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Elkin Gateway to Roaring Gap and the Blue Ridge VOL. No. xxvm. No. 21 ®SOCi ETY. Airs. Hares Is Hostess to Club Thursday Mrs. Errol Hayes was hostess * at a lovely party at her home on Church street Thursday, having , as guests members of her bridge club and a few additional friends. Bridge was played during the -morning and luncheon was serv ed at one o'clock. The club award for high score went to Mrs. Paul Gwyn and the visitor's prize to Mrs. Rich Chatham. Miss Mas ten is Hostess to Y. W. A. The Y. W. A. of the W. M. S. of the First Baptist church met at the home of Miss Dorothy Masten Monday evening, with 10 members and two visitors present. Two new members Misses Elizabeth Bed dingfleld and Betsy Mosley, were enrolled. * The devotionals were in charge jApf Miss Edith Fox and Miss Mattie fTLee Eidson presented the program. f Refreshments were served dur ' ing a pleasant social hour. Number Four Circle of Methodist W. M. S. to Meet Circle number four of the Wo man's Missionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Fri day evening, April 7, at the home of Mrs. John Sagar on Gwyn av enue, with Miss Lucille Young associate hostess. The meeting has been post poned from Thursday evening on account of the operetta at the el kementary school. All members are cordially in vited to attend. Johnny Church Is Honored on Birthday Anniversary Honoring her little son on his fourth birthday anniversary, Mrs. Odell Church entertained at an Easter egg hunt at her home on Elk Spur street. Ten children enjoyed the affair with the hon or guest. The little guests were given favors of brightly colored eggs. The decorations were Easter rabbits and eggs. Birthday cake and ices were served. -w B. Y. P. U. Members and Guests V Are Honorrtd Members of (he Intermediate B. Y. P. U. of the First Baptisi church and a number of invited guests were honored with a skat ing party and bicycle riding con test Tuesday evening by their leaders, Mrs. E. C. James and C. R. Alexander. A portion of Surry Avenue was roped off from traffic and the guests had full sway of the street. Doughnuts and hot chocolate were served. >\ Thirty-five guests enjoyed the touting. "*f Mrs. Sagar and Miss Li Hard Honor Visitor Saturday Honoring Miss Bette Wigton, of Plainfield, N. J., guest of Mrs. Hugh Hill Chatham, Mrs. John Sagar and Miss Carolyn Lillard entertained at a deUghtful, in formal tea Saturday afternoon at their home on Qwyn avenue. A colorful arrangement of Your CANCELLED CHECK Is Your RECEIPT Paying by check is the Safe, Convenient way to meet your obligations. Open a Checking Account at this friendly bank to day. THE BANK OF RIKIN B. C. LeweOyn, Pres. Garland Johnson. Vice-Pres. Franklin Folger, Cashier spring flowers adorned the lower floor of the home. A prettily appointed collation was served. Miss Wigton was presented a remembrance as honor guest. The guest list included sixteen members of the younger set. Visitor and Bride Are Honored By Mrs. Chatham Honoring Mrs. Jack Carter, a bride of the winter, and Miss Bette Wigton, of Plainfield, N. J., guest of Mrs. Hugh Hill Chat ham, Mrs. Rich Chatham enter tained at a charming luncheon Saturday at her home on East Main street. The lovely home was artistically arranged with bowls of hyacinths and jonquils. Covers were laid for twelve at a beautifully appointed table. Mrs. Carter was presented a silver card tray and Miss Wigton was presented linen handker chiefs as guests of honor. Mrs. Chatham Is Hostess to Fete Guest Honoring her guest, Miss Bette Wigton, of Plainfield, N. J., Mrs. Hugh Hill Chatham was hostess at a charming luncheon Wednes day at her home on Gwyn ave nue. Covers were placed for four teen. Appointments were sugges tive of the approaching Easter season. Individual favors attach ed to the place cards were Easter bunny carts of mints. The hon oree was presented a remem brance. Mrs. Jack Carter, a bride of the winter, was given a gift and the guest prize was drawn by Mrs. Edwin Harris. Mis Wigton Is Honored Tuesday Afternoon Honoring Miss Bette Wigton, of Plainfield, N. J., guest of Mrs. Hugh Hill Chatham, Mrs. Sam Neaves and Miss Emmaline Neaves were hostesses at an af ternoon bridge Tuesday at the home of the latter on Bridge street. Spring flowers were used in the living room, where three tables were placed for the games. In the progressions Mrs. Roger Carter won the high score award. Miss Wigton was presented a lovely gift as guest of honor. At the conclusion of the play a beautifully appointed salad course was served. Mr. and Mrs. Wagoner Honor Daughter Monday Honoring their daughter. Ange line, on her thirteenth birthday anniversary, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Wagoner, entertained at a dinner party at their home near Jones ville, Monday evening. Following a