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The Robesonian from Lumberton, North Carolina • Page 2

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The Robesoniani
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Lumberton, North Carolina
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PAGE TWO THE ROBESONIAN, LUMBERTON, N. C. Women's Activities Dul 4322 Fairmont Garden Club Hears Mrs. Rhodes FAIRMONT The recently organized Fairmont Garden Club met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. V.

G. Grantham wilh the following club officers Mrs. J. W. Hayes, president; Mrs.

H. J. Rawles, vice Mrs. T. R.

Butterworth, treasurer'; Mrs Jack Mitchell, secretary. Ten members were present as Ihe hostess served refreshments prior to (he program, A highlight of this program' was the discussion of basic flower arrangements by Mrs. Shirley Rhodei of Fayette- viile. "Bulbs for Fall Planting," was the topic of an informative talk by Mrs. Wilton McDaniel.

The flower arrangements in Ih'c home had been made A. R. Hayes and Mrs. Carlton Floyd who led a discussion study of iwo floral RKXNKRT REVIVAL SKKVICES Revival' services Will begin at Rcnncrt Baptist Church Monday night. October 12, at and will continue through the week at the same hour.

Rev. A. P. Stephens, the pastor, will conduct the services. Friends of the Rcnnert church in the Rennert section and adjoining communities arc- invited to -'--TO services.

Teachers And Leaders Installed At First Baptist Church Sunday The First Baptist of Lumberton at Its eleven o'clock worship service, Sunday morning, installed officers of the Sunday School classes and leaders and directors of the Baptist Training Union and Ihe Woman's Missionary Society. The Sunday School classes and Iheir leaders are under the direction of a general board wilh In- gnim P. Hedgpcth as superintendent of the whole Sunday School. Other classes and their superintendents include the following: Cradle Roll, Mrs. N.

O. Benson; Baby Room, Mrs. Charles McNeill; Nurseries II, and III, Mines. A. Prcvalfo, John Ayres, and W.

L. McArvcr. Beginners I rind If, Mrncs. James Phillips and Ben Floyd; Primary II, and HI, Mmes. Buford Griffin and M.

Pre- valte, nnd Miss Dovie Prevatic; Junior and II, Mmas. E. M. Johnson and H. M.

B.nker, Intermediates I ami If, James Bullock and C. F. Baxloy; Young People, Robert F. Burns, Tho adult classes and Iheir- ten- chors arc: Koinoninn. Mrs: R.

S. Davis; Altruslnn. Mrs. Henry Ward; Ladies Fellowship, Mrs. Paul Blako; Charles Durham, Mmes.

J. N. Brill and Charles H. Durham; Men's Fellowship, L. J.

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L. Mmes J. L. Britt, and W. A.

Hinds; Men's Bible Class, J. Brill and L. R. Varser The Training Union has on Its board of general officers, Clifford Klkins, superintendent, assisted by 11. P.

Blake and Mrs. Sarah Burford. include: Baby Room, Mmes. James Hiokman and T. Y.

Hester; Department, Mmes, F. R. Bray and Knox Bullard; Beginners, Mmes. B. M.

Floyd, Leon Davis, and While; Primary and If, Mmes B. F. Mills arid Roy Goodwin; Primary III, Misses Cora McDuffie and Blanche Plolt. Junior Department, Mrs. Frank McCralh, director.

Clyde Sessoms, J. L. Llneberry, Mr. and Mrs. R.

W. Bovvers, and Mmes. Clifford Elkiiis, J. M. Raybon, and V.

M. Harrttl; Intermediates, J. E. Ken- ninRton, director, Chick Prevatte, associate, and Mr. and Mrs.

J. C. Walker, Mr. and Mrs. a Beard, Mr.

and Mrs. Ed Collins MmcE. R. C. Faulk, D.

J. Hedg- pcth, and J. E. Kennington; Young People, B. M.

Mosuiey; Adult, Forest Bray. Mrs. H. T. Pope was named president emeritus Ihe Woman's Missionary Society; their advisor is Mrs.

C. II. Durham. Other officers include Mrs. E.

R. Hardin president; Mmes Eli Wlshaft. and Paul Davis, first and second vice- presidents; Mrs Julius Singletsry, recording secretary; Mrs. V. D.

