North Carolina Newspapers

' ® l-fv- THg^JOD!B^A.t*A1&6TrK6B at the home of Mft.' HU Btatne&e'fiall, iad Ina Mn. Frask Tomliuon. «• ataootata hoatass. Mrs. 4> C* IWk® t-BOSMss sno TiBisor or \no «hud«jos( , , ■^B program chairman and^^^pte j,jiyp^ Minnst 1b tt^fMlss KHaa ty; hijhce, Bra %lll haTh an ade^ *^A vf-. /I p! jankinii vhn tsacher ol the club, akate supply of lujhher te keey fiiTo a-brlel history «1 the early •.: -Al» , >» r*!; SOCEWSLL. Editor 'falpi^boDe I SIS' . IBdMnum, Mrs. KhUn Hostesses ward Bsh^man and Mrs ^^SHtomas' MaLhuehlin entertained ' at a beautifully appointed lunch- Saturday at Mrs. Eshelman’s I r^onia “Locklyn” Just north of the •ttyu to honor Miss Mary Htx and MliM Anne McLaughlin. Miss Hiz is a^ bride-to-be of the week, and Mias MeLaughlin, of Charlotte, is member of the city school Saen^ and a cousin of Mrs. ftihatBsan^ Lt^hcheon was served huftett style at ^o'clock from the din ing rOom^hle. Thirty-sir guests found seats at small tables scat tered about the spacious rooms where chrysanthemums, roses, and autumn leaves made a festive background. Bach of the honorees received a lovely gift from the hostesses. 'Wflkesboro Baptist 'W. M. U. In Monthly Mating Mrs. O. K. Whittington and L. L. Godfrey combined hospital ity to the members of the Wll- kesboro Baptist Missionary So ciety in their monthly meeting held Thursday night at the home of Mrs. Whittington. “Steward ship” was the theme for program given under the direction of Mrs. G. T. Mitchell, who had the as sistance of several of the mem bers in presenting the topic. To open the meeting, which was well attended, Mrs. Whitting ton led an impressive devotional period. Mrs. Will Johnson, the president, presided for routine business. Miss Helen Bumgarner was a visitor at the meeting. To close the evening refreshments were served during the social hour. Miss Rosa Billings Sewing Qub Hostess Miss Rosa Billings was hostess to the members of the Business Girl’s Sewing club, of which she is a member, at the hvime of Mrs. 3. I. Myers Thursday eve ning. After a busy period of needlework and conversatioln dainty refreshments were served. Frances Harris Fe^ Af BlrtWay” Part^ Frances Hirrls, small daugh- ADMIMSTRATRIX NOTICE Having qualified as adminis tratrix of the estate of Glenn Martin Swalm, deceased, late of Wilkes county, North Carolina, this Is to notify all persons hav ing claims against the estate of said _deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at Ronda, N. C., on or before the 22nd day of Oc tober, 1937, or this notice will be plead in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate set tlement. This 22nd dav of Oet., 1936. MRS. GLENN SWAIM. Admx. of Glenn -Martin .Swaim, Deceased. ll-2G-6t Social Calendar Wilke^ro Woman’s club will meet Friday afternoon, 3:30, at the home of Mrs. T. E. Story, with Mrs. Pearl Hartley and Miss Helen Bostic associate hos tesses. Mrs. A. R. Gray (and Mrs. J. W. White will have charg'e of the program. ter of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Edward Harris, was honored Tuesday afternoon on the occasion of her fifth birthday, when her mother entertained 18 of her little friends at their home on Fifth Street. The children were led in a number ot games on the lawn after which they were invited in to the dining room where an ice course was served. The refresh ments and favors were suggestive of the Hallowe'en season. In the entertainiment of the children Mrs. Harris was assisteid by Mrs. Thurmond Kenerly and Mrs. William K. NTewton. Miss Mary Hix Is Given Linen Shower To honor a popular bride-to-be. Miss Mary Hix. Mrs. W. D. Half- acre w'as hostess at a linen show er at her home on D Street Thursday afternoon. Mixed fall blossoms formed a colorful back ground for the guests, who made up three tables of bridge. At the conclusion of the game Mrs. Fred Hubbard was awarded the top score prize and the honoree was showered with a number of use ful and beautiful linen gifts. In serving delicious refresh ments in two courses the hostess was aided by Mrs. Jack Brame. A few additional guests came in for the irefreshments. Miss Sue Mtring Clements Hostess At Bridge Party Miss Mary Hix and William Marlow, whose marriage is set for Tuesday afternoon. October 27, at 5:30 o’clock at the North Wilkesboro Methodist church, were honored Thursday evening whfiji JUise Sue>' Moring Clements entertained for them at bridge at her liome on Sixth Street. ■ • At the party a dozen guests found places for bridge, their positions being marked with at tractive bridal tallies. Scoring high for the ladies was Miss Ger trude Gilliam and for the men Richard Johnston. To each one tor Mi-ss Hi.x was a piece of silver in her wedding pattern. The hostess had the assistance of her mother, Mr.s, J. L. Clem ents. and si.ster. Miss Mary Louise Clements, in serving a salad course at the close of play. Wed- cl'tig bells as favors were placed on the plates. fai an 1mport«M iMdntthi Ai.