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Dunn, Wooten wed Friday t Alma Drake Miss Patricia Elizabeth Dunn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Dunn of Cayton became the bride of Gerry Leon Wooten, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wooten of Grantsboro, in a double ring cermony on Friday, May 9 at 7:30 p.m. in New Haven F.W.B. Church, with Rev. David Cauley, pastor, officiating. The church altar was arranged with baskets of white gladiola, small mums, potted olants of yellow mums, with a back ^y|ound of white candles pine. The church Windows were arranged with white candles and magnolia. A program of nuptial music was rendered by Mrs. Anita Harrison, organist and Mrs. Jo Ann Norman, soloist, who sang “If’ and "The Wedding Prayer”. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a white gown of polyester, satin luster and Chantilly lace. It was fashioned with a Queen Ann neckline, empire bodice accented with Chantilly lace and seed pearls, long straight sleeves with lace trim. A line skirt bordered with a matching crystal, pleated flounce flowed softly into an attaehed chapel train. Her head piece was a capulet of Chantilly lace and sequin attached to a chapel train of silk illusion bordered with matching laces. Carrying a boquet of yellow silk rose buds with baby breath and white satin streamers. Miss Karen Weathering- ton was her matron of honor and brides maids were Vicky Wooten, sister of the groom, Nina Dunn, sister of the bride. They jwore floor-length gowns of polyester organza. Michelle Dunn, sister of bride was her Jr. brides maid. She wore a floor- length gown of blue polyster. Beverly Campbell, niece of groom was her flower girl. She wore a floor length gown of blue and white polyster. Richard Wooten was the bridegroom’s best man, and ushers were Hildred Dunn, uncle of bride, James Wooten, brother of groom. Ring bearer was Ricky Wooten, cousin of the groom. The Bride’s mother wore a floor-length gown of light purple and a corsage of yellow silk rose buds. The Bridegroom’s mother wore a floor-length gown of light green and a corsage of yellow silk rose buds. Following the ceremony, the parents entertained at a reception in the Fellowship Hall of the church. The refreshment table, covered with a linen and lace cloth, at one end of the table was a five tiered wedding cake topped with a miniature bridle couple. In between the top and second tier was an arrangement of yellow silk rose buds. Refreshments of ribbon sandwiches, sausage balls, orange balls, date balls, cheese biscuite, salted nuts, mints and lemon-lime punch were served. Mrs. Marylin Jones served the cake with Miss Paul Jones serving the punch and presiding over the bride’s book with Mrs. Charlotte Whitford as director. Mr. and Mrs. Wooten left for a trip to unannounced points. Upon their return they will make their home near Bridgeton. Spring Bazaar! !l Saturday, May 17 from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Fire House in Vanceboro • Bar-b-que pork plates — *2“ : • Sweets table — all kinds of home made goodies^ I • Macrame Items — kissing ring, Christmas tree,^ [ brooms, etc. I ^Sponsored by: Holly Hill P. H. Church W. Ya’II Come! -PIANO RENTALS- *10°° A MONTH RENTS A NEW WURLITZER PIANO. ALL RENT APPLIES IF YOU DECIDE TO BUY. FINANCING AT AN APR of 7.7% AVAILABLE IF YOU BUY. Fuller’s Music House 638-2811 216 Middle St 9-8:30 Mon.-Sat. Alumni "^OOD OLD days” - Katie Mae Hill, member of the Class of 1980 •^^•8^.111111 celebrating its fiftieth anniversary at the Farm Life School Alumni ym ^ ^ Banquet, describes what it was like to be a student in the midst of the the O U0T/ Great Depression. James Ipock, Alumni Presdent, (left) and Mayor ^ Jimmie Morris look on. The Banquet, held Friday night May 9, marked 1 QSO the sixtieth anniversary of the Farm Life School Alumni Assciation. Sixtieth Alumni Banquet draws over 225 byRick Cannon VANCEBORO-Over two hundred twenty-five people attended the sixtieth annual Farm Life School Alumni Banquet, last Friday night. The banquet, held in the school’s cafeteria, was catered by the lunchroom staff headed by Pauline Smith. The Class of 1930, celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, were the guests of honor. Mrs. Katie Mae Hill introduced the seven members of the class who were present. She explained that since the class graduated in the midst of the Great Depression, they had no annual, no caps or gowns. They had nothing but fun. Farm Life School Principal Richard Bowers welcomed the alumni and told the group that the new Vanceboro Farm Life Elementary School is rapidly approaching reality. He explained that the architect has almost completed the plans for the building. Before the class roll call. Alumni President James Ipock recognized Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Dees and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Strickland, former principals of Farm Life School. He also recognized Mr. Arthur Whitford ’23 who has never missed an Alumni Ban quet. Also in attendance were Sen. Joe Thomas ’69, Vanceboro Mayor Jimmie Morris ’52, Craven County School ^ard Member Roger Forrest, Third District Attorney Eli Bloom, and Pitt County Commissioner Alton Gardner. Before the program, Linda Thomas ’60, program chairman, led the group in a moment of silent tribute to the late Rep. Joe Bright. 'The alumni were entertained by members of the Greenville Barbershop Chorus led by Dr. Billy Jones. The group sang some of the old favorites such as “The Old Soiigs,” “If I Had Someone to Love,” “Alexander’s Rag Time Band,” “Eidelweiss,”. and others. Over one hundred twenty-three graduates answered the roll call during the business session. The Class of 1960 had the largest group there, twelve. Alumni President James Ipock recognized Bill Blair, son of E. P. Blair, a former principal of Farm Life School. Blair told the group that his father is recovering very well from a heart attack. Officers for the coming year were announced. They are Shirley James, president Roger Forrest, Vice President: Janice Morris, Secretary-Treasurer, Peggie Mills, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer; Food Committee, Jessie Ipock and Mavis Simpkins; Table Decorating Com mittee, Sarah Alice Weatherington; Program Committee, Brenda Ipock, Etheleene Butler, and Patsy Townsend: Nominat ing Committee Oral Dean Morris and Creed Mills. The Annual Alumni Dance followed the Banquet in the Gym nasium. The Head Starts performed for the Dance. Over 150 attended. TAX DEDUCTIBLE RETIREMENT ACCDUNTS New Bern Savings & Loan Association Serving Since 1887 1 ing Sin 633-; Z72D X The Lexington Model GCTSSfl Sales & Service Spain’s T. V. Service N.C. 118, West 244-1669 Attention Tobacco Farmers! Do you cure with fuel oil? 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