North Carolina Newspapers

HRV r., Mrs. Tony Leroy Gibson w -* -? ? Look who s new BURTON Doug and Cheri Burton of Route 2, Elizabeth City, announce the birth of their first child, a son, Erik Hunter Burton, born April 23 in Albemarle Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Ms. Marcia Hoffler of Camden, and Jerry Colvin of Weedsport, N.Y. Maternal great-granddaddy is Talmadge Stallings of Hertford, and maternal great-great-grandmother is Mrs. Lydia Wood of Cato, N.Y. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Billy Price of Elizabeth City, and Paternal great-grandmother is Mrs. Mary Mishler of Elizabeth City and Mrs. Myrtle Wood of Greenville, South Carolina. SUTTON Mr. and Mrs. Steve Sutton and Stephanie announce the birth of their first son, and brother, Joshua Stephen, born April 21, at Chowan Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. B.G. Owens of Elizabeth City. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Miss Tucker wins honor A Henderson student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, was among 139 initiated Monday into the school's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's highest scholastic honorary society. Elizabeth Holmes Tucker, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. G. Reginold Tucker, Jr. of Meadow Lane, -Hen derson, and the granddaughter of Mrs. G. Reginald Tucker of Hertford, joined other inductees in ceremonies at Memorial Hall on the UNC-CH campus. Miss Tucker is a senior psychology-speech major and plans graduate studies in psychology. She is a 1979 graduate of Vance Senior High School and made the Phi Eta Sigma freshman honor society at UNC in 1980. She made her debut at the Terpsichorean Ball in 1980. She has been in the Chi Omega sorority since 1980 and became a member of the Psi Chi National Honorary Society (for undergraduates in psychology) in 1981. The featured speaker at a banquet following the ceremony was Dr. George A. Kennedy, Paddison professor of classics at UNC-CH. Students in the Division of Academic Affairs are eligible for Phi Beta Kappa. A junior must have a 3.7 grade-point average and 75 credit hours, while a senior must have a 3.8 grade-point average and 105 credit ; hours. Raisins are rich in nutrition, containing ten mineraU of IS important food *a?u?, in cluding iron and copper. Mrs. Clyde Sutton of Hertford. TRUEBLOOD Mr. and Mrs. Tom Trueblood of Route 2, Hertford, announce the birth of their first child, a son, William Craig Trueblood, born April 23 at Albemarle Hospital. Maternal grandfather is Mr. Wilbur Lamb and paternal grand parents are Mr. and Mrs. George Trueblood, Sr. DAIL Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Thomas Dail, of Route 2, Hertford, announce the birth of their second child, first daughter, Lisa Kay Dail, born April 25 at Albemarle Hospital. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Layden of Belvidere. Maternal great grandmother is Mrs. Rosa Russell of Route 2, Elizabeth City. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Dail of Hertford. Paternal great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Earl W. Langdon of Hert ford. Mrs. Dail is the former Brenda Layden of Belvidere. Spruce Up For Spring Complimentary Mary Kay Facial Call Peggy Rohrer at 426-9217 and arrange a skin care facial that is both educational and complimentary. V Beauty starts with good skin care. J Lightfoot-Gibson are wed in Perquimans- f Gina Veroneka Lightfoot and Tony Leroy Gibson were married recently In Bay Branch AME Zion Church by the Rev. Walter leigh. The bride U the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Lightfoot. Sr. of Route 2, Hertford. The bridegroom it the son of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Gibson, Sr. of Route 1, Elizabeth City. Wedding music was presented by Wilson Bryant. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of em broidered achiffle and poly-net fashioned with an empire bodice. Queen Anne neckline and long aleevea accented with Veniae lace. The full skirt, wtth double back panels of achiffle ?mbroiderey, flowed Into a chapel length train. * Mrs. Anne Everett o t Hempstead, N.J. waa matron of honor for her cousin. Bridesmaids were Elaine Brown, sister of the bridegroom, Veronica Mitchell, Rosalyn Brown, Sandra Freshwater, cousins of the bridegroom, Charlotte Wright, and ftoKlw Banks. IJyh+fant, cousin of the bride. was a Junior bridesmaid. Charlie Gibson, Jr. was best nan lor his brother. Ushers ware Leroy Lightfoot, Jr.. brother o I the bride. George Brown, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, Michael Gibaon, cousin of the bridegroom, Walter Poole, Jr., Lawrence Brooks, and Randall Hall. Tyrone Everett, cousin of the bride waa a Junior usher. Soloists were Mrs. Cynthia Stallings, Mrs. Peggy Jsmes, Miss Juanita Mitchell, and Mr. Walter Poole, Jr. Children in the wedding were 14 Sommer Pledger. Raven Godfrey, ** Angelina Brown, and Chartena M Gibaon. tf Miaa Mart B. Sharpe waa mister** "* _v of ceremony. '? V ?e A reception waa held at HlUcrest Garden*, Hertford. . ^ Alter a wedding trip to Virginia*"? Beach, the couple will lhre in Elisabeth City. ' Library sponsors open house May 15 The Perquimans County Library invites you to an open house and reception Sunday, May IS from 1-5 p.m. Dr. William Neal Conoley, author of WATERFOWL HERITAGE: NORTH CAROLINA'S DECOYS AND GUNNING LORE, will present a program on decoys and North Carolina's waterfowl heritage at the library. The 2 p.m. program is free to the public. A wide variety of Perquimans County crafts will be on display, woodwork, pottery, toys and dolls, brooms, and handiwork of all kinds. Come and join us. An Interesting Note Some of the differences in regional taste* in books showed up in a recent Gallup Survty. 855 book buyers were surveyed and among the most popular categories were biographies, books on history, and reference or instructional books. ?Home and garden how-to books were much more popular in the South than elsewhere. ?Books on money and investment were much more avidly bought in the Midwest than the South. ?Biography and auotbiography was overwhelmingly favored in the West than the East. ?And of course, Religious books * "Light A Penny Candle" ? Bin chy; "Knaves of Hearts" ? Philippa ^ Carra; "Icebreaker" ? John Card- *<Q ner; "Christine" ? Stephen King;~* "The Lords of Discipline" - Pat ^3 Conroy ; "A Prodigal Child" ? David -"3 Storey; and "The Lonesome Gods" -33 ? Louis L' Amour. found their greatest appeal in the South. Only reference books or in structional books were more frequently purchased. ?.<*3 ^ J uSi ,?a '*<8 New Selected rictioo "I'M Try skillet popovers for a tasty breakfast Delight your family with this fancy giant size pop-over for breakfast.- I serve it with a light sprinkling of cinnamon sugar. You may choose syrup or warmed fruit preserves, or lemon juice and powdered sugar. At any rate ? it is sure to please. Be careful to follow the directions carefully and be certain to heat the frying pan. SKILLET POPOVER 1 stick butter Vx cup milk V4 cup flour 2 eggs Place butter in a heavy frying pan. Place the pan in oven set at 475 degrees. Mix the milk, flour/and eggs lightly to make a batter. After the butter has melted, tilt pan so that the entire surface will be coated with butter. Add batter and bake for 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and place on a large plate. Drizzle the butter in the pan over the popover. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Roll it over in loose jelly roll fashion. Slice and serve. * i Mi fc?r SAUCES Strawberry Sauce 10 oz. pkg. frozen strawberries V4 c. water lVt t. cornstarch 1 1. fresh grated lemon peel. Thaw strawberries. Mix water and cornstarch in a 1-quart saucepan. Stir in strawberries and lemon peel. Stir over moderate heat until mixture comes to a full boil. Serve warm. Makes ltt cups. Brandied Peach Sauce 2 c. frozen peaches, sliced Vt c. Apricot preserves Vi c. water IVi t. cornstarch V4 T. butter Vi c. brandy Thaw peaches. In a 1 -quart saucepan mix apricot preserves, water and cornstarch. Add peaches '< and butter. - ? Stir over moderate heat until mixture boils and syrup thickens. ? Remove from heat and stir in brandy > (optional. ) Makes about IVi cups. I( Thach joins insurance agency Harrell G. Thach has joined the local agency of The Life In surance Co. of Virginia as a representative, announced Edgar F. Dixon, agency manager. With more than $15 billion of life insurance in force. Life of Va. is the oldest major life insurance ?. company headquartered in the u south, having been founded in 1871. The company sells and services indivdual and group life and health insurance, annuities and pension plans. Life of Va. has , more than 120 offices in the U.S.