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News of Jonesville Miss Virginia Lineberry, Editor Phone 44-M Messrs. Roby McCollum, Ernest Prui£t, Jesse Lawson and James Branon spent Sunday in Win ston-Salem. Misses Mabel Hemrick and Elizabeth Pendry returned to their homes in High Point Sun day after spending last week here with the former's sister, Mrs. Dewey Southard. Miss Reba Baugess and Mrs. Parks Groce returned home Thursday after spending some time with their uncle, Mr. M. M. Baugess, in Oklahoma City. The latter returned with them to spend an indefinite time here. Misses Helen and Betty Jean Slattery, of Washington, arrived here Sunday to spend an indef inite time with their grandmoth er, Mrs. J. P. Phillips. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hampton and daughter, Sara Prances, at tended a birthday supper Friday night in honor of Mr.- Gene Hampton at his home near Dob son. Mr. Johnny Sprinkle entered Davis hospital, Statesville, on Tuesday and underwent a minor operation. Mrs. Dewey Helton is listed among the sick this week. Mr. and Mrs. Z. "B. Martin and children, Robert and Delos, Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Reece and Mrs. Walt Burgiss visited their sons, respectively, Eugene Martin, Tur man Reece, and Eldon Burgiss, and Layton Brown, at Fort Bragg Sunday. Mr. Stanford Brown, of Boone, spent the week-end here with friends. Miss Virginia Lineberry and Messrs. Mac and Jimmy Sprinkle visited the latter's brother, John ny, wJ?o is a patient at Davis hospital, Statesville, Tuesday night. Mr. G. S. Wagoner and sons, Leo and Allen, of Brooks Cross Roads, were visitors here Sunday. * Mr. Bahnson Greenwood and Misses Mary Greenwood and Frances Pinnix, of West Yadkin, were visitors here Sunday. Mrs. P. H. Underwood and daughter, Elizabeth, Mrs. Harve Groce and children, "Sonny Boy" and Marion, Mr. and Mrs. Delos Underwood and son, Tony, Misses Magdalene and Rosena Martin, and Messrs. Avery Underwood Birt «ur special June offer still holds S* Ei fili forvour HUU OLD TIRE BHD TUBE! on. fhe purchase of a new SEIBEBLING TIRE and TUBE • WE'LL ALLOW YOU as naurh for your old " ? tire as some stores want far « new one! Trade AIIB u n ,„„ us an old tirt and tube far $6j66 and we'll sell OUR °" ER you a new Sieberiing Center Traction- an GOOD ON THI you FOLLOWING SIZES wnere you want to g0... safely. This Seiberling is "all tberal" Its rugged Center 6: °°, 6 TVaction tread is made of wear-resistant "Af- o:ou-1 o finite" rubber and its body is built of Seiberling But we will allow Super strength Cord. This is no "Sale" tire made $5.95 on sizes.. to "skimpy" specifications to meet a price. It 5-25-17 5-50.17 has been one of our most popular sellers ... ' it's REAL quality. " Th «? allowances MUU »]r. are for your olJ Drive in TODAY and let us show you a "peach" tirc and tube and of a tire and pay you a "peach" of a trade-in! a P p,y on , the P° r " This offer is possible only because of a special Se&eriini purchase made from the Seiberling Factory. The Ttaction Tire and 3rd - " ggri£*3!S Heavy . V Du»y Black Tubtl I tt*. . I SSSs&SS 1 I ■ 1 Tube madeofsprcitl / **lCf M ■ "^fntee-* L,fe : 1 he.tresin.ntrubb.r / ' I§ ■ °j \ * nd built to fit the / mV!(VIIIVPW HINSHAW CASH HARDWARE CO. Phone 143 , Elkin, N. C. and Kenneth Martin spent Sim day in Winston-Salem where they visited Mr. and Mrs. Dett Uhderwodd, Miss Irene Smith and Mr. Jimmy Smith. Miss Magdalene Martin is spending this week in Winston- Salem, the guest of Miss Irene Smith. Miss Kathryn Whitener spent the week-end at her home in Winston-Salem. Miss Ann Lineback spent Sun day in Fairystone Park, Va. Miss Nancy; Ann Mayberry spent Monday ' in North Elkin with her cousin, Betty Jo Hud speth. Mrs. Marvin Mayberry and daughter, Nancy Ann, and Miss Erlene Mayberry spent the week end in Winston-Salem recently. Mr. and Mrs. Verge Holcomb have as their guests this week the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hilary Holcomb, of Winston- Salem. Misses Ann Lineback and Kath ryn Whitener will leave Friday to spend the week-end at Myrtle Beach, S. C. Miss Mary Frances Apperson has as her guest this week Miss Violet Wikle, of Winston-Salem. Alda Grayson Y.W.A. Meets Tuesday Evening The Alda Grayson Y.W.A. met Tuesday evening at the church for their regular meeting, with four members present. Miss Bertha Adams was in charge of the devotionals. Miss Cornelia Lineberry was in charge of the program, "Hold Fast to America," and was assisted