®SOCT ETY. Mrs. John Reich of this City Honored In States ville Mrs. John Reich of this city, bride of the early summer, was feted at a charming bridge-luncheon given Wednesday by Mrs. Jack Dillon, at her home in Statesvllle. Luncheon was served at noon and an enjoyable game of bridge was played after ward. Mrs. Reich received a piece of silver in her wedding pattern as guest of honor. Others from this city enjoying Mrs. Dillon's hospital ity, were: Mrs. E. F. McNeer, Mrs. Alden Hunt and Miss Ruth Gwyn. Eight of Clubs Meets With Miss Ruth Gwyn Miss Ruth Gwyn delightfully en tertained the members of the Eight of Clubs Bridge Club at the regular bi-monthly meeting at the home of her sister, Mrs. E. G. Click, on Cir cle Court Tuesday evening. Lovely summer flowers were used in the living room, where two tables were placed for the games. Mrs. Thomas Roth made the highest score during the progressions and was given a lovely souvenir. Miss Josephine Gorham received a similar prize as runner-up. Methodist Circles to Meet Friday The circles of the Woman's Mis sionary Society of the Methodist church will meet Friday afternoon ifa the following homes: Circle No. 1 will meet with Mrs. C. N. Bodenheimer, at her home on Elk Spur street; Circle No. 2 will meet with Mrs. H. P. Graham, at her home on Gwyn Avenue and Circle No. 3 will meet with Mtb. Fred Col hard at her home on Gwyn Avenue. Circle No. 4 will meet this even ing (Thursday) with Mesdames Ed win Harris and Jones Holcomb, at their home on Bridge street. Mlhs Greenwood Two-Four Club Hostess Miss Maude Greenwood entertain ed the members of the Two-Four Bridge club at a most delightful meeting at her home on Bridge street Thursday. The guests were Invited for luncheon, which was served at one o'clock. During the afternoon bridge was played at two tables. Mrs. James Poindexter scored highest in the progressions and was awarded a Maderia card table cover. Those enjoying the hospitality of One-Horse Wagons, 910.00 and 815.- 00. Surry Hardware Co. For Kale—Jersey Cow and her first calf. Calf four days old. See Dr. W. R. Wellborn. 6-8 Grain Cradles that save the grain.— Surry Hardware Co. Boys! Free! 27-inning Baseball for selling 12 packages of needles at 25c. Apply for sample at Cass tevens Hardware Co. lt-c. For Rent—One four-room apartment and one three-room apartment furnished or unfurnished. Rea sonable rates. Apply Mrs. R. L. Poindexter, West Main street, Telephone 85. 6-8 c Buy now and save money, later you will pay more. Surry Hardware Co. For Sale—One 1020 model Ford pick-up, open cab; One 1931 Ford pick-up, closed cab, at a bargain. Jones Holcomb. tfc. Bean Beetle Spray.—Hurry Hard ware Co. "McCorniiek-Deering" binder twine is best. 35c per ball, cash. Surry Hardware Co. We have plenty of Good Stove Wood, $2.25 per load. Can give prompt delivery. Elkin Furni ture Co. 6-15 c REAL ESTATE 92 acres on No. 20 Highway, seven miles northwest of Elkin. 80 acres level land. 20 acres pas ture. Some branch meadow land, 20 to 30 acres good timber land. A splendid 7 room home painted. Branch running through farm. Convenient to church and school. BUB runs by the front door. Can be bought at a real bargain with good terms. 26 acres, 1-4 mile of State Highway No. 26. No buildings. 