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SIX THE 6ASTONIA (N. GAZETTE TUESDAY, OCTOIIR Zot Kincaid Brockman Editor Dial UN 7-6371 THE WOMAN'S PAGE Office Hours 8:00 a. m. to 3:00 p. m.

Miss Betty Jean Whatley Weds Sgt. Jack Reid Riley Immediately following Sunday morning worship services at the First Baptist Church, Lowell, Miss Betty Jean Whatley and Sgt. Jack "Reid Riley exchanged marriage vows, with the pastor, the Rev. H. S.

Elliott, officiating. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John C. Oowens of McAdenville, and Sgt.

Riley's parents are Mr. and Mrs. Mack Riley of Lowell. A program of music was presented by Miss Marjorie Russell, organist, and Max Long, vocalist. Given in marriage by Mr.

I Gowens, the bride wore a beige 1 wool suit, white hat and gloves, and other accessqries in brown. Her bouquet-was of hrown orchids. Miss Faye Hamrick of McAdenville was maid of honor. She was gowned In charcoa brown with brown accessories and wore a bouquet of yello' carnations. Best man was the bridegroom' father.

The bride's mother selectee brown with brown accessorie and Mrs. Riley chose a blue su with winter white accessorie Each wore a shoulder bouque of white carnations. Both Sgt. and Mrs. Riley at tended Lowell High School.

Sg Riley is an M. P. in the U. Army and will be stationed a Camp Rooker, for the nex six. months.

He served a months' tour of duty in and Japan. Following a trip to the moun tains of North Carolina Sgt. and Mrs. Riley will mak their home in Lowell. Welfare Department Plans Fish Fry At Rankin Lake Welfare department of the Woman's Club is staging a fish fry on Tuesday evening, November 1, at Rankin lake.

Floyd Dellinger will prepare the supper, and serving is from 6 to 8 o'clock. Proceeds from the event be applied to the many projects designed to rendei assistance to the needy. Help-a-Home, which is a year around project, is active practically every day in the week as the department supplies furnishings, linens, and clothing to those in need. At Christmas of last year, 97 Negro children were remembered by the group, and this will be an activity for Christmas of this year. Homemade cakes and pies will be sold at the supper, and door Wedding Announced Mr.

and Mrs. W. L. Davis announce the marriage of their granddaughter, Jean Louise Davis, to Lewis Heilig son of Mr. and Mrs.

Lewis Heilig of Dallas. The wedding took place on September 17 in York, S. Mr. and Mrs. Heilig are now at home in Dallas.

prizes will be given. Patronage of the public will be greatly appreciated by the sponsoring group. Mrs. Floyd Dellinger is department chairman. To Attend Wedding Mrs.

E. J. Williams left Satur- a morning by plane for Bakersfield, for an extended visit to Mr. and Mrs. Rex Hellwig.

She is going especially for the wedding of her daughter, Miss Lucille Williams, and George Willis Burton, which takes place Saturday. IIFITIMI AWNINGS WINDOW! COVIRIN6? Keep Cooler and Enjoy Sparkling Beauty Extra Strong Aluminum Any Colors Free Estimates Anywhere KOOL-VENT AWNING CO. 131 SOUTH STREET GASTONIA, N. C. Phone UN 4-2140 Miss Stowe Complimented NEW com- Dliment was accorded to Miss Myra Stowe when Misses Edith Stroupe and Florence Stowe en- bertained Friday night at the nome of the 'former on New Hope road.

Miss Stowe's marriage to John Henry Younts will be an event of November 13. The bride-elect wore a two- piece dress of charcoal gray, featuring a striped bodice. She was presented a shoulder bouque of white carnations from the hostesses and later was remembered with a shower of miscellaneous gifts. Autumn flowers were used in effective arrangements throughout the rooms. A bridal motif of green anc white was observed in the refreshments of punch, decoratec cakes, nuts, and mints.

About 20 attended the event. The hostesses were assisted in entertaining by Mrs. Neal Ratchford. Fidelis Class Meets Tonight The Fidelis Class of Dallas Baptist Church will meet Tues day night at 7:30 o'clock in the recreation building of the church. A Halloween party will be held at this time and members are urged to attend and wear costumes.

