North Carolina Newspapers

p 55 r * , T? Governor Cherry Cites Needs For State For 1946 lists Lata - MaW*; went Relations And Housing At Vital Sub jects of Yaar Raleigh.?In hi* umml Nsw WJ to th? ill*"*" <* Norm Carolina, i-??rO?ry called for cardial Skip during th?. S??dag y**r? ?*"* ,w*ed that th? housing Cortege and ,e??na' probUM ***?? fully. , . "A. th? laat g??i???f sand run out for the year, IMS, and - th* wortd moves into a nta 41 my fellow North ChntttU** ? fueling of thanksgiving for what the aid year brought ua and an expec tant hope for what liea in the year Stead," he said in the broadcast oyer WPTF. "History will record 1M5 ae the -ear of peace after total war, a* the year of the lifting of the veils on the universe of atomic energy, and M a year of great transition and change in the lives of moet people . ? 1 X. tka uriuWi. At such A throughout the world- At time and in sueh an em great de mands will be made during 1M6 an the energies, the petumce and the talents of our people. Our prob ? ?J their solution 1SDM ? wv DUAJT ??? ? - -??? will require the best that is in us all. "Hfcre in North Carolina 1M? ar rives on a scene where the most pwl netd is, perhaps, in the matter of housing ou? people re turning service men and civilian families as well. Ae we progress mte this new year, it is imperative that we provide medium-priced hotsing fbr our citizenahip. This will re quire close cooperation between the sources of labor, materials and prop arty owners. "There is a growing threat of seri ous damage to the State and to the neople of the State through labor maciageaneat difficulties and dispute* Strikes are deadly, cause great loss to all, increase the already shortages, and scar the souls of fine .en women, relationships ^in this field must be friendly, cordial and workable. "A third urgent need before us as we enter a new year is the matter of dgpMttWi jum! irlnirHit*^ of eeteranx of! the neoantly concluded war a?*th*r cemgddte rehire to sfvil 1Kb itsMnaftts and re sponsibilities. "So, while the shooting war is aver, end our men end women are feme, or have sa?4y psespect of n~ turning Ijome, a new sort of conflict us. I take thia-occasion at the outset of a i*pw yea? to urge the citizens of this fine stete to give us freely of.-theia best cooperation to ward the solution of civil problems M they did toward the winning of a Military victory. And with this ur Mnt request I also add th? wtoh that North Ggcolguans everywhere have ? new'yaar marked by abtmdaa* portions of happiness and pros parity." CAPTAIN GREGG ON TERMINAL LEAVE Captain M. J. Gregg, ?f the Veteri Con*. United, Btataa Army, is home on terminal laaae adtar 44 of actiye duty. Capt Greff vm aaaigned to tha Amy Air Foncee Technical Training Command, the- ?acifio Wing at Alt Transport Command, and with the aerrices of the; aupply branch to Eta Northwest and Fifth Service Com' KTWANIS INSTALLATION D. Bnmiy at Nicfat mstinf of ? Khratis District: ottfctoOr. installed, Jaow ?s<Oi2rict Govern* for 1*? WAT^KALffT I iHeeley, I Hiiifl# fn. GekrieltaHeeiey, at Gnat ftfcek, NEWS OF OUB . BOYS IN SERVICE T/Sgt Richard Audrey Joyner of the United States Signal Corps, wee releeeed from military aarvica on fhiieMiaa Day at Camp Beale, Calif. He wee inducted January 1, IMS and ?erred 14 months ovineee, Hte pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Joyner, stated today that Audrey is vieitiagj friends in California at preemt, hut it e* pec ted home ahead (he 11th. Pvt. Willis P. Odom is at home for ninety days after tweaty-foar months in service, with fifteen months served in England, Holland, Belgium, Franca, Germ say, Ciachnelnvakia. Austria and Poland; has re-enlisted and will retain for further service in Germany. Pvt. Odom wears the Combat In fantry Badge, the Amy of Occupa tion Ribbon, the Croix-OeGuerrs, the post Pearl Hartor, American Theatre