The Monroe journal., 1922-02-10
Social and Personal


C. C. Stokes last Wednesday after
noon. The regular roll eaa was re-
sponded TO with current comments on
drama, music, POLITICS, foreign news,
art, philanthropy, civics, science and
invention, education; social service,
and literature. Mrs. Jas. A. Stewart,
president of the club, presided. The
business of the club consumed the
opening hour. Financial report up to
date includes Christmas box valued at
$3.50 to convalescent Red Cross nurses
at Biltmore; $500 Woodrow Wilson
Foundation; S11 outing flannel he'll
NETS to soldiers at 0teea S255; Sallie
Southall Cotton Loan Fund $500;
Federation Endowment Fund $500;
Social Service Scholarshi' a. Chapel
Hill S1.00; State and Federation dues
$3.50. A program Of unusual inter-
est had been arranged for this meet
ing, the opening number being the
song, Carolina" participated in by
all present. Mrs. j. NJ. Blair read a
very fine article on Transfer of the
Colony TO the Crown" Mrs. F. O..
Tichnor gave an intimate description
Of early Life in N. c." Mrs. w. A.
Lane portrayed in graphic terms "The
Pirates of those Early Days" An in
vitation was read urging the men,
bers to attend the Second Annual
Convention of the N. C. League of
Women Voters in Greensboro on
Thursday, Feb. 10th. The object Of
this league is to foster education and
to support improved legislation which
Will contribute to the welfare and pro-
gress of the community. After the
business and program the guests were
invited into the dining room where
the table was covered with lovely
Cluny lace spread and the Valentine
color motif was carried out. The
central decoration on the table was a
tall vase of red carnations. A deli
cious salad course consisting of sand
wiches, hot rolls, chicken salad, hot
coffee, followed by homemade bon
bons was served by Misses Kathrine
Stokes and Lillian Tharp. Visitors
for the afternoon were Mrs. R. B.
Redwine and Miss Anna Blair.-Mrs.
J. Frank Laney, Sec.
80
An unusually enjoyable and bene-
fetal affair of the week was the meet
ing Of the Wesley Philathea class of
Central Methodist church with Mrs.
j. W. Sewell and Mrs. Lura Evans
at the home of the former, Tuesday
evening at 1880. Quite a number of
the large class Of one hundred men,
bers, braved the almost zero weather
and answered to roll call. Mrs. j. w.
Sewell, president of the class, presid-
ed, the opening prayer being made by
Mrs. W. j. Hudson. After the busi-
ness, which included reports from the
various committees, collection of
dues, distribution Of the "Heart Sis
ters," cards, ETC., very interesting
discussion Of John Wesley and the
origin of Methodism was entered into
by all present. One of the charter
members of the class revealed the
fact that her ancestors were convert
ed under the preaching and influence
of John Wesley in Savannah, Ga, in
1875, and have been Methodists
ever since. Delicious hot chocolate.
sandwiches and home made candy
were served by the small sons of the
hostess, Masters Philip and jeff Sew
ell.
Mrs. r. v. Houston attended a
meeting Of "The Battle of Charlotte"
chapter OF the d. A. r.. which was
held with Mrs. James Hunter of
Charlotte yesterday. Mrs. Houston
is a member of this chapter by rea-
son Of the Revolutionary record of
her grandfather, Rev. Humphrey
Hunter. She reports that the meet
ing was a most delightful one. Mrs.
DR.. Ross read fine paper on "The
Presidents. The refreshments serv-
ed by the hostess were wonderful,
The Parent Teachers Association
will meet at four o'clock Monday af-
ternoon In the rooms of the Cham
Der Of Commerce. This meeting will
be devoted to child welfare.
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Announcement has just been made
of the marriage Of Miss Iona Jones
Of Marshville to Mr.. William Ode
Robinson Of Millets. N. c., which took
place In Sylvia December Gath. Mr..
Robinson is a young man of sterling
qualities. Mrs. Robinson Is primary
teacher in the Balsam school, and a
young lady Of most excellent quail
ties.
Mr.. Charles Iceman is In a sanito-
rum in Battle Creek, Michigan, re-
ceiving treatment.
Announcement has been received
by Mr.. T. D. Moore and family Of
Marshville OF the marriage OF Miss
Madeline Jaffreys Of High Point to
Mr.. william Walton Walker OF High
Point. which took place on January
20. The bride has visited Miss Flos-
sic Moore and made many friends in
that locality who will be interested
In the news OF her marriage.
The Parent Teacher association
will give a Valentine party in the
rooms Of the American Legion Fri
day evening, February 18th. The
entertainment committee is at work
and has already reported several con-
tests, in which all present will be CIV
en- a chance to win the prizes. There
will be lots of fun for all, children,
young people, and grown ups. Re-
member the date and plan to be pres
ent. Twenty-Five cents will admit
you. The party Is being given to help