on 00 0 THE LANDMARK, STATESVILLE, N. C. THURSDAY, JULY 17, 1952 Last Rites Held For Mrs. Neese A short funeral service for Mrs. Wm.
H. Neese, wife of Rev. Wm. H. Neese, retired minister of mony was conducted at the Reavis! Funeral Home in Harmony Sunday by Rev.
Marion L. Fisher, pastor of the Methodist Church, assisted by Rev. E. V. Cullem and Cook.
Mrs. N. Sankey, Gaither, was in charge of flowers and flower girls were members of the Fannie Harmon Bible Class and friends and neighbors of Mrs. Neese. Pallbearers were N.
Sankey Gaither, S. L. Jurney, Howard Moore, Max Harris, George Daniels and Albert Green. Following the service at Harmony, the body was carried to Mt Pleasant church in Guilford county for a service in the church. Dr.
C. W. Bates, pastor of the church of which Mrs. Neese attended when a child and her young womanhood, assisted by Rev. John Burgess Rev.
Marion L. Fisher and Rev. J. T. Bowman; the latter a cousin of the deceased.
Interment was in the church cemetery. Flower girls from Harmony were assisted by nieces and woman of the Mt. Pleasant Church. Pallbearers were nephews and were assisted by the pallbear ers from Harmony. Mrs.
Neese, the daughter of the late W. A. and Mrs. Mary Kime, was born June 28, 1886. In 1909 she married Wm.
H. Neese who with a daughter Miss Sara Marie Neese, survives. Two brother survives, Mr. W. C.
Amick of Jacksonville, Florida, Dir. H. F. Amick of Liberty, Brown and two sisters, Mrs. Thomas and Miss Sallie Amick of Liberty and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Neese was well known throughout the state, having live! in various sections and during the years that her health permitted she was an active church worker. especially the women's divisior For a number of years her health would not permit her to attend church regularly but she kept in constant touch with the work of her church through her family and friends. Mrs. Neese was a friend to all, a person wo loved people a and loved to have them visit with her.
For the past year she had been confined to her home and unable to walk without assistance. She will long be remembered for her thoughtfulness of others and was constantly sending cards of cheer to others who were sick and will be greatly missed by her family and those who knew her. Pitts Transferred To Burnsville and Bledsoe Comes Here State Hghway Patroman N. E. Pitts has been transferred from the Statesville area to Burnsville.
He is succeeded by Patrolman W. E. Bledsoe, who is transferred to Statesville from Ellerbe. J. Paul Lucas Taken By Death Mr.
J. Paul Lucas of Hiddenite, 73 year old, died at 10:45 Tuesday night in Davis hospital. He had been in failing health for some time and was in the hospital for a week before his death. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o'- from Hiddenite Baptist church. The body was at 12.0 church for half an hour before the funeral service on Thursday.
Mr. Lucas was widely known. He was the son of the late James S. Lucas and Mrs. Sallie E.
Lockhart Lucas. While he spent many years in New York, in California and other places at a distance, he called Hiddenite his home and had lived there for some years before his death. He by a niece, Mrs. Ethel "Pedings, who had made her home with him for 22 years, other nieces and nephews and by one sister, Mrs. A.
F. Sharpe of Lenoir. Recorder's Court In Recorder's court Tuesday afternoon, James Wilson, in a reckless driving count, was given six months on the roads, suspendad for 12 months on payment of the court costs and on condition that he pay the sum of $500 to cover damages. He was given unil November 18, 1952, in which to pay total damages. Napoleon Campbell, colored, for triving drunk and driving without an operator's license, drew six months on the roads, suspended for three years on payment of fine of $200 and the costs, and he is not to operate a motor venicle for three years.
Eugene Lee was charged with having carnal knowledge of a girl under 16 years of age, but the court allowed a motion for non suit after the evidence was offered. Pascal Summers, colored, charged with assault with deadly weapon and robbery, was bound to Tredell Superior court under a $500 bond. Johnson L. Shipp, colored, for disposing of mortgaged property was given 90 days on the roads. J.
