SOCIETY
News
mss MAK'MB ROBERTS—Socltl Editor -Phone 256.
Nem Item* Telephoned Mis* Koberu ..III Be Appreciated.
LaFayette 8*.
School P. T. A.
..Tuesday 7:30 p. m. the. Parent
Teachers association of LaFnyette
street school will have Its regular
meeting.
Presbyterian
Church Circles.
The business meeting ot the
Woman's auxiliary of the Presby
terian church will meet at the
church Monday p. m. at 3:30 o'clock
The executive board meets at 3
o'clock at the church.
Informal *
Dance.
Miss Mary Virginia Letter enter
tained about forty of her young
friends with an informal dance and
get together Wednesday evening at
her home in Cleveland Springs Es
tates, honoring her week-end r.uest,
Miss Mary Louise Benton of Laur
lnburg.
United Spanish War
Veterans Auxiliary.
The United Spanish War Veterans
auxiliary held their regular monthly
meeting at the club room Wednes
day afternoon at 8:30 o’clock with
Mrs. J. A. Ellis, the presldentfl pre
siding. Mrs. Dean Duncan wus wel
comed as a new member. After a
short business session, plans of work
for the new year were discussed
The next meeting will be the fourth
Wednesday in December.
Lovely Bridge
Dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. Yates McSwain and
Mr. and Mrs. William Osborne were
hosts at a bridge dinner Tuesday
evening, entertaining at the home
of Mr. and Mrs, McSwain on DeKalb
street. The rooms were beautiful
ly arranged with a profusion of fall
flowers. Each of the eleven lunch
tables, were covered with fancy cov
ers and centered with crystal vases
of red roses. Mesdames McSwain
and Osborne were assisted by Mes
dames Ben Buttle, R. E. Costner,
John Stowe and Dean Duncan ‘in
serving an elaborate salad course
followed by a sweet course.
Following the dinner, bridge was
played at ten tables and rook at
one table. The high score prises In
bridge were won by Mrs. Carlos
Orlgg and Mr. Frank Reavis, and
the low score prises by Miss Bertie
Crowder and Ouy Roberts. The
rook prises were won by Mrs, Evans
Shull and Mr. John Stowe.
Mesd&mes McSwaln And
Osborne Give Buffet Supper.
Meads mes Yates McSwaln and"
William Osborne gave a delightful
buffet supper last evening at the
home of Mrs. McSwaln on S. OeKalb
street, honoring their house guests,
Misses Pauline Hadley, Ruth Blan
ton and Mary Thrower of Char
lotte. The home was arranged
throughout with quantities of yel
low chrysanthemums and marigolds,
a color motif of yellow and green
being emphasised.
An Informal receiving line was
formed just inside the living rx>m.
Mrs. McSwaln w'eartng blue geor
gette with shoulder bouquet of rose
buds, welcomed her guests and In
troduced her honorees: Miss Had
ley gownjd in pink moire, Miss
Blanton In orchid taffeta and ma
line with rhinestone trimming, Mist
Thrower in rose taffeta and Mrs.
Osborne wearing yellow satin and
lace with corsage of pernet roses.
The lunch tables were covered
with fancy cloths and graced with
bowls of roses. The hostesses vere
assisted by Mesdames Dean Dun
c«n, John Stowe and Miss Egberta
North in serving a complete meat
and salad plate, followed by a sweet
course. Following the dinner, bridge
was played at ten tables. The fc'gh
score prises were won by Mrs. Chas.
lever and Mr. Boyette, the low
score prizes went to Mr*. Baxter
Kirkpatrick and Mr. John Lovelace
Mias S attic
Honors Bride-Elect.
Mis# Betty Buttle was hostess at
a charming bridge party Wednes
day afternoon entertaining at her
home in Belvedere Park in honor of
Mias Martha Robinson of Gastonia,
whoee wedding to Mr. John Rivers
of Charleston, 8. O., will be an in
teresting event of December 7th.
Shoring honors was Miss Evelyn
Wilkins who will be married to Mr.
Meredith Hennessa during the
Christmas holidays.
The handsome Buttle home was
arranged with a profusion of early
winter flowers, purple, orange and
sad berries cut from the shruos In
the garden. The dining tabls was
wared with a lace banquet ckth
and centered with a mound of ever
green, French marigolds and orange
colored tapers. The buffet and man
tle were also banked with the flow
ers and orange candles.
Mias Suttle received her guests in
a red crepe afternoon gown, «&.
