Local Happenings and Society Notes Ahead of June Books
A local club seeks new members with a new member drive open until June 1. Social events include a four course dinner for Miss Agnes Gerald of Thorsby Alabama, a bridge gathering, and shopping trips to Spartanburg. Numerous visits from relatives and friends, church choir rehearsals, and a May 25 27 medical association gathering in Washington DC are noted alongside births, travel, and upcoming Kiwanis Ladies Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Falvey
W. L. Horn
Agnes Gerald
Thorsby
Ala
Gerald
Augusta Alexander
Luna Taylor
Julia Berry
Leona Wilkie
Messrs
R. C. Alexander
Furman Roberts
Robert Holmes
Clyde Finley
G. B. Dalton
Literary Club Meets in May at Mrs Howes Home
The Literary Club Division No 2 held its last meeting of the season on May 13 at Mrs R R Howes home. Hostesses were Mrs Howes and Miss Mary Garrison. Papers on famous actresses were read by Ruth Moore Mary Moore R E Bigg ers. A C McDaniel reported on the State Federation convention. New officers elected: J H Thomas chairwoman W C Bostic vice chair J S Courtney secretary treasurer. A social hour followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. R. Howes
Howes
Mary Garrison
Ruth Moore
Mary Moore
R. E. Biggerstaff
Gourtney
A. C. McDaniel
Asheville
Federation of Woman’s Clubs
J. H. Thomas
W. C. Bostic
J. S. Courtney
Nellie Ruth Pope Long Announces Dillingham Marriage
Mrs Nellie Pope Long announces the marriage of her daughter Nellie Ruth to Mr Thomas Wayne Dillingham on Saturday May 15 1926 in Rockville Maryland. Dillingham is a son of Mrs A B Dillingham and brother of Mrs J Worth Morgan of this city and is with the United States Navy stationed in Washington DC on special duty since last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Pope Long
Nellie Ruth
Thomas Wayne Dillingham
Rockville
Maryland
Dillingham
A. B. Dillingham
J. Worth Morgan
United States Navy
Washington, D. C
Birthday Party for Mary Frances Harrill
Little Miss Mary Frances Harrill daughter of Mr and Mrs W R Harrill celebrated her eleventh birthday with a party Thursday afternoon at her West Main Street home. The dining room featured a silver rose centerpiece and an eleven candle cake. Mary Frances received many gifts and games were played as friends left with happy hearts and well wishes for more birthdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Frances Harrill
W. R. Harrill
West Main Street
Mary Frances
Dramatic Club Hosts Evening at Miss Reid’s Home
Miss Claire Reid and Miss Sadie Young co hosted a Dramatic Club gathering at Miss Reid’s home on Friday night. The program featured a dramatic poem Will O the Wisp by Reid read by Prince Gaines, songs by Mrs Ernest Robinson and OV Carlina, a story Theys Liars Here read by Ruth Moore, and piano selections by Mrs Richard Minish and Miss Louise Wilkie. Miss Reid, the new club president, previously led the Queens College Dramatic Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claire Reid
Sadie Young
Miss Reid
Will O'the Wisp
Prince Gaines
Ernest Robinson
OV Carlina
Galla Curei
Forest City Club Elects Officers and Plans Fall Meeting
Ruth Moore was elected vice chairman with Margaret Bostic as secretary and treasurer. The program committee includes Mrs. Charles Flack as chairman, Mrs. Wilkins, and Miss Prince Gaines. Guests included Mrs. Min ish, Mrs. Wilkins, Mrs. Thomas, Miss Hyder, Louise and Elizabeth Wilkie, and Dixie Reid. The final meeting of the season adjourned to resume in fall on October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Horn
Agnes Gerald
Mary Crowell
Leona Wilkie
Spartanburg
Phillip Chambers
Saurday
Albert Weaver
Asheville
O. P. Lotspiech
Wren Chambers
Max Higgins
Wadesboro
J. M. Tate
E. C. Sanders and Son
Albemarle
W. L. Latham
Rutherfordton
Forest City
Dixie Reid
Claire Reid
Paul Stroupe
Charlotte
C. P. Allen
Shelby
Forest City Club
Ruth Moore
Margaret Bostic
Charles Flack
FR. Wilkins
Prince Gaines
R. W. Minish
Frank Wilkins
J. H. Thomas
Mattie Hyder
Louise and
Elizabeth Wilkie
Also Mentioned on This Page
B. E. Putnam
Association of Surgeons of the Southern Railway
White House
Association
Ruth Reid
Young People’s Missionary Society
Ernest Roberson
Ware
William
Bill) Collins
William James, Jr
Hazel Tate
Reuben McBrayer
Cliffside
M. P. Green
T. E. Wilkins
S. L. Hobbs
Erwin
Tenn
J. F. Weathers
Cowan Blanton
Asherville
Elizabeth Wilkes
C. C. Ridings
Grace Watkins
Buford Fl
C. E. Alcock
J. S. Dorton
Juanita Minish
Kathrine Goggans
Margaret Sloan
Emil Webb
Alice Harold
Gladys Harrison
Maude Lee Bell
Mary
Ruth
Foy Moore
Ora Eskridge
Mary Harris
J. M. Edwards
E. O.thomas
Terry Moore
E. G. Lee
Clayton Stalnaker
Margaret Young
Pauline Huggins
Jonesville
S. C
Lee Stein
Atlanta
Mary King Harrill
Myrtle Doggett
Robert Lee Harrill
Gaffney
William Butler
Bessie Green
Marie
Ethel Huntley
Andrew’s Mill
J. G. Kirby
Wilkie Meares
Meares
Earl
Dorothy Meares
H. J. Stepp
High Point
W. L. Jones
Vernon Saunders
Marion
Grace Reid Jones
Ruth Padgett
G. M. Padgett
E. Wilkins
Thomas Harris
Alexander
Kannapolis
Kiwanis Club
Irene Harrill
Mars Hill College
Nannie Harrill
Alexander Schools
Union Mills
Irene
Onslow McBrayer
Warrington
McBrayer
J. W. Sanders
Forest City, N. C
Pine Steel
engLile
Dodge Brothers Motor Car
Dodge Brothers
Tate
Dense Brothers Motor Cars
Curlee
Dalton Bros
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