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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-12
Slightly Off The Record
Wilmington, N. c.
October IL, 1947

Dear Peggy:
Of the several entertainments given here during the past
week in honor of Commander Villars and his official staff from
H. M. S. "Snipe," which was docked at the Customhouse pier
from Monday until Thursday, one of the most delightful was the
luncheon given on Thursday at l o'clock by Frederick Willetts at
his home "WilHar-Dale" in Glen Arden. Luncheon was served
buffet style from a well appointed table to the thirty guests pres
ent. In addition to the very charming English Naval officers who
were being compimented, Mr.. Wiletts' guests included: Frederick
Winets, Jr, William G. Roberton, Robert E. Tapp, Bishop Thomas
H. Wright, Thomas H. Wright, ST., Thomas H. Wright, Jr, Frank
G. Harris, Harry G. LatGmer, Lieut.. Henry c. Bost, Col John t.
Hughes, E. C. Snead, John Bright Hill, Charles B. Parmele, Royce
S. McCleland, Mayor Elvie L. White, Peter Browne Ruffin, Har-
mon c. Rorison, J. Goodlet Thornton, F. P. OCrowley, Addison
Hewlett, and Harry Gardner.
DR.. and Mrs. Joseph W. Hooper are expected home today from
Baltimore where they went several days ago to attend the funeral
of DR.. Hoopers aunt.
Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Carpenter of New Brunswick, N. j.
returned to their home on Friday night after spending about a
week at the Cape Fear hotel. The Carpenters were cordially greet
ed on all sides by their many friends here, Mrs. Carpenter beng
Wilmington at 38 South Third street. tbs said by those supposedly
Sin the know" although there is absolutely no authority fol
this statement, that Mr.. and Mrs. Carpenter wish to come to
Wilmington to live and are seeking a country estate on the water
not too far distant from the city. If and when they find what they
want, they will cheerfully desert New Jersey for North Carolina.
Just another indication, Peg, of that certain something" which
Wilmington and it's environs possesses in such abundance, that in
this specific case. it is a powerful enough factor to draw, with
magnetic attraction, these grand people back to our shores for
keens after an absence of more than thirty years.
Mrs. Martin Willard left on Thursday night for Boston where
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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-12
]. 4. Ferguson
Will Address
Sorosis Group

j. H. Ferguson, Wilmington
astoEney, will speak Thursday
%alIernoon. when the e~~e CO.
lenShlp department meets for
S4e 1lrst time this year n tie
9oposlS clubhouse, 116 N. Third
Street.
according to Mrs. C. D.
~4eer, chairman of the depart
tas ilI' the group have set as
in 'gli am for the year, "accept-
,~s our responsibilities to the
low o"i,lfy IN preparing for the bet
world of tomorrow"
ton MR. Ferguson will use as his
,p5V Of discussion, "The Home
Ct Its Relationship to Good
OI(izenship."
others who will take part on
We We program Will We
vo ss5' freshman at New Hano-
Ana 15Igh school, who will sing,
froa. me Girl Scout color guard
tho troop 10, who will present
clnHJ5aIcers of the department in
NAV. Mrs. G. D. Greer, chair
chain,M Mrs. Eugene Johnson, vice
On llah; and Mrs. Fred c. Ly-
~ Secretary.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-12
Vows Spoken Yesterday In
Historic Bruton Parish
Church There
Va, Oct. II,

Va, Oct. IL,
-Bruton Parish church at Will
liamsburg, was scene of the
marriage ceremony on Satur-
day at high noon, October II,
at which Mrs. Katherine Leiner
Murray of Wilmington, N. C,
and Clyde Earl Gooch of Sails
bury were united. The rector,
the Rev. Francis H. Craighill,
Jr., was officiating minister.
The church organist played Sc
lections of nuptial music. Palms
and white flowers were special
decorations Of the beautiful and
ancient little church, where an
cesters of MI. Gooch were
among the earliest conlmuni-
cants. The Colonial Governor
William Gooch, who served Vir-
ginia for 81 years under the Bri-
fish Crown, and for whom Vir-
ginia later named one of her
counties, worshipped at this
church. Lady Gooch gave Bruton
Parish church a silver service
which is now a cherished relic,
kept for safety in a vault ct the
church. A brother of Governor
Gooch was one of the directors
of the jamestown church.
Saturdays bride was given in
marriage by her brother, Louis
Gray Leiner of Wilmington. she
wore a suit of toast color with
natural tan accessories and bag
and shoes of brown reptile. Four
green orchids composed her or
sage. She wore as her only
jewelry her mothers watch.
Miss Betty Jane Leiner OF
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-12
Mrs. Katherine Leiner Murray,
Clyde E. Gooch Wed In Williamsburg

