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MAY S1952 May Day Activities At Montreat The annual May Day festivities at Montreat College and Montreat School for Girls is annuallv one of the outstanding events of the season and is looked forward to by the students and friends of the school alike. The May Day events were held Saturday, May 3, at 4 p. m. on the Anderson auditorium lawn. A large crowd attended. Miss Betty Marshall, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lacy Marshall, of Williamsville, Va., and senior at Montreat college, reigned as queen of May. Toni An, daughter of Dr. David An, of Inchon, Korea, and senior at Montreat School for Girls, was maid of honor. Little Ann Stubbs, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Stubbs, of Montreat, was crown bearer. Attendants in the May Court were as follows: Carolyn Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Williams of Wilmington, N. C., senior college; Mary Ann Smoak, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Smoak of Aberdeen, N. C., junior college: Virginia Blackburn, daugh ter of Mrs. Carl Blackburn of El kin, N. C., sophomore college; Kathryn Mull, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Mull of Asheville, freshman college; Ann Harris, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Harris, senior high school; Marie Spence, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Spence of Montreat, junior high school; Barbara Betts, daughter of C. S. Betts of Rlack Mountain, sophomore high school; and Mary Blanton Armistead, daughter of the liev. and Mrs. W. H. Armistead of Montreat, freshman high school. The court wore ballet-length pastel dresses made of eyelet organdy with tight bodice, off shoulder neckline, and very full skirt. They wore white pumps and carried large bouquets of mixed flowers. The queen, in a white similarly cut ballet length dress, carried a large bunch of white carnations and snap-dragons. A very elaborate program of pagentry was given before the royal throne. The theme was built around Alice in Wonderland who after discovering the May Pole, flowers, throne, etc., grew weary and sat down to read her book. The Sandman came and danced around her making a magic dream ring as she fell asleep. The rest of the program was Alice's dream and included the famous story book characters of Mother Goose. Nearly a hundred college and high school students participated. Ann Fenton was pianist, and Martha Holmon was reader. Ushers W’ere Louise Cayton, Juan ita Combs, Rebecca Glenn, Patricia Williams and Louise Bennet. The King and Queen of Hearts 2—Black Mountain (NC) NEWS SECTION I Thursday, May 8, 1952 —Inhabitants of New Zealand have the longest life expectancy. I /\ r\ VISITING IN VIRGINIA Mrs. W. T. Wright is spending some time with her daughter, Mrs. Pete Earle and family, in Win chester, Va. i FOR MOTHER Gloves Both Cotton and Nylon — smart touches to any costume — $1.00 — $1.98 Blouses Crepes, Batistes, Organzas White & colors $1.98 — $5.98 Jewelry Pins, Earrings, Necklaces— trinkets dear to the feminine heart $1.00 Hose Sheer leg Loveliness $1.00 — $1.35 Slips Multifilament Nylon and Cotton —a touch of luxury Scarves Dainty Squares— a compliment to any mother $1.00 — $2.98 Hankies Lawns and Linens 49c — $1.00 Flowers Perky splashes of color 59c — $1.00 Handbags White in fabrics & straws $1.98 — $3.98 THE BAN D BCX “For Becoming Clothes You’ll Be Coming To The Band Box" Next To Post Office — Black Mountain Queen Betty Marshall and Her Attendants 'i,® 9i The May Pole Dance Mrs. Holman Installed As Guild President The Wesleyan Service Guild met Monday night, May 5, in the nurse’s home at the Western N. C. Sanatorium for an installation service for officers for the new year. Mrs. Frances King, Mrs. John Bumgarner and Miss Louise Patrick served as hostesses. Mrs. Dempsey Whitaker instal led the following officers: presi dent, Mrs. J. L. Holman Jr.; vice president, Mrs. J. W. Burgess; recording secretary, Mrs. Ruth Cunningham; corresponding secre tary, Mrs. Carl Kerlee Jr.; treas urer, Mrs. Gray Stephens; chair man of the committee, Mrs. Harry Hyder. The hostesses served refreshments to: Mrs. L. D. Hayman, Mrs. Hyder, Mrs. John Ramsay, Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. Andy Melavitch, Mrs. Bessie Carr, Mrs. Whitaker, Mrs. Stephens, Mrs. Thad Mc Donald, Mrs. Holman, Mrs. Steve Uzzell, and Mrs. Ruth Cunning ham. New members present were F r v, I o rir:n,:- if_ Charles Burks and Mrs. Fred Tron. Several visitors from the sanatorium were also present. MR. BRANTLEY IMPROVING Mrs. W. S. Brantley is spending some time in Atlanta with Mr. Brantley, who suffered a severe heart attack several weeks ago. Mr. Brantley is in Crawford Long hospital and is steadily improving. They plan to return here around June 1. BUSINESS TRIP Ray Harrison made a business trip to Charlotte last Tuesday. SPECIAL OFFER WITH 3 WINTER GARMENTS CLEANED Each W YOU GET MOTH PROOF BAO FREE! SAVE BY PROTECTING YOUR CLOTHING AGAINST MOTH DAMAGE* DIAL CASH AND CARRY □KEY CITY LAUNDRY -n 2021 ^=====s 11 Quality dry cleaners *&***&*/ unxA&u£ chtJctA^aA^
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