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SOCIETY News KISS MAJTME ROBERTS—Social Editor -Phone 256. News Items Telephoned Bliss Roberts .’.U] Be Appreciated. Rummage Sale Saturday. The P. T. A. of Marion street school will put on a rummage sale at the Ellt» Transfer place on 3 LaFayette street opening at nire o'clock and lasting all day Satur day. Contract Bridge Club. The Contract Bridge club mem bers will meet Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs. Clyde Nolen in Gaffney, S. C. at the home of her sister, Mrs. K. H. Caldwell on Petty street. Ilatarick-Edwards Engagement. Mr. and Mrs. Elijah Hamrick of near Lattimore announce the en gagement of their daughter, Sybil, to Mr. Talmadge Edwards of Mon roe, the wedding to take place some time this month. Chico ra Club. The Chicora club members will be disappointed to learn that Re,', h. C. Gregory, pastor of the First Presbyterian church at Morganton, who was scheduled to make un ad dress at Mrs. Ryburn’s micting Friday afternoon on "The Christ of the Indian Road.” wBl be unobie to come. Another delightful program has been arranged. j Walker-Cabanls* Wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Delati Walker of Lattimore announce the marriage of thelt daughter. Mary Ruth, to Mr. George Cabanls^ Saturday, December 7th, at the home of Mr. L. W. Stroup In Gaffney, S. C. Im mediately following the ceremony. Mr. and Mrs. Cabaniss motored back home and for the present me living with the groom's parents, Mr and Mrs. Frank Cabaniss In the Zion community. Mrs. Cabaniss wore a becoming brown crepe ■>n semblc with accessories to match. . Mrs. Jap Suttle Hostess. The Thursday afternoon dub and a few invited guests were de lightfully entertained Saturday aft ernoon at 3:30 o'clock by Mrs. Jan Suttle at her home on W. Warren street.’The living room and three bridge tables were arranged wi'.h Christmas decorations. The tallies were especially attractive, done in tiny dogs wishing everybody “a Dog-gone merry Christmas.” At the close of the game the hostess was assisted by Mesdames Carl Thomn sotv&nd J. D. Lineberger in serving a sllad course, followed by delicious ice cream and cake. The Invited guests were: Mesdames B. T. Falls, Wilbur Baber, J. D. Lineberger and Miss Amos Willis. Social Calendar For The Week. Thursday 0 p. m.—Mesdames Roy Newman and Roseoe McWhtrter will be hostesses to the evening division of the Woman's club at the club room. Thursday 3:30 p. uv—Division No. 2 of the Woman's club meets at tl e club room, Mrs. C. H. Harrlll, chair man of hostess committee. Thursday l p. m.-* Twentieth Century club will be entertained by Mrs. F. R Morgan at her home ot: Cleveland Springs road. Wednesday and Thursday 3:30 p. M. —Mrs, Chas. C. Burrus Is enter taining with bridge at her home cn Cleveland Springs road. Friday 3 p. m.—Mrs. R. L. Ryfeurn will be hostess to the Chlcora club entertained at the club room. Friday 3:30 p. m.—The American Legion Auxiliary will meet with Mrs. Earl Hamrick at her home on N. LaFayette street. Capt. B. L. Smith, an ex-service man. will make a talk. V. D. c. Meeting. The Woman's club room was beautifully arranged with Christmas decorations yesterday afternoon, the long table was centered with a small Christmas tree, brilliantly lighted. In different colors and trim med with tinsel and fancy Chi ire mas articles. The piano and con sole table were graced with baskets •I fern and polnsettlas. The vgulav December meeting of the Clive’r.nd Guards chapter of the Unite-j Daughters of the Confederacy was held at 3:30 o’clock with Mrs. W. P Nix, the president, presiding. The meeting was opened with a scripture reading followed by the Lords prayer, repeated in unison alter which Miss Elizabeth Ebeltoft, tt.e secretary, called the roll and read the minutes of the previous meet ing. Mrs. B. O. Hamrick submitted her treasurer’s report. The chapter voted to send $10 each to the old ladies home and old soldiers home at Christmas, also to send Christ mas baskets to old soldiers in the city and Christmas cards over the county. It was also suggested tnat quilt scraps, needles, etc., be col In January to send to the 3t> old ladies In the old #hdios home at Fayetteville. The chapter also vot ed to have a year book, to contain the program for the chapter meet ings of the year. The following pro gram committee was appointed? Mrs. Colin Hull, chairman, \les dames J. H. Hull, J. A. Liles and Miss Elizabeth Ebeltoft. Mesdamcs Nix and Hull told how much they enjoyed the convention at Fayette ville, and insisted that a large num ber attend the convention