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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1948

Page

2

Bridge Party Honors at Mrs Zucker Home on Jefferson

Mrs. Al Zucker hosted a Thursday night bridge gathering at her Jefferson Street residence. Tables were decorated with gladioli and summer flowers. Winners included Mrs. E. C. Luford as clubhigh, M. Yard Collins second high, and Ruby Mitchner guest high, with each recipient receiving crystal gifts. Refreshments featured lemon merin gue pie and iced tea. Attendees included Mrs. Bill Bass, Mrs. John Lackey, Mrs. Hux Jr, Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Langford, Mrs. Marion Hudson, Mrs. Lewis Tickel, Mrs. Mitchner, Mrs. Walter Ticke t, Mrs. Clem Brown, Mrs. Steward Wilson, and Mrs. Ethearine Murray.

al Zucker Jefferson Street E. C. Luford M. ‘Ard Collins Ruby Mitchner Bill Bass John Lackey Is Hux, Jr Collins Langford Marion Hudson Lewis Tickel Mitchner Walter Tickett Clem Brown Steward Wilson Ethearine Murray

Mrs R M Taylor Hosts Bridge Club Evening

Mrs R M Taylor entertained her bridge club on Washington Street Wednesday night. Colorful summer flowers decorated the home. High score went to Mrs Houston Fuller and guest prize to Mrs Scott Benton. Tea drinks, ice cream with strawberries and cookies followed the game. Attending were Mrs Fuller, Mrs Benton, Mrs Ed Knott, Mrs John Dunn, Mrs Frank Kemp, Mrs C D Liske, Mrs T J Taylor, Mrs D E Bennett, Mrs Clayton Gurley, Mrs T R Wilson, Mrs L J Brown, and Mrs R A Dani.

R. M. Taylor Washington Street Houston Fuller Scott Benton Fuller Benton Ed Knott John Dunn Frank Kemp C. D. Liske T. J. Taylor D. E. Bennett Clayton Gurley T. R. Wilson L. 3. Brown R. A. Dani

Hayes Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary in Louisburg

Mr and Mrs G W Hayes marked their 60th anniversary with a June 20 picnic at their Louisburg home attended by 180 guests. The couple, ages 81 and 16, share 13 children and were joined by Mrs Betty Lou Harenill, daughter of G W Hamill and Margaret Hamill of Halifax. The event reflected community joy and family ties in a festive lawn celebration.

Louisburg G. W. Hayes Hayes Betty Lou Harenill G. W. Hammill Margaret Hammil Halifax

Miss Anne Holt and Wilson Hamill Wed In Martinsville July Ceremony

Miss Anne Holt daughter of Mr and Mrs George Edwin Holt and Wilson Webb Hamill son of Mr and Mrs Roscoe Wilkins Hamill were married July Fourth at First Baptist Church Martinsville. Rev T P McCabe and Rev Chevis Horne officiated with music by Mrs Jeff Eastleston. The couple plans Roanoke home.

Anne Holt Wilson Webb Hamill Martinsville George Edwin Holt Roanoke Roscoe Wilkins Hamill Thelma N. C First Baptist Church of Martins T. P. McCabe Chevis Horne Jeff Easleston

Halifax Woman's Club Entertains Husbands at Picnic

The Halifax Woman's Club hosted a Thursday night picnic at the clubhouse with husbands invited as special guests. Mrs. Fletcher Gregory Mrs. Caswell Shaw and Mrs. R L Applewhite oversaw arrangements. Supper was served picnic style on the grounds and Rev M C Dunn pastor of Durham Revival attended as a special guest.

Halifax Halifax Woman's Club Fletcher Gregory Caswell Shaw R. L. Applewhite M. C. Dunn Durham

Roanoke Rounds Club Hosts Informal Friday Dance

A large group of members and guests attended the informal dance and get-together at Roanoke Rounds Country Club Friday night. The clubhouse boasted mixed bouquets and a seven piece orchestra provided music for dancing. Bridge and light refreshments were enjoyed as Alfred Martin, James Curran and Ned Manning led the organizing committee.

