The Daily News-Journal from Murfreesboro, Tennessee • 9

1 MARY. NELJ.E MORRIS, Editor Telephone 22-38 Sunday-society section RUTH ERFORP COUNTY'S HOME JVZfOTAPER SINCE 1849 Murfreesboro, Tennessee Sunday Morning, June 1952. Club News Society Women's Features Misses Hall, Fox-Davidson Married arty Jme Bride 1 Continuing the series of pre-nuptial parties for popular e. RUTH KNIGHT was the tea given this week by BETTY ANN HALL'and MARTHA JEAN DONNELL. RUTH wax presented a gift in her hi i I I mtternof crystal LOVE WOODFIN PEGGY RUTH FAULKNER HOLMES NELDA BURKHART assisted in lightful affair BETTY AH AM ANDERSON and MILLY the hospitality for the de- 1 The LIONS are in the final stages of preparation for anotheFof their knockput presentations the -Lions'- MIN-STREL, which will be held, come.

Thursday, and Friday nights, at Central High school Curtain time is 8:15 and you WON'T want to miss it! 4 -T i i 1 1 1 I "ItY- i -Things are beginning arrival in town of the college contingent, all set for a summer of sun and fun An extensive summertime recreation program has been planned, with -7 i 1 i events scheduled for EVERY taste I 1 Local growers are trim the forthcoming Gladiolus show, to be held here early in t. 1 Rites Said, Saturday Miss Rubye Fox Becomes Bride Of E. E. Davidson Simplicity and beauty marked the "ceremony yesterday afternoon at St. Marks Church, when, Miss" Rubye Katherine Foxl became the bride of Ellis E.

Davidson of Decherd. The bride is the daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Herman I Fox of Readyville. Mr. Davidson is the son of Mr.

and Mrs. Davidson of Decherd. The Reverend J. -A- Booth, pastor of Rock, Island1' Presbyterian Church, read the vows at 5:30 Jp'clock after a program of nuptial music given uy Mrs. J.

A. and Miss Gay Jennings, vocalist. Huckleberry foliage, magnolia eavesMOtKeTeenerjrstamd -with burning Papers irt seven-branched candelabra formed- the back-ground for the central ar rangement of white stock, gladioli, and chrysanthemums on the -Altar. The formal chapel of the was marked by 'a white: prayer etook- rv The bride, who was given In marriage by her father, was love ly In an ankle-length dress of im ported Chantilly lace and English net fashioned with a deep yoke of net edged in medallions of the lace. Long lace sleeves were pointed over the hands and the fitted bodice was fastened down the back with self-covered buttons worn over net and satin under skirts.

Her finger-tip veil of im ported illusion was edged in medal lions of Chantilly lace and was caught to a small shirred bonnet of the lace ornamented with seed pearls. She carried a white Bible overlaid with a single white orchid. 1 Mrs. Ray Lowe, sister of the bride, was matron of honor. She wore a ballerina-length, Nile green imported organdy frock posed over matching taffeta.

The dress fea tured a deep neckline and a very full skirt Completing har costume was. a coronet of Marconi daisies, organdy mitts, and match ing: Unen pumps. She carried cascade arrangement- of the Marconi daisies. Little Miss Diane and Betsy Davidson of Decherd, cousins of the groom, served as flower girls. They wore yellow, ballerina-length imported organdy dresses styled similar to the Matron" of honor and carried yellow baskets filled with rose petals, Mr.

Davidson was his son's best July It's a STXWrVvTpEPHETOI dreds of growers from all sections of Tennessee The CYF Central Christian church has an' nounced plans for a box supper to be held at the church tomorrow, beginning at 7 p.m. The next few days are filled with parties honoring our bevy" of brides-elect and the calendar bids fair to be crammed-full of parties as the time approaches for the ceremonies niiii, I Jil. Mr. Sam P. Brantley, before her marriage on May .16, was Miss France Carolyn Knight, daughter of Mr.

and Mr. T. A. Knight of Murfreesboro. Mr.

