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News and Events oi Interest To Norlina Readers Phone 456-3329 To Include Items On This Page Mrs. Diane Currin and daughter, Kelli, returned home Monday after spending the Easter nouaays with her parents, the Rev and Mrs. Ray Tolbert and other family members in Rome, Ga. Mrs. Jackie Rooker Matthews and son, Barry, of Greensboro and Mrs. Gracie Rooker Tingle of Richmond, Va., spent the weekend with their mother, Mrs. Selma Rooker They also visited their sister, Mrs. Antha Rooker Buchanan, who recently returned home from Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D. C. Landis Egerton of Rocky Mount spent several flays this week with his brother, F M. Egerton Mr. and Mrs. R. L. "Sonny" Goodbar of Durham visited Mr. and Mrs. Roger Nonfood on Sunday Mrs. John Deyton of Jacksonville spent last Monday night with Mrs Paul Brauer Mrs O. T Hicks spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Ed Pearson and family in Richmond, Va. and attended the Easter worship service at Revelry Church, also in Richmond Visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Egerton and Mrs Betsy Pace during the holidays were Mr and Mrs Tony Egerton. Jeff Egerton Gary Egerton, Diane and Monisha Egerton, all of Raleigh, Deri and Mary Ann Pace of Knightdale and Mr. and Mrs Bill Young of Macon Mack Adams underwent surgery at Veterans Administration Hospital in Durham on Tuesday Mrs. Bennie Wilkinson of Colonial Heights, Va., visited Mr. and Mrs T. W Stallings on Sunday Mr and Mrs Buck Wiggins, Stacy and lien of Raleigh and Mr and Mrs. Charles Gupton and Chuck of Alexandria, Va. visited Mr. and Mrs Henry Wiggins during the Easter holidays. Mrs. Paul Brauer spent the holidays with Dr and Mrs. John Deyton and Dave of Jacksonville. Mr and Mrs. R. L. Thaxton and family of Wilson spent Sunday with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. A Thaxton. William Dempt of Greensboro spent Easter with his mother, Mrs. H Dempt Edward Tucker of North Tona wanda, N. Y. is spending some time with his mother, Mrs. C. E. Tucker. Bob Pridgen of Wilson and Larry Pridgen of Durham spent Easter with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Leon Pridgen. Mr. and Mrs. R. V. Kidd, Tommy and Robb of Landenburg, Pa. visited Mr. and Mrs. T W Stallings while en route to their home from Florida and after attending Mr Kidd's father's funeral in Marysville, Tenn. on Saturday. Mrs. Ann Norvell visited Mr. and Mrs. John F. Perkinson in Raleigh on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. C. L Hege returned home Monday after spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gorham, Laura-Leslie, Marianna and Caroline in Northport, Ala Mr and Mrs Danny Coleman and Donny Coleman of Columbia. S. C spent the Easter holidays with their grandmother, Mrs. Sudie Coleman Ms Virginia Coleman Carde and son, Mark, of Kinston, Mrs Frances Williams of Goldsboro and Mr. and Mrs Ricky Ayscue of Henderson spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Coleman. Joining them on Sunday for dinner were Mr and Mrs Glen Ayscue and son, Greg of Epsom and Mr and Mrs. Marvin Coleman and son. Holt, and granddaughter, Nancy Mrs. Frances Williams of Goldsboro and Ms. Virginia C. Carde of Kinston attended worship services at Norlina United Methodist Church on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. James Hicks and daughters, Jessica and Jaime of Wilson, Mr and Mrs. Lee Hawks and son, Bryan, of Richmond, Va., Mr and Mrs. Gary Stainback and son, Aaron, of Henderson and Tim Hawks of Louisburg College visited Mr and Mrs. Jack Hawks over the Easter holidays. Miss Donna Wheeler of Bassett, Va . is spending the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wheeler. Mr. and Mrs Frank Weaver and sons. Jason and Matthew, of Greensboro spent the holidays with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Weaver, and W. S. Hicks. Mr and Mrs. Walter Weaver and daughters, Crystal and Leslie, of Rocky Mount joined them on Saturday. Mr and Mrs Charles Gupton and Chuck of Alexandria, Va., visited Mrs. Nita Fuller over the weekend. Angela Hilliard of Chapel Hill spent the weekend with her parents and her brother, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Harper and Dale. M. A. Lyles visited Mrs Lillian Morris in Roanoke Rapids on Sunday. Mrs Ben Lloyd is a patient at Maria Parham Hospital in Henderson Mrs. Emma Hicks visited relatives in Norlina and Wise over the weekend. Mrs Evelyn C. Piacentino of Chesapeake, Va.. spent several days last week with her parents, Mr and Mrs. Marvin H. Coleman. Mrs. Piacentino was called home early due to the sudden illness and death of her father-in-law at his winter home in Florida. Funeral services were held in Florida and Elizabeth City. