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Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17

the Herald your reporter err
roneously gave credit for the
reception of the Moore Hen
derSon rites to Mr.. and Mrs.
w. O. Moore. We wish to cor
rect this mistake by giving
credit to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Henderson, parents of the
bride.
Mrs. w. E. Jones and
daughter, Mrs. w. M. Link of
Bentonia went to Atlanta last
week for a brief visit with
another daughter, Mrs. Guy
Calk and DR.. Calk. They were
accompanied home by Mrs.
Jones' grandchildren, Tom
my, Olin and Deenie Calk
who will remain for about two
weeks.
Miss YVonne Moss of Jack
son visited friends in Tchula
several days last week.
Weekend guests of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. L..
Shields was Miss Jeanne
Shields of Memphis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Lyon
motored to Memphis Sunday.
While there they attended the
Furniture Show held in the
Ellis Auditorium. They also
visited relatives and friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Marks
received as their guests over
the weekend, their son, Mr..
Charles Marks, Mrs. Marks
and their daughter, Mary Ann
of Memphis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jimmie Cum
ningham came down from
Memphis Saturday to visit
their parents, Mr. and Mrs.
Terry Smith and Mr.. Jim
Cunningham. They were ac-
companied home by their son,
jim, III, who for the last six
weeks has been visiting his
grandparents.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Darnell
and granddaughter, Georgena
Darnell of Paducah, Ken
lucky, and Mrs. G. R. Hamlin
attended a family reunion at
the home of the William OAR
nells' in Minter City, Sunday.
Mrs. Hamlin remained for a
visit of several days with her
daughter. Mrs. William OAR
nell and Mr.. Darnell.
Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Shep-
pard, Mrs. V. Reinhard OF
Tchula and Mr.. and Mrs. Cur
it's Jones of Laurel spent
Thursday and Friday IN
Memphis. Upon their return,
Mrs. Reinhard accompanied
her daughter, Mrs. Jones ana
Mr.. Jones to their home IN
Laurel where she will remain
as a guest.
Misses Mary Alice Shields
Of Tchula and Lucy Robinson
Of Tupelo went to Biloxi Mon
day where they accepted posi-
tions on the high school
faculty for the ensuing year.
Mrs. CASTOR Lyon Was ulO
gracious hostess to her cana
sta club Thursday afternoon.
Colorful arrangements OF
Marigolds were used through
ont her home. Enjoying TINS
occasion with the regular
members were Mesdames d.
F. Rickles and C. R. Hamlln.
Cokes were served during the
afternoon and a refreshing
dessert course was enjoyed at
the end of the games.
Mrs. Sam Hutton received
high score, Mrs. w. E. Mar
shall, Bingo, and Mrs. hugh
Nichols, low score.
Welcome guests in the Gas
ton Grantham home last week
were Mrs. Grantham's SIS
ters. Mrs. O. A. Kemper OF
Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs.
Jack Walker of Tulsa, Okla
bona and Mrs. L. l.. McLel-
land of Drew, Miss. In addit-
ion to Mrs. Grantham's Sis
tiers, Mrs. L. H. Buford, sis
ter of MI. Grantham OF
Greenwood and Mrs. Kittrell
For Req
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17

Enjoying a homemade ice
cream supper Saturday eve
ming were Mr.. and Mrs. Will
burn White and family and
Mr.. and Mrs. Lucas Thomas,
Sonny and Donna, in the lat
ter's home.
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17
< In And About X
EBEVEZER

Betty Hodges of Jackson re-
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17

Diane White spent several
days last week with her uncle
and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. r. V.
Luby and Bob at Benton.
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Darnell
and granddaughter, Georgena
Darnell of Paducah, Ken
lucky, and Mrs. c. R. Hamlin
attended a family reunion at
the home of the William OAR
nells' in Minter City, Sunday.
Mrs. Hamlin remained for a
visit of several days with her
daughter, Mrs. William OAR
nell and Mr.. Darnell.
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17

