Miss Weddle to Wed Bazil Nicholson in Elkin
Miss Hassie June Weddle and Bazil Meredith Nicholson plan a December 6 wedding at Rev Abernethy’s Hospital Road home Elkin North Carolina with a ring ceremony. Nicholson is a Pilot Mountain businessman and Mount Bethel High and Hugh Chatham nurse Hassie June is a Mount Bethel graduate and Hugh Chatham staff member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Var
M. H. Weddle
Hassie
Bazil Meredith Nicholson
Pilot Mountain
N. C
Abernethy
Hospital Road
Elkin
Mount Bethel High School
City Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital
Nicholson
B. G. Nicholson
Copeland High School
Nicholson Casket Co
Florida
Bride Honored With Shower At Dowell Home
A Saturday evening bridal shower honored Miss Opal Dowell, future Mrs Phillip E Marion, at the A L Dowell residence on Council Street. Edith Dowell Ruth Marion were hostesses. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments with green and white decor and a corsage marked honoree. Prizes went to Mrs John Simmons and Mrs Thomas Reeves of Pilot Mountain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Dowell
Council Street
Phillip E. Marion
Opal Dowell
Edith Dowell
Ruth Marion
Bineo
John Simmons
Pilot Mountain
Thomas Reeves
Stratford
Thelma Dowell
C. N. Marion
Surprise Buffet Dinner Honors Britt Teens
Mrs. T. C. Britt hosted a Tuesday birthday supper for her daughter Betty Lou Britt who turned sixteen and her brother T. C. Britt, Jr. who celebrated his fifteenth birthday on Saturday. The buffet meal for sixteen couples featured a leaf sugar castle centerpiece, flowers, candles, dancing, and a social gathering with other youngsters joining after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Britt
Betty Lou Britt
T. C. Britt, Jr
W C T U Holds Regular Meeting Tuesday
The local W C T U will meet Tuesday evening December 10 at 7:30 in the home of Mrs. L T Rho daker on the Pancy Gap road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.T. Rhodaker
Pancy Gap Road
Farewell Party For Minister And Family
The Rev. and Mrs. J. K. Fleming and their family, moving to West Virginia, were honored by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edwards with a going away party. Bingo, punch, cookies, and gifts marked the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Fleming
West Virginia
Charles Edwards
Entre Nous Club Meets With Mrs Gwyn
Mrs J H Gwyn hosted the Entre Nous Book Club at her North Main street home for a Christmas gathering. The group played a six table game with holly decorations and red candles, then enjoyed a Christmas plate. Prizes went to Mrs E C Ashby top club score, Mrs Sadie Payne top visitor score, and Mrs Ethel Porter consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Gwyn
Entre Nous Book Club
North Main Street
E. C. Ashby
Sadie Payne
Ethel Porter
Montgomery Griffin Bride Hears Miss Alma Wed in Ararat
Miss Alma Montgomery became Mrs Carl Griffin after a November 30 ceremony in Ararat Virginia. Rev C E White officiated. The newlyweds, both from Ararat, will reside with the groom’s parents briefly before starting life together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Montgomery
Carl Griffin
Ararat
C. E. White
Griffin
C. W. Montgomery
Blue Ridge School
F. M. Griffin
Raven Rock
Christian Service Group Christmas Party Report
The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Rockford Street Methodist Church held a Christmas party at Mrs. W. R. Kiger’s home Tuesday night. Twenty six members and four visitors attended with Mrs. Kiger in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
Rockford Street Methodist Church
W. R. Kiger
Girls Reserve Spreads Thanksgiving Spirit at High School
The social service committee of the Girl Reserve, a high school club linked to a national group, organized food drives and basket distributions to needy families during the holiday season. Miss Anne Beamer leads. committee members include Susan Pendleton, Betty Hill, Ann Spain, Betty Gay Ward, and Irene Cox. Many students contributed, mirroring last year's effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Reserve
Anne Beamer
Susan Pendleton
Betty Hill
Ann Spain
Betty Gay Ward
Irene Cox
Gift selections for thrifty holiday shopping
Uncle Sam and Alice Frost of the Columbia network promote budget friendly gifts under a dollar. The display shows practical items including a jewel toned asherette candy dish set, a makeup box and tissue holder, Cardinal perfume decanters with a lock and key, Old Spice toiletries in resealable boxes, and a triple scent women’s cologne set for versatile use.
