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The Robesonian from Lumberton, North Carolina • Page 2

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The Robesoniani
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THE ROBtSONIAN, LUMBERTON, N. C. JUNE. 30, 's Activities MatNBILL 4322 Former Pembroke Resident Weds New Jersey BRUNSWICK, N. J.

Of people in locality to on June of MM MiM H. Welii to Dr. Ro- feiMt Price Minn of Pembroke, 'C. Tte wu performed lUv. Phillip.

B. Henderson of Livingston a i Church, at the hone of the bride 225 Tcwrnead Street, in New Btuanriek. bride wore gown of chiffon witti pink tarried pink einuHom atvplunotu. Schirber UlH Onevieve Ford attended the couple Mn. it a wu formerly a teacher in the New Brunswick.

Mr. Hftnk, iMtil Mi retirement this wu head of the Science department of Pembroke In Pembroke, N. C. He (s a graduate Mlddlehury Collete and received hif doctorate from Rutgers Parkton Hold Meetings PARKTON Circl. No.

1 of the Presbyterian Church met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Clayton Ross. The Chairman, Mrs. D. Blue, presided over the meeting and MUs Mary Janet McNeill led the Bible Study.

Following program, the group enjoyed a hour. Seventeen members were present for the meeting. Miss Mary Wanna Hall and Mrs. Russel! Council were hostesses to the No. 1 and No.

2 o( Presbyterian Church at the home ot the former Tuesday night. Mrs. I. J. Lancaster Jr.

presided over the meeting and Mrs. Harry McMillan presented the Bible Study. Following ttie program, guesta were invited into the dining room where punch, sandwiches, and cookies were served. Members present included: Mesdames Lancaster, McMillan, A. B.

Hamrick, Dan Proctor, J. G. Hughes, J. D. MeCormick, Hughes, George Dalessandro, Bill Proctor, Boyce.Canady, James Malloy.

Al Hughes, Miisei Margaret Little, Agnes Lancaster. Esdale CurrU, Sarah Owens. Sarah McEachin, Elizabeth Blue, Mrs. Curtis Hudaon: Parkton Club Meets With Mrs. Parncll PARKTON Mrs.

David "ell. was'hostess to the Lumber Bridse-P a Bridge Club Thursday evening it her home. Upon arrival guests were served dinner after which several progressions of'Bridge were Those receiving prizes were: High Airs. George Watson, Low. Miss Virginia Martin, Bingo, Miss Ida Maie.Britt.

Guesta included: Mrs. Watson Mesdamcs J. G. Hughes, D. C.

Procter J. Lancaster, Dunl can Malloy, Dennis Clifton, Elizabeth Dearen, O. B. Pullen, Sadie Forte, James Parnell, Earl FM- BIRTHS Mr. and Mrs, Robert F.

Doares, 512 E. 14th Lumberlon, a boy, June X. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hardln, Rt.

1, Lumberton, a girl, June 26. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Commodore, Marietta, a boy, June 26. Mr.

and Mrs. Earl Hammonds, Rt. 1, Shannon, a boy, June 27. Mr. and Mrs.

Roland Baxley, 303 W. ITth Lumber-ton, a boy, June 28. Mr. and Mrs. Herman Morgan, Rt.

1, Lumberton, girJ, June 28. Mr. and'Mrs. Bennle McCollum, Abboltsburg, a girl, June 28. Mr.

and Mrs. J. M. Bruton, Chadbourn, a girl, June 28. Mr.

and Mrs. Ed Lewis. Rt. 9, Fairmont, a girl, June 28. Mr.

and Mrs. Margolius Sampson, Rt. 4, Lurnberton. a boy June 28. Mr.

and Mrs. Rudolph Bass, alrmont, a girl, 2U. Miss Roberts Complimented A Bridal Shower Miss Jackie Roberts, whose wedding; to John Cause of Lumberton will be an event of August. 28, was complimented on Tuesday of last week at a party and miscellaneous shower by her aunt and cou- In, Mrs. Carlos Stanley and Miss Lnn Stanley, at their home near Miss Stanley will be Miss Roberts' maid of honor.

The hostess received guests on the lawn of their home, and the was presented a wrist orsage of white gardenias soon fter her arrival. The refreshment table on awn was covered with a white ace cloth and white summer flow- rs decorated the table and carried out the and green nuptial theme used in decorations and efreshments. Mrs. Stanley poured me punch, and green and white nake.i and nuts were, served rom the table. Shower gifts were presented to Roberts in an attractively ecoraled box.

Hostess pin lo the tonor guest'was china in her cho- en pattern. Guests were Ihe honoree and her mother and sister. Mrs. D. C.

Rols and Miss Carolyn Roberts, Irs. D. A. Cause, mother of the i-oom-elect, Mrs. H.

