A most charming event, which ushered in the social activities of the early fall, was the party given on Friday afternoon by Mrs. Ralph Monger, honoring Miss Sadie Smith, a popular bride-elect.
The house was lovely in its decorations of yellow shaded lights, and a profusion of golden rod, with many beautiful ferns forming a fitting setting for the scene. The guests were cordially greeted at the door by the hostess, the honoree, Miss Smith; Mrs. E.A. Griffin and Mrs. E.B. Stroud. Master Ralph Monger Jr. passed beautiful score cards featuring the conventional bride and groom, and by means of these the young ladies found their places for progressive rook. The tables were adorned by vases of golden rod fringed with fern, and as place markers stood exquisite miniature brides.
After many spirited progressions, it was found that Miss Pearl Kent held highest score, and to her was given the prize, a dainty hand-made handkerchief, which she in turn gracefully presented to Miss Smith. To her honoree Mrs. Monger presented a beautiful hand-painted fruit bowl.
Assisted by Mrs. Walter M. Gilmore and Mrs. E.A. Griffin, the hostess served most delicious refreshments, consisting of frozen fruit salad, wafers, dainty heart-shaped sandwiches tied with yellow ribbon, crystalized ginger and iced tea.
W. Lawrence Hedgepeth and Miss Helen Poe, both of Fayetteville, were parties to a little romance Wednesday afternoon which made them husband and wife. They have been sweethearts for some time, but on account of parental objections they were kept apart as much as possible.
Miss Poe, who attended the Greensboro college last session, left Fayetteville Wednesday noon with the avowed purpose of returning to Greensboro college for another year of strenuous school work. Mr. Hedgepeth, who has been a student at Wake Forest college for the past two years, decided that he would make some pleasant changes in his course.
So when the train bearing Miss Poe reached the first station out of Fayetteville, Mr. Hedgepeth was on hand with a fast automobile, which conveyed the happy couple to this city, where arrangements were made within a short time and the marriage ceremony was said at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Cunningham on Hawkins avenue by Rev. Walter M. Gilmore.
Mr. and Mrs. Hedgepeth continued their journey, immediately after the ceremony to Greensboro, from whence they will go to Blowing Rock, Asheville, Hendersonville and other places for a 10 days honeymoon, after which they will be at home to their many friends in Fayetteville.
The bride is the very attractive daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Allen Poe of Fayetteville. The bridegroom, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H.L. Hedgepeth, and who is associated with his father in business, is a sterling young man.
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Bladenboro
Mrs. N.B. Powell was hostess to the Thursday afternoon club Thursday afternoon after an interesting contest in which Mrs. S.N. Watson won the prize, a book. Delicious cream and cake was served. The hostess was assisted in serving by Mesdames S.S. Hutchinson and M.C. Bridger.
The Womans club gave a reception at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Bridger Friday complimentary to the school faculty. Mr. and Mrs. Bridger stood at the head of the receiving line and the patrons of the school had opportunity of meeting all the teachers.
The program for the night had been arranged and called a “Week of parties,” each night, lasting 15 or 20 minutes, was in charge of a different person and a different feature was carried out in a very attractive way. Friday night was the “Get-to-gether” night and 20 minutes were given for everyone to meet and have a word, and really get acquainted. Saturday night was called promenade night, and 25 minutes were given for a promenade.
Monday night 20 minutes were given for a spelling bee; this was in charge of Mr. Sutton, the school superintendent.
Tuesday night was stunt night and this proved to be the most amusing. Fifteen minutes were given to all kinds of games, potato races, tricks and stunts of all kinds. Wednesday night was concert night and this time a musical program had been arranged with a quartet, duet, solo and recitations.
Thursday night each one drew a word and was asked to make a one-minute speech on that word.
Most of the amusements were on the lawn, which was well arranged for the occasion and is so well suited for parties of that kind. Ice cream and cake was served by this year’s graduating class of the high school. Many out-of-town people attended.
Mrs. J.T. Elmore of Henderson is visiting her son, Walter Elmore and Mrs. Elmore.
Mr. and Mrs. H.E. Thrower have moved to Southern Pines. Mr. Thrower has bought a drug store there and expects to continue the business.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob Boyd are visiting Mrs. Boyd’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.A. Hilbern.
