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iininuiiniiMiiniiiuiniininnninutnntii foetal anb personals j ! [ ? - - ? - ? - - * ' - - in. in* MttMt muf i Mrs. John B. Joyner was a Green ville visitor Thursday. ? * * . Mr. and Mrs. John T. Thome were Durham visitors, Wednesday. ? ? ? Miss Mse Joyner spent the week end with friends in Goldaboro. ? ? ? J. W. Hardy made a business trip to Winter Gardens, Fiona, this week. * ? ? Mrs. Abe Joyner returned Monday from a visit to relatives in Columbia, S. C. ? ? ? Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Dixon, of Wil son, were guests of Mrs. Louise Harris Tuesday. ? ? ? Robert Windham, student at A. C. C., Wilson, 3pent the week end with his parents here. ? ? ? Mr. and Mrs. W. Leslie Smith and Mrs. Lath Morriss were Greenville visitors, Thursday. ? ? ? T. C. Turnage spent the week end with Captain and Mrs. T. C. Turnage, Jr., at Quantico, Va. ? ? ? I Mr. and Mrs. Have Darden and children have returned from & visit to relatives in LaGrange. ! ? ? * Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Dixon, Jr., of Wilson, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Windham. I ? ? ? Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams and son, Frank, Jr., spent Sunday with relatives in Whitakers. ? * * Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Rasberry and Mayor and Mrs. George W. Davis re turned Sunday from a motor trip to Florida. i * ? * Friends will be glad to learn that Donald Baucom has returned from a Kinston hospital and is recuperating at his home here. ? ? ? Miss Eva Mae Hardy, Miss E. Avery, Lovit Hines and Harold Faulkner, of Kinston spent Sunday with relatives here. ? 9 ? Mr. and Mrs. 0. C. Stewart, of Raleigh, Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Williams and Mrs. Mollie Strickland, of Dur- 1 ham were recent guests of Mr. and s Mrs. Prank Williams. 1 ? ? ? t Friends will be glad to learn that Mrs. W. A. McAdams and Mrs. Gra- J ham McAdams are able to be out . again after a recent illness. ? ? ? Mr. and Mrs. R. LeRoy Rollins and Robert Fields spent Monday with Thomas Rollins at the Veterans Hos pital at Hampton Roads, Va. ( 9 9 * ( Friends will be glad to learn that i Thomas Rollins left Monday for the 5 Veterans Hospital at Hampton Roads, * Va., and is reported as very ill. 1 9 9 9 1 Friends will be glad to learn that ? Mrs. John D. Dixon and infant son, 1 John D. Dixon, Jr., returned Tuesday < from the Pitt General Hospital in 1 Greenville, to their home here. 1 * ? ? 1 Misses Doris Rouse, Mary Thorne 1 Tyson and Mary Lewis, students at W. C. U. N. C., Greensboro, are spend- < ing the between semesters holidays 1 at their respective homes here. < Mrs. A. Q. Roebuck and Miss Eliza- j beth Davis left Tuesday for New j York, where they will attend the j opera and a luncheon tendered by the ] Opera Guild, of which Miss Davis is j a member. ? j 9 9 9 ; . Miss Helen Willis, Miss Ladle . King* ot Detroit, Mich., and Miss ; Peggy Maturin, of Morristown, N. J., students at Duke University, spent , the week end with Miss Willis' pa- , rents here. ? ? ? Mr. and Mrs. John T. Thome and dhngbter, Miss Mary Leah, attended * birthday dinner at Magnolia, Sun day, given by Mr. and Mrs. John B. Cruets in uhesr?ain.o of Mrs. Thome's mother's 87th birthday. ? Wends are congratulating Robert Wfciiium, son of Mr. nad Mrs. G. W. Windham, and senior at Atlantic J,l|, . i. II ... _____ VI. - ? - - V t, .it uoiiciBf upon his roCvZiw election as peeeidsBt of the uoiiadf of the College. * * * . I XT. aad Mr*. John B. Wrifhi, Jr? ?^ J A, .,. i.1. _ * 1 i<- * ?? j,,. Twtanwi from tneir wmag trip to new xotk vTcy on oSwPQey, spent I A?*tek md with Mr. and Mrs. J. I for^SwM^ro <whenft ** iSr*"5 (?rE^0?^rwHtp* ?? WoiSuiuptoxL :'V'^ 4; t&3K? I ES**s 1?- ^ ? (:.vt$ ?*%$ $? ^5"<:-'."s.. rwl ? ? I ifvvvt uri i i i i f * it*>? ? ? ? ? - SOCIAL CALENDAR Monday, February 5 3:00 P. M.?Baptist Missionary Society meets at the home of Mrs. W. J. Rasberry, with Mrs. J. H. Moore and Mrs. C. L. Bea raan as joint hostesses. 3:00 P. M.?Circle No. 1, Presby terian Auxiliary, meets with Mrs. P. K. Ewell. 