News and Events of Interest To Norlina Readers -
MRS. IMOGENE ARNOLD, Editor
MRS. CHARLES ARTHUR SEAMAN
Miss Parham Weds
Charles A. Seaman
In a candlelight setting of
beauty and solemnity Sunday,
March 25, Miss Brenda Gay
Parham and Charles Arthur
Seaman exchanged their wed
ding vows. The three o'clock
double-ring ceremony was
performed by the Reverend A.
T. Robertson, Jr., in Taber
nacle Baptist Church.
The bride is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice W.
Parham, of Route 2, Hender
son. Mr. and Mrs. Peter P.
Seaman, of Norlina, are parents
of the groom.
The rostrum of the church
was centered with a brass arch
of burning candles flanked by
matching arrangements of
white and yellpw flowers. A
seventeen branched brass .can
delabrum holding burning
tapers along with standards of
graceful palms completed the
decorations. For their benedic
tion, the couple knelt on a
prie-dieu. Reserved pews for
family members were marked
with sprays of greenery and
satin bows.
Mrs. Alma Matthews, organ
ist, and Jimmy Adams, soloist,
rendered a program of wedding
music. "Melody of Love," "For
Once in My Life," and 'The
Wedding Prayer" were pre
sented as vocal selections.
Given in marriage by her
father, the bride was attired in
a formal white organza
princess-styled gown fashioned
with a V-neckline and long,
appliqued cuffed-in lace
sleeves. Two rows of Venice
appliques vertically comple
mented the front of the skirt
while matching trim outlined
the hemline. The semi-cathe
dral train was edged with an
appliqued band of Venice
fleurettes. Her Camelot head
piece, from which flowed a
fingertip-length veil, was in the
Venice flower and leaf design.
She carried a semi-cascade
bouquet of white bridal roses
and cymbidium orchids accent
ed with sprays of baby's breath.
Mrs. Steve Franks, of
Elizabeth City, attended as
matron of honor. Her formal
gown of mint green interlock
polyester featured a high
neckline banded in lace, and
empire waistline with set-in
midriff and streamers at back
closing. The long, full sheer
sleeves were cuffed in lace and
circled at the wrists with sheer
ruffles. To complement her
gown, she wore a widebrimmed
mint green hat banded with
sheer yellow and green organza
and centered at back with
matching bow. She carried a
white basket filled with yellow
and white daisies and baby's
breath tied with yellow satin
ribbons.
In gowns and headpieces
similar to that of the honor
attendant, bridesmaids were
Mrs. Raymond Seaman of
Manson, sister-in-law of the
groom; Mrs. Harry B. House of
Henderson, cousin of the bi-jde;
Mrs. Donnie Bratton of Green
ville. sister of the groom; and
Miss Gale Stainback of
Henderson, cousin of the bride.
Each carried a white basket
filled with yellow and white
daisies and baby's breath.
Junior attendants were Miss
Robbin Parham. and Miss
Tammy Reavis, cousin, of the
bride. Their dresses were of
yellow polyester with yellow
and white organza trim.
Matching hair ribbons complet
ed their attire. They each
carried baskets identical to
those of the bridesmaids. In
identical attire as the junior
attendants was Miss Brenda
Faye Parham, who attended as
flower girl. Master Harry
Bruce House, Jr., cousin of the
bride, served as ringbearer.
The groom had his father as
best man. In the usher group
were Raymond Seaman of
Manson, brother of the groom,
Donnie Bratton of Greenville,
brother-in-law of the groom; R.
D. Robertson of Greenville,
cousin of the bride; and"Harold
Seaman of Norlina, cousin of
the groom.
Following the ceremony, the
couple departed on a wedding
trip to an undisclosed destina
tion. Upon their return, they
will make their home on Route
4, Henderson.
The bride is a 1973 graduate
of John Graham High School in
Warrenton. Mr. Seaman was
graduated from Vance Senior
High in 1971. Both are
employed with Rose Merchan
dise on the Raleigh Road.
Cake-Cutting
On Saturday evening, prior
to their wedding, Miss Brenda
Gay Parham and Charles
Arthur Seaman were honored
at a cake-cutting in the
fellowship building of Taber
nacle Baptist Church. Parents
of the prospective couple, Mr.
and Mrs. Maurice W. Parham
and Mr. and Mrs. Peter P.
Seaman, hosted the affair
following the wedding rehears
al.
Guests were greeted by Mrs.
