North Carolina Newspapers

News & Society Items Mrs. Walter Benton of Tarboro was the overnight guest of Mrs. S. M Benton at Colonial Lodge on Sunday night. They spent Mondayshopping in Raleigh Mrs. W. F. Farmer spent last weekend in New York City with her sister Mrs. Robert Elkins of Charleston. W. Va., has returned home after spending some time with the J. E. Rookers. Mr. and Mrs Robert House and Mrs. Chris Haynes of Chapel Hill were dinner guests of Mrs. F T. Read on Sunday. Mrs. Margaret Sipes and Tommy Wagoner attended the graduation of Mike Sipes at Chowan College in Murfrees boro on Sunday. Mr-- C H Weston of Franklinton is a guest of the George McGhees Miss Kay Carpenter of the I niversit v of N. C. at Chapel Hill spent several days here last week with her grand mother. Mrs. C. P. Allen, en route to her home in Monroe. Mr and Mrs James Roop of Nashville were dinner euests of Mr. and Mrs. Alan Reid on Wednesday night. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Hale of Ponte Yedro Beach. Fla., were guests of Mrs. J. W. Scott last week. Mr and Mrs. A .1. House have returned from visiting relatives in Ashland. Ky., and friends in Waynesboro. Ya. Barry Shields and Bryan Rogers are visiting William Conn in New York City. Mesdames E. H. Weston and Marv Shields attended the graduation of Barry Shields at Chowan College in Murfrees boro on Sunday. Miss Sue Kelly left Friday for Gaston Lake to make her home after being at Colonial Lodge for some time. Mr. and Mrs, A. H. Brvson attended the funeral of a relative from Lynchburg. Va., on Saturday in Staunton, Va. Mrs. Page Perkinson of Wise attended the funeral of Lloyd Cook in Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Friday afternoon. Among relatives here were James Boyce of New York City, Ct.pt. and Mrs. Sam T. Arrington and family of Raleigh. Mr. and Mrs. Branch Bobbin and son of Madison, and Decorative shades Ready to haoal Delicate moire pattern inter preted in snowy v:nyl with a finishing touch of braid at hem and slat pocket Available in carry-home widths to 3^" !ever\ inih All -.hades " 1" long Patrician elegance, practical price Warren/on furniture Exchange, Inc. K^Varrenton. North Carolina MRS NATHANIEL MORTON HILLIARD. JR Harper - HiHiard Vows Said Sunday Mis> Angela Rose Harper, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Nichlous Harper of Norlina. and Nathaniel Morton Hilliard. Jr.. son of Mr and Mrs. Hilliard of Warrenton, Miss Betsy livrd Robbitt of (ireensboro. Mrs. S M Renton attended the graduation of her grand daughter. Miss Mary Glenn Benton of Louisburg at Louisburg College on Saturday. Thomas Frazier of Newport News, Va., spent several days last week with his mother. Mrs. Mattie Frazier. Mrs. Clarence Rurton of Newport News and Mr. and Mrs. John F. Burton and Chuck of Portsmouth, R. I., were her dinner guests of Sunday. Jeff Palmer of Falls Church, Va.. was a dinner guest of Mrs. F. T. Read on Sunday. Mrs. Robert J. Fitts of Norfolk. Va.. and Mrs. Roberta Holland of Rurlington were overnight guests of Miss Mabelle Fitts on Friday. Mrs. Lulie P. Gav and Mrs. W. H. Duncan ofColumbia. S. C. are visiting Cary Price in Memphis. Tenn.. and will attend the graduation of Miss Elizabeth Duncan. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Arrington of Ahoski, Lacev and Garland Cook of Portsmouth. Va., and Mrs. Marv Vinsant and John McManus of Red Springs were here for the funeral of Lloyd Cook on Friday afternoon. Miss Emily Hilliarr!. Allen Hilliard and Mrs. S. L. Crinkley visited Capt. Hui^h Allen at Senior Citizens Rest Home in Henderson on Sunday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. \V. C. Mitchiner and son. Will, of Rurlington were recent weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Oakley. were united in marriage on Sunday afternoon, Man 16, at 2:30 o'clock at the Norlina Kaptist Church. The Rev. Elton < ooke, assisted by the Rev. Dudley Neal, officiated at the double ring ceremonv. Nuptial music was rendered by Mrs. Vv. Monroe Gardner, organist and pianist, and James Ran del Davis, soloist, who sang ( olour Mv World," "The Wedding Song," and "With You." The