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Newspaper

Roanoke Rapids Herald

Location

Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1948

Page

5

Maxey-Palmer Vows Said In Warrenton Ceremony

In a candlelight ceremony at Wesley Memorial Church Warrenton Miss Catherine Palmer daughter of Mr and Mrs James Russell Palmer Warren ton became the bride of Richard Stone Maxey son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Jefferson Maxey Miami Fla The Rev C W Robbins officiated with nup tial music by Mrs John C Burwell Adah Bass and Mrs H M Hardy The bride wore ivory duchess satin with a fingertip veil and carried a white orchid The twin sister served as matron of honor and a cousin as maid of honor Bridesmaids wore apple green and pastel yellow while the bridegroom's brother was best man. The couple will reside in Coral Gables Fla after a trip following which Mr Maxey will attend the University of Miami graduate school. A cake cutting followed at Warrenton Country Club.

Warrenton Wesley Memorial Church Catherine Palmer James Russell Palmer Richard Stone Maxey Thomas Jefferson Maxey Miami Fla C. W. Robbins John C. Burwell Adah Bass H. M. Hardy Thomas L. Nabors Catherine Read Alice Russell Palmer Ann Maxey Nancy Moseley Jean Allen Thomas J. Maxey William Connell George B. Robinson Fitzaugh Read Patsy Rodgers Nif Stetson University Coral Gable Maxey University of Miam J. A. Cameron J. R. Palmer Warrenton Country Club

Bridge Luncheon Held Thursday By Mrs Britt

Enfield Mrs J B Britt entertained at bridge at her Sherrod Heights home Thursday morning. High score prize went to Mrs R B Davis. Bingo prizes to Mrs A W Andleton and Mrs W N Sherrod. Miss Ethel Watson, a visitor, received a gift. A two course luncheon was served to a list of attendees led by Mesdames S W Dickens and S A Dunn, plus many others.

S. W. Dickens S. A. Dunn A. S. Harrison J. R. Matthews R. F. Shaw W. N. Sherrod Ivey Watson John F. White R. B. Davis R. T. Beal L. C. A. W. Andreton Don M. Christian Neal Ethel Gilbert Watson

Trayhams Host Outdoor Dinner Guests In Chaloner Park

Mr and Mrs D L Traynham entertained Saturday evening with barbecue chicken and Brunswick stew on the lawn of their Chaloner Park home. Tables set for guests included J L Sutter, John Lupton, Allen Fitzhugh, Carlton Cannon, Kirkwood Adams, J H Cutchin, John Wilbourne, George Wilks, Hugh Godwin, M H Hedgepeth, Robert C Josey II, Henry Ricks, Miss Susan Holliday, C A Wyehe, Lee Wheeden, Fannie Hayes and Roger Allbright.

D. L. Traynham Chaloner Park Traynham J. L. Sutter John Lupton Allen Fitzhugh Carlton Cannon Kirkwood Adams J. H. Cutchin John Wilbourne George Wilks Hugh Godwin M. H. Hedgepeth Robert C. Josey, II M. Henry Ricks Susan Holladay C. A. Wyehe Lee Wheeden Fannie Hayes Roger Allbright

Woodlad Group Enjoys Hayride in Woodland

Jane Dickie hosted a hayride for friends after services at Woodland Baptist Church Monday evening. participants included Betty Grow Whitten of Richmond Edward Best Mary Ann Reece Bobby Holloman Dorothy Jenkins Aylander David Dickie Jane Eilen Griffin John Henry Liverman Frances Peels Lemuel Askew Milwaukee Nancy Ray Parker James Britt Milwaukee Jane Dickie Bruce Lassiter Potecasi and others from the area enjoyed the outing on a hay-filled truck.

Woodland Jane Dickie Woodland Baptist Church Betty Grow Whitten Richmond Edward Best Mary Ann Reece Bobby Holloman Dorothy Jenkins Aylander David Dickie Jane Eilen Griffin John Henry + Liverman Frances Peels Lemuel Askew Milwaukee Nancy Ray Parker James Britt Bruce Las Potecasi

Phes Bellamy Celebrates Fifth Birthday Party

Phes Bellamy celebrated his fifth birthday on Saturday afternoon September 4 at his parents home on Dennis Street. About 30 children attended and enjoyed lawn games. Refreshments included birthday cake ice cream candy and chewing gum. Balloons were favors and Phes opened many gifts.

