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SOCIETY NEWS_ Mrs. R. \V. Morris. Editor Office Telephone 4-J ‘Mr*/Morris may be reached each morning at The Star office over Telephone No. 4-J. At other times at her home , .'Tfclfephone No. 186. WMAAMVAWNWA\SW.<AVAWASVWbWbWWVW.‘. V. D. C. Meeting Tuesday at 3 O'clock. • There will be a regular meeting " Tuesday afternoon a* 3 o'clock at the Cleveland hotel, of the Daugh < ters of the Confederacy. The following women will act a? hostesses Mesdames C B. Alexan der. 6 O Andrews, W. H Blanton Ceph Blanton. Buena Bostic. L C Best. R E Carpenter. C O Cham pion, Misses Mattie Adams and Mamie Cabanlss Mr*. Zeb Maunev, the president calls special attention to the change in the hour. Wednesday Contract Club Has Meeting. The members of the Wednesday . Contract club were graciously en I tertained Wednesday by Mrs Robert Agnew at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs. R L Hen drick. on East Marlon street. Three tables of bridge were in progression during the afternoon. | When the hostess asked for scores ; Mrs. M M Stuart held the highest for mettibers and Mrs. D W nirk son held the highest for visitors Each was given a prize. Mr* ■ Agnew served a salad course \ with acefcMorles f ' --- Miss fane Blanton Celebrates Birthday. 5 Celebrating her eighth birthdavi on Wednesday, Miss Jane Blanton j entertained a few of her friends lrt| the apartment of her parents, Mr, ] and Mrs Fred Blanton. Dressed In a pretty pink organ dy the hostess greeted her guests', each of whom had brought a gift Her guests were: Libby Ann Green Carolyn Short. Elva Ann Thompson. Frances Thompson. Mabel Wray ! Doggett, Mary Les’le Doggett. Son ; ,ny Cottle Margaret Webb and Sue Brefvard Morris After a number of games had be"n played, Mrs Blanton and Mary Lil lian Blanton served Dixie cups and calces Each guest was given bal loons as souvenirs. Hr*. JttcCumr la "■ Hofteaa to Club. Mrs. Ed McCurrv charmingly en tertained the members of the Con tract Bridge club with Miss Marv Crowell honor guest, Wednesday morning at her home in Belvedere j Heights. The home was lovely with Quantities of early fall flowers. four tables of bridge were at play during the morning When the game was concluded. Mrs Esley Pendleton held high score tor vtsi-1 tors and Miss Minnie Edriins' Robert* held It for members Bnfh I were given awards, and Miss Mary | Crowell was presented a guest prize Mrs. McCurrv. assisted by Mrs Clyde Nolan and Miss Betty Sut tle served an elegant two-course luncheon. D. A. R. Meeting - Very Interesting. . The Daughters of the American _ &ELSlUtl<W enjoyed a mo;t interest ing meeting Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C 5 Voting. , .with Mrs. Young. Mrs, Lowery Siit tle. Mrs Talmadge Gardner and ; Mrs. Jarvis Hamrick as hostesses j ; Mrs. J. H Quinn, the regent, took “. charge of the meeting Plans were ] made for the district meeting of the D. A. R which is to be held . In Shelby on October 19 The chief feature of the afternoon j was an address made bv Hon Clyde' R~ Hoey. Mr. Hoey gave an inform- j lng and delightful talk . on the | amendment of the constitution and! the "Constitution of North Carolina The members concluded the pro gram by singing 'Carolina" with Mrs Luther Thompson at the piano.' Delicious refreshments, consisting j ©f punch, sandwiches and sweets.' _„wer« served First Division _Met Yesterday. The First division of the Woman.' club held its first meeting of the fall season yesterday afternoon at ' the home of Mrs A V Hamrick or West Marion The floral arrange ment m the house was quite artis tic. yellow blossoms and clematis1 being used in abundance An important business meeting was conducted by the chairman. M.s ' Charles H. Wells. Mrs John Me- j Clurd presented a short musical | program consisting of songs by Miss | Mijdred Laughr.dge, John McClurd and Jack Baber Tht hostesses, who were Mes dames Hamrick W H Jennings Roecoe Luts, and H E Waldrop served punch, sandwiches and sweats. In .addition to the thirty-five members present. Mrs. R E. Ware, formerly of Shelby and now of Sanford. Fla and Miss Louise Bax ley. sister of Mrs. H B. Miller were guests Mothers* Club Has .