The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-06
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FETED BY MRS. HESTER

ELIZABETHTOWN, April 81
Mrs. Robert J. Hester, Jr., honored
the members of the local school
faculty at a lovely party on Tues
day night, April 2 at her home.
Spring flowers were used in pro-
fusion in the living room and din
ing room which were ensuite &C.
centuating the idea Of spring
nowers which attractively observed
In all the party appointments. APP
propriate tallies directed the guests
to their places at three tables where
several progressions of bridge was
enjoyed. High score prize was pre-.
sented to Miss Zenna Warden, while
the consolation award went to Miss
Jaunita Davis. Miss Elizabeth Moore
won the bingo prize. Nodded ice
! pastel flowers, individual cakes
decorated with flowers, %ginger-ale
and mints was served. Lovely hand
kerchiefs arranged in a corsage
were presented the guests as favors.
Those enjoying were: Mrs. Herman
Green, Miss Sarah Clark, Miss
Elizabeth Raines, Miss Clara Hay
es, Miss Jaunita Davis, Mrs. Cog
dell Thompson, Miss Zenna Warden,
Mrs. W. B. Kay, Miss Virginia Rose
Geddie. Miss Lucy Lambeth, Miss
Elizabeth Moore, and Mrs. A. W.
Bridge. Guests for refreshments
were: Mrs. D. M. Calhoun, Mrs.
Milton Fisher, Miss Judith Eller,
and Miss Thelma Cromartie.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. S. Blair enter
tanned the 4-Ace club at their home
on Broad street Monday night. A
variety Of spring flowers were ar.
ranged in the living room where
bridge was played at three tables.
The April fool idea was observed
IN all the party appointments and
created much merriment. The ladies
nigh score prize was won by Mrs.
r. ]. Hester, Jr., George Fisher, Jr.,
was recipient of the mems high
score prize. Delightful refreshments
were served. Guests included: DR.,
and Mrs. E. C. Bennett, DR.. and
Mrs. J. M. Pringle, MI. and Mrs.
Conrad Clark, Mrs. G.. W. Fisher,
Jr., Mr.. and Mrs. r. ]. Hester, Jr.
Mrs. Paul Sutton was guest at a
lovely party in Fayetteville Tues
day at the home Of Mrs. George
Vessler. Mrs. Sutton was recipient
OF n of the high score prizes.
Miss Hettie Council was hostess
to her club on Friday of last week
at the home of Mrs. Paul Sutton.
Quantities Of lovely spring flowers
added to the attractiveness Of the
spacious living room where bridge
was played at two tables. Mrs.
Charming Glenn won high score
prize while the consolation prize
was won by Mrs. H. M. Vann.
Mrs. F. E. Cross was presented the
travelling gift. A delectable salad
course was served. Guests were:
Mrs. Sutton. Mrs. c. Glenn, Mrs. H.
M. Vann, Mrs. C. r. Gogdell, Mrs.
J. R. Hester, Jr., Mrs. J. W.
Cross and Mrs. F. E. Cross.
Miss Naomi Porter was hostess
at a lovely party at her home on
Friday night, March 29, honoring
her birthday anniversary. A pro-
fusion of flowers were tastefully
arranged in the rooms where the
guests were entertained. A color
note of green and white was used
IN the decorations. The dining table
was covered with a lace cloth and
conferred with a pretty birthday
cake. Candles in silver candelabra
were placed at either end. A most
delectable cours dinner was serv-
ed. Those present were: Misses
Esther Shaw, Vennie Mae McGill,
Ruby Mcconnell, Juanita Butler,
Oletta Britt and Wanda McGil.