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Elkin Gateway to Roaring Gap and the Blue Ridge I VOL. No. XXIX. No. 1 ®SOCi ETY. Methodist Circles In Group Meeting Monday r The monthly group meeting of the circles of the Woman's Mis sionary Society of the Methodist will be held at the church r Monday afternoon at 3:30. All members are urged to attend. W. C. T. U. to Meet Tuesday Afternoon The Woman's Christian Tem perance Union will meet Tuesday afternoon at 3:30 at the home of Mrs. J. F. Hendren, on West Main street. All members are cordially invited to attend. Miss Sarah Ratiedge Celebrates Birthday Anniversary Miss Sarah Ratledge celebrated her birthday anniversary Friday evening with a theatre party, (foe guest list included twenty .Olye girls of the high school set. Wallowing the show the guests Vere served refreshments at a drug store. Club To Sponsor Bingo Party Members of the Lucy Hanes Chatham Club number two, will sponsor a bingo party in the clubhouse Friday evening, No vember 17, at 7:30. Valuable prizes will be awarded the play ers and the grand prize will be a Chatham blanket. The public is extended a cor dial invitation to attend. I | Baptist Group Meeting Monday f Afternoon The monthly group meeting of the circles of the Woman's Mis sionary Society of the First Bap tist church will be held at the ' /fchurch Monday afternoon at 3:30. The program will be presented by members of the Naomi Shell cir cle. All members are urged to at tend. Mrs. Graham Is Hostess to Club Thursday Mrs. H. C. Graham entertained members of the Two-Four Bridge club at a delightful bridge kjwicheon Thursday at her home Terrace avenue. The guests vjewe invited for luncheon at one o'clock. In the afternoon bridge was played at two tables. At the close of the progressions scoring honors went to Mrs. A. O. Bryan. Mrs. Marion Allen was a spe cial guest of the club. Mrs. Meed Is Hostess To Club Tuesday Evening Mrs. Gilbert Meed delightfully entertained members of the Play makers Club Tuesday evening at ► ■her home on Bridge street. The home was decorated throughout with chrysanthemums and the table appointments were sugges tive of the Thanksgiving season. Bridge was played at three ta bles/ The high score award went to Mrs. Ed. Gray and the honor prize to Mrs. Pauline Masten Pardue, at the conclusion of the play. A sweet course was served to the following guests: Mesdam es Carl Young, Ted Brown, Jake Jones, Pauline Masten Pardue, Ed Gray and Dick Evans; Misses LuciljQ bfld "H&'zel Phillips, Willie Guyer, Lucy Gray, Agnes Gray \ and Mattie Brendle. Daughters of American Revolution Meet Thursday The regular meeting of the Jonathan Hunt Chapter of the Daughters of the American Rev olution met Thursday afternoon with Mrs. Edwin Duncan, of Sparta, as hostess, at the home of her parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. R. Wellborn, on Bridge street. The meeting opened with the ritual, with the regent, Mrs. Joe $ Bivlns, presiding. The program included a sketch '_ of-'pioneer settlers in North Car olina and historic facts of Revo lutionary War days by Mrs. Well born. Mrs. Duncan told of the restoration of some of the an cient homes and towns of North Carolina. Mrs. E. W. McDaniel gave a report of the recent district D. A. R. meeting held at North Wil kesboro. During the social hour a pretti- appointed collation was served. Mrs. McDaniel Is Hostess At Series of Parties Mrs. E. W. McDaniel was host ess at a series of small parties this week at her home on Bridgfe street. Tuesday she was hostess at a delightful bridge-luncheon. The guests were invited for one o'clock. Following the luncheon bridge waa played at two tables. The high score award went to THE ELKIN TRIBUNE Mrs. R. C. Freeman and the run ner-up prize to Mrs. George Roy all at the conclusion of the play. Tuesday evening sjie was host ess at a bridge-dinner. Covers were placed for eight. Scoring honors went to Miss Maude Greenwood for high score and Mrs. Franklin Folger for runner up at the conclusion of the pro gressions. The final party of the series was a luncheon Wednesday. Covers were placed for eight at. attractively appointed tables. For each of the events the home was artistically arranged with yellow chrysanthemums and potted plants. Mrs. Dockery Is Hostess to Club Thursday Afternoon The election of officers for the year featured the monthly