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The Mary C. Reid Women on Mission of the First Baptist Church met in the Conference Room Monday morning, November 3. Mrs. Dennis Hopkins led the reading of the WMU Watchword, read the WMU Mission Statement and offered a prayer. More ... "Girls" from the Washington-Wilkes High School Class of l964, Sandra Hardy Baynes (from left) Gail Wansley Mullinax, Melanie Craycraft Wells, Susan Hopkins Pope, Dorothy Bridges McCord, Barbara Long, Carol Duke Cloer, Dianne Russell Futch, Renda Blackmon Davis, Doris Dyson Bradshaw, Mary Donna Thornton Lunceford, Mackie Bryson Combs, Phyllis Maxwell Norman, More ... Bobby and Sarah Myers of Washington were honored on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary at a celebration Saturday afternoon, October 18, a the home of their daughter, Jeannie Bruce, and granddaughters, Joni and Jennifer, in Washington. More ... On December 25, The News- Reporter will publish its 35th annual Christmas Tree Babies edition. The full color feature will include children born to Wilkes County families during 2008 whose announcements appeared in The News-Reporter. More ... Julie Lewis spoke to the Woman's Club at the meeting Monday, November 9, at the clubhouse. Mrs. Lewis of State Farm Insurance was introduced by Paula Suggs. She presented an informative program on women's insurance. Prior to her program, Vivian Walker presided. More ... The Silver Streaks of the First Baptist Church enjoyed a trip to Highlands, N.C., Thursday, November 6. The group enjoyed the magnificent leaves as they traveled to and from Highlands. In Highlands, they had lunch and browsed the many shops. More ... Juliya Elizabeth Gartrell, daughter of Johnny and Patricia Gartrell, celebrated her first birthday on October 11 with a party at the Pizza Hut. Juliya was treated to a Dora the Explorer theme party complete with a Dora the Explorer Boot Dancer cake. Also enjoyed were pizza, cookie cake, ice cream, potato chips, Cheetos and sodas. More ... Cailyn Brooke Craycraft, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Billy Craycraft, celebrated her fifth birthday on Tuesday, October 14. On her birthday Cailyn was treated to her favorite dinner of hot dogs with all the trimmings and a flower cake for dessert. Joining Cailyn and her parents were her sister, Maggie Craycraft, and her brothers, Ben Cosby and Rett Cosby. More ... Debbie Wells and Kathy Dinneweth have returned from a threeweek cross-country driving adventure which took them as far west as California enjoying many beautiful and interesting sights along the way. l Visiting during the weekend with Mabel Johnson were Carole Murphy of Bishop and Johnny and Lynda Gresham of Marietta. More ... Alyssa Stewart, bride-elect of Jeffrey Roth, was honored at a Christmas bridal shower and brunch Saturday, November 8, at the home of Sherri McAvoy. Joining Mrs. McAvoy in entertaining were her daughters, Amy Thomas of Eatonton and Amanda Sanders of Lincolnton. More ... Keeley Alanna Sarringer and 2nd Lt. James W. Lance, both of Washington, were married in a traditional military ceremony Saturday, October 11, at two o'clock in the afternoon at the First Baptist Church in Washington. Rev. Albert W. Huyck Jr. of Tignall officiated. More ... Mr. and Mrs. Marco Moctezuma Jr. of Macon announce the birth of their daughter, Kambry Anabel, on Sunday, October 26, at Coliseum Medical Center in Macon. Kambry weighed 7 lbs. 4 ozs. and was 20 ½ inches long. She has a sister, Alondra, who will be 11 on November 30, and a brother, Marco III, six. More ... Steven Zane Renew, son of Michelle Renew of Rayle, celebrated his first birthday on October 25. Zane was treated to a spaghetti supper and teddy bear theme party at the home of his grandparents, Mike and Shirley James in Wrens, hosted by his mother and her boyfriend, Billy Gowen of Rayle. More ... Deborah Davis was guest of honor at a surprise 50th birthday celebration given by her mother, Pearl