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The Gastonia Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1955

Page

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Drop-In Party Honors Misses Simpson and Wilson

A morning reception at 11 o clock featured Miss Shirley Simpson and Miss Elizabeth Ann Wilson as guests of honor. The event showcased an attractive embroidery pattern No 1448 in size 12 43 yards, with roses and white flowers decor. Guests were welcomed with crystal gifts from Mrs Price, and a navy shantung dress with green accents was worn by Simpson while Wilson wore beige tones with brown and white striped blouse.

William Price West Harvie Avenue Shirley Simpson Elizabeth Ann Wilson Misses Simpson Wilelect Soms Miss Simpson Wilson

Masterpoint Bridge Winners at Country Club Luncheon

Mesdames Phil Jackson and Mart. Reld won North South in a regular masterpoint luncheon bridge game at the Country Club Friday morning. East West leaders were Mesdames John Gray and J. J. Pierce of Charlotte. High North South finishers included Mesdames J. L. Waldin and Valeria Burney, Charlotte, second, Mesdames George Houser and Jacob Cooper, Kings Mountain, third, and Miss Lois Greer and Mrs. Hines, Spartanburg, 8. C., fourth. East West high scorers were Mesdames W. L. Ramseur and Joe Neisler, Kings Mountain, second, Mesdames W. M. Bomar and G. T. Isley, Spartanburg, 8. G., third, and Mesdames J. M. Craig and Laxton Hamrick, Mt. Holly, fourth.

Phil Jackson Mart Reld Country Club John Gray J. J. Pierce Charlotte Mesdames J. L. Waldin Valeria Burney Hines Spartanburg W. L. Ramseur Joe Neisler Kings Mountain W. M. Bomar G. T. Isley J. M. Craig Laxton Hamrick Mt. Holly

Margaret Ann Dixon Honored At Party Shower

Miss Margaret Ann Dixon was honored at a party and shower hosted at the home of a former Yorks road address. About 22 guests attended including Jimmy Dixon Jr and Gracie Stowe. A pink voile frock with black dots was worn and a bouquet of sweetpeas complemented the outfit. A future August 13 wedding to Dwight Reeves was noted.

Margaret Ann Dixon Mes Punch James Jimmy Dixon Jr Lester Miss Dixon Dixon Gracie Stowe Yorks Union Road Dwight Reeves Dixon China Akers Drivers Wives Club Akers Congladion Talkspur Dan Martin Jack Howell Houston Parker Lindsay Alexander June Ballard Goodwill Club

Mrs. Walter W. Dickson Hosts Emily Moss Bridge Tea

Mrs. Walter W. Dickson entertained at her home on South Clay Street for Miss Emily Moss bride elect. Two tables of bridge were played with high score honoring. Mrs. Dickson presented a gift and Moss wore a navy and white linen ensemble. A refreshment plate with coffee followed the game amid pink, blue, yellow, and white floral decor.

Emily Moss Claude White J.T. Morris Walter W. Dick Gon Anj South Clay Street Dickson Sue Burnett Gastonia N. C Gazette Ave. Americas New York

Mrs. Jackson To Demonstrate Teaching At Colleges

Mrs. John M. Jackson of Long Creek School Mecklenburg County will spend six weeks demonstrating teaching methods at Boone and Cullowhee colleges. She represents Mecklenburg in the demonstration program and will teach at ASTC and Western Carolina College.

John M. Jackson Boone

Mrs Powers Club Hostess at Westwood Circle

Mrs Bill Powers hosted the Odd Moments Club at her Westwood Circle home with Mrs J G Tino Jr as associate hostess. Mrs Thomas Coker presided, and Mrs Bob Gardner led the devotional. Prizes went to Gardner Coker McKenzie and Bob Carter. Meetings moved to Linwood College restaurant July September. Green and white decor featured a refreshment plate with punch and room plants. Launder gloves: new tannage allows washing by hand or machine for cape kid deer pig and suede gloves.

Bill Powers Westwood Circle J. G. Tino Jr Thomas Coker Bob Gardner Linwood College Mesdames Gardner Coker John McKenzie Bob Carter

Bible School Plans Closing at Lutheran Chapel Church

Closing exercises of Vacation Bible School will be Sunday morning during Sunday School at 9 45 o'clock. Average attendance was 72 with 60 students to receive certificates. Parents are invited to attend.

Lutheran Chapel Church

Miss Long I Wins Honor at Kenly Piano Festival

Miss Martha Anne Long daughter of Mr and Mrs John Burke Long of Kenly and granddaughter of Mrs J Bynum Long of this city earned a top rating at a National Piano Recording Festival held in Kenly by the National Guild of Piano Teachers. She joined four other Kenly girls to win a cash award and a gold medal. Her father serves as superintendent of the Kenly Schools.

