Sechrest Clontz Wedding Guests Arrive in Monroe
Visitors begin arriving for the Sechrest Clontz nuptials at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church. The bridegroom Gilmer H. Clontz and his party, including best man David Morgan and ushers, plus bridesmaids and relatives from Charlotte and Richmond, plan Friday arrivals for final events before the Saturday ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Sechrest
Gilmer H. Clontz
Monroe
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
David Morgan
David Edmunds
John B. Smoot Jr
Washington, D
J. H. McCall
Willis Wright Jr
McCall
Colonial Dr
Miss Sechrest
Gilmer Aie He Weir
Esley Methodist Church
Pilot Club Hosts Marguerite Dimerling in Charlotte
Six local Pilot Club members attended a Charlotte gathering to hear Marguerite Dimerling of Beaumont Texas president of Pilot International. About 125 people including 15th and 16th district representatives from South and North Carolina heard her speak on Faith as the key to the future. Dimerling, an attorney and civic leader, urged Americans to sell faith in the American way abroad. She outlined Marguerite Dimerling Day observed in Beaumont on Sept 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Club
Charlotte
Marguerite Dimerling
Beaumont, Tex
Pilot International
Charlotte Pilot Club
Barringer Hotel
South Carolina
North Carolina
High Pointers
Lula C. Raper
Melva Price
Penele
Farge
Rs. Dimerling
Beaumont
Texas State Bar Association
Marguerite Dimnerling
Mrs Barker Discusses Color Harmony For Home Decor
Out Our Way Garden Club meets at Hillcrest Drive with Mrs Martine Barker presenting Color and Harmony in the Home. She urges practicality and subtle contrast using pastels with dark focal points. Hostesses provide refreshments as 13 members and 2 visitors attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martine Barker
Garden Club
Fleet Lewis
Hillcrest
DeWitt Cooke
Harry Hawthorne
Raymond Meredith
Garden Council
H. D. Minnis
Garden club reviews handbook for Southern gardeners
Mrs Sizemore reviews Hand book for Southern Gardeners by Ben Arthur Davis at Town and Country Garden Club meeting led by Mrs Alson Gray. Seventeen members attend. Mrs Roger Taylor sends business update and Mrs M C Henderson Jr. resigns as recording secretary. Davis urges simple lawns with planned bulbs, stressing lawn as home’s best setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sizemore Jr
Gardners
Ben Arthur Davis
Town and Country Garden Club
Alson Gray
Gatewood Ave
Porter Hauser
H. M. Taylor Jr
Roger Taylor
Garden Council
N. L. Garner Jr
M. C. Henderson Jr
Local Women Attend Raleigh Council Sessions
Mrs. Harold Schwab state chairman of the Clothing and Mrs. T. Yow join Ralph Miller state music chairman for the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs as they travel to Raleigh for the Mid Year Council of the State Federation Sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Miller
North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs
Harold Schwab
T. Yow
Raleigh
Council of the State Federation
Peter the first American steam locomotive builder credited
The article notes that the first steam locomotive built in America is credited to Peter and discusses the historical context of early American rail development. It outlines the significance of his work in advancing locomotive technology and the growth of U S steam power.
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America
Peter
Red light and license arrests hit North Carolina motorists
In 1953 twelve thousand two hundred thirty nine Tar Heel motorists were arrested and convicted for driving without an operator license. The State Highway Patrol reports nearly fifteen hundred NC motorists were convicted of running red lights last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Heel
North Carolina
State Highway Patrol
Mrs. Arthur Kirkman Speaks On North Carolina Prison System
Mrs. O Arthur Kirkman highlighted the current state of North Carolina's prison system during a Mid Week Study Club gathering hosted by Mrs H W McCain on Hillcrest Drive. The talk urged citizen letters to government officials to press for improvements while noting ongoing reform efforts. The League of Women Voters supervised the study report. Spring flowers adorned the rooms and a salad buffet followed assisted by Mrs Collier Ellis Jr and Mrs Williams. Visitors included Mrs Hendrick Mrs E Lester Ballard and Frances Eshelman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. McCain
Hillcrest Dr
O. Arthur Kirkman
Orth Carolina
League of Women Voters
Williams
Collier Ellis Jr
McCain
Hendrick
Robert
E. Lester Ballard
Frances Eshelman
Tar motorists warned to keep auto lights in order
Last year 1,402 Tar motorists were convicted for operating vehicles with improper lights, highlighting ongoing enforcement and safety concerns.
Patrolmen Erect Stolen Cars Valued at 280 in 1953
State Highway Patrolmen report recovering and erecting stolen cars valued at 280 during the year 1953. Officers identified the vehicles, secured evidence, and coordinated with local authorities to return assets and investigate suspects.
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Sechrest-Clontz
Mrs. Barker
Las Vegas
Betty Sue Coltrane
Harold Johnson
Ents
J. W. Coltrane
J. W. Johnson
Mr. Coltrane
Miss Coltrane
Col
First Methodist Church
Armed Services
Enterprise
Sturkey
Mesdames
J. T. Smith
Seeger’ Gannonguoaranion
Wright
Robert McCall
Local Women
Raleigh Council
Ren
Aden
Ralph Hole
St.joseph Aspiqin For Children
S. Main ST
Kedmani
Arthur Kirkman
Penney's
Percale
Misty
Peney
Penney’s
New
Penney
Rickback
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