MISS MARY RUTH GILLESPIE—Whose betrothal to A. Hurley
Eeawell. Jr., of Wilmington, • is announced today by her parents
Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Gillespie of EVzabetbtow" M” Seawell is the
ion of the^]ateL Mr.^and Mrs^ A. H. Seawell of Raleigh.
Garden Club Poster Contest
Winners From Schools Announced
C. Wayne Spencer, chair
. -;.r, ot the poster contest which
*,-r sponsored by the Cape Fear
Carden dub in the various schools
of the community, has announced
the winners as follows:
Peggy Lewis. $1 and a blue rib
bon for the best poster from the
High school. Bobby Perry, blue
ribbon and 50 cents for the second
best poster from the High school;
Mary K. Davis, red ribbon for the
next’ best from the High school.
Sara Elizabeth Warren, blue rib
ion and $1 for best poster from
Tileston elementary school; Patsy
Warwick, Carolina Beach, blue
ribbon and 50 cents for next best
from elementary school.
Ml MTKCHISON BLDG.
The following are winners of the
red ribbon awards for the next
best posters from the participat
ing elementary schools:
Temple Bagby, Maffitt Village;
Bose Powell, Tileston; Juanita
White, Hemenway; Freddie But
ters, Winter Park; Betty Ann Bor
deaux. Lake Forest; and Rachel
C iffin, Carolina Beach.
These posters will be placed in
the various downtown stores in ad
vertising the coming Flower show
of the Garden club to be staged
on May -7 in the Community cen
ter, Second and Orange streets.
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Important Meet
Of Flower Show
Chairman Slated
Mrs. L. W. Preston, general
chairman, has called a meeting of
all committee chairman and divis
ion heads for Spring Flower Show
for 10: ?0 a. m., Tuesday, April
29, in .he City Recreation center.
At this time all final details for
the show are expected to be ar
ranged. Members of all com
mittees are cordially invited to
attend, also, especially if any
chairmen can not be there. It is
hoped to have every committee
represented.
J Mary Muffet
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M. Peck, Mrs. Guy A. Gardwell, Mrs. Thomas W. Davis, Mrs. Gra
ham Barefoot, Mrs. Dan H. Penton, Mrs. P. R. Smith, Mrs. Charles
J. Becker, Mrs. Harry Stovall, Mrs. Royce S. McClelland, Mrs.
Beverly C. Snow, Mrs. Raymond H. Holland, Mrs. Robert M. Wil
liams and Mrs. E. C. Hines.
Mrs. Lloyd C. Allen of 105 North 15th street, left on Thursday
night for Kirksville, Mo., for an extended visit with her sister, Mrs.
Mabel Gregory. While away Mrs. Allen will also spend a month
in Ontario, Canada with her niece, Mrs. Charles Chriss, returning to
her home here about the middle of July.
Mrs. Frank Dunnigan of New York City returned to her home on
Tuesday night after a visit of two weeks here with her mother, Mrs.
Charles J. Becker at her home in Oleander. Mrs. Dunnigan is the
former Margaret Becker of this city. ‘
Mrs. Ben M. Washburn of Glen Arden expects to leave on Tues
day for Mitchel Field, L. I., where she will spend two weeks with
her daughter and son-in-law, Lieut. Col. and Mrs. George Boylan,
formerly of Wilmington. Prior to her marriage, Mrs. Boylan was
Louise Worth Washburn.
Mr. and Mrs. John Nelso*-—_
Alexius, jr„ are expected home
tomorrow or Tuesday from their
Wedding trip spent in Bermuda.
They arived in Baltimore by air on
Friday and spr*it the week-end
at Trenton, with Mrs. Alexius’
Mother, Mrs. Faliem Knox War
ren. The marriage of Frances War
ren and John Alexius. Jr., was a
prominent social event of Satur
day, April 12 at Trenton. Frances
and John will make their home for
the present with John’s parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Alexius at
104 Live Oak Parkway, Olean
der. Frances Alexius is the sister
of Mrs. Alan Marshall of 21 Coun
try Club Pines.
Friends of Daisy Page will be
delighted to learn she is out again
after an illness of eight weeks at
her home in Oleander.
