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Ir. and Mrs. Frank B. RobarAVd daughter, Betsy Ann, of Hen son, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W. Robards. , j Ir, and Mrs. J. M. Clark and Mrs. M. Wagoner, who are sojourning Tn Florida, ara'-expected to return |iome in a few days. ! f Miss Elizabeth Crews,-a teacher in Ihe City Graded Schools, spent the -week-end at her home in Greensboro with her parents. - - * . ' Rev; George Tally, of Carbbnton, Will preach at the East Sanford Bap-, blit church next Sunday night’ at 7:30 ■o’clock. The public is invited to hear him. - Dean Br D,; Carroll, of the Univer sity, will fill Rev. Frank C. Hawkins’ appointment at the First Baptist church next Sunday afternoon at 6 ^o’clock. The public .is invited to hear • Miss Helen Palmer has accepted a position as teacher in a dancing school at Reidsvijle. She is teaching under the supervision of Mrs. Jacquelin Downing, who is rated as the best danCthg teacher in the State. ' The Two Point tilling station,,: where Gaither Edwards and the two Birdsongs'were killed in a gun battle .over where the Carthage road leads out from Federal Highway No/ l, ,ig now in charge of O. D. Palmer. Perry’s Garage has been incorpor ated to engage in the autoinobile busi ness. The authorized capital atocit is $10,000.00, $1,500.00 subscribed by ' Garland Perry, Robena S. Perry, of ■ this place, and L. H. Perry, of Cum nock. . - ; Miss Sarah Busbee, of Raleigh. wqo ...is conducting a dancing school at this : place, was in this office yesterday and asked The Express to state that ■ she wilt return to Sanford next week for the purpose of 'instructing her pupils. ; ” ' Mr. W. I* Simmons, general mana ■ger for Williams-Belk Company,, of . this place, left the first, of the week ' for New York to purchase a spring . stock of goods for his firm. He will purchase a stock sufficient to meet - the demands of the trade. He ex pects to return about the last 6$ )thf ’ - week. J | 4 This issue of The Express carries an advertisement from Mr. GJ'Hr : Smith offering for sale the Mclvef Building on' the comer of Chathain and Mclver Streets. There is a bar*, jgain in this building as it was con,*, structed of the very best material that could be had years ago. This building will, be sold on Saturday, February 27th., at 3 p. m. 4 The Express stated a few weeks weeks ago that the person.killing this heaviest hog in Lee County this sea* ^<son, would be given a year’s subscrip* tion to this paper free of charge. So far the biggest hog reported to this office was the one killed by Mr. J. If.5 Tarbo rough, which weighed 890 pounds. As the season is-now about over this was probably the biggest hog that will be reported. Joe Cotton who has for some time held a position as a salesman With the Progressive Stores, Inc., at this place, has been promoted by accepting a position with the company as mana ger of the store at Smithfield. This is the reward for faithful, efficient ' service. While his Sanford friends will be pleased to learn of his promo-; tion, they regret that he is called away from Sanford. huj Eev. and Mrs. F, Craighill Browft have returned from Washington; ©, C„ Where Mr. Brown attended a week session of the College of Preachers! held at the National Cathedral. The . subject under discussion was “Chris tian Internationalism.” Some of the . most prominent ministers " in the-* United States were on the program, with'Rev. DrsMcGregor, of the North western University, as the leader during the Conference. During Lent ••Mr. Brown will-hold services atj-St, ' Thomas Episcopal Church on Tues day and Sunday afternoons at 4 p. m. Mr. L. F. Baldwin has Sold his in terest in the Baldwin Bargain Store, • on Steele Street to his brother, Mr. ~ jOk, 4^, oaiuwiu cum wi»» icwic uv«u ■ "business, Mr. K. L. Baldwin will con-'; tinue in business. Mr. L. F." Baldwin -la advertising his house {and a Vacant lot for sale in this issue of The Ex press. x Although he has hot made, plans for the future he expects to leave Sanford soc*. Their many * friends in' Sanford will regret to learn that Mr. and Mrs. Baldwin plan to leave Sanford. Her many Sanford friends will be 7 pleased to learn that Miss’ Maude 1 "Holmes who has been critically ill with pneumonia in Raleigh, is now im proving and It is expected that she 'will recovef. Her sister, Mrs. Walter Cade, has been at her bedside since . last week, !)r. J. P. Monroe went over " - "to Raleigh last week to see Miss Holt mes. Miss Holmes, who, before go ing to Raleigh, was head nurse at the Central Carolina Hospital, ""Was held In high esteem by the entire medical and nursing corps. - ,jv\ Bobby Burns, proprietor of ‘ the Burhs filling station at Three Points, .tells The Express that many of the tourists who spent the season- in (Florida arenow passing through on Federal Highway No. 1 returning to . their homes in the Northern States., - In fact they are moving in both di rections. Some tourists are going to Florida to ppend a fe golf linkt,«<M^ Burns 1st season nov&iasts the en The seasons at the watering plats not so long, but the tourists are con stantly coming and going. * ****** J - - I a*** George Washington 'CelebrqgtojOT On Monday afternoon, FebrttJJ[ j2, at 2 o’clock, a special George Wash ington Bicentennial program will be presented in the school auditorium un der the auspices of the Jonesboro Parent - Teachers’ Association. A splendid program under the direction of Miss Blanche Godfrey, fehairman, of the program committee, assisted by Misses Nell Gibbs, Bernice Currie, arid Mesdames HI M.' Jackson and Emory Watson-Will be_presented. The grammar grade choruses composed of. fifty voices will sing a number written especially for the Bicenten nial celeration. The stately and beauti ful minuet will be danced in costume by ten pupils of the A. £ B:‘ sections of the 6th and 6th grades. Two short'playlets will also be given by the pupils of Misses Nell Gibbs and FrancesoRberts. ' Immediately after the program tree planting exercises will take place oh the school grunds. Three pink dogwood trees will be pldpted, he honoring the memory of the* Father of' our Country, another in the memory of the late Dr. E. P. Snipes, beloved physician who render ed such valuable service to Jonesboro and’teie surrounding community for more’ than forty years, and one in honor of Mr. Redin Bryan,Sr., who is one of our town’s oldest and most be loved citizens. Mr. Bryan is one of the. few remaining Confederate vet erans. Following the tree planting a colo nial tea will be given in the music room, honoring the parents and grade mothers of the Parent Teachers’ As sociation. Parents and friends of the school are cordially invited to attend this special George Washing ton program. i , ; Bridge' Clubs Entertained. lira J. K .Hunt and daughter/Mrs. Dion Hunt, extended a delightful conic tesy Thursday evening when they en tertained the Teachers' Bridge Club {ind the Merry Go Round Bridge . Club at their home on West Main street. Mrs. J. K .Hunt cordially greeted the. guests at the door and they were shown to the cloak room by Mrs. Dion Hunt. Attractive valentine tallies were passed and the game was en tered into with enthusiasm . Hie living room, where five tabled were in play was beautifulyy decorat ed for the occasion. Lovely yelldw jonquills, narcissus and hyacinths were "tastefully arranged in baskets and . vases thoughout the room creat ing a spring-like atmosphere. Mrs. if. A. White and Miss Carrie Phillips tied for'high score. ' « - At the close of this delightful" ev ening' the hostesses assisted ifcy Miss Ruby- Hunt, served neapolitan cream and angel food cakes Those present were Misses Alice Parker, Christine Meadows, Mela Stroupe, Mae Snipes, Mildred Campbell, Nell -Gibs, Elva Bryan, Vivian A vent, Catherine