8 miles north of Elkin. A good buy at $l5O Cash, $l5O in one and two years. , 12 acres on State Highway No. 26 S miles north of Elkin; 6-room home, 4 rooms not finished, good well in yard, near church and school. A real value to be bought in this property. Good terms. D.C. MARTIN Miss Greenwood were: Mesdames B. E. Pulliam, James Poindexter, E. C. Orier, Ruohs Pyron, Albert Bryan, Eugene Spalnhour and Errol Hayes. Mrs. Reich Hostess at Bridge- Luncheon One of the loveliest parties of the past week was on Thursday morning when Mrs. John Reich entertained at a bridge-luncheon at her home on Church street. Bridge was played from 10 until 1 o'clock; when a beautifully appointed luncheon was served from the buffet. A color scheme of yellow and pink was car ried out in detail in the appoint ments. Mrs. Alden Hunt and Mrs. Alex Chatham were awarded attractive gifts for high and low scores at the conclusion of the play. Mrs. E. G. Click and Mrs. W. R. Wellborn were additional guests for luncheon and Mrs. Click drew a box of dust ing powder. Those playing bridge were Mrs. Carl Poindexter, Mrs. R. B. Harrell, Miss Ruth Gwyn, Miss Sarah Click, Mrs. Alden Hunt, Mrs. R. L. Wil moth, Mrs. Alex Chatham and Mrs. R. G. Smith. Dr. and Mrs. Harrell Entertain Fortnightly Bridge Club Dr. and Mrs. R. B. Harrell delight fully entertained the members of the Fortnightly Bridge Club and several additional guests at their home on West Main street Thursday evening. Lovely larkspur and roses made a pretty setting for the three tables, which were placed for the games. Miss Sadie Franklin received the high score prize, a hand-painted pic ture, and Mr. and Mrs. Walter R. Schaff received the grand high score award, a lovely vase. When the cards were removed a tempting refreshment course was served. . The following members were pres ent: Dr. and Mrs. Harry L. John son, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Allen, Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Armfield, Mrs. Walter R. Schaff and Dr. and Mrs. Harrell. Additional guests were Mr. and Mrs. Carl Poindexter and Miss Sadie Franklin. Mary Hale Honored On Twelfth Birthday Honoring her daughter, Mary, on her twelfth birthday anniversary, Mrs. W. S. Sale entertained at a de lightful party at her home on Bridge street Friday afternoon from three-thirty until five-thirty. Hearts were played at four tables. Rosa mond Neaves scored highest in the games and was given an attractive souvenir. Elizabeth McNeil received a similar gift as booby prize. When the games were fnished the guests were invited into the dining room where they were served a prettily appointed ice course with cake. An attractive birthday scene was effected with garden flowers and a cake bearing twelve lighted candles. Favors were birthday can dles. The guests were Elizabeth Mc- Neil, Betty Lou Evans, Edwina Lawrence, Harvison Smith, Helen Finney, Peggy Royall, Lena Sale, Sarah Lee Griffeth, Mary and Fran ces Crater, Joe and Jerry Barker, Betsy and Nancy Mosley, Rosamond Neaves, Betty Armfield and the hostess. Elkin Valley Garden dub Meets With Mrs. J. H. Beeson Mrs. J. H. Beeson was hostess to the Yadkin Valley Gardfcp Club at one of the most enjoyable meetings since the club was organized, at her home on West Main street Thursday afternoon. Mrs. W. W. Whitaker. club president, presided over the brief business session, at which time the new year books were distrib uted. The program on "Natural Gardens of North Carolina" was un der the direction of Mrs. J. S. Atkin son. Mrs. George Royall described the grass sedge bogs in Pender county and Mrs. Atkinson gave a descriptive sketch of the unrivaled beauty of the great forests of the North Carolina mountains. As a final number Mrs. E. G. Click and Mrs. E. F. McNeer sang "The Old North State." At the conclusion of the program the guests were served a two course supper on the lawn, overlooking the garden of the hostess. Club members present were Mes dames J. S. Atkinson, W. W. Whit aker, George Royall, E. G. Click. W. R. Wellborn, Mason Llllard, H. P. Graham, Worth Graham, R. L. Harris and H. C. Salmons. Addi tional guests were Mrs. George Wil son, Mrs. Van Dillon, Mrs. A. L. Griffeth and Mrs. T. W. Church of Wlnston»Salem. E. H. S. Seniors Feted at Many Parties The members of the graduating class of Elkin High