Burlington
Burlington, Sept. 6—Misses Mildred and Lunette Warren jointly entertained their friends at a bridge and rook party at the home of Miss Walters Tuesday morning, 10 to 12. Sunflowers and marigolds were used in profusion on the large porch, where tables were placed for the games. Punch was served by Misses Melba Warren and Jenny Frances Walters. They also served a salad course at the conclusion of the game.
Miss Viola Durant entertained the Fiddlesticks club and a few other friends at her hoe Tuesday evening, 8 to 11. The living room and music room were decorated in zinnias, dahlias and asters, and tables placed in these rooms for progressive games. After most of the evening had been spent in progressing, Mrs. R.F. Durant and Mrs. C.C. Haworth served an ice course. Punch was served during the playing.
The nurses’ home at Rainey Hospital was the scene of graduation exercises Monday evening when Misses Aurora Braxton and Vivian Kivett were awarded their diplomas at the close of their three years’ preparation. Reception hall and library were thrown together and decorated with potted plants and blooming flowers. The families and intimate friends of the two young ladies were present for the exercises. Rev. S.W. Taylor opened the exercises with devotional reading and prayer. Rev. Dr. J.B. Hurley gave the address to the nurses and Mr. O.F. Crowson presented the diplomas. Refreshments were served.
Mrs. V.R. Holt entertained the Entre Nous club at her home Tuesday evening, 8 to 10. Baskets and bowls of flowers were arranged on the porch, where the guests assembled and spent the time with chatting and sewing. Peach cream and cake, followed by home-made candies, were served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. J.H. McEwen, Mrs. A.H. Simpson and Miss Violet Holt. Out-of-town guests were Mrs. McEwen of Charlotte, Mrs. John R. Knott of Durham and Mrs. Anna Newlin of Greensboro.
Miss Willie Grey Jeffreys and Mr. John Franklin Mitchell Jr. were married here Saturday, August 30, the marriage being announced this week by Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Jeffreys, the parents of the bride. Both are popular young people of this place. They will be at home here after September 10.
The marriage in Washington, Ga., Thursday evening at the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.D. Barksdale, of Miss Catherine Barksdale and Cecil Gant, of this place, was of interest to the many friends of the young man, who was born and reared here. Those attending the wedding from here were Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Gant, parents of the groom; Misses Jessamine and Corinna Gant, his sisters; and Joseph and Allen Gant, brothers. Kenneth and Russell Gant of Raleigh also attended. Mr. Gant is from one of the State’s most prominent families and is a most successful young business man.
Mrs. D.D. DeMoss entertained at bridge and rook Friday afternoon, honoring her sister-in-law, Mrs. George Loy, a recent bride. The home was decorated with potted plants and baskets and vases of attractive flowers. After the playing was over, a colored porter appeared at the door with a large package, which was presented to Mrs. Loy and opened by her. It was found to contain many useful kitchen articles from the guests for the bride. A salad course, followed by cream and cake, was served by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. E.A. Troxler and Miss Helen Coble.
Honoring Mr. and Mrs. George F. Loy, Mr. and Mrs. Dover Heritage entertained at dinner Saturday evening at the Oakland Tea House on the State Highway near Greensboro. A color scheme of white and yellow was used in decorating. Covers were laid for nine and a five-course dinner was served.
The members of the Bunco club were entertained by their husbands at a barbecue and Brunswick stew at Pastime Park Friday evening at 6:30. The early part of the evening was spent in swimming and chatting, after which the table was spread and the barbecue and stew disposed of. Mr. W.A. Matthews acted as spokesman and gave a toast to the wives, to which Mrs. Gervas Love, president of the Club, responded. About 40 guests were present.
The Alamance Insurance & Real Estate company of this place entertained their agency managers and their wives at dinner at the Tar Heel Inn, west of Greensboro, Friday evening. The agents were present from Burlington, Graham, Durham, Raleigh, Asheboro, Sanford and Yanceyville. A splendid dinner was served and souvenirs given by the Southern Life & Trust Company. Mr. R.O. Browning was toastmaster. Speeches were made by Mr. W.A. McAllister, Mr. W.E. Sharpe and others.