Ira M. Weaver underwent
purgery at Maria Parham
Hospital, Henderson on Tues
day.
Mr. and Mrs. John Clarke
spent Friday in Durham with
Mr. and Mrs. Braxton Barrett
and family.
Mr. and Mrs. James F.
Henderlite, Jr., and family of
Warrenton have purchased and
moved to the Harrelson resi
dence on Liberty Street. Mr
Henderlite is employed at
Cochrane Furniture Inc., of
Warrenton.
R. C. Watson attended a
family reunion on Sunday at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas
Russell at Maxton.
Weekend guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Jim H. Hundley were Mr.
and Mrs. Glenwood Newsom of
hocky Mount, Miss Shelia
Newsom of Virginia Beach, Va.,
and Wayne Newsom of Atlanta,
Ga.
Mr. and Mrs. John Davis of
Durham spent Monday with
Mrs. Lela Delbridge and Helen
Delbridge.
Circle 2 Meets
At Lewis Home
Circle No. 2 of the United
Methodist Women met at the
home of Mrs. J. B. Lewis on
Monday evening at 8 p. m. with
17 in attendance. The meeting
was called to order by Mrs. W.
S. Hicks followed by a
devotional message by Mrs.
Dwight Scotten.
After the routine business
session an interesting program
using a Mother's Day theme
was presented by Mrs. Jim
Hundley.
The next meeting will be held
on May 31 with a family picnic
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B.
A. Thaxton. During the social
hour the group enjoyed cake,
potato chips and coffee.
Celebrates Birthday
Miss Linda Bobbitt celebrat
ed her 14th birthday with a
cookout last Wednesday even
ing, April 28, at the picnic area
at Kimball's Point. Following
the cookout the group went to
the honoree's home on Boyd
Street for ice cream and cake.
Russell D. Robertson and Mrs.
Pauline Rigsbeen, aunts of the
bride-elect. Miss Gale Satin
back and Danny Hayes presid
ed over the register.
The refreshment table was
covered with yellow overlaid
with a white organza daisy
flowered cloth. The four-tiered
wedding cake was topped with
a nosegay of white roses,
daisies, and baby's breath. A
five-branched candelabrum
held arrangements of yellow
and white flowers and burning
tapers. Silver punch bowls
were placed on each end of the
table.
After the cutting of the
traditional first slice of cake by
the honored couple, the serving
was continued by Mrs. Henry J.
Seaman and Mrs. Bernice
Stainback. Mrs. Steve Franks
poured punch. Other refresh
ments consisted of ham
biscuits, finger sandwiches,
cheese straws, nuts and mints.
Good-byes were said by Mrs.
Harry B. House and R. D.
Robertson, Jr.
Smiley Honored For
Work As Manager
Rose's Stores, Inc., have
announced that J. R. Smiley
was named small store
manager of the month for April.
He is at store No. 36 in
Georgetown, S. C.
Smiley comes from a family
of Rose Company people. Three
members of his family are
associated with the Home
Office. His father, J. R. Smiley
of Norlina works in the
construction department; a
brother, R. P. Smiley, works in
the Advertising Department
and a sister, Eunice Maughan,
is secretary at the Garnett
Street Office. Another brother,
Charles Smiley is a senior
assistant at the Roanoke
Rapids store.
Mr. Smiley began working in
Wilson and has managed stores
in Norfolk, Va., Portsmouth,
Va., Lumberton and received
training in numerous cities.
Smiley is married to the
former Wanda Barefield of
Gainesville, Ga., and they have
two children, Deidra Kay, 12,
and William Mark, 6. He is a
member of the Baptist Church
and the Grand Strand Chamber
of Commerce and the Lions
Club. In his spare time he
enjoys golf and fishing.
Study Group Meets
With Mrs. Overby
The Olga Hood Mission
Study group held their monthly
meeting at the home of Mrs.
James A. Overby last Monday
night. Mrs. Harriet Faulkner
opened the meeting with
devotion and presided over the
routine business session.
Mrs. Faulkner and Miss
Gwen Allen will represent the
group at the Cullom Associ
ational W.M.U. meeting at
Sulphur Springs Church on
May 4. The Bible Study on the
letters of Paul was led by Mrs.
Janice Johnson.
During the social hour Mrs.
Overby served strawberry
shortcake.
Connells Pay Short
Visit To Relatives
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Connell,
Jr., left on April 21 for
Burlington where they visited
Mrs. Connell's daughter and
family. They visited the N. C.
