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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1948

Page

5

Engagement Announced for Mary Louise Ray and Edn Clements Jr

Mary Louise Ray and Edn Staley Clements Jr announce their engagement. He is son of E Staley Clements of Clarksville Virginia. The wedding is set for September 1.

Sacred concert at Woodland Methodist Church in Virginia

Earl Bryant of Boykins joined by Mrs. Donald Vann of Rich Square and Miss Jean Page of Woodland presented a sacred concert Sunday evening. The program featured solo and choral works by Schubert, Forrest, Brahms, Chopin, Beethoven, Handel, Nevin and Ambrose with performances by Mrs. Bryant, Mrs. Vann, and Miss Page.

Woodland Earl Bryant Boykins Donald Vann Rich Square Jean Page Woodland Methodist Church Savage Schuller Forrest Segand Mrs. Bryant del Ricko Herbert Nevin Schubert Bryant Ambrose Rodney Vann Chopin Handel Beethoven Levant Brahms Adam

Mrs Williams Hosts Dinner For Miss Beckwith Of Petersburg

Mrs B B Williams entertained at a dinner party for Miss Agnes Beckwith of Petersburg Virginia highlighting guests Miss Kate White Williams and Mrs T J Holt Other hostesses who entertained Miss Beckwith recently include Mrs T J Holt Mrs K P Arrington and Mrs J P Watson

BB. Willams Agnes Beckwith Petersburg Kate White Williams T. J. Holt Arthur Petar Miss Beckwith K.P. Arringto J. P. Watson

Two Entertain At Party in Warrenton

Mrs Moseley and Miss Garden er entertained for their guest Mrs Wade Lewis Jr of Raleigh at a soft drink party Thursday morning in Warrenton.

Warrenton H. A. Moseley Mamie Gardener Wade Lewis Jr Raleigh Norning

Town Talk of Westwood and Nearby Visits Across States

Local notes recount visits and vacations across New Jersey Virginia North Carolina and Maryland. Names include Mrs Ruth Cooper Mr and Mrs Charlie Acree Mr and Mrs Luther Ivey Miss Emma Lee Burke and many others visiting relatives in Norfolk Washington DC Virginia Beach Newport News and Jacksonville.

Keeping Up With The Teens Keeps Roanoke Teens Noting Summer Moves

Margaret Lou George describes local teens vacationing at Nags Head and York Pa. Names include Neal Allsbrook Edward Harper Jewel Mitchell Roland Strickland and Ann Brizzard. Patricia Wilson moves to Winter Park Fla and Roanoke Rapids High School loses a popular senior editor.

Margaret Lou George Neal Allsbrook Edward Harper Jewel Mitchell Roland Strickland Roanoke Rapids Patricia Wilson Carroll Wilson Pat Winter Park Fla Roanoke Rapids High School Roanoke

Calendar Of Events Calendar Of Events V F W Auxiliary Honor Event

The VEW Auxiliary will host a party honoring Girl Scouts and other girls who helped sell copies at the VEW Home Friday night at 8. All girls who participated are asked to attend. The Woman's Missionary Society of Rosemary Baptist Church will meet Monday night at 7:90 in the church junior department.

V-F.w VEW V.E.W Eriday Rosemary Baptist Church

Local Girl Engaged from Franklin Street Family

Mr and Mrs C S Outland announce the engagement of their daughter Raye to Charles Smith Tr son of Mr and Mrs W L Spriges of Buckroe Beach Va The wedding will take place in Aust

Couple Give Bock Party Conway Har ry Jenkins Hosts At Home

Mrs Harry Jenkins entertained at five tables of rock at their home last Thursday. High scores were earned by Mrs Kenneth Woodard and Lee Brittle with a floating prize to Woodard. Mrs Linwood Woodard, a recent bride, received a vase. Refreshments included homemade ice cream and cake. attendees named include numerous Woodards and friends, with social travel noted to Fayetteville and New Orleans areas.

Conway Harry Jenkins Kenneth Woodard Lee Brittle Linwood Woodard Bridgers Woodard Waylard Long Heridge Woodard Quinton Futrelle Jay Warren

Newlyweds at Home in White Plains Roanoke Rapids

The marriage of Miss Katherine Floyd, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Floyd of White Plains Virginia, to Crawford Britton of Roanoke Rapids took place at Rosemary Methodist Parsonage on Saturday afternoon July 24. The Rev. W. R. Stevens officiated. Mr. and Mrs. Britton have returned from their wedding trip and are at home at 1023 Jackson Street.

Katherine Floyd SW. Floyd White Plains Crawford Britton J. W. Britton Mr. Britton Roanoke Rapids Rosemary Methodist W. R. Stevens

Couples Club Entertained in Scotland Neck

Mr. and Mrs Jim Pittman hosted the Couples Club Monday evening at their home in Scotland Neck. Mrs Pittman served punch and a salad course. High scores went to Mrs L W Alexander for the ladies and E K Veach for the men, with Mrs J E Shearin winning the bingo prize. Members present included Mr and Mrs James Liverman, Mr and Mrs E K Veach, C I Smith, Mrs A S Daughtridge, and the host, plus guests Mr and Mrs J E Shearin, Mr and Mrs Louis Alexander, and Mrs B T Brodie.

Scotland Jim Pittman Mev J. E. Shearin Louis Alexander Airs B. T. Brodie

Mrs Forbes Hosts Bridge Club at Her Home

Mrs Forbes entertained the Clarks ville Bridge Club Friday night with high score prizes won by Mrs James Wilkinson and Mrs C H Neville and a bingo prize claimed by Mrs EK Veach. A sweet course followed the game. Guests included Mrs Lar ry Dunn and other club members.

Scotland Neck EL. Forbes Clarksville

Town Talk Imitates New York Visit and Henderson Visit Notes

Dwigns Upppin spent a few days in New York City last week on business. Mrs. John Lackey and daughter Joangel are visiting in Henderson, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Crew.

Dwigns Upppin New York City John Lackey Dauelt Joangel Henderson

Vacationing Families Holiday at Birdsong Cottage

Mr and Mrs Dick Taylor and children enjoy a junior vacation at Birdsong Cottage in Bull Devil Hills. Mr and Mrs C N Wheeler and Mrs TM Jenkins depart for Ridgecrest to attend Foreign Mission Week at the North Carolina Baptist Assembly.

Hildren Dick Taylor Bull Devil Hills C. N. Wheeler TM. Jenkins Ridgecrest North Carolina Baptist Assembly

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