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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1925
Page
8
The Mt Airy News lists numerous social updates including births in the Merritt and Smitherman families, visits to Winston-Salem and Greensboro, travel plans to Greenville and Philadelphia, and ongoing church revival efforts near Sparger Orchard. It also notes an auction purchase by Linville & Hodge, commencement attendance in Greensboro, and court service by A. G. Webb in Federal court.
Martin Memorial Hospital graduates five nurses from the Heap Training School. The commencement includes a laureate sermon at Tri Church by Marshall, with a program at the School Auditorium. A second address by Hon. J M Hooker of Stuart Virginia is set for June 9 at 2 00 p m on Ford Street. Public invited. The graduates are Riva Marie Banner Katherine Louise Francisco Mary Brintle Whi McCargo Dora Scott.
Miss Katherine Merritt daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Merritt of this city won the Cresson scholarship at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts Philadelphia Pa Judges awarded the honor for an art exhibit during commencement exercises The $850 award covers a three month European study trip to view great galleries and masterpieces.
Miss Nan Edwards, Rockford Street School’s primary teacher, to wed Dr. C. M. Jenkins of Greenville South Carolina. A casual Friday evening miscellaneous shower at Mrs. Mabel Foy’s home featured Miss Elizabeth Daniel as co host. Virginia Foy delivered gifts in a covered wagon as guests enjoyed confections. Edwards has returned to Mullins DC and will marry June 11.
Mrs. E. G. Smith was hostess at two bridge luncheons held on Tuesday and Wednesday. Ten tables were in play with Miss Mary Thompson as honor guest on Tuesday receiving a silver vegetable dish. High score prize went to Mrs. Dixon and the consolation to Mrs. Will Ollingsworth. The honoree’s place was marked with a corsage and a miniature bridal bouquet of roses and valley lilies. Luncheon served in three courses.
Miss Flora Binder was among five graduates at Salem College Winston-Salem to earn honors for all four years. The achievement reflects strong scholarship. Her father C Binder and sisters Dana and Mary attended commencement.
Miss Florence Eldridge spent Sunday with friends at Elkin. Rev W J S Walker will start an evangelistic campaign at Laurel Bluff Methodist Church next Sunday night. Mrs J L Ashby visited her daughter in Winston-Salem Tuesday evening. John J Phoenix of Greensboro visited our city Tuesday. Phoenix leads the Children’s Home Society of Greensboro known for placing many children. About 125 people enjoyed a picnic dinner at the Watson home on Sunday celebrating both hosts birthdays. A 60 foot table in the yard was loaded with good things to eat.
The First Baptist Church in Mount Airy begins a two week evangelistic series led by Rev. R. Gibson Davis and Rev. L Wolslagel of Asheville. Daily sessions at 10:00 AM and 7:45 PM feature preaching by Davis and music led by Wolslagel who has a long record with Billy Sunday and other renowned preachers.
A bridge luncheon hosted by Mrs. E. C. Bivens at her home featured honorees Mrs. Lester Hawks of Greensboro and Miss Mary Thompson. Eight tables hosted guests from the Tuesday Afternoon Bridge Club with prizes awarded to Mrs. R. J. Lovill and visitor Mrs. H. H. Levellyn, plus gifts for the honorees.
Edna Homet acted as hostess at a Saturday basket picnic from 5 30 to 7 PM. Miss Mary Thompson, a bride-elect, was the honoree. Fifteen guests gathered at Martin Memorial Hospital Nurses Home and enjoyed lunch from individually painted baskets. They then moved to a rock by the river for dining, with a flower contest featuring hints to the bride on decorated cards.
Miss Gertrude Knox of Wilmington, a recent guest of Miss Eleanor Kirkman at Dr. and Mrs. R. J. Levill, enjoyed a picnic at Brewer's Spring with Mrs. Levill as hostess, a bridge party with Miss Eleanor Long, another with Miss Helen Monday, and a Saturday party with Miss Helen Monday as hostesses. Miss Lucile Johnson, guest of Miss Mae West, attended Miss Long's party as an out of town guest.
The Episco pal Church ladies plan a lawn fete on their church lawn on Saturday afternoon and evening June 13 featuring games for all ages and a stereopticon lantern show. Home made cake and ice cream with cold drinks will be served, grounds lit Japanese style for a pleasant event.
Wake Forest College leader Dr. W L Poteat is scheduled to deliver four commencement addresses within two weeks. He will speak at Sweet Briar College in Virginia on May 31 and June 2, then return to Wake Forest on June 3 for its graduation. He then travels to Gainesville to address the University of Florida and to Tallahassee for Florida Woman's College on June 10.
A promotional note urges car owners to visit Uncle Buck's Gasoline Garden for regular oil changes. It extols easy service and convenient facilities, framing maintenance as a simple task for both customer and station.
Readable fragment notes a Sunday school and preaching service led by Reverend R. N. C at Haymore. Evening preaching was advertised as part of the church program.
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