Martha Anne Long John Burke Long Kenly J. Bynum Long National Guild of Piano Teachers Miss Long

Personal mentions fill town notes on visitors and engagements

Mrs Dan Ponder entered Charlotte Memorial Hospital for an operation completed Thursday with a satisfactory condition. Henry Boshamer of Philadelphia visits the Boshamers on West Fifth Avenue. Miss Ann Jenkins heads to Wadesboro for the wedding of Miss Gwendolyn Maples and Aldred Lessig Jr. Jenkins and Maples were Greensboro College classmates. Mr and Mrs Robert Swanson of Indianapolis arrive to visit Rachel P McCarter in Love Heights. Mrs Kermitt Blanton returns home after Gaston Memorial Hospital stay. Mrs Thomas Youngman arrives from Miami for extended visit to Holly Hill Farm. Capt and Mrs FE A Pollock and son Eddie visit from Quantico for leave, then to Camp Pendleton. Other visitors include Mr and Mrs James Hatley and children from Burlington. Mrs Hatley’s family visit Myrtle Beach weekend. Mrs Kincaid and her mother return from Myrtle Beach. Mrs Tva Filer’s condition at Presbyterian Hospital becomes critical. Mrs Eller underwent a major operation this morning.

Henry Boshamer Philadelphia C. W. Boshamer West Fifth Avenue Ann Jenkins Wadesboro Gwendolyn Maples Aldtred Lessig Jr Robert Swanson Indianapolis Ind the Intler Rachel P. McCarter Love Heights Thomas Youngman Miami, Fla M. D. Youngman Holly Hill Farm York Road FE. A. Pollock Eddie Quantico Tva Filer South Willow — Street Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte Eller

iPiano Recital Friday Night at Main Street Church

Mrs John Kersh presented a revoup of her piano students in recital Friday evening in the education building of Main Street Methodist Church. The program featured a long list of participating students including Kay England Billie Ann Reese Regis Thomas Joanna Garrison Anita Talley Jane Barber Susan Harvey Becky Dawsey Gerry Berun Phyllis Baker Andrea Torrence Gail Thomas Kay Tanner Iris Tanner Becky Joyce Sheppard Ned Carpenter Gloria McCar ter Elaine Coley Cathy Broome Carolyn Broome Nancy Reese Rosemary Thomas Roxy Newton Joyce Callahan Diane Park Judy Anthony Patsy Wilson Patsy Miller Jeanne Summer row Judy Bisanar Helen Line berger Wanda Davis and Mary Robinson.

John Kersh Main Street Methodist Church Kay England Billie Ann Reese Regis Thomas Joanna Garrison Anita Talley Jane Barber Susan Harvey Becky Dawsey Gerry Berun Phyllis Baker Andrea Torrence Gail Thomas Kay Tanner Iris Tanner Becky Joyce Sheppard Ned Carpenter Gloria McCarter Elaine Coley Cathy Broome Carolyn Broome Nancy Reese Rosemary Thomas Roxy Newton Joyce Callahan Diane Park Judy Anthony Patsy Wilson Patsy Miller Jeanne Summerrow Judy Bisanar Helen Lineberger Wanda Davis Mary Robinson

Lowell Ceremony Unites Miss Cook and Ralph Childers

Miss Mary Louise Cook wed Ralph R. Childers in a Saturday June 4 ceremony at Free Will Baptist Church of Lowell. The service was led by Rev. Howard Y. Taylor with music by Mrs. Kelly Mabry and Cosmo Pashay. A blue satin bouquet and a lace gown highlighted the bride’s attire, while attendants wore pink and lime gowns with matching coronets. Best man was A. L. Lee, with Harald Cook among the ushers.

Belmont Mary Louise Cook Ralph R. Childers Free Will Baptist Church of Lowell Howard Y. Taylor Oregon Marie Lawing Pearly Farmer Lora Lee Messer Faye Whitaker Joe Childers Ruby Porter Joyce Rayfield A. L. Lee Harald Cook Clan Connard Billy Yawn Ralph Stacy Mrs. Cook G. M. Cook McAdenville Lowell High School Fred Childers Franklin Franklin High School U.S. Service Korea

Mrs. Kincaid Given Honors in Piedmont Judges Club

Mrs. Kincaid was elected president of the Piedmont Judges Club at a Winston-Salem luncheon. She is a nationally accredited flower show judge and North Carolina Garden Club state chairman of flower shows under State College Raleigh.