* Early Fail Meeting Mrs Fred Baber and Mrs. Wilb^j _ were joint hostesses Wednes day afternoon to the members of the Mothers' club at the home o' the latter. They had decorated the home with fnll flowers In tones of orange and yellow. Mrs D R Yr. the presideo* presided over a short business meeting, Mrs. Rush Hamrick then present ed the program for the afternoon There were three Interesting papers on Thrift in Children" given by Mrs. Sam Gault. Mrs Gordon Dud ley and Mrs Tom Abernethv. Mir; Mildred Taughridge .tack Baber, and John McClurd Jr . each, sang a solo. Together, they sang a negro spiritual Guests, other than club members were Mrs R B Allen. Mrs Jap Buttle, Mrs, George Hoyle, Mrs John MrClurri and Miss Elotse Pruett, sister of Mrs. Jarrett. Lucy Hovle Circle Meeting Announced There will be a regular meeting of the Lucy; Hoyle etrele at the Central Methodist church Monday afternoon at four o'clock Mrs, F E Fowler and Mrs, J, T Brasor ivill art, as hostesses. Business Women’s Circle To Meet The Business Women’s etrele of the Central Methodist church will meet Monday at, ft p. m with Mrs Carlo Self at. her home on Thomp son street. Mrs Self. Mrs H W Harmon and Miss Myrtle Gilbert will be the hostesses Wedding Tomorrow Will Be Of Interest T**’ following Invitation ha* been received by a number of peo: pie in Shelby; Mr and Mrs. Austin A Beam re quest the pleasure of your com pany at the marriage of their j daughter. Nora, to Mr. Nelson B Maunev on Saturday, the ninth of September, nineteen hundred and thirty-three at five-thirty o’clock! at Bess Chapel M P church, Cher- ' ryvllle. North Carolina The rreshvlerian Cirrles Will Mrfl The 'Presbyterian auxiliary circle? will meet Monday afternoon at S:3Pj at the following homes: Circle No 1 with Mrs. John M j Best j Circle No 2 with ' Mrs Frank! Hamrick | Circle No 3 with Mrs. J. C Esk ridge. Circle No 4 with Mrs H N. Mc Diarmid Studio Of Dancing Is Opened In Shelby Mrs Hclon Powell Poole of Char lotte announces the opening of a studio of dancing in Shelby. Mrs Poole is a member of the Dancing Masters of America and has studied with world famous dancers, including Michael Foklne Nicholas Tsoukalas, Sonia Serova, and many others She has Just returned from New York where she attend the D M of A convention and studied sppcial work Mrs Poole intends to make her home in Shelby. She will be at the Hotel Charles from 9 a m. to 13 j next Saturday. Sept. 9th to meet! those interested in the art of danc-l ing and enroll those wishing to I Join her classes. Baptist Circles Tn Meet Monday Missionary circles of the First] Baptist church will meet Mondaw afternoon as follows: Pauline I.ide circle with Mrs Pansy Fctrcr and Mrs. Clinton Perry at Mrs. Fctscr's at 4 o’clock Ann Judson circle with Mrs J P Hamrick at 4 p m Mary Archer circle with Mrs J H Quinn at "'30 The Isobcl Wilson with Mrs, G ! E. White at 3:30. Bethany circle with Mrs Rob- 1 ert Hord and Mrs Lindsay Dail a* 4 o'clock. Addie Bostic circle with Mrs Ros-j coe McWhirter. Louise English circle with Mr? Ben Suttle Mrs T W. Doggett and Mrs Tom MooTf at the home of Mrs Suttle at 4 oelock Alton Kirkpatrick Marries Miss Mock Waynesvilte was the scene of a i wedding, of impressive beautv and dignity last Friday, when Mis* Mary Mock became the bride of Alton Kirkpatrick of Shelby Mrs. Kirkpatrick is the younger daughter of Mr. and Mrs J. M Mock and is a charming and popu lar member of Waynesville’s young | social set. She received her educa tion at Duke university. The groom is the son of Mr. W . L Kirkpatrick and the late-Mrs 1 Kirkpatrick of Graham He too. was educated at Duke, and is a member |of the Pi Kappa Ph; fraternity He is now vice president of the K & S Trucking company j After a wedding reception Mr. and Mrs. Kirkpatrick left by motor for a three weeks’ trip to