News And Society Items Phone 257-3341 — * ••v"" " •••• • Hie Rev. Harry Thomas, Mr and Mrs W. R Baskervili of South Hill, Va, and Mr. and Mrs. Buck Baskervili of Wilson visited Mrs. W R. Baskervili on Sunday Ed Hooker is a patient in the surgical division of Duke Medical Center, where he is reported doing fine Scott and Brandon Hicks of Zebulon were guests of their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Melville Hicks, for several days last week. Spruill-Lowrance Vows Are Said Susan Yvonne Lowrance and Gary Paylor Spruill were married Sunday in Holy Comforter Episcopal Church in Charlotte by the Rev. Robert Orvis The bride is the daughter of Elizabeth Goodrich Lowrance of Clinton and George Richard Lowrence of Fayette ville. Parents of the groom are Mr. and Mrs. William Eugene Spruill of Warrenton. The couple will live in Wilminotnn Give* Dinner Party Mrs. Alex Watkins gave a dinner party Sunday night at her home for 20 guests in honor of Mrs Claire Cartier of Grand Rapids, Mich. Mr. and Mrs. Donnell I. Daly of New Bern announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Dail, to Thomas Clayton Ballard, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ballard of Wilmington. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of Mrs. W. R. Hedgepeth of Warrenton and the late Mr. Hedgepeth. The wedding will take place on August 1 at Trinity United Methodist Church in New Bern. Temperatures Vary May temperatures in Warren County ranged from a low of 34 to a high of 90, statistics released yesterday by Weather Observer Clarence Skillman of Areola show. The past month appeared to be following a trend of dry days, but good rainfall for the last week broke the pattern, Skillman said. Total rainfall for the month was 3.73 inches, he said. The high temperature reading occurred on May 26, while the low was recorded on May 3. Thunderstorms were reported on five days of the month. The most rainfall occurred on May 28 when 1.36 inches were measured. Ktor -V mamy / or US 1 AKE LEFT. Disappearing The harpy eagle, an endangered species because its habitat in South America's rain forests is rapidly disappearing, has a wingspan of 7 feet and weighs as much as 20 pounds. It can fly as fast as 50 miles per hour. MRS. JOHN WALLACE BOWMAN Teresa Gail Clark Weds John Bowman In a double-ring candlelight ceremony on Saturday, May 23, at Knightdale United Methodist Church, Teresa Gail Clark and John Wallace Bowman were united in marriage by the Rev. H. Robert Warren. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis C. Clark of Knightdale. The bridegroom's parents are the Rev. and Mrs. John Martin Bowman of Warrenton. The wedding vows were pledged before an altar centered with an arrangement of white glads, daisies, shasta mums, miniature mums, baby's breath and palm branches. In the midst of the arrangement was the Unity Candle which was lighted by the bridal couple during the ceremony. During the ceremony Holy Communion was observed by the couple as they knelt on the single kneeling bench. Immediately following "Sweet Hour of Prayer" was rendered on the organ chimes. Wedding music was rendered by Miss Josie Cozart, organist, and Mrs. Betty Barden, cousin of the bride, accompanied on the piano. Among the selections were Trumpet Voluntary in D Major, Ode to Joy, You Light Up My Life, Nadia's Theme, and others. The bride, given in marriage by her parents, wore a formal gown featuring a high neckline, fitted bodice and long slim sleeves. The neckline and bodice were lavishly trimmed in chantilly lace. The sleeves were of English netting and chantilly lace. The skirt was full and ended in a chapel train. Deep flounces of chantilly lace were featured over the entire skirt and train. Her picture hat had chantilly lace trim with satin bow and streamers. Mrs. Cindy Watson, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. Bridesmaids were Mrs. Gail Mahan of Rocky Mount and Miss Rhonda Bowman of Warrenton, sister of the groom; and Amanda Carroll of Clayton, cousin of the bride. Mr. Bowman served as his son's best man. Groomsmen were Marty Bowman, brother of the groom; Michael Mahan, brother-in-law of the groom; and Tony Johnson of Wendell. Presiding at the guest register was Mrs. Shirley Warren, wife of the minister. The bride is a graduate of East Wake High School and King's College in Charlotte. Prior to her marriage she was a medical office assistant in Raleigh. The groom was graduated from Vaiden Whitley High School and received a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering from North Carolina State University in May. He will be employed with Gearhart Industries in Cleveland, Okla. They left for Myrtle Beach, S. C. immediately following the reception. The church was decorated by Douglas Jones, cousin of the bride, who also directed the ceremony and reception. Reception Immediately following the ceremony the parents of the bride entertained with a reception on the lawn of the church annex. The wedding cake, a fourtier fresh coconut baked by the bride's mother, was separated between the third and fourth layers and featured a bouquet of flowers. The top was graced with the bride and groom of ceramic and lace for the bride's dress and hat. After the bride and grown cut the first slice, guests were served by Mrs. Frances Carroll and Mrs. Josephine Horton, aunts of the bride, Mrs. Paulette Morris, cousin of the bride, Mrs. Ada Cozart and ladies of the United Methodist Women Night Circle assisting. Other refreshments included punch, chicken salad pastry shells, cheese pennies, nuts, mints, fresh strawberries and a watermelon basket filled with melon balls, grapes, pineapple and