Robinson -Gray Reunion Draw* 29 From # Several States Twenty-nine descendants of Matilda Robinson Gray held a family reunion at "Dixie Hall", the old Robinson home, on Aug ust 8. Mr and Mrs. Charles C. Daniels, Miss Evelyn Hope Dan iels, and James Robinson Dan iels, of New York, were hosts. Matilda Swain Lowry, daugh ter of Col. James Lowry, of Bun combe County, was one of the pioneer settlers of Macon Coun ty. She was first married to James Madison Robinson, of Franklin, In the 1820's. After his death, she married James K. Gray, of Ellijay. DR. W. L. CUTTER CHIROPRACTOR PHYSIO-THERAPIST ? Over Leader's Dry Goods Store SYLVA, N. C. Telephone 143 In gathering at "Dixie Hall", her widely scattered grand children, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren paid tribute to their an cestress, lor that was her home (or many years. The nouse, built In 1800 by Capt. Julius T. Slier, became the property of her son, Capt. James Lowry Robinson. The latter malrled Alice Siler, daughter of Capt. Siler. Capt. Robinson served as lientenant-governor of North Carolina 1880-84, and as acting governor during Gov. Jarvis' ab sence from the state. A picnic luncheon was serv ed, and the guests spent the afternoon re knitting family ties and exchanging reminiscences. For many It was the first visit to Franklin In a number of years. All, except the younger generations, are former resi dences of Macon. Among the guests were Mr. and Mrs. James Lowry Robin son, and Mr. and Mrs. James Lowry Robinson, Jr., of Silver Springs, Md ; Mr. and Mrs. John Robinson, of Knoxville, REMNANT SALE SEE THESE TODAY 2,000 yd*, oxford cloth, shirting, chambrays, checks, plaids and solid colors, including white. Regular Bolt Prices, $1 to $1.19 per yd. These are put up 3 and 4 yds. to a piece ? NOW ONLY 48c yd. -BELK'S OUR DEMOCRACY ia ho Mx cti woidi as'ca tiHot' m ilie Dic^ iar-.ativ-* - oto americah reecspr viu may find the woko there t our the SFIKtT OF AMEft/CA PEH/ES IT. Eli as howe-?m/v July 9, 1819- invented ~j THE SEWING MACHINE WHEN STILL IN HIS 20S - He HAP HEARD A MAN SAY */ T CANNOT B? POA/?. ' MANy AMERICANS ? MEN AND WOMEN- HAVE MET THE CHALLENGE THAT HOWE MET. IN THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS OV?R THE WARS IS EVIDENCE PILED ON EVIDENCE THAT IT CAN BE PONE- IN OUR DEMOCRACY 'Siamese Twin' Peadhes Grown By John Gribble John Gribble, of Franklin, Route 3, Wednesday brought to The Press office "Siamese twin" peaches grown on his farm in the River Bend section. The two peaches, growing side by side, apparently grew together. In any event, they are two perfect peaches grown into one. The twins are on display in The Press window. Tenn.; Mr. and Mrs. Frank Rob inson and Frank Hunter Ribin son, of Waco, Tex.; Mrs. Isabel Robinson Powers and Douglas Powers, of Tulsa, Okla.; Mrs. Lavinia Robinson Ott, of Louis iana; Mr. and Mrs. James M. Gray, of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Esther Gray Willis, of Raleigh, N. C.; Mrs. Mary Wells Weller, I of Washington, D. C ; and Mr.1 and Mrs. Horace Hurst, Miss ! Barbara Hurst, Miss Emma Lou Hurst, of Franklin. The total pig crop this year is indicated to be 3 per cent great er than In 1946. ? JOIN Bryant Mutual Burial Association Oldest and Strongest in the County Git Tax Collection* Hit New High In N. C. RALEIGH. ? Revenues from the six-cent state gasoline tax paid by North Carolina motorists dur ing the first six months of 1947 total $19,422,054.96 This repre sents a 137 per cent increase over the first half of 1946, set ting a new high In the 27-year history of gasoline tax collec tions. Production of flue-cured to bacco in North Carolina this year is expected to 'be approxi mately 864,985,000 pounds. LENDING LIBRARY ?? Now Open at Crisp's Studio Unit of American Lending Library, Inc. Complete change of books every five weeks. Come in and make your t selections. HOME CANNING'S BEST 2 - piece metal lid 9 Um this newest development in 2 . piece metal lidsf There's no doubt of JUST MESS TO TIST! *ofe teal for your home -canned foods, iust press to test ? . if DOME is down, jar is sealed! Fits ony Mason jor. Easy to use be cause it's sure. Can more the easy way with BAIL JARS AND BACK to SCHOOL Boys' Overalls 8-oz. Sanforized Denim. Sizes 4 to 16. Suspender back. $1.98 Boys' Oxfords "Terrier" Brand brown mocca sin toe or plain toe. Sizes 1 to 6. For t!he young man Who needs both good looks and long wear in a shoe. WOVEN STRIPE Chambray ? . Yard dyed Sanforized shrunk chambray with woven stripes. Colorfast, washable and is 36" wide. Narrow, medium or wide stripes in beautiful contrasting ? colors including rose, pink, grey, aqua and others. $4.95 Boys' Shirts Ideal Chambray. Built fc.r long w?ar. Sanforized. Sizes 6 io 14 $1.00 CHILDREN'S School Shoes Well made school oxf rds for girls or boys in sizes 8V2 to 3. Leather or rubber soles. Nc>w shipments give Belk's a.l sizes. Bring in the young folks ? let us fit them. Most styles. $2.95 80 x 80 Percale "Quadriga Cloth". Famous for its smooth finish and fine ap pearance ? 1,000 yds. just re ceived in time for back to school sewing. 59c yd. 7y>s 'for Qua/fry 5$,.. and worth if I T, fntnoblMd Bottkfi WjUl-CoU MotUini 0?. ?f AabevUl*

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