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MAMIB rarroR PHONE S15 rMiss Hattie Wau^ U liaetess To Bridge Club ■ Waugh was hos- ^ At bridge'‘at' her' bome'on 0 Street Thursday evening having M guest members. of her •• owir^ ;■ >»Mge club and fcmr extra** play- Three tables were made up •tar the game amid gay decora- tions of mixed garden flowers. Mn. Jim Somers proved to be tfce most successful at cards re- etfving an attractive prize. Dain ty refreshments were served at dose of play. Social Calendar Misa^ Kiter Bower Is Musionary Society Hostess A full attendance of members aad a number of visitors mark ed the monthly meeting of the Wllkesboro Methodist Missionary Society that met Tuesday after noon with Miss Kiter Bower. An Interesting program was arrang ed by Mrs. N. 0. Smoak and those taking part were; Mrs. W. H. Starr the devotional, and Mrs. Ik C. Griffin and Mrs. J. L. Gar wood each gave a reading. Mrs. C. H. Hulcher, the president, held the chair for routine busi ness. An enjoyable sooial hour followed the meeting at which time delightful refreshments were served. Baptist Circles Met Tuesday Afternoon Three circles of the North Wilkesboro Baptist Missionary Society held meetings of much interest on Tuesday afternoon. Circle No. 1, with Mrs. Dewey Minton in charge, met with Mrs. Tip McNeil and had five mem bers present. The devotional was led by Mrs. Minton with Mrs. J. N. Shockey offering the prayer. Questions were answered on the study course, which they had completed. The Dozier Circle met with their chairman, Mrs. E. M. Blackburn, and was attended by five members. Mrs. Blackburn gave the devotional and Mrs. E. F. Stafford led in prayer. Mrs. N. H. Waugh was hostess to Circle No. 3 with an attend ance of nine members. Mrs. D. S. Lane presided for routine bus iness and Mrs. C. B. Eller taught the study course. Light refresh ments and a pleasant social hour followed each of the meetings. E, Presbyterian Circles Held Interesting Meetings Splendid meetings were held by the four circles of the North Wilkesboro Presbyterian church on Tuesday with Circles No. 1 and Ho. 2 meeting in the evening and the other two in the after noon. Mrs. W. C. Grier was hos tess to Circle No. 1 with an at tendance of eleven members and one visitor. Mrs. Dan Carter, chairman, presided and Rev. Rufus Morrow, assistant pastor of the church, taught the Bible study. Circle No. 2 was entertained by Mrs E. A. Shook and Miss , d Bertha Meade at the home of sister, .irs. J. P The September meeting of the Legion Aoxllhur will be h«ld Monday evening^t 7:45 ofidoclc at the LegjkM' club house. All members are urged to be present for an important meeting is being planned. The new officers will be installed and committee chairmen are requested ro have their yearly reports ready to submit. Sirs. M. P. Hunt wUl be hos tess to the members of the Tea and Topics club at her home Thursday evening. children were invited after the games, was decorated in mixed cut flowers. The birthday table, bearing a huge white cake topp ed with four pink candles, was placed in the room and as the children gathered around were served cake and orange juice. The twelve children, who came to celebrate the occasion with Harold, were given small pink and white baskets filled with mints in the same colors as fav ors. He received a number of nice gifts. Wrtoton-Salelh,- ’ 'ana' iifiS' Bu'gg has b«n howdlreetliw tBe 0]^ Surv^lO^ Fetid - To fete their'houseguMt, Miss Sara Deaton, ot Kerhemilla. Mr. and Mfs. Glenn: Green, were host at bridge at. thalr^ home Tuesday evening. Miss Deaton, will be here with Mrs. Green through the week. Asters, dahlias and other bright blossoms made ^ pretty setting lor the guests, who found their positions at three tables. Two high score prizes were awarded and went to Mrs. George Hart for the ladles and to Kyle Hayes for the men. Claude Canter received the con solation award. Miss Deaton was remembered with a gilt. At the conclusion of play Mrs. Green VETCH AND CLOVER BUILD CROP YIELDS ErosiiMtl 'Costs Ftoaenp of North Cantina $86,000,006' Every Twelve Months "Washing away of the soil Is the biggest menace to present- day agriculture,” declared W. E. Bowers, agronomist of the soil erosion, service. United States Department of Interior, who was In this city recently, “Soil erosion caused the de cline in crop yields of Oklahoma alone to the extent of $100,000,- 000 annually,” pointed out