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SOCI AL 1110 ? Club Rfhiioi W ilmington flor 'rt a demonstration of jirangemtfM at the meet the Sotuhport Woman's jjr,. Wednesday. " --ojnur. was held in the ,f Mrs. L. J. Hardee and ctarse of Mrs. H. T. St. figments of punch, sand s jjJ cake were served by hostesses: Mesdames jvsefc. Kred Willing. Dan H. B. Smith, H. M. jji Merritt -Moore. ithport Banquet . . ? ? the Southport I. 9 em of beauty /a:" Tuesday night when ?ied the Sen fc'. members of the school w:::: t: . ? annual ban I w|| Grondma in a city quet. I The Old Southern - Plantation j theme was incorporated into the program, decorations, entertain ment and food, which carried one back to the antebellum days of gaiety, southern hospitality and ' good cheer. Imagine a scene more beautiful than an old fash | ioned plantation dining room with | its windows outlined in clinging > ivy and moss; low crystal bowls | filled with fragrant roses and i other beautiful spring flowers; soft candlelight; and old fashion ed ladies made of pastel crepe ; paper. The tables were covered with linen table cloths and set with china and crystal. The color scheme of pink and white was carried out here as in the room decorations. Ivy was interspread with bowls of pink and white i spring flowers, flanked by lighted \ pink and white candles and dainty I pink and white fruit and mint ... chat with Junior off at college rs the Jones' Night to go Visiting i the Jone?'. countless families keep home ties aaad close through regular visits by Long Distance ne. It's such a comforting means of keeping in toiwith those you love; such imick. tasv way to span the nianv new circuits and ftrhboards have been added il90v of all calls now go trotih while vou hold the line. Get the Long Distance Tele fone habit "V oice visits" with mtof-town relatives and friends Iwin so much?yet cost so little. ...drop in on a married daughter miles away Smerne, somevhere, u trailing and wanting to talk to you. Call them tonight hy Long Dittanee Telephone. ftTHRN BELL TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY cups. Attractive place cards, fea turing the old fashioned girl, directed the guests to their places. On the right wall of the dining | room hung a beautiful painting of Orton Plantation. This paint-! ing, fraciously loaned the Juniors' by J. Lawrence Sprunt, added a touch of historical beauty and dignity to the scene. The room was a perfect setting \ for the charming girls, who were quite as lovely in their evening gowns as were the belles of the '60's. ,The boys, too, were as handsome and gallant as the Southern beaux of long ago. After the guests were seated 'Dixie' was sung by all, after which LeRoy Stanley, the toast master, spoke in a most interest ing manner, "Life On the Old Southern Plantation." The delicious food was in keep ing with the theme and would have done justice to the culinary art of the old negro mammy. The menu consisted of: Fruit 'cup, Southern fried chicken, gravy, new peas, creamned pota i toes, cole slaw, hot biscuits, strawberry shortcake, iced tea, nuts, mints. Shallotte Banquet The Seniors, members of the high school faculty, school board members and other guests were entertained at the annual Junior Senior banquet Friday evening in the Shallotte high school gym nasium. This building had been trans formed as of by magic into a veritable fairyland of beauty, with blooming trees and flowers every where about, while overhead were streamers of grey moss. Candle light shed a solf glow over the room. But while the setting had all the formality of a garden party, the program did not, and Billie Kate Leonard, who served as toastmaster, set the pace for a delightful evening of fun and en joyment. The invocation was by Princi pal H. C. Stone; Geraldine Cox sang two solos, with Miss Joyce Gasque at the piano; the toast to the Seniors was delivered by Selene Register; response was made by Waban Thomas; Miss Gasque sang "May Time", with Mrs. Katie Mae McKeithan at the | This delicious food was served by eight pretty girls from the : freshman class, dressed in cos | tomes of the period. Linda Hickman, president of the I Junior class, gave a toast to the | Seniors and the response was j made by Richard Brendle, presi dent of the Senior class. Mrs. Stevenson, the music teacher, sang, "Jeanie With the Light Brown Hair", after which Charlie Robbins gave a humorous reading, "Mandy on Music." Pat ricia Adams followed with a solo, "Beautiful Dreamer". The delight ful occasion was brought to a close with everyone