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Newspaper

The Gastonia Gazette

Location

Gastonia, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1957

Page

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Mrs. Carpenter Hosts Dallas Book Club Meet

Dallas Readers club members gathered at Mrs. Frank Carpenter’s home to honor Miss Margaret Higgins a noted journalist and Pulitzer prize winner. Mrs Carpenter introduced a resume of Higgins life noting early hardships and perseverance leading to a career in metropolitan journalism. The program included a devotional led by Mrs Jay Rhyne and books were distributed by Miss Winnie Thornburg with dessert served after the meeting.

Dallas Book Club of Frank Carpenter Jay Rhyne Higgins Winnie Thornburg Piness Mar Guerite Higgins Philosophy

Mrs John Hensley Hosts Hoe And Hope Garden Club

Mrs John Hensley hosted the Hoe and Hope Garden Club meeting at her Dallas home on Tuesday. Devotions by Mrs W W Fogle, business session led by Mrs Friday. Awards given for arrangements and horticulture exhibits with multiple members placing in first through third. A dessert tea followed the social hour.

John Hensley Hoe and Hope W. C. Edison Gribble Hovis Fogle Robinson H. ©. Williams

Tea At Spencer Home Honors Brides-Elect And Bride

Brides-elect Miss Ann Anthony and Miss Elizabeth Baxter and Mrs. George Moorhead were guests at a tea hosted by Mrs. W. T. Spencer on Lee Street. Mrs. L. W. Livingston served punch as forty guests enjoyed gardenias, silver, and embroidered linen. They bid farewell to Mrs. Alvin Cain.

Spencer Ann Anthony Elizabeth Baxter George Moorhead Marianne Merrill W. T. Spencer Lee Street Fred Morrow Jr A. C. Current David Terry Jr

Follies Planned by Junior Woman's Club for September

The Denton Junior Woman's Club expects a September Follies show on September 26 27 and 28 with Mrs Ralph bernor steep chairing the effort and Mrs James Francy coordinating tickets. Production staff includes Mrs. John Nash press and Mrs Don McGinnas production. Miss Martha Lee Lucas props. Mrs Ira Cox makeup. Mrs Lane telephone. and committee chairs meeting at the home of Mrs John Nash Springdale Road. A New York City producer with ties to Cargill Production Company will attend to advise.

Follies Bers Ralph Bernor Steep Denton James Jack W. Up Swiggett Bill Harris A. C. Cur- Lee Doyle Rent Jr Jim Marfor Cargill Tin Henry Mu New York City Martha Lee Lucas John Nash Don McGinnas Club Springdale Mance Leon Foy

Tuesday Luncheon Honors Miss Catherine Ann Robinson

Miss Catherine Ann Robinson, soon to wed Robert Anthony DiCurcio on July 6, was honored at a refined luncheon hosted by Mrs. Clifton Robinson at Union Road. Floral decor featured pink and white gladioli snap dragons roses and bells of Ireland. Guests numbered sixteen as Miss Robinson wore blue polished cotton and received a bouquet and milk glass china. hostess also remembered Miss Peggy Howe whose marriage to Steven Truette Helms is set for August 4.

Catherine Ann Robinson Robert Anthony DiCurcio Clifton Robinson Union Road Ireland Miss Robinson China Mrs. Robinson Peggy Howe Steven Truette Helms

Party Given Tuesday For Mrs. Larry Craig

A Tuesday evening gathering at Frank Falls home on Linwood road honored Mrs. Larry Craig before her marriage to Miss Barbara Dunlevy. Mesdames H A Cauthen Jr and Frank Falls hosted for 24 guests with games and prizes to Miss Lollie Rogers Mrs Carole King and Mrs Falls. Cakes with wedding bells nuts and lime sodas complemented gifts and a lamp and bouquet given to the bride. Mrs Craig wore a black and white checked cotton dress with a full skirt.

Mesdames H. A. Cauthen Jr Frank Falls Linwood Road Larry Craig Barbara Dunlevy Lollie Rogers Carole King Mrs. Falls Mrs. Craig

Committees Picked by Spindlette Chapter NSA

Mrs. Jean Herring new NSA president named committee chairs at Eagles Club. Appointees include Marie Denton bulletin publicity relations Frances Webb social program Dot Wilson ways and means Katherine Fort membership attendance Helen Haynes by laws Mary Lee Robinson education Lo Ramsey scrapbook Vera Cloninger employment Linda Brown sunshine Fort reporter. Joe Jackson CPA Clover South Carolina spoke on accounting for the secretary. Herring elected deputy to national convention for St Louis July 17 20. July picnic planned for July 20 at Kings Mountain Country Club.

Jean Herring Spindlette Chapter NSA Eagles Club Marie Denton Bulletin Frances Webb Dot Wilson Ways and Katherine Fort Helen Haynes Mary Lee Robinson Lo Ramsey Vera Cloninger Linda Brown Sunshine Fort Joe Jackson CPA Clover 5S. C Herring Haynes Kings Moun Betain Country Club St. Louis

Wheat Market Voting Set For Tomorrow

Robert L. Doby the winner of a 1958 Plymouth station wagon in a wheat marketing quotas drawing. Farmers in Gaston County will vote Thursday on whether to adopt marketing quotas for the 1958 wheat program with penalties and price support tied to quota approval. Two-thirds of votes must approve for quotas to become law in this nationwide referendum.

