Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Roanoke Rapids Herald in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

We have 6,272,381 pages in North Carolina

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1948

Page

6

Pleasant Hill Bride Weds Gaston Man In Garysburg

Miss Josephine Rebecca Barnes daughter of Mr and Mrs Eley L Barnes of Pleasant Hill married Rawley Martin Hammack son of Mr and Mrs Kenney H Hammack of Gaston at the Methodist parsonage in Garysburg. Rev W Norman Vaughan officiated. The couple left for a short wedding trip and will reside in Gaston.

Josephine Rebecca Barnes Eley L. Barnes Pleasant Hill Rawley Martin Hammack Kenney H. Hammack Gaston Garysburg Saturda W. Norman Vaughan Hammack Seaboard High School Rosemary Manufacturing Co Gaston High School Hammack Busin Imediaely Gaston P

Mrs Hammock honored at Rosemary Precreation Club shower

Mrs Rawley Hammock and Mrs Wiley Connell hosted a Thursday night shower at Rosemary Precreation Club for Mrs Connell's sister Miss Josephine Barnes of Pleasant Hill N C. Green and white decor featured Queen Anns Lace and gardenias as guests joined in prizes refreshments and gifts for the honoree.

Wiley Connell Ernest Vaughan Mldred Kidd Rosemary Precreation Club Sherrod Crumpler Elmer Daniel Hilda Hammock Barnes Edith Butler Ernest Lee Marvin Barnes Lois DeLoach Edna Miller Everett Davenport Misa Barnes Marie Johnson E. T. Blow E. L. Barnes Tra Edmonds Robert Lee Smith Floyd Bryant Elsi Taylor Virginia Bryant Fenton DeLoach Hubert Miller Edith Butner Emma Wartick Scott Hasty Davenport D. L. Finch Louray Barnes Silvia Finch Barbara Connell Joan Barnes Howlard Twisdale Crisco Connell E.W. Lee C. C. Daniel New Cumberland Ollie Moore Gaston N. C Lucy Ems Morris

Miss Josephine Speight Weds Leslie Unglesbee in DC Ceremony

Miss Josephine Speight daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles H Speight of Roanoke Rapids wed Leslie C Unglesbee son of Mr and Mrs Clarence W Unglesbee of Olney Maryland in a double ring ceremony at Church of the Pilgrims Washington DC The bride wore white silk brocade with a train and pearl tiaraอล The couple will reside in Olney after a wedding trip to Niagara Falls and New York Plus a pre wedding dinner honored the couple with family and out of town guests including Tea Speight George Speight and William Speight.

Josephine Speight Charles H. Speight Roanoke Rapids Leslie C. Unglesbee Clarence W. Unglesbee Olney Church of the Pilgrims Washington, D. C Andrew R. Bird Norman Speight Asheville Orother Johnson Margaret Speight China Mary Speight Lewis Anglesbee Dryden Unglesbee Lewis Clyde Anglesbee Laverne van Gilder Niagara Falls New York Anglesbee Roanoke Rapids High School Secret Service Department Olney High School U.S. Navy Electric-Western Co Washington D. C Imm Tea | Speight George Speight William Speight

Miss Ruthmary McCall Weds Dr. Robert Pope in Concord Church

Ruthmary McCall daughter of Mr and Mrs W Mccoll of Statesville wed Dr Robert Pope son of Mr and Mrs R Hunter Pope of Enfield in Concord Presbyterian Church Loray on Thursday June 17. The ceremony featured pines ivy and white gladioli with music from Virginia Branch and Arnold. The bride wore white eyelet and carried white roses, orchid, and lilies of the valley. After a reception at the McColl home the couple left for Bermuda and will reside in Winston-Salem where Dr Pope joins Baptist Hospital staff.