M. MeHlargue, in a reckless driving prayer for judgment continued on payment of the costs. Joe Potts, for damage to property and resisting arrest, was riven six months on the roads. In the case of Don Houston, nonsupport, the court found that defendant had not complied with a former court order in a non-support count, therefore the suspended sentence of two years on the roads was ordered in effect. Billy Lowery, colored, in an abandonment and non-support count.
had prayer for judgment continued until July 22 on condition that he pay his wife $10 by Thursday of this week. Miss Helen Hodgson Becomes Bride Of Lowndes Bush Grier Miss Helen Davidson L.and Lowndes Bush Grier pledged their wedding vows Wednesday afternoon at 5:30 o'clock in First Associate Reformed Presbyterian church to the Rev. Robert Marshburn, the pastor. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs.
Herman Holloway Hodgson, of Statesville, and the bridegroom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Grier Jr.
The bride was given in marriage by her uncle, W. B. Davidson, and attended by her sister, Mrs. Richard N. Ognovich, matron of honor, and by four bridesmaids, Miss Margot Chatham of Statesville, Miss Margaret Bristol of Statesville and Charlotte, Annette Mills of Statesville, and Miss Nadja Biggam of Winston-Salem.
John Harry Grier of Philadelphia was best man for his brother and ushers were Frank Clark; Robert C. Black, William G. Shelton and Thomas A. Allison, all of Statesville; Ramsey Hines and William Hodgin of Charlotte. The church had a beautiful setting for the double ring services.
The choir loft and pulpit were draped in white and in the foreground were baskets. of white asters and gladioli and standards of cathedral tapers. The bridal couple knelt on a white satin kneeling bench to receive the benediction. Music was by Miss Sue Johnson and by Miss Carolyn Winberry, organist. The organ prelude included Indian Love Call, The Rosary and Romance and, as the vows were pledged, Miss Winberry played Clair de Lune.
Miss Johnson sang "My Hero" and "Estrellita," and, following the benediction, sang Malotte's arrangement of "The Lord's Prayer." The bride, looked lovely in a Miss Dorothy Austin And C. L. Morrison Wed In Florida A wedding in DeLand, Florida, that has Statesville interest is announced. "Mr. and Mrs.
Henry L. Austin announce the marriage of their daughter, Dorothy Anre, to Staff Sergeant Charles Lawrence Morrison, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Morrison on the twenty-third of June, nineteen hundred and fifty-two, DeLand, Florida.
At Home, 4002 MacDill Avenue, Tampa, Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Austin are former residents of Statesville, and the bride is the neice of Mrs. T.
L. Dysard, Mrs. W. M. Westmoreland and Mrs.
C. B. Myers, of Statesville. gown of imported lace over taffeta. The moulded bodice had a bateau neckline, edged with shirred nylon tulle, and the full lace skirt fell over layers of nylon tulle.
Her two-tiered veil of imported illusion was attached to a Juliet cap of Chantilly lace and seed pearls, caught at the sides with orange blossom clusters. She carried a bouquet of sweetheart roses, centered by a white orchid. All the bride's attendants wore dy, ballerina with dresses wide of cumme*rbunds yellow organ. yellow taffeta. The strapless bodices were trimmed with applique studded with amberstones, and they wore bolero jackets of organdy.
They carried fans of yellow organdy, centered with Shasta daisies, and wore Shasta daisies in their hair. The bride's mother wore a street length dress of powder blue lace, matching accessories and corsage of yellow roses. Mrs. Grier, mother of the bridegroom, wore a white crepe dress, white hat and accessories and corsage of red roses. After a wedding trip to Cuba, Mr.
and Mrs. Grier will live at 357 Euclid avenue, Statesville. For travel the bride wore a dress of navy silk shantung, styled with strapless bodice and matching jacket. Her hat was of navy velvet and costume accessories were of velvet. She wore the orchid from her bouquet.