next year at Raleigh. Following the above business meeting, Miss Vir ginia Hamrick delighted all with a reading “At the Soda Fountain,' after which Miss Minnie eld dins Roberts beautifully sang “If Win ter Comes" and “Sylvia,” by Olcy Speaks, Mrs. Plaster playing her piano accompaniment. The hostesses Mcsdames J. C. Smith, R. L. Ivy burn, T. A. Spangler, J. W. Muttte. Rush Stroup. J. A. Buttle and Misses Rosa Mae Shuford and Het ty Suttle served delicious ice cieom and fruit cake. Business Woman’s Circle. The Business Woman's circle of the Central Methodist church met Monday evening at the horn3 of Miss Snra Richbourg on 8. La Fay ette street. The meeting was own ed with a hymn, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing,” after which Rev. L B. Hayes, the pastor, led In pray er. The scripture lesson was read by the new president, Mrs. J. T. Rea son. The minutes of the previous meeting were read by Mrs. Ev»l\n Hoyle. "Silent Night,” Was sung by Mr Dale Kilter and Mrs. James Beason. After the treasurer. Miss Frances Hendrick, gave her report, it was voted to help a needy fam ily at Christmas. “Making the Home a Christ Center” was beautifully told by Mesdames Roy Newman, Emma Dorsey and Miss Verta Hendrick. The meeting was closed by all singing, "O Little Town of Bethlehem.” The hostess was as sisted In serving a lovely salad course, nuts and hot tea. Visitors were: Rev. and Mrs. L. B. H.iyes, Mr. Dale Kalter, Miss Ella Lips comb and Mrs. H. E; Richbourg Miss Honeycutt Gives Large Party. The Wayside Restaurant on W Warren street was most attractive ly arranged with Christmas decora tions Monday evening, when Miss Louise Honeycutt charmingly en tertained a large number of her friends with ten tables of bridge The tables were graced with bowls and vases of small poinscttlas, Christmas cactus and lace fern. The guests found their places with tiny Santa Claus tallies, which were passed by Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Honeycutt. Miss Honeycutt received her guests In a beautiful pink taff eta evening gown. Mrs. John H >aey cutt welcomed the guests at the entrance. Mrs. Carlos Grigg assist ed in receiving and directing the guests to the tables. The high scon' prizes for the ladies were won by Mesdames John Honeycutt and William Osborne, and the prizes for the men were won by Messrs. Basil Good’ ard Frank Reavis. During the evening tlie hostess was assisted by her mother, Mrs. D. E. Honeevcuti. Mes dames Carlas Grigg. Tom Aberno thy and John Honeycutt in serving a delightful salad and sweet course. Misses Hardin And Hendrick Entertain. One o( the most beautiful btidge parties of tUe approaching Oarlit mas season was that given jointly last evening by Misses Elsie i-Iar dtn and Frances Hendrick at the Woman’s club room, which *. as decorated with a profusion U red berried holly and poinsettias, with lights shaded in red. Mr. and Mrs. Reid Young receiv ed the guests at the foot of the stairway in the reception hall up stairs were Miss Foy Moore and Mrs. S. M. Gault. Miss Hardm gowned in orchid chiffon vith shoulder bouquet of rose buds and Miss Hendrick wearing a black vel vet evening gown welcomed 'hoh guests at the entrance to the club room. Passing the Christmas :a)lies and directing the guests to the fourteen tables were: Misses A„Ue Mae Eskridge and <wDennls Byer3. The tables were covered with the mast- attractive covers in Christmas designs with doileys to match. The high score prizes were won by Mrs. Reid Young and Mr. Horace Ken nedy, and the second high score prizes went to Mrs. S. M. Gault and Mr. Robert Agnew. At the close of the evening-, the hostesses were as sisted by Misses Foy Moore, Attie Mae Eskridge, Verta Hendrick and Dennis Byers in serving pretty plates of angel food cake vith whipped cream, and ice cream mold ed in different fruit designs, carry ing out the Christmas colors of the decorations. Out of town gueds were: Misses Mary Byers anti Ruth Blanton of Charlotte. Ventriloquist Dummy Worries 2 Detectives Rummy In Suitcase Makes Dummies Of Two Smart Officer'. With Yell. New York World. James Aldi and Joseph Corrigan, detectives in the Newark police de partment, rode along Springfield avenue in a patrol car. On the side walk lumbered a man with, appar ently. a very heavy suitcase. Said Detective Aldi to Detective Corri gan, "Let's look Into this." ' Here.” they said to the mar "What have you got in there?" "Aw, go ’way,” replied the mar.. X got troubles enough without you dicks buttin’ in.’’ "Troubles, eh?” said Detective Aldi. "Ijet’s look.” Whereupon Detective Ciorrigan snatched the suitcase from the man and, unsnapping the catch, peeked in. “My God,’’ he gasped, "a body! The head's been banged open and the legs cut off.” There on Springfield avenue had been found aPmurderer, caught in the act of removing the body of an innocent child! "Hey," shouted the man as the detective moved him bodily to a waiting automobile. "Lemine ex plain.” "Explain?” shouted Detective Aid'.. "That’s right; go on and tell us.” The man was in the automooiio now. Suddenly the unclasped suit case gaped a bit and out of its in terior a voice seemed to come: "You let my old man be 1 He ain't hurt nobody. You let my old man be!” "What (he hell!” said Detective Aldi, and well he might. "My name," said the captive. ‘; Phil Schaefer. You've heard of me? I used to be in vaudeville." He pull ed open the suit case and out sprang a damaged ventriloquist's dummy. "I was going to hock it,” said Mr, Schaefer. "Here,” replied Aldi. "take tins dollar and keep your old thing." Taking The Joy Out Of Life. “Now, dear, there’s just one thing more—” . . . "I think I hear a our I glar.” . . . . "Sorry, sir, but >ve'vo i sold out." ... “Here's a time tab*e. i Look it up yourself.” , . . . "I told I you so!" . . "Oh, I'm so sort'.-’! I meant to play a spade.” , . . "Could you lend me a five spot until pay day?” , . . "Standing room only ” - “The Joneses may drop in to night.” .... "Pair and warmer to day; showers Saturday and Sun day.” "Mother's coming to spena n month with as, darling.” Sectional News Of Shelby Route Two Shelby R-2.—In the few days o! sunshine this week farm work has moved steadily along. . The W. M. U. of Mt. Sinai held a meeting at the church Sunday aft ernoon. The officers for the com ing year were elected, after which a very interesting program was given. The Sunbeams, G. A's and R. A s also met Sunday afternoon. Mbs Ocia Harrill was selected as G. A. leader. Mr. and Mrs. Wilburn Putnam and little daughter of Lattlmore spent the week-end with relatives in this community. Mr. Clive Harrill was at home from Polkville during the week-end. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Weaver of Gaffney visited Mrs. J, H. Rollins Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hawkins and little son, Bobby, of Shelby visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Hawkins last Sunday. Mrs. Josie Gramlin of Gaffney spent part of last week In this com munity visiting Mr. and Mrs. David Champion and Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Harrill. Mr. and Mrs. Arey Weaver were visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Weaver Sunday. Luxuriously Furred FALL AND WINTER COATS Every smart way af ap plying fur is presented in these lovely Coats. New fur collars of Paris design . . . deep, heavy cuffs . * luxurious borders, panels and flares. The styles are particularly new, intro ducing every fashionable development from high class makers. The NEWEST, SMART EST MATERIALS. Rich velvety fabrics, delight fully warm and elegant, including broadcloth and the suede cloths .. . New and smart in the 1929 Winter colors and black. DRFSSES The fabric quality alone shows that these are much higher priced Dresses. The styles are those most promi nent in today’s mode. Prin cess styles, cape effects, drap es, flares, frills. In black and shades of brown, navy, bright blue, red and green. Terms If Desired WRIGHT-BAKER CO. 107 N. LaFAYETTE ST. W. E. KOON, Mgr. CAMPBELL’S Christmas Ready To-Wear Sale NOW NEARING THE END OF SECOND WEEK HAS PROVEN A GREAT SUCCESS. GREAT CROWDS HAVE VISITED BOTH STORES OF THIS FIRM DURING THE OPENING DAYS OF THIS GREAT SALE AND INDI CATIONS NOW ARE THAT THIS WILL BE A REC ORD MAKER. THE GREAT REDUCTIONS THAT THESE PEOPLE HAVE MADE HAVE ATTRACTED EAGER SHOPPERS FROM ALL SECTIONS O F THIS AND ADJOINING COUNTIES. THE TIME IS PASSING SWIFTLY AND WHILE THESE FOLKS HAVE LARGE STOCKS OF READY-TO-WEAR, THE MERCHANDISE IS MOVING FAST. IT WILL PAY YOU HANDSOME LY TO VISIT THESE STORES AT ONCE. CHRISTMAS Ye*, Christmas is just around the corner and while you are troubled over what to give don’t forget that Campbell’s can render you a real service just at this time. You will find in almost every department of these stores suitable, attract ive, useful gifts that will please any member of the family or any friend. We invite you to visit our store often while do ing your Christmas shopping. Visit our Downstair* Store for Gift*, Dolls, Toys, Wag ons, Tricycles, Etc., for the Kiddies. CAMPBELL DEPT. STORES SHELBY, N. C. — LAWNDALE, N. C.
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