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Mrs. Carlton Nlven, Social Reporter, 87S-37SS Walters - Pierce Wedding Vows Exchanged In Baptist Church Here ? Saturday, May 14th, at 7:00 ; p.m., First Baptist Church, ! Racford, was the setting of a : candlelight service and a double ring ceremony for Tammy Gaye ? Pierce and Alan Craig Walters. ; The Rev. Billy Beaver was the of : ficiating minister. : The bride is the daughter of the : late Annie Ruth Pierce of Raeford, ? and the bridegroom is the son of '? Mr. and Mrs. Archie L. Walters of : Rt. 3, Raeford. Two nine branch candelabras . adorned with polystichum and springari, and two 15 branch spiral ing candelabras were placed at the altar, to each side there were two large Boston ferns placed in white wicker wedding baskets. The bride was given in marriage by her brother, Lt. Jerry M. Pierce who is stationed at Little Rock, Arkansas. She wore a white organza gown with Queen Ann neckline and bishop sleeves trimmed in chantilly lace, fitted waist with ruffles of crystal pleating down the back that extended into a cathedral train. A Camelot cap of chantilly lace with fingertip veil completed the brides attire. She carried a full bouquet of white silk roses, with lily of the valley and burgundy and mini asters. Mrs. Deborah Hamilton of Raeford was matron of honor. She wore a pink chiffon gown with ruf fled neckline and plunging back. A cummerbund waist with a bussle back. She carried a white lace fan with soil flowers and pink flowing ribbons. Miss Rebecca Walters, sister of the groom, Miss Lisa Parks of Charlotte, cousin of the bride and Miss Nancy Pierce of Chesapeake, Virginia were the bridesmaids. Their dresses were identical to the matron of honor, and they carried matching lace tans. Christy Parks of Raeford was a miniature bride. She wore a white chantilly lace gown with scooped neck, puffed sleeves, floor length skirt with layers of chantilly ruffles and chapel length train. She car ried a bouquet identical to the bride. Archie Walters, father of the groom, served as best man. Ushers were Michael Walters, brother of the groom, Harry Walters, cousin of the groom and Andy Grant of Southern Pines. Brian Keith Hamilton, nephew of the bride was miniature groom. Belle Pierce, guardian of the bride, wore a navy blue V-neck gown with V-shaped chiffon cape. Her outfit was completed with a double silk rose corsage. The mother of the groom wore a floor length gown, of orchid organza. Her outfit was completed with a double silk rose corsage. Mrs. Viola Fulk of Raeford. grandmother of the groom, wore a floor length gown of peach color. A program of organ and piano music was provided by Miss Beth Wood and Mrs. Lynn Maxwell, both of Raeford. Mrs. Lorraine McDiarmid, Mrs. Eileen Strickland, Mrs. Rochelle Collins and Mrs. Denise Whitaker, sisters of the groom sang "Let It Be Me" and "The Lord Bless You and Keep You". Lawrence Calloway, cousin of the groom sang "Truly". Mrs. Mary Lee Charlane ot Raeford directed the wedding. The bride is a 1977 graduate of Great Bridge High School in Chesapeake, Virginia. She is presently employed by Finance One of Aberdeen. Mr. Walters is a 1978 graduate of Hoke County High School and is presently employed with Aber deen Coca-Cola Bottling Co. After a wedding trip to Myrtle Beach, S.C., the couple will reside at their home on Rt. 3, Raeford. RECEPTION The reception followed im mediately in the church fellowship hall. The bride's table was covered with white linen overlayed with a white lace tablecloth. A large assortment of spring flowers centered the table. A separate table held the three tiered wedding cake. Two cakes flanked each side with staircases spiraling to the top of Socials 875-2121 Mrs. Alan Craig Wallers the cake, adorned with a miniature bride and groom. Mrs. Lois Parks of Raeford, cousin of the bride, poured punch. Wanda Locklear of Aberdeen serv ed cake, and Sandra Gaddy, of Portsmouth, Virginia, assisted in the preparation of the reception. Mrs. Cherly Walters, sister-in law of the groom, kept the bride's register. Wendy Parks, niece of the bride, ' -if ji: Miss Long Feted At Parties Miss Robin Long, bride-elect of Steve Connell, Saturday, June 4, in Whiteville, was feted at two bridal courtesies the past weekend. Mrs. David Warren entertained at a kitchen shower honoring Miss Long, Saturday. The honoree was presented a corsage upon arrival. Guests were invited into the din ing room for refreshments of a variety of party foods and punch, served by the groom-elect's