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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1948

Page

2

Willey Van Dyke wedding at Rosemary Baptist Church

Miss Aswwoe Van Dyke daughter of Viril Van Dyke and the late Mrs Van Dyke of Emporia Virginia wed R G Willey Jr son of Mr and Mrs R G Willey Sr of Enfield in a Saturday ceremony at Rosemary Baptist Church. The Rev B Marshall Whitehurst officiated with nuphal music by Mrs Paul T Overton and Mrs Price Hastison. The bride wore blue silk crepe with white orchids. matron of honor wore beige crepe. best man was R G Willey Sr. ushers included Malcolm Outland Robert Britton James Neville and Price Harrison. After a trip to North Carolina mountains, they will reside in Enfield.

Aswwoe Ven Dyke Viriul van Dyke van Dyke Emporia R. G Willey, Jr R.G. Willey Enfield Rosemary Baptist Church B. Marshall White-Hhurst Paul T. Overton Price Hastison Wayne Rogers R. G. Willey Malcolm Outland Robert Britton James Neville Price Harrison Rosa Outland Willey Mountains North Carolina

Smith Owens Nuptials Held in Emporia Virginia

Mr and Mrs John Hawkins announce the marriage of their daughter Mrs Sarah G Smith to Jesse J Owens of Roanoke Rapids. The wedding occurred August 11 in Emporia Virginia with both families listed in attendance.

Afr John Hawkins Sarah G. Smith Jesse J. Owens Roanoke Rapids Emporia

Cake Cutting Honoring Van Dyke Wiley Nuptials At Rosemary Church

Mrs. Essie Wayne Rogers hosted a reception at her Jackson Street home after the weaning rehearsal for Miss Annette Van Dyke and Mr A G Wiley Jr of Enfield North Carolina. A green and white color scheme with garden flowers graced the home. The three tier wedding cake featured a miniature bride and groom, with Linwood Nixon capturing their photos as they cut. Guests enjoyed cakes peanuts and punch. Lillian Simms assisted with serving and Turner Bradley tended the punch bowl. Attending were Ralph C Wiley Price Harrison J F Edwards Jr James Neville Virgil Van Dyke Enfield Va Mrs Turner Bradley Jackson Rev Marshall Mack Overton Mrs Britton Mrs Lillia and Mrs Linwood Mason.

Annette van Dyke A. G. Wiley, Jr Enfield N.C Rosemary Baptist Church Essie Wayne Rogers Jackson Steet Coor Linwood Nixon

Hasty Stephenson To Be Married At Baptist Church

Hasty daughter of Mr Li RB to Mr L BR expected to wed Stephenson of Williamsport on Saturday evening August 23 at eight o'clock in the First Baptist Church. Local officials said the ceremony will place in Williamsport with details of the union to follow.

Nelen Hasty Stephenson Williamsport Enn Jackson

Hospital News List of Out of Town Patients

Roanoke Rapids Hospital reports a group of out of town patients including Mrs Willie B Aycock from Enfield Jasper Boykin Empora Barbara Jean Curl from Littleton Mrs Ben Harrell Slippers Harvey S Haper from Littleton Mrs George Johnson Milwaukee Rachel Little Seaboard Mrs Willard Moss Emporia Bennie Pearson Gaston and Mrs S L Syles Jackson.

Roanoke Rapids Hospital Willie B. Aycock Enfield Jasper Boykin Empora

Enfield Buffet Honors Van Dyke and Willey Jr Wedding

Mrs rnice Harrison and Mrs Joe Edwards hosted a Friday buffet at Mrs Harrison's Enfield home for Miss Annette Van Dyke and R G Willey Jr whose wedding occurred Saturday. The setting featured summer flowers and green tapers with a corsage given to the bride. Guests included the Van Dyke and Willey families and local friends from Emporia Cherryville Roanoke Rapids and Cherryville areas.

Rnice Harrison Joe Edwards Harrison Enfield Annette van Dyke Willey, Jr van Dyke Arnestr G Wille Emporia R. G. Willey Bers Cherryville Dutland Ro Britton Knox Rogers B. Marshall Wurst Roanoke Rapids

Jo Jo Sullivan Celebrates His Tenth Birthday Party

Jo Jo Sullivan marked his tenth birthday Saturday at his home on Franklin Street with games and gifts. Guests included Jaset Grissom Lind Coburn Deane Hav Wright Paula Edwards Franel Sesion Derith Mor Sandy Paitish Billy Caneron Jo Ee Stansberry Jackie Stokes Roddy Wo Ann Sullivan and others. Relatives Mrs Hunnings Mrs Stansberry and Miss Faye Sullivan assisted with refreshments and hosting.