joining in singing songs of the old South, with Mr. Stevenson at the piano. FARMERS! You Are Invited To The BIG DEMONSTRATION OF Ford Tractors AND Dearborn Farm Equipment Sat., April 30th, 9 A.M. AT /? f FI/1A JUST oppos,te O KJLtl V IJ\ THE SCHOOL UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE AGRICULTURAL training school 01- VETERANS ADMINISTRATION IN COOPERATION WITH CAPE FEAR MOTOR SALES, Inc. ^ 3rd St., Wilmington ? Tractor Division Mrs. Taylor Is Club Hostess The . Winnabow Home Demon stration Club met with Mrs. E. W. Taylor on Thursday afternoon. The president, Mrs. G. T. Keid, called the meeting to order. The song "Aunt Dinah's Quilting Party" was sung, followed by the collect. Minutes were read and approved and the roll call and offering were next on the pro gram. Business was then discussed. The Family Life leader read a paper on this important subject. The Poultry and Garden leaders gave their reports. Miss Josie Reid gave a talk on "Clothes Lines". Miss Corinne Greene demonstrated how to get the professional tough in sewing. A merry time was had during the social hour, in hunting Eas ter eggs out in the yard, tfour prize eggs were found by Miss Bertha Reid, Miss Greene, Mrs. W. A. Kopp and Sarah Elizab(?th Kopp. Mrs. Taylor invited guests to the dinning room, decorated with Easter rabbits, biddies and eggs. Delicious refreshments were ser ved by the hostess. Six club members were .present, Mrs. G. T. Reid, Misses Bertha and Josie Reid, Mrs. Julia E. Swain, Mrs. E. W. Taylor, Miss K. M. Johnson, Mrs. W. A. Kopp and one visitor. The children pre sent were Jean and Rachel Reid, Sarah E. Kopp, Clara and Amelia Kopp. The meeting adjourning to meet with Mrs. Julia Ellen Swain in May. PERSONALS Mr. and Mrs. TTiomas Wharrie and Miss Patricia Livingston of Charleston spent the week-end here with Mrs. Wharrie's parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. Mollycheck. Charlie Pool, who is working in Philadelphia, is visiting his family here. . Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Nier nsee are visiting the family of their son, Frank M. Niersee, Jr., in Memphis, Tenn. George Whatley returned home Sunday from a ten days visit to relatives in St. Augustine, Fla. Capt. John D. Swan and Julian Southerland of the dredge Ly man, now stationed in New Jer sey, have been spending a few days at their homes here. B. T. U. SOCIAL The Intermediate girls of Mt. Pisgah Baptist church Training Union had their quarterly social at the home 6f Eva Mae Hewett Monday night, April 18. Several games were played and all en joyed themselves. Among those present were Jan ice, Carolyn, Nelva and Peggy Holden; Linwood Brown and Nor ma Jean Lancaster, Bobby Moo ney and Gertrude Brown, Eva Mae Hewett and Harold Clem mons, Bernice Cumbee, John Paul Leo and Stacey Sellers, Frances and Billy Phelps, and Ruby Clem mons. The guest of honor was Mrs. Emftia Holden. After the games refreshments were served, consisting of banana-sandwiches and soft drinks. piano; the toast to the faculty was delivered by Cameron Norris; response was by Miss Betty Nevill; a May Pole dance was per formed by the waitresses, with Miss Gasqu'e directing; Waban Thomas imitated several well known radio singers; the class prophecy was made by Mary Frances Hardee; and the class poem was recited by Betty Jean Downer. While much of this program was going on\tbere were repeated sing-song demands for a variety of performances by various ones in the group. Many boy-and-girl combinations were sent 'round the table, and Principal Stone was drafted for a vocal rendition. The banquet was a delightful occasion for all who participated and wound up with a dance in which all guests joined. AMUZU THEATRE SOUTHPORT, N. C. Admission?14c and 30c Two Shows Nightly? Starting at 7:30 o'clock Ezoept?SATURDAY? Three Shows Starting at 7:00 Thurs., - Fri., April 28-29 "HAZARD" Paulette Goddard, M. Carey ALSO?Selected Short Saturday, April 30? "EVERY MAN'S LAW" Mon., - Tues., May 2-3 "ABBOTT & COSTELLO MEET FRANKENSTINE" ALSO?"Mouse Trappers" (Cartoon) Wednesday, May 4? "BEST MAN WINS" Edgar Buchannan, Anna Lee ALSO?Chapter 15? "Riders Of Death Valley" ? COMING ? "LUXURY liner;' Geo. Brent-Frances Gifford Womans Society At Sharon Church Organization Is Formed And Regular Meetings Are Be ing Held By The Member ship Rev. ft. H. Caudill, pastor of Sharon Methodist church, with the I aid of Mrs. L. D. Hayman, organi | Zed a Womans Society of Chris tian-Service on March 8th. The officers of this Society are: President, Mrs. John W. Land