number of games and contests the guests were invited into the dining room, where a beautifully appointed dinner was served. The table was covered with a hand made lace cloth and centered with a handsomely decorated birthday cake, topped with pink candles. Tulips were artistically arranged throughout the room. The guest list included fourteen schcol mates of the honoree. Van hoy-Bo vender Wedding Is Announced Mrs. Stella Brown Vanhoy of near Jonesville, announces the marriage of her daughter, Blanche, to Johnny Bcvender. of Boonville, on March 26, at Inde pendence, Va. Rev. T. R. Wind sor heard the vows, using the ring ceremony of the Methodist church. For her wedding the bride wore a suit of teal blue with matching accessories. The bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Bovender of Boonville. Mr. and Mrs. Bovender are making their home in an apart ment in the home of the bride's mother, near Jonesville. Mrs. Chatham Is Hostess to Club Wednesday Having as guests members of her bridge club and a few addi tional friends, Mrs. Rich Chat ham was hostess at a delightful bridge-luncheon Wednesday at her home oiv East Main street. Luncheon was served at one o'clock from a table beautifully arranged with spring flowers. Place cards were hi the Easter motif.' Ih the bridge games the club award, a cut glass perfume bottle, went to Mrs. Thomas Roth. The visitor's prize, a crystal ash tray, went to Mrs. E. C. Grier. Club members playing were: Mesdames A. O. Bryan, Thomas Roth, H. C. Graham, R. G. Smith and Alex Chatham. Additional guests were: Mesdames E. C. Grier, J. R. Potadexter and Charles G. Ashby. Mr. and Mrs. Hoicomb Entertain Monday Evening' Mr.'and Mrs. Sig Hoicomb en tertained at a bridge-dinner at their home on Elk Spur street Monday evening. Forsytiiia and jonquils were used in the living room and dining room, where four tables were placed for the games. Dinner was served upon the arrival of the guests. Bridge was played during the evening, with prizes for high scores going to Mrs. Clyde Coth ren and Frank Clanton. The hon or prize went to Mrs. Jake Jones. Those enjoying the hospitality of Mr. and Mrs. Hoicomb were? Mr. and Mrs. Jake Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Young, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Guyer, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Cothren, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Clanton, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Evans and Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Meed. Carrie Woodruff Circle Meets Monday The Carrie Woodruff circle of the Y. W. A. of the Elkin Valley Baptist church met at the home of Miss Sarah Cockerham Mon day evening, with Miss Ann Newman associate hostess, with 22 members present. Miss Bertice Bates, president, presided over the meeting and conducted the devotionals. The program was in charge of Miss Alice McCoin, assisted by Miss Helen Hayes. Mrs. Jack Simmons, Mrs. Orville Lawrence, Miss Ruby McCoin and Miss Grace Law rence. A quartette, composed of Misses Helen and Opal Hayes, Louise and M~ble Tulbert, ac companied by Miss Marguerite Cockerham, gave several selec tions. Refreshments, in which the Easter season was suggested, were served buffet style, during a plea sant social hour. Mrs. Graham Is Guest Speaker For Woman's Cub Mrs. Grover Graham of Lewis vllle, was guest speaker for the open meeting of the Elkin Wom an's Club at Hotel Elkin Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Graham, who is a native Englishwoman, spoke on English gardens and parks. Her talk was highly enjoyed. She was introduced by Mrs. C. H. Brewer, chairman of the Garden Depart ment of the club, who sponsored the prgoram. A feature of the meeting was two songs, "The Chimes," (Gest) and "Melody of Love" (Engle man), by the vested high school glee club, under the direction of their leader. Mrs. J. H. Beeson. Miss Margaret Settle, a member of the club, played the accom paniments. Mrs. Paul Gwyn, club president, was in charge of the business ses sion, which followed the program. Routine business was discussed. Wfc BRING YOU AMERICA'S MOST POPULAR f STYLE SHOES IN THE NEWEST SPRING COLOR JgS f , / not only many styles, but gorgeous styles in this bright "wear-with-every thing" orange- rust color! Styles with a French dash...in PLEAT \JPSWBH > ED, DRAPED and PIN-PUNCHED CALF, W I aew WHIRLWIND MESH.,. toeless... 11 / heelless! High or mid-hi heels. Come see them! - -*llss!W|h Guaranteed as advertised in Good Housekeeping SY ELKIN. N. C„ THURSDAY. APRIL 6. 