by all members, Misses Bertha Adams, Pauline Gilliam and Virginia Wright. Misses Shugart and Mayberry Give Weiner Roast Misses Doris Shugart and Nancy Ann Mayberry entertaiiled a number of friends with a weiner roast at the latter's home Thursday evening from 6:30 to 8:30. Games were played and those enjoying the roast were: June Boles, Doretha Chappell, Aleine Holcomb, Betty Jo Apperson, Lonny Martin, Jacqueline Cum mings, Jerry Ann Wright, Jean Madison, Gerry Hanes, Evelyn , ry - v V . THE ET.KIN TRIBUNE, ELKIN, NORTH CAROLINA AJ?r*H RfW ® jL/lALIi i Ul\ D\J 1 afternoon, shows searchers who were seeking to re cover the body of Lee Church, 15-year-old white youth, who drowned in the Yadkin river earlier in the afternoon. The body of the boy was found several hours after the photo was made within a short distance of the scene of this photograph.—(Tribune Photo.) Mis. " jyc ' " •=" w ' t ■ , r f «> *p*Y" %^yV^*k^tAm mt- J*, '' ' ' J ' * f m if ;;-SK, 1 .Jfe, . ,«?**?? —ifat-tfi- \ Stanley and the hostesses, Doris Shugart and Nancy Ann May berry. Mrs. Eure Ross Entertains Mrs. Eure Ross entertained her husband with a surprise birthday supper at her home Saturday ev ening. During the evening games and contests were enjoyed, with first and second prizes being awarded to Mr. and Mrs. Evan Martin, re spectively. At the close of the fun period, delicious refreshments were serv ed to approximately fifteen guests. POPLAR SPRING Mrs. Edd Bowman and chil dren, Clarence, Hazel and Jean, of Mount Airy, were the week-end guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Hayes. Mrs. Celia Williams and daugh ter, Lily, had as their guests for a short time Sunday Mrs. Nealie Mosley, of Rusk. Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Guyer had as their guests Saturday, Mr. and Mrs. Carlie Willcox and children, of Mount Airy. Mr. Harry Ray, of Winston-Sa lem, spent the latter part of last week in this community. The Poplar Springs nine was defeated in the game Saturday by the Pleasant Home team with a score of 16-5. Mrs. Sid Hudspeth and daugh ter, Joan, of Elkin, spent last Thursday visiting Mrs. Celia Wil liams and daughter. Mr. Burley Daye, of Elkin, was the Sunday guest of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Nance. Mr. Paul Nance spent Saturday afternoon in Charlotte. Several from this community attended church service at Grassy Creek last Tuesday night. The in spiring sermon delivered by Rev. Herman F. Duncan was enjoyed by all. 1 Miss Hayes Entertains Miss Essie Hayes delightfully entertained her nephew, Mr. Clarence Bowman, of Mt. Airy, with a surprise birthday party last Saturday night. The. twenty guests greeted Mr. Bowman in the dining room where delight ful refreshments were served. The affair came as a complete sur prise to the honor guest. Every one enjoyed the event very much. CYCLE Mr. and Mrs. Tom Harp's little son, Jimmie, had the misfortune of getting kicked by a horse while playing Saturday afternoon, suffering a fractured skull. He is a patient at Hugh Chatham Memorial hospital, Elkin, where he is recovering nicely. Miss May Laster spent the week-end with Miss Lucille Myers at Union Grove. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Swaim left Monday for Norfolk, Va., where thfey will visit relatives and friends. They will spend a few days in Washington while on their vacation. Mr. and Mrs. Charles West, of Winston-Salem, were the Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Riley Ash burn. Donald and Gary Holcomb, of Winston-Salem, are visiting their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim West. , Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Riley have returned home from Welch, W. Va., where they visited Mrs. Ri ley's sister, Mrs. Ralph Laster. The presidential campaign, one might say, is underway; the chief executive elected in November might face a new kind of world. YADKIN RIVER CLAIMS YOUTH 15-Year-Old Lee Church Drowns Near Crutchfield Thursday Afternoon BODY IS RECOVERED The body of Lee Church, 15, son of G. H. Church, of Rural Hall Road, Winston-Salem, was fished from the muddy Yadkin river last Thursday evening about 7 o'clock, six hours after he had entered the river at Crutchfield to recover a workman's tool, dropped from the bridge under construction there, and was car ried down stream by the swift current. The boy's body was recovered by Prather Stanley, of Surry, fol lowing a continuous search all afternoon by numerous men and boys, who used both