West Craven Highlights July 5,1979 Page 6
Business of the Week
Peterson^s profiled
Bridal Shower Given
B. C. Peterson and Son
has offered excellent
merchandise and friendly
service to area residents
for over 66 years. The
business was orsrinally
started by the late Bryan
C. Peterson and his son,
Jather L. Peterson;
however, J. L. Peterson
took over the business
upon his father’s death in
1959. When Peterson’s
first opened its doors back
in 1923, it stocked only
light, dry goods and
groceries. Although they
have since dropped the
groceries, they have added
a full line of General
Electric major appliances.
This includes refriger
ators, freezers, washers,
dryers, range stoves, and
televisions. In addition,
Peterson’s services their
own appliances.
Peterson’s also stocks
clothes for men and
women. They specialize in
men’s work clothes, but
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that this older building
was once a saloon in
Vanceboro’s earlier days.
The store is still in this
very same structure that
was built years ago.
Mr. Peterson is assisted
in the store by his wife,
Mrs. Dolly Peterson, his
sister. Miss Grace Peter
son, and Mrs. Evelyn
Waters. The store is
located on Main Street in
Vanceboro, and their
phone number is 244-0240.
The store is open from 8:30
to 5:30, Monday through
Saturday.
Con’t from Page 1
Miss Trina Ricks, bride-
elect of July 7, was given a
bridal showere in Ernul.
Hostesses for the occasion
were Mary Hughes, Lynn
Hughes, Lori Wethering-
ton, Tammy Manning,
Gloria Price and Teresa
Hughes. Trina was pre
sented with utensil cor
sage. The mothers of the
bride and groom were
given a yellow silk rose.
The refeshment table
was covered with a white
cloth and a foral arrange
ment. Refreshments of
cake squares, mints, nuts,
and punch were served to
the 27 guests.
they offer a variety of
clothing, including ladies
sportswear and shoes. This
latter item caused many
inventory problems for
them during World War II,
when shoes were rationed.
Mr. Peterson reports that
he had to be certain that
ration
pair of
he sent in the
coupons for each
shoes sold.
Mr. Peterson recalls
that when they started to
build the building in 1922,
they had to first move an
older building back off of
Main Street. He added
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CLEVE’S FLORIST &
GARDEN CENTER
Freshen Up Your Home with Flowers
Main St. 244-0611
Vanceboro
CLEVE’S
STATION & GROCERY
Good Food. Means Good Health
Main St. 244-0404
Vanceboro
LINDA’S HAIRSTYLING
Hairstyles for a better you
Hwy. 17 South 244-0322
Vancoboro
MARY’S FLORIST
Flowers Make Friends
Main St. 244-0369
Vanceboro
LEON FORNES
INSURANCE & REALTY
Complete Ins. & Realty Service
Morris Piaza, 244-1474 or
244-1415 Vancoboro
H.M.B. INSURANCE
AGENCY
Coverage is Our Business
Morris Plaza 244-1381
Vanceboro
KITE’S TAX SERVICE
Professional Tax Consulting
Main St. 244-1437
Vanceboro
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Main St. 244-0780
Vinceboro
CANNON’S
VARIETY STORE
The Family Store
Main St. 244-0508
Vanceboro
STOP & FETCH IT
Maola Dairy Products
Main St. 244-1377
Vanceboro
VERA’S DINER
Breakfast 5 am.
Morris Ptaza 244-1464
Vanetboro
incredibli) slight.
The operating room team is highly trained, the surgeon is
supremely skilled. His hands are a marvel to watch, his
technique flawless. Yet no one knows betterthan he that, in this
critical moment, there is a much higher authority involved.
Before he entered the room he paused for a moment. In
^ent prayer. He asked for God’s guidance, as he always does.
His patient is now in two sets of hands; one human, one divine.
Have you ever stopped to think how many people who do
Important things are regular churchgoers? They have realized,
long since, the need to go beyond themselves. Scriptures selected by
The American Bible Society
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HARRIETT’S
CLEANERS &
LAUNDROMAT
Featuring Speed Queen
Farm Life Ave. 244-0602
Vanceboro
SUTTON’S
SUPERMARKET
Friendly Service ■ Quality Meats
Main St. 244-0733
Vanceboro
STOP -N-GO
Open 24 hours - every day
Main St. 244-0394
Vanceboro
WEYERHAEUSER
COMPANY
The Tree Growing Company
Street's Ferry Rd.
New Bern
GERALD L.
ANDERSON
LOGGING COMPANY
INC.
Buyers of Land.Saw Timber, & Puipwood
Hwy. 17 Bridgeton
633-2830
HUFFINTEGON
INSURANCE AGENCY
Investment is Our Business
Morris Ptaza 244-1095
Vanceboro
B.C. PETERSON & SON
Serving You for over 55 years
Main St. 244-0240
Vinceboro
KITE’S SUPERMARKET
Fresh Meats • Free Parking
Main St. 244-1404
Vincaboro
Attend
Church
this
Sunday
Mrs. Pattie Burton is
home after a stay in Pitt
Memorial Hospital in
Greenville.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold
Drake, Wanda and John
Drake, Tammy Troutner,
Chrystal Whitford, and
Sharon Taylor went on a
camping trip last week.
The children were thrilled
over a ride on the ferry to
Bath.
They attended the
program at Camp Bonner
presented by the Boy
Scouts. They also visited
Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Carl Smith and family in
Washington, N.C.
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