In 1953 there were three orands of nylon passenger car tires available to the public, but a year later there were 2' brands, and the number today lias increased to 86. row MATCH ONLY GENUDU PAKTS USED AT RXTftA COM SUM Jtwck Item Cmn Betttef Social Calendar Altrusa Club Marks UN Anniversary At Monday Meet Tuesday 7:30 p. m. VFW Auxiliary is meeting at the Post Home on Wilkinson Boulevard. 7:30 p.

m. Mesdames R. L. Huggins and J. W.

Skipper will be party hostesses at the home of the latter on East Second avenue, paying compliment to Miss Peggy Long, bride-elect. 7:30 p. m. Mesdames W. H.

Hedrick and J. F. Hopper will be party hostesses at the home of Mrs. Broadus Wallace on Graham street, honoring Miss Shirley Bri.dgeman, bride-elect. 7:30 p.

m. Credit Women's Breakfast Club, is having a bosses banquet and installation of officers at the Masonic Temple. Thursday 8:15 to 10:15 p. m. Senior "Man has gone forward mon rapidly in the 10 years since United Nations was organizec than in any other 100 years period in the history of thi world," declared Miss Jinsie Un derwood, teacher of history a Ashley High School, in a talk ti Altrusa Club Monday night.

Monday marked the 10th anniversary of United Nations, am the birthday theme was pointed up in decorations, leaflets, birthday cake, and the UN flag which was prominently displayed International relations department, of which Mrs. Heafner is chairman, Barbara was in Cotillion Club of Durham School if Dancing is having a dance at Durham, School of Arts on South Broad street. Friday 10 a. m. Regular masterpoint iridge game will be played at the Country Club.

p. m. Gastonia Chapter, UDC, meeting with Mrs. Ralph Sum- ley.Jr., at her home Dallas. '7 'p.

m. Spindlette Chapter, ISA, is holding its annual Boss Wglit banquet at the Masonic Temple. Saturday 7:30 p. m. Mrs.

A. V. Wallace entertaining. at her home on Mountain highway, Mrs. William Dulin, a re- bride.

7:30 p. m. Mrs. R. J.

McCarter ind Miss Ann McCarter will be jarty hostesses at their home in jovc Heights, paying compli- nent to Miss Shirley Bridgeman, iride-elect. charge of the program, and Miss Underwood was presented by Mrs Heafner. Miss Underwood the part women of the world have played in bolstering work of UN arid pointed out that the battle for world peace Is not yet won. She noted that three of the most famous documents ever written were drawn up on American soil, these being the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution of the United States, and United Nations Charter. The speaker also called atten- to the importance of Al- Orants-in-Aid, formerly imited to women of Latin- American countries but now world-wide in its scope.

"We can be both patriotic Americans and cooperative members of United Nations," Miss Underwood pointed out in concluding her talk. Following the talk, Miss Underwood showed colored slides made New Arrivals Mr. and Mrs. John Dison Wallace, 2008 Flint Lane, announce the birth of a daughter on Monday, October 24, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Mr.

and Mrs. Glenn Odell Putman, Kings Mountain R-3, announce the birth of a daughter on Friday, October 21, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Mr. arid Mrs. John Erskine Lowe, 626 East Fourth avenue, announce the birth of a daughter on Friday, October 21, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Absher, Bessemer City, announce the birth of a son on Saturday, October 22, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Mr.

and Mrs. Harold Hilton Biggerstaff, McAdenville, announce the birth of a daughter on Saturday, October 22, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. William Edward Rhyne, 155 Enstover drive, announce the birth of a son on Sunday, October 23, at Gaston Memorial Hospital.

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Franklin Alexander Belmont, announce the birth of a daughter on Sunday, October 23, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs.

Billy Lewis Wood, Bclmont, announce the birth of a daughter on Monday, October 24, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Mr. and- Mrs. John Smith Jenkins, 1411 Westbrook Circle, announce the birth of a son on Monday, October 24, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Mr.

and Mrs. Bobby Lee Wells, Bessemer City, announce the birth of a daughter on Monday, October 24, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Richard H.