Mr. Bowers. “The cost to North Car olina farmers from unrestricted erosion is at least $66,000,000 a was assisted by her mother, Mrs.' year, and that doesn’t Include the R. S. Shoaf, and Miss Myrtle Smithey in serving a delicious salad course. Business Woman’s Circle In Fine Meeting Monday The members of the Business Woman’s Circle of the First Bap tist church met with Misses Mary Ella -McCreddie, Bertie Rose, Rosa Billings and Hazel Foster in their apartment at the home of Mr.s. J. F. Johnson on Mon day evening for a most delight ful meeting. Preceding the meet ing the hostesses served a '.up per to the twenty members at tending. after which -Miss Manie Brewer took charge, the usual routine of business being trans acted. The members of .Miss Mc- Creddie’s circle gave the pro gram, which told of a number ot missionaries in the foreign field. Fidelia Class Met Tuesday Evening Mrs. Itay Barnes, Mrs. Tal Barnes and Miss Gladys Lomax combined hospitality to the mem bers of the Fidelis class of the First Baptist church in their regular monthly meeting on Tuesday evening at the home ot Mrs. Joe Barber Hostess "To Members Of S. S. Class Mrs. Joe 'Barber entertained the members of the Young La dies’ Bible class ot the Wilkes boro Methodist church in a de lightful social meeting at her home on Tuesday evening. The ten members attending spent the evening together in a most in formal manner after which Mrs. Barber served delicious refresh ments, being assisted by her sis ter. Miss Frank Somers. Mrs. P. E. Brown was announced as hos tess for the October meeting. Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Adams Feted At Dinner Party A pretty social compliment was extended to Mr. and Mrs. J. Q. Adams on Tuesday evening when Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Hunt were hosts at a dinner bridge at their home on C street. Mr. and Mrs. Adams, whose marriage xvas solemnized in July at “The Little Church Around The Corner” in New York City, has been the in spiration of a number of inter esting social affairs. Mrs. Adams was the former Miss Lola Church, of this city, and is a sister ot Mrs. Hunt. A four course .-dinner was served at seven o’clock with cov ers laid for eight. The dining room was attractively decorated in a color scheme of pink and yellow. The dining table, spread with a white cloth, was centered with a crystal bowl of pink and yellow blossoms around which were placed yellow candles in crystal holders. .\fter dinner the guests found two tables arranged for bridge in the living room where a va riety of cut flowers made a gay background. Gift tor Mr. and Mrs. .Adams from the hosts were Last yeaF a piece of bottom land owned by J. B. Ecberd ti' Alexander coiajttty produced * ,110 bvshela of corn by actual meas ure though th6 land has beel^’fir corn continuously for the past 26 years.'; “The answer Is that, every winter, this soil has been cover ed with a good crop” of vetch and cEimson clover,” explains Enos C. Blair, extension agronomist at State Colleger who reported the facts.' "The legumes are planted each fall and plowed under the following'spring In time for the corn crop to be planted. In'spite of the good yields which Mr. Echerd has harvested there is as yet no apparent dhnunltion in the fertility of the soil. Pros pects are good for a heavy crop of corn to be harvested from the bottoms this season.’’ Another farmer in Alexander county, John Slpe, began grow ing vetch and crimson clover on a piece of bottoms in 1920. At that time, the land was produc ing- an average ot about 20 bush els of corn to the acre. Last year it produced 60 bushels and the crop in 1934 looks better than it did in 1933. But vetch and clover are not stupendous expense erosion caus es the state in damage to high ways, the filling up of water- supply reservoirs, and the silting of streams and harbors.” Mr. Bowers said the govern ment had found recently that sediment in the last five years, since the 340-acre High Point municipal lake was impounded on Deep River, had filled that reservoir with silt to around 10 per cent of the lake’s capacity. | The High Point reservoir, he in- | gj,|y legumes which build formed, cost the citizens of that' Blair points out. On city something like $1,000,000. j farm belonging to the Bar- In 40 years, at the present rate jum gpi-ings Orphanage in Ire- of silting, the Deep River lake^g]] county, alfalfa is the princi- will be extinct, according