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Young, Mr. and Mrs. O R. Baker and Mrs Pat Baker spent Tuesday in Burlington Mrs. Kim Le Beau and son, Michael, of Cary visited M. A. Lyles on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bowden of Rolesville visited Mr. Lyles on Sunday and Mrs. Louise Cottrell and son, Gene, of Red Springs and daughter, Lisa, of Chanel Hill visited him on Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Knight's Appliance & TV Center Parts Depart. Do It Yourself And Save Money See Us For Appliance Parts 6. E. Parts And Parts For Many Other Brands BAKE i BROIL ELEMENTS SURFACE UNITS See James Or Leon Kntyt At KNIGHT S APPLIANCE NORUNA. N. C.. AND TV CENTER 4M-2SM Mr. and Mrs. Millard Dickerson of Henderson announce the engagement of their daughter, Jennifer Rose, to Joseph Thomas Shaw, III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Shaw, Jr. of Henderson. The couple is planning a June 27 wedding at Carey Baptist Church at 3 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. Jerusalem Revival Services Planned nevivai services at Jerusalem United Methodist Church at Paschall will be held April 18-23. The services will begin each night at 7:30. The week will begin with a covered dish supper with the Wise Baptist Church at 6 p. m. on Sunday night. The Rev. Robert Rogers, pastor at Wise, will preach and special music will be provided by the choir from his church. Ricky Bolton To Wed Miss West Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. West of 821 North William Street, Henderson announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Ann, to Kicky Bolton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Norvell H Bolton of Norlina. The couple plans to be married June 12 at Calvary Baptist Church in Henderson in a 7:30 p. m. ceremony. No invitations are being sent in the county, but all friends and relatives are invited to attend. Carter and son, Chris, of Rocky Mount spent the Easter holidays with Mrs. Ada Carter and family. Mr. and Mrs. David Perkinson and family of Cary spent the holidays with his mother, Mrs Gladys Perkinson. Mrs. Carrie Allen has returned from Community Memorial Hospital in South Hill, Va. after being a patient for several days. Mr. and Mrs. William Seeley, III of Falls Church, Va. spent the Easter holidays with Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Holtzmann and Richard, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Seeley, Jr. of Danville, Va. visited on Sunday. Miss Mary Lou Traylor of Raleigh spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Traylor. Mrs. Priscilla Cale of Mechanicsville, Va., spent Thursday with her mother, Mrs. H. H. Foster. Mr. and Mrs Joseph Wright of Millington, Md., spent a week recently with her sister, Mrs. Ann Norvell. While here they visited other relatives in surrounding areas. Mrs. Norvell drove them to their home on Sunday where she was their overnight guest. Norwood Baker is spending his Easter vacation with his Granny and Granddaddy Dishmon in T.aCfossc, Va. The schedule for the remainder of the week is ai- follows: Monday - The Rev. Martin Armstrong and the choir of Macon United Methodist Church. Tuesday - the Rev. Steve Gandy and the choir from Norlina Baptist Church. > Wednesday - the Rev. Robert Bergland and the choir from City Road United Methodist Church in Henderson Thursday - The Rev. Curtis Campbell and the choir from Norlina United Methodist Church. Friday - Dr Reginald Ponder, district superintendent of the Raleigh District of the United Methodist Church. The Rev. C.ordan Allen, Jr. is pastor. Zion Homemakers Conduct Meeting The Zion Extension Homemakers Club met on Thursday afternoon with Helen Rooker as hostess. Eva Holtzmann presided. The meeting was opened with the singing of "Jesus Shall Reign." The hostess read the Easter scripture for devotion. The members, along with two visitors, answered the roll by naming their favorite bud. Mrs. Holtzmann, family resource management leader, gave an interesting and informative program on dollar-saving practices. She stressed becoming intelligent shoppers and careful buyers, increasing efficiency in selecting goods and services, simplifying shopping and developing dollar-saving practices. A written contest was enjoyed by all present. Selma Rooker won the prize for having the most correct answers. The meeting was closed with the collect. The hostess served delicious refreshments. Plans Announced Mr. and Mrs. Walter A. Royster of Afton announce the forthcoming marriage of thpir daughter, Bonzetta, to Samuel Ward of Oxford. The wedding will take place on April 24 at 4 p. m. at the home of the bride. No invitations are being sent locally, but friends and relatives are invited. Dolly S. Woodruff and Gene V. Woodruff of Henderson