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Miss Vivian Johnson
^Bride of Mr. Bollin
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tetaruf atternoon, December 8,
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VlTian Johnson, of Charlotte,
WssU efetVUkesboro, became
the brMe o^MejTln Nelson Bot>
U».'af M Ms|[%Mw». ft the hhhse
Mrs. W. J, «MMon, at 421 Besf*
mont aveone, Charlotte.
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Wtt4dtaf music was provided
i>r Mtaa N»«lii«is, of North
WllksMor*, as planhit, anh Wal*
ter Cariiker, as solefst. 'JV mmh
ware spoken before an Improrlsed
altar of magnolia and ^uthern
smllax, white fUdloli as4 oaa-
detabraa hoNUny white jtapers.
Dr. O. W. Durden officiate, ns*
Ing the ring ceremony.
The bride, unattended, wore a
wine Telret dress fashioned wtth
fitted bodice and bouffant skirt
with white accessories. She wore
a garland of roses on her bead,
carried a prayer book, and her
only ornament was an heirloom
brooch.
Immediately following the
ceremony an Informal reception
was held, after which the couple
left for a wedding trip to New
Orleans, La.
Mrs. Bollin received her edu
cation at Woman’s Co^ege in
Greensboro, studied art in^ Char
lotte, and for one season under
Miss Mae Middleton, noted Eng-,
lish artist, in Bermuda. She is a
member of the North Carolina
Poetry Society, and has had her
poetry published by the Poetry
Digest, of New York. Mrs. Bol
lin, who holds a position with
the Duke Power Co., in Char
lotte, is a granddaughter of Mrs.
O. F. Blevins, of Wilkesboro, and
the late Mr. Blevins.
The bridegroom, son of Mr.
and Mrs. R. E. Bollin, of I.o
Mars, Iowa, is the grandson of
George Day. pioneer Iowa fa' i-
er. He served in the European
Theatre of Operations and Is now
on leave. In the battle of Sicily!
he was taken prisoner by the
Germans and was held for 21
months. He wears the Purple
Heart Medal. Before his induc
tion Into the army the bride
groom was In business in l.e
Mars, and also a professional
sportsman, being a member of
the Middlewest Ice Hockey
League.
Out of town guests were Mr.
and Mrs. W. O. Johnson. Misses
Beth Jones, Edna BuUis, Elsie
Nichols, all of North Wllkea-
iboro, Mrs. N, O. Smoak and Geo.
Smoak, of Wilkesboro, Mr. and
Mrs. Walter Johnson and Mr.
and Mrs. Duke Bledsoe, of Spar
ta. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Guyer and
Miss WllUe Guyer, of Elkin.
Colleen Moore Given
Birthday Party
Colleen Moore, young daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Moore,
was given ^ birthday party by
her mother at their home on D
^tryet fftpmoon, cele-
bnittnf her jMmMyUi hfrttldbr an
niversary. Around twenty boyi
and girls were present hud were
entertained wltk games and a
home movie ceg^ reel- The iM®-
Ing room, where Ice cream and
cake were served, was In candle
light, and throughout the home
the decoraUons were suggeetlva
of the Christmas season. The
huge white hlrthdsjr cake waa
topped with seven miniature
caudles. The honoree received
many nice gifts, and attractive
favors were presented to the chil
dren. In the entertainment of the
children the hostess had the as
sistance oCMrs. H. P. Gilliam.
Pearl White Circle
Has Christmas Party
The members of the Pearl
White Circle of the Wilkesboro
Methodist church held their an
nual Christmas party Tuesday
evening at the home of Mrs. Joe
Barber, with Mrs. J. W. White as
associate hostess. Mrs. A. R.
Gray, Sr., presided for the busi
ness session. During the social
hour the hostess served a salad
course, and the group made an
exchange of gifts, which were at
tractively arranged on a table.
Decorations for the home were In
keeping with the Christmas sea
son.
buy five radio* for veteran ho*
pitala, four as gifts from the Aux
iliary and one as an indlvidnal
gift from one of the Auxiliary
members. The Auxiliary Is anx
ious to receive as members wives,
mothers, sisters or daughters of
World War II veterans, who have
Joined the American Legion.
