Thom a s - S m ith Vows
Spoken February 8
Miss Linda Ann Smith became the
bride of Vernice Lee Thomas in a two
o'clock ceremqny Saturday, February 8,
at the home of the bride's grandmother,
Mrs. Maggie Smith. The Rev. Milton
Williams officiated.
The bride is the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. James Davenport of Norfolk, Va.,
and Mr. Thomas is the son of Mr. and
Mrs. James Thomas Jr. of Raeford.
Maid of honor, Miss Ellen Denise
Davenport, sister of the bride, wore a
floor - length, pale mint green gown
made with high waistline, short puffed
sleeves and back sash. She carried a
bouquet of carnations.
The home was decorated with baskets
filled with flowers in colors matching
the attendant's attire and bouquet.
Given in marriage by her stepfather,
the bride wore a gown of nylon organza
fashioned with lace - trimmed stand - up
collar, and lace and organza ruffles
edging the bibbed bodice, of the bishop
sleeves cuffs, and hemline of the full
skirt. A lace cap, trimmed with pear - .
centered lace flowers, held her three -
tiered nylon tulle veil, and she carried a
bouquet of white carnations and baby's
breath.
The bridegroom's father served as
best man.
The mother of the bride was attired
in a long sleeve, floor - length gown of
green polyester knit and matching
accessories. ,
Mrs. Maggie Smith, maternal
grandmother of the bride, wore a long
sleeve, mint green dress with matching
green accessories.
Reception
Following the wedding oeremony, a
reception was held at the Hoke Civic
Center.
The bridal couple greeted guests and
Mrs. Maggie Smith said goodbyes.
Mrs. Louise Allen and Mrs. Annie
McGeachy, cousins of the bride,
presided at the register.
Mrs. Clara Davis and Miss Mamie
Shaw served cake.
Bridal Tea
Mrs. Vemlce l*e Thomas
Raeford Woman's Club
Public Affairs Dept. Arts Dept
Miss Smith and Mr. Thomas were
honored at a bridal tea on February 1,
al 6:00 p.m., in the Laurel Hill Baptist
Church fellowship hall. Hostesses were
Mils Mamie ShaW, Mrs. Clara Davis, Mrs.
Buenna Melvin, Mrs. Myrtle McRae and
Mrs. Beatrice Handon.
Tables were decorated with
arrangements of pink and red camellias,
magnolia foliage and pink candles, on
white, green and red cloths.
Other special guests were Mr. and
Mrs. James Thomas Jr., Mr. and Mrs.
Linzie Morrison and Mrs. Vinnie
McAllister.
Birthdays
Diane Lynn Smith
Diane Lynn Smith, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. Donnie Smith Jr., celebrated
her fifth birthday February 1, with a
party at the home of her grandparents.
Mr. and Mrs. Aubrey Todd of Conway,
S.C.
The 17 guests were served cake,
cookies, chips and drinks.
Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Foreman and Mrs.
Marion Weeks of Elizabeth City, spent
several days this week with Mrs.
Foreman's sister, Mrs. J.B. McLeod,and
Mr. McLeod.
The Public Affairs Department met in
the home of Mrs. Glenn Wood.
Co-hosteases were Mrs. James tx Warner
and Miss Carolina Parker.
Guest speaker was CWO Laird P.
Ashburn, a former Viet Nam P.O.W.
now stationed at Ft. Bragg. He gave an
interesting account of his personal
feelings and actual treatment received
while he was a prisoner of war.
During the business session a report
from the Woman's Club executive board
was given by Mrs. Alfred K. Leach.
Mrs. Jack Pope, chairman, suggested
that members keep informed on the
legislative issues and make personal
contact or write members on public
issues.
A social hour was held following the
meeting.
Chaminode Club MetT
The Chaminade Music Club of
Raeford held its monthly meeting on
Tuesday night, February 11 at 6:30
p.m. at the Hoke Civic Center.
Following a covered dish supper Mrs.
David Warren, president, called the
meeting to order. Special guests, Mrs.
Suzanne Cameron Linder of
Bennettsville, S.C. and Mrs. Lib Miller,
also of Bennettsville, were recognized
and welcomed. Mr. and Mrs. Tom
Cameron of Raeford, parents of Mrs.
Linder were also recognized. Mrs.
Warren also welcomed husbands and
other guests of club members.
Mrs. Ed Brown, program leader, gave
a synopsis of "Come Thou Fount of
The Arts Department met February 4
at the home of Mrs. Frank Baker with
Mrs. Glenn Langdon co-hostess.
