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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1949
Page
16
Members of the Study Club met Tuesday night at Mrs. J. B. Keeter’s home with Mrs. Keeter hosting on the terrace. Refreshments on outdoor tables featured fried chicken and picnic dishes followed by iced watermelon. President Mrs. D. N. Barnes then presided as Mrs. Pride Ratterree introduced speaker Mrs. Luther Cansler who spoke about early Girl Scouting and its achievements.
Reverend and Mrs Angus Gerard Sargeant invite guests to the marriage of Vera Stapley to Mr George Franklin Lemaster on Friday August 5 1949 at Calvary Baptist Church Charlotte North Carolina The reception follows in the church fellowship hall. A rehearsal party will be held Thursday night at Miss Sargeants Morson Street home.
Master Geo B Grayson Jr was feted with a fifth birthday party on a Saturday afternoon at his aunt Mrs Howard Ware s home. The party preceded his admission to Shrine Hospital in Greenville on Monday. Children enjoyed games and were given story books as favors with candy nuts ice cream and cake served.
The Brownie Scouts of Troop No.1 Lilith led by Mrs J B Simpson held a Lake Montania picnic on Saturday. The highlight was Brownies earning Red Cross beginner swimming certificates including Peggy Wrenn Craig Guy Ann Henderson Jeanne Plook Judy Cox Jane Thomsin Becky Blanton Phy Us Dean and Martha Houser. The group thanked Mr and Mrs Early with a towel shower in appreciation for teaching them to swim.
Miss Betty Jo Greene daughter of Mr and Mrs Waiter David Greene and David Paul Putnam son of Mr and Mrs Wayne L Putnam will marry August 6 at 6 p.m. in Macedonia Baptist church. No formal invitations issued. Friends and relatives invited. Also announces Betty Jean Greene to Melvin Berry with ceremony July 19 at Gaffrey SC. The couple will reside in Bessemer City. Mrs Berry works at Crafts spun Yarn Mill and Mr Berry at Matthews Grocery Company.
Mrs W T Weir hosted Adelphian Club with E A Harrill invited to play. Members met Thursday night at her home, decorated with bowls of summer flowers. Mrs W M Moorhead received the high score prize, Mes El Achagcill the guest prize. Salad plate with accessories was served during refreshments.
Dr and Mrs D F Hord entertained the Hi Lo bridge club at Mrs Hords parents home Mr and Mrs J B Keeter last Friday night Guests dined on the lawn with iced watermelons Then bridges tables were set on the sun porch Prizes were awarded with Mrs C Bridges named high for the ladies and Sam Stallings high for the men
Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Crosby hosted a dinner at the Oriental in Charte last Wednesday night honoring their house guests Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wolf of Baltimore Maryland. Others attending included Mr. and Mrs. WL. Davis of Albany Georgia and Mr. and Mrs. John Cheshire.
Mrs Harold Hunnicut hosted the Ace of Clubs Bridge club Thursday afternoon. Floral decor brightened the home as scores were tallied with Mrs Carl Mauney taking high honors, Mrs Fred Plank second, and Mrs W L Ramseur besting visitors. A frozen fruit salad course followed by Blum's Almondettes was served. guests included Mrs Don Blanton, Mrs W L Ramseur, and Mrs P G Padgett.
Mrs. C L Jolly is elected president of the American Legion Auxiliary unit during an Friday gathering at Mrs Paul Mauney s home. Officers installed include D E Tate as secretary treasurer Gordon Beatty as chaplain W B Logan as rehabilitation chair and J N Gamble as child welfare chair.
Mr and Mrs Dan Finger hosted the Couples Club at their home last Friday night. Summer cut flowers adorned the rooms. A dessert collation was served before the game. Mrs Drace Peeler led ladies scoring and C F Thomasson led men. Mr and Mrs Robert Miller were guests.
Mr and Mrs John P Wolf of Baltimore Md were guests of Mr and Mrs Vernon Cros and Mr and Mrs John Cheshire who hosted a 6 pm picnic at Lake Montania. After swimming guests enjoyed supper and dancing in the pavilion with attendees including Mr and Mrs W L Davis of Albany Ga Mr and Mrs Bill Fulton Mr and Mrs Dan Finger Dr and Mrs D F Hord and Mr and Mrs Packard Elliott of Shoioy
The Y W A of the First Baptist church will gather Monday at 7 30 in the Berean room. Miss Frances Edens leads the program with the topic A Neighbor A Need Ducky Jenkins serves as hostess.
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