Neal-Thorne Nuptials Solemnized at Roanoke Rapids First Methodist
The marriage of Miss Virginia Lee Thorne to William Kreisler Neal was performed Saturday evening September 13 at the First Methodist Church of Roanoke Rapids with Rev. David A. Clarks officiating. Music featured violin by Robert Fearing and organ by William Waters. Lanier Davis sang before the ceremony and during the venediction. The bride wore a satin gown with pearls. she was given in marriage by her father. The article notes the bride and groom as young locals with ties to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hil
Venice
Fragmented wedding attire described in archaic text fragment
A garbled narrative details a bridal gown in heaven blue taffeta with matching headpiece and a banded tiara, plus corsage and rosebuds. It mentions several attendees, relatives, and a wedding banquet, though many names and terms are corrupted in the source.
Out of town guests listed for a North Carolina wedding
The guest list includes Sally Lou McKinnon New York City Henry McKinnon Lumberton John McKinnon Lumberton Mrs John McLean Lumberton Jamies McLean Lumberton and other attendees from Di tam Charlotte Greensboro Winston-Salem Louisburg Danville Va and Richmond Va.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Lou McKinnon
New York City
Henry McKinnon
John McKinnon
Lumberton
John McLean
Jamies Mclean
Jordon Carver
Wes. Gordon Carver, Jr
di Tam
Sam ‘Thorne
Charlotte
McKay
Greensboro
Mner Ronzer
Fletcher Gregory
Hal
Rex Carter
Halfax
Robert Thorne Littleton
Bob Finley
Raleigh
David Fink
Durham
Nancy Kester
Winston-Salem
Tal Thomas
Louisburg
Pat Waller
Will Neal
Danville
Holt
Spencer, N.C
M. Kirkpatrick
Leaksville
Katherine Mangum
Claudia O'Brien
J. H Bateman
Jackie Bateman
Webble
Columbia
Betty Boyles
Richmond
Patty Silliman
Lexington
N.C
Lucy Jeter
Ralagh
Sunnyside Garden Club Opens Season With Floral Arrangements
Sunnyside Garden Club held its first monthly meeting at the home of Mrs George Wilk with cohosts Mrs L S Neal and Mr D E Bennett. The program featured flower arrangements by members and A O Pendleton won best display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunnyside Garden Club
Arden Clia
George Wilk
L.S. Neal
D. E. Bennett
Woman's Club
J. E. Ready
Miss Susan Holliday
Mesdames
T. M. Jenkins
A. Meikle
C. A. Wyehe
Ieb Ready
W. H. Babcocle
Edwin Alsors
George
C. N. Wheeler
A. 0. Pendleton
W. L. Clements
George Pappendick
Beaux and Brides Elect Honored at Roanoke Avenue Party
Monday evening Mrs. M S Broun and Miss Mary Ann Broun hosted a bridge party at their Roanoke Avenue home honoring Miss Elizabeth Beckwith and Miss Virginia Lee Thorne. Guests included Thorne Elladean Lee Lan Lee and Helen Ann White. prizes awarded to Miss and Mrs Clutys. refreshments served about ten thirty.
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M.S Broun
Mary Ann Broun
Elizabeth Beckwith
Virginia Lee
Thorne Orlies
Roanoke
Uso
Clutys
Thorne
el Elladean Lee Lan Lee
Helen Ann White
Grace Leathers
W. J
W. A. Thorne
Neal Cune
Tor
Riddle Birdsong Wedding in Halifax County
The Riddle-Birdsong wedding united Mr. and Mrs Mittux amid Halifax Bay in a double ring ceremony led by Rev O A Path. The bride wore gray with accessories and a purple corsage while attendants and ushers included family members. After the ceremony the couple left for a motor trip and planned a new home in Weldon.
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Mittux
Keddie
St. of Wek
Halifax Bay
Moykimg
Malis
Coh
Paul Robert Bircett
Jacksin
John Wotesduiers
Weldon
Jackson
Fed
Riddle
Halifax County
Mr. Riddle
U.S. Army
Dr and Mrs Taylor Host In Honor Of Bride Elect Edith Barrett
Dr and Mrs T J Taylor entertained last Thursday at their Jackson Street home honoring Miss Edith Barrett and Raine Wilson who will marry this fall. Guests played bridge with designated bridal tallies. D E Bennett won high for the ladies and Wilson won high for the gents. The hostesses presented Miss Barrett a gift in her chosen pattern. Ice cream and cake were served at 10:10 to the guests listed including Mr and Mrs TH Wilson, Mr and Mrs D E Bennett, Mr and Mrs John, Mr and Mrs Houston Fule, William Meddin Wilson, Dot Del Bill Greene, and Dick Wilson.