of Operation, the European Theatre of Operation with three Battle Stars, the Victory Ribbon with twp Ste ~, Preeideetisl Citatum with dealer,1 Unit Cttatton for Battle of the Bulge and Combat Medic Badge. Pfc. David M. Price has been re leased from military service after serving five years. He spent 19 months in the European Theatre of Operations. He wears the Good Con duct Ribbon, the Pre-Feari Harbor and E. T. O. Ribbons and took part in five major battles, Normandy, Cen tral Germany, Battle of the Bulge, Rhmeland and Southern France. He was in England, Scotland, Wales, France, Belgium, Holland and Ger many. While in the States be was station ed at the following camps: Camp Jackson, S. C.; Camp Hood, Texas; Camp Bowie, Texas; Camp Blanding, Florida; Camp Robinson, Ale.; Camp Shelby, Miss.; Camp Polk, La.; Camp Kilmer, N J., and at camp in Te?n. His wife was the former Miss Doro thy Ham. Released From Service Captain Roland 0. Lang, of the United States Army, 393rd Infantry, 99th Division, arrived home this week, on terminal leave. Captain Lang was commissioned at Fart Bwwiag, Ga., in October, 1942. He served over seas in the European Theatre for 16 months in Eaglatod, France, Belgium and Germany and took part in the Battle of the Bulge. He wears 3 Campaipi Stars, Ardennes, Rhine land and Central Europe, and was awarded the Bronte Star for meritor ious achievement end the Purple Heart Returns To Wilson ' 2/c M. A: M. William Riclmid Dix on, of Wilson, waa dif horgod frdm the Naval Postal Service this month, after serving in the-Armed Forces two and a half yews. He has been stationed on Guam since June, 1046.1 His wife, the former Miss Emily Windham, of Fannville, and their small daughter, Barbara, resided here during the war period. They left this week for Wilson, where Mr. Dix m will resume., his duties with the] Pbst Office. ? Receives Discharge Captain Robert H. Windham, of the H S12th Field Artillery, Lorraine Cross, 79th Division, is at home on terminal taure after serving ha the armedf forces since August 8, 1941, whether mm Masted-at Fort Bragg. T Capt Windham waa commissioned St Fort Mil, OUa., and served 2Hl months overseas in, the Kuropeaal Theatre, beghudng with the D-Day vttftck it GhfittQjEKt and serving until victory in Germany. He wean 4 Battle Sign and was awarded the Bronae Star formerftor ioua aitowt la Haspital Mrs. T. W. Weeks," Jr., left We*-, aesday night, for New York City, to be with her luailiaiai, dept. Weeks, ! who inn, potion tin the Macon Gen eral Hespital. there. Gapt Weeks re turned, this weointe 4hf SUtea flmm ? service with the .?_t>op Corps of the (Army in the European Tho bath h?r? runt in Taw nf 1?M. .. Iter it y n jr*tf of Pence and Pronper-ty and oa of Lo**d Oaaa throughout tha world. Lovely Parties Bride-Elects And Visitors Burnette-Holloman and ModUn-Davis Engage ments Announced; Mrs. Murray Honored Social events of the ca'endar of the past and this week have taken the form of lovely holiday dances and parties honoring visitors4 and other friends, with announcement being made of the engagements of Miss Hildred Norine Holloman and Joab Purnell Burnette, and Miss Marian Lucille Davis and Carol Willis Mod lin. Engagement Announced Mrs. H. D. Rouse, Jr., and Mrs. Floyd Andrews, of Mt. Olive, charm ingly entertained at a bridge party, Friday afternoon, at which time thoy announced the engagement of their sister and niece, Miss Hildred Norine Holloman, to Joab Puraell Burnette, of Greenville. Miss Holloman is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. George Holloman, and Mr. Burnette is the son of Mrs. Herbert Hemby Burnette, of Greenville, and the late Mr. Burnette. The home of Mrs. G. M. Holden, in which the affair .was held, was deco rated throughout with poinsettias and artistic candle arrangements. Guests were greeted as they arriv ed by the hostesses and introduced to