North Carolina Newspapers

Miss Ruby Heath spent Tugeday ? ? ? Miss Annie Lee Jones was a Wash ington visitor, Friday. _ ' . * * * . ? ...??* T-." VV1 ? ? W. J. Rasberry paid Wilmington a business visit Wednesday. . ? ? * Mrs. Tom Herring, of Kington, spent Tuesday with Mrs. F. G. Smith. ? ? ? Mrs. J. M. Christman has returned from a visit to relatives in Hender son. ? ? ? Miss Jerry Lylerly is leaving Sun day for a visit to relatives in Ashe ville. ? ? * Mrs. J. H. Harris and Roderick Harris were Durham visitors, Mon day. ? ? ? Mrs. Agnes Blount and Mrs. Frank Davis, Jr., were Ayden visitors, Tuesday. ? * * Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bynum and children spent Monday with relatives in Kinston. m * m Bert Waikins has returned after a visit to his mother, Mrs. Helen Wat kins Horton. ? * ? Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Wolf were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Morris, Wednesday. ? ? ? Miss Annie Laurie Skinner has re turned from a visit to friends near .Robersonville. ? ' * \ Miss Ada Darden, of Kinston, spent several days of this week with Mrs. Flave Darden. * ? * Flave Darden left Friday for Dan ville, Ky. where he will be on the to bacco market. ? ? ? Friends will regret to learn that Betsy Willis Jones is ill at her home on Belcher street. ? * ? Mrs. Bettie Phillips and daughter, Miss Kay, of Shelby, are guests of Miss Jerry Lyleriy. ? ? ? Allen Moore Harris left Wednes day to accept a position at West Palm Beach, Florida. m w m Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Fields, Jr., of Rocky Mount, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Fields, Sr. * ? * Mrs. J. W. Dixon has returned to Raleigh after a visit to her sister, Mrs. G. M. Holden. ? ? ? Mrs. W. J. Rasberry has returned from a visit to relatives and friends in Cary and Raleigh ? ? ? Mr. and Mrs. S. A, Roebuck and sons spent Sunday with Mrs. J. A. Roebuck in Robersonville. ? ? ? Mr. and Mrs. Joe Briley and fami ly, of Bethel, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Skinner, Friday. ? ? ? Mrs. Henrietta M. Williamson and son, Mihonjiave returned from a visit to relatives in Liberty. ? ? ? Mrs. D. A. Clarke is visiting her mother, Mrs. T. L. Jones, who is ill at her home in Weaverville. ? * ? Mrs. Frank Graham and son, Frank, Jr., have returned from Grafton, W. Va., after a visit to relatives. ? ? ? Mrs. Fannie Cooper, of Wilson, has returned after a visit to her brother, R. R. Newton and Mrs. Newton. ? ? ? I Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Duke have re I turned from, a visit to relatives in Warrenton and Roanoke Rapids. I Mrs. A. B. Moore returned Sunday I from a visit to relatives and friends I in Tennille, Augusta and Atlanta, Ga. I * * * I - Miss Polly Bandy and Martin Craig Harris have returned from a visit to relatives and friends in Richmond, I Va ? * * Mrs. D. E. Ogiesby, Mrs. John B. I Joyner, Mrs. D. R. Morgan, and Mrs. I & W. Sikes spent Tuesday in Golds I boro. I I Mrs. M. W. Lincke and Miss Mary Harrison Benson, of Nashville, were guests of friends and relatives here Merle Harris and Mrs. L. E. Prich Mrs. Lizzie Bundy and Mr. andMra I Tom Harris. I *m * Mr. and Mrs, H. N. McClees ami I . ,.. - ? T. , mm Meiaon and James He*y, oi Columbia, spent ftonday with Mr I and Mrs. A. Q. Roebuck. I V ? J . Mr. and Mrs. Sam D. Bandy and ; son, of Leggetts, and Mr. and Mrs. > W. J. Bundy and daughter, of Green ville, have returned after a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bundy. 