Brantley is the son of Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Brantley, of Milton, Tennessee.

i i I DonriellHonor Miss Tea Continues Pre-nupfial Parties For Bride-elect Misses Betty Ann. Hall and Martha Jean Donnell were hostesses Thursday afternoon at a tea honoring Miss Ruth Knight, bride elect, given at the Hall residence, 615 Tennessee boulevard. Miss Hall was in orchid organdy with white feathered carnations. Miss' Donnell was red sheer, with carnations and Miss Knight was in blue and white sheer, with Marconi daisies. Mrs.

Knight, mother of the honoree, 'was in blue lace. Assisting in the serving were Misses Love Woodfin, Peggy Ruth Faulkner, Betty Gi-aham Holmes, Nelda Andersoi and Milly Burk-hart. -Gingerale punch was served fwith heartshaped-sandwicesri I. hmeraa3tcQokieints and.l nuts. The serving table was laid In an Irish linen cutwork cloth and centered with yellow rosea, snapdragons and baby's breath in a silver container.

Green tapers in silver, candelabra, completed table decorations. Forty guests were present. Calendar SUNDAY 2 p.m. Underpups meet with Beth White, at her home on Cherry Lane. 4 p.m.- President's re-.

ceptlon for senior class and alumni of Middle Tennessee State College, is held at the-home of President and Mrs. Q. M- Smith, on Tennessee boulevatd. 2 p.m. Sub Deb club meets at the home of Dorothy Stockari on E.

College street. 4 p.ns. Piano pupils of Irene Morton are presented in recital at Cox Memorial auditorium. Regular Sunday night buffet supper is held at Stones River Country Club. 2 p.m; SPO fraternity meets with Jim Marlin, on Kingwood Drive.

MONDAY 7 p.m. CTF sponsors a box -supper at Central Christian church. TUESDAY 3 Wemen of First Presbyterian ehureh meet at the church. 7:30 p.m. Business Women's circle meet at First Presbyterian church.

Mrs. Ralph Llewellyn will be 2 pjnBuchanan PIA has meeting. 2 p.m. Gladys Keith, circle meets afthe home of Mrs. Geroge Brandon.

10 a m. Cornelia Leavell Circleliieets at the home of Mrs. H. J. Muilenix, 522 E.

Main. The Woman's- Society of Christian Service of First -Methodist Church will meet as follows; a.m. Study Course fo -be taughtby Mrs. McFerrin SrV 12:00 a.m-Business Session. 12:30 p.m.-Luncheon, with Circle No.

4 in charge. 1 :00 p.m. "Touth and The Church" with Dr. Francis Deter as guest speaker. Song by the intermediate 3 p.iri.-i-The Lou Demie Mein circle, of First.

Baptist church meets with Mrs. J. s. Moore, 455 E. Bell street.

WEDNESDAY -8 p.m. Altar- Society of St. Rose Catholic church -meets arthr clubhouse. v- THURSDAY 8:15 p.m. Lions club min---atrel ia presented High scnool auditorium, McFerrin S.

S. Class Has Picnic With Mrs. H. C. Moore Jr.

The McFerrin Sunday school class of the First Methodist church met this week at the home of Mrs. C. Moore on Woodbury road, for a picnic. 3 Lovely arrangements of lilies, roses and sweet peas, from "the gardens of the were used throughout the residence. Groups of Ihe guests were seated the dining-room, in the living-room and on the pereh opening, into the Thirty-three persona were present for the occasion.

Knight It I E. MRS. ELLIS Miss Libby Wilson Is Honoree At Party Series Miss L3bby Wilson, bride elect, was honoree this week at a kitchen shower at which Mes-dames W. R. Freeze and W.

H. Nails were hostesses at the home of Mrs. Freeze on the Manchester road. Fruits and vegetables "in a wicker basket featured table decorations and the house was decorated throughout with gift flowers. Mrs.

John Cook and Miss Jane Freeze assisted with serving refreshments which consisted of individual cakes, decorated with pink rose budsr a' frozen- dessert, nuts and mints. Twenty persons attended the party. Luncheon Continuing- the series of parties honoring Miss Wilson, Mrs. J. M.

