Page FOUR THE PILOT—Southern Pines* North Carolina THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 1962 Women's Activities and Sandhills Social Events MARY EVELYN de NISSOFF, Editor TELEPHONE OX 2-6512 OES OFFICIALS HONORED AT RECEPTION HELD IN ABERDEEN; ABOUT 150 ATTEND Aberdeen Chapter No. 259, Or-' der of the Eastern Star, held a reception at the Masonic Hall on Sunday afternoon, March 4, hon oring Mrs. Jewel Way Measamer, District Deputy Grand Matron, of Sanford; Jack Dowless, Dis trict Deputy Grand Patron, of Aberdeen; Miss Edna Maurer and Mrs. Mae Rhyne Dowless, Grand Chapter Committee Members, of Aberdeen, and Mrs. Jewel Mc Millan, Grand Representative, of Vass. The Masonic Hall was beauti fully decorated with Spring flow ers using yellow and white pre dominately. Refreshments of cake, nuts and punch carried out Garden Symposium to Begin Sunday at Williamsburg, Va. The 16th annual Williamsburg Garden Symposium, opening at Williamsburg, Va. on Simday, will encompass three centuries of gardening in its five-day pro gram. Eminent horticulturists, land scape designers, flower arrangers and garden writers will delve in to many aspects of “The Joys of Gardening,’’ theme of this year’s spring event for amateur and professional gardeners. Tours of Williamsbxrrg’s famed colonial gardens and exhibition buildings, of private homes in the restored area, and of historic Jamestown and Yorktown will also be included in the week’s schedule. There will be tea clin ics and candlelight concerts will be held at Bruton Parish Church and the Governor’s Palace. Registration for the Symposi um, co-sponsored by Colonial Williamsburg and Flower Grow er Magazine, can be made through Mrs. Mary B. Deppe, Registrar, Goodwin Building, Williamsburg, Va. the yellow and white theme. Guests were greeted at the door by Mr. and Mrs. E. T. Davidson and were presented by Mrs. H. J. Edge to the following receiving line; Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Hooper, Worthy Matron and Worthy Pa tron of Aberdeen Chapter No. 259; Mr. and Mrs. Dowless, Miss Edna Maurer, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Measamer and Mr. and Mrs. C. P. McMillan. The following members greeted the guests as they registered: Mrs. Claud Williams, Mrs. J. B. Kirk, Mrs. O. C. Adcox, Mrs. John Fiddner, and Mrs. Julian Parks. Mrs. Catherine Burns conducted them to the refreshment table where Mrs. H. H. Troutman and Mrs. G. B. Kimbrell were assist ed by Mrs. Dan Mangum, Mrs. Paul Caddell, Mrs. John Sloan, Mrs. H. L. Marks, Mrs. J. T. Kirk, Mrs. H. L. Wiley, Mrs. H. A. Gun ter and Mrs. W. R. Dickenson, Sr., in serving the guests. Misses Hazel and Elizabeth Thompson said goodbyes. Approximately 150 guests call ed during the afternoon from Robbins, Rockingham, Sanford, Jonesboro Heights, Biscoe, Ham let, Southern Pines, Wadesboro, Mt. Gilead’, Carthage, Laurinburg, Lumberton, Vass, Landis, West End and Oak Ridge, N. C., as well as a numiber of local friends and members. Jr. Women’s Club Members to Assist With Antiques Fair Tuesday’s meeting of the Jimior Women’s Club, in the parish hall- of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, was presided over by the presi dent, Mrs. William L. Scar borough. Attending besides the mem bers, were three visitors from the Jr. Women’s Club of Aberdeen, Mrs. R. J. Thompson, Club presi dent, Mrs. W. H. Jackson and Mrs. K; B Cox Mrs. Henry Jordan was in charge of the program, on the Children’s Home of Greensboro, and she introduced the speaker, Miss Sally Penick, who is a case worker at the Home. Miss Penick told the group about the organiza tion and answered questions from her audience. Members brought canned milk to be donated to the Children’s Home. A number of those present vol unteered to assist with the Anti ques Fair, to be held March 21- 23 in the National Guard Armory. Mrs. W. R. Bonsai, III expressed her appreciation to those mem bers who helped with the Cere bral Palsy Drive last week. Hostesses for the evening were Mrs. Calvin Howell, Mrs. Bob McDonald, Mrs. Mack Stewart, Mrs. William Gilbert and Mrs. Gary Griffiths. TALK ON UNITED NATIONS BY MRS. IVES DRAWS LARGE AUDIENCE AT CIVIC CLUB Civic Club President Mrs. Avery Evans preMded at a short business meeting ' Monday, fol lowing which, the speaker of the, afternoon, Mrs. Ernest L. Ives was introduced. • ^ In acknowledging her introduc tion by Mrs. Virgil P. Clark, chairman of the program com mittee, Mrs. Ives spoke with