Miss Emma Stone of Shallotte is visiting her aunt, Mrs. R.L. Bridger.
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Cerro Gordo
Miss Jewelle Inman, chief clerk in the local post office, has closed her engagement with that department and will leave Monday morning for Guilford, where she will enter Guilford college and take literary training. Miss Inman is succeeded by Miss ?? Nance.
D. Fredy Williamson of Washington, D.C., is expected to arrive within the next few days for a short visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lee Williamson, and other relatives in Fair Cliff and Whiteville.
Rev. H.C. Haddock has tendered his resignation as pastor of the First Baptist church. Invitations have been extended to Rev. F.T. Wooten of Fayetteville, who declined. An appeal has been made to Dr. Ford of Marion, S.C. It is not known whether he will except.
Jim Henry Tyson, farmer about 25, who was shot and fatally wounded in a home on Friday night, September ?, died in the infirmary in Mullins Wednesday evening. The body was removed and interment made near the home Friday.
Mrs. Maggie Williamson, who has been spending the summer in Baltimore, Md., arrived Wednesday afternoon and will visit various kindred in Columbus county before proceeding to her home in Charleston, S.C.
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Goldsboro
A pretty marriage, which was a great surprise to the many friends of the popular young couple in this city occurred in Smithfield Wednesday evening when Miss Edith Irvin of this city, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.L. Irvin, became the bride of John Armstrong of New Bern. The young couple accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Irvin, motored over to Smithfield, where they were quietly married. After their honeymoon they will reside in New Bern. The bride is universally popular in this city and her many friends wish them many years of happiness.
E.E. Thompson and two daughters accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. T.R. Pierce, who motored to Greensboro to attend the R.B. Cheek family reunion, have returned home, and report a delightful trip.
Miss Elmer Jones delightfully entertained a large number of her young friends Tuesday evening in honor of Misses Ina Mixon and Maude Hunter, who leave in a few days for college. The home was beautifully decorated in pine and flowers, and presented a charming appearance. Refreshments were served and games played. Among those present were Misses Ina Mixon, Maude Hunter, Essie McClenney, Bertha Sherard, Gladys Robbett, Lois and Elmer Jones, Frank Grantham, Otto Mixon, Allen Pike, Robert Pate, Allen Jones, Marvin Jones, Will Ashbell and P. Mixon.
Miss Katherline Parks of Chicago arrived this week to take charge as secretary of the community building.
Rev. and Mrs. Peter McIntyre and two children, who have been spending the summer in Canada, have returned home after a delightful trip.
W.D. Morris left Thursday for Washington, where his wife has been visiting for some time. Before returning, Mr. and Mrs. Morris will visit friends in Hyettsville, Md., and other places.
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Wallace
Wednesday evening at her home here, Miss Elizabeth Hearn celebrated her 5th birthday by inviting a number of her friends for an evening with games. In a “shirt waist contest” Miss Lillie Dixon and Joseph Bryant won the prize, a beautiful ivory powder box. After games and a good time in general, a course of ice cream and cake was served with miniature red baskets filled with white mints, thus carrying out the color scheme, were given as favors. Many pretty gifts were presented to the hostess by her friends to help make the memory of this occasion a pleasant one.
Miss Margaret Hall, after a visit to friends at Morganton, Greensboro and several other places, has returned home.
Miss Lena Campbell, after spending her vacation with her parents here, has returned to Wilmington, where she has a position with the Murchison bank.
Frank Quinn of Columbus, Ga., visited his sister, Mrs. G.L. Brown, last week.
Miss Geneva Quinn, who is a patient in James Walker Memorial hospital, Wilmington, is doing nicely.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Islet Southerland, a girl, Lucy Catherine.
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Kinston
Mrs. Dan Parrott was hostess at one of the most enjoyable affairs of the late summer here on a recent afternoon in honor of Miss Mercer Jones of Rocky Mount, guest of Miss Leone Hines here. Bridge was played by the guests and refreshment courses were served. The season’s flowers in profusion were used in the decorations. A number of visitors from out-of-town were among the guests.
An interesting affair at the country residence of Mr. and Mrs. L. Octave Moseley recently was a dinner in honor of Mrs. Parrott, who celebrated her 80th birthday, and the Young Ladies’ club. Mrs. Parrott is a member of the organization, whose members decline to grow old. The guests numbered 60. The dinner was an elaborate affair. The cake was necessarily of a large dimension. Mrs. Parrott is a member of one of the most prominent families here.
