Page FOUR THE PILOT—Southern Pines. North Carolina THURSDAY. JANUARY 17. 1957 Women’s Activities and Sandhills Social Events BESSIE CAMERON SMITH, Editor TELEPHONE 2-8512 Mrs. Mel Johnson Is Hostess At Luncheon And Bridge Mrs. Mel Johnson entertained her bridge club and eight addi tional guests at luncheon and bridge at “Tarheelia,” home of Mrs. L. D. McDonald, last Sat urday. A surprise feature of the luncheon came when Mrs. Mc Donald brought in a birthday cake decorated in pink and white, with lighted candles, and Mrs. Johnson designated the special honorees by presenting gifts to Mrs. E. C. dePasquale, a guest, and Mrs. James Douglas, a club member. High score prize in bridge was won by Mrs. dePasquale. Mrs. George Thompson and Mrs. A. C. Dawson tied for second place, Mrs. Eunice Hite was pre sented low score prize, and Miss Pgt Archbell won in bingo. Guests of Mrs. Johnson were Mrs. Eunice Hite of Lancaster, S. C., Miss Pat Archbell, Miss Letha Copeland, Mrs. Francis Dwight, Mrs. A. C. Dawson, Miss Annie Margaret Brewer, Mrs. Irie Leonard and Mrs. E. C. de Pasquale, non club members; and Mrs. Joe Matthews, Mrs. Hubert Cameron, Mrs. Charles Meares, Mrs. C. L. Worsham, Mrs. George Thompson, Mrs. C. D. May, and Mrs. James Douglas, club mem bers. Woman’s Club At Cameron Has Guest Speakers The American Home Depart ment was in charge of the pro gram when the Cameron Wom an’s Club met last Thursday night in the community house, with the president, Mrs. Jack Phillips, presiding. Guest speaker was the Rev. Don Carson, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Sanford, who discussed character educa tion as influenced by three in stitutions, home, church and school. He stressed the fact that the development of a well-bal anced Christian personality is possible only when these three institutions work together in training the youth who will be the men and women of tomor row. Another highlight of the meet ing was a visit from the district president, Mrs. Peter Williams. She presented the gavel of her office to Mrs. H. C. McPherson, a member of the Cameron club who is president-elect of District 9, NCFWC. Frank McCaskill of Pinehurst, co-director of the 1957 March of Dimes in Moore County, attend ed the meeting and presented the program of the National Founda tion as it applies to national and local levels. He announced that the newly created Women’s Divi sion is being headed by the Cam eron Woman’s Club president, Mrs. Phillips. A social hour followed the meeting. ALFRED MOORE CHAPTER, DAR, MEETS HERE AT HOME OF MRS. P. P. PELTON Recent Arrivals At The Hollywood Recent arrivals at The Holly wood include; Mrs. Charles N. Fitz, Chatham, Mass.; Mrs. Lau rence T. Sawyer, Chatham, Mass.; Miss Edith Eyre, Philadelphia, Pa.; Mrs. Mary Carver, Church- ville, N. Y.; Mrs. George B. Graff, Newton Center, Mass.; Miss Anna Post, Oswego, N. Y.; Raoul Lusena, St. Johnsbury, Vt.; Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Dra per, Fairfield, Conn ; Miss Jean Cochrane, Westport, Conn.; and Miss Gay Tate, Westport, Conn. Miss Grace Donaldson Is Hostess To American Legion Auxiliary Miss Grace Donaldson was hostess to the American Legion Auxiliary at her home Tuesday night, with Mrs. Veta E. Gorman presiding over the business ses sion. Mrs. L. L. Woolley present ed a program on “The Signifi cance of the Preamble to the Constitution of the American Le gion Auxiliary.’’ The hostess serv ed refreshments. Hollywood Club Lists Winners The Hollywood bridge club met Tuesday afternoon at The Holly wood hotel, with five tables at play. Winners were: Mrs. Ada Williams, Mrs. H. C. Lefroy, Mrs. Frank B. Pottle, Miss Edith Eyre, and Mrs. H. W. Allen. The Alfred Moore Chapter, Daughters of the American Rev olution, met last Saturday after noon at the home of Mrs. P. P. Pelton on West Broad Street, with Mrs. L. A. Des Pland, Mrs. J. C. Patrick, Mrs. Wade Stevick and Mrs. Frank ’Thompson as co hostesses. With the regent, Mrs. L. P. Tyson of Carthage, presiding, the ritual was used to open the meet ing, after which the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and the American’s Creed were given. Election of delegates to Con tinental Congress which meets in Washington April 15-19 and to the State Conference in Char lotte April 25-27, with alternates, was held. Miss Marie A. Williams, chair- nian of Approved Schools, re ported that 25 boxes of clothing had been sent to Crossnore school, valued at $600. Mrs. Pat rick reported 285 hours donated by members in community serv ice and 105 gifts to veterans in hospitals. The Chapter voted unanimous ly to receive the following pros pective members as spon as their application papers are approved in Washington: Mrs. Joe E. Al len, Carthage; Mrs. W. U. Bare- field, Aberdeen; Mrs. P. J. Ches ter, Knollwood; and Mrs. Allan W. Shaw, Southern Pines. An interesting program was presented by Mrs. Patrick, who gave the President General’s Message, containing a discussion of the Constitution and the Su preme Court, and Mrs. J. L. Mc- Graw, who spoke on National Defense. A social hoxir followed during which, from a beautifully ap pointed tea table, a variety of sandwiches and cakes, mints and nuts were served. Mrs. Tyson poured tea and Mrs. Harold Col lins presided at the coffee serv ice. Visiting Daughters present as special guests for the afternoon were Mrs. True Cheney of Pine hurst and Mrs. Charles N. Fitz of Newton, Mass. Miss Dwight Attends Student Conference Miss Kathryn Ann Dwight of Southern Pines, a student at Woman’s College of the Univer sity of North Carolina in Greens boro, attended the United Stu dent Christian Council South eastern Regional Study Confer ence held recently at Davidson College. This council is composed of 11 denominational groups and the student YWCA and YMCA. Unique in its emphasis upon group and individual study, the conference brought together stu dents, faculty, and administra tive officials from 15 different Christian denominations and 126 colleges. The conference theme, “Our United Witness on the Campus,” was explored * in platform ad dresses, faculty-led discussions, and small grouj) Bible study. “This conference will help all student Christian movements recognize the importance of study as a Christian calling, and enlarge their programs of study on the campus,” said Herluf Jen- sen, executive secretary of the USCC. “We have learned much here about our disunity and the need for more unity in our wit ness on the Campus.” 1957 Girl Scout Community Officers Are Announced New 1957 officers of the Girl Scout Community Council were announced this week, as follows; chairman, Mrs. Voit Gilmore; secretary, Mrs. Fred Langner; chairman of troop organization, Mrs. John Tullett; cooky chair man, Mrs. Isaac Woodell; and publicity chairman, Mrs. Mildred Merrill. DawnLeland, 11, Plans Birthday Party That’s “Different” Dawn Margaret Leland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Leland, celebrated her 11th birthday with a party Saturday afternoon. It was not the usual kind of birthday party where the honoree is showered with gifts for herself, because Dawn had planned it differently. / In lieu of personal gifts. Dawn invited her young friends to bring contributions to the March of Dimes and the American Can cer Society, which they did. And counting the money, as addition al guests arrived, proved just as interesting to Dawn and her friends as displaying the usual gifts and brought to them a very real satisfaction. The total amount was $20 and this was divided and checks have been forwarded to the two chair men. The boys and girls enjoyed a number of games and refresh-' ments of birthday cake and ice cream. Dawn’s guests were: Jerryl Langner, Julia McMillan, Char lene Landis, Faye Ewing, Ro berta Austin, Mary Bailey, Linda Dutton, Janet Howard, Mollie McConnell, Wayne Johnson, Lane Barrow, Linwood Dunn, Robert McCrimmon, Danny Jun- kin, Bill