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Kings Mountain Herald

Location

Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 11, 1950

Page

7

Social Calendar Highlights From Fortnight Club to Club Meetings

Friday events include Fortnighters Club with Mrs. Arnold Kiser and Bessemer City Chapter honoring state Grand Matron and Grand Patron at the Masonic Hall. Junior Union of the Flint Baptist Church hosts a party at 310 East King Street. W O W circle meets, and Social Club hosts dinner, dancing, and bridge. Weekend socials feature Hi Lee Brig, Club Night, and a DupBridge meet. Week unfolds with Presbyterians, Central Methodist, and other circle gatherings centering on hostesses and church groups.

Arnold Kiser Bessemer City Batern Masonic Hall Flemt Baptisl Church Bill Ware East King Street Mes Marrill Ben Hl Goto Mr. and Tailings Paul Neisser Circle No. 4 The Presbyterian Church Harry Page Paul Neisler Circle 2 Central Methodist Church Grace Davis A. Butterworth Throneburg

Daisy Costner Birthday Picnic Celebrated At Sparrow Springs

Mrs. Daisy Costner's birthday was celebrated with a surprise picnic at Sparrow Springs on Sunday. Attending were her brother Forrest Weaver and Mrs. Weaver, niece Mrs. J. D. Engle, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sumgardner and children Jo Ann, Stevie, Sylvia, and others. Joe Costner, stationed in Alaska, could not attend.

Daisy Costner Sparrow Springs

Bride Elect Noted For Simple Arrangements

Bride elect honored with simple home reception notes including fresh glads on mantel pieces. Guests wore hats as an added feature while mingling over light refreshments and a selection of wiches and mints. Gifts received were described as lovely and useful.

Miss Sybil Blalock Party Honoree Shower Recap

Miss Sybil Blalock was greeted with a corsage of pink rosebuds upon arrival at the home of Mrs. Blackwell for a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Blackwell and Mrs. Milton Kiser. Red and white Carnations and lighting decorated the living room, games were played, gifts were opened, and refreshments including French ice cream and pastry were served.

Irs Blackwell Milton Kiser

Circle I Meets In Williams Home

Circle I gathers in Williams home Tuesday afternoon with co hostesses Mrs J F Ware and Mrs W A Williams. Mrs W W Tolleson presents The Portrait of Missions Unfinished in South America. Mrs J O Plank discusses work of the American Bible Society and its benefits for the blind. Eleven members attended as hostesses served a salad course.

Central Methodist Church Fternoon W. A Willams J. F. Ware W.W. Tolleson South America J. O. Plank Y Society

Central MYF Stunt Night at Central Methodist Church

Friday night August 4 the Senior Department hosted Family Night with Master of Ceremonies Ben Goforth Jr awarding a prize for the largest complete family. The program featured music humor and a shadow drama Behind the Curtain. Performers included Gait's Goofy Goofers Yodling Yokum and his Uke Brothers and Maggie the Mite among others with a final community sing and lemonade. A free will offering supported the church recreational fund and on August 11 the seniors visit Peggy Hammond’s home in Siartamburg SC for a chicken barbecue and overnight party.

Central Methodist Church Ben Goforth, Jr Gait Goofy Goofers Dr. Pepperhoof Gritt Manta Yokum Mo Twiddy Maggie the Mite Munity Peggy Hammond Siartamburg S.C

Morning party hosted by McGill and Hendricks duo

A well attended morning social hosted Tuesday by Mrs. John McGill and Mrs. Paul Hendricks at McGill’s home featured a green and yellow theme. Guests included Mrs. John Gamble, Mrs. Marriott Phifer, Mrs. Ben Goforth, and many others with lime punch and assorted refreshments. Over a hundred callers between 10 and 11:30 a.m. enjoyed the shaded lawn and floral arrangements.

Mes John McGill Paul Hendricks John Gamble Marriott Phifer Hendricks Mel. McGill Ben. Goforth Bill Fulton Sas W. R Craig W. L. Pressly Claud Hambright Pred Plank RP. Anthony Cramerton Margaret Battertee Ava Ware Becky Thornburg J. W. Crosland Bennettsville M.A. Ware

Polly Page Hostess Wins Booby Prize At Club Event

Polly Page served as hostess for a Donkey Club gathering last Friday afternoon. Linda Biser captured the high score prize while Polly Page received the booby prize. Attendees named Linde Beer Ann Falls and Phyl Dean among the group enjoying the event.