Mrs. Grier is a graduate of Statesville senior high school and of Mitchell Junior College, Statesville. Mr. Grier is a graduate of Statesville senior high school, served three years in the U. S.
Navy and is now associated with Grier Engineering Company, Statesville. Kathy Jane Lazenby Given Party For Third Birthday Kathy Jane James Lazenby, L. daughter of Mr. and Mrs. of Veterans Court, was three old Wednesday and her moyears ther had a party for her.
Little children of Kathy's age invited to the home from group, 2 to 4, played games in the yard and later went inside to the birthday table. There was a lovely pink and white cake, with tiny candles on top, and the cake was served with home made ice cream mints and orange juice. Children at the party with Kathy were Bobbie Sue Ayers, Joe Estes, Stevie Goforth, Estelle Vicker, Kathy Blankenship and Nancy Hewitt. Kathy's grandmother, Mrs. J.
C. Nicks, and Mrs. T. J. Fleming, were special guests.
LOOK! LOOK! LOOK! What we have for you THE HILLCREST DRIVE IN in our FREE PLAYGROUNDS just for you! These hobby horses are motor driven and perfectly safe and loads of fun! Come on out tonight and bring your friends! We are open at 6:30. REMEMBER! -THE HOBBY HORSES ARE FREE! I Miss Lowrance Showered With Gifts at Party Miss Virginia Lowrance, whose marriage to George F. Davis is to be in early August, was honored at a shower given Tuesday by members of the staff of the Iredell Knitting Mill, where she was formerly employed. It was a noon party and Miss Lowrance was showered with gifts for her home. Miss Lowrance's sister and sister-in-law, Mrs.
Tom Moore of Barium Springs and Mrs. Atwell Lowrance of Statesville, are giving a trousseau shower for her on Thursday of next week. Miss Betty Bowles Honored Wednesday At An Informal Tea Miss Betty Bowles was honored at an informal tea Wednesday afternoon at which Mrs. John Cooper Fowler was hostess at her home on Davie avenue. The party for the bride was a mother-and-daughter tea.
Most of the guests were mothers and daughters, and Miss Westbrook Fowler assisted her mother in serving. The group were seated about the pleasantly cool living room and den, where summer bouquets added color and fragrance. Roses were in the living room and arrangements of zinnias and euonymus in the den. The hostess served chicken salad and tomato sandwiches, cheese straws, chocolate sticks and iced tea. Honor gift to the bride was stem glasses in her crystal.
Guests included Miss Bowles, with her mother, Christine McCrary Bowles and sister, Miss Nancy Bowles; Mrs. L. S. Gilliam and Miss Peggy Gilliam; Mrs. I- vin Steele and her daughter, Mrs.
E. B. Brownell; Mrs. John W. Reich, Misses Joan and Patricia Reich; Mrs.
M. W. Harwell and Miss Mary Lois Harwell; Mrs. Henry Allen and Miss Mary Frances Allen; Mrs. W.
C. Current, Mrs. Harold DeBow, Miss Fowler, Miss Eaton Seville, Mrs. Jeter Oakley and Mrs. Thomas Lee Kincaid.
Troutman Garden Club Hears Talk By Mrs. J. L. Hood At the meeting of Troutman Garden Club Wednesday afternoon at Troutman Community Center, Mrs. L.
Hood had the program. Her topic was "Dried Arrangements" She demonstrated tha making of these and told how to gather the flowers for them. Mrs. Kenneth Suther talked on dyeing of flowers, illustrating her discussion by tintng white flowers. During the business session Mrs.
Tom McKnight was elected a director of Troutman Community Center to represent the club on the Center's board. Members brought corsages to the meeting to be judged and, in the judging, first prize went to Mrs. John Sherrill; second to T. 0. Cloaninger; and third to Mrs.
Fred Loftin. In the exhibit of horticultural specimens, Mrs. Herman Brown placed first; Mrs. Fred Loftin, second; and Mrs. Kenneth Suther, third.
