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Wed in BeaatiM Home Ceremony Mrs. W. K Moore Fetes Son with Party On Saturday afternoon at 3:00 o’clock Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Moore entertained at the Lions Club celebrating the ninth birthday of their son, Larry. Guests gathered upstairs in the recreation room which was decorated seasonally. Miss Josephine Eden directed games using as a general theme, Washington’s birthday. “Three Cornered Hat” and a story telling game were among those used. After the games the guests then went to the dining room where sandwiches, potato chips, cake, mints, and orangeade were served. The group sang “Happy Birthday to Larry as he blew out the nine candles on the beautifully dec orated, two-tiered birthday cake. They also sang to Betty Biggers, Misses Maude Sinclair, Bertha Holes, and Inez Gribble who were celebrating their birthdays. Everyone then went upstairs where Larry opened many lovely gifts which were brought to him. Guests who were invited were Brenda and Sara Miller, Anne Dameron, Joyce Andrew^, Juan ita Beach, Susan Scott, Kathe Holtzclaw, Sally Ware, Ellen' Rabb, Linda Stack, EUzabeth Jones, Martha Chandler, Brenda Sue Faries, Ellen Boyd, Linda Funderburk, Sidney Cartledge, Linda Farrar, Kenneth Medders, Larry Jenkins, Jerry and Bobby MUler, Barry Ashe, Charles Kale, Dwight Hoyle, Alex Trexler, Da vid Mace, Flynn Warren, Jr., Richard Fowler, Julian Hall, Jr., Harold Davis, Perry Hall Rob erts, Jerry Perry, David Farrar, Gary Fritz, Billy Quinn, Charles Long., Out-of-town guests were Mickey Blackwell, Sammy and Barbara Moore, Sara Hogue, Reid McCarter, and Leila Eden of Gas tonia; Tootsie Wilson, Tommy Falls, Richard Falls, Darrell Falls of Clover; Marshall Owens of York; Cecelia Grice, Linda Thompson of Stanley; Betty Campbell of Charlotte; Ronnie and Jerry .Moore of Kings Moun tain. Special guests were his grandmother, Mrs. Sam Moore, Mrs. Barry Biggers of Augusta, Ga., Mrs. Herbert Hogue of Gas tonia, and Mr. and Mrs. James Moore of Clover. ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mr and Mrs. L. R. Underwood announce the engagement of their daughter, Mary Ellen, to James William Reeves, son of Mr. and Mrs. WUliam C. Reeves of Stanley. The weddmg will take place in April. ' THUBSPAY GUEST Mrs. Ernest Black was a guest on .Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Howe of Belmont. The home of Mr. and Mrs. Sum- mey Gordon Brittain in Vernon ‘ Park was‘the scene of a weddmg of beauty and charm Sunday af ternoon at S o’clock when their daughter, Miss Frances L^a Brittain, became t> s bride of Mr. Melvin Taylor Wa ren, son of m. \ James Parks War n, Sr., and the late Mrs. Warre . Rev; W. W. Rlmrr*r of Lir *nton, N. C., great uncle of tl.e bride, was the officiating minister jusing the dou ble ring ceremony. The ceremony was performed before an improvised altar dec orated with woodwardia inter- ipersed with seven-branched can delabra set with lighted cathedral tapers, which formed a back ground for a center mantie ar rangement of white _ gladioli, snapdragons and cam'ations. The nuptial music was present ed by Miss Josephine Eden, pi anist, of Gastonia, N. C., and J«s. Eddy Tyburski, niece of the bridegroom, vocalist. Prior to the ceremony Miss Eden played Oh. Promise Me,” VIndian Love Ca^ and Schubert's “Serenade.’ Mit. Tyourski sang “Because” and “The Rosary.*' During the ex- chMge of vows Miss Eden played “Clair de Lune” by Debussy, ^d at the conclusion, of the service Mrs. Tyburski sang “The Lo^* Prayer” at a benediction. The wedding march from **Lohengrin” by Wagner was played for the processicmal and Mendelssohn s Surch from “A Mids^^er Night’s Dream” was used for the recessionaL The bridegroom had as best man his brother, Flynn Warren. Max BritUin, brother of me bride, of Raleigh, N. C. hghted me candles before the ceremony. Mrs. Tommy Lee, sister of the bride, was a matron of honor and the bride’s only attendant. She wore a grey suit with black ac cessories and carried an Old Fashion nose gay of pink rose buds, blue sweet peas and ma- line. The bride, who was given in marriage by her father, wore a navy suit with navy and white accessories. She carried a white prayer book topped by a purple throated orchid showered with hyacinths and tiny satin ribbon. The bride’s mother wore a navy gabardine suit with navy accessories and a shoulder bou quet of camellias. The bride was graduated from the Mount Holly High School and Geyer’s Business College m Charlotte. N. C. She now hol^ a position with the American Yam Four Hostesses Entertain at Bridge and Processing Company. The