wedding was performed amid a setting adorned with Oregon palms. Colonial and arch candelabrum with burning tapers were used with baskets of white mums flanking the altar. A candle ceremony was performed at the end of the service. The bride was escorted by her father and wore a gown of satin, overlaid with silk organza and Venice lace. Designed with fitted waistline and tied sash the gown featured a V neckline long bishop Sleeves of organ™ with wide lace cuffs and an Aline skirt. Venice lace and seed pearls outlined the neckline, front panels, sleeves and hem The tiered chapel length veil of silk illusion was edtfed in matching lace. Her bouquet was a cascade of marguerite daisies, yellow sweetheart roses and gvsophila. Mrs. Timothy Holt Ravnor of Durham, sister of the groom, was matron of honor. She wore a formal gown of yellow knit featuring a square neckline trimmed with lace and gathered midriff bodice outlin •;d wi,h I**- The gown was designed with capelet sleeves lull skirt and double bow in hack. He headpiece was a matching ribbon with appliques of lace. She carried a bouquet of marguerite daisies. Bridesmaids were Miss Cindy King and Miss Jenell King, cousins of the bride ano Mrs. Robbv Martin, all of Norlina. They wore gowns identical to that of the honor attendant and carried a long stemmed yellow rose with satin ribbon bow and matching streamers. The bridegroom's father was best man. Ushers were James N.chlous Harper, Jr.. brother of the bride, Roy Karl King, uncle of he bride, both of Norlina. and Timothy Holt RaVnor brother in law of the groom of i Mirham. Mrs. Rov King, aunt of the bride, served as mistress of Mrs. Ellington Elected President Mrs. Thomas Ellington was elected president of the Warren County Chapter of the U.D.C. at the meeting in the home of Mrs. A. D. Harris on May 14. Mrs. Harris was elected vice-president; Mrs. H. F. Twitty, second vice-president; Mrs. F. B. Newell, recording secretary; Mrs. R. B. Butler, treasurer; Mrs. J. H. Kerr, registrar; Mrs. M. P. Powell, recorder of crosses; and Mrs. W. R. Baskervill, chaplain. The rituals, pledges and flag salutes were given and reports were made by the different committees. The treasurer reported a balance of $94.18 and $10 was donated to go into the treasury. The program on William •Ronson Johnson Pegram was given by Mrs. R. B. Butler. The historical poem, "For Decora tion Day," by Sir Walter Scott was given by Mrs. H. F. Twitty. The club decided to hold a covered dish luncheon on June 11 in the home of Mrs. H. F. Twitty. Mrs. Kenneth R. Smith of Raleigh, N. C. Division President, will be invited to install new officers. Refreshments were served by the hostess and the meeting closed with "Blest Be The Tie That Binds." Gladys Short Graduated Gladys AyScue Short, daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Ayscue of Warrenton, was among students who graduated from Atlantic Christian College on Friday. May 14. Mrs. Short received a B. S. Degref in deaf education. Mrs. Short was a dean's list student at A.C.C. She maintained a 4.0 average this semester. '•eremonies. The bride is a graduate of Warren Academy. She holds a position with Rose's Stores. The groom is a graduate of Warren Academy and is a student at W'akc Forest University in Winston Salem. Following a wedding trip, the couple will make their home in Winston-Salem. Cake Cutting A cake cutting was given by parents of the bride in the fellowship hall of the Norlina Baptist Church. It was catered by Mrs. Sarah Parham, Mrs. Ira Weaver. Miss Mae Weaver and Mrs. Milton Pullen. Guests were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Dudley Neal. The table was covered with a pink cloth overlaid with white net. Centering the table was a lovely arrangement of mixed flowers with a silver candela brum on each side. On one end of the table was a crystal punch bowl and punch was served bv Mrs. James Harper and Mrs. Nathaniel Hilliard, mothers of the bride and groom. On the opposite end was a three tiered wedding cake. After the couple had cut the first slice, serving was continued by Mrs. Charles Johnson of Warrenton. Other refreshments consisted of