At the August meeting Mrs. Ben Watts, of Statesville, will be the speaker and her subject will be "Perennials." Troutman Junior club members will be invited to join the Senior Club for this meeting. After the program club members were invited into another room for an informal social hour. Mrs. Herman Brown and Mrs.
Philip Brown served punch from a table spread with a yellow cloth and centered by an effective arrangement of lemons and green foliage. Guests served themselves to sandwiches, cookies a variety hors d'oeuvres. These were stuck in grapefruit and made a colorful addition to table decora tion. Two Little Cousins Are Honored At A Birthday Party Mrs. Russell Harris of Troutman entertained Tuesday at a birthday party to honor her son, Julian Walker Harris, and his cousin, Mark Andrew Maragiges.
The two little cousins have the same birthday, July 15. Julian was two years old this year, Mark Andrew was one year old. Mark Andrew has been visiting with his parents, at the home of Mrs. A. S.
Alley in Troutman. The children played games during the afternoon and Ralph Alley, took pictures of the group. Birthday presents were opened and later the hostess served ice cream, cake and candies. Sharing in the party with Julian and Mark Andrew, were Robert Alley, Sherry Alley, Wayne Clontz, Mary Ann Clontz and Karl Maragiges. CEMETERY TO BE CLEANED The Cemetery of the Beulah Baptist Church is scheduled to be cleaned this coming morning.
All members and friends are urged to be present to help with this work. Mrs. B. J. Powell Has Two Informal Parties Wednesday Mrs.
B. J. Powell had two informal parties Wednesday at her home on West Bell street, nviting a group of friends in the morning and another group in the afternoon. Unusually lovely summer flowers were about the house. In the living room pink and white zinnias were on a drop leaf table and on the mantle were delicate pink and blue figurines with their colors repeated in a fan-shaped arrangement of tinted Queen Anne's lace at the mantel's center.
In the den lavender phlox and dusty miller were combined in a grey pottery container. The dining room table was laid with a cloth of white organdy and centered by a fan of white nylon net. hanked with flame colored gladiolus blossoms that were shaped to form the fan's handle and tied with white and green rihbons. A Welch dreser was a crystal cakestand piled with purple grapes and foliage, limes and yellow plums, and on an antique chest, under a mirror with goldleaf frame, was a silver teapot which held flame gladioli. Around the teapot were trailers of grape foliage, green grapes, limes and one red apple.
Chicken salad and cantaloupe cubes were served from crystal tray at one end of the table and guests served themselves to pinwheel and ribbon sandwiches, brownies and potato chips. Mrs. Joe Powell served he salad in the morning and Mrs. Ira Hefner in the afternoon. The hostess served an iced fruit juice drink.
About twenty guests were received at the two parties. Mrs. Earle G. White Reviews Biography Of Enrico Caruso Mrs. Karle G.
White, who viewed the biography of Enrico Caruso today at the book hour of Statesville Woman's Club, held the closest interest of her audience as she re-created incidents in the life of the Italian operatic tenor from his biography, written by his wife, Dorothy Caruso. Somehow, she made the world-famous tenor, who's been dead more than thirty years, a living, breathing person. She told of his bringing his bride to his villa in Italy and the assortment of odd characters, who lived there; she made very real the experience on the deck of the ship as Caruso told Dorothy the story of his life. His warm kindliness, his lavish generosity, his thoughtfulness of his wife and little daughter were all brought out. He was, of course, not without eccentricities.
For instance, never traveled without one numerous trunks, including one that held all the sprays and gargles for his throat it seems he bought a variety of these, though he believed table salt and water were really more beneficial than all the rest. He never mentioned music; never went to hear other singers, or musicians. On the day that he was to sing, the house had to be kept entirely quiet. No one was to speak to him in an ordinary tone of voice and Dorothy soon learned to whis per. Mrs.
White talked in an informal fashion that her audience enjoyed, and used no In presenting Mrs. White, Mrs. L. G. Turner, chairman of the book review committee, noted that the committee this year chose Statesville people for two of the three reviews.
