Big savings or small, make yours work harder. Melvin - Culbreth Wedding Is Solemnized In Selma The wedding vows of Miss June Marie Culbretn of Smithfield and David Ritchie Melvin of Greenville were solemnized on August 9, at 4:00 p.m., in the Edgcrton Me morial Methodist Church in Selma. Dr. Bill Almond, cousin of the bride of Louisburg, and the Rev. Joseph Parker of Selma were the officiating ministers. The couple received communion from the Rev. Parker as the first step in their newly married life. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm B. Culbreth, Sr. and the granddaughter of Mrs. Ethel Culbreth and Mrs. Ella Carr, all of Raeford. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Neil M. Melvin of Winston-Salem and the grandson of Mrs. L.G. Melvin of Charlotte. Nuptial music was furnished by Mrs. Melba Woodruff, organist, of Selma and vocalist, Mrs. Lynn Lampley, aunt of the bridegroom of Winston-Salem. Mrs. Glenda Nor ton, aunt of the bride directed the wedding. The church altar was entwined with ivy and decorated with sum mer flowers of blue, white, and coral on wooden pedestals, two emerald palm trees, two spiral candelabra and one arched cande labra holding forty-five white tap ers. The piano was accented with ivy and three white tapers. The profile kneeling bench completed the altar setting. Given in marriage by her father, the bride a wore a formal gown of white Qiana designed with Queen Anne neckline and short cap sleeves edged with Venice lace. The empire bodice held an overlay of silk Venice lace embellished with seed pearls. The skirt and watteau train extended into a chapel-length train encircled with a narrow lace border. Her bridal hat held Venice lace appliques and a full-length veil of silk illusion. She carried a silk bouquet of pink roses, lilies of the valley, white and pink babies' breath, white stephanotis, and greenery, with white love knot streamers. Mrs. Brenda V. Culbreth, sister in-law of the bride, of Smithfield served as matron of honor. She wore a sleeveless ivory chemis with floral print accented with spaghetti straps and complemented with a waist jacket. She carried a nosegay of white daisies, coral and blue pompons, babies' breath and coral ribbon. Her hair was adorned with M ACKS MAXWAY NOTEBOOK PAPER 67* PKG. WHY PAY 99c PKG ? 200 Sheets for all your classroom needs. SHOP 7 DAYS 10 LB. BAG CHARCOAL EMBERS Long burning charco al briquets In handy 10 pound bags. Hickory scented bri quets give good fla vorful taste. *1 24 49 OZ. SPIRAL NOTEBOOKS 2 $1 FOR ? Spiral notebooks in assorted color covers. 70-Count. *1 24 MAXWAY TISSUE 4.0.73* STRONG ft ABSORBENT HI-DRI TOWELS 3 *1 ROLLS oo (Limit 3) 22 OZ. LEMON FRESH JOY or DAWN DISHWASHING DETERGENT 86 16 OZ. CRYSTAL RUBBING ALCOHOL 3/M 00 I - 1 WE SELL FOR LESS uwydaifl f I)E NBOROIH.H ( f Nf F ft 9 on ro o oo M Mi.'. \ 1 ? , f, SPECIAL niSCOUNT PRICES noon THRonr.H SUNDAY Al If, 1/ ? Mrs. David Ritchie Melvin a wreath of babies' breath. Bridesmaids, whose attire was like that of the honor attendant, were Mrs. Judith Maroney, cousin of the bride, of Raeford, Mrs. Gayle Barbour, cousin of the bride, of Smithfteld, Miss Teresa New some of Winston-Salem, and Miss Helen Sanders of Smithfield. Honorary bridesmaids were Miss Kay Woodall of Raleigh, Mrs. Helen Parrish of Wendell, and Miss Beth Herring of Chapel Hill. They wore formal gowns and carried sprays of white daisies and babies' breath. Neil Melvin was best man for his son.v Ushers were Malcolm Cul breth, Jr. of Smithfield and Larry Culbreth of Raeford, brothers of the bride; Bruce Yarrington, bro ther-in-law of the bridegroom, of West End; and Scottie Wheeling of Winston-Salem. For traveling the bride wore a red floral print India dress with a hair corsage of daisies and babies' breath. After a wedding trip to Kiawah Island, South Carolina, the couple will reside in Winterville. ? The bride graduated from Smithfield-Selma Senior High School and received a B.S. degree in elementary education from East Carolina University. She was em ployed with Rocky Mount City Schools. The bridegroom, a graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem, received a B.S. degree in Business Administration from East Carolina University. He is employed with Borg-Warner Acceptance Corp. in Greenville. Carolyn