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Elizabeth Stewart, Editor Couple Is Honored At Rehearsal Party Mrs- B. T- Dickson and Mrs. Robert Barnhill entertained Fri. day evening at the Dickson home in Gastonia at an after-rehearsal party complimenting Miss Farida Toomey and William Eugene Sweezy. The wedding of Miss Toomey and Mr. Sweezy, of Kings Moun tain, took place Saturday even ing in Gastonia. > A white madbira cloth cover ed the refreshment table which held a three-tier wedding cake flankfed by white tapers in silver candelabras. Pink and white snapdragons, chrysanthemums, and gypsophilia completed table appointments Arrangements of pearl bush and narcissi were used in the living room and in the hall where Philbeck - Smith Betrothal Announced GASTONIA — Mr' and Mrs. Joseph Luther Smith announce the engagement of thteir daugh ter, Ruby Louise, to Louis Phil beck, son of Mr. and Mrs- Quin cy Valentine Philbeck, of Kings Mountain. A June wedding is planned. the punch service decorated a serving table. Ivy sprays and whitie blossoms encircled the bowl Mrs. Robert A. Gordon cut.and served the cake, and Mrs. Wal ter Dickson and Mrs. B- T. Dick son, Jr-, served punch. Mrs. R. B. Moorhead, Mrs. W T- Webster, Jr., both of Charlotte, and Mrs. A. V Patch, Jr., and Mrs. Joe Dawn, of Columbia, S- C., assisted in receiving and entertaining. Miss Toomey wore a dress of yellow silk tissue, over taffeta and a white camellia corsagie. The party was held following the couple’s wedding rehearsal in Gastonia’s First Presbyterian church. " Presbyterian Church Brownie Troop Gave Easter "Bonnets" To Hospital Brownie Troop 32 of First Prtes byterian church brought a lot of cheer to the patients at Kings Mountain hospital this Easter season, according to report by Rita Bell, troop reporter. The 14 troop members made 60 miniature Easter bonnets last Thursday and delivered them to ■rfhe hospital- The favors were placed on patient’s trays at their evening meal. Troop members report they used large round cookies, choco late, and vanilla to preparle the “bonnets.” They used a paste of powdered sugar and water and placed a small amount on the bottom of a marshmellow- The marshmtellow was used as the center of a cookie. Hat bands were of narrow ribbon, with dif ferent colors used for each hat, See What You Buy At CHERRYVILLE NURSERY A Visit Is Welcomed Hollies, Evergreens. Box woods and Flowering Shrubs Shade & Flowering Trees Fruit & Nut Trees. No. 1 Roses Landscape Designing & Planting Lawns a Specialty Howell Stroupe W. Hwy. 150—Tele. 6472 Cherryville, N. C. and bows were tied at the sidle Small folwers gathered from the yard of Mrs. Harry Page, were, used at the bow on some of the hats while on others the flowers were used all around the hat crown. Favors were given to the die titian who selected best ones to place on the trays Grady Howard, hospital busi ness manager, directed thte group through a tour of the plant. Miss Priscilla Thomas, student at Carson-Newman college, Jef ferson City, Tenn., spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs- Fred Thomas, who re cently movted here from Gastonia. Mr- Thomas has returned to his home from Presbyterian hospi tal, Charlotte, where he had been a patient for three weeks. LIBRARY HOURS Jacob S. Mauney Memorial Library MONDAYS: 2-5 and 7-9 p, m. TUESDAYS: 9:30-12 noon. WEDNESDAYS: 9:30-12 noon; 2-5 and 7-9 p. m, THURSDAYS: 9:30-12 noon; 2-5 p. m. FRIDAYS. 9:30-12 noon; 2-5 p. m. SATURDAYS: 9:3012 noon. LIKE A "POOr SWEATER That’s the way a home iburns sometimes, and if you’re on the receiving end it’ll ibe rough to say, “I had no insurance.” It can Ibe about as ibad to say, “I had a little.” A home that cost $5,000 a few years ago, now costs twice and more to replace. Up your coverage on tooth dwelling and furnishings. The Arthur Hay Agency ALL KINDS OF INSURANCE Phone 182 MRS. WILLIAM EUGENE SWEEZY Miss Farida Toomey Married Saturday To William E. Sweezy In Church Rites Miss Farida Jasmine. Toomey and William Eugene Sweezy, both of Gastonia, exchanged mar riage vows Saturday evening at 7 o’clock in Gastonia’s First Pres byterian church. Mr. Sweezy is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W- P. Sweezy, of Kings Mountain Dr. Harry M. Moffett, pastor, and Rev. I. M- Ellis officiated at the double-ring ceremony. Woodwardia fern interspersed by white palms and pink tapers in numerous wrought-iron can delabras provided background de coration- Altar baskets held snap dragons and gladioli in shades of dark and light pink tones. A white arch interspersed with greenery was centered by a satin, covered prie-dieu and pink flow ers tied with white ribbon mark ed family pews. Mrs- G. N. Henson, III, orga nist, and Anthony Emanual, vo calist, both of Gastonia, present ed a program of wedding music. Mr- Emanual sang, “Through the Years” by Youmanns, and the benedictional hymn, “The Lord’s Prayer” by Malotte. Traditional marches by Wagner and Mendels sohn were used for processional and recessional music. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore an original gown of imported alencon lace and tissue taffeta. The dress fea tured a lace empire bodice-styled with scalloped portrait neckline. Tiny covered buttons extended down the back and on long sleeves which werle scalloped ov er the hands- The lace-appliqued bouffant skirt extended into a cathedral-length train. Her three tier veil of imported silk bridal illusion was attached to a prin cess crown of pearls and rhine stones, and she carried a cascade of white roses that blended from white to blush pink- Her earrings and necklace were a gift of Miss Margaret Serra, of New York. Mrs. James E. Webster, Jr., of Charlotte, was matron of hon or, and bridesmaids were Mrs Richard G. Toome.y, Jr-, of Gas tonia, Miss Iris Kornegay, of Charlotte, and Miss Joan Ellis, of Knoxville, Tennessee. Attendants were gowned in ballerina-length dresses of ice pink chantilly lace and silk taf feta. The dresses featured em pire waistlines accented by scal loped boat necklines and short pointed sleeves. They wore match ing princess crowns and wore french kid gloves and pink earr ings, gifts of the bride. Charles Sweezy, of Shelby, was best man for his brother; and ush ers included Roblert Barnhill, of Asheville, James Sweezy, of Kings Mountain, Robert Pierce, of Spencer, James E- Webster, of Charlotte, John Kinlaw, of Gas tonia, and Coleman Goforth, of Shelby The bride’s mother, Mrs. Rich ard G. Toomey, Sr’., wore a sheath dress of avocado iridescent taf feta made with empire waistline, bolero jacket, and panel skirt. Her skull cap of leaves in the avocado shade had a flirtation veil. She wore gold accessories and a shoulder corsage of talis man roses Mrs- W. P. Sweezy, mother of the groom, was gowned in sky blue chantilly lace and taffeta. 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And you get the stability and the sureness of control that make driving safer —and sweeter—in a Chevy! “ONE-FIFTY” FILL YOUR BILL? There’s no lack of chrome trim in Chevrolet's lowest priced series. And you can pick your power—V8 or 6. Come on in and see which one of Chevy's 20 new beauties suits you best! America’s Favorite—by a Margin of 2 Million Cars! VICTORY CHEVROLET COMPANY Franchised Dealer License If. C. No. 1351 \ PHONES 49 & 419 24 HOUR WRECKER SERVICE CORNER MOUNTAIN £ RAILROAD Lozano - ra inter Invitations Issued Invitations reading as follows have, been issued in Kings Moun tain. Mr- and Mrs,. E- L. Lozano request the honour of your presents at the marriage of their daughter Theresa to * Charles E. Painter Second Lieutenant, United States Air Force Thursday morning, the fifth of April nineteen hundred and fifty-six at half aft<3r eleven o’clock Harlingen Air Force Base Chapel Harlingen, Texas the same shade and wore a shoulder corsage of deep red roses. The bride’s partents entertain ed at a reception following the < ( f I < ■hi, mi j miiffTiewitt, and Mr. and Mrs. John Goforth assisted in receiving and entertaining Mrs. Sweezy, daughter of Mr. and Mist Richard G. Toomey, Sr-, of Gastonia, was graduated from Gastonia high school and attend ed Woman’s college, Greensboro. She is employed by Belks Buying Service of Charlotte. Mr. Sweezy, son of Mr. and Mrs W. P. Sweezy, was graduat ed from Waco high school and Appalachian State. Teacher’s col lege at Boone. He is a member of the faculty of Wray Junior high school, Gastonia For traveling, Mrs. Swfeezy wore a dress and matching coat of cinnamon brown pure silk and wool. She, wore shantung acces sories and a linen straw hat. She wore the roses from her bridal bouquet. After a trip to the mountains of Western Carolina, the couple, will reside at 109-C Edgewood Circle, Gastonia PERSONALS? Erwin Hughes, of Newberry, S C., spent the weekend here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs- Conrad Hughes. Mr. and Mrs. W- R. Craig and family have returned to Decatur, Ga-, after spending the holidays here. t Miss Lenora Fulton, of Atlanta, Ga., spent the weekend here with her parents, Mr and Mrs. W. S Fulton. ——-O—— Area Erskine college, students home for the holidays included Misses Shirley Ware, Joyce Owens, and Louise Patterson. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Page, of Greenville, N- C., were weekend guests of Mr- and Mrs. Harry ’age and family. Mr. and Mrs Wofford Martin ind son, of Blacksburg, S. C„ rere visitors Sunday of Mrs. lartin’s parents, Mr- and Mrs. ’• Q. Hambright. f- —o— *** Don McCarter and Jane Or nand, students at Lees-McRae unior college. Banner Elk, spent he weekend here with their pa •ents, Mr and Mrs. Oscar McCar er and Mr and Mrs. Lloyd Or nand. Other area Lees-McRae tudents at home for the holiday included Misses Ann Davis, Sue Keeter, and Faye Houser, all of Grover Dr and Mrs. George Plonk and children of Raleigh spent the weekend with relatives here. I Miss Rachel Jolly, of Raleigh, ■ spent the weekend with her pa rents, Mr- and Mrs. Clarence Jol ly. — o~— Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Diaz, of Richmond, Va., were weekend guests of Mr- and Mrs. B. D Ratterree. Mrs. Diaz is the for mer Miss Jean McR&e. —o— Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ledford, of Charlotte, visited here during the weekend at the home of Mr. Ledford’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. I VV Ledford, and at the home \ of Mrs. Ledford’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Prince, in Shelby Bob Crawford entered the Air Force Tuesday where he will be assigned to an AF technical school. Mrs. Crawford and daughter, Catherine Ann, will re- i side temporarily with Mrs. Craw-j ford’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. P A- Hawkins, —o—• Mr and Mrs. L. W- Painter and son, Reggie, and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brigman, of Red Springs, N. C-, left Sunday for Harlingen, Texas where they will attend the wedding Thursday morning of Mr. and Mrs. Painter’s son, Char les E- Painter, to Miss Teresa Lozano in the Harlingen Air Force base chapel. \ SUNRISE DAIRY Gastonia. N. C. m m u A BANK LOAN IS BEST A bank loan is best for several reasons, among them being A BANK LOAN IS CHEAPER. No hidden costs when you do business at FIRST NATIONAL BANK. If you're buying a new car. an appliance, or merely want to consolidate your indebtedness in order to pay cash and thereby buy cheaper, see FIRST NATIONAL. Check our schedules* You'll like what you find. FIRST NATIONAL BANK Member F D I C Mr. 4% la a "Service Mark" for the Jefferson Standard Agent, and is registered In the US. Patent Office. 1966 A BANNER YEAR for Mr. 4% and Jefferson Standard A quick look at Jefferson Standard’s 49th Annual Report to the more than 385,000 policyowners living on “Security Street"* Jefferson Standard's CONDINSID 49th ANNUAL STATEMENT* Dmabir SI, INI MOTS Cash . $ . 122,415.471 Stacks, PrafsnW A Common.. 41,993,000 Mortgage Loans. 1H,545,754 Loaso-Back Real Istato. 24,429,429 Other Real Istato Including Homo Office Building. 6,243,034 Loans to Policyowners. 27,949,«/21 All Other Assets.... 12,394,775 TOTAL ASSETS. $439,704,190 LIABILITIES Policy Reserves. $294,073,014 Reserve for Policy Claims1,199,003 Policy Proceeds Loft with Company . 33,907,693 Dividends for Policyowners... 4,247/493 Policy Revaluation and Mor tality fluctuation Reserve... 4,720,790 Investment fluctuation fund... 17,145,943 Other Llahilitios and Reserves._9,390,207 TOTAL LIABILITIES. $371,704,150 Contingency Reserve. 4,000,000 Capital and Surplus. 52,000,000 TOTAL. $429,704,150 •Copy of booklet containing complete report of our com pany available on reauect. I Now $1.4 Billion life Insurance In Force A total of $209,130,867 of new Jefferson Standard life In surance was purchased in 1955, a 26% increase over 1954 and a new company record. This excellent record is a tribute to the fine work of our “Mr. 4%’s” in carrying the story of life insurance to the public. A new high was reached in life insurance in force . .. $1,451,444,047 at year-end. Favorable Investment Experience More Jefferson Standard dollars were put to work in 1955 than in any other year. And — for the ^eighteenth consecu tive year Jefferson Standard led all major life insurance com panies in rate of interest earned on invested assets. 4% Paid on Dividends and Policy Proceeds Jefferson Standard, now guaranteeing 2V4 % on policies cur rently issued, has never paid less than 4% interest on divi dend accumulations and on policy proceeds left with the company to provide income. 4% is the highest rate paid by any major life insurance company in the United States. New Record in Benefit Payments A record sum of $17,927,028 was paid in benefits to policy holders and beneficiaries in 1955, bringing total payments to $277,422,965 since organization of the company in 1907. *Ift fust around the corner—financial security for your family and peace of mind for yourself through Jefferson Standard life insurance. C. E. WARLICK W. Mountain Street Phone 9
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