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Legion Auxiliary National Leader - . Plans State Visii Mrs. Charles Gilbert, National President of the American Legion Auxiliary will be a guest of the American Legion Auxiliary, De partment of North Carolina in Ra leigh on February 25 and 26. Mrs. Gilbert will broadcast a special message to the Auxiliary over radio station WPTF Raleigh, from 11:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Mon day, February 25 Mrs. J. Carl Seymour, president of Wilmington Unit No. 10, has asked that all members of the local Unit tune in to hear the message of the na tional president. * * * Business Women's Club Will Meet The Business and Professional ■Women's club will hold the regular .meeting Friday night, March 2, at • o’clock, in the dining hall of the Friendly. Mrs. Ida B. Kellum will be in charge of the program and will have as her guest speaker, George Willard, Co-ordinator of Diversified Education of New Hanover county. Mr. Willard will speak on “Voca tional Guidance.” Each member is urged to at tend and to contact Verna Shep pard at 7788 for dinner reserva tion*. All Committee chairmen and of ficers are asked to meet at the home of Mrs. Louise B‘. Polvogt on Tuesday night, March 27 at 8 o'clock, for the purpose of filing out annual reports. Anyone who wishes to place an order for the usual Easter candy will please con tact Ruth Humphrey at 7741 be fore Tuesday, March 27. ECZEMA A simple way to quick relief from the itchin gof Eczema, pim ples, angry red blotches and other .akin irritations, is by applying Pe terson’s Ointment to the affected parts. Relieves itching promptly. Makes the skin look better, feel better. Peterson’s Ointment also soothing for tired, itchy feet and cracks between toes. 35c all drug gists. Money back if not delighted. I SGT. AND MRS. H. J. SHOLIN, whose marriage took p'ace on Januarv 25. Mrs. Sholin is the former Ara Lee Stevens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I. J. Stevens of this city. Sgt. Sholin is the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. Sholin of Jamestown. N. Y. Wall-Murray Vows Solemnized Here Miss Ruby Mae Murray, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Murray of this city, was married to Sgt. Ralph T. Wall, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Wall of Xenia, Ohio, on Sunday, February 11, at the Church of God, Fourth and Marst eller streets, with the Rev. V. D. Combs, pastor, officiating. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a white satin gown with heart-shaped nechline trimmed in seed pearls and was fashioned with a long train. Train bearers were: Bobbie Harrell and Joe Smith. The bride carried a bouquet of white roses. Miss Dorothy Murray, sister of the bride, attended as maid of-honor and wore a blue net gown over taffeta and a bouquet of white carnations. The bridesmaids were Gloria Combs, Ruth and Betty Wall, sisters of the bride groom. They wore pink and blue gowns and carried bouquets of pink carnations. Sgt. Wall was attended by Joseph Rogers as best man and ushers were: John Murray, bro ther of the bride, Vance Melton and Walter Lee McMillion, of this city. Palms, white gladioli, white car nations and burning candles were used as decorations in the church Jean Teachey, accompanied by Mrs. W. R. Willoughby, sang nup tial selections. The bride’s mother wore a dress of navy blue with matching ac cessories and a corsage of p.nk roses. The mother of the bride groom wore a navy dress also. -1 U. D. C. Chapter Honors Memory Of Mrs. Creasy The Cape Fear chapter, United Daughters of the Confederacy, paid tribute to Mrs. W. M. Creasy, for mer member of the chapter whose death occured recently in Char lotte. Mrs. C. Wayne Spencer read the following resolutions: Our hearts are filled with sadness in the passing of a loyal and devoted daughter, and we count it a privilege to pay tribute here today to the memory of Gertrude Bagly Creasy. As a member of the U.D.C. she served in many capacities. She was honored by the State Division by being elected Re cording Secretary, and by Cape Fear Chapter as its Pres ident; never did a member go into office with greater zeal or more love for her work. In every phase of communi ty work she gave of herself generously; to her Church, her home, and patriotic organiza tions. Holding high offices in all. Because of ill health which necessitated her removal of residence from Wilmington she was compelled to give up her membership in many organiza tions, but only death severed her ties to the U.D.C. She loved next to her family and Church the work of the Con federacy, and helped to make the organization what it is to day. She was a loyal and devoted friend. Her freedom from jeai ousy and hate were marked traits in her character, and her outstanding attribute at all times was her fairness. Her loyalty to her friends was in the nature of a Divine confi dence. We are grateful that we have known such association, and that we were permitted the privilege of working as friends. For her devoted aid in carrying out projects, her counsel and advice so freely given we are deeply grateful. 'To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is not to die." Mrs. M. J. Carson Mrs. C. Wayne Spencer chairman. Plans were discussed for the lif- i tieth anniversary celebration of the chapter and Mrs. A. T. St. Amand is chairman of this com-] mittee with the following ladies of the chapter as her assistants: Mrs. A. J. Howell, Mrs. H. S. McGirt, Mrs. H. T. Fisher, Mrs. J. Buren Sidbury and Miss Marv Lem Boy kin. , Mrs. Hogon read a paper on the \ life of Alexander H. Stephens, vice-president of the Confederacy and later governor of Georgia. Mrs. H. B. Peschau, radio chair man, reported that a program had 1 been given on Sidney Lanier’s birthday. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. C. L. Bragg, president. • • * Mr. And Mrs. Johnson Note 50th Anniversary RpSEHILL, Feb. 24.—Mr. and Mrs. Sidney E. Johnson celebrat ed their 50th wedding anniversary Wednesday evening February 14 from 8 until 10 o'clock, at their home near Rosehill. Guests were greeted at the front door by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Owens, Mrs. Bob Bailey presided over the register. They were introduced to the receiving line by Mrs. Alben Lanier. Receiving with Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, were Dr. and Mrs. B. McK. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. S. O. John son, Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Johnson, and Mr. and Mrs. Willard White. Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Johnson in vited guests to the gift room, where Mrs. Jessie Southerland, Mrs. E. S. Williams and Mrs. L. F. Johnson received. S. P. Johnson and Miss Bea Worthy were at the gift room door and Mr. and Mrs. Stokes Wells invited guests to the dining room where Mrs. Maud Weils King and Mrs. I. D. Johnson served ice cream, cake, nuts and mints. Those who assisted in serving were: Mrs. Tommie Roper, Mrs. Jack Sitterson, Miss Yuette John on, Miss Patty Southerland, Mrs. R. C. Wells, and Mrs. Ransom Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Brice di rected guests to the punch bowl where Mr. and Mrs. Paul Stevens presided. Good-byes were said to Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Newkirk, Mrs. L. K. Alderman, Mrs. William Farrior, Mrs. Oscar Fussell and Mr. C. E. E'rown furnished music for the oc casion. Mrs. Bert Turner, Misses Hellen and Trudie Williams also assisted in receiving. The home was beautifully deco rated throughout with yellow and white flowers. Mrs. Johnson wore a corsage of yellow roses and all those who received with her wore white carnations. A four-tier wed ding cake in white and yellow made an attractive center for the dining table. About 300 friends of the family registered. Mr. and Mrs. Johnson have six children and 15 grand children and there has been no deaths in the family.' After the reception relatives and friends who received with them j were entertained at a turkey din ner by Mr. and Mrs. Johnson. i • • * BIRTH ANNOUNCED HA. 1-c L. C. Williams, Jr., and Mrs. Williams announce the birth -gf a daughter, Diana Lynn, Feb ruary 15 at Marion Sprunt annex Golden Anniversary Observed Bv Couple Mr. and 'Mrs. Calvin D. Gore celebrated their golden wedding anniversary last Sunday at their home on the Princess Street road. Mr. and Mrs. Gore greeted the guests during the afternoon and evening and were assisted in re ceiving by Mrs. Izora Beck, Mrs. Mary Garner and Dan Ward, who were guests at the wedding fifty i years ago in Winnabow. Mr. and Mrs. Lessie Bass greet ed guests on arrival. During the entertainment punch, sandwiches, mints and nuts were served with Mr. and Mrs. D J. Gore presiding in the dining room. Miss Frances Bass presided over the punch bowl and was ass.sted bv Miss Betty Best, Mrs. R. B. Roebuck, Miss Louise Murray, Miss Eattie Sue Best, Mrs. S. W Williams and Mrs. George Tru love. Miss Carolyn Gore presided over the registery and Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Best said good-byes. Guests from out-of-town were: Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Best. Miss Merle Best and Miss Betty Best, of Haw River, Mr. and Mrs. D. Jack Gore, Miss Carolyn Gore, Bobby Gore, Mrs. A. W. Norris and Miss Jackie Norris of Raleigh; Miss Frances Bass of Greenville, Mrs. Mary Garner, Mrs. Izora Beck and Dan Ward of Winnabow. PVT. AND MRS. ANDREW BARNES, whose marriage of Feb ruary is announced today. Mrs. Barnes is the former Daphne Lock amy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Lockamy of this city. Pvt. Barnes is the son of Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Barnes of Carrollton, Ohio and is serving overseas, By 1940, there were more than 12,000,000 oil-producing tung trees in the United States. Young People s Choir Will Sing Tonight At St. John’s Church The Young People’s choir of St. John’s Episcopal church will sing at the evening service tonight at 8 o’clock. The anthem for the serv ice is an arrangement of the well known hymn, Now The Day is Over. Calvin Bullard, tenor, will be soloist of the evening. The choir was organized during the last week in January and since that time, many new members have been added. The choir is made up of young people between the ages of 13 and 18 and mem bership in the choir is open to all young persons interested. Anyone interested may contact Eugene Mauney, choir director and organ ist of the church. The senior choir will sing at the 11 a.m. service and the anthem will be, Just as I Am Without One Plea, with Mrs. E. B. Hashagen, soprano, as soloist. birth ayxo1ned Pvt. and Mrs. Fin er p announce the b>-ih ,,f ' V y William, on Februafv V Sprunt annex. Mis R former Christine Jordan boro. Pvt. Hamsev overseas somewl ■ ■? ____ 1 r ranee. Amazing Fasi Heiiel (or Bronchial Irritations »Ue Xo A rare combination (. valuable Canadian p. p V n er soothing heal . ' . leys Canadiol Sin; iu, . 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