3:00 P. M.?Circle No. 2, Presby terian Auxiliary, meets with [ Mrs. Frances Spencer. 3:00 P. M.?Episcopal Auxiliary meets with Miss Helen Smith at the home of Mrs. J. L. Shackle ford. > 3:00 P. M.?Woman's Council of the Christian Church meets in the Church. 3:30 P. M.?Methodist Missionary Society meets in the Church. 7:00 P. M.?Red Men. Tuesday, 6 3.-00 P. M.?Contract Club meets with Mrs. W. Leslie Smith. 6:30 P. M.?Rotary Club. 8:00 P. M.?Junior Order. Wednesday, 7 2:30 P. M.?Wednesday Afternoon Club meets with Mrs. John E. King. 3:30 P. M.?Literary Club meets with Mrs. J. Y. Monk as hostess at the home of Mrs. G. M. Holden. Thursday, 8 3:00 P. M.?Septuagenarian So ciety. 8:00 P. M.?Modern Woodmen. Friday, 9 3:30 P. M.?Woman's Club meets at the home of Mrs. J. M. Wire less with Mrs. J. R. Shearin, Mrs. C. W. Wellons and Mrs. Manly Liles as joint hostesses. 7:00 P. M.?I. 0. O. F. 7:30 P. M.?Boy Scouts. Saturday, 10 2:30 P. M.?Major Benjamin May Chapter, D. A- R., meets in the Chapter House. THE METHODIST CHURCH Rev. L. C. Larkin of Rocky Mount vill preach at the eleven o'clock wor ship hour next Sunday. This service vill be followed by Holy Communion ix.t a business session for the charge, rhe public is cordially invited to ittend. Youths To Compete At Seed Exposition Crops judging contests for 4 - H :iub members and Vocational Agri rulture students will be one of the 'eatures of the annual meeting and ?eed exposition of the North Caro ina Crop Improvement Association it Greenville, N. C., on February 1 ?nd 2, it is announced by A. D. Stuart, State College seed specialist md secretary-treasurer of the asso uation. In announcing the program md premium list for the exposition, 5e reminded farm agents and voca aonal teachers to begin training their Learns for the contests. L. R. Harrill, state 4-H Club lead er, and R. J. Feeler, district super visor of vocational agriculture edu cation, will direct the contests. Stuart also said that nearly $250 in cash awards, in addition to med als and silverware, will be offered for exhibits at the seed show. The premiums will be presented at the annual banquet of the Crop Improve ment Association on Thursday eve ning, February 1. A banquet for the winning crops judging teams will be held Friday evening. Featured speakers during the two day event will be Dr. T. B. Hutche son, professor of fvm crops at V. P. L; Dr. L 0. Schaub, dean of agri culture and acting director of the Experiment Station and State Col lege; W. Kerr Scott, state commis^ sioner of agricultuna; and Dr. Gor don K. Middleton, State College agronomist and acting director of the exposition. Mayor Jack Spain will welcome the meeting to Greenville, and Presi dent Leon B. Meadows will extend a welcome for Eastern Carolina Teach ers College. Thai response will be made by S. T. Henry, dairy farmer at Spraee Fine and president of the Crop Improvement Association B. B. Everett of Palmyra is vice-president of the sssodation. r -to*'^ ' -/v . CO-OPS. ?,???& '?.;j:T^i-./'.M'^*;. J|? & The American consumer coopers rrzzrzvzz with more tti(gij>000,000 customers j.p^, a ?* antrf)im? in Hiini' - - > "' k5 w . ? ???-*' I oBytnragr in wb* After listening to kp^ rsdio pro* lt *Vjk ' I '_ j.iu > u? ? ? ? f //ry. ? [? ^ tr ri ] e 4 ' iv TT " ri. _ j Bridge Clubs Meet and Miss Monk Entertains Bride Elect of Ayden . V W V' A large and delightful bridge tour nament was held by the Home Demon stration Club at the club house on the Faarmville-Fountain highway, Thursday. Players at twenty six tables were entertained at contract, rummy and set back during the morning and eve ning series. The first prises on both occasions were dressed fowls, and other prises were home canned vege tables, fruits and pickles. A barbe cue plate was served at noon mid at the supper hour. | First prize in bridge in the morn ing games was won by Mrs. W. | Alexander Allen; second, by Mrs. j David Harris; third, by Miss Hazel I Monk, and the consolation went to Mias Mary Friar Bouse. In the evening, bridge prizes were f awarded as follows: first, MrsJLyman ? Joyner; second, Mrs. R. D. Williams; third, Mrs. Curtis Flanagan; fourth, Mrs. C. E. Fitzgerald: The floating bridge prize went to Mrs. R. D. Williams. Setback prizes were won by Mr. and Mrs. David Harris, Sam Lewis and Edgar Barrett, consolations by Mrs. S. T. Lewis and Jack Lewis, and the floating prize by Mrs. Earl Bag ley. The rummy prize went to R. D. Rouse. Mrs. W. Alexander Allen was hos tess to members of the Lamrad Club and Mrs. Roy Lassiter, a special guest, at the tournament. Mrs. Las siter was. given dainty handkerchiefs by the hostess. Mrs. P. E. Jones entertained the Progressive Bridge Club on this oc casion, with Mrs. M. V. Jones playing as a special guest. Mrs. J. H. Darden was winner of the club prize, a pot ted plant Mrs. JacK JLewis was noscess at uie tournament to the Ace of Clubs and additional friends. Mrs. David Har ris was awarded sachets for scoring high among members, and Mrs. Mer rett Moore woo the visitor's prize of pottery. A lovely affair of the week was a bridge luncheon, given by Miss Hazel Monk in compliment to Miss Marie Worthington, of Ayden, whose marr riage to Mr. Woodrow Taylor, of Orlando, will take place on February 9. The bride elect was a college roommate of the hostess, who will serve as a bridesmaid in the wedding. Guests including friends from Ay den and Mrs. Frank Davis, Jr., and Mrs. A. C. Monk, Jr., of Farmville, found places at the five tables by means of place cards bearing bridal motifs, and the tallies and other table appointments canned suggestions of the coming event. Artistic arrange ments of pink roses, carnations and potted plants were used in providing a colorful setting for the tables. Beautiful corsages marked the places of the ^>ride elect, and of Mrs. Boy Turnage, Jr., a recent bride. Following the luncheon, served at one o'clock, bridge was played with Mrs. Jack Quinerly winning the high score award of a crystal cigarette lighter and ash trays, and Mrs. Grady Dixon receiving the consolation prize of tea towels. The honoree was pre sented with a silver vase, and Mrs. Turnage was given a hostess plate by Miss Monk. Mrs. Henrietta M. Williamson was gracious hostess, to the New Deal Club and other friends, entertaining at her lovely new home on Horne Avenue. Four tables were arranged in the reception and living rooms with potted plants gracing the end tables and bowls of ivy and while candles in brass holders were used as decoration^ for the mantels. Mnu-B: R. Morgan was winner of the club prize, a pot of English ivy, and Mrs. J. H. Paylor won the guest prize, a Pyrex baking dish. The con jaoUtkm wmtto Ma. Z. Mrs. Joel Moge and Mrs. Louise I Harris assisted the hostess inserv ing ;%-marshmallow salad, crackers, I Iolive sandwiches and coffee after the! [games. I Special goetts were Mrs. J. H. I Paylor, Mrs. Bobert Lee Smith, Mrs. | Jz. M. Whitehnrst, Mrs, W. Leslie , I Smith, Mis, Boy Lasaiter, Mrs. 6. M. j | Holden, Mrs. H. Neal Howard and I I Mrs. P.?K. Ewell. I I honorable Lee Graveley, at Bocky J I Mount, gubernatorial candidate was j II guest speaker at the Jfnnary meeting J i f of the Major Benjamin May Chapte$ j ID. A. R., held in the Chapter House 1 J with Mrs. C. S. Eagles, of Saratoga, ; and Mrs. Venessa Townsend as hot-1 tesses. I j Speaking on the subject ef "Demo-1 cracy, Today and Tomorrow," Mr. j . I Graveley drew a sharp contrast be-1 I tween the democracy and other forms I I of government, pointing out the bless-1 lings and privileges enjoyed under! > j the Democratic role and of conditions (existing in European countries, par- j I ticularly in Bussia, which he had via- j II ited in recent years. I Observations made while in other j I countries were brought to the Chap-1 I ter by the speaker, who stressed the; I importance of being well informed < j on national and international affairs,' [and made clear the responsibilitiesi I and obligations of patriotic organiza I tion for the protection of this nation [from subversive influences. Mrs. Charles H. ' Arlington, of [Rocky Mount, program chairman for [the afternoon, introduced Mr. Grave I ley as an outstanding