pleasure of her 20 years as a res ident hens, and of her interest in historic and town affairs. be more, the sgeaker urged those in her audiende to work toward that end. Hostesses for the afternoon were Mrs. Arthur B. Cozzens, who poured tea; Mrs. Arthur Chadwick, Mrs. Verne Larson and Mrs. Wade Stevick. Mrs. Dean Dorman’s beautiful flower arrangements were much ad mired. A large and appreciative audi ence was on hand to "hear Mrs. Ives talk on “The United Na tions;’’ her brother, Adlai Steven son, is our Ambassador to the United Nations. District Sewing Contest Scheduled Saturday at Sanatorium in McCain 4 > 'I fit* ^ Because of her husband’s con nection in diplomatic affairs, Mrs. Ives has lived in many differ ent countries, with their varied backgrounds, and the time they spent many years ago in South Africa gave her an insight into those new countries joining the United Nations. Mrs. Algar Anticipates Returning from England To Former Home Here Jackson Springs Native, Now Baptist Missionary, To Speak in Aberdeen MRS. GERALD FRANKLIN JACKSON COUPLE MARRIED IN STATESVILLE WILL MAKE THEIR HOME IN SOUTHERN PINES The Gerald Franklin Jacksons, CHANEL N°5 FOR THE PURSE PERFUME AT YOUR FINGERTIPS WITH THE MOST TREASURED NAME IN PERFUME CHANEL rRimon JI w i: 1 .1: K The Vogue Fashion Sewing Contest, sponsored by the Gener al Federation of Woman’s Clubs will be held by District 9 on Sat urday, March 17, at 2:30 p. m., in the auditorium of the North Car olina Sanatorium, according to an announcement by Mrs. Joseph P. Marley, district craft chairman. First place winners in clubs making up the district will model their ideal, all-occasion clubwom an’s costumes. The contest will also include a student division which is open to high school girls having one full year’s work in home economics. Student entries will represent the ideal dress'-up costume for high school students. District winners in both divi sions will compete for state hon ors in, a contest to be held Sat urday, April 14 at the Sedgefield Country Club, Greensboro. The Sunshine Club of McCain, Mrs. Ralph Dodge, president, will be the hostess club for the district judging, and all clubwomen in the district are cordially invited to attend. Mrs. Dodge is also Dis trict chairman of the Home Life Department. Judges are Miss Loree Keen, home economics teacher in the Southern Pines High School, Mrs. Thomas, McRae, home economics teacher in the Rockingham High School; and Mrs. Jean Rankin, of Raeford, instructor in the home making course of the Vocational Rehabilitation Department of the North Carolina Sanatorium. Mrs. Colon L. Godwin, South ern Baptist missionary to Ghana, West Africa, will be the principal speaker at the annual Associa- tional WMU meeting of the Sand hills Baptist Association. The meeting, to be held at Ash ley Heights Baptist Church, Aber deen, Route 1, begins at 5:30 p. m. on Thursday, March 22. Supper will be from 6:45 to 7:15. Also bringing a message is Miss Delpis Hamrick, state representa tive of WMU and Sunbeam Band director. Mrs. Godwin, the former Caro lyn Smith of Jackson Springs, serves with her husband at Sad ler Baptist College, a secondary school in Kumasi. The mother of two children, Mrs. Godwin is a ' graduate of Campbell College. Before her mission appointment in 1958, she was a school teacher in Glad stone Va. and an office worker in Raleigh and New Bern. TTie Godwins are now in the States on furlough. Recent Arrivals at Hollywood Hotel; Guests Entertain lU! Entertain Hosts at the Hollywood Hotel’s Saturday night buffet supper were: Mrs. Granville Taylor, Mrs. J. L. Tonnell, Mrs. C. W. Fitz, Mrs. George C. Marshall, Mrs. Goode Cheatham and Mr. and Mrs. George Pottle. Thirty-four guests attended the monthly luncheon meeting Tues day of the Hollywood Bridge Club. Table winners at bridge were Mrp. M. Arhart, Mrs. G. P. Patteson, Mrs. Ledra Gazlett, Mrs. H. W. Allen, Mrs. H. J. Betterley, Mrs. M. V. Barnes and Miss Bir- dilia Bair. Mrs. Anna Longcope and Mrs. Warren C. Edwards were winners at bolivia. Mrs, Allen Cowperthwaite en tertained guests at luncheon last week at the hotel. Nominating Committee Chosen at American Legion Auxiliary Meet married in Statesville, are now living at 242 Crestview Road. Miss Starlene Sherrill Pope, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy G. Pope of Statesville, Route 4, became the bride of Mr. Jackson March 3. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur M. Jackson of More- head City. The Rev. J. C. Gwaltney per formed the 7 pjmi. ceremony at the Fairview Baptist Church. Given in marriage by her father, the bride wore a gown of Chantilly lace and slipper satin with a chapel train. Her finger tip veil was attached to a crown of lace and pearls, and she carri ed a white Bible topped with a white orchid. Miss Carolyn Pope, her sister’s maid of honor, wore a dress of emerald green embroidered peau de soie and carried a cascade bouquet of white pompoms. Bridesmaids, Misses Becky Mal- She compared the UN to a huge machine, with each nation having its own place, and innumerable organizations connected with it. Mrs. Ives’s special interest is in the American Association of the UN, in which every American can have a part. 'ITiere are six branches in North Carolina, and, feeling strongly that there should Former resident, Mrs. Polly Dix Algar, writes from Exmouth, South Devon, England: “I enjoyed every bit of news and reading of the many changes in my absence. “I am very pleasantly situated here in South Devon, with the sea and the River Ex always be fore me—but it will be a happy day when I can return HOME.” for lard of Lincolnton and Linda Mc Donald of Concord, wore dresses similar to that of the honor at tendant. Billy 'Williams of Morehead City, brother-in-law of the bride groom, was best man and ushers were Ralph Abernathy, Jr. of Lincolnton and Boyce Pope, the bride’s brother. The bride’s parents entertained at a cake cutting at their home following the ceremony. Mrs. Jackson graduated from Harmony High School and com pleted the commercial course at Woman’s College, Greensboro. She was formerly employed by the General Motors Acceptance Corporation at Charlotte. She is a member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. A graduate of Lincolnton High School and N. C. State College, Mr. Jackson served in the Army and is now employed by General Motors Acceptance Corporation here. 400 ATTEND RECEPTION OPENING PAT STRATTON’S EXHIBITION OF PAINTINGS 'Mrs. John C. Ostrom and Mrs. Looking for a change in RESI DENCE? . . . Call Barnum Realty & Insurance Co. OX 5-7251, Night OX 2-6792. REALTORS The American Legion Auxil iary met Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. Dan R. McNeill with the president. Miss Gussie Cam eron in the chair. Mrs. L. L. Woolley was co hostess. Mrs. L. L. Woolley, music chairman, played the piano as the group sang the hymn-of-the- month lor February and March. During the business session. Miss Cameron appointed a nomi nating committee: Mrs. David McCallum, Mrs. W. E. Cox, Jr. and Mrs. Woolley, who will give a report at the next meeting. The president also annoimced that the annual meeting of the 12th District will be held at Rockingham, April 16. She appointed Mrs. Cele Wick er as memorial chairman, to fill the unexpired term of the chair man who has resigned. The Unit decided to set out plants, shrubbery and flowers on the grounds in front of the Le gion Hut on Maine Avenue in recognition of the 43rd anniver sary of the American Legion. Visit Art Gallery Mrs. H. W. Allen took a group of hotel guests to the Roger Deer- ing Art Gallery last Wednesday. Mr. Deering showed and discus sed his paintings. Guests Recent arrivals at the hotel in-, elude: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Bart lett of Ventnor, N. J., Miss Ruth Jones of Smithfield; Mrs. Wal lace B. Donham of Cambridge, Mass. Mr. and Mrs. Peter F. Snyder of Silver Spring, Md., stopped off on their way North from Flor ida. Mrs. John E. Elmendorf, Jr. of Knollwood and Miss Betty Du- maine were hostesses Wednesday at a reception and tea in the James Boyd room of the South ern Pines Library. The party marked the opening of an exhibition of paintings by Patricia Herring Stratton in the Library Art Gallery. The “one- woman show” will be on display until March 31. Mr^. Stratton, serene and lovely in a navy silk suit and wearing a gardenia corsage, greeted about 400 friends from Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Aberdeen and other towns in the area who came in between 4 and 6 p.m. to meet the artist and view her paintings, most of which are on loan from their owners. The hostesses, Mrs. Elmendorf, looking very smart in black, and Miss Dumaine, in a springlike blue flowered silk, presided at refreshment tables in the James Boyd Room. Lovely arrangements of spring flowers—jonquils, jasmine, cam ellias and quince—the work of Thomas C. Darst, Jr., decorated