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<a & d Women’s Activities and Sandhills Social Events BESSIE CAIkTERON SMITH, Editor TELEPHONE 2-6512 Mr. And Mrs. Pelton Attend Gathering At ScanSia Village Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Pelton went to Raleigh last Thursday, where they picked up Lorraine Jones, who flew in from St. Louis, Mo., and from there to Scandia Village where a group of Biltmore Forest School alumni were gathering. Alumni and wives who attended numbered around 50. Mr. Pelton and Mr. Jones were chums at Biltmore Forest School and were the oldest graduates at tending the meeting, Mr. Jones having graduated in 1901 and Mr. Pelton the following year. They held places of honor in an alumni photograph made at the meeting. On Friday, the group attended the dedication of 250 acres of woods just out of Raleigh to be known as the Carl Alwin Schenck Memorial Forest, in memory of the man who instituted and ran the Biltmore Forest Sphool from 1898 to 1916. The School of For estry of N. C. State College is owner of the forest, and a com mittee of Biltmore Forest School alumni had charge of the dedica tory ceremonies. After the dedication, State Col lege gave a barbecue dinner at the forest for the alumni. Mr. Pelton saw a number of old friends at the meeting and it was an especial pleasure to see his old chum, Mr. Jones, whom he had not seen for 15 or 20 years and only a very few times since their school days. MISS ANNE SIBLEY ENGAGED—Mr. and Mrs, Hiram Watson Sibley of New Ha ven, Conn., announce the engagement of their daughter,'Anne, to Richard Croft Kennedy, son of Mrs. Harriet Walker Kennedy of Nobleboto, Maine, and Donald Davidson Kennedy of Southern Pines. Miss Sibley is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Hauler Sib ley of Rochester, N. Y., and of Mrs. William Bradford Robbins and the late Dr. Robbins of Boston, Mass. She was graduated from Miss Porter’s School, Farmington, Conn., and was presented to society in Rochester and New Haven in 1953. She is a mem- ' ber of the senior class at Vassar College. Mr. Kennedy is the grandson of Mrs. William Walker and the late Judge Walker of Birmingham, Ala., and of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Edward Kennedy of Philadelphia, Pa. He is a grad uate of the Pomfret School, Pomfret, Conn., and Columbia Col lege, class of 1956, .where he was a member of St. Anthony Hall and the Society of Sachems. He served two years in the army and is now employed by the McGraw-HiU Publishing Company. Mr. Kennedy is a member of the University Club of New York. FRED BETHUNE MONROE, JR., OF WEST END WEDS MISS HATTON IN KENTUCKY In a ceremony in Flatwoods Methodist Church, RusseU, Ky., at 12 o’clock noon on Easter Sunday, Miss Carol Hatton became the bride of Fred Bethune Monroe, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Monroe of West End, with the Rev. R. M. Baldwin officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hatton of Rus seU, Ky. Prior to the ceremony Miss Harriette Neal, organist, and Miss Phyllis Hall, vocaUst, presented a program of wedding music. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a street-length dress of white crepe with matching accessories and CEirried a cascade bouquet of white orchids. Miss Patty Garvin was her sis ter’s maid of honor and only at- tend^mt. John Lauchlin Monroe of West End and Chapel HiU, brother of the groom, was best man. Ushers were John Powell and Robert PoweU, of Russell. After the ceremony the couple received in the vestibule of the church. The bride^ parents served a buffet Irmcheon in ibeir home for the wedding party, relatives and friends immediately after the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe left Wed nesday afternoon by automobile for Lawton, Okla., where they will reside during his tenure of service at Fort Sill, where he is an instructor in the school of elec tronics and survey. Those from West End who at tended- the wedding were the bridegroom’s parents and brother, also his aunts. Misses Alberta and Blanche Monroe. Several From’ Here Attend Golden Wedding At Albemarle Sunday Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Benson, Mr. and Mrs. BiU Benson, Mrs. R. S. Parker, Mrs. Tom Surratt, Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Patch, Jr., Mrs. J. D. Arey, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Arey, Jr., and daugh ter, Babs, aU of Southern Pines, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Arey , and daughter, Ann, of Aberdeen, and Robert Arey of Greensboro went to Albemarle Sunday to attend the Golden Wedding celebration of Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Miller. Mrs. Miner, Mrs. S. A. Benson and Mrs. R. S. Parker are sisters. Mrs. Benson presided at the register for two hours of the re ception, which lasted from 2 to 6 p. m., and Mrs. Parker took her turn at the punch bowL The bride of 50 years is the former Edna Arey. Mrs. Benson was flower girl in her sister’s wedding. MRS. WALTER JOSHUA LEWIS MISS MIXON AND MR. LEWIS ARE WED IN CHURCH RITES AT CHAPEL HILL