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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1948

Page

2

Miss Slade Weds George B Jenkins In First Methodist Church

Miss Laura Agnes Slade daughter of Mr and Mrs J D Slade of 416 Monroe Street and George Beckwith Jenkins son of Mrs L D Jenkins of 231 Monroe Street were married in the First Methodist Church Saturday at 7 pm. The Rev James F Herbert performed the double ring ceremony. The church featured mixed summer flowers on the altar. The bride wore a dark green faille suit with gray accessories and a white hat. The couple will reside at 213 Monroe Street after a brief wedding trip.

Laura Agnes Slade J.D. Slade Monroe Street George Beckwith Jenkins L. D. Jenkins Mr. Jenkins James F. Herbert Albert Poindexter Roanoke Rapids Jenkins Roanoke Rapids High School The Roanoke Rapids Herald

Miss Ruby Lee Williams Hosts House Party Weekend

Miss Ruby Lee Williams entertained a group of college friends at the Williams cottage on the Cro wan River in Harrelsville over the weekend from St. Mary’s ent area. Attendees included Miss Nancy Holland of Franklin Virginia Miss Mary Lou Pratt of Sumter South Carolina and Miss Gene Hines of Greenwood. He served in the Army.

Ruby Lee Williams Williams Crowan River Harrelsville St. Mary's Nancy Holland Franklin

B P W C Names Heads Committee Chairmen for Year

The Business and Professional Woman's Club appointed committee chairs at a Thursday night business meeting held at Mrs. Jakes Spires home on Weldon Road. Appointed were Educational and Vocational Mrs Olga Luter Finance Miss Eileen sher Health and Safety Miss Lillian Yates International Relations Mrs W A Thorne Legislation Miss Jean Parker Miss Ruth Trans Service Mrs Samuel Marks Program Coordinator Mrs Murrell Hudson. Mrs Spires served light refreshments and announced the next dinner meeting for August 12 at her home.

Business and Professional Woman's Club Olga Luter Fince Eileensher Lillian Yates W. A. Thorne Jean Parkersip Ruth Trans Samuel Marks Murrell Hudson

Bride Elect Of August Honored At Bridge In Scotland Neck

Miss Sue Baker Everett, bride elect for August 21, was honored at a bridge party hosted by Mrs C. H. Smith in Scotland Neck. Guests enjoyed floral decor and a luncheon. Prizes went to Mrs Graham Whitehead, Mrs Jim Shields Jr, Miss Maria Kitchin, and Miss Winifred Rodgers. Names present included Mrs Ben Everett Jr and others. The event accompanied a social hour with several Everett family members and friends in attendance.

Bridge In Scotland Sue Baker Everett C. H. Smith Graham Whitehead Jim Shields Jr Maria Kitchin Winifred Rodgers Everett Crystal Patte Willie Majorie Riddick Ann K. Josey Dorothy Shields Sarah Ann Walston

Wilsons Depart Roanoke Rapids For Winter Park Move

Mr and Mrs Carroll Wilson their daughter Patricia and Mrs Kate Ashford leave Roanoke Rapids after 19 years at 401 Roanoke Avenue to settle in Winter Park Florida They note Mr Wilson former owner and editor of the Herald 1929 to 1947 active in city affairs and various clubs Patricia Wilson is a Roanoke Rapids High School junior and former editor of the school paper a cheerleader and active in student clubs

Carroll Wilson Patricia Wilson Wilson Kate Ashford Winter Park Fla Wilsons Roanoke Avenue Roanoke Rapids The Herald Milton Wick and Associates Kiwanis Club Kiwanis Young Democrats Club Halifax County Roanoke Rapids Building and Loan Association Roanoke Rapids Merchants’ Association State High Commission Gocl Presbterian Church Roanoke Road Rap Rev Musser Chuiat Kingdom of Heaven Rerard Tess R. H. Johnson Phicfer College Northampton Mary Speight Tol City Grove Wesleyan

Seavers Sells Chicken Farm Starts Extended Tour

J M Seaver who sold the Roanoke Chicken Farm and his family will depart Thursday July 20 for a two week tour visiting Shenandoah National Park Li Ray Caverns Washington D C Philadelphia Atlantic City Gettysburg and Pittsburg with a Seaver family reunion at Scottsburg Indiana. He expects about 40 relatives from six states at the reunion and calls the trip his first real vacation in 12 years a second honeymoon.

J. M. Seaver Seaver Seavers Shenandoah National Park Liray Caverns Washington, D Philadelphia Atlantic City Gettysburg Battlefield Mr. Seaver Pittsburg

Sam Dunn Bryan Birthday Party on Seventh Anniversary

Sam Dunn Bryan celebrated his seventh birthday with a party at his Scotland Neck home on a Friday afternoon. Guests enjoyed opening presents, dining room flowers and a cake with ribbons, then lemonade on the back porch and yard games. Attendees included Hubert Riddick Julia Lynn Riddick Anne Smith Greta Welch Charles Smith Betsy Brodie Ray Cocke Shields Pittman Helen Boone Barbara Coleman Howard Braxton Lea Green Jim Kitchin Arrington Kitchin Jean Leggett Francis Smith Jesse Shearin Vicie Barhart Lee Harrison Wommock White Sidney Daughtridge.

