?s ivilma Phelps, daughter ^ i ml Mrs. R. C. Phelps of ' ^anie tho bride of Martin f son of Mr. and Mrs. L. O. I ? of Marietta. S. C.. in a ^ ceremony in the Soldier "gjptist church of Ash, Tues 'tfernoon. August 3. 1 Rfv H M. Baker, South joffidated at the double ring L?y. The church was tradi decorated in green and ? irith a large center ar- I _?.ent of gladioli, asters and, fern Palms, fern, and 1 pa smilax formed the back-j gl for several seven branch- ] a&jtelabra holding lighted ite tapers. The vows were ^ before an arch entwined jsulax and tall arrangements! ^Sdioli. j h> music for the ceremony i I rendered by .Miss Lois Phelps, g of the bride. "Largo" and t- a'e Lune" were used be- ! , tie ceremony while the tra- j Pi! wedding marches were, [ for the processional and re- 1 itcal. Mrs. Lloyd Collier, vo- 1 f of Whiteville. sang "o tot Love." ' Because" and "The Lord's Prayer" at the con I elusion of the ceremony. Miss Phelps entered the church on the arm of her father, who gave her In marriage. She wore | a gown of white satin . crepe. ^ fashioned with a lace yoke, long fitted sleeves extending to points over the hands basque waist, and bouffant skirt ending in a short! train. Her fingertip veil of illus ion fell from a tiara of seed pearls. She carried a corsage of tuberoses, centered with a purple orchid and showered with white satin streamers and rose petals. Miss Leah Phelps, sister of the bride, was maid-of-honor, and wore a dress of orchid taffeta, ba teau neckline, with bouffant skirt and carried an old fashioned nose gay of mixed flowers. The senior bridesmaids were Mrs. Lewis Batson and Miss Mary Baker, of Greenville, S. C. sisters of the bridegroom. Mrs. Batson wore a blue off-shouldered taffeta dress, full skirt, with a bustle. ; Miss Mary Baker wore an identi cal dress in pink. The Junior bridesmaids were Miss Lina Ruth Pheps, sister of the bride, and Miss Billie June Hewett, of Ash. Miss Phelps wore rccfing material Just Received ? Carload GALVANIZED ROOFING See us for your Requirements. SMITH BUILDERS SUPPLY, Inc. tile Hayne Road Wilmington, N. G. an off-shoulder blue dress cover ed with a full pink net skirt. Miss Hewett wore a pink taffeta dress covered with pink net, with a very full sljirt trimmed with rosettes edged in blue. The bridesmaids all wore matching mitts, floral *der ' signs in their hair apd carried old fashioned nosegays with matching, satin streamers. ^ O. Baker of Marietta, S. C., father of the bridegroom, was best man. Ushers were Jack Baker, brother of the bridegroom, of Greenville, S. C. Robei"8 ward, cousin of the bride, Ngkina, Lewis Batson, brother-in-law of the bridegroom, Greenville, S. C. and Howard Parker, Ash. | Miss Anne Denning, Southport. ' [was ring bearer and wore a white ' organdy dress fashioned along lines of the bride's and wore a corsage of tuberoses. 1 Mrs. Baker, mother of the bridegroom, chose a pink after noon dress and wore a corsage of purple orchids. The bride is a graduate of Mars Hill college and the Woman's college, University of N. C. For the past year she has been employ ed as vocational home making teacher, Waccamaw high school. Ash. She began graduate work this summer at the University j of N. C. Mr. Baker is a graduate of Clemson college and for the past 2 years has been employed as vocational agriculture teacher, Waccamaw high school. He is now at N. C. State college in graduate work. Immediately after the cere mony, the wedding guests were received at the bride's home. The home was ' beautifully decorated with arrangements of colorful flowers. Those introducing the receiving line and assisting in serving dur ing the reception were Miss Flo rine Evans, Mrs. Lewis Batson, Mrs. M. L. Evans, Mrs. J. A. Pur vis and Mrs. Houston Hewett. After the reception, the couple left for a trip to the mountains of western N. C., Kentucky, Ten nessee, Georgia and S. C. For traveling, the bride changed to a 'dusty rose suit of wool crepe and twore a small panama hat edged j in brown with other brown and white accessories. Her corsage iwas the orchid from her bouquet. For Your Protection 7 TRADE NAMES MEAN SOMETHING Our stock is made up of merchandise the names of which are familiar to most of you. For instance,, there are ... . * ^ s POLL PARROT SHOES FOR CHILDREN We have been selling them for years, and hundreds of pairs of these shoes have given service and satisfac tion to our customers. That's why we continue to sell these shoes ; that's wh^ you continue to buy them. WHEN IT COMES TO CLOTHING FOR MEN? YOU WILL FIND . . . WOLVERINE SHOES FOR MEN We have also handled these shoes for years, and the folks who have worn them come back for more. The same is true of ... . BALL BRAND BOOTS ^ ou can't buy a better boot, and a pair of them is an important part of the working equipment of the average Brunswick county man. And when it comes to overalls, these same men prefer .... ANVIL BRAND WORK CLOTHES V\ hther you want overalls or other dependable work clothes, here is a trade name that holds up with the best. y FOR THE SPECIAL BENEFIT OF THE LADIES' ... WE HAVE? BATES FABRICS Here is a name already well -known i? field, and growing more popular all the time. . . . To go along with them we handle ? SIMPLICITY PATTERNS These patterns take the guesswork out of doipg Vour own sewing. We keep our stock up-to-date, and f'ou can use them and be sure that you are abreast the 'atest fashions. SHALLOTTE TRADING CO. HOBSON KIRBY, Prop. SHALLOTTE, N. C. MARRIED MRS. MARTIN BAKER They will be at home to friends in Ash after August 9. Those entertaining for Miss Phelps since the announcement of her engagement last Easter were the Rev. and Mrs. Edward Ulrich, the faculty of Waccamaw high j school. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Denn- ; ing, Southport, Mr. andMrs. Elroy King, Freeland, the ' Freeland j homemaking class, Mrs. Jesse Purvis, Miss Billie June Hewett. Out-of-town guests at the wed- j ding included Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Collier, Whiteville, Miss Mary Ba- j ker, Greenville, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Batson, Greenville, S. C., Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Baker, Marietta, S. C., Jack Baker, Greenville, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Denning and daughter, South port, Mrs. W. L. Swain of Man chester, The Rev. and Mrs. H. M. Baker, Southport, Mrs. George Ward, Nakina, Mrs. William j Teachey, Robert Ward, Miss Mar- J tha Jane Swain, William Bates and Billy Swain. HONORS BRIDE-ELECT Mrs. Jesse Purvis of Ash en- j tertained at a kitchen shower at ; her home Saturday evening, July 31, honoring Miss Wilma Phelps, bride-elect of August. Upon arriving the honoree was! presented a corsage of sweetheart roses by the hostess. The large number of guests pre sent registered in the bride's book and offered advice to the bride. The Purvis home was attrac tively decorated, carrying oirt the bridal colors. The tatolp was cov ered with a lace cloth with cand- ) les burning in crystal holders, j The centerpiece was composed of i Stars of Bethlehem and fern in a I crystal bowl, flanked with lace ribbon. With the guests assembled on the larwn, games and contests were engaged in and greatly enjoyed. Prizes were awarded to the win ners. The winner of the honey moon contest was Mrs. Mary Long, and Miss Corrine Greene won the floral wedding contest. Mints were passed around dur ing the evening and following the contests brick ice cream and cake were served. Miss Phelps was presented with many useful and attractive gifts for the kitchen. Around- 30 guests were present for the evening. i I ANNOUNCES ENGAGEMENT j Mrs. Edward Frank St. George of Southport announces the en gagement of her daughter,- Fran ces Christine St. Ccorge, to John ' Howard cf Kljrcncs. S. C., son of Mr. and Mrs. John Michael O'Dowd. The wedding will i be in Charleston. S. C., in Sept- 1 ember. PERSONALS ????? Miss Eloise Lewis returned to j her home at Harker's Island last ' week after spending some time j here with Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Donnie St. George ] and children have moved back to Southport from 'Charleston, S. C. Jfr .and Mrs.* W. P. Lewis, of Haiker's Island, spent the week end here with Mrs. D. E. Arthur and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lewis. Mrs. Eloise Chapman spent the week end in Norfolk with her husband, Lewis B. Chapman, who is stationed there with the Navy. I Arthur Lewis, who has been studying art in New York, is, spending five weeks at home with his aunt, Mrs. D. E. Arthur, and sister, Mrs. Walter Lewis. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sellers of j Georgetown, S. C., spent the week end at their old home here. Miss Evelyn Autry, who has | beeh in school in Ohio for the past ; year and a half 'is transferring to I Fayetteville. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Potter and J son, Archie, of Key West, Fla., are visiting Mr. Potter's sister, Mrs. George H. Ro\irk.v Mr. and Mrs. Archie Evans ' spent the week end at Colonial Beach, Va., with Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Coats. On their return they stopped at Portsmouth to see Mr. and Mrs.. Carl Bailey and Mr. j and Mrsi F. j. Williams. The Rev. and Mrs. Bryant ' Dosher and family of Kelly arel spending a vacation here visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Sellers of Georgetown, S. C., were week ! end visitors here. Mrs. Franto Mollycheck and son, Ralph, have returneid from I a visit with Mr, and Mrs-. T. W. ' Wharrie in Bloomington, 111. ? '? * j ' \ ' News From Dosher Memorial Hospital Mrs. R. M. Stanley, of Sup ply, entered on Monday as a med ical patieht. .' Master William ; Hewett, of Shallotte, was a medical patient from Monday until Wednesday. .Mrs. Lillie Williams, of South port, entered on Tuesday as a medical patient. .. , . Mr. and Mrs. Boyd B. Smith, of Ash, announce the birth of I a son on Wednesday. Mrs. Virginia Hewett, of Sup ply, spent Wednesday until Sat urday as a surgical patient. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Blalock, of Southport, announce the birth Of a son on Thursday. Gradie Herring, of Freqjand, entered on Wednesday as a surgi cal patient. Mr. and Mrs. O. W. Carrier, t)f Southport, announme the birth j -YOtJ CAN'T BOY A BETTER VALUE t REGULAR 30*! VALUE Only 25cea taking an extensive businea dfcurse in Ohio tor th6 past two years, graduated, last week and has returned home. She has had several nice business offers in Ohio but may accept employment nearer home. RECRUITER HERE T.Sgt. Jesse L. Johnson, recruit ing: officer for the If. S. Marine Corps, will be in South port at the post office each Thursday after noon for the purpose of interview ing young men who may desire to enlist in the Marine Corp* Young men, 17 to 28 years old, inclusive, are now being accept ed, for 3 and 4 year enlistment; periods. Sgt. Johnson will be glad to talk with any young- man; within the -above ege limits, who may desire to erflfat. VISITED PARENTS Frank O'Brien, now with th? sports staff of the News and Observer in Raleigh, spent two days here last week with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Prince O'Brien. AT HOLDEN BEACH G. N. Rueshling, dispatcher for the Trailways Bus Company, in Raleigh, is spending this week at Holden Beach with hl> family. LIKES BEACHES Cyrus (Cy) Thompson, Raleigh \ Realtor, has been spending some j days at Holden Beach and alto visiting other beaches in Bruns wick. Cy, according to his own statement white a visitor at this' office, has fallen har