Zoo at Asheboro the next day
en route to Forest City to
attend a meeting of the past
presidents of the Farm Week of
the Extension Service of N. C.
Mr. Connell is a past president
of the Farm Extension Service.
The following day they
toured the historical homes and
churches at Rutherfordton and
the Canner factory and outlet.
They spent the night in Canton
with Mrs. Connell's nephew and
family. The next day they
drove through the mountains to
Gatlinburg, Tenn. En route
home they stopped in High
Point to visit Mrs. Connell's
sister and returned home the
next day.
When the metric system is
put into practice, a half pint of
whiskey will be 200 millimet
ers.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Nelson Paschall of Norlina announce
the engagement of their daughter, Susan Gaye. to Paul M. Gill,
son of Mrs. Kenneth Arnold Gill, Sr., of Union Level, Va., and
the late Mr. Gill. An August wedding is planned.
Bridge Club Meets
At Clarke Home
Mrs. John Clarke entertained
the Norlina Bridge Club at her
home on Boyd Street last
Tuesday evening. Two tables
were set up for play. High score
winner was Mrs. B. A. Thaxton,
second high prize went to the
hostess and the bingo prize was
given Mrs. Kenneth Davis.
Other players were Mt-s
dames Earl Stegall, Robert
Read, Martha Draffin and E. M.
Robinson. A sweet course was
served by the hostess.
Methodist Services
Norlina United Methodist
Church announcements were
released this week by the
minister, the Rev. M. W.
Warren, as follows:
Thursday, May 6-7:30 p. m.,
Bible Study and Sharing Group
(Mark 3) at the home of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred Newsom.
Sunday, May 9-9:45 a. m.,
Church School (all ages
invited): 11 a. m.. Morning
Worship; 6 p. m., UMYF.
Wednesday, May 12-7:30 p.
m., Chancel Choir rehearsal.
Thursday, May 13-7 o. m.,
United Methodist Men's Club
will meet.
Circle Meets At Galian Home
Circle No. 1 of the United
Methodist Women of the
Norlina United Methodist
Church held its monthly
meeting on Monday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Julia Galian
with seven in arrendance.
The meeting opened with the
group singing, "Let Us Break
Bread Together." Scripture
was read by Mrs. R. G.
Norwood and the Rev. M. W.
Warren gave the opening
prayer. Mrs. Norwood gave the
program on "Give Us This Day
Our Daily Bread."
Mrs. Ruth Knight invited the
circle to meet with her for the
J une meeting. During th« social
hour the hostess served a
chicken salad plate, strawberry
shortcake and coffee.
Manson Girl Marshal At Peace
A Manson girl is one of eight
Peace College Freshmen who
have been selected to serve as
marshals at the Presbyterian
junior college for women in
Raleigh. She is Dawn Curtis.
Selected solely on the basis of
their academic achievements,
the marshals will assist in May
Day and commencement activi
ties on campus. They ranked at
the top of the 299-rnember
freshman class for first
semester work.
Donna Nicholson of Williams
ton with a perfect A (4.0)
record is chief marshal. Others
and their grade-point averages
School Menus
MAY 10 14
(Subject to change without
notice).
Monday Fish portions with
tartar sauce, buttered corn,
steamed cabbage, roll or
cornbread, cookie, milk.
Tuesday—Vegetable - beef
soup, peanut butter sandwich,
cinnamon bun, milk.
Wednesday—Beef tips in
gravy, candied sweet potatoes,
June peas, orange juice, hot
rolls, milk.
Thursday—Meatloaf with to
mato sauce, whipped potatoes,
greens, fruit cup. roll, milk.
Friday—Barbecued pork on
bun. baked beans, cole slaw,
carrot strips, strawberry short
cake. milk.
are Zana Arab of Fayetteville,
3.938; Rita Otto of Clayton,
3.938; Cyndie Taylor of
Raleigh. 3.882; Linda Essa of
Greensboro. 3.813; Carol Ruppe
of Fayetteville, 3.765; Robin
Blackwell of Oxford, 3.750; and
Dawn Curtis of Manson. 3.750.
Miss Curtis is the daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Curtis, Jr.,
of Route 1, Manson. She is a
1975 graduate of Warren
Academy, Inc., where she was
the citizenship award winner.
She was also a member of the
National Beta Club, chorus,
newspaper staff, annual staff,
French Club and cheerleading
squad. At Peace she is studying
business.
CURTIS