Baker, corresponding secretary; Mrs. I a ilodgpeth, treasurer. versatile! 'the glove with the velvet-faced cuff I A St. Pauls Garden Club Holds Meeting 1 ST. PAULS The September 1 mccling of the St.

Pauls Garden I Club met at the home of Mrs. Carl ton Klnlnw, wilh Mrs. James W. Powers and Mrs. Flora Smith as co-hostesses, on Thursday afternoon.

The meeting opened wilh a poem react by Mrs. McCormick, who then read a loiter from Mrs. Cromarlic resigning as treasurer Mrs. Stanley Sugar was re-elected treasurer, and Mrs. Matthew Mar- Soils, secretary to replace Mrs Sugar.

Mrs, McConnick rend a letter of resignation from Mrs. James W. Powers chairman of the local EHwibclhtown Gurden Club Committee, ami Mrs. Vernon Townseiid was appointed the new chairman. was announced thai Mrs.

Powers'had resigned since she hnd been appointed Ihe district chairman for the Eliztvbeth- town Garden Committee. The importance of this project nationally as well as stale-wide, was stressed by Mrs. Powers, who nskcti for cooperation from the local club. Various matters and correspondence were discussed In business session, after which the president turned the meeting over 1 Mrs Lacy Carroll. Mrs.

Carroll gave a very interesting and informative talk on Daffodils, using beautifully colored illustrations of the different varieties. At the conclusion of the pro- Rrnm, the hostesses served delicious refreshments. "KNTO.V.STKOim MAUKIACF: MAXTON Mr. and Mrs. M.

B. Slroud announce the marriage of Iheir daughter, Margaret Ann to William L. Benton, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.

N. Benton. on Saturday, Sept. 10th, in Bcnnctlsvillc, South Carolina. Mrs.

Hargrove Gives Program At U.D.C. Meet The October meeting of the Robeson County United Daughter of the Confederacy was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. George Hargrove, With Mrs, Hargrove presiding the meeting was opened by the singing of "Bless Be The Tie That and was followed by the ritual, prayer, and salute to the flag. Following a brief business session Mrs. Hargrove, assisted by Mrs.

R. Ivey showed a movie entitled. "Now We as the program for the afternoon. This most interesting movie was on the leper colony in Indo-Chlna, The program was concluded by a reading "The Touch Of The Master's Hand" by Mrs. Hargrove.

Guests of the chapter for the afternoon were Mrs. C. Preston, house guest and sister of Mrs, Olin Edens and Miss Marie Russell, Mrs. R. C.

Ivey, and Mrs. Earl Bryant who was welcomed as a prospective member. At the end of the afternoon the hostess served ice cream and cake In the sixteen members and three guests present. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7, 1953 Fairmont Gitest Complimented 'A i Coffee Hour FAIRMONT At her home a morning, Mrs. W.

W. Lewis entertained at coffee hour complimenting her guests of last week, Mrs. F. B. Chamblee of Zebulon, and Mrs.

C. P. Morris of Brainbridge, Ga. Approximately 35 guests called and were greeted by -Mrs. Lewis nnd introduced to the guests of honor.

Assisting in hostess duties which included the serving of tasty coffee-course and pastries, were Mrs. Bcuiah Mrs. Van Mrs. Augusta Johnson, Mrs. A.

D. Lewis, and Mrs. Jack Mitchell. Mrs. E.

Chambers presided at the coffee service. Pre-Nuptial Party Honors Bride Of Week WHITEVILLE Miss Sarah Me- Rackcn, whose marriage to Joe Nant-i of Charlotte took place here Saturday, was honored last Wednesday evening by Mrs. John McNeill at a canasta party. The party was held in the "Back Room" of McNeill'i Drug Store, which was decorated with arrangements of fall flowers. Cn each table wore yellow pom-pom chrysanthemums.

Upon arrival, Miss McRaclcnn wns presented a corsage yellow carnations and tuberoses. Prior to the ploying of cards, a dessert course was served by the hostess. Winning prizes were Mrs. Mar- M'n Schulken. Mrs.