Marlin, Mrs. Robert Batts and Mrs. Homer Maholland, the latter of Oarksville, entertained at a luncheon at the Woman's club Flowers, decorated the entranee hall and dining room and bo Is filled with-pink asters were fea tured at the dining room table. Place cards in pink and blue were in wedding bell design. gift in.

her china. Seated with Miss Wilson and the hostesses were Mesdames John Cook, Aubrey Cook Floyd San-ford. Clav Jackson. TorrT Youree. Earl Rees, H.

Wilson, Van Hubbard, W. J. Schoenberger, Edna Goodwin, Homer Maholland of Oarksville, Larry Nelson and Miss-Mary Ruth Miller. Hollywood HOLLYWOOD UP Of all the reasons to become an actor, Robinson Stone has one of the oddest. He started acting because he wanted to become a critic.

I was more or less forced to stay in this- business because no- giveas-a-chance-aaat critic," he-said. "I'm really sorry it worked out that way, particularly read a review of one of my performances Stone is getting his first taste of hfcAtoaJifcU. man and groomsmen, completing the personnel of the wedding par ty, were Paul D. Holland of to perk-up a bit, with the enthusiastic about prospects for Personals Mrs. Charles Hull of.

Atlanta has been the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Williamson, this week. Mr. and Mrs.

Larry Nelsori returned to their home in Dayton, Ohio after a visit here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Marlin. Mr. and Mrs.

Floyd Wiedrich left yesterday for a combined business and vacation trip to Wisconsin and additional points in that area Mrs. Eph Hoover, Miss Betty rioover, Mr. and Mrs. Eph Hoover and Mr. and Mrs.

William Hendrixon, of McMinnville, were among' those attending the Memorial Day races in Indianapplia. Judy and Joanne Ellis, daughters of Mr. and Mrs. Walter EUis, leave this week for an extended visit with their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs.

William Edwards, of Ft Worth, Texas. Miss Martha Waller? who has been in Ft. Lauderdale, for the past nine months, has arrived to spend her vacation with her parents, Mr. and Mra. A.

Wal---ler, at thsir home on University street Mrs. Martha Wall, who has been a patient at Rutherford hospital for the past three months, nas recovered sufficiently to be returned to her home. Misses Amelia -Burgdorf- -and -Dorothy Hoover, arrive this week from Stephens College, Columbia, to spend their vacations with their, parents. and Mrs. George P.

Burgdorf, and Mrs. (Continued on page 11) Birthdays May 31 Nola'M. Wilkerson EugeneDavenport Robert E. Bowling Jerry Earp Evelyn Neery Charles Kenneth Foster J. A.

-Jernigan Wesley Black Mrs. Lucille Holden Tommy Lee Victory Elsie Lee Armstrong Jerry Pate William Ison i Oscar Snell I Mrs. Betty Snell Mrs. Ann Field' Linda Gayle Tucker Mrs. Lillian L.

Morgan June 1 Susan Diane MacClaren James Lee McClaraQ Thomas Smotherman Mrs. C. E. Dunlap Kennartl P. Maxwell Annie May Summars Joe Gleaves Porter Arnold Claude Vance Fred Armstrong Frances Hudson Fred Parker Shirley Fay Miller Decherd, cousin of the groom, and Kenneth H.

Fox, brother of the bride, Mrs. Fox chose a pink shantung' dress and a. powder blue Gaebel hat with matching acces- soriesHer shoulder bouquet was a purple orchid. Mrs. Davidson was attired in a navy blue lace modeT with navy and white accessories.

Her cor- sage was a purple orchid. The bride's- E. DAVIDSON Mrs. Carter Entertains For Mrs. McNabb Mrs, V.

Carter entertained at luncheon on Thursday in honor of her mother, D. McNabb. The home was- lovely, with spring flowers, roses, sweet peas and May lilies. Guests for the occasion were members of Woman's Bible Class of First Baptist church Sunday school. at the table with Mrs.