9 m m Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith and Mr. Louis Alex spent Thursday at Sana torium, where they visited Mrs. Alex. We are glad to report that Mrs. Alex is recovering rapidly. c ? ? ? Miss Novella Horton Capps and Mrs. H. W. Turnage, Miss Bettie Lou and Harvey Turnage, Jr., have re turned to Washington, D. C., after a visit to relatives here. ? ? ? Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Kikes and Mrs. Cooper, who have been guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Oglesby during the holidays left today for their home in Columbia. ? ? ? Mrs. C. B. Mashbura, Sr., who spent a portion of the holiday season in Western Carolina, reports a visit to Mack Pollard at Oteen, and the good news that he is recuperating rapidly. * ? ? Friends will regret to learn that Theodora Albritton, attractive little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ted L. Albritton, fractured her collar bone in a fall on the stair this week for the second time in the past month. HOW DID WE GET OUR BIBLE? -N:'j How old is your Bible? Does.it have an internal "a" that looks like our "f? Do you have any version other than the Authorized?the King James? Mr. Mashburn will give a prize to the person who brings to the<cyeaing services during the month of January the oldest copy of the Bible. Look at yours and see when it was publish ed? Believing many are interested in the Origin of our Bible, Mr. Mashburn will use the evenings in this month to tell how it came to us. "It interested come and bring your Bible. ? In the whiter I pick up sticks, To build Mother a fire, who f| sick. Spring has come with flowers and i ekeer, But brings sorrow for Mother sc > Near it is fall* . ' Bless the Lord that gave us hopj J ? 7 ^ S. '? ^ . | Amiss I SOCIAL CALENDAR I r ????? Monday, January 8 3:00 P. M.?Circle No. 1, Presby terian Auxiliary, meets with I Mrs. J. M. Stansill. | 3:00 P. M.?Episcopal Auxiliary meets with Mrs. J. L. Shackle J ford. ? 3:00 P M.?Woman's Council of the Christian Church meets in the Church. I 3:30 P. M.?Baptist Missionary Society meets at the home of Mrs. E. C. Holmes, with Mrs. John D. Holmes and Miss Annie Perkins as joint hostesses. I 3:30 P. M.?Methodist Missionary I Society meets in the Church. 7:00 P. M.?Red Men. I 8:00 P. M.?Circle No. 2, Presby terian Auxiliary, meets with Mrs. John M. Mewborn. Tuesday, 9 I 2:30 P. M.?Ace of Clubs meets with Mrs. Jack Lewis. I 3:30 P. M.?Merry Matrons meets | with Mrs. W. M. Willis. I 6:30 P. M.?Rotary Club. I 8:00 P. M.?Junior Order. Wednesday, 10 II 2:45 P. M.?New Deal Club meets with Mrs. Frank M. Davis, Jr. j| 3:30 P. M.?Literary-Art Depart ment meets at the home of Mrs. J. Sterling Gates with Mrs. D. E. Oglesby as joint hostess. Thursday, 11 | 11:00 A. M.?Masons, jj 2:30 P. M.?Lamrad Club meets with Mrs. Ted L. Albritton. 11 2:30 P. M.?Progressive Bridge Club meets with Mrs. G. M. Holden. | 3:00 P. M.?Septuagenarian So f ciety. 8:00 P. M.?Modern Woodmen. Friday, 12 3:30 P. M.?Woman's Club meets at the home of Mrs. D. E. Ogles by, with Mrs. J. Sterling Gates, Mrs. J. H. Moore and Mrs. J. H. Harris as joint hostesses. Saturday, 13 - 2:30 P. M.?Major Benjamin May Chapter, D. A. R., meets in the Chapter House with Mrs. Venes |! sa Townsend and Mrs. C. S. j i Eagles as joint hostesses. MRS, ROBERT CLARK COPENHAVER, JR., of Farmvine, who prior to her marriage on.Deoember I was Miss Mary Alice Beaman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Clyde Beaman of Farmville. New Year Hostesses i ? ? ? . v ? Have Lovely Meetings Social Calendar For Week Has Many En joyable Parties And Meetings ~~~~~"?' i Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Walston were ; hosts at a bridge party, honoring { Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bass, of Mac- j clesfield, whose marriage occurred