Misses Pauline Hood and Charlotte and Mary Hodges have returned to their homes here after a stay of several months in Europe. They visited a number of countries. The Misses Hodges attended the Passion play at Oberammergau.
Miss Ruth Stroud was hostess at a recent party at her country home on a recent evening at which Misses Bernice and Ruth Malpass of Goldsboro were honorees. The affair culminated in an elaborate supper. The guests numbered between 30 and 40.
Many members of the Moseley family, prominent in Lenoir county, attended a reunion at Hillcrest Thursday evening. The children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the late W.T. Moseley were present almost to the last individual. A number of out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ethridge of Selma, Mrs. Alex McDonald of Raleigh, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Turnage of Ayden, Errol Hayes of Raleigh, and Mrs. K.H. Watkins of Wilson.
Misses Margaret Taylor and Libby Hines entertained at bridge Tuesday afternoon at the home of Miss Taylor. Miss Sallie M. Jones of Rocky Mount was the honor guest of the occasion. The rom in which the game was played was decorated with flowers. A salad case was served. About a score of friends of Misses Taylor and Hines were invited to meet Miss Jones.
Visitors here during the past few days included Mrs. Frank Stroud and daughter of Birmingham, Miss Helen Griffin of Wilson, Miss Katie Hollister of New Bern, Mrs. Duncan McKenzie of Timmonsville, South Carolina, and others.
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Fairmont
R.E. Bullock and family of Marion, S.C., are visiting this week at the home of Mr. Bullock’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Bullock on Church street. Mr. Bullock recently moved from Savannah, Ga., to Marion, S.C.
T.W. Bullock of Lumberton spent last Sunday here with friends and relatives.
Mark McDaniel spent last Wednesday in Richmond with his father E.V. McDaniel, who has been a patient at a sanatorium there for some time. Mr. McDaniel’s condition was reported as very much improved.
Worth Williamson, who has been confined to his room for the past few days has gone to his home in Markton, where he will spend a few days recuperating. John Graham of Red Springs was a business visitor here Friday.
Mrs. Y.E. Smith and little daughter, Alma Randle, are spending some time here with friends and relatives.
Miss Elsie Pugh left last Wednesday for Charlotte, where she entered Queen’s college for the fall term.
Miss Rose Jones left Wednesday for Spray where she will be a member of the Spray high school faculty.
Misses Katherine Floyd, Catherine Cole, Emily Cole, Magenta Lassiter and Lillie Kyle left this week for Greensboro, where they entered Greensboro College for Women.
Miss Katherine Galloway left last Wednesday for Nashville, N.C., where she is a member of the Nashville high school faculty.
Miss Katy Andrews left Friday for Creedmoor where she will be a member of the Creedmoor high school faculty.
Miss Essie Neal Ward left Wednesday for Rowland to enter the Rowland high school.
Miss Wrennie Floyd left Friday for Richlands, to take charge of the music department of the high school.
Mesdames E.J. and H.H. Davis of Maranville, Va., are spending some time here with friends and relatives.
Dr. J.P. Brown, who has been a patient at Baker’s sanatorium, Lumberton, for the past several days, was able to return to his home here Friday.
Perry Riff left this week for Raleigh, where he will enter the North Carolina State college.
Bruce Baker left Thursday for Lancaster, S.C., after spending a few days here with friends and relatives.
S.R. McDaniel of Benson spent a few days here this week on business.
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Warsaw
A delightful social event was the reception given at her home Tuesday evening from 8:30 to 11 o’clock by Mrs. E.W. Jordan complimentary to the teachers of the Warsaw school.
Cut flowers in abundance ornamented the rooms throughout. Receiving at the door were Mesdames W.B. Aycocke and J.C. Robinson. Mrs. C.A. Womack introduced the guests to the receiving line composed of Mrs. Jordan and the following members of the faculty: Miss Julia Maie Southerland, Anabel Wilson, Faye Martin, Margaret Noel, Ruth Faison, Bessie Barden, Fannie Best, Brookie Hines, Christine Pridgen, Julia Ricks, and R.S. Leftwitch.