McNabb were Mrs. May Miss Lelia Osborne, Miss Nannie Vaughn, Mrs. Katie Lee Peyton, Mrs. Lyda Woodfin, Mrs. W.

Farrow, Mrs. T. F. Mears, Mrs. S.

H. Maples, Mrs. Jordan Sims and Mrs. Era Mae Jennings. Assisting Mrs.

Carter in serving were Mrs. A. M. Nicholson and Mrs Roy Willard. Battle Ground H.D.

Club Has Monthly Meet A demonstration on Nutrition was the highlight of the May meeting of the Battle Ground yrive'-hoffienaemT5nstrationat the home of Charles Tilford. "In the Garden" was sung, led by Mrs. Rex Wiggs, Mrs. Hatton Vaughn led the devotional. The group unit-ed in the club prayer.

In the ab- of Miss OUie Smotherman, Mrs. Dennis Bill? read the' poem anC quotation. The secretary and treasurer gave their reports. A report was on the Craft school in progress at McFadden school. Announcement was made about, the dress" cbn.esrtsn&e held June 11, at-Cental High school at 2 p.m.

Mrs. Robert Grandstaff and wiggs will n't the club in the dress up and work dress respectively. Woman's camp at Columbia was announced for June 17-20. Several of the ladies plan to go. Mrs.

Grandstaff, Arts and Crafts leader, showed some handmade articles. Miss Moran showed jam.e place mats. She also ahowgd some ear rings she was wearing made from pennies coyered with enamel and a powdered substance. They are similar to some to be made at camp in June. Mrs.

JDugene Hoover displayed articles thev had decorated with Italian hemstitching. Another' feature of the program vas -a- current events quiz conducted by Mrs. Robert Sanders. Miss Morkn's demonstration on Nutrition was presented in a most interesting manner. She showed tne seven basic groups for our iaily food and-as-he-presented them they formed the Wheel of Good Eating.

She distributed literature Jielpful suggestions which, if will keep the Wheel of Good Eatirig balanced, and make it spin. She alio distributed helpful material for sewing with cotton bags and suggestions for sewing on nylon. -Mrs. -lilford's club member demonstration was a beautiful pair of pi'Iow cases and sheets she kad made. Miss Marv Lou Smotherman, guest of the (Continued on page 11) Turrentine Reunion Set June 28-29 The Third National Reunion of the Turrentine family will be held on June 28th and 29th at Shelby-ville, Dr.

G. R. Turrentine of Rua-sellville, Arkansas, announced recently. The first reunion was held at Hillsboro; N. C- in 1941 and was attended by more than 250 persons, the second was at Loekes-burg, Arkansas and 350 members of, the family from ten states wer present It is lioped that 500 dt-cendente will be at Shelbyyille.

The original settlers in the United States were Alexander, and Samuel Turrentine who came to Philadelphia from Ireland on the Couli Kan in 1745. They took land near what "is now Chester, but, on the defeat of Braddock in the Indian wars fled with other settlers to North Carolina in 1755, where they became large landowners in Orange County. From here the decendents of the two brothers spread thr5ughout America Both brothers were strong supporters Of the Revolution. Alexander served as a soldier eight years while Samuel contributed moneyi and supplies to the Colonial troops and the new government The family name, Is distinctly being Turrettini and the name is found throughout Northern Italy and Switzerland today. The American family, Turrentine, has directly traced kinship with the Turrettini family now prominent in Geneva, Switzerland, where Jthe family has had a continuous line of decendents since 1550.

Dr. G.R. Turrentine, who Is Registrar of the Arkansas Polytechnic College, at Russellville, Arkansas, has spent thirty years Inrassembling the history of Turrentines. He has been the main support of the Family Society with Mrs. Memory A.

Lester, 414 East 52nd New' York City- who is President. Rev. Franci3 M. Turrentine of Scottsville, New York, and Mrs. B.

W. Robinson of Liberty, are -Vive-Presidents. Mrs. Caroline Smith Lamb of Birmingham, Alabama, is Secretary. SheTbyv'illeT' Tennessee," the-site of this year's reunion is the boyhood home of the Rev.