Shockley, Sonny Mul lins, and Lee Leland; also Dawn’s music teacher, Mrs. Mary T. McDonald, and grandmother, Mrs. Caroline Benjamin, who as sisted her mother in serving re freshments. Mrs. Wdnderly Speaks To Baptist Women On Mexican Mission Work Mrs. Dorothy Wonderly ' gave an interesting talk on mission work in Mexico at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Women’s MUssionary Union of the First Baptist Church, held at the church with Mrs. Hoke Coon presiding. Mrs. Paul Burroughs led the devotions. Church of Wide Fellowship Notes A social benefit for the organ fund will be held in the fellow ship hall of the Church of Wide Fellowship at 8 o’cock tomorrow (Friday) night. Bridge, canasta, scrabble, and just plain conver sation may be indulged in. There will be prizes and refreshments. “Come if you can—but—buy tickets generously that this fund may be considerably increased,” the sponsoring group urges. The executive board of the Women’s "Society will meet at 8 o’clock Monday evening, Jan uary 21, at the home of Mrs. Harry H. Pethick, 260 East Ver mont Avenue. The January meeting of the Women’s Society wiU be held in the Robert Lee House chapel at 3 pm. ’Thursday, January 24. Miss Rose Dickinson will con duct the devotions. The topic for the meeting will be “Church His tory Highlights.” Mrs. W. C. Timmons will speak on “The Congregational Church and Its Mergers;” Mrs. L. W. Fitch on “Our Southern Pines Church”; and Mrs. Elinor Fisher on “Our Women’s Society History.” ’The Loyalty Circle will be hostess for the afternoon social hour. Does Install Two New Officers Drove 42, BPO Does, met Tues day night at the Southern Pines Country Club and two additional officers were installed; Mildred Bridges as attendant to the junior counselor,* and Mary Grover, as sistant pianist. The annual area conference, to be held at Morganton February 22-23, was discussed. Mrs. Joel Stutts Is Circle Hostess Circle 3 of the Methodist Wom an’s Society of Christian Service held its monthly meeting last week at the home of Mrs: Joel Stutts with 12 members attend ing. A new member, Mrs. W. L. Scarborough, was enrolled. Mrs. David W. Whitehead, chairman, opened the meeting with prayer and presided over the business session. Mrs. J. S. Hiatt, Jr., presented a program on “rhe Man Paul,” dealing with his jour neys and experiences. A social hour with refreshments followed. Thistle Club Holds Meeting Wednesday The Thistle Club held its regu lar meeting in a cozy setting at the Civic Club Wednesday after noon, with five tables at play. High scorers were: Mrs. George Proctor, Mrs. J. G. deBerry, Mrs. Aimee St. Clair, Mrs. J. T. Over- ton and Mrs. W. A. Carpenter CI\1C CLUB BUILDING—This building of many uses was erected by the Southern Pines Civic Club in 1925 and is the official home of the club. Some of the various capacities in which the building has met community needs are giv en in the accompanying club history; one not mentioned there may be noted on the sign at tached to a tree in the foreground: it served as a place for services for the newly organized Meth odist Church here until a church building could be erected. (Humphrey photo) Civic Club Observes Fiftieth Anniversary The Southern Pines Civic Club celebrated its 50th anniversary Monday afternoon, January 14, with a program of Musical Por traits presented by club members under the direction of Mrs. H. H. Paul. Songs representing the tableaux, reminiscent of “The Years Between,” were sung by a group of high school students with Mrs. L. D. McDonald at the piano. After the meeting had been called to order by the president, Mrs. J. B. Boyle, the large gath ering of members and guests took p.art in a surprise feature of the afternoon—drawing for the Gold en Jubilee prize—for which Mrs. Russell Simons drew the lucky number. As a climax to her welcoming speech and reminiscent of the days of the founding of the club, Mrs. Boyle recited a dramatic number which she