Voiers, and Benji and Sherri McAvoy of Washington. The event was enjoyed Saturday evening, November 1, at the Washington Jockey Club. More ... Brenda Morgan Weber and Richard Cecil Mills of Charleston, S.C., were united in marriage in a beach ceremony Saturday, October 18, at five-thirty o'clock in the afternoon at Folly Beach, S.C. Rev. David Michael of Folly Beach officiated. More ... The Cornelia Johnson Circle of the First United Methodist Church met in the home of Susan Branan Tuesday evening, November 4. As members arrived, they were served delicious refreshments by the hostess and co-hostess, Randee Barry. More ... Steve and Eleanor Blackmon, accompanied by Raymond Hughes of New York, have returned from a trip to Prague, Czech Republic, Dresden, and Leipzig, Germany. The Blackmons' daughter, Myra Blackmon, and her husband, Tom Holland, of Athens, are presently living in Prague where he has a Fullbright-Mosarayk Fellowship at Charles University. More ... Maggie Cravens was selected to represent the sophomore class at the 2008 homecoming festivities October 25 at Samford University in Birmingham, Ala. More ... The Wills Memorial Hospital Auxiliary will sponsor a uniform sale Thursday, November 20, in the hospital lobby. First Uniform of Charlotte, N.C., will be stationed in the hospital lobby from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Payments may be made by payroll deduction, cash or charge. More ... Navy Seaman Recruit Sharea L. Dunn, daughter of Gloria J. Jackson of Rayle, has completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. More ... Vanessa Terrell, a Certified Nursing Assistant at Heritage Healthcare of Wilkes (HHW), has always been one to help others. For the past 12 years she has been loyal to her career and coworkers and has proven her leadership by willingly taking on various responsibilities in the work place. More ... November 3 - Rev. Dale Fincher presented worship, singing and prayer for the residents. ƒCheryl Massey visited Mrs. Louise Bagwell. ƒ Doris Rhodes visited Mrs. Lois Flynt. ƒLinda Reese visited Mrs. Rebecca Gobble. ƒ Colleen Gaines visited Mary McGill. ƒNancy Gunby went on an outing. ƒBrennah Griggs and Linda Griggs visited Mrs. Sara Curtis. More ... Taylor Walker of Rayle has been recognized at Athens Christian School for his academic achievement during the first quarter of the 2008-2009 school year. Taylor was named to the honor roll for having all A's and B's on his grading. More ... Heard's Chapel Baptist Church will have its annual Men and Women's Day Program Sunday, November 16, at 3:30 p.m. Pastor Roy L. Thomas and the Waggonners Grove Baptist Church of Colbert will be guests for the program. Pastor Thomas is a native of Decatur and lives in Social Circle. He is married to the former Jacqueline Coefield. More ... Casey Jackson (center) receives his official membership pin from sponsoring member Jack Harvey during a brief ceremony held at the Washington Rotary Club's regular meeting on Thursday, November 6. Club President Joey Fievet (left) performed the induction of Jackson, who is employed by the Farmers & Merchants Bank of Washington. More ... Officers from the Washington- Wilkes FCCLA chapter attended the Fall Leadership Conference in Jekyll Island on October 24-25. The theme for the conference was "Explore the Shore." On Friday, curriculum workshops focused on early childhood education. More ... Agnus Boll, an exchange student from Denmark sponsored partially by the Washington Rotary Club, told the club about herself and about her home country at the club's regular meeting on Thursday, October 30. She is a student at Augusta State University and is sponsored by the Aarhus Nordvestre Rotary Club in Denmark. More ... Winners in the annual Senior Center Halloween costume contest were (l-r) Marjorie Ervin, first place; Hattie McManus, third place; Mattie Williams, second; and Bertha Crew, fourth. More ... |
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