The Wilmington morning star., 1940-01-26
MRS. JAMES CLARK
GIVES LUNCHEON
IN ELIZABETHTOWN

ELIZA DE- Wv, jan. so
Mrs. James H. Clark entertained a
number of her friends at a lovely
luncheon at her home on Wednes-
day, January II. Potted plants and
cut flowers were arranged through
out the lower floor. The guests
found their places at a beautifully
appointed table by attractive place
cards. A color note of red and white
was tastefully used in the decora-
lions and in the delectable meal
that was served. Those invited were
Mesdames H. H. Clark, w. H.
Regain, J. NJ. Clark, c. W. Greene,
S. L. Thornton, E. F. McCulloch,
George H. Hall, John A. Robson,
R. H. Poole and Mrs. Jeff D.
johnson of Garland.
Mrs. A. H. Greene was a charm
ing hostess on Wednesday after
noon, January "a, at her handsome
new home on the Fayetteville high
way when she entertained the
Wednesday Contract Bridge club.
The rooms were arranged with
jonquils and pussy willows making
an attractive setting for the three
tables where bridge was enjoyed
Throughout the afternoon. When
scores we're added lovely prizes
were presented to Mrs. G. W. Fish
er for club high and to Mrs. Oliver
for visitors high. Mrs. H. NJ. Clark
was presented the bingo award.
Mrs. Greene served a delightful
salad plate with coffee. Members
present were: Mesdames ]. D.
Beatty, j.. B. Blair, E. C. Clark.
H. NJ. Clark, ]. H. Clark, G. W.
Fisher, C. r. Jordan, ]. r. Powell.
and S. L.. Thornton. Additional
guests included Mesdames C. W.
Greene, J. W. Cross and Mrs. Oil
yer.
The Baptist Missionary society
held it's monthly meeting at the
church Monday afternoon with
twenty members in attendance. The
president, Mrs. Clarence Cain, pre-
sided. The topic of the program
was, "Steadfast Purpose in the
Changing World" and was in
charge of Mrs. J.. T. Lee. Those
taking part on the program were:
Mrs. B. l.. Hubbard, Mrs. A. E.
Cain and Mrs.W. o. Bryant. The
devotional was conducted by Mrs.
S. E. Ewell. Mrs. w. W. Wood
house made the closing prayer.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ferdinand Cain of
White Oak, announce the birth of
a son, on Friday, January 10. Mrs.
Cain was formerly Miss Reta Shaw
of Elizabethtown.
Mrs. J. T. Barden, Of Whining
ton, was guest of her daughter,
Mrs. Oliver Carter, a few days
last week.-Mrs.. James H. Clark
and Tommy spent last Thursday
in Raleigh.-Edwin Whitfield, OF
buckingham, vas a visitor in town
Sunday. Mr.. and Mrs. Howard
Bum and children, of Zebulon
were called here Saturday on &C
count of the illness of Mrs. Bunn's
brother, Malcolm Mcleod.
Mrs. Ralph Bethea, of Fayette
. vile, spent a few days recently
with her parents, MI. and Mrs. H
r V. Shaw.-Mrs. ]. B. Council, Of
Henderson, is visiting her son ane
daughter-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. H
H. Clark. Mrs. Council visited rela
!. tives in Lake Waccamaw during
the weekend.
Among those from Elizabeth.
!. town to attend the silver wedding
anniversary of MI. and Mrs. Clyd'
Council at Lake Waccamaw las
> Friday evening were: MI. and Mrs
Paul Sutton, Mr.. and Mrs. H. H
> Clark, Mrs. ]. P. Council and Mrs
Laura Stegall. - Mrs. T. B. Av
I critic and D.. A. Harris were il
y Stedman Sunday to visit their ia
: Their, who remains gravely ill. =
q Among those who have been indis
g posed during the past week wit
o severe colds or flu are Mrs. q. E
e Shaw, Fred Fisler, Karl Whitte6
q and Seaborn Blair.-T. B. Averitt
was ill at his home a few day
o last week.-Mrs.. Mabel Bowers c
4. Henderson is visiting her brothe
and sister-in-law, Mr.. and Mrs. f
pe H. Clark.