North Carolina Newspapers

> , „ ■ _ J , ■ " w m I rr. I ' A Cool Costume in Black and Gall}' Printed Crepe de Chine. There is no more useful street cos tume for warinish weather than the simple frock of crepe de chine, with a slim straight- coat to be worn t^ver The one shown here chooses black crepe de chine, and combines it with printed crepe de chine using bright red and touches of black on a white ground The coat is lined to match, and has loops and black ball buttons all the way down the front. A lint of (T§am felt, with thpicrown but in ts pattern and ntj«l down over 8 band of black satin ’is worn with ensemble. f Vi| " * • r i . ..i1.... ... . DURNS Ff or scalda of small area, cover first with tvet bak ing soda. When dry, \ take this off. Dress with Vicks* gently. Do not robin. Bandage lightly. WICKS V Vapoßub IT MURon Jan tW Yoarbt *•'-jw i.,ji jsr yl -., - .'■■■■■ XXKXSOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO i va off i On Mottoes and Booklets This j j Week Only 1 i A few subjects: “Mother.” “Hel- i r lo,” “Dear Little You.” “Look 11 Ahead,” “Spring,” “Sweetheart j of Mine,” "Our Anniversary,”, I “The Windini “What’s \ i It All About A’ and many oth i ere. 1 | S. W. Preslar JEWELER. yQOOOOOOOn 30000000000^^ “I FINALLY HAD TO HAVE j IT TAKEN" Thanks to “mother and the • girls” many a man Ims been urged to have bis photograph ■ made. All arc delighted with |j the realization that a good |fj photograph stays eJer young; H time only makes it priceless. H Phone today for appointment. | BOYD W COX STUDIO 1 f* | ‘For Better Photographs” 8 FEBNDELL, TETLEY’S and UPTON’S v Orange Pekoe Tea Just Received Chocolate* Cherry and Vanilla Ice Cream Today. Try our Dixie Cups. They’re • Delicious DOVE-BOST CO. HOME GROWN STRAW . BERRIES - We buy country pro duce of all kind. PHQNE 557 —for-- _ QUALITY ancL ;••/ , J&HCasb Store h- - i.. . . v ,• iMfere* PERSONAL. Mr. G. A. Meis and daughter, Mary Lee, are spending the week in New York and Massachusetts. Mrs. G. A. Meis 1b at the bedside of her aunt, at the Long’s Sanatorium in Statesville. • t • Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Davis spent Wednesday in High Point. . «• ** >« . ■ John Widenhouse, of the United States Navy, who is stationed in New York, is visiting his parents; Mr. and Mrs. J. A- Widenhouse in the county. • * * The condition of Rev. L. C. Little, who underwent an operation at the Concord Hospital on Monday, is im proved. • * * Mrs. A. H. I'ropst' is resting com fortably, after undergoing an opera tion at the Concord Hospital on Wed nesday. S The condition of Melvin Isenhouf continues to improve, after an til ness of several days. •• ■ . Mrs. -J. C. Blume is slowly improv ing after an illness of several days at her home on West Corbin street. % M -\J4 J Mrs. H. M. Penninger is resting comfortably at her home oil South • Spring street, after having her ton sils removed on Wednesday. » r - Fred Sides, of China Grove, who is a patient in the local hospital, is im proving daily. - • » After undergoing an operation at the Concord Hospital on Wednesday, Odell Beam, of Kannapolis, is doing nicely. , -» • • » Mrs. J. W. Roberts, of Kannapolis, underwent an operation at the Con cord Hospital on Wednesday. * * » Ken Roberts, of Kannapolis, who '♦as injured in an accident several days ago, is takingV treatment at the Upncord Hospital. Reports state thgt he is. doing hicely. * * ‘ i 1 .. ,11 i l Phyllis Crooks, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy C. Crooks, is sick at her home on South Union street. Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Ridenhotir left today for High Point, where they will make their home iii the future. Mr. Ridenheur will ,be connected with the Bidennour Shoe Store there. * * « Miss Bribe Baird, formerly of Con cord, but now of Charlotte, spent Wednesday night here with relatives. *• » * Mrs. .T. I). Holmes, Jr., of Jackson ville, Fla., who is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Harris, left today for Sweet Briar College to attend the May Day festivities. She was accom panied by Miss Martha Lee and Miss ■jUice Gibbon, of Charlotte. • v ■ ®jllss Nell Cook, of Cook's Crossing, is spending several days with Miss Kate Lubchenko, at Harrisburg. * * * . Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Cline are spend ing the day in Salisbury with friends. * * * Mrs. C. J. Goodman is spending the week-end in Greensboro with her daughter, Miss Gladys Goodman, who •is a student at North Carolina College For Women. • * » ■ B. L. Crowell, who is a patient at the Charlotte Sanatorium, is doing .nicely following an operation per formed several days ago. * * * Mrs. B. G. Nash entered the Pres byterian Hospital today, where she will undergo an operation. Miss Helen Kale, of Lexington, is the guest of Misses Louise and Bessie Webb. * * *. B. C. Bogart, of Charlotte, is a 1 visitor in the city today. Salisbury Post: “Mr. and Mrs. Hearn Swiuk are at home with Mr. Swink's parents in China Grove. Mrs. Swiuk was formerly Miss Eleanor j Landor, of St. I’etersbUrg, Fla. The r couple have just returned from a wedding trip to Blowing Rock, where the bride’s mother grand-mother hive built a summer home.” * * '* Mrs. Y. F. Higgins, a patient at St. Peter's Hospital, in Charlotte, is resting more comfortably today. Mr. ,«nd Mrs. “Rip" Major, of f Charlotte, spent a short time in Con cord today. Mr. Major is with the , Ford Cotapany there. He also is well known in football circles. • 9 * Mrs. Maggie Mills Meriwegther has as her guest today Charlie Meri weather and two sons, of Sanford. Fla., and Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Meri weather, of Lynchburg, Va. The par ty is en route from Florida to Vir ginia. Dance Postponed. The square dance which was to , have been given by the Rainbow As . seinbly at Hotel Concord Friduy even ing bus been postponed on 'account of a piano recital which will be given at the Hotel at the same time as the dance was to have been given. These who have purchased tickets way get' their money badk from Mrs. Purfts M. Mother Advisor, of the Assembly. Mr. and Mrs. Goodman Leaving Con cord. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Goodman are leaving* Coneotd tonight for Rome, Oa.. wncre they will make their home. The couple is popular with a wide cir cle of friehds who regret that they no t hWgfer reside in Concord, but who are glad that the move is a promotion for Mr.-Goodman. y 1 Smuggled Chines* by Airplane- Two men wbo confessed smuggling Chinese into this country from Mexico by airplane were, sentenced by ,Tu<t~- McCormick of I/fcs Angeles to a year each/ ill the federal pdtii- MISS NORTHRUP, SOPRANO, GIVES RECITAL HERE New York Artists Will Be As sisted by Mrs. Lina Hart sell Davis and Dr. Hamp ton Stirewalt. Miss Margaret Northrup, soprano, of New York City, will give a reeital tonight at 8 o'clock and will be as sisted by Mrs. Lina Hartseli Davis, pianist, and Dr. Hampton Stirewalt, organist, on the Elizabeth Sergeant Odell Memorial Organ at Forest Hill Methodist Episcopal Church, South. The program will be one of the series of musical numbers ■that are being given in Concord this week in observance of National Mu % nn x. Jwf&y ,4 X xaJSSif av*.,. * . * ( Miss Northrup sic Week. Both organ and vocal numbers will be on the program for this evening. Miss Northrup has been acclaimed as a singer with -a ypicc <jf bell-toned clarity aud beauty and the press not ices of the cities in which she has appeared in recital speak of her in highesftenns. The recital this eve ning should be well attended as the program ,jvill be one of the outstand ing ones of the entire music week. The following program will be pre sented : Organ t Prelude Op 18—Ilolorinski. . In Dulei Jubilo—Bach. Romance Fan Paroles—Bonnet. Vocal : . «’sj ! «.“*• ' Conic Unto Him —Handel. With Verdure Clad—Ha/den. Organ: In Moonlight—Kinder. Meditation—Sturges. Vocal: Wings of Night—Winter Watts. The Cuckoo—Liza Lehmann. Organ: Traumerea—Schumann. Souvenir—Drdla. Grand Choer—Rogers. Vocal: Coming Home—Willeby. The Answer—Terry. At Hotel Concord. Guests registered at Hotel Concord Wednesday included : Robert S. John son, Norfolk, Va.; H. W. Ellison, Richmond, Va.; C. B. Mooney, Jr., Moeksville; M. A. Edward, Tliomus ville; 11. (). Harvey, Covington, Va..; J. P. Jones, Statesville; F. A. Byerl.v, Winston-Salem; J. W. A. Mritton, Jr., Richmond, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. .1. I’. Major, Charlotte; A. H. Lichtz, Nashville, Teml.; H. E. Thompson, Hartsville, S. C.; C. W. White. Statesville: J. C. Durham, Burling ton ; Bob Therrell, Burlington; D. H. Hall Memphis, Tenn.; E. S. Harwell, Memphis, Tenn.; L. O. Puppiam, Greensboro; A. T. West, Fay; J. S. Martin, North Carolina ; Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Robertson; Asheville; Mrs. G. P. English, Utica, N. Y., G. I’. Sher rill, North Wilkesboro; F. M. Clarke, Mt. Airy; and 