Scotland Sam du Bryan Sam Hubert Riddick Julia Lynn Riddick Anne Smith Goldsboro Marietta Dunn Enfield Greta Welch Roanoke Rapids Charles Smith Betsy Brodie Ray Cocke Shields Pittman Helen Boone Barbara Coleman Howard Braxton Lea Green Jim Kitchin Arrington Kitchin Jean Leggett Francis Smith Jesse Shearin Vicie Barhart Lee Harrison Wommock White Sidney Daughtridge

Mrs Vaughan Speaks At Woodland W M U Meeting

Woodland Baptist Church hosted the monthly W M U gathering with Mrs Howard Vaughan as principal speaker on "The Country Church" on Friday afternoon. Mrs Charles Griffin led devotional and Mrs R T Vick, president, presided. Mrs Carl Greene and her family are spending two weeks in Gaffney S C with his mother.

Woodland Howard Vaughan W.M.U Woodland Baptist Church Charles Griffin R. T. Vick W.mu Mrs Carl Greene Gaffney,s. Co

Mrs Wilson Honored At Series Of Social Gatherings

Mrs Carroll Wilson leaves today for Winter Park after a sequence of teas and bridge parties hosted by Flo Hayes and others. Guests included Mrs C D Clark and Mrs Howard Pruden among many in attendance. gifts were presented and refreshments served.

Carroll Wilson Winter Park Flo George Hayes Jr Fannie Hayes Mel Wilson Kate Ashford Marie Harbour C D, C Clark Howard Pruden Julian Allsbrook Alfred Martin Cotter Murray Pendleton Griszard TJ. Alford Lofun Moody Lofun Moody and Je, McGere Mrs. Vaughan Entertains Mrs. Robert W. Vaughan Jackson Street Bridge Wilson Pruden Lottin Moly Pendleton Grizcard Bahn Heath Lee A.N. Martin Don Tillar Ruth Transon Lib Grfrien

Mrs Branly Oliver Honored On Birthday by Family

Mrs Branly Oliver was honored by her family with a birthday dinner Sunday at the Oliver home on 120 Jackson Street. Mr and Mrs Robert Oliver hosted on the lawn with present were family members and friends, including Mr and Mrs Char.

Mrs. Branly Oliver Robert Oliver Jackson Street Mr. Oliver Branly Oliver Oliver Char

Northampton Zone W S C S Meeting at Shiloh Church

More than 150 representatives from 19 Methodist Churches in Northampton County attended the Northampton Zone Meeting of the Woman's Society of Christian Service at Shiloh Methodist Church. The program featured Rev. Robert W. Bradshaw, honorary life certificates for seven babies, and an afternoon address by Rev. Ben Musser on youth understanding and Christian practice.

Northampton County Northampton Woman's Society of Christian Service Shiloh Methodist Church Robert W. Bradshaw Jarvis Memorial Methodist Church Greenville Christ Bonnie Jean Beard Shiloh Methodist Church Glen Mitchell Hassel Pearl Lane Maddrey Sara Anderson Marvin Garvis New Hope Deanna Jean Lewis Nancy Parker Pleasant Grove Tex Wade Spring Church Marie Elizabeth Stephenson Severn Ny Ve Society Ben Musser Spring Hope

Miss Edith Jenkins Honored At Party By Miss Bradley

Avondale resident Miss Edith Jenkins was honored at a Thursday afternoon gathering hosted by Miss Edith Bradley. Bingo prizes went to Miss Sarah Duston, Miss Hilda Marston, and Della Harrison. a gift was given to Edith Jenkins. Guests included Bertha Mae Culeman, Ann Bunch, Jerry Staton, Betty Jay Shields, Olivia S White, and others.

Edith Jenkins Miss Bradley Avondale Edith Bradley Sarah Duston Hilda Marston Della Harrison Jenkins Edith | Jenkins Bertha Mae Culeman Ann Bunch Jerry Staton Betty J.ay Shields Olivia S. White Sarah Burton Clark Mary Della Harrison Mary Elizabeth Patterson Johanna Staton Richard Flowers Owen Dud

Birthday Party Honors Mandy House in Scotland Neck

Mrs. 0. J. House hosted a birthday party for her five year old daughter Mandy Friday afternoon at home. Friends gathered on the lawn then moved to the dining area for cake and nuts. Guests included Barbara Veach Vickie Tarhart Dianna Shearin Pats Alexander Mary Ann Wilkinson and many others.

Scotland Mandy

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