Ellington Cobbs Vows Spoken in Private Ceremony

Miss Sallie Elizabeth Cobb daughter of Mr and Mrs Abner Cobb of Henderson became the bride of Alfred Jerman Ellington Jr of Warrenton in a private ceremony at First Methodist Church on August 20. Rev E L Moser officiated. The couple left for a wedding trip and will reside in Warrenton.

Tely Warrenton Ellington Middleburg High School Henderson Business College Busi Warten

Duchess of Tudette Dalmatian Gives Birth to Eleven Pups

In Chicago a Dalmatian named Duchess of Tudette produced an extraordinary litter of eleven male pups. The rarity stems from the overwhelming male count, as no females were among the offspring, a striking anomaly for the breed.

Chicago Duchess of Tudette Duchess

Bridal Couple Feted Friday At Reception

Mr and Mrs W C Moore entertained at a reception Friday night honoring their son Walter Clifton Moore Jr and his bride recently married in Durham. About 125 guests attended with white flowers and green white decor, ice cream cake and favors. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lynn Moore and Mr and Mrs Ernie Davis, with many helpers and a register briefing.

Enfield W. C Moore Walter Clifton Moore Durham Lynn Moore W. C. Moone Ernie Davis

Parties Held For Bride-Elect Enfield Miss Hilda Long

Bride elect Miss Hilda Long of Durham, wife of Walter Clifton Moone of Enfield, was honored in a string of prewedding gatherings last week. Hostesses Eva Ruth Parrish, Betsy Rosalyn Perry, Eleanor Bell, and Pat Blackman staged morning, dinner, tea, and luncheon events with family and friends in Durham, Burlington, and Wilson Street venues.

Enfield Hilda Long Durham Walter Clifton Moone Miss Long Eva Ruth Parrish North Duke Street Harvey Pollard Mr Long William Byrd Greenville al Nelson Mary Ann Lawrence Sue Crutchfield Nancy Watkins Pat Blackman Althea Morgan Shirley Upchurch Eleanor Bell Betty Martin Betsy Rosalyn Perry Third Street S. Curtis Perry P. L. Long Marie Nelson Katherine Tuttle Dot Howerton J. C. Crutchfield Jake Wheeler Burlington Miss Bell A. L. Bell Wilson Street

Warrenton welcomes Montgomer y and Miss Clark Hall to town

Warrenton welcomes T C Montgomery and Miss Janet Clark Hall who arrived from Cedartown Georgia where they lived 11 years and will reside in Warrenton. Montgomery formerly managed Hotel Warren and previously ran Senator Harris Hotel in Cedartown. E W Limer of Ridgeway returned home after leg surgery at Duke Hospital. Rev J T Draper also returned from Duke Hospital for oatment. Belle Limer returned from Park View Hospital Rocky Mount after an appendectomy. Mrs John Rodgers visited Raleigh last Tuesday. Mr and Mrs William Grimes and their son of Goldsboro were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Grimes last Sunday.

T. C. Montgomery Janet Clark Hall Cedartown Montgomery Warren Senator Harris E. W. Limer of Ridgeway Duke Hospital Belle Limer Park View Hospital Rocky Mount William Grimes Goldsboro Joe Grimes

Water Well Fire Ignites in Seminole Oklahoma

Firemen battled a blaze at a city water well after a short in the motor wiring sparked flames that burned electrical lines. Geological records dating back over 3 million years are kept in the John Day fossil beds within a central Oregon state park, revealing fossils of three toed horses mastodons and other ancient creatures.

Seminole Okla U. P John Day State Park Oregon

Brown Rogers Troth Plighted in North Carolina Ceremony

The marriage of Lula Belle McAllister to Chester Holliston Brown was solemnized at 1:30 PM on September 1 at the Raleigh Inn in Raleigh. Chaplain L W Meechum officiated. The bride wore ocean blue faille with pink carnations. her mother served as matron of honor. Best man was Marshall Brown Jr. A reception followed at the Raleigh Inn.

Virginia

Music Soothes Passengers At Will Rogers Airport

Will Rogers airport in Oklahoma City reports fewer passenger complaints after installing a music system. Airport manager Dick Martin notes the music soothes impatient travelers and complaints have dropped to almost nothing.

Oklahoma City U. P Will Rogers Municipal Dick Martin

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