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THE JOHNSTONIAN - SUN, SELMA, N. C. — THURSDAY, JULY 30, 1942. PAGE FIVE TELEPHONES Day 3; Night 29-J HRS. E. V. WOODARD Society Editor Society TELEPHONES Day 3; Night 29-J MRS. E. V. WOODARD Society Editor Miss Myrna Burleson, of Asheville, is spending two weeks with her aunt, Mrs. 0. L. Hathaway. Miss Edna Earl Stancil, who holds a position as typist at the Washing ton Navy Yard, spent the week end here with her father, M. L. Stancil, and other members of the family. Robert Jeffreys, of Jacksonville, Florida, is the guest of relatives here. Bartha Deans, of Wilmington, visit ed his sister, Mrs. G. A. Earp, here .this week. Miss Joyce Ann Henry, daughter Mayor and Mrs. B. A. Henry, is con fined to her home this week with mumps. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stancil, of Washington, D.,C., are spending a few days here with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Stancil. Miss Jane Ar.mitage is spending some time with Mrs. C. G. Whitaker in Goldsboro. Mrs. M. L. Stancil and little Betty Jo Stancil, who have been visiting Mrs. J. A .Martin near Suffolk, Va., returned home Tuesday. Mrs. Martin returned with them for a few days stay while recuperating from an ap pendicitis operation. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Munden return ed Monday from Newport News, Va., where they spent last week with their son, David Munden, and Mrs. Munden. They were accompanied by their nephew, James McRhodes. Mr. Mun den reports doing some good fishing in James River while there. Miss Martha Lou Danielly, of Ral eigh, is' visiting Mrs. Bill Thad Wood ard this week. Junius Seawell, son of Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Seawell, has returned to New port News, Va., after a visit here with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Galloway and children of Erwin, Tenn., have re turned home after spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Brant- ley. Misses Jacqueline and Evangeline Dunn of Suitland, Md. are visiting Miss Alice Brantley. Miss Martha Lou Danielly of Ral eigh is visiting Mrs. Bill Thad Wood ard. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Henry and daughters, Joyce and Jean, spent sev eral days at Atlantic Beach recently. Mr. Wilton Brown has accepted a position as electrician maintenance man at the University of North Caro lina. He expects to move his family there in the near future. Little Linda Lee and Charlie Lee, Jr., children of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Lee, who live on Green Street, have mumps. Little Ann Lee has just re covered from a case of mumps. Miss Clara Edwards, of Pendleton, spent several days last week with Mrs. Paul H. Starling. Miss Nadelle Creech left Saturday night for Newport News, Va., where she spent part of her vacation 'with relatives. Mrs. Richard Lewis and daughter, Patricia, are the guests of relatives in Raleigh for a few days this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Barwick, of Smithfield, were week end guests of Mrs. Bar-wick's parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Fulghum. Mrs. Fortune, of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Walter Scarborough, of Wendell, accompanied Mrs. E. N. Booker to Bayview last week, where they spent a short time at the Booker Cottage. „ n i Miss Margaret Kirby, of Ports mouth, Va., is spending this week ■with her mother, Mrs. W. T. Kirby. Miss Olivia Adams is spending this week with relatives in Newport News, Va. Mrs. Wiley Barnes and son, Charles, of Wilson, were guests of Mrs. Katie Stallings and Mr. and Mrs. 0. L. Bailey Sunday and Monday. Miss Margaret Ann Johnson, of Four Oaks, and Miss Rebecca Perry, of Raleigh, were week end guests of Miss Margarette Ricks. Miss Lorene Waddell, of Fayette ville, visited friends here last week. Mr. and Mrs. Evans Poindexter, Charles Richardson, and Miss Marion Mills, of Wilmington, -were guests of Mrs. Pearl B. Richardson Sunday. Mrs. B. A. Henry, Mrs. Wilbur Wiggs, and Mrs. Albert Eason spent Wednesday -with Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam Sutton at Camp Butner. Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Henry and children spent several days this week at Carolina Beach. Mrs. John W. Blackman is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. E. Comer, in Greensboro. She will also visit her son, Mr. Carlton Blackman, in Salis bury before returning home. Miss Ava Crumpler of Goldsboro, is visiting Miss Edna Earl Bailey. Mrs. Percy Stricyland and son, Jimmy, visited relatives in Dunn last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Bailey and daughters spent last week end at the Beach. Mrs. Albert Creech of Selma Route two visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. F .Lee, this past week end. Miss Marie Brown returned Sun day from Portsmouth, Va., where she spent last week with relatives. Mitchel Ferrell, of Clinton, visited Mr. and Mrs. George Abdalla last week end. Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Howell have returned from their vacation spent in the Western part of the State and in Tennessee. Mr. Gus E. 'Critcher, after spending a few days here with Mrs. Critcher, the former Miss Alma Lee, has gone to Vidalia, Ga., where he will buy to bacco on the Georgia market. Mrs. Will H. Lassiter, of Wrights- ville Beach, was the guest of Mrs. Carl Worley for a few days last week. Mrs. W. C. Holder and John H. Holder, of Raleigh, visited Mrs. Pearl B. Richardson Wednesday. Mrs. R. C. Banks left Monday night for Alexandria, La., where she will spend some time with her daughter, Mrs. E. B. Thayer. J. C. Woodard, of Goldsboro, for merly of Selma, underwent an opera tion for appendicitis at a hospital in Rocky Mount Monday. His friends will be glad to know he is convalesc ing nicely. Mrs. Mamie Brock spent Monday night with her sister, Mrs. E. M. Gordy, leaving Tuesday morning for a visit to relatives in Moyock and Norfolk, Va. Mrs. H. V. Gaskill and son, A1 Rowe, and Mrs. E. N. Booker and daughter, Betty, are spending several days this week at Carolina Beach. R. G. Parker, of Baltimore, Md., was a Selma visitor this week. Mrs. O. L. Bailey, Mrs. Katie Stal lings, and their guests, Mrs. Wiley Barnes, and Charles Barnes, of Wil son, were joined by Mrs. Sam Stal lings, of Smithfield, and spent Mon day at Carolina Beach. Mrs. T. C. Carr and son, Tommie, of Norfolk, Va., are guests of Mrs Carr’s sister, Mrs. Archie Brock. George Suger, of Baltimore, Md„ is spending his vacation here -with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Suber. Mrs. J. C .Woodard, of Goldsboro, was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Woodard Monday night. She returned to Chapel Hill Tuesday to resume her studies at the University of N. C. She was en route from Rocky Mount where her husband underwent an operation Monday. Mrs. Katie Stallings is the gues- of her daughter, Mrs. Wiley Barnes, in Wilson, for several days this week. Mrs. J. H. Rouse, of Dunn, is visit ing her daughter, Mrs. Archie Brock, for a few days. Mrs. W. A. Williams and daughter. Peggy Ann, of Charlotte are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Warren and Miss Lois Warren. Mr. John W. Blackman spent the week end -with his son, Mr. Gibson F. Blackman, and Mrs. Blackman, in Raleigh. Social Calendar 1:30 2:00 7:00 Saturlay, August 1 7:00 p. m.—Junior choir practice at Methodist church. Sunday, August 2 p. m.—Intermediate choir prac tice at Baptist church, p. m.—Junior choir practice at Baptist church. p. m.—^Meeting of the Epworth League at Methodist church. Monday^ August 3 3:30 p. m.—Meeting of T. E. L. class of Baptist Sunday school at home of Mrs. G. D. Vick. Tuesday, August 4 3:00 p. m.—Meeting of Red Cross at Woman’s Club. Wedniesday, Augukt 5 7:30 p. m.—Meeting of B. T. U. at Baptist church. Thursday, August 6 Mrs. Paul H. Starling Entertains At Bridge Mrs. Paul H. Starling was hostess at a delightful bridge luncheon at her home on Anderson Street Friday morning, complimenting her house guest. Miss Clara Edwards, of Pendle ton. Colorful garden flowers made an effective setting for the four tables placed for contract. As the guests ar rived they were introduced to the honoree by the hostess, and served punch by Mrs. R. D. Oliver. Folio-wing several animated pro gressions, high score prize, a dozen crystal tea coasters, was .awarded Mrs. Carl Worley. The honoree. Miss Edwards, and Mrs. Raleigh H. Grif fin, a recent bride, were remembered -with gifts. A delicious plate luncheon was serv ed the following: Miss Clara Ed wards, Miss Blanche Mitchiner, Miss Beatrice Hooks, Mesdames Raleigh H. Griffin, C. E. Kornegay, W. L. Norton, Lehman Barnes, Lytch Hedg- peth, J. V. Chamblee, Walter Price, Carl Worley, Roger Strickland, R. D. Oliver, E. V. Woodard, C. A. Bailey, C. M. Daly and Ed Creech. SELMA MILL VILLAGE HAPPENINGS (By H. H. L.) 00 p. m.—Meeting of Red Cross at Woman’s Club. 15 p. m.—Weekly meeting of the Kiwanis at Woman’s Club. 15 p. m.—Senior choir practice at Baptist church. 15 p. m.