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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1948

Page

2

Everett Graves Wed In Garden Ceremony At Scotland Neck

Miss Sarah Beker Everett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bryan Everett, wed Claude Swanson Graves Jr. at the Everett home in Scotland Neck. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. I Harding Hughes and Rev. J Claude Evans on a lawn adorned with white gladioli. Attendants included bridesmaids and ushers from North Carolina, Virginia, and Washington D C. The bride wore a garden dress of white marquisette and later a red faille traveling suit. After a wedding trip, they will reside in Washington NC.

Scotland Sarah Beker Everett Benjamin Bryan Everett Claude Swanson Graves, Jr Claude Swanson Graves Washington, N. C I Harding Hughes Saint Mary's Chapel Raleigh J Claude Evans Walhalla South Carolina W. W. Goode James Franklin Grather Lindsey G. Warren Washington, D. C EB. Collins Brown Roanoke Nelson Jennette Greensboro Crawford A | Mann Robert Kirkland Wilson M. Don | Harrison Goldsboro Tate B Ben B. Everett Palmyra Sally Lee Ann Kitchin Josey Willie Majorie Riddick Ben B.everest, Jr Miss Dabney Little Wadesboro Sac A. S Doughtridge Everett Doughtridge Ves I. Harding J. Claude Evans W. W. Eagles

Wedding Reception Details at the Everett Home

Guests were welcomed at the Everett residence in Nashville. The Bride's Register was presided by Mr. and Mrs. R. D. House Jr. The library and dining rooms hosted attendees with mixed flowers, pastel colors, and a hand embroidered cutwork cloth. A three tiered cake topped with fresh flowers was shared at the end, followed by a buffet supper for the wedding party and out-of-town guests.

W. R. Everett Nashville R. D. House, Jr E.L. Travis, Jr Wade H. Dickens Jo Jones Robert Shields R. C. Josey, Jr Ransome D. Taylor Mian Fis Mises Anne Winslow Ethel Harrison Mary Washington, N. C D. E. Josey Irwin Clark Dan Joey, Jr Daughtridge

Bridge Club Hostess In Seaboard Gathering

Mrs Gurganus hosted a Seaboard bridge club at the Lions Club House on August 26 with guests including Miss Betty Howell and Mrs Mason Howell. The Chin was decorated with summer flowers and prizes awarded for high scores to Mrs Lloyd Howell and high vest to Mrs Tob er. A fan shaped cake and fabric gifts accompanied a pattern of a fan for bride-elect Betty Howell as wits served after the game.

Gurganus Seaboard Seaboard Alton Gurgo Lion's_ Club Lloyd Howell Tober Vick Betty Howell Honree Mesdamees Mason Howell J. W. Parker, Jr Robert Vick S.W. Edwards W. Bullock J.B. Stephenson Spur- Seon Daniel P. A. Bullock R. H. Jones H.R Harris D Jr Lloyd Jowell Marvin Gay Willis Stewford Kell Gay H. M. Lilly J. R. Bradley, Jr J. W. Smith Jr Missee Elizabeth Harris Sara Lois Brown

Miss Helen Hasty Weds Thomas A Stephenson

Miss Helen Lorene Hasty of Roanoke Rapids wed Thomas Alexander Stephenson of Jackson in a candlelight ceremony at First Baptist Church Roanoke Rapids. The Rev Woodrow W Hasty officiated. Bridesmaids wore pink and sand dresses, bouquets of pastel summer flowers. After a reception at the Woman's Club the couple departed for a wedding trip and will reside in Williamsport, PA.

Helen Lorene Hasty Kitty Kidd Jean Hasty Ride Iss Bird Ramsey Hamlet Betty Leathers Roanoke Rapids Sam Stephenson J. C. Stephenson Severn H. F. McCoy Boykins Lewis B. Hasty Richmond Bobby Gray Bowers Jackson C. P. Hasty Portsmouth Woman's Club

Miss Hasty Honored At Roanoke Mills Party

Miss Helen Hasty hide elect was complimented at a dinner party in the Blue Room of the Rosemary Cafe on Friday evening August 13 by co workers from the Roanoke Mills Co office. The dining room featured green and white decor and a bridal cake with candles in crystal holders. Guests included Rosa Clyde Bryant Ann Georgia Williams Doris Bridgers Gal dine Revelle Ruth Glover Clyde Fulghum Ella Deane Lee and many others.