announce the engagement of their daughter, Desree Anna, to John Gregory Twisdale, Jr. of Townsville. The couple plans to be married June 27 at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ridgeway at 3 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited to attend. Miss Woodruff is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Seaman of Norlina. Norlina Clubwomen Have Monthly Meet The ladies of the Norlina Woman's Club met at the clubhouse for their monthly meeting on April 6 at 8 p.m. with Mrs. Carolyn Dickerson, president, presiding. Mrs. Dorothy Bobbitt presented a meditation in keeping with the Easter season. She posed impelling questions about the crucifixion, and quoted appropriate scripture to answer the questions. She ended by reading a delightful poem, "The Cross in My Pocket." Mrs. Leigh Traylor, member of the International Affairs Committee, presented her husband, Leigh Traylor, a member of the "Save The Lighthouse of Hatteras Committee," an all volunteer committee. Traylor spoke of the importance of saving the lighthouse at Cape Hatteras from disintegration. He said that about 2300 wrecks have occurred on the shoal (sand bar) near Nags Head. Alexander Hamilton, an American statesman, was caught in a storm on this cape. Because of his narrow escape, he was instrumental in getting a lighthouse constructed in 1803. Untold numbers of wrecks have been prevented because of the beam of this light. In 1870 the present lighthouse was erected 600 feet North of the original structure. It is 208 feet tall, the tallest lighthouse in America. It was erected 1500 feet from the water's edge. By 1919 (49 years later), the beach had eroded so much that the ocean was then only 300 feet from the lighthouse. Erosion is again jeopardizing this piece of North Carolina property. In September, 1981, the ocean was a mere 70 feet from its base. A bad storm could now cause it to topple. Traylor said that Republicans and Democrats have joined to save the lighthouse. The Park Services estimates that it will cost several million dollars to protect this landmark permanently, and the quota for Warren County is only $2,000. During the business session, it was decided tn present a monetary gift to the Lighthouse Committee. In other business, the June meeting date was changed from the first Tuesday to the fourth Tuesday, at which time a gift will be presented to the clubhouse in memory of Mrs. W. S. Hicks, Jr. Mrs. L. O. Robertson, Jr., and Mrs. Jimmy Brame were chosen to represent the club as delegates at the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs Annual Convention in Winston Salem, May 2-6. And the club decided to give to an outstanding student (to be selected later), a scholarship for advanced education. During the social hour, refreshments were served by the hostesses, Mrs. Gladys Perkinson and Mrs. Eleanor Hayes. The next regular meeting will be held May 4 at 8 p.m. Alston Has Role In Exercise Army Spec. 4 Clayton G. Alston, son of Phillip K. and Velma B. Alston of Littleton, participated in the U. S. Readiness Command exercise Gallant Eagle '82, played in the desert environment of California and Nevada. This year's exercise used a desert environment to test the Rapid Deployment Joint Task Force in command, control and communications; joint suppression of enemy air defenses; electronic warfare deception operations; tactical intelligence collection; tactical deployment of forces and strategic deployment by sea. Ground maneuvers were to take place at Fort Irwin and the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twenty-Nine Palms, Calif. Air operations were conducted over Fort Irwin and Twenty-Nine Palms and surrounding air space including portions of the Nellis Air Force Base range in Nevada. Alston is a clinical specialist with the 93rd Evacuation Hospital, Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Alston is a 1976 graduate of Northwest High School. NOTICE Please take notice that the Norlina Planning Board will hold its organizational and orientation meeting at the Municipal Building, Town of Norlina, N. C., at 7:30 p. m. on Thursday, April 29, 1982. Topics to be discussed will include: rules of procedure for the planning board, election of officers, regular meeting time and date, the comprehensive development plan, and zoning. This notice is pursuant tn the Open Meetings Law G. S. 143-318.9 to 318.18. (Art. 33C) This meeting is open to the public and any persons interested are Invited to attend. April M.IK Littleton News Bonney Hale is a patient in Nash General Hospital in Rocky Mount. Mr and Mrs. Mac Fowler, Jr., visited him Saturday Mrs. Hale is staying with him. Mrs. Betsy Hart and her mother, Mrs. J. L. Skinner, were in Henderson Friday. Mrs. L. E. Morris is a patient in Halifax Memorial