Francis M. Turrentine a. retired Methodist minister who is now ninety years of age. His grandfather, was one of the original settlers of this area of Tennessee. The program for the reunion extends over the two days with a dinner at the Dixie Hotel Saturday evening.

All members of the family will attend church services Sunday morning. A dedication of a monument to the family will occur in the afternoon. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Fred Maxwell announce the birth of a daughter at Rutherford hospital on Tues- The baby weighed nine, pounds, one and has been named Susan Melinda.

Alvin Moore and sorts of Chattanooga arrived yesterday to be guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. Moore Jr. Mr.

Moore, who has been in Chicago, arrived by plane to Join his family here for a visit. Miss Lester Weds Mr. Robinson Rites Solemnized Friday Evening Miss Peggy Lester, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted Gamier, of Lavergne, and J.

D. Robertson, son Mr. and Mrs. Dave Robinson, of Hollandale were married i'Viday evening at 7:30 at Nolens-ville, at the home of the Reverend Raymond Sanford. Attendants were Miss Sylvia Ball and Leon Rader.

The bride was wearing a blue nylon frock, with pink accessories. She wore a corsage of pink The couple will make their home in Lavergne. The bride is attending Smyrna High school and the bridegroom is tmployed in construction work at Sewart. rfMrsrShinn Is Hostess At Card Club Mrs. "Jack Shinn was hostess on Friday night at her home on El-rod street at a meeting of her bridge club and several additional guests.

Decorations were-of assorted Spring flowers. Pecan "pie, a la mode, was served. High score, went to Mrs. Jack Harney and second high to Mrs. William Owen.

Bingo was awarded to Mrs. Miller Lanier. Present were Mesdames Harney, Lanier, Owens, of Nashville; Mrs. Frank Faulkinberry, of Florence, Mrs. George Bettes, Mrs.

Ed Eatherly, Mrs. William Coleman, Mrs. Guy James Mrs. Allen Prince Mrs. Charles Phillips, Mrs, fc.

Mrs. James Sidwell, Mrs. Bill Hendricks and Mrs. Andrew Young. Girl Scout Troop Enjoys Field Trip The Girl Scout Troop Number 5 made a field trip Wednesday to the Jackson farm in JSagleville.

Mrs, Howard Anderson and Mrs. J. B. Heflin, scout leaders, and Mrs. John -Hooper and Mrs.

William. T. Ralston chaperoned, the group. Those who made the trip were: Fay Jackson, Harriet Hollo-way, Mary Ann Reagan, Betty Harrisonr Judy Brandon, Jo- Ann Curry, Martha Halliburton, Kitty Hooper, Margaret -Ann Jackson, Betty Johns, Susie Ralston, Linda Sue Reeves, Patty Waller, Leandra Tunks, Carol Cheek Ransom, Marietta Jackson, Mary Edith Louise Wharton, Patty, Nancy Jean Smith, Mary Jane Youree, Peggy Randolph and Patsy Clark. Bon Voyage Parties Given During Week Mrs.

Delbert Dyke, who is leaving for Texas to make her home, was honoree this week at a tea, given by Mesdames Joe Wolfe, Jordan Williamson, John Wade and Frank" Bass, at the home of Mrs. Bass, on E. Lytle street, Pink and yellow tinted lilies were centerpiece for the serving table which- was overlaid in a cutwork linen cloth. Yellow tapers in' silver candelabra completed table decorations. Mrs.

Frank Martin, Mrs. Nance Jordan, Mrs.l. W. Midgett and Mrs. Joe Little assisted in serving.

Barbecue Supper Given Mrs. DykTrlLnd and Mrs. Joe Little, who are leaving soon to reside in Sparta were honored during' the week, at a barber cue supper given by Mr. and Mrs. Nance Jordan at their home on Bell street.

Mesdames Dyke and Little were presented a giftfrorntheir hostsL Col. and Mrs. Robert MacLean were winners of high score at the bridge game which followed- dinner. V' Guests were Col. and Mrs.