the mantel and tables. United Church Youth Fellowship to See Two Films Sunday On Sunday, at the United Church of Christ, the Rev. Carl Wallace will preach on the theme: “Judgment. The Inevitable Result of Wrong Choice.” The Youth Fellowships will meet at 6 p. m. Two films will be shown, “The Holy Land” and “Life of Christ.” On Saturday, March 17, at 10:30 a. m., a Church Membership Training Class' will begin for youth 12 years old or older. The Church Night Dinner will begin Wednesday at 6:30 p. m. St. Joseph’s Hospital Guild Has Distinguished Guest Speaker Tuesday Highlight of Tuesday’s meeting of St. Joseph’s Hospital Guild was a visit from Mother General Vinosntia, head of the Third Or der of St. Francis, the Nursing Or der to which the Sisters staffing St. Joseph’s Hospital belong. Duplicate Club Bridge Winners Sandhills Duplicalors Taking top honors in Tuesday evening’s regular session of the Sandhill Duplicate Club at the Southern Pines Country Club were a mother-daughter team from Hamlet, Mrs. B. W. Dick inson and Mrs. Elizabeth Hogan. Second place winners, North- South, were Dr. E. W. BUsh and Fred Brindley and third. Miss Katherine Wiley and Mrs. James Pleasants. East-West winners were, first: Mrs. M. W. Hitson and Mrs. Frank deCosta; second, Mrs. William J. Burke and Frank deCosta and third, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Mark ham of West End. Carolina Players Leaders at the Carolina Hotel’s Friday night party in Pinehurst: North - South, first—^Mrs. W. O. Smith of Cutchoque, N. Y., a Carolina guest, arid her partner, Pinehurst cottager Miss Marga ret Lavery, tied with the Frank deCostas; in third place were Mrs. J. J. Spring and MrS. James Pleasants . East-West, first—Mrs. C. J. Fetner and Mrs. C. G. Milham, both of Hamlet; second^—^Mrs. W. J. Burke and Mrs. C. D May; third—^Manor Hotel guests R. H. Towbridge of Arlington, Va. and C. E. Juren of Fairfax, Va. t. Josephs Hospital belong. T,oral Girl FlprtpH Accompanying the Mother Gen- Crlli Jliieciea eral from the Mother Home of the Order, in Maryville, Mo., was Sister Benigna. Guild President Mrs. A. K. Ken nedy presided at the meeting. A class of 10 students who have completed the Red Cross Home Nursing course taught by Sister Catherine at the hospital, were present to receive their certifi cates. A quantity of hospital equip ment has been ordered by the Guild, and Mother General Vin- centia thanked the group for the equipment already donated by them, and for their work in the hospital. Officer of Sorority At East Carolina The Delta Alpha Chapter of Alpha Phi, national sorority at East Carolina Colege, has an nounced their new slate of offi cers for the school year 1962- 1963. Miss LaVerne Blackley of Durham, sophomore student at East Carolina, will head the sor ority as president. Jean Bushby, vice president and pledge trainer, is one of the officers who will work with President Blackley. Jean is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William S. Bushby of 235 East Massach usetts Avenue. COLLEGE BOUND? Advisory Books On What Colleges Expect Are Most Helpful. See Them At Studio Bookshop 105 E. Pennsylvania Ave. Southern Pines See Our Goren Bridge Aids And Score Pads ANTIQUES FAIR Southern Pines Armory March 21, 22, 23 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Famous dealers exhibits. Moore County Historical Assn. Inc. Broad Street Pharmacy PRESCRIPTION HEADQUARTERS Serving The Sick SINCE 1904 Dial ox 5-5411 Did You Know..? Each time you send your clothes to Crucedale they are chemically treated for moths.., FREE! That we keep the natural oil in your clothes by added chemicals in our cleaning process ... FREE! That we keep the body in your clothes be cause of the added sizing we use in our cleaning process . . . FREE! That your clothes are germ free because of added chemicals in our cleaning process . . . FREE! That your clothes are absolutely 100% in sured against fire and theft. . . FREE! Your clothes can be picked up and delivered . . . FREE! We guarantee to please you with our Dry- cleaning and pressing or its . . . FREE! At CRUCEDALE you expect more and you get it! PHONE WI 4-1600 A1 Cruce Aberdeen ¥, Mrs. Besley Cops Par Seeker Tourney Prize on Wednesday Wednesday’s temrnament Par Seekers, an odd hole contest played by 23 members at the Southern Pines Country Club, was won by Mrs. James Besley. Mrs. George Pottle was run ner up.

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