bridegroom was graduated from me Mount Holly High School and Shuford Barber School in Durham, N. C. He now holds a position with Carpenter s Barber Shop. . After a wedding trip to Flor ida, the couple will be at home with the parents of me' bride in Vernon Park. A few close friends and mem bers of the two families attended the ceremony. FLOWERS FOR All Occasions' CALL HOLLY FLORIST Mn. J. A. Crlei Phone 163-R On Friday, February im, a lovely and most dMOrative bridge party was given in me home of Mrs. W. P. Dunson at 7:30 p. m- The hostesses, for the occasion were Mrs. Joe Wright, Mrs. Hor ace Doan, Mrs, James Arthur, and Mrs. W. P. Dunson. The dining room flowers were arranged in a Victorian manner using red and white carnations, with blue stetis. In me den, van gated red and white carnations, white stock, and blue delphinium were Used. , Flowers in the living room were red and white carnations, white stock, and blue delphinium, and, in the hall red and white glad-1 loli and blue stetis were inter spersed to make attractive flor al arrangements. The bridge tellies and the gift wrappings all carried out the red, white, and blue theme. After me progressions were fin ished, scores were compiled, prizes were awarded to Mrs. Ted Johnson for me high score, sec ond high went to Sfcs. B. C. Tay lor, Jr., low was given to Mrs. Kennem Jones, and me trwling prize was won by Mrs. Clifton Beatty. Those playing vrere: Miss Maude Sinclair, Mrs. T. L. Jr., Mrs. James Davenport, Mrs. Charles Holtzclaw, Mrs. Charles Boyette, Mrs. Milton Craig, Mrs. Flyim Warren, Mrs. Dick Thomp son, Mrs. Raymond Moore, Mrs. B. D. Moore, Mrs. C. O. Morgan of Clover, S. C., Mrs. David Ma- sor. Mrs. Frank L Rankin, Mrs. W. G- AUigood, Mrs, James Ware, Mrs. Jessen, Mrs. J.. J. Bram- hall, Mrs. O. E. Massey, Mrs. Ghf- ton Beatty, Mrs. Sarah Loffin, IMrs. H; M. McGinnis,. Mrs. NeU SeUers. Mrs. C. R. Roberts of Charlotte, Mrs. J. B. Thompwn, Mrs. Kenneth Jones, Mrs. Leo ‘Fuller, Mrs. W. F. Ballard of Greenville, S. C., Mrs. Rhyne. Mrs. Joe Jones. Miss Gol die Kale. Miss Lillian Dunn, Mrs. J J. Holland. Mrs. Irby. Goree, Mrs. A. W. Bell, Mrs. Richard Scott, Mrs. W. M. Crist. Jr., Mrs. Pinckney Farrar, Mrs. Max Hoyle, Mrs. Cain Embrey, Mrs. Emmett Venning, Jr., Mrs. Charles Clegg, Mrs. T. A. Belk, Mrs. R. L. Jen kins, Mrs. B. C. Taylor, Sr., Mrs. B. C. Taylor, Jr., Mrs. David Smith, Miss Mary Jo Rhyne, Ifcs. James Benton, Mrs. R. B. Cooke, GUESTS or MRS. CLARK Rev. and Mrs. J. C. Plexico and chUdren, Clark and Sandra, of Seneca, S. C., are siting sev eral days with Mrs. C. D. Clark TO HAVE GUESTS Mrs. O. M. Baxley wiU have as her weekend guest Mrs. B. D. Sutton of High Point. . Exec. Board To Meet Wednesday Afternoon There wiU be a meeting of the Executive Board of Women of me Presbyterian Church at 3:30 ^ Wedne^ay afternoon, Mareh 1. This will be me last meeting of the church year and all members are asked to please be present at this time. Mrs. I. L. Roberts Hostess to Club Mrs. I. L. Roberts had the monthly meeting of ^ Boo* Club at her home last Briday ar- temoon. Mixed flowm w^ used in the rooms and a sal^ sandwiches, cookies, and cohm were served at the end of the meeting. Guest speaker tor the occasion was Lawyer Charles Hamilton of Gastonia. Mr. Ham ilton's topic included the prop« way to make wills. The next meeting wffl be held at the home of Mrs. O. L. Hoffman. VISITOR FROM COLUMBIA Mr. and Mrs. Reid Boyd of Co lumbia, S. C., spent the pMt weekend with Mrs. B. C. Taytor at her home on South Mam St Mrs. Boyd is the former Eliza beth Taylor of Mount HoUy. _ Visit at oteeh Mr and Mrs. Sidney Hag.r, Mrs. C. L. Briggs and little Da vid Hager spent last Smday to Asheville going especially to''>“t Mrs. Hager’s brother, Frank I Briggs, at Otcen Veterans’ hospi tal. Mr. Briggs is in critical con dition and is not expected to hve. TO VISIT HERE Mrs. C. B. Crosgrove and son, Stevie, of Buffalo, New-York are spending three weeks with Mrs, I. L. Roberts. Mrs. Crosgrove was the former Osteen Roberts of Mount Holly. MRS. BEATTY ILL Mrs. D. S. Beatty has been con fined to her bed for a month due to high blood pressure. DINNER GUESTS On Thursday night, Mr. and Mrs. O. L Hoffman entertained Mr. and Mrs. Sam Rosenthal and their guests at dinner. The guesto of the Rosenthals were Miss Doris Roland and Mr. Frank Gray of New York City, Mrs. Ware Hostess To Bridge Club Mrs. James Ware had the regu lar monthly meeting of her bridge club Saturday night at her home on South Main Street. Two tables were in play with Mrs. James Davenport winning high score. A refreshment course was served at the end of the evening. Mix^ flowers were used throughout the rooms. The next meeting will be held with Miss Elizabeth Spratt. I Mr. Ed Johnston is much better 1 after a week’s illness at his home ' on the Mountain Island Road. Auxiliary Enjoyed Mrs. Hearn’s Meeting The Woman’s Auxiliary of the Pentecostal Holiness Church had an enjoyable meeting on Tuesday night in the home of Mrs. Clay ton Hearn. The president. Mrs. D. S. Schronce, presided over the meeting. Devotionals were led by Mrs. Hollis Sigmon. Delicious re freshments were seiwed by the hostess and her sister, Mrs. Fred die "White. The February meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. E. H. MaxwelL TAKEN TO HOSPITAL Miss Barbara Rhyne, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Rhyne, was taken to Memorial hospital in Charlotte Thursday. IN WILMINGTON Kenneth Davis is in Witaing- ton this weekend visiting his par ents, Sheriff and Mrs. Porter Da vis at their home. SPEND DAY HERE Mrs. O. M. Vernon had as her guests Wednesday, Mrs. T. A. Burke and Mrs. Robert Vernon, both of Charlotte. The former is the daughter of Mrs. Vernon and the latter is her daughter-in-law. GUESTS FROM WINSTON Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Tadlock of Winston-Salem, N. C. sp«it the pasV weekend with Mrs. Tad- lock’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L Talton, at their home on Sum- mitt Avenue. return from FLORIDA Mr. and Mrs. V. A. Howard and their daughter, Mrs. J. J. Warr^ of Charlotte, returned last week from Florida after an extended visit. WEEKEND IN LEAKSVILLE Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bailes spent last weekend with Mr. ^d Mrs. Joe Bailes at their home in Leaks- ville, the former being the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bailes. WEEKEND GUESTS Mrs. J. C. Cannon had as guests this past weekend her son, Mr. Fred Cannon, and Mrs. Cannon of Atlanta, Ga. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Robinson, also of Atlanta, Uie latter being Mrs. Cannon’s grandfather, were also gu^, coming especially for the dedica tion of the River Bend Methodist Church. VISITS DAUGHTER Mrs. G. F. Wilson of Belmont visited her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Jones and family in Moimt Holly on 'thui^ay. You Have a Vital Stake in Telephone Bargammi It’S YOUR money that pays telephone wages Southern Boll Wage* and Working CondWono Are Among the Boot - Any Incroaao In Wage. WouW^ To Bo Paid By Tolophona Cuatomora - Thoro la iio Othor Way Waga Ineraaaoa Can Bo Paid Mrs. T. A. Dunn, Jr., Mrs. Tom mie Holland. Mrs. Ted C. John son, Mrs. John Caulder, Mim Frances Pierce, Miss Maty „ . ’ Mrs. Frank McKinney, Miss Bain Henderson, Mrs. James Lakin, Mrs. Gordon Eaves, Mrs. Max Childers, Mrs. A.'U. Stroupe, Jr., Mrs. D. C. Ciiandler, Mrs. Jean Thistlethwaite. IT PAYS TO ADVERTISEI You Have a vital stake in telephone wage nego- Uklions, for it’s the money you pay in to us that we pay out in telephone wages. Telephone employees are well paid. Their wages compare favorably with the wages paid by other concerns in the community for work reqmnng shniiar skills. • . Telephone wage rates have b^n increased 117 % since 1939, compared with an increase of less than 70% in the cost of living. But wages are not the whole .story. Telephone, employees have the advantage of steady work, Wito no seasonal layoffs. They get vacations with pay, up to three weeks, plus six hoUdays a y^. In addition, they enjoy the real security priwided by one of the best pension and benefit pl^ m any industry. Among other things, it provides: • A pension with a minimum of $100 a month, including Social Security, at age 65, and liberal provisions for earlier retirement. • Sickness and accident benefits, up to a full year’s pay, depending on length oi service. • Death benefits, up to one full year’s wage, depending on length- of service. For .11 Of «!••• pay. making - th« Compmnr imy rfl Any waV you look at it-wages, working condi- beep good people. State Commissions determine fte we ^arge for service. Any meases m tele phone would force us to ask for an increase in telephone rales. What About Tho Contract? C ,1,.™ Bell and the CWA-CIO are engaged Southern w on wages at the request in coU^ive _ ® hope that a settlement of the Union. e fair to the employees, can be reached toat ww ^ Mean- tarnublic has every right to expect un- while, the pu ,_jer the present contract interrupted rerv Union, which pro- between the “^„tract itself. “UNDER Vides that, ‘1'^ MAY IT (The Contract) ™ iu»z I 1950.” SOUTHERN BELL TELEPHONE AND tWeORAPH COMPANY
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