North Carolina Newspapers

■' xsmativmm Mrs. J. M. Hobgood visited rela tive. in Nsfclmlle, Wednesday. • • • Mrs. W. H. Duke has retained from a visit to Bopnoke Rapids. • • • Miss Catherine Albrittan, of Snow Hill, is visiting Mrs. C. L. Beam an. Mrs. Ted Hortcn. of Norfolk, Va. is the guest of Mrs. Kathleen Moore. • • • Mrs. H. L. Watson, of Wilson, is visiting her mother, Mrs. J. Y. Monk. • • * Mrs. J. M Hobgood has returned from a visit to friends in Lambert© n. • • • Jean and Jan Cayton are spending this week with relatives hi Green ville. • • • Mrs. John A. Moore, of Fayette ville, is the guest of Mrs. Louise D. Harris. • • • Mrs. J. Y. Monk, Mrs. R. V. Fiser and Bill Humphrey spent Tuesday in Wilson. • • • Mrs. A. C. Turoage has returned from a visit to relatives in Rich mond, Va. • • • e~ Miss Mable Duke has returned to Richmond, Vs., after a visit to Mrs. W. H. Duke. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Walter B. Jones and daughter spent the week end in Fay etteville. " • • • Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Pierce are spending -the week end at Virginia Beach, Va. , » • • • Mrs. Marguerite Robots is visit ing her daughter in Birmingham, Ala., this week. • • * Miss Ruth Hinson, of Monroe, is spending the week Mid with Mrs. George W. Davis. • • • E. S. Hobgood, Jr., of Newport News, Vs., spent the week end with his parents here. • • • Friends will be glad to learn that John T. Bynum is reported as im proving this week, r • • • Mr. and Mrs. Billy Burke and son, Billy, It., are spending the week end" at Morehead City. • • • Hubert Fulgham has returned to Halifax, after a visit to his sister, Mm Manly Liles. • > • Mr. and Mrs. Sam D. Bundy, of Kington, spent the week end with Mrs. J. T. Bundy. • • • Mrs. George Edwards, of Snow Hill, spent Tuesday with her mother, Mrs.'J. A. Mew born. • • • Friends will regret to learn that Mrs. Clarence Prescott is reported ill at her home here. • • • Miss Nell Taylor Beaman has re turned from a visit to relatives and friends in Snow Hill. • • • Harold Rouse and Charles Parker are leaving Sunday for the T. M. C. A. Camp near Durham. • • • Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Scott and daughter, Vivian, have returned from a visit to Richmond, Va. • *.* Mr. and Mrs. Roland Modlin, of Belhaven, spent this week with Mr. and Mrs. C, E. Modlin. • • • Mrs. Jack Lewis and small daugh ter, Mary Caroline, are visiting relatives in Greenville. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Billy Burke and son, Billy, have returned from a visit to relatives in Bennett. . • • • Mrs. S. G. Gardner and Miss Lil lian White Gardner spent Sunday in Greenville with relatives. •' • iSl&'S Mrs. Warren Lopton, of Belhaven, is visiting her parents, Postmaster and Mrs. B. O. Tumage. • • • Mrs. Dorothy Flanagan, of Rocky Mount, spent the week enA with her mother, Mrs. La)me Dail. 2| ...\ J • • • -v . Mrs. Marion S. Spikes, of Wash ington, D. C., is visiting her parents, ■■ ——————— SOCIAL CALENDAR ... . Monday. Jme 29 3:30 P. M.—Garden Chib. Tuesday, 30 7:00 P. M.—Rotary Club. 8:00 P. M.—Junior Order. Friday, Jaly 3 7:30 P. M.—Boy Scout*. 8:00 P. M. — Woodmen of the World. Saturday, 4 10:00 A. M.—Parade atarta pro gram of Victory Day eventa. lire. J. A. Mewborn and Mrs. Lula Forbes are visiting relatives and friends in Snow Hill this week. • • • Mrs. Charles M.. Griffin and lire. Moseley Hussey, of Wilaon, visited relatives and friends here Wednes day. • • • Mrs. E. H. Everett has returned to Norfolk, Va., after a visit to Mrs. Ellen Beam an and Mrs. W. A. Pol lard. w • • Miss Carrie Speight Tumage has returned to Greensboro after a visit to her parents, Mr: and Mra. A C. Turnage. • • • Mrs. Albert Horton "and daughter, Mias Estelle Horton, of Richmond, Va., left this week for a trip to Florida. • * • Miss Marguerite Britt, of Ayden, and Mrs. Robert Richards, of Albe marle, were guests of Mrs. Frank Davis, Jr., Tuesday. • • Friends will be glad to learn that Mrs. Ted L. Albritton is recovering from a recent attack of arthritis and is able to be out again. • • • Mrs. W. C. Murray and daughter, Miss Novella Horton Capps, of Washington, D. C., arrived Friday for a visit to Mrs. Dora H. Keel. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Anthony J. Barrett, of Washington, D. C., are spending several weeks here and are residing in the home of Mrs. J. M. Hobgood. . ^ • • • Mrs. Lila Shirley, of Greenville, and Mr. and Mrs. J. R.- Shirley, of Norfolk, Va., will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Gaynor during the week end. , - . • • • Friends will be glad to learn that J. T. Bundy has returned after re cei big treatment in a Rocky Mount hoijpital and is reported as recuperat ing rapidly. Corp. Joseph Joyner of the U. S. Marines has returned to New River after spending the week end 'with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. -Joy ner. • • • Friends will beglad to learn that; E. W. Hunt, who underwent an ap pendicitis operation at Woodard-Her ring Hospital, in Wilson, Wednesday night, is reported as recuperating. • • • . P. F. C. Robert P. Wheless, of the Army Medical Corps at Key Field, Meridian, Miss., returned to resume his duties there on Thursday after a furlough of ten days spent at his home here. • » • • Attending the Young People's Con ference of Albemarle Presbytery, convening in Greenville this week, are: Misses Elizabeth 4fay, Vir ginia Cobb, Gen Easley, Jeanne Beck man, Wilma Stansill, and Edith Tyson of Ballards. BROTHERHOOD SUPPER I - The Methodist Brotherhood supper will be held a$. the swimming pool ■dining room at 7:00 o'clock tonight. All adult members of Sunday School and Church are invited. Barbecue will feature the menu. FIRST COTTON BLOSSOMS The first cotton blossoms to make their appearance here at the Enter prise office were brought in by J. I. Oakley and Blaney Dupree on Route 2, Farmville. POOL HOURS CHANGED The municipal swimming pool will open at 2:00 in the afternoon and close at 10:00 each evening according -* Impressive ill-its beautiful simplic ity was the marriage on Friday, June 19, of Miss Mary Friar Rouse and Richard Dixon Harris, whkh was solemnised at the home of the bride. The Rev. Marvin Y. Self, pastor of the Farmville Methodist Church, of ficiated, using the ring ceremony. The vows were taken at sunset in the presence' of relatives and inti mate friends. Tall baskets at Picardy gladioli and ferns were used to enhance the beatfty of the nuptial scene, and a white satin prieuxdieu was placed before the improvised altar for the final blessing. A program of bridal music was rendered by Mrs. M. W. Lincke, of Nashville, aunt of the bride, prior to the ceremony, sad Mrs. J. Knott Proctor, of Greenville, aunt of the bridegroom, sang "Became," by D'Hardelot, and "I Love You," by Grieg. The traditional wedding inarches were used. MacdoweU's "To A Wild Rose" was softly played during the ceremony, which was brought to a close with the singing of Lutkin'g Benediction by Mrs. Proc tor. The bride, who' was escorted and given in marriage by her father, George Alexander Rouse, wore a wed ding gown of heavenly blue mar quisette, fashioned with a yoke out lined with narrow folds of the ma terial. It was made with a high neck and fastened down the back with self-covered buttons. The full skirt fell in a slight train. Her only orna ment was a strand of pearls. A veil of blue illusion was held in place by a tiara and was of fingertip length. She carried a colonial nosegay of {rink roses tied with