cheese straws, sausage balls, ribbon sandwiches and mixed nuts. Miscellaneous Shower Miss Angela Harper was honored at a miscellaneous shower in the fellowship hall of the Norlina Baptist Church on April 29. Hostesses for the occasion were Mrs. Ira Weaver, Miss Mae Weaver. Mrs. Milton Pullen and Mrs. Sarah Parham. The honoree received many useful gifts. Bridesmaids Luncheon Miss Jenell King, Mrs. Timothy Ray nor. Miss Cindy King and Mrs. Bobby Martin honored Miss Angela Harper at a bridesmaids luncheon on Saturday. May 15 at one o'clock at the Carriage House in Warrenton. An arrangement of mixed spring flowers enhanced the luncheon table. The bride elect presented gifts to her attendants at this time. for • Gifted Grads. . . "Your Happy Shopping Store In Warrenton" ODOM ELAM Two Warrenton Girls Graduated From Peace Two Warrenton girls were among the some 193 young women who were graduated Saturday, May 15, from Peace College in Raleigh. They were Patricia Rose Odom and Irene Elizabeth Elam. Roth received associate of arts degrees during Peace commencement exercises. Miss Odom is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Tasker Odom, Jr., of 319 Graham Street, Warrenton. At Peace she was a member of the choir her freshman year. She was the recipient of a scholarship from the United Daughters of the Confederacy her freshman and sophomore years. She was also Mr. And Mrs. Isles Feted At Dinner A dinner was held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Isles on Sunday, May 9, honoring Mrs. Isles. Sam Howell of Murfreesboro returned thanks. The meal consisted of barbecue chicken, slaw, potatoes, hush puppies, bread, cake, pies and tea. Attending from the Little'on area were Mr. and Mrs. Wilford Isles, Frances Isles, Ruddy Isles, Roberta Rodwell, David H. Isles, Miss Audrey Isles, Steve Harris, Mr. and Mrs. Simmie Isles and children, Michellle and Robby, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Shearin and daughter, Cindy. Out-of-town guests were Horace Godfrey of Washington, D. C., Mr. and Mrs. Sam Howell of Murfreesboro, Mrs. Clara Harris and son, Rill and Miss Lisa Parker of Halifax, Mrs. Judy Rasemore of Greenville, Mrs. Sammie Dickens of Roanoke Rapids and Rrent Bass of Nashville. Miss Rooker Hostess For Philotheo Class Twenty one members of the V. L. Pendleton Philathea Class r,JU!Sday eveninK- May iwi? o , of Miss Elizabeth Rooker for their ref,u)ar monthly business meeting: The meeting was presided over by Mrs. E. R. Wood pres.dent. Mrs. Willis Neal led the devot'ona! by reading the 17th ( hapter of John, followed by prayer by Miss Sue Kelly. During the business, committee reports were given, and six members had a 100% average for the month of April. Also plans were made for the annual class picnic to be held on the second Tuesday of June at the home of Mrs. W. L. Wood Miss Sue Kelly gave a beautiful talk on how to have An Abundant Life, followed by prayer. During the social hour delicious refreshments were served by the hostess. Births Mr. and Mrs. George Warren McGhee of Warrenton an nounce the birth of a son. Hunter Lee, in Rex Hospital in Raleigh on May 12. Mrs McGhee is the former Miss Mary Patterson Weston of Franklinton. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thompson. Jr.. of Macon announce the birth of a son. Michael Edward, on May 6 in Maria Parham Hospital, Henderson. Mrs. Thompson is the former Miss Susan Harris of Littleton. Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin T Terrell of Roanoke Rapids formerly of Warrenton. announce the birth of a daughter. E'eanor Fleming, on May 11 jn Halifax Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Terrell is the former Susan Connor of Roanoke Rapids. The Toronto Zoo has 3,500 animals. the recipient of the Garland C. Morris Company Scholarship, which is an endowed scholar ship, her sophomore year. Miss Odom plans to continue her scholarship at UNC-Charlotte. Miss Elam is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James G. Elam of Route 1, Warrenton. At Peace, she was secretary of the "Prism," the college's literary publication, her sophomore year. She played on the basketball team her freshmen year. She also served as a hostess and was a member of the Theatre Arts Group her sophomore year. Miss Elam plans to continue her education at UNC-CH. Degree GREENSBORO - Martha Gayle Thompson of Macon, Route 1 received a bachelor of arts degree during commencement exercises at 138 year-old Greensboro College on Sunday, May 9. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. Fred Thompson of Route 1, Macon. Degree Nancy Linkous Marshall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Linkous of Hampton, Va., recently graduated with honors from George Mason University in Fairfax, Va. She received a B. A. degree in European Studies. She is the daughter of the former Lois Haithcock of Macon. Arts Commission Seeks Local, State Assistance The Warrenton Arts Commission, in an effort to reinforce their April application for $1,500 in state funding for 1976 77, has issued assistance requests this week to at least six local and state agencies. Mrs. K. R. Rodwell, commission secretary-treasurer, said Monday that letters were posted to those responsible for CETA (Comprehensive Employment and Training Act) funding, in hopes that monetary support will be renewed during the upcoming fiscal year. The request, sent to such offices as the Office of Employment and Training (formerly Manpower services), the Department of Administration, Region K Council of Governments, the Warrenton mayor's office and the county manager's office, was sparked by an encouraging letter from Alan Cooper, administrative coordinator for the Third Century Artist program of the North Carolina Arts Council, Mrs. Rodwell said. "We believe this program has benefited many individuals and awakened a general appreciation of art in all areas," Mrs. Rodwell commented. "It has also made it possible for artists to continue work in their own fields rather than be unemployed or forced to accept work out of their categories." The commission, in seeking operating expenses of $1500 to be matched by county funds, is also seeking to continue the third century artist program here which is totally supported by CETA monies. Last year's funding included $1,000 matched by the same amount from the Warrenton town board, and a grant to initiate the third century artist program here. Operating costs are spent on such projects as the upcoming sidewalk Arts Festival, to be held here on May 29 and 30, Mrs. Rodwell said. Further details of the festival were discussed at aicalled meeting of the commission last Thursday night. It was learned that dancer* from Cherokee's "Horn of the West." an outdoor drama have consented to perform here for no charge. The troupe will be entertaining in Louisburg before arriving in Warrenton. In addition, the brick sidewalk dedication, planned as a major activity during the Festival, will be enhanced by the installation of 49 studentdecorated and fired Bicenten nial bricks. These will be laid in front of the courthouse, Mrs. Rodwell noted. Taylor Graduates With Honors Miss Elizabeth Gordon Taylor, a Warrenton native now living in Raleigh, was graduated last week from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill "with highest honors.' She was one of only twenty nine graduates in the Liberal Arts School to attain this distinction. She was also awarded the James Lawrence Whitfield prize for writing the outstanding honors essay in the Department of English. Miss Taylor was elected to Phi Beta Kappa her Junior year and last fall was selected for membership in the Order of the Valkyries, honorary leadership organization for women students at Carolina. It was recently announced that she has been awarded a Rockefeller Foundation Fellowship for a year of graduate work at Yale University, which she plans to enter this fall. Miss Taylor is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Taylor, Jr.. who moved from Warrenton to Raleigh in 1962, and is the niece of Misses Katharine and Leonora Taylor of Warrenton. Graduates Miss Carter Howard Ward H?n!eiVe<i her Hi*h SCh00l diploma during exercises at St JJary® C°lle&e in Raleigh on May 15. She plans to attend St. Mary s for two more years.