Robinson wore independence blue
orepe with hat and accessories, md
Miss Wilkins was attired in violet
crepe with hat to match. The guests
found their places at the five bridge
tablea with dainty wedding bell
score cards, and the score pads ware
In bride designs. Miss Adelaide Rob
erts was presented with a large box
of Houblgant bath salts for high
score prize. Miss Robinson, the first
honoree was presented with a
handsome Madiera and lace ridge
set, and Miss Wilkins, with a dainty
trousseau gift. The four recent
Shelby brides, Mesdames Charles
Dover. Tom and Clyde Nolan and
Dwight Houser were each present
ed with pieces of Roseville pottery.
Miss Buttle was assisted oy her
mother. Mrs. .1. A. Buttle, Mes
dames Lewis Forney, William I^lne
berger and Fred Morton In serving
two lovely courses, the first chicken
a la king course, followed by pink
plete salad course, folowed by pink
Ice cream In heart and cupid de
signs and Individual pink cakes on
beautiful pink plates.
The out-of-town guests included:
Miss Martha Robinson and mother,
Mrs. John Robinson; Mrs. James
Sloan. Misses Jennie Craig Watson
and Mary Shepherd Gray of Gas
tonia ahd Miss Louise LaRoque of
Kinston.
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NEWS OF WEEK
(Special to The Star.)
Misses Pearl and Mayo Gantt’ of
Belwood spent Saturday with their
aunt, Mrs. J. T. Ramsey. t
Miss Margaret Causey who
teaches in Rutherfordton high
school spent the week-end with
Rev. and Mrs. E. G. Lowdermlik.
Rev. and Mrs. E. G. Lowdermlik
moved into the M. P. parsonage on
Clegg street last Thursday. Rev.
Lowdcrmllic came from Kannapolis.
Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Jones and
children spent Sunday afternoon
with Mrs. Talley.
Mrs. Sv.i Laws of Avondale spent
the week-end with her parents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. S. Hamrick.
Mrs. D. T. Benoy had a letter
from her son, Evans, saying Uiat he
was well and liking Texas fine
Evans is in Brownsville, Texas.
Mr. A. A. Ramsey has moved ms
family back into their home on
Gardner street.
A number of friend.* gathered at
Mrs. Ruth McKees Saturday nl?ht
to celebrate her birthday. Refresh
ments were served and a go xi time
had by all. Mrs. McKee receive I
many nice presents.
Miss Jennie Callahan resumed her
teaching at Belwood Monday.
Mrs. C. H. Swofford and little
daughter, Beth, were dinner guests
of Mrs. Callahan on Clegg street
Wednesday.
Mr. Guy Barnett has moved hi
family from Dover to the Field*
Young house on Clegg street.
Mesdames J. T. and O. W. Ram
sey and Oeorge Jones spent Wed
nesday In Taylorsville. They :ver«
accompanied home by Miss Mil
dred Ramsey who spent Thanks
giving with home folks.
Mrs. M. E. Proctor has gone to
Belwood to spend some time with
her daughter. Mrs. S. L. Gan'.t.
Mr. and Mrs. John Sellers and
Mr. C. L. Lever and Miss Verda
Ramsey spent Sunday in Chariotte.
Miss Ruth Harrlll spent the week
end with Mrs. Madge Wise.
Mr. and Mrs. G. G. Jones and
children spent Thanksgiving with
relatives at Marshvllle.
About forty-five of Mrs. W. N.
Crawfords friends gathered at her
home last Sunday to celebrate her
birthday. A bountiful dinner was
spread and a good time had by all
Mrs. Crawford received many use
ful presents. Among the guests we-e
Mrs. Crawford’s brother. Mr. and
Mrs. Grover Matheney and children
of Forest City. "s
Henry Ford Quits
Education Board
Dearborn. Mich.—Henry Ford,
Dearborn’s wealthiest citizen re
signed recently from the lpcal board
of education, because some citizen
of this small city resented his non
attendance at board meetings.
Mr. Ford had been a trustee of
the school district for eighteen years
and was regarded by many school
electors as an honorary memner of
the board. He had not attended
meetings for several years but «ent
Ids personal representative, who
acted in an advisory capacity, not
being allowed to vote.
The Ford estate is largely in this
school district, and Henry Ford and
the Ford Motor company pay the
bulk of school taxes.
Tuesday evening the officer and
teachers of the Sunday school very
graciously entertained at the church
honoring the pastor Rev. E. Greene
and Mrs. Greene. A short program
was rendered during which time
Mr. A. L. Calton presented Mr.
Greene a nice serving tray with ac
cessories. After the program every
one was Invited to the dining room
where a most delicious dtnneT was
waiting. Here also the pastor was
given a most generous pounding.
Everyone enjoyed the evening im
mensely.
