THE COUNTY THE STATE THE UNION TheF riMEJ WATCH THE LABEL ON YOUR, PAPER Renew Your Subscription Before Expiration Date To Avoid Missing An fcmae. VOLUMN IiXX SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 ? Tear LOU1SBIJRO, N. CAROLINA FRIDAY, JUNE 28, l?8tt NUMBER 19 SENIOR ASSEM BLY MEETS 218 DELEGATES REGIS TERED FIRST DAY Many Courses of Study and Instruction; Noted Speak ers, Lecturers and Teach ers Present; Louisburg College Furnishing Excel lent Accommodations On Monday the Senior Assem bly of the North Carolina Confer ence opened at Louisburg College with 218 delegates. The purpose of the assembly is to bring repre sentative young persons of the Me thodist group together for a period of study and inspiration. The As sembly theme is: "Choose Ye," and this theme has been effective ly presented through the speakers and the various programs pre sented. The platform speaker is Dr. Hornell Hart of Duke University. In Dr. Hart, the assembly has one of the great religious leaders of the country. Already, the young people are feeling the inspiration and stimulation of his message. Dr. Hart is leading an open forum discussing the problems of youth today. The officers of the assembly are as follows: Dean, Rev. M. W. Lawrence,! Roxboro; President, T. M. Phil-j lips, Jr., Raleigh; Vice-President, Miss Joyce Griffin, Lemon Springs; Secretary, Miss "Ted" Cox; Treas-' urer, Miss Flora Thompson, Ral eigh; Publicity Supt., E. G. Pur jcell, Jr. Erwin; Assembly Mother, | Mrs. B. P. Boone; Hostesses, Mrs. R. G. Fitzgerald, Mrs. D. L. Fouts, Mrs. R. E. Walston. Mis3 j Frances Newsom, Mrs. H. G. Ruark, Miss Elizabeth Montgom ery, Miss Fannie O'Keef, Miss Ola Morris; Assembly Nurse, Mrs. F. D. Culpepper, R. N. ; Director of Music, Miss Alma Cade; Director of Assemblies, Rev. R. W. Brad shaw, Associate Director, Mrs. F. M. Patterson, Durham; District Directors ? Durham, Rev. M. W. Lawrence; Durham Associate, Rev. M. O. Stephenson; Elizabeth City, Rev. R. E. Wal ston; Fayetteville, Rev. D. L. Fouts, New Bern, Rev. W. A. Tew; Raleigh, Rev. F. D. Hedden; Rocky Mount), Rev. W. C. Wilson; j Wilmington, Rev. F. B. Joyner. There are many interesting re- , creational features of the assem bly. Under the leadership of Rev. I Forrest Headden, the young peo ple are enjoying the game room with many features. There will be an annual Faculty-Student soft ball game with the nine old men meeting the students. Much atten tion is attracted for this game. Courses and instructions will be given as follows: Life of Jesus ? Rev. H. G. Ruark of Tarboro. Living as Christians With Oth er Races ? Mrs. H. K. King, the wife of the pastor at Elizabeth City. She has taught on the mis sion field at Checko-Slovakla and Poland. She has lived in China, Japan and Korea. She has had a great deal experience in this work. Christian Use of Leisure ? Rev. Leon Russell, Raleigh, who has organized a new church in Ral eigh: The Hayes Barton. What It Means To Be a Chris tian ? Miss Zoe Ann Davis, Direc tor of Metihodist Student's Work at E. C. T. C. A Methodist and His Church ? Rev. J. O. Phillips, local pastor. The Meaning ot Ttoe Christian Religion (Senior Assembly only) ? Rev. F. M. Patterson, Extent on Secretary of Young People's Work. Administering Young People's Work In The Small Church (Sen ior Assembly only) ? Miss Alleen Moon. Miss Moon was unable to be here for the course so this was eliminated. The Educational Work of The Small Church (Young People's Assembly only) ? Rev. P. M. Pat terson. Worship In The Young Peo ple's Division ? Mrs. H. C. Rlck ard. Her husband Is pastor of Epworth Methodist In Raleigh. 