various northern points, Canada and Chi cago On their return they will be at home in Shelby, At The Theatres The Carolina's feature picture, to day only, Is "The Big Brain," star ring George E Stone. The story Is the career of a small town crook who rises from the gutter to goge* ter. . . and back. Phillips Holmes and Fay Wray are also stars in the cast. Bob Steele in Ranger’s Code will be shown Saturday, with a com plete new change of short subjects Will Rogers will be seen last, times today at the Webb In. "Down To Earth," with Irene Rich In the slip porting feminine role Saturday brings a complete change of pro gram with .lack Holt's The Wreck er" In the feature. The picture has a brilliant supporting cast replete with name talent. Genevieve Tobin Is the leading lady. A list of Inter esting short subjects will be extra on the bill. '1st m NEWS OF WEEK Stroup Child 111. Mrs. Tom Tate • Improves. People Vlalt Ing About. (Special to The Star > West. Shelby, Sept. 7—Mr and Mrs. G. G. Jones had as their guests Monday Mrs J. C, Landis, Miss Elsie Landis of Asheville and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kirk of Detroit, Michigan Mr. and Mrs. John Bass of Hick ory spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. C. M Connor Sunday. Mr, and Mrs Roy Hollingsworth of Kannapolis spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bowman Mr M. G Eaker and Mrs. Fan nie Putnam attended the funeral of their uncle. Mr, Charlie Eaker of Gaffney Monday Mrs. Rose Griffin of Lincoln ton is spending the week with Mrs. J. A. Anthony Mrs. M C. Lewis is visiting friends at Connelly Springs this week. Miss Addle Jones, Mrs. Essie Green, Mrs Elite Workman and Mr. and Mrs Bill Buttle visited relatives in Bolling Springs Sun day, ivir. aim ivirs. naipn SWOIIOrd j spent Saturday in Spartanburg. s.| C. shopping Thev spent the night j with Mr and Mrs. J B Hines of! Chesnee. S, C. Mr Addle Canipe who is with thci forest reserves at Hendersonville spent the week-end with his par ents. Mr and Mrs: A C Canipc The small son of Mr. and Mrs j Qus Stroupe Is very sick at this! writing Mr. and Mrs. L Z Hoffman vis- j tted Mr and Mrs J A. Costner of upper Cleveland last week Mrs Buster McDaniel of Ches nee. S C spent several days last week with her sister. Mrs. Ralph! Swofford Muss Verda Ramsey spent, a few days this week in Gastonia visiting Mr. and Mrs W D. Olridge Mr. and Mrs L. Z Hoffman spent Thursday with Mr and Mrs. Al bert Sain of Buffalo Friday They! visited Mr. and Mrs. A C Little of] Dastonia Mr. and Mrs. Ben Baugham vis- i ited Mrs. Baugham's mother, Mrs ; Doster over the week-end Mrs Tom Tate has been verv 111 out Is much better now. Mr. and Mrs A O Eaker spent 3unda" afternoon In Gaffney ns- j iting relatives. Mr. and Mrs Hugh McSwatn jpen Sundav afternoon with Mrs ! Mlr.erva Oladden of Dravo Mrs Fannie Putnam, son C. B ind Mr and Mrs Faker spent Sun-! iav afternoon in Gaffnev visiting relatives. Mr, and Mrs. Marvin Hicks and! children of Hendersonville visited [ Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hicks over the1 week-end. Grandma Anthony is spending several days with her daughter.. Mrs Jake McGinnis of Cherrv vllle. Mr. and Mrs. M E. Hvimau spen: the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. J1 A. Bridges. Mr and Mrs Hvlmanj are of Converse, S C. Mr and Mrs Cletus Chitwood oil Polk county visited Mr and Mrs I J. B Horne Sundav Mr George Borders and daugh ter, Helen, of Pa.terson Springs visited Mr. and Mrs j! B. Horne Sunday Mrs. Roberts of Blacksburg vis-! ited. her daughter. Mrs. J. A. Mr Swain over the week-end Mr and Mrs. E B Hill viisted the latter s mother in Gaffney Sun day. Miss Beatrice Gladden and Mr Everette Gladdeu visited Mr and! Mrs. J. B Horne over the week-1 end. Mrs. C. L. Austell's son of Wash - • tngtor D. C. spent the week-end with her. Miss Dora Lee MrSwam vs spend ing this week with her uncle, Mr Will McWhirter of Blacksburg At the moment of maximum ] eclipse of the -sun recently the city! I