the honoree, Miss Holloman, her sis ter-in-law, Mrs. Alfred Holloman and Miss Edna Andrews, of Mt. Olive. Mrs. M. V. J?nes was top score compiler in the series of games, and was awarded a sterling ash tray. Mrs. P. T. Carr received pottery as consolation, "nie honor guest was presented a gift in her crystal by the hostesses, who remembered also, Mrs. Alfred Holloman with a' crystal bud frag, Hi E?taa Andrews, bride-elect, with hurricane lamps, and Mrs. P. T. Gasr, a recent bride, with crystal. The tables were spread with re fieehment cloths, after play, and cen tered with "an arrangement of green cry and candles, in which were found cards with the following inscription, "Hildred and Pumoil, January 13." Delicious fruit gelatine, topped with cream, ieed party cakes in green Bid white, Stuffed dates and salted nuts were served. Compliment* Bride-Elect Miss Hildred Holloman, bride-elect, me honored on New Year's Day at s lovelg luncheon and shower, given if Vkrt. J. M. Carraway at the home 3f lira. J. I. Baker, on Contentnea street. The table, spread with a white luncheon doth, here a cent. Imaheon doth, here a center ar raignment of narcissi v, fern and white satin bows, aw> wus showered with narrow white ribhsas and nar efcara, which TirtwV1 to the ten places with attached bridal place usido., The hoowwefo place was harked by a miniature bride, which held a corsage for her. The buffet was Irauiaiid with a nuptial scene in 11 teals Inn ad was illumined by white tapes* A conrea luncheon was served at 1:00 o'clock. v After the dessert course, Miss HoftonHB Wua preeaated with a bask et, decorated in the traditional an* tial colore, which contained a shower s|'lovely gifts frem the guests. The tha honoree a gift of fl telltel with Miss Hollomen in the pteeaurra of tha omaaion were; hsr siaty, Mre. E. D. Bouse, Jr., Mrs. j jsl\ m?n Gawthrep, of. Midway Pane,, Camp Lejeune, Miss Jane Greene.; Mrs. C&aries M. Duke, Mre. Eve U. . Carroll D. Oglesby, i? I, ?(!NB?jpiil ; H&H of Fasinrille. The Howard home was' beautifully decorated with potted plants. i After arrival of the guests, little "Sister" Pickett, in wedding gown and veil, entered to ihe strains of the Bridal Chorus from "Lohengrin" and presented Miss Davis with the lovely bride's bouquet aha carried. Follov^ng the preeaatstion of the bouquet, delicious refreshments of ice cream, topped with fruit codftail, and individual green and white iced cakes were aeired on platee that bore love ly handparntad heart, shaped an nouncement cards, on which were in scribed, "Lou and Carol," with the date of the wedding, February 14, being designated by the form of the announcement Contract waa played and prizes won by Mrs. Carroll D. Ogieeby, who scored high and waa awarded costume Jewelry, and by Mise Jane Greeno, who was presented the consolation, ash trays. The hostess' gift to the honoree was a crystal bell, with a note at tached, which read, "When you ring the bell you will be presented a set of eight crystal goblets in your chos en pattern." The hostess remembered, also, Miss Hikked Norine " Holloman, bride elect, with a gift of crystal. Out of town guests were Miss Sophie Alexander and Miss ? Jean Kersey, of Durham, house guests ofj Miss Anne Jones. Holiday Dances Reported as one of the largest and loveliest events of the holiday season was the formal dance sponsored by the Major Benjamin May Chapter, D. A. R., for the young social set, the night after Christmas. The colonial mantels of the ball room of the Chapter House were banked u. greenery and scarlet ber ries and lighted with white candies. A beautifully decorated"' Christmas tree ^gleamed from the balcony and electric candles glowed in the win dows. Music was furnished for the occa sion by Hal Thurston's orchestra. Refreshments were served in the 1 banquet room on the second floor. 