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URS. P. D. HERNDON. Editor PHONE 167 MR. AND MRS, WILLIAM FRANKXIN LAUGHTER Hardes-Laughter Wedding Vows Were Spoken Saturday Afternoon Mrs. Martha Sue Llttlejohn Har tles, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Doris G. Littlejohn, became the bride of William FrankHn Laughter, ?>n of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Laughter, Saturday afternoon at five o'clock in a simple but very impressive cere mony held in the home of the bride's parents. Rev. B. F. Austin, pastor of the groom, officiated using the dou ble ring ceremony. The vows were spoken before an improvised altar arranged in the sun room. Floor candlabras holding white tapers formed an arch in from of a background of plumosia fern, baskets of white gladiodi flanked the arch. Arrangements of white sisters in the living room completed the decorative layout. Mrs. Garrison Goforth, pianist, and Mrs. Harold Crawford, vocal so loist, presented a program of nuptial music prior to the speaking of the vows. While Mrs. Goforth P*a/ed, "To The Evening Star," Wagner, the cathedral tapers were Hghted by John Clay, of Greensboro, (brother in-law of the bride. Mr* Crawford sang "Oh, ProxMse. Me," Kin*.?, and "Because," d?'H*rdelot, *br she pro cession a 1 the Bridal Chorus from Lo hengrin, by Wagner, was played. Shubert's "Serenade." was played acftly as a background for the ex change of vows. The bride was given Jn marriage by her father. She made a pretty pic ture in her suit of Soldier blue, with a delicate pink blouse, gloves and ?an off the face blue hat with pink feathers, an orchid corsage on her ehoulder. Mrs. Littlejohn, mother of the bride, wore a blue dress with a shoul der corsage of cut feathered white carnations. Mrs. Laughter, mother of the bridegroom, was dressed in black with a corsage of carnations. Immediately following the cere mony, the bride's patents entertain ed the wedding guests At a recep lion. The bride's table was covered , with a madelra'cloth and centered j with a three-tiered wedding cake' toppet with a miniature bride and groom and flanked on eUher side with crystal candlabras entwined ?with dainty fern. After the bride and groom had cut the traditional first ' piece of the cake, the cake was cut ' and served by Mrs. Clark of Greens boro, sister of the bride. Mrs. James Littlejohn served punch from a side table which was decorated with green and white. Mrs. Littlejohn was assisted in serving green and white 1 cream. During the reception the bride and groom slipped out and left for a' honeymoon in Washington and oth- " er northern points of interest. Mm. Littlejohn is a graduate of the Kings Mountain High School. She worked for several years ? in GreenSboro. She Is now employed by the local Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company. Mr. Laughter is also a graduate of the Kings Mountain High School. He served several years with the A)r Force and is a licensed pilot. He Is now employed by Genuine Parts! In Gaston la. 1 On the?r return from their wed ding trip they will make thetr home artth the bride's parents. Only members of the two families and the following out of town i guests were Present: and Maa Harvey laughter of Uncolnton, Mr. and jfm.Arvil Laughter of G&stonia, Mr. ?ad Mrs Barney Stone of Shelby, 5m , > : Methodist Circle No. 3 .To Meet Tuesday Circle. No. 3 of Central Methodist church, did not meet- last Tuesday as scheduled, due <to the illness of the hostess, and will meet next Tuesday at 7:30 o'clock Mrs. Clay Poston is to be hostess to the circle, and the group is to have a "kid party" in the kindergarten in con nection with ithe? tneeting. All Are to bring gifts of toys and food for the needy. Mr. and Mrs. Pink Austin, Mr. and Mm, Hull. Gastonia, Mr. and Mrs. John Clay, Greensboro. Mrs. p. E. Herndon Fetes Home Arts Club Mrs. J, E. Herndon Was delight ful hostess to member of the Home! Arts club at her home Tuesday af j ternoon. Yule decorations predominated, I the choir boy candle holders on the ' mantle with red candles entwin ed with pine. The pyrantha berrie arrangement .on the piano, the cy clman on the chest of drawers, the floating pansies in their vivid color on the table with the clever arrange ment of green candles colored balls and long leaf pine on the dining table, with long leaf pine and ber ries on the Serving table, made a lovely setting for the Christmas pro gram prepared by Mrs. J. E. Antho ny. Mrs. Anthony opened with a poem "Christmas In the Heart." Mrs. \V. L. Pressly accompanied by Mrs. I Herndon, sang "There Is A Song In The Air." Mrs. J. M. Cooper read an article by Geraldine Gordon on, "The Christmas Tree." Mrs. Bright Ratterree told of the "Holy Tree." Mrs. George Moss gave an artiee on the Beginning of Gifts. Mrs. Tolly Shuford read of "Christmas Customs Abroad." Mrs. J. M. Cooper presided over the business period. Books for next year were voted on. The nominating committee offered the following roster of officers for the year: Pres ident, Mrs. Fred Plonk; Vice-Presi dent, Mrs. C. T. Carpenter; Secretary, Mrs. W. E. Blakely, assistant secre tary, Mrs. J. E. Herndon. During the social- hour the hostess served a congealed Christmas sal ad, Christmas tree sandwiches, pick, les, crackers, and coffee. Passing assorted cookies. Club Night Gala Afiair Club Night Saturday night at the Country Club was enjoyed by a large number of members. The buffet dinner of baked ham, turkey souffle vegetables and other goodies was tasty and attractively served. After dinner bridge and other a musements had been arranged by the social committee. Mrs. J. M. Cooper won high scoie in bridge with Mrs. C. F. Thomas son, Jr., winning second high. CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank my friends for the many lovely cards, flowers, and oth er remembrances since I have been confined to the bed. Mrs. E. L. Campbell WILL KEEP CHILDREN ? 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