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Popular Young Couple Is Wed In
Church Ceremony Tuesday Evening
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Mrs. Coy Day and little daugh
ter returned home Sunday fol
lowing a week’s visit with Mrs.
Day’s parents- in Weldon.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Stafford of
Petersburg, Va., spent Sunday
here with Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Stafford.
Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Milam of
Dunn, spent Sunday here as
guests of Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Young.
Mr. Stephen Glenn left Wed
nesday for several days in Can
ada.
Mr. Rupert Jones attended the
baseball gamq in Durham Sun
day.
Messrs. Jack Rogers, Henry
Walker, Roy Cribb, Donald Dun
lop and Bill Clay attended the
Carolina-Tulane football game ni
Chapel Hill Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Connie Cozart of
Edenton spent last week-end here
as guests of their daughter, Mrs.
Matt Dickerson and Mr. Dicker
son of Ca-Vel.
Mr. J. C. Blackwell of South
Bosto visited friends here Sun
day.
Mr. and Mrs. Reuben Jackson
and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Moore
attended the Halifax County' fair
in South Boston, Virginia last
Friday night.
Miss Dorothy Clay and Mr.
Arch Woody attended the base
ball game in Durham Sunday.
Miss Bobby Hulsey spent the
week-end in Danville, Va., visit
ing friends.
Mesdames R. L. Harris and O
veida Long spent the past week
end at Woodberry Forest visiting
their sons, Page Harris and Matt
Long, who are students there. ’
Malcolm Duncan and R. J.
Currier left last week for Sara
sota, Fla. where Mr. Duncan will
study art diming the winter
at the Ringling Art School.
Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Ford
spent last week-end in Williams
burg, Va., with their daughter,
Miss Peggy Ford, a student at
Wililam and Mary college.
Mr. and Mrs. George B. Lock
hart and daughter are spending
several days here with Mrs.
Lockhart’s parents, Mr. and Mrs.
E. P. Dunlap.
Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Cole were
Yanceyville visitors Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bowles
were Richmond visitors last
week-end. They attended the
marriage of a relative. ~
Miss Billie Street, a student at
Greensboro college, spent last
week-end with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. K. L. Street, here.
The friends of Mrs. Emma
Huff are glad to hear that she
is back home and improving, af
ter spending three weeks in Watts
hospital, where she underwent
an. operation.
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In a ceremony of unpsual
beauty, Miss Odelle Slaughter of
Roxboro and Mr. Albert Slaugh
ter of o:4foijd were united in
marriage on last Tuesday evening
at 8 o’clock in the Rock Grove
Baptist church.
Rev. J. B. Currin, pastor of the
bride, performed the ring cere
mony in the presence of a large
assemblage of friends and rela
tives.
The church was beautifully
decorated with Carolina pines,
ferns and mixed flowers. Cathed
ral candles in white Candelabra
cast a delightful ray of illumin
ation over the scene of the wed
ding.
Preceeding the ceremony, Mr.
Jess Slaughter of Leasburg,
brother of the bride, played
softly “Minuet a 1’ Antique” by
Paderewski, “Liebestraum,” by
Liszt, and “Serenade” by Schu
bert. He then sang “I Love You
Truly” and “My Dear” accom
panied on the piano by Miss
Bertha Dixon of Leasburg. Dur
ing the ceremony “Indian Love
Call” was played softly on the
piano. “Lohengrin” was used for
processional, and “The Wedding
Mardh” from Mendelssohn was
used as recessional.
First of the bridal party to en
ter were the four usher grooms
men who entered in pairs. They
were: Sidney Slaughter, brother
of the bride and Gattis Day of
Roxboro. Maynard Daniel and
Marshall Yancey of Oxford.
Next came the four brides
maids, who entered in pairs also.
They were: Misses Ernestine
Evans of Oxford, sister of the
groom, and Annie Thomas Oak
ley of i Roxboro, Mrs. R. O.
Slaughter, siater'-in-law o(f the
bride and Mrs. Gattis Day of
Roxboro. They were dressed in
identical gowns of point de es
pirit net over taffetta, with short
puffed sleeves, sweetheart neck
line, and full skirt. Miss Evans
and Mrs. Day wore yellow with
orchid satin ribbon in long sash
while Mrs. Slaughter and Miss
Oakley wore Orchid with yellow
satin ribbon in long sash. Each
one wore flowers in their hair
to match dresses, and each car
ried an arm bouquet of mixed
fall flowers tied with satin rib
bon to match dresses.