caster; vice-president, Mrs. Car I vin Roach, recording secretary, Mrs. Chas. H. Gray; promotion i secretary, Mrs. Russell Hewett; j treasurer, Mrs. V. Hewett. j Secretaries of the various de partments are: Mrs. Ersell Hew j ett, Mrs. Clyde Hewett, Mrs. W. i S. Kirby, Mrs. Sam L. Kirby, | Mrs. J. M. Roach, Mrs. Bedford Ludlum, Mrs. Marshall Roach and Mrs. George Reaves. This branch of service is for all Methodist women of the church who will give their pray ers, a little time, a small amount of money and who will study and strive to be better Christian wom en In their community. The regular meeting was held April 14. Mrs. John Wi Lancaster presided. The program was as fol lows: Opening hymn, by mem bers of the service; prayer, by Mrs. Clyde Hewett; reading of the minutes, by Mrs. Chas. H. Gray; Bible reading, by Mrs. Lancaster, Mrs. J. W. Kirby gave a very interesting reading for the members. Mrs. W. S. Kirby gave a talk on "Tell the Christian the Truth," a talk that every one should plant in their hearts. Mrs. Carvin Roach gave a talk on how to improve and gain more members in the service. Mrs. Chas. H. Gray gave a talk on what the church budget should mean to each member of the church and urged the women to visit the members of the church. This branch of the Christian ser vice is working toward a 100 j percent membership for this | church. Closing- prayer was led j by Mrs. J. M. Roach. The Women's Society of Chris- j tian Service will meet at Sharon church April 28th for a training session. Officers urge all women of the church to be present, j Members of other denominations | are also invited to visit. The I program committee will have- a ; very interesting program for that j evening. News From Dosher Memorial Hospital Everett Hoiden of Shallotte en tered on Monday as a medical patient. Miss Loretta Royal of Supply entered as a surgical patient on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Norman Bellamy of Supply announce the birth of i a daughter on Wednesday. Bert Williams of Shallotte en tered on Wednesday as a medical patient. Leo Clemmons of Supply was a medical patient from Tuesday un til Saturday. Master Bobby Muncy of South port spent Wednesday until Sat. urday as a medical patient. Baby Goley Lewis of Bolivia entered as a medical patient on Thursday. i Master Michal Stanley of Shal- ] j lotte spent Friday until Satur-j j day as a surgical patient. Miss Helen Smith of Ash was | a medical patient from Friday j I until Monday. Mrs. Anna Taylor Brown of i I Raleigh entered on Friday as a' surgical patient. Mrs. Betty Phelps of Shallotte entered as a medical patient on Friday. Jesse Brown of Wilmington \ spent Friday until Monday as a medical patient. .??h * Mr. Farmer i % ' i TO BETTER SERVE Brunswick County & Vicinity WITH Roysters Field Tested Fertilizer We Have A Fertilizer Warehouse In ?hal:. lotte. :ru;vi9> COME TO SEE US \'-1 Columbus Trading Co. AGENTS i ;? ' f,\ Mrs. Rosa Philips of Shallotte j entered as a medical patient on | Sunday. ! Mullins Ready For 1949 Antique Show ? MULLINS, April 25?'The 1949: Antique Show, sporsored by the | Mullins Choral Club, will get I underway tomorrow, April 26, and i continue through Wednesday. Twelve dealers from the two. Carolinas will be here to dis-, play their wares and offer a | variety of antiques for sale. Engineer Positions Open To Applicants A civil service examinatioin for the position of engineer in the federal government is now open, according to W. E. Walker, sec retary of the Board of U. S. Civil Service Examiners at the local post office. Salaries range from 53727 to $6235 a year. Applications will be received until the needs of the service have been met Complete information and ap lication blanks may be obtained Thor Washing Machines SOLD ON EASY TERMS LEGGETT'S SOUTHPORT, N. C. PAINT UP FULL LINE of PAINT For Inside and Outside! L. H. HARRISON SOUTHPORT, N. C. MAY 14 Is \ This Novelty Braid assures your comfort and perfect ap pearance wherever you ro this Summer. We Salute the sailor ... in this feather, li^ht, natural straw model set off by a striped band. TODAY'S THE DAY TO GET THAT-NEW, COOL SUMMER STRAW! Yes, it's official! Soon .... you can banish your weather-beaten felt to the closet and give vent to- your urge to sport a dashing new straw. We have all types, all shapes at a wide range of prices. Corns in today and see for yourself. $5 and up SPORT SHIRTS SUMMER PANTS SUMMER SHOES SHIRTS & SHORTS Shallotte Trading Co. HOBSON KIRBY, Proprietor SHALLOTTE, N. C.
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