Misses Susan and Melinda
Sample returned home last
week from a delightful visit
in Gary, Indiana. Their grand
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Dickinson, with whom they
had been visiting, accompan-
led them home by automobile.
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Jimmie Gun
ningham came down from
Memphis Saturday to visit
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Terry Smith and Mr.. Jim
Cunningham. They were ac-
companied home by their son,
jim, III, who for the last six
weeks has been visiting his
grandparents.
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17

Mr.. Jimmy Murtagh and
Mr.. William Charles Butch"
Gnemi are now employed in
Jackson.
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. E. ]. Shep-
pard, Mrs. V. Reinhard OF
Tchula and Mr.. and Mrs. Cur
it's Jones of Laurel spent
Thursday and Friday in
Memphis. Upon their return:
Mrs. Reinhard accompanied
her daughter, Mrs, Jones and
Mr.. Jones to their home IN
Laurel where she will remain
as a guest.
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17

Mr.. William r. Gnemi of
Flint, Michigan visited with
his family here over the
weekend.
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17

Welcome guests in the Gas
ton Grantham home last week
were Mrs. Grantham's SIS
tiers. Mrs. O. A. Kemper OF
Fort Worth, Texas, Mrs.
Jack Walker of Tulsa, Okla
bona and Mrs. L. L.. McLel-
land of Drew, Miss. In addlt-
ion to Mrs. Grantham's Sis
tiers, Mrs. L. H. Buford, sis
ter of Mr.. Grantham OF
Greenwood and Mrs. Kittrell
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17

In last weeks edition Of
the Herald your reporter err
roneously gave credit for the
reception Of the Moore Hen
derson rites to Mr.. and Mrs.
w. o. Moore. We wish to cor
rect this mistake by giving
credit to Mr.. and Mrs. John
Henderson, parents of the
bride.
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17

Gary Brock was among
those attending All Club
camp at Ocean Springs Tues
day thru Friday of last week.
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17

Miss Yvonne Moss of Jack
son visited friends in Tchula
several days last week.
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17

Mrs. w. E. Jones and
daughter, Mrs. w. M. Link of
Bentonia went to Atlanta last
week for a brief visit with
another daughter, Mrs. Guy
Calk and DR.. Calk. They were
accompanied home by Mrs.
Jones' grandchildren, Tom
my, DIN and Deenie Calk
who will remain for about two
weeks.
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17

Weekend guests of her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. j. l..
Shields was Miss Jeanne
Shields of Memphis.
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17

Misses Mary Alice Shields
of Tchula and Lucy Robinson
of Tupelo went to Biloxi Mon
dav where they accepted posi-
lions on the high school
faculty for the ensuing year.
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. Lester Lyon
motored to Memphis Sunday.
While there they attended the
Furniture Show held in the
Ellis Auditorium. They also
visited relatives and friends.
Holmes County herald., 1961-08-17

Mr.. and Mrs. r. S. Marks
received as their guests over
the weekend, their son, Mr..
Charles Marks, Mrs. Marks
and their daughter, Mary Ann
of Memphis.
Evening star., 1961-09-01
GREAT FALLS ARIA

