Social News Highlights From Christmas Gatherings
A series of holiday entertaining in Shelby centers on Mrs. C. E. Alcock hosting visitors Mrs Sallie Thomas and Miss Eula Thomas of Washington DC with dinners for J H Thomas R W Minish L McCardwell and others. Additional events include Miss Ottilee Long and Mrs Otto Long hosting bridal party after rehearsal at Cleveland Hotel. Local clubs at Wake Forest College and various Shelby residents host small gatherings and family visits during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. O. Thomas
Sallie Thomas
Eula Thomas
Washington, D. C
J. H. Thomas
R. W. Minish
L. McCardwell
Frances Me. Cardwell
Bule Coleman
Messrs
Marshall Gates
Gus Thomas
Washington, D.C
R. C. Alexander
E. C. Thomas
Y. L. McCardwell
Sallie ‘Thomas
Eula’ Thomas
Marshall Giles
J. M. Minish
Ottilee Long
Otto Long
Cleveland
Shelby
Mary Long
Robert Clifton Hair
Ruth Meares
Arval Alcock
Kate Long
C P. Parks
Clara Harrill
Chas. Padgett
Elizabeth Hair
James Ayers
Nell Padgett Norris
Eula
Mooresboro
Belle Coleman
James Thomas
Frances McCardwell
Eule Coleman
Minish
Thomas
Nell
Mary Leslie Thomas
Rock
Ethel Young
Union Spring
Ala
Helen Thomas
Frances Courtney
Mary Roberts Reinhardt
Kathleen Alexander
Martha Moores
Carl Woody
Belle Woody
Guy
Maude”Callahan
Toccane
N. C
Parents Teachers Association Meet January 11
The local Parent Teachers Association will hold its regular meeting on Wednesday January 11 at 3 30 oclock in the Grammar school building. All mothers are urged to attend this meeting.
Pound Party Hosts Friends For New Year’s Eve
Miss Estelle Greene entertained a large number of friends at a pound party on Saturday night. The table was lit by candles and offered many foods. Guests played new games then watched the old year end and the new year begin, leaving with well wishes for the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Greene
Pound Party
Happy Huntley Christmas Reunion With Large Family
A Christmas dinner at Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Huntley's home marked by a full family gathering. Children and grandchildren from Newport News, Charlotte, Shelby, Oakland, Forest City, Thomasville, High Point and Erwin joined for a spacious feast. The hosts call it the happiest day in years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Huntley
Robert Huntley
Virginia
Paul Huntley
Newport News
Roy Smith
Charlotte
O. T. Huntley
Margaret
Shelby
J. B. Wilson
Fred McDonald
Oakland
Spurgeon Moss
Carl Huntley
Forest City
Alton Huntley
Thomasville
de Chas
Huntley
High Point
C. B. Early
Erwin
Tenn
Club reschedules literary division meetings to January dates
The Woman's Club Literary Division No 1 postpones its Thursday meeting to January 12 at 4 o'clock at Mrs Maude Jones Green's home with hostesses Green Harrill Moss and Black. Literary Division No 2 sets a January 5th 4 o'clock gathering at Mrs J H Thomas's home with hostesses J H Thomas King and Moores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Jones Green
Mesdames Green
W. R. Harrill
A. C. Moss
F. F. Black
J. H. Thomas
G. C. King
M. F. Moores
Oak Grove Winter Social News Notes and Visits
Local column from Oak Grove News reports residents weathering winter conditions and sharing visits. Families such as Biggerstaff Magness Harrill and Hawkins are mentioned with gatherings at homes near Shelby Forest City Union Mills and Avondale. Several name-rich social updates include travel, visits, and party entertainments among neighbors.
Young Matrons Circle Hosts Xmas Meeting
The Young Matrons' Circle of the W. M. A. met December 30 at Mrs. W. A. Ayers home with Mrs. Hamrick as joint hostess. Mrs. Webb led devotion and business. Mrs. Ayers thanked for a Christmas shower. Talks on World Missionary Movements followed. scripture from First Timothy. Service notes include 37 sick calls, 3 flower bowls, 18 garments, and $6.55 in contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Ayers
Hamrick
Fred Webb
Ayers
Wilkie Meares
H. C. Verner
Hoyle Elliott
Faye Black
N. Timothy
Missionary Circle Elects Officers at January Meeting
Circle No 2 of the Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church met Monday afternoon January 2 at Mrs G P Reid hostess with ten members present. An inspirational program highlighted the Jubilee Year of missionary work. Officers were elected for the year and social service work reported totaling 22.00 given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
G. P. Reid
Nanney Filling Station Opens With Gasoline and Tires
The Nanney filling station announces its opening offering Good Gulf Gasoline and Supreme Auto Oil, with tires tubes and accessories available. The owner states service will cover fueling needs and automotive supplies for customers in the area.
Forest City store outlines 1928 plans and resolutions
The text presents a year end inventory style message from a Forest City store noting no fire department, urging hustle for business in 1928, pledges to remove dirty sale signs, be courteous, avoid worthless checks, and anticipate new goods ahead of competitors. It mentions Dalton Brothers ideas, Jim Reed’s nomination, and Mrs. Grace Smith’s holidays assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton Brothers
Forest City
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