North Carolina Newspapers

o • ociety News From Over the State o o * * * * ************ Mount Olive ****** ************ W. F. Billot ana little returned ’ to pr. and Mrs. fhe.fhome afu'ncolnton, after a visit lire to Mrs. Eliot's parents Mr. and '■IrS' J’ Bowman Jr", of Clinton Is visit J. O leg his grand parents Mr. and Mrs, AVS Me Kay of Wilmington, rellel * Atlantic Coast Bine made a vStUtwe^ntthe home of Mr. I nd Sloan last Monday went Mrs. " ‘ • vj .it her sister Mrs. T° Alk r’ll’Cn Mrs. Sloan also attend dTn Tin stiav the "Bay of Prayer” at ih-esbvteriart church. Atk;n8Cr -n N.,{,ics who has been visit '4i,rr at Gainesville, Ga.f has ing her m<^n‘ rex?r”*r ' e:'1 DeVane and Mrs. H. L, 1 ind little son Leroy of Lrc”T’t;V:.,-m recently spent a day here . M i„vre of Mrs. Bettie Cromartie. a A r ;nil' Mrs. J. C. Honeycutt of Olint0„‘ spent last Sunday with Mr. and -jr= Sidney Cromartie. ' ‘ p Robinson, Dewey Melvin and smith last week made a business fa Wilson. Born '-0 Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Sloan on October 6th a daughter. . ,„t Sunday October 7th rally day * 'observed at South River church, ' appropriate exercises. On the s Reap R. E. Mac Clure with same morn bug pastes* communion services. Last. Monday morning on October 8th Hickory Grove one of the oldest schools In this section of the country started work for the coming year. B. J. Cro riartie of Garland former superintend ent of public instruction of Bladen imtv is principal of the school and hlyh school Instructor. Miss Bessie pRrk of Ivanhoe has charge of the intermediate department and Miss Elizabeth Sloan of Garland Is primary tearher Several other schools are now consolidated with Hickory Grove and the attendance Is fine. The assistant to the principal has not yet been sup The woman's auxiliary of the Pres byterian church held its regular meet ing on last Sunday at the home of JKS. Mariana Murphy. On Wednesday evening last at the home of the bride’s parents Mr. and Mrs Ivev Rich, Rossie. Rich was unit ed in marriage to David Barnhill of Atkinson. We wish *or this young couple a long wedded life of prosperity and happiness. Rev. and Mrs. R. E. MacClure left last week for Greensboro to visit friends. From that place Mr. MacClure went to Burlington to attend Snyod on their return home Mr. and Mrs. Mac rinre will he attended by Mrs. A. D. MacClure who has spent the past sum mer at Montreat. On last Sunday Mrs. G. G. Myrover, A. M- Myrover, ,Mr. and Mrs. Anthony bopez and little son Wallace and Mar garet Raynor of Fayetteville motored here and spent part of the day at th§ home of Mr. and Mrs. D. Lewis Cromar tle. Lenward Marshburn and Berg Mc Allister of Raleigh motored here and ’paid a visit to Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Marshburn last week. * * » * * v * Mrs. Elliott Russell was hostess at a pleasant affair at her Lakeside home on a recent evening, complimenting Misses Myrtle Wyatt and Mamie Lem on. attractive visitors here from Geor gia. A tamo supper was served. An impromptu musical program was ren dered. Miss Lemon entertained the party with several readings. Miss T.ucile Vick entertained- at a party .honoring her mother, Mrs. Charles A. Vick. Wednesday evening. The occasion was Mrs. Vick’s birth day. The affair was 'arranged as a surprise for her. A number of friends Of Mrs. Vick and Miss Vick were pres ent. The home was attractively dec orated. * * * Kinston « * « .'lias uuia iuinci ii<»» ic-t.iv/vvv* librarian of the public library here, an institution which exists largely as a result of Miss Miller’s interest in it. Other newly inducted officers arc Phineas D. Croom, president of the library association; Mrs. James Mc Daniel. vice-president; Mrs. Frank Hill) secretary; Mrs. John B. Leonard, Mrs. Herbert Taylor, Miss Mae Getting©* and others, directors. Mrs. J. H. Ellis entertained more than 50 small persons at a party Wed nesday afternoon, at which her young niece. Roselyn Dail ,of Norfolk, was the honor guest. Little Miss Dail cel ebrated her birthday. The Ellis resi dence was tastily decorated. The guests were presented souvenirs. Miss Margaret Taylor and Miss Leone Hines were hostesses at one of the feature affairs of the season here nn a recent morning. The occasion was a bridge party and luncheon in sev eral courses. Decorations were in a roso color. Guests numbered more than 2<V The affair was given at the home of Miss Taylor ,on East Gordon street. ^ The Rotary club entertained nearly <5 schoolma’ams and a , number of wivf.: of members at a supper in the basement of Gordon Street Christian church on a recent evening. Stunts and songs were had . The teachers competed in an attempt to locate the only two bachelors in the club. They sat side by side. More than 35 attrac ts® girls corraled them simultane ously. 