Miss Pearl Elledge Weds Prevette Westmoreland in Elegant Baptist Rite
The wedding of Miss Pearl Elledge to Prevette Westmoreland took place at the First Baptist Church with Alexander officiating. A snow on the mountain setting, music by M. L. Kesler Jr., and a reception at the bride's home followed the ceremony. The bride, employed as a stenographer, wore midnight blue velvet. the groom, son of local residents, is secretary of Star Furniture company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Kesler, Jr
C. F. Finch
Swanonia
Aliceteen Westmoreland
Hobart Lee Fouts
Shenandoah Valley
Washington
Westmoreland
M. C. Elledge
Ridge Crest Street
J. Elwood Cox Manufacturing Company
High Point
Local social notes list visiting friends and returning travelers
Mrs Reginald Strouse of Hagerstown Maryland visits Miss Madge Idol. Miss Lois Burton plans Guilford College entry in fall. Mrs Charles Dulin of Charlotte guests of Mrs FE Harmon on North Main. Miss Helen Reich to Red Springs to attend Flora Macdonald College. Miss Mary Belle Wilkinson and Miss Mary Craig of Statesville visit Mrs Murray Morrow on Park Street. Miss Ethel Murray leaves to teach French and be librarian at Louisburg College. Mrs J W Sechrest and Miss Anne Hiatt weekend guests of Mrs W M Glenn in Lincolnton. Miss Lucille Sherrod returns from Europe via New York on the Aquitania. Mr and Mrs Avery Craven and daughter Jean of Chicago visit Abels on Roland Park. Wyatt A Pickens arrives from Baton Rouge for a week with his mother and to become LSU Romance Language assistant. Mr and Mrs W C Garner and sons Wayne and Joseph, sister Bertha Lowdermilk and daughter Catherine return from Washington and Virginia tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Garner
Wayne
Joseph
Home at 105 Ridge Crest After September 12
The notice states a person will be at home at 105 Ridge Crest after September 12. It provides a single location and date reference without additional context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ridge Crest
Page Boy Silhouette Described in Velvet and Gold
The article describes a page boy silhouette with a fitted waist and contrasting bindings. Double tiers extend from the waist, creating a circular back that suggests a boy hurrying on errands. Redfern presents this style in black velvet with gold bindings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redfern
Spurgeon Family History Recited At Abbott's Creek Reunion
Rev. J S Hiatt outlines the Spurgeon lineage from England to America in a Abbott’s Creek church reunion talk. The narrative covers Col John Spurgeon’s settlement, frontier hardship, and Col Green’s wartime movements with Mrs Spurgeon guiding counsel for her son John who relays intelligence on Cornwallis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott’s Creek Church
J. S. Hiatt
Spurgeons
Old England
America
John Spurgeon
Virginia
Abbott’s Creek
Spurgeon
John
Caruther
Green
Abbott's Creek Meeting House
Gov. Martin
Mary Spurgeon
Cornwallis
General Green
Spurgeons and Jones of Abbott's Creek Heritage
A Davidson county relic narrative recounts the Spurgeon and Jones families near Abbott's Creek, detailing landholding, politics, and community life. It notes John Spurgeon, Joe Spurgeon Jones, Aquilla Jones, Jesse Jones, and descendants, plus fox hunts, caveats of buried money, and long-standing loyalty to faith and farm life. The piece ends with a church class report and social reflections.