Friends of Mrs. William H. Mil
ton of Baltimore, Md., formerly
of Wilmington, will regret to learn
that she is a patient at James
Walker Memorial hospital as the
result of an automobile accident
near New Bern on Thursday at
which time she sustained a frac
tured ankle. Mrs. Milton was a
passenger in the car of Mr. and
Mrs. Harmon C. Rorison of Olean
der, all three occupants being en
route to Norfolk, Va. The Rorison
car was hit by another automobile -
and Mr. and Mrs. Rorison were
badly shaken up, although hospi
talization in their case was un
necessary. Mrs. Milton who spent
the past month here as the guest
of Miss Allie Fechtig and Mrs.
Devereux H. Lippitt was or, her
way to Norfolk to visit her son-in
law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs.
Robert C. deRosset, when the ac
cident occurred. Mr. Rorison was
attempting to fill a business en
gagement in Norfolk, accompanied
by Mrs. Rorison.
Mrs. J. Frank Hackler and her
mother, Mrs. Richardson, return
ed last Monday from Richmond,
Va., where they spent several
days.
Mrs. Albert F. Perry, Mrs.
Charles J. Becker, and Mrs Ben
M. Washburn spent Thursday in
Pinehurst, shopping.
Mrs. J. Donald Paris of 17251-2
Carolina avenue, better known as
“Miss Mary’’ to a large majority
of local housewives who frequent
The Grocerteria, left on Monday
by air for Jacksonville, Fla.,
wnere sne win spend ner two
weeks vacation with relatives.
Mrs. George G. Carey, Jr., of
Washington and Baltimore return
ed to her home on Thursday night
after a brief visit here with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. George B.
Elliott. Mrs. Throne Sparkman of
Chattanooga, Tenn., nee Miss. Es
ther Elliott of this city, arrived
on Wednesday and is visiting at !
the George Elliott home, 207 South |
Third street.
Mrs. Graham Kenan and Mrs.
J. K. Wise have returned from
St. Augustine, Fla., where they
spent the winter months and are
again occupying their homes on
Market street. ,
Mrs. Alexander M. Hall re
turned last Sunday from New
Bern wheres he spent several days
visiting friends.
Friends of Mrs. Carl M. Allen,
Jr., will learn with interest that
she expects to sail for Germany
in the near future to join her hus
band, Major Carl Allen, Jr.,
(J. S. A., who is stationed there
at present. Mrs. Allen is the for
mer Kathryn Snow, niece of Mrs.
S. L. Marbury, who made her
home here before her marriage
with Mr. and Mrs. Marbury in
Forest Hills, and is one of the
most popular members of the
“young marrieds.”
Mr. and Mrs. Burke H. Bridgers
of 212 Orange street motored to
Raleigh last week where they will
spend several days on business.
Mrs. Gill Saunders and Mrs. E.
B. Bugg will entertain a number
of friends on Tuesday at the week
ly bridge luncheon staged by The
Cap Fear Country club at 11
o’clock with luncheon being serv
ed at 1:30 p.m.
Enthusiasm is running nign over
plans which are being perfected
by The Ministering Circle for their
picnic which will take place on
Thursday, May 1, at the country
estate of Mr. and Mrs. Walter P.
Sprunt on Greenville sound. This
unique and appropriate spring
time entertainment is being spon
sored to raise funds for the num
erous worthwhile local charities
which members of the Ministering
Circle work tirelessly to support.
They maintain several rooms at
the James Walker Memorial hos
pital, contribute to the support of
two or more district nurses, and
actively engage in various works
of charity. The members of this
well known organization are the
religious, social, and civic women
leaders of the city and in addition
their fame as unsurpassed house
keepers and the supervisors of
marvelous meals has gone far and
wide. Is it any wonder, then, that
the tickets for this picnic on
Thursday are selling like hot
cakes? The affair is open to the
public with a cordial invitation ex
tended to all and tickets may be
procured in advance from any
member of the organization. Fol
lowing the delicious luncheon
which will be served in such a
lovely setting, tables for bridge
will be available for those wish
ing them.
Never have we witnessed a
more beautiful or impressive wed
ding ceremony than the Sprunt
Murchison marriage which was
solemnized last evening at 8
o’clock at St. James’ Episcopal
church when Miss Charlotte
Sprunt. only daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. A'ex Sprunt became the
bride of David Reid Murchison,
Jr., oldest son of Dr. and Mrs.