^The BMSOP and the aoU af- nWIHTryv^i omnoue xniip »jiu ovaavv wm Hren. Nellie Hall, u slater of the lor^ ri^niremelit forHbe qnlek- heataas and rialtor of the elnb,' eit retprbaUng of any other eonu; presented Ifra. C, B. Jenkins wbu told about growing roses, and Mm. Chal" McNeil about bow abe had planted the lewn at her beaqtlful new home. .The business part ot the meet ing was* presided -over by the chairman, Mrs. Jenkins. Russian tea with cakes were served dur ing the social hour. This will be the last meeting of club until spring. beginnings of music and mneieat inatruments. A social hour and refresh ments were enjoyed at the close. Business Women*8 Circle Met MfHiday Evening Members of the Business wom en’s circle of the Wilkesboro Baptist church were entertained in their monthly meeting Mon day evening at the home of Mrs. Charles Bumgarner with Mrs. Zeb Dixon as associate hostess. The vice president, Mrs. Howard Johnson, was in charge of the business part of the meeting aft er which a splendid program was presented under the leadership of Miss Bessie Lee Stewart. Those assisting her were Misses Mildred Sm'they, Lollne Harris, and Ada Breese. Miss Virginia Johnson gave the devotionals. Dainty re freshments were enjoyed during the social hour. Videt Johnson Is Y. W. A. Hostess Fourteen membem were presnt for the October meeting of the Y. W. A. of the Wilkesboro Bap tist church held Tuesday evening with Violet Johnson. Th®' presi dent, Elizabeth Neal, was in charge of the business period and program leader was Ruth Os borne. A vocal duet wds render ed by Violet Erickson and Con nie Law. The leader, Mrs. J. P. Jordan, met with the group, and at the close of the evening, the hostess, assisted by her sister. Miss Virginia Johnson, served light refreshments. tbti wood-working Induatriea go ing. ; 45. Being enmnnded by n fi|- tOe agrlenltnre region the town Is furnished with' fresh fruits and vegetables for the eonsnmptlon of the people for all seasons of the year. ' .-.•i .46. The vegeta.bles ud friiltt being produced near ns, eliminat ing transportation charges, makes the cost of living economical. 47. One of the moht ontstand- ing reasons I have to present is the tact that the business depart ments of our town were so well founded that not a single failure was prominent during the life of the recent depression, thus prov ing that it la safe to make in vestments In our town. 48. The growing industries as sure a bright future to anyone wishing to locate. GIVE PRIZES FOR ‘HOMH ESSAYS TO PRESENT BROADCAST ON MARKETING TURKEYS (Continued from page one) Miss Agnes Elledge Is Music Oub Hostess. Miss Agnes Elledge was hos tess to the members of the Sen ior division of the Music Lover’s club in their first meeting for the new club year at her home Mon day evening. An important item during the business session was the election of new officers and are as follows, president. Miss Bdwinla Waugh: vice president. Miss Grace Dancy; secretary. Miss Annelle Beach; treasurer. Miss Gwendolyn Hubbard, and critic. Miss Corrlnne Faw. Plans for the year were outlined and the course of study discussed. Miss Nellie Hall rendered two delightful piano solos for the pro gram. Some of the members plan to attend the district meeting to be held at Albemarle soon with Miss Hubbard appearing on the program. The hostess’ mother, Mrs. D. E. Elledge, assisted in serving re freshments during the sbclal hour. Methodist Circles In Meetings Tuesday The three circles of the North Wilkesboro Methodist church held meetings Tuesday, each one being’ marked with splendid at tendance and Interesting pro grams. The Franklin circle met at night and the other two in the afternoon. Mrs. Z. O. Eller was hostess to Circle No. 1 ot which she is chair man having sixteen members present. The first half hour was given over to the Spiritual Life Smoot in group with Mrs. J. C. prizes were given. The honor gift charge. For the Circle meeting NOTICE OF KE-S.