Miss Hazel Slaughter of Rox
boro, only sister of the bride, at
tended her sister as matron of
honor. She wore pink point de es
pirit net over taffetta identical to
that of the bridesmaids, and
trimmed with self tone satin rib
bon. She carried an arm bouquet
of mixed flowers tied with pink
satin ribbon.
Next came little Miss Frances
Slaughter, only niece of the bride,
who brought the ring in on a
heart shapejd satin pillow. She
wore white net over taffetta,
made short puffed sleeves, high
neckline and full skirt.
Just in front of the bride came
little Miss Christine Slaughter,
cousin of the bride, who acted as
flower girl. She wore green net
over taffetta, made short puffed
sleeves and full skirt. She car
ried a colonial nosegay.
The bride entered on the arm
of her brother, William Slaugh
ter of Fort Bragg. N. C. by whom
she was given in marriage. She
was met at the altar by the
groom, Mr. Slaughter, accompan
ied by Bill Zimmerman of Rox
boro, who acted as best man.
The bride, pretty in her own
right, made a charming picture
in her wedding gown of white
slippsr.satin. The gown had a
fitted bodice with shirred neck
line, and long sleeves ending in
points over her hands. A flared
skirt ended in a long circular
train. Her full lenght veil of il
lusion was caught at the head
by a coronet of tiny white rose
buds. White satin slippers added
the final bridal touch. Her arm
bouquet was of large white Eas
ter lilies sprayed with Baby's
Breath.
Mrs. S. T. Slaughter, mother of
the bride, wore a lovely dubonnet
PERSON COUNTY TIMES ROXBORO. N. C.
Miss Sue Bradsher Honors Dr. And
Mrs. Nichols On Birthday Occasion
J A BEAUTY HINT
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A sold and red lipstick holder carries 1
the favorite lip rouge of Ruth Hus- 1 1
sey, and matches in scent the eau do I
cologne and perfume the player uses.!
dress, and a shoulder corsage of
roses.
Mrs. Roxie Slaughter Evans,
mother of the groom, wore a
brown Aplaca dress with a shoul
der corsage of roses.
The bride is the attractive
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. T.
Slaughter of Roxboro. She is a
graduate of Allensville High
school. For the past two years she!
has taught music in the Allens-j
ville schools. She is a popular
member of the younger set and
has a wide circle of friends who
will read of her marriage with in
terest.
The groom is the son of Mrs.
Roxie Slaughter Evans and the
late Will Slaughter olf Oxford,
is a graduate of Oak Hill High
school. He now holds a respon
sible position with Fox Dept.
Store in Oxford. ,
Immediately sifter the rehear
sal on Monday night, members of
the wedding party were enter
tain at the bride's home. The liv
ing room thrown ensuite and de
corated with white flowers. In
the dining room, a color motif of
green and white effected the
bridal theme. The table cover
ed with a white linen cloth, was
centered with a lovely arrange
ment of white roses in a green
bowl. On either side of the cen
terpiece were six green tapers in
white holders. At one end was a
bride’s cake and at the other end
a coffee service. Bridal ices, mints
and cake were served the guests.
Immediately after the wed
ding on Tuesday evening, mem
bers of the wedding party were
Entertained at a reception by
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Zimmerman
at their home in Roxboro. Mem
bers of the immediate families
and a few close friends were also
guests at the reception.
After the reception the bride
changed to a dubonnet ribbed
crepe dress with black acces
sories which she wore for going
away. Upon their return from un
announced points the couple will
be at home on Broad street in
Oxford.
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Fox - Huff
Mr. Ozie Ek>x announces the
marriage of his daughter, Mildred
Lois, to Melvin Clyde Huff of
Roxboro, N. C., on September
24, 1938 at Halifax, Va.
POULTRY OUTLOOK
A large hatch and increased
market and storage supplies of
poultry and eggs'were cited by
the U. S. Bureau of Agricultural
Economics as among the import
ant developments expected in the*
poultry and eflfc situation in
1939.
Miss Dorothy Clay
Social Editor
Miss Sue Bradsher entertained
at her home on South Main St.
Dr. and Mrs. A. F. Nichols at
dinner on Saturday morning.
On a cover of delicate green
linen, places were laid for seven.
The centerpiece of many colored
(fall flowers, which were' most
artistically arranged about a re
flector, added indescribable beau
ty to the dinner.
After a most enjoyable dinner
| a surprise tray was brought in
containing a birthday cake, again
honoring Dr. and Mrs. Nichols.
