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Society News and Club Activities POPULAR COUPLE WEDS IN HENDERSONVILLE SATURDAY HENDERSONVILLE — In an Im pressive ceremony performed Saturday Afternoon, May 14, at B o’clock at the First Methodist church here. Miss Ger trude Antoinette Geiger, daughter of Mr. and Mre. Leland Ray Geiger, of Hendersonville, became the bride of Carl Edwin Wike, of Brevard. The Rev. Gilbert R. Combs, pastor of the church, officiated at the ceremony. The bride entered on the arm of her father and was met at the altar by the bridegroom and his best man John Car rington, of Spartanburg.S. C. She wore a cream silk twill original model by Marion Carol, with a finger-tip coat of wheat-colored summer wool. With this she wore a brown sports hat and her other accessories were also brown. A shoulder corsage of yellow rosebuds completed the ensemble. The ushers, Spencer Macfte, of Bre vard, and Teddy Miller, of Henderson ville, were the first to enter. Miss Ray Geiger was her sister's maid of honor and only attendant. She wore an afternoon dress of aquamarine mar quisette with a sash of copper velvet, and her shoes were of copper. Her wide-brimmed leghorn hat was trim med with copper ribbon. She carried a Colonial bouquet of bronze snap dragons. As the guests assembled, a program of nuptial music was played hv Miss Kate Dotson, church organist, who al so played the "Bridal Chorus" by Wag ner as the bride entered the church, and Mendelssohn’s "Wedding March." as the recessional. The church was decorated with (all, baskets of peonies and Kalmia against a background of ferns. English Ivy entwined the chancel railing. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. j Wlke left by motor for a short wed- I ding trip. Upon their return they will I reside in Brevard. The bride is the elder daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Geiger and is a native of Hendersonville. She was educated In Ahc Hendersonville city schools and was graduated from^Cokcr college. Harts vllle, S. C.. where she was a member of the Beta Pi Theta and Sigma Tau Delta franternlties. She did post-grad uate work at the Mlddlebury French school, Mlddlebury. Vt.. and for the past two years she has taught in the Brevard h'gh school. Mr. Wlke Is a graduate of Brevard institute and the University of North Carolina, at Chapel Hill, and took an active part in athletics at the latter school. He has been a member of the faculty of Brevard high school for the past several years. DISTRICT FRESTDEXT TIONOR QUEST OF WFDXESDAV CLtJB Mrs. John S. Forrest, district prest- i dent of Women's Federated ctul>s, of ] Hendersonville, was honor guest of the ] Brevard Wednesday club at the regu lar meeting held Wednesday after noon, May 11, in the Little Theatre building. Mrs. Forrest was accompan ied to Brevard by Mrs. Jowett, also of Hendersonville. Mrs. Frank Jenkins was hostess at the meeting. Mrs. Forrest gave an interesting re port of the state convention held re cently in Wilmington. She also pre sented the poetry cup to the state con test winner, Mrs. E. J. Coltrane, who Mad her poem, "Beethoven's Fifth ♦mphony.” The routine business, presided over i by the president, Mrs. David O. Ward, ' opened with the reading of the club collect. It was voted to hold the last meeting of the club year on May 28 In the nature of a picnic at Camp Tran- • sylvanta. Arrangements for this event were left to the Girl Scout committee j and a temporary committee appointed ; for the purpose at this meeting. The club voted to sponsor a cooking school j here on Tuesday afternoon. Hospital l day observance was announced and the club was urged to make donations to the local hospital. The program of the afternoon, in charge of Miss Lucile Smith, was pre sented In the form o?_a one-act origin al play written by Miss Elizabeth Jen kins, of the creative writing clas3 at ' Brevard College. The play, entitled. ••0, What a Tangled Web," was given under the direction of Miss Smith, of 'the college faculty, with a cast of col. lege students. The performance was enthusiastically received by the club members and'visitors present, and pro nounced very clever in composition and ably produced. Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess following the play. About thirty specially invited guests i were present in addition to the mem- I bers, the hostess, Mrs. Jenkins thus | honoring her niece, Miss Elizabeth Jen- j kins, whose play was presented. RECENT BRIDE Mrs. J. Broadus Henderson, ot' Sumter, S. C., who was prior to her marriage in Sumter on Wednesday, April 20, Miss Elizabeth Claire Brunson, of Sumter. SURPRISE PARTY HONORS | BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY An enjoyable surprise party given by Misses Mildred Maxwell, Juanita Ward and Elizabeth Allison Thursday evening at the Webb cabin near camp Sapphire, honored the birthday anni versary of Miss Virginia Ward. About twenty members of the younger set were present for the occasion. Games were picyed and many love ly birthday gifts were presented to the honoree. Punch and cake were served during the evening. Those present were: Wtlda Reece, Rachel Hamlin, Helen_Pul!bright, Lil lian Zachary, Dorothy Poole, Clarice McCrary, Euna Leigh Moors, Vriginla Ward, Juanita Ward, Elizabeth Alli son, Mildred Maxwell. Chandon Ash worth, Marshall Teague, John Dickson, Weldon Mlsenheimer, Charles Loftls, Albert Shuford, Robert Tinsley, Eli Al lison, Francis Allison, Albert Williams. BAPTIS'I CIRCLES WILL MEET THURSDAY THIS WEEK The three circles of the Baptist church will meet Thursday afternoon of this week with the following mem bers: The Ann Judson circle will meet with Mrs. Judson McCrary; the meet ing of the Henrietta Hall circle will be held at the home of Mrs. Howard Wyatt; and the Lottie Moon circle will meet at the home of Mrs. R. P. Kil patrick on Probart street. RECENT BRIDE AND GROOM MAKING HOME IN BREVARD HENDERSONVILLE, May 14—The marriage of Miss Geraldine Beverly Arledge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. 1. i Curtis Arledge. of HendersonviHe, to Rohert Edward Settan, of Greensboro took place Friday morning at St. James Episcopal church here. The Rev. James P. 3urge, rector of the church, officiated. Only a few friends and members of the two fam ilies were present. Miss Kate Dot son, organist of the First Methodist church, played a program of nuptial music. The bride wore an ensemble of Brit ish tan and yellow and wore a shoul der corsage of roses and lilies of the valley. She was unattended. Mrs. Settan, a member of a promi nent Hendersonville family, Is a grad uate of Hendersonville high school The bridegroom was educated at Guil ford college, the University of South ern California, the University of North Carolina, and was graduated from the engineering school of North Carolina State college. He is the 3on of Mrs. Edith Settan. of Greensboro. Following a short wedding trip the couple will be at heme at Brevard, where Mr. Settan is connected with the state highway. \fr. and Mrs. Settan are stopping at present at the Case House, on Probart street. COACHES ON ALL THROUGH TRAINS Inture a cool, clean, reitful trip a I low cost PULEtlRN CARS * DINING CARS comfttoablt >■ tfc« enfety of train travel Coo—It PuHogM Traffic Rapt*1aaotativaa at Ticket Agente lot Ftam, SakeduleOi Pullmaa ItHmUeu and otfcer t ratal latormaHoa R. H. DEBUTTS Assistant General Passenger Agent, Asheville, N. C. * Southern Railway Systbh » BRUN SON-HEN DERBON NXJPTIALB ANNOUNCED Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Elizabeth Claire Brunson, of Sumter, S. C\, to J. Broad us Henderson, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Henderson, of the I-ake Toxaway section. The ceremony was performed at the home of the bride’s grandmother, Mrs. Sara F. Brunson, with Dr. John M. Wells, of the Sumter Presbyterian cfiurch officiating. The vows were spoken in the living room before an Improvised altar of pines and southern smllax, interspersed with floor baskets of pink and white gladioli, and candelabra holding white candles. The bride’s only attendant was Miss I Reba Haynes, maid of honor. The | best man was