Enfield Ruthmary McCall W. © McCall Statesville Robert ©. Pope R. Hunter Pope Virginia Branch J. Felix Arnold Miss Branch Sohns Ranch George M.mccoll Conover Dick Popo Virginia Fincher Matthews McColl Norman H. McColl W.C. McColl George McColl Harold Hedvick Claude Morrison l Bermuda

Bridge Club Entertained At Home Of Mrs. Collins

Mrs Richard Collins hosted a bridge gathering with players including Mrs Al Zucker Mrs E C Langford Mrs Bill Bunting Mrs Bill Bass Mrs Lewis Tickel Mrs John Lackey and Mrs Katherine Murray. The living room featured spring flowers and refreshments. Mrs Lewis Tickel won high and Mrs Bill Bunting was second.

Bridge Club Collins Richard Collins Wny Lewis Tickel Bill Bunting al Zucker E. C. Langford Bill Bass John Lackey Katherine Murray

Informal Tea Honors Mrs A C Nichols Bride

Mrs A C Nichols was honored at an informal tea hosted by Mrs DB Mae Johnson and several friends at Johnson home on Burnlie Street. About 90 guests attended as pastel decor and music by Mrs A F Lauder framed the event, with refreshments, a guest register, and a bride’s table centerpiece featuring white flowers and antique bowls.

A F. Lauder Johnson Nichols W. N. Sherrod Kimball House Wood St Shervette, Jr Fred Hoyle Isabel Gunter Harrison Osee Mae Johnson Kiki Andleton

Country Club to Host Informal Dance Friday Night

Roanoke Rapids Country Club invites members and guests to an informal get-together at the clubhouse Friday from 10 p m to 1 a m An engaged seven piece orchestra will provide music Ned Manning Alfred Martin and Frank Kemp oversee arrangements Attire is comfortable for a relaxed social evening

Roanoke Rapids Country Club Ned Manning Alfred Martin Frank Kemp

Births in North Carolina communities listed

Mr and Mrs Edward E Bridi Jr of Roanoke Rapids announce the birth of Sandra Key on June 25 at Roanoke Rapids Hospital The former lay George of this Mr and Mrs W A Hart of Charlotte and Tarboro announce the birth of a son Frank Shaw on Sunday June 19 at Park View Hospital Rocky Mount Mrs Hart is the former Mrs Mary Shaw of Enfield Mr and Mrs Vance Jacl Tethea of Greensboro announce the birth of a son John Graham on Tuesday June 22 at St Tw Hospital Greensboro Mrs Tethea is the former Miss Rebecca Rives of Enfield The Rev and Mrs J Albert Harris of Pine Level announce the birth of a son David Wescott on Saturday June 19 in Johnson County Hospital at Smithfield Mrs Harris is the former Elizabeth Storm of Buffalo NY Mr and Mrs Clarence Wes of Littleton announce the birth of a son James Wayne June 2 in the Hunter Clinic Warrenton Mrs West is the former Miss Nannie Shearin of Littleton

Edward E. Bridi Jn Roanoke Rapids Sandra Key George W. A. Hart Charlotte and Tarboro Frank Shaw Park View Hospital Rocky Mount Hart Mary Shaw Enfield Vance Jacl Tethea Greensboro John Graham St. Twn Hospital Tethea Rebecca Rives J. Albert Harris Pine Level David Wescott Johnson County Hospital Smithfield Harris Elizabeth Storm Tuffalo N.Y Clarence Wes Littleton James Wayne Hunter Clinic Warrenton West Nannie Shearin

Miss Ruby Hester Weds Maurice Stainback in Warren Plains

Miss Ruby Duke Hester daughter of Mrs. W. O. Hester and the late Mr. Hester of Warren Plains married Maurice Lee Stainback son of Mrs. Ralph Stainback and the late Mr. Stainback of Epson at Warren Plains Baptist Church on Sunday. The ceremony featured nuptial music by Mrs. W. A. Grissom and W. A. Grissom. The bride wore a white crepe dress with white accessories and a pearl necklace. Ushers were James Ayscue and R. B. Thainington. After the ceremony the couple left for a wedding trip and will reside in Epson. The wedding party included cake cutting hosted by Mrs. W. A. Miles and others, with guests served ice cream, cake, mints and nuts.