Jacksonville, Fla, was maid-of-
honor, attired in a suit of forest
green with green accessories
and a corsage of brown orchids.
Mr.. Gooch had as best man
Theron Lamar Caudle of Wash
ington, D. c., assistant attorney
general of the United States.
Bryce P. Beard of Salisbury and
Roland L. Gooch of Southern
Pines were ushers.
Following the marriage a we'd
ding breakfast was served to the
couple, their attendants and
about SO friends from Washing
ton, D. c., Virginia, North and
South Carolina and Florida.
Upon their return from
an automobile trip through New
England and Canada, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gooch will be at home at
329 South Fulton street, Sails
bury.
Mrs. Gooch is a daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. Louis Leiner of
Wilmington. She received her
education at Wilmington schools
and for a few years has been Of
flee manager for the Johnson
Cotton company at Wilmington.
Mr.. Gooch, a native of Ok
ford, N. c., and son of the late
Mr.. and Mrs. Daniel Joseph
Gooch of that place, was educat-
ed at Oak Ridge Institute and
Wake Forest college. He has
been a practicing attorney with
the Rowan county bar since he
came to Salisbury in 1922, and
has served as judge of the Row.
an county court and as chair
man of the Rowan county Demo-
cratic committee. He held a
Craftsmanship III the state de-
/r.-4-.. -. d.. o CoInox ~
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BoneY-DaviS =
Wedding Vows
Said Saturday
Vows Spoken In Baptist
Church Adjoining The
Davis Plantation

Miss Jessie Leigh Davis, old
er daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Price Davis of Beech Lake
Farms, Yadkinville, became the
bride of William Joseph Boney,
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie N.
Boney of Wilmington, at 8
o'clock Saturday evening in the
Forbush Baptist church, adjoin-
ing the Davis plantation. DR..
Charles E. Maddry, retired exc
ecutive secretary of the South
ern Baptist Foreign Mission
Board, officiated.
The church was effectively
decorated with woodWardia,
Oregon, and asparagus ferns in
terspersed with white gladioli
and giant white chrysanthe-
NUNS. White cathedral candles
in arched candelabra lighted
the wedding scene.
Miss Virginia LoWrance of
Winston-Salem, presided at the
organ and Mrs. Henry Low
rance, Jr., at the piano. A
varied program of nuptial solos
and ensembles was presented
by Mrs. Claus R. Moberg of
Hollywood, Florida, Mrs. j. E.
HUTCHINSON of Winston = Salem,
and Mrs. R. B. Wilkins of
Durham, all sopranos and
cousins of the bride. This pro-
gram included: 81 Love Thee"
(Grieg); Through the Years"
(Youmans); Because" (d'Har-
delot); go Perfect Love"
Barnby); Gave Maria Bach
Gounod); "Meditation'' = That's
Massenet); "Kammenoi = Os-
throw" (Rubenstein); "Clair de
Lune" (Debussy). The tradition
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The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-12

MRS. WILLIAM JOSEPH
BONEY-Top right-who prior
to her wedding last evening at
the Forbush Baptist church near
Yadkinville, was Miss Jessie
Leigh Davis, daughter of MI. and
Mrs. Paul Price Davis. Mr..
Boney is the Sol of Mr.. and Mrs.
Leslie N. Boney of this city.
FRANCES DUDLEY MILLER
Circle, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Jackson Miller of
Warrenton, Va, whose engage
ment to John Dalziel Wood, son
of Mrs. Edward Jenner Wood and
the late DR.. Wood of Wilmington,
is announced by her parents. The
wedding will be solemnized dur
ing December.
MRS. J. S. WILLIAMSON, Jr.
Top left, the former Muriel M.
Horrell, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. E. w. Horrell of Whining
ton, whose wedding took place
Saturday afternoon at Temple
Baptist church, this city.
MUSIC CLUBS FALL SOCIAL
Bottom photo, shown at the
tea table presiding at the serv-
ices are Mrs. Miriam Burns,
president of the Thursday Morn
ing Music club (pictured at left)
and at the opposite end is Mrs.
H. L. Mcpherson, vice-president,
with new members of the club
pictured around the table. The
club entertained with a musical
tea in honor of its new members
in the Kenan building of St.
Andrews Covenant this past
Thursday afternoon. (Staff photo
by K. B. Hampton.)
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-12
Frances Miller,
John D. Wood
Engaged To Wed
Prospective Bridegroom Is
Son Of Mrs. Edward Jenner
Wood Of This City

