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Harrington- Torras ., 4' n • * * Vows Are Exchanged The marriage of Miss Fernanda Maria Torras of Shaiburne, Mass. to John Ray Harrington of New York City took place Sunday, Sept. 2, in St. James Episcopal Church in Greenfield, Mass. The Rev. Richard Holloway of the Church of the Advent in Boston, Mass., and the Rev. Canon Peter Chase of St. James Episcopal Church officiated at the 5 p. m. double-ring cere mony. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hill Torras of Shelburne, Mass. She is the granddaughter of Mrs. Robert J. Torras of Charleston, S. C. and Flat Rock and Mrs. Fernando J. Torras of St. Simon's Island, Ga. She was graduated from MacDuffie School for Girls in Springfield, Mass., attended L'Uni versita Per Stranieri in Perugia, Italy and was graduated from Ben nington College in Ben nington, Vt. with an A. B. degree. Until recent ly, she taught English in Tokyo, Japan. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Sidney Harrington of Eden. He is the grand son of Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Harrington of Warren ton. He was graduated summa cum laude from Dartmouth College in Hanover, N. H. before graduating from Har vard University School of Law in Cambridge, Mass., where he received the Doctor of Jurisprudence degree. He is an attorney in the New York firm of Win throp, Stimson, Putnam and Rogers. Escorted and given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of antique ivory satin worn by the groom's mother at her own wodding. The bodice was fashioned with a bertha of Brussels lace and a basque waist and the full gored skirt swept to a cathedral length train. Her full length veil of Brussel rosepoint lace, lined with silk illusion, also worn by the groom's mother, was at tached to a queen's cir clet of lace. Miss Mary Torras of New York was her sister's maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Miss Lucy Bowditch and Mrs. John N. Irwin of New York, Miss ^Carolina Smythe of Charleston, S. C., Mrs. James Porter of Bethesda, Md. and Mrs. Daniel Petit of Madison, Conn. Thomas Sidney Harrington was his son's best man. Grooms men were the groom's brother, Thomas Prit chard Harrington of Wilson, and his cousins, Scott Mayfield Harring ton of New Orleans, La., and David Merle Har rington of Raleigh, the bride's brother, Joseph Hill Torras, Jr. of Shel burne, Mass., John Pat ton Hance of Eden, William Daniel Hicks, Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., Dr. Timothy Flanagan of Philadelphia, Pa., and James Hardigg of New York. Music was presented by Bruce Glenny, organist. Reception A reception after the wedding .vas held at the home of the bride's parents. Beneath tents on the lawn, a seated dinner was served to approximately 250 guests and an orchestra played for dancing during the evening. Rehearsal Dinner The groom's parents entertained 90 guests at a seated dinner at the Deerfield Inn in Deer field, Mass. on the eve of the wedding. Guests in cluded the bridal party, relatives and friends from California, Texas, Louisiana, Maryland, Connecticut, Georgia and North and South Carolina. CORRECTION The announcement in last week's issue of The Warren Record of the marriage of Sheila Ann West of Warrenton and David Anthony Bullock of Roanoke Rapids should have stated that the bride was given in marriage by her uncle, Tommy West. The Warren Record regrets the error. Miss Robertson Weds (Continued from page 4) floor-length skirt ex tended into a chapel train. Tierred scalloped Chantilly lace encircled the skirt and train. A deep border of Chantilly lace edged the flounce hemline of the gown. Her veil was custom made by Mrs. Estelle Hedgepeth. It featured a trailing veil of silk organza with em broidered lace attached to a seed pearl wide band. Marsha Robertson, sister of the bride, ser ved as her matron of honor. Frances Ann Harris Paul of