11. W. Broome, Mt. Airy. Three One-Act Plays to Be Given at Mt. Pleasant High School. The senior class, assisted by other members of tile student body, will present three one-act plays in the au ditorium of the Mt. Plearant high school- Monday evening, May 9th, at 8 o'clock. The firet.play, “Not Quite Such a Goose," by Elizabeth Gale, is a comedy of a boy’s first love, which is delight ful and full iii humor. The second play, “Peggy,” by Har old Williamson in u tragedy of tenant life that is pictured in a real kitchen. This play presents a vivid picture true to life, and is brimful of interest. The third play, “Neighbors,” by Zona Gale, is a comedy of village life that pictures a group of neighbors who are only interested in themselves. The three plays arc acted by stu dents who possess histrionic ability to a high degree. Admission will be 15 and 25 cents and tlie tickets arc on sale by the students. A small orchestra will furnish en tertainment between tbo plays. Mrs. Norvel Honored. Salisbury Post. Mrs, Mildred Norvel has the high honor and privilege of being the offic ial representative of Salem College on the 70th anniversary of the founding of Catawba - College. There Will be an elaborate : commencement program,'’ an niversary ‘ program, academic celebra tion, and commencement dinner on June Ist. 1027. Mrs. Norvel is an honored graduate of Salem college, i This nomination comes from Presi dent Rondtlmler. of Salem eoilege. ‘,5 i',: THE CONCOftD DAttU TRISUNB LIGHTNING STRIKES . JOB; MAN INSURED J. F. West Hurt in Unusual Acci dent at Kemaraville Yesterday. Winston-Salem Journal. > ' J. F. West, 58, was serionafr in jured yesterday mornhig when a bolt of lightning strack au axe he was carrying on his shoulder, twist ed around,yatriking West on the cheekbone and breaking the bone. The unique accident occurred at the rear of his home at Kernersviile dur ing a slight thunder storm. West was brought to this city in an ambulance where an examination was made at a local hospital. There it was found that his cheek bone was broken and that he has fust a quantity of blood. He wax later car ried back to his home. Reports from Kernersviile laxt night stated that there was a slight thunder showed yesterday morning, but there were only two loud Jrlap* of thunder. • West was the victim of one clap. Meeting of American Legion Auxilary. An enthusiastic meeting of the Fred Y. McConnell Post, American Legion Auxiliary was held Tuesday evening in the Legion Club Booms. Fifteen members and two visitors were pres ent. Interesting reports form the var ious committees were heard: The re habilitation committee reported a box oif flowers sent to our siek nurses ward at Oteen for Easter. Notes of thanks were read from many of these women, thanking us again and again for our rememberances to them from time to time. - The Auxiliary will send a large box of sweet peas to our word for Moth er's Day. Attractive bedjackets for each of the fifteen nurses will be made by the members and sent them during the month of May, qlso small gifts of money will be sent to uncompensated nurses. Plans for Poppy Day oil May 30th were discussed. A cash prize will be offered to the grade in each depart ment of the Public Schools making the most attractive Poppy Poster. A coramitee was appointed to judge this work. The‘best of these posters wilt be displayed in the down, town Win dows. The different churches will be asked to observe Poppy Day by displaying Flags, Poppies, aifd with appropriate qiusic. The sale of Pop pies fnade Ibf the soldiers in govern ment hospitals will be nut on by members of the Auxialiary on M'fthla.' - May 30th. A donation of $15.00 will be sent to the flood sufferers by the unit. j JL- Little Boy Celebrates Birthday Anni ■ versa ry. »' ■ Jimmy Bangle, son of Dr. and Mrs. J. A. Bangle, celebrated his ’ seventh birthday anniversary Wednesday, as ternoqn by giving a party at his hope on South Union street. After playing games on the lawn, the young host led the way into the dining room, which was attractively decorated in a color scheme of pink and white. Here delicious pink and white ice cream and cakesjvere served. The beautiful birthday cake held sev en pink candles. - ■ ( | Pretty souvenirs were given to the' twenty-five little friends who came to enjoy the afternoon with Jimmy. Gold Star Mothers Invited to Theatres. Every Gold Star Mother of Cabar rus County is especially invited to attend the motidn picture ‘The l'n knowu Soldier” which will be shown at Concord Theatre Monday and Tues day, May 10 and 11th. The invitation is extended by the Cabarrus County Chapter of American lVar Mothers and Phelps Sasseen, manager of the Theatre. The picture will be shown for the benefit of the local chapter of Am erican War Mothers: British sportsmen are confident of the ability of Tommy Milligan to win the world’s welterweight cham pionship from Mickey Walter if the. two ever come together. 