Immediately a shower of presents
were offered and interest grew
until each package had been open
ed. Best wishes from all present
1 for continued “Happy Birthdays”
J ended their complete surprise.
Others enjoying the dinner
with Dr. and Mrs. Nichols includ
ed Mrs. Lillian Foreman, Mr. and
Mrs. E. B. Craven, Jr., and Miss
j Inda Collins.
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DESIGNS A
NEW NEGLIGEE
. The rlchness*of satin la utilised to
advantage In this negligee designed
; by Dolly Tree for Ann Morrlss. The
very full sleeves are caught tight at
. the wrist; the collar Is a double roll;
the sash ties In a tremendous bow.
I
i Miss Sanders Feted
!■ At Birthday Event j
With a surprise dinner party
Wednesday night, Mrs. H. K.
Sanders entertained several
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members of the younger social
set in honor of her daughter, Miss
1 Mary Elizabeth Sanders, on the
occasion of her birthday.
The dining room was elabor
ately decorated in a color scheme
following the fall motif while
the centerpiece was of pink ros
es. Pink candles were also set
at each end of the table.
Four courses w|ere served to
the honoreei and the following
guests: Misses) Allgood,
Ernestine Wilkerson, Elnora
Raiff, Anne Watkins, Virginia
Wilson, Margaret Harkrader and
Rebecca Westbrook.
A government controlled com
pany will be formed in the Phil
ippine Islands to assure perman-j
ent and sufficient production of
abaca, stabilize prices and im
prove conditions of planters and
laborers.
Copies of plans used by a De
troit engineering compiany are
being photographed for storage
in small space on motion picture
films that can be viewed full size
by inserting them in a desk de
signed for the purpose.
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These Were Once Two Crack Trains
Two crack passenger trains crashed head-on in the Imperial Valle} desert, California, killing 12 and injur
ing scores. This aerial view of the wreck sprawled in ghastly contortion in the desert shows the Argonaut,
which was en route to Los Angeles. The engine on the right was pulling the Californian.
Circle No. 2
Meets Monday
Missionary Circle No. 2 of Pro
vidence church held its monthly
meeting on Monday evening at
the home of Mrs. Edward Young.
The meeting was called to or
der by the president. The roll call
and a brief business session were
held. Following the business
meeting, a very interesting pro
gram was given by the program
leader, Miss Annie Maude Young.
The topic of this program was
“Palestine.” After the program
the meeting was dismissed and
the hostess assisted by Miss Pattie
Gravitte, servfed delicious ice
cream and cake.
Members present at this meet
ing were: Misses Pattie Sue Gra
vitte, Annie Maude Young, and
Myrtle Young and Marion Buch
anan and Mesdames Ivey Fox,
Blanche White, Otha Murray,
Durell Tingen, Edward Young,
and Harold Hawkins.
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Children Honor
Mrs. Jane Clayton
On Sunday, Oct. 9, the children
of Mrs. Jane Clayton, widely
known as “Aunt Jane,” gathered
at her home and served dinner
in honor of her 94th birthday. j
The ‘table was bountifully
spread under the old Oak that has
stood in the yard many years.
There was a large gathering
of relatives and friends, estimat
ed at about two hundred. Among
those present were Elders E. C.
Oakes and W. R. Monk, who spoke
beautifully and tenderly of Aunt
Jane in her declining years, and
the many blessings she has re
ceived in sustaining her health
and strength. Also present was
Professor W. H. Simmons, who
entertained with singing.
All seemed to enjoy being to
gether but time passed rapid
ly, and thus we had to part with
many good-bye’s. Each one wish
ing Aunt Jane many more such
birthdays.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13, 193 S
Roxboro Girl
Birthday Honoree
Miss Effie Wrenn was honored
at a surprise birthday party at
her home Tuesday night in cele
bration of her 16th. birthday.
The affair was given by a friend,
Miss Violet Grinstead of Roxboro.
After a number of interesting
games were played, refreshments
were served to the following:
Misses Minnie Harris, Mildred
Grinstead, Bernice Walker, Annie
Sue White, Margaret Pixley,
Julia Grinstead, Fanny Morris,
Claire Gentry, Fanny Huff,
Messrs. Chqsly Ginstead, Gus
Wrenn, Lowell Huff, Arthur
Burch, Jiggs Gentry, David Pix
ley, Arthur Wrenn, Roy Grin
stead, Frog Rictetchon, Elbert
Clayton, Archie White, Paul and
George Harris, the honoree, Miss
Effie Wrenn, and the hostess.
Miss Violet Grinstead.
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