Miss Genevieve Hodgin Bride Elect Honored At Bridge Party
A bridge party in the Girl Scout Hut honored Miss Genevieve Hodgin bride elect of June. Hosts decorated with white flowers and magnolia foliage. Prizes awarded for high cards and an exchange gift of China presented to the honoree. Attendants included Miss Margaret Garris and Miss Ruby Maddry with gifts, and refreshment courses featured ice, cakes, nuts and punch by candlelight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Hodgin
Bernice Hitchen
HE. Cameron
J. J. Thompson
Earl Daughtry
H. E. Gibson
E. Ready
Miss Hodgin
Margael Garris
Ruby Maddry
Mrs Wirtz Hosts Bridge Club Tuesday Night
Mrs. Hubert Wirtz entertained the bridge club Tuesday evening with progressive bridge in a rose decorated living room. Mrs Beaman Helms won high, Mrs M F White second, and Miss Edna Watford earned the consolation prize as guests, including Mesdames Carter Gibson Wood White Helms Gilliam George Overton Rook Bunn and Curtan enjoyed a sweet refreshment course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Wirtz
Beaman Helms
M. F. White
Edna Watford
Mesdames W. H. Carter
HE. Gibson
Mrs Little Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club
Mrs. Johnny Little entertained her bridge club on Wednesday week with red roses and charming arrangements. Mrs Earl Daughtry won high score and Mrs W H Tickel was second. Iced drinks and strawberry shortcake followed the game. Attending were Miss Genevieve Hodgin Miss Bernice Hitchens and several ladies including Messrs Graham Lynch Jay Thompson and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Little
Earl Daughtry
W. H. Tickello
Genevieve Hodgin
Bernice Hitchens
Mesdames Graham Lynch
Jay Thompson
W. H. Tickel
A. C. Culbreth
H. E. Gibson
Fleetwood Sullivan
H. E. Cameron
Alger Batts
W.M. Cameron
Bridal Cake Cutting Honors Hodges Harvell Couple
Miss Mildred Kathleen Hodges and Jesse Harvell Jr wed May 1. A cake cutting at the rehearsal, hosted by relatives, featured white decor, bridal roses, orange blossoms, and a three tier cake. Over forty guests attended with sisters and friends assisting in serving sundaes and mints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Kathleen Hodges
Jesse Harvell, Jr
J. A. Harvel
C. F. Miller, Jr
Edwin Akers
Patricia Hodges
Marguerite Camp
Gwendolyn Hodses
Frances Taylor
Barnes Honored At Surprise Birthday Party
Mrs. B W Barnes hosted a surprise dinner for her husband last Thursday night with a large birthday cake as the centerpiece. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Thomas Medlin, Mr. and Mrs Robert Tritt, and their family. Marilyn Vincent of University at Chapel Hill visited her parents, while Betsy Vincent and Bill Markinvick from Richmond stayed with the Vanint family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Barnes
Y Thomas Medlin
Robert Tritt
Annie Mae
Marilyn Vincent
The
University At
Chapel Hill
W. A. Vincent
Betsy Vincent
Bill Markinvick
Richmond, Va
W. C. Vincent
Poindexter Adams Nuptials Announced
Roanoke Rapids announces the marriage of Helen Adman Adams to Albert M. Poindexter. The ceremony was held April 23 in the First Baptist Church conducted by Rev. Gordon L. Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Hux
Roanoke Rapids
Helen Adman Adams
Albert M. Poindexter
G. T. Poindexter
First Baptist Church
Gordon L. Price
Maddrey House Nuptials Set For Late Summer
Weldon couple announces the engagement of Josephine Crocker Maddrey to Albert Clarence House Jr. of Scotland Neck. The wedding is planned for late summer with both families awaiting the ceremony and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddrey
Mrs Wilson Hosts Bridge Club Dinner Party
Mrs Carroll Wilson entertained her bridge club with dinner and extra guests. Four tables played with high scores by Mrs D B McGee and Mrs Allen Zollicoffer. Guests included Mesdames J E McGee Julian Allsbrook Howard Pruden Scott Benton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. McGee
Allen Zollicoffer
Mesdames J. E. McGee
Julian Allsbrook
Howard Pruden
Scott Benton
H. S. Loy
Frank Hawley
Ned Manning
Don Tillar
F. J. Jarman
Cotter Murray
Henry Watterson
Alfred Martin
Elizabeth Gifiths
Ruth Transon
Elzabeth Clark
Births in Roanoke Rapids area recent weeks
Babies born at Roanoke Rapids Hospital last week include a boy to Mr and Mrs Edward George City a girl to Mr and Mrs C M Lynch Emporia a boy to Mr and Mrs H O Pearson Triplett a girl to Mr and Mrs Reubin YurFens Wear Shop Boanchville a boy to Mr and Mrs Herman Connex Garysburg a boy to Mr and Mrs William Lee Garysburg a girl to Mr and Mrs Lewis Daughry a girl May 8 to Mr and Mrs Edward George city a daughter Brenda Lou born May 8 in Roanoke Rapids Hospital Mrs George is the former Dorothy Ogburn of Roanoke Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke Rapids Hospital
Anyvon City
Edward
George City
C. M. Lynch
Herman Connex
Garysburg
William Lee
Lewis Daughry
Edward George
City
Brenda Lou
Roanoke Rapids
George
Dorothy Ogburn
Lindale Bank Sellers Face Roanoke Inquiry
Local case centers on Lindale bank sellers amid Roanoke inquiry into finances and ownership. Officials review transactions, noting Rochelle and Rosemaj as parties involved in the matter. The investigation tests regulatory compliance and potential expedited actions.
