®SOC? ETY.
Dry-Bumgarner Announcement
la Made Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Irvin L. Dry, of
Concord, announce the engage
ment and approaching marriage
of their daughter, Ruth Evelyn,
to J. S. Bumgarner, of this city,
the marriage to take place in De
cember.
Mason Lillard Class To Meet
Monday Evening
The Mason Lillard Bible Class
of the Sunday school of the
Methodist church will meet Mon
day evening, November 18, at the
home of Mrs. Joe Bivins, on
Gwyn Avenue. The program
will be presented by Mrs. W. C.
Cox. All members are cordially
invited to attend.
Mission Circle to Observe Week
of Prayer
A special program in observ
ance of the Week of Prayer will
be presented by the Woman's So
ciety of Christian Service of the
Methodist church at the church
on Monday afternoon at 3:30. An
interesting program is being ar
ranged and all members are cor
dially invited to attend.
Mrs. Laffoon Entertains Bound
Dozen Club Tuesday
Mrs. H. F. Laffoon was hostess
to members of the Round Dozen
Book club at an enjoyable des
sert-rook at her home on Church
street Tuesday evening. Two
tables were in play, with the high
score prize going to Mrs. Edworth
Harris and the runner-up prize
to Mrs. J. P. ipock.
During the business session the
club books were exchanged and
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discussed and plans were made
for Christmas cheer for some
needy family in the community,
an annual custom of the club. ~
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Communism Is Theme of Study
Club Program
Mrs. D- G. Smith was hostess
to th 4 Wednesday Afternoon
Study club at Hotel Elkin Wed
nesday, with 13 members In at
tendance. The meeting was held
in the hotel parlor, which was ar
ranged with autumn flowers and
foliage. The program was pre
sented by Mrs. Earl M. Hodel,
who used as her subject, "Com
munism." Current events were
given by Mrs. Errol Hayes.
At the conclusion of the pro
gram a beautifully appointed col
lation, In two courses, was serv
ed in the hotel dining room.
Marriage of Jonesville Girl Is
Announced Today
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brown, of
Jonesville, announce the mar
riage of their daughter, Virginia
Kathryn, to Mr. Woodrow Wen
dell Mabry, of Asheboro, on No
vember 2, at Bennettsville, S. C.
Mr. Mabry is the son of Mr.
and Mrs. W. M. Mabry, of Albe
marle, and holds a responsible
position with the Asheboro Hos
iery Mills.
Mrs. Mabry, who has been in
Asheboro for some time, is asso
ciate manager of a beauty shop
there.
Mr. and Mrs. Mabry are mak
ing their home in Asheboro.
Baptist Leaders to Have Banquet
Tuesday
The annual banquet for officers
THE BLKIN TRIBUNE, ELKIN. NORTH CAROLINA
"Lord Haw-Haw"—?
LONDON, England a
photo of William Joyce, renegade
Englishmrn, who, the British be
lieve, is the broadcfaster with the
Oxonian accent who announces
the perfidy of Albion from a Ber
lin radio station nightly. The Brit
ish, who enjoy his broadcasts, call
him "Lord Haw-Haw."
and teachers of the Sunday
school of the First Baptist church
will be held- at the banquet hall
at Hotel Elkin on Tuesday, No
vember 19, at 7 o'clock. The af
fair is sponsored by the Young
People's department of the
church.
Rev. Herman F. Duncan, pastor
of the Methodist church, will be
guest speaker for the program.
Tickets are on sale by Misses
Lucy Gray and Fannie Sue Har
ris and anyone desiring to attend
is invited.
Mary Vance McAdams Entertains
Scout Patrol
Miss Mary Vance McAdams,
leader of the Thistle Patrol of
the Girl Scouts, entertained
members of the patrol at an en
joyable party at her home on
Church street Thursday evening
from 7:30 to 9:30. A number of
games and contests were enjoyed,
with prizes going to Misses Nancy
Harris, Mable Cathey Leeper and
Mildred Freeman.