1939 NEW YORK ClTY—Shorter hair and modified up-lines are the characteristics of the hair styles these four girls wear. The "swirl" it is called, and beauty shop owners meeting here in their fifteenth national convention call it the coiffure of 1939. Left to right: Beverly Hosier. Frances Tannehill. Ruth Bond and Dorothea Jackson. Methodist Circles Meet Monday Afternoon The circles of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Metho dist church met Monday after noon at 3:30 in the following homes: Circle number one met with Mrs. P. Dockery, on Bridge street, with 13 members present. Mrs. Mason Lillard conducted the devotionals and Mrs. J. Mark Mc- Adams led the Bible Study. Circle number two met with Mrs. R. Q. Smith, on Gwyn Ave nue, with 18 members present. Mrs. Smith conducted the Bible study and the devotionals were in charge of M*s. R. C. Freeman. Circle number three met with Mrs. R. L. Harris, on West Main street, with 13 members present. Mrs. Joe Bivins conducted the devotionals and the Bible study was under the direction of Mrs. H. C. Salmons. Beginning the third Monday afternoon In April at 3:30 a mis sion study course will begin at the church. All members are re quested to attend. At the close of the group meet ings a social hour was enjoyed. Each hostess served a tempting refreshment course. Baptist Circles Meet Monday The circles of the Woman's Missionary Union of the First Baptist church met in the fol lowing homes Monday afternoon at 3:30: The Naomi Shell circle met with Mrs. David Brendle on Bridge street with Mrs. T. G. Harris, chairman, presiding. Thirteen members were present. The devotionals were conducted by Mrs. John. Gilliam, and Miss The Coiffure of 1939 Estelle Cockerham, mission study chairman, led the study for the afternoon. During the business session, plans were made for the linen shower for the Baptist hos pital. The Neal C. Young circle met with Mrs. O. L. Hampton on Elk Spur street with 12 members in attendance. Miss Emma Cooke, chairman, presided, and Mrs. I. C. Yates led the devotional. The mission study was conducted by Mrs. E. C. James. Routine re ports featured the business hour. The Emma Leachman circle met with Mrs. J. p. Moseley east ol Jonesvllle, with 17 members, one new member, Mrs. E. T. Eeece, and one visitor present. Mrs. W. P. Reece, chairman, pre sided, and Mrs. F. A. Brendle conducted the devotionals. Mrs. P. M. Norman, mission study chairman, led an Interesting dis cussion of the study for the af ternoon. Plans were made for the linen shower for the Baptist liosiptal for Mother's Day. Monday evening at 7:30 the Pearl Johnson circle met with Mrs. Frear Adams with Mrs. T. C. Douglas as associate -hostess. Nine members were in attend ance, Devotionals were led by Mrs."'6harfM Youffg followed by prayer by Mrs. Sheffie Graham. The program, Latin America, was in charge of Mrs. George Adams who was assisted by Mrs. Sheffie Graham, Mrs. R. L. Reinhardt, and Mrs. Mary Laster. The closing prayer was offered by R. L. Reinhardt. The Rosalee Appleby circle met Monday evening with Mrs. He bert Madison in Arlington with nine members, one new member, and four visitors in attendance. Mrs. Effie Crater, circle chair- I man, presided, and Miss Lee May i Lowery conducted the devotion als. The program, "The Response to the Great Commission In Lat in America," was led by Mrs. Ora Walls Vanhoy. She was assisted by Mrs. Garland .Johnson, Mrs. Glenn Key. Mrs. Fred Eidson and Mrs. George Chatham, Jr. Dur ing the business hour reports from committees were heard, and general routine business was transacted. Each hostess served refresh ments during a pleasant social hour. The first statue of a Chinaman was that of Li Hung Chang un veiled in Shanghai in 1906. * Hosiery 1 $ 1.00 to $1.35 Step out front in the Eanta r Parade clad in \ • the elegance of ARCHER Hdswjry, and •it.' • •" ' you'U rival Dame Fashion herself! SYDNOR-SPAIMOVR ' • T Elkin, N. C. fCROSS SBBBS 111 I J* a I Wj **• BAHifTTA • Only because so »w*7 women buy Red Cross Shoes, is it possible {orym to buy this famous footwear at such an incredibly low price. And it'i easy to understand why Red Cross Shoes mt first choice with so many N# * oaly smart women. For there has been no com- * « - promise with quality since the price was Si®£) g reduced from $lO. In quality, in fit, in IB——i workmanship, in styling —Red Cross Shoes V are still $lO shoes in everything but price. Now only $6.50. SYDMR-SPAIMOUR EUdn, N. C. rcilrfw The Best Little Town in North Carolina* PUBLISHED WEEKLY TO SELL BRENOLE LAND AT AUCTION The property known as the Brendle land, located on highway 21, one and one-half miles north of the Elkin city imits, will be sold at auction Monday, April 10, by the W. R. Weir Auction Co., of Winston-Salem. The property consists of 60 acres and one 9-room house. It is in walking distance of North .Elkin school, and electricity is available. Spring water is also said to be available for every home that may be built on the property. Once sold, the property will not be left open for upset bids, it was announced. v»t'j
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