Hospital in Roanoke Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Critcher of Chesapeake, Va. spent the weekend here with her mother, Mrs. Luther Aycock, and visited his mother, Mrs Morris and also Mrs Bemice Aycock, Sr. Linwood Topping is now home after having been a patient in the Veterans Hospital in Durham for several days. Mrs. Joseph Threewitts and Mrs. Laura Smith were in Rocky Mount Monday Clifton Shearin is a patient in Halifax Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Salmon, Sr. visited their son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs Lloyd Salmon, Jr., and daughter, Mrs. Frances Ferrell, in Roanoke Rapids Thursday. Stacey Leigh and Kevin Salmon returned with them and stayed until Saturday when their parents. came for them. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Thome were in Raleigh Wednesday. Misses Mamie and Josephine Stansbury visited Mrs. Pattie S. Neville Sunday in Pine crest Rest Home near Henderson Miss Peggy Alston of Peace College, Raleigh spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Roger Gupton and Mr, Gupton. Mrs. Gary Hannahs of Portsmouth, Va. and Mrs. Lena Felton of Chesapeake, Va. were Monday visitors of her mother, Mrs. Bernard P. Bobbitt and Mr. Bobbitt. Mr. and Mrs. Bobbitt accompanied them to visit Mrs. Bobbitt's sister and brother-inlaw, Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Lawder until Wednesday and Mr. and Mrs. Lawder accompanied them home and visited. Mr. and Mrs Alton Overby, Jr. of Boykin, Va. were visitors of her mother, Mrs. Irma Jean Corwin, during the weekend. Mr. and Mrs. Bernice Hilliard and daughter. Shelly, and his mother, Mrs. Annie Lee Hilliard, spent the weekend with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rohrer, in Graham. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Sykes spent the weekend with his son and daughterin-law, Mr. and Mrs. Marson Sykes, and family of Cary. En route home they visited his granddaughter. Mrs. Peggy O. Stansbury, and son, Joey, in Raleigh. Mrs. Clemont Pegram was a Sunday visitor of her mother. Mrs. Sally Riggan, in Halifax Memorial Hospital and also Leslie Riggan who is in the hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Mark Harris of Roanoke Rapids were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Mable Browning. Mrs. Paul Baker of Creedmoor, Mrs. Lloyd Earl Baird and children. Julie and Jeffrey, of Pleasant Hill and their cousin. Paula Baird, of Roanoke Rapids were Sunday visitors of Mr. and Mrs. L E Stainback Mr. and Mrs Steve Acai and daughter, Stephanie, of Raleigh were weekend visitors of his mother. Mrs. Betsy Hart Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore and children, Eliza beth Anne, Charles, Jr., and Jim, of Danville spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Brantley Acree and his parents, Mr. and Mrs Macon Moore, Jr and Miss Fannie Moore. Mr. and Mrs Harry Riggan, Mrs Mario rtossell and Mrs Pattie Edwards of Henderson were Sunday visitors of Mrs. Nannie Inscoe anc* Mrs. Hazel Pitt and Mrs. Gladys Stansbury Dedication Rites Held In Littleton The Littleton Baptist Church has had two dedication services recently for memorial gifts presented to the church. On Sunday, March 28, a funeral pall was dedicated in memory of Mattie Hall Acree and Julian Acree. Donors of the gift were their sons, Brantley and Leon Acree. The pall is available for use in funeral services in the church by those who wish to use it. It eliminates the use of flowers on the casket and is an appropriate symbol of a Christian service. Katie Harvey is chairman of the Memorial Committee A pew was also dedicated in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Acree, given by another son, Milton, and his family. On Sunday, April 4. two bronze flower vases were dedicated in memory of Benjamin H. Browning, Sr. These were a gift from his family and are to be used in the vestibule. Dinner Honors Mrs. Stainback Mrs. Eva H. Harris and Mrs. Mary Jorgenson entertained with a dinner Friday honoring Mrs. L. E. Stainback on her 76th birthday. The meal consisted of turkey, giblet gravy, dressing, cranberry sauce, turnip greens, candied yams, fried okra, lima Deans, cocoanut cream pie, iced tea and hot rolls. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Stainback, Clifton Heuay of Roanoke Rapids and Mrs. Lloyd Earl Baird of Pleasant Hill. HARP WORK. BOOTS. The boots you wear have to be able to stand up to a hard day s work That's the kind we make We build em Rugged irom the ground up. Oil resist ant outsoles are permanently bonded to tough cowhide leather uppers Triple-row stitching and steel grommetted lace stays add to the durability of every Wolverine action boot Pure comfort inside. 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