ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED Mrs. k'stelle Davis Hollingsworth announces the engagement of her daughter, Gloria Jean, to Joseph Andrew Strickhouser, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Fredrick Strickhouser of Charlotte. Miss Hollingsworth is also the daughter of Mr. James Edward HolUngsworth of Columbia, S.C. Gloria is a sophomore and Joe is a senior at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. The wedding is planned for May 23 in Raeford. Mrs. Jean Odom and her Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Niven mother Mrs. Rowland Currie returned Tuesday from a visit visited relatives in Charleston, at their cottage at Holden's S.C. over the weekend. Beach. <\Qp ..IS HERE Kosttr Sunday is April II Early American Artistry Fashion steals its newest look from Indian embroidery in this delightful V-necked skim. Gay blade colors on ry?^noitlral cotton. Clever - 4 * braiaed-strini; sash adds an extra note of dash. SPRING and EASTER ? FASHIONS 1971 SPRING'S SPOTLIGHT IS ON YOU! McNairs is all decked out in every department for the occasion SHOP WITH US SOON FOR BRIGHT NEW . SPRING AND EASTER FASHIONS! Quality Slue* 1872 t Laurinburg, N.C. Mr. And Mrs. George D. Dees Celebrate Golden Anniversary Mr. and Mrs. George Dewey Dees, Sr. of Rockfish were honored on their Golden Wedding Anniversary, March 21, 1971, from 3 to 5 pjn. with a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Dees, given by Mr. and Mrs. L.B. Dees, Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Dees, Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Dees and Mr. and Mrs. Julian P. Barnes. Mrs. Dees was presented a corsage of yellow roses and Mr. Dees a yeljow rose bud. Approximately 100 guests were greeted by Mr. and Mrs. W.B. Dees and presented to the receiving line consisting of the honorees and the hostesses. The dining table was covered with a yellow taffeta cloth with white lace overlay and centered with a three - tier wedding cake decorated in yellow and white, topped with Golden Bells, with burning yellow candles. The guests were served punch by Mrs. A.L. Long, Jr. and Mrs. Grady English and cake squares by Mrs. A.A. Bunce and Mrs. Christine Sherman. The house was decorated BRIDGE Mrs. Niven Club members and two visitors, Mrs. Ed Manning and Mrs. David S. Currie Jr., met with Mrs. Berder Niven on Thursday night. Dessert and coffee were served when guests arrived. Nuts and Cokes were served during progressions. Mrs. Walter Coley won club high, Mrs. Carroll Wilburn received the low score prize, Mrs. Manning visitors high and Mrs. Currie the bingo prize. Mrs Risher Mrs. Tom Risher entertained the Baker's Dozen Bridge Club last Thursday at eight o'clock. They had two visitors, Mrs. Mike Pegram and Mrs. Ed Church. Dessert and coffee were served when guests arrived and snacks and Cokes were served during play. Mrs. Younger Snead Jr. was high and Mrs. Pegram was visitors high. Mrs. Blue Mrs. J.H. Blue was hostess last Thursday night for her bridge club and one visitor, Mrs. Frances McLean. The living room and dining room was decorated with mixed spring flowers. Dessert, goodies and coffee was served when guests arrived. Mrs. John Nicholson was high scorer and Mrs. McLean was remembered with a gift. Mrs. Scarborough Mrs. Jack Scarborough entertained her bridge club last Thursday night with two visitors, Mrs, Larry Upchurch and Mrs. Mitchell Sports. Spring flowers were used to decorate the living room. Goodies and coffee were served during play and dessert after play. Mrs. Jimmy James was high scorer and Mrs. Sports was visitors high. Mrs Autry Members of her bridge club and two visitors Mrs. Hank Richards and Mrs. Leonard Frahm met with Mrs. Raz Autry on Thursday night Dessert and coffee were served when guests arrived. The Saint Patricks motif was used. Cokes and nuts were served during progressions. Mrs. Marie Brown won the club high score prize and Mrs. Richards was awarded the vlaitors hiah award with an arrangement of yellow glads and roses in the living room, with yellow rose buds on the mantel. The guest register table was spread with yellow taffeta and net overlay and vase of yellow rose buds. The register was kept by Miss Jane Barnes. Miss Patsy Dees and Miss Marilyn Barnes opened and displayed the gifts in the gift room. Goodbyes were said by Mr. and Mrs. J.E. Dees. Mr. and Mrs. Dees received a variety of nice and useful gifts. Out of town guests were from Florence, S.C., Charlotte, Jackson Springs, Goldsboro and Laurinburg. Housed/arming For Mrs. Jones Mrs. Dot Junes was honored with a housewarming on Thursday March 11 from 7:30 until 9:30 at her new trailer home in the Gold Hill community. Spring flowers were used in the living and dining area. Cokes, nuts and cookies were served. Hostesses were Mrs. Jim McBryde, Mrs. David McBryde, Mrs. Eli Shankle, Mrs. Gladys Johnson, Mrs. Janie Parker and Mrs. Kate McPhaul. Linen Shower For M iss Cothran Mrs. William H. Womble Jr. entertained Miss Patricia Cothran with a linen shower Friday night. Mrs. William D. Cothran, mother of the bride - elect and Mrs. Lacy McNeill, mother of the groom - elect, assisted in serving punch, cake, nuts and mints. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Ronald Baxley announce the birth of a son, Stephen Walter, born March 20 at Southeastern General Hospital in Lumberton 1: Easter ftstiimst? (MS i? Exciting & Flirty Styles for age 7 to 14 GIRLS or should we say young ladies, ai these smart I grownup looks with a touch of youth, make * them the seasons most wanted styles. Yes, we ; carry the brands and styles the girls love, and at $ prices that parents love to pay. Just $4M,<> W# the Easter Bunny trail leads to Collins girls and small boys dept. where everything is set for a bright, gey, and colorful Easter. Complement the outfits with accessories . such as bags, slips, bows, bonnets, etc. Fussy & Party Looks for age 1 to 6 X GIRLS Each stitch of lovely trim adds so much to these elegant frocks...that truly remind one of Easter and will make her an Easter Queen. These are the top styles from America's favorite dress manufacturers..and budget priced at that. JUST ?3".'10" & & CHARGE IT ... Use Your Collins Charge, Master Charge, BaiikAmericard or First Bank Card Collins Department Store % MAIN STREET RAEFORD m mm i m m i mm i HNMiBii 1n i K by young timer $fti Boyt 8% to 4 ONCE UPON A TIME there *?os o busy mother with o very octive fomily Of the four seosons they loved spring ond summer best becouse of oil the fun things they could do together When this busy mother thought obout spring shoes for her octive children she thought obout STORYBOOK becouse '? 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