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Newspaper

Mount Airy News

Location

Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1954

Page

2

Home Ceremony Unites Newman-Doss Couple

The marriage of Miss Laura Ann Newman and Billy Grey Doss was solemnized June 11 at 7 30 p.m. in a candlelight home ceremony on route 4 in the city. Rev Mia FE G Key officiated with a double ring service as white carnations and lighted tapers decorated the altar. The bride wore embroidered organdy with white accessories and was given in marriage by her uncle W O Meser. Maid of honor Mrs Roger Doss wore beige linen. another attendant Miss Mildred Tolbert wore white linen. Best man was the bridegroom’s mother’s son, and ushers were Paul Ray Doss and Bobby Lee Riggs. The couple will reside with the bride’s mother after an unannounced wedding trip. Out-of-town guests included Mrs Bill Robertson and daughter Nancy and Mrs Jess Byrd of Drexel.

Laura Ann Newman Billy Grey Doss Route 4 Mia FE. G. Key W. O. Meser Roger Doss Mildred Tolbert Viola Doss Oakland Calif Paul Ray Doss Bobby Lee Riggs White Plains High School Doss Franklin School Bill Robertson Nancy Jess Byrd Drexel Sarah Ann Hilton Harry Lee Hilton Thomasville Jimmy Gray Journey Southside Baptist Church Mr. Journey Fred Journey

Betty Rose Circle Meeting In Highland Park

The Betty Rose Circle of the Highland Park Woman's Missionary Union met with Mrs. Jack Byrd on Monday evening. Mrs. W. L. Jenkins led the program and prayers, with business discussed and a talk on the Heck-Jones Memorial fund urging generous offerings. An illustrated program followed by several members, and refreshments were served.

Betty Rose Highland Park Woman's Missionary Union Jack Byrd W. L. Jenkins

Credit Club Is Organized in Mount Airy

A group of Mount Airy business women met at 7:30 a.m. in the Peacock room of the Blue Ridge Hotel to organize a Credit Woman's Breakfast Club. Officers include Lester Owen president, Robert McNeil first vice president, Mildred Leonard second vice president, Patsy Backett secretary, and Jessie Davis treasurer. Sponsors named were John Browne, Wayne Boyles, Joe Jackson and Ed Spaiger. Attendees from nearby CWBC and NC associations attended, with several past presidents and sponsors listed.

Mount Airy Peacock Blue Ridge Lester Owen Eof Carl W. Steele Afeel Fowler The North Carolina Merchant's Association Winston-Salem Club

Joyce-Weds Pvt J A Jones in Brims Grove Church

Miss Frances Geraldine Joyce and Pvt Joseph Austin Jones wed in a double ring ceremony performed by Rev Gilmer Denny at Brims Grove Baptist Church. The bride, Nancy Reynolds high school graduate, plans Wingate College. the groom, a Pilot Mountain High School graduate, is stationed at Fort Benning. They will live in Columbus, Georgia after a wedding trip.

James Thomas Joyce Pilot Mountain Route 2 Frances Geraldine Joseph Austin Jones E. Cornelius Jones Gilmer Denny Brim's Grove Baptist Church Mary Ann Newsome Ray King Nancy Reynolds Army Fort Benning, Ga Columbus, Ga

Local Names List Highlights Community Residents

A readable OCR fragment lists Mae Collins Hank Amos Sharon Creed Margaret Lee Creed Susan Creed Donna Bonnie Goins Mike Dowell Jerry Booker Davis Collins Tanya Sue Blackmon Carolyn Spencer Jeanette Owens and Mary Lynn Rose as members or subjects in a community notice.

Miller and Hutchens Family Reunion Planned

The Miller and Hutchens families announce a reunion on Sunday June 27 at Charlie Miller’s home one mile below Level Cross. All relatives and friends are invited and asked to bring a picnic lunch.

Miller and Hutchens Charlie Miller Level Cross

Piano Pupils Presented In Recital Saturday

The piano pupils of Mrs. Glenn Robertson performed in a recital on Saturday evening at her Country Chili Road home. Participants from White Plains included Edward Lawrence Glenda Tickle June Simpson Daisy Ann Simpson Kay Reece Sarah Robertson and Helen Busick Jeanette Pell Brenda Combs Carole Johnson Mia Louie Taylor and Anne Puckett. The decor featured summer flowers and punch was served after the recital.

Glenn Robertson P.m

Lunchon Honors Miss Thore at Pilot Mountain Luncheon

Mrs McCormick hosts a luncheon and linen shower in Pilot Mountain in honor of Miss Josephine Thore. Attendants include Mrs J E Thore, Mrs Rex Smith, and several guests as preparations rise for a 4:50 pm wedding on Saturday June 26 between Miss Thore and Jordan Ploch of Normandy Beach New Jersey. The honoree received a candle sweetheart roses and crystal as gifts.

Jimi. MeCormick C. R. Motsinger P. G. Beck McCormick Pilot Mountain Josephine Thore Thore Jordan Ploch Normandy Beach N. J J. E. Thore Rex Smith Mra. Neva Smith Betty Clifton Fayverene Wilson Shirley Needham Barbara Nichols Joanne Waller Misa Glenda Stone Misa Pave McCormick Kay Kulk

Corinne Sitison Honored At Informal Tea

Miss Corinne Sitison bride elect of this month daughter of Mr and Mrs J A Sitison was honored Wednesday evening with an informal tea at Whispering Pines near Mount Airy Hosted by Mrs Trent Harkrader and daughter Belle about thirty guests attended Magnolias and mixed flowers adorned the home Assisting in service were Mrs Fletcher Harris and daughter Elise Miss Sitison will wed R D George Jr Sunday at her home in this city.

Corinne Sitison J. A. Sitison Country Club Road Trent Harkrader Belle Whispering Pines Mount Airy Mre Fletcher Harris Elise Miss Sitison R. D George, Jr

Homecoming Set At Mount Zion Baptist Church

Mount Zion Baptist Church hosts annual homecoming with an 11 oclock sermon and 1 oclock dinner. Former pastors singers and friends are invited to attend and bring a well fed banker. Mrs Anna Rue and Walker Lacnard plan to visit in Glen Burnie Maryland and Boston Massachusetts with Miss Miry Louw Johnson accompanying from Mount Airy High School.

Mount Zion Baptist Church Anna Rue Walker Lacnard Louis B. Trevathan Glen Burnie Pruett Boston Mana Miry Louw Johnson Mount Airy High School Washington, D. C Misa Johnson

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