Miss Mary Lo Starke Crowned May Queen at Roanoke Rapids Event
At Halifax Po a May Day Fun Night at the Roanoke Rapids High School Gymnasium Miss Mary Lo Starke daughter of Mr and Mrs R L Starke was chosen queen from a field of 14 contestants. Her mother Mrs Starke crowned her and presented red roses. Judges noted applause for each contestant while 3 finalists Miss Starke Lois Boyd and Shirley Glosson were named. A two year old, Libby Dean Massey, served as crown bearer as arching roses and crepe decorations framed the procession and dancing prior to the queen's coronation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lo Starke
R. L.starke
Roanoke Rapids
High School
Starke
Misses Starke
Lois Boyd
Shirley Glosson
Kathleen Sutter
Mary Hix
Gladys Etheridge
Grace Clark
Barbara Boyd
William Bennett Bullock
Sharon Everette
Leon Cameron
Josephine Harris
Dallas
Bride-Elect Elizabeth Dickens Honored at Bridge Luncheon
Enfield May 1 Mrs Rom B Parker Jr hosted a bridge luncheon for bride elect Miss Elizabeth Bryan Dickens at Mrs R B Parker home. Spring flowers adorned the setting. Pro gressive bridge followed with Annie Mae Sherrod high and Mrs Walter Garnett second. Several guests received gifts including Mrs Alvin Woodard and Mrs William Bullock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Bryan Dickens
Mrs. Parker
Bridge
Enfield
Rom B. Parker, Jr
R. B. Parker
Annie Mae Sherrod
Walter Garnett
D. C. Anderson
Gilbert Neal
S. W. Dickens
S. A. Dunn
C. N. Kimal
Dickens
Alvin Woodard
William Bullock
William Littlefield
Mesdames
Robert Norman
H.W Rothrock
John Walton
Perry Bland
Wiley Bradley
Fred Hoyle
Doug McPhail
John Parker
John Newton
E. L. Petway
Henry Hilliard
C.N. Kimball
Joe Branch
Ed Smith
Elmer Cuthrell
R. B. Davis
Mrs Janet Durham guest speaker at joint garden arts meeting
Mrs Janet Stuart Durham a Richmond lawyer and world traveler spoke at the Sunnyside Garden Club and Fine Arts Club joint May meeting in the Woman's Club house on Jackson Street. She lectured on Flowers of the Bible as about forty five members attended with refreshments and a social hour following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Stuart Durham
Janet Suart Durham
Richmond
Sunnyside Garden Club
Fine Rts Club
Woman's Club
Jackson Street
R. P. Beckwith
Fine Arts Club
John Priest
Durham
Hugh Godwin
Agnes Carter
Hush Godwin
T. J. Alford
John Gilbert
W. R. Stevens
C. A. Wyche
G. A. Ricks
Lloyd Sandlin
Eva
Taylor-Peace Engagement Announced forMiss Shirley Taylor
Miss Shirley June Taylor of Wilmington and Roanoke Rapids announces engagement to Col. Hallis Claude Peace U.S.M.C son of Mr and Mrs B C Peace of Valdosta Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley June Taylor
T. H. Taylor
Wilmington
Roanoke Rapids
Col
Hallis Claude Peace
U.S.M.C
B. C. Peace
Valdosta
Weekend Visits Highlight Local Social News
Town Talk notes several visiting families across Boston Portsmouth and High Point with Mrs Grace Bennett and Mrs Margaret Bennett Bobbitt hosting. Earl Glover attended a house party at Myrtle Beach last weekend. May reflect social ties and regional travel patterns among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Bennett Bobbitt
High Point
James H. Bennett
James Gregory
Raleigh
Grace W. Bennett
Earl Glover
Myrtle Beach
Spring Dance Attended By Four Local Girls
Four local girls received bids to the annual Spring Dance at Wake Forest College hosted by three fraternities, Kappa Sigma, Pi Kappa Alpha and Elways Alpha. Attendees from Roanoke Rapids included Louise Burke, Margaret Ann Ingram, Betty Wynn Ingram, and Magic, with guests and invitations noted. A Hobo Party followed the Friday event, a Saturday baseball game occurred, and the dance ran Saturday night in Memorial Auditorium with a late close, then a breakfast hosted by Kappa Alpha Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wake Forest College
Kappa Sigma
Pi Kappa Alpha
Elways Alpha