David R. Murchison, in the pres
ence of a large and brilliant as
semblage of society. The wedding
party was large and the bride and
her attendants were beautifully
gowned. The church decorations
were of the loveliest with native
greenery and white flowers in pro
fusion w'hile softly gleaming white
cathedral tapers on the altar shed
a soft glow over the entire beauti
ful scene. The bride was given in
marriage by her father, Alexan
der Sprunt. Immediately after the
ceremony a reception was given
by the bride’s parents at The Surf
Club, Wrightsville beach, which
was attended by several hundred
guests. The club house was effec
tively decorated in green and
white throughout, and punch was
served during the evening as well
as delicious refreshments. There
were many out-of-town guests here
for the wedding which united two
of the most socially prominent
families in the Cape Fear section.
Since the announcement of their
engagement several months ago
Charlotte and David have been the
recipients of innumerable social
courtesies. Upon their return from
their wedding trip they will spend
the summer at Wrightsville beach.
Announcements reading as fol
lows nave been received in the
city during the past week; Mr.
Morris Vincent announces the
marriage of his daughter, Virginia
Rose to Edward Corbett Hines,
junior. Lieutenant Commander
United States Navy, on Saturday,
the twelfth of April, Nineteen hun
dred and forty-seven, Annapolis,
Maryland.” Accompanying cards
rend; ‘‘At Home after the twen
tieth ol April 23 State Circle, An
napolis, Maryland.”
The beach season will have ar
rived before we know it, judging
by the weather we are having al
ready, so make your plans to
come early and stay late this sum
mer. We have the most restful
and utterly relaxing spot on the
whole south Atlantic seacoast all
picked out for you, if you will only
take advantage of it. There will
be plenty of amusements too,
should you suddenly desire them,
so we won’t take "NO” for an
answer. With apologies for boost
ing my native shores to such an
extent, but you know all about our
beaches and will realize l am not
overestimating their allure. With
dear love for you always. Devoted
ly, VIRGINIA.
• * •
FWCA Announces
Weekly Evenls
The YWCA has announced its
-cheduie of activities for this week
is follows:
April 28—4 p.m. Craft class, 6.45
j.m. Residence Girls’ vespers,
r:30 p.m. Leather craft class.
April 29—2:15 p.m. Little Y-Sis
ers at Carolina Beach. 6 p.m.
31ue Triangle club dinner. Speak
;r—Miss Dorothea McDowell, Sub
ect “Faith for Acyion.”
April 30—3:30 p.m. Sunset Park
if-Teens, 4 p. m. Freshman Y
reens, 6 p.m. Senior Y-Teens, 7
3,m. Carolina Beach Y-Teens.
May 1—7:30 p.m. World Affairs
;lass—close of session.
May 2 — 3:30 p.m. Wrightsboro
Y - Teens. 4 p.m. Sophomore Y
Teens, 7 to 11 p.m. High school
>ame and dance.
May 3—2 p.m. Chestnut Street
Z-Teens. 7 to 10:30 p.m. Gram
r.ar school dance and game hour.
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MRS. R. L. DAUGHTRY—The former Gloria Evelyn Bass,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Bass of Wilmington and Faison, whose
marriage took place March 30 at Conway, S. C. Mr. Daughtry is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Daughtry also of Wilmineton
"All Women's" Convention Slated
By General Federation June 23-28
The unique idea of an “All
Women’s convention — women
speakers only—is announced today
by the General Federation of
Women’s clubs, to be held in New
York City June 23-28 at the Hotel
Commodore. However men are
not to be barred as listeners at
open sessions.
Among the many notable speak
ers who will address the conven
tion are: Mrs. Franklin D. Roose
velt, Anne O’Hare McCormick,
Clare Booth Luce, Louise Leon
ard Wright, Judge Dorothy Ken
yon, Vera M. Dean, Lisa Sergio,
Ethel J. Alphenfels, Pearl S. Buck.
The Honorable Frances Perkins,
Dr. Helen Dwight Reid, the Hon
orable Katharine St. George, Mrs.
Charles W. Tillett, and Mrs. Ro
bert W. Macauley.
Compared to the 97 clubs which
were called to a meeting in New
York in 1389 for the pm pose of
Topsail Seniors
Are Entertained
—
! Mrs. J. W. Starnes and Mrs.
I Roderick Sidbury entertained the
members of the Senior class of
the Topsail High school Wednes
day evening, April 23, at the home
of Mrs. Sidbury.
The home was artistically deco
rated with a profusion of spring
flowers. Hearts was played dur
ing tiie evening. Miss Norma
Smith won high score prize for
girls and Hugh Batts for boys.
