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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1948

Page

5

Eugenia Tillery Becomes Bride of James V. Pope

Eugenia Williams Tillery wed James Vivian Pope in a quiet ceremony at the Presbytery Manse in Emporia Virginia. Rev Julius S Garbett officiated and the couple planned a motor trip after the wedding before settling in Weldon North Carolina and Tennessee trip details.

Eugenia Williams Tillery James Vivian Pope Saturda Emporia Virginia Julius S. Garbett Pope Robert Leigh Anderson Bristol Jorginia Beach Mount North Carolina Tennessee

Debnam Honored by Grace Taylor at Farewell Party

Grace Taylor hosted a Monday night farewell party for Sara Lou Debnam at 8 o clock. The home was decorated with mixed summer flowers and after several bridge games a sweet course was served. Gifts were given and Debnam thanked each guest for their thoughtfulness. High score went to Miss Jackie Murray. Attendees included Misses Sara Lou Debnam Connie Hubbard Jean Busbee Jackie Murray Betty Wynne Ingram Margaret Ann Ingram Joyce Wipoon and Grace Taylor.

Debnam Jackie Murray Sara Lou Debnam Connie Hubbard Jean Busbee Betty Wynne Ingram Margaret Ann Ingram Joyce Wipoon Grace Taylor

Mrs Whitehead Hosts Enfield Bridge Party At Whitfield Street

Mrs J D Whitehead entertained at her Enfield home on Whitfield Street with bridge and bingo prizes. High score went to W Rothrock, second to John Parker. bingo prizes to Henry Hillard and Eric Davis. Guest Martha Gasque of Rockingham received a gift. ice course served by the hostess and aides to a long list of guests.

Hughes Entertain At Jackson Party

On Tuesday evening Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hughes hosted friends at three tables of rock. High score prizes went to Mrs. H. Q. Griffin and Mr. E. C. Bryant, guest prize to Mrs. Estelle M. Kee. Tea cream cake peanuts and tea were served to several local couples including Mr. and Mrs. Sam Ste phenson and Mr. and Mrs. Barrett.

Hicks Honored By Affair At Hotel Warren

Warrenton reports a Mr. and Mrs. Melville Hicks celebrated their wedding with a Citizens Bank dinner at Hotel Warren. The event featured a white and green motif, flowers, candles, and a crystal gift for the honoree. Vocal selections by Rebecca Daniel and J H Daniel accompanied group singing, with bridal contests and prize winners among attendees.

Warrenton Citizens Bank Hotel Warren Melville Hicks Rebecca Daniel J. H Daniel Louis Rea . T. Read, Jr J. G Thurston Ayscue L. B. Beddoe Lee Hicks Henderson B. L. Reavis Claude Weldon Pet Boyd Nat Weldon Peter Seamon Fa Mitchell Relwea Daniel Marie Turker Elsie Teams Mamie Willams

Shearin Meyer Nuptials Set For September

Announcement of the engagement of Mrs Dorothy A. Shearin to James Francis Meyer is made. Mrs. Askew and Mr. Askew of this city are the bride’s parents. the Meyers hail from Toledo Washington. The wedding is planned for September at St Johns Catholic Church in Roanoke Rapids.

Dorothy A. Shearin R. J. Askew James Francis Meyer F. Meyer Toledo Washington St. Johns Catholic Church Roanoke Rapids

Mrs Crawley Hosts Bridge Party at Her Home

Mrs. E. Leslie Crawley entertained friends at eight tables of bridge Thursday afternoon in her Littleton home. Mixed summer flowers decorated the rooms as iced drinks greeted guests. After four progressions a sweet course was served. High score prize went to Mrs. Helen Raeland and low score to Mrs. George Threewitts.

F. B. Neal Jefferson Street Dorothy Delbridge Norlina Roanoke Rapids William Green Delbridge George Wood Green W. A. Thorne William FA. J M. C. Newsome, Jr E. Rudolph Williams Carleton Cantton T. A. Merritt Littleton E. Leslie Crawley Helen Raeland George ‘Threewitts

Mrs Foster Hosts Linen Shower for Miss Delbridge

Mrs. H. H. Foster of Norlina entertained in Warrenton at a linen shower honoring bride elect Miss Dorothy Delbridge. Guests played Bridge and Rummy with prizes, then moved to a bri dal ice course. A three tier cake was cut by the honoree as refreshments followed.

