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Mrs. Boycc Falls, Social Reporter, 875-4562 Bel l-Dockery Wed d i ng Vows Exchanged At Freedom Chapel Donyea Annette Dockery, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Leo Dockery of Raeford and Sergeant Timothy Wayne Bell, son of Mrs. Rebecca Bell and the late Robert Bell of Cincinnati, Ohio, were united in marriage Saturday, April 14 at 4 p.m. in the Freedom Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church. The Reverend J.L. Glen officiated the double ring ceremony. An arch candelabra with silk rose-colored roses, daisies, carna tions and white pillar candles centered the alter. Two spiral candelabra, with identical ar rangements, were placed on both sides of the alter. Two fifteen branched candelabra with white pillar candles and two baskets fill ed with silk roses, daisies and car nations were placed below the alter. The kneeling bench was decorated with a small silk ar rangement. Hurricane globes with lighted candles and greenery were used to mark the mother's pews. Candles were lit by David and Dwayne Jones. A program of wedding music was presented by soloists Leo McRae and Charles Hottell and organist Russell McAllister. Songs included "Truly," "The Wedding Song," "One Heart, One Hand" and "The Lord's Prayer." The bride, escorted by her father, chose a formal gown of chiffon with a fitted bodice, appli qued with Alencon lace, seed pearls and iridescents. The sheer yoke had a mandarin collar of matching Alencon lace. The full bishop sleeves had a deep cuff of Alencon lace extending over the hand with self-covered button and loops. The gathered skirt held an attached chapel-length train. A full gathered ruffle with Alencon lace trim encircled the entire hemline. The bride's fingertip veil of im ported French illusion was held by a canyslot cap, appliqued with Atafcon, lacev Se&T'p4*rii and iridescents. Alencon lace motiffs completed her attire. She carried a cascade of white silk roses, daisies and stephanotis. Dr. Pamela Dockery of Charlotte attended as her sister's maid of honor. Kendra Dockery, niece of the bride, attended as a junior bridesmaid. She and the maid of honor wore identical gowns of rosebud chiffon with a two-tiered bodice and drop back. The draped skirts were tied with satin ribbon. They carried bouquets of pink silk roses and daisies with a pink streamer. Bridesmaids for the ceremony were Janet Brown of Maryland, Delores Shields of Winston-Salem and Brenda Graham and Devaye Winston, both of Raeford. They wore gowns identical to the maid of honors in a daphne rose. Words can not express our feel ! ings at this time. The loss of our home and the injuries to Traci would have been unbearable without the expressions of love - caring, sharing, but most especially the prayers of our friends (in Raeford), Thank You! The Singles Family Jack, Dale, Traci & Sandy Mrs. Timothy Wayne Bell They carried long stem pink roses with a pink peek-o streamer. Miss Lashanna Alford attended as flower girl and Henri Marks served as ringbearer. Alvin Howard of Charlotte at tended as best man. Ushers were Kenny Dockery of Aberdeen and Ronnie Dockery of Robbins Georgia, both brothers of the bride, Dewayne Jones and David Jones of Raeford. Dezi Dockery, nephew of the bride, attended as a junior usher. ' Th^y aH wOregrcy tuxedoswith rose pink bowties and cummer bund with pink roses for bouton nieres. The bride's mother wore a full length mauve crepe gown with a round neckline and full pleated skirt. She wore a pink silk rose cor sage. The groom's mother wore a full length pink crepe gown with a pink silk rose corsage. The wedding was directed by Deborah F. Davis. Following the ceremony, the bride's parents hosted a reception in the church fellowship hall. The reception was directed by Mrs. Blanche Farmer, who also greeted the guests. The refreshment table was centered with a rose-colored centerpiece. The wedding cake was circled with greenery and topped with a minature bride and groom. Keep DeVane N.C. House Paid Pol. Ad. Hoijour tlty Secretary during National Secretary Week APRIL 23-27 CALICO CORNER S2t MMH.e. m-MMS The cake was made by Mrs. Retha Long, who also cut the cake and served. Tea girls were Deborah Jones and Nanette Cross, cousins of the bride. The bride's book was kept by Mrs. Viola McDonald and Misses Valerie and Vickie Cunn ingham kept the gift register and received gifts. Following the reception, the couple left for their new home in Rome, New York. For tr&yeUng. the btide wore a white tace dress, white silk corsage with matching accessories. The bride is a graduate of Hoke County High School and Central Piedmont Community College. She has a degree in Computer Operations. The groom is a graduate of Rodger Bacon Catholic School for Boys and is presently serving in the United States Air Force, stationed in Rome, New York. REHEARSAL DINNER A rehearsal dinner, hosted by Mrs. Nettie McDuffie, was held Friday evening following the rehearsal in the church fellowship hall for members of the wedding and out-of-town family members. Gifts were presented to the wed ding party from the bridal couple. Miss Gibson honor guest at luncheon On Saturday, April 14, Miss Juli Gibson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gibson and bride-elect of Keith Spring, was