—Senior choir practice at Methodist church. Honor Couple On Anniversary The members of the Princeton Baptist church and choir members en tertained at the home of their pastor, he Rev. Arthur Creech. Saturday evening honoring Mr. and Mrs. Creech on their twentieth wedding anniver sary. The honorees had been invited to a neighbor’s. While there they re ceived a phone call advising that the Rev. and Mrs. D. M. Clemmons, of Selma had called to see them. Upon returning home they were pleasantly surprised to find a group of friends assembled in the dining room. As .they entered, Mrs. Clemmons played the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin. The table was centered with a three tiered decorated wedding cake, topped with a miniature bride and bridegroom. Throughout the dining room the nuptial colors of green and white predominated in- the flowers used, and in all decorations, .the cake being flanked by white candles. Miss Elizabeth Creech and Miss Melba Boyette served lime punch, upon entrance into the dining room. Beautiful and useful gifts of china, including a complete dinner set of china were displayed. After the “bride and groom” cut the wedding cake, it was served with ice cream. About fifty guests were present. Hostess To The Chatterbox Club Mrs. John Jeffreys entertained at her home on Raiford Street at a lovely party Wednesday when her guests included members of the Chat terbox Club and others. Quantities of summer flowers, in pastel shades, were used to decorate the rooms in which the guests as sembled. A brief business period was presided over by the president, Mrs. C. F. Carty. Patriotic tallies directed guests to their respective places at the four tables where hearts dice was played. High score prize, a hand-cro cheted buffet set, went to Mrs. W. W. Hare, while Mrs. C. F. Carty re ceived a vase as consolation prize. Mrs. Hunter Price was presented a hand-made doily for throwing most S’s. Mrs. Raleigh Griffin, who was recently married, was presented a vase. Following the games Mrs. W. B. Johnson, accompanied at .the piano by Mrs. M. R. Wall, sang “The Hour That Gave Me You,” and “The Garden of Tomorrow.” Mrs. E. L. Green and Miss Mary Ellen Ellis joined the group for re freshments. A delectable plate lun cheon was served. Present, in addi tion to those mentioned, were: Mes dames C. A. Bailey, W. H. Call, J. C. Diehl, C, E. Kornegay, J. D. Massey, W. D. Perkins, R. E. Suber, E, V, Woodard, Carl Worley, and Miss Stella Etheredge. Otis Saunders, son of Mr, and Mrs, W, A, Saunders, who was seriously injured in an automobile wreck last November, is still confined to his home. Otis suffered a broken leg and other injuries. He hasn’t been able to discard his crutches. A few days ago he sent to this office a large shoe box full of tinfoil he had collected since he has been unable to get around, with instructions to turn it over to the war salvage committee. This writer was invited to partake of a bountiful dinner at the home of this young man on last Saturday and we thoroughly enjoyed it. Mrs. Saunders is a splendid cook. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hill and daugh ter, of Durham, spent the week end ■with Mrs. C. 0. Morris, and other relatives in the Mill Village. Harry was for a number of years a member of the Cards Ball Club. Since going to Durham he has been playing with one of the leagues in that city. The many friends of Mrs. James Kemp, who has been on the sick list for some time, ■will be glad to learn that she is much improved. Mrs. Kemp is one of the Village’s most beloved citizens and her host of friends trust she ■will soon be well again. Mr. Harold Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Smith, who has been em ployed by .the Selma Cotton Mills for the past two years as book-keeper, was among the contingent leaving for Fort Bragg on last Saturday for induction in Uncle Sam’s army. Harold has many friends here who regret to see him leave. Superintendent Stanley Armitage, of the Selma Co.tton Mills, and family are vacationing in his old home state of Massachusetts this week. Marriage Announced Person F. Pittman, announces the marriage of his sister, Rudene Eliza beth Pittman, to Leon Hooks Strick land of Smithfield, Route 2. The groom is .the son of Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Strickland of Smithfield. They were married Saturday, July 25th. Jimmie Woodard Undergoes Operation Jimmie Woodard, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Woodard of Selma, who holds a position with the A. C. L. Railway company