1... »» i I. . - 'i Mother’s Day I ■> Established in the H<arts An occasion ’ remembered ISHi * by people in every walk of rIL.:. ELMER’S CHOCOLATES will lie >b«‘ preferred lo i Mother this year. ■ Goodness Koipws The\>ey : Cline’s Pharmacy Phone 333 . ’ '■ 1 ' ' 1 ' College Girl Has 9100 Prize Smiles. Fort Worth, Texas—Miss Wills Mae Lee, an orphan earning her way through college, won thia year's SIOO prize for being the “smilingest” girl on the campus at Texas Woman's Col lege here. Before entering college last year, Miss Lee lived at the Waco Methodist Home. As the climax of a contest insti tuted last semester, Willa Mae was elected “T. W. C. Smiles Girl” by vote, of all the student body this spring. Despite tbe fact that mo«t Os her extra-study time is occupied with earn ing expenses in school by serving in the college dining room, she partici pates in mueh of the social life of the campus. She is president of the Teacup Club, composed -of girls who assist the college dietitian and is a member of the Susan M. Key Literary Society and Y. W. C. A. | Drama Lover’s Home Includes Tiny Stage. I Chicago—High above tbe pavement, the new apartment home of Mrs. Howard L. Willett, president of the Drama League of Chicago, and her husband, will have a miniature theater of its own. The stage, which is on the 18th story, is set in gardens and terraces and is so situated that at favorable seasons it will receive its lighting from the moon. Mosques of Turkey to See Women Priests. Constantinople—The minarets of Turkey will soon be sealed by women dressed in turban and priestly robes, calling the faithful to prayer, in the belief of 23-year old Semiha Hnnem, first woman graduate of the Stamboul Theological school. Until the government grants per mission for women to preach in the mosques, Semiha Hanem will devote herself to religious writings. She is the first religious revivalist to rise in "new Turkey” and believes the Turk ish' people will always be deeply re ligious. ‘T approve of foreign schools here,” she .shys. “because they help! my peo ple to adopt the best international so cial ejjudg^s.” Peeress ■ vVears Monocle Easily. i Loudon—-Viscountess Elibrink. Eng land's newefct pqgyess v ., ? Jias distinction of wearing more gracefully" than any other woman in England, a monocle which she adjusts So easily to her eye 'that it does not appear at j all uncomfortable. i Lady Elibank is chairman of the ! United Empire circle of the Lyceum J Club. In this capacity she recently acted as hostess to Princess Louise, the King’s aunt, who is known as the most enterprising and individualistic of the royal women travelers. Lady Elibank herself is fond of foreign travel. Stff Mr. Steckei Honored Last Evening? Edwin Mv Steckei, director of music in the public schools of pastonia, and an organist of note, was the guest'oP 1 honor Wednesday evening at a dinner party given by Ms and Mrs. C.‘ F, Ritchie, at their home on South Union street, prior to Mr. Stcckel’s recital at the First Presbyterian Church. The dining room table covered with a beautiful madeira cloth, had as its centerpiece a bowl of lovely pink snap dragons. An eleaborate dinner of several courses was served. Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie’s guests were: Mr. Steckei, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Wagoner. Dr. and Mrs. J. F. Reed, Mr. and Mrs. William A. Ritchie. Miss Margaret Ritchie and Patterson Ritchie. It is estimated that by midsummer 30;000 miles of connecting air lines will be operating regularly in Europe, Asia and Northern Africa. » iil '*'■■» .. 