Serving punch in the hall were Mesdames W.O. Singletary and W.H. Williams, while Mrs. Will Hines received in the music room and Mrs. Will Owen in the dining room, where Misses Fannie Monroe, Nell Simmons, Martha Best and Mary Louise Everette of Rockingham served a delicious ice course, and Mesdames A.M. Lansford and James Middleton served punch. Mesdames Clarence Brown and J.E. Williams added greatly to the pleasure of the evening by their piano selections.
Master George Ricks celebrated his 11th birth-day anniversary with a party given to a number of his young friends on the lawn of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.A. Ricks Monday afternoon rom 4 to 6 o’clock. A large number were present, who enjoyed games and other amusements, and were served with punch, ice cream and cake. The young host was given many nice gifts. Assisting Mrs. Ricks were Mrs. McMasters, Miss Julia Rocks and Miss Christine Pridgen.
Little Miss Mary Jordan gave a party to some of her little friends at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Jordan Wednesday afternoon. After the very young set had played awhile, they were served an enjoyable ice cream course and punch.
Mesdames George Steele and W.W. Wilson and Master Billy Steele Wilson have returned from a visit to relatives at Thelma.
Mrs. Erle Best and Ted Gibson left Tuesday night for New York, where Mrs. Best will visit Lieut-Commander and Mrs. Edward Gibson. Master Gibson was returning to his parents after having spent the summer with his grandmother, Mrs. T.B. Pierce.
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Acme
The Acme-Delco high school opened Monday with an enrollment of 52 pupils. Opening addresses were made by Professor Lassiter and Professor Johnson, M.B. McAuley and L.R. Hobbs. The board of trustees are to be congratulated upon having secured two able assistants to Professor Lassiter, who is a graduate of Wake Forest college—Professor Johnson, who is a graduate of Davidson college, and Miss Mary Lou Redfern, a graduate of Oxford college.
The boys’ athletics will be in charge of Professor Johnson, while Miss Redfern will be in charge of the girls.
Rev. Mr. Fleming is spending this week in Bolton, where he is being assisted by Rev. Mr. Cumming in holding a meeting at the Bolton Presbyterian church.
Miss Thelma Hill is expected to leave Monday for Wilson, where she will spend several days with relatives.
Misses Lucy Gaylord and Hildred Leonhardt and Houston Reynolds, Daughtridge Reynolds, Rudolph Warner, R.G. Allan, and W.A. Warner attended the dance at Lake Waccamaw Labor day.
Miss Martha Alberta Gaylord left Monday for Athens, Ga., where she will enter State Normal college for women.
Prof. Lex Marks, who has been elected principal of the Evergreen school, left Monday for Evergreen, where he will enter upon his new duties.
Miss Lucy Jones of Raleigh was an attractive guest of Dr. and Mrs. J.D. DeVane the past week-end.
Clay Bullard has returned from Greensboro, Trinity and Clinton, where he has been spending several days with relatives.
Miss Reta Reynolds, graduate of Acme-Delco high school, will leave Tuesday for Oxford college, where she will enter, being accompanied by Miss Mary Lou Redfern, who is an alumna of Oxford college.
Mr. Reaves has arrived to succeed Mr. Allan, who has resigned as Atlantic Coast Line agent.
John Gaylord was a business visitor in Southport Wednesday.
Miss Amoret Moore, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. T.V. Moore, will leave Tuesday for Red Springs, where she will enter Flora Macdonald college.
Acme visitors who were in Wilmington during the past week included Miss Reta Reynolds, Mrs. B.S. Reynolds, Mrs. T.V. Moore, Mrs. M.B. McAuley, M.B. McAuley, D.S. Reynolds and R.I. Becker.
Miss Hildred Leonhart is spending the week-end in Chadbourn.
Mr. and Mrs. George W. Lassiter and Mrs. Fleming were visitors in Wilmington Monday.
Mrs. C. Leonhardt and two children, of Chadbourn, arrived Friday. They will make their home here with Miss Hildred Leonhardt, who is a teacher of the sixth and seventh grades of the Acme-Delco school.
D.S. Reynolds was a business visitor at Councils Thursday. Mr. Reynolds will leave this week for Elkton, Ky., where he has accepted a position with the Gaston Motor company.
From The Wilmington Morning Star, Sunday, Sept. 10, 1922
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