Miss Eliza beth Grey and Frank Hill wed in Halifax
The marriage of Miss Eliza beth Grey of Roanoke Rapids and Frank Hill of Gumbury occurred Saturday July 24 at 8 pm in the Methodist Parsonage Halifax. Rev D E Petty officiated the double ring ceremony. The bride wore a white waffle pique dress with tiers and a lunestone pin, a white straw hat, and the couple plans a wedding trip through western North Carolina before settling in Roanoke Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Grey
Roanoke Rapids
Frank Hill
Gumbury
Halifax
D. E. Petty
Elsie Powell
Floyd Price
Suzie Pearson
Lloyd Jenkins
North Carolina
Hallie Walker to wed Lewis Wannamaker in Whitakers
The engagement of Hallie Walker of Durham to Lewis W Wannamaker of Cleveland is announced by her parents Mr and Mrs Claude Etheriege of Whitakers North Carolina. The wedding is planned for September in Whitakers and Hallie is the daughter of Hallie and Lewis Wannamaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Etheriege
Whitakers
N.C
Hallie Walker
Durham
Lewis Williams Wannamaker
Cleveland
W. W. Wannamaker
St. Matthews
S. C
Marriage Announcement for Sarah Baker Everett and Claude Graves Jr
Mr and Mrs Benjamin Bryan Everett announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Sarah Baker Everett to Claude Swanson Graves Jr The wedding is planned for Saturday August 21 at 6 pm in Woodstock Palmyra North Carolina Invitations are not being mailed locally but friends of the bride and family in Scotland Neck and nearby areas are invited to attend the ceremony and reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland Neck
Benjamin Bryan Everett Ounce
Sarah Baker
Claude Swanson| Graves Jr
Woodstock
Palmyra
N.C
Rawlings Host Rook Club Gathering in Jackson
Mr and Mrs R P Rawlings entertained their Rook Club last Thursday night in Jackson. Home decor featured summer flowers and guests enjoyed soft drinks and nuts. High score ladies prize went to Mrs J B Grant and high score men to Leroy Vaughan. Refreshments included pie a la mode and iced tea. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Vaughan, Mr and Mrs H A Britton, Mr and Mrs Grant, Mr and Mrs Jim Spivey, and Mrs E C Bryant.
Miss Hinson Engaged to Leo Katkaneck
Mr and Mrs Henry C Hinson announce the engagement of their daughter Neysia Maria to Leo Frank Katkaneck son of Mrs William Katkaneck and the late Mr Katkaneck of Manchester Connecticut The wedding is planned for the early fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Hinson
Neysia Maria
Leo Frank Katkaneck
William Katkaneck
Mr. Katkaneck
Manchester
Conn
Bride-Elect Luna Jarvis Honored At Woodland Luncheon
Woodland hostess Jean Elliott and Mrs. R A Kozlik honored Luna Jarvis bride elect of May at a luncheon. Roses decorated the home and Jarvis received crystal as a gift. Guests included Mrs W W Jarvis, Miss Ann Jarvis, Moyock. Mrs George Threewitts Littleton. Mrs Bob Hill Murfreesboro. others from Jackson Potecasi and New Orleans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodland
Jean Elliott
R. A. Kozlik
Luna Jarvis
Miss Jarvis
Miss Elliott
Mrs. Kozlik
T. B. Elliott
Margaret Ann White
W. W. Jarvis
Ann Jarvis
W. W. Jarvis Jr
Moyock
George Threewitts
Littleton
Bob Hill
Murfreesboro
Alston Lewis
P. H Jameson
Jackson
E. V. Blanchard
Aulander
Hella Meyers
New Orleans
Otis Corbitt J
Ernestine Vinson
Menoia
Stella Lassiter
Emily Lassiter
Clyde Jenkins
Meredith Lee
Potecasi
Mrs Brown Hosts Contract Bridge Club at Home
Mrs Brown entertained the Contract Bridge Club at her home Saturday. Mrs J W Dickie was high score winner and Mrs Marg U Bazemore won the consolation prize. Mrs Brown served a salad course at refreshment time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
J. P. Brown
Contract Bridge Club
J. W. Dickie
Marguerite Bazemore
Youth Fellowship Class Hosts Watermelon Party
The Youth Fellowship Class of First Methodist Church held a watermelon party Friday at 5 pm in the Sunday School annex. Mrs. L. E. Murdock, adult leader, led the event with games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist
First Methodist Church
L. E. Murdock
Mitchell Vacationing at Nags Head This Week