cherries. The bride's table featured her portrait and bouquet. Rehearsal Prior to the rehearsal, the Bowman-Clark wedding party was entertained by the groom's parents at a cookout at the annex. During the evening, the couple-elect presented the ladies of the wedding with oil lamps to be used in the wedding and the men received engraved key chains. Shower* On April 28 in Warrenton, Teresa and Wally were honored with a miscellaneous shower given by members of the two churches at which Mr. Bowman is pastor. Teresa was presented a corsage and many practical and useful gifts. An arrangement of yellow and white flowers centered the table with yellow tapers. Refreshments consisted of cheese straws, mints, nuts and cake squares. On April 30 Tereca was Miss Hardy Weds in Virgin Ana Wood Hardy and Seth HurwlU were married Saturday at 7:90p.m at the Anchorage House, Alexandria, Va. Judge Daniel F. O'Flaherty performed the doublering ceremony. The bride ta the daughter of Mr and Mr*. Frederick Dean Hardy of Warrenton. She received a BA in history from the University of South Carolina in Columbia and a Juris doctor degree from the University of North Carolina Law School and i* a member of the North Carolina Bar and the District of Columbia Bar. She is employed by Thomson, Pikralhdas and Schott, attorneys in Alexandria, Va. Mr. Hurwitz is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hurwitz of Fort Lee, N. J. He received a BA in political science from the University of Rochester, Rochester, N.Y., MBA from the University of Chicago, Chicago, 111., and is a licensed CPA. Mr. Hurwitz received a juris doctor degree from the University of North Carolina Law School and is a member of the North Carolina Bar and the District of Columbia Bar. He is employed by Arthur Anderson in Washington, D. C. Given in marriage by her parents and escorted by her father, the bride wore a gown of candlelight chiffon with handkerchief hem. The bodice was fashioned with a high neckline of lace and a band of lace at the waist. The treated to a dinner at Villa Capri by the ladies of the office of Drs. Poole, Winslow k Brown. She received a corsage and a gift of blue sheets and towels. The ladies of the Knightdale United Methodist Church on May 7 showered Teresa and Wally with a bountiful supply of gifts. Teresa was presented a corsage of handmade red and white crocheted rosebuds. Refreshments of cake squares, nuts, mints, pennies from heaven, ham biscuits and punch were served the guests. On May 9 members of the church choir entertained the bridal couple-elect with a chicken barbecue at the home of Jean and Maynard Smith. They were presented a bread dish in their china pattern. This was also a him of sharing with Mr. and Mrs. Warren, as they will be leaving Knightdale Methodist Church in June. Mr. and Mrs. Mike of Rocky Mount, and brother-in-law of the groom-elect, entertained the families of the couple at a dinner in their home on May 15. Special guests included grandmothers of Teresa and Wally. Games and fellowship were enjoyed by all. MRS. MITCHELL SETH HURWITZ long sleeves were accented with deep lace cuffs. Mis Susan Walden Hardy, sister of the bride, was maid of honor. Mr. Neil Hurwitz of New York was his brother's best man. Groomsmen were Danny Hurwitz of California, brother of the groom, Frederick Hardy, Jr., of Washington, N. C. and W. Thomas Hardy of Warrenton, brothers of the bride. Mrs. Evelyn M. Wood, grandmother of the bride, was a special guest. After a trip to the South Carolina coast and Charleston, the couple will live in Arlington, Va. Reception Following the ceremony, dinner was served at the Anchorage House to the wedding party and guests who attended from New York, New Jersey, Arizona, Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Virginia and the District of Columbia. On Saturday, Miss Ann Wood Hardy, bride-elect, was honored at a luncheon in the Melanie Room of the Ramada Inn in Alexandria with guests attending from New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and Virginia. On Saturday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Hurwitz entertained at dinner at the Orleans House in Arlington for members of the wedding party and guests from New York, New Jersey and North Carolina. GARDEN African Marigold Is Hardy, Adapts To Most Soils The African marigold U a member of the Compositae family that did not originate in Africa. African marigolds, like zinnias, are native to Mexico. The plant takes its formal name, Targetes Erecta, from an Etruscan diety. Etruria is the ancient Roman name given to a part of N.W. Italy, where the marigold was probably introduced sometime in the 16th century. As one *ould expect of a Mexican plant, the African marigold is somewhat hardy, producing a sturdy plant that is usually capable of adjusting to local soil conditions. In moderate climates, seeds may be planted under glass in early spring and transplanted in outdoor locations once the danger of frost is past. In tropical areas, the seeds are usually planted outside. The African marigold likes full sunlight. Watering is required until the plant is established but does not have to be continued on a regular basis except during periods of lengthy drought. Large, single, yellow or orange flowers bloom in summer and late autumn in the moderate and temperate regions, often much longer in the tropical climes. Extended blooming can be induced by removing dead flower heads on a regular basis. Some cultivars are double flowered and may bloom in a variety of colon. Plant height ranges from one to three feet. Africa'* Lake Tanganyika dascands to a dapth of 4,700 faat

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