rowboats and motorboats. It was found about 400 yards down river from where he went in. Young Church was residing near Crutchfield with Clarence Webb, a farmer, having made his home there for several months. It was while he and the Webb chil dren were resting following din ner, that the boy waded into the stream. Caught by the swift surge of water, he was rapidly carried down stream. Not a strong swim mer, he was unable to cope with the swift current, and drowned almost before his plight became known. The youngster attended Boon ville school as a seventh grade student and prior to last year at tended Rural Hall school. Surviving are the father, three sisters and one brother. Richly Tufted Chenille Bedspreads A fortunate purchase—unbelievably rich, thick, deep tufting- bedspread. * Creamy white tufting with fringe or multicolor design—they add a distinguished note of restful luxury to any bedroom. In both double and twin bed size. While limited quantity lasts .... ....$2.00 , (It Pays to Shop at Penney's) THURMOND We are glad to note that the construction of- the new Pilgrim Holiness church of this commun ity is well under way. All those able to donate free labor are as sured it will be greatly appreciat ed. Mr. and Mrs. S. R. Speas and children and Mr. W. G. Tate spent the week-end in Winston- Salem. Mr. Lester Cox spent the week end at his home in Sparta. Mr. Walter Brewer of Winston- Salem, was a recent business vis itor in this community. Miss Mabel Osborn of Laurel Springs, is spending this week with Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Bell. Mr. Walter Tedder and Mr. Tedder's mother, of Martinsville, Va., visited here recently. Mr. and Mrs. Bennett Collins of Glade Valley, were recent vis itors in this community. Miss Bessie Norman of Cataw ba College, spent the week-end with her mother, Mrs. J. A. Nor man. This community welcomes Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Layell of Elkin as new citizens. Everyone come to Sunday school Sunday. It will be held in the grove at the new church. Several from this community attended the Decoration Services at Snow Hill and Mt. Carmel church in Alleghany county. SHADY GROVE Mr. and Mrs. Claude Shore at tended the Fall Creek singing convention Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Mosteller at tended the Mosteller-Dorsett wed ding in Klkin Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Kimmer and family attended the Bray re union at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Evans Sunday. Rev. Mr. Roper, of Winston- Salem, is conducting a Bible class at Shady Grove Baptist church. The classes are conduct- a new LOVf Price / PLAIN OR PRINTED RAYONS! SHEER PRINTED COTTONS! $1.66 J§ ALL I JAFLJHL. SIZES! JJGJROGI Just when you need • - them fresh, cool Tggjjp T\r4 , 7is , 'wc dresses for street fit¥ i" \ DOZENS and sports ; Every OF one a gem, every STYLES! ° NE W ° RTH M ° RE! Sheers Aljlfir g§fJf •80 Squares f* I IWmml * Flock Dot Lawn Hj 98c WASHABLE! ALL SIZES! Hundreds of fresh, colorful dresses! Grand for the hot summer ahead! PENNEY'S I. «. tURXf OOMPAMY, PENNEY'S MONTH-END CLEAN-UP! Odds and Ends Specially Grouped and Priced—Your Savings Are Greater at Penney's! Men's Dress Shirts LL Muslin Pull cut and roomy. Nu- Extra good quality muslin. Craft Collar. Sizes 14 to 17. While quantity lasts, yard Special— _« 48* 5° Boys* Dress Shirts Flock Dot Voile Past color, broken sizes and Special purchase. Pour to 10 patterns. Each— y ard lengths. Yard— -3 10° Men's Sheets Sailor Straws I Unhemmed unbleached seam- Slightly soiled from display. jess sheets. While quantity Limited quantity. Each— lasts— 10° 38' ■-- Men's Sheets Handkerchiefs I Famous Nation-Wide sheets. Extra "large, extra quality. 81x99. Slightly soiled from 3 for only— display. While small quan „ _ tity lasts, each— -10" 60° Men's Caps Aa One lot men's and boys' sum- r>CU opreduS mer caps. Slightly soiled. Double bed size crinkle cot- Each— ton spread. Each— 10* 48° Bathing: Suits Remnants Just in time for vacation or One big table remnants in summer outing. Closing out assorted fabrics and mate one lot at half price. Don't rials, greatly reduced, fail to see these! Sanitary Napkins N „ Fluff type. Box of 12. Spe- sewing, just cut and hane cial, 3 boxes for— Special— 2S' I 2S* PENNEY'S Quality Merchandise at ? Saving Thursday, June 27. 1940 Ed each Sunday evening at eight o'clock. The public is cordially invited to attend. 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