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<!-- Page Number: 6--> Daisy Ellen Thornton and James Benji Lewis of Statesboro exchanged wedding vows in a lovely outdoor ceremony Saturday, April 7, at six o'clock in the evening at Robbins Nest in Statesboro. Joe Anderson of Statesboro officiated. More ... <!-- Page Number: 6--> Elizabeth Bryant Johnson of Augusta was honored on the occasion of her 78th birthday at a celebration Saturday afternoon, April 21, given by her grandson, David and Hope Slaton, Daniel and Haileigh, at his residence in the Norman community. Her birthday was April 19. More ... <!-- Page Number: 6--> Mrs. Emmett Edwards visited during the weekend with her daughter, Mrs. Mike Martin in Colbert. On Saturday they were in Watkinsville to attend the wedding of Kimberly Spencer and Grey Findley III, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Finley, at Ashford Manor. More ... <!-- Page Number: 6--> Descendants of Owen and Sarah Fluker met on Saturday, April 21, to reconnect with family members, meet new acquaintances and relive family history. Approximately 64 descendants came from locations all over Georgia including Atlanta, Macon, Augusta and the local area as well as from Michigan, Texas, Kentucky, South Carolina, and Tennessee. More ... <!-- Page Number: 7--> Ashley Claire Branan and Joseph Bradley Sheffield of Athens were united in marriage in a service of worship on Saturday, April 14. The double-ring wedding ceremony was officiated by Reverend David Moore of Athens at five o'clock in the afternoon at First United Methodist Church in Athens. More ... <!-- Page Number: 7--> Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Neal Jr. of Thomson announce the engagement of their daughter, Sara Elizabeth, to Cameron Austin Lokey, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Allen Lokey, also of Thomson. The bride-elect is the granddaughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Jefferson Neal of Thomson and the late Mr. and Mrs. Farriel Ray Williamson of Louisville. More ... <!-- Page Number: 7--> The Frances Wheelis Women on Mission of the First Baptist Church met in the home of Rosemary Hopkins Monday evening, May 7. Prior to meeting at the Hopkins home, members gathered on The Square to hear the concert by the Berry College ensemble, Exaltation. More ... <!-- Page Number: 7--> Engaged couple Katherine Jones and W. E. Burdette IV were entertained at a miscellaneous couple's shower Saturday, April 21, at the Washington Woman's Club. Hosts for the occasion were Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Barnett and Mr. and Mrs. Jason Dyson. More ... <!-- Page Number: 7--> Samantha Thornton, daughter of Eric and Brandy Thornton, was 11 years old on April 27 and celebrated with a party May 6 at the home of Mike Thornton. S a m a n t h a and her guests enjoyed an ocean scene cake complete with sea creatures including a dolphin, shark, whale, seal, starfish and crab. An island with a festive umbrella was to one side. More ... <!-- Page Number: 7--> Don and Marilyn McManus of Annapolis, Md., were guests of Mark and Emily Waters at their home on East Robert Toombs Avenue last Tuesday and Wednesday. Lt. Commander (Ret.), USN, McManus and Dr. Waters served together in the Division of Math and Science at the United States Naval Academy. Upon his retirement, Dr. Waters served as his Master of Ceremonies. More ... <!-- Page Number: 7--> Mandy McAvoy was guest of honor at a baby shower on Sunday afternoon, April 29, given by Melissa Woody of Crawfordville, Brenda Cartledge of Thomson, Wendi Harper of Tignall, Linda Doss of Commerce, and Annette Norris of Washington at the Woody home. More ... <!-- Page Number: 7--> Miriam Murphy-Gary and her sister Grace Murphy-Gary, daughters of Mary Elizabeth Murphy of Watkinsville, have earned honors through their school and dance venues. Miriam has been chosen as a recipient of the Scholastic Young Authors Award in the State of Georgia for fourth graders. More ... <!-- Page Number: 7--> In celebration of Mrs. Robert E. Callaway's 80th birthday, which was April 25, her children hosted a luncheon on Sunday, April 29, at the Fitzpatrick Hotel. Completing a bountiful buffet lunch, a chocolate sheet cake, Mrs. Callaway's favorite, was served for dessert. It was beautifully decorated, featuring an 80th birthday message and yellow roses, her favorite flower. More ... <!-- Page Number: 10--> This gentle little part-Dachshund is very young and needs a loving home. He's affectionate and easy to care for. "We long for an affection altogether ignorant of our faults. Heaven has accorded this to us in the uncritical canine attachment. More ... <!-- Page Number: 10--> Lindsey Callaway of Washington- Wilkes will receive her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Oglethorpe University in Atlanta during graduation exercises Saturday, May 12, at 9 a.m. Lindsey is the daughter of Brenda Layman Callaway and Jimmy Bailey and the late Gary Owen Callaway of Washington-Wilkes. More ... <!-- Page Number: 12--> Guests of Mrs. Frocie Pope were Zella Bennett, Debbie Anderson, Evans Duck Moore, Mary Lou Davis, Minnie Sherrer, Debbie Sherrer, Helen Sherrer, Fred Walker, Rev. Fred Sherrer, Annie B. Jordan, L.D. Sherrer, Charles Riley, Marie Hall, and Gwen Davenport. ..Visiting Mrs. Carrie Johnson were Virginia Price, Alice Smith, Willie R. Bankston, and Eddie Bankston. .. More ... <!-- Page Number: 14--> Members of Berry College's singing group "Exaltation," including Washington's Jenni Holes (second from right), sang hymns and spiritual songs on The Square Monday night to an appreciative audience. The group sings on campus and in the Rome area at local churches and community events throughout the year. "Exaltation" also travels frequently to the Atlanta area. More ... <!-- Page Number: 14--> Doris Rhodes visited Mrs. Lois Flynt. .. Faye Bufford enjoyed visiting Geneva Hopkins and also enjoyed an outing with her sister, Donna Bufford. ..Pat and Mary Darden visited Miss Margaret Darden. ..Mrs. Lois Flynt enjoyed a ride with her granddaughter, Laura Cleveland. Bobby Blakey visited Mrs. Flynt. .. More ... |
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