Warrenton H. H. Foster Norlina Dorothy Delbridge W. A. Delbridge A. S. Wackon Medames Leon Knight Claren Hayes Cathrine Wibrou Dot Bobbitt W. E. Duke, Jr J. C Knight H. B. Wiggins Joe Scellato G. 0. Stultz D. R Baker Kenneth Jack Shearin Misses Vi Duke Helen Delbridge Maria Taylor Mary Stella Taylor

Recent Bride Is Honoree at Oxford Ridge Party

Mrs John C Williams hosted a bridal shower in Oxford for her sister Mrs A C Nichols a recent bride. Guests enjoyed a game with high score by Mrs A C Nichols and a floating prize won by Mrs Sigmer Finch Jr. Gifts were given to the honoree and other recent brides Mesdames Sigmer Finch and Tommie Mullins.

Enfield John C. Williams A.C. Nichols Williams Oxford

Town Talk Keeps Readers News and Notes

Mrs Lula Harris returns home from Portsmouth Virginia. Miss Barbara Vincent has moved to New York after visiting last week with her parents Mr and Mrs W A Vincent.

Lula Harris Portsmouth Barbara Vincent New York Mrs. W. A. Vincent

Iveys Enfield Junior Bridge Club Hosts Evening

Enfield Ms Robert Ivey hosted the Junior Contract Bridge Club at her Whitfield Street home Friday evening. Floral decor featured mixed summer blooms. High score prize went to Mrs R W Baugham, second high to Mrs Max Meyer. Guests included Mesdames Collins Cuthrell Leon Madrey R W Baugham D B Barnes W B Burchetts Henry Cuthrell T E Marshall Otto Meyer Max Meyer Harold Burrows J W Hofler and Miss Mable Powell.

Recent Brides Honored at Battleboro Bridge Luncheon

A bridge luncheon at the Bryan home in Battleboro honored recent brides Mrs Evelins Fleming of Rocky Mount and Mrs Hugh Bryan of Battleboro with summer flower decor. Prizes for high scores went to Mrs M Fleming of Rocky Mount and Mrs Ann Southerland of Henderson. Crystal gifts in chosen patterns were given to the honorees.

Enfield Evelins Fleming Rocky Mount Hugh Bryan Battleboro A.C. Nichols Sigmer Finch Oxford Bryan M. Fleming Rock, Mount Ann Southerland Henderson Bettie Bryan Bonnie Golston

Mrs Rawlings Hosts Bridge Club Gathering

Mrs. Rawlings entertained her bridge club Thursday at home with soft inks and nuts during progressions. High score prize went to Mrs. Leroy Vaughan, traveling prize to Mrs. J B Grant, guest prize to Mrs. J B Litchfield. After several progressions a course was served to the listed members and guests, including Mr. and Mrs. W A Vincent and daughters Barbara and Billie, and H C Oliver with Miss Ella Gray Wilson of Dunn spending last week at Carolina Beach.

Mrs Johnston Honored On 89th Birthday Anniversary

Mrs J R Wollett hosted an informal reception Thursday night to honor her mother Mrs Mattie Johnston on the 89th birthday anniversary. The home featured floral summer towers and cosmos and candle centerpieces. A three tier cake adorned the dining table as guests served ice cream and cake.

Andrew May Norman Moseley Clyde Johnston

Dorothy Harper Is Honored At Birthday Party

Mr and Mrs Clements Harper hosted a birthday party for their daughter Dorothy at the Hut in Enfield. About twenty five guests enjoyed dancing games and refreshments as gifts were opened with chaperones Mrs Clements Harper Mrs Sterling Parks and Mrs Robert Harper present.

Enfield Clements Harper Dorothy Sterling Parks Robert Harger

Britts Host Bridge Club In Enfield Me Home

Mrs J B Brit and Mrs J B Brit hosted a bridge club gathering at their Enfield Maine home last Friday evening. Three tables played with summer flowers as decor. Jock White and Mrs John Bustin won high scores at bingo. An ice course was served to guests including Mrs Maz Johnson and several others.

Enfield J.B. | Brit Jock White John Bustin Maz Johnson William Dickens John Sherrod W.'N. Sherrod Jack White John Burtin M Mann K. Tte Harrison R.B. Dig

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Eugenia Tillery James V Mrs. Pope Weldon 11Th St Miss Taylor Mrs. Whitehead Hughes Jackson Miss Delbridge Mr. Green Hicks Shearin-Meyer Mrs. Crawley Proctor's Price Mrs. Foster Ivey Mrs. Rawlings Penney’s Dorothy Harper Britts Gibsons Gibson Distilling Company Unit
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