entertained at a luncheon given by Mrs. Carson Davis and Mrs. George King. The luncheon, held at Mid-Pines Country Club in Southern Pines, began at one o'clock. Upon arrival, Miss Gibson was presented with a daisy corsage, then she and the guests were served an appetizer of cold pineapple soup. * Following the meal and dessert. Miss Gibson was remembered with gifts presented by the hostesses. Out of town guests included Miss Janet Best of Durham, Mrs. Ted Davis, Miss Dianne Haynie and Miss Susan Townsend, all of Raleigh. Miss Tolin honored ot bridal shower and luncheon Miss Debbie Tolin, bride-elect of Robert Fisher Jr., was recently honored with a luncheon at the home of Mrs. Molene Russell. Hostesses were Mrs. Glenn Max well, Mrs. Gerald Winchester and Mrs. Robert Averette. Mrs. Judi Wood catered the lun cheon. A woven wheat corsage was presented to Miss Tolin when she arrived. Guests were served hor d'ocuvres in the living room and then were invited into the dining room. Places were laid for 14. Live spring flowers and silk ar rangements adorned the tables. The hostesses presented Miss Tolin with a gift of flatware. Miss Debbie Tolin, April 29 bride-elect of Robert Fisher Jr., was honored with a bridal shower, April 14, at the hqpie of Mrs. Dale Conneil.- -v.-- T - Hostesses were, Miss Sharon Connell and Miss Janet West. Upon arrival, the bride-elect was presented a daisy corsage. The bride-elect and her mother, Mrs. Wade Tolin received guests between the hours of 2-4 p.m. The hostesses presented Miss Tolin with gifts of cookware, kit chen linens and a silk flower ar rangement. Invitation Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Barbour extend an invitation to visit their azalea garden between Rockfish and Hope Mills. The garden, which features 10,000 azaleas is located three miles beyond Rockfish. Melinda Ann Bat ton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bat ton of Raeford and granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Bat ton of Raeford is a contestant in the 1984 Miss Teen of America State Pageant representing Hoke County Schools. Her sponsor is Hoke Drug Co. The pageant is scheduled for July 7 at Durham. Melinda is a junior at Hoke High School. UDC members hold April meet Mrs. Grace Malonc and Mrs. Kathleen Jones were hostesses at the Malone home for the April meeting of the Raeford United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter. The devotional was led by Mrs. Pauline Pittman. Mrs. Treva Koonce, the Presi dent, presided and led the Ritual, allegiance and salutes to the flags. The president reported that the chapter was well represented at the district meeting held recently in Fayetteville. The chapter won first place in the activities report and se cond place in the yearbook at the meeting. Announcements were made of the tour of old homes and places of historic interest in the county on May 3rd and of Open House at the U.D.C. State Headquarters in Raleigh on May 19th. Plans were made for an essay contest on the Civil War in junior high school for the next term in memory of John W. McLauchlin who was a veteran of the war. The program leader of the month, Mrs. Marianna McLean, presented an interesting account of "The Battle of Bull Run." Friendship Club to meet The Friendship Club will meet May 1, at 12 o'clock, for their an nul May covered dish luncheon. Each one is asked to bring plants to exchange. Mrs. McQuage is given party Mrs. Lela McQuage, was honored with a surprise birthday party, April 15 at the Civic Center. Mrs. McQuage is 68. - Hosting the party were Mrs. Mc- * Quage's daughter, Mrs. Betty Carlisle and her family, Billy Black, Mrs. Hazel Davis, and Mrs. Willa Conoly. Upon arrival, Mrs. McQuage was presented a pink carnation corsage and seated at the head table. The table was centered with the birthday cake and an arrange ment of spring flowers. After lunch, Mrs. McQuage j opened gifts. Attending were 53 guests in cluding two brothers, Cliff and Ar chie Conoly, three sisters, Mrs. Flora Baker, Mrs. Cora McMillan and Mrs. Willa Jones. Mrs. Pittman is ordained as deaconess Mrs. Jack Pittman was ordained as a deaconess of Phillipi Church, during the 11 o'clock service, April 15. The Reverend Pinkney Love, assisted by the Reverend Ben Ferguson and the Elders of the church, performed the service. Juli Gibson, Beth Jordan honored at club Misses Juli Gibson and Beth Jordan, brides-elect were honored Thursday, April 12 by their mothers' bridge club, with a buffet dinner held in the home of Mrs. Harold Gillis. Daisy corsages were presented to the honorees upon arrival. Miss Gibson, Miss Jordan and their guests were seated at the din ing table and smaller tables for the buffet dinner. ,-u The brides-elect were presented with gifts of stajnless and pewter." Bridge was played with prizes going to Mrs. Bobby Gibson and Mrs. Pete Sawyer. Miss Hendrix, is honoree Miss Tammie Hendrix, June 3 bride-elect of Ron Ellis, was honored with a bridal shower April 14, at the Raeford United Methodist Church fellowship hall. Hostesses were Mrs. Gene Has ty, Mrs. Ed Hasty and Mrs. Roy Jones. Guests were served punch, cake and nuts from a refreshment table covered with a yellow cloth, overlayed with a white lace cloth. Easter Sale 20% OFF 13inrSw
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