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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 10, 1948

Page

3

Enfield-NC Wedding of Miss Elizabeth Bryan Dickens

Elizabeth Bryan Dickens of Enfield and Lawrence Hernandez of Florida wed at the Advent Church in East Enfield. Rev. J Temple officiated as music featured Miss Virginia Branch and Miss Cotty Critcher. Attendants wore nile green. reception followed with call lilies and delphiniums.

Elizabeth Bryan Dickens Lawrence Hernandez, Jr Enfield Elizabeth Bryan Dickens Samuel Waddell Dickens N. C Lawrence Snandez Fla Advent East Ay Temple Rocky Mount Virginia Branch Cotty Critcher Caitlington North Carolina Eden Ava Maria Bertha Mary Elizabeth Peirson Betty Peirson Tallend Casimiro B. Hernandez Samuel Peirson Dickens Port Arthur Texas

Mrs John Priest Delivers Talk At Enfield W M S Meet

Mrs John Priest of Roanoke Rapids spoke to Enfield Baptist Church Women’s Missionary Society on Training World Workers for World Missions. Twenty-two members attended as Miss Virginia Ogletree presided and announced World Relief Week June 27 to July 4 with a call for clothing and food for the needy.

Community Missions Baptist Hospital Winston-Salem Society Heck-Jones Miss Ogletree Virginia Branch Nelda Cook Julia Pope William Neville Harold Burrows Felix Arnold Enfield Sting

Musical program at Methodist Church features Norton and Bain

Mrs E L Norton organist of Jackson and Mrs G R Bain Jr of Roanoke Rapids presented in a musical program at the Methodist Church last Thursday night. Bain sang Ave Maria and other pieces with Norton, who played Indian Love Call and The Bells of St Mary. Guests included out of town honorees and local residents. the event concluded with informal entertaining at Mrs Burgwyn's home.

Woodland E. J., Norton Jackson G. R. Bain, Jr Roanoke Rapids Methodist Church St. the Methodist Church Meldam Norton Bain W.H. E. Burgwyn H. E. Gibson G. R. Bain, Sr Grant Pearl Bolton Rich Square

Favorite Recipes for Summer Menus

The Herald launches a recipe column with Miss Martha Rob Cherry of Roanoke Rapids High School as the first contributor. She shares hush puppies and cheese straws with Nucoa butter and grated cheese, suggesting 400 degree baking until light brown and serving with salads.

Herald Martha Rob Cherry Home Economics Roanoke Rapids High School

Splendid address ends with group dismissed in prayer

Those present were invited into the Sunday auditorium where a social period followed and ice cream cakes and nuts were served, completing the event.

Calendar of Events Roundup at Rosemary Baptist Warrenton

Rosemary W M S meets Monday at 7 30 pm in Rosemary Baptist Church to take the Fannie Heck Memorial offering and hear the Mary Dozier Circle lead the program. Warrenton Lions Club plans a Friday gathering at the Hotel Warrenton to discuss County Fair committee plans. Warrenton Bible School holds commencement at Warrenton Baptist Church Friday at 8 pm public invited. American Legion meets tonight at the Hotel Warren with all members urged to attend. Roanoke Rapids BPWC hosts dinner tonight.

Rosemary W.M.S Soci Ty Rosemary Baptist Church Fannie Heck Mary Dozier Circe Warrenton Lions Club Warrenton Warren County Fair Association Warrenton Bible School Warrenton Blist American Legion Hotel Warren BPWC Roanoke Rapids Business and Professional Woman's Club Rosemary Saze

MacKenzies Host Cake Cutting After Daughter’s Wedding Rehearsal

Mr. and Mrs. D. J. MacKenzie entertained after the rehearsal for Miss Jean MacKenzie and Wallace McCoy of Washington D C. at their Emporia Va home. Gardenias and lighted tapers framed a three tier cake as guests, including many McCoy and Massey relatives, gathered for Punch and dessert with Mrs. Edward Dickens and Miss Lois Churchill coordinating the reception.

Tony Fernanez Washington, D. C Bill Dupree Tampa Fla Jim Wickle Anniston Ala Wade Dickens Scotland Samuel Peirson Parker Stratford Burlington F. M. Dickens Walter R. Beach Chevy Chase William Dickens Sallie Dickens J. D. Simpson Richmond Samuel Peirson Dickens Irene Peirson Betty Holliday Lib Gillett Mary Spooner Harrison Junie Purrington Mrs. D. £. MacKenzie Jean MacKenzie Wallace McCoy Ann Marie Fisher Eileen Fisher Punch Marion ‘McCoy Lois Churchill Edward Dickens Catherine Gantt Bobby Fisher Madison Williams Miss McCoy Harold “McCoy T. J. Ryan Rancho Santa Fe Calif T. F. Rosevere Los Angeles Raymond Aubart Lawrence Aubart Mineapolis Mary Sanders Norfolk

Bridge Club At Mrs Bill Bass Home

Mrs Bill Bass hosted her bridge club on Wednesday evening with two tables set in the living room using spring flowers. Mrs Richard Collins won high score and Mrs Marion Hudson took second. Soft drinks and a salad plate with coffee concluded the game. attendees included Mesdames E G Langford Al Zucker Lewis Tickel Hudson Collins John Lackey Bill Bunting and Cathryn Murray.