re- j cently. Mrs. Bass is. the daughter of Mr. Walston. i Lovely forest greens, flowers and j candles were in artistic arrangements throughout the home. Several pro- ] gressions of bridge were played, with attractive baskets of cosmetic award- ] ed Mrs. Bass and Mrs. Lyman Eason, . as winners of top score. Mrs. Bass , was presented with a gift of crystal and Mrs. Carl Atkinson, a recent ( I bride also, was remembered with a , j beautiful gift * < Mrs. Frank Davis, Jr., and Mrs. a. ] A. Atkinson assisted the hostess in , serving delightful refreshments, con- , sisting of ice^ moulded in slipper , and wedding bell form, fruit cake and salted nuts. Guests present were; Mr. and Mrs. , Harold Bass, Mr. and Mrs. Carl At- ? kinson, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Pitt- , man, Mr. and Mrs; Paul Flowers, Mr. and Mrs. W. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Ly man Eason, Mr. and Mrs. J. Gardner', Miss Louise Cor^ett and Mr. H. Everett, Mrs; A. A. Atkinson, all of . Maeclesfield, and Mrs. Frank Davis, Jr. * Mrs. B. 0. Tumage was a gracious hastess at Hie New Year meeting of the Merry Matrons, entertaining at ? her home, which was attractively dec orated with potted plants, winter greens and berries. Mrs. A. W. Bab bitt, presided over a business session, in which Mrs. G. M. Holden reported welfare work done by this group dur ing the holiday season. Mrs. R. A. Fields, in charge of the program for the afternoon, gave an interesting review of Ernest R. Grove's book, living Together and. Liking It." At the conclusion of the program the hostess, assisted by her daughter, , Miss Ruth Hayes Turnage, served a delicious congealed salad course with coffee. Mr* J. W. Dixon, of Raleigh, house guest of her sister, Mrs. Hold en, was a special guest at this time. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Rasberry were hosts at dinner on Wednesday at their home on Belcher street. A lovely floral center was flanked by red caadtai on the dining table and coven were laid for eight A course | ? ' " i dinner was served-at six o'clock. Guests were; Miss Eugenia Gray, of Cary, Miss Elizabeth DeBerry, of Mississippi, Mr. and Mrs. J. HI Moore and daughters, Johnsie and Anne. Miss Tabitba Devisconti entertain sd members of the Progressive Bricfge Club and Mrs, & V, Lore, Mrs, J, W, and Mrs. C. Hubert-Joyner as spedal guests at her home, which was most inviting with open fires and decora tions of seasonal berries and foliage. Mrs. E. C. Beaman, scoring high For members, was awarded perfume in a novel bell-shaped container, and Mrs. J. W. Joyner was awarded 'a handkerchief as guest prizte. At the conclusion of the usual num ber of progressions fruit cake, topped ivith cream, coffee and pickles were served. Mtb. J. W. Joyner was hostess at a delightful meeting of the Literary Club, of which she is the president, bn. Wednesday afternoon. The mem bers joined in singing the national an them as the opening of the pro gram, of which Mrs. John B. Joyner was leader. Mrs. Joyner made a com prehensive talk on "Patnotism and Ihe Duties It Places Upon Patriots,1" stressing the fact that love of coun try is intuitive in the heart of civilis ed man and is vital and fundamental to the perpetuity of any organized government Mrs. Joyner also re vealed this same love of country, when dominated by Selfishness and greed, as an evil which has caused more wars, bloodshed, sorrow and suffering than any other influence. She closed with a plea for brotherly love as an accompaning spirit to true patriotism. Mrs. Daisy H. Smith rendered a group of vocal selections. with Mrs. Haywood Smith at the piano. During a short business session, Miss Tabitha