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Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1948

Page

17

Miss Jean Barbara Chandler Weds James B Wood Boone

Miss Chandler daughter of Mr and Mrs John Chandler of Welden and James Wood Boone son of Mr and Mrs D Wood Boone of Jackson were married Wednesday at 12 in the Welden Baptist Church in a double ring ceremony. The bride wore ivory brocade satin with a fingertip veil and carried stephanotis with a white orchid. Attendants wore aqua and pale yellow gowns, all with white gloves and matching carnations. Dr. Worth Grant officiated, Rev. N J Shepherd organist. After a reception at the bride’s home the couple left for a Florida Cuba trip. The bride is a Tilghman College graduate and has sung with a Wake Forest College group. the groom served in the European theatre and works with his father in Jackson.

Andrew Bailey Raleigh Donald S. Wimbrow Nerlina Jean Parkes Weldon Honor Susie Ann Flowers Wilson Tuttle Johnny Chandler Boone of & Co Warrison Plorida Cuba Tion Wake Forest Cotleses Sory Europe Dack

Telegraphing flowers for overseas graves on Memorial Day

The American Graves Registration Service announces flowers may be telegraphed to decorate World War I graves in U S Military Cemeteries on Memorial Day May 30. Next of kin should contact their local florist telegraph delivery shop for full procedures.

American Graves Registration Service

Weldon News Roundup of Local Hospital visits and family notes

Miss Pauline Merchant and Frances Oakes return to Beach. Mrs. W. E. Daniel a patient in Johnson Willis Hospital in Richmond. Mrs Sally Dawson visiting in Roanoke Rapide Hospital. Mrs Rod Watte home in Center a viatt with her parent, Mrs W. H. Anthony. Christine Alston visits City. Ameal Eason of Pel Hill. F J Rolbason. Sally Vick and James visit Linda. E F Powell spent weekend at home. Albert Oakes of Chapel Hill weekend at home. Rev Worth C Grant Weldon Baptist pastor at Southern Baptist convention in Memphis Tennessee.

W. E. Daniel Johnson Willis Hospital Richmond Worth C. Grant Weldon Baptist Church Stending Southern Baptist Convention Memphis Tonn

Engagement announcement for Hudson and Robinson wedding

Mary Hudson daughter of Manning Hudson and the late Dr. Hudson of Mississippi is engaged to 9 Blackwell Pierce Robinson son of Mrs. William Smith O'Brien Robinson, Sr. of Waldon and the late Judge Rob. Hinson of Goldsborn. The wedding is set for June 10.

Recent Bride Honored By Mrs Sigmund Sultan

Enfield Mrs Otto Meyer honored Mrs Sigmund Sultan of Rocky Mount at a luncheon Wednesday after noon at 1 o clock. Summer flowers decorated the home. Attendees included Mrs Sigmund Sultan two, Mrs Leo Sultan of New Bern, Mrs Celia Meyer, Mrs Harry Goldby of New York City, Mrs Lipman of Scranton Pa, Mrs E Epstein and Mr Dave Edwards of Rocky Mount, Mrs Phay Boyette of Scoteren Neck, and Mesdames Meyer, Cullen, Max Meyer Jr, Max Meyer Sr and Edward Meyer.

Phay Boyette Scotlern Neck Mesdames Meyer Cuhen Max Meyer Max Meyer, Sr Edward Meyer

Miss Parker Hosts Bride Elect Luncheon

Miss Jean Parker entertained at a luncheon honoring Miss Chandler and her forthcoming wedding. Mixed spring flowers decor red the home. Guests wore corsages and the honoree received a white rose corsage. A two course luncheon was served at individual tables with pansy centerpieces. Miss Chandler presented gifts to her attendants and the crew received notices about Navy updates.