GREAT FALLS AREA
Approx. 8 Mi. from Tysons Corner
OFF RTE. 2
Frame rambler: 3 bedrms., 1 bath:
living I'm. w/firepl.: 16xlO dining.
Spacious elec. kitchen: bsmt.; Gas
hot air heat; storm windows; over
" acre in lovely suburban COM
=, ,mT,TTnitS; T,TTnitS; price $l9.600; .o.,
GREAT FALLS = over s acres;
beautiful loc. v/spacious 2-bed-
rm. ramb.: liy. rn. w/firepl., fam.
din. rrn., mod. kit: bSmt.; oil h.
VIII; gar; fruit trees, fenced
area area at back v/sm bldg; $22,-
ACT. JE. 3-l2s2: ewes, JE. 3-9067.
HAVEN OF REST-Delightful bricR
rambler .artistically placed on glo.
riously landScaped " acre. Cogy
log-burnins fireplace in charm
packed 20-ft. Lying rm., separate
dining rm., nicely equipped kitch.
full basement. 9 very large bed.
rms. MANY EXTRAS included in
sale price Of S17,5OO. FLORANCE
REALTY, 403 W. Lee hwy, Fair
fax, CR. $4,000.
HISTORIC "QUIET RETREAT," parj
Of New Market Battlefield, shen.
andoah Valley-Secluded in shrub.
berry and trees; view Of Blue Ridge
Mountains: 10-room main house
guest house, original log cabin
bath, new furnace, barns fol
horses. ponies. cattle: tile chicken
house; bass-stocked stream, posted
Can buy from two to 100 acre.
with 1t.
Ideal summer family place; two.
hour drive from Washington.
In same family since 1876; needl
very little restoration.
Half-mile east Of New Market OF
Route 211, or call New Market
Evening star., 1961-09-01
Springfield Estates

SPRINGFIELD. Edsall Park-VeTv
popular crestwood split-level. 3
bedrms.. Ia baths. fireplace. rec.
rm;. garage, other extras; must
seu. Assume 41zeo GI loan. S123
mo. payments. CT. 6-7292.
Evening star., 1961-09-01

ALEX. AREA-No money down CT
2-bedroom brick home on bus
line. Living room, dining rCpm,
equipped Kitchen: full basement
with recreation room; convenient
to everything. Only Sll: l:s60.
can We WELLINGTON REALTY lEi S-4ll'
ALEX. AREA-Assume 4Nss 81
loan. 3-bedroom home off the
boulevard. Living room, equipped
kitchen, den, 1M baths, caFport
beautifully Handicapped; walk u
school. Full price, SIT: 300. -,
eau we WELLINGTON REEErf EI; fs-4il'
ALEX. BREN MAR PARK : b
OWNER. 3 or 4.bedrm. split-level
Sep. din: rm., rec. rm.. patio, fenced
$3.50 SiIssj t doGS ssC,ssS Ss g. r. EA4 44.sSss S!s5
ALEX. AREA1Ali.brlck I !. "A ; rambler
equipped kitchen, ~ baths, fam.
lily room, fenced yard, centrally
air conditioned. Immaculate
throughout. Excellent buy at $1S,'
300.
WELLINGTON REALTY
ALEXANDRIA--Buildef's own 8
bedrm., air-cond. rambler on cor
ner lot; large assumption with
quick possession: S1S.o90. For
appointment to inspect or infer
nation call Fl. 4-3633. No brokers.
ALEX.-New, custom contemp.
bedrms., .2h baths; y acre wooded
cor. $24,900. BUILDER, IA. T.
Evening star., 1961-09-01
RAVENWOOD PARK
VACANT

Out Of town owner anxious to sell
this 5-year-old house in excellent
area. Schools, shopping and transp
close. Liv. rm.- with fireplace, din
rm,, modern kit, 8 bedrooms.
baths; out Of ground basement has
finished rec. rm. and 4th BED.
ROOM AND N BATH; patio. car.
port and nice, fenced large lot
Assume 41aSs trust. Call Mrs
Hickey. IA. 7-4699. BOSS &
PHELPS. INC. Real Estate, ia
Evening star., 1961-09-01
HOUSES FOR SALE-VA.
LINCOLNTA HILLS
RRICK Pill ENE1

In this most desirable area VI
offer this wonderful home, 3 bed.
rms, 2 full baths, foyer entrance,
rec. rm. with fiTepl., liv. nm. with
ttrepl., din. rm.; built-in garage,
6OO-sq. foot patio. Very close "a
schools, churches and right on 4
bus line. Call for details.
Evening star., 1961-09-01
A DREAM KITCHEN
loset space. Lovely wsll-to-wai
arpeting Is included, too; mic
ear. fenced yard; huge loan as
umption., Wen be happy to sho'
ou this beauty. Priced to sell q
'1S,600. Call ia. 5-9400.
BHR
BIT r,
BETTER HOMES REALTY. INC.
REALTORS

