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Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Observed With Reception Mr. and Mrs. L. Clyde Pearce, Route 2, Zebulon, "? c- were married on Feb wary 20, 1917, at the home of the late Mr. and Mrs. Lee Medlln of Pilot In Franklin County. The couple pledged their wedding vows to the late Rev. Wallace Hartsell. Twelve of the guests who attended the wedding ceremony were also on hand Sunday to greet the Pearces, who received more than two hundred relatives, friends and neighbors at an open house In celebration of their golden wedding anniver sary. The following who attended the wedding ceremony helped to serve: Mrs. Myrtle Wil liams, Mrs. Mamie Bunn, Mrs. Hattle Stalllngs, Mrs! Clellon Pearce and Miss Ora Alford. The celebration was held in the Community Annex of the Pilot Baptist Church. Fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled celebration, Rev. Donald Wagner, pastor of the Pilot Baptist Church, conduc ted an impressive devotional service for the entire family at the church annex. Present were the seven children of the honored couple: Mrs. Robert H. Hud gins' Statesvllle; Mrs. Rudolph V. Averltt and Mrs. F. Shelby Alford, Raleigh; Mrs. Tommy S. Griffin, Elizabeth City; Mrs. Harry Wilder, Louis burg; James M. and David C Pearce of Pilot. They were Joined by sons and daughter In-laws of the honored couple and the eighteen grandchild ren. Mr. and Mrs. Pearce, who were born and reared In the Pilot Community, ? were as sisted by their children in greeting the guests who called between the appointed hours - two until five p. m. The annex was beautifully decorated with floral arrange ments of yellow mums, snap dragons and roses throughout the reception area. The re freshment table was covered In white taffeta and centered with a gold candelabrum fill ed with yellow candles and flowers. The handsomely dec orated anniversary cake, iced In white and trimmed with gold, featured a cluster of wedding belli and the num erals "50" on the top tier. In addition to the ladles list ed above, Mrs. Rona Cone helped with the serving of re freshments which consisted of the following: Yellow punch which was poured from a cry stal bowl from one side of the table while cake, ham biscuits cheese straws and mints were' served from the opposite side. The daughters assisted with the serving and the grand daughters assisted In the kit chen. Mr. and Mrs. James M. Pearce greeted guests at the door. The daughters and son ln-laws alternated at the guest register. Mrs. Brodle Martin presided over the gift table. Mr. and Mrs. Dommle Bunn and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Wil liams alternated In saying the goodbyes: Franklinton 4-H Club Met Monday (Frk. B.W.) The Prosperous Pups 4-H Club met at the home of Mrs. J. D. Dixon in Franklinton Monday evening. In the absence of the presi dent, Sandy Dixon presided over the meeting. Sarah Gollghtly conducted the devotional period. The group discussed possi ble programs (or the next nine months. The members voted to change their meeting date to the first Tuesday night of each month. During the social hour, Rhonda Harper served Pepsi Colas and cookies. David Thompson led the group In playing a game. Mrs. Tarbart Medlln, leader, was present along with fourteen members and Mrs. Dixon. MR AND MRS. L. CLYDE PEARCE Administrator Speaks To Louisburg Woman's Club On" February 15-flt 8:00 the Loulsburg Woman's Club held Its monthly meeting In the community room of First Cit izens Bank and Trust- The meeting was called to order by the President Mrs. Ralph Beasley. Following the devo tion and reading of minutes and treasury report, the program was presented by the Public Affairs Dept. Mrs* Jlmmle Hill, chairman, Introduced Mr. M. M. Person, adminis trator of Franklin Memorial Hospital. Mr. Person gave the club some Information a bout Medicare, the new ad dition to the hospital, the nurs ing shortage as well as the needs which the club as a vol unteer organization could meet - such as a system to control visitation at the hos pital through use of visitor cards and change of visiting hoursf Aftrt- the program the busi ness session was held. Mrs. Wayne Alston, chairman of the Spring dance announced that the dance would be held April 1 at the Armory and music would be provided by the High lighters. Following business session a social hour was enjoyed. Hostesses were Mrs. Ralph Beasley, Mrs. Bryant Best, and Mrs. William Place. Fol lowing this the meeting ad journed. Home Missions Discussed By Mrs. Watkins The Margaret To ml Ins on Ctrcle held Us regular month ly meeting Monday night with Mrs. Charles Watkins as hos tess. The meeting was opened by the repealing of the Watch word and the Call to Prayer was given by Mrs. Tommy Rowe. The program "Home Mis sion Work In Baptist Centers" was given by Mrs. Charles Watkins. The programs of the Good Will Centers, Mis sion Centers and the Church Community Weekday Ministry were explained as to how they operated to meet the needs of the people. The