sister. Miss Carolyn Wilburn. The dining table was centered with a basket of yellow silk flowers, later presented to the bride-elect as a hostess gift. Special guests here for the occa sion were Miss Long's mother, Mrs. Bryan Long of Austin, Texas, and her sister, Mrs. David Home of Colorado Springs, Col orado. Mr. and Mrs. Shuford Pennell honored Miss Long and Mr. Con nell with a cook-out at their home, Sunday evening, May 22. Twelve guests were served buffet style and seated at tables on the lawn. Arrangements of roses were us ed on each entertaining tables. Special guests were the bride elect's mother and sister, as men tioned above, and Miss Cindy Connell of Durham, sister of the groom -elect. Personal Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Gatlin had as their weekend visitors, Mrs. Gatlin's cousins, Mrs. Perry Macomson of Shelby and Mrs. Ar thur Lang of Voorhees, New Jersey. MYRTLE BEACH, 8.C. Brand now luxuriously fur ? nlthmd golf front condom to opon July 1. W?kty mnd monthly rontals mvmllmblo. 2 & 3 bedroom units mvmilmblm Including July 4th womk. Km MOftf INFORMATION CAUI1U7UM7 t ? 6 WEEKDAYS W7?7-WnWBKWM * handed out wedding scrolls and rice bags. Friday evening. May 13. Mr. and Mrs. Archie Walters served re freshments to the wedding party in the fellowship hall of the church. The bride and groom presented the attendants with gifts at this time. Personals Mr. and Mrs. John T. Haire returned Monday after a visit in the lome of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gleason, in Plymouth. They went especially to stay with their grand children, Joe and Jennifer Gleason, while Mr. and Mrs. Gleason were in Washington, D.C. Mrs. H.O. Langdon left Charlotte Wednesday by plane for Denver, Colorado, for a visit in the home of her son and family, LTC (Retired) and Mrs. Edward Langston and family. Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Macko, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Averitte, and Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Peoples spent the weekend at Myrtle Beach. Mrs. R.A. Matheson has returned after a visit in the home of her son in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Stanback, in Salisbury. She accompanied them to Raleigh for the graduation of her grand daughter, Miss Molly Brooks, from St. Mary's. Mr. and Mrs. J.W. McPhaul at tended the graduation exercises at UNC, Greensboro, recently. Their granddaughter, Miss Elizabeth Lynn Sample, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Sample of Galax, Virginia, was a member of the graduating class. Mr. and Mrs. McPhaul were overnight visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sample. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Bullock spent the weekend at Holden Beach. Miss Hayward Feted At Parties Miss Peggy Lynn Hayward, bride-elect of E.Z. Huggins, III, was honored Wednesday evening, May 18, 1983 with a bridal shower at the hut at Sandy Grove United Methodist Church. Hostesses were Mrs. Bonnie Davis, Mrs. Joyce Bostic, Mrs. Bertha Hendrix, Mrs. J. A. Jones, and Mrs. Mamie Spears. Upon arrival, Peggy was presented with a corsage of white daisies with replica wedding rings entwined and a slow cooker crock pot by the hostesses. Refreshments of decorated cake squares, cheese biscuits, toasted pecans, mints and punch were served from a beautifully decorated table, covered with a cloth of antique lace, and a center piece of miniature yellow roses ar ranged on a six-branch silver candelabra, to the 40 guests pre sent. The gifts were opened and displayed on another table, covered with a white linen cloth, and containing a centerpiece of natural wedding bells, the fragrant bell-like bloom of the Yucca plant. Miss Heyward was also honored by Mrs. Marie Brown's Home Economics Class with a surprise party on Friday morning, May 20. She was presented a gift of cookware by Mrs. Brown and her classmates. Delicious refreshments made by the class were served. Saturday evening, May 21 , 1983, Mrs. Thomas Hollingsworth and Mrs. Annie Davis honored the bride-elect with a bridal shower at the Hollingsworth home in Raeford. The home was decorated throughout with floral ar rangements and wedding bells in Miss Heyward's chosen colors of green and yellow. The hostesses presented the honoree with a yellow silk corsage decorated with miniature wedding bells upon her arrival. A large assortment of gifts were opened by the bride-elect and displayed. Refreshments of cake, punch, nuts, mints and cheese were served to the guests attending. Patrice Dione Henderson Local Miss In Pageant Patrice Dione Henderson, five years of age, has been selected as a state finalist in the "Miss North Carolina National Little Miss Pageant." The announcement was made by Sue Kiser, State Director. Patrice Dione is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donnie Henderson, and the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Smith of Raeford and of Mrs. Otellar Jones of Red Springs. The pageant will be held September 3 in Winston Salem. RAEFORD Animal Clinic Animal Health Pet Supplies Bathing, Boarding, and Grooming by Appointment . 