She felt that they were especially fortunate in securing Mrs. White, who is not only parti cularly gifted but is so definitely a part of the community -teacher of English and dramatics at the high school, known as a friend and admired by so many. Today's was the last of the morn ing book reviews at the Woman's Club. The first in early June was a review of Chalmers Davidson': "Piedmont Partisan," by Mrs. R.
Long. The second, given Miss Vera Idol of High Point, was review of Frances Gray Patton's hook of short stories, "The Fine: Things of Life." Mrs. Gordon Wilson, president of the Woman's Club. presided and announced the Vacation Festival sponsored by the State federation to be held at Mars Hill August 17 to 24. The clubrooms were attractive with flowers; zinnias it the foyer and a pot of vellow chrv santhemums on the table in the main room.
There were several visitors, and several mothers brought their daughters of high -chool or near high school age who were interested in hearing Mrs. White. -town visitors were Mrs. Ted E. Tucker, of Baton Rouse Mrs.
Goorge Ives. of Philadel nhia; and Mrs. B. B. Webb, 0" Richmond, Va.
Personal Mr. and Mrs. Ted E. Tucker and their daughters, Susan and Judy, of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, are guests of Dr. and Mrs.
J. Regan Stewart. Mrs. R. C.
Little and Mrs. Edmonia Little Parks have returned from a five weeks visit to Washington, Arlington, and Brooklyn, N. Y. They were guests of Mr. and Mrs.
Robert Little in Washington, visited Mr. an! Mrs. Oren Summers in Washington, and, in Brooklin. visited Rev. and Mrs.
Roscoe Fisher. Mrs. C. M. Leonhardt of Richmond, Indiana, has been visiting her father, Mr.
I. G. Reid, for the past two weeks. She plans to return to Richmond next week. Mr.
I. G. Reid has been confined to his room for the past three weeks with broken leg, but his condition "is much improved and he is able to sit up some of the time. Miss Sylvia Reid spent last week in Kannapolis with her sister, Mrs. Clyde Kennerly, and Kennerly.
Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Mann and chuaren spent Sunday in Summerville with Mr.
and Mrs. Kimball Mullis. Mrs. Ida Mullis accompanied them to Summerville and will visit there for a while. Mr.
and Mrs. Townsend of High Point spent last Sunday with Mrs. G. B. Campbell.
Miss Violet Grant of Washington, D. spent a few days here recently with her father, Mr. E. E. Grant and Mrs.
Grant. The Intermediate B. T. U. of Zion Baptist church had a weiner roast last Saturday evening.
Mrs. John Howard is the leader. Junior R. and G. will meet Saturday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home of Mrs.
Royal Reid for a party. Mrs. Arlie Williams of Norfolk, spent a few days recently with her father, Mr. R. S.
Mullis. Mrs. Tommy Hayes of Winston Salem visited her sister, Mrs. Roy Templeton, recently. Mr.
and Mrs. Poe Shaver and children visited Mr. and Mrs. D. W.
Merritt recently. Revival In Progress At Oak Grove Ch. HARMONY, ROUTE 2 Revival services are in progress at the Oak Grove Church of God Jennings Road. Mrs. Virgie Redmond is pastor of the church Rev.
F. C. Tedder of Troutman is the visiting preacher. Services are being held each evening, at 8 o'clock and there 18 special music at the services Revival to Begin At Damascus Church The revival meeting will begin Sunday, July '20 at Damascus Church. There will be a morning and afternoon service on Sunday with dinner on the grounds.
Serviees will be held each afternoon at 2:30 and at 8:00 at night throughout the week. Rev. Atwell Watts of Taylorsville will assist the pastor, Rev. Irwin Wallace in these services. T.
Witherspoon Soon To Celebrate 90th Birthday T. J. Witherspoon of Charlotte, spent Monday here with Charles E. Mills, Mr. Witherspoon, retired official of the Southern Railway, once lived here but left in 1889.