SATURDAY GREAT OAK BIEHDED WHISKEY Mrs. Harold A. Collins Attends DAR Congress In Washington, D. C. Mrs. Harold A. Collins of Southern Pines represented the Alfred Moore Chapter, Daugh ters of the American Revolution, as its offici2iI voting delegate at the 66th annual DAR Congress held in Constitution Hall in Washington, D. C., April 15-19. In addition to attending the business sessions and voting on many important measures, Mrs. Collins was present at a round of social events, including the North Carolina State meetings and tea and a luncheon of the South Carolina delegates by special invitation, she having first joined the organization in South Carolina. She was also present when the North Carolina Society of Washington entertain ed the North Carolina delegates at the DAR House, and attended a banquet at The Ma3rflower which was a highlight of the Congress. Around 6.000 women from all over the United States and its possessions attended the conven tion. Bird Club Goes To Thagard’s Lake The Bird Cluh enjoyed another trip to Thagard’s Lake last Satur day, listing 50 species of birds seen during the week, including the hooded and prothonotary warblers at Thagard’s. It is planned to take trips each Satur day morning, weather permitting. All who are interested are invited to meet aft 160 South Bennett Street at 9:30 a.m. Monroe-Gamer Invitations Issued Friends in the Robbins area have received invitations to the wedding of Miss Wihna Brent Gamer, daughter of Mr .and Mrs. John Arnold Gamer, and Thomas Lealon Monroe, which will take place in the South Elm Street Baptist Church in Greensboro at 4:30 p.m. next Sunday. Mr. Mon roe is the son of and Mrs. Tom Monroe of Robbins. Saturday afternoon at 5 o’clock in the University Methodist Church, Miss Clara Jeanette Mix on of Chapel Hill became the bride of Walter Joshua Lewis, also of Chapel Hill. The Rev. Charles S. Hubbard officiated in the double-ring ceremony. ■The bride is the daughter of Mrs. Edna Dyches Mixon of Es- tiU, S. C., and the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederic W. Lewis of Bethlehem, N. H., and Southern Pines. i Prior to the ceremony. Miss Mae Marshbanks, organist, and David Small, soloist, presented a program of wedding music. Selec tions included “Through The Years,” “I Love Thee,” and “The Lord’s Prayer” as a benediction. The vows were spoken before a background of woodwardia ferns and palms, wrought iron candela bra holding lighted cathedral candles, and floor baskets of white bridal flowers. A white satin prie-dieu completed the nuptial scene. The family pews were marked with white bridal flowers and white ^atin ribbons. Given in marriage by her brother, Robert C. Mixon, the bride wore a dress of Chantilly lace and pleated nylon tulle, de signed with a fitted bodice, circle neckline accented with seed pearls and sequins, and long fit ted sleeves ending in calla points over the hands. The full baller ina-length skirt was fashioned with a pleated flounce at the hemline. Her veil of silk illusion was attached to a matching Chan tilly lace half hat. She carried a cascade of snowdrift and white bride’s roses, centered with a white orchid. Maid of honor was Miss Clara Clontz of Chapel Hill. She wore a dress of mauve and raspberry crystalette, fashioned princess style, with a fitted bodice, circle neckline, abbreviated sleeves, and full ballerina-length skirt. She worfe raspberry tinted shoes and matching hat, and carried a cas cade of mixed spring flowers. Bridesmaids were sisters of the bride. Miss Hazel Mixon of ‘Wil mington, and Miss Jackie Mixon of Charleston, S. C. Their dresses and flowers were identical to those of the honor attendant. Best man for the groom was Charles C. Bernard of Chapel Hill. Ushers were Robert J. Nickley of Sidney, Ohio, brother-in-law of the groom, and Ray B. Mixon, Thomas C. Mixon and Frederick D. Mixon, brothers of the bride, of Barnwell, S. C. For her daughter’s wedding, Mrs. Mixon wore a dress of navy blue lace, matching accessories, and a white orchid corsage. Mrs. Lewis, mother of the groom, wore a dress of lavender crepe, match ing accessories, and a white or chid corsage. Immediately following the cere mony, the wedding guests were entertained at a reception in the church parlor. Assisting in .serv ing were Miss Mary Helen Isaacs, Mrs. Robert Gaines, Mrs. Mar garet Barbee, Mrs. Bob Rimer, Miss Esther 'Thompson, Miss Nan cy Qharles, Miss Jean Mitchell, Miss Mary Anderson, Miss Doro thy Tate, all of Chapel Hill, and Miss Sue Coble of Greensboro. For a wedding trip to Florida, the bride wore a navy blue shan tung ensemble, matching accesso ries, and the orchid lifted ftom her bridal bouquet The couple will be at home on Severin Street son last Friday with a Jubilee Luncheon at toe Shaw House at 12 o’clock, to celebrate its 50th anniversary and the payment of the debt on the clubhouse, fol lowed by the annual business meeting at 1:15 at the Civic Club building. The Shaw House was festive with flowers, and 33 members were present to enjoy the happy occasion. Before the lunch, an orchid corsage was presented to