Messer, Modena street extension, announce the birth of a son on Monday, October 24, at Gaston Memorial Hospital. on her recent trip to Europe. Mrs. P. O.

Brabham, club president, conducted the meeting which was opened with the Al trusa blessing. Mrs. Brabham introduced Bil Jumper, vice president of Spindli City Toastmasters Club, who spoke briefly on the United Fund drive now in progress. Mrs. Fred Jones and Miss Martha Torrence announced the rummage sale which they are staging on Friday and Saturday of this week in the Smyre building oh West Main avenue, this in the interest of the fund-raising project being carried out among club members.

Mrs. Wilfred Boney, chairman of public affairs committee, discussed the club's county-wide "Friends of the' Library" project and presented plans for setting up the organization. A large cocoanut cake surrounded by 10 tall blue candles in star-shaped crystal holders was prominent among the table deco- ratioas, this being the UN birthday cake. Flags of the countries making up United Nations were nterspersed among the candles and used at intervals along the ward. UN place mats and napkins further emphasized the heme, and posters and literature depicting the work of UN and forth facts and figures were at each place.

Following dinner and program, birthday cake, made and do- lated by Mrs. Heafner, was auc- ioned with Mrs. Boney as winning bidder. A donation to Grants-in-Aid vas also made at this time. Program Of Musical Films Given At Sharps And Flat Club Mesdames W.

W. Dickson and A. Charlton Brown were hostesses to Sharps and Flats Music Club on Monday evening in the Claude Moser classroom at Main Street Methodist Church. Mrs. Alvin Witten had arranged a program of musical films for the evening.

Shown were "Invitation to Music" and "Marriage of "Figaro." Hymn of the month. "Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life," was discussed and led by Miss Josephine Osborne, with Mrs. Roy Warren as piano accompanist. The meeting was conducted by the president, Miss Martha Kendrick. A committee composed of Misses Bennie Joe Michael, Mary Ruth Baird, Josephine Osborne and Louise Dickson was appointed to work out details concerning the awarding of a scholarship to Transylvania Music Camp at Brevard.

A discussion on the presentation of the "Messiah," which the club is sponsoring, was. held, anc Mrs. Dickson and Mrs. John Alexander were selected to arrange programs. Regular meeting the club was decided upon, this to be the third Monday in each month New members received are Mesdames Charles Wetzell and T.

W. Parkinson. During the social hour cocoanut cake, spiced tea, and nuts were.served. B. PW Members Learn About Community Affairs At Dinner Daily Pattern Simply styled and wonderfully practical a collarless housecoat with side closing.

Short sleeves are provided and a short length. Pattern No. 8328 is in sizes 12, 14, 16, 18, 20; 40, 42. Size 14, long length, 6 yards of 35-inch. QUALITY CLOTHES PLUS GOLD STAMPS An interesting and informative quiz on local public affairs was a program feature when Business and Professional Women's Club held its regular dinner meeting Tuesday evening at the MasonicJTemple.

Mrs. Dean Trevarthan, chairman of public affairs committee, conducted the quiz, with sides chosen as in a spelling match. Much information concerning city and community affairs was the result of the quiz. Miss Mary Lou Bell, president of the group, conducted the meeting, and she and Mrs. George Parker presented com prehensive reports on the recent regional meeting in Charleston, S.

C. Welcomed as visitors on this occasion were Mrs. Helen Helton, Miss Martha Lucas, Mrs. Gladys Sherrill, and Mrs. Evon REGISTER HERE DAILY Plenty of Free Parking in Rear of Store Gastonia's Leading Suburban Family Clothing and Footwear Store 1216-1218 W.

Franklin Are. Dial UN 7-7922 8328 13-49 For this pattern, send 35c In COINS, your nome, address, size desired, and the PATTERN NUMBER to SUE BURNETT, Gostonio, N. C. Gazette, 1150 Americas, New York 36, N. Y.