OF interest to society in Will
mjngton is the announcement
made today by Mr.. and Mrs.
Clarence Jackson Miller of War
ronton, Va, of the engagement
# their daughter, Frances Dud-
ley to John Dalziel Wood, son
n Mrs. Edward Jenner Wood and
The late DR.. Wood of Whining
ton
Miss Miller received her edu-
cation at Hollins college, and the
University of North Carolina in
Chapel Hill, where she was a
member of Pi Beta Phi sorority.
Mr.. Wood is a graduate of the
University of North Carolina,
Chapel Hill, and is a member of
Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity.
During the war he served as a
nilot with the U. S. Marine
Corps.
The wedding will be an event
Of December.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-12

In a CEREMONY beautiful for
its simplicity, Mrs. Betty Mich
olson Noble of Gadsden, Ala,
daughter of DR.. and Mrs. L. B.
Nicholson of Gadsden, and
Waldo Swearingen Carroll, of
Macon, Ga, formerly OF Will
mington and Burgaw, son OF Mr..
and Mrs. o. C. Carroll of Will
mington, were married at the
brides home Saturday, October
4 at II o'clock.
Edwin Carroll, brother of the
bride, of Gadsden, formerly OF
Wilmington, was best man.
The couple was married be-
fore the mantel of the Nlchol-
son home, which was d<orated
with a profusion Of greenery IN
terspersed with white chrysan-
themums and white gladioli.
The bride, who was given In
marriage by her father, wore a
brown gabardine suit with
a beige satin hat, a bronze or
child, and accessories in beige
Immediately following the
ceremony, a wedding breakfast
was held at the home of the
bride for members of the imme-
diate families.
Mr.. Carroll, former owner of
the Bender Chronicle, is now as
sociated with Macon News Tele-
graph. After a two weeks we'd
ding trip in New England, the
couple will make their home in
Macon.
Among the guests attending
the wedding we're: Mr. and Mrs.
O. G.. Carroll, parents of the
bridegroom, Miss Aldyth Car
rell, sister of the bridegroom, all
from Wilmington; Mr.. and Mrs.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-12
Medical Society
Auxiliary Plans
Meeting tuesday

An important business meet
ing of the Auxiliary to the New
Hanover County Medical So
ciety will be held Tuesday, Oc-
tober IA at 2 o'clock in the
Community Center, Lounge B.
Plans for the years activities
will be made, and final prepa-
ration for tea in honor of
Miss Alice Geraldine Maxwell,
"Miss North Carolina Student
Nurse 1912, who will visit Will
mington next week.
All members are urged to be
present, as this will be the only
business meeting for the auXi-
iary for several months.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-12
Mrs. Betty Nicholson Noble,
Waldo Carroll Wed In Alabama

o. B. Carroll, who were recent
w married in Washington, ID,
and S. M. Carrell, also of Wash
ington.
Invitations issued here read as
follows:
Doctor and Mrs. Lemuel
Bradford Nicholson announce
the marriage of their daughter
Betty Nicholson Noble
to
Mr.. Waldo SWearingen Carroll
Saturday, the fourth of October
Nineteen hundred and forty
seven Gadsden, Alabama
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New York Representative
Mrs. Goodwin, Will Be
Present During Drive

All workers in the Wilmington
community Concert campaign
are urged to attend the luncheon
oelng given in the Great Hall of
me St. James Parish House on
Monday, October IS, at l p. m.
Mrs, Marie Goodwint New York
representative, will be present to
meet the workers and to give
Instructions.
headquarters for the concert
campaign will open at 2 p. m.
The Wilmington morning star., 1947-10-12
Hiss Gloria Bruce.
Denny Wick Engaged

Mr.. and Mrs. Roland 3. Bruce
Of Wilmington, announce the en-
aegement of their daughter,
Gloria Virginia, to Daniel Denny
Wick. son of Mr.. and Mrs. J. T.
Wick also of Wilmington.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-08

to the grave is such a compari- son. Since no one is responsi- ble for his being on earth it is very hard to see so many idle people. These people seem to have the tendency to wait until the train of death pulls up. Why sit back and gaze into space. when there are so many things to be done? Are you willing to sit and wait to die ?
 Time is our most precious possession. When we utilize our moments we will be on the doing side. It is more import ant to look around and find something to do. It is a fact that we want to live a useful life not sit and wait to die. Waiting is fine for some, but too many people want to be on the doing side. The discovery of one s self is the most import ant of all discoveries or in- ventions.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-08
YMCA STRIKE
 GETS SERIOUS

