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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1948

Page

2

Mabel Williams Weds Joseph Ramsay Jr in Quiet Baptist Ceremony

Miss Mabel Irene Williams married Joseph Henry Ramsay Jr at the First Baptist Parsonage on Saturday August 14 at 11 00 am with Reverend Gordon Price officiating. The couple, unmanned, will reside in Seaboard after a Northbound wedding trip. Ramsay educated at Seaboard High School and now with McGee Electrical Company. Williams educated at Roanoke Rapids High School and employed by Halifax Paper Company.

Mabel Irene Williams Joseph Henry Ramsay, Jr Gordon Price Mrs. Ramsay Roanoke Rapids High School Halifax Paper Company Mr. Ramsay Seaboard High School Navy McGee Electrical Company Seaboard

Hawaiian Visitor From Hawaii Shares Aurelian Springs Summer

Miss Kimi ko Kaneshiro of Hawaii visits Miss Maude Elizabeth Wilson at Aurelian Springs. She trains to be a missionary to Japan after completing Wheaton College studies and plans to enter Louisville Training School for a second year. This summer she attends camps for all ages at Bear Swamp Baptist Church and led a G A study course on August 12th.

Aurelian Springs Kimiko Kaneshiro Hawaii Maude Elizabeth Wilson Kaneshiro Japan Wheaton College Chicago Louisville Kanesako G. A Bear Swamp

Recent Bride Is Honored By Mrs Copeland

A recent bride was honored at a Tuesday afternoon reception hosted by Mrs. L C Copeland Sr and Mrs. George Threewitts in Lit tleton. The event featured summer flowers and tall white candles, with guests greeted on the porch and directed to punch and the bride’s book. About 125 guests from Greensboro Littleton Aulander and nearby towns attended.

Woodland L. C. Copeland, Jr L. C. Copeland George Threewitts Littleton Copeland I. T. Blanchard W. J. Griffin D. H. Brown RE. Daniel T. W. Cooley J. W. Dickie Henoree W. C. Lassiter Potecast J. William Copeland Murfreesboro Sarah Elizabeth Whisnant Frances Peele Jane Dickie S. R. Motzno J.P. Brown C. G. Parker W. H. S. Burgwyn W. D. Holloman R. C. Bent Greensboro Aulander

Pendleton and Bazemore Tie The Knot In Scotland Neck

Scotland Neck report states Mr. and Mrs. George Edmund Pendleton announce the marriage of their daughter Alice Mee Pendleton to Cecil S. Bazemore son of Thomas B. Bazemore of Lewiston. The ceremony occurred on a Sunday in August and the couple will reside in Scotland Neck after August 15.

Scotland George Edmund Pendleton Alice Mee Cecil S. Bazemore Thomas B. Bazemore Lewiston

Miss Hockaday to Wed Roger Adams

Mr and Mrs J C Hockaday announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Justine to Roger Adams. The wedding is planned for Saturday August 21 at 4 30 in the Rosemary Baptist Church with friends invited.

J. C. Hockaday Justine Roger Adams Rosemary Baptist Church Warrenton Roy Devine Norlina Gene Shell Peggy Joyner Tion Virginia Beach Kenneth Jackson Whitmore K. W. Whitmor Warren County Norlina Baptist Church

Card Club Feted By Mrs League

Warrenton Mrs J C League entertained her card club on a Thursday evening with Mrs Edward Busch of Miami Fla and Mrs Grady Moseley as extra guests. Mrs R D Miles won top score prize and Mrs Moseley received the Bingo gift. Bridge and bingo and a sweet course were served by the hostess. Those present were Mesdames W A Miles J H Daniel R H Bright C C Britton and L H Thompson.

