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HOEY WILL SPEAK AT HENDERSON'S THREE-DAY EVENT “Century Of Progress” Will Be Observed July 1-2-3 Former Governor Clyde R. Hoey, of Shelby, has accepted an invi tation to appear on the program as the principal speaker of the Henderson “Century of Progress” celebration July 1, 2, and 3. He is to speak outdoors about noon on Wednesday, July 2. Mayor Hen ry Powell, director of the centen nial, announced today the former governor’s acceptance. During his administration, and now, Governor Hoey was a gen eral favorite in that city and county, as well as throughout the State, and the mayor said he felt the committee was fortunate in securing him for the principal address. The centennial event will mark the anniversary of the chartering of the town of Henderson by the State legislature in 1841, and also the sixtieth anniversary of the formation of Vance county in 1881. “The Century of Progress” pa geant to be given three evenings will depict the history of Hen derson and of Vance county, and will antedate those events in the prologue of the pantomime. There will be little dialogue, but some 500 to 750 men, women and child ren will enact the scenes as they are recounted by a narrator, whose voice will be carried by amplifiers. The pageant will be an outdoor affair on the athletic field of Henderson high school, where additional stands will be erected in addition to the per manent concrete bleachers to ac commodate a total of about 2,000 persons. A pet parade is to feature one day of the celebration, and an air show also is being arranged. A grand ball will be an evening at traction on one night of the pro gram. Numerous exhibits relating to the history of the city and county are to be set up in a local warehouse for free inspection by crowds. The celebration will begin with a home coming in the churches of the city on Sunday, June 29. A prevue of the pageant will be had Monday evening, and its formal presentation will be set for the following three niehts. I:: Hawkins Chapel; | . ' n • i»♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»* Mrs. George Thompson and chil dren, Bessie Mae, Vivian Louise, Lynwood and G. L., spent last week end in Asheboro with the Rev. and Mrs. H. S. B. Thompson. The Rev. and Mrs. D. D. Broome and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Willie Gray Mitchell and child ren Friday evening. Henry Fowler from Fort Bragg spent the week-end here with re latives. Mrs. B. S. Hawkins and dau ghter, Agnes, visited Mrs. Andrew Pittard Monday. Mrs. H. S. B. Thompson returned to her home in Asheboro after spending several weeks here with Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Thompson and family. Mrs. Claude Hawkins spent Fri day afternoon with Mrs. George Thompson. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Pearce and children, Esther Hawkins and George Arrington, visited in the home of Mrs. J. H. Hawkins Sun day. Mrs. Willie Gray Mitchell and children spent Saturday in Roa noke Rapids with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Cullom. George Thompson visited friends in Aurelian Springs Community Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie Greene and children, Melvin and Faye, and Henry Fowler were the dinner guests of Mrs. --nice T. Greene and daughter Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Mitchell and children spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Mit chell of near Littleton. Mrs. V. C. Pittard is spending some time with Mrs. Lizza Cul lom. Mr. and Mrs. Hydia Crawley and daughter, Doris, visited Mr. Craw ley’s mother, Mrs. Nora Craw ley of Ebenezer Community, Sun day. Mrs. S. B. Fowler spent Mon day with Mrs. John Denton. * * * ENTERTAINED Mrs. Edward Greene gave a party at her home last Thursday evening in honor of her nieces, Misses Jaunita and Lessie Brame from Henderson. Those present were: Marvin, Laynette, Russell, Paul, Jr., and Francis Hawkins; Mary, Dorothy, Eunice, Frances, Inez, and William Greene; Col leen and Leroy Sykes; Mesdames Edward and G. L. Greene; Mr. and Mrs. Willie Gray Mitchell and children,W. G. and Margaret Anne; and Mr. and Mrs. John Denton from this Community; Morris Williams, Thomas Baird and Gertie Williams from Bel mont. Everyone enjoyed the de lightful games and refreshments HAWKINS CHAPEL CHURCHi Sunday School Sunday a.m., ai 11 o’clock and Sunday eveninj at 7:30 o’clock, services conductec by Rev. D. D. Broome. Please trj to attend and be on time. Song Festival To Be Held At Benson Sun. The State Annual Song Festival will be held in Benson Sunday, June 22, 1941, beginning at 9 o’clock a.m. and lasting throughout the day. Competition for loving cups is open to all choirs, quartets, trios, and duets who reside in the state. Sing ers from all Tiarts of the state are invited to participate in this gala occasion. The festival is held in a huge open grove, and an adequate amplifying system is used so that every person attending may have an opportunity to hear the full pro gram. About 15,000 people usually attend this unique event, and come from all parts of the state as well as other states. There are no admis sion charges and everybody is in vited. BOYCE NAMED AS DISTRICT COMMISSIONER Governor J. M. Broughton has announced the appointment of the State School Commission, all for a term ending May 31, 1943, which includes James B. Boyce of War renton from the 2nd Congressional District. Boyce is a native of Northamp ton County. He was educated in the public schools of Northamp ton and Warren Counties, grad uated at Bagley Academy in Lil lington, and then went to a school of pharmacy, obtaining his license : in 1915. Subsequent to being li ; censed, he served in the army l for 18 months during the World • War. He has been proprietor of Boyce Drug Company in Warren ton since 1921. He is a vestryman in the Episcopal Church at War renton, and has engaged in many civic and community activities. Elect Turner President Of Weldon Lions B. F. Turner is the new pre sident of the Weldon Lion’s Club, which met on the lawn of Dr. W. A. Carter’s home for a bar becued chicken supper and the election of officers. Other officers elected were: M. Josephson, first vice-president; W. B. Joyner, second vice-president; Harry Freid, third vice-president; Julius Silvester, secretary and treasurer; Fred Rabil, tail twis ter; Bill Hudson, lion tamer. The following were elected as directors of the club: Dr. W. A. Carter, C. K. Wood, W. B. Pierce, and Duncan McLain. SHOWER On Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. T. W. Newsom, Mrs. Thomas Outland and Mrs. Newsom jointly entertained with a shower honoring Mrs. R. P. Umphlett. The living room of Mrs. Newsom's home was decorated with bowls of mixed flowers and added much beauty to the occasion, during the evening games of various kinds were enjoyed, and bingo prize was won by Mrs. Hux Baird, a delicious salad plate was enjoyed at refreshment time. The guests ih addition to the honoree were: Mrs. Nellie Journigan, Mrs. Hux Baird, Mrs. Whit Newsom, Mrs. J. L. Shell,, Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Sewell and Mr. T. W. Newsom. Miss Edith Bugg left Monday for Glendale Springs where she will teach Bible School for the next six weeks. 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