8he was for several years director of young people's work In Durham. Evangelism and Church Rela tionships in The Young People's Division ? Rev. E. B. Fisher, Pas tor at Roanoke Rapids. The assembly Is well underway and the delegates are enjoying the accommodations offered by Louls burg College. Another way to avoid a good dMl of misery in life U to keep your mind on your work. * . : I Mrs, J. W. Weaver Dead Funeral Held Sunday Afternoon From Baptist Church, Largely Attended Rev. Forrest Weaver, of Cleve land,' Ohio, son of the deceased, assisted by Dr. A. Paul Bagby, her pastor, conducted the (uneral, ser vices for Mrs. John W. Weaver from the Louisburg Baptist) Church Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock. Interment was made at Oakwood cemetery. Large num bers of relatives and friends of the family were present to pay a last sad tribute and the large and beautiful floral offering silently spoke a beautiful sentiment of love and respect. The pallbearers were grandsons of the deceased and were Taylor Downey, Carneal Downey, Ed ward Collier, Jr., David Collier, Hollls Taylor and Benton Taylor. Mrs. Weaver, who died at her home on Cedar Street Saturday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, was 64 years of age and besides her hus band is survived by three sons. Rev. Forrest Weaver, of Cleve land, Ohio, Ernest Weaver and D. H. Taylor, of Louisburg; four daughters, Mrs. C. E. Pace, Mrs. R. V. Liles, of Raleigh, Mrs. S. Z. Downey and Mrs. W. E. Collier, four sisters, Mrs. A. T. Harris, Mrs. June Joyner, Mrs. S. S. Dav is and Mrs. J. L. Spencer; one brother, Morton Rudd. and thir teen grandchildren. Mrs. Weaver was a consistent member of Louisburg Baptist Church and possessed a beautiful personality that won friends from all her neighbors and acquaintan ces and her gentle kindness will be greatly missed by those whose pleasure it was to come in contact | with her. Her home life was an | inspiration that made her life! more beautiful. She was truly a i wife, mother and grandmother of the truest motives and kindest councils. To her family and friends the greatest sympathy Is extended. Merchants Organize With quite a nice attendance the merchants of Louisburg met in the Court House on Monday night and organized a Louisburg Merchants Association with Mal colm McKinne, President; Wilbur Raynor, Vice-President; Mrs. J. E. Malone, Secretary and Treas urer; and M. C. Murphy, J. P. Timberlake, Jr., George Selby, Bland Pruitti. and Linwood Gup ton as Directors. The objects of this organization is to become active in all matters of Interest to the member mer chants of Louisburg. The officers are very capable and bespeak the future success of tihe organization. A meeting of this association will be hold in the near future with Mr. Willard L. Dowell, Ex ecutive Secretary of the North Carolina Merchants Association, present to perfect our organiza tion. PASSES EXAMINATION Information was received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Bar row, Monday afternoon, of the passing of tihe examination for en trance to the United States Naval Academy of their son, William B. Barrow, Jr. It was quite unex pected at this short time as it was assume^ that iti would be at least a week' before it could be deter mined. It took only a day and a half for William to make the grade. PROGRAM AT THE LOUISBURG THEATRE The following is the program at the Louisburg Theatre begin ning Saturday, June 24th: Saturday ? Double Feature ? Wm. Boyd, as Hopalong Cassldy in "Sunset Trail" and Preston Foster and Lynn Bari in "Chasing 'Danger. Also Chaptetir No. 11 "Lone Ranger Rides Again." Sunday-Monday ? Ann Sothern, Robert Youn, Ruth Hussey and Cliff Edwards In "Malsie." Tuesday? Walter Pldgeon and Rita Johnson In. "6000 Enemies." Wednesday ? The Rttz. Bros., Anita Louise, Beia Lugosl and f*atsy Kelly in "The Gorilla." Thursday ? Chester Morris, John Carradine, Allen Jenkins, Joseph Calleia, Wendy Barrie, Lu cille Ball, C. Aubrey Smith and Kent? Taylor In "Fve Came Back." Friday ? Pat O'Brien, Joan Blondell and Wayne Morris In "The Kid From Kokomo." HEADLINERS ON AMERICAN LEGION PROGRAM Si 8DB.GIH |i ? Psnhell " c.l. f&LEKjd hlBYtaVAL. ?ftUDI-maiOM , SEunroGs