Memorial Service
Is Conducted Here
The Warrenton Chapter of the
United Daughters of the Con
federacy held a memorial service
in honor of the late Annie Mary
Gardner last Thursday at the
Fairview Cemetery at 2 p.m.
The late Mrs. Gardner was a
Warren County native and was
the granddaughter of the late
Thomas Daniel Rodwell.
Mrs. Addie Jenkins, president
of the Warrenton chapter, presid
ed over the service.
Mrs. Gardner's daughter, Mrs.
Elizabeth G. Weddington, who
serves as president of the New
York Division of UDC, was also
present at the service and un
veiled a marker at the grave of
her great-grandfather, Thomas
Daniel Rodwell, in memory of
her mother.
In addition to the Warrenton
UDC chapter members, present
at the service were Mrs. Wed
dington's husband, George;
Mary Frances Rodwell; Mr. and
Mrs. Jim Bob Stewart of Lake
Gaston; and Maria fope of Little
ton.
Rosemart No. Nine women's basketball team
was the regular season and tournament champion
in the Women's Basketball League. Shown on the
front row, left to right, are Sharon Alston, Evontio
Williams, Patricia Sawyer, Yvonne Dortch and Ur
sula Alston. On the back row, left to right, are
Beverly Williams, Loraine Williams, Randy Gar
rett, Evette Burchette and Peggy Evans.
THE LAKE GASTON
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
NEWSLETTER
By HOWARD TOMLINSON
Executive Director
Spring finally arrived on Lake Gaston with the first bass tourna
ment last Saturday, and Easter Sunday ushering in the '89 boating
season. Let's hope it's not a false start, and that the winter weather
is now behind us.
The Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce looks forward to an ac
tive 1989 season. Our spring program got under way when we held
the first of our After Hours Socials on Monday, March 13. These get
togethers enable us to spend a little time relaxing after work hours
with food, refreshment and fellowship. About 30 members and guests
attended this gathering at the Rafters Steak House in Warrenton. The
party was co-sponsored by the Rafters and Blaylock Funeral Homes
of War enton and Littleton. It was a great success, and we look for
ward to more After Hours Socials this year. The Chamber is very
appreciative of Phyllis Peele's (owner of the Rafters) and Bobby
Blaylock's contributions to this special evening.
March 22nd marked the second meeting of the Lake Gaston Water
Safety Council, an organization under the Chamber's sponsorship.
The purpose of this Council is to promote safety in boating and water
related activities on Lake Gaston through free education offered to
the boating public, installation of buoys and other devices on the Lake
and creation and revision of pertinent rules and regulations. Member
ship is open to all interested parties. Wide-ranging support of this
Council and its activities is demonstrated by the initial participation
of individuals, private marinas, local rescue squads, Virginia Game
Commission and North Carolina Wildlife Commission officers and
representatives of the U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary. The interest and
backing of all these groups indicates the making of a strong, united
effort to bring about some needed control and direction over water
activities on the lake? before more accidents mar the enjoyment we
all find at Lake Gaston.
Directors and officers were elected at this recent meeting. Direc
tors are: Lloyd Ferguson, U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, two years;
Jim Ward, North Carolina Wildlife Commission, two years; J. W.
Estes, Virginia Game Commission, one year; and Ray Bunch, one
year. Officers are: D. Weaver, U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, presi
dent; A1 Haskins, Radio WLGG, vice president; and Linda Leveillee,
Nocarva Marina, secretary/treasurer.
Committees will be formed shortly. The next meeting will be held
on April 26 at the Western Steer, Weldon Road at 6 p.m. ( Dutch treat
dinner). At present, there is no charge for membership. Send your
name, address, phone number and business agency (if applicable)
to Joseph A. Peterson, P.O. Box 370, Roanoke Rapids Power Station,
Roanoke Rapids, N.C. 27870. Send in your membership application
and join in support of the Lake Gaston Water Safety Council!