Gaston County Robert L. Doby Plymouth Sinclair Refin Ng Company ASC Agriculture Center Debbie Kings Ascwittinen Prinestae Dane S. Rhyne R. A. Jackson J. C. Dellinger

Belmont man wins prize in regional lottery draw

Doby, a Belmont resident and South ern Paper Industries employee, learned of his win at work after a call from his brother in law Ralph Wright. He owns about 50 tickets and bought gas at Jack Millen’s New Hope Service Station. Doby is married to Gladys Queen, with two children, and the family attends Friendship Baptist Church. He collected the keys from Lawrence Rankin of Sinclair, rode in the car, and then chauffeured it home while another person drove his Chevrolet.

Doby Southern Paper Industries Belmont Ralph Wright Jack Millen New Hope Gladys Queen Friendship Baptist Church Lawrence Rankin Sinclair

Club Officers Are Installed At Dinner Meeting

New officers were installed at a dinner meeting of Opti-Mrs. Club held Tuesday at Travelers restaurant. Mrs. J. B. Styers led the service. Officers include Mrs. Roland Bradley president Mrs. D. D. Duncan governor Mrs. Reid Harrelson treasurer and Mrs. George W. Ransom past president. Ransom expressed thanks for cooperation during her year. Next meeting with Mrs. Harrelson at Fairfield Drive. Guests included Mrs. E. T. Ledbetter of Atlanta and Mrs. Boyce Hanna.

Travelers Restaurant J. B. Styers Roland Bradley D. D. Duncan Reid Harrelson George. W. Ransom Ransom

Students Give Recital at Woman's Club by Cara llyn Redding

Piano students Hetty Wiggins Judy Perkins Terry Campbell Arlene Hudson Judy Failte Tressa Wiggins Carla Dalrymple Sandra Redding Jeannie Young Janice Short Michael Yelton Sherry Perkins Johnnie Ray Brafford Billie Sue Simmons Susan Whitesides Sharon Whitesides Deatrice Leonard Roy Redding Betty Jo Summitt Judy Young performed in a Friday evening recital at the Woman's Club.

Carallyn Redding Woman's Club Hetty Wiggins Judy Perkins Terry Campbell Arlene Hudson Judy Failte Tressa Wiggins Carla Dalrymple Sandra Redding Jeannie Young Janice Short Michael Yelton Sherry Perkins Johnnie Ray Brafford Billie Sue Simmons Susan Whitesides Sharon Whitesides Deatrice Leonard Roy Redding Betty Jo Summitt Judy Young

Senate filibuster threats loom over civil rights bill

Senator Knowland vows to place the civil rights bill on the calendar while Southern Democrats warn of a filibuster that could stall the measure. Senator Russell notes possible legislative lynching signals and urges the Senate to follow its rules as the fight intensifies.

Knowland Senate Russell D-Ga Thavent

Smorgasbord Luncheon Held By Home Demonstration Club

Cleveland readers are invited to a weekly smorgasbord luncheon at the Home Center on Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. hosted by the home demonstration club women to raise funds for furnishings needs. Delicate subject not clearly connected to the event.

Cleveland Ohio Sol Sherman

Miss Harper and Mr Maloney Honored at Club Breakfast

A Tuesday breakfast at the Womans Club in Lavellock honored Mrs Margaret Lavinia Harper and Eugene Douglas Maloney after a sequence of social events. The wedding of Miss Harper and Mr Maloney occurred Tuesday evening with 28 guests, white damask table decor, white snapdragons and daisies, gardenias centerpieces, tomato juice cocktail, and alabaster Cupid statue.

Miss Harper Mr. Maloney Womans Lavelock Margaret Lavinia Harper Eugene Douglas Maloney Hostenes S. James Brown Cathy Brown Floyd Dellinger Cathy Harper

Girard Case Could Shape U S Japan Relations

A court decision in the Girard case may affect American relations with Japan and allies under status-of-forces pacts. Congress reactions were mixed, with praise from some lawmakers and support for U S court martial jurisdiction noted by Sen. Green and others.

Girard Japan United States Camp Whittington Streater McGarraghy Congress Sen. Green D-Ri

Garden crusade expands with church volunteers and guest speakers

The Garden crusade front page features multiple boxes and guests including Gen Albert Wedemeyer and Perle Mesta. Ordinary church members run nightly free bus services to meetings in Brooklyn while inviting neighbors. By last night 37 attended and 16 accepted Christ, bringing total decisions to 19 545.

Albert C. Wedemeyer Far East Perle Mesta Diana Barrymore Alfred Gwynne Vanderuilt Andrew Brooklyn Graham Christ

Infant Susan Johnson Obituary At Hollywood Cemetery

Susan Diane Johnson five day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Johnson of 323 South King street died Tuesday at 4 30 p m in a local hospital A graveside service was held at 4 p m today in Hollywood Cemetery with the Rev Paul Hovis officiating

Boyle and Berry impact on students over a century

The Berry College legacy spans 16,000 students, producing teachers ministers farm experts and industry technic ians with graduates in politics law banking and college leadership. A Nevada agriculture dean says students value independent work and avoid discipline problems as Kenneth Joe Tucker dies at 15 months in Belmont.