4 " . Mrs. John G. Dawson was hostess to the Eooklovers’ club Thursday ^after noon. The club is a leading women’s literary organization here. It recent ly resumed sessions after a summer suspension. ' Mr- and Mrs. Stephen L. Lynch have returned from Nebraska points, where ftpy spent some time. ^ - Mr- and Mrs.. L. Z. Smith have reT ’,,rned to Newport News after a vlstc ' I" Duncan McKenzie and.'Miss Lr.arv SlIP McKenzie a,re here from pn’r’onsville, S. C., guests of frjend3 and relatives. pie province of WerchojanesJt, In oriental Siberia, is the coldest lnhab 2'rl Place in the world. The dally ,*0 temperature throughout the year s "‘2 decrees helow zero. me will pay Japan inr cash the so.oo0,000 yen ($25,000,000) In treasury otes due November 22. Red hot dance violinist rr,eits -f° ^°'n fast orchestra. I reaf ant;50riM and sing. Young with good ppearance and personality; guarantee hntei6 lv<lr the goods. Experience In ■ ■ catp theater and dance, engage -nts- Deferences furnished. JACK HICKMAN P- °- Bex 040 Kansas City, Mo *********** ****** * Bolivia * * * * **************** Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Lewis and' two children and Mr. Davis were Wil mington visitors Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Peters'were Wil mington visitors Saturday. They car ried their smaJll daughter to Dr. Crouch for treatment. , Messrs Carl Ward and Lester Rob bins made a business trip to Wilming ton Saturday. Mrs- C. B. Aycock and small daughter Mary and her brother Otto McKeithan ■were Wilmington visitors Saturday. Mr. Ralph Mercer was a Wilmington Visitor Wednesday. Rev| Mr. Freeman, wife and child ren made a business trip to Wilmington Wednesday. Mr. Ralph Phelps was a visitor at his sister’s, Mrs. J. O. Murrall Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Grady Lewis of Wil mington passed through here Thursday enroute for Southport where they will make their future home. Little MMton Murrell who has been very sick Is improving rapidly Under the special care of Dr. Crouch. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Kirby were vis itors at their parents Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Kirby Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Malpass ■bf Wil mington were visitors at their parents Wednesday . Mrs. G. M. Murrell left Sunday for her home at Petersburg, Va. Mr. N. B. Leonard made a business trip to Wilmington Monday. Mr. Boland Stone of Charlotte was a visitor here Monday. Mr. J. E. Dobson of Supply passed through here Tuesday enroute for Wil mington. Lawyer Medlln of Southport was a visitor here Monday. Mr. L. D. Bilburn made a business trip to Wilmington Saturday. Dr. Dosher of Southport passed through here Saturday enroute for Wilmington. Mrs. Ama Leonard of Shallotee pass ed through here Thursday enroute for Wilmington. Mr. Ernest Leonard made a business trip to Shallotee Saturday. Messrs. S. H. Lewis and brother were Wilmington visitors Tuesday. --r? (|* * * Maxton * * ****************** j Tuesday evening, In honor of Mrs. Hugh Barnes, a recent bride Mrs. Lacy Williams gave a five course dinner, covers being laid for twelve. When the'doors between the living and the dining room wore thrown open a beautiful table was seen. From the chandelier, hich was a white bowl, cov ered with ferns, smilax and white roses, hung a graceful showed of de licate white flowers and ferns. A tiny doll lamp dressed as bride formed the centerpiece, ferns and two miniature .bridal bouquets surrounded the reflec tor on which this was placed. Crystal candle sticks with white candle with white shades*with a tracery of smilax were used. Hlaoe cards, brldefs slippers con taining tiny brides, disclosed the fact this was an announcement party. In addition to the guests name were the additional words “Bess and Wayne November.” announce the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Bess McLeod and Mr. Wayne Williams the wedding to take place the latter part fo November. A toast to the bride was proposed by Miss Bess MiacNair. Place favors of Miniature Queen Mary bouquets of fern, white phlox ■ and sweet allyssum with