Phil lips, Mesdames T. C. Black, H, ’ Si. Jackson, J. A. White, W. M. Arnold, E, J. Caddell, Waylon Blue, W. M. Holt, Seth Cox, W. G .Watson, £. J. Kelly, L, L. Thomas, Max Make peace ,J. R. Dalrymple and Mrs. Graham, of Raeford . . Misceltaneaous Shower. On last Wednesday afternoon Class No. 12 of the M. E. Sunday school entertained at a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. L. L. Thomas,, honoring Mrs. Raymond Knight who recently lost her home by fire. - The guests- were cordially greeted by' Mrs. 3. E .Blalock. Mrs. L. L. Thdinas, and Mrs. Raymond Knight and directed to. the gift room which was presided over by Mrs. L. L. Thomas and Mrs. Gordon Brown. Mrs. rooni where they were served cocoa Seth Cox directed them to the dining and Wafers by Mesdames J. K. Hunt and J. R .Dalrymple. Goodbyes were said by Mrs. J. L. Covington and Mrs. R.* Ii. Roebrtson. ‘ The Thomas home was unusually attractive on this occasion, with its dfc'orations of spring flowers and graceful ferns . In the dining room the table was spread with, a lovely lace Cloth and centered with a silver basket filled with narcissus, jonquils, and ! larkspur. _ ; - . About sixty friends of Mrs Knight called during the afternoon . ■ A pleasant surprise of ^he after noon was the arrival of several ladies representing the Bible Class of the M'. E. church, of Sanford, Wlio also rOught many useful and lovely gifts. * Club Hostesses. _ . Despite the inclement-weather , a delightful meeting of the Merry ' Go Round Bridge Club was held Monday evening with Mrs. W. M. Holt and Miss Vivian Avent at the home of the later on West Main street. Ferns and blooming potted plants, together with the soft glow of floor lamps, furnished a'pleasant setting for the games which was played at 4 tables until a late hourt Mrs. Al bert White was winner of high score and to her the hostess presented an -attractive cookie jar. -j After cards were recalled Mrs. B. IP. Williamson and Miss Vivian Cole assisted the hostess in serving con gealed fruit salad, sandwiches, sal tines, pickle, coffee and fudge. Club members present Were Mes ! dames W .M. Arnold, W. G. Watson, Way loin Blue, Alert White, E. J. Cad j dell, Seth Cox, T. C. Black W. M., Holt,'Misses Vivian Avent, Deavie Kelly, Blanche and Myra Godfrey.' Especial guests were Mesd&mes L. L. "Thomas, P. G. York, B. P. Williamson, Max Makepeace, Misses Virginia Cole | and Catherine Phillips. The body of Ross Sloan who died in Panama recently, arrived this morn ing. Funeral services will be held at Shallow Well Christian church to morrow afternoon at 3 p. m., con ducted by Rev. J. E. Blalock, assist^ ed by Rev. T. F. Wright, oi this city. Benefit Basketball Game. • On Friday evening the Civic League and Community Choir will sponsor a benefit basketball game in school gymnasium. The small price, of ten cents will be charged. This game will be a double header, the Jonesboro High School girls’ team will play the town girls. The married men will play the town boys. This game promises to be one of thrills ana fun for ever yone present. Let every one come out and help a good cause. A. S,Pieree Passes After Long Illness Alexander S. Pierce, a well known fanper, died at 8 o’clock Thursday morning at his home near Jonesboro, after an illness of several months. Mr. Pierce, who -was 61 years of age, was bom in Randolph county, but for several years had lived in Lee county where he had many friends. Early in life he married Miss Dora Gilmore. Some years after her death he mar ried Miss Mary Hughes who survives .together with the following children; Mrs. S. HinessleV and Mrs.- Millie Cramp, both of Lenoir, Vance,-Walt er, Brantley and Basher Pierce. Sur viving also are one'sister and two brothers. The funeral services were held, at the home Friday afternoon conducted by Rev. O. A. Keller as sisted by Rev. J. E. Blalock, b . 