Linde Beer Ann Falls Phyl

Wedding Cards Issued For Alpha Culp in Fort Mill

An invitation announces the marriage of Alpha Josephine Culp to Reverend Allison Flint Williams on Thursday August 31 at 7 30 PM at Unity Presbyterian Church Fort Mill South Carolina with a reception to follow at Fort Mill Country Club. The bride is identified as a former religious worker at First Presbyterian Church.

Brice Dilmond Alpha Josephine Allison Flint Williams Unity Presbyterian Church Fort Mill South Carolina Fort Mill Country Club Miss Culp First Presbyterian Church

Mrs Whitener Honors Miss Blalock Bride Elect

Mrs E K Whitener hosted a lingerie shower for bride elect Miss Sybil Blalock at her home Tuesday night. Zinnias decorated the rooms and bingo prizes went to several guests. Pink and white refreshments accompanied gifts presented to Miss Blalock as about thirty friends attended.

Sybil Blalock E. K. Whitener Zinnias Fred Wright Charlie Blalock Don Crawford Woodrow Grayson Fred Weight, Jr Sara Kincaid

Mrs Harmon Hosts Queen of Clubs Evening

Members of the Queen of Clubs were entertained by Mrs Waltey Faneeaee on Tuesday night. Summer flowers adorned the room and prizes were awarded with Mrs Ted Ramsey taking high honors and Mish Betty Lynch second. The event concluded with iced watermelon served after the progressions.

Queen of Clubs Waltey

Births at Shelby Hospital Announced for Early August

Mr and Mrs Wilbur Glenn Perkins announce the birth of a son Thursday August 3 at Shelby hospital. Mr and Mrs Harley C Dixon announce a daughter Friday August 4 at Shelby hospital. Mr and Mrs Elmer C Martin announce a daughter Friday August 4 at Shelby hospital. Mr and Mrs Tom Cothran announce a son James Hord Saturday August 5 at Shelby hospital. Mrs Cothran was the former Miss Mary Frances Hord. Mr and Mrs Elmer F Hardin announce a son Monday August 7 at Shelby hospital.

Wilbur Glenn Perkins Shelby Hospital Harley C. Dixon Elmer C. Martin Oate 3 Tom Cothran Shelby James Hord Cothran Mary Frances Hord Elmer F. Hardin

Annual Picnic At Lake Montania Plans Ready

June and July meetings note annual picnic at Lake Montania and new committees for the coming year. Treasurers report given, yearbooks distributed, hostesses named, and a short business meeting followed by supper and notices of September plans.

Lake Montania Trea Ap. Ts Lake ‘Mont Pointed J.B. Falls Grady Merete Pes Carter J. W. Webster Myers Hambright

Intermediate G A members meet at Mrs Ussery home

The Intermediate G A of the First Baptist Church gathered at Mrs Frank Ussery home with Mrs fesseneer in charge. Refreshments included cake and ice tea. Attendees named include Mrs Ussery Sandra Hovis Marilyn Tess-Jenee Norma Lee Sipes Shirley Yarbro Evelyn Cline Margie Tes Nel la Ware Carnelia Ware sencer Juanita Pearson and Louise Gladden welcomed a new member during the business session.

Tie Fesseneer Mrs. _Ussery Sandra Hovis Marilyn Tess- Jenee Norma Lee Sipes Shirley Yarbro Evelyn Cline Margie Tes Carnelia Ware Sencer Juanita Pearson Cor Nella Ware Louise Gladden Mar-lay

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P. D. Herndon Amos Dean High Rock Norman AMOS North Piedmont Ave Circle I Williams Home College Fite McCurdy’s Dixie Home Kathy” Alston Tommy Alston Chapel Hin A. B. Prince Kings Mountain Polly Page Donkey Club Mrs. Whitener Miss Blalock Mrs. Harmon First Baptist Frank Ussery Fleirloom Terling Yo Sterling Dellinger Ringii Ranma Tove Dellinger’s Jewel Wallace
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