Warrenton J. C. League Edward Busch Miami Fla Grady Moseley R. D. Milles

Fidelis Class of First Baptist Hostess Night

The Fidelis Class held its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. W. R. Myrick with Mrs. A. A. Duncan, president, presiding. Devotional included verses from Jeremiah. A social hour followed with a surprise handkerchief shower for Mrs. D. C. Brown. Refreshments served to many members and guests.Mrs. Walter Bancom and her son returned home after visiting T. M. Jenkins family. Mrs. A. L. Gilliam and Al Gilliam spent Sunday in Wilson.

First Baptist Church W. R. Myrick A. A. Duncan D. C. Brown Mesdames Lee Jordan H. S. Harps Neema Jenkins Roger Davis J. F. Johnson J. M. Vincent O. B. Crumpler Dollie Riddle R. E. Gray Julian Bell James Wood E. B. Wrenn Jordan Cecil Ferguson E. T. Cagle Cleo Lynch E. B. Price Paul DeBerry Ruth Crumpler Sadie Askew Walter Bancom Little Son Chapel Hill T. M. Jenkins

Devine-Whitmore Wedding Set for August 29

Town gossip notes a wedding planned in Warrenton as Miss Eloise Tilley marries Roy C Sampley Jr in Moreheed City. Norfolk area families, Norfolk, Emporia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach relatives are listed among attendees and travelers. The Norlina and Warren County community coverage highlights wedding plans and public appearances of locals.

Eloise Tilley Lester Tilley Moreheed City Roanoke Rapids Roy C Sampley, Jr Stuart, Fla Edwin Akers Agatha Miller Rosa Bryant Mary ‘Ann’ Broun Eleanor Ann’ White Helen Knight Gladys Lee M. S. Broun Allmond White

Oakes Speaks To Rosemary Baptist Womans Society

A. W. Oakes Jr., Weldon attorney, spoke to the Rosemary Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society on Latin America. Mrs. J O Matthews opened with a devotional on No other name, based on Acts 4 and Hebrews 4.12 16. Billy Norwood introduced the speaker and Lot tie Moon Circle provided lemonade and cookies during a social hour after a brief business meeting.

A. W. Oakes, Jr Weldon Woman's Missionary Society Rosemary Baptist Church Oakes J. O. Matthews Billy Norwood

Fashion Show Tonight in Warrenton at John Graham High

The Warrenton Woman's Club presents a fall fashion show at John Graham High School featuring latest styles from local merchants. Warren County women will model outfits, with men's wear from Sunday dress to farmer attire showcased by local shops.

Warrenton John Graham High School

Woodland Methodist Circle Meets At Home Of Mrs Brittle

Woodland Circle of the Methodist Church met Tuesday night at the home of Mrs. Brittle with Mrs. Stanley White presiding in the leader’s absence. Devotions were given by program chair Aubrey Griffin and a talk on Historical Books of the Bible emphasized Joshua Judges and Samuel.

Woodland Methodist Circle Brittle Woodland James Brittle Jake Lassiter Methodist Church W. S. H. Burgwyn Stanley White Aubrey Griffin Charles Griffin Joshua Judges Samuel One Henry Leggett Martha Lassiter

Weekend Travels Of North Carolinians In Diverse Venues

Mrs Curtis Shell spent last week at Virginia Beach. Mr and Mrs Arthur L Twisdale returned to Roanoke Rapids after a week in Newnan Ga with Mrs A F Twisdale and son Norman. Mr and Mrs Marion Harris spent the weekend in Conway. Miss Jeanie Nicholson and others spent Sunday in Greensboro. The Brewer family attended a reunion in Justice NC. Several groups returned from trips to Asheville Skyline Drive Luray and Wilmington. Other travelers visited Belhaven Winchester Chincoteague Island and Kill Devil Hills. Junior Counselor Gilliam returned from Lewisburg W Va with Uncle James Parson. Weekend in Manteo and Virginia Beach mentioned.