7 Bible Claes Meets. The Men’s Bible Class of the Pres byterian church taught by I>r. Way Ion Blub, met for their regular meet ing last -Thursday evening at the tunate in having such an efficient street. After a short devotional conducted by Rev J. S. Cooke a business session was. held over which Mrs. K. H. Phil lips presided. At this time plans were made for the every member can vass which will take place in March. At the close of the meeting Mrs. Russell served chicken salad sand wiches, saltines, pickle and coffee.. Circle Meeting. Circle No. 3 of the Presbyterian church, with Mrs. Waylon Blue, chair man, met Thursday afternoon With Mrs. Bertha Cole, with a very full at tendance. _ The devotional was led by Mrs. H. F .Oehler, after which an in teresting program on Japan follow ed. A reading entitled ‘‘Train up a Child," wan rendered Hy Mrs. Berth t CfflL who j8 the oldest member of the entire auxiliary. The Bible study wa* led by Rev. J. S, Coplc. • i thirine the social hour Miss Vir ginia Cole and Jtre. B. p. Williamson served sandwich*^ stuffed eggs and hot.tea.—"'' ■ rw*~' The Mary Lee Seawell Circle met Friday evening with Mrs. J. Walker Kelly, with the chairman,Mrs. E. J. Kelly, presiding; After the devo tional conducted by the chairman, the program on Japan followed. The Bible study was led by Mrs. Cook. The dholes which will close their church year in March, gave gratifying re ports. /-v Circle No. 1 with Mrs. W. G. Wat son, chairman, nut Monday after noon with Mrs .Gertrude Arnold, and daughter, Mrs. W. M. Arnold, at their home on Lee street. Mrs. W. M.. Arnold led the devotional after which' program followed The Bible leS arvn wus f fllie'hfc bv Mr Teachers Cub Entertained, o Misses Mae Snipes anil Alice Park er entertained their Teacher’s Clifb and a few friend at a valentine bridge and rook party last Friday ev ening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. 'C. Hunt, on Lee street. High score club prize, a compact, was awarded to Miss Christine Mea dows ; high score guest prize, dusting powder, to Mrs- J. A. White, and high score rook prize s cutex set, to Mrs. 3j P. McDavid. The living room was attractively decorated in red and white spring flowers, carrying- out the valentine color scheme, Punch was served during the evening and at the-conclu sion of the party the hostess served block cream,centered with red heart, angel food cake and valentine candies. Those playing were Mesdames J. A. White, T. C. Black, J. p. McDavid, Geo. Hunt, H. M. Jackson, Dion Hunt, Misses Kate and Elva Bryan, Lau Rhea Ward, Isabell Knight, Frances Boberts, Bernice Currie, Nell Gibbs, Melba Stroup, Mildred Campbell and Christine Meadows. , 'Return From Greensboro. Misses Annie and Myrta Dalrymple who have made their home in Greens boro since last fall have returned to their -home in Jonesboro for a stay of several months. The many friends of Miss Myrta Dalrymple whose an ile was broken in a fall in Greensboro last September, will be glad to know that she lias recovered and is able to , walk now. , > ‘ , ’Notice. ■ The people of Our town and com munity are urged to attend the bene fit asket ball game at the gymnasium at 7:30 Friday evening. The pro ceeds of tie game will go to a most •worthy cause being sponsored by two of our outstanding organizations, the Community^Choir and Civic League. Part of the proceeds will go towards paying for music used by the commu nity choir which! contributed so large ly to the musical life of our town,. At the close of the meeting the mem era were invited into the dining room | where dughnuts): coffee and cocoa wes served. Sunday School Class to Serve Lunch. On Saturday,-ffebiuary 20th mem ... —■ ■ — ^tlass of the Baptist [ serve lunch in the - stand..A good, | will be derved for f 5c and 36c. The L invited to patron irs of the Fideli Sunday school ' d Model Marl wholesome din he small sum oublie is eordi ; this class. The Civic Le movements