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THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY, HERTFORD, N. G. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER l 1941
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Wright-Blanchard
Vows Made In -Evening
Cereinony
A wedding of unusual beauty and
interest was solemnized on Saturday,
October 26, at seven o'clock in the
ereningv at Sandy Cross Baptist
Church, Hobbsville, when Miss Merle
Blanebard, of Belvidere, became the
bride of James Outler Wright. The
Rev. Ira S. Harrell, of South Mills,
uncle of the bride, officiated, using
the double ring ceremony.
The chancel of the church was
banked with palms and ferns, with
floor baskets of white chrysanthe
mums flanked by cathedral tapers
burning in seven-branched candela
bra. The vows were spoken before
an arch which was decorated with
ferns and white lilies.
A half-hour program of nuptial
music was presented by Mrs. W. M.
Hollowell, pianist, and Miss Dorothy
Hollowell soloist, sang "I Love You
Truly" and Because." Traditional
wedding marches were used. '
The bride entered wit!) her father,
T. t. Blanchard, 'who gave her in
marriage. (She Wore wedding gown'
of white bridal satin, having a fitted
bodice' Buttoned down the back, long
sleeves which tapered to a point over
the hands,' sweetheart neckline with
lace inset and a full skirt which ter
minated in a long train. Her full
length veil of illusion fell from a
tiara of orange blossoms and was
worn over the face. Her only orna
ment was a single strand of pearls,
gift of the bridegroom; She carried
a white prayer book covered with
white rosebuds and showered with
white ribbons and stephanotis.
Preceeding the bride was the flow
er girl, Maryann White, of Beaufort,
neice of the bride. Her gown was of
rose taffeta, fashioned in bouffant
style. She carried a blue basket of
mixed fall flowers and scattered rose
petals. Her shoulder corsage was of
matching flowers.
, The bride was attended by her'
aister, Mm. J. Thomas White, of
Beaufort, as matron of : ionor.
Bridesmaids were, Mrs. B. G. Roun
tree and Miss Minnie V. Carter, ot
Portsmouth, Va., Mrs. Pell Hinton, of
Hobbsville, and Miss Margaret Ruth
Harrel, of South Mills, cousin of the
bride. i
Mrs. White wore a gown of candle
light blue faille taffeta with match
ing Mary Queen of Scots hat and
carried an arm bouquet of rose dis
budded chrysanthemums and pom
poms. Mrs. Rountree and Mrs. Hin
ton wore gowns of melody blue taf
feta and Miss Carter and Miss Har
rell wore gowns of woodrose taffeta,
fashioned on identical lines. They
wore tiaras of rose pompoms and
carried bouquets of light yellow chry
santhemums and rose pompoms.
The bridegroom had as his . best
man Pell Hinton. Ushers were, Rob
Brown, James Hudgins and Ray
Hollowell, of Hobbsville, and Horace
Hobbs, of Norfolk, Va.
Mrs. Ira S. i Harrell, aunt of the
bride, took the place ' of the bridel
mother. She wore a gown of black
crepe, trimmed with told sequins.
Her" accessdries . were of black and
her shoulder corsage was of golden
YloW tosjkds, Mrs. U WfteM,
mother of the bridegroom, wore a
gown of maroon velvet with matching
accessories. Her corsage was of
Talisman roses. Wine velvet fashion
ed the gown of Mrs. Hollowell, pian
ist, who wore a shoulder corsage of
yellow rosebuds. Miss Hollowell,
soloist, wore a gown of peach faille
taffeta. Her shiulder corsage was
of purple gladiolettes with yellow
rosebud centers. Her tiara was of
matching flowers. Mrs. Rob Brown,
mistress of ceremonies, wore a dress
of black crepe and her corsage was
of red rosebuds.
For traveling the bride wore an
ensemble of wool ripple crepe in sol
dier blue with blue and dubonnet ac
cessories. Her corsage was taken
from her prayer book. After a wed-'
ding trip "-' to Cleveland, , Ohio; -and
points north, the couple will" make
their home with the bride's father." f,
Following . the rehearsal on Friday
evefltaf Mr. and Mrf. L. Wright en
tertained the wedding ; party at , a
oakectttiing. Assisting Mrs. Wright
In serving were Mrs. Mattie Hollowell
and Mrs. Elton Eure.
