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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1924
Page
3
The weekly feature is the annual in and flower show at Mrs. H. G. Connor Sr. on Friday through 11 oclock. Mrs. N. A. Overman chairs the department. Ritzes are awarded for multiple floral categories and a style show is planned. Proceeds from admissions fund high school pictures and a ticket committee urges ticket holders to respond.
Mr. R. RK Lawrence will go to Raleigh this morning with sister Miss Edna Cline of Chapel Hill to attend the fair. Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Coyle have returned from Raleigh after attending the fair.
Roing over to Raleigh this morning for the state fair are W. N. Hartel J. Z. Barnes W. D. Adams and Lester Rose.
Albert Oettinger reports his father in Baltimore is much improved after treatment. The family expresses gratitude, and friends anticipate positive news from the steady progress.
The Women’s Club literary department held a Tuesday evening gathering at Mrs. H G Connor Jr’s home with hostesses Mrs Connor Mrs A J Essex and Mrs FE Barnes. The rooms featured early fall flowers as members enjoyed rapid information about George Meredith and a well attended session with refreshments served by the hostesses and young Catherine Mortimer Fleming assisting.
Mr. W. L. Joyner, once treated at his mother's Wilson home, has recovered sufficiently to go back to his residence in Aulander Fis. He is very much better. A high school art exhibit drew many visitors to the library and featured an easy to understand grouping of pictures. Wednesday Afternoon Bridge Club was hosted by Mrs. Carl Goerch with high scores by Mrs. Elmer Oettinger and Mrs. Herbert Ellis guest table. The Wilson Theatre fashion show by the Woman's Club showcased gowns, accessories, and stage settings with models from several local shops, drawing a large audience and praise for merchants' cooperation.
The Pilgrim Holiness Church assembly for the United States region held its closing sessions in Greensboro after nearly a week of consecrated activity. Three business sessions were planned for today.
Frank Farrell secured second, third and fourth places with three entries of pure barred Plymouth Rocks in the Kinston Poultry show. The judged competition drew a large field, noted as a splendid showing amid the strong entrant pool.
A short ad offering free coal shovels with orders of one or more tons of coal. Includes a northeastern supply mention and a promotional note highlighting the shovel incentive.
Governor Morrison addressed a large Stanly County crowd urging approval of the ports plan. He argued water competition would lower freight rates, boost business, and relieve North Carolina from railroad monopoly costs, citing tariffs and the need to develop coastal terminals for statewide prosperity. He scheduled further stops in Lexington and Asheville.
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