1 The banquet table was centered with ( ? a huge Christmas wreath featuring ) an inside arrangement of red candles' in graduated crystal holders. At .one end of tiie table a large bowl of Christmas tree ornaments, banked by. holly, added a further decorative note. 1 Punch waa served from tiro other end i jf the table, together with ham bis-11 suits, sandwiches, cookies, cakes,') cbee-wees, pickles, olives, fruit cake' 1 and nuts. Coffee was served from a' ? beautifully appelated auxiliary table There were 76 couples in attend ance. Chaperonee were Mrs. J. O. Pol lard, Mrs. C. R. Towneead, Mrs. T. C. Turnage, Mrs. M. V. and Mn. P. E. Jones and Mrs. Henrietta M. Wil liamson. The younger social set enjoyed a lance at the Chapter House, Friday evening, at an Open House event, and on Saturday evening, the regular weakly daace was haU. r. i Mrs. Murray Hoaored Mrs. G. Aletx Rouse waa bridge hostess, Friday, im compliment to Mrs. W. C. Murray, of Washington, D. C., house guest of Mrs. Dora H. Keel. i, 11m traditional Christmas colon of] rod aad green were effectively car ried m the ia the horn ranged far had arrived > used in the home aad aix taWm wen ?ring whan gumitt! ahed tha New Tme. "What am I to 4e year through?" "Be 1 aeked again,'" And what am I to To thoae who paaa my way?" la kindest words," ho said, "That you can aay." "What thoughts am | to think, day lonr, year through?" And dearly aa a quick struck gong The answer, "Think no wrong." ? "And what roads take across the earth's worn sod. Where many feet have trod?" Swift came the answer? "Those that lead to God." wu presented with a gift by tbe hostess, and Mrs. Herbert E. Hart and her mother, Mrs. C. E. McKinney, of Dublin, Ge., who were invited for refreshments, were remembeied with gifts also. In addition to Mrs. Murray, Mrs. McKinney and Mrs. Hart, Mrs. Rouse had as guests, members of her,card club, The New Deal, Mrs. R. A. Foun tain, S*., and Mrs. E. Bruce Beasley, of Fountain, Miss Annie Lee Jones, of Raleigh, Mr*. Z. M. Whitehurst, Mrs. Archie L. Speight, Mrs. R. C. Copenhaver, Mrs, W. E. Joyner, Mrs. D. R. Morgan, Mrs. E. C. Beam an, Mrs. J. W. Jc/ner, Ml*. M. V. Jones, Mrs. W. M. and Sirs. Wesley R. Wil lis, M^s. W. C. Holgton, Mrs. Wayne A. Mitchell, Mrs. J. H. Moore and Mrs. C. S. Hotchkiss. Newly weds Honored Dr. and Mrs. R. T. Williams were gracious hosts at a delightful dinner party given in compliment to Mr. and Mrs. F. T. Carr, whose marriage oc curred recently. Covers were laid for eight at a love ly candle lit table, which was center ed with an arrangement of greenery and berries. Enjoying the pleasures of the oc casion were the honor guests, Mr. and Mrs Carr, members of the office force and nursing staff of the Wil liams-Winstead Clinic, Mr*. Corinne Stilley, Miss Ruth Smith and Miss Eleanor Rouse, and additional friends, | Mrs. Eve H. Tompkins and John Williams, of Greenville. The hosts presented the honorees with linen and remembered their other guests with lovely gifts also. Aliens Are Hosts Mr. and Mrs. Frank K. Allen were hosts at a lovely dinner party New Year's Eve, honoring Mr. and Mrs. George M. Alien, wthoee marriage look place cm 'Thursday, December 20, in Dixon Springs, Tereru The table, spread with an import ad banquet cloth, was centered with an arrangement of silver and red Christmas tree ornaments in clusters an a mirrored base and illuminated with red candlee ' in silver holders. Covers were laid for nine. A course iinner was served at 7:00 o'clock. Guests were; Mr. and Mrs. George M., Mr. and Mrs. W. Alex and Mr. utd Mrs. Louis W. Allen and Mrs. R. W. Rader. Miss Jones Hostess Miss Anne Jones was hostess at a lOveiy bridge party, Thursday after aoon, at her home, in compliment to Per house guests, Miss Sophie Alcx mder and Miss Jean Kersey, of Dur lian., and Mias Bet Hancock, of Wil IOU. The Jonas home was beantiftaHy|? lecorated with a Christmas tree, for wt greens and potted plants - Christinas tallies were used at the lour tables in play. Mrs. JCarroll D Cgl^sby, top score winner, was pre ?ented a double deck of Congress}! 