Bill Bass Richard Collins Marion Hudson Mesdames E. G. Langford al Zucker Lewis Tickel Hudson Collins John Lackey Bill Bunting Cathryn Murray

Births: Bruce Collier Helms and William Byron Gur Je

Mr and Mrs Beaman Helms announce the birth of a son Bruce Collier at Roanoke Rapids Hospital on Saturday June 1. Mrs Helms is the former Miss Viola Collier of this city. Mr and Mrs J Byron Gur Je announce the birth of a son William Byron in Roanoke 5. Mrs Gurley is the former Miss Elizabeth Wilder of Franklington NC.

Beaman Helms Bruce Collier Roanoke Rapids Hospital J. Byron William Byron Gurley Elizabeth Wilder Franklington N.C

Mrs Mason Mohorn Hosts Supper At Her Home

Mrs Mason Mohorn hosted a Sunday night supper at her home featuring spring flowers. Guests included Miss Harriett Congleton Crate Jones Joe Congleton Miss Patsy Mason Ward all of Littleton Miss Virginia Sledge and Ballard Mohorn Mr and Mrs J W Williams Mr and Mrs Sterling Mohorn Jr V J Mohorn Jr and Joe Pete Baisey.

Taylor Couple Host Buffet and Bridge Honors For Three

Mr and Mrs Richard Taylor entertained at a buffet supper and bridge in honor of Miss Nan Abel Miss Mary Turner and Miss Katherine Dunia. Colorful summer flowers decorated the home and a buffet supper was served at 6 30. Attending were Mr and Mrs Roderick Meikle Mr and Mrs Frank Kemp Mr and Mrs Heath Lee Miss Ella Dean Lee Miss Lillian Lee Mary Ella Curran and Mayor to Fleetwood and Mr and Mrs Ink Taylor of Norfolk Va

Richard Taylor Nan Abel Mary Turner Katherine Dun Ia Roderick Meikle Frank] Kemp Heath Lee Ella Dean Lee Lillian Lee Mary Ella Curran Fleetwood Ink Taylor Norfolk

Mrs Cathryn Murray Hosts Three Tables Of Bridge

Mrs Cathryn Murray entertained at three tables of bridge Friday evening of last week. Sweet peas and summer flowers decorated the home. At 10 20 the scores were added with Mrs John Lackey high and Mrs E G Lanfern second. Prizes were presented by the hostess. Refreshments followed. Players included Mrs and Mrs John Lackey Mr and Mrs E G Sanford Mr and Mrs Lewis Tickel Mr and Mrs Marion Hudson Mrs Bill Bunting Mrs A Zucker and Mrs Alice Wilson.

Cathryn Murray Bridge John Lackey E. G. Lanfern E. G. Sandford Lewis Tickel Marion Hudson Bill Bunting A. Zucker Alice Wilson

Five Attend B T U Assembly From Rosemary Church

Five youths from Rosemary Baptist Church depart today for the North Carolina Baptist Training Union Assembly in Fruitland. Attending are Mrs. George Cullom, Ruby Blow, Sybie Wood, John Bush, Clyde Camp, with Virginia Ogletree of Enfield accompanying. Wood will compete in the statewide sword drill.

Rosemary Baptist Church North Carolina Baptist Training Union Assembly Fruitland George Cullom Ruby Blow Sybie Wood John Bush Clyde Camp Virginia Ogletree Enfield Wood

Local Youth Named Resident of Fraternity President

Doyle Salterwaite of Roanoke Rapids, a senior at High Point College, was elected president of Delta Alpha Epsilon Fraternity for 1948 begins in September. He is a popular radio announcer with W.C.E.T. during summers and is spending vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs C R Salterthwaite.

Doyle Salterwaite Roanoke Rapids High Point College Delta Alpha Epsilon Fraternity Doyle W.C.E.T C. R. Salterthwaite

Mrs. Everette Davis Honored At New Roanoke Rapids Shower

Mrs Alma Sykes hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Everette Davis who recently moved into her new Roanoke Rapids home. The event featured summer flowers decorations games and a gift presentation followed by drinks and party sandwiches for about twenty five guests.

Everette Davis Miss Sykes New Enfield Alma Sykes Roanoke Rapids

Alma Lee Whitley Receives E C T C Degree

Miss Alma Lee Whitley of Enfield graduates from Eastern Carolina Teachers College in Greenville on Monday June 7. The class includes 115 graduates with one from Halifax County. She will direct singing at the Future Homemakers of America camporee at White Lake for two weeks then teach at Farmville NC next year.