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Taylor
T. J. Taylor
Jackson Street
Edith Harrett
Raine Wilson
D. E
Bennett
A Wilson
Miss Barrett
Home Mae
Edith Barrett
TH Wilson
D. E. Bennett
John
Houston Fule
William Medtin
Wilson
Dot del Bill Greene
Dick Wilson
Edith Barrett Honored Bride Elect At Bridge Party
Edith Barrett was feted as bride elect at a bridge party hosted by Miss Onlara Daniel and Miss Ruby Madey. Guests wore a pine and white color scheme, with drinks served and favors including wedding rings and corsages. Among those remembered were Mrs Bo Housinger, Mrs R Lowes, and many other friends in attendance.
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Bridge
Edith Barrett
Onlara Daniel
Ruby Madey
Miss Bath
Cott Hall
Conolugiay
William
Dot Delbridge
Margaret Fleetwood
Mure Guy
George Brown
B. J. Hunsinger
GE. Lewis
T. O. Wilson
Willian Medlin
Graham Dean
Daha
Dama Yd
Mes
Miss Helen Knight Honors Brides Elect With Party
Miss Helen Knight hosted a lovely afternoon gathering at her Bolling Road home honoring brides elect Virginia Le Thorne and Elizabeth Be pnlae. Contests crowned Elizabeth Beck, Virginia Lee Thorne, and Margaret Martin with prizes, Knight presenting crystal and a silver pattern to Virginia Sue Thorne. Attendees included Beckwith, Virginia Thorne, Margaret Martin, Marie Harbour, Gladys Live, Eleanor Ann White, Mary Ann Broun, Kathrine Kerr, and Ella May Shirtvy.
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Helen Knight
Secon
Bolling Road
Virginia le
Hilabeth
Pnlae
Elizabeth Becks
Virginia Lee Thorne
Margart Martin
Knight
Kwith
Chrystal
Virginia Sue ‘Thorne
Meth Beckwith
Virsin’ Thorne
Margaret Martis
Marie Harbour
Gladys Live
Eleanor Ann White
Mary Ann Broun
Kathrine Kerr
Ella May Shirtvy
Weldon
Supper Follows Rehearsal for Neal Thorne Nuptials
A Friday evening rehearsal was followed by a buffet supper for bride and groom Neal and Thorne and out of town guests. Mr and Mrs W A Thorne hosted in a green and white themed home with an imported lace tablecloth and white glass centerpieces.
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Neal-Thorne
Thorne
Mrs Jack Vincent Hosts Bridge Club At Roanoke Avenue
Mrs Jacke Vincent entertained her bridge club at her Roanoke Avenue home with twelve guests forming three tables. Mrs George Nethercutt won high score and received a prize. Other guests included Mrs Matthew Richardson, Mrs Freddie Sooner, Mrs Carlton Cannon, Mrs Hugh Godwin, Mrs George Hayes, and Miss Sara Thompson.
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Jack Vincent
Jacke Vincent
Roanoke Avenue
George Nethercutt
Buster Waters
Seay
Matthew Aike Richardson
Freddie Sooner
Carlton Cannon
Brides-Elect Honored by Marie Harbour and Ernestine Smith
Brides-elect Miss Elizabeth Beckwith Miss Virginia Lee Thorne and Miss Jane West were featured guests at a Hamilton Street home party hosted by Miss Marie Harbour and Miss Ernestine Smith. Floral arrangements and candles enhanced the celebration while a table centerpiece drew attention. Guests included Miss Kathrine West and other attendees.
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Marie Harbour
Ernestine Smith
Smith
Pageant Winners Named In Local Notice
A list names Miss Gwen Howard Miss Ruby Lee Williams Miss Lib Price Hines Miss Elladean Lee Miss Gladys Lee Miss Margaret Martin Miss Ace Taylor and several others including Mrs Collier Mrs A Thorne Mrs J F West and Mrs George Hayes Jr. The notice records participants in a local beauty pageant or affiliated event with multiple entrants.
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Gwen Howard
Ruby Lee Williams
Lib Price Hines
Elladean Lee
Gladys Lee
Margaret Martin
Betty Leathers
Ace Taylor
Collier
A. Thorne
J. F. West
George Hayes, Jr
Mrs Cooper Hosts Bridge Evening On Jefferson Street
Mrs Freddie Cooper entertained twelve guests at her home on Jefferson Street with a delightful Monday night bridge gathering. The social event featured as hostess and showcased a warm, civic gathering typical of the period.
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Cooper
Freddie Cooper
Jefferson Street
Evening Social Highlights At Mrs Cooper’s Home
Several progressions were played and the high score for the evening was set by Mrs. George Nethercutt who received a prize. A refreshment plate followed at ten thirty as flowers decorated the home and guests included Miss Betty Leathers and many named ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nethercutt
Cooper
Betty Leathers
Lillian Bolton
Buster Seay
Eugene Shell
M.C. Newsom, Jr
Carlton Cannon
George Haya, Jr
Jack Vincent
Tommie Merritt
Bill Sr
Hugh Godwin
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