Mrs. J. B. Boyle, the retiring, pres ident, with a lew words of appre ciation by Miss Louise Haynes lor Mrs. Boyle’s fine work in clearing off the mortgage, with the help of able workers. Another corsage was presented Mrs. Boyle by the Shaw House. Miss Haynes also paid tribute to all toe faithful members who, during the fifty years, had labored for the cluh. The luncheon began with the Doxology spoken from grateful hearts and ended with a decorat ed cake made by Mrs. L. D. Mc Donald. ' The cake, which bore a lighted candle, was placed before- Mrs. Boyle. After the luncheon, a rising vote of thanks was given to Mrs. EdwEird Schneider and her help er? for planning toe delightful af fair. Three past presidents attended: Mrs. L. D. McDonald, who was in office for three years after the war and did a fine work in re storing the club to peacetime ac tivities; Mrs. Virgil P. Clark, who also did splendid work in organi zation at a more recent date; and Miss Louise Haynes, who followed prior to Mrs. Boyle’s term. Mrs. Charles Whitaker, who was presi dent when the Civic Club house was built, could not attend and sent regrets. During the business session at toe club house, the treasurer’s re port of a paid-up mortgage was officially made and Mrs. Louise Fitch, treasurer, was given a ris ing vote of thanks for all her work. An Honorary Life Mem bership was given Mrs. Boyle with a rising vote' of thanks for her xmtiring work “above and be yond the line of duty.” The new slate of officers was read by the nominating commit tee and the secretary was asked to cast one ,ballot for the slate which follows: President, Mrs. H. C. Lefroy; 1st vice president, Mrs. Gordon Clark; 2nd vice president, Mrs. Louise Fitch; 3rd vice president, Mrs. Wade Stevick; recording sec retary, Miss Caroline Day; corres ponding secretary, Mrs. Thomas Hobson; treasurer, Mrs. Louise Fitch; board of directors, Mrs. C. W. Areson, Mrs. W. O. Spence, Mrs. Virgil P. Clark, Mrs. Dante Montesanti, Mrs. Donald Case, Mrs. J. W. Neal, Mrs. R. M. Cush man, and Miss Louise Haynes. Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Bla lock and baby, Teresa Marie, of ReidsvUle were weekend guests of Mr .and Mrs. Russell Lorenson. Mrs. Blalock is the former Betty Lorenson of Southern Pines. Frank Thomson of Glendale, Calif., is visiting his sister, Mrs. Lillian T. Landis of 285 North Weymouth Road. in Chapel HiU. The bride is a graduate of Win throp CoUege in Rock HiU, S. C., where she received the B.S. de gree. She received her M.S. de gree in Hospital Dietetics at Ohio State University, and is now em ployed as a dietitian at the North Carolina' Memorial Hospital in Chapel HiU. The groom is a graduate of Tufts University in Medford, Mass., arid is now employed by the Hospital Saving Association in Chapel HilL Mr. and Mrs. Frederic Lewis of Southern Pines, their daughter Miss Eloise Lewis of Boston and another daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nicklet and chU- dren of Sidney, Ohio, attended the wedding and the visiting rel atives spent some time here with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis. The Druckenmillers Pay Return Visit To Southern Pines Dr. and Mrs. Fred W. Drucken- mUler of Union, N. J., were week end guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Bailey. They spent the first days of their post-Easter vacation in a leisurely trip south, visiting scen ic and historical spots between their home and North Carolina, coming into this state by way of the Great Smokies and AsheviUe and reaching Southern Pines Fri day afternoon. The Rev. Mr. DruckenmUler is remembered here by many, par ticularly for his work with Brownson Memorial Presbyterian Church during his stay in _ this area as Service Pastor at Fort Bragg a number of years ago. During his weekend visit he spent most of his time visiting friends and refreshing friendships from his previous visit here. Dr. DruckenmiUer is pastor of the Connecticut Farms congregp tion of Union, N. J., a Presbyte rian church whose membership numbers more than 2,100. Be cause of toe pressure of work connected with a group so large as this. Dr. and Mrs. Drucken miller left Southern Pines Sunday afternoon for their northern home, promising -to return at the first opportunity. “Coming to Southern Pines feels like coming home,” they said. Lt. And Mrs. Clayton Are Expected Soon From California Lt. and Mrs. Grant Clayton are expected to arrive from California aroimd the middle of toe month, He will leave for France on May 29 for a three-year tour. Mrs. Clayton will remain with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Carpenter, of the Aberdeen Road, until she can join her husband. She is the former Martha Carpen ter, who was receptionist for Dr, Bruce Warlick for several years, Lt. Clayton was stationed at Pope Air Force Base and they lived at 610 North May Street. At present Lt. Clayton is sta tioned at George Air Force Base, Victorville, Calif., which is only about two hours’ drive from his home. Since their marriage in August 1955, Lt. 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