meet ing of the Thursday Afternoon Book club Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. G. P. Dockery on Bridge street. Mrs. George Royall was elected president of the club, Mrs. F. W. Graham vice-president, and Mrs. G. P. Dockery, secretary and treasurer. In drawing for the prize among the members, Mrs. W. W. Whit aker was the fortunate winner. Mrs. H. B. Holcomb drew the visitor's prize. A prettily appointed collation was served during the afternoon. The home was attractively ar ranged with chrysanthemums. • Members attending were: Mes dames W. W. Whitaker, W. R. Wellborn, J. P. Ipock, T. A. Leep er, J. Mark McAdams, F. W. Graham, J. p. Hall, Edworth Harris, Mason Lillard, George Royall and H. C. Salmons. Vis itors were: Mesdames Jones Hol comb, A. B. Somers and H. B. Holcomb. Mrs. Royall Is Study Club Hostess Wednesday Mrs. Hugh Royall entertained members of the Wednesday Af ternoon Study club at a delight ful meeting Wednesday afternoon at her home on West Main street. Continuing the study of fam ous American cities, Mrs. Errol Hayes gave a paper on the na tion's capital at Washington, and Mrs. Fletcher Harris gave an in teresting paper on Richmond, capital of Virginia, and rich in historical interest, being the former capital of the Confed eracy. Mrs. J. H. Beeson sang "Carry Me Back to Old Virgin ny." Current events were given by Mrs. A. B. Somers. During a brief business meet ing Mrs. D. G, Smith was wel comed into the club as a new member. A beautifully appointed colla tion was served during the after noon. Club members attending were: Mesdames Errol Hayes, Fletcher Harris, L. W. Laxton, Marion Al len, A. B. Somers, R. C. Freeman, J. H. Beeson, D. G. Smith and Fred Neaves. Legion Auxiliary Meets Monday Evening The monthly meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary of the George Gray Post of the American Le gion was held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. H. B. Holcomb, on West Main street, with nine teen members present. The meeting opened with the ritual and salute to the flag. During the business session only routine matters were dispatched. Plans were made at the meeting for the annual Christmas party, which will replace the December meeting. The program for the evening was in charge of Mrs. Marion Allen, who gave a description of the unveiling ceremony Saturday at Dobson of the monument re cently erected to veterans of the World War from Surry county. Many notables from the state took part in the ceremony, which was the outstanding Armistice Day celebration in the county. During a delightful social hour, Mrs. Holcomb, assisted by Mrs. Fred McNeely, served a tempting refreshment course. Big Difference Stranger—Your neighbor tells me you've got an unusually good cow. What will you take for her? Farmer (cautiously)— Wait a minute! Are you the new tax as sessor or has my cow been killed on the railroad? Birds use telephone poles in the treeless deserts of Australia on which to build their nests. Rockefeller —Riveter JP .TTJUSS3M J NEW YORK, N. Y. . . . John D. Rockefeller, Jr., as he drore the last rivet in the last column of Rocke feller Center's fourteenth and final building at a ceremony recently marking the completion of the cen ter's eight-year construction project STATE ROAD MAN PASSES Walter C. Williamson Dies Following Severe Attack of Pneumonia RITES ON WEDNESDAY Walter Columbus Williamson, 65, of»State Road, died in the lo cal hospital Monday following a critical illness of several days with pneumonia. The deceased was a well known citizen of this section. For twen ty-five years'he had been a mem ber of the Salem Fork Christain church. He was also an active member of the Junior Order. Mr. Williamson was one of the lead ing tobacco growers of the coun ty. He is survived by his wife, five children, Mrs. Esker Moseley, Elkin: Mrs. Arthur Southard and Verlin Williamson, State Road; Mrs. J. R. Melton, Schoolfield, W. Va.; Mrs. Cemus Harris, Moun tain Park; eleven grandchildren, two brothers and three sisters, Early and Monroe Williamson, State Road; Mrs. Jesse Cocker ham, Elkin; Mrs. Luther Snow, Vincennes, Ind., and Mrs. Mon roe Vestal, Boonville. Funeral services were held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock at Gum Orchard Baptist church. "How did you compile your great dictionary?" the lexicogra pher was asked. "Oh, it was something like having a quarrel with one's wife —one word led to another." Star Value On Sale FRIDAY MORNING Beginning at 8:30 SPECIAL GROUP . Full Fashion Pure Thread SILK HOSE Regular 59c Value 2 PAIRS SI.OO Sydnor-Spainhour Elkin, N. C. ELKIN. N. C.. