t Pecora - Romer Couple
Wed In Henderson
Miss Carolyn Faye Romer,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Thurston Allen Dickerson of
Henderson, and John Louis Pecora,
Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John Louis
Pecora of Raeford were united in
marriage Saturday, November 27,
at 3 p.m. at First United Methodist
Church in Henderson.
Rev. M. Dewey Tyson officiated,
and Rev. James A. Mobbs assisted
at the double ring ceremony.
A program of wedding music was
furnished by Mrs. Nella S. Holden,
organist and Mr. R.A. Bartholo
mew, Jr., soloist, who sang
"Whither Thou Goest," and "The
' Wedding Prayer".
The church was decorated with
twin seven ? branched candelabra
holding tapers and greens flanked
by twin silver floor vases holding
* white mums accented with native
greens. Standards of magnolia were
also used to further enhance the
wedding setting. Family pews were
marked with sprays of greens tied
with satin ribbons.
Given in marriage by Mr.
Dickerson, the bride wore a formal
gown of ivory satin with alencon
lace trim. The bodice featured a
scoop neckline, empire waist, fitted
sleeves, and an A-line skirt
appliqued with lace with attached
train. She used a matching lace
Camelot cap holding a lace - edged
chapel length mantilla. She carried
a cascade of white roses and
snowdrift mums.
Attending the bride as matron of
honor was her sister, Mrs. Gloria
R. Smith, of Richmond, Va., who
was attired in a floor - length halter
gown of rust quiana having ecru
lace trim with matching long sleeve
jacket. A wide brimmed ivory hat
with rust band further accented her
attire. She carried a bronze long -
stemmed mum tied with matching
ribbons.
Bridesmaids, whose dresses and
flowers were identical to that of the
matron of honor, were Mrs. Rose
R. Young of Lebanon, Conn.,
sister of the bride; Miss Martha
Pecora of Raeford, sister of the
bridegroom; Miss Rita ,C. Wilson
of Henderson; and Mrs. Gail
? Wheless of Spring Hope, cousin of
I the bridegroom.
John Louis Pecora served as best
^ man for his son. Ushers were
Robert and Ernest Pecora of
Raeford, brothers of the bride
groom; John Morgan of Concord,
and Lin Webb of Raeford.
The mother of the bride wore a
green floor ? length gown with
matching jacket, and the bride
groom's mother wore a blue floor -
length gown with matching jacket.
The bride graduated from Hen
derson High School and attended
Louisburg College. The bride
groom is a graduate of Pembroke
State University.
The couple will be at 228 Gary
Street in Henderson.
Reception
The bride's parents entertained
Mrs. John Louis Pecora
with a reception in the Fellowship
Hall of the church.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben A. O'Brien
greeted guests, and the bridal
registry was attended by Mrs.
Belinda Carraway.
Mrs. Sandra Patterson and Mrs,
Thomas D'Amico, aunts of the
bridegroom, poured punch. Mrs.
J.T. Boseman Jr., aunt of the
bridegroom, and Mrs. E.P. Wing
field, aunt of the bride, served
cake.
Goodbyes were said to Mr. and
Mrs. William Melvin Harris, aunt
and uncle of the bride.
Rehearsal Dinner
Immediately following the re
hearsal Friday evening, a rehearsal
dinner was given by the bride
groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs.
John L. Pecora; Mrs. E.B. Pat
terson of Chapel Hill and Mrs.
Silvio Pecora of Bowden, grand
parents of the bridegroom; Mr. and
Mrs. Thomas D'Amico of Balti
more, Md.; and Mr. and Mrs. J.T.
Boseman Jr., of Rocky Mt. at the
Hereford House in Henderson.
Forty guests were seated for
dinner at tables decorated with fall
colored floral arrangements and
candles. The head table was
centered with a silver candelabra
and floral arrangement.
The couple presented gifts to
their attendants during the
evening.
Housewarming For Mrs Jones
Mrs. Harold Boyles, Mrs. Danny
McGugan, and Mrs. Johnny Boyles
were hostesses for a housewarming
Friday evening in honor of Mrs.
James Jones at the Jones' new
home.
Guests were greeted during the
hours of 7:30 - 9:00. Punch, cake,
date bars, cookies, and dark bars
were served.
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The hostesses' gift to Mrs. Jones
was a set of Revere ware.
Closs Of 1951
Hos Reunion
The Class of 1951 held their 25th
class reunion at the JFR Barn in
Southern Pines on Saturday
evening.
Approximately 33 couples were
present to enjoy a steak dinner.
Mrs. Shirley B. Whitaker of
Greensboro and Mr. and Mrs.
Dick Fountain and family of Rocky
Mount spent the holidays with their
mother. Mrs. J.H. Blue.
Holiday guests of Mrs. Ken
Stevens were her sisters, Mrs.
