Neeley-Miller Vows Spoken Miss Melissa Mdler became the bride of Richard Lewis Neeley in a double ring ceremony on August I, L X ? pjn- at 11,6 Wesley United Methodist Church in Urbana Illinois W'lhe h v|eV' Daue Sco" offic'ating.' ine bride is the daughter of Mr Welled'/' uir Check|ey Miller of WeUesley Hills, Mass., and the bridegroom is ihe son of Mr. and Mrs Richard Everettc Neeley of Dr. Ann Crumrine of St. Louis Mo. was organist. The bride, given in marriage by her lather, was attended by her roommate, Miss Jean Lundberg of Urbana, as maid of honor, and by Miss Susan Neeley, sister of the bridegroom, as bridesmaid. The bride wore a white formal gown with bodice and sleeves of Venetian lace and chiffon skirt which extended into a short train. She wore Juliet cap of matching lace with cascading veil and carried a bouquet o sweetheart roses and gypsophila. ^e..a,s? a Brussels lace handkerchief which was brought , from Belgium by the bridegroom's aunt. ? ,e at'endants wore green floor-length, empire style gowns trimmed with brown lace and carried nosegays of talisman roses freezia stance and glycerined brown leaves' with brown ribbon streamers which matched the brown formal eveing attire worn by the men attendants Best man was Dr. Robert the groomsmen were Wihiam MiBer, brother of the bride and Richard Amos, all of Urbana. Following the ceremony the brides parents entertained with a thfrPi"?n Lcvis Facul'y Center at the University of Illinois. The bride js a ,973 d he U Illinois and also has her Masters degree in journalism from that institution. She is employed as editor in the Publications Section Agricuhure Sch?"1 of Mr. Neeley was graduated from Davidson College and also studied at ?e rZhrsi,y, of Maryland and a< puL. Goethe Language Institute in M^'b.erg: Germany. He has a Master s degree from the University Illinois and is presently doing research work there for a Ph. D egree in orgnaic chemistry. A"er their honeymoon at St Maartens Island in tlie Caribbean' they wUI be at home in Urbana, 111' uJw Thu[sday evening before tlie wedding the bridegroom's parents -- boats, for a rehearsal dinner a .Paradise Inn in Champaign. III. social guests included members of the wedding party, families and out of town guests. Mr. and Mrs. Ashwell Harward have Bead? 3 vacation al Holden Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Huff and Mr. a, Floridaandy f arc vacaiioning Dr and Mrs Daws Grayveal and chddren visited Mrs. Lena TerreU las. Mr. and Mrs. Carson Davis Jr. an sons spent the weekend at the cottage at Holden Beach Die guests were Miss Tina Watson c Anderson S.C.. Chris Mahon c Clem son S.C., and Miss Linda Curri and Miss Jane Barnes of Raeford. Mrs. Richard l.ewis Neeley Sandhills Christian Women's Club The Sandhills Christian Women's Club will meet August 20, at 11:30 a.m., at the Country Club of North Carolina. This month's speaker is Michael R. Spears, a Fayetteville attorney. The music will feature Miss Joy Johnson, Moore County's Junior Miss. The special feature will be a "Patio Party" by Miss Arlene Lewis with Hints and Helps tor Outdoor Cookery. The Christian Women's Club is a National Association of Interdenominational women which meets for luncheon once a month in many of the leading cities and areas throughout the country and Canada. Ail are welcome. Call 875-3750 for your reservations by Monday, August 18th. Personals Mr. and Mrs. J.W. McPhaul returned last week from a visit with their daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Sample and children in Galax, Va. Carlton Niven Jr. has left for Brevard where he is teaching English, literature and mythology at Brevard High School. Miss Julia Ann Gibson has returned from a visit with her sister, Mrs. Chuck Davis, and family in Reidsvillc. Miss Linda Abrams has returned to Raeford, after undergoing surgery at Duke and recuperating at the home of her mother, Mrs. Florence Abrams. in Pinetops. Mrs. Ed Willis spent last Wednesday in Clinton, to visit her mother, Mrs. Mary Southerland, and her sister, Mrs. Robert Powell. Mary Ella, Debet and Dolla Moore of Oceanside, Calif., are visiting Johnny and Jimmy Pate. Guests of Mrs. Aquilla Jones at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arne Fowler were Charles Young of Paterson, N.J., Mrs. Mary Woddy and two daughters of Wadiington. D.C., Mrs. Effie McNeil, Johnnie McNeil of Red Springs, Mrs. Maggie Brown and Mrs. Elasia McBryde of Raeford. Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. W.M. lvey were Mrs. W.B. Jenkins and daughter Carlen of Fairmont. Mrs. Jim Alexander and daughter Pat of Wallace, spent last week with Mrs. W.L. Alexander. Mrs. Grace Beasley of Fayetteville, was guest last week of Mrs. Lacy McFadyen. Mrs. George W. Johnston of Winchester, Va.. is spending this week with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. W.B. McDiarmid. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shapard and daughter are spending the week at the Brown cottage at Holden Beach. 11icivjuaI, AUUUSI 14, 1975 McPherson-Simmons Wedding Miss Kathy Sue Simmons, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Roach Simmons Jr. of Route 2, Elon College, and Thomas Richard McPherson Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas R. McPherson of Route I, Blanch, were married at 4:00 p.m. Saturday, August 9, at Concord United Church of Christ, Route 2, Elon College. The Rev. Martin Fogleman and Dr. Ben Williams performed the double ring ceremony. The bridegroom is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. D.K. Parker of Route 4, Raeford. Wedding music was presented by the organist. Miss Marie King of Burlington, cousin of the bride. The bride, escorted by her father and given in marriage by her parents, wore an empire gown of white imported silk organza over peau de soie, styled with Venice lace flowers edging the portrait neckline and forming cap sleeves, A-line skirt and full chapel train appliqued and bordered wilh lace, and a lace - edged illuaon veil. She carried a nosegay of white roses, daisies and gypsophila. Mrs. Bobby Brewer of Yanceyville, was her sister's matron of honor. She wore an empire gown of yellow and green floral organza with green velvet ribbon trim and carried a nosegay of yellow roses, daisies and gypsophila. Bridesmaids were Miss Elizabeth McPherson of Blanch, sister of the bridegroom; and Miss Lynne Tate of Greensboro, cousin of the bride. Their dresses and flowers were identical to those of the honor attendant. Mr. McPherson was his son's best man. Users were Davis McPherson of Blanch, brother of the bridegroom; Bobby Brewer of Yanceyville, brother ? in - law of the bride; William E. McPherson HI of Mebane, the bridegroom's cousin; and John Taylor of Greenville. S.C. After a wedding trip to Charleston and Isle of Palms. S.C., the couple will reside in Raleigh. Bridge Mrs McNeill Mrs. Luke McNeill was hostess to her bridge club Tuesday eveing of last week. She served a dessert course with coffee before the game and Cokes and nuts during play. Mrs. Harold Stone of Falls Church, Va., and Mrs. David Scott Currie were visitors. Club high score prize went to Mrs. Carlton Niven and Mrs. Currie won the visitor's prize. Mrs. Thomas Richmond McPhcrson, Jr. Stork Shower For Mrs. Cameron Mrs. Varilell Hedgpeth Jr. and Mrs. Joe Stanley gave a stork shower for Mrs. Bill Cameron on Wednesday evening of last week. About 35 friends called between 7:30 and 0:00 at the Hedgpeth home. Mixed summer flowers were used on die refreshment table where guests were served punch, petits fours, cheese biscuits, mints and nuts. The hostesses presented Mrs. Cameron with a novelty corsage and a stroller. Births Mr. and Mrs. Juii Plummet of Raeford. announce die birth of a son, James Powell III, on August 7. at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Mis. Plummcr is the former Janet Maxwell. Mr. and Mrs. Monty Uimont of Chapel Hill, and Mr. and Mis. I ddio McNeill and son Jim are vacationing this week at Holdcn Beach. ' , r-, -?? * ? V '* Ann Clark Schools Of Dance * presents Anne McNeill offering classes in it BALLET it TOE it TAP it JAZZ Raeford Civic Center $10 Per Month (FAMILY RATES) TO REGISTER CALL 875-2630 IN RAEFORD POPES - POPES - POPES "V&So. Composition Books 2 for 1 .00 Notebook Paper i [200 ct.) Reg. 88c now 77 c Clip Boards Plain & Fancy Notebooks 2 for 1 .00 99c ,o 3.99 Book Sacks 1.39,? 3.99 Label Makers Reg. 1.77 NOW 1 .49 Label Tape 3/8" Reg. 99c NOW 89c Cartridge Pens Reg. 1.29 NOW 88c Pencil Tablets (40 Sheets) 49c Bic Pens (3 To Pkg.) 59? 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