School, who re ceived their diplomas on Tuesday evening, have been the guests of honor at many social fetes during the past week. On Wednesday evening Miss Thor burn Li Hard entertained for them THE BLKfN TttnUTNIS. WTJCfN. NORTH CAROLINA " ■ V ■■ • VHPPPIKI^I^^JHL s•; ift ■jK^Hnp There will be many more to follow before bleak October winds 'blow, but here is tbe first bathing beauty winner of the 1933 season. She is Miss Laura Hover, of Santa Monica, Calif., who annexed a beautiful cup her first time out in a bathing beauty parade at Deauville Club at Santa Monica. at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Mason Lillard, on Gwyn Ave nue. Attractive prizes were award ed Miss Mary Virginia Barker, a member of the faculty and , Sam Neaves, a class member, in drawing for prizes at the close of the games. On Thursday afternoon Miss Mary Firestone THE MASTERPIECE OF TIKE CONSTRUCTION WINS 500 MILE INDIANAPOLIS RACE J ThE most gruelling tire test in the world. 200 times around the 2Vfc mile fl oval brick track at speeds as high as 140 miles per hour. The tremendous crowd are on their feet cheering the winner on Firestone High Speed Tires as he flashes across the finish line without tire trouble. That's performance— tire performance backed by the genius of Firestone —the world's master tire builder. fl If takes the extra quality and extra construction features in Firestone tires Q/ ~ to make these records. Famous drivers will not risk their lives and chance of JMGOLD STANDARD victory on any other tire. They KNOW the added features of Gum-Dipping and /T« "\r | Two Extra Gum-Dipped Cord Plies Under the Tread assure them of utmost safety OJ lIW VdIUCS and dependability. Racing speeds of yesterday are the road speeds of today. You, too, need the extra quality, strength and safety of Firestone High Speed Tires, The Gold Standard of Tire Values, which hold all world records on road and track for safety, speed, mileage and endurance. Equip your car today! We Qltc Yon a Liberal Trade-In Allowance on Your Old Tirea COM P TRU CT 1 ON, QUALITY and PRICE Construction and Appearance. Sold to ■t ■ price that afford* 70a real offered for aale by mail order than second line special brand workmanship-—carries the name savings. bouses and made without the tirea offered for aale by mail order "Firestone" and full guarantsa - house* and other* and made eold as low as many cheap apeeial 4.50-21 *5.85 Kffh* Thrtf? JtSm£S hmt SX%S? UhCtU " r '' IrrUiT m " Uf '. tUre d to sell £2= " |&s=== SSzz: «•« 5.25-18- >.85 5,25-18. 6.17 Othet Sim Proportionately Low Othor Iteet PropottkwHy Low Othf jtot ProportieaaHy Low • DEPEHPABLE UI.JO Valtta TWtss* SPARK PLUGS -A' Urc.fss* BATTERIES _ VO* a* c and your Firestone Auto fi|£| S6 h.*K4« m M Bott * y Fire.tone „ ... . 0 , ilyg®^ W* wiU te,t any malts of Battery FREE T«t Tap Drawing. «Sf• iFREE GULF SERVICE STATION Bridge Street R. L. Church, Manager Phone 11 VUit the Firestone Building at "A Century of Progre**," Chicago. See the famous Gum-Dipped tirea being made in a modern Firestone tire factory Elizabeth Harris entertained at a lawn party at the home of her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Harris, on West street. The entertaining hours were from 4:30 until 6:30. On Friday evening little Miss dynthla Allen and Harry Johnson, Jr., class mascots, entertained at the home of the latter's parents, Dr. and Mrs. Harry L. Johnson. Monday evening they were the guests of Abernethy's Pharmacy immediately following the Class Day program at the school auditor ium. A color scheihe of blue and gold was carried out with lovely blue delphinium and yellow poppies. Sundaes, cakes and salted nuts were served. Miss Margaret Sale drew a memo book and Fred Colhard a Shaeffer pencil in a contest for the prizes. The class