New York: The strike situa- ton at the 18th Street Y took on new aspect the past Sunday when the striking resi- dents took their fight to the public. The group threw a picket line around the build ing announcing to the public the fact that they felt the officials and the board were being unfair about rentals.
 The strikers that include we'll over half of all the resi- dents are refusing to meet a rental increase because they feel that their employment will not justify the same.
 In the meantime the alleged response of the board has been to place plugs in the locks of rooms and thus make it impossible for the men to enter the1r rooms.
 The increase that was called by the Y was at first made all inclusive but since that time they have excluded the GIs in the building who are attending school on govern ment subsidy.
 Both Mir. James C. Arnold, director and Rudolph Thomas another staff executive refused to make ony other statement than the original that pointed out the fact that the cos of made the rent increases imperative.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-08
DISCOVER HIMSELF
 By Charles c. Garvin,

Those of us who are familiar with the story of creation travel through historical documents and find that after creation man moved on to discovery. This phase which history so elaborately records gives us a keen insight into things which we enjoy today. New countries were discovered in order to give man a chance to expand. Man made little progress until he decided to discover himself.
 The struggle for existence gave man the urge to better his circumstances. The world, as man found it, was a comparl- son to our present-day railway station. We often find our selves at a loss while waiting for train to take us on our journey. We never sit idle in the waiting room. We put our selves to do some useful task This act of doing something would enable our time to pass unnoticeable. We may pick up a newspaper or a magazine. By doing this we no longer idle nor are we gazing in space. Mans journey from the cradle
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-08
ACTORS VOTE DC. BOYCOTT

New York: Washington S theatre going public is in for a second rate season next fall if the impetus that is being created by theatrical stars comes to fruition.
 It all comes out of the ob- jection that actors have to face the fact that Negroes are barred from the legitimate theatre in Washington purely on the basis of color and race bias.
 The American Veterans Committee called a meeting at a local theatre to which hundreds of actors and ac- tresses came. Among them were such stars as Ingrid Bergman, Helen Hayes, Pred erick March, Cornelia Otis and Jimmy Savo.
 They signed the following pledge: "I condemn and decry the practice of discrimination in the theatre as an action completely in disagreement with all the basic principles of the profession.
 "As the first step to combat this evil I will not knowingly contract to perform in any theatre in the city of Wash ington which practices such discrimination toward either audience or performers"
 Lillian Hellman, author of "The Children's Hour" and the Watch on the Rhine" attended the meeting and sign ed the pledge but objected to 1t being confined only to the District of Columbia. She said that none of her plays would be presented in any theatre that had such an attitude.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-08
The Hartford Chronicle

one hardly knows what to say when he reports the events.
 Last Friday night many en- joyed a fast moving basketball game between the Harlem Yan- kees and the Union Park Hill sides of Middletown. Both teams were excellent but the team from New York under the direction of Arthur Joseph real ly put on a wonderful show. It is very hard to determine the stars of a basketball team, be- cause as a rule the whole team is good. I would think that top honors would go to Henry Singleton, the center from N. Y. Then Frank Caffey, No. 2, came in the game for the Yankees in the second quarter. The very first time he touched the ball he scored. He played the re- mainder of the game.
 The Hillside. team were not slow for one moment. This team played a fine game. The team from New York was lit tie too fast for the boys. But Bob Coeman, Bob Daniels, and Dutch Olson were in there ev- cry step of the way. The game which was played at the Ar mory was a treat for the fans of Middletown.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-08
"So It's Like That

ESQ It's Like That
 Attention s. W. Come out of hiding!
 Who in Bristol has appointed themself as Jean's bodyguard ! c. R. doesn't appreciate it.
 Pay no attention to the teas ing H. J. z. H. knows better.
 Tell me Lee, why didn t you enjoy yourself Saturday nite ? P. $. was there.
 Honesty is the best policy or is it, Pat9 Who is the "Ama- zon" in N. B. that has it in for Bristol? Watch HK".
 We like the way you dance "Little Man.. Don't let it get you, "Synos".
 Who almost had a heart at tack when she was told the Navy had landed. Phil had nothing to do with it, she said. Don't believe everything you hear.
 Have you noticed all of the new attractions in N. B. and to make it even better, they Ire tall! Speed on.
 The new band up at Club 34 featuring '"The Best" if not the rest, is best yet. What more might you expect with s. K. on the guitar.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-08
BRISTOL NEWS
 By Airline M. Benford

