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In a candlelit ceremony on ||
March 21, at 4 o'clock In the
Holly Grove Advent Christian
Church; Route two, Benson,
Miss Rebecca Anne Parker be
came the bride of John Rus
sell Murray. The bride is the
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Julls Monroe Parker, route two,
Benson, and the bride groom Is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. Spencer
David Murray of Route four,
Louisburg.
The Rev. John William Smith,
minister of the bride, heard
the double-ring vows repeated
before a kneeling bench in front
of an altar banked with palms
and other spring greenry* White
burning tapers In tree candela
bra and baskets of gladioli and
chrysanthemums were inter
spersed among the greenry.
A prelude of wedding music
?? was presented by Mrs. Luther
Norman Johnson, organist, of
Route two, Benson. Mrs. Don
Abshire, of Roanoke Rapids was
the soloist. She sang
"Dreaming", a combination of
"You'll Never Walk Alone" and
"Whither Thou Goest'*, and the
"Wedding Prayer."
The bride, given in marriage
by her father, wore a formal
gown of bridal satin which she
designed and constructed. The
simple bodice was styled with a
scooped neckline of irregular
scallops. The seven button
sleeves ended In lily points over
the hands which repeated the
same design as the neckline.
The skirt featured a semi
straight front panel with pleats
along the sides and hack forming
a bouffant back which extended
Into a chapel train. The
buttoned bodice back ended In
a peak slightly below the waist
line and caught the skirt with
three satin roses. Her bouffant
veU was attached to a crown,
also her original, of pearls
and sequins. She carried a white
Bible topped with clusters of red
roses. *
Mrs. Wesson Thresher of
Alexandria, Virginia, sister of
the bride, was matron of honor.
Bridesmaids were Miss Judy
Kay Parker, Route two, Benson,
friend of the bride, and KJrs.
William Andrews, Jr. of Dur
ham, sister of the groom. All
wore street length dresses,
designed and made by the bride.
They were of apricot embossed
peaudde sole, and styled with
a sheath skirt and bodice with
a boat neckline and elbow- length
sleeves. An oversklrt, which
almost covered the skirt, came
together , in front with a bow.
Mitts and halo- headbands cen
tered with net roses, were of
self material. Each carried
a single long-stemmed rose.
Flower girl was little Miss
Bernlce Tart of Fayetteville,
niece of the bride. Her dress
was styled similar to the other
attendants and she carried a
satin basket from which she
dropped rose petals. Little
Ray Parker, route two, Benson,
and nephew of the bride, was
the ring bearer. He carried a
white satin plllon^.
The bridegroom had his father
as best man. Ushering were
Bruce Parker, Route three,
Benson, brother . of the bride,
J. D. Barefoot of Route two,
Benson, Earl Murray, brother
of the groom, and JimmyClient,
both of Raleigh.
The bride's mother wore a
sheath dress of lilac lace, while
the mother of the bridegroom
wore a jacket dress of navy
linen. Both wore matching
accessories and red rose cor
MRS JOHN R MURRY
sages.
Immediately following the
cerembny, the couple received
wedding guests in the vestibule
-
The bride was graduated from
Meadow High School and East
Carolina College. She was
employed with the N. C. Agri
cultural Extension Service until
she came to Rrfir*ttTh where she
is employed with the State Board
of Public Welfare. Mr. Murray
graduated from Edward Best
High School prior to regular
duty with the Air Force. He is
presently employed by the City
of Raleigh.
For going-away, the bride
chose an aqua mohair suit with
matching accessories- and a
corsage of red roses lifted from
her Bible. After returning from
a wedding trip to Florida, the
couple will reside at 721
Georgetown Road, Raleigh.
On Friday evening, the couple
and the wedding party wen*
entertained with a cake cutting
at the Meadow Fire Department.
Hostesses were Mrs. Otis Par
ker, and Mrs. Bruce Parker.
They, along with the hosts
greeted the guests.
The wedding cake was served
by the mother of the bride while
the groom's mother served
punch. Silver candelabra and
camelias were used on the table.
Nuts, mints, and pickles were
also served.
Mrs. D. H. Lee, Jr. presided
at the registry. The bride's
book, her picture^ and silver
candelabra were used as deco
rations here.
Goodbyes were said by the
hosts and hostess as the sixty
guests left.
Obituaries
ARCH PARRISH
Arch Parrish, 78, of Route
2, Loulsburg, died Sunday
morning at Franklin Memor^l
Hospital.
Funeral services were held
this afternoon at 2:30 p.m. from
the Lancaster Funeral Chapel,
conducted by the Rev. Dwane
Campbell, pastor of Sandy
Creek Baptist Church. _ Burial
followed in Highland Memory
Gardens.