During a brief business meeting,
members were reminded of the District
Arts Festival scheduled for March 1 in
Dunn. The executive committee report
was given.
Mrs. Eugene Carter presented a
timely program on art centered around
the portraits of George Washington.
Club Calendar
The Raeford Junior Woman's Club w ill
hold its regular monthly meeting
Tuesday, February 17, at 7:45 p.m., in
the disability learning lab at Upehurch
School. Mrs. Rhenda Cameron will be in
charge of the program.
jesday Night
Every Blessing" Wyeth. February hymn
of the month and club members joined
together in singing the hymn
accompanied by Mrs. Archie Howard.
Mrs. Brown then introduced Mrs. Under
and Mrs. Miller, guest musicians, who
presented a program of American Folk
music and guitar and dulcimer. This
program was presented in observance of
American Music Month.
Following the program, the meetrng
was adjourned by Mrs. Warren.
Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. L.S.
Brock, Jr., Mrs. Fred Culbrcth, Mrs.
Robert Averitte, and Mrs. Norman
McKenzie.
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Sandhills Christian
Women's Club
Mr. and Mrs. Curt Nunnery of
Fayetteville will be the guest speakers at
the regular luncheon of The Sandhills
Christian Women's Club on February
19, at The Country Club of North
Carolina at 11:30 a.m.
The special feature will be on the
topic "0 Say Can You See".
A choral group from the Middle
School in Aberdeen, under the direction
of Elaine Sills, will provide special
music.
A free babysitter will be at United
Methodist Church on Midland Road,
Southern Pines. If you plan to have a
child there, please tell the caller and
bring child's lunch. For reservations call
875-3759.
Miller - Neeley
Engagement
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Mjller of
Wellesley Hills, Massachusetts,announce
the engagement of their daughter,
Melissa, to Richard L. Neeley, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Richard F.. Neeley, Route
I, Raeford.
Miss Miller received her M.S. in
journalism from the University of
Illinois in 1974. She is now an editor for
the College of Agriculture at the
University of Illinois. Mr. Neeley is
working toward his Ph.D in chemistry at
the University of Illinois.
The wedding will be held August I. in
Urbana, Illinois.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill McPhaul and children
and Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy McPhaul spent
the weekend in Galax, Va., with their
sister and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh
Sample and children.
Hospital News
MOORE MEMORIAL
Mrs. Wilbert Stanton
John Manning
Mrs. Jack Bray
SCOTLAND MEMORIAL
Mrs. Mary C. Wright
McCAIN
Miss Delia Blue
DUKE
Jim'Bowles, surgery Monday
Chester Wade, home
MERCY,CHARLOTTE
Lynn Heath, surgery Monday
BAPTIST
Bill McFadyen, home
Hoke Student Picked
For Music Program
Boston's Berklee College of Music has
accepted Timothy Sessoms, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Lester Sessoms, of Rt. 2, for
entrance to its intensive seven - week
summer program which commences on
June 27. ^
Timothy's curriculum will include
private instrumental instruction,
arranging, improvisation and
solo/orchestral performance.
The program is designed to assess the
musical talent, capacity and growth
potential of the student considering
music as a vocation.
Weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Gulledge were their daughter, Mrs.
Thomas C. Wilson, and children of
Hertford; Mr. and Mrs. Joe Gulledge,
Jr., and sons of Greenville, S.C., and Mr.
and Mrs. Rom Hardin and daughters of
Springfield, Va. They came especially
for Mr. Gulledge's birthday.
College News
Five Hokt County students were
named to the dean's list for the fall
semester at North Carolina State
University.
They are Martin F. Best, an electrical
engineering student and son of Mr. and
Mrs. J.F. Best of 1005 N. Fulton St.:
Calvin McNeill, majoring in biological
sciences and the son of Mrs. Bertha M.
McNeill of Rt. 3, Raeford and Jane M.
Shankle. an accounting major and
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F.C. McPhaul.
Also named to the honors list were
George H. Wilson, majoring in physical
and mathematical sciences and the son
of Mr. and Mrs. T.W. Wilson and David
M. Gillis, an agriculture major and son
of Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Gillis of Antioch.
Two Raetord musicians performed
with Pembroke State University's
pop-rock group, "Singers and
Swingers", on the Jim Burns Show on
Channel 6 T uesday.
Enoch Frierson was on saxophone
and Candy Adams played piano for ihe
group.
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