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flew Officers Elected By Chestnut P.-T. A. v he regular meeting of the Che. :nui Street school P.-T. A m Tuesday afternoon Mrs. H. * pattrill was elected presidem , the association succeeding Mrs. , j Sutton. Other officers named „.ere Mrs. S. M. Yarborough, vice ores!dc t. Mrs. L. A. Taylor, sec tary and Mrs. R. A. B-indell, treas'-1 ’ ’ • Tre meeting was opened with the cu aren’s prayer led by Mrs. r'jffer, Hicks, program chairman, {ter v- eh members of Girl Scout ,oop 1 were presented in a Hun ,arjan bulk dance in costume ac LnPa!:: d at the piano by Mrs. E'izabr-th E. Emory. prize? in the poster contest on ,he subiect: International Good ‘.i . Pifirpnshin indcrorl Kit Henry .V ■ cMillan, were awarded as * folio .vs: first prize for free hand drawing, Jean Caldwell; first nrize f cutout pasted, Ann Stein, and '''■■'■nd nrize both classes, Beth pon(j, 6-A students. jjrs. button presided over the meeting and reports from the various standing committees were read. A’- announcement was made *o( 'ho pre-school meeting at which jjjne ro vents of children entering the sohoc for the first time next fall were asked to be present and brinv their children to the meeting »n .' fecial instructions. The asso cjn.jon wont on record as oppos jn -he erection of a filling station jn -ye v.cinity of the school. The attendance awarded for the meet ing was won by Miss Grace Slo cum’s 8-A grade. birthday party a birthday party was given on April 4 honoring Miss Grace Sykes on her 17th birthday anniversary. The dining room decorations were of pink and green and games were enjoyed throughout the eve ning followed by a refreshment course during which time the three tiered birthday cake was cut and served. Guests included: Grace Sykes, hnnoree, Betty Ann O’Quel, Audrey Guthrie, Joyce Potter, Velma Gra ham. Rachel Eubanks, Atlas Whitney. Billy Stone, Jimmie Lane. Dan Williams, Emma Wells, Bill Reynolds, Marie Justice, Earl Vereen. Frances Wells, Ralph Hol land. Walter Rodgers, Ernest Bar bee. Ernest. Croom, Billy Brogan, Bill Shepard, Mrs. T. R. Sykes, Mrs. J. W. Avant, Sue Avant, Jimmy Avant, Ranny McCall and 1-ene Cooper. PRETTY AS A PICTURE , . . Sally Victor’s face-Framing leghorn bonnet, big as a cartwheel, edged in garlands of tiny roses, with a slash of satin ribbon. Thalian Workshop Mystery - Comedy In Three Acts Opens This Evening Production Will Be Staged Two Nights In Thalian Hall, Curtain Call At 8:30 Rough spots in the second Tha lian Workshop production of the year, “Through the Night” were polished last night at dress re hearsal and the cast stands ready to present Ryerson and Clement’s mystery-comedy tonight. As the curtain rises at 8:30 o’clock tonight the audience will view a pre-wedding practice with Verge Beall as Sayre and George Lynch as Gregg practicing for the leremonies of the ’morrow. A money-ncavy sister of the oride groom, Kay, played by Aldyth Carrell, carries the lighter side of the action along with Aunt Alicia (Elizabeth Hardwicke) a kmble-talking sister of Holbrook, played by E. E. Erb, financer in jyhose home the action takes place. During the second act Holbrook is killed by Driscoll, played by T. R. (Jack) Cowie, who is supposed ;o have been a friend and advisor >f Holbrook but who turns tables ind commits the crime in view of he audience. Billy Land as Jessop, smalltown ‘cop” plays eat and mouse with imith, played by James C. King, nan of mystery, as Dricoll tries o lay the crime on the shoulders if a member of the household. Another man of mystery, Bun ly played by Ben M. Jones, Jr., :arries the complete action as his clumsiness at times and alertness on other occasions keeps the audi ence wondering “who is that man?” The “Owl” an unknown charac ter, is the reciepent of much dis cussion until in the second scene .of the second act when he comes into being. He is played by an un named character. The following members of the technical staff have been busy the past few weeks designing and making ready the interesting set for this mystery-comedy: Scenery, Bob Redmayne, John Powell, Ray Warren, Shirley Jean Beasley, Amy Walker, Julia Siegler, Betty Divine; lights, Everett Huggins; properties, Hannah S. Block, Reba Johnson, Amy Walker, Helen Jones. Makeup will be in charge of Jesse Reynolds, Frances Thompson, Doris Council, Eliza beth Hardwicke, and technical di rector, Hester C. Donnelly. CLUB CLOCK Goldenrod Chapter, No. 141, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold the regular meeting thi» evening at 8:15 o’clock at the Masonic Temple. The King’s Daughters circle will hold an all-dav meeting today at the home of Mrs. L. W. Davis in Sunset Park. Lettitia Rebekah lodge, No. 8, IOOF, will meet this evening at 8 o’clock in the Odd Fel lows hall. The Stamp Defiance chap ter, Daughters of the Ameri can Revolution, will meet Fri day afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. R. J. Brindell, 21 Country Club Pines. Ray Galloway, execu tive secretary of the American Legion, will be the guest speaker. The Junior Alpha Zeta so rority will meet today at 4 o’clock at the home of Mildred Thomas, 1610 Market street. All members of the junior senior girls reserves club who plan to attend the Easter Mon day weiner roast are urged to attend the meeting at the YWCA ivionaaj' tugm, o’clock as matters of import ance will be transacted. Catherine Campbell, Walter