By E.D. Dunlop
On Monday night there was a large gathering to enjoy dancing and a fish fry at the Lake. Parties came from as far as Raleigh, Charlotte and Rockingham.
A May Pole was erected on the green in front of the dance hall, and it was here that the young ladies danced with the streamers winding them around the pole. Electric lights, flowers and pretty girls made a beautiful sight.
Miss Hjelle was chosen from among the lovely young ladies to be May Queen. She wore a beautiful gown made especially for the occasion of Harding blue crepe de chine trimmed with gold, silk and satin flowers and embroidery.
Mr. Hejelle, well known business man of New York, was motoring to Florida to look after some business interests. He happened to see the sign, “Sweetheart Lake” and he was so attracted by the name that he decided to stop a few days at the Lake. Mr. Hjelle was very much impressed with the substantial business men of t his section that he has met at the Lake, and his wife said that in all her travels she has never before seen another section similar to the Sandhills that reminded her of the climate and bracing air of Norway where she spent her childhood days.
Mr. Hjelle is so much impressed with this section that he is considering erecting a residence in this neighborhood next winter, and it is hoped that he will become another Sandhill booster.
He and his family will continue their trip to Florida and will be missed by the many friends that they have made during their sojourn here.
A number of parties have made reservations for fish fry dinners at the resort this week.
From page 8 of the Sandhill Citizen, Southern Pines, N.C., Friday, April 16, 1924
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