Surviving are his wife, the
former Mary Alice Hubbard;
five daughters, Mrs. Walter
Perdue and Mrs. Jimmy Har
ris, Loulsburg; Mrs. Paul
Zuercher, Warbash, Ind., Mrs.
R. R. Dossett, Newport News,
Va., and Mrs. Robert Long,
Sacremento, Calif.; two sons.
Arch Perry Parrish of Raleigh
and Allen Parrish of the home;
sixteen grandchildren and five
great-grandchildren.
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MRS. DOROTHY T. GUPTON
Mrs. Dorothy Tharrlngton
Gupton, 32, Bunn, died Mon
day. She was a lifelong resi
dent of Franklin County and
a member of Mapel Spring Bap
tist Church where funeral ser
vices will be held Wednesday
at 3 p.m. by the Rev. Buford
Raffleld, pastor, assisted by
Rev. Lynwood Coffman. Burial
will be In the church cemetery.
Surviving are her husband,
Ben A. Gupton, Jr.; two daugh
ters, Miss Betsy Lou and Miss
Benjle Hope Gupton, both of the
home; her parents, Mr. and
Mrs. C. A. Tharrlngton, Sr.,
of Bunn; two sisters, Mrs. ten
nis Pearce of Castalia, Rt. 2,'
and Mrs. Leon Jones of Bunn;
two brothers, C. A; Tharrlng
ton, Jr., and William B. Thar
rlngton, both of Loulsburg,
Rt. 2.
Mrs. Stephens
Entertains
I
(Frk. B. W.) KprT Tommie
Stephens entevdined her brieve
llub Th><r?day evening. Her
decorated with ja
ponica and jonquils.
Mrs. B. N. Williamson, Jr.,
received high score prize for
club while second high went
to Mrs. W. L. Stone.
Mrs. J. D. Mode was the re
cipient of guest high.
Assisted by Mrs. C. H. Wes
ton and Mrs. Fred Blount, the
hostess served a salad plate
with coffee at the conclusion
of the third progression.
Special guests were Mrs.
Mode, Miss Nellie Whitfield
and Miss Frances Wortham.
Mrs. Hight
Club Hostess
The Thursday Night Bridge
Club met at the home of Mrs.
J. B. Hight on March 19. Play- |
ing were Mesdames William :
Dement, George Champion,
Johnny Saunders, Mack Joyner,
Winston Davis, Jerry Horton,
Gene Semaske, and Johnny B.
Hight. Chilled fruit juice was
served during play.
Mrs. George Champion won
the high score for the evening.
Mrs. W inston Davi^ was second
high scoreT. Mrs. George :
Champion won the bingo prize.
After several progressions
I the guests were served chif
fon cheese cake, toasted pe
cans and coffee.
Junior Club
Elects Officers
The Perennial Junior Garden
Club met Thursday afternoon
at the home of the counselor,
Mrs. Marvin Pleasants.
Upon arriving. Miss Betsy
May, hostess for the- after
noon, served tk members
Coca Colas and salted peanuts.
This was the business meet
ing for the club ai.d officers
year. Those elected were:
president -Rita Patt.T son, vice
president, Marilyn Stewart,
treasurer, TaJmadge Allen,
secretary, Tra. y Winn, his
torian, Georgia Griffin and re
porter, Beth Johnson.
The club decided what fa
vors to make at the next meet
ing for the Stat^_CoQventlot
to be held In Winston-Salen.
Plans were made to have at,
Easter display in one of the
windows downtown and a work
shop was held on "Jeweled
Caster Eggs."
Celebrates
Birthday
Patricia Finch, daughter .of
Mr and Mrs. JulUn Finch,
celebrated her 11th birthday
Frlday afternoon with a party
at her home.
Refreshments consisted of
birthday cake, drinks and pea
nuts. Patricia received s>>me
very nice gilts. The guest on
hand enjoyed games and danc
ing. .
They were Mary Leigh Best,
Martha Beasly, Lucy Edwards,
Jane House, PatrlcjS'Freeman.
Judy Finch, Beth Andrews, clay
Pergerson, Beth. McDonald,
Robbie McDonald and Sally
Griffin.
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Engagement Announced
CONSTANCE TAYLOR
Miss Constance Jauiiita Taylor is the
daughter of Mr. and M rs. - WJlliam Benton
Taylor, who announce her engagement to
Kandelt Charles Haley of Kaleigh, son of
Mrs. Albert C. Haley and the late Mr. Haley
of Wendell. The wedding is planned for
August '23. "
PTA Bridges Home-School Gap
The l^mieburg p. T. A. hold
a Panel Discussion in their
meet nit: last Thur sday evening
bitwm firm** am! twclxfi.
T; subject was "Bridginc, the
Gap Between Homo and School."
The panel was made , up of three
t ? ? -i hers aid Itlfii parent s with
Gei r ?? M. West acting as
Moderator.