white lace background and dainty showers Car rie dout the color scheme of white and green, were given the guests which included Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Barnes, Miss McLeod, Mrs. B. L McLeod, moth er of the bride to be, Miss Bessie Wil Chadboum * * ****************** Mrs. C. R. Harrelson of Tabor Is the guest of her parents here, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. McBelland. Mrs. Elizabeth Toon of Whlteville was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. T>. C. Clark the past week. Mrs. Freda Patterson spent the weekrend with friends in Tabor Miss Alice Thomas gave, a party to a number of her little friends Satur day afternoon. All those attending^ report a pleasant time. Mrs. F. T. Wooten spent Sunday In Florence, S. C. Rainford, ho has been quite sick for somet ime, is a little im PrWafter C. Toon, who attended the funeral of his mother here Monday, left for his home in Brooklyn, New York, Wednesday. Mrs. J. C. Lewis and daughter, Miss Mary, spentt he past week in Flor ence S. C. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Council spent a part of the week in Ballsboro. „■ Mrs Margaret Meyers and her sis ter Miss Kathleen Baldwin, of White vilie, were Chadboum visitors this Mrs. E. G. Wilson l.as returned from a short stay in Florence. S. C. Jj. S. Brown of Charlotte was a bus iness visitor herethis week. Dr. W. F. Smith spent Wednesday in Wilmington. , J. P. Hammond and J. I. Horne of Cerro Gordo were here Wednesday. jj. C. Clark, Ben Elliott and D. R. Connor spent a part of the past week in Charlotte. Mr. Elliott has bought out the Ford sales and service garage here from D. R. Connor and >will transfer his business operations from Tabor here. K. C. Jenkins, who has been doing relief work for the A. C. L. here, has gone back to,his position in Bolton. George McNeill^ of Whlteville was here this week. Miss Leona Johnson spent the week end at her home In Conway, S. C. <j. h. Joyner of Wilmington was here this week. . S. E. Hooks and B. M. Sellers have returned from a short sojourn In South Carolina. ' _ . E M. Martin and son, Kiever,; of Gresham, S., C., were here the past week; ... X STRANGE CALLER. ... ... LONDON, Eng.,'Oct. 13—The Roches ter residence of Premier Baldwin’s daughter, Mrs. Hpntington-Whtteley, was smashed in when a motor bus crashed into the wall surrounding the house and came to, a standstill on tn doorstep. t ' ,5 ... * * * * * ************* * Cerro Gordo * ****************** One of . the best revival meetings ever held in the Hinson Cross Roads Baptist church, two miles southwest I of the city, is in progress and will i close Sunday afternoon. Up to and j including the noontime service Friday 14 members had united with the church and many indications of a number of others joining before the closing service. Folks who. have never attended church _ before are coming to this meeting and one or two of this class have enlisted their names on the roll book. The Rev. C. Stanly, of Chadbourn, is conducting I the meeting unassisted and will open a week’s /neeting at the Cedar Grpve i church immediately after the end in Hinson's. H. L. Godwin, Florida capitalist, of Bonifay, Fla., arrived la this city Thursday evening for several days visit among ^relatives and acquaint ances in Columbus. W. J. Baldwin and E. A. Moffltte were business visitors in Lumberton for several hours Monday of the past week. Mrs. H. S. Sprott, assistant post mistress, and sister, Miss Kinie In man, assistant cashier of the Truckers Bank and Trust company, of this city were recent visitors to Maxton and Red Springs for a day. Mrs. Martha Jones left yesterday for Raleigh, where she will be with a son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McAllister, for four or five weeks. Mrs. F. M. Bulloch and little daugh ter, Marjorie, left Thursday for Ma rion, S. C., where they will be with Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Rowell for a brief visit, t, E. H. Nance will leave Monday for Raleigh to attend the state fair. P. E. Williams, local merchant, and T. M. Hammond Were attending the Robeson county fair in Lumberton Thursday. R. B. Stephens, of Raleigh, presi dent of the Cerro Gordo BrI6k com pany, was in this city and WhiteviHe attending to business two or three days last week. Luke Nance, of Raleigh, is' spend ing some time in the city. A. W. Nance, local merchant, spent last week-end in Mullins, S. C. J. R. Maxwell, of Whiteville, was in town Friday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Williamson have returned from a visit to High Point. Friends In Cerro Gordo were pained to learn of the illness of R. D. Steph ens of Mount Tabor. W. B. Jones is spending a few days in Columbia, S. C. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Williamson and Miss Minnie Williamson motored to | Lumberton Thursday of the past week. v Dr. J. B. Barden, of Chadbourn, was in town Wednesday. I J. M. Ward, of Wilmington, was in ’ town between trains Saturday. I Mrs. W. B. Jones and children are , spending some time In Fairmont with relatives. Among those from this city- attend- I ing to business in Whiteville Wednes- 1 day were B. W. Anderson, C. E. and E. W. Williamson, D. G. Na®ce, Yates Worley and E. M. Hayes. * Mrs. J. L. Williamson spent last wek-end In Whiteville with Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Williamson. . Miss Venle Harrelson, who is teach- | ing near Whiteville, spent last week end at home. ****************** ** Fair Bluff Mrs. H. M. Powell and children spent last week-end in Whiteville with Mr. and Mrs. F. Richardson. Mrs. Rich ardson returned with them and spent Sunday night before going to her school Monday morning. J. C. Fowler of Wilkinsville, S. C., spent last Sunday here witl} friends. Mrs. M. R. Powell and J. E. Dick were in Elrod Sunday visiting rela tives. „ Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Jones and Marr garet, of Marion, spend last week here with relatives. A. E. Walker, who has been with the Co-ops here, has been transferred to Lumberton. He left Monday for duty there. Miss Ruby Elliott of Wilmington epent the week-end ' here with her mother. Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Powell and chil dren left last week for their new home in Jacksonville, Fla. Before go- | ing to Jacksonville, they stayed a few days in Marion with Mrs. Powell's pa Miss Mildred Elvington of Wilming ton spent last week-end here with her parents, Mr. -and Mrs. M. D. Elvington. Among those from here to attend the funeral of Mrs.' Amanda Toon of Brooklyn, N. Y., which was held in Cahdbourn Monday afternoon were Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Bailey, Mrs. J. H. Turner, Miss Ovaline Turner, Mis^ Hilda Renfrew, Miss Trixie Yates and Mrs. E. Muldrow. B. F. Powell of Bake City, Fla., is out " here on a business trip. M. A. Wilkinson left Sunday on a business trip to Richmond, Va. Misses Irene Walker and Ruth Floyd were in Wilmington Wednes day and Thursday on a shopping trip. They also attended the Gipsy Smith meeting while there. Carl M. Townsend left Thursday for Wake Forest, where he will resume his studies in the senior, class in the college there. James A. Toon, of Brooklyn, N. Y., spent the first , of the week here with Mr. and Mrs. Guy L. Bailey. Mrs. W.C. Renfrow of Pembroke was here Saturday for the. funeral ser vices of Mr. Powell. 1 SOME NUGGET. OTTAWA, Ont. Oct. 13.-—The Cana dian Department of Mines has received a block of silver ore weighing two tons from the Keeley mines in north ern Ontaro. It will be preserved as an exhibit. ****************** * Garland * ******* * * * * *.* ***** The ladles of Garland and commun ity met at the Garland school house Saturday afternoon, September 29, for the purpose of organizing a woman’s club. The meeting was called to order by Mrs. Dr. J. W. Farrlor, of Warsaw, who made an Interesting talk as to the plans of organization, etc. The officers were elected as follows: Mrs. A. C. Bergerson, president; Mrs. William Sloan, vice-president;. Mrs. J. D. Johnson, treasurer; Mrs.'J. C. Carter, secretary; program committee, Mrs. A. O. Kilpatijick, Mrs. E. S. • Wilson, Miss Vivian Lassiter; visiting i committee, Miss Dizabel Foust, chair- j man;|Mrs. Cole, Mrs. Wilber Bryant,) Mrs. VT. J. Stafford, Mrs. E. C. Her-, ring, Mrs. Bettte Cromartie; improve-1 ment committee, Mrs. J. D. Johnson, j chairman; Mrs. J. C. Carter, Mrs. L. A. Warren, Mrs. William Sloan,] Mrs. Wagner, Mrs. Byde; social com mittee, Miss Nellie Flowers, chair man; Mrs. R. L. Cromartie, Miss Ab bie Fisher. At 3 p. m., on Friday, before the third Sunday in each month was agreed upon as the time for each reg ular meeting. A goodly number were present and showed quite an interest in the meeting. f Warsaw t ****************** The Woman’s club held Its initial | meeting for the club year In the.Ma sonic hall on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs. _J. K. Powell, president, presiding. Several