D. Herndon ncl Mrs. Evelyn LaAisrr, all Lumberton, Mrs. ie Lewis, Irs. Hoke Leggclt.

Mrs. IV R' tkinson, Miss Margie Alkinson, Irs. Prather Pittman, anci Mrs Jgbert Walters of Fairmont and 'exas. Misses Ma Maie Britt'. Elizabeth Blue, and Miss Virginia Marn of New York City who Is visit- ng her mother, Mrs.

Virginia D. For Every Occasion! Weddings! Showers! Bridge Prizes! EAtLT MAM FBANQLE Antiques Gifts from 10 A. M. to 7 P. M.

WWAT Ml SOUTH rnONE Fairmont Young People Have Birthday Parties FAIRMONT The sixth birth day of Lester Martin celebrnt ed on Friday afternoon with Walt Disney party it the home at hli parents, Mr. and Mrs. Larry Lester was assisted by his mother In greeting his guests the door and invited them into the living room where Mrs, A. T. Mar tin received.

Later the young guests were Invited into the dinlnj room for refreshments. Walt Dis ney toys were given for favors. Those present were: Carol Ann and Hal Herring, Coolcle Whltted Date Prevatte, Dianne Thrasher Margaret Ann Inman, Robbie Inman, Bobby Smith, Mike Boaz Judy Purvis, Jennifer Webster Marilyn A Johnson, Lindsay Devane, Benton Stubbs Caroline Scott, Gail Brady, Patsy Lester, Sandy, and Ronnie Martin. Palsy Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

Larry Martin, celebrated ler eighth birthday anniversary on Friday night at her home with weiner roust. Mrs. Martin was assisted by -Inda Hodges In directing the game period. The were la- cr served hot dogs, soft cool drinks, and ice cream. Those present were: Dolores Dickens, Evelyn Anne McDanie), Thrasher, Marjorie and Dolores Johnson.

Hilda Floyd, Carolyn Jane Riddle. Amy Kay Robbie Inman, Harold Malon, Jimmy Tnman, Andy Pltlman, rhomas Smith, John Lesvis, Elberl lardln, Poe and Stewart Peele and Perry Jenkins. At her hrxne, Debby Inman laughter of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Inman, celebrated her i birthday anniversary with A party on Thursday afternoon.

Mrs. Inman assisted her daughter in greeting guests and directed the game and contest period. Movies were then shown to the eleven younjf present, and individual birthday cakes and lemonade with original favors were given each child. Diane Thrasher, six year-old daughter rt Mr. and Mrs.

Bill Thrasher, celebrated her birthday anniversary on Saturday morning with a party nt her home. Games on the lau-n were directed by the mother of the honoree aflec which a refreshment course and appropriate favors were served to the following children: Dianne Thrasher, Pam Thrasher Cookie U'liiltert, Stewart, Pam. and Jo Peele, Linda Pail and Woody Floyd. Lindsay Devnnc Purvis. Pm Fowler.

Debbie' i a F.vclyn A McDnnie! Gail Brady. Mary f.c.-Uer Martin, Carolina Scott, Susan and Nancy Anderson, Billy Thrasher. Margor Vnn Beach and Patty i assisted Mrs. Thrasher in directing games and in hostess duties. Fairmont Visitors Feted At Morning Parties FAIRMONT Mi ss Trudy McDaniel complimented her hmise- KUe.it cousin.

Miss Ann Covington. of Conway. S. C. when she entertained at an informal morning party on Monday at the home of her parents, Mr.

and Mrs. Mark McDaniel. Morning refreshments were served in the den where the hostess was assisted by her mother in receiving and serving. Again on Tuesday mornlnjf, Miss Trudy McDaniel was hostess at an identical party honoring her rousin. Miss Betty Mi-Daniel, of Nichols.

S. C. who visiting'her aunt, Mrs. S. J.

Smith. The late Bill Klem appeared us an umpire in 18 World Series. His fii-sl post-season assignment was In 1908 and his last 1MO. DfttSSIS FRIDAY and SATURDAY Toddler to Size I 2 Ote At Regular Price Gel Autker For Oily $1 Frankie a Jokie's Children's Shop ft. Winsome Wedding Gown QUAKER BK1UE The demure simplicity a Quaker dresa IW dramat weddlnr rown in palest blue saUo, with prim falrb collar and yoke edred In ruchini.

One ilUteriu accent to a diamond clip In a desirn makhlnc the enraxement Red Springs Home Nuptial Rites Unite Miss Bell And Mr. Leverette RED SPRINGS Miss Hannah Townsend Bell of Red Springs and New Orleans, daughter of Mrs. Edward Herndon Alexander of Red Springs, became the bride of William Edward Leverette, Jr. of Nashville, in a home wedding of.elegant simplicity, on Saturday afternoon, June 26, at rive-thirty. The Reverend Samuel L.