1 sards, and Mrs. Emerson Smith re nived the cooaobdfan, a cartoon of! hgurettee. The hostess presented the honor guests with lovely gifts; Miss Alex Miss Kersey with a Reveton setl": ind Miss Hancock with bridge cards. Following play, the hootess, assist ed by her mother, Mi*. M. V. Jonee, utd Mi*. Annie Bigsbee, setved de icious ice cream, topped with qrush-}* ?d pineapple and cberrjes, pound 1 sake, cheese biscuits and lialtftrl nuts. ? t New Year's Dance - The Supper Club, composed of 4 nembers of th? Stab ?d their . leiightful New Yew's Eve watch party and dance, held at the i Etatployeca fitted At Christmas Party Om of the lovcUwt parties of the holiday season ?u hold Friday night Dsiwbir M, whaa the employee* of Bolk-Tyier Co., were nejartaind by J. W. Munden, manager, and Mr*. Munden, at a dinner party at the Heme Demonstration Club Hmae on the Fountain Highway. A delicious chicken supper was served by the members of the Home Demonstration Club. The Clubroom waa attractively decorated for the occasion. ? Acting as toastmaster, J. W. Mun den recognised guests, other than employees, and expressed to his em ployees his sincere appreciation for their splendid cooperation in-making the year 1946 the biggest year in the history of the local Belk-Tyler Com pany business. The program was then turned over to Cecil Johnston, assistant manager, who presented every lady present with a pair of nylon hose, compli ments of the store. A fortune tell ing skit was presented by Mr. John ston who read the fortune of every one present. The fortunes were of a humorous nature and amusing to all. Bingo was played for a short time. Prizes given were silver dollars. After the playing of Bingo ail the employees were presented their 1945 Bonus envelopes. Miss Verla Wil liams then took charge of the ex change of gifts among the employees. The guests were presented gifts by Belk-Tyler Company. At this time the employees presented Mr. and Mrs. Munden with a pair of lovely crystal candelabras and Mr. Johnston with a beautiful tie clasp^ Employees and their husbands and wives enjoying the occasion were: Mrs; Doris Evans, Mr. aqd. Mrs. Jack Williford, Miss Verla Williams, Miss Alice Wainwright, Mr. and Mi's. Maynard Thome, Mr. and Mrs. Leon ard Joyner, Mrs. B. J. Paschall, Mrs. W. A. Taylor, Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Johnston, Mr. and Mrs. John Stan sill, Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Corbett, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Walston, Mrs. Ruth reel, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Carr, Miss Eva Dail, Miss Edith Gay, Miss Sybil Barrett, Miss An* Moore, Miss Joyce ryson, Miss Faye Corbett, Miss Bar bara Williford, Emerson Roebuck and A. C. Turnage. MISS WEBB HONORED Pinetops.?Miss Patsy Harper en tertained at a lovely bridge party, Friday afternoon, at her home here, in honor of Miss Evelyn Webb, bride sleet. The home was decorated throughout for the occasion with lolly, mistletoe and candles. Following the games. Mrs. Her nan Presseran was awarded hig) (core prize and Mrs. james Walston, he consolation. Miss Webb was pre sented a gift of crystal in her chosen lattery. ' A delicious salad course was serv ed, from* the beautifully appointed lining room table. Miss Harper's guests were; Mis: Evelyn Webb,. honoree, Mrs. Grover 3. Webb, Mrs. R. A. Bynum, Mrs. W. 3. Cobb, Jr., Mrs. Herman Presseran, drs. James Walston, "Mrs. John Shearfn, Mrs. JL K. Harper, Miss (larjorie Webb, Miss Katharyn, Miss Esther Masvn and Miss Linda Cobb, diss Linda and Miss Susan Bynum, uvd Miss Hilda Mattox. cms replaced by a 6. Lighted white .tapers were used as he central note for the refreshment ables. which carried out a color