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I ~LOCAL HAPPENING* r _ c ? Cotton was worth 21% cents a pound in Louisburg yesterday. t t t ? Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Ragland announce the birth of a son, at Maria-Parham hospital, Hender son, on Monday, March 15th. til ? Mrs. Milton Dennis and daughter, of WakeForeat, visited her sister, Mrs. James Cannady of Kinston. Mrs. Cannady was the former Miss Cleo Wiggs, of Louisburg. o JAMES A. HOLMES Holmes was a student of Mills High School before he joined the Navy the first of January. He is now a Commando. ' March the 7th he swam one-fourth of a mile and was rated 100 per cent and is expecting to finish his schooling April 15. o? PVT. PERCY C. HOLMES Pvt. Holmes finished his school In 1941. He worked in Boddie's Drug Store several months. La ter he went to the ship yard at Hamilton, to work and was pro moted to first class electric wel der. He then decided to fly a plane so he took lessons a^jd in ten days he received his Pilot log book. He was then drafted into service and is a welder in the Depot Co., at Camp Phillips, Kan sas. c LT. M. C. HOLMES 2nd Lt. Melvin C. Holmes has returned to his training center at Camp Hood, Texas, after visiting hia people here. Lt. Holmes was a member of the Home Guard at Louisburg, and soon was transferred to Fort Jackaon, was promoted to Sergeant in the Tank Destroyer unit and later was sent to Camp Hood, Texas, for officers training. He is now a first lieutenant and ia hoping another rating some time soon. Lt. Holmes was also a graduate of >Mills High School and also of Louisburg College before enter ing the Home Guard. He was a fireman _at Louisburg. ?J- ? Selective cutting in many farm woodlands will yield a large sup ply of pulpwood, whjch is in great demand, and will also help the general production of the woodlands. Q. Can Stamps of various de nominations be placed in one album? A. More than one denomi nation in an album greatly increases the work and cost of re demption. Please, therefore, don't |nix denominations. Q. May a minor designate a co owner or beneficiary? A. Yes, if the purchase is made by the minor from his own wages or earnings. Q. Do I lose my. investment if my War Savings Bond is lost, stolen, or destroyed?, By Gib Crodftt. A. No; upon satisfactory proof of loss or destruc tion, the Treasury De partment will issue a duplicate, usually with out requiring a bond of Indemnity. Q. May I register the name of a beneficiary on a Bond with out his knowledge? A. Yes. Records of War Savings Bonds are con fidential. It Is not nee* essary for the Treasury to contact the bene ficiary during the own er's lifetime. Only indi viduals may be named as beneficiaries. No as sociations, churches, or clubs may be so named. Rememba^-the longer you keep War Bonds, np to 10 years, the more valuable they become. The penGUin IT ' JUST srts *r ournA AND r m? , NOffHIf. IS ubbke marked #0B/ ? PENOTtf EGGS'? NO I TO DO BUSINESS, s - ADVERTISE m&Menali Mrs. J. L. Palmer visited Ral egih Monday. t t t Mr. N. F. Freeman was a Ral eigh visitor Monday. Mr. John Hurt Hill, of Raleigh, was a Louisburg visitor Friday. i : t Mr. T. P. Gholson, of Hender son, attended Court here this week. X t t Mrs. Hugh W. Perry visited friends in Selma and Wilson this week. * t t t /Mr. O. B. Moss, of Spring Hope, was a visitor to Louisburg yes terday. t t t Mr. J. W. Bowden, of Norfolk, Va., was a visitor to Louisburg this week. t t t Mr. Ben Fox returned yester day from a trip to Washington City and Baltimore. tit Mr. Webb Loy, of Eustis, Fla., is spending a few days with his mother, Mrs. J. M. Allen. t t t Pvt. and Mrs. Hugh H. Perry, Jr., of Fort Bragg, spent the past week-end with their parents. t t t Corp. S8m R. Allen, of the U. S. Coast Guard, spent the past week-end with his people here. 1 t t Pfc. R. A. Creech now sta tioned at AAF TTC, Miami Beach, Fla., was a week-end visitor in Louisburg. t t t Solicitor W. Y. Bickett, of Raleigh, was a visitor in Louis burg Monday, guest of Dr. and Mrs. R. F. Yarborough. t t t Messrs. W. C. Guthrie and Bill Nufer, of the State OPA Ration ing Board, were