imount 'will g i^is planning im tQe remaining i that organization. T, E. Class Meeting. The TT E. L. Class of the Baptist inday school met Tuesday, evening the home of Mira. Frank Hare with splendid attendance. The devo ial was in change-of Mri-Henry imilton followed by a business ses in. A very 'interesting George ashington program was then car id out by Mrs. jLanier and Mrs. imiltim. onesboro Highs Wins Fourth District Title. Jonesboro-high-school boys defcat 1 the Lumberton high Quint 29 to 5 last Thudsday night at Campbell ollege to win championship of the ourth District Conference of Class . high schools. rThe victory was the nth in as many starts, this season >r Jonesboro, which had won honors i group one play in the district, umberton had' captured the title i group two. It was a hard fought ffair and was anybody’s game until le final moments . John Womble allied 14 points to show the way foi onesboro while Dalrymple was run er with eight. . The success oi ie Jonesboro team this year is large f due to Coach C- J .Crutchfield wnc i considered one of tie outstanding laches in this . part of the State, he Jonesboro school Is indeed for nate in having such an efficient thletic director. JONESBORO -r TflREE Notice. ' All members ofthe Junior Ordei lodge are urged/.to be present, next Monday night when they will' heai an address by Mr. IX E. Shaw, of Broadway. ■ ,c. to Will her Mrs. H. M .Jackson/ Misses Blanche and Myra Godfrey, and James Dal rymple, Jr., attended the matinee performance of ."The Student‘Prince” which was given at State Theatre, Raleigh, last Saturday. The friends of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Robertson regret to know that their little daughter, Mary Leslie Is quite sick at their home here. Miss Ruth Womble has returned from an extended visit to her sister in Carrboro. Mrs. Emma Stevens has gone Washington, D, Gt, Iwhere she visit her son, Clifton Bell, and daughter, Mrs .Walter Wrenn. The Men’s Bible Class Of the Bap tist church met last Thursday even ing with Mr. and Mrs. George Hunt, at their home on Lee street. The president, Mr. Victor Rice, presided over the business session. Rev.' Frank Bare made a splendid talk. Fruit was served at the close of the meeting. Mr. and MrS.'Qgden Hare, , who have been residing with Rev. and Mrs. Frank Hade during the past win ter, have moved to a home near San ford. V Misses Elizabeth Thomas and Cath erine Phillips patted Mrs. Rufus Mor gan in Raleigh Sunday. Miss LoSi Balfymple, Of—High Point, spent the,week end at hoine. Miss Flora Wyche is spending aome time with her elater, Mrs. Charles Parker ,of Salisbury. . Misses Mary McMillan, of Stedman, and Florence Mercer, of Marsh ton, spent the week end at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.JU Thomas.. . If therewas ever a time to save money it is now and we will hdp you by insisting that you use SULPHATE OF AMMONIA for your grain instead of soda. The trusts do no seem to be controlling SULPHATE of AMMONIA and while we consider it worth ten dollars a ton more than soda it is actually selling much cheaper. If you have never used it ask anyone you know who has used it. We will rest on their verdict. STOCK NOW ON HAND FOR IMMEDIATE DELIVERY. TON $33.00; PER BAG, $3.50. Get it at the mill or place your orders with our dealers. Sapona Mills, Inc. SANFORD, DEALERS: N. G. ' vagpr* * .m4L'/££* ro^o.v MIU. S1X>KK . ../Sanford T. A. RIDDLE CO.. Sflnfmvl HASTY CAMPBELL,..'."1. Jonesboro J. C. JONES,..... .-■■■■ " Broadwav H. p. McPherson,.”.... camS NED McLEOD, ..Broadway, RFD i 1&SS53*’ ..-..