Jones Married NEW EERN, April 10, — Mrs. Catherine Campbell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Voliver of Vandemere, and Walter Bryan Jones, son of the late Mr. end Mrs. I Hayes Jones of Bridgeton, were married last Saturday afternoon at the home of the officiating minister, the Rev. B. F. Ringgold of Eridge ton. Mrs Jones has been employed at the Cohen, Goldman and company sewing rooms here; _ wnile Mr. Jones has held a position for 12 years with Ernest Hyman in Bridgeton. The couple will reside in New Bern upon their return from a wedding trip. Teen-Age Events At USO Changed The schedule of activities for the teen-age club of the Second and Orange USO has been changed from daily events to special events held on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons with the weekly Friday night dance being held from 8 un til 11 o’clock. An American armored division in World War II could hurl 400, 000 pounds of ammunition in half an hour Sauerkraut, like cabbage, has : place in every course at dinner Kraut juice is a stimulating pun gent drink to start the meai. Ho or cold, this pickled vegetabl adds zest and contrast to milder flavored dishes of the main course Dial *-3311 For Newspaper gervic _ -- Miss Anne Harrison LaPorie Becomes Bride Of Captain Barr Wedding Solemnized Yester day Afternoon At St. Mary’s Catholic Church Here St Mary’s Catholic chuich was the scene of a lovely spring wed ding yesterday afternoon at 5 o’clock when Miss Anne Harrison LaPorte. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Francis LaPorte of Wil mington, became the bride of Cap tain Thomas Anthony Barr, son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Barr of Philadelphia. Rev. Michael F. O’Keefe, as sistant pastor of the church, per formed the ceremony before a large gathering of friends. Prior tr and during the ceremony a pro gram of nuptial music was render ed by the churcn organist. On the altar were two vases fill and snapdragons while candles and palms were used in the chan cel. Miss Frances Lee LaPorte, younger sister of the bride, was maid-of-honor and only at+endant. She wore a lovely afternoon gown fashioned with taffeata bodice end ing with a slight peplum and full flowing skirt of pale blue net. She wore a Juliet cap of blue net adorn ed with natural flowers matching her arm bouquet of blue delphin ium, gerberas, snapdragon* and carnations tied with matcning blue satin. Captain Barr had as his nest man Dan Cameron of Wilmington, and the bride’s uncles J. G. McCann and E. E. Harrison of Richmond, Va. Thomas R. Harrison 01 Phila delphia, Bob Creeden of Philadel , phii and W. N. Harrison of Wash ' ing:on, D C., were ushers. 5 The bride entered the church - witi her father by whom she was given in marriage wearing a beauti ful gown of white lace end satin will long flowing train. The sleeves e were long and came to points over the wrists while the neckline was cut heart shape. Her veil of mistj bridal illusion fell into gracefu folds caught at the sides witi clusters of orange blossoms. Shi carried a lovely arm bouquet o carnation petals centered wit] white orchids and tied with whiti satin. Mrs. LaPorte wore for her daugh ters wedding a soft green aftemoo: gown embroidered with pearls an a corsage of gardenias. Immediately following the cere mony a reception was given b; the bride’s parents at their horn in Oleander. The house was charm ingly decorated with early sprin flowers and burning candies an in the dining room the tradition? bridal colors of white and gree were used in decorating. Th bride’s table held a beautiful eente arrangement of white carnations stock an-s snapdragons in a beauti ful silver bowl. Following the re ception Captain and Mrs. Barr lei for a short wedding trip South afte which they will go North. Mrs Barr wore for traveling a cark blu bolero costume suit with whit embroidered blouse, dark blue at cessories and furs. At the complt t'on of their wedding trip they wi go to Mt. Clemens, Mich., wher Captain Barr is stationed at Self ridge Atmy Air Base. Among those entertaining i honor of the bride since the ar nouncement of heff engagemen during the late winter were Mr T. L. Lanier, Mrs. W. C. Pari Mrs. James Vivian, Mrs B. 1 Cameron. Mrs. J. N. Johnsto: Misses Jocelyn Peck and Ma Taylor, Miss Martha Bellamy, Mr James Edmunds, Mrs. Jgck M Eachern and Mrs. R. R. Christie. The starfish is the chief natur enemy of tile oyster, and or starfish can consume as many ; five oysters in a day. Plans Progressing For Ministering Circle's Festival Plans are progressing for the 1 Ministering Circle’s annual spring 1 entertainment to be staged in Wil ; mington on the afternoon of [ Wednesday, April 24, in the form t of a Baby Show and Children’s Festival. This delightful event will be i staged by the circle in the Cape 1 Fear Armory on Market street with special entertainment for children. Features of the affair ’ will be the various classifications, s from infants to four year olds, par ' ticularly for twins with prizes ’ being awarded by impartial judges. 1 t r Many delightful amusement* such as Maypole dances, grab bags, etc., will be held for the young tots. Those wishing to enter children are requested to call Mrs. Robert Strange, 7957 or Mrs. Sam Nash, Jr., 7391. Tickets may be procured from any member of The Minister ing Circle. Drs. 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