chairman, Mrs. Wat kins, presided over the busi ness. It was announced that the Study Course for Home Missions would be on March 2, at 6:30, to be taught by Mrs. David Turner. This will be followed by the Week of Pray er for Home Mission on March 5-10. At conclusion of meeting, re freshments were served to the eight members present and special guest, Mrs. R. L. Eag les, W.M.N, president. Watch That Driver A woman motorist posed for a snapshot In front of the fallen pillar of an ancient temple In Greece. "Don't get that car In the picture," she warned. "My husband will think I ran Into the place." Ransdell WMU Meets The WMU met February 13 at 7 p. m. at the church. The program title "Involvement In Evangelism" was brought to order by the group singing the symn "My Country Tls of Thee". The watch- word 11 3:18 was repeated In unison. Those taking part In the dis cussion of the program were Mrs. Doris Hunt, Mrs. Nor man Frazler, Mrs. Adell C, Cask and Mattle R.Harrison. Dultng the business session the group voted on meeting at the church for the monthly meeting. Mrs. Norman Fra zler reported that five new girls have Joined the G. A.'s: Debbie Young, Sandra Crab tree, Rachel Dickens, Barbara Bullard and Elaine Vaughan. There are fifteen girls In the G.A.'s at present. The officers and committee chairmen were elected as fol lows: President, Evon Foster; Vice president and member ship chairman, Rachel Dick ens; Secretary, Mary Rans dell, Treasurer and Steward ship chairman, Brenda Pow ell; Program chairman, Nor ma Kay Frazler; Community Missions chairman, Patricia Wood; Mission Study, Debbie Young; Prayer chairman, Elaine Vaughan; Forward Steps, Beth Hunt; Social chair man, Evelyn Crabtree. WE ARE NOW PAYING j 5% Interest On Certificates Of Deposit Of $1000 Or More Held For 6 Months Or Longer CitizensBank and Trust Company HENDERSON, N. C. , *THE LEADING BANK IN THIS SECTION* Member FDIC Mrs. Dennis Entertains * Bridge Club Mrs. George Dennis was hostess to her bridge club Wednesday night at her home on Noble Street. During the play Iced punch was served. At the conclusion of several progressions, de licious pie and coffee was ser ved to the following members, Mesdames Aubrey Bailey, W. B. Joyner, Paul Mullen, John Godfrey, J. B. Hlght, James Mltchlner, Edd Plttman, Hor ace Sweet and guests Mes dames Glenn Henley, Perry Wheeler, C. T. Dean, Jr. and Monk Wilder. High score for the evening went to Mrs. Plttman ahd sec ond high to Mrs. Sweet. Mrs. Henley won high for the guest. Justice Mr. and Mrs. W. G.Rice spent the day in Durham Tues day with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Wheless and sons, Terry and Danny. Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Perry and baby from Fuquay visited In the home of Mr. and Mrs. Cleveland Perry last weekend. Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Harris, Pamela and Byron were Mr. and Mrs. Tim Harris and son Robert Al len. They returned to their home at Virginia Beach, Va. Monday morrflng. Mr. andMrs.WUlardTruck ner from Durham were guests In the home of Mr. and Mrs. Z. T. Perry Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wicks and children from Durham were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Norman Wicks. Mrs. Ruby M. Stone and her sister, Mrs. Etta Moore from Fountain visited another sis ter, Mrs. Jack Worley at Pink Hill from Saturday until Tues day. Mrs. Worley underwent surgery at a hospital In Kln ston Monday. New Courses, Focus At Franklinton PTA ? j* (Frk. B.W.) The Parents Teachers Association of the Frankllnton High School met in the school auditorium Tues day evening. w Alter Mr. Jim Shlrey called the meeting to order, Janet Dixon presented the devotional thoughts. Mr. Darwin Sowers Intro duced the film " How Good Are Our Schools?" The film showed the diversified pro gram carried on at a Kansas School and at a California School. Following the showing of the film, Principal Sowers called attention to new courses being . offered at the local high school Kenmore Circle Meets The Kenmore Circle of the Loulsburg Baptist Church met Monday night with Mrs. George Dennis. Mrs. Pattie Justice, Chair man, presided. The program on Home Mission's work In Baptist centers was given by Mrs. Ann Poole and Mrs. W. G. Lancaster. After a short business meet ing the hostess served de licious refreshments to nine members and one visitor. ' Mr. and Mrs. Sid Coppedge from Raleigh were weekend guests In the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Coppedge. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Crow and boys, Robert and Tommle from Charlotte were Sunday guests In the home of Rev. and Mrs. George L. Broome and boys, Dickie, Steven and Charles. Mrs. Naomi Helms, Mrs. Broome's and Mrs. Crow's mother accompanied them home. Mrs. Helms had been with the Broomes since the Christmas holidays. Mrs. Marion Wheless and daughter Fran visited Mrs. W. H. Bennett and other rela tives In Greensboro Wednes day. such as physics and advanced math. The Pre-School Party for pre-school children was an nounced for March 29 at 2 p.m. Easter holidays will Include Good Friday and Easter Mon day. Mrs. Tarbart Medlln read the minutes after which Mrs. George Kearney gave a fin ancial report. Two new teachers, Roland Clappand and Larry Simmons were Introduced by Mr. Sowers'. Supt. Fred Rogers urged the parents to contact the state legislators about supporting needed school programs. The attendance prizes were won by Mrs. Little's sixth grade and Mrs. Poole's eighth grade. Locals Win State Honors Ralelgh--Cltatlons for out standing academic achieve ment have been earned by four Franklin County students at North Carolina State Univer sity. Chancellor John T. Caldwell said the students earned grade averages of "B" or better for the first half of the current school year and have been named to the University's Honor List. The four Franklin students ranked In the top 10 percent of the University's 10,200 stu dents for the fall semester. In contrast to the 1,000 -plus students who earned honors, about 4 percent ? 452 students --failed and were suspended. Chancellor Caldwell said the Franklin County students earning honors were: Harris B. Gupton, a senior In civil engineering, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Gupton, Rt. 2, Loulsburg. Mrs. Ann H. Jones, a senior in sociology, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hugglns, 302 E. Noble St., Loulsburg. Mrs. Janet L. Wester, a Junior In English, of Rt. 4, Loulsburg. Mrs. Jane Woodllef Wilder, a graduate of Frankllnton High School, a senior In English. Gupton, Mrs. Wester, and Mrs. Wilder earned honors for the spring semester 1966 also. Mrs. Knuckles Speaks To Youngsville Club Youngsvllle - The Youngs vllle Woman's Club met Tues day evening of this week with the main speaker being Mrs. Maxlne Knuckles, Principal of the Vena Wllburn School In Wake County. After being Introduced by Mrs. J. T. Moss she spoke to the clubwqmen on "The Progress In Care and Training of Mentally Re tarded Children," presenting enlightening facts about en couraging advancements being made in this field. Mrs. Knuc kles then recognized a teacher In one of the special education classes, Mrs. Choplln, who also spoke to the women, with her subject being on actual work done In the classroom by her students. Club President Mrs. L. A. Woodllef presided at the busi ness session which was opened with a devotion by Chaplain Mrs. J. W. Weathers, Jr. Announcement was made In regard to the District Fine Arts Festival to be held in Henderson on April first. The local club will sponsor Miss Carol Mitchell as entrant in the Art Contest and Vickie Wheeler In the Public Speak lng Contest. Mrs. B. H. Pat terson Is entering the Sewing Contest. Several other mem bers will have exhibits in the Arts and Crafts Contests. Mrs. W. F. Mitchell and Mrs. A. N. Corpenlng who are co-chairman tor the local Friends of the College ticket sales, made announcements In regard to purchase of season tickets. Hostesses for the social hour were chairman Mrs. C. R. Edwards and Mesdames J. A. Green, G. W. Barnes and L. J. Phillips, and A. N. Corpenlng. They served hot cherry pud ding-cake topped with Ice cream, coffee and mixed nuts. A patriotic theme was used In decorating. "Uncle Sam's" Top Hat was featured In an arrangement on the serving table. A freshly cut cherry tree limb and a hatchet were combined for an attractive decoration on the mantle, symbolic of Washington's birthday. Red, white and blue flowers and flags were used In arrangements elsewhere. ALICE BELL'S CHARM SCHOOL -SPONSORED BY L0UISBUR6 GARDEN CLUB MARCH 6 AND 7, 1967 7:30 P. M. TO 0:30 P.M. L0UIS00R0 COLLEGE CAFETERIA ADULTS ? $5.00 STUDENTS - $2.50 [ABOVE PRICE COVERS BOTH NIGHTS) Mrs. Collins Hostess To Circle The Emma C. Allen circle of Loulsburg Baptist Church met In the home of Mrs. John Collins Monday night with sev en memberis jjresent. The meeting was opened with prayer by Mrs. Joe Shearon. The program "Home Mission Work In Baptist Centers" was given by Mrs. Minnie Wilson and Mrs.Shearln. Mrs. Milton Smith closed the program with prayer. Mrs. Paul Mullen, chairman, presided over the business meeting. It was announced that the Study Course for Home Mission would be held at 7:30 p. m., March 2, at the church. A covered dish supper will be at 6:30 p. m. preceedlng the Study Course. All members were urged to attend. The week of prayer, March 5-12 was also announced. At the conclusion of the meeting refreshments were served by the hostess. . YHS To Have A Science Fair On February 28, 1967 Youngsvllle High School Is sponsoring a Science Fair. The seventh thru twelth grades are participating with many of their science projects. - The Judging will be held after 1:00 o'clock. The public Is Invited to come. It will be exciting as well as educational for you and your family. Dr. Earle To Head Committee DR. JOHN R. EARLE. As sistant Professor ofSoclology at Wake Forest College, was recently appointed by Mayor M. C. Benton of Winston-Sa lem, N. 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