visitors to Louis burg the past week. t t t Capt. Hill Yarborough', Lieut. Paul Elam, Sergt. James Perger son left Sunday for Fort Bragg to take the State Guard training. t t t W. E. Fuller, of Hickory, spent a few days in the county last week. He came to accompany his mother, Mrs. D. T. Fuller, back to Hickory, where she will spend some time. t t t Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Gardner and little daughter, Gloria Lee, of Danville, Va., spent Wednesday with Mr. and Mrs. E. F. Thomas. They were accompanied home by Mrs. Gardner's mother, Mrs. W. W. Webb,- who will spend some time with them. t t t Miss Jane Murphy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Murphy, has just returned from New York City. She was accompanied on her trip by Mrs. J. B. York, of Wilmington, who visited her son. Mr. John York of the U. S. Navy. Mr. York is attending school at the U. S. Naval Sub-base, New London, Conn. O'HEXRY BOOK CLUB Members of the O'Henry Rook Club were entertained by Miss Elizabeth Timberlake at her home. Tuesday afternoon, March 9. The subject for the program was "Sculptoring and Architec ture," and the first paper was dis cussed by Miss Alberta Davis, which was "The Bequests of Sculptors to Americans." The second discussion was by Mrs. Robert Smithwick on "American Architecture." At the conclusion of the program a salad plate with tea was served by the hostess, as sisted by Mrs. George Weaver and j Miss Vivian Lucas. The follow ing members were present: Mrs. Cecil Sykes, Mrs. Evelyn Ful I ghum, Mrs. F. L. O'Neal, Mrs. Arch Wilson, Mrs. Earle Murphy. Miss Marjorle Gardner, Miss Vi i vian Lucas, Miss Helen Smith wick, Mrs. Robert Smithwick, Miss Alberta Davis, Mrs.. George Davis and Mrs. George Weaver. Superintendent of Sunday School (whose enthusiasm runs toward regular attendance) ? Out of the entire Sunday School only one pupil is absent today ? little Doris Smith ? let us hope | that she is ill. Patronize TIMES Advertisers ? ? WluU t/ou Buy With WAR BONDS _? ? w_ . ? The ordinary machine gun is too cumbersome for our Marines, espe cially for parachute troops. So the Marines have adopted new models of the Relsinf sub-machine gun, a ,45-caliber weapon. The now con used by the para troop* la a compact model with a platol grip aad a <teel4rame atock which folda out of the way whan not In ait. You can help buy these for our Boy* hi the Solomons and elsewhere with your purchaae ol War Bends. J*ia the Payroll 8?t Inc* Bm and laff ^Top that ten Percent." p. J, Tntury Pi>?limt iipM 1 " ? ' - ? ' L k" ... " 1 ?' " ? ' ? ?. . ,S'fl *? ' ' IV- J? v * Thirty-four days were (pent On the open let in a robber boat by three U. S. Navy men, Harold F. Dixon, Gene Aldrich, and Anthony Pastula. After enduring torturous days under the biasing sun, and freezing nights, these American heroes were finally rescued. In effect, they were kept afloat by a WAR BOND. We need lots of these rubber boats, so buy as many War Bonds as yoa can. You've done your bit; now do your best! t, V. S. Treasury Dept. ENTERTAINS rU'B Mrs. J. C. Garrett was hostess to the Monday Night .bridge Club on March 11, at her- home. The following members were present: Mrs. W. C. Boyce, Mrs. W. E. Collier. Jr., Miss Aileen Crowder, Miss Rose Malone, Mrs. Bland Pruitt, Miss Jane Fuller, also the following visitors: Mrs. C. W. Lea, Mrs. E. F. Thomas, Miss Ann Barnhill. Mrs. W. G. Lancaster, Mrs. Wilbur Raynor, Mrs. W. V. Avent. Mrs. W. E. Collier, Jr. was awarded ij,gift for high score for club members and Mrs. C. W. Lea for visitors. The hostess was assisted by Mrs. Avent and Miss Crowder in serving a salad plate. o MEADE-DICKERSON Mr. and Mrs. S. T. Dickerson,[ of Bunn, N. C., announce the marriage of their daughter, Ruth Mae, to Samuel A. Meade, son of Mr. and Mrs. Meade, of Raleigh,' N. C., on Monday evening, March 8th, 1943 in Raleigh. At home Newport News, Va. o The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but to be able to keep your mouth shut in one language is priceless. OUR READERS NOT . TRAINED SEALS BUT THEY RESPOND jL. ~ TO AD SUGGESTIONS " ! THANKS We wish to thank all our neighbors and friends ,for their many kindnesses and expressions of sympathy during the recent ill ness and death of our husband and father. They will be long and tenderly remembered. Mrs. M. C. Wilder and family. DO THIS FOR 'C^L I' Nighty Coughing when A COLD stuffs up the nose, causes mouth breathing, throat tickle and night coughing, use this time-tested Vlcks treatment that goes to work Instantly . . . 