Wfirnet MZftD a Raleigh, June 20. ? Three important figures In the American I.egion convention which will be held in Raleigh June 25-27 are pictured here against the backgro und of Raleigh's handsome, com. modious Memorial Auditorium, where the annual department meeting will convene. A memorial service here Sunday evening will begin the formal convention program. General chairman,sV of the Raleigh Post No. 1 host committees is K. L. McMillan, active Leg ionnaire and prominent' pftornejr. For several weeks he has given practically all of bis time, work ing with scores of local coi^ijfittees to arranging an interesting progra m for the Legion and Auxiliary. Commander Burgin Penne.ll jif Asheviile, who has cooperated closely with Chairman McMillan, will preside over the crepSntrnfiif?" convention. ? One of the many distinguislie d guests* will be Senator James M. Mna i of New York, outstanding Democratic member of. Congress. Ambassador Joiephus Daniels i* scheduled to introduce Senator Mead, who ?'will address the convention Monday morning. MISS DOROTHY ANN KIMBALL IS WEDDED TO WILLIAM EDWARD COLLIER, JR. The wedding of Miss Dorothy, Ann Kimball, of Townsville and Louisburg, and William Edward ; Collier, Jr., of Louisburg. was sol-| emnized with formal rites at highi noon last Wednesday at the Louis- 1 burg Baptist Church, of which j, church the contracting parties arej members. Dr. A. Paul Bagby, pastor of the church, officiated; , being assisted by Rev. Forrest , Weaver, of Cleveland. Ohio, uncle of the bride-groom. ( The vows were spoken before , the altar, with a background of greenery. Accessory floor baskets , of Picardy gladiol i and Queen Ann's lace were used as a deco rating scheme. Cathedral candles : burned in high white standards. Altar steps were covered with white; and reserved church pews i were marked with ribbons. Little Miss Talmadge Thomas, pianist, wearing a child's floor- 1 length frock of yellow dotted i swiss over yellow taffeta, and a I halo of tiny yellow garden flo^O ers in her hair, began the progrAm of nuptial music with Schubert's 1 "Serenade" and "Llebestraum," i by Liszt. Alwyn Barnes, organ- I ist, of Henderson, played "Will 1 You Remember?" by Romberg, and "Ah Sweet Mystery of Life," i by Herbert. Prior to the cere mony, O. W. Knott, Jr., cousin of tihe bride, of Henderson, sang "Reveries," by Harry Rowe Shel ley, and "I Promise You," by Ernest R. Ball. The Bridal Cho rus from "Lohengrin," by Wag ner, was used as the processional. "Indian Lore Call-," by Friml, was softly played while the vows were being spoken; and F. Mendels sohn's Wedding March .was used as the recessional. The bride's mother attended the ceremony in a rose lace dress with matching accessories, wear ing a shoulder corsage of Mary Hlbberd roses and valley lilies. The (room's mother wore navy alpaca, white accessories, and a shouller corsage of pale pink roses and valley lilies. Next came the ushers, Edward Kimball, brother of the bride, W, 9. Richardson and Judson Knott, Jr., uncle and cousin, respectively of the bride, all of Townsville; Ernest F. Thomks and Allen Cobb, of Louisburg, all groomed in white flannel trousers, navy dou ble-breasted, belted-back coats, white shoes, navy ties and white ( buttonalres, who took their places at the altar. The bridesmaids, next In order, i were Miss Frances Knott, of Ral- i eigh, cousin of the bride, and Mrs. 1 J. C. Brock, of Wilson, who wore 1 Identical frock* of equa organza, fashioned full skirt, puffed sleer- . (Continued on page Ave) I H. G. Harrison Dead Mr. Hen?y Grady Harrison, one t>f Loulsburg's popular business men died at his home on North Main Street Friday morning about 2:30 o'clock. Mr. Harri son was 48 years of age and be sides his wife, who was Miss Neva Chesson, is survived by his fath er, Mr. W. C. Harrison, of Ply mouth, and a brother. Mr. Clar ence Harrison, of Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Harrison