Schwarchbher, and Mrs. Karen Rosa. Guests included the wedding party. Tables were covered with white linens and graced with ivy and white burning tapers. A centerpiece of summer flowers decorated the bride's table. The couple was presented a gift of china in their chosen pattern by the hostesses. f BRIDESMAIDS' LUNCHEON ' Mrs. Gayle Barbour, Mrs. Bren da Culbreth, Miss Teresa New some, and Mrs. Judy Maroney were hostesses for the bridesmaids' luncheon held at Howard Johnson's Lodge. Guests included Miss Helen Sanders, bridesmaid, Beth Her ring, honorary bridesmaid, Mrs. S Marie Culbreth, mother of the bride, Mrs. Ella Carr, aunt of the bride, Mrs. Glenda Norton, direc tor, and Mrs. Melba Woodruff, organist. A basket of silk flowers centered the dining table accented with ivy and blue lighted tapers. The bride elect chose this occasion to present gifts to her attendants. She was resented with a corsage of silk owers and a place setting in her g stainless steel pattern. ? POST-WEDDING PARTY A pig picking and keg party by the pool was held in honor of the newly married couple on August 9 at 8:00 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Sanders in Smithfield with their daughter. Miss Helen Sanders, assisting. Guests included friends and family members of the% bridal couple. PRE-NUPTIAL SHOWERS A floating bridal shower was held on Julv 26 at the Selma Woman's Club given by Mrs. Dorothy Cul breth, Mrs. Patsy Lasley, and Mrs. Doris Almond. The bride received a corsage of white daisies and a gift of china from the hostesses. Mrs. Debbie Bennett was hostess for a linen shower on June 25 at her Q home in Rocky Mount. Guests included teachers from the Rocky Mt. School system. A corsage of summer flowers and a gift of bed linens were presented to the bride. Personals RECEPTION A reception was held at the Selma Woman's Club following the 4:00 ceremony. Hosts were the bride's family. The setting was enhanced by summer flower-arrangements and greenery of ivy and white burning candles. The table was covered in white linen lace with a centerpiece of summer flowers. Guests were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. John William Culbreth of Selma. Mrs. Patsy Lasley and Mrs. Doris Almond, aunts of the bride, served the wedding cake. Punch was poured by Mrs. Fleta Maxwell and Mrs. Claytie Maxwell, aunts of the bride. Refreshments were mints, nuts, drumettes, ham biscuits, fresh fruits in melon rinds and open faced sandwiches. Champagne was also served. Mrs. Sandy Yarrington presided at the register. She is the sister of the groom. Others assisting as tea girls were Miss Carol Culbreth of Selma, Miss Tammy Maxwell of Rockingham, Miss Terri Schwarchbher of Rae ford, Miss Becky Almond and Miss Beth Almond of Louisburg, all cousins of the bride. Goodbyes were said to Mr. and Mrs. Alex Schwarchbher and Mr. and Mrs. Tony Cates, (cousins of bride). REHEARSAL DINNER The parents of the bridegroom entertained at the rehearsal dinner on August 8 at Becky's Log Cabin Restaurant. The table was decorated with a centerpiece of summer flowers and babies breath. The bridegroom presented gifts to his attendants at this time. BRUNCH Miss Culbreth and Mr. Melvin were honored on August 9 at 1 1:30 a.m. with a brunch held at the Holiday Inn in Selma. Hostesses were Mrs. Fleta Maxwell, Mrs. Oaytie Maxwell, Mrs. Sandy Yar rington, Mrs. Ella Carr, Mrs. Bill Upchurch spent last week in Asheboro visiting with his cousin, * Brad Phillips, and family. Mr. and Mrs. William Parker and children vacationed last week in Virginia, Washington, and Mary land. Dana English has returned home after visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Alan Cohen and family in Newport News, Va. I Attending the DePalmer - Rill wedding were Mr. and Mrs. James Thames, Mr. and Mrs. William Parker and family, and General and Mrs. Robert Hertford and daughter, Tracy, of Washington, D.C. Mr. and Mrs. Ed McDuffie spent Sunday in Durham visiting with Mrs. Bessie Hardee and Mrs. Stella , Black. ' Mr. and Mrs. Reuben H. Webb spent last Thursday and Friday in Reidsville to attend the funeral of Mr. Webb's uncle, William T. Webb, of Wentwarth on Friday afternoon. Birthday, Anniversary Shower, Clubs. . . Call 875-2121 $

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