to gov-. pg] crop. This institution has ernment specialists. large fields seeded—on one In order that its ■ft-ater supply | fidd crop is four years old may be protected High Point of-' and on the other, eight years old. ficials are asking cooperation of Despite this, the alfalfa was free the soil erosion service to pre- pf w-eeds and crab grass due to vent the aggravated washing of j-eguiar cultivation with a sprin,? silt into the lake. A movement is I fppfii harrow. The two fields on foot to interest the govern-1 jjave averaged three tons of hay ment in helping to provide a pro-1 fp jjjg acre so far this season and tective cover of trees and grass - land is improving in fertility. Alfalfa hay is selling now for DoilghtOli Tq Open S h« ha*’t hw«>been eagw«|^,. for "Faraiqr- fC !Wve In Bo«e, A Terry?^* “Tea, yes, I understand, lad-' die,” grtdnned Ollbby.' "I’ve beiir married to onp for 20 years, and” she’s still a mystery!” CongrSfeiaTi ’^"IS^ti’armer Bob) Doughtpn wlll^. open bis campaign‘for reelectlon In - the ninth congressional district with an address at Boone on Satur day, September 15. .- The address of Ciongressman Doughton, who heads the power ful ways and means committee in the national congress, will be awaited 'with much interest, due to the fact that what he will say is^ expected to be along the lines of the Democratic campaign everywhere this fall. His address 'will take place in the afternoon, following the Watauga county convention in the morning. Wallace W i n- bourne, state Democratic chair man, will be among the promi nent party leaders to attend the gathering at Boone. I WANT ADS WANTED—To Bent small f«B>*, nished house or apartment. Phone Mr. Brown, Wilkes Ho-^ tel. 9-8-it-|rf^ FOR SALE at once: A number 12 Chattanooga cane mili^wlth power rig attached; also evap orator; in good condition. M. Wellborn, Cycle. 9-6-lt-*: - C He Understood "Hullo, Youngson,” said' 011- KEEP A GOOD GRAD-E of Gin ger Ale in your home. Take no risk. Be sure that it is PAR- T-PAK. 10c per 32 oz. quart {not 28 oz.) Deposit 5c. • 8-9-tf on all land for some distance surrounding the lake property. $30 a ton in North Carolina at farm prices and the average of three tons to the acre being harvested means an income of $90 an acre. The maintenance Oixler In The Court A burglar’s wife was being vigorously cross-examined by the county attorney. i gQg(. after the first planting is “Madam, you are the wife of | practically nothing, Mr. Blair this pris?ner?’’ says. “Yes.” i “You knew he was a burglar j At an examination for drivers’ when you married him?’’ Mrs. Ray Barnes. Since the class ^ pj (-rystal goblets, had disbanded their meetings fori “Yes.” “May I ask how you came to marry such an individual?” “You may,” snapped the wit ness. “You see. I was getting old and had to choose between a burglar and a lawyer.’’ licenses the police were question ing a middle-aged man about highway regulations. “And what is the white line in the middle of the highway for?” asked the examining officer. “Why, for bicycles, of course,” came the answer. NEW ORPHEUM THEATRE the summer months a number of' Wilkesboro Y. W. A. Met ; business-matters came up tor j With Mrs. John Cushion , discussion with .Mrs. Chal McNeil. "Pioneering Baptists in Eur-I presiding. Around fifteen mem-{ope'> the topic presented at i l)ers were present and enjoyed a | monthly meeting of the Wil- pleasant social hour following uesboro W. A. that was held ‘ SHOWING tAe pick OF THE PICTURES the meeting during which time dainty refreshments were served. 'Mrs. Shook, having twelve mem bers present. Mrs. Gordon For ester -was in the chair for the business session. For Bible Stu dy a general discussion was giv en by a number ot the mem bers. Circle No. 3, which met with Mrs. Henry Landon, was attend ed by twelve members. Mrs. C. C. Faw, chairman, was in charge of the meeting with the Bible study being given by Mrs. J. C. McDiarmid. Hostess for Circle No. 4 was • Mrs. J. R. Finioy with .Mrs. .A. A. Cashion in charge. Eight members were present, and Mrs. S. P. Mitchel;, president of the .auxiliary, v;as a visitor. Mrs. T. B. Finiey gave the Bible study. • At the close of each of the meet ings delightful refreshraenls were served during the social hour. Mrs. "W. R. Absher Hostess At Lovely Bridge Party Mrs. \V. R. Absher was charm- i n g hostess Monday evening when she entertained at bridge at the Le.gion clubhouse to hon- Bing- hani, of