came to Louis burg about Owenty-six years ago and beccome in engaged in the wholesale business with the late P. A. Reavis and later took over and operated the business him self under the Arm name of Heav Is & Harrison. During these years lie made many staunch business and social friends through his tanial and pleasant disposition ?nd accommodating business me thods. Although retiring in na ture he had a warm personality and a deep appreciation of his Friends and was always interested In all civic, social and religious movements, to which he was liber al in his experience, Mme and means. He was a loving and du tiful husband, a splendid neigh bor and a valuable citizen. The funeral services were held ' at the grave at Oakwood ceme tery and were conducted by Rer. J. O. Phillips, assisted by Rev. A. Paul Bagby. at 10 o'clock Satur day morning, and were attended by quite a large number of friends and the floral tribute was espec ially large and pretty, silently speaking a beautiful esteem for the deceased. The pallbearers were as fol lows: Active ? A. L. Hicks, M. C. Murphy, E. H. Malone, S. C. Fos ter, J. P. Timberlake, Jr., P. A. Reavis, Jr., F. M. Fuller, James B. King. Honorary ? G. W. Mur-| phy, L. E. Scoggln, C. O. Cash, Dr. S. P. Burt, Robert Alston, M. S. Clifton. The bereaved family has the deepest sympathy of hosts of friends. INJURED BY FALLING SCAWOJiD A scaffold, loaded with brick and other material in front* of the new brick building on Nash Street being erected by R. Glenn Davis and others, felt Tuesday near mid day and painfully injured W. C. Cox, ? . ? . Ingram and H. M. Dickens, who were passing. They were lucky at not being fatally in jured by being caught under the load rather than struck by it In 'ailing. Age to Begin School For the benefit of the public the TIMES is requested to publish the! following governing when u child' may start to school: Sec. 22 V4. Children to be en-| titled to enrollment in Mie public schools (or the school year one thousand nine hundred thirty nine-forty, and each year thereaf-| ter, must be six years of age on; or before October first of the yearj in which they enroll, and must enroll during Mie first month of the school year. This means a child must be six years old before October 1st, of the year it proposes to enter school. UNION CHURCH SERVICES Loiiisburg Baptist) and Louis burg Methodist Churches will have joint evening services beginning on Sunday evening, June 25 and running through July 30. The schedule of services will be as follows: June 25 ? Rev. Phillips at Bap tist Church. July 2 ? Dr. Bagby at Methodist Church. July 9 ? Dr. Bagby at Methodist Church. July 16 ? Rev. Phillips at Bap tist Church. July 23 ? Rev. Phillips at) Bap tist Church. July 30 ? Dr. Bagby aat Metho dist Church. LOUISBURG DEFEATS OXFORD AT GOLF Green Hill Country Club got back into the winning column last Wednesday by defeatleng Oxford 36 to 21 in a golf match played in < Louisburg. T. Royster, of Oxford, parred the course for Individual honors by turning in a 70 for the IS holes. On his first round he made 34. one under par and on the second 36, one over par. Frank Wheless, Jr., was runner up wit>h 71. His match with Joe Bowling, who has Just won the championship of the Oxford club, was the feature of the tournament. Frank surprised the crowd by win ning 3 up the first round and halv ing Joe the second. Nineteen players came over from Oxford. They are expecting Louisburg to carry thirty to Ox ford Wednesday, June 27, for the return engagement. Those winning points for Louis burg were: Frank Wheless, Jr., 2%; Bill Huggins. 2%; Coy Cox, V4 ; Louis Word, 1 <4 ; Edwin Ma lone, 1; L. W. Henderson, 3; Pat Pernell, 1; Williamson. 3; Owens, 3; Dr. Wheless, 3; Dr. Bill Perry, 3; Morris Murphy, tt ; Bill Boyce, 1; Gaither Beam, Sr., I*' Bingo White, 1 H ; Edward Griffin, 2; Bob Ashley, 3; 'Taylor, 3. RENEW ITOUR SUBSCRIPTION! 