Mr. Wyan Washburn Is helping
In a Sunday school enlargement
campaign in Macon county this
week.
Quite a large number of folks
from our community attended the
funeral of Mr. J. T. S. Mauney at
Union Sunday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Wells of Caroleen
visited Mr. and Mrs. r. Harrlll
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. White, and
son, Alvin of Hillsboro, Ga., and
Mr. Jones of Montecello were week
end visitors of Mr. and Mrs. J. B.
Wright.
Mr. Max Gardner who holds a
position In Charlotte spent tnc
week-end with his parents, Mr. and
Mrs. W. H. Gardner.
Miss Willie Falls is spending a
few days this week In Raleigh
visiting Miss Margaret Broughton
and friends at Meredith college.
Master Robert Blanton, son of
Mr. Bate Blanton had the misfor
tune of losing his fine pony Mon
day night.
Newly designed street cars are op
erated by foot pedals, like an auto
mobile.
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Now Is The Time —
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CLUB.
Get A Victor or Majestic Radio For
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MAKE SURE your home can have this supreme
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The Radio Christmas Club reserves for you the
Model you want.
Here’s how the plan operates:—Choose the Majestic
or Victor Radio you want for Christmas. Pay a small
amount each week through this easy simple plan. On
December 24th, or sooner if you desire such an arrange
ment, we will deliver your Majestic or Victor Radio to
your home. The remainder can be paid in small pay
ments, arranged to suit your convenience.
TODAY—NOW—is the time to join our RADIO
CHRISTMAS CLUB.
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Campbell
, Dept. Stores
SHELBY
MODEL 33
LAWNDALE
Seldom are you offered such substantial savings on the
smartest styles at the very beginning of the Winter
season! At our regular prices —these Winter Fashions
were OUTSTANDING VALUES but NOW-prices
have been sharply reduced for Clearance and you may
pocket additional savings by buying now. Come to
morrow—first big day —for first choice of the smartest
styles and the most unusual bargains!
An Important Fashion and Thrift Event
Winter COATS Reduced!
With several weeks more of Winter ahead, you’ll still secure plenty of service
from a new Winter coat. . and these low prices make buying now for next Winter
a foresighted move. Here are stylish Winter coats smartly trimmed in fur . . and
in all the styles that Fashion has marked authentic.
Values to *14*75
COAT/"
$7.85
We ask you not to judge
these attractive, service
able coats by the low price.
Sturdy chinchillas, warm
toned tweeds and novelty
mixtures.
Values to *19*75
COAT/"
$j J.85
Women who buy these
coats will be justly proud
of their insdnct for val
ues! Fur-trimmed dress
coats, swagger ''roadster
coats” and smart sport
coats.
Values to *24*75
COATV
$10.85
Styles a bit more distinct
ive and furs of a finer
quality. Silky piled fab
rics, sleek broadcloth, and
beaver-like fur cloth.
Values to *39-75
COATX
$24.85
The most outstanding suc
cesses of the season in this
most interesting grbup;
Quality fabrics embel
lished with flattering furs.
Winter Hats'
f
Sharply
Reduced
for
Clearance
K
at 88c £?
felu.
want saosral of
__ pert, year-round
Some velvet*, *atms, and noveltie*.
. J( ft ft New off - the - forehead
at ‘OO .tyJe*, beret, ahull and
turban type* — also brimmed model*.
. lift Sophi*ticated * a t i n •
at and velvet, make this
group outstanding in values.
CLOSEOUT!
of Ward's Novelty
Footwear
Originally *5 °° and more
A smart variety of patent leather, colored
kid* and reptile grain leathers. In
pump*, strap design* and novelties.
Broken Sire*
$|.98
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Dresses—A Sale
Our entire stock of Winter Frocks is included in this sale!
You can have two dresses for the price you would ordinarily f
pay for one! • Whether for informal bridge parties or formal
syfisrsioon teas there is an appropriate dress here for you!
ATTEND TOMORROW—THE FIRST BIG DAY
Values lo #5*95
Silk crepes and wool
jerseys to be worn
now and in Spring,
too! For everyday
wear at office, school, '
or borne. Amadng I
values.
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Values to *9*75
*6.50
Ward’s sale enables
you to have that extra
dress to freshen your
wardrobe. Frocks for
business, afternoon,
and evening in this
group.
Values to $14*75
$9.85
t
Fine silk crepes, lus
trous satins, captivat
ing prints, ana even
rich velvets at this new
low price! Charming
princess lines—smart
shades.
189*141 S. LaFayette St, Sheloy, N. C. Phone No. 167
STORE HOURS: 8 A. M. to 6 P M. 8 A. M. to 9 P. M. SATURDAY
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