pink satin ribbon. The best man was John D. Dixon, uncle of the groom, and ushers were Allen Moore, David T. and Howard Harris, his brithers, and 'Edward Dixon, of Wilson, an uncle. The bridegroom's mother, Mrs. Wil liam Howard Harris, wore an after noon frock of French blue chiffon and a cordage of pink roses. Following the ceremony an infor mal reception was held. Punch was served by Mrs. B. O. Turoage and Mrs. G. M. Holden from an ice punch bowl in which red roses were froxen. and Mi*. R. V. Fiser and Mr. and Mt«« Elizabeth Davis presided over the register. Goodbyes were said by Mr. and Mn. Billy Burke and Mr. and Mrs. R. fiL Scott. Mrs. Harris is the only daughter of George Alexander House and the late Mrs. Rouse. She was graduated from Peace Junior College, Raleigh, and is Society Editor of her father's publication, The FarrtviUe Enter prise. Mr. Harris is the son of Mrs. Wil liam Howard Harris and the late Mr. Harris. Ha is associated with A. C. Monk Tobacop Company, of Farm ville, end with the Austin Tobacco Company on the Kentucky and Ten nessee markets as buyer. After July 1, Mr. and Mi*. Harris will be at home in Farmville. For her wedding trip to Southern beaches, the bride wore a gold Eengalline suit with black revero and blouse. Her hat was a wide brim black frit model with "veil trim and Eer acces sories were black. Since announcement of their en gagement the popular young couple has been extended numerous social courtesies. Out-of-Town Guests. Out-of-town guests wero: Mm. M. W. and Miss Dorothy Iincke, of Nashville; Mrs. Harry M. Rouse, Mrs. James J. Booth, Mrs. W. Trent Wil son, Mn. Evelyn Harlowe Patterson, Miss Dorothy Hariowe, and A. N. Rouse, of Hopewell, Va.; Mrs. Paschal S. Boyd, of Mooresville; Mrs. Sarah Boyd Weaver, of Salisbury; Fred Dixon, of Raleigh; Miss Best Dail and Miss Winnie Harper, of Snow Hill; Mrs. John A. Moore, of Fayettoville; Mrs. Cecil T., Miss Daisy and Edward Dixon, of Wilson; Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Rouse, Miss Vir ginia and T. W. Rouse, Jr., Mr. sod Mrs. Dail Laughinghouse, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Lsssiter, Mr. and Mrs. John Adams, Mrk and Mrs. George Wilker son, Mr. and Mrs. Robert. G. Lang and J. Loyd Horton, of Greenville. Bride Elect Extended Prenuptial courtesies honoring Miss Vernice Lang Jones, whose marriage to Captain Charles liars den Duke will take place on Satur day, continued to predominate in social events here this week. One of the loveliest of the many courtesies extended Miss Jones in the weeks entervening since announce ment at her engagement was the' bridge* party of Tuesday evening at which Miss Lula Forbes was hostess. Roses, gladioli and other summer flowers were used-as a floral setting for the seven tables which bore love ly appointments. The place of the bonoree was marked by a corsage. Tallies were in fan design and had bouquets of sweetheart roses and fern attached. Mrs. W. E. Joyner was winner of the, high score award, a bonbon dish, and Mrs. John M. Mewbom, scoring low, received a crystal ash tray. In a bridal contest, Mrs. W. C. MArray, at Washington, D. C., a recent bridie, won the 'award. The honor guest received silver in her pattern and Mrs. R. Grimes Lewis, a bride of the month, was remembered with a gift A fruit drink was served during play and after the games ices in pink rose mold, decorated cakes and salted nuts in pink cups were served. A color scheme of pink and white. w«s carried effectively in floral decora tions and refreshments. Misses Jean and Hazel Evans, of Greenville, as sisted the hostess in receiving and serving. Mrs. Brace Eagles, of Fountain, entertained her bridge club with Miss Jones as an honor guest.' The bride elect was remembered with a gilt of