1 '. ' ■ ' ■=> Walker-Crew. One of the most beautiful,weddings ever solemnized in St. John’s Lutin' eran church occurred Wednesday, May the 4th at 7 o’clock, when Miss Mary Lillie Cress became lie bride of Mr. Paul Alexander Walker, Rev. L. D. Miller officiating. The church was artistically decorat ed, the spring effect being beautifully carried out in the decorations of ivy, and many graceful baskets of white lilies and sweet peas. Prior to the ceremony “Melody of Love” by Engleman, was rendered, Mrs. L. D. Miller presiding at the or gan. Miss Helen Misenheimer, a member of the faculty of Mont Amoe- 1 na Seminary, sweetly sang “I Love j You Truly.” Then to the strains of j Lohengrin’s Wedding March, the bri-; dal party entered from the rear of the i church in the following order: Mr. j John Daniel Suther and Mr. Glenn! Penninger as ushers, followed by the groomsmen, Mr. Jay Cress and Mr. Al lan Watts. Then came the attend ants, Misses Annie Walker and Thel ma Suther, in orchid georgette over ipink satin, with picture hats to match, carrying sweet peas and pink roses. Then eatne the dame of honor, Mrs. Houck Richards, sister of the bride, gowned in peach georgette over peach satin wearing corresponding picture hat, carrying yellow rosebuds and peach sweet peas. She was fol lowed by the ring bearer. Master J. D. Walker, nephew of the groom, in a white satin suit, bearing the ring in a ealla lily. The bride was given in marriage by her father, Mr. John W. Cress. The bride was especially beau tiful in white georgette over white, satin, trimmed in silver lace. The veil was held, in place by a wreath of orange blossoms. She carried a Show er bouquet of bride’s roses and lily of the valley. She was met at the altar by the groom, who entered with his best man, Mr. James Walker, student of the Lutheran Theological Seminary of Columbia, S. C., a brother of the groom. During the ceremony. Mrs. Miller softly played “To a Wild Rose.” While the couple knelt in prayer, Miss Misenheimer sang. “O Perfect Love.” The beautiful and impressive ring ceremony of the Lutheran Church was used, after which the bridal party re tirtd to the strains of Mendelssohn's Wedding March. Immediately following the cere mony, Mr. and Mrs. Walker left for Washington and other cities of inter i— —' 11 ' ' r Stupendous Values In New I dresses 1 On Sale Friday and Saturday || - Juniors , A/I ... J1 SI M isses' and ■ fl M 18 II 'r" Women’s Sizes ™ fjgpj —OUTSTANDING—from their novel necklines to flar- / fS\\ |I i ing hems! Navy blue georgettes! Printed georgettes! /-is/ \\ \Wr Heavy flat crepes for sports! Brand-new! Slim little \ W yj.j I II frocks in summery tints for afternoon. Two-piece mod- \«K\ V A, / II els for morning, vibrant with youth! A group that • ■p-jF'v II should sell for dollars and dollars more. Whether their f II newness or their prettiness is most attractive, or both, /j| v ' we do not know. We do know that they are irresistible /rfl \ \ I || little dresses and you will agree when you see them. At j\jJ) J/L—Z.ZjKS' the price of $9.75 these dresses are remarkable! We urge 1 [jl ' TVjJ IT II you to see them today! Mm 1— V/KUi Jr ill SPECIAL OFFERING jfP WM ll MILLINERY f)N NHNgjj .1 |1 ll $2.85 $3.85 WOTWMM FRIDAY AND SATURDAY tM) TA ” ll 22 South South Union St Concord. N. C. \ CONCORD’S LEADING WOMEN’S SHOP ||| FISHER’S 1 " The Smartest Always 11 i ezt The bride is a most charming 1 and lovable young woman. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mts. John W. Cresit and a : young woman of moss pleasant personality and has a large circle of friendc Her popularity was attested by the large number of beau tiful and useful gifts she received. The groom, is a son of Mr. and. Ura , John D. Walker, and is a very suc cessful and prosperous farmer. .Up on their return from their honey moon, Mr. and Mrs. Walker -frill make their home with the parents of the bride, f , _ "jX. - - j|g where Moving* are greatest** (l 50-54 S. Union Street. Colicord. N. C. i J |2s*‘Awriwjwyl j Women’s Rayon Undies I ror rracocai iiuiiiiiMf unnrore ll From every standpoint «■« M >€ Vci ft tiiese are ,the ideal summer* I \ ts undergarments. M a-de 1 iiCSPfy firmly Ip /&[ pastel shades. vSuyV Itjoa garments can be \\s, f Z without effort—and (hb qaa&tgt I] can be washed witbont fear. VctJC | inexpensive, too. ~ jjH 11 Athletic Scats «... .$1.49 said $1.79 1 Stejwaks . ..«.... - r- | : "ri'i » » ns ;"~in ii.ti. uji. . ■ ' i iii i i i PAGE FIVE ~ - Couple in Close Embrace .Drift « Campti. Im ~ May s.—4sMjfßf|it each arms, two seen today bobbing up and the swift current of Red servers said they could see the hobbeil-hfa<l of a wemdf were unable to ascertain whether Ifj .other was that of a man or a wdHIS an. JIH —9 In a recent boxing I mil S Paris between London polh|j£B'c.s| Paris police, the Londoners Won {9» four matches to three. , awljs! a? fj.'i. 11 11 ■stgaggdti^^B