\LE Pursuant to an order from the Clerk of the Superior Court, au thorizing and directing the un dersigned Commissioner to re-sell the lands hereinafter described since an advanced bid of 5 per cent has been placed on the form er sale, the nndersiened Commis sioner will offer for sale at the Court Housp door in Wilkesboro. North Carolina, on the 9th day of November. 1936, at twelve o’ clock, noon, the following de scribed lands, this being in the special proceeding entitled. S. 0. Souther. Adminiistrator, versus Dee Ann Souther Frazier, et ahs. said land.s being described and defined as follows, to-wit: Lying and being on the waters of Big Hunting Creek, adjoining the lands of M. F. Mitchell on the East. Henry Souther, on the South, adjoining the lands of Re becca Somers on the West, and adjoining the lands of Mary Luns- Giidiil Party Is Feted At Buffett Supper tteinbers of the Hix-Marlow inidal party were entertained at a, charmin.g Imffett .supper Friday evening hy .Miss Lois Scroggs at her home on C Street. Guests were welcomed by the hostess at 7 o’clock. Supper was served from a butfett table centered by an arrangement of small white chrysanthemums about which white candles made a frame. Through the house other flowers of the season were used most ef fectively. Tile marriage of Miss Mary Hix and William Marlow will be solemnized in a formal ceremony tomorrow afternoon at the North Wilkesboro Methodist church. Honor remembrance from Miss Scroggs, who is to be organist for the wedding, was silver in the bride-elect’s wedding pattern. Mrs. Eller presided and led a de votional period. The Hallowe’en idea was carried out in the re freshments that followed the meeting. .Mrs. U. B. Templeton and Mrs, A. L. *Lippard were hostesses to the Mary Brame circle at the home of Mrs. Templeton having fifteen members ami one visitor. Mrs. R. V. Ford, of Winston- Salem, a former member of the circle. Mrs. A. B. Johnston pre sided and Mrs. P. J. Brame led the devotionals. ‘ The Franklin Circle met at the home ot Mrs. J. A. Rousseau and hostesses with her were Mrs. J. .M. Crawford and Mrs. Jack Brame. Mrs. Pal’mer Horton pre sided for the usual business ses sion. The devotional period was conducted by the pastor, Rev. Templeton. Fifteen were present. Refreshments and a social hour followed the meeting. ?o"r'd°‘oL’^fbfnS^nd c^;ur^ ^terature Department 116 acres more or less, the same He'd Interesting Meeting being the same lan^ purchased! India will be studied through- by L. H. Souther from Elizabeth out the year in the Literature De- Lewis as shown by deed under partment of the North Wilkes- date of April 30, 1898, said deed being recorded in Book* 33, on Page 80, in the Register of Deeds’ office for Wilkes county. This sale will be made subject to the confirmation of the Court, and the bidder will he required to deposit with the Commlssion- esyim the day of sale at the close oPbe bidding the sum of One Hundred Dollars ($100) as a A" forfeit and guaranty, the same to ’ W credited on his bid when ac- **Notice is now given thst said lands will bo re-sold at the same pkoe upon the same terms on the day, unless the said deposit 1« made. Every deposit not for- fflltod or accepted will be prompt- ? ly wtamed to the maker on ex- of the period allowed by ^ tair! for the confirmation of said i Mis: The eale will he mftd© sn^ to. the confirmation of the day of ^“1936. ff.iBAKOR SMOAK, ■ Commissioner. boro Woman’s club, which began its monthly meetings Thursday afternoon for the current club year. Hostesses for the meeting were Mrs. J. C. Reins and Mrs. C. E. Jenkins at Mrs. Reins home on E Street. The first of the series of stu dies was given by Miss Julia Bell Foy, a member of the city school faculty, who told mostly about the customs of the people. Mrs. .A. L. Grlffing, department chair man. had charge of the business session. A social hour and re freshments were enjoyed at the close by the large number of members attending. Garden Department Club Met Wedn^ay Afternoon F’hll planting made up the ma jor part of the discussions at the Garden department meeting of the North Wilkesboro Woman’s club held Wednesday afternoon Mayberry of rela- Entertain Sunday At Opossum Dinner Mr. and Mrs. C. B. entertained a number tives and friends at an old fash ioned opossum dinner Sunday at their home four miles east of Wilkesboro. Guests were Mr. Frank Foster, Mr. Dave Mink, Wilkesboro; Mrs. J. W. Mayber ry, Hays; Mr. Ed Foster and fam ily, Mr. Claud Foster and wife, Mr. Mon Myers and family, all of Jonesville; Miss Edna Wiles, Miss Mary Wiles, Miss Margu- rette Miller, Miss Louise Foster, of Wilkesboro; Mrs. Jack McLean and children, Louise, J. D., Set tle. Helen, Sherald and Omle Ruth, all of Wlilkesboro.