Miss Nancy White Hosts Bridge For Miss Free And Mrs Phillips
Miss Esther Free and Mrs Mary Elizabeth Wall celebrate bridal honors at a dessert bridge hosted by Miss Nancy White on Richardson Street. Guests enjoyed pink and white decor, bridge at two tables, and gifts including silver pattern and salad plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Free
George Louis Schmidt
Pittsburgh
Walter Phillips
Mary Elizabeth Wall
Nancy White
Richardson Street
Phillips
Army Air Corps
High Point
Sarah Hutchens
Bill Wall
Valeria Vett
White
Free
Mrs. Phillips
T. D. Free
Mrs. Wall
C. A. White
Miss Free
Valeria Kivett
Gloria Foust
Ann Allman
Alawayne Blair
Judy Brooks
Mesdames Henry Ferree
George Bouldin
Charles Brown
YWCA Groups To Fete Miss Abrams
The Adams Memorial YWCA industrial department hosts an informal 4:30 to 5:30 reception at the YWCA on North Main Street to honor Miss Josephine Abrams executive director who has resigned to join the Methodist board of missions in Brazil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Memorial Ywca
YWCA
North Main Street
Josephine Abrams
Abrams
Methodist Board of Missions
Brazil
Sally Ray
Inter-Club Council
WCA Board of Directors
Industrial Committee
Industrial Department
Ridge-Young Vows Said In Florence South Carolina
Announcement of Miss Mary Louise Young of Hickory and Brooks Ridge of Florence South Carolina in a June Florence ceremony. Officiant Rev Franklin H Carter. attendants Mrs Kenneth Lander Keever cousin and Fred Taylor Ridge best man. The couple to Myrtle Beach for their wedding trip and reside at 816 Gregg Avenue Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Louise Young
Hickory
Brooks Ridge
Florence
S. C
Arthur Harper
Franklin H. Carter
J. A. Grimsley
Kenneth Lander Keever
Winston-Salem
Fred Taylor Ridge
John Philip Young
Raleigh
Ervin Eisenman
Fred T. Ridge
Myrtle Beach
Gregg Avenue
Ridge
Ralph Lane Young
Asheville
Warrenton
Gaither B. Young
Woman's College
Homer Mead Ridge
High Point
Ridgecrest
H. M. Ridge
H. M. Ridge, Jr
Edward Ridge
McKees Rocks man weds five daughters and wife in one ceremony
Pittsburgh reports Albert Witner aged 59 married Margaret Myers aged 33, becoming husband and father in one ceremony as his daughter Gertrude Witner wed Matthew Hartman in the same event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
INS
Albert Witner
McKees Rocks
Witner
Margaret Myers
Gertrude
Matthew Hartman
Diamond cutters practice on potatoes before gem trial
One in 500 diamonds is deemed suitable for top color and luxury jewelry. Diamond cutters undergo at least a two year trial before handling a good gem, and they practice cutting on potatoes to refine their skill.
New York Player Fred Hirsch Shines At West Bridge Event
In the western invitational, Fred Hirsch of New York won the Ely Culbertson pair with Kabakjian and tied for second in the Western four, delivering a standout bid on a hand that stopped six diamonds. His four heart bid dictated the play, helping his partner win a heart lead and avoid a dangerous slam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Brooklyn
Pacific Coast
Florida
West
Fred Hirsch
New York
Ely Culbertson
Kabakjian
Philadelphia
Hirsch
South
The Secret of Lovely Hands Is in Wrist Flexibility
Helen Follett offers gentle classes on graceful hand movement. Exercises focus on wrist flexibility and relaxed arm posture to prevent stiffness and improve poise. Emphasizes minimal hand gestures and repose for graceful, elegant hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Follett
McKenney on Bridge Bridging West East For Pacific Week
The article notes that eastern bridge players travel to the Pacific coast for bridge week and will join western division players, fostering closer cooperation within the American Contract Bridge League. Reservations have been made for the summer national tournament at the Hotel St. James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Coast
Hotel St
Davidson Couple Wed At Southmont Lanier Bevan Vows
Miss Valene Garner and Walter Gale Smith wed July 12 at Southmont with Rev E C Roach officiating. Garner, of Denton, a Denton High graduate, worked in Lexington. Smith served in World War II overseas. A cake cutting and buffet followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Valene Garner
Walter Gale Smith
Southmont
Elsie A
E. C. Roach
Ten Baptist Church
Danny Garner
Denton High School
Lexington
Vy Smith
Ruth S. Bevan
Clifford Dewey Lanier
R. C. Cobb
Gaffney
D. C
Lanier
H. D. Smith
Jackson Hill
J. L. Lanier
U. S. Army
South Pacific
Coble Dairy
Stone cutting craft in 18th century beginnings
The article notes that the art of cutting and polishing precious stones was scarcely developed before the middle of the 18th century, indicating early stages of lapidary technique.
Busy social week with weddings and events noted
Calendar lists events from Emerywood club family dinner to a Friday wedding rehearsal at First Methodist and a Saturday wedding at Burgess Memorial Chapel. Also scheduled are a Sheraton hotel wedding reception, Emerywood duplicate club play at the country club, and a YWCA open house honoring Josephine Abrams amid mission duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerywood Club
Dinner in Hollywood planned by Liberty group on July 27
The Sons and Daughters of Liberty Pioneer Council sponsor a Dinner in Hollywood on Saturday July 27 at 7 30 p.m. at 12844 West Commerce Street hall. An auction of Hedda Hopper hats funded by Tom Brenaman supports the Braille Institute for the Blind. The event features a Breakfast in Hollywood replica and prize awards with admission at a reasonable charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sons and Daughters of Liberty
Pioneer Council
Number
Hollywood
West Commerce Street
Tom Brenaman
Braille Institute For the Blind
Hollygwood
China to widen oil industry with American aid
Shanghai dispatch notes China’s infant oil industry centered in Kansu Province faces low output with 13 of 61 wells producing about 4 million gallons yearly. Officials say American aid is needed to boost production and establish the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
INS
China
Kansu
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Nelson Florist & Decorators
College
Dentistry
United States
Mra Aldter
Oles
Ridge-Young
Aluminum
Manchester
Hirsed
Childrens
Children’s Sun
Ber
Jo Stafford
McKenney
William E. McKenney
America’s Card Authority
Davidson
Lanier-Bevan
First Methodist Church
Gatewood Avenue
George Halton
Nancy Leonhard
Salisbury
Vulcan
God of
Adirondac
Guilford
N. Main St
SOIC
Richardson’s
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