of New Yo-k. .used ten times the! normal amou.it of electric power .for Illumination. j Over 400 Attend W. M. U. Meeting; Mrs. Wacaster Heads Union Again; Oppose Repeal Of 18th Amendment | Scholarship Given in Appreelatinr Of Mrs. Waeaster. Mr. Greer Of Orphanage Speaks. The Woman's Missionary union of the Kings Mountain association met in its annual session Aug 31 Sept. 1, with the Boiling Springs church. Mrs John Wacaster. the super intendent was presiding and tars O. P Hamrick welcomed the dele gates and visitors in a cordial man ner Mrs H C Royster of Double Shoals responded. After the organization and ap pointment of various committees e.n interesting program built, around the W. M. U watchword "Launch out into the deep and let down your nets." was enjoyed Prof I. G. Greer, superintendent of Mills Home at Thomasvllle, de livered a matchless address on ‘Launching out with our young people.” Mrs Edna R Harris of Raleigh corresponding secretary of the Wo man's Missionary union of N. C . brought a wonderful message on "Launch out Into the de*p. with our time, our talents and our money. * Dr. A. B. Wood, pastor of the 1st Baptist church of Maxton, preach ed the annual sermon, using for his text “Sire, I would see Jesus." His sermon was greatly enjoyed Another outstanding speaker was Rev. Jacob Oarterthous. of Atlanta. Oa Oartenhous is the only mis sionary to the Jews in the South ern Baptist convention and the large crowd present was delighted with his address: “Why we should send the gospel to the Jews." Playlet emphasizing state, horn* and foreign missions were interes* ingly given by the organizations ef Dover. Sandy Plains and Kings Mountain 1st church The Waco Womans Missionary society, cleverly dramatized the mission study book "The Word of their Testimony." Christian Education. Christian education was the sub ject for the Thursday evening's sendee. Dr. J. L. Jenkins, pastor of the local church and president of Boiling Springs junior college, pre sided and assisted the organizations in giving a most impressive playl«‘ emphasizing the importance of Christian education. conducted by Mrs. L C. Toms of Lattimore. Mrs Hankins of Mace donia. Mrs D. B Hughes of Zoar and Mrs. A. D Warlick of Carpen ter? Grove. Special music by Miss Frances Graham of New Hope, was enjoyed Mrs J. C. Dodd made an exce> lent report of her work with the young people and presented the banner for best work to the Y W. A of Boiling Springs Mrs. Waraster presented the ban ner to the organizations making the most improvement to New Bethel church. The superintendent made a full report of her work showing that all the organizations had done spen dtd work the past year. As a token of their appreciation for the loyalty, consecration and wise leadership, the women of the Kings Mountain association voted to give Mrs. Wa caster's daughter a scholarship to Boiling Springs junior college. Personal service was the subject of a splendid paper read by Mrs. J F Williams of Elizabeth church. M~. O. D Price of Lattimore as sisted the ladies of the local church in beautifying the church with love ty flowers from his garden. The hospitality of the people of Bolling Springs was unbounded De licious lunches were served, each day In the dining room of the col lege Every courtesy was extended those staying for the night to make them comfortable and happy Pour hundred and five delegates *nd visitors registered during the meeting This enrollment included aj number of pastors. A motion was made and carried' that the union go on record as op- j posing all intoxicating drinks and! the repeal of the 18th amendment The following officers were elect ed for the coming year- Superin tendent. Mrs. .John Waraster. Waco: secretary and treasurer. M's G P. Smith, Shelby; Young Pe>-1 pies leader. Mrs. J. C. Dodd She!- 1 by; executive committee. Mrs D. F. Hord, Kings Mountain; Mrs L. C Toms. Lattimore; Mrs. W. L. Pack ard. Shelby. Divisional leaders No 1 Mrs. M ! A Jolley. Bolling Springs; No: ? Mrs Howard Camnitz. Shelby; No 8. Miss Florence Seism. Doulbe Shoals; No 4. Mrs Bryan Hord Kings Mountain; No. S Mrs O V. ‘ Warlick, . New BetheV Third Set Of Twins Is Born To Couple Hamilton, Mont.