. Immediately following the cere
mony a reception was given at the
home of the bride. The home wa
decorated with fall flowers, palms
and' clematis. In the dining room a
beautifully appointed table was cen
tered with an arrangement of white
gladioli and pompoms in a crystal
bowl, with white tapers in crystal
holders burning on either side.
Rev. and Mrs. Ira 8. Harrell re
ceived at the door and introduced the
guests to the receiving line, which
was composed of the bride's father,
the bridegroom's parents, the bride
and groom and members of the wed
ding party.
Mrs. L. C. Carter directed guests
id the ' punch bowl which was presid- ,
ed over by Mrs. Alice Hinton andj
Mrs.TR. G: Stephens, assisted by MIss
Elaniri Rae Morris and Miss MyWred
GuptoA. Miss Derothy Hollowell pre
sided over the gqest book. Mr. an4 V,
Mrs, Hob Brown directed the guesttL
to the gift room while Mr. and ? MrsX
W. S. Riddkk directed from the gift
room to the dining room, where Mis '
Clarine Wiggins, Miss Elizabeth -Blanchard,
Miss Helen Stalling and
Miss Dorothy Wiggins served, assist
ed by Mrs. Bettia Twine Hobbs and
Mrs. J. J. Copeland.
Music was .presented during the
evening by Mrs. Carrie Trotman,
pianist.
Goodbyes were said to Rev. Paul
Forsythe.
Mrs. Wright was complimented at
a recent teo given by Mrs. Rob
Brown and Mrs. Pell Hinton, who be
fore her recent marriage was Miss
Winfield Carter, at the home of Mrs.
Brown. The honoree was presented
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DO YOUR
SHOPPING
IN HERTFORD
YOU CAN FIND
EVERYTHING
YOU WANT
BUY IT IN
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Upon the completion of the new all-weather
highway linking Center Hill and Hertford.
The merchants of Hertford offer you a
hearty welcome and bid you to visit the mod
ern stores in Hertford.
You'll find quality merchandise for the
family, the home and the farm. Yes, every
thing you need at the stores greeting you
with this message.
Hertford has long been the shopping cen
ter for this area it has the stores.
Its stores have the stock, prices and facili
ties for serving you to the utmost. We invite
you to save time, traveling and money by
shopping with the store.s in Hertford.
SPECIAL CHRISTMAS MERCHANDISE
The Hertford merchants
are well supplied with
Christmas merchandise.
You can find a gift for
everyone at the stores
listed here!
YOU ARE WELCOME IN HERTFORD
AWAIT YOU IN HERTFORD
It Matters Not Whether
You Are Buying a Little or a Lot
These Hertford Merchants
Invite You to
BUY IT IN HERTFORD
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You Are Always Welcome At These Stores
Hertford Hardware & Supply Co.
Hardware - Building Materials - Equipment
J. C. Blanchard & Co., Inc.
"BLANCHARD'S" SINCE 1832
We Buy and Sell Everything
Mrs. Jake White
Up-to-date Millinery
Second Floor Simon's
The US. Jordan Company
"Home of General Motors Appliances"
We Cordially Invite You to
Goesvin's Dress Shop
Darden Brothers
Ladies' and Gents' Head-to-foot Outfitters
Groceries
W.H.Morgan
THE FURNITURE MAN
"Eastern Albemarle's Finest Store"
Talker's"
OPPOSITE COURT HOUSE
Medicine Cosmetics
OUR FOUNTAIN SERVICE CAN'T BE BEAT
Hertford Banking Company
SINCE 1901
Prompt, Efficient, Sound Banking
OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH US
f'crp's Mc":rn Grocery
B. C. Berrv. Manasrer
Simon's
"Store of Values"
Pender's
Groceries, Meats, Fresh Produce
Davenport & Blanchard
Berkshire Hosiery - Dry Goods
Up-to-date Millinery
Hilda's Beauty Shop
Also Complete Line Ladies' Ready-to-wear
Gcntrd Grocery
Fine Groceries - Meats - Produce
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