—Re ported. Junior Music* Lover’s Club In Fine Meeting Eighteen members of the Jun ior division of the Music Lover^s club met at the home of Blanche Hall Thursday afternoon for their initial meeting for the year, oth er hostesses with Blanche were Marie and Annie Eller. In the election of officers Ina Myers was named as president; Tudie Hix, vice president; Lucille Rhodes. 8. The most up-to-date service stations provide for convenience of the people. 9. Safe banks makes conven ient places for our money ex change. 10. The railway, buses, trucks and up-to-date taxis makes trans portation and travel easy for lo cal and distant cities. 11. The payroll from the fac tories and other industries proves that labor is furnished in abund ance. 12. Sanitary dairy products may be readily obtained. 13. Sanitary meat markets pro vides supplies for the town. 14. For the betterment of the city and business conditions we have active Klwanis, Lions and the Woman’s clubs. 15. Outstanding help for young people are the active Scout troops. 16. The hospitality of our city cannot b© excelled. 17. The environment and so cial conditions are namely: 1. Up-to-date theaters; 2. American Legion Auxiliary; 3. Daughters of Confederacy; 4. Daughters of the American Revolution. 18. nie Duke Power company furnishes satisfactory power and lighting systems. 19. Numerous churches of most ail denominations with good Sun day schools and religious envir onment are to be commended. 1 20. Funeral Homes and ambu- lace service is modern in its form. 21. A hospital ot modern equipment and furnished doctors and specialists in different lines gives faithful service. 22. The numerous detail offic es are also very modern. 23. We have quick laundry service. 24. Good cleaning and press ing clubs are a relief to th© house wife. 25. A promising airport adds to transportation. 2 6. A large hosiery mill fur nishes work for the girls and men who are unable to take college training. 27. Ice and fuel are easily ob tained. 28. A well-trained welfare de portment takes care of the poor; hence there is no excuse for be ing troubled with beggars. 29. The legal bar for protec tion is assured. 30. The beauty salons and barber shops are well kept and give splendid service. 31. A network of telephone and telegraiih wires connect us with all sections of the state and for eign cities. 32. There is a public library of fering opportunitiies for the young and old to improve their knowledge. 33. One of the most important attractions to our city is the well rated system of school facilities. It ranks with the best in the state. 34. In the schools the commer cial department of our school fur nishes opportunities for one wish ing to enter the business life. 36. Opportunities for graceful dancing and good expression is also to be obtained. a 7. Greater advantages are of fered by proficient teachers of votal and instrumental mnsic. 38. North Wilkesboro Is situat ed in one of the most healthful climates In this part ot the state. 39. Being near the mountains the natural scenery Is beautiful to behold, and enticing to tourist especially during the summer months. 40. It* is intersected by high ways leading to all the Important cities of the state. ! 41. This town Is situated as the center of trade for a large area of rich, agricultural region, not only for the county of Wilkes, but adjoining counties. I 42. It not only now Is, but will be the chief center of manufac turing for the large production lilleNeai-To Spe_ . WkliiM Tu€!i#iy >RJh«rt^' M^eilL4ttomji of WlaS^K^n, luu' ^ InriUtlon to oddreM »- mlly nit termers at HotoSngenr't Gfor«, near Wallburg, N. C;, on Tuoe- October 27, 19.36, at 11:05 -.r. ■ ’Th^v Invitation; was tended 'Mr. McNeiU by* J. B. "Winiai^, PreaMent ot the TobaecoAdciton Non-tax Association. All farnierv and their temilies are oonUally invited to attend, this Rally and bring basket Innche's with them, as'lt Is pianned^tb have a.picnic on tb© grounds'at^r the speak- Ing., The Non-tax Association has not held a general meeting