$4,000 - Fiberglas pool 15x30';
BRICK RAMBLER; bedrooms, q
baths, recreation room. screened
porch, 2 flagstone patios. 2
fenced yards: privacy; gardeners
delight! CIR. 3-5474.
Evening star., 1961-09-01
IA. 7-6525

WALTER R. REYNOLDS CO., INC
PINE 5Ns.diP SPRINGsi SSIzsISoS sIs; ;9So LOyell
bier on handicapped corner lot
firepl. in beamed-ceiling liV. rm
opening on lge. brick patio, pan.
eled, din. rm., equipped kit, dish.
washer, etc, carport; CT no dowr
payment or assume 4la9s loan; i'm.
mediate poss. LUCILLE COOK
Realtor, JE. 2-3272. JE. 2-4664
Evening star., 1961-09-01

LANHAM - Dutch Boy white"
rambler situated on wooded X
acre. Cleaning interior, featur@
ing 8 roomy bedrooms, big family
size kit. with all modern deluxe
equipment. Full bsmt. ideally ar
ranged for future rec, room. Re-
duced to S16,950 for quick sale.
Assume loan or finance FHA with
only $3.50 down,
Evening star., 1961-09-01
HOUSES FOR sALE-VA.

FALLS CHURCH-S5e5 dn. to all.
Assume large trust. 3-hedrm. RAM
bier, S13,750 or offer. FL. 6-5676.
FALLS CHURCH-Handyman spe-
cial. Needs redeeorating. 3 bedrms.
Full bsmt:; nice lot: close to
school. Only $3.50 down and low
FAILLLFAx REALTY 1Nc.' JE. A.
FIRST TINE OFFERED-VAcANT
Looking for . solid brick s.
bedrm. rambler CLOSE-N, near
all schools, shopping. etc? This
SsshsS enc feature; s;,b S;.5Ssb SStns 81 ssctris
washer and drier. Assume big
$10S per month. Full price Of
. only S1s,950 Level M-acre lot,
sidewalks, street lights and Q
very friendly neighborhood. Lake
Bsiley's Crossroads. Cali HU. l.
e100 to inspect.
BARcRoFT REALTY, INC.
FOUR on THE FLOOR = That's
right, this brand-new all-brick
split-leyel has 4 bedrooms all on
i level. plus q 5th bedroom. 3
full baths, large living room, for
NAL dining room, family sized
kitchen with all modern appN-
anees; 2S-ft. recreation room. q
car garage; located in a COM
munity Of distinctive homes near
MCLEAN. close to CIA. parkway.
minutes to D. G.; only S37.e50.
ABINGDON. ia. 5:155o.S S oPEN
q It'll O
Evening star., 1961-09-01
HOUSES FOR SALIVA.

ALEX.-Picture windeW view Of
Potomac and d. c. at q price you
can Afferd: immaeulate 3gbedfm.,
2-bath brick home with pine-pan-
eled rec. I'm. in bsnt.; washer and
drieH incl: fenced yard; only
$4,000. easy tefnns THE BkRENS
Co. 1870 Riehmond NhvS.s Alex,
Evening star., 1961-09-01
THE THREE RS
HOUSES FOR SALIVA.