James C. Creighton, of j Columbia, S. C. Following the pretty ; home ceremony Mrs. Brunson enter tained at an informal reception. Mrs. Henderson was graduated from the Sumter high school, and has been connected with one of Sumter’s larg est department stores. Mr. Henderson, a graduate of the University of North Carolina, is bookkeeper for the Texas Oil company at Sumter, where they are making their home. FORTNIGHTLY CLUB MET WITH MRS. KING The Forthnlghtly club met Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Cordla King for the regular meeting. The program study tor tne year on a "Tour of Latin American Countries,” was concluded at this meeting by Mrs. M. G. Pangle, who discussed Mexico and Yucatan, telling interesting facts concerning the native Indians and Spaniards, the customs of the people and art and architecture. The passing of pictures illustrative of her talk and various articles brought direct from Mexico were added features of Interest. Routine business was transacted In charge of the president, Mrs. Goode Loftis. Tentative programs for next year's study were presented by the program committee, and decision was made to have a varied program alter nating with a study course on econo mics and a book review on biography of noted persons. A salad course was served by the hostess. The next and final meeting for the present club year will be held In the nature of a welcome home luncheon at the home of Mrs. Pangle, on Thurs day of next week at lo'clock. BETTY LOFTIS CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY WITH PICNIC An enjoyable birthday celebration took place Thursday evening when a picnic was held by seven couples of the younger set near the swimming pool in the Pisgah National Forest, honoring the birthday anniversary of Miss Betty Loftis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Loftis. A bountiful picnic supper was cook ed and eaten by the merry group at the camp site. Those present for the occasion were: Miss Betty Loftis, Ashley Dickson, Miss Emma Lou Loftis, Nathan Mc Minn. Miss Jane Hamlin, Bob Caldwell, Miss Belle Godwin, Clifton Moore, Miss Elizabeth McCoy, Edgar Loftis. Miss Doris Thorne, Carl Hendrix, Miss Mary Vance Proffitt, Rufus Orr. ANNOUNCEMENT MADE OF ENGAGEMENT OF INTEREST Announcement has been made of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Dorothy May White, daughter of Mrs. Mary Worsham White, of Ruf ffn, and Leon F. Lyday, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Lyday, of near Brevard. Miss White Is a graduate of the Ap palachian State Teachers College, Boone, where she was a member of the Phlla Retlan social society. For the past year she has been a member of the Williamsburg school faculty. Mr. Lyday received his B. S. degree from State College of the University of North Carolina In 19S4. He Is a mem l>er of the S. C. S. personnel of the CCC camp at Yanceyvllle. The marriage will take place tn oarly June. MATH AT ASIAN CLUB HEARS DISCU88I0N ON GENEVA The noted city of Genova was the topic of discussion at the regular meet ing of the Mathataslan club, held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ethel Harris, with Mrs. Anthony Trantham as hostess. Mrs. Harry Sellers, program leader, traced Interestingly the development of the city from pro-historic days to the present time. She told of Geneva be ing a city famous for Its fairs In the middle ages, as the cradle of the Red Cross, and as the home of John Cal vin during the reformation. Now the home of the League of Nations, It is one of the most beautiful cities In Europe, situated on the banks of the Rhone wfiere It flows into Lake Le man. In the absence of the president, Mrs. J. M. Gaines, the meeting was pre sided over by Mrs. Julian A. Glazener. The following picnic committee was appointed to arrange for the annual picnic for the last meeting: Mrs. C. E. Buckner, chairman, Mrs. C. L. New land, Mrs. Harry SeUero and Mrs. Pat Kimzey. The meeting concluded with refresh ments served durinpfsocial half hour. The next meeting, the place to be announced later, will be honored with