1 GOV. HOEY DEDICATES , N. C. EXHIBIT AT FAIR Golden Wedding >lr. anil Mrs. Omega H. Harris! Entertain l.argt* Number Friend* Mr. and' Mrs. O. H. Harris held open house for their friends and relatives Monday, June. 19. from 5:30 to 7:30, in this way marking' their fiftieth anniversaVy. They received their guests on! the beautiful lawn, under the! spreading oaks, of their ancestral home, "Wolf Pit'." In this lovely setting three generations met and talked of the days of "Auld Lang Syne." Interest centered around the| bridal couple and their three bride's maids, Mrs. Geo. A. Rose, Sr., (the former Miss Martha Lear! Perry), Mrs. A. B. Wester, Sr., (Miss Lula Uzzell), and Mrs. Hen ry Pearce. (Miss Minnie Kearney). These sprightly ladies wore cor sages of Sun Glow roses Wed with! gold ribbon: the gold in the heart! of the roses making a charming contrast to the glint of silvery hair. The groom wore a single Sun Glow rose ill his lapel. Mr. and Mrs. Lynwood Bryan, of Oxford, N. C., greeted the guests presenting them to the receiving ( line which included the bridal par ty and members of the family as follows: Mr. and Mrs. O. H. Har-; ris, Mrs. Geo. A. Rose, Sr., Mrs. A. B. Wester, Sr., Mrs. Henry E. Pearce, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Moss. Mesdam'es J. H. Uzzell. Edward Simpson, S. T. Lambeth. Walter D. Leonard, Alice J. Uzzell, Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Fink. Misses Jessie Taylor Harris and Florine Boone, and Mr. William B. Harris. Wal ter Leonard. Jr., and Billie Simp son presided at the Guest Book table? more than a hundred'' guests registered duriug thejtffer noon. jfT Miss Susie Meadows presided at the punch bowl, the following young ladies s;ei'ved: Misses Eliz abeth and Ltfcy Gunn Timberlake, Lonie M<i?dows, Mesdanies Ina Rouse and Lee Hicks. Later in the evening Mr. and Mrs. Harris were host and hostess to the bridal party, members of the family and out-of-town guests at a delightful barbecue supper. The gifts were | numerous and lovely, each one showing especial care and thought in its selection. Many telegrams of congratulations were received throughout the day. The following out - of - town guests were among those present: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Rose, Sr., Mrs. J. Franklin Mills, and Mr. James Mills, Henderson; Rev. and Mrs. O. W. Dowd, Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Moss, Mr. and Mrs. Lyn wood Bryan, Messrs. T. J. Hen derson. W. A. Shands. James**!-. Connor, Jr., D. B. Lleux, Clem ence Levin, from .Oxford; Mrs. A. B. Wester, Sr., Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Wester, Jr., Mrs. Henry E. Pearce, and Misses Annie Wester, Eliza beth Joyner Wester, Miss Mary Frances Pearce, from Franklln ton; Mrs. Edward Simpson, Mr., Billy Simpson, Miss Florlne Boone, and Mr. and Mrs. Graham Eger ton, Raleigh; Mr. and Mrs. M. S. Fink, and Mrs. S. T. .Lambeth, Greensboro; Misses Anne Lee Hoffman, Lena Redmond and Kathleen Redmond, Rocky Mount; ] Mrs. C. C. Cockrell, Nashville; Mrs. Walter D. Leonard and Mas ter Walter D. Leonard, Jr., Mount Airy; Mrs. J. Hunter Jones, Haw River; Miss Mattle Conway, Wash ington, D. C. Mr. Harris is the son of the late Thomas Jefferson Harris and Mrs.j Harris. He has been a successful ; farmer and business man for many years. Mrs. Harris is the former Ag nes Uzznll. daughter of t>he late W. B. and Mrs. Uzzell. Their mar riage was blessed with six child ren, Jeff, who died at an early age, Mrs. Marshall Fink, of Greens boro; Captain Hunter H. Harris, of Cheyenne, Wyo.; Miss Jessie Taylor Harris and William Har> ris, Loulsburg; and Mrs. Walter D. Leonard, of Mount Airy, BATTERY "B" TO VISIT RALEIGH Captain Charles P. Green an nounced today that he had accept ed the lnvltaUon for Battery "B" to be In the American Legion Pa rade on Monday afternoon in Ral eigh. The members of the Battery will leave Loulsburg around 3 o'clock