-.Moncure BUCHANAN BROS.,. RYES Mr. and Mrs. L .G. Stubbs and daughter, of Hamlet, visied Mrs. J. K. Hunt Sunoday. Dr. B .W. Burt, of Holly Springs, visited at the home of Mr. D. B. Buch anan Sunday. v Messrs. Harry and W. H. Campbell spent Suwday in Wilmington at the home-of L. P. Campbell. Frey May, of Hampton Roads, Va., visited at the home of Mr. B. W. Thomas Sunday . ! Rev. J. S. Cook left Monday for a business trip to SPilot Mountain. Mrs. Fred Hamilton and children, of Hamlet, spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Russell. Qp Sunday Mr. and Mrs! Russell accom panied by Mrs. Hamilton visited rela tives in Greensboro. Dr. Waylon Blue attended the Tri State Medical Association Tuesday which convened at the Sir Waiter Hotel in Raleigh this week. He was accompanied by Mrs. Blue \ and Mrs. W. G. Watson. Miss Louise Temple, of Durham, spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. W. S. Temple. JONESBORO CIRCUIT. _ Rev. J. E. Blalock, Pastor. Announcements for Sunday, Febru ary 21st: 11 A. M.—Jonesboro. 3:00 P. M.—Morris Chapel. 7:00—^Lemon Springs. Everyone should attend at least one worship service on Sunday. The Meth odist church offers you a helpful serv ice and a most cordial welcome. Quarterly Conference. The first quarterly., conference of the Jonesboro circuit, will be held in Jonesboro, Sunday * Fberuary 21st at 11 o’clock. Rev. John' C. Wooten, of Fayetteville, will preach at that time, and will hold the business ses sion of the conference immediately after the devotional service. Special music will be furnished by the Com munity choir. A cordial invitation is extended to the entire community. SANFORD JUNIOR COUNCIL TO CELEBRATE WASHINGTON’S | BIRTHDAY FEBRUARY 25th. The Sanford Council No. Ill, Jr., 0. U. A. M., is planning to celebrate with an appropriate program in its council hall Thursday night, February 25th., the 200th anniversary, of the birth of George'" Washington, “The Father of His Country.” An elabor ate program will be put on and a pleasant and profitable evening is promised for all members of this great order who attend. Members of all councils in Lee county are cordially invited to attend. Following is the program: Vocal Solo—Miss Frances Riddle. Pledge to Jhe Flag—In Concert. The Homes of George Washington— K. E. Seymour. 'Youth and Manhood of George Wash ington—R. W. Vick. The Home Making of George and i Martha Washington—H. M, Jackson American Creed—lit Concert. I SEE PAGE FI^: f : . : r, ..f ' * r ford ad I * i. >>• 1 . ..-s - Jil A .-,'.,,, a.-.'.* [fjmw ihji ii " LOCAL MAN WINS HONORS 1 IN ARMY PISTOL MATCH Corporal Carlton J. Thomas, Bat tery A, 1st. Observation Battalion, stationed at Port Bragg, North Caro- 1 lina, was a member of the Battery ■ Team in. the National Rifleman As sociation Pistol Qualification Trophy [Match for 1931. Corporal Thomas has recently received the hearty con ?ratuIations of General King, com manding the Fourth Corps Area. Cor poral Thomas has completed 10 years service in the Army. " Mr. and Mrs. K. W. McNair and children and Misses Rosalie and "feuth Thomas stopped over in Jacksonville Sunday to visit their brother, Julian Thomas, en route to Miami. ..FOR SALE.. AT VERY LOW PRICES! One Burroughs Adding Machine. One Corona Adding Machine. Both practically new. One Daulton Adding Machine and Cash Register Com. One Repeating Remington Rifle. One .38 Smith and Wesson Revolver, Hammerless, Pearl Handles. One Large Flat Desk and Office Chair. One Large Wooden Cabinet, suitable for storing heavy articles. , One 100-piece Dinner Set, Genuine China. We have other items that you might need that we will sell cheap. Possibly you might have a typewriter that you want to exchange for the above. We will sell or exchange. W.F. Chears, PHONE 147 February Specials! •JOHN B. STETSON HATS—$4.98. INTERWOVEN SOX in broken lots, former prices 75c to $1, going- now for only 25c a pair f Men’s good heavy full cut OVERALLS all sizes, pair, 69c Boy’s good OVERALLS, sizes 2 to 12 years, per pair, 39c Ladies’ and school girl’s OXFORDS and PUMPS, $1.48 These are worth more money but sizes are broken. Stroud-Hubbard Co. yy ANPvHOSIERY STORE. * 7
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