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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1948

Page

5

Engaged: Catherine Wright to Richard S Maxey in Warrenton

Warrenton announces the engagement of Catherine Wright of Warrenton and Coral Gables to Richard W Stone Maxey of Miami. The couple, both connected to local and Florida schools, plan a fall wedding at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church in Warrenton.

Miss Wright Richard S. Maxey Warrenton James Russell Palmer Catherine Wright Coral| Gables Wesley Memorial Methodist Church

Miss Ruby Madry Becomes Bride Of Joseph O'Neal

Miss Ruby Madry daughter of Mr and Mrs James Guthrie of Rich Square wed Joseph Millard O Neal Jr son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Millard O Neal of Selma in a candlelight double ring ceremony at Rich Square Methodist Church on Wednesday June 16 The bride wore a merqui y sette gown with circular train and illusion veil The bridal party included matron of honor Mrs Ashley Bolton and bridesmaids from Rich Square McCormick Hobgood Washington and Cornelius The reception followed at the couple s home with ice cream mints and white orchids The newlyweds will live at 932 Jackson Roanoke Rapids The bride is a teacher in Roanoke Rapids and the groom a Williams Funeral Home member Their wedding trip was undisclosed.

Rich Square Ruby Madry James Guthrie Mary Joseph Millard O'Neal Selma Rich Square Methodist Church N |W. Grant Jessie Spivey William Brown J Jnel Ashley Bolton Chase Morgan, Jr McCormick, South Carolina Rob Cherry Hobgood Betty Hammer Washington, D. C Clontz Robbins Cornelius Clair Mathews Wilson Chase Morgan, Jr McCormic South Carolina Rich Squire James M. Storks Guilford Lewis Roanoke Rapids George Willet Pine Level H. W. Shoulars O'Neal Ruth Davis Pikeville J.T. Phillips Portsmouth Virginia Jack Warmack Hazel Warmack Margaret Myers Rich Suare M.A. Mathews Englehard Jackson Street Woman's College U. N.C Columbia University New York City

Agricultural Education Official Attends Raleigh Conferences

Woodland T B Elliott District Supervisor of Agricultural Education attended the annual Conference of State Agriculture Teachers and the annual F PLA Convention in Raleigh last week. BL White of the Federal Inspection Service spent the weekend here with his family. Mrs R Hodges spent Friday in Rowensville this week end. Mr Vaughan joined her there Sunday.

T. B. Elliott State Agriculture Teachers Raleigh BL. White The Federal Inspection Service Mr. Vaughan

Three Brides-Elect Honored At Party

Scotland Neck and Mesdames Robert Shields and Jack Robbins hosted a garden party Monday evening in honor of brides-elect Misses Lucy Rodgers Sunshine Bellamy and Sue B Everett. Guests enjoyed iced tea cornbread and slaw, with pies and Brunswick stew served. A long list of attendees included Mildred Rodgers Nashy Morton Whitehead Willie Riddick Betty Shields Sarah Clark Eva Edwards Mary Ann Daniel Weldon and others.

Scotland Robert Shields Jack Robbins Lucy Rodgers Sunshine Bellamy Sue B. Everett Mrs Robbins Betty Louis Shields Jackie Robbins Robert Shmelds Jack Robbing Misses Rodgers Bellamy Everett Mildred Winifred Rodgers Su Rodgers Nashy Mortor Rodger Whitehead Willie Majorie Riddick Betty Lou Shields Sarah Burton Clark Anne Josey Eva K. Edwards Mary “Ann Daniel Weldon Shields Gwendolyn Katherine Johnson Sarah Ann Walston Martha Hall Myra Douglas Butler Fasmicy Cullom Tarboso

Woodland Youth Rally Draws Woodland Baptist Attendees

Sixteen youths from Woodland Baptist Church attended the annual Youth Rally at Mt. Carmel Church near Seaboard. Afternoon and evening sessions featured a picnic supper, with local attendees including Judith Tolson and June Sumner among others.

Woodland Woodland Baptist Church Mt. Carmel Church Seaboard Annes John Burenyaipan Ter Floyd Fowier Yeniunt Akron Ohio Apia Haale Weslostet Thompson Ash West Point Virginia Elizabeth Snow Raleigh Mr. Mills Aularder Woodlawn Judith Tolson Ann Timberlake Jean Page Bruce Lassiter Barbara Ann Edwards Polly Futrell June Sumner Josephine Futrell June Morris Margaret Ann White Mary June Tolson David Griffin, Jr Chales Futrell John Burgwyn Jo Edwards Conrad Parkerland Howard — Vaughan P. C. Tolson A. P Griffin Cooper

Local Social Roundup Includes Multiple Travels and a Wedding

Mr and Mrs W W Jarvis Jr of Moyock spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs T B Elliott W F Outland visits his daughter Mrs R H Matis in Wilmington Del Mrs Molly Chitty visits relatives in Menoia Mr and Mrs Ward Robinson visited in Hickory and Raleigh last week Mrs G M Holloman stayed with her daughter Mrs R F Brickhouse in Warrenton Mr and Mrs W H S Burgwyn Jr spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Goldsboro Burgwyn served as groomsman in the Gay Hodgin wedding on Wednesday June 16.

