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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1948

Page

2

Miss Josie Moore Reinstalled President of Club

Miss Josie Moore was reinstalled as president of the Business and Professional Woman's Club during installation ceremonies at the club dinner in Rosemary Case Blue Room. Miss Minne Johnson officiated, with officers elected including Miss Eileen Fisher and Miss Mary Gurley, as well as Elizabeth Griffith and Viola Glover.

Josie Moore Business and Professional Woman's Club Rosemary Case Minne Johnson Eileen Fisher Mary Gurley Elizabeth Griffith Viola Glover Mary Garner Mills W. A. Thorne

Miss Lorine Moore Weds Julius H Moore in Rocky Mount Chapel

The May 28 ceremony at Thorpe Memorial Chapel Roby Mount joined Miss Lorine Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Julius H Moore Red Oak with John David Evans son of Mr and Mrs Joe Evans Sr Enfield The service officiated by Dr J W Kincheloe featured nuptial music by Mrs Adam Thorne organist and Rev J Felix Arnold sang Because and I Love Thee The church decor included ferns palms white bridal lilies and candlelight The bride wore a champagne gabardine suit with fish tail back and carried a colonial bouquet Her attendant Miss Pauline Patseavouras Rocky Mount wore a white palm beach suit with a colonial nosegay Best man was Joe Evans Jr Whitakers and ushers included J Cuthrell and Douglas McPhail Relatives and guests wore formal attire at the reception in Rocky Mount and the couple planned to honeymoon in the western part of the state National service member John David Evans served in the US Naval Air Corps after the wedding The event included a cake cutting gathering the night before hosted by Mrs George Patseavouras at Rocky Mount and decorations carried out in green and white The bride’s mother wore beige with yellow roses and the groom’s mother wore gray with red roses

Enfield Lorine Moore Julius H. Moore Red Oak John David Evans Joe Evans Thorpe Memorial Chapel Roby Mount J W. Kincheloe J.C. Cuthrell Doulas McPhail George Patseavouras Rocky Mount Ker Hi Delabra Earl Inscoe Jui Moore Betsy Evans Mesdames Garland Taylor R. T. Beal Reid Towler Hernandez Miss Evans S. W. Dickens

Norlina WSCS Schedules Study Class On Our Own Doorstep

The Woman's Society of Christian Service at Norlina Methodist Church invites members to a study session in the Tudies clues room on June 18 at 4 PM. Supper is served at 6 PM in the church dining room, and the second class begins at 7 PM.

Norlina Wscs Woman's Society of Christian Service Norlina Methodist Churcch Wall

Bridge Tea Hosts Delightful at Woman's Club Gathering

Mesdames Kroncke Manning and Carter hosted a bridge evening at the Woman's Club with 19 tables. Flowers enhanced the club house and prizes were awarded after six progressions. First prize went to Mrs. Virgil McDowell, followed by Mrs. Howard and Miss Betty Leathers, with a floating prize to Mrs. Roy Gooch.

Mesdames FG. Kroncke Rives Manning Rex Carter Carter Bridge Woman's Club Ann Virgil McDowell Mrs Howard Betty Leathers Roy Gooch Sam Gregory Id Neck Misses Rubynns Price Hines Ini. Mesdames T. J. Alford Pendleton Grizzard Bertie Brown John Lupton C. Griffin Robert Michie R. H. Hundley John Dunn Frank Meacham W. H. Proctor Cotte Murray Frank Williams Heath Lee Roger Albright Bernard Hi Cutein Jin Nethercutt Bl Shell Mesdames Dick Taylor Eusie Shell Fred Cooper Graham Shell Howard Bounds T. J. Taylor

Mrs Bazemore Hosts Contract Bridge Club At Home

Mrs. Marguerite Bazemore hosted the Woodland Contract Bridge Club at her home on Thursday evening with pastel blue and pink decorations and flowers. Dinner was served at 7:30, brie and sangria were enjoyed, and high scores were awarded at three tables while Mrs Mae Whisnant won bingo. Members present included Mesdames J.P. Brown, J.A. Grim Mare Griffin, BH Brown, W.H. Bu Griffin, W. D. Holloman, and W. E. Whisnant.

Mrs. Bazemore Contract Bridge Club Woodland Marguerite Bazemore Brie Sango Mesdames DH. Brown 3. P W. D. Holloman Mae Whisnant Mesdams J.P

Bridge Club Entertained By Mrs David Dickens

Mrs David Dickens hosted a bridge afternoon for club members and guests. The gathering featured refreshments, light chatter, and a focus on social games with two tables of bridge in a cozy setting.

Bridge Club David Dickens

Hernandez-Dickens bridal party feted in Enfield

The Hernandez-Dick ens bridal party and out-of-town guests enjoyed a series of luncheons dinners and a breakfast in Rocky Mount and Enfield. Hosts included Mrs. Evelins Fleming and Mrs. Park Stratford plus Miss Irene Peirson and Mrs. Samuel Peirson Jr. The events featured white flowers, silver bowls, and candlelight. About 60 to 75 guests attended across venues as bridal plans advanced.