Helen Hasty Rosemary Cafe Roanoke Mills Co Rosa Clyde Bryant Ann Georgia Williams Doris Bridgers Galdine Revelle Ruth Glover Clyde Fulghum Ella Deane Lee Mesdames Jessie Merritt Charles Wright Haywood Draper C. M. Foster George Sullivan J. H. Loomis F. C. Brown Harvey Taylor Robert Lassiter M. F. Powers Jesse Baird Gordon Stoll Matlie Witherspoon

Sunday School Class Honors Mrs Rawlings

Mrs Raleigh F Seay and her Sunday School class hosted a tribute for Mrs Robert Floyd Rawlings Jr at Seay home on Roanoke Avenue. The event featured floral decorations, a game titled A Floral Love Story and a china gift in the honoree’s preferred pattern.

Raleigh F. Seay O'Stock Robert Floyd Rawlings, Jr Seay Roanoke Avenue Mary Elizabeth Edwards Mrs. Rawlings M Misses Betty Myrick Gladys Mae Barnes Repa Morgan Joyce Lewis Merle Singletary Syble Jean’ Lee

Dunn Hosts Enfield Night Bridge Club at Church Street

Mr and Mrs Dunn hosted a Tuesday night bridge gathering at their Church Street home in Enfield. Mrs J B Britt led women’s high score, Mr J B Britt led men’s high score, and bingo prizes went to Mrs R T Beal and Mr J B Britt. A sweet reception followed for guests including Mr and Mrs W N Sherrod and others.

Dunn Enfield Sam Arrington Dunn Church Street J. B. Britt R. T. Beal W. N. Sherrod Joseph Branch John F. White D. Mac Johnson J.B. Britt Cecil Nichols Carrie L. Coates Holt Evans

Betty Howell Bride Elect Honored At Seaboard Lions Club

Betty Howell was honored as bride elect at a bridge party with eight tables at the Seaboard Lions Club House Thursday evening. Guests received corsages and gifts. prizes went to top scorers. Notable attendees included Mrs. E. L. Norton, Mrs. Glenn Fleetwood, Miss Grace Meade Parker, and Mrs. Lloyd Howell among many Seaboard residents. Hostess Miss Ima Andrews organized refreshments for the gathering.

Seaboard John Wesley Parker, Jr Betty Howell Thursda'y Seaboard Lion's Club Howell Jozeph H. Ramsay E. L. Norton Glenn Fleetwood Jackson Grace Meade Perker Emporia Lloyd Howell J.B. Stephenson WL. Norvell Mar Gay Elizabeth Harris Missima Andrews Mildred Westbrook R. E. Vick Kell Gay James Buffaloe W. R. Bullock Reese Bullock P.A. Bullock H. J. Purvis M. R. Howell J. R. Bradley, Jr H.R. Hartson Ramsay Harris Alton Gurganus Marvin Gay J. M. McGee W. L. Norvell William H Crawford J.B. Stepherson R. Hi. Jones H. M. Lilly J. H. Ramsay Sara Lois Brown Margaret Harris Mary Frances Stephenson Maggie Sue Duke Grace Meade Parker Stella Vincent

Grace-Everett Bridal Party Is Honored

A Saturday morning celebration in Mes Dames AL honored the Grace Everett wedding party with a rustic buffet lunch. Guests including out-of-town figure Mrs Van Watson of Rocky Mount enjoyed barbecue from a wooden tub, slow service by Mrs A Daughtridge, and a tea from a block of ice. About sixty five attendees sampled stuffed tomatoes olives and cornbread, with lemon tarts at each table.

Sode and Neck Mesdames AL. Daughtridge Ben B. Everett, Jr Fate Everett Jean van Watson Rocky Mount George B. Watson Whitakers

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