since Judge Hayes declared the Kerr- Smith Tobacco Control Act un constitutional, and it is anticipat ed that there will be a large crowd present. Sooad aslecn aince 19^ Willum H. jCord, of SprfayfieliCjltoy, recmitiy.awdte for tin tjdrj. sinte .a-'Btrange tkla^ 'seitoei'■' Getting his birds ready for the Thanksgiving and Christmas markets Is on© of the turkey grower’s most Important tasks, says T. T. Brown, extension poul- tryman at State College. In a radio talk on the Carolina Farm Features program Friday, October 23, Mr. Brown will at tempt to point ont the most ap proved practices for feeding and handling the holiday birds. “The job of .raising turkeys Is rather difficult even when the birds are given the best of care,” declares Mr. Brown, “but when the grower becomes lax in his management and feeding, failure is almost sure to result.’’ Also to be Included on the week’s schedule will be a talk on saving farm woodlands which will b© presented by R. W. Grae- ber, extension forester at State College, on the Saturday, Octob er 24, broadcast. “The rate at which our farm woodlands are being cut Is alarm ing,” declares Mr. Graeber, “and unless forestry practices ar© used by more growers, we may soon he faced with a timber shortage.” The schedule in full for the week of October 19-24 follows: Monday, Animal Husbandry De partment; Tuesday, Dr. Ivan Jones, “The Horticultural By- Product Industry in North Caro lina”; Wednesday, Dr. G. W. Forester, “The Tobacco Situa tion”; Thursday, Louella Dicker- son, Vance County 4-H Club girl, “What 4-H Work Has Meant to Me”; Friday, T. T. Brown, “Pre paring Turkeys for Market”; and Saturday, R. W. Graeber, "Sav ing Our Farm Woodlands.” CARD OP THANKS We wish to express appreci ation to all our neighbors and friends for th© kindness and sym pathy shown during the illness and death of our wife and moth er. S. T. ALEXANDER AND CHILDREN. NCtoOT OF APPUOAnON ,*D OPERATE MOTOB VialKUl AND -date OP HE/Lttlro qnBBREON ^ As / Vequlred by Beetion 8, jPqb- Laws of 192^, notice M hereby given that appitcation has been made by M..^ J|t*..Notor, Bxpreps, North WllkMboroi for, a Fran chise Certificate,; antborlslng the operation of motor vehicle tor transporting. Fi^sight between North Wllkseboro. Lenoir,...and Hickory, over the public high ways via the intervening towns of; Between North Wilkesboro and Lenoir via Highway No. .18; Between Lenoir and Hickory via highway ,U. S. No. 321; Between Hickory and Nortb Wilkesboro over the public highways via the Intervening towns of Conover and Taylorsville over highways U. S. No. 64 and State No. 16, and that the Utilities Commission will hold a hearing on the said application In State Department Bldg, at Raleigh, N. C.. on Thurs day, October 29, 1936, at 10:30 a. m. J. ALLIE HAYES, Atty. . ^ M. & M. Motor Express. Oct. 19-22-26. MARLOW EE OPnMSTIC MIND Optimism is a state of mind more than ordinary pleasant. The outlook of the optimist is in many respects to be admired—even envied. Yet in many matters one may better lean toward the mind of the pessimists—he, who really must be convinced. He, who really must be shown. ■We do not believe that we are pessimists, neither do we want you to be pe^imistic regarding our ability to serve in an efficient and capable man ner. With a complete staff of licensed embalmers, fu neral directors and trained assistants; With a moderti funeral home completely equipped; — - — With the advantage in buying our three homes of- ford ns, and the cooperation in service, which, of course, cuts our overhead cost to a minimum, we believe that we are in a position to convince even the pessimistic that it ig on desire to senre you better..^. secretary; and Blanche Hall, „ — — —, treasurer. Ina Myers occupied the of forest products In this, region, chair during the business session. 43. 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Those playing piano solos were* rouucL.N'Orth WUkssboro produce Annie Ruth Blankenship, Patsy- Urge qnantitles ortam^; there- Ruth McNeil, Lila Anne * Belab, fore?, the'iambeif' mannfsistnriig Announcing the Opening Of The ABSHER REAL ESTATE CO. -SELLING -RENTING -LOANS -INSURANCE SPECIALIZING IN— If you have property for sale, list it with us. If you are in the market for either good farm lands or desirable city property, we’ll find it for you. Absiier Real Eltate Co. MRS. W.'R. ABSHER, MAnager Temporary Headquarters In Rear of Abaher’a Store