Jules Mitchell spends the week at Nags Head while Miss Hazel Lefty Lee and Miss Nora Lee Cahoon vacationed last week in Norfolk Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Mitchell
Nags Head
Hazel
Lefty) Lee
Nora Lee Cahoon
Norfolk
Martha Rice's Rise from Teacher to Chapel Hill Leader
Martha Rice, former Roanoke Rapids High School business teacher (1942 44), becomes director of the North Carolina Bureau of Entertainment in Chapel Hill. The article traces her transformation, notes her early Graham Memorial leadership, her nickname Mimi, and her pioneering role building a state entertainment agency with staff in Washington, New York, and Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Rice
Roanoke Rapids High School
Miss Rice
North Carolina Bureau of Entertainment
Chapel Hill
North Carolina
Etter
Colonial Press
Laurits Melchior
P.S
P.ps
Wastebasket
Cook
Reno
Nevada
PPS
NCEB
Martha
Blount Stewart
Betty
Blount
Betty Jones
Chi Pi Players
East Carolina Teachers College
Feagin School of Dramatic Art
New York
University Extension Division
Ahe
Graham Memorial
North Carolin
University of North Carolina
America
Uraryim
Mimi
Carolina
ECTC
Mile
Mimi Rice
Davide L' Owenza
G. M
Graham
Pioneer
Washington, N. C
Dave Owens
al Neikind
Connecticut
J Martha Rice
Baptists hold Seaside Training Union Assembly session
The State Baptist Training Union Assembly opened at Seaside Baptist Assembly with about 1000 registrants for the August 27 session directed by Harvey Gibson. Local attendees include Rev. Felix Arnold Enfield Mrs Worth Grant Weldon and Rev W D Morris Scotland Neck. The event precedes two week encampments of the Intermediate Girls Auxiliary as the Seaside season ends with Preaching Week August 23 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Baptist Training Union Assembly
Seaside
Town Talk Vacation Notes and Social Visits
Town Talk items recountings of residents leaving for two week vacations in Florida and the south. They plan visits with Judge and Mrs Chester Morris and Mrs WS Boswood in Cointock and Nugs Head, plus numerous weekend gatherings at Kitty Hawk, Manteo, Pamlico Bay, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Richmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bernard Allsprook
Neal
Nags Head
Rives Manning
John Rives Manning Jr
Florida
South
Chester Morris
WS. Boswood
Cointock and
Nugs Head
Frank Nethery
Louise King
Kitty Hawk
Manteo
Bridge Club Hosts Evening At Hancock Home
ESIC Hancock entertained her bridge club at her home Thursday night. Upon arrival served ice drinks. Mrs. Irwin Clark was awarded high score prize and Mrs. E. K. Veach won second high. A sweet course was served. Present were Mrs. Harry Vaughan Mrs. J. S. Liverman Mrs. Francis Lewis Miss Virginia Tillery and guests Miss Louise Futrer and E. K. Veach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Tickel
Katherine Murray
Murray
Steart Wilson
E. C. Langford
Wilson
Langford
Marion Hudson
Bill Bass
Richard Collins
Tickel
Ijohn Lackey
Ouiaietnames
Esic Hancock
Irwin Clark
E. K. Veach
Harry Vaughan
J. 5. Liverman
Francis Lewis
Virginia Tillery
Louise Futrer
Roanoke Rapids Jaycees Dance Honors 150 Guests
More than 150 members of the Roanoke Rapids Country Club and guests attended a nine formal Jaycees dance Friday night at the club house. The event was led by Bust Jer Seay with committee members George Nash Robert Martin and Netman. Informality and dancing to a jukebox characterized the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miss Grey
Mr. and
Mrs. Rawlings
Miss Hinson
Miss Luna Jarvis
Woodland Hostesses
Mrs. Brown
Mother Hubbard
Proctor’s
Proctor
Doris Woor
Hunan
China
U. S
M. Cravens
Naval Base
B.T.U
W. L. Pickett
J. Farrow
Mrs. G. Scott
Scott Cottage
Flor-Na-Ri
Pamlico Bay
Mrs
Cleveland Puller
Richar
Nina Brooks
Niagara Falls, N. Y
W. E. Hawkins
al George Jr
James Bridgman
Billy Stacis
Paul Matthews
Washington, D.C
Brother
Willis Matthews
Robert Nance
Annie Sanders
Virginia Beach
Buzy" Allsbrook
Clyde Mills
Faula Mills
Kitty
Jo Garner
Mrs Paul Burgess
Conway
R. F. Rawlings
Nathan Tickel
Ruth Jones
Shelton, Pully
Richmond
Calvin Hubbard
Newport News
Marion Rawlings
Norfolk, Va
Audrey Hewett
Entertains Bridge Club
Jaycee Dance
London
Penney’s
Oxford
Girls' Oxford
Dolla Wise
Shinkae
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