patriotic dti- ] | zen and the next governor of North 'Carolina. Mrs. T. C. Turnags, regent, pre sided over a business session. Guests were received upon arrival by Miss Cora Lee Patterson, and di-1 rected to the tea table, where hot tea} and wafers were served by Mrs. j Townsend and Miss Kathleen Eagles.1 At the close of the meeting, a de- j licious ralad coarse was served by i the hostesses, assisted by Misses Pat-1 terson and Eagles, and Mrs. John B.' Joyner and Mrs. J. H. Paylor. | RESOLUTIONS OR RESPECT COMRADE WATT PARKET Comrade Watt Parker has answer ed the final and last toll call, and ihough we bow in humble submission to the will of our Great Commander, i I and reverently say, "God's will be done," we do so, not with a forlorn hope as did the ancients, but with a living, radiant hope and faith that transcends the present state. Brother Parker was a soldier and , i patriotic citizen. He was a loyal American, who loved our country. I j His soul overflowed with gratitude, ( ' for the ideals and principles of these 1, t United States of America and the I glorious peace that prevadee it today, i; . He was fully dedicated to the per- j , petuity of all that we are or hope ! to be as a Nation, that seeks to serve God and our Great Republic. Our Brother voiced the pleasure and enjoyment that was his in meeting/ his comrades and sisters. He was a man universally liked , and had a genial word and smile for everyone with whom he came in con tact. Our Brother will be missed as he gave to charity with an open hand and many were the donations given by him unknown to others, ^ I THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the members of Captain James ; Thomas Smith Camp No, 17, Unitedj Spanish War Veterans, of which he! was a charter member; (j That we extend to his beloved wife and family our sincere sympathy in j the sudden removal of Comrade Watt Parker from this to a higher life; That a copy of these resolutions] be sent to Mrs. Parker: That a copy be published in The ; Farmville Enterprise. By order of the Camp Commander, S. M. POLLARD, Adjutant. *? knownCOlffORT feature buflt-in I It's the soundest investment you can make^ end it will poy dividends in better rest for year* to come; There's worlds of hidden vahte in a Kingsdown ?strength, flexibility, smoothness and sfl3UsM--4dl Per manent construction features. Newest Belgian Matelasse cover beauty and convenience. See the Kingsdown and youll agree that it Is all that we say of it?and more! imtthr Ikp > mi if ,0, - ? more than 10 yan * mm that stands for high quality, honest con struction and greater dollar-for-dol lar value in auttrpsea and springs HPS? ?: v ,11 II I H y I Farmville Furniture Co. MAIN STREET ? Phone 383-1 ?- FARMVILLE, N. C. . ? ? * . . ? ? MORE THAN NEEDED . Johnston Comity tobacco grower* are preparing their plant bed* and will seed more than normal require ment* to be assured of a plentiful I supply of plant*. "We want to be ! able to set our crop early and hare plants of the same six* and thus make,a better quality of tobacco," they say. Democracy faces the combined op position of the rulers of foqr power ful nations, Germany, Russia, Italy and Japan. 1 V CHICKENS PAT Gurney J. Franklin of Linville Falls, Avery County, says a flock of pure bred poultry will pay any far* mar. From 121 hens he sold $19204 worth of poultry and. $894.44 worth of eggs last year to clear $21509 net DAMAGE, Much-needed moisture -counteracted some of the damage to citrus fruit! crops in the Bio Grande valley caused j by recent freezing weather. | PIGS TO OTHERS . . *?. Two Pasquotank 4-H club Ipps given pure bxod pigs last pear bp the Elisabeth City Kiwania Club bare returned four pigs to be gi*en te other ilesei ilng boys and the* the pig club chain is used to betid tits swine industry of the county. FORESTS Solving problems of the 180 mB? lion acres of ooinmarcfcl forests land owned by farmers Is Helming the utmost attention of Federal and State leades. *? ' f ^9 B - H , ? v.y "''?'^3MB _ a.' f ? : ? W a 'j>^__' ..". *1
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