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Newspaper
Kings Mountain Herald
Location
Kings Mountain, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1938
Page
5
Mrs Joe Tromson entertained club members and invited guests at five tables of rock at her home on West Mc Street last Thursday, creating a lively social evening with neighbors and friends.
Rooms on the lower floor were adorned with bowls of cut flowers. Prizes went to Mrs. W. K. Mauney and Mrs. George Frazier. A frozen fruit salad was served to guests and members, with numerous attendees listed including D. C. Mauney, R. L. Mauney, A. H. Patterson, Grady Patterson, J. M. Patterson, W. K. Mauney, and many others. Out of town guests included Mrs. George Frazier of Shelby, Mrs. Ben Willeford of Charlotte, and Mrs. J. F. Evans of Boone.
Mr and Mrs George Lattimore hosted the evening bridge club at their West Mountain Street home on Thursday. Eight tables played with gladioli decor. Ladies high score went to Mrs A J L Hill, men’s high to Mr Hayne Blackmer, with low scores to Mrs Fred Plank and Mr Arnold Kiser. A salad and dessert course followed. Guests included numerous couples such as Mr and Mrs Hayne Blackmer and Mr and Mrs Paul Neisler.
Miss Martha Richmond and Miss Emma Richmond of Palm Harbor Florida stayed with Mr. and Mrs. E J Campbell for several days. They were guests at a Kings Mountain dinner Saturday evening and luncheon Sunday at the Griffins home. They were luncheon guests Monday at the Thomassons and dinner guests Monday evening at Mrs C E Netslers.
Among visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Houser during the week end were Miss Maude Pope Miss Mary Bess Flack Miss Catherine Crawford Miss Ethel Sigman and Miss Hazel Caldwell nurses at the Orthopedic Hospital Gastonia Mises Margaret Bowling of Lowell and Dr Raeford of Duke University The visitors came especially to see the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs Billy Houser.
Mr and Mrs Billy Houser announce the arrival of a daughter Sara on June 12. The family resides at the home of Mr and Mrs H M Houser on Parker Street.
Miss Nancy Wilson of Booton Florida and Miss Anne Louise Rhyne of Statesville were honored at a luncheon in Kings Mountain hosted by Miss Jeanne Griffin. The table centerpiece featured eypsophila and red petunias. A three course luncheon was served with guests Nancy Wilson Anne Louise Rhyne Jean Webb Dorcas Carpenter and Lenora Plonk present.
All members of the Junior Woman's Club are requested to attend a meeting at the clubhouse on Monday July 4th during the business session important matters concerning the playground project will be discussed. Hostesses will be Mrs Ernest Hayes Mrs Jack Annette Mrs John Caveny and Mrs Foy Biggerstaff.
Dickey Webb, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Webb, entertained several young friends Tuesday afternoon at his parents home in celebration of his fourth birthday. The children enjoyed outdoor games and were served ice cream cake and punch after the activities.
Mrs Paul Neisler hosted a bridge luncheon Tuesday for the Contract Bridge club with guest of honor Mrs Maurice Wilson of Bartow visiting her sister Mrs R H Webb. Tables glowed with lace, sweet peas, pompon dahlias and double feverfew. a delicious meal was served as Wilson received a gift. Guests included Mrs R H Webb and guest Mrs Maurice Wilson along with Mesdames Ed Smith Jr Hayne Blackmer Charles Dilling Joy Neisler and George Lattknore.
Mrs Paul Netsler entertained at a Wednesday contract bridge table with Tempting refreshments served after the game. Players included Mrs Ladd Hamrick, Mr Hayne Blackmer, Mrs Arnold Kiser, and the hostess.
Mr and Mrs Everett Sims announce the birth of a daughter named Mar clen Marie on Sunday June 19.
A sequence of short notices lists visitors and hosts across towns. Names include Mr Pride Batterjee in Blacksburg, Mrs W B Weir visiting in Blacksburg, Tommy Robinson of Salisbury with Bill Davis, Miss Mildred Moss in Miami, Miss Dorothy Patterson in Charlotte, Gabe Holmes Jr of Goldsboro with Jimmy Nickels, and many more. The items note trips to Washington, Charlotte, Concord, Laurens Street, and Philadelphia, plus a hospital patient Clarence Jolley in Charlotte.
Allen Herndon and family and Betty Lou Keeter return home after two weeks with grandparents C. W. Richardson and family. Charlotte visitors include Ben Willeford and son. Texas visitor Harry O. Davis tours J N Gamble’s relatives. Lona McGill and family join John Gamble and John McGill in guest lists. Wright Harmon hosts T K Fogleman and Jimmie Collins. King and Evans guests return from Pawleys Island. Otis Falls hosts guests. Gilbert Falls back home after operation at Duke. Mire R. H. Webb hosts W L Cannon and Maurice Wilson and Nancy Willson. Hunter Neisler family and Miss Pauline Neisler spend time at Myrtle Beach Cherry Grove. Boyce Memorial Y P C U members attend state convention near Charlotte.
Mr and Mrs Howard Jenkins and George Barber with his wife and Gloria Raches visited friends in Columbia Washington over the weekend. Mrs Neil Norris Matheson and Mr Matheson of Charlotte were guests Tuesday of their cousins Mrs [illegible].
Florence Mims and Miss Agnes Norris and other relatives visit Statesville as parents travel to the West coast. Otis Falls take their son James Edward to Duke Hospital for observation. extended family from Hampton, Va. join Mr. and Mrs. Plonk and Mr. Mauney for a weekend gathering.
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