Curtis Shell Virginia Beach Arthur L. Twisdale Roanoke Rapids Newtan, Ga A. F. Twisdale Norman al Gilliam Lewisburg W. Va James Parson

Miss Moore Attends State BPW Meeting

Women from across North Carolina gathered in Chapel Hill on August 14 15 for the Summer Leadership Conference of the North Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women. State President Mrs Key Shipman presided over a round table discussion led by state officers. The local club was represented by its president Miss Josie Moore.

Chapel Hill North Carolina Federation Business and Professional Woman's Club Key Shipman Dale Carnegie Thete Josie Moore

BPW Club Holds Picnic Meeting

The Business and Professional Woman's Club held a pleasant gathering Thursday evening at the home of Mrs.

BPW Club Business and Professional Woman's Club

Bertie Brantley Honored At Jefferson Street Birthday Party

Bertie Mar Brantley was honored at a birthday party August 13 at her home on Jefferson Street hosted by Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Brantley. Guests enjoyed games and gifts were given to Bertie Mae Brantley while refreshments were served to a list of attendees including Carolyn Sherin Brends Thomason Joyce Thomason Dug Landcaster Bo Landcaster Snowdean Eason Bobby Edwards Pete Thomason Violet Butler Butch Davis Rickie Davis Rebecca Davis Susie Ann Simons Linda Wilson Nell Simons.

Bertie Mar Brantley Jefferson Street M. E. Brantley Bertie Mae Bertia Mae Brantley Carolyn Sherin Brends Thomason Joyce ‘Thomason Dug Landcaster Bo Landcaster Snowdean Eason Bobby Edwards Pete Thomason Violet Butler

Picnic gathering on Weldon Road ends with water melon

About twenty five members and guests enjoyed a picnic supper on Weldon Road. Hostess served ice cold water melon and a brief business session followed.

Jake Spires Weldon Road

Snake types and presence in Oklahoma picnic note

Miss Josie Moore presiding at the picnic notes that venomous snakes are rare in Oklahoma. Copperheads and water moccasins are most common, while rattlesnakes are relatively scarce.

Oklahoma

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mabel Williams Joseph Ramsey, Jr Katherine Butter New York City Irwing Klug Norfolk, Va G. L. Barnes and Sons Leo R. W Rayford Barnes Rich Square J. D. Slade Little's Clothing Store Roanoke Avenue Alice Pendleton Bazemore Miss Hockaday Mrs. League Mrs. Myrick Fidelis First Baptist A. L. Gilliam Wilson Mr. Gilliam Robert Floyd Rawlings At Joyce Ann Hall Jane White Frank Hawley Cherry Stone Ranch Heath Lee Chatham Williamsburg J. E. Grant Emporia Paul Ray M. H. Hedgepeth Frank Neal Richmond Mary Louise Ray Mrs. Paul Ray N. D. Cox Portsmouth T. E. Cox Lucy Hudson Frances Taylor Pfe Gene Hudson George Cook Dayton Ohio Frank Joyner Baby Richmon Boston Mass Mrs. W. P. Taylor Pawleys Island S. C Pee Rosemary Baptist Womans’ Society Marion Jeanie Nicholson George Clary Margaret Paula Nicholson W. I. Nicholson Ken Brewer Justice, N.C Clearon Shearin Tom Manuel G. H. Jackson Asheville Skyline Drive Luray Wilmington Frank Kendrick Belhaven Mrs. C. N. Wheeler Winchester Mrs Marshall Finch Carolina Beach McRae Faison Chincoteague Island David Camp, Jr Washington, D. C T. R. Wilson Betty Wilson Buck Tommy Wilson Kill Devil Hills T. M. Bullock William Bennett Bullock C. A. Irby Claudius Irby Manteo Jimmy Coker Thurman Bullock, Jr Jimmy Miss Moore North Carolina J. D. Lang West Eighth Street Wrie Roanoke Rapids, N. C Public Board OF Health State of Bertie Brantley Fitts Roanoke Ave Going Penney’s
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