Refreshments were served dur
ing the evening to the following
guests: Misses Nancy Harris,
Betty Ann Combs, Mildred Free
man, Jean Parnell, Mable Leep
er and Virginia Graham.
Legion Auxiliary of George Gray
Post in Monthly Meeting
The monthly meeting of the
Woman's Auxiliary of the George
Gray Post of the American Le
gion was held Monday evening at
the home of Mrs. H. F. Laffoon,
on Church street, with 13 mem
bers present. The meeting open
ed with the ritual, the president,
Mrs. Joe Bivins, presiding. Dur
ing the business hour plans were
made for the annual Christmas
party of the auxiliary, to be held
at the home of Mrs. R. L. Harris.
Mrs. Mercer Tyson was welcomed
as a new member.
An interesting and informative
program on the United States
navy was presented by Mrs. I. C,
Yates, assisted by Mrs. Bivins. At
the conclusion of the program
Miss Beulah Yates gave a vo
cal solo "The Marine Song," with
Mrs. Fred Colhard playing the
piano accompaniment.
During a pleasant social hour
the hostess served a tempting re
freshment course.
Faculty Members of City Schools
Are Honored at Dinner
Mrs. Marion Allen and Miss
Betty Allen were hostesses at a
delightful dinner party Tuesday
evening at their home on Church
street, having as guests members
of the faculty of the city schools.
The home was artistically ar
ranged with chrysanthemums
and autumn leaves and the din
ing room table was centered with
a pumpkin, surrounded by fruits
of the season, which was sugges
tive of the Thanksgiving season.
Covers were laid for 24.
Miss Josephine Paul, a member
of the faculty, whose engage
ment to James Scales Irwin, of
Reidsville, has just been an
nounced, was given two Chat
ham blankets, one by members of
the elementary school faculty and
one by members of the high
school faculty.
Miss Josephine Paul cut high
for the prize, a box of candy, and
Miss Blanche Dixon was also
awarded a box of candy in a
series of contests.
Mrs. Mills Is Hostess at Series
of Parties
Mrs. Lathan Mills was hostess
at two lovely parties during the
week at her home on Circle
Court. On Friday she entertained
at a bridge-luncheon. Chrysan
themums i n colorful autumn
shades were used in the living
room, dining room and hall, and
as centerpieces for the small ta
bles, where the guests were seat
ed. Covers were laid for 28. .
Following the luncheon bridge
was played at six tables during
the afternoon. The high score
award went to Mrs. Marion Allen
at the conclusion of the progres
sions. Mrs. Fred Page and Mrs.
Van W. Dillon, Sr., brides of the I
summer, were preesnted lovely j
gifts. Mrs. John Reich, of States
ville, an out-of-town guest, was
given a remembrance. Mrs. Dil
lon also drew the prize among
the luncheon guests who did not,
remain for bridge.
Mrs. Mills was hostess agqln on
Wednesday at a bridge-luncheon,
having as guests twenty friends
from Statesville, her former
home.
Supper and Dance Friday Even
ing Are Greatly Enjoyed
Members of the • Lucy Hanes
Chatham clubs entertained at a
buffet supper Friday evening at
the school gymnasium, having as
guests their husbands and friends
and officials of the Chatham
Manufacturing company. The
gymnasium was attractively dec
orated with native pine and au
tumn leaves. The decorations
were interspersed with yellow
chrysanthemums and the same
flowers were used as a center
piece for the supper table. The
decorations were in charge of
Mrs. Noah Darnell and Miss
Catherine Whitener.
Mrs. Hope Brown, Miss Lexie
Cummings and Mrs. Leonard
York greeted the guests. Upon
their arrival the guests were pre
sented fancy paper hats. The
ladies were given noisemakers as
favors and the men were given
cigars.
Following the supper, which
was served by the home ec
onomics class of the high school,
under the direction of Miss Mary
Holland, instructor, a dance was
held, with Shirley Smith's or
chestra, of Winston-Salem, furn
ishing the music. The public was
invited to the dance and approx-
Sately one hundred couples at
lded.