Lexington Society Hosts Thursday Bridge Luncheon
Mrs Paul Bernhardt welcomed the Thursday Bridge Club to her West First avenue home for bridge and luncheon. Mrs Paul Raper won high score among members. visitors led by Mrs Cliff Thompson claimed top nonmember honors. A handmade handkerchief went to Mrs W Rose of Urbana Illinois, and guests enjoyed an elaborate multi course luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Paul Bernhardt
West First Avenue
Paul Raper
Cliff Thompson
Bernhardt
W. Co. Rose
Urbana
J. M. Gamewell
Chas. W. Davis
Lena Schultz
W. O. Burgin
Joe Moffitt
T. C. Hinkle
Will Moffitt
Camille Hunt
E. W. Staples
J. C. Spicer
W. C. Rose
Ill
Wright Celebration Honoring R B Wrights At Thursa Home
Misses Lila and Pearl Wright hosted a social evening at their Thursa home for Mr and Mrs R B Wright of Chicago Illinois. Guests enjoyed music from Miss Lucile Cecil and Mr Dick Russell. Bridge dancing and lawn games followed by refreshments served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lila
Pearl Wright
R. B. Wright
Chicago
Ill
Lucile Cecil
Dick Russell
Miss Frances Walser Hosts Bridge Club Gathering
Miss Frances Walser entertained her bridge club and guests Tuesday afternoon at her South State Street home with three tables of bridge. Decorations reflected summer florals and gingham-plated seating led by hostess arrangements. Prizes included Yardley’s package for high score won by Mrs. Don A. Walser, a Houbi gant’s dusting powder box for Miss Martha Burkhead as high score visitor, and perfume for Mrs. Margaret R. Gooch as low score. A salad collation followed the game. Attendees included Mrs. Casper Timberlake, Mrs. W. D. Robertson, Mrs. Don Walser, Miss Elizabeth Davis, Miss Christine McCrary, Miss Theresa Hackney, Miss Dorothea Dorsett, Miss Katherine Walker, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Walser
South State Street
High Score Club
Yardley
Don A. Walser
Martha Burkhead
High Score
Dorothea Dorsett
Katherine Walker
I Na Weseer
First Baptist Sunday School Class Entertained at West Second
The Philathea class of the First Baptist Sunday school was entertained by Mrs. Sam Smith Monday night at her attractive home on West Second Avenue. Mrs. John Lopp, the president, conducted the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Sunday School
Sam Smith
West Second Avenue
John Lopp
Mrs. Shumway Improving After Surgery at Davidson Hospital
Mrs. S. H. Shumway has been improving steadily at Davidson Hospital after an operation ten days ago. She expects to return home early next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Shumway
Davidson Hospital
Bear raids campers flour supply in Sequoia park
Three local sportsmen camping in Sequoia National Park lost most of their flour when a bear ripped open a bag tied to a tree limb over a stream. The bear devoured the contents, leaving only one package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruin
Lindsay
Cal
Sequoia National Park
Brain
Alumni groups of State College to be reorganized
Raleigh news reports a complete reorganization of North Carolina State College alumni groups to foster closer ties with the college and each other. Alumni secretary T. H. Stafford will meet officers statewide and in other states, as a larger alumni magazine is planned for next month with improved publication standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina State College
T. H. Stafford
Alumni Association
Stafford
Weldon
State College
Wilmington
General Alumni Association
L. L. Vaughn
D. W. Seifert
E. L. Cloyd
I. O. Schaub
E. B. Owen
Cloyd
E. C. Brooks
National Association of Alumni
Street Pamps Autumn Walking Shoes Focus On Pump
Street fashion notes point to autumn walking shoes centered on pump style. Calf skin lizard sharkskin and suede are listed as preferred materials in the feature.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Reginald Strouse
Hagerstown, Maryland
Madge Idol
Lois Burton
Guilford College
Charles Dulin
Charlotte
FE. T. Harmon
North Main St
Helen Reich
Red Springs
N. C
Flora McDonald College
Mary Belle Wilkinson
Mary Craig
Statesville
Mrs. Murray Morrow
Park Street
Ethel Marsh Murray
Louisburg College
Louisburg
Murray
J. W. Sechrest
Anne Hiatt
Lincolnton
W. M. Glenn
Lucille Sherrod
Europe
New York
Aquitania
Avery Craven
Jean
John C. Abels
Roland Park
Wyatt A. Pickens
Baton Rouge
R. T. Pickens
Pickens
Louisiana State University
High Point Creamery
Billy
Igh Point Creamery
Stamney’s
Charles KE. Cross
Ruby Richardson
J. H. Richardson
Meet
High Point College
High Point Public Schools
N. E. Russell Shoe Shop
S. Main
Martinsville
Joseph Spurgeon
Joe Spurgeon
Poshamtown
Abbott’s Creek Meeting House
Aquilla Jones
Jesse Jones
Aletha Kennedy
Joseph Spurgeon Jones
Jones
Albert Sherewood
William Oliver
Benjamin Franklin
Preston Chadwalder
Aquilla Hamilton
Sarah Ann
Jane
Phoebe Elliott
Chrissie Elizabeth
John William
Sanford
Austin
Missouri
Charles
Willie
Daisy
Chester
Davidson County
W. William Spurgeon
Emily Clinard
Glennie
Nevada
Allie
J. S. Spurgeon
A. M. Hiatt
C. A. Rominger
Marion Williams
Carrie Waite
Col. John Spurgeon
Sanford Spuugeon
Mother Glennie
Brooks
Lane
England
Abbbott’s Creek
Jesus
Frank L. Stanton
Cameron
Shaw
Lexington Society
South Main St
Kester Furniture Co
State College 10
Tal Stafford
North Main
North Pole
Admiral Peary
Cook
Pole
Peary
Broad & Elm Sts
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