The Wilmington morning star., 1940-04-13

ELIZABETHTOWN, April IL
DR.. and Mrs. Claiming Glenn en-
tertained at a lovely party at their
home on King street with four ia
bles of bridge Wednesday evening,
April 3. Those playing were Mr..
and Mrs. G. w. Fisher, Mr.. and
Mrs. S. L. Thornton, Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd Cross, DR.. and Mrs. ]. NJ.
Pringle, MI and Mrs. Paul Sutton,
Mr.. and Mrs. Conrad Clark, Mr..
and Mrs. r. j. Hester, Jr., and
Mrs. W. B. Kay. A profusion of
spring flowers were used in the
decorations. After several inter-
esting progressions the following
prizes were awarded: Mr.. and
Mrs. S. L.. Thornton for high cou-
pie, Mrs. Paul sutton for high
score among the ladies, Mr.. and S.
L. Thornton for high among the
gentlemen. Mr.. RI. Hester for
Bingo. A delectable salad course
was served.
Mrs, E. C. Bennett entertained
Tuesday April 9, honoring her lit
tie daughter, Barbara Jeanne, who
celebrated her ninth birthday. Num-
Ierous games were enjoyed during
the evening. The beautifully ap-
pointed dining table was centered
with a loveH decorated cake bear
ing nine burning candles. This was
thanked by colorful paper clowns
carrying v~ari-colored balloons. Light
ed candles were arranged on the
buffet and auxiliary tables. Pretty
spring flowers were used in pro-
fusion in the decorations. Delight
full cream and decorated cakes were
served. Peppermint sticks tied with
ribbon were placed at each plate
and paper hats in many colors
were given the guests as favors.
Those present were: Anne Clark,
Barbara Carter, Kitty Fisher, Dale
Hammer, Anne Pope, Gene Powell,
Beulah Beatty, Emelia Hutchinson,
Elizabeth Ann Cannady, Christine
Johnson, Ann Mcconnell and hon
Gree, Barbara Jeanne Bennett.
Mrs. E. C. Bennett entertained at
a lovely bridge breakfast at the
Colonial Inn Friday morning at 10
o'clock. Mrs. Bennett and her
aunt, Mrs. Mac Furgerson greeted
the guests and directed them to
their places at beautifully appointed
tables. Each table was centered
with small baskets Of spring flow
ers. Covers were removed and three
spirited PROFESSIONS Of bridge were
enjoyed. Iced drinks were served
during the games. Mrs. Conrad
Clark won high score and was pre-
scented a relish dish. Mrs. Charming
Glenn won low score award, a vase.
travelling prize, costume jewelry,
was won by Mrs. Clyde r. Jordan.
Mrs. A. H. Greene was successful
at blngo and was presented sta
tlonery. Those enjoying this de-
llghtful occasion were, Mesdames
b. F. Stone, Robt. Hester, H. H.
Clark, Sam Cromartie, Jr., D. A,
Hutchinson, j. S. Blair, Conrad
Clark, J. M. Pringle, G. w. Fisher,
Geo. H. Hall, Jas. H. Clark, c. w.
Greene, A. H.. Greene, Oliver Car
ter, Paul Sutton, Floyd Cross, N.
l.. Tatum, H. M. Clark, c. r. Jordan
and Charming Glenn.
Those from Elizabethtown attend.
ing the Home Demonstration club
meeting Of the 10th district in Red
Springs Monday we're: Mesdames
A. E. Cain, J. E. Kinlaw, Alton
Rollins. H. G. Singletary, r. j.
Hester, Sr., and Mrs. T. B. Nc
Dowell.
Mrs. Roy Cain and son, LeRov
and Gene and Chas. Wallace. of
Ellerbee, were weekend guests of
Mrs. Sallie Cain.-Len Tatum and
Mrs. Eugenia Benton, of Laurin-
burg, and Mrs. Herbert Wither-
spoon, of Raleigh, were guests in
the home Of Mrs. Annie Coleman
and Mrs. Lena Stephens last We'd
nesday.
Inc Jennie Shepard Circle of the
Baptist Missionary society had a
most interesting meeting at the
home of Mrs. r. T Cole IN Mon.