Each member of the class was
presented the class memory
books. A gift was presented to the
sponsor of the senior class, J. T.
Sasser, Jr., and mascots, Joan
Starnes and John Nixon King.
A delicious ice course, was serv
ed. Among these present were:
Misses Norma Smith, Joyce At
kinson, Mary Mason, Hazel Edens,
Virginia Blackburn, Gloria Batson,
Ida Edens, Messers J. T. Sasser,
Jr., Cecil Batson, Hugh Batts,
Dean Sidbury, V/oody Batts, El
bert Costin, Wilbur Lutterloh, and
Roderick Sidbury.
forming a General Federation of
Women’s clubs, the 1947 conven
tion has issued invitations to its
present membership of nearly 17,
000 clubs to send delegates to the
June meeting. A large attendance
is anticipated, including a number
of delegates from foreign clubs.
The program will demonstrate
the tremendous broadening of
women's interests and force in
the General Federation’s active
; participation in public affairs.
Mrs, LaFell Dickinson of
Keene, New Hampshire, retiring
president, Mrs. J. L. Blair Buck,
first vice-president, and Mrs. Hi
ram C. Houghton second vice
president will share in presiding.
A number of important resolu
tions convening immediate action
will be introduced and freely dis
cussed at the business sessions.
An important Incident of the
convention will be the election oi
officers for the coming three
years. Candidates for office are:
for president, Mrs. J. L. Blaii
Buck, Virginia; for first vice-presi
dent, Mrs. Hiram C. Houghton,
Iowa; for second vice-president,
Mrs. Oscar A. Ahlgren, Indiana
and Mrs. Thurston Roberts, Flori.
da: for recording secretary, Mrs.
Volney W. Taylor, Texas, Mrs.
W. M. Rennie, Illinois, Mrs
Earl B. Shoesmith, California, anc
;Mrs. Gustav Ketterer, Pennsylva
nia: for treasurer, Mrs. Charles
| L. Fuller, Massachusetts.
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Many Activities !
Planned This Week
The city recreation department
has announced a lull schedule of
events for this week. The sched
ule is as follows:
Monday: 9 a.m. 5 p.m.—Retail j
Merchants association school.
Community center: 6 p.m. Bible
class, Nesbitt courts; 8 p.m. La
dies Card club, Nesbitt courts;
Maddin’s band, Community cen
ter; Folk club, Community center.
Tuesday: 9 a.m. 5 p m.—Retail
Merchants association school.
Community center; 10:30 a.m. I
Flower Show committee, Com
munity center; 3 p.m. Dance
class Community center; 3:15 p.
m. Boys’ softball game. Nesbitt
courts; 4 p.m. Girl Scouts. Com
munity center; 8 p.m. Airplane
club, Community center.
Wednesday: 9 am. n p.m.—Re
tail Merchants association school,
Community center; 10 a.m. Adult
Arts and Crafts club, Nesbitt
courts; 3 p.m. Dance class. Com
munity center: 8 p.m. Bridge club.
Community center; Jav-Cee-ettes.
Community center; ACL Athletic
association dance. Community
center.
Thursday; 9 a.m. 5 p.m.—Retail
Merchants association school.
Community center; 3 p.m. Dance
class. Community center; 4 pm.
April birthday party, Cornelius
Harnett.
Friday: 9 a.m. 5, p.m. — Retail
Merchants association school,
Community center; 4 p.m. Rooster
club. Community center: 7:30 p.
m. Teen-age meeting and month
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A A X A V XJ A-J U
ly party, Cornelius Harnett; 8 p.
m. Teen-Age club, Nesbitt courts;
Teen-Age club, Community cen
ter Crmera club, Community
center.
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604 Castle Street
April 27, 1947
Dear Customer:
For the past two weeks your KIDDY SHOP has taken
the lead in Wilmington to bring prices down. In com
pliance with President Truman’s request we have of
fered a store-wide 10% reduction on all our prices. We
will endeavor to continue this policy until all prices
generally are reduced at least 10%.
The price of finished products is in ac
cordance with the cost of raw7 materials
and manufacture. In allowing our 10%
reduction it is with the hope that costs
before these products reach us will like
wise be cut. As yet our buying prices
have not been lowered.
You can help yourself to more generous savings by
supporting our efforts to lower prices. Help us to
help you by buying now and saving on all infants’ and
children’s ready-to-wear.
Yours for lower prices,
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