Roanoke Rapids
Louise Burke
L. W. Pullen
Margaret Ann Ingram
Memorial Auditorium
Oak Grove Methodists Sponsor Dixie Minstrel
Oak Grove Methodist Church presents the Dixie Minstrels at Gaston School Friday night May 14 at 8. Visitors Billy Moore of Greenville and Thomas Clark of Wake Forest were in town over the weekend. Leggett's Store will close Wednesday afternoons until August 25 and not Thursdays as previously announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaston School
Oak Grove
Billy Moore
Greenville
Thomas Clark
Wake Forest
Leggett
the Herald
High School Teachers Social at Club Carlyle Rocky Mount
More than 49 faculty members and invited guests attended a social gathering at Club Carlyle in Rocky Mount last night. The event featured a Dutch Treat Dinner served between 7 and 8 o'clock with no formal program, planned by Activities Committee chair Mrs. J. B. Hunsinger and assisted by Mrs. Hugh Godwin and Miss Evelyn Josephson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Club Carlyle
Rocky Mount
J. B. Hunsinger
Coronitee
J. W. Tull
Hugh Godwin
Evelyn Josephson
Weekend Visits From Wake Forest and Greensboro College Students
Wiley Warren a Wake Forest student spent the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs W A Warren. Martha Ann Starke a Greensboro College freshman visited her parents Mr and Mrs R Starke. Rose Cooksy a Greensboro College freshman stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs R H Cooksy. Jimmis Elmore from ECT C Greenville visited his parents Mr and Mrs E W Elmore. C D and Thomas Clark Wake Forest College students were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiley Warren
Wake Forest
W. A. Warren
Martha Ann (Pugsy) Starke
Greensboro College
R. Starke
Rose Cooksy
R. H. Cooksy
Jimmis Elmore
ECT
C. Greenville
E. W. Elmore
C.D
Thomas Clark
Wake Forest College
Harris Guests From Washington D C And Oxford
The weekend hosted by Mr and Mrs S L Raperson included guests Mr and Mrs C D Harris of Washington DC Miss Sue Margaret Harris Miss Florene Kittrel and Richard Wat Harris Jo of Oxford. Mrs P A Cook returned from an extended visit with daughter Mrs Macon Rad in Norfolk. Miss Ernestine Smith of Greensboro College was weekend guest of Mr and Mrs E W Smith. Al George Jr of State Obscene spent Sunday and Monday with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. J. Karsch
Boston
Mass
George Hayes, Jr
S. G. Ayers
Portsmouth
T. H. Cooke
Henry Watterson
Alfred Martin
Thuir Nts
C. D
Thomas D. Harris
Washington, D. C
Richard Watts Harris
Sue Margaret Harris
Flore Ine Kittrel
Richard Wat. Harris
Oxford
S. L. Raperson
P. A. Cook
Ghter
Macon
Norfolk
Ernestine Smith
Greensboro College
E. W. Smith
al George, Jr
State
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. Stokes
C. C. Churchil
Malcolm Daughtry
Anna Belle Daughtry
Miss Hoduin
Ruby Maddy
Margaret Garris
Esther House
Vioal Hover
Ruth Glover
Mary His
Sara Daniel
Sybie Beaman
Ruth Davis
Maxie Broadwell
Sara Cannon
Thelmaris
Marjorie Fleetwood
Mary Guy Boyd
Henrietta Price
Elizabeth Dorothy Delbridge
Je Cannon
Graham Lynch
J. P. Lite
W. M. Cameron
F. L. Starke
Sam Brown
R. G. Knight
0. Griin
B. J. Dunning
W. H. Daughtry
M. C. Newsom, Jr
Jack Smith
Forrest Rook
Ol Fon Gurley
Gilford Lews King
W.G. Bunch
I. E. Ready
Seorge Pappendick
Don Tila
LG Shell
Agatha Miller
Lloyd Allen
Mrs. Wirtz
Mrs. Little
Mrs. Wilson
Bridge Club
Yiuvenid
ING Merchants Contri
Pany
Roanoke Bank É
Rosemaj
Rochelle
Lindale Dj
Halifax
Mary Lou Starke
Maxine Harris
Jimmie Harris
Betty Carrol
Billy Polyston
Carol Tripp
Roscoe Wren
Martha Bongs
John Maurice
Shirley Glossen
Joe Hasty
Betty “Sons Robinson
Tom Myrick
Ary Lou Starke
Buster” Sritt
Britain
Board of Trade
London
Peace
Kappa Alpha Fraternity
Oak Grove Methodists
Dixie Minstrel
Austing Nichols
Leggetts
Mey, Ju
Halifax Cou
Igetts Ty’s Shopping
Bemberg
Halifax County
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