Anyone qualified to Join is
asked to contact Mrs. Leyshon or
Miss Norma Stevenson. Refreah-
ments and a social hour followed
the meeting.
Executive Meeting
Of W. S. C. S. Held
Legion Auxiliary In
Monthly Meeting
The Legion Auxiliary held its
monthly meeting Monday evening
at the home of Mrs. B. N. Phil
lips, with Mrs. Joe E. Johnson
and Mrs, John Hall as associate
hostesses. Mrs. John W. Leyshon,
the president, was in charge of
the business session, during
which time a number of Items
came up for discussion. Plans
were made for Christmas for the
war veterans, who are patients at
the hospitals at Oteen and Fay
etteville. Money has been sent to
NOW OPEN
FM BISMESS
We have opened our Furniture Store
in Ronda in the Mathis building next
door to the postoffice.
You are cordially invited to visit our
store for your furniture needs. We
have been fortunate in being able to se
cure livingroom, bedroom, diningroom
and kitchen furniture of good quality
and at prices which will save you mon
ey.
In addition to our opening stock, we
have furniture arriving daily.
LLOYD
FURNITURE CO.
C. V, Lloyd, Owner
Ronda, N. C.
An exacativa meeting of the
Woman’s Society of Christian
Service of the Ndrtk Wllkiiboro
First Methodist church waa held
at the home of the president,
Mrs. W. B. Jones, Monday eve
ning. At the beginning of the
meeting the group sang a num
ber of Christmas carols and Mrs.
Edd P. Gardner led the devo
tions. Mrs. Jones presided for
the business aesslon, during
which time a number of reports
were heard and some plans made
for the work of the coming
year. Sixteen were present and
at the close of the evening the
hostess served tempting refresh
ments. Mrs. Gardner presented
to Mrs. Jones a gift from the so
ciety, a W. S. C. S. pin. In ap
preciation of the splendid work
done by Mrs. Jones the past two
years as president of the society.
Mrs. R. J. Hlnshaw is the in
coming president.
McNeill-Hudson
Vows Are Spoken
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. McNeill, of
Purlear, announce 'the marriage
of their daughter, Virginia, to
William Ross Hudson, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Charlie Hudson, of
North Wilkesboro.
'The marriage was performed
Wednesday, November 7, at the
First Baptist church, with Dr.
David B. Browning officiating.
The bride wore a two-piece
dress of light blue with black ac
cessories. She Is a graduate of
Millers Creek high school and
now holds a position with Belk’s
Department Store,
The bridegroom is employed
by the telephone company In
North Wilkesboro, where the
couple will make their home.
Oakwoods W. M. U.
In Regular Meet
The Woman’s Mlsslonay Cir
cles No. 1 and No 2 of Oakwoods
Baptist church met with Mrs. Ar
chie Lee Osborne Friday evening,
December 7. The meeting opened
with the hymn o,* the year fol
lowed with the watchword. Mrs.
A. T. Jones, the president, had
charge of the business session,
when officers were elected for the
year 1946. The Lottie Moon
offering was taken. Mrs. J. M.
Cantor discussed “The Mission
ary and the Task.’’ Two chapters
from the book, "Victory Unto
Victory,’’ followed with Blole
study. Miss Nora Laws.
The topic for discussion, "Fac
ing Tomorrow With God," was
given by Mrs. Walter Stroud,
Mrs. Rex Stroud and Miss Nora
Laws. Christmas carols were
sung by the group. The closing
prayer was given by Mrs. Walter
Stroud.
During the social hour refresh
ments were served by the hos
tesses.—Reported.
Letters to Santa
A WORD OF
THANKS
As it is impossible for me to take each, and every cus
tomer by the hand and express my sinceare appreciation for
the patronage extended me during the 38 years I conducted
my grocery store in Wilkesboro, I want to take this means of
thanlring . . .
Each and Every One of You
most sincerely. I will never forget
your kind favors and the consideration
you extended me through the years. I
am truly grateful and appreciative.