Local People Visit Family Across North Carolina
Local items list Dr and Mrs J D Williams of Guilford College visiting sister Mrs G C Welch in the city after he recuperated at Duke Hospital Durham. Many residents travel for Thanksgiving and weekends visiting relatives in Roanoke Winston-Salem Greensboro Richmond and Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Williams
Guilford College
G. C. Welch
Duke Hospital
Durham
Roy Hutchens
Weldon Parker
Virginia Hauser
Norfolk
C. C. Haymore
Winston-Salem
Scott Bowman
Coy Clifton
Roanoke, Va
Millard Terry
Monroe
Ann Davis
Betty Jo Davis
Wingate Collge
Bob Swisher
Miss Effie Roberts Returns To City After Illness
Miss Effie Roberts aged aunt of W L Roberts has returned from Winston-Salem where she was in a nursing home. Now at Mr and Mrs W Roberts home she is entirely helpless yet can see friends. She is 66 and recovering from pneumonia contracted six weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Hatcher
Wadesboro
Tom Hatcher
G. C. Lovill
E. H. Hennis
W. L. Glancy
R. D. George
D. C. Lewis
Roanoke
Ralph Sykes
Raleigh
J. J. Leake
Cherry Street
Mary Gwyn
Woman's College
Pat Tyndall
North Wilkesboro
W. E. Woodruff
Winston-Salem
J. N. Still, Jr
Baptist Hospital
Spartanburg
D. C
Marion Sparger
Boone
Dick Lawrence
Carolina
Katherine Price
Miriam Ficklen
Mountain Park
Fancy Gap
P. E. Zentmeyer
Patrick Springs
Mary Penn
Ed Allred
Anne
Oscar Yokley
Effie Roberts
W. L. Roberts
Miss Roberts
Presbytery Grants Leave to Minister J K Fleming
The Flat Rock Presbyterian Church pastor Rev J K Fleming is granted leave to accept the pastorate of Oak Grove Presbyterian Church in Hillsboro West Virginia. The Presbytery records deep appreciation for his fourteen years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Fleming
Flat Rock Presbyterian Church
Oak Grove Presbyterian Church
Hillsboro
W. Va
Housekeeping Shower for Mrs Frank Key Held at Mrs Park
A large group of friends gathered Friday night at Mrs Park’s home for a housekeeping shower honoring the recent bride Mrs Frank Key formerly Miss Minnie Leach. Gifts were numerous and practical. Hosts served fruit after the gift opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park
Frank Key
Senior B. T. U. Candle Light Service Observed
The Senior B. T. U. at First Baptist Church held a candle-light service last Sunday at their usual meeting hour. The program featured songs following each discussion and included readers Augusta Davis Milford Lawing Reed Parris Mildred Smith Lucille Smith Lorene Giles Agnes Davis and Stella Atkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. U. of the First Baptist Church
Augusta Davis
Milford Lawing
Reed Parris
Mildred Smith
Lucille Smith
Lorene Giles
Agnes Davis
Stella Atkins
Mount Airy U. D. C. Chapter Holds December Meeting
The Mount Airy Chapter U. D. C. meets at Mrs. P. S. Rothrock home at 3 PM for December. Members exchange Christmas gifts and pack items for the Confederate Ladies Home in Fayetteville. A Montgomery convention report highlights Mrs. R. O. Everette’s NC Supreme Court milestone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Airy
P. S. Rothrock
Fayetteville
Cora Hollingsworth
Montgomery
Ala
R. O. Everette
Durham
N. C
Everette
Supreme Court of North Carolina
Katherine Robinson
Mount Airy School
Junior Chamber Sponsors Flying Cadets Program in Mount Airy
The Mount Airy Junior Chamber of Commerce and War Department plan to recruit local youths into the flying cadets. Applicants visit City Hall for information and forms. Cadet training spans nine months with pay of 75 dollars monthly and expenses covered, starting at civil schools then Randolph Field and Kelly Field in Texas. National magazines promote the program with local JC information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Matthews