matters of Importance were decided on. A membership drive was planned, concluding with a get-to gether meeting, at which the officers and department chairmen will be host esses. Mrs. J. W. Farrier, district president, extended an invitation to the district meeting a- Calypso on No vember 14. Suitable quarters for meeting were discussed, and the presi dent authorised to investigate and re port on the most desirable to be found. Mrs. Edgar Williams was elected chairman of music; Mrs. Faison Pierce, of social service and Mrs. R. C. Pridg en, of education, and Mrs. Leonidas Faison, of health. , Mrs. E. W. Jordan and childreii have gone to Washington, .D. C., where they will remain for several weeks. C. F. Carroll, R. M. Herring and B. J. Potter returned last Friday night from a fishing trip to Beaufort, where they had an unusually fine catch. Mrs. W. L. Hill and Miss Annie Ross Williams returned the past week from Greensboro, where they attended th9 State U. D. C. Miss Willibelle Jordan, of Rocky Mount, spent last Sunday with rela tives here. CHARMING SCHOOL FROCKS AND COATS Keeping the School Girl stylishly and com ’ortably dressed is a continuous problem. Our iresses and coats will solve the most im lortant one. WELL-FITTING DRESSES >f tweed, poiret twill and jersey, sizes 8 to 19. Priced— $4.98 and up MISSES’ AND CHILDREN’S COATS Sizes 7 and 19, at— $6.50 and up To the right is an exact picture of an all-wool JERSEY PANTY DRESS Pretty shades, sizes 2 to 6, at— $5-98 ^__ To the left is a reproduc tion of one of our fine BROAD CLOTH COATS with or without fur trim ming, at— $0.98 and $J2'S0 WASHINGTON ELUCIDATES AGRICULTURAL LEGISLATION WASHINGTON, Oct. 13.—(By Asso ;Iated Press.):—To acquaint farmers md others with the agricultural credits act of 1923, and the United States warehouse act as amended by congress in February of this year, the department of agriculture has pre pared and is now distributing widely two printers which explain the acts. Each primer is arranged in the form of questions and concise answers in simple words so that the provisions of the laws are clearly set forth in un derstandable language. Detailed information on all phases of the two acts is contained in the primers which have 'been especially prepared for the benefit of the farm ers of .the country. An School days will soon be here again, But that doesn’t make me sad. For I’m to have some nice new shoes; Wouldn’t that make YOU glad? * * * Oh, Indeed, they will not hurt me, Or keep me from study or play, For the man at the store will make • very sure They fit perfectly, every way. ' * FREE! FREE! A Scooter FREE with each pair of Chil dren’s Shoes purchased for $2.50 or more OCTOBER 8th to 20th C Every schopl child that reads this advertisement under 15 years of age can enter this contest and compete for one of these Fifteen Grand Pizes 1st Prize—$5.00 In Gold 2nd Prize—$2.50 In Gold 3rd Prize—1 pair of Shoes to Fit 4th to 15th Prize—1 Scooter each C There are no set rules to follow. Just draw “Shoefly” and write a verse. You can dress hmi as a school teacher, as a farmer, or as any character you wish. C Study the pictures in this ad, and in our other ads, to see "Shoefly” in different poses. It will help you to draw a better picture and write a better verse. CA11 entries must be drawn in black or colored pencil or ink on one side of white paper, with your name, ad dress, and age plainly printed in one corner. SEND US EVERY PICTURE YOU DRAW AND VERSE YOU WRITE, NO MATTER HOW SIMPLE IT. IS CEven though you know that some school mates can draw better than you, you might win a prize, for orig inality, cleverness, comedy and uniqueness will count as much as prettiness. CThe judges will be two school teachers of this city. Cleverness, comedy, uniqueness and age will all count. Additional "Shoefly” verses and drawings on display in our window to assist you. When I was going: barefoot Gee, how my feet did grow. They make my old shoes feel quite tight, Because they've spread out so. * * * But these new shoes that I just got— Oh, my, how good they feell There’s lots of room for toes to spread And support for arch and heel. There was a sweet lady Who lived In a shoe, She had a lot of children— But she knew what to do. She didn't whip them. Or put them to bed; She made them all happy*--' With new shoes instead. ' Next to Murchison Bank “To Keep Growing Feet Healthy They Should Be Fitted Properly”