Bobby Smith low; and Miss McRacken, bingo! Fourteen persons were present. Maxton Club Hears Program On "Africa" MAXTON An interesting program on "Africa" wns presented by Mrs. Luther MacNeill Sr. at the meeting of the Student Club, held at the home of Mrs. C.

A. Hasty on Thursday evening. Mrs. J. P.

Stansel, secretary, presided, in the absence of the president, Miss Marguerite Townsend, and Ihe vice-president, Mrs. R. D. Croom Jr. The hostess, assisted by her daughter, Jane, served dessert course of apple tortc with ice cream and punch.

Lovely fall flowers were used in the living room, where the meeting was held. lovelier BIRTHS Mrs. Robert W. Covvart and daughter, Rebecca, sailed from New York City, on October 3, after being caJJed home by me death of her mother, Mrs. Janie Herring, on August 38.

Major Coward and son, Hobby, will join her in Porte Rico, and they will go from there to the Pannarria Canal Zone. Among the people from Uimber- ton who attended the wedding of Miss Sarah McRackan to Joe Nanlz in Whlteville on Saturday afternoon were: Mr. and Mrs. Damon Floyd, Mr, and Mrs. Vernon McNeil and family, Mr.

and Mrs. Allen Price, Mr. and Mrs. David Jones, Mrs, R. D.

Caldwell, Mrs. Dixon McLean Dixon McLean Mr. and Mrs. Pete Shaw, Mr. and Mrs.

R. O. Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. S.

P. Douglas, David Simpson, Ashley Corbin, Miss Ann Bullard, Mrs. Charlie Prevatte, May Jo Maxwell, Mr. and Mrs. Norwood Merritt, Mrs.

Wade Wishart, Mrs. T. H. Schmidt, and Mrs. J.

G. Stephens. Bishop Jenkins of Bamcsville, who Is a patient at the Veteran's Hospital in Fayetteviile, was visited this weekend by his wife; his mother, Mrs. Ida Jenkins; his brother, Wilmer; and his daughter, Mrs. Wilton Brill, ajl of Barnesville.

Mr. Jenkins has been a patient for two weeks and is receiving routine checkups. Mrs. Jammie StainbacJc of Charlotte, formerly of Lumberton, was a week-end guest of Miss Eva Musselwhite. She came especially to attend Ihe district B.P.W.

meeting held in Whiteville Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Kimball and baby daughter, Wanda, visited friends in Lumberton Sunday. The Kinballs former Lumberton residents.

Mrs. O. B. Kinlaw and Mrs. Charles Kinlaw spent the past week-end in Columbia, S.

where they visited their son and husband, Charles Kinlaw, who is slatloned at Fort Jackson. Red Springs D.A.R.s Attend District Meet RED SPRINGS Attending the distncl meeting in Clinton, N. of the Daughters of the American Revolution from the Upper Cape Fear chapter, Inst week, were Miss Mae Brown, Regent; Mrs. Robert Chapman, state chairman for "Advancement of American Misses Clara and Frances DeVane' Mrs. Joe Pat McArthur; and Mrs'.

Charles Leigh. who had been appointed to represent the chapter as page. Miss Brown, who is also retiring historian, gave the historian's report for the 7th district. The meeting was held at the First Presbyterian church, and the luncheon at the Rufus King Hotel. Attending a beach party at Hoiden's Beach the past week end were Mr.

and Mrs. Gordon Gibson, Mr, and Mrs. David Tatem, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Parler, Mrs.

Isabelle Buie Jpnes, and Mrs. Dorothy Blue. Mrs. Norfleet Gibbs of New Bern and Mrs. Robert BaskerviHe ami her little son, Bob, of Warrenton, have returned home after a visit to Mrs.

J. McMillan last week. Misses Anne Williams and Ethel Bateman spent the past week end in Florence, S. C. with Miss Kitty Williams.

Parkton Couple Speak Vows In Private Rites PARKTON In a private ceremony at 4:00 p.m. October 2, at the Parkton Presbyterian Church, Katherine Frances Ross of-Park- ion, became tne bride of Curtis Hyman 'Hudson of Fayetteviile. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Ross of Parkton, and the groom is the son of Mrs.