ADMIRAL'S ALBATROSS - This
lovely frame home: walking dis
tance from Sleepy Hollow school,
can be- your good luck; also CEN
fna., tirepis. formal TnafiOaS Sin. Tias Tm'
pleasant kit. with table space \
big bedrms. (master l5x2O). iH
baths; full bsmt., finished rec.
nm; screened porch: 'built-in gar.
Fabulous grounds lust under an
acre; S21 $50. PARKER, SMITH
a. poNNELL. Realtors. JE. 1.
Evening star., 1961-09-01

OLD WORLD CHARM
TALL TREES and secluded gardene
will delight you with its roses,
Towering shrubs, grape arbor,
flagstone patio and 3-way barbe-
cue. Large gracious liv. rm., sep.
din. rm. and family kitchen. 8
large bedrms. with most unusual
private MASTER SUITE incl. fire.
place and its own bath and dress
ing rn1. Also entertainment-size
47-acre wooded lot nr. Arlington
Co. line for only S34,950. Call us
today for appt. to see this lovely
Evening star., 1961-09-01
HOUSES FOR sALE-vA.
Bancroft Lake Shores

Barcroft'Lake Shores
HUGE BRICK RAMBLER WITH
SUMMER PORCH, IN PARK
LIKE SETTING. Beautiful WOO
wall to wall earpeting in liv. rm
and din. rm. KIT SIZE IS 2Ox11
4 large bedrooms, 3 full baths,
with wet bar: exceiient storag,
area and room for the Riddles K
play without worry.
Real Estate Service, Inc.
REAITORQ IA r.o0of
Evening star., 1961-09-01
Shannon & Luchs
BHR
BETTER HOMES REALTY. INC
REALTORS
VIENNA

RAMBLER in new-house condition.
Here you can look to the future
with q charming 3-bedroom ram
bier and full basement. Just what
the housing guide described for
you. Private dining, family kitchen,
fun basement. trees. flowers, fin-
ished rec. rm. and many extras.
Only $3.50 down and FLA monthly
payments.
The Berens Companies
RaaltnPR ND a1AnN
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News Of Columbia and Tyrrell Co.
For Subscriptions see Mrs. Blanche w. Cohoon Call Her.
Phone SILL, Columbia N. c. She will welcome OF
Columbia and TyreA County
TRAIN RIDE PLANNED

COLUMBIA - Sunday April 9,
has been set for the date of the
Family Roundtrip- Train-Ride from
Plymouth to Rocky Mount, spon-
sored by Scouts of the Beauhywaty
District, and in Tyrrell by the Dens
l 2, 8, and a of Troop No. "a.
The ride will start at Plymouth
at l PM, with stops at Williams
ton and Jacksonville. On arrival
at Rocky Mount there will be box
supper and entertainment. The
train will reach Plymouth on re-
turn about 9 pm.
All small children under Scout
and Brownie age must be accom-
panied by a parent or leader of
sponsored organization. All Scouts
and Brownies must be accompanied
by Scout Leaders. Those interested
must get in touch with Cub Scout
Master Dennis William Swain or
either of Den Mothers: Mrs. Floyd
Hollis, Mrs. Marshall Swain, Mrs.
Robert G. Mclaughlin, by the 9th
of March.
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All GILT PROJECTS IN
TYRRELL COUNTY JUDGED

