mount Airy at the home of Rev Luther J Matthews on Saturday afternoon. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents in Winston Salem.

Peggy Ann Hodge James Hodge Roanoke Avenue Winston- Salem Wallace Robert Vernon Dixie Vernon Mount Airy Luther J. Matthews Veron Winston-Salem

Edith Allison Weds William Shelton at First Presbyterian

Miss Edith Fawcett Allison daughter of Major and Mrs. William L. Allison and William Garland Shelton son of Mrs. Thomas Garland Shelton, were married at 8 p.m. Friday June 8 at the First Presbyterian Church Statesville. Rev. Neill R. McGeachy and Rev. Ralph H. Kimball officiated. The bride wore a light cat satin gown with heirloom lace and a cathedral train, an illusion bouquet, and her sister Bettie Allison attended. Best man was Thomas N. Shelton of Gastonia.

Ier Fred O. Lawson, Jr Concord Jackson T. Hkoac Statesville Thomas A. Allison Samuel H. Neely Atlanta William Sims Propst Raleigh Caro McNeill Davis Dunn First Presbyterian Church Edith Fawcett Allison Major William Locke Allison William Garland Shelton Thomas Garland Shelton Mr. Shelton Miss Allison T. G. Fawcett Neill R. Mc Bettie Allison

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Fouls Fair United Vrrlage DeClove Mrs NORGE Anna Chifton Greenville Marianna Howard SS. S Mars Hill Eunice Hiatt Pickens Carolyn Cooper Rachel Joyce Bill Walker Boone Joy Armfield Edwin Brinkley Grady Cooper, Sr Grover Dobbins Waynesville Bill Allen Creedmor Thomas Cockerham Elkin Pilot Mountain High School Mars Hill College Greenville, N. C Ushers Joseph G. Shelton Statenville Jackson T. Roach William L. Allison Jr J. W. Johnston Jr Edward R. Bell James F. Rodgers William G. Rand Carlisle Robert Winston-Salem Aes Greensboro Mrs. Allison Statesville Country Club Bermuda Westwood Drive St. Mary's School VRS James C. Pardue W. G. Shelton Mary Frances Foster Claire Lockhart Ruby Pardue Joan Carol McNeil Wiss Wil Raeford Mrs. Raftord Nunn Kekonvod Allison Bride Raven Rock Wesleyan Methodist Church Richard H. Addison Clarence R. Jordan Tom J. Thore
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