gave at her high school graduation ■The first number on the pro gram was a tableau of the Three Fates, represented by Linda Thompson, Clara Horner and Ar den Fobes. As they posed behind a gilded frame. Miss- Louise Haynes, a former president of the club, appeared on the platform dressed in a costume of 50 years ego, complete with parasol, lorg nette and other appropriate acces sories and gave a history of the club from its founding on January 11, 1907. No charter members re sponded when Mrs. Boyle called for them to stand, but as she con tinued down the years, Mrs. P. P. Pelton rose for 1920 and Mrs. Er nest Morell for 1925. Mrs. Helen Boyd Dull, aunt of the late James Boyd, and Miss Anna Jenks were named in the history as founders of the club, and Mrs. James Boyd was recog nized by Mrs. Boyle, as represent ing the Boyd family. Musical Portraits which follow ed were: Tea for Two, posed by Mrs. C. H. Bowman and Mrs. Foy Horton; I’m Forever Blowing Bubbles, Donna McKenzie; My Sweet Little Alice Blue GOwn, Mrs. James Hartshorne; Tiptoe Through the Tulips, Sandra Over- ton and Danny Montesanti; My Mexicali Rose, Mrs. W. O. Spence; Bicycle Built for Two, Connie Clark and Adrienne Montesanti; An Old-Fashioned Garden, Mrs. Gertrude Marshall; School Days, Alice Ann Gamble and Adrienne Montesanti; Japanese Sandman, Mrs. W. O. Spence; My Wild Irish Rose, Mrs. L. W. Fitch. Mrs. McDonald began playing the Lohengrin Wedding March and Linda Thompson and Dolores Maready, wearing wedding gowns of Yesterday and Today, posed on the platform, then made their ex it down the aisle through the au dience. An American Flag waving in the breeze to America the Beau tiful closed the program. Members and guests then turn ed their attention to the Golden Anniversary tea table, which had as centerpiece a large two-tiered cake with 50 golden candles glow ing atop. Mrs. L. D. McDonald and Mrs. C. H. Bowman . were hostesses for the day, and Mrs. Anna Longcope and Mrs. P. P. Pelton poured tea. Singers from the high school, some of whom took part in tab leaux, also, were; Alice Ann Gamble, Jean Franklin, Dolores Maready, Clara Homer, Carolyn Bryant, Linda Thompson, Arden Fobes, Ginger Woodell, Connie Clark, Linda Terrill, Donna Mc Kenzie, and Johnsie McCrimmon. Club History Following is the “Story of the Civic Club,” as read by Miss Lou ise Haynes: “On January 11, 1907 Miss An na Jenks called the first meeting of the Civic Club to order, with 48 members present, formed by the merging of the New England Club and the Community Club. Mrs. A. P. L. Dull, aunt of Mr. James Boyd, was elected president; Mrs. Anna Jenks, 1st vice-president; Mrs. E. L. Foss, 2nd vice-presi dent; Mrs. Joseph Gregory, treas urer; and Miss Elizabeth Schwar- berg, secretary. Meetings were held at homes of members. “Various tqwn improvements were m^e through the efforts of the Civic Club before the town government managed these activ ities. A public dump was organ ized and everyone was requested to use it. A man was paid by the Club to keep the dump in good condition. Receptacles for rubbish were placed around town. A wa tering trough was installed near Patch’s store for man, horses and dogs. A man was, employed to pick up papers in downtown streets—an excellent start in house-cleaning the town. A chem ical fire engine was bought and street signs were put up. Magno lia trees were started along the railroad to hide it. Many vacant lots were fixed as parks for tour ists to enjoy. Benches were put around town to give resting places. School grounds were land scaped and playground equipment was put in the park for the chil dren. All this was done by the Civic Club before the town could take the work over. “In May 1917 the Club voted to buy two lots on Pennsylvania Avenue to build a club house. In corporation papers were signed by Mary E. Merrill, Orphelia I. Hayes, Lilian A. Roberts, Eliza beth Ann Gregory, Georgia A. PoweU, Anna E. Jenks, Anna V. Hayward, Elizabeth Schwarberg, and Flint V. Weed. “From the article of incorpors tion we find the following: ‘The name shall be South ern Pines Civic Club, Inc. Or ganized to promote civic, so cial, educational and charita ble objects. ‘Any white woman, 18 years or older, may become a mem ber upon the annual payment of one dollar, dues. ‘Any white man may be come a member, under such rules, regulations and condi tions as officers may, from time to time, subscribe, by paying the annual dues of one dollar.’ “The only men brave enough to become Club members under these conditions were Col. E. C. Carey, Messrs. Francis Robinson, Struthers Burt and Eugene C. Stevens. “In 1922 no Civic Club building had been erected but the building fund was growing, and it was de cided to have more land. One hundred and ten feet was added to the Ashe Street side. Mr. Mo- rell’s generous offer of 100 trees and plants was accepted, to be planted on the grounds. Building Erected “The building committee was appointed in 1925, consisting of Mesdames Tracy, Mudgett, Hay ward, Munroe, Mills, Blair, Cady, and E. M. Hayes. The building was to cost $8,000, but it finally cost $10,000. A. B. Yeomans was the architect, T. L. Burgess the contractor, and C. P. Everest the electrician. “It was a prodd day when the hall was decked with flowers and the public was invited to enter on November 13, 1925. Mrs. Charles R. Whitaker was president at that time from 1924 to 1928, and did a fine organizing work, with her committees,' furnishing the new Club House. Varied Uses “The Club House was head quarters fob relief organizations. First Aid and Red Cross, and dur ing the war when social activities declined, the building was used as a canteen. Later, the USO took it, and the Chamber of Commerce was in control. “On January 1, 1949 the Club House, came back into the hands of its members. Mrs. L. D. Mc Donald was president at the time of rehabilitation. For three years she and her committees worked very hard to restore normal con ditions, and peacetime activities, with happy results. “The garden is endowed and was given by Mrs. Henry B .Mc Cormick in memory of her sister Mrs. Dull, the first president. Af ter Mrs. Dull, the other presidents were; Mrs. W. P. Swett, Miss E. Schwarberg, Mrs. Emerson Hayes, Miss Mary Merrill, Mrs. Robert N. Page, Sr., Mrs. Charles R. Whita ker, Mrs. Edward Campbell, Mrs. W. N. Hutt, Miss Adeline Cook, Miss Florence Campbell, Mrs. L. D. McDonald, Mrs. Cecil Robin son, Mrs. Tucker Humphries, Mrs. Virgil P. Clark, Miss Louise Haynes, and the present able leader, Mrs. J. B. Boyle. “Gratitude is extended to all who have labored for the Club through the fifty years, and may God continue to bless the work of the Southern Pines Civic Club for fifty more years!” Camerons Have Fine Vacation In Florida As Howard Johnson Prize “I never felt the need of the overworked word ‘fabulous’ un til now,” said Mrs. Shields Cam eron in telling of the trip which she and her husband enjoyed as winners of a week’s vacation at Miami Beach, Fla., given as grand prize in connection with the opening of Howard Johnson’s new motor lodge and restaurant between Southern Pines and Aberdeen. The trip was one of “firsts” for the winners and the realization of a cherished dream—a Florida vacation. They boarded a Na tional Airlines plane at Fayette ville at 10 a. m. January 2 for their first flight—also a part of the prize—and reached Miamji on their first trip to Florida at 2 p. m. after stops en route at Jacksonville and Palm Beach. The weather was perfect for fly ing and they enjoyed every min ute of the trip, getting an added thrill from being served lunch on the way. They were given a large fifth- floor room in the fabulous Monte Carlo hotel, on the front facing the pool and ocean, and the hotel personnel did everything they could to make their stay pleas ant, Mrs. Cameron reports, add ing “The weather was fine and we soaked up sunshine.” They took a boat