Rebecca Murray of Waynesville
and Miss Rosalie Hassell of
Hendersonville.
Batton - Osborne
Couple Married
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Mrs. Howard Leon Button
Miss Barbara Dianne Osborne,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bobby
Osborne of Route 2, and Howard
Leon Batton, son of Mr. and Mrs.
H.E. Batton of Route 4, were
married November 13, at 3:00
p.m., in Pittman Grove Baptist
Church. The Rev. William Beasley
officiated for the double ring
ceremony.
Music was presented by Mrs.
Wanda Godwin, organist.
The maid of honor. Miss Susan
Crawford ot Statesville, wore a
floor-length pink dress and carried
a long-stem white mum. Brides
maids. wearing blue dresses like
the honor attendants, were Clara
Faircloth and Deborah Dunn.
Dayna Batton was flower girl.
Given in marriage by her father,
the bride wore an organza gown
with venise lace. Belgian lace
ruffles and seed pearl trim. Her
elbow - length veil was attached to a
lace cap and she carried a bouquet
of pink rosebuds.
Gene Gillis was best man and
ushers were David Freeman and
Wayne Osborne.
After the ceremony, the bride's
parents entertained with a re
ception in the Hoke Civic Center.
Mrs. Betty Freeman, aunt of the
bride, served cake and Mrs. Evelyn
Weeks, the bride's cousin, poured
punch. Mrs. Iris Salzer assisted.
The newlyweds are at home at
Circle H Mobile Home Park.
The bride attended Hoke County
Schools and the Governor More
head School in Raleigh. The
bridegroom, a graduate of Hoke
County High School, served in the
U.S. Air Force and is now attend
ing Fayetteville Technical Institute.
Bingay-McPhaul
Mrs. Pat McPhaul of Ft. Mill.
S.C. and Thomas Bingay Jr. were
married November 23, at 8:00
p.m., at the home of the bride
groom at Tega Cay. before mem
bers of the immediate family and
close friends.
Friends of the couple entertained
with a reception following the
ceremony.
Attending from here were the
bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W.
McPhaul, and her brother and
sister ? in ? law, Mr. and Mrs.
Jimmy McPhaul.
Monday guests of Mrs. W.E.
Freeman, at the home of her
daughter Mrs. D.G. McFadyen,
were her sister ? in - law, Mrs.
Tracy Freeman, and son Alva of
Steeds.
Mr. and Mrs. Monty Lamont of
Chapel Hill spent the holidays with
their parents, Mrs. William
Lamont and Mr. and Mrs. J.K.
McNeill Jr.
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Mr. and Mrs. Lomiie Bundv
Bundys Celebrate Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie B. Bundy
of Rt. 3, Fayetteville, greeted
family and friends at a reception
given for them in honor of their
25th wedding anniversary Sunday
afternoon in the dining room of
Stoney Point Fire Department.
Hosting the occasion were the
couple's children. Mrs. Adam Cor
A kitchen and linen shower was
given for Mrs. James Jones at the
home of Mrs. W.L. Howell Tues
day evening by the Women of the
Raeford United Methodist Church.
Guests dropped in between the
hours of 7 - 9 p.m. Punch, coffee,
cookies, and snacks were served
from the dining table.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Dew
announce the birth of a son. James
Kenneth Jr., on November 23 at
Moore Memorial Hospital. Mrs.
Dew is the former Ann Hemmens
of McCain.
Mr. and Mrs. Fisher Culbreth Jr.
of Norfolk, Va., announce the birth
of a son. Joey Patrick, on
November 8. Mrs. Culbreth is the
former, Betty Dees of Raeford.
Mr. and Mrs. Warren Roberts
announce the birth of a daughter,
Casteena Marie, on November 21
at Moore Memorial. Mrs. Roberts
is the former Sally McGirt.
Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Gatlin and
family spent Thanksgiving holidays
at their cottage at Topsail Beach.
Shower For
Mrs. Jones
Births
coran, Mrs. Kobert Robinson, and
Robert Bundy.
Special guests were Mrs. Aw
Jane Lee. grandmother of Mrs.
Bundy; Mr. and Mrs. Jesse M. Lee.
and Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Bundy.
parents of the couple: Rev. Charlie
Mcintosh of Wadesboro. former
pastor of the couple; Mr. and Mrs.
Henry T. Bundy, brother and
sister-in-law of Mr. Bundy; and
Mrs. Mary Jones of New Bern.
Class Of '67
Holds Reunion
The Class of 1%7 of Hoke High
School held their Tenth Class
Reunion at the Elk's Country Club
in Southern Pines Saturday night.
Thirty-eight class members along
with guests enjoyed a buffet dinner,
band, and reminiscing "old times"
during the evening.
Steve McNeill, class president,
led the introductions, and Margie
Tyler Culbreth presented the gag
awards.
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