W. F. Dickens F. M. Dickens Wade Dickens Sallie Dickens Wade Dickens, Jr Club Carlysle Rocky Mount Samuel Peirson, Jr Park C. Stratford Burlington Irene Peirson Raleigh R. J. Thornton

Mrs Edward Blanchard Honored At Thursday Reception

Mrs Edward Blanchard recent bride was honored at a Thursday reception hosted by Mesdames Mamie Blanchard and I T Blanchard at Mamie Blanchard home. Guests greeted at door by Mesdames J W Dickie and W D Holloman and the centerpiece cake and refreshments reflected bridal motifs.

Edward Blanchard Woodland Edward _W. Blanchard Mamie Blanchard I. T. Blanchard J. W. Dickie W. D. Holloman J. P. Brown Jonas Futrell Hertford R. C. Benthall Henry Burgwyn Alston Lewis Mrs. Parker Sibyl Grimes J. M. Brown Henry Willams Portsmouth Carey Reece R. Grooke

68th Annual June German Draws Roanoke Rapids Crowd in Rocky Mount

Roanoke Rapids participants filled Planters No. 2 warehouse in Rocky Mount for the 68th annual June German event. The Carolina Cotillion Club sponsored the gala with Freddy Slack and his orchestra performing 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. Earlier, Tom Good and his Statesmen gave a concert. The ball room was decorated with starry blue curtains and decorative lighting. Numerous Roanoke Rapids residents attended as dancers and spectators, listed among the many couples and individuals from the area.

Roanoke Rapids Planters No Rocky Mount Affai Carolina, Cotillion Club Freddy Slack Tom Good Planters CCC Ed Turner A. B. Speight Charles Williams Norman Williams Francis Joyner Francis Williams Jack Erwin Ronald Coker Gene Shell N. V Tickel Graham Bryant Dick Burton Arnold Hughes Forrest Rook Harvey Taylor Richard Taylor Wells D. Tillery Louise Burke Earl Glover Puggy Starke al George Mary. Speight Clifton Wrenn Lolarkes Bo Bo" Starke J ‘Jean Busbee Paul Green Emma Lee Burke Doug ” Edwards Jackie Murray Shorty Tone Betty Ingram Fuzzey Weathers Olga Boyd

Mrs Holloman Honored On 86th Birthday

Woodland family and relatives hosted a surprise dinner Sunday for Mrs G M Holloman celebrating her 86th birthday. Attendees included Wade and George Brannon of Dunn, R E Brickhouse and Betty Brickhouse of Warmeton, George Holloman and son George of Murfreesboro, Manly Fulcher of Atlantic, and Dan Holloman with sons Billy and Bobby of Woodland.

Woodland G. M. Hollman Wade Brannon Wade George Dunn R. E. Brickhouse Betty Brickhouse Robert Brickhouse Warmeton George K. Holloman Murfreesboro Manly Fulcher Atlantic Dan Holloman and Sons Billy and Bobby

Mary B. Collins Class Meets At Allsbrook Home

Mary B. Collins Sunday School class met Monday evening at the home of Mrs George Allsbrook in Enfield. Mrs J Q Hotter, the president, led the session and the group planned another bake sale. About 20 members attended with Mrs Lamb delivering the devotional.

Mary B. Collins Allsbrook Enfield George Allsbrook Cecil Clay Lessie Mae Taylor 2Gorge Allsbrook J. Q. Hotler

Woodland clubs plan crusade for children charity

Senior and Junior Woman's clubs met at the clubhouse last Tuesday with representatives from other organizations to plan local participation in the Crusade for Children and the United Nations Appeal for Children campaign sponsored by the Federation of Woman's Clubs. Judge and Mrs Morris and Mrs Boswood were guests of Mr and Mrs T R Manning on Sunday.

Woodland Junior Woman’s Club Ste Crusade For Children United Nations Appeal For Children Federation of Woman's Clubs Chester Morris W. S. Boswood

Also Mentioned on This Page

Business and Professional Woman's Club Thorp Memorial Chapel Adam Thorne J. Felix Arnold Mrs Evans Evans Red Oak High Sc Park View Hospital School of Nursing Mr Evans Enfield High School University of Nath Carolina Naval Air Corps Paul Overton Nags Head Mesdames Kroncke, Manning and Carter Mamie Nash Sem Atkinson Atkinson Pete Whitehead Spenser Wommack Walser Motors Roanoke Ave Studebaker J. F Jake) Rentz James Brown Lawrence Hernandez, Jr Elizabeth Bryan Dickens Evelins Fleming New Ricks Hotel Mesdames Gilbert Neal J. J.gillett John F. White Walter Garnett J. M. Christian Mesdames Neal and Christian Zabeth Clark Winifred Beckwith Marjorie Cannon Tommy George Pappendick Kill Devil Hill Nderton Neal Allsbrook Edward Harper Froggy" Askew Max Rogers Ray Outland Billy Burton Ernestine Smith Charlie Wolhar Doris Fairsey Bynum Neal Shirley Cooke Billy Harris Faye McLean Buster Hubbard Dorothy Williams Calvin Taylor Baldy Harris Coyt Brown Bobby Martin Bill Pruden Jack Wrenn Doug Warrick Mrs. Holloman Len Soler Fanamas Terry Eer
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