icherne of green, white and silver, utd from which delicious cheese macks, ham biscuits, celery and car ?ot curls, potato chips, nuts and fruit lunch were served, buffet style. Out of town guests enjoying the kelightful occasion were Mr. arid drs. Rex Hodges and Judge L. H. Ross, of Washington. Among Farmville friends receiving l cordial welcome from the gay com *ny ? were George Allen and his ?ride, the former Miss Mary Bsrks Lale Beasley, of Dixon Springs, Perm., who arrived recently to tajkc ip residence here. 1 1 .. Girl Scoot Pasty The local Girl Scout Troop Com- j iMtfeee, composed of George W. Davis, diss Mamie Davis, Mrs. Will H. ioere, JrvMrs. Frank K. "Allen and he Rev. E. C. Coatee, were hosts at in enjoyable party far the giris on friday afternoon, December* 21, held ? the Americas Legion hall. The heti was decorated with ary, berries and a lovely Christmas tee, on which were gifts '?*" ?och of i he girls from the committee sad > Scout leaden, Mm R. T. Williams, 1 Am. John M Mewborn, Mrs. Henry t ,J?* J Mrs. Walter Jones. ptapnd and cookies I Dr. ~ ?L C, ? w. Holmes, of Jhtiba ft ?aceptad i caD k r-r*r <rf invlU* Bfcpttot hv ~ .r. the FarmvlUa ^y**irt >ie and Mr w{f? are ? ?*"? today. They will *r. and Mr*, j. W. " ^?*ona?* * P?t in ? ?hem. Dp. Holme, will day. ' The Mullina Enterprise hmt deal to say n-yidhw -~ ? felt by the Fbat B*pt the community- in the Dr. Holmes, and the rentovj family t? ParwrUle, and in im.in t??<rf hS J*1?08 ?*??? ties of both the minister and hit The paper stated in port: Throughout the peat 16 yast. p? Holmes, and his family, hrrJkeMaM such an integral part of O. Mullins that it will he difficult t* conceive of the comauadty wy with out their contribution "H mfl?mT During Dr. the Mullina First Baptist C depression indebtedness of ( the Church was doused,' the for local work was doubled UMl the contribution to mingi~.y teuhlid, A new paatorium waa *--rtrd ?! n nanced. Undw his lsudgwf-- - than 900 new memhars wee* into the Church. Outeide of his own f ? ale. Tl.j Holmes served aa a ??^ir ^ ^ executive committee of Spend of the South Carolina, convention, as a trustee of Lh college, Moderator -*yj Claft Marian association an3 paeea the Eastern S. (X Baptist 1 conference, chaplain of the post of the American Lagio* Battalion chaplain of ftp yi rate battalion of the S. C. Guard, with the nrik of Major. While Dr. Holmes was pramdeot of the Mullins library n 1 - ful new library building was Hnnriwi "id erected. Mrs. Holmes' activity in and community af&urs was em, mended also by the Entarpeiaa. utti stated that ahe had vrmd -'?"Tin Mullins as Bupariatadftwk of the termediate Department of the Smu lay School, as rrriMi)|g asciutimy of the Woman's Missionary tUa _ member of the choir, ajjf snt of the Intermediate of the Training Union. Mrs. Holmes served also ? proved Intermediate worker if* Zi State Baptist Sunday Schools and assisted with Curriculum throughout S. C. and BWrhMK states. She was a maatatrpfZ Mullins American Legion * ?'? ? the Woman's TiinIjmii suiira Union and the Wamnn'a Cfnh. Mrs. Frank Crews, of South. % ion, Va., who before her ?? vas Miss Dorothy H?lm^ ul Rosemary Holme., new a rmln jffT lent at Limestone college. the nwu stated, have beenu popular vomer among the various -~a-' STOUPS Of Mulling As a conclusion to the wticle, the" Enterprise c paragraph: "Dr. Holmes will leave . iccept the pastorate of the Saptist church qf Farm villa Mth a beautiful new church md adequate Sunday School ng, the- new field promise. >pportunities for the t?{ mergies of Dr. Hotoui amily." (INAL RITES HKU> 10* LRIPM Pinal rites for Iv?r 9. roll known and ireene county ttended by at imted at a lay, December 30, y Elder J. E. Meerbem. at the ive Baptist Church, and Res. CS. fashbttnt, Christian * ' he Eagles cemet*y beafldfc a nd handsome : Active pall bearers lowborn. Mack Skatth, SwMa^an