Roanoke Rounds Country Club Alfred Martin James Curran Ned Manning

Mrs Wade H Dickens Hosts Scotland Neck Bridge Club

Mrs Wade H Dickens entertained her bridge club Thursday night at her Scotland Neck home. Colorful flower arrangements adorned the living room where tables were set. punch was served and a sweet course followed. High score prize went to Mrs Irwin Clark with second to Mrs Spencer Lewis. Guests included Mrs C Smith of Rocky Mount and Miss Carolina Brinkley of Plymouth with other members like Stele Hancock, Virginia Tillery, James S Liverman, and Mrs Harry Vaughan.

Scotland Wade H. Dickens Bridge Club Dickens Irwin Clark Spencer Lewis C. Smith Rocky Mount C. H. Smith Carolina Brinkley Plymouth Stele Hancock Viginia Tillery James 5. Liverman Harry Vaughan

Social hour honors Miss Carolina Brinkley in Seville gathering

Seville hosts a social hour with Miss Carolina Brinkley joining the party. Mrs Harris awards gifts as refreshments of iced drinks nuts and cookies were served by hostesses. Attendees include Mrs C K Saddler Mrs T W Walker Mrs Hubert Speight Mrs F M Rightmyer and others from Seville and Macon Ga.

Harris C. K. Saddler T. W. Walker Hubert Speight F. M. Rightmyer Jimmie Rainey Clarence Garner Ola Wray Maggie Jenkins Irene Allen Francis Cox Fannie Poarch Mary E. Saddler Mary Walker Libby Young H. L. Pope Macon

Van Dyke Hayes Wedding Announced By Bride s Parents

Warrenton Mr and Mrs James Hayes announce the marriage of their daughter Wilson to Stephen Thomas Van Dyke son of Mr and Mrs Alps Van Dyke Henderson June 12 at 3 pm in the Methodist parsonage Norlina. Rev W G Farrar officiated. The bride wore navy crepe with white accessories and red stephanotis corsage. Only close friends attended. Mrs Van Dyke is a Norlina High School and Lotisburg College graduate with secretarial certificate. Mr Van Dyke attended Zet Vance High School and works for Shipbuilders and Dry Dock Co in Newport News Va.

Stephanid Roa Hammill Welvere James L. Stennett Horace W. Dowdy Martinsville Mrs Hamill Madison College Harrisonburg Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority Pi Omega Pi Cotillion Club Spartansburg S. C Benjamin Franklin University Washington, D. C Army Air Forces Over Seas Eighth Air Force Leslie A. Kimble and Co Roanoke Warrenton James Hayes Wilson Stephen Thomas van Dyke Alps van Dyke Henderson Norlina W. G. Farrar Stephanotis van Dyke Norlina High School Lotisburg College Zet| Vance High School The Shipbuilders and Dry Dock Co Newport News

Mrs Mark Harris Jr Honored At Shower By Two Hostesses

Mrs Rufus Hux and Mrs Hugh Rodwell were joint hostesses at a miscellaneous shower honoring Mrs Mark Harris Jr. Guests enjoyed various games and contests with awards for attentive participation and gift completion.

Mark Harris Jr Rufus Hux Hugh Rodwell Mark Harris, Jr

Paschall Family Reunion at R Paschall Home Warrenton

The Paschall family held a Friday reunion at Robert Paschal’s Warrenton home with many members and friends attending. Alpha Paschall gave a welcome, Mis red Paschall offered the response, and Rev C W Robbins led devotions. Jasper B Hicks was guest speaker on The Christian Home In A Changing World, with a closing hymn and prayer.

Warrenton Paschal Robert Paschal Alpha Paschall Paschall C. W. Robbins Boyd Edwards Lois Plemini Dud Edward White Dr. Paschal Jasper B. Hicks

Halifax Community Picnic Sponsored by Churches

A Halifax neighborhood hosts a community picnic sponsored by local churches. The event drew residents from nearby areas and featured food, games, and fellowship in a family friendly setting.

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