Engagement of Miss Paul and
Mr. Irwin Announced
Saturday
Mrs. Edwin Harris entertained
at a lovely dinner party at her
home on Circle Court Saturday
evening to announce the engage
ment and approaching marriage
of Miss Josephine Ring Paul, of
this city, to James Scales Irwin,
of Reidsville.
White chrysanthemums and
hemlock were used in the ap
pointments of the home to effect
the bridal colors of green and
white. The guest list included
sixten close friends of the hon
oree. A beautifully appointed din
ner was served.
Miss Paul's gift from the host
ess was coffee spoons in her silver
pattern.
Out-of-town guests for the
party were: Mrs. James Paul, of
Wilmington, sister-in-law of the
[bride-elect; Miss Norma Caw
thon, of Washington, D. C., and
Mrs. John Reich, of Statesville.
The wedding, which will unite
two prominent families of the
state, will be solemnized in late
December. Miss Paul is the
daughter of Mrs. William Ed
mund Paul, of this city, and of
the late Mr. Paul, and a grand
daughter of the late Dr. J. W.
Ring, pioneer Elkin physician,
and Mrs. Ring. She is a graduate
of Guilford College and has been
a member of the faculty of the
city schools for several years.
Mr. Irwin is the son of Mrs.
George Lee Irwin, of Reidsville,
and the late Mr. Irwin. He was
educated at Davidson College and
is associated with the American
Tobacco Company, with head
quarters in Reidsville.
Miss Wamble and Mr. Burcham
Wed Saturday in Raleigh
A wedding of beautiful simplic
ity was solemnized in private cer
emony at the Edenton Street
Methodist church in Raleigh
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock,
when Miss Jane Aman Womble
became the bride of James Rus
sell Burcham of this city. Dr.
John C. Glenn, pastor of the
bride, officiated, using the ring
ritual of the church.
The church was decorated with
white chrysanthemums, palms
and cathedral candles. A pro
gram of wedding music was ren
dered prior to the ceremony, with
both organ and vocal solos. Only
the immediate families and close
friends of the young couple at
tended the service. There were
no attendants.
The bride wore a tailored three
piece suit of river blue wool. Her
hat was an off the face model of
black felt, with a short veil, and
her other accessories were black.
Her shoulder bouquet was of
white orchids.
Mrs. Burcham is the daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Gurney William
Womble of Raleigh, and is a
charming and attractive young i
woman. She was educated in the
Raleigh schools and at St. Mary's
College.
Mr. Burcham is the only son of
Mr. and Mrs. James Martin Bur
cham of this city. He was edu
cated in the city schools, at Fork
Union Military Academy in Vir
ginia and North Carolina State
College, Raleigh. He was grad
uated from State in 1938 in tex
tile engineering, and since his
graduation has been associated
with the Chatham Mills here.
During his colloge career he was
accorded many honors. He was
a member of the Sigma Tau Sig-
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ma, Upsilon Sigma Alpha fra
ternities, also the president of
the Blue Key, honorary fratern
ity, a member of the Golden
Chain, Scabbard and Blade,
Tompkins' Textile Society, and
in his junior year was president
of the R. O. T. C. at the college,
in addition to being on the pub
lication board and other honors.
He was also listed in Who's Who
of American colleges and univer
sities.
Following the cermony Mr. and
Mrs. Burcham left on a wedding
trip to unannounced points, and
upon their return they will .have
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REVIVAL TO START AT
FALL CREEK NOV. 17
A revival meeting will begin at
Fall Creek Baptist church on
Sunday, November 17, and con
tinue for a week. Rev. R. E.
Adams, of Mayodan, will assist
the pastor, Rev. E. O. Jordon, in
the services. Two services will be
held daily, in the morning at
10:45 and in the evening at 7:00
o'clock.
A cordial invitation is extended
the public to attend.