Miss Ellen Macon Weds William C. Brown in Greensboro Ceremony
Ellen Macon became the bride of William Colfax Brown in a Greensboro wedding. The ceremony featured a chimes program, a satin gown with a court train, and attendants including Miss Patti Holcomb and bridesmaids in Nile green gowns. Afterward, a reception was held at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple will reside in Greensboro after July 1, with both pharmacists by training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macon
William Colfax Brown
A. Fields Brown
R. W. Walters
Juliette Honor
Patti Holcomb
Joe Melvin
Dora Filosida
Harriet Hemphill
Chester
D. C
Ella Jeanne Frogge
Jamestown
Tennessee
W. F. Welborn
Lexington
University of North Carolina
Bobbit's Drug Co
Winston-Salem
Brown
School of Pharmacy
Navy
Green Street Drug
Greensboro
Wheldon Place
Frankie Vance
Hugh Hanes
Bitta Cardwell
C. D. Miller
Jenkins
Hubert Myers
Frank Alspaugh
James Stimpson
Charlotte
A. V. Davis
Hal Brown
Walter Gibson
Rancheman
Gayle Hussey
Caroline Hussey
Ashboro
T. H. Wood
Tabor City
Lewis H. Stewart
James Stewart
Hadden Stewart
Rochester, Indiana
Stewart
Miss Ardythe Jones Weds Dick King In California
Miss Ardythe Leigh Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Jones Mount Airy married Dick King aboard the 8 8 Birroco at Newport Harbor Hollywood California on June 14 Best man Bill Brown Mount Airy attended the bride's mother Mrs Arthur Jones noted the ceremony Miss Jones is a Mount Airy High School and Roanoke Business College alumna and worked at Bank of America Hollywood Mr King a Central College Oklahoma graduate and sales manager for Miller Oldsmobile Hollywood
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardythe Leigh Jones
Arthur Jones
Mount Airy
Dick King
Birroco
Newport Watch Harbor
Hollywood
California
Bill Brown
Miss Jones
King
Mount Airy High School
Roanoke Business College
Bank of America
Mr. King
Central College
Oklahoma
Miller Oldsmobile Agency
Houllywood
Local Court Hears Vagrancy Charge Over Dead Bird
A young man faced a vagrancy charge in a local court Monday after police found a dead bird in his pocket. He offered little defense, stating it wasn't dead when he put it in.
Broken mirror sparks house fire near Harringtons
A broken mirror caused a small fire at the Harrington residence when a bulb lit a lampshade and curtain. The blaze spread to a window cord holding a mirror, crashing and drawing Paneet’s downstairs dinner to avert a serious blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrington
Baker Miller Wedding Plans Completed
Plans have been completed for the marriage of Miss Nancy Miller of Siloam to Newell E. Baker Jr. of Burlington. The ceremony will be Saturday, June 26, at 5 p.m. at Siloam Methodist Church with Rev. Wilson Nesbitt officiating and a large group of attendants from Winston-Salem to Mount Airy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Miller
Siloam
Newell EB. Baker Jr
Burlington
Siloam Methodist Church
Wilson Nesbitt
Miss Taylor
Ruth
Gounod
Runkle
Love
Barnby
Robertson
D Hardelet
Malotte
Carey W. McCachern
Prank ©. Miller
Winston-Salem
Miss Ellen Macon Honored at Isom Macon Event
Mrs. John P. Frank and Mrs. Eugene Sparger hosted at Mrs. Frank's Willow Street home on June 17 honoring Miss Ellen Macon who wed William Brown of Lancierman in Central Methodist Church. Four bridge tables with delphinium and rose decor, prizes for high and second high scores, and a china gift to the guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Frank
Eugene Sparger
Mary Louise Merritt
Eleanor Collins
Miss Macon
Miss Miller Honored At Luncheon Friday
Mrs. Sparger Robertson and Mrs. C. C. Creveling hosted a luncheon at Rockford Street on Friday June 16 at 1 p m honoring Miss Nancy Lee Miller of Siloam niece of Mrs. Robertson. The event featured a three course meal for 20 guests and small gifts including a hammered aluminum tray and silver. Out of town guests included relatives from Winston Salem and Siloam and White Plains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparger Robertson
C. C. Creveling
Rockford Street
Miss Miller
Hugh Atkinson
Joyce Atkinson
Frances Snow
Paul Simpson
Siloam
P. N. Taylor
Annabelle Taylor
Gurney Robertson
Gaston Christian
Melvin Robertson
White Plains
Mary Ann Smith Weds H N Hodges in Cherry Street Ceremony
Miss Mary Ann Smith daughter of Mrs Bertha Campbell Smith and the late John S Smith married H N Hodges of Mount Airy son of Mrs Minnie Hodges and the late H N Hodges in a candlelight double ring ceremony at 9 pm June 19 on Cherry Street. Russell Simmons provided music and about 30 guests attended a reception at the bride's home with a three tiered cake and white gladiola decor. The couple left for a New York City wedding trip. the bride is head cashier at Kroger's and the groom works for Central Telephone Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Payne
Cherry Street
Mary Ann Smith
Bertha Campbell Smith
Johns
Smith
H. N
Jack) Hodges
Mount Airy
Minnie Hodges
H. N. Hodges
Russell Simmons
New York City
Kroger’s Grocery
Central Telephone Company
Woodrow Wishon
Elkin
Allene Goins
Willie Slate
Wade Dobson
Hazel McCraw
Raymond Wilson
Mount Ay Por
Local society sees two weddings with bridge party
Miss Poore and Miss Alfred host a Friday June 19 bridge event at Mrs. W H Spain home on South Main honoring Miss Ellen Macon who wed William Brown of Randleman. Gifts and prizes were awarded to several guests and Elaine Childress received a bride elect gift. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Jane Poore
Betty Sue Alfred
W. H. Spain
South Main Street