2 ways at once 1 At bedtime rub good old Vlcks VapoRub on throat, chest and back. Then watch Its PENETRATING STIMULATING action bring relief from distress. It penetrates to upper breath ing passages with soothing medicinal vapors. It STIMULATES chest and back surfaces like a warming, comforting poultice . . .* and it keeps on working for hours, even while you sleep ? to ease coughing spasms, relieve muscu lar soreness and tightness? and bring grand comfort! Try It to night . . . Vicls VapoRub. DOLLARS SENT ^ AWAY FOR PRINTING ^ Never Come Back Let Us Do Your Printing ATTENTION FARMERS! ? HIGHEST PRICE PAID for COTTON SEED MEAL Can use any amount in the next three weeks. . I Franklin Farmers Exchange Phone 366-1 Looiaborg, N. 0. ^ AIR CORPS KATE! It's just the boys' tribute to Kate's cookies . . . baked with Rumford, and good, they'll tell the world 1 Ho alum in Rumford to leave a bitter taste. No worry about special measure ments, either 1 FREE: Dm Kamford'e TWf R?cip? Material. Write today ? s Rumford Baking Powder. Box E, Rumford, Rhode Island. Twenty-eight farms in the Patty's Chapel section of Hen-| derson County are cooperating I In a community demonstration program. Roy Schreyer . of Fletcher is chairman of the area. ? ? o ' ? "Next comes April, month of rain. The sky's the limit. o_ ? Anyway, it will never be possi ble to enjoy fishing by radio. WANT ED ! Daily, weekly or monthly commuters from Loiiishurg to Raleigh ? preferably per sons with alternating ear in order to confirm witli ear-sharing program. Telephone 493-1 With restaurants on the ra-i tioned list, folks ?will have to swallow their pride and whatever else they can get. It's always fair weather when Rood fellows get together ? but the storm breaks when they get home. o She was only a cigar salesman's" daughter but she knew the ropes. j Why worry about making both ends meet Chances are they won't recognize eafch other any more. BUYER MEETS cri I CD IN OUR AD <JE,L.LLl\ COLUMNS.... SHRUBBERY FOR SALE ON WEDNESDAY, MAR. 24th ALL DAY I will be at MY NURSERY on the Rocky Mount highway AT MAPLEVILLE and sell shrubbery at reduced prices. The following are some of the plants that will be offered for sale; 0<lru? lieodaru Irish Juniper A nioricHii A rborvitae l.igiiKtrum liiiriiluni Forsvtlllil ((ioldon Bell) Loiiiliiirdy Poplar Globe Arborvltno I'yraeanthea (Firethorn) Chinese Fir Magnolia Grantliflora Splrea Van lloutte Two Chinese Elms given to each customer FREE ! Plants will be previously prepared for you to take home and you will not have tb wait for them to be dug. T. M. HARRIS Buy Wisely ? Spend Your Ration Points Wisely.' But Be Sure and Spend Your A-B-C Blue Stamps This Month Else You Will Lose Them. Try "Luxury" Brand MACARONI 1 Ac DINNER, Pkg Dole PINEAPPLE 10c JUICE, 18 oz. can-. .. Dole SLICED PINEAPPLE 20 oz. can IT Fancy Midget TER BEANS, 20 oz. cans BUTTER 26? i Libtfy's DELICIOUS FREESTONE PEACHES t fs'Tcao .. .30? Libby's TENDER ALL GREEN ASPARAGASllb 3oz can 41? SWEET - "NIBLETS" CORN 12 oz. can .......... 15" YOUR FAVORITE "KING" SYRUP io ib. Gia^ .7^. 85c IFRESH EGGS 0RACDE ? 35? I ?<1 'Honey Gold" DRESSING, Quart SALAD /. JJc LARGE 1/ic PRUNES, Pound r "SUNMAID" \\c RAISINS, 15 oz. Package " Last Chance - Mirco Brand SALAD Qts. Pints OIL . .. 61c 31c York River - Fresh Green BLACKEYE 1 Cc PEAS, 20 oz. can .... Farmers If Your Pigs Do Not Have a Good Appetite Try Dr. Hess Hog Conditioner and Mineral Supplement. Package ...30c - 55c and S1-.10 Plant Now - Dixie Lawn Grass, 1 lb. pkg 45c PLENTY SEED POTATOES - CABBAGE PLANTS - SPRING OATS LESPEDEZA AND A FULL LINE "VICTORY GARDEN" SEED AND FERTILIZER G. W. MURPHY & SON "Your Complete Food Market"
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