MT. Andrew Lee Bennett of 82 Lincoln Avenue, Forestville, is a patient at Newington Vet eran's Hospital.
 Mrs. Elizabeth Mackie and children, Maggie and Gertrude, of 1856 Frederick St., Forest ville, spent the weekend at the home of relatives in Jamaica, New York. Mrs. Mackie is the neice of Mrs. Rio Woolfolk.
 Mrs. Lena B. Hall and son, Paul, visited relatives in New ington this past week.
 Miss Lucia Floyd of 82 Lin coin Avenue is captain of five babies entered in a Baby Beauty Contest at the A.M.E. Zion Church.
 Mrs. Lula Benford and daughter, Mrs. Kate Harris of New Haven, recently visited relatives here. Mrs. Benford is the mother of Canddra and Brook Benford of this city.
 Miss Doris Lewis is visiting her aunt and uncle, MT. and Mrs. Thomas of 28 Irving St., Bristol. Doris is attending one of the local schools.
 Messrs. Sam Watkins, Willie Carr, Hope and Bill Watkins of 28 Irving Street visited Brook lyn and Harlem, New York, over the weekend.
 Miss Jessie Hendricks of Brooklyn, New York, and Will lie Carr of this city announced their engagement as of Feb. 1st.
 The Home Missionary of A. M. B. Zion Church gave a tea at the home of MT. and Mrs. Al Snowden of Frederick St., re- gently. Everyone attending had an enjoyable time and those that didn't attend really missed something. That perfect Po- tato Salad was surpassed only by that products of culinary perfection, Baked Shoulder! !! Thanks to Mesdames Lois Brown, Gertrude Woolfolk and Maffie Snowden.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-08
MIDDLETOWN NEWS By Charles c. Garvin

The Stewardess Board of Cross Street AME Zion Church are proud to announce the pres entation of the Teen-Age Cos pei of Brooklyn, N. Y. This program will be held Feb. 9th.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-08

REDEEMER'S A.M.E. ZION CHURCH
 Whiting Street, Plainville, Ct. Rev. French z. Flack, Minister. Order of Services
 Sunday School $:30 AM.
 Morning Services II 200 AM.
 Evening Services 8 80 PM.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-08
Recent Births

The following families were increased by a visit from the Stork in the past few weeks MT. and Mrs. Richard Allen, a little girl; MT. and Mrs. Willie Hunter, a little girl, Lillian Elizabeth; MT. and Mrs. Lester McArthur, a daughter, Bar bara Anne; and MT. and Mrs. Floyd Warmsley, a son, Robert Walter.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-08
Orchids to:

Mrs. French z. Flack for the able way she conducted the Junior Choir of the AM E. Zion Church, Plainville.
 D. Clerk and Louise Floyd who rank among the highest in Music Appreciation Class.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-08

Harlem Team Defeats Middletown Pro Basketball Team -76-49.
 The inter-racial phase of the sport world is so regular that
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-08
Elder Novel Speaks At Cross Street;

Rev. A. B. Novel;, presiding Elder of the New England AME Conference and the Hartford district, delivered he morning message at Cross Street AME Zion Church last Sunday morn ing. A very large audience listened to a wonderful and in- spring message. Elder Novel; pointed out that baptism is not sufficient for those who want to receive everlasting life. The Christian is changing his way of life and following the teach ings of Jesus Christ. He also touched on our general attitude toward other church organiza- tions, for instance, the Holyness religion. He substantiated this fact by our Bible which we call "The Holy Bible''. Why then can't these people call them selves Holiness, said Elder Mo- we'll.
Hartford chronicle., 1947-02-08
Portland, Conn.-Re

Portland, Conn.-Rev. z. A. Hart, pastor of Little Zion Bap- tist Chuch, led the program which was rendered at the True Vine Fire Baptize Church last Sunday. Rev. Sister M. Young of Berlin, The Meriden Gospel Singers, The Zion Jubilee Sing CTS, Rev. Chester of New Lon don and congregation. The program was under the asupices of Mrs. Herbert Pope and MT. Robert Davis.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1947-06-27
ORDER OF ST. ANN'S COMMENDED BY ANS
 MEDICAL DIRECTOR

A salute was given today to the Order of St. Ann's of Victoria, B. C.. by Dr. Howard c. Rufus, Medi- cal Director of the Alaska Native
 Service. Rufus commended the Sisters in furnishing nursing ser vice to the ANS Tuberculosis Sana- torium which was first located at Skagway and is now at Alice Is- land near Sitka.
 Rufus said "the Sisters worked under terrific handicaps due to the personnel shortage and the diffi- culty in obtaining material and during the war. Their eff forts were undaunted, day and night. to see that the tuberculosis patients received every needed at tention."
 The Order of St. Ann's was re- ouested. in 1945 by ANS, to give nursing assistance because of the shortage of available personnel. They have consistently furnished this assistance to Alaska's first sanatorium during the past two years. Their contract with ANS expires on June 30 and will not be renewed.