Four blue ribbon projects wa
the result of the judging of Al
gilt projects in Tyrrell County. A
tour of the projects was held las
week attended by Is All club mem
bers and parents.
This is the first year that a gil
project has been carried out il
Tyrrell County on an organized
basis. The project is sponsored
jointly by Gwaltney and Company
and Owens Supply Company.
The first stop was at the home
of Ronald Reynolds, Jr. whose gill
narrowed 8 pigs on December Il
and weaned z pigs.
George Griffin Owens gilt pro.
ject was visited next. George Grit.
fins litter contained nine pigs or
day of the judging. A converted
chicken house was used as a far.
rowing house with guard rail anC
heat lamp.
David Barnes's gilt and pigs
were grazing on ladino clover-fes.
cue pasture when the caravan came
to Cabin Swamp community. The
proper use of pasture for bred sows
brought out at this stop.
The appearance of the nine belt
ed pigs coming out of two stall
narrowing house bought these
words from Jim Butler, Livestock
Fieldman of Gwaltney and one of
the two official judges, "This is
the most uniform litter of pigs we
have seen today" Dwight Ainsley
is the proud owner of the litter of
month old pigs.
Bill Dilley, Farm and Home Ad-
ADMINISTRATION representative, Joined
Butler and the two discussed the
merits of the projects. Butler (for-
mer Swine Specialist at N. C. State
College) made the announcement
of ribbons won and stated, This is
one of the best tour of gilt prjects
that l have ever been on. All of the
boys deserve a blue ribbon" Gwalt-
ney provided a prize Of SIS for the
blue ribbon awards.
Boys receiving gifts under the
project set-up this year include:
Charles Davenport, Larry Comstock,
Wayne Comstock, Kerry Sawyer,
Edward Brickhouse, Dallas Sim
mons, frankie Spruill and Hay
wood Swain.
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mouth.
Shelbourn Williams and son Ro-
ger of Norfolk visited his mother
Mrs. ]. w. Williams.
Terry Patrick and friend of Eliz-
abeth City visited his grandparents
Mr.. and Mrs. r. B. Patrick.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Bartholomew
of Norfolk visited her mother, Mr..
and Mrs. c. H. Brickhouse.
Mr.. and Mrs. Horace Cohoon and
family have moved to Texas.
Elmo Sawyer visited relatives in
Norfolk last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jack Rose and
children and Miss Annie Lee and
Patsy Rose visited Mr.. and Mrs.
Beamon Watson in Pinetown.
Mr.. and Mrs. Beamon Watson
and chilren of Pinetown visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Johnnie
Rose.
Mrs. Annie Mae Parrisher and
son Boyce visited in Norfolk.
Mrs. Annie Sexton is visiting
here.
Gilbert Owens has returned to
his work in Florida.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dan Cass of South
Mills visited Mr.. and Mrs. John
Cohoon.
Junior Cooper visited his son
David in Manteo. He was accom-
panied by Marion Cooper and son.
Mrs. Willie Armstrong and son,
Larry Gene and Mrs. Walter Bas-
night visited her sister, Addie in
Church's Island.
The Goodneighbors Meeting was
held at the home of Mrs. C. J. Liv-
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JUNIOR WOMAN'S CLUB

COLUMBIA - The Columbia
Junior Woman's Club met Thurs
day night with Mrs. W. E. Spencer.
'"The Lords Prayer was led by
the pres. Mrs. Louise A. Hales.
Airs. T. X. Yerbv reported that
Easter Seals for Crippled Children
had been mailed and donation cards
placed in the schools. The club
agreed to hold bake Auction at
the April meeting, with proceeds
to be donated to the drive.
Those interested were invited to
accompany the Boy Scouts on the
Forthcoming Train-Ride' and pic
mic; and to take the bus tour to
Williamsburg April Is. The presi-
dent reported the Bloodmobile will
be in Columbia March 80 from 1-6
pm.
Mrs. D. NJ. Pledger reported on
the library landscaping project.
The club decided to discontinue the
project.
It was voted to contribute to-
wards "Radio Free Europe" and
Care.
Mrs. D. M. Pledger Jr. was APP
pointed delegate to the annual con-
vemtion May 1920 at Pinehurst.
A contribution was voted toward
sending the National G. F. w. c.
Junior Director as a delegate to
the International Convention in Rio
De Janeiro in June.
New members voted in the club
were Mrs. Claud Jones and Mrs.
Ethel ASkew. Hostesses for April
will be Mrs. Cecil Lilley and Mrs.
Larry Jones.
During the social hour the club
was entertained by Mrs. Ann E.
Davenport and Mrs. Waverly
Phelps. Using the Easter motif, the
hostess served refreshments.
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GUM NECK WOMAN DIES
ON WAY TO CHURCH