Jo-Jo Sullivan Franklin Street JoJo Jaset Grissom Lind Coburn Deane James Hav Wilma Ia

Mrs C W Bass Hosts Jackson Baptist Circle Meeting

The Evelyn Martin Circle of the W M S of Jackson Baptist Church met Monday evening at the home of Mrs. C W Bass. Mrs Henry Williford led the program with participants Margaret Martin Mildred Joyner and Mrs A H Martin. After business, refreshments were served to a group including Mrs A Martin Mrs W J Beale Jr Mrs Harry Williford Mrs Sam Stephenson Mrs Horace Britton Miss Unn Fleetwood Miss Mildred Joyner Miss Mary Lee Taylor and Miss Margaret Martin.

C. W. Bass Jackson Baptist Circle Jackson Evelyn Martin W. M.S Jackson Baptist Church Henry Williford Margaret Martin Mildred Joyner A. H. Martin AL. Martin W. J. Beale, Jr Harry Williford Sam Stephenson Horace Britton Unn Fleetwood Mary Lee Taylor

Homecoming Services Moved to September Third Sunday

Warrenton postpones Homecoming services planned for August 15 at Hebron Methodist Church due to polio epidemic. Congregation, led by Rev. C W Robbins, reschedules to the third Sunday in September at Warrenton Charge.

Warrenton Hebron Methodist Church C. W. Robbins

Miss Delbridge Is Honoree At Warren Party

Miss Dorothy Delbridge was honored at a card party hosted by Mrs. Davis on Friday in Warren. High bridge score went to Mrs. Rob Yancey, low to Mrs. Leon Knight. Delbridge received a silver item. refreshments included iced drinks, sandwiches, and d'oeuvres.

Asounesh Die E Duke Jr Warrenton Miss Delridge Mesdames R. Stultz, Jr J. O. Knight Due Scellata H. B. Wiggins Rob Yancey John Clark P. D. Drain J. R Overby G. D. Knight Eon Knight T. Stallings Bill Arkinson Helen Deloridge Martie Taylor Mary Stella Traylor

Smiths Honored In New Home Housewarming

Mr and Mrs Charlie Smith were honored at their new home on 5th Street Cemetery Road with a Thursday housewarming hosted by Mrs O D Bland and Miss Louise Banty. Guests enjoyed bingo, gifts, punch, chocolate cakes and mints as they congratulated the couple.

5Th Street Cemetery Road Charlie Smith O. D. Bland Louise Banty

Mrs Grant Hosts Jackson Bridge Club Evening

Mrs. L. C. Grant entertained the Jackson Bridge Club at three tables. After several rounds the high score prize went to Mrs. Alston Lewis and J. T. Morris. Guest prize awarded to Mrs. B. B. Grant. Refreshments served to guests including Mrs. L. B. Dixon, Mrs. James Bateman, Mortis, Mrs. E. L. W. Parker, Mrs. E. B., Mrs. E. 8. Beivers Jr, Miss Una Fleetwood, Lila Griffin, and Mildred Joyner.

Beivers, Jr Alston Lewis Una Fleetwood Lila Griffin Mildred Joyner

Miss Brown Honored By Miss Sullivan At Watermelon Cutting

Miss Mule Brown of Porting relatives in town for two weeks was honored at a watermelon cutting hosted by Miss Iris Faye Sullivan on Saturday night August 14. Attendees included the honoree Miss Millie Brown, Miss Marilyn Cursrn, Miss Betsy Allen, Day Clark, Billy Brown, Tommy Topping, and Maxie Lancaster.

Mule Brown Iris Faye Sullivan Millie Brown Marilyn C Surn Betsy Allen Day Clark Billy Brown Tommy Topping Maxie Lancaster

Feels So Grand Now She Can't Resist Praising Retonga

A Lexington housewife, Mrs. George Sweet of 488 W 2nd St, praises Retonga for easing nervous indigestion, sour stomach, gas pains, restlessness, and sluggish elimination. She reports restored appetite, weight gain, and renewed sleep, noting Retonga's herbal formula with Vitamin B-1 and claiming relief from digestive distress.

Retonga George Sweet 2Nd St Lexington Sweet Tye Rosemary Drug Company

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