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1939 Eagle Furniture Company Staging Anniversary Sale Starting today, the Eagle Furn iture Co., progressive Elkin furn iture store, is staging a gigantic 6th anniversary sale in celebra tion of the beginning of their 6th year of successful business in El kin. The sale, which will continue until Christmas, will feature re ductions on every article in their large store, with savings of from 20 to 40 per cent being available to all who take advantage of this opportunity. In addition to big values, the Special Super PALMER WOOL FILLED Rayon Taffeta Covered Comforters $7.95 Value IHI t 5 W ool filled with rayon taffeta coverings in blue, rose, green, gold, brown and wine solid colors. Beautiful stitch ed design. Buy for your self and Xmas gifts now —because when these are gone, we can't se cure any more at this low price. First Floor SYDNOR-SPAINHOUR Elkin, N. C. Spainhour's Basement Store COATS at modest prices Quality, tailoring Fur fabric coats Plain tailored and style are su- in black or black woolen coats in perb in these and grey. A best fitted or boxy coats that you'll seller this year at styles. Solid colors love and appre- the feature price —Warmly lined — ciate at— of— Amazing values at $9.95 $6.95 $7.95 Others at $3.95 - $4.95 - $5.95 Priced Amazingly Low DRESSES WL, Well made dresses in rich fall solid colors, styled like the most expensive kind—Blacks, wines, greens, browns—in sizes 12 to 42—Superior values at Spainhour's for— sl.9B » ( Others $2.98 - $3.95 - $4.95 E SYDMR-SPAIMOUR BASEMENT STORE store will give away 1,000 yard sticks to the first thousand ladies entering the store during the sale, and is also offering a 9x12 felt base rug free with each SSO pur chase of furniture. Free delivery up to 50 miles is also guaranteed on all purchases of SSO or more. Everyone is invited to visit the Eagle during the big anniversary sale. Other details will be found in an advertisement located else where in this issue. JOHN S. HOLCOMB PASSES THURSDAY John Scales Holcomb, 80, re tired framer of Jonesville, died Thursday night in a Morganton hospital, where he had been a pa tient for sometime. He was a life long resident of Yadkin county and for more than fifty years had been a member of Fall Creek Baptist church. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Susan Holcomb; four children, A. R. Holcomb, Mrs. H. M. Burcham and John Holcomb of Jonesville, and D. J. Holcomb, of Morganton; 16 grandchildren: four great grandchildren and two brothers, "Paris Fashion" Smart, Comfortable % Oxfords and Dress Shoes Exclusive in Elkin at Spainhour's Craftsman made shoes as only "Paris *1 Fashion" can at this moderate price. Black or brown suede dress shoes, v black or brown calf oxfords, brown and white saddle oxfords Crepe, rubber and leather soles —Sizes and widths to correctly fit you. fqk $2-98 4 First Floor SYDmR-SPAIMOUR Elkin, N. C. I oy * DAPPER NAPPERS! Neat as a pin Balbeautiea by MUNSINCWEAR •.. knitted with the Battering "fit that lasts." Perfect finesse for the lady who likes her detail with dash. Enhancing colors for early morning complexions. Warm blessings upog you these shivering nights! w«™ $1.98 $1.49 "Tom Girl" Tailored Pajamas Man tailored pajamas of rich col ored challls—Long or short sleeve / styles—Tubfast colors—For loung- / tng and slumbering. "Luxite" Panties Cute little rayon and cotton yf > panties with lace trim—Keeps out S / cold winter breezes. Kitten Soft "SNUGGLE DOWNS" You'll love the luxurious feel of "Snuggle Down" —it's so soft and warm—And the darlingest lace or plain tailored styles to choose from—Style, warmth and beauty for you. Gowns Pajamas Bed Jackets $1.98 - $2.98 $1.98 SI.OO - $1.98 SYDWR-SPAIMOU Elkin's Quality Department Store Elkin "The Best Little Tow® in North Carolina" PUBLISHED WEEKLY Daniel and Calvin Holcomb, of Jonesville. * Funeral services were held Sunday morning at 11 o'clock from Fall Creek Baptist church. Interment was in the church cemetery. Patronize Tribune advertisers. They offer real values.
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