Warrenton Ruby Duke Hester W. O. Hester Mr. Hester Warren Plains Maurice Lee Stainback Ralph Stainback Mr. Stainback Eson Warren Plains Baptist Church W. A. Grissom Pianis Mr. Grissom Epsom W. A. Miles St. of Wi Renton

Town Talk Weekend Guests at Nag's Head and Peachland

Paul Overton Ray Carn and Jimmy Faullaner spent a weekend at Nag's Head fishing. Mr and Mrs J S Gregg of Burlington visited relatives Mr Mrs C V Strautt. Mr and Mrs Joe Talley Hal and Jane Tailey left for Peachland North Carolina for the wedding of Miss Syble Allen. D Williams and Charles Williams stayed at Wilber Wright Hotel Kill Devil Hills NC.

Paul Overton Ray Carn Jimmy Faullaner Nag’s J. S. Gregg Burlington C. V. Strautt Joe Talley Hal Jane Tailey Peachland N. C D. Williams and Charles Williams Wilber Wright Hotel Kill Devil Hil, N.C

Calendar of events for local clubs and roast

The Jaycees meet Thursday at 7 45 p m at the Rosemary Cafe. The Exchange Club hosts a wiener roast tonight at 6 30 at Hockaday Pond.

Thursay Exchange Club Hockaday Pond

Hasty-Stephenson Engagement Announced

Mr and Mrs L R Hasty of 97 Charlotte Street announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Lorene to Thomas A Stephenson son of Mr and Mrs J C Stephenson of Jackson N The wedding is planned for sometime in August

Rosemary Methodist W S C I S Meeting Postponed

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Rosemary Methodist Church postpones its meeting from Monday night July 5 to Monday night July 12 due to a holiday. Members are advised of the rescheduled gathering and its revised date.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Roasmary Methodist Church

South Rosemary Home Demonstration Club Garden Buffet Supper

The South Rosemary Home Demonstration Club held its annual recreational meeting as a garden buffet supper at the home of Mrs. D. L. Wheeler on Bolling Reed Tuesday night. About eighty members and guests attended. the lawn featured Fiesta colors and decorations. The fool committee led by Sam Powell managed serving with a menu of salad, fried chicken, potato casserole, beets, hors d oeuvres, homemade rolls and iced tea. Guests included Henry W. Overman, Julian Allsbrook, John Priest, Claude N. Wheeler and others from Beckley and Knoxville. Rev. John Maides led group singing after the meal.

South Rosemary Home D. L. Wheel Wheeler Home Tares Steaur Fool Committee Sam Powell Dora Hawkins Leonard Alen Fourgeon Grady Carson C. W. Cook Edward Allen John Maides Henry WV. Overman Overman Julian Allsbrook John Priest Claude N. Wheeley Pansy Nisse Beckley W. Va Charles” Otis Wheeler Knoxville Tenn Mis J. H. Spivey Susie H. Reid Ides Francia Willams R. B. Robinson Halifax County Joie Demonstration Federation Vhs Florence Cox W. O. Davis Davia Bennie McCrary R. O. Carpenter A. M. Powell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Josephine Barnes Rawley Hammack Mrs. Rawley Hammock Indian Apply Herald Office Bride C. Anglesby Leslie Unglesbee Robert Pope Concord Presbyterian Church Loray Baptist Hospital Dyide Western Reserve University Cleveland Ohio Satawha College Salisbury Bain High School Mecklenburg County Kennedy Veterans Hospital Memphis Episcopal Hospital Philadelphia Navy Veterans’ Hospitals Augusta Fenn Memphis Tenn New Haven Elgin Waltham Hamilton Walters Watch Shop Roanoke Avenue A. C. Nichols Country Club M. L. Stainback D. L. Wheeler Home Leggett’s Argile
Search Courier

Search the Roanoke Rapids Herald Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Roanoke Rapids Herald?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication