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WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER 21, 1955 Employees, Guests of Johnson Cotton Co ] Enjoyed Gala Holiday Party And Dance ] Employees and special guests of Johnson Cotton Company were en tertained at a gala Christmas party and dinner a: Johnson’s Restau rant on Tuesday evening. The General Lee Room, which was the setting for the holiday party, was decorated aimropriately with the traditional Christmas tree The tables were centen-d with a.- Hractive arrangements of pines flanked by burning tap<-rs. Mr. W C. Fowler gave the invo cation, and guests were served a delicious dinner consisting of cran berry salad, turkey and dressing, garcljj peas, creamed yams, ambro. sia. cocoanut snowballs, cranberry punch, and coffee. Mr.. Nathan M. Johnson, Jr., president of the company, was master of ceremonies for .he oc casion. Mr. Johnson introduced the company officers who gave greet ings. Mr. Johnson then introdcced Lonnie Eason, Tom Royal, Vic Fowler, and Bob Bass who gave an Imitation of Jim Thornton’s tele vision program. Their talent guests for the evening were Miss Anna Merle Daniels, Mack Hdbson, Lacy Jack-on and Miss Suebelle Jackson. The humorous imitation television program was the main attraction during the evening. Mrs. N. M. Johnson. Sr. accom panied at the piano and the group sang several Christmas carols dur ing the evening. Winning the door prize, an eiec- Club Members Had Christmas Party Tuesday Members of the Novus bridge club met last night at seven o’clock at Johnson’s Restaurant for a din ner party. The table was centered with a lovely arrangement of sil vered greenery, candles, and Christ inas balls. The delicious dinner consisted of tomato Juice cocktail, turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, cranberry salad, hot rolls, ambrosia, cocoanut snow balls served with a lighted red candle, and coffee. Following the dinner, the grout) met at the home of Mrs. James Surlcs for bridge. The home was lovely with holiday decorations ar ranged throughout Following several progressions. Mrs. Gerald Mann was found to have the highest score and she was presented a beautiful-- china basket with stand. The guest for the evening. Mrs. Rupert Wade, was second high. She received a gift of attractively boxed wasli cloths. Mrs.. Mickey Rouse was vie winner in a game of bingo, and she received a set as ashtrays. ' During the evening the h.stess served fruit cake, nuts and coffee. Club members at the close of the evening exchanged Christmas gifts which had been arranged under the lighted Christmas tree. Members making up the two tables of bridges with the guest included Mrs. Gerald Mann, Mrs. Mickey Rouse. Mrs. R. A. Duncan Jr., Mrs. Hoover Adams, Mrs. Paut L. Strickland Jr., Mrs. Paul Hester and the hostess. H IH •• »o "* " bonfc j_ nfmOkeckMg! is a wonderful thing! Although you pay bills by check, a checking account with First-Citizens pays you! It saves you from carrying large sums of money—it gives you an accurate receipt ) of expenses—it saves you time and trouble i-v "x. by allowing you to pay bills by mail—and it enhances your credit rating, a require ' ment in these modern times. Open your First-Citizens’ checking account soon. It pays! fa nw firjit te Tp ■UhIiIihhIIS in B [ll.J f ßi| II 4|Kj ‘dunn Hgy|LAK«M£j|^B •BENSON •ANOIER ‘NEWTON Bb eastern member FEDERAI OEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION m Ywf tote Oaalir About Our iKtallmiut Loan Dajrt. - Siva Hoofft trio frying pan, was Mr. H. M. t Pope*, 3 Mr. and Mrs. F. A Dawson of J Fayetteville were special out-of- { town gue-ts for the par.y. Mr. I. R j Williams, company attorney, was J also a special guest. Seated at the head table with the > president, x*-. N. M. Johnson. Jr. ! and his v. .fe, and the executive i president, Mr. N. M. Johnson, Sr. » and his wife, were other members < of he Johnson family. They in- J eluded Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wade, j | Jr.. Mr and Mrs. John Wesiev Pm. ' j die. 111. Mr. and Mrs. Myres W. J Tilxhman, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Bis- j sette, J-. of Wilson and Mr. and : Mrs. Everett£„L. Doffcrmyre. Dr. ; ; Gale Johnson of North Wilkesboro, | chairman of the board, and the j youngest son. James McDanieh ' . Johnson of Chapel Hill were th<- \ I only members of the family not j present for the occasion. Mr. W. C. Armstrong spoke in J behalf of the company employees, j giving thanks for the party. j Approxima.ely 127 attended the J event. Following the dinner party | J the group held a dance at Jean s j Restaurant. Birthday Party Honors Whittenton Boys A delightful birthday party was - held at Stoney Run Educational j Building Friday, December 16. ho- 1 noring Charles and Kenneth Whit- j tenton. j Christmas carols were sung and , games enjoyed. Santa dropped in j during the party and each chi'd j received a bag of candy. Small j party favors were also presented to , the children. Forty-five guests enjoyed pot- J j ato chips, Christmas cookies and j Pepsi Colas. !, Charles and Kenneth received ! many nice and useful gifts from j the guests. Barefoot Rites To Be Thursday Mrs. Mittie E. Barefoot, 75. of Dunn died Tuesday night at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. B. j Barefoot at 710 E. Pearsall Street ! in Dunn. J Funeral services will be Thursday I afternoon • at 2:30 at the Hollv i Grove Advent Christian Church in . j Johnston County with the Rev. Ai : ton Quinn. Rev. Lee Stancil and Rev. J. W. Smith officiating. Bur . ial will be in the Fair Haven Chur- ' eh cemetery. Mrs. Barefoot was a native of 1 Sampson County and daughter of . the late Major Daniel and Cynthia Hodges Lee. She was a member of ; the Dunn Advent Christian Church Surviving are three sons, J. F. ■ Barefoot, A. L. Barefoot and R. D i Barefoot all of Route 2, Dunn: ' i three daughters, Mrs. O. D. Mc- Lamb, Mrs. Therlo Barefoot both i i of Route 2, Benson and Mrs. W. \ B. Barefoot of Dunn; one brother, j