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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1948

Page

7

Willey Harrison nuptials in Enfield at Trinity Church

Miss Sarah Elizabeth Willey daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph G Willey of Enfield wed Lindsey Price Harrison son of Mrs William Lindsey Harrison and the late Mr Harrison of Nashville in a Saturday ceremony at Trinity Methodist Church. The bride wore white duchess satin with Alencon lace and a pearl tiara. Attendants included matron of honor Mrs Joe F Edwards and bridesmaids Libby Evans Virginia Poria Annette Van D. Poria Mary L. Wheeler. Best man was Gorman Collins. ushers included R G Willey and Jonah Collins. After a reception at the Willey home the couple left for a wedding trip. The bride attended Peace Junior College and King’s Business College. he is employed at Acme Che metal in Enfield.

J Enfield Sarah Elizabeth Willey Ralph Gibbon Willey Enfield Lindsey Price Harrison William Lindsey Harrison Harrison Nashville Trinity Methods Church Robert Lee Bame Pikeville Virginia Branch Kitty Kidd Roanoke Rapid Joe F. Edwards Raleigh of Honor Louise Overton Annette van D. Poria Virginia Libby Evans Mary L. Wheeler Gorman Colins R. G. Willey Jonah ‘Collins James P. Neville Fork Union

Deaths of Arthur R. Pope in Roanoke Rapids

Arthur R. Pope 66 died Thursday March 21 at Roanoke Rapids Hospital after a seven week illness. A Roanoke Rapids resident for 25 years he worked at Rosemary Mfg Co. Funeral services were held March 13 at 3 pm from Williams Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Edmond Berkley officiating. Burial Cedarwood Cemetery. Survived by wife Eliza Jane Francis Pope and daughter Helen Pope Jordon.

Arthur R. Pope Roanoke Rapids Pope Rosemary Mfg. Co Williams Funeral Home Edmond Berkley Cedarwood Cemetery Eliza Jane Francis Pope Helen Pope Jordon

Miscellaneous Shower For Bride-Elect Christine Bush

Christine Bush receives a miscellaneous shower in Ledgerwood Hall on March 21. Miss Flora Ann Davenport, bride-elect, is crowned with a pink carnation corsage and enjoys spring arrangements games and refreshments while expressing thanks for gifts.

Christine Bush Flora Ann Davenport Ledgerwood Hall Miss Davenport

Mrs George Nethercutt Hosts Bridge Club Night

Mrs George Nethercutt entertained her bridge club at her Hamilton Street home on Monday evening. Floral arrangements and refreshments followed the game. High score prize went to Mrs Eugene Shell. guest score top was by Mrs John Wilbourne. Attending players included Mrs McCommins Mrs John Wilbourne Mr Graham Shell Mrs Rex Carter Mrs Eugene Shell and Mrs Carlton.

George Nethercutt Hamilton Street Eugene Shell John Wibourne McCommins John Wilbourne Graham Shell Rex Carter Carlton

State Winner Sophia Perry Highlighted in 1947 Awards

Last year's state winner in North Carolina was Sophia Perry of Colerain. Three hundred one county winners received medals in 1947. A US Savings Bond and ribbon accompany the prize presentation.

U. S North Carolina Sophia Perry Colerain

Wellspring of Weekend Visitors Noted in Weldon News

Weldon News lists weekend guests and visitors including Ms and Mrs E G Clark who spent the weekend at Virginia Beach. Mrs Rose Campbell and Mrs Gennie Williamson of Old Church Virginia visited relatives here. Other locals hosting and visiting include Miss Francis Musgrove of Richmond and families of Chapel Hill Richmond and Weldon.

E. G. Clark Virginia, Beach Rose Campbell Gennie Williamson Old Church Hugh Moseley Fayetteville CE King Francis Musgrove Richmond Alp. Ellis al Oakes Alex Lassiter Chapel Hill Jeff Lassiter EL. Williams W. B. Murrill Washing Bena Crock Robert Bailey Rocks

Marriage Announcement for Imogene Salinger and James Deaton

Rosalie Sawyer announces the marriage of her daughter Imogene Salinger to James Floyd Deaton of Roanoke Rapids. The ceremony occurred Saturday with details of the wedding carried in the notice.

Rosalie Sawyer Imogene Salinger James Floyd Deaton Roanoke Rapids

Local Names List Highlighted in Society Notes

The clipping mentions several women including Mrs Coburn Mrs Mo C Newsom Jr Mrs Ill Shell Mrs Hugh Godwin and Mrs George Hayes Jr in a social page listing weddings gatherings and community events.

Sixth Annual North Carolina Garden Tour Opens April and May

The Garden Club of North Carolina and affiliated groups launch the Sixth Annual Garden Club Tour in April and May. More than 167 gardens homes and historic sites across Wilmington New Bern Durham Chapel Hill Wilson Winston-Salem Goldsboro will welcome visitors with an admission fee that funds conservation and education efforts. Cities listed include Wilmington New Bern Durham Chapel Hill Wilson Winston-Salem Goldsboro with dates in early and mid April and related events.

Garden Club of North Carolina Othe States Asl Locs Garden Clubs Garden Club of North Carolina Wilmington New Ern Durham Chapel Hall Wilson Winston-Salem Goldsboro

Reality Lesson Sermon Highlights Biblical Majesty

Christian Science Society presents the Lesson Sermon titled Reality with Golden Text from First Chronicles and supporting citations from Psalms and Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. The readings affirm Spirit as real and matter as illusion, stressing divine dominion and immortality.

Allristian Science Reigieth Mary Baker Eddy

Card of Thanks for Mrs Emma Wilson

We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and consideration during the illness and death of our mother Mrs Emma Wilson laid to rest March 4 The Wilson family

Duriou Emma Wilson Wilson Farily

4-H Dress Revue Highlights Girls Crafting Personal Style

In small towns rural 4-H girls learn to sew and model outfits aligning with current trends. The 1948 National 4-H Dress Revue offers local county showcases, with state winners earning educational trips to the National 4-H Club Congress in Chicago next November, funded by Simplicity Pattern Co.

Chicago Simplicity Pattern Co

Couple to Make Ocean View Home in Virginia

The couple plans to reside in Ocean View Virginia after their marriage on March 23.

Ocean View

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