George M. Hudson and the late Mr. Hudson of Fayetteviile. The bridal pair were unattended. For the occasion the bride wore a white length dress, fashioned with fitted txxlice, featuring rows of shirred lace and fagoting, and a bouffant skirt.

She wore a small fitted cap outlined in net, net mitts and carried a while orchid, showered with tube roses and satin streamers. The mother of the bride wore a nevy emsemble with a corsage of white roses. The mother of the bridegroom chose black with a corsage of red roses. For travel the bride wore a frost wool jersey two piece dress, wilh bands of mink fur at the neckline and sleeves. With this she wore a hat of frost color and brown accessories, and an orchid from her bridal bouquet.

Following a trip through the Shenandoah Valley, Ihe bridal couple will be at home in Fayetteviile. The bride attended Flora Mac- rfonald College in Red Springs, and made her home in Lumberton and Red Springs. The groom i a veteran of World War II, having served with the 94th Infantry Division the Army of Occupation in Numberg, Germany. He is now employed by the Bryan Rock and Sand Co. RfiVlEWEK'JJ Cl.UR The Reviewers Club will meet with Mrs.

E. L. Whiting Thursday afternoon at 4:00 o'clock. The program wili be in charge of Mrs. A.

Ramseur. I Sewing Machines A I East 4th St. Lumberton MissJaneBritt Tells Plans For ComingMarriage Miss Jane Marie Britt Rowland has completed her plans for her wedding Saturday Oct. 10, to Martin Davis Taylor, which she announces today. The ceremony will be performed Saturday night at 8:00 o'clock at (he Back Swamp Baptist Church with the Rev.

S. A. Rhyne officiating. Wedding music will be presented by Mrs. Paul Smith of Rowland, and Miss Barbara Arrington of Rowland, soloist.

She will be given in marriage by her father. James Marvin Britt. Miss Sylvia Britt will attend her sister as maid of honor, and Miss Joan Barnes of Lumberton and Helen Rose Britt, cousin of the bride will be the other attendants. The groom will be attended by his brother-in-law. Howard Taylor, as best man.

Ushers will be Wil- liam Powell, and Pvt. Harold Smith of'Ft. Jackson. Miss Britt is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.

James Marvin Britt of Rowland, and Mrs. Taylor is ihe son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor of Rowland. Mrs.

Sam Shooter has relurnad from Shelby where she spent two weeks with her sister, Mrs. John A. Beam and family. RELIEF AT LAST For Yw COUGH Chronic broaclutic may devefap it cough, chest cold, or acalc is not treated aad you to take chance with iay less potent than Creomuhioa which toes into the bronchial syttem to help loosen and expel term laden and aid nature to soothe and heal rmw, lender, inflamed, bronchia) Creomulsion blends beechwooj' creosote by special proem with other time tested far i contains no narcotics. No matter how many have tried, Creomulsioo is guaranteed to please you or druggist money.

Creomulsion has stood tte test of many millions of users. (Adv.) STOPS BAD BREATH HEDGPETH PHARMACY 119 E. 4TH DIAL 3181 Centre Church Has Successful Ingathering MAXTON Approximately $5,700.00 was realized at the annual Ingathering of Centre Presbylerian church, which was held Friday. About SCO plales of barbecue and chicken salad were sold, and the attendance was most gratifying. I.

J. Williams of Rex, proved to be an excellent auctioneer. A coconut cake, baked by Mrs. Dan flic- Arthur, was bought bv her husband for 3102.00. In all.

the cakes brought the cotton $2,722 and 1 dozen eggs, all with double yolks, donated by W. T. Culbreth. sold for 55.00. A calf, given by E.

Morrison, brought $30.00. Members of the church appreciate the fine cooperation from their friends, and especially appreciate the donations received from members of other churches in this vicinity, which contributed so much to the success of the occasion. You more Noxzemn than in the small siie! To help your complexion look prettier fast, try this beauty cream. Watch it clean your skin clean. Watch it help dry, rough, flaky skin look softer, smoother I Watch it help dull skin look fresher.

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president of the local chapter, and Mrs. Wilma Hutchinson. Miss Margaret Mr Manns, Miss Nola Dalton. Mrs. Bess Monroe, Miss Sophie Redmond.

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