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Newspaper

Mount Airy News

Location

Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1949

Page

2

Eleanor Hayes Is Honored With Tea in Elkin Event

Mrs. R. C. Preemman hosted a Friday afternoon tea at West Main Street Elkin in honor of Miss Eleanor Hayes teind of June 18. Guests included Mrs. W. M. Allen who introduced the receiving line featuring Mrs. Freeman Miss Mayes and Hayes family members.

R. C. Preemman West Main Street Elkin Eleanor Hayes W. M. Allen Freeman Mayes B. B Hayes W. M. Whitaker T. L. Hayes Boon

Mrs Beeson and Others Honor Mrs Benson at Home

At a Mount Airy gathering January 3 1940 Mrs J H Beeson hosted a farewell for Mrs Roscon Puy lim and Mrs Phylite Johnson and Mrs J W L Benson. Guests said goodbye to Mrs Paul Owyn as the dining room featured a white lace cloth and a roses centerpiece. A birthday cake was cut and served with punch nuts and mints.

J. H. Beeson Roscon Puylim Phylite Johnson J. W. L. Benson Paul Owyn

Alathean Class Holds Meeting At Mrs Natt Ferguson Home

The Alathean class met at the home of Mrs. Natt Ferguson with Mrs. L. C. Holmes presiding. Mrs. Ruby Johnson read the 160th Realm for scripture and Mrs. Gari Baker led prayer. Hostesses served refreshments after the meeting.

L. C. Holmes Ruby Johnson Gari Baker

Shower Given For Miss Beamer In Galax

Lovely arrangements of mixed Spring flowers decorated the home Wednesday evening in Galax Virginia where Miss Helen Truitte and Miss Ruth Truitte hosted a miscellaneous shower for Miss Ann Beamer. Her forthcoming marriage to Bob Adams of Galax was honored with a gift of crystal in her chosen pattern.

Helen Ruth Truitte Galax Ann Beamer Bob Adams

Woman's Society for Christian Service of Central Methodist

The Woman's Society for Christian Service at Central Methodist Church will hold a regular meeting in the Sparger room on June 6 at 3 o'clock. New president Mrs. Howard Foy will lead the event. Circle 1 meets Monday at 8 PM at Mrs. John T. Moore's Pine Street home. Circle 6 meets at 8 PM with Mrs. Hugh Merritt on Country Club Road.

Woman's Society For Christian Service of Central Methodist Church Sparger Room Howard Foy Circle 1 John T. Moore Pine Street Circle 6 Hugh Merritt Country Club Road

Mount Airy UDC Meets at Mrs J D Smith on Main Street

The Mount Airy Chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy met Thursday June 2 at Mrs J D Smith's North Main Street home. Attendance was average. Prayer and flag salutes were observed. Minutes and reports were read. Letters and business were discussed. The program honored Jefferson Davis and announced the Confederate Battle Flag to fly over the Oakdale Cemetery memorial plot on June 3 for his birthday.

Mount Airy United Daughters of the Confederacy J. D. Smith North Main Street Jefferson Davis Oakdale

T. E. L. Class Hosts Meeting At Cockerham Home

The T. E. L. Class of First Baptist Church met May 27 with host Mrs. J B Cockerham and co host Mrs. Harvey Boyd presiding by president Mrs S F Sanduff. Special offering added to the fund. Miss Hasei Brannock presented a program. Twenty five members and three visitors attended with a tour of the new Cockerham home after refreshments.

First Baptist Church J. B Cockerham Taylor Park Harvey Boyd S. 4. Sanduff Hasei Brannock Homor W. M. Johnson Cockerham

Will-Writing Prize Won by Burt L. Hines

Burt L. Hines son of Mr and Mrs J R Hines of this city won one of the sixty dollar prizes in the American Trust Company will writing contest He is a University graduate and now attends law school there

Burt L. Hines J. R. Hines American Trust Company Hines

Paty At Chilton Home Floral Party Prizes Awarded

A Chilton home party featured red rose class flowers. Miss Bessie M Simpson won the grand prize. W. B. Reece and Mrs. L. C. Patterson took the surname contest. Following fortunes, the group marched to White Plains Grill for refreshments served by Miss Lee Anne Mucching and Mrs. Edward Hutchens. Memory books with unique philosophies were given as favors.

Bessie M Simpson W. BE. Reece L. C. Patterson White Plains Grill Lee Anne Mucching Edward Hutchens

Ladies Aid To Sponsor Supper And Bazaar

Ladies Aid will sponsor a supper and bazaar to support the new church under construction. The event will feature homemade dishes and craft items to raise funds for the project. Local volunteers coordinate the effort and invite all neighbors to attend.

Ladies Aid

Vows Shared In Thurmond Home Ceremony

The ceremony took place Saturday May 21 at the home of the bride's sister and brother-in-law Mr and Mrs Ray Gimmons in Thurmond with Rev W W Busick presiding. The bride wore navy attire.

Mrs Russell Shelton Hosts Surprise Birthday Party

Mrs Russell Shelton honored her husband with a surprise birthday party last Wednesday May 25 at her mother’s Springs Road home. Attendees were Pilot Life Insurance Company employees and their wives with games and contests enjoyed.

Russell Shelton Pilot la “Nsurance Co

Breakfast in Hollywood Sponsorship By VFW Auxiliary

The VFW Auxiliary will sponsor Breakfast in Hollywood at 8:15 a.m. on June 16 at the Weiner-Burger. Tickets are on sale for 1 dollar.

V. FP .W. Auxiliary Hollywood Weiner-Burger

Legion Auxiliary to Meet Thursday at Veterans Park

The American Legion Auxiliary holds its regular monthly meeting on Thursday at 7:30 PM in Veterans Park. A bus tour is expected to be announced after the session.

Legion Auxiliary American Legion Auxiliary Veterans Park

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Fjranite Mount Airy, M. C Jeane Dorothy Yakley Roil Stephens Miss Hayes Miss Beamer W.S. CS Central Methodist Main Street J. E. Cockerham T. E L Miss Wrenn Mr. Graves Weiner Franklin Track Bolero Ea Hes Barebeck Dixie Clothiers Paty Chilton Charlie Coordas Eabedor Stim Gruen C. Veri Carl W. Steele Ae In
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