—Their third pair of twins, boys. arrived this week at the household of Mr and Mrs. Hans Vigeren. Ten years ago the first twins were born, the second pair coming two years later. One of the second twins died in infancy. The young sters born this week were reported: in fine condition. The latest arrivals boosted th* Vigoren family to 12 living chil-j dren. I _ i Poplar Springs News ! Of Current Week 'Two Cases Of Typhoid. Shanghai School Close*. Young Peo ple Entertained. rSpecial to The Star.) } Poplar Spring*, Sept. 7.—Mrs. J. , D. Elliott visited her sister, Mr* j j Will McBrayer at Mooresboro last week j The Sunbeams and the W. M U met 8unday at the church after! Sunday school and gave a report i of the recent W M U. meeting at! Boiling Springs School closed at Shanghai Friday for the purpose of giving the chil dren the opportunity of helping gather the crops Mr and Mrs. Asa Barnett and Mr Floyd Queen of Salisbury vis-! ited Mrs. B. P Queen and family a few days last week A contest recently closed in the senior B Y. P U. with groups one and two against three and four and the two groups making the best grade and getting more new mem bers were to be entertained by the losing groups. The social was given! j Saturday night at the church by} , groups one and two; The Poplar Springs baseball club' lost a hard fought game Saturday,! Sept. 2nd to a club of players pick-! ed from No. 3 high school. Buffalo.} S. C. and Mt. Sinai. The score was 8 to 1. Mr Jim Wallace is sick at this writing Mrs. Clyde Wallace and j Miss Mollie Wallace who are sick! with typhoid fever are improving. Mr J D. Elliott, Supt. of oui i Sunday school nominated the fol lowing committee to nominate the | officers and teachers for our Sun day school the coming year: Messrs j R B. Patrick, Dewitt C. Hamrick 'and Allen Jones, Mesdames A T ! Hamrick and Alvie Jones Mr. and Mrs. T R. Hamrick spent ' Tuesday afternoon of last week with their grandmother. Mrs. Per- ; ry Lovelace who makes her home with Mr Gilead Greene in thr | Double Springs community. Double Springs News Of Interesl Students Enter Colley. Wynn Wash burn to Re-enter Wake Forest. Mias Darts To Morganton. .... (Special to The Star.-) j Double Springs. Sept. 7.—Misses; Jeruye.and Mary Sue Blanton left ; Tuesday for Boone where they will j enter, the Appalachian State Teach- i ers college Misses Laura and Elizabeth Sum- j ner and Juanita Newsom of Harts well, .5- C,. spent last week with | Misses Sallie Lou and Dorcas Lat tlmore. Mr., and Mr*. F. M. Davis of Charlotte were week-end visitors of Mr and Mrs. J, E. Davis Mr Jack Harrill who will ent«r school at Morganton soon is spend ing a few days with Mr. and Mrs Yates HarriDv Mr and Mrs Faye Mostella of Cliffside and Mr and Mrs. Larkin Pritchard of Henrietta spent the day Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ed ! Willis Mr and Mrs. J. D Greene and family of Charlotte spent the week j end with the former's parents Mr | and Mrs G. Greene. Mr and Mrs. Lawton Jenkins and family of Hollis, visited Mr and i Mrs. M. Brooks Sunday. Mr and Mrs. C. B. Greene and ' Miss Evelyn, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Claytus Champion of Spartanburg, S C. Mr and Mrs. Floyd Tate of Dover mill visited Mr and Mrs. E. M Hamrick Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Foster Elliott of PolkviUe spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs. Bate Blanton. Mr Troy Martin of Stonesville is visifing Mr. Yulan Washburn. Mr Wyan Washburn left Satur day for Goldsboro where he will visit Mr. and Mrs A. V Washburn from there he mill go to Wake Forest where he will enter college Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Greene, and Miss Virginia and Mr James Greene spent the week end in Wil mington Mrs. Mary Davis of Elizabeth spent last week with relatives in the community. Mr and Mrs George Richbourg and family visited Mr. and Mrs. J.! L. Greene Sunday Miss Lala Davis left Monday for Morganton where she has a posi tion at the D and D school Service That SATISFIES - Rogers Motor* - THE HELEN DI RHAM school of Dancing Announces the fall opening Mop day. Sept. 11. Hotel Charles. Registration 10.30 to 12 a. m All tvpes of dancina taught Private lessons by appointment i i Man Makes Plea For Life; Is To Die For Slaying Wilkes County Farmer Says He Shot Son-in-law To Protect His Home. Raleigh, Sept 8.