that afternoon In order to be there in time for the parade at 5 o'clock. Battiery "B" will appear along with several other batteries In this parade including the Band from Fort Bragg. The boys will return sometime Monday Bight. New York. ? North Carolinians came to the New York World's Fair Monday to see their exhibit dedicated by Governor Clyde R. Hoey and participate in the largest program for a state day yet held on Flushing Meadows. Some 3,500 Tar Heels from t<he South and New York were expect ed to take part. They came by special train, bus and auto. High school bands from Lenoir, Char lotte, and Hencferson also came up for a series of concerts Monday and Tuesday. Skies threatened rain as the Governor and his party arrived at the exposition grounds to the booming of 19-gun salute from Camp George Washington. From the gate, the Carolinians were es corted by the Fair's mounted Haskell Indian guard to Perylon. Hall for the signing of the guest book. Review Army I'niU From there, they wenti to the court of peace to review army, navy and marine units from the encampment. The bands, highway patrol cars, color bearers and other represent ations paraded from the railroad station on the northeast fringe of t'he grounds to the court of peace for ceremonies and an address by Governor Hoey immediately fol lowing the review. After that came luncheon with Fair President Grover Whalen at Perylon Hall, a call on Mayor La Guardia of New York, dedicatioar" of the North Carolina Exhibit and^ reception by Hoey aiuj,' mvited guests at the federal^building. He was guest oMionoi'- at a din ner jjiven by ,ttie North Carolina Society n? New York aO the Hotel New which was attended bj^-rfiore than 350 members and officials of, the State here to at tend North Carolina Day at the New York World's Fair Monday. EOSTER-PEAROE Mr. and Mrs. G. C. Pearce, of Wendell, anuounce the marriage of their daughter, Magdolene, to S. C. Foster. Jr., of Louisburg, on Sunday. June IS. 1939, at the Baptist parsonage in Louisburg, Dr. A. Paul Bagby. officiating. The bride is one of Wendell's popular and accomplished young ladies whose many friends will re gret to give her up from their so ciety. burg's promising and CL_ young business men and Is popu lar among a host of friends. The many friends of this young couple extend hearty congratula tions. The groom is one of JOHN SON -FOSTER Mr. and Mrs. S.'C. Foster an nounce the engagement of their daughter, Dorothy Margaret, to W. Lee Johnson of Mount Qilead, the wedding to take place in July. Miss Foster is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs., S. C. Foster, of Louishurg, and is one of Louis burg's charming and accomplished young ladies, who is very popular among her many friends. MOORE-PEARCE Miss Nannie Doris Pearce and David Edward Moore were united In marriage Saturday afternoon at 7 o'clock in the homo of the bridegroom, with the Rev. E. H. Davis officiating. The ceremony was witnessed by only relatives and a tew friends. Palms and ferns formed a back ground for the altar. Gladiolus and otiher flowers were also used In floor blaskets. The bride and groom entered the living-room to gether. Her dress was blue laca with accessories to match. The bride is the daughter ot Mr. and Mrs. J. Wallace Pearce, of Castalla. ?? The bridegroom is the son ot Sheriff and Mrs. J. P. Moore, of Loulsburg, and Is associated with the State Highway Commission Immediately after the weddi:i* a dinner was served to the b^iu 'I party and a few friends by She: f and Mrs. John Moore, of LjuU burg. After a short Bridal tour, the couple will be at home in Louis burg. WOMAN'S MISSIONARY UNION ASSOCIATIONAL MEETI.VU The Woman's Missionary Union Assoclatlonal meeting commies Thursday and Friday at Cedar Rock Baptist Church. The sessions begin 'Thursday afternoon at 6 o'clock. The Friday session beglna at 10 4. Mi ^ J

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