Mrs. Claude Arnold, Mrs.
Ruth Best and Mrs. Tommy
Hams were' the teachers and
Mrs. Marian Roberson, Mr.
Ifc>b Versteeg and Mr. Clint
Fuller were the parents. The
group brought out the various
ways in which the parent and
the school communicate, such
as through meetings* letters,
notes and public news media.
President Clyde Perdue pre
sided and Mr. John Wilson's
room won top attendance prize.
Mrs. George Davis* first grade
was second.
News From
Hollywood
Carol Lawrence, who married
actor-singer Robert* G on let,
finds her career demands grow
ing by leaps ajid bounds since
her role in the musical drama
"West Side Story."
Jack Benny, well known ac?
tor who claims to be 39 on
his television program, has ce
lebrated his 70th birthday.
In "McLintofck," John Wayne
played the title role and his
daughter Aissa Wayne, played
the daughter of his housekeep
er.
Furniture Discussed
At Cedar Rock Club
Furniture helps to make the
house a home and Is an expres
sion of the family's way of life,
said Mrs. Frances Fuller,
Home Economics Agent, to the
2edar Rock Home Demonstra
tion Club at their March meet
ing last week. Mrs. O. T.
Fisher was hostess.
Mrs. Fuller explained that
furniture is available to meet
Boarding Home
Club Meets
The regular monthly meeting
of the members of the club at
Benjamin Franklin Boarding
Home, was held Tuesday, March
17th,' sponsored by The Lotiis
burg Garden Club.
Mrs. Cary Howard, Mrs.
James King, Mrs. n. N. Wil
liamson and Mrs. Anne
Davies were hostesses.
Iced punch, cookies and can
dy were served, then Mrs.
Hoger Kornegay had a Saint
Patrick's Day program and had
each member cut out a big green
shamrock and pin it on. Every
one enjoyed the afternoon and;
is looking for ward to the April
Meeting.
In Service
Fort Hood, Tex. --Army Pvt.
Jerry C. Poythress, whose wife,
Byna, lives in Louisburg, N. C. ,
completed eight weeks of ad
vanced armor training at Fort
Hood, Tex., Feb. ||,
Poythress was trained to fire
the machlnegun and automatic
rifle and drive armored person
nel carriers. *
The 23- year-old soldter, son
of Mr. and Mrs, Joseph A. Poy
thress, Route 3, Henderson,
N. C., entered the Army in
October 1963 and completed
basic combat training at Fort
Gordon, Ga.
He is a 1058 .graduate of
Middlebnrg High School.
Army Pvt. Roger S. Solomon,
son of Mr. and Mrs. King Solo
mon, Route 1, Loulsburg, N. C.,
completed an eight-week cook
ing course, March 20, at Fort*
Polk, La.
Solomon was trained to pre
pare food under garrison or
field conditions.
The 23-year-old soldier en
tered the Army in November
1963 and received basic -train
the needs of every family. They
should consider their needs, the
space they have, the amount they
can afford to spend for furni
ture, the types and colors that
fit their home mode of living
and that they like. This can be
done by good planning, a lot of
looking, knowing the dealers,
the qualities that determine
good furniture and not buying
too hastily.
Mrs. O. T. Fisher gave a
report on getting tomatoes and
eg? plants off to an early start
by using hot caps or some form
of protection from cold nights.
Mrs. P. E. Dean, In reporting
on Public Relations, said that
Public Relations is actually Just
being helpful neighbors. The
report on the Jane S." McKim
mon Loan Fund was to the ef
fect that all the money in the
Fund is now being used bygijrjs
in colleges.
During the business session
the group voted to buy two cof
fee makers for the church kitch
en. The question of a water
heater was discussed and left
open, for consideration and more
Information.
Mrs nettle Dean was winner
of the Easter contest held during
the recreational period. Mrs.
Fisher and her daughter Pri
se ilia served a tasty salad
course.
Birth
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Wil
son, Jr., of Richmond, Va.,
announce the birth of a daugh
ter, Ann Katherine, March li
at Virginia Medical Hospital.
Mrs. Wilson is the former Sid
ney Knox of Richmond, Va.
ing at Fort Gordon, Ga.
He was graduated from Frank
lin County Training High School
in 1950 and was employed by
Crystal Wase Paper, Inc., New
York, N. Y. , before entering
the Army.
Fort Benjamin Harrison, Ind.
(AHTNC)? WAC Private Edna
1. Peoples, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Fred L. Peoples, Route 3,
Louisburg, N. C., completed
a five-week finance procedures
course at the Army Finance
School, Fort Benjamin Harri
son, Ind., March 7.
private Peoples was trained
to furnish finance service fcr
the Army in the field as well
as in garrison.
She received basic training
at Fort McClellan, Ala.
Private Peoples is a 1962
graduate of Louisburg High
School.
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