mascots were given boxes of candy. Miss Panl Honors Guest and Bride at Afternoon Party Honoring her house-guest. Miss Louise McDearman, of Rocky Mount, and Mrs. John Reich, a bride of the summer. Miss Josephine Paul enter tained at a lovely party at her home on Terrace Avenue Tuesday after noon. Bridge was played at five tables. Pink and crimson rambler roses and larkspur were used in the attractive decorations. Mrs. Thomas Roth received a pair of red hob nail vases for making the highest score during the games and Miss Edith Neaves received a red leather compact as consolation. Miss McDearman was given a compact and Mrs. Reich a piece of linen as guests of honor. Miss Tuttle Perry, of Can ton, guest of Mrs. J. N. Freeman and Miss Josephine Gorham, of Rocky Mount, guest of Mrs. Albert Bryan, were given linen handker chiefs. A salad course followed by a sweet course was served at the con clusion of the play. Those making up the tables were: Miss McDearman, Mrs. Reich, Mrs. Thomas. Roth, Mrs." Edwin Harris, Miss Ruth Gwyn, Miss Elizabeth Turner, Mrs. Alden Hunt, Mrs. Lo rene Snow Whitaker, Mrs. Robert James, Miss Sarah Click, Mrs. Claude Farrell, Miss Josephine Gor ham, Miss Mary Virginia Barker, Mrs. J. N. Freeman, Miss Tuttle Per- . Needlework Advocate s 9| Mr*. T. J. Preaton, Jr., formerly Mrs. Grower Cleveland, wife of the 23rd President of the U. fk, has for the •eventh time been elected presi dent of the Needlework Guild of America. Tom Mooney Today f[ nH Tom Mooney, after serrlag years in Ban Quentin prison, saw his first '' outside'' sunshine a few days ago, as shown here, when taken to Baa Francisco to be tried on an old mur der indictment. ry, Miss Edith Neaves, Mrs. Clyde Eller, Miss Sarah McCracken, Mrs. R. B. Harrell and Mrs. Walter R. Schaff. Additional guests coming in for refreshments were: Miss Mar garet Lillard, Miss Mary Robinson Smith and Miss Olivia Abernethy. Thoradmy, Jane 1, 1933 Dobeon Woman's Club In Final ' Meeting of Club Year The Dobson Woman's Club met Thursday evening at the club house with a 99 per cent membership at tendance. This was the final meet ing of the club year, the meetings to be resumed in September. The feature of the meeting was a ban quet. The club house was transformed into a bower of spring flowers. The tables, placed in T shape, were ex tremely colorful and beautiful. The centerpiece was a Maypole sur rounded by miniature dolls and rain bow ribbons. Gorgeous roses graced the long tables at intervals and small bouquets of ragged robbins were attached to the place cards. Covers were placed for forty-one members. The meeting opened with prayer by Mrs. G. E. Mock, which was fol lowed by the club song and collect. The president, Miss Emma Comer, presided over the meeting, and gave and interesting report of the State Federation meeting recently held in Raleigh. Mrs. W. E. Reld gave a report of the social festivities of the convention. A solo, "Lttle Brown Bird", by Mrs. M. A. Lewis and a musical reading by Mrs. W. J. Thore, ac companied by Miss Georgia Fulk, were well received. One new member, Mrs. Rosa Book er, was added to the club roll. Final reports for the year were given by the secretary and treasurer. Funds in the amount of $423.80 have been raised by the club during the year and expended for civic im provements in the surrounding com munity. Old-Time Singing To Be Held at Harmony There will be an old-time singers' meeting at Harmony, Sunday, June 4th. The services will begin at 9:30 and continue through the day. The old Christian Harmony song book will be used. Special quar tettes by various singers will be the feature of the day's entertainment. Everyone is most cordially invited to attend, especially those that like the old time songs.

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