cruise around Biscayne Bay and saw much that was of interest, including grey hound racing at the Biscayne Kennel Club. Another highlight of the week was a 50-mile bus tour of Greater Miami which took them to Hialeah, Coral Gables and other well-known places. The return trip was by Nation al on Wednesday, the 9th. SUNDAY DINNERS Dixie Inn at Vass is again serving Sunday dinners, as is an nounced in an ad appearing on page 9 of this issue. For several weeks the Inn had been serving meals on week days, only. Mr. and Mrs. Morris Greer of Gastonia, former local residents, were visitors in town Sunday. California Visitor Feted At Luncheon Mrs. James Boyd entertained at a luncheon at her home Wed nesday for Mrs. Frederick Smith of Kentfield, C^if., who is visit ing her mother, ^rs. C. M. Rudel, at Pinehurst. Guests were Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Ernest L. Ives, Miss Ellen Maurice of Jackson Springs and her houseguest, Miss Elizabeth 'Thompson of Raleigh. Looking Ahead LEARN MORE CLASS ’The Learn More Bible Class will meet at 8 p m. Monday at the home of Mrs. Jack Reid. B APTIST MEETINGS Sunbeams of the First Baptist Church will meet at 3 p. m. Tuesday at the church. The Brotherhood will hold a Ladies Night dinner meeting at the church on Tuesday, with Herbert F. Seawell, Jr., of Car thage as speaker. PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN The general meeting of Brown- son Memorial Presbyterian Women of the Church will be held in the sanctuary at 8 p. m. Monday with Mrs. Harvey Horne, vice-president, in charge of a program on “The Communi ty In Which We Live.” Taking part in a panel discussion will be Mrs. Lloyd Woolley, Mrs. James Groover and Mrs. Joe C. Thomas. OPEN HOUSE Open house is held each Fri day from 2 to 5 o’clock at the Civic Club for cards and tea. All are welcome. \ BINGO PARTY ’The Civic Club will hold a benefit bingo party at 8 p.m this Saturday in the clubhouse. Prizes will be given. GUEST SI^EAKER Mrs. John Drake of Pittsboro Will be guest speaker at the meeting of St. Mary’s Guild of the Woman’s Auxiliary of Em manuel Church to be held at 3 p. m. Monday in the parish hall. Mrs. Drake will tell of the work of Bishop Kennedy in the Pacific Islands, illustrating her talk with slides. Women of other churches are invited to attend. Tea wUl be served. ORGAN BENEFIT A social benefit for the organ fund will be held in the fellow ship hall of the Church of Wide Fellowship tomorrow (Friday) at 8 p. m., with bridge, canasta, scrabble and conversation as en tertainment. There will be prizes and refreshments. DOGWOOD GROVE Dogwood Grove No. 253 of the Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle will meet at 6:30 p.m. next Wed nesday in the Woodmen hall for a covered dish supper. The regular meeting will follow, with Mrs. Ethel Donaldson, state manager, as guest speaker. NCO WIVES CLUB The NCO Wives Club will meet at 7:30 p.m. next Tuesday in the NCO clubroom at the Air-Ground School. The club invites wives of enlisted personnel of Pope AFB and Fort Bragg, also of the Air- Ground School, to attend. INS AND OUTS Mr. and Mrs. Isaac A. Woodell had as weekend guests their daughter and son-in-law, Patty and Tommy Campbell, of Raleigh. They were joined on Sunday by John Woodell of Greensboro, dis trict deputy for the Elks, who was accompanied by Mrs. WoodeU and their son Melvin. Melvin, 12 years of age, is an amateur magician and he entertained the family with a number of tricks of magic. He belongs to a group of Meth odist young people led by the Rev. Joe Flora, who has appeared on programs here and who great ly encourages his young people in their hobbies. PHARMACISTS TO THE MEDICAL PROFESSION ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT OUR STORE Lei us fill your next Prescription OPEN SUNDAY BROAD STREET PHAR.MACY Prescription Headquarters Phone 2-5411 Southern Pines, N. C. PHARMACISTS ON DUTY Jerzy Rhoades Joe Montesanti, Jr^ Prop. 'N I ♦