Harriman, Tenn. served as her matron of honor. Melissa Larson, cousin of the bride, of Winston-Salem, served as a bridesmaid and Denise Cheek of Warrenton and Kelly Stevenson of Hender son served as honorary bridesmaids. Asa Pegram served as his son's best man. Billy Stevenson of Henderson, Roy P. Robertson, Jr., brother of the bride, Randy Pegram, brother of the groom, and Mike Pegram, brother of the groom, served as ushers. D. J. Pegram, son of the groom, served as ring bearer. The bride graduated from Warren Academy and is currently attend ing Vance-Granville Community College. While attending the academy she worked at Golden Corral. The groom graduated from Vance High School and is employed with Asa Pegram Contrac tor. They will make their home at 1442 Perry Ave., Henderson after a trip to Atlantic City. Linda Stevenson directed the wedding and Edith Branch ser ved at the register. Cake Cutting A cake cutting was given by Mr. and Mrs. Roy P. Robertson and Mr. and Mrs. Asa Pegram following the rehearsal on September 8. Donna Robertson ser ved at the register and Mr. and Mrs. Macon Robertson received the guests. Mrs. Debbie Pegram, sister-in-law of the groom, pltired punch and Mrs. Gayle McCrary, aunt of the bride, cut the cake. Serving for the occasion were Mrs. Margaret Robertson, Mrs. Joyce Benson, Mrs. Lorine Lloyd, Mrs. Doris Alston, Miss Gail alston and Mrs. Margaret Cheek. The three-tiered wed ding cake was made by Mrs. Estelle Robertson, grandmother of the bride. Courtesies On August 24, the bridesmaids honored bride-elect Rhonda Robertson at a dinner at Tail of the Whale in Louisburg. On August 26, Rhonda Robertson, bride-elect, was honored at a shower at Macon Fire House. The hostesses were Mrs. Margaret Robertson, Mrs. Vonnete Robert son, Mrs. Debbie For myduval, Mrs. Margaret Cheek, Mrs. Margaret Aycock and Miss Donna Robertson. Hostesses for a pantry shower on September 5 were Mrs. Linda Stevenson of Henderson and Mrs. Debbie Pegram. The shower was held at the home of 1 Mrs. Stevenson. Ap proximately twenty-five guests attended. A bridesmaid lunch eon was given by Mrs. Roy P. Robertson at The Rafters in Warrenton on Sept. 8 honoring the bride-elect and her at tendants. Those present were Rhonda Robert son, Marsha Robert son, Frances Paul, Melissa Larson, Mrs. Ruth McCrary, Mrs. Vance Robertson, Mrs. Roy P. Robertson, Mrs. Asa Pegram, Miss Kelly Stevenson, Miss Denise Cheek, Mrs. Linda Stevenson, Mrs. Edith Branch and Mrs. Margaret Byrd. Aycock-Robinson (Continued from page 4 ) Edmonds of Richmond, Va., aunt of the bride. Assisting in serving were Mrs. Margaret Edmonds of Richmond, Va., aunt of the bride, Mrs. Sherry Carroll of Warrenton, aunt of the bride, and Mrs. Ed Riggan of Warrenton, aunt of the groom. Birdseed bags were distributed by Miss Jessica Rodwell of War renton. Goodbyes were spoken by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Faulkner of Warrenton. After the reception, the newlyweds left on a wedding trip to Myrtle Beach, S. C. Upon their return, they will reside at 124 S. Cooper St. in Henderson. Rehearsal Dinner A dinner party was given in honor of the bridal couple by the groom's mother, on Sept. 14 after the wed ding rehearsal. The din ner, which was held at The Rafters in Warren ton, was for members of the wedding party and immediate family members. Shower On July 28, Mrs. Betty C. Coleman, Mrs. Joyce Edmonds, Mrs. Margaret Edmonds, and Mrs. Sherry Carroll hosted a floating bridal shower for Miss Robin son in the fellowship hall of Warrenton Baptist Church. Marriage Poll Nearly 80 percent of all married people polled na tionally »ay their marriage is warm and loving. Thirteen percent claim peaceful coex istence. People with lower income and the unemployed are more likely to report serious mar ital problems. Louisburg Concert Series Is Outlined The Louisburg College Concert Series opens its 1984-85 season on Friday, Sept. 21, at 8 