the presence of the district presi dent, Mrs. John S. Forrest, of Hender sonville. Mrs. Oliver Orr will be pro gram leader on London. ELIZABETH McCOY H08TE88 AT LOVELY BRIDGE PARTY Miss Elizabeth McCoy was hostess at a lovely bridge party Wednesday evening. High score prize was won by Mrs. Aubrey Lewis, and consolation prize went to Mrs. A. E. York. Guests present were: Misses Wlille Kate Waters, Josephine Clayton, Ro bert* Bryant, Mrs. Margaret Cowan, Mrs. Aubrey Lewis, Mrs. A. E. York, Mrs. C. L. Newland and Mrs. Boyce Walker. Refreshments were served by the hostess at conclusion of the game OLD TOXAWAY NEWS Ernest Cantrell has returned home after spending some time with hie sis* tsr in Asheville. People In this section were sorry to hear of the death of Mrs. nark Whit mire, who pasted away Saturday, May 14. Roy Robinson, who Is employed at Quebec, visited in this section over the week-end. Ulys Cantrell, who has oeen on the sick list is reported to be Improving nicely. Virginia Robinson, small daughter of Ervin Robinson Is reported to be ill at this writing. Connie Anders, of Frozen Creek, spent the week-end with her sister, Mrs. Dollle Cantrell. AT THE CLEMSON THEATRE 1___ I Ginger Roger* and James Stewart In "Vivacious Lady," will appear on the screen at Clemson theatre Thurs day and Frl&y. Romance flames from the college campus In one of the best pictures you’ll see tnls year, when a little dash of Ginger upsets a col lege town. “Call of the Yukon,” with Richard Arlen and Beverly Roberts, will be shown Saturday. It’s an action drama of tho frozen north, with interest In creased by the animal life portrayed and an lce-breaklng episode. Shirley Temple In “Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm,” Is the picture for Monday and Tuesday. Popular lit tie Shirley Is a revelation In this picture, with her singing, tapping and acting In a great show for everybody, In her best of all entertainments. •'Cocoanut Grove,” starring Fred MacMurray and Harriet Hilliard, Is the picture scheduled for Wednesday, May 25. It's a musical comedy based on a romantic story with a sentimental theme running through the story, com bined with fun, melody and excitement The weight of the heart Is from eight to twelve ounces. It beats 100,300 times In 24 hours. Phanhfct#^— Electric Sheet Metal Work* Reasonable Prices We are agent) for Maytag Washing Machines OousDists tat of MAZDA LIGHT BULBS D. GUY DEAN Phene ttr Said in your Renewal—We will appreciate it new. Come On Everybody Let’3 go to Tinsley's Bar ber Shop and get spruc ed up a bit! * Shaving * Singeing * Cutting We’ll brush you up We’ll brush you down . . * We'll make you . . . The neatest fellow in town! TINSLEY’S BARBER SHOP I AND NEWS STAND LOA.UA TINSLEY rail Kitchen Ranges Roman Eagle and Others $39.50 up itiiMiiiiimiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHMiMiiMiiiMimii. iiihiimiiii Kitchen Cabinets Sellers and Marsh imiiMiiMiiiitniininiiiiMiHmHiHiiMMMiHiiiiMimitMini Kitchen Furniture In Suites and Odd Pieces Living Room Suites 2 and 3-pieces Tapestry, Velours, Rayons, Mohairs, Velvets IMHIIIIIIHMHMMIIIIIIIMIIIMMIMIMMIMlimiMMIMIMItHMW Wing Chairs, Clubs, Pull-Ups, Tables, Desks, Secretaries —something here to add to your living Boom. Radios RCA, Philco, and Zenith COMPLETE LINE OF FURNITURE FOR EVERY ROOM IN YOUR HOME Electric Appliances Universal and Westinghouse, Stoves, Re frigerators, Sweepers, Washers, etc. Bed Room Suites Walnut, Maple, Mahogany, in complete outfits and odd pieces to match. LINOLEUM 121 Congoleum Rugs, Floor Coverings. WASHERS Maytag and Easy Washers nif/W Mohawk and Alexander-Smith lUJllu Rugs and Carpets are better. Simmons and Blue Ribbon Beds and Bedding Beauty-Rest and Red Cross Mattresses Others starting at $7.00 and up. FREE GROCERIES See Page 7 We want you to come in and look over our new store—no obligation to buy—We are here to serve you. EASY TERMS ' No Extra Charges A Transylvania Furniture Store for Transylvania People W. Main Street (Former Canteen Bldg.) Brevard, N. C.
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