A prominent Gum Neck woman
was fatally stricken while en- route
to a church service in Roper early
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. Addie Basnight, 81, of
Route 8, Columbia, apparently was
stricken about 1:30 pm. about half
a mile from her home. The auto
went into a ditch and overturned.
The State Highway Patrol did
not investigate.
She is survived by her husband,
Sidney Basnight, a merchant; three
daughters, Mrs. Viola Wilson, of
New Jersey, Mrs. Lucy Marie
Moore of Norfolk and Miss Ada T.
Basnight of Centerville, Md; and
two sons, Russell Basnight of Nor
folk and Stanley Basnight of New
Yark City.
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THE JASPER MEEKlNsES
HAVE A GOLDEN WEDDING

Fifty years ago, when Jasper W.
Meekins of Gum Neck came over
to East Lake, working for log
ging concern and met Miss Mary
Carolina Basnight and were wed,
they doubtless didn't dream of
more than the modest financial sue
cess that came to people of the
area, or that they would celebrate
their golden wedding in Norfolk, as
was done Sunday when their child
rem entertained in their honor.
MIR. Meelins founded the Pontiac
leadership now knows as Roughton
Pontiac Corp.
Mrs. Elwood A. Hudson of
Bayside, Wilfred B. Meekins of
Bayside and Gene Meekins Of Bird
neck Point and their spouses enter
tanned in honor of their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Jasper w. Meel<ins.
The Jasper Meekinses celebrated
their 50th wedding anniversary
March Is. The party was held at
their home in Alanton near Virgin
ia Beach from 8 to 8 pm. For sew
eral years they owned a barge
beach cottage at Kill Devil Hills.
w. P. Basnight of Manteo is O bro
Their of Mrs. Meekins.
]. w. Meekins of Columbia, RID,
and Mary Caroline Basnight,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. William
Jordan Basnight of Dare County,
N. c., were both 10 years old when
they were married, in Elizabeth
City. They spent their honeymoon
in Norfolk and in 1918 returned
with two children to make their
home there.
Before retiring as an autonto-
bile dealer, Meekins resided with
his wife in Fairwater; they then
moved to Mathews County for ak
years. The Meeldnses returned to
the Norfolk area three years ago.
Invitations were extended 10 ep-
proximately $50 guests. Out Of
town guests invited included:
Mr.. and Mrs. Gene Edwards of
New Bern, Mr.. and Mrs. John Lew
is of Rocky Mount, Mr.. and Mrs.
Orville Howett, Mr.. and Mrs. Gene
Simmons and Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Howett of Columbia.
The coastland times with which is combined the pilot and herald of Belhaven and Swan Quarter. [volume] (Manteo, N.C.) 1959-1973, 1961-03-24
BIBLE CLASS MEETS

COLUMBIA - The Welcome
Bible Class of Malachi's Chapel
Free Will Baptist Church, meeting
with Mrs. C. C. Earl Wednesday
afternoon, heard program, "Geog-
raphically Speakin". Countries rep
resented were India-Mrs. H. S.
Swain; Japan by Mrs. Alton Rey-
nolds. Brazil by Mrs. S. H. Voliva;
Spain by Mrs. C. c. Earl; Cuba by
Mrs. B. M. Voliva and Africa by
Mrs. Herbert Bryan.
Mrs. B. M. Voliva was appointed
by the president, Mrs. Harry P,
Swain, as delegate to the District
Auxiliary Convention in April.
S. was voted for the District
Youth Fellowship to be held March
Is at the Plymouth.
The devotion consisted of Scrip
ture reading by Mrs. Herbert
Bryan, a hymn and benediction by
Mrs. H. S. Swain. April meeting to
be with Mrs. w. T. Reynolds.
Refreshments were served by the
hostess. Those present were Mrs
B. Frank Alexander, Mrs. H. S
Swain, Mrs. s. H. Voliva, Mrs. B
M. Voliva, Mrs. Herbert Bryan
Mrs. Belle Alexander, Mrs. Harry
P. Swain, Ms. Blanche Woodland
and Mrs. Alton Reynolds.