Send 25 cents now for your copy of the new Fall Winter '55 edition of our pattern catalog Bnsic FASHION. Colorful, exciting, filled with smnrt, easy lo sew sylles for nil nfcs. Winters. Harvest season was pointed up by twin cornucopias on the speakers table, these filled with autumn leaves and yellow chrysanthemums. Sacred Heart College Units Name Officers BELMONT Officers of the 1956 Gradatim staff were chosen Friday at a meeting of Sacred Heart Senior College students.

Editor for this year's production is Jackie Bryson, with Judy Welsy as assistant. Others on the staff are Teresa Proctor, business manager; Mary Sue Long and Katheryn WJ'att, advertising, Connie McCachern and Prances Pounds, sports; Barbara Blandford, individual shots; Jeam Boone, Nina Macri, Leonora Gutierrez, Marguerita Liu, and Joan Pace. Girls on the high school an nual staff include Mercedes Arzu, Gerri Scott, Sheila Kelly, Betty Peeler, Loretta Winterson, Judith Williston, Vicki Jenkins, Lynda Little, and Marianne Diab. Sister Joan Is sponsor for the annual. A square dance will be held at Sacred Heart gymriasium at 8 o'clock Saturday evening.

Music will be played by Mr. Lawing and his band. Officers elected recently in the Day Students at Sacred Heart Junior College are Gaye Horton, Belmont, prcsi dent; Jeanne Rhyne, Dallas, vice-president; Frances Bcthune, Charlotte, secretary; Patsy Freeman, astonia, treasurer; and Pat Covington, Belmont, social chairman. Freshmen class officers are Judy Welch, president; Lizabeth Lombard, vice-president; Pat Covington, secretary; Marine 3utrerrez, treasurer; and Lynn Morrison, social chairman. At the fall election of the Sacred Heart Literary Society, officers elected were Gayle Jones, president; Theresa -Proctor, vice-president; and Connie McCachern, secretary.

Brotherhood Clinic Session Opens Tonight The annual Brotherhood Clinic for the Gaston Baptist Association will be held Tuesday night at 7 o'clock at Flint-Groves Baptist Church. Clinic leaders will Include Ernest L. Kluttz state president; P. O. Champion of Shelby, past state president; Don Adcock and Gary Harthcock, both of Hendcrsonvllle.

A filrn entitled, "The Organization of the Brotherhood," will be shown. All ministers, Brotherhood presidents, officers, and commlt- Ice chairmen nru urged to attend this meeting. Refreshments will be served the host Brotherhood nt fellowship period nt the close of meeting. Personal Mention Mr. and Mrs.

H. 'K. Pressly and Mi's. S. L.

McAUstcv spem the weekend in Charleston, with Dick Pressley, student a The Citadel, going especially foi Parents Day observed on Saturday. W. Lee Smith returned Sunday to his home on South Broad street after having been a patient for several days at Charlotte Memorial Hospital. Dean Wood returned yesterday from Chattanooga, where he visited his sister, Mrs. Leroy Collins, who is a patient a hospital there.

He was accompanied by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Wood, of Vale.

Mrs. Mamie' Martin of Conway, S. spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Long at their home in Dallas.

Mrs. J. M. Sloan and Miss Christine Sloan weekend guests of Mrs. L.

A. Rankin, Miss Sstelle Rankin, and Mr. and Mrs. E. R.

Rankin at their Mines in Chapel Hill. City Engineer Tom Cox was aken Monday night to Gaston Memorial Hospital. He reported- has pneumonia. Mrs. M.

L. Foy entered Garri- ion General Hospital for surgery vhich was scheduled for today. Trinity WSCS Observes 15th Anniversary The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Trinity Methodist Church the 15th anniversary of the organization with a special program on Friday night at the church hut Mrs. Boyd Burrell, promotion secretary, presided. Room anc table decorations consisted ol marigolds, chrysanthemums, anc gold and white candles.

The worship center, draped in white, held the decorated birthday cake. with 15 tiny candles, marking is anniversary of the society. Three charter members, Mrs A. P. Richie, Mrs.

D. A. Costlier and Mrs. Lillie Keener, were remembered with bouquets ol bronze colored carnations. Also remembered with bouquets were presidents of the society who lave served during the past.