in Goldsboro, ■un derwent an operation for appendicitis at the A. C. L. Hospital in Rocky Mount Monday. His many friends m Selma and Goldsboro wish for him a speedy recovery, T. M. Benny Taken To Duke Hospital Mr. T. M. Benoy, who has been quite ill at his home here for the past several weeks, was taken to Duke Hospital, Durham. Tuesday morning. His many friends here and elsewhere will regret to learn of his illness. Undergoes Operation Miss Cassie Abdalla underwent a tonsillotomy operation in Smithfield, Monday. She is reported to be getting along nicely. LIBRARY NEWS A few new books have been added to the Library. Have you read them? If not, you really should do so. Steinbeck, —The Moon Is Down Mason, A Major North novel, —The Rio Casino Intrigue Baldwin, ,—Brea.th of Life Seifert, —The Army Doctor Bellamann, —Kings Row Bromfield, ■—Until The Day Break Field, —And Now Tomorrow Miller, —General Douglas Mac- Arthur McCann, —Nostradamus, The man who sa^w through time Biggs, —I Take This Squaw, This book was written about Johnston county. A very interesting book and has been widely read. Honors Husband On Birthday Mrs. Joe A. Creech entertained at a delightful surprise party Friday evening at Holt Lake, honoring her husband on his birthday. Plans were made by Mrs. Creech, unkno^wn to Mr. Creech, who had been invited by friends to the Lake, pre sumedly to fish. His surprise was complete when a party of friends greeted him around a bountifully laden table, with numerous useful gifts. Bowling was enjoyed after re freshments. The menu consisted of barbecued chicken, potato salad, sliced tomatoes, iced drinks, home-made ice cream and cake. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Creech, Dr. and Mrs. R. D. Oliver, Mr and Mrs. Lytch Hedgpeth, Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Henry, Mr. and Mrs. N. V. Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hales, Mr. and Mrs. Ross Ingram. Miss Na delle Creech, Miss Hazel Lane, and Mr. and Mrs. Avery Creech of Smith- field. LAST CALL FOR YOUR In ner Spring Mattresses. They, too, are being discontinued. Econornv Furniture Co., Sel ma, N. C. Cotton Weigher Is Appointed For Benson L. T. Enniis has been appointed by the county commissioners as official cotton weigher for Benson. He was recommended by the cotton buyers of i Benson and Mayor Ed Johnson. WOMEN ★ See Oirecttons on Lobel Popuiar 61 years FC^ICTORY Mi BUY IF IT’S U. S. WAR BONDS AND STAMPS Kffi^CTORY ml buy STATES You can get them at the post office here ! STATES Wr OR, IF IT’S STAMPS ABSOLUTELY PURE Home Made MAYONNAISE Home Made Mayonnaise without the bother of making it . . . uncooked . . . absolutely pure and wholesome. Duke’s contains only fresh egg yolks, pure salad oil and tangy seasoning. Duke’s contains no mustard, no corn starch, no gelatin . . . deliciously different. SPECIAL! Half Pint, 2 for 35c Pint 31c Family Size Qt. 53c L. GEORGE GROCERY PHONE 78 FURNITURE or HARDWARE THIS IS THE PLACE TO GET IT ! We have a large stock of Bed Room and Dining Room Furniture Spring Air MATTRESSES and BOX SPRINGS Dunn Furniture Co. of Selma TALMAGE CORBETT, Mgr. SELMA, N. C. JULY SPECIALS! PRICED TO SELL QUICK ! Proctor^s Selma, N. C. SEE MRS. PROCTOR’S BABY DEPT. Things for Infants to year olds LITTLE SUN SUITS 39c to 49c 1 to 6 yrs., for boys and girls LITTLE GIRLS DRESSES 2 yrs. to 10 yrs.. Real Sheer 68c Just Received New Shipment REAL SILK HOSE $1.25 Values, Now— 97c other Silks 48c and 78c • New Shipment This Week YARD GOODS 29c Voiles 25c 29c Prints 25c 39c Batiste 33c Stripes and Figured Organdy 19c White and colors LACE BEADING AND BANDING 15c yd. up 5c LACES and RUFFLINS '■■■• To Sell Quick WHITE HATS $2 value, 97c GirTs Pique Hats White and colors 59c • LAST SHIPMENT Wash Silks and Cotton DRESSES $2.50 Value— $1.88 Others at $1.48 » Silks, and Bembergs $7.00 Value, Now— $4.98 $4. value, $3.45 • TO SELL QUICK 2-pc. Wash Suits Chambray, Ginghams, Suiting All sizes: 12 to 44 $2.48 - $2.95 SPECIAL ! SILK SLIPS All sizes 32 to 52 69c - 97c - $1.29 Reduced Prices On LADIES^ SANDALS WHITE, RED, BEIGE $2.00 VALUE— $1.69 $1.15 SANDALS To Sell Quick, All Sizes— 83c All New Style SANDALS $3.00 Value, Now- $2.25 MEN’S White Overalls 1.75 CAPS TO MATCH 38c Blue Overalls 1.39 MEN^S OXFORDS Tan and white, and blacks $1.98 See the Brown and Black Fall Oxfords Sizes 5 to 10 WORK SHIRTS 89c MEN’S FELT HATS $2.00 value, $1.50 BIG SHIPMENT— Men’s Wash Pants 98c - $1.69 - $2.19 PROCTOR’S Waiting To Serve You \ •;.k^ A
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