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
War Department
Jaycees
Mount Airy
Surry County
Army
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Randolph Pield
Texas
Kelly Pield
Life
Time
American
Cosmopolitan
Chamber of Commerce
United States of America
James Comb
Children of Confederacy Meet Saturday
The Col. B. Y. Graves chapter Children of the Confederacy will meet at 2 30 Saturday afternoon December 7 in the home of Mrs P S Rothrock They will bring gifts for the Old Ladies Home at Fayetteville and a program of music and readings will be enjoyed They are asked to bring Christmas cards for Confederate Veterans in Surry County and to write a card to Gen J F Howell in Bristol Va who will be 95 on January 17 1941 John Mickey president will preside and refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. B. Y. Graves
Children of the Confederacy
P. S. Rothrock
Old Ladies Home
Fayetteville
Surry County
Gen. J. F. Howell
U. S. Confederate Army
Bristol
Howell
John Mickey
Mayor Thompson Buys First Western Union Trade Stamps
Mills says stamps will aid in student parent communication Christmas greetings and commercial service as the first Western Union trade stamps are purchased by Mayor Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Western Union
Mills
Rev and Mrs Willis Visit Here in Mount Airy
Rev. and Mrs. Willis of Wilmington spent the weekend in Mount Airy with Mr. and Mrs. Ben Edwards. The Willis family previously led Haymore Memorial Baptist Church here. They were en route to Detroit, Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop J. Willis
Wilmington
Mount Airy
Ben Edwards
Willis
Haymore Memorial Baptist Church
Detroit, Michigan
Traveling salesman attends family funeral in Winston-Salem
Mr. Dockery Wolfe of Kansas City was flown to Winston-Salem for a firm member's funeral and stayed overnight with his mother Mrs. F. T. Wolfe before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dockery Wolfe
Kansas City
Winston-Salem
F. T. Wolfe
Hospital News Briefs From Virginia Patients
Mrs Gratt Stanley of Fries Virginia is a surgical patient Mrs Frank Simmons is a surgical patient A son was born to Mr and Mrs T F Anderson of Brim Virginia on December 2 Will Matthews of Pilot Mountain is an accident patient Howard Stockner of Fancy Gap Virginia is a surgical patient Master Gray Nichols of route 4 is a medical patient James K Carisco of Old Town Virginia and Ernest Evans of Laurel Springs are accident patients Mrs Troy McMillan of Galax Virginia is a patient John L Woods of route 4 is an accident patient Mrs Alva Collins of Westfield is a patient
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratt Stanley
Fries
Frank Simmons
T. F. Anderson
Brim
Will Matthews
Pilot Mountain
Howard Stockner
Fancy Gap
Gray Nichols
Route 4
James K. Carisco
Old Town
Ernest Evans
Laurel Springs
Troy McMillan
Galax
Patien
John L. Woods
Alva Collins
Westfield
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T. W. Smith
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Oteen
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Greensboro
P. E. Stallings
Harrisburg
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Salisbury
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Joe Mizzell
High Point
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Miss Weddle
Bazil Nicholson
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Entre Nous Club
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Christian Service Group
Uncle Sam
Alice Frost
Star of
Columbia Network
Mary Madison Smith
Tenn
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Z. M. Smith
Helen Marsteller
Jean Mayor
Elmhurst
Jane Matton
Katheryne Taylor
Austinville
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