State Guard unit enjoys hearty Armory dinner and training
Last Wednesday night the company met at the Armory for a steak dinner prepared by Mess Sergeant Lof tin Moody and two cooks. After eating, the unit drilled on Fixed Post System and Close Order Drill with Captain Butler sharing European Theatre experiences. The following Monday the company refreshed on informal Guard Mount and Close Order Drill under First Sergeant Shell with recruits observing two-year veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loftin Moody
Moseley
Casper
Butler
Eighth Air Force
Shell
Sereant Shell
Mrs J Bryant honors mother with morning party
Mrs. Joe Bryant hosted a morning party for her mother Mrs. J F Bryant Jr of Franklin VA at the home of Mrs Pendleton Grizzard. Guests invited included Mrs Kemp Berkstress Wilson Alford Williams Pruden Hayes Towe Hayes Manning Gates Brown Dean Dunn Clark and Miss Jackson with iced drinks and cookies served after arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bryant
J. F. Bryant, Jr
Franklin
Pendleton Grizzard
J. F. Bryant Ee
Ryant
Grizzard
Bryant
Mesdames
Frank Kemp
Mrs T J Alford Hosts Bridge Party At Monroe Brest
Mrs T J Alford entertained twelve guests with a progressive bridge at her Monroe Brest home last week. Miss Ruth Transall won high score and Mrs W H Proctor second. A sweet course followed at ten fifteen with Mrs Don Tillar assisting. Guests included Mrs Almond White Mrs Claude Cannon Mrs Edwin Eddigarde Mrs Johnnie Martin Mrs W D Hall Mrs R H Handley Miss Virginia Jackson Mrs Fannie Hayes Ed Knott Jr Miss Ruth Transall and Mrs Howard Hancock. Grace Gates visited Virginia Beach recently. Cpl James Grady Pearson is expected home soon from U S service. If the departed can hear us the first message they get is I m so sorry I treated you that way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Alford
Monroe Brest
Ruth Transall
W. H. Proctor
Don Tillar
Grace Gates
Virginia Beach
Cpl
James Grady Pearson
U. S
Forest-Fitts Wedding In Roanoke Rapids Church
Miss Mary Louise Fitts and John Edgar Forest wed September 7 at First Methodist Church Roanoke Rapids with Rev. Lester A. Tilley officiating. The ceremony featured nautical music, white and yellow floral decor, and a reception at Mrs. R. M. Barden's home. The couple will reside in Roanoke Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Waters
Miss. Dorthy Rice
Miss. Rice
Ballardia
William H. Hill
Frances Forest
Doris Bridgers
Mildred Hodges
Charlotte Grant
Mesdames P. C. Luter, Jr
H. S. Rowe
Atwell Taylor
I. F. Rochelle
Henry Fitts
Charles Fitts
Douglas Sanford
R. M. Barden
Roanoke Rapids
Forest
Roanoke Rapids High School
Roanoke
Wedding Reception Brilliant Affair
The Bardins entertained the wedding party and friends at their Hamilton Street home after the Forest Fitts wedding. The decor featured white flowers, wedding bells, and candlelight with a minature wedding table as the entrance focal point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Bardin
Hamilton Street
Henry Fitts
Fred Forest
Frances Forest bridesmaid and wedding reception details
Frances Forest served as bridesmaid and sister of the groom. Mrs. W. T. Lamm directed guests to the dining room. Cake punch mints and nuts were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Forest
W. T. Lamm
Olive Jayne Dickinson Weds Jack Roland White at Maxwell Field
Mrs Olive Stamets Dickinson announces the marriage of her daughter Olive Jayne Dickinson to Jack Roland White an Aviation Cadet USAAF on Saturday August 4 1945 at Maxwell Field Chapel Montgomery Alabama Mr White is the son of Mr and Mrs Van White and a nephew of Mrs W C Elmore of this city
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Stamets Dickinson
Olive Jayne
Jack Roland White
USAAF
Maxwell Field Chapel
Montgomery
Alabama
White
van White
W. C. Elmore
Mrs W H Proctor Hosts Bridge Evening
Mrs W H Proctor entertained eight guests with bridge on Friday night. After several progressions the high score prize went to Mrs George Hayes Jr and a guest of honor prize to Miss Thea Heuverlink. A sweet course was served at ten thirty with ten tables listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Proctor
George Hayes, Jr
Thea Heuverlink
Mesdames Wm. Thorne
John Dunn
Scott Benton
Geo. Hayes, Jr
J. M. C. Covington
Also Mentioned on This Page
State Guard
Robert E. May Post
American Legion
ED Taylor
Rochelle Realty CO
White - Dickinson
Bridge
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