Ellen Macon
William Brown
Randleman
Louis Trevathan
Mary Louise Meritt
Bestali Barnes
Theresa Birkner
Goins and King Marriage Announced
Mr and Mrs David Goins of Maiun Airy announce the marriage of their daughter Daphne to Wall-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goins and King
David Goins
Maiun Airy
Daphne
Wall
Simpson Family Reunion in White Plains County
The Simpson family held a reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Simpson on Route 4 in White Plains Sunday June 20. Over 200 relatives and friends attended and dinner was served on the lawn. Gurney Robertson Mount Airy assistant postmaster gave a brief talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
White Plains
County
John J. Simpson
Gurney Robertson
Mount Airy
Miss Doris Watson Weds Monte Boone Jr in York South Carolina
Miss Doris Watson daughter of Mr and Mrs B G Watson Mount Airy Route 1 became the bride of Monte Boone Jr son of Mr and Mrs Monte Boone in a ceremony by E Gettys Nunn in York South Carolina on Thursday June 17. The couple plans a wedding trip to Myrtle Beach after the ceremony. Both graduates of Mount Airy High School 1948. The groom works for Surrey Dairies and the bride for Fulton Insurance Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doria Watson
B. G. Watson
Mount Airy
Route 1
Monte Boone, Jr
Monte Boone
E. Gettys Nunn
York
Mount Airy High School
Surry Dairies
Fpuiton Insurance Agency
Myrtle
May Street
Engagement announced for Virginia Thelma Sutphin and Geo Stark Howard
Mrs Cora Banner Sutphin announces the engagement of her daughter Virginia Thelma to Geo Stark Howard son of Mr and Mrs Roy R Howard of Charlottesville Virginia The couple has details of education and plans a wedding in the early fall
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Banner Sutphin
Virginia Thelma
Geo. Stark Howard
Roy R. Howard
Charlottesville, Va
Prayer Band Meets Saturday at Burnie Mauldin Home
The regular prayer band will convene Saturday night at Burnie Mauldin's home in the Pranklin area. Rev. Carl Lackey of White Plains Baptist Church will deliver the message and there will be special singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnie Mauldin
Pranklin
Carl Lackey
White Plains Baptist Church
Surry WMU Names Officers
The Surry County Association of the WMU announces its newly elected officers. Supt. Mrs. C. Otey from Haymore Baptist. Associate Supt. Mrs. Pred Norman from Pancy Gap. Secretary and Treasurer Mrs. Hurley Webb from First Baptist. Community Missions Mrs. Grace Laughridge from Haymore. Mission Study Mrs. John Simmons from Holly Springs. Stewardship Mrs. A. Pinch from First Baptist. Margaret Pond chair Mrs. J. E. Edwards from Mount Carmel. Literature Miss Sarah Finch from First Baptist. Young People chair Mrs. Rastus Poore from Plippen Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surry County
First Baptist Church
J. E. Edwards
Margaret Pond
Mount Carmel Baptist Church
Sarah Finch
Rastus Poore
Plippen Memorial Baptist Church
Miss Nancy Miller Feted With A Picnic
Miss Nancy Miller was honored at a picnic supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Arthur F. Graham, Miss Ellen Graham, and Mrs. Eva Badgett at the Graham home in Copeland. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to Newell E. Baker Jr. of Burlington on June 26. A gift of a crystal bowl was presented to the honoree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur F. Graham
Ellen Graham
Eva Badgett
Nancy Miller
Newell E. Baker Jr
Burlington
Jarrell Reunion at Cumberland Knob Park
A Jarrell reunion will be held at Cumberland Knob Park on Sunday July 4 at 11 a m All Jarrell relatives are invited to attend and bring a basket of food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarrell
Cumberland Knob Park
Mrs. Joe Haymore Honored With Shower
Misses Jane Childress and Kath hostesses honor Mrs. Joe Haymore at a miscellat couwh shower Tuesday June 22 at the Childress home. Honoree the former Miss Cleo Brinkley received many lovely gifts with refreshments served by Miss Jessie Angel and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Childress
Kath
Joe Haymore
Cleo Brinkley
Childress
Jessie Angel
Harry Crowder
Paul Beasley
Medal Contest At Oak Grove Church
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold a gold medal contest at Oak Grove Baptist Church Beulah Sunday night June 27 at 8. The winner from Beulah School will advance to the Pearl medal. After speeches a film on alcohol harm will be shown to illustrate its damage to individuals and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Oak Grove Baptist Church
Beulah
Beulah School
First Baptist Church Sermon by Rev J E Pearson
Rev J E Pearson pastor of the Dobson Baptist church will deliver the eleven o clock sermon at the First Baptist Church on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Pearson
Dobson Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
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William C. Brown
Ardythe Jones
Baker-Miller
C. A. Baird
Mr. Hodges
Miss Poore
Alfred Honor
John M. Gwyn
W. T. Currier
Elaine Childress
Ace King
Annie King
Goodyear
Doris Watson
Miss Sutphin
Flat Rock High School
Virginia School of Beauty
Roanoke
Jefferson School of Commerce
Charlottesville
Virginia School of Beauty Culture
Roancoke
Howard
Newport News Apprentice School
Newport News
Department of Engineering
University of Virginia
W. M. U. Officers of Surry Association
Oak Grove
G. d. Rey
Ararat, N. C
UCM
Layy Simmons
Simmons
Don
Carter Furniture Co
Main
Mount Airy, N. C
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