Thomas Byone Rongsoko Rapides Donald Winfred Hudson Hancock Misa Park Mrs. Boone J.C. Chandler Shep Seifert Fred

Halifax Church Remodeling and Community Notes

Former Halifax resident Mr Jacob Taylor, recently recovering in Richmond’s MoQus Hospital, plans to return to his law practice. Remodeling at First Baptist Church began in April and will restore windows and add a Baptistry, with costs near 17000 funded by church members and generous donors. Eagle Scouts Harold Twisdat and Vernon Bradley earning their ranks will be recognized at services to be held in local churches. A meeting is set in Divington to organize a Darlington Baptist Church with about 100 members. Tonight Halifax Bap List Chine Ladies host a supper at the club house to fund the church building effort. Comings and goings include Mrs V A Parks and Charles and Mrs F H Newsom with children weekend plans.

Jake Taylor Halifax Taylor MoQus Hospital Richmond First Baptist New Baptist GA Hux CW Krew Ve Harold Twisdat Vernon Bradley Roanok Rapids Diviington Darlington Baptist Daniel Hux Darlington Club Ladies of the List Chine

Retonga Credited With Restoring Mrs Gurkin’s Energy

Mrs Lloyd N Gurkin of Roanoke Rapids credits Retonga for restoring her health after months of fatigue, stomach issues, and weakness that left her unable to do housework. She reports improved appetite, energy, and strength, enabling her to resume daily chores from morning to night. The advertisement promises a refund if the first bottle fails and lists Rose many Dur Co as the retailer.

LN. Gurkin Lloyd N | Gurkin Henry ‘St Roanoke Rapids The Christian Church Charming Rose

Halifax Baptists and college students in summer visits

Sima with Mr and Mrs C and word was the Baptist former Church in Halifax. Charles Snabonlt and Penni Parks students at Mars Hill College arrived home yesterday to spend the summer with their parents Mr and Mrs Jack Whitehene , Mrs and Mrs Bob Freuler at the Shriners Convention in Wilson Thursday Miss Evelyn Best who holds position with the telephone company spent by oy parents Mr Wi Cy Post. Mr and Mrs Seth Muse and 1501 George of Washington DC visited Mr and Mrs Milton Read Sunday Mr and Mrs Reymond Mills and son Ray spent Sunday in Celerain with Mrs Millikin. North Carolina lint cotton yield averaged 342 pounds per acre versus 370 in 1948 and 347 as 1-year average. An average price of 351 dollars per animal paid at purebred Guernsey cattle sale in Charlotte recent. 4H Members bought many attic

Charles Snabinelt Penni Parks Mars Hill College Guernsey Charlote

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Jean Barbara Chandler James B. Wood Boone Nottie Cuthrell Hazel Mavie Hancock Mise Cutheelis Fioniece Crisice Brittan Jackson Rainh Britt Seger Fi Boone Rosemary Cafe Bon Sree Bar Forestres United States Navy Parker Vass Pruden's Roanoke Rapids Office Equipment CO Roanoke Rapids, N.C Pym Tsar Garner WELDON _NEWS Pauline Merchant Frances Oakes Beach Sally Dawson Roanoke Rapide Hospital Rod Watte C Ter A Viatt W. H. Anthony Fas Pera S.C Christine Alston Ameal Eason Pel Hill F. J. Rolbason Sally Vick Jamas Linda Dien E. F. Powell Hime Mike O'Mansky A. L. Durham Parkview Hospital Rocky Mount Daniel Gene Danianiel John Dani Johnson Willis Hos Albert Oakes Chapel Huhpent Joe Pate Bailey Hocky m1 E. 8. Jones Mount Hostal Sigmund Sultan Miss Jean Parker U.S. Navy Atlanta North Carolina James C. Owens Halifax News V. A. Parks Charles F. H. Newsom Pont Sun Retonga Sima Mrs. C Word Jack Whitehene Irs Bob Freuler Shriners Convention Ln Wilson Evelyn Best Me. Wi Seth Muse George Washington, D. C Milton Read Reymond Mills ‘ii Ray Celerain Consult Payments P. D. Box Kaiser and Frazer Frazer Are Kaiser Frazer the Frazer Willow Run Ricks Motors Roanoke
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