Mrs. J.M. Crawford was hostess Thursday afternoon to the Burlington-Graham Bridge club at her home in Graham. Cosmos and zinnias were used to decorate the home. After the playing Mrs. Crawford served an ice course, followed by chocolate fudge. Those attending from Burlington were Mesdames E.L. McAdams, J.D. Strader, G.M. Euliss, W.E. Storey, Everett Sweet and R.H. Therrell.
Miss Edith Ausley celebrated her 11th birthday party Thursday afternoon by inviting her friends to a party at her home. Games were played and contests held on the lawn, after which cream, cake and candies were served by Mrs. R.G. Ausley, Mrs. C.C. Moore and Misses Cathleen Coley and Ruby Goins. The hostess received many lovely gifts.
Miss Frances Browning entertained the Sunshine Spreaders Class of the First Presbyterian Sunday school at a picnic at her home, three miles north of town, Thursday evening. The party met at the Hut and motored out. Punch was served on arrival, after which an old-fashioned picnic supper was served by the hostess and her mother. Afterward, the class met on the porch and held a business session, during which officials were elected for the next year, as follows: Mary Ruth Potter, president; Pearl Warlick, vice-president; Lillian Warlick, secretary; Putsey Parker, treasurer; Miss Mary Somers, teacher. Afterward watermelons were sliced and served by Mr. Browning. The outing was given in honor of the following members, who are leaving for school within a few days: Miss Lucile Johnston, Johns Hopkins Hospital for training as a medical missionary; Agnes Boyd, Peabody, Baltimore; Gertrude Stafford, Salem College; Bettie and Mamie Wilson, Elon College; Corinna Walker and Adah McIntire, Greenville Training School; Frances Whitted, Queens, Charlotte; Margaret Henderson, Flora McDonald; and Frances Browning General Assembly’s Training School, Richmond.
Miss Marian Lea entertained at luncheon Thursday noon at the Blue Bird Tea Shop, honoring Mrs. George F. Loy. Purple asters were sued to decorate the tables. A four-course luncheon was served the eight guests, including Mrs. Ruth Birthright of Washington City. Miss Lea presented the honoree with a silver meat fork.
Miss Blanch Ireland entertained her friends at her home Friday afternoon, 4 to 6, honoring her guest, Miss Sudie Bell Parker of High Point. Potted plants and cut flowers were used to decorate the reception room and porch, where tables were placed for rook and cards. Her mother, Mrs. J.A. Ireland, assisted by Misses Ruth Perry and Mary Elizabeth Cheek, served cantaloupe with cream and cake, followed by fruits.
Mrs. Rufus Wilson and Misses Annie Bason and Mary Holt were hostesses Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian Hut, giving a surprise shower for Misses Lucile Johnston and Frances Browning, who are leaving to take training for mission workers from the church here. The Hut was decorated with summer flowers. Mrs. W.S. Sharpe served punch to the guests. Mr. Ernest Murray, superintendent of the Sunday school, was present and give to each honored guest a silver fountain pen as a gift from the teachers and officers of the school. A table was brought in an adjoining room piled high with gifts for the two young ladies from the members of the school. Miss Browning gave several readings, after which sandwiches and punch were served.
The Business and Professional Women’s club entertained their mothers at a picnic at the Browning Farm, north of town Monday evening, with Misses Mary Kerr Hall, Dessye Gross, Myrtle Patterson, Agnes Curtis and Helen King as hostess. The mothers were given seats of honor and Miss Bertha Cates gave a speech of welcome and appreciation or them. Mrs. Lynn Whitted responded to the speech to the mothers. They were then given souvenirs. Misses Browning and Johnston were presented with a pair of silk hose each from the club in honor of their loyalty, as they are leaving this week. A picnic supper was served the 50 present.
From page 3 of the Sunday Durham Morning Herald, Sept. 7, 1924
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