Manhattan R. S. Johnson Bertrand John Reeves Tonla Michaels Frank Carothers Funeral Home Tangemente University of Nevada College of Agriculture Kenneth Joe Tucker Josephjit Tucker Belmont R-1

Investors Await Merchants Approval Amid Housing Scheme

The Gazette reports no approval yet from the Gaston County Merchants Association or its Advertising wing for a local investment venture. Mrs Louise Scoggins notes no Merchants Association approval has been secured by involved businesses. The piece also mentions blender tips for crumbs and notes a Thursday funeral service at old Savannah Baptist Church in Jackson County with burial in the church cemetery for a Mr Davis Tucker, survived by four brothers.

the Gazette Louise Scoggins Gaston County Merchants Association Merchants Association Scoggins Pachine Scruges Advertising Association The

Taxnego Jenkins Heights to pay $8,944.79 on front page note

Tax in Jenkins Heights totals 8,944.79 dollars. The city agreed to sell the jail site to a junk dealer, with the jail to be cut up and moved out as soon as possible. Space will be turned over to the police department.

Jenkins Heights

Gaston Lincolnton girl wins state honors and scholarship

Ada Mae Black of Gaston County near Lincolnton earned the state girls championship and a $500 scholarship at a two day competition in Chapel Hill. She tied with other top honors, and won free trips sponsored by the North Carolina Automobile Association and the North Carolina Motor Carriers. Other winners included Peggy Marie Turnmore and Bernard Lennon.

Gaston Gaston-Lincoln Ada! Mae Black Chapel Hill Ada Mae Monard Hood Harnett County Gaston Memorial Hospital Jim Carter Sims Leglor Veessusen Eames Ada Maes J. A. Black Crouse Ind Yobrook High School Lowell Lincolnton Tom Moore Carolina Tt Chapel Peggy Marie Turnmore Rudson Bernard Lennon Columbus County

Floods threaten Marshall and Minnesota towns as rivers rise

A cool front stalls a flood surge along the Redwood flyover area while the Big Sioux River floods 100 miles in South Dakota causing millions in damage. Three dead and two missing as Mooded Marshall and downstream towns brace for further deluge with crops and property at risk. Forecasters predict an 11 foot crest and more water from upriver tributaries.

Marshall Mlira South Dakota Minnesota

Bloodmobile Ends Gaston County Runs Thursday

The Red Cross Bloodmobile makes its final visit of the fiscal year to Gaston County at Firnt Groves Baptist Church from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Officials report the county is behind on contributions over the last two visits and hope for a large turnout to meet a 125 pint quota plus 15 percent for Civil Defense.

Red Cross Bloodmobile Gaston County Firnt Groves Red Cross

Pazo Pile Relief Promises Instant Pain and Swelling Reduction

An ad touts stainless Pazo as a home remedy for internal and external piles. It claims rapid relief from pain and itching, reduced swelling, and healing action with six ingredients including Triolyte. Available as suppositories or ointment, described as stain resistant.

Grove Laboratories

J M Coleman Succumbs At 91

James Manuel Coleman, 91, died Tuesday at 3 p m at his Ragan home after an extended illness. He was a son of the late Hugh Coleman and Sissie Smith Coleman. Surviving are two daughters Nellie Coleman and Mrs Della Roost, a stepson Will Shepart, a stepdaughter Mrs Lizzie Friday, two sisters Mrs Alice Thompson and Mrs Annie Harmon, a brother William Coleman, and one grandchild. Funeral Thursday at 4 p m at Holland Memorial Baptist Church with Rev John W Stowe, Rev Ernest Friday, and Rev Yancey Carter officiating. Burial in Bessemer City Memorial. Body in state one hour before service. Silk Funeral Home in charge.

James Manuel Coleman Ragan Hugh Coleman Sizzie Smith Coleman Maggie Sheffler Coleman Alice Thompson Annie Harmon Bessemer City William Coleman Maiden Holland Memorial Baptist Church John W. Stowe Ernnest Yancey, Carter Besse

Lawson couple return from European voyage on Parthia

Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Lawson arrived home from Europe aboard the Cunard liner Parthia after a two and a half month trip. They toured Italy and Switzerland with a Vienna stop, visiting Holland and England while reporting speeds and distances encountered on the toboggan run in Grayling Michigan.

W. D. Lawson Parthia Grayling Mich Europe Italy

Eisenhower Defends Nuclear Test Suspension At News Conference

President Eisenhower, in his first news conference since a stomach ailment, dismisses unlimited short term nuclear test suspension as unlikely. He jokes at times, comments on Gordon Gray documents, Idaho Power tax write off, and quips about privatizing the postal service as a moon shot proposal.

Eisenhower Hiness Gordon Gray Office of Defense Mobilization Idaho Power Co Washington Congress White House Hisenhower

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