15 years. These were, Mrs. Henry Dale, Mrs. C. J.

Mrs. Boyd Burrell and the present president, Mrs. K. L. Lineberger Jr.

A special birthday offering was on the worship table, fol- owed by the program which was presented in the form of a skit, the history of the WSCS over the past 15 years. Mrs. Boyd Burrell played the part of a crystal gazer and others on the program included Wrs. Larry Myers, Mrs. C.

J. Murphy, Mrs. R. L. Lineberger, Mrs.

Henry Dale, Mrs. Harold iarnes, Mrs. Joe Costlier and Mrs. Lewis Holland. A trio urnished special music, rcnder- ng the first hymn sung at the organizational meeting, "God of race and God of Glory." Lights were lowered for the impressive candle lighting services.

The ist of charter members wer read and these came forward and lighted gold candles from master candle, while other members of the Society lighted white candles. The Rev. R. J. 3arnwell pronounced the benediction.

A social hour was held at time, a special feature be- ng a hat sale. Refreshments of punch, cookies and cake were served. The Rev. R. A.

Taylor, the lev. R. J. Barnwell, Mrs. Lula Higdon and Mrs.

Z. C. Caliaway were special guests. Two former tastor's wives were unable to attend. These were Mrs.

Relia Warren, of Monroe, who organ- zed the Relia Warren Circle arid Mrs. D. L. Stubbs, of Denon, who organized the Mary Frances Circle. erebral Palsy Unit To Meet The Gaston county chapter of Jnited Cerebral Palsy will meet Thursday night, October 27, 7:30 p.

m. at the city hall. All members are urged to at- end. During 1954, u. S.

steelmakers used over 521,000 tons of metallc manganese, most of it imported. Mission Study Course At Main Street-Methodist First in series of four mission study classes sponsored by the Women, of the Church of Main Street Methodist Church was held Monday morning from 10 to 12 o'clock, Hi the church. Subject of the study is American Indians, with Mrs. J. W.

Payne of Cherryville as instructor. Basing her talks 'the book "Within Two Worlds," by Dr. David. M. Cory, Mrs'.

Payne discussed the background and' living conditions of the early Indians, noting that their advancement through the years has been very slow. Mrs. Wilson Weldon arranged the course and introduced Mrs. Payne. 'The meeting was opened with group singing, and the devotional was conducted by Mrs.

John E. Rankin. Approximately 65 women representing churches throughout the district attended Monday's session. Other classes Will continue each morning through Thursday, and any interested woman is invited to attend. A coffee hour was held during the morning.

Modern Marriage Keep In-Laws At Arm's Length, Warns Authority On Marriage DR. PAUL In-laws break up more mar- during the first year than any other factor, and mothers- n-law do the bulk of the dirty vork. studies of this how that the mothers of husbands are as guilty as the moth- rs of wives, tradition and the okebooks to the contrary not- vithstanding. Sisters- i -1 a next, though a poor sec- ind, and male in-laws play only a small part. What are the precautions a oung couple can take to avoid difficulty with their nearest re- atives? Everyday observation and common-sense suggest hese: 1.

'Don't live with them, or near them. Don't accept their well-meant and generous offer of the other half of their duplex, a suggestion that they will give you half of their home iroperty and let you build beside them. The financial advantage isn't worth the risk. 2. Don't start with a chip on your shoulder.

3. Don't get into the habit of squabbling and denouncing each other when the in-laws come tip as a topic of conversation. Have you ever heard of a 'Mother-in-law In some lomes there is a small throw rug, preferably in some out out- of-the- way part of the house, and it is agreed that either one who wants to speak about a mother in law must first go and stand on that rug. It's a helpful planl 4. Cut loose from your own parents.

One of the first things 'or a young husband to do is to designate his bride, not his mother, as the beneficiary of his ife insurance. If he's afraid to do that, he needs to consult a counselor! The young wife will do' well, as a precaution, to be. gin consulting other young wiv- is about her household (but not jersonal) problems, instead of continually to mama "or advice. 5. If serious difficulties occur, remember that they are the problem of the ithcr words, if the husband's mother is causing trouble, it's up to him, her own son, to deal with not the province of his wife; and vice versa.

