COMMUNITY
Willis-Nixon exchange marriage vows
Sandra Dee Nixon and Mark
Alan Willis were united in
marriage on Saturday. June 33,
at Pine Valley Baptist Church In
Wilmington. North Carolina.
The double-ring ceremony was
performed by the Reverend
James L. Finley.
The bride is the daughter of Dr.
and Mrs. William P. Nixon, Jr. of
Wilmington and the
granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Arvin W. Hudson and Mr. and
Mrs. Preston Nixon of Hertford.
The groom is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. Jimmy Dale Willis of
Winter Springs. Florida, and the
grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Dewey
Willis and Mr. Garmon Calvin
Turner and the late Mrs. Myrtle
Turner of Lincolnton, North
Carolina.
The bride was escorted to the
alter by her father and was given
in marriage by her parents. She
wore a gown of silk taffeta
overlaid with white silk organza.
The high illusioned neckline and
long fitted sleeves were accented
with reembroideree Ale neon lace
and pearl beading. Swirls of
appliqued Ale neon lace extended
down the full silk organsa skirt
into the court train. A bead
came lot cap covered with Schlffli
and Ale neon lace topped the
bride's cathedral veil. She
carried a bouquet of white roses,
miniature carnations, babies'*
breath and stephanotis.
The wedding music was
presented by Mr. Wayne Figart,
organist; Miss Kathy
Marshburn, pianist; Miss
Valerie Eaker, flutist; Mr. BiUy
Hutchinson, soloist; and Miss
Teresa Stafford, soloist.
Mrs. Becky Winslow and Mrs.
Ruth Murry directed the
wedding.
Mrs. Julie Kellim of
Wilmington attended the bride as
her maid of honor. Bridesmaids
were Ms. Leslie Brockwell of
Lawrenceville, Virginia, c us ion
of the bride; Miss Michele
Rockmin of Rockwell,
Maryland; Miss Lori Teachey.
Miss Cindy Winslow, Miss Denise
Winslow, Miss Ruth Tice, Miss
Kathy Parker, and Miss Lynda
Brady, all of Wilmington. Miss
Ginger Nixon, sister of the bride,
served as flower girl.
The groom chose his father as
his best man. Groomsmen were
Mr. Tim Willis of Winter Springs,
Florida, brother of the groom;
Mr. Allen Eaker of Cherryville,
cusion of the groom; Mr. Bud
Nixon, brother of the bride; Mr.
Keith Lassiter of Severn; Mr.
Jeff Speas, Mr. David Hawkins,
and Mr. Brian Edwards, all of
Winston-Salem; and Mr. Scott
Turlington of Wallace. Mr. Trot
Nixon, brother of the bride,
served as junior groomsman.
Following the ceremony, the
bride's parents hosted a
reception In the garden of their
home. The wedding cake was
designed and made by Mrs.
Kenneth Metxa. John Burleson
and The Casuals presented a
program of music.
A rehearsal dinner was hosted
by the groom's parents ofTFriday
evening at the Wilmington
Hilton.
Prior to the wedding, the
couple was honored at a cookout
given by Mr. and Mrs. Preston
Nixon.
A bridal luncheon was
hosted by Mrs. William J. Wolff
on Friday. Showers for the bride
were given by Miss Julie Kellim
and Miss Lynda Brady; Miss
Lori Teachey; Miss Ruth Tice
and Miss Teresa Strafford.
Both the bride and groom
graduated from East Carolina
University. Following a wedding
trip to Hawaii, the couple will
reside in Orlando, Florida.
Plans set for October F estival of Skills
The 1984 Festival of Skills
sponsored by the Perquimans
County Extension Homemakers
and Agricultural Extension
Extension
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AGRICULTURAL
EXTENSION
SERVICE
By
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Service is a little over foia
months away; but to date there
are already fourteen booths
reserved. These talented people
are ready to be a part of the
Saturday, October 6, annual
event which will be held at the
Perquimans County High School
Gymnasium in Hertford, from
10:00a.m.-7:00p.m.
We are excited that we'll have
craftsmen from Windsor,
Elizabeth City, Edenton,
Grandy, Virginia Beach as well
as from Hertford.
Among the skills and talents
being displayed and for sale will
be machine embroidery by
Nancy Hobbs; painted switch
plate covers, Christmas
ornaments and painting of rural
scenes by Leslie and Penny
Williams. Also, ceramic
featuring ducks, deer, teapots,
etc. by Lona Dunbar and Pat
Wood.
NOTICE
On July 1st, 1984 Pyrofax Gas Corp. will move to
it's new office located in Southside Plaza, on Hwy.
17, between Hertford and Elizabeth City. The
growth of our company has made this move nec
essary so that we may better serve our customers.
For the convenience of our customers in the
Hertford area we will maintain a payment office,
in the Riverside Insurance Co. located next to the
Hertford Post Office.
Our new address and phone number is:
Pyrofax Gas Corp.
P.O. Box 2206
Elizabeth City, N.C. 27909 (919) 264-3383
Watch this paper for the dates of our Grand
Opening Sale and Celebration. .
A new craft will be quilling by
Marie Spruill. This is not
quilling-so please don't confuse
the two.
But what would a Craft
Show be without quilting? And
this year Quilting wil have a new
look-a look called "Shadow
Quilting" by Rena Copeland. She
will have handmade pillows and
plenty of patch work.
Then woodwork will be on
display featuring mirrors,
frames,, candle holders and toys
by Joe and Marie Sanders. Dick
Manns' woodwork will have
different items because he
features baskets, benches, and
spice cabinets.
Tasy Penner will have
miscellaneous items but a
variety of needle work, dolls and
ceramic.
Helen Timms promises to be
back with her son-in-law, Jerry
Matthews. They will have wood,
ceramic, pillows, and
miscellaneous items. Helen
Strain's specialty seems to be
magnets and yarn dolls, but she
will also have miscellaneous
items as will the Snug Harbor
Community Church and Memory
Lane Senior Citizens Club.
Debbie Norwood is making
quite a name for herself as a soft
sculpture doll expert! Not only
does she make beautiful dolls but
accessories including carrying
baskets, diaper bags, clothes and
doll houses.
Patricia Benton will be sewing
up bunches of Cabbage Patch
Clothes, just right for dressing
the bumper crop of 1983
Christmas Cabbage Patch Dolls.
It already sounds like an
interesting festival is shaping up
for October. With four months
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left before the show-there is time
for other interested craftsmen to
plan to participate.
Anyone interested in reserving
a booth for the 1984 Festival of
Skills should request an
application by calling the
Perquimans County Extension
Office 426-7697.
Mark your calendar now for
Saturday, October 6, and plan to
enjoy a day or a few hours with
exciting people sharing exciting
skills and talents.
A house with fine ap
pliances is a sign of a
builder who is con
cerned about quality.
Keep cool on those hot days
at the beach with a selection
from Campus and Dardens.
We have a large
selection of men's
swim trunks in poplin
and nylon, starting at .
> just *10.50. Available
' in sizes 28-48.
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