Action is proceeding on our 1989 Fund Raiser? Pontoon Boat Raf
fle and Pig-Pickin' Party scheduled for Saturday, June 17. Two hun
dred tickets at *100 apiece are being sold through Chamber mem
bers. Purchase of a ticket entitles the ticket holder to a chance at the
Pontoon Boat and an invitation to the Pig-Pickin' Party? for two?
to enjoy food, drink and band music from 3-8 p.m. As last year,
everyone holding a ticket wins a prize, with the final ticket drawn
winning Ihe pontoon boat. Call the Chamber office (919-586-5711) for
more information.
For the second year, the Chamber is sponsoring a Fourth of July
Fireworks Display for the community at Eaton's Ferry Bridge on
the night "f Saturday, July 1 (rain date July 2). We are hoping for
greater contributions from the public this year to permit a bigger and
longer show (our fireworks cost about $200 per minute). There will
be more about this later. Meanwhile, your donations will be much
'Appreciated. Send them to the Lake Gaston Chamber of Commerce,
P.O. Box 70, Littleton, N.C. 27850. Thank you.
Instant
Passport Photos
The Warren Record
This team, J&J Logging, finished second in the regular season and
in the tournament in the Women's Basketball League. Front row, left
to right, are Evelyn Edwards, Frances Quails and Martha Newman.
On the back row, left to right, are Teresa Wimbrow, Rebecca Dillard
and Wanda Carn?ll.
Tibet
The Dalai Lamas ruled Tibet as a
theocracy from 1642 to 1950, when
China conquered the country and
began to institute Chinese rule.
FROM WOODY KING
HEART AT RISK
It's heart-risky to hold your breath
when you strain to push, pull,
move or lift a heavy object This
causes blood pressure to rise
dangerously Avoid this by con
sciously breathing in and out whilp
straining Better yet? get help in*
doing the job !
BOYCE DRUGS, INC.
Prescription Specialists
108 N. Main St.
Warrenton, N.C.
Phone: 2S7-3449
ONE
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SAT., APRIL 1st
Recreation
Report
By DICKIE WILLIAMS
Warren County
Parks and Recreation Director
ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE
MEN'S AND WOMEN' SOFTBALL MEETING
There will be an organizational meeting on Wednesday, April 12
for those who are interested in entering a team in the 1969 Men's and
Women's Softball Leagues.
The Women's Softball meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. and the Men's
Softball meeting will be at 7 :30 p.m. The meetings will be held at th.
recreation dept. office at John Graham Gym.
Please have a representative from your team present for 'his
meeting. Anyone with questions concerning the leagues ina; con
tact the recreation dept. office at 257-2272.^^^^^^^^^^ ?
YOUTH UMPIRE MF.ETlNf
There will be an umpire meeting on Monday, April 10th at 7:30
p.m. for anyone interested in umpiring youth baseball.
This will be the first of two meetings to be held for the umpires.
The second meeting will be on the 17th.
The meetings will be held at the recreatioi dept. office at John
Graham Gym.
You must attend at least one meeting in order to umpire.
For more information, call 257-2272.
ADULT TENNIS MEETING
There will be an adult (Men's and Women's) tennis meeting on
Wednesday, April 5th at 7:00 p.m. for anyone interested in playing in
the Spring Tennis League.
The meeting will be held at the recreation dept. office at John
Graham Gym.
For more information, call the recreation dept. office at 257-2272.
Button Support
Reinforcement buttons are flat,
two- or four-hole buttons attached
on the underside of the garment to
support the fashion button. They are
used at points of strain and prevent
the fashion buttons from tearing the
fabric.
SAT. & SUN.~
2:00-4:00-7:00-9:01
WEEKDAYS
7:00-9:00
Most North Americans don't get
enough fiber in their diets. When in
creasing dietary fiber, do so gradually
to allow your digestive system to ad
just to the change.
FRIDAY, MARCH 30 THRU
THURSDAY, APRIL 6
2 SHOWS: 7 & 9:00
A weight loss program
designed especially for
you! Prizes will be
awarded to persons
(males or females) who
lose the most weight.
Orientation will be held on Tuesday, April 4,
1989. Then stop by our office and weigh every
Monday between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and
5:00 p.m. Call 257-1185 for more information
and early registration.