Am you know, I recently sold my grocery business to
Messr;. .Warner Miller, and Dewey R. Parker^
will onerate tha same under the name of PARKER-
afTT.LfcR grocery, and to whom I extend every good
viah for wjcceas.
MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!
C. E. Lendermaii
Dear Santa—We are two little
girls, four and two years old. We
are very smart. We pull our lit
tle crippled brother In his big
new wagon. By doing this we are
helping our mother. We want
you to bring us each a doll, also
oranges, candy and a few nuts.
Santa, remember all little boys
and girls. Don’t forget the crip
pled children, especially our lit
tle brother, Joe. Your friends,
SUE and ANN MYERS.
Hays, N. C.
Dear Santa—I am a little boy
six years old. I am In the first
grade. Mrs. Church Is my teacher
and I like her very much. I help
my mother. My older brother.
Bill, and I get In all the wood
and water. We want a. puzzle,
checker board and a ball. We
also want some oranges, candy
and nuts. We have a little two-
year-old brother, who wants a
Teddy Bear. Your friend,
TOMMY MYERS.
Hays, N. C.
Dear Santa Claus—I am a lit
tle boy four years old and I try
to be a good little boy and help
my mother. I help her wash the
dishes and bring in the wood
most every day. I would like for
you to bring me a dough board,
rolling pin and mixing bowl so I
can help my mother hake pies
and cookies. I’d like some little
dishes for my table you brought
me last year. And, Santa, I don’t
have any brothers and sislera, so
conld you bring me a doB to play
with? I would also like a train,
some candy, nuts, raisins and
fruit. Don’t forget all the other
good little boys and girls. Love.
TOMMY C. PRBVETTE.
Boomer, N. C.
CHRISTMAS CHEER FOR EVERY MEMBER OF THE FAMILY
RIGHT HERE UNDER ONE ROOF
Gifts galore for everyone . . . Mom, Dad, Junior and Miss. No need to run
from one store to another. Right here under one roof you’ll find Christmas
cheer for every member of the family. Come in today and shop with ease for
the choicest gifts.
Don’t Miss Our
TOYLAND
in our big
Basement
Dolls and Toys In
All Price Ranges
Select Today!
SUGGESTIONS
LUGGAGE
and
Brief Cases
Just Received
Another Shipment
Story Books 10c
For the Kiddies
GtFTS...for Him—
MEN’S LOUNGING ROBES $6.96 'TO $16.9.5
HOUSE SLIPPERS, Leather and Felt
BOXED INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS, box 68c-$1.00
MEN’S TRAVEL CASES
NICE ASSORTMENT OF JE3WELRY
MEN’S' SHAVING SE-TS IN ASSORTED STYLES
ARMY FLASH UGHTS
BIG VARIETY OF PRETTY TIES
MEN’S SCARFS AND DRESS GLOVES
CORDUROY COATS In Student Sizes
BOYS’ DRESS SHIRTS $1-30
TIE SETS $1.00 and $1.70
BOYS’ HUGGER CAPS $1.00 and $1.26
GIFTS...for Her-
LADIES’ MANICURE SETS
LADIES’ DRESSER SETS
BOXED SOAP (FOR GIFTS)
TABLE CLOTHS AND BED SPREADS
BEAU’nFUL SCARFS AND FASCINA’TORS
SOFA PILLOWS - $1.00 to $2.98
Just Received new shipment ladies’ Chesterfield
COATS (just in time for Christma.sl $18.40 to $3B..50
Big Selection Ladies’ and Misses’
HOUSE SLIPPEElS Priced to Suit Everyone
LADIES’ JEWELRY
LADIES’ HANDKERCHIEFS
POCKET BOOKS . . . PERFUME SETS
TABLE LAMPS (Ideal for Gift Giving)
CURTAINS Ideal Gift For the Home
GIRLS’ AND BOYS’ SNOW SUITS
Tomlinson's Dept.Store
GIFTS FOR ONE AND ALL
North Wilkesboro, N. C.
Telephone 406