Paul Kincaid Piedmont Judges Club Winston-Salem Kincaid North Carolina Garden Club State College Raleigh W. L. Pressley J. £. Herndon Kings Mountain

Circles Meet Next Week at First Presbyterian Church

Circles of the Women of the Church of the First Presbyterian Church plan meetings next week at 10 30 a m 3 30 p m and 6 00 p m with multiple group numbers and chaired by Mrs O D Boyce Mrs Walter Rhyne Mrs R W Kelly and others at the church parlor dining room and home locations. A family picnic for Circles 12 and 13 is set for Sunday at 5 o clock at the Talley home with hostesses providing drinks.

Church of the First Presbyterian Church O. D. Boyce W. H. Jarman Charles Daniel Walter Rhyne Rhyne R. W. Kelly B. Fowler D. R., Tator Wiliam Keighley W. C. Adams J. E. Jackson M. Stewart Stewart Mattie A. Eaves A. 5. Robinson Warren Gardner John Bolt Bess Edith Jackson W. E. Wyche T. G. Callahan Ed C. Adams J. H. Matthews Frank Matthews Jennie Craig Watson R. L. Adams Jr Wilson Dunn W. W. Dickson John M. Jackson T. J. Abernathy Robert Talley Albert Klurtz J. D. McLean Jake Payne Roy Warren

First Little Show Delights Large Friday Night Audience

The First Little Show at Ashley Highton by Lucy Wyche Terry Robin and Dorothy Parker features 60 students from age three to high school, with scenes In Olde Fashioned Garden Ye Olde Toy Shoppe and a grand finale. Notable performances include Narcissus Ing and Dancing Clowns with Rosalind Wright Sally Wyly and Ernest Brooks. Stage sets by Bobby Gray and Doroth y Parlier among others.

Lucy Wyche Terry Robined Ashley Highson Pairy School Land the Elf Dorothy Parker Gloria Joyce Mariorette Donald Rosalind Wright Phyllis Newton Sherry Plampin Sally Wyly Ernest Brooks Bobby Gray Doris Ray Eddie Ramsey Bill Atkins Henry Musard Jr Charles Hawkins Dorrothy Parlier

Miss Shirley Canipe Honored At Concord Party

Miss Shirley Canipe was honored at a Concord party hosted by Mrs. F. D. Cox. Guests included Miss Ann Cox, with white tapers and daisies, and a reception featuring seasonal flowers and nuternme wd LAD. The event noted plans for a wedding involving Gene Carter of Concord on July 23.

Shirley Canipe Concord F. D. Cox Ann Cox Esther Reed Campelevasonhila Gene Carter

Sherrills Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary in Belmont

Mr and Mrs W O Sherrill marked their golden wedding anniversary on Sunday June 5 at the home of their daughter Mrs W H Dye in Belmont. Married June 4 1905 they have nine children thirteen grandchildren and one great grandchild. Thirty eight guests attended with flowers and a buffet. Mrs Guy Canipe served cakes and Miss Anita Carter poured punch while Mrs Joe Eubanks directed games and gifts. Attending from here were Miss Canipé Mrs Canipe Mrs Hugh Beveridge and Miss Beverly Canipe.

Sherrill W. H. Dye Belmont Guy Canipe M. A. Carter Anita Carter Ann Cox Janice Little Beverly Canipe Joe Eubanks Canipe

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Masterpoint Walter W. Dickson ADW Club Mrs. Jackson Mrs. Powers Ea So Gaiam Potomac Olcae Taliar Bible School Miss Long I LeRoy Toomey Delores Anne Larry Ray McClure Long Creek Memorial Baptist Church Dallas Astonua Mutual Building & Loam Association DIAL Dan Ponder Charlotte Memorial Hospital Paul Kincaid Jr Paul WT and Avery Burney B. Hodges Myrtle Beach C.ayese iPiano Tory Fort Worth Texas America Tennessee Pauline ‘Harris Rocal Beverly Los Angeles Lucky No. 14 O'Malley United States Rosalind Wyman Young Democrats Rosalind U. S Ernest McKeen Poland Springs Maine Ernest Frnest Anne ‘Morrow Charles Lindbergh Atlanta Public Library Margaret Mitchell Miss Mitchell Miss Cook Ralph Childers Mrs. Childers Mrs. Kincaid Lennox Audisill ‘Brothers, Inc Dallas, N.C Miss Canipé Mrs. Canipe Hugh Beveridge Miss Beverly Canipe Smith's Fish Camp Crowders Mt. Mill WGNC Sunrise Dairy Franklin Avenue
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