Lexington, and sister-in- law, .Mrs. A. I,. Fletcher, of Ra leigh. Mrs. Bingham and -Mrs. Fletcher were guests ot Mrs. Ab sher for about a week, returning to their homes Wednesday, and during their stay here a number of delightful courtesies were ex tended to them. The .spacious room was beau- n'fully decorated -with late sum mer flowers, forming a festive scene for the players at on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. John Cashion. Miss Vivi an Johnson was in charge of the program and also presided for the business session. Those tak ing part on the program w’ere Mrs. Cashion and Misses Eliza beth Blevins and Bess Stewart. To close the evening delightful refreshments were served by the hostess. Ten members were pres ent. HEARING ON PARKWAY WILL BE IN CAPITAL Asheville, Sept. 4.—Secretary of the Interior Harold L. Ickes today transferred the hearing on the location of the southern Ap palachian parkway from Ashe ville to Washington and re-set the date for September 17. The Today and Friday VICKI BAUM’S “I GIVE MY LOVE” seven j hearing was originally set for tables. The count of tallies show- Grove Park inn here September ed Mrs. Frank Eller to be holder; 10. of the high score prize, who also ; The secretary notified Senator won the prize for honors. Tempt-[ Robert R. Reynolds of the ing refreshments in two courses cliange by telephone this after-1 followed the game. I noon. The senator at once noti-1 Sharing honors with Mrs. >fied Fred L. Weede, manager of | Ringhain and Mrs. Fletcher were | th(> chamber ot commerce, and j .Mrs. Wai.son Brame. Mrs. Claude I later telephone calls to Gov. J. | Do.ighton a n d .Miss Rachel C. B. Eliringhans at Raleigh and j I’ayne Suggs, and to each one J. Q. Gilkey, of Marion, chair- j Mrs. .Absher presented lovely ^ man of the governor’s special; romembrance.s. Airs. Brame. a cominiAeo to present North Car- I ' W Me'hodi&t Auxiliary ! bride ot lust mouth was Miss olina’s plea for the parkway ; -* J Tuesday Afternoon ' i-ina Forester, ot this city, bo- route resulted in plans for send- i September meeting of I'er nuptials, .Mrs. Dough- ing a !j«se North Carolina dele- K Merhodist inn. a bride of the winter, the gallon to W'ashington Jli.ss Pauline Turner, of hearing. with Paul Lukas and Wynne Gibson. Also COMEDY AND NEWS Saturday Morning at 10 O’clock SPECIAL MATINEE TOM MIX AND TONY IN “RUSTLERS’ ROUND-UP” Comedy and Last Chapter “Pirate Treasure,” and New Serial, Buck Jones in “THE RED RIDER” 10c TO ALL New Show at 1 O’clock GEO. O’BRIEN IN ZANE GREY’S “THE LAST TRAIL” Also Comedy, last chapter “PIRATE TREASURE”— First chapter “RED RIDER, ’ featuring Buck Jones and Silver, the human horse. I me jr t h Wilkesboro Methodist Itux’iiarv was held Ttie.sday ait-1 'If BROAD OF WALL STREET ot the president and vicc-presi for the ’ Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 10-11 “BABY TAKE A BOW” Shirley Temple, James Dunn, Clara Trevor. A picture for the entire family. FREE—A -Star Photo to all kiddies at 1 o’clock show Monday. The Scoop of the Season Handsome Tu-Tone Kitchen Cabinets i 4' 4 We have just received another big truck load of the most beautiful Kitchen Cabinets ever displayed in North Wilkesboro . . . large and roomy ... in Tu- Tone finish .. . Ivory and Green . . . and a lucky buy enables us to sell them at prices that make it possible for every housewife to enjoy their convenience in her kitchen. If you anticipate buying a Kitchen Cabinet any time soon, be sure to see those we are now displaying. $17.25 $22.50 ' $26.50 $31.75 N Utility Cabinets $5.85, $6.85 All-Steel Kitchen Chairs $1.35 RHODES-DAY FURNITURE CO. VISIT OUR MODEL HOME Nerth Wilkesboro, N. C. Ninth Street A By Charles McManus C- 1 dsnt. Mr.9. P. W. EsheliiKin '«upled the chair for the busiiiesa -'*es3io-n. T'ue regular reports were ■'.beard and a number of import- ;jnf matters came up for discus- ’■■5lon T3»e attendance award wenl rto Clyde /the business session Mrs. R. E. '^roggs led the devotional period. rold Turner Given thday Party Tuesday ^ 'Mrs. Loyd 'Turner entertained a children’s party Tuesday mafternooD at her home on Trog- ,3lon Street honoring her small , Jwn, BB^old, on bis fourth birth- afijalversary. The boys and Jrl* ted in a number ames on the lawn by Mrs. Tur- er, 1$ho d&lsted by Mrs. ’ IHward Harris and Miss JjlDlTard. l4pt ;.day lath Thd^lTins room, where the
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