Maloney officiated, using the single ring ceremony. Preceding the ceremony, Henry Hodgin, pianist, played a of soft music, including a Chopin Elude, anil by Dubussy. Instead of the traditional wedding march, Mr. Hodgin played "Procession to the from the wedding music of Lohengrin. The bride descended the stairs and entered the living room with icr mother, who was her only enrfant.

She was lovely in a cock- iail length gown of soft blue organza, designed with tiny cap sleeves, round neckline, bouffant skirt, and featuring a motif of self nalcrlal flowers. She wore match- blue slippers' a carried white i prayer hook, topped vith a while orchirl. Mrs. Alexander woi-r a cocktail dress of orchid pink summer a a vilh mntchinjr slippers and a shoulder corsage of purple orchids. The vows wore spoken before a oveiy background of mixed while flowers and ma.sscd on the a of the living Edwin Leveretle of Springfield, attended his brother as est man.

Members of both fami- ies a a few close friends were present. A the ceremony, a buffet Mipper was served. The bride's able was overlaid with an imported cutwork cloth and centered with silver basket of white orchids. While candles in silver holders vcrc used, and Nie beautiful wedding cake occupied place of prominence. Lcvcretle is a graduate of high school in Hender- St.

Mary's Junior college Raleigh, and William and Mary Professional School of Arts. She her master's degree from New York University, and has ecn a member of the faculty of Country Day School in New Orleans for the past two 'ears. Mr. Leverette is the son Mr nd Mrs. W.

E. Leverette of ipnngfield. Mass. After his graduation from a Nashville high chool, he served for three and a years with the armed forces uring World War .11, later gradu- Unjf from Vumlcrbilt University Nashville. He received his maser's degree from the University London on a Fulbright scholar- hip, and is now professor of his- ory at Vatidcrbilt University, he will also complete work his Ph.D.

degree on a fellow- hip. Dtirinj; the evening Ihe bride n1 groom left for Mexico City. they will spend the rest of summer. For going awav, Irs. Leverette chose a two piece mt of naked blue shantung wore navy accessories nd the orchid taken from her rayer book.

Out of town cupsts included Mr. Mrs. and Krvvin Levereite of Springfield. Miss Reba rhinklin of St. AURUS! Florida, aunt of the prvm: Mrs.

R. IX Scon of Chsrlottp. Mr and Sutnner Williams of At- lanta, Dr. and Mrs. J.

W. C. Johnson of Cincinnati, Ohio, Frank Bell of Tuxedo, Mr. and Mrs. D.

A. Willey of Nashville, N. Mrs. Will Townsend, Miss Jane Townsend, and Mr. and Mrs.

Dick Brown, of Laurinburg. FRK NUPTIAL PARTIES Pre-nuptial social affairs honoring the bride during the week, included a delightful supper party at Pinecrest country club in Lumberton on Wednesday evening, with Dr. and Mrs. J. J.

BenUer as hosts; a dinner party "South of Die Thursday evening, given by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Leigh, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Graham, and Misses Flora and Bonnie Clark; a buffet supper at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. J. Townsend Friday evening, with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Campen as co- hosts; and the bridal luncheon at the home of Mrs.

Will Townsend in Laurinburg Saturday, given by Mrs. Townsend. Miss Jane Townsend, and Mr. and Mrs. Dick Brown.

John Paul Blake On Mara Hill Dean's List MARS HILL The name of John Paul Blake, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. p. Blake, of 1105 E.

5lh Street, Lumberlon appears on the Dean's List, for the Spring semes- ler at Mars Hill College, just re- le.rsecl from the Registrar's office. To he eligible for the Dean's List, a student must earn forty a i credits with no grade below C. Out of approximately 850 students 132 were entitled to a place on the list last semester SIX OR SEVEN? RICHMOND, Va. IJB The Virginia General Assembly left a puzzle for state officials. It fixed the mileage reimbursement for state employes at seven cents per mile in a special act.

But the appropria- Hon act states it shall not exceed six. Furthermore the appropriation act repeals all acts in conflict with it. Officials wonder what was the legislative intent. Think Twice when you buy auto insurance! Mrs. Is Hostess At Series Of Parties In Rowland Mn.

Hal Burni entertained at a series of lovejy parties at her home recently. Gladioli, Queen Anne's lace, zinnias, gardenias and daisiei decorated the home for the occasion. Upon arrival of the guests the hostess served a dessert course. In the afternoon Mrs. Burns was hosteis to her bridge club and additional guests.

At the conclusion of the game the high score prices were awarded to Marvin Shooter, guesf, and to Mrs. James Johnson, member. Mrs. Thomas J. MeCormick, Jr.

received the consolation prize. were: Mmes. Shooter, Paul Smith, Jack Ellwanger, Jack Watson, James Pate, R. E. Hedgpeth, Bill Hodge, D.

