Insurance Women Return From Regional Conference
Representatives of the High Point Thomanville Association of Insurance Women return from the Region II Conference of the National Association in Chattanooga Tennessee held March 27 28 and 29 Miss Maude Shaw of Baltimore was elected Regional Director for the coming year Attendees from High Point included Mrs Naomi Russell Misses Ruby Hutchins and Alta Chamelin and Mrs Willie Lee Briles Miss Chamelin serves as President of the local Association and Public Relations Chair of Region II
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point-Thomanville Association of Insurance Women
National Association of Insurance Women
Chattanooga
Tennessee
Maude Shaw
Baltimore
Maryland
Naomi Russell
Ruby Hutchins
Alta Chamelin
High Point
Willie Lee Briles
Thomasville
Chamelin
Region IL
Kitchen Shower Honors Miss Marion Lowe Bride Elect
A kitchen shower was given for Miss Marion Lowe by Mrs. J. L. Freedle and Miss Ruby Bundy at Mrs. Freedle’s home. Twenty five guests enjoyed spring flowers, ice, delicacies, and games with prizes won by Mrs. Ernest Newton and Mrs. Worth Hedrick. The honoree received numerous gifts and a White carnation corsage on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lowe
J. L. Freedle
Ruby Bundy
Ernest Newton
Worth Hedrick
Church Meetings Gather Tonight Across Local Baptist Groups
The Dorcas Class of East Green Baptist Church meets at 7 30 PM at Mrs V B Collins 41 Centennial Avenue with Mrs Ina Holland as associate hostess. The Mary Herring Circle of Green Street Baptist Church meets at Mrs Joe Swaim 620 Springfield tonight. Myrtle Platt Circle meets 7 30 PM at 402 Walnut Street hosted by Mrs G M Brewer. Estherian Class meets at Delk Drive with Mrs Carrie Williams and Mrs Floyd Lewis as hostess. Stephens Bible Study Class meets tomorrow at 3 PM with Miss Mary Childress at North Hamilton Street Wil liam and Mary Apartments led by Mrs W A Benson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorcas
East Green Baptist Church
V. B. Collins
Centennial Avenue
Ina Holland
Mary Herring
Green Street Baptist Church
Joe Swaim
Springfield
Myrtle Platt Circle
Myrtle Platt
G. M. Brewer
Walnut Street
Green Street Baptist @aurch
Carrie Williams
Delk Drive
Floyd Lewis
Gay Blade Garden Club
Woody Brinson
R. L. Brinson
Local Social Notes Highlight Winter Haven Visit and Duke Return
Mrs Valette J Harris and her mother Mrs Wilbur Jones have returned to 1030 Rockford Road after time in Winter Haven Florida. Mr and Mrs George Ridge with Mrs Jack Ridge came back from Wilmington after attending the Azalea Festival and visiting Mrs Ridge s brother WV M Cameron. Mrs Herman A Stroud and children Nancy and Mickey along with Mrs Wilma Babb and Miss Pernie Slate joined a dinner party hosted by Mrs J Bryan Mattocks in Hiddenite to honor Lt Glenn Mattocks of the Air Force. Duke University students Monk Falls Sonny Sorrell Jimmy Balir Tommy Albertson Bill McGuinn and Bob Ladehoff returned Sunday to campus as classes resumed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valette J. Harris
Wilbur Jones
Rockford Road
Winter Haven
Florida
George Ridge
Jack Ridge
Wilmington
Herman A. Stroud
Nancy
Mickey
Wilma Babb
Pernie Slate
J. Bryan Mattocks
Hiddenite
Glenn Mattocks
United States Air Force
Duke University
Monk
Shower Given To Recent Bride At Melbourne Heights
An informal shower honored Mrs. Sara E. Wall a recent bride at the Stroud home in Melbourne Heights Saturday evening. Hostesses presented a corsage on arrival and the highlight was a treasure hunt gifting along with a complete china set. An electric iron and iced wedding bell cakes with green decor were served to 43 guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroud
Melbourne Heights
Sara E. Wall
Ruth Holland
Zora Talley
Wilma Babb
Pernie Slate
Nancy Stroud
Luite Guyer
Nobody Wants Advice Says Neighborhood Observer
Cynthia Lowry reflects on unsolicited tips that proliferate in communities. A narrator recalls stubborn tree removal neighbors and how tactful advice can both harm and help, noting people pressure others with ideas on life and home repairs. The piece ends with a resolve to listen only when asked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia Lowry
Donnybrook
Smiths
Joneses
Williams
Wedding Rehearsals and Bridal Events Ahead This Week
Social calendar lists multiple rehearsals and wedding parties across Concord and Mt. Holly. Notable events include Beam-Hollar at Wesley Memorial on Saturday and Sims-Grant at Mt Olive, with dress reviews, cake cuttings, and host-unders by local families throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunsucker-Burns
Calvary Methodist Church
Beam- Hollar
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church
J. J. Holand
Mt. Holly
Sunset Drive
Simmons-Grant
Mt. Olive Methodist Church
Concord
Jane Beam
Aubrey C. Hollar, Jr
T. J. Beam
Betty Simmons
Truett Grant
Mt. Olive Methodist Church of
Edith Hunsucker
James M. Burns
Moses-Smith
South Main Methodist Church
W. G. McFarland
F. C. Burney, Jr
Betty Simmons Honored At Charlotte Bridal Luncheon
A bridal luncheon at Kuester's in Charlotte honored Betty Simmons bride elect. Doris Newell of Concord and Charlotte hosted with white gardenia corsage and a silver hostess gift. Attendees included Mrs. Henry Simmons and guests Barbara Edsel Helen Shepherd Freddie Ann Denny Nancy Nall and Cindy Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuester’s
Charlotte
Betty Simmons
Doris Newell
Concord
Henry Simmons
Barbara Edsel
Helen Shepherd
Freddie Ann Denny
Nancy Nall
Cindy Wells
Easter Origins and symbols traced to Ostara goddess
The article explains how Easter derives from the Norse goddess Ostara and details ancient Teutonic symbols such as bonfires eggs and the Easter candle. It notes shifts in dating the holiday from early Christian debates to the modern movable feast tied to the vernal equinox and full moon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Byrne
Central Press
Ostara
Tiu
Wotan
Odin
Thor
Freyja
Eastre
Scandinavia
St. Boniface
Teutons
Eastre-Os
League of Nations
International Congress of Chambers of Congress
Vatican
England
Miss Billie Simpson Shown Courtesy At Bridal Shower
A bridal shower honoring Miss Billie Simpson, bride elect, was hosted by her sister in law Mrs Elmer Simpson and her mother Mrs E B Simpson at 521 Denny Street. Spring flowers and a corsage greeted Simpson with bridal games and prizes. Guests numbered 25 as gifts and cake and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie Simpson
Elmer Simpson
E. B. Simpson
Denny Street
Y. W. C. A. Event Schedule and Cooking Tips
The page lists Y M C A activities for school girls and clubs with times from four to seven thirty in the evening, including swim time, dinners, and programs. Also offered are quick stove tips for tender pork chops and a sewing bag tip about using a cork to protect fabric.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Insurance Women’s
NCSA
YWCA
South Main Street
Bruton- Balloum
Miss Simmons
Appliques
Ween
S&h
Glenn
E. Washington ST
Deluxe Clothes
North Main
Miss Simpson
Mrs. Simpson
Stardusters
Er Ellis Ser Ems
Collier Ellis & Co
North Wrenn
Grace
Cor
T Sedmans
Riedmans
S. Main ST
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