He and Mr. Mills are longtime friends and they had a happy day talking over old times, Mr. Witherspoon will be 90 years old on August 8. Mr. Mills celebrated his ninetieth birthday the past February.
Union Grove Class To Hold Its Second Annual Reunion The 1939 graduating class of Union Grove High school will hold its second annual reunion on Sunday, July 20th at 12 o'clock in the Union Grove school lunchroom. All former class members and teachers arecordially invited to be present. Barkley's To Hold Reunion July 27 The descendants of Robert Barkley, Revolutionary War Hero will gather at Unity Presbyterian church, near Denver, Lincoln County, for their annual reunion on Sunday, July 27. There will be a fellowship dinner on the grounds at 1:00 p. followed by a devotional period, a memorial service, and brief business session, The Unity community holds much of historical interest for the family and the church cemetery is the resting place of Robert Barkley and his wife, Eleanor Cathey Barkley.
The meeting is sponsored by the Robert Barkley Historical Association, the officers being President, Robert S. Barkley, Gastonia; Vice-President, Dr. Key Barkley of State College faculty Raleigh; Secretary, Mrs. Lois Barkley Knox, Statesville. E.
M. LACKEY IMPROVING Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lackey and children, Robert and Jeanne, Mrs. Ernest Miller, Mrs.
P. Lackey ond son, Roger of Stony Point, visited Mr. E. M. Lackey, who is a patient at Black Mountain, on Sunday.
Mr. Lackey's many friends will be glad to learn he is improving. The group spent the afternoon sightseeing on the Blue Ridge parkway. Miss Luola Overcash has gone to Banner Elk for a visit to Mrs. Singing Sunday at Holsey Church The Belmont Community Chorus will have their first anniversary July 20th, 2.0 o'clock p.
at Holsey Memorial Church, Washington The public is cordially invited to attend. On the program will be the Morning Star Quintet, of Cleveland, Golden Star Jubilee Singers, of Catawba, Community Chorus, of Hickory, Starlite Gospel Singers, Newton, and West End Glee Club, of Stairsville. WANT ADS WANTED: Tenant to furnish stock and machinery to work my farm near Tennings. Have 5 14 acre tobacco allottment. See Buren Jurney, Room 305, Merchants Farmers Bank Bldg.
July 17 21 D. WANTED BUY Foblar, Gam. Hickory and Birch logs. For information, see Davidson at mill, acrosa frozo Diamond Hill Coal Ca Home Made Chair Co. March 26 Lit FOR RENT One furnished and one unfurnished apt.
on N. Center one block from new highschool. Private entrance, private bath. hot water etc. in practically new house.
Phone 7148 or 3889, W. E. Sherrill, Jr July 15 16 July 17 Lamk STATE ONE WHOLE WEEK starting SATURDAY Shows 1--3-5--7-9 a presents 10 LOOK Technicolor STARRING KATHRYN GRAYSON RED SKELTON HOWARD KEEL MAGE and GOMER CHAMPION -ANN MILLER Music by Jerome Kern LAST DAY FRIDAY "SHE'S WORKING HER WAY THROUGH COLLEGE" in color Virginia Mayo Ronald Reagan COMING SOON "GREATEST SHOW ON EART "Greatest Show On Earth" PLAYHOUSE SCIENTIFICALLY Air Conditioned Today-Bargain Day Admission 9c-20c-25c VIGN SIERRA starring Ida LUPINO Humphrey BOGART LATE SHOW FRI. 11 P.M. KIDDIE SHOW SAT.
9:30 A.M. ROD CAMERON TRAIL" Also Cartoon and Serial Brennan IT. c. Wakefield and Miss Phoebe Wakefield. 2.
Saturday Continuous from 1 P.M. GENE AUTRY AND THE MOUNTIES with CHAMPION GAd ELENA VERDUGO A COLUMBIA PICTURE Added Enjoyment LITTLE RASCAL COMEDY 2 COLOR CARTOONS LATE SHOW SAT. 10:30 "RETURN OF THE TEXAN" Dale Robertson Joanne Dry Walter Brennan.