W. W. Jarvis, Jr Moyock T. B. Eliott W. F. Outland Mrs R. H. Matis Wilmington, del Mrs Ward Robinson Hickory Raleigh G. M. Holloman R. F. Brickhouse Warrenton W. H. S. Burgwyn, Jr Goldsboro

Beechwood Country Club opens with Woodland and George members

Woodland and George club members joined about 300 guests for Beechwood Country Club near Union opening on June 16. E W Parker president gave the dedicatory address, outlining bylaws and future improvements. The golf course was ready for use and several members played in the afternoon.

Woodland George Beechwood Country Club Union E. W. Parker Beechwood Franklin

Miss Lyles Weds Ralph Ayscue in Warrenton Home Ceremony

Miss Hazel Lynn Lyles, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Allen Lyles of Warrenton, married Ralph Young Ayscue, son of Mr. J. W. Ayscue and the late Mrs. Ayscue of Vicksboro, on Friday June 4. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Ieard of Henderson in his home. The bride wore a white street length dress with matching accessories. Both graduates of John Graham High School. Ayscue recently discharged from U S Army after eighteen months overseas. They will live in Vicksboro where he farms. Gene Shell and Mrs. Gertie Sheil are in New York City on a buying tour.

Warrenton Hazel Lynn Lyles Allen Lyles Ralph Young Ayscue J. W. Ayscue Ayscue Vicksboro Ieard Henderson John Graham High School Warren County Health Department Mr. Ayscue U. S. Army

Solo Services Held At Enfield Baptist

Enfield Baptist church conducted a solo service last Sunday evening led by Rev. J. Felix Arnold who opened with a hymn and prayer. He and the responsive reading from the Baptist Hymnal preceded a history of seven old fashioned hymns not often used today followed by singing several verses. A small but appreciative congregation enjoyed the unfamiliar hymns.

Enfield Enfield Baptist Church J. Felix Arnold Mr. Arnold

Wedding Rehearsal and Reception at Cassedale Hometown

The ceremony featured a bride in matching grey accessories and an orchid bouquet as the honoree cut the cake while Mrs J W Ward served. Mrs Hodgin, mother of the bride, poured punch. Attendants were entertained at a luncheon by Miss Eliza and Miss Sarah Cox with white floral table arrangements and seating for fifteen. A barbecue chicken plate followed in the reception rooms at Cassedale.

J. W. Ward Cassedale Misszs Sarah Eliza Cox Sarah Cox

Miss Genevieve Hodgin Weds Mr Gay in Jackson Ceremony

Miss Genevieve Hodgin and Mr Gay married in Jackson with George Hodgin of Goldsboro and Gene Roberts of Greenville among attendees. Mrs Gay, a teacher, and Mr Gay, UNC graduate and lawyer, will reside in Jackson after a wedding trip. Guest scenes featured reception at the Hodgin home and organized gift and dining room duties.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bride Elect Louisburg College University of Miami Coral Gables Flor Mr. Maxey Navy Miami Edison High School Miami Stetson University Deland Florida Mary Jo Sutter Ann Kang Jessie Harrell, Jr C D. Martin, Jr Richmond Chowan River Joseph O'Neal, Jr Presbyterian Junior College Gupton School of Embalm Williams Funeral Home Noke Rapids Ruby Madty Tick Square Jack Bar- Bolton George Wilet Rob Sherry Betsy Farmer Contz Robbins Curelius McCormie, S.C Miss Warmack J .G. Madty Cuit i D. M. O'Neal Carolina Charles Johnson Pradonal Brothers Distilleries Boston MASE Mrs. R. Hodges Rowensville Mrs. W. B. Rucker Jacksonville, Flo Ren Dunn Mrs. L. A. West Ware Robinson Woodland-Olney John Lassiter Guy Revelle, Jr Carl P. War- Raleigh Molly Chitty Menoia Second ST John R. Jenkins Aulander and Mainer Henry King Burgwyn R. C. Benthall G.C. Parker Walter Reinhardt M. W. R. Parker Mamie Blanchard J. W. Dickie Jane Dickie Als. David Griffin and Mirker M:chard John S. Vaughan Walter R. Parker, Jr Davie Henry Dickie Miss Lyles Ralph Ayscue Gene Shell Gertie Sheil Enfield Baptist Miss Genevieve Hodgin George Hodgin Gene Roberts Greenville Gay E Ust Carolina Teachers College Mr. Gay University of North Carolina Jackson Hodgin E. L.orton Helen Johnson Forrest. Rooke H. A. Britton A. J. Cochrane Hartford W. Second St Kaiser-Frazer America Frazer Ricks Motors Roanoke Avenue
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