DeVisconti, chairman of the Christmas Seal Sale, sponsor ed by this group, reported the sum of $96.70 realised, and the Ghib voted to contribute $5 from its treasury for use in relief work in the com munity. ? A delicious sweet course was fol lowed by coffee and cheese wafers. Special guests were; Mrs. R, S. Scott, Mrs. E. C. Beaman, Mrs. W. E. Joy ner, and Mrs. T. W. Lsng..;;'?;. t-': Miss Eixabeth Davis delightfully entertained her card dub this week at her home, which was colorful with potted plants. Mrs. Ted L. Albrit ton and Mrs. Jack Lewis were award A color note of blue and silver was observed in decorations of the rootni, | tables were placed. Scores/ mem bers, who are playing in this group's winter tournament series, were re corded. Delicious refreshments were served after play. Special ? guests were Mrs. <*. - M. Holden and Miss Mary Ellen Yelverton. V ? ?, FAVORS RAGWEED '-'..I1 Ragweed as a cover to land that will be planted to tobacco teems to be desirable following various tests made by College and federal scient ists. Tobacco grown after a natural fallow and receiving the proper fer tilisers has about the same character istics as when the crop was grown on Virgin land in the early days. ? ? COLORED HIGH SCHOOL - WINS DOUBLE HEADER ' The Colored High School of. Farm ville won a double header in its open ing game with Greenville Wednes day Wight at Greenville. The girlf wonJ?7 to 17. The beys' wo? 99 te 83. f!The girls victory was the 82nd straight which started last season. The first home game will be Tuaamj day night, January 9. Trenton be the visiting team. Friday nlgR; January 12, Ayden will play hare. C. B. Oo*dL DREAM FAILS TO COME TRUE Detroit, ??; Lost May, Mrs. Thos. J. Middleton dreamed that then] was trekmrre In her backyard and i so convinced was she that it was true that she hired a steam shovel, at |50 per day, to dig for it. She found nothing. . Recently, she dreamed that two colored men, i with shovels, wore digging for, treasure in the yard and so she ] hired two colored men to dig. The! result; no treasure, a b$ for |7 and a big hole in her yard. FLYING PLIERS . Bloomington, Ind.?To his aston ishment as a workman was walking through Indiana University's physics building, a pair of pliers jumped from his pocket and went flying through the air, It wasn't the re sult of a practical joke, either, it was the effects of a huge electro-magnet in the atom-smashing machine in a room nearby. . ? ' ? | "WANTEi)*" jl ALL TOBACCO FARMERS < In Eastern Carolina to be re- 1 lieved of Tobacco Curing wor ries in 1040 and in the years to follow with our 1940 MASTER AIR-CONDITION i fib TOBACCO CURER. Florence-Mayo NuWay Co. Maury, North Carolina ~ ? : ? PARAMOUNT 1 1 THEATRE 1 FAHMVimfc M. C. WEEK OF JANUARY 7 SUNDAY ft MONDAY Mickey Rooney, Lewis Stone and Cecilia Packer ? in ? "JUDGE HARDY and SON" 1 ? TUESDAY Pat O'Brien, Olympa Bradna and Roland Young _ | ' ;? ? -\;l " VS. '-V : J:'. 1 "NIGHT OF NIGHTS" $175.00 - JACK POT -1175.00 j WEDNESDAY j Doable Feature Gene Austin If . I ?? m ? Iji 4 SONGS AND.SADDLES" ;:.'-r-and ^SfeMKi Jane Withers and The Rita Brothers i ? | BACK UP YOUR TROUBLES" ; JSigTHURSDAY Greta Gari?;and Mehyn j^gM, ; "NXNOTCHKA" |?j| i IsiEai huda*k^%'' -WASajsr ? I. WdMRtiiTe |i II ' _ ? m.I ? || :*?>*,"s<' ' ^LAAWVA |VlfMA|| ) '<t,H 11 ? JD1 Iv It . lj? II ?in ? jj I 11 ^M[AOF BU22SA II , V "mum ff ONLY I '44? '^1 "?*? rmBo [ *cavm?K*Z ^ ALL THESE FEATUlfeS'AND MORE! bVMMl PaA-Battoa Tmlm * RCAVictorTube ? New Um4 AmIm m4 Fonts* Reception * CUcr VIA* nhijnto?t?d DU1 * "Pbt-ia" Connection for Vktrofa arTihiliiw AMmI?I ? MvUEye * Metal Tabe ? 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