Enfields Alma Lee Whitley N. B. Whitley Enfield Eastern Carolina Teachers’ College Greenville Halifax County Whitley Home Makers of America White Lake Farmville N.C

Miss Joan Turner Hosts 14th Birthday Party

Miss Joan Turner was hostess at a Friday night party at the Scout to celebrate her 14th birthday. A pink and green color scheme themed the decorations and ice course. About 25 guests attended and the honoree received many gifts.

Atomic Drugs Topic Discussed at Alumnae Meeting

Roanoke Rapids Hospital School of Nursing alumnae met in the Nurses Home on Jackson Street with Mrs. F. L. Starke presiding. Dr. Henry Cutchin spoke on Atomic Drugs, followed by refreshments provided by Margaret Huff June Cuthi n and Mrs. John Bounds. Attendees included Inez Wrenn Inzie Mayo Myrtle Harris Willa Nelson Rosamond Joyner and others.

Roanoke Rapids Hospital John Bounds F. L. Starke Roy Fields Joe Baird Cullom Shearin Jack Fanny Joe Taylor Maurice Ford Bill Alfred Thelma Butler Douglas Keeter Mary Ella DeBer

Miss Lillian Howell Celebrates Theology Degree Return

Miss Lillian Howell, recent graduate of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville Kentucky, earned the Master of Sacred Music degree from Baptist Training School. She was one of 29 North Carolina graduates among 242 degree candidates.

Enfield Lillian Howell Southern Baptist Theological Seminary Louisville Miss Howell Baptist Training School North Carolina

James P. Neville Jr Graduates From Fork Union Academy

James P. Neville Jr son of Mr and Mrs J P Neville of Enfield graduates from Fork Union Military Academy on Monday May 1 after three years at the school. It is the sixth graduation exercises since establishment with 121 students graduating this year. Cecil Evans has returned home from Wake Forest College.

Enfield James P. Neville, Jr J. P. Neville Fork Union Military Academy Cecil Evans Wake Forest College

Miss Jean Claire Mackenzie Weds Wallace J McCoy in Double Ring

Miss Jean Claire Mackenzie daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Edward Mackenzie of 907 Jackson Street married Wallace James McCoy son of Mrs Harold J McCoy and the late Mr McCoy in St Johns Catholic Church. Rev Raymond Aubart officiated with Nuptial Mass. The couple will reside in South Bend Indiana after June 20.

Jean Claire MacKenzie Wallace James McCoy Donald Edward MacKenzie Jackson Street Washington, D. C Harold J. McCoy Mr. McCoy Washington, D.C St. John’s Catholic Church Raymond Aubart Minnepolis Minn Peter M. Denges Robert MacKenzie Chure Ameal Rabil Michael Rabil

Business Woman's Circle Meets at Presbyterian Church

The Business Woman's Circle of the Presbyterian Church met with hostess Mrs. Henry Ricks. Miss Gladys Morris chaired and led prayer. Members answered roll call and officers reported. donations were sought for S. and P. missions.

Henry Ricks The Presbyterian Church Gladys Morris Ted William Hegemeyer J. E. Buck Charles Dickens Gladys Mortis Judie" Ricks Mesdames W. L. Hall Jessie Scearce E. Buck John Gilbert C. A. Wyche

Local Visits Highlight Sparta and New York Ties

Mrs. Henry E Lee visits her daughter Mrs. Irvin Sherman in Sparta North Carolina for a week. Charles Miller, student at Par School of Design New York, spends several weeks with his mother Mrs. Alice Miller.

Mrs Henry E.lee Irvin Sherman Sparta N.C Charles Miller Par School of Design New York Alice Miler

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News of N. L. Gassins New Bern E. 3. Dowdy Dorothy Peirson Miriam Ann Joyner Ann Gillett Musette Dunn Nat Peirson Raleigh John Priest E. L. Norton Vernon Sasser Burgaw N . Major Kermit Mason Turner Bradley Sybil Deanne D. H. Mason G. W. Massey Inez Ellie Mary Libb Massey Sue Hill Gaston, N.C Calvin Massey Emporia Claude Warren J. A. Warren Pauline Warren Claude, Jr George Faye Littleton B. T. Connjer Bridge Club Broadway Hollywood New England Pepperell Manufacturing Company Simone Martel Pepperell Biddeford Constance Arruda Palliver Mass Doris Parker Lewiston Mason Mohorn Mrs. Taylor Mrs. Cathryn Murray B. T. U. Assembly Fraternity Raleve Fallod Miss Joan Turner Academy Cardus Tay OKEY Zeiler C. F. Zeiler & Sons Oanoke Rapids Herald McCoys Donald MacKenzie Minneapolis Rosemary Cafe P. d. Ryan Rancho Santa Fe Williamsburg McCoy Providence Division School of Nursing Catholic University of America Washington U. S. Navy University of Notre Dame South Bend Ind Bamby & Your
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