6. Finally, remember that marriage doesn't change the fact of parenthood; that father and mother still love their own children! QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS Q. What is the most difficult problem in marriage? me family income wisely, according to 409 couples queried by sociologist Judson T. Landis. Sex adjustment, in-law troubles, and problems of personality followed in that order.

What's your? Q. I have a distaste for housework, and have to go at it slowly with a long "warm up" period. A. If you're In ordinary good health, that's the wrong way to proceed. Jump in off the deep end.

Go at the job as hard as you can from the start. Write me (with stamped, self- addressed envelope) for free reading list, "Shortcuts and Time Timesavers for Homemak ers." (1955. John F. Dille Co.) Belk's Toyland To Be Opened Thursday Belk's Toyland will open Thursday in a 5,000 square fool lUilding adjoining Matthews- Belk Company in the main lUsiness block. The new store, formerly occu )ied by The Vogue, was lease Matthews-Belk Company, giv ng Belk's 185 feet fronting 01 vlain avenue.

Frank Matthews, a i a manager, said the new stor vould be used exclusively as shop through the Christina hopping season. New wall fix ures and counters have been in tailed. Toys are being movec rom the warehouse into th milding-to get ready-for Thurs day's opening. 'This will be the biggest toy department we've ever had, aid Matthews. He added that thousands irand new toys have -been de ivered, giving the store its fines of Christmas mer handise.

VISIT GASTON COUNTY'S MOST COMPLETE MATERNITY DEPT. AT rliE Stork Shop AKERS CENTER RECEIVES STATE CHURCH Tate, son of Mr. and Mrs. O. Tate, 1119 East Seventh avenue, recently was elected Mr.

North Carolina Nazarerie at the youth camp at Camp Lure- crest. The award was based on spirituality, personality, activity, and popularity. Tate will receive a week at camp next year with all expenses paid. He also was elected lay delegate to the General Assembly, which will convene in Kansas City, from June 14 to 16. Bill is president of the youth society of the First Church of the Nazarene, Gastonia.

He is a senior at Ashley High School and plans to enter the medical school at Trevecca Na.zarene College, Nashville, next year. LOST AND FOUND MANILA W) For several days announcers at Clark Air Force Base's radio station broadcast that a raincoat had been found. They finally turned up the owner. He was one of the announcers. Subscribe For The SERVICE TO THE SICK PRESCRIPTIONS CAUEO FOR ANT DELIVERED CALDWELL'S DRUG STORE Open Unto 10 p.m.

week p.m. Smtaayt NOW OPEN FOR BREAKFAST OPEN 5:00 A. M. UNTIL 12 MIDNIGHT PIT BARBECUE AND SANDWICHES OF ALL TYPES CURB SERVICE OF FREE LITTLE PIG DRIVE-IN Operated by MR. MRS.

LEROY BROWN (Formerly of Little Canary Cottage) 913 EAST FRANKLIN GASTONIA, N. C. Witten Elected Directorship Jack Witten of Witten Iron Vtetal Company has been elected the board of directors of the outhern Chapter of the Instill tc of Scrap Iron and Steel. The Gastonia man was one line directors elected at the close if the fall meeting at Winston- 3alem Saturday. Harry Schwartz of Charlotte was elected president.

OUR CHRISTMAS CARD CATALOGUES ARE HERE! SELECT YOURS EARLY BEFORE THE RUSH All cards are Nationally Known and are prettier than ever this year. O-C-PFJEGARoOHPANY. 176 W. Franklin Dial UN 5-1236 DON'T GO AT IT BLINDFOLD! DON'T GO AT IT BLINDFOLD! BE SURE TO SEE CAROLINA ABOUT THE SUMMER CLOTHES STORAGE. REGISTER HERE DAILY FOR THE 19S5 CHEVROLET CLEANING fc MUSSING ALTERATIONS REPAIRS CASHtCARRY CAROLINA CLEANERS 209 FIRESTONE ST.

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