J. Pleasants, Paul Byrum, Victor McCallum, John B. Pate, G. L. Pate, Spurgeon Hammond, Leon Ammons, Luther L.

H. Martin, Bride-Elect Of August Honored In Fairmont FAIRMONT--Miss Carol David, Miss Joyce Snipes, and Miss Flora Grantham 'were hostesses Friday night at an informal party honoring Miss Janet Faye Huggins, whose marriage to Jack Leggette Jenkins will be an event of August. The guests assembled at Wilbur's Grill and were greeted by the hostesses and honoree. Mrs. Glenn Russell, of Cary, directed an hour of games and contests after which a refreshment course of silver cake, block ice cream, mints, and nuts were served.

In addition to the hostess gifts, a bridal corsage and china in her chosen pattern, the bride-elect was showered with miscellaneous gifts by the guests. Present were Mesdames Ernest Davis, Glenn Russell, Leg gette Jenkins, R. C. Huggins, Jack Rosen, Frank Ashley, P. p.

Smith, M. D. McRae, D. G. Collins, Durham Lee, Wilmer Davis, Marvin Davis, James MeCormick, Lovill Oliver, Preston Lewis, J.

B. Matthews, N. A. Davis, James Sessoms, Worth Stephens, George Stephens, Nouva Purvis, E'dgebcrt Walters, Horace Atkinson, Sally Floyd, Thelma Williams, Quinta- lene Prevatte, N. H.

Barfield, Vernon Smith, Wilbur Smith, N. A. Lee, Bill Wtlkerson, Prather Pittman, C. R. Mullis Walters, Wilton Jones, Quessie Freeman.

Waketield Wilkerson, Ashe. W. R. Atkinson, -Earl MusselwhUe. a i Freeman, and Misses Anne Wilkerson.

Jane Lewis, Myra and Mary Hannah Lewis, Marlene Freeman. Pauline Wcinstein, and Katrine Freeman. W. A. Crofton; Club members were: Mmes.

Johnson, McCor- mlck, Waiter Lee Johnson, R. S. Bond, Albert MeCormick, Jr. and David Townsend, Jr. Six tables of contract were in play at the evening parly with Mrs.

Nathan Andrews, Jr. winning the high score prize and Mrs. Waller MeCormick fhe consolation. Invited guests were: Mmes. Andrews, MeCormick, R.

L. Campbell, Allen Bond, John Edwards, Boyd Johnson, J. R. Harrington, James McCallum, Ralph Brake, Homer Ward, Preston McArthur, Wiley Alford, I. L.

Johnson, Henry McKellar, Edens Ward, Dan McLaudn, Cliff Bullock, John Crawford, D. S. Morrison, J. D. Mclntyre, W.

R. McKellar. Louise Funderburg; Misses Ora McCormac and Sara Frances Barker. BRIEFS Col. J.

Wyatt Newson, his wife and son and daughter, spent Monday with his sister, Mrs. A. E. Brannock, and her family enroute to their new home in Falls Church, Va. Col.

and Mrs. Newson and children arrived last week from Erding, Germany, where they had been living for two years. Col. Newson will be stationed in Washington, D. C.

Mrs. C. F. Olsen of Franole Antiques and Gifts, has just returned from a seven day buying trip to New York City. Mrs.

Bertha Singletary has returned to her home at Hillcrest Farm, after spending a month with ser son, Wayne Singletary, in Waynesville, while his wife and children were visiting her home in South Dakota. Boh Sloop Bill McLean, Pat Treadaway a a Johnson are making a two weeks vacation tour of Florida. Mr. and Mrs. James Hunter are at home after a vacation in New York City, with friends from Richmond, Va.

Mr. and Mrs. Hunter and son, will move the first of the fonth from the apartment at the Elams to the Lawrence Parmelc house on 19th Street. Mr. and Mrs.

Paul Davis who formerly occupied that house have moved into a. home on lath street. Mr. and Mrs. Jim'MacNeil went Tuesday night to Myrtle Beacfc to attend the convention of the N.C.

and S.C. Broadcasters. They were joined in Lumberton ky Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Snowden of Tarboro, who accompanied them to Beach, Big Jack Johnson, heavyweight boxing champion from 1908 to 1915, was nicknamed "L'il Arthur." NO BISK You Get fetter Transistor or You Get Your Money lodt with ACOUSTICON'S 10-OAV WHITEN MONEY-IACK CUAIANTB a ACOUSTICON 3 A i HEARING 99 5O $10 Dam, $10 per per for thirty 8-Hour Days BOIM Coododion at Extra (Ml shufe out room noixt Mognetk mkrophoM resistant to humidity (borer, more Ife-Mct TraKhfcr COME IN FOR FREE DEMONSTRATION Lorraine Hotel LUMBERTON, N.

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