—Asserting he killed his son-in-law to protect his home Bryant Stone. 45-year-old i Wilkes county farmer, in a letter addressed to Governor Ehringhaus Tuesday made a dramatic plea for clemency. "My only request to -you. sir. it that before your final decision, that you, as well as mysrlf. will ask God to guide you in your final decision the letter said "I have only one life, and if you . think I should give it. I can die! knowing that it war God's right j hand guiding you in your decision "j Stone is under sentence to be el-j “ctrocuted Friday for killing Wayne. Norman, who married Stone's 25-j vear-old daughter In a farewell let ier to his wife yesterday. Stone said perhaps I did wrong to kill Nor man but only God knows how much I suffered from that man." The Wilkes county farmer denied j he killed his son-in-law until a few days ago when he broke down anci made a confession to Parole Com missioner Edwin Gill Before I die I want you to know in order that my past false state ments won't hurt other innocen* men. that I was no* all black ” Stone wrote the governor. 'T killed Wayne Norman sir. not I because X was in a fit of passion.; and not that I would or could gain ■ anything by doing it. but because; that after 19 years of struggling and! slaving to build up a home for a I family, this man came into my life ! and home and started slowly *oj wreck it.” the letter said. "I stood by for a >3S? . ^ saw my life's work beir.r * and when he took - ’ girl against my plans • • in one of my drunkrn $□-.», • ',15 ed him, ’ 1 ^ 'I should have told the »r... wonder if God will hold •• ' me for this lie I told knows that I have oniv nn, y* giV!i° th?usta* of North CaxoL When they lead rr« tn -h. trie chair I can look back shoulder towards the mounta^,". lived in and the home I a„ for and feel that I -vv this by my love for mi famil it. was urged on my th« that the world is clamor.nj —whiskey " ? ‘0t Dance Studio MRS. HELON POWELL POOLE, member of the Dancing Masters of America, anounces the open^g of a studio in Shelby. All types of dancing taught See Mrs. Poole at Hotel Charles between 9 and 12 Saturday morning, September 9. Planned especially for you ... in keeping with the new spirit that is rampant everywhere. The whole store is ready with new furnishings for every room . . . for one room . . . for the whole house. Gay, sophisticated . . . * smart things that you have wanted, now within your reach because prices are LOW . . . lower than they will ever be again, so wisdom, thrift, and your own desire for a nicer home all urge you to BUY NOW. Buy Saturday BIGELOW RUGS PRICE BEGINS AT $24.50 For A 9x12 9x12 RUG CUSHIONS SPECIAL __ $4.95 SALE OF Tt FTED FEL1 MATTRESSES $14.95 For the extra bedroom or to replace the mattress that has seen a better day, why not buy one of these splen didly made, long-wearing matresses. A value we will not be able to repeat again because of fast-rising pric es, i-i v i\o Ui i ES New shipment, but ordered months ago. So man different suites it would not be fair to center c one. All splendid val ues. All richly uphol stered. hard.wood frames. Newest pat terns in coverings rich mohair and ve lours. Priced from .. "mmm m * m m m m is ifs s -rsr — BEDROOM SUITES - ver such a beautiful assortment. Never • ices for high quality suites. These, too vc .'dered a long time head of the rise. fh hey are yours at the U >ld price level. Walnut nahogany, maple tIJ Dozens of styles te select from. Prices be gin at