Mac-Lean, Mr. and Mrs. Dyke, Mr and Mrs. Little, Mr. and Mrs.

Ed Briney, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Freeman. Manchester Road Club Meeting Held This Week The Manchester Road home demonstration Club met May 28 at the home of Mrs C. E.

Kelton. The president, Mrs. Harry Marlin, called the meeting to order and Mrs. William Sledge led the group in singing "In The Garden." Mrs. Robert Allmari gave the devotional and Addie Marlin fed' in prayer.

Mrs. Tom Allman gave the' poem and quotation. Each mem ber answered the roll by" giving a Sewing hint. Mrs. Carl Marlin w.as elected treasurer, then she read the min-utesand gave the Treasurer's report.

Mrs. C. H. Rigsby gave a reading and conducted a quiz on "Current Events." Mrs. Alton Webb reported on "Arts and Crafts." Mrs.

Arthur Stewart and Mrs. C. Kelton demonstrated Italian Hemstitching-arid selecting of bed linens. The dress contest was then held. The judges were Mrs.

Hoyte Smith and Mrs. John Winners in Dress Up Cotton Dress contest under size. 18" were: Mrs. Alton Webb, first; Over 16: Mrs Arthur first; Mrs. C.

E. Kelton, In the Cotton Work Dresa were: Mrs. C. E. Kelton, Arthur Stewart, second.

Visitors were Mrs. Julian Smith, Mrs. B. G. White, Mrs: George Auberry, Mrs.

Hoyte Smith, Mrs. John Kelton. The hostess served refreshments and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs, Torn. Allmari in une. Kate Walkup of Readyville, and Mrs.

Rosa Fox, Murfreesboro, both wore printed sheer and gardenia corsages. Reception- Immediately following the cere mony Mr. and Mrs. Tox, parents of the bride, entertained at a re ception for the bridal party, Ciose Relatives, and out-of-town gueste at the Church Fellowship' Hall. The bride's table was beautifully decorated, the central ornament being the traditional tiered wedding cake, topped with a minia-r ture bride and groom.

Arrangements of seasonal flowers com pleted the decoration in the re ception hall. Assisting in the serv ing were Virginia Meek of Eagle -ville, Rubye Wheeler-of tTnion-fbody Hollywood -at aramountstudiOrGrandaff and Mrs, ville, Mrs. W. S. Donnell of Mur freesboro, and Mrs.

Tom Youree and Kate Walkup of Readyville. Miss Ruth Yoiiree of Readyville kept the guest In the evening the couple left for a wedding trip to Florida. The bride was" in a pink linen suit with which she wore 'a natural straw hat trimmed in pink and matching accessories. Her shoulder corsage was a white orchid The bride was graduated from Central High School in Murfreesboro and received her degree at Middle Tennessee- State College. -She holds position-in- the- Frank.

lin County School System, where he is recreating his role of Joey iri "Stalag 17," Billy Wilder's film version of the Broadway hit. It waa-while-he-wts a student at Northwestern University and writ ing drama reviews for the student newspaper, that he decided an acting background would be a good thing for him to have. That is why he organized the Pastime Players in bis home-town-o Oak ParkT-HL, and appeared in all its productions during summer vacations. No Job Open After getting a master's degTee in drama from Yale, Stone went to new York with ihigh hopes of becoming a critic for one of the leading newspapers. Everywhere he- went the story was the same: he" would have-to start at the bot tom and, with luck, he might be come a drama critic in 10 or 15 years.

'He had a research jeb on Thea- (Continued on page ,11) Mr. Davidson was graduated from Seminary at Baxter, r. attended Tennessee. Wesleyan Col-. lege, and received, his degree at Middle Tennessee State College.

The couple will reside in Dech- erd where the groom is engaged in farming. -Nuptial Courtesies 1 Miss Martha Jean Donnell and W. p. Donnell entertained recently at their home in King-wood Heights at a luncheon hon-( Continued on page 11).