p. m. in the College Audi torium with one of the greatest choral groups in the world — the 40 voice Romanian Nation al Choir. Other attractions in the series include the AMAN: International Dance Company from Los Angeles, on Mon day, Oct. 15; Stars of the Lawrence Welk Show from Los Angeles, on Friday, Jan. 25; the dynamic Mac Frampton Musical Show from Atlanta on Wednesday, Feb. 13; and the Na tional Opera Company with a Rossini comedy on Monday, March 18. Admission is by series tickets only. The Romanian Na tional Choir is hailed with unparalleled praise, an unquestion ably magnificent choir. From Cologne, Ger many, a critic writes that it had "the utmost perfection, breathtaking brilliance." The choir is renowned for its lavish "tonal colors, crystal clear intonation and un forgettable costuming. Much of the success of the Choir is due to the genius and dedication of its founder/director, Marin Constantin. He founded the Choir in 1963 and with the best from the Bucharest Conser vatory he has toured the group internationally since. The program consists of three parts: the first, a Renaissance music section with Elizabe than costumes, the second part of classical and contemporary music in formal attire, and the third section in glorious native costumes with all the excitement of Romanian folk music. For more infor mation, contact the Of fice of Public Affairs at Louisburg College, telephone 496-2521. THOUGHT FOR FOOD by GOULD CROOK Easy Shrimp Saute 1 can (8 oz.) Dole Chunk Pineapple in Juice 6 tbsp. butter 1 clove garlic, pressed 2 tbsp. chopped green onion 2 tbsp. dry white wine '/* tsp. tarragon, crumbled 1 Vi lbs. cooked shrimp, medium-size 2 tbsp. chopped parsley Hot cooked rice Drain pineapple, reserving 2 tbsp. juice. Melt butter in wok. Saute garlic and onion in one minute. Add wine, reserved 2 tbsp. pineapple juiee and tarragon. Cook one minute. Add shrimp, pineapple and parsley. Heat through. Serve over rice. Makes 4 servings. Macon Club Has Meeting The Macon Woman's Club met Monday, Sept. 10, in the Gardner Room of the Macon United Methodist Church. Following the call to order by the club president, Mrs. Anna Thompson, members were presented an in spiring devotion and led in prayer by chaplain, Mrs. Mary Copley. Mrs. Thompson welcomed everyone back after a summer break and urged every one to be enthusiastic in their work, bring in teresting programs to the club while keeping them concise. Everyone was reminded to keep reports up to date throughout the year in order to meet the dead line in February. The club's theme will be "Working for a Better Community" and the district theme will be "A Call to Action." We Were urged to make the club outstanding. After a brief business session and department reports, the group discussed changes in the club book and prospec tive new members. Everyone was reminded of the Fall District XIV Meeting on Saturday, Oct. 27, in Roanoke Rapids. With the reading of the Collect, the meeting was adjourned and delicious refreshments were served. The next club meeting will be held Monday, Oct. 1, at the home of Mrs. Estelle Robertson in Macon. The program topic will be under the heading of public af fairs. VISITS MOTHER Dr. M. K. Aycock, Jr. of Greenbelt, Md., spent Wednesday night of last week with his mother, Mrs. Marvin Aycock, of Elberon. WARREN COUNTY HOME HEALTH AGENCY has a position opening for a LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE I Must be licensed to practice as a Practical Nurse by the North Carolina Board of Nursing A motor vehicle operator's license and the availability of an automo bile for travel within Warren County are required. Ex perience in a Hospital, Health Department, or Nurs ing Home desired Applications are available at the offices on 108 South Bragg Street in Warrenton Equal Opportunity Employer Contact: Mrs Judy W. Wilson, RN Telephone: 257-4081
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