crystal. Mrs. Harry R. Harper entertained at an .enjoyable club party, Wednes day afternoon with Miss Jones at tending as a special guest. The col ors of pink and white were observed in the floral decorations of the home and table appointments. After several progressions Mrs. R. C. Copenhaver, who scored high for club members, was awarded War Savings stamps and Mi*. J. Y. Monk received the guest price. The hostess presented Miss Jones with silver in her pattern. Delicious chiffon-*pie salad and cheese straws were served Center pieces were old fashioned nosegays, which were given as favors. Mrs. Ted L. Albritton and Mrs. R. G. Lang, of Greenville, entertain ed at a dinner party at the Country Club honoring Miss Jones Thursday. Mrs. J. Y. Monk, Mrs. H. L. Watson, of Wilsort, and Mrs. R.\ V. Fiser will be hostesses at the re hearsal party, which will be'held, at the Country Club this eveoing; Saturday, the bride's mother will entertain the bridal party at a lunch eon at the Country Club. REQUESTED TO MARCH IN PARADE JULY 4TH MISS RARBEE WRITES FRIENDS . Illfl lip ear Farmvilje Friends: I want to tiunk all of you for the kindness shown me when leaving Farmyille. Your friendship is a treasure which warms my heart during these dayB I'm away from you and "Dear Old FarmviUe." / J, ' When I have completed my studies, I hope again to "have the pleasure of working and living with you. I miss you aQ! ' ''k' .J* . • ' Sincerely, Mary Barbee. LILES-NICHOLS :. - ■ . Mrs. S. A. Garriss presided and made an inspiring talk an the oppor tunities far service afforded this or ganization by present conditions. Mrs. P. E. Jones, chairman of tin recent Poppy sale, reported a total of (78.60 realised from the local sale. Mrs. Louise D. Harris read letters from Oteen veterans. * Mrs. Haywood Smith, as program leader, made an interesting talk on Fidac, and presented Mrs. R. LeRoy Rollins, who talked enthusiastically on the subject, "I Want A Postive Program," which provides something to fight for and something to do. Mre. Rollins pointed to America's re sponsibility in controlling her own destiny today and . that of the world tomorrow. The program was brought to a delightful conclusion with pa triotic musical selections by George Tyson, Betsy Willis Jones, Dora Barrett, Cedric Davis i and Jackie Willis. Delicious lime kJe, chocolate cake and salted nuts wire served. Merry M/itrons. The Merry Matrons h«nd a busi ness session at the home of Mrs. Wesley R. Willis, Tuesday morning, which marked the closing at the dub year of this group. Summer flowers made a colorful setting for the meet ing. A refreshing beverage, sand wiches, cookies and pickles were seiz ed by the hostess. New Deal Club. Mrs. S. A. Garriss was hostess at a delightful meeting of the New Deal Club, held at the home of Mrs. G. M. Holden Wednesday morning. Roses and gladioli were fn lovely arrange ments in the home. This group vot ed to continue meeting during the summer months. Mrs. L. E. Waist on and Mrs. Pat Ruff in were winners of the club and guests awards, War Savings stamps. KnickknackB were served with an iced fruit drink prior to the games. Special guests of the hostess were Mrs. W. Leslie Smith, Mrs. Pat Ruf fin, Mrs. G. M. Holden, Mrs. Wesley R. Willis and Mrs. Z. M Whitehurst. Honoring lbs. Manning. Mrs. C. H. Joyner entertained at bridge this week in compliment to Mrs. James C. Manning, of WiUiams ton, sister and house guest of Mrs. Henrietta M.. Williamson. Artistic floral decorations were observed throughout the home. ' The high score prize, a.candy dish, was won by Mrs. R. D. Rouse, and Mrs. Eva H. Shackleford received the consolation, facial tissues. The honor jjuest was presented with toiletries. A fruit drink was served with sand wishes, cakes and