875-8312 Harris Ave., Raeford, N.C. Sunday School Class Honors Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Clark The Mary Martha Sunday School Class of the Raeford Presbyterian Church gathered at the Robert Gatlin Pond Saturday, May 21, for a farewell get together honoring Mrs. Ernest Campbell and Mrs. Furman Clark. Mrs. Campbell, long time resi dent of Raeford, whose late hus band was a Raeford native and connected with Hoke Auto Com pany for many years, will be leav ing in June for the Presbyterian Home in High Point. She will have a small apartment there. Her niece. Miss Marian Ellis of Greenville, South Carolina, was a weekend guest in the Campbell home and here for the occasion. Mrs. Clark recently moved to Charlotte, where she bought a con dominium. She has also been a long time resident of Raeford. Her late husband was chairman of the Soil Conservation Service here for many years. Mrs. Clark was ac companied to Raeford for the day by a former Raeford resident, Mrs. Hazel Staley of Charlotte, who once lived here in an apartment in the home of Mrs. C.H. Giles. Mr. and Mrs. Furman Clark, Jr. and family live in Charlotte. One of their sons also came for the day with Mrs. Clark. The honorees, members of the class, and special guests enjoyed several hours of fun and fellowship. A bountiful covered dish luncheon was served at noon. Beth Jordan Receives Master Of Divinity Miss Beth Jordan received her Master of Divinity degree from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, May 20. She is a graduate of Wake Forest University and has a masters Silver City Woman's Club Holds Meeting The Silver City Community Federated Negro Woman's Club of North Carolina held its regular monthly meeting Monday night May 16, at 6 p.m. in the home of Pearlie Brown. Members present were Pearlie Brown president, Mary Thomas, Annie Y. McKinnon, Anna McRae, Flora Holmes and Reba Holmes. They plan to hold the 26th an niversary on May 29, at 6 p.m. at Silver Grove Baptist Church. The public is cordially invited. Thank You FTI's Police Community Relations Closs thanks the merchants of Hoke County who participated in the 9th annual Community Law Day held Sunday, May 15, 1983. degree in Religious Education 1 from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is the daughter of Mrs. Faye B. Jordan and Dr. Riley M. Jor dan. Miss Jordan will be serving an internship in hospital chaplaincy at the Spartanburg General Hospital, Spartanburg, beginning next month. She will be ordained later . this summer. Attending were Mrs. Faye B. Jordan, Bob and Dr. and Mrs. Riley Jordan. Personal Weekend visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Avery Connell were Miss Anne Scarborough of . Kinston, classmate of Miss Carolyn Wilburn at Peace College, and Miss Cindy Connell of Durham. Publication Rules For Social Page The deadline for submitting wed dings and engagements for publication to The News- Journal is noon on the prcccding Thursday. Photographs should be in black and white. The deadline for personal items, bridge clubs and all other social news is 5 p.tn. Monday. Forms for weddings and engagements may be picked up Mon day through Fnda> during business hours. All news may be turned in at The News- Journal. #75-2121. or by calling Ha/el Nisen, 875-J785; Monday through Friday. 9 a.m - 5 p.m. Memorial Day BARGAINS THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY MONDAY Since Monday Is Memorial Day Come On By and PLAY YOUR WAY . . . Beginning Thursday, May 26 - We Are Having A Pick Your Own Discount Sale All You Have To Do Is Come In And Select Your Item And Draw For Amount Of Discount Nona Last Than 20% AND UP TO 50% Many Summer Items Including ?SWIMWEAR ?SUNDRESSES ?SHORTS ?SHIRTS ?SK/RTS ?BLOUSES Yoo W II Not Wont To Miss This I COM! IN EARLY I SEE NOW MUCH YOU CAN SAVE Ottfe CStngtjam lEbition MAIN ST. RAEFORD, N.C.
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