cookies. Mrs. R. A. Parker honored Mrs. Manning at a lovely party, at which Mrs. L. E. Walston made high score and wan hobnail ash trays and Mrs. Haywood Smith received guest soap as consolation. Mrs. Manning was given tea towels by the hostess. The Parker home presented an inviting setting for the tables with its floral arrangements. Homemade cake, iced fruit juice and salted nuts were served after the games. Mrs. Williamson and Mrs. Manning were luncheon guests of Mrs. John B. Joyner, Thursday, at Melton's in Rocky Mount. Mrs. Eva H. Shackleford entertain ed at bridge in compliment to Mis. Manning. Mrs.. Manning anil Mrs. Wesley R. Willis were awarded the table prises. The honor guest and Mrs. W. C. Murray, of Washington, D. C., received gifts. Refreshments were served. BIRTHDAY PARTY • Miss Nell Taylor Beaman enter tained twenty-five friepds on Satur day evening in observance of her 14th birthday. Pleasing arrangements of gladioli and mixed garden flowers used in the home. Following games and contests, re freshments were i room. • Mrs. C. L. the hostess, from one end centered ,with alovely white flowers flanked by BIRTHDAY IS CELEBRATED Mr*. Dora H. Keel ww entertained at a lovely birthday dinner by her children on the occasion of her 72nd birthday with Mrs. Lola Forbes, a cousin, and Mrs. Ellen Hill, a girl hood friend, whose birthdays fall on the same date, as special guests. John T. Thome, whose birthday falls on the day preceding was a special guest also. The dinner waa held'on Sunday with twenty-si* members of the immediate family of the honor guest present. Friends called during the day to extend felicitations. Roses and gladioli predominated in the home decoration with an arrange ment of white roses centering the dining room table. Auxiliary tables wore set with a center of mixed flowers. A Brunswich stew dinner was fol lowed by the cutting at the huge birthday cake, which bore the names of the honoree, and those of the special guests, and was illuminated by sixteen candles. Mrs. Madeline H. Roan tree and Mn. W. C. Murray, daughter* of Mrs. Keel, and Miss Novella Horton .Cappe, a granddaughter, of Wash ington, D. C., came down ior the occasion; and Mr*. Moray and Miss Cappa remained for a visit. Mre. Rountree returned Monday. BERNICE TURNAGE TO TRAIN FOR U. & NAVAL AIR CROP Bernice Benjamin Turaage, son of Mr. and Mn. T. C. Turnage left Wednesday for the University of Georgia for training as an aviation cadet in the U. S. Naval Air Corp. Young Turnage was graduated from Davidson CoT'ij* the first of this month. books, bat tUa is not compulsory members**. From time to timi pincnic loach will be enjoyed at swimming pool, under the ch*pe> age of one who to interested. The meetings will be held m 1 day afternoons a-4 4:00 o'clock at muaWpel building. Boys and | are eJ.gible for membership and inv*ttd to join. BIRD NOTES At the Bird Club meeting Satur day, Frank Gerald Dnpree dlscu—ed the Goldfinch as belonging to the canary family bat of a different species. Of corresponding size and qfth the males as brilliantly colored as the canary, these bird* are dis tinguished by their black wings and caps. They cannot sing as well either. r Gooseberry and rasperry patches and plum orchards are favorite nest ing places br; they do not neat until August . . . Just when other birds have finiahed their year's brooding, the goldfinch begins to think of rear ing a family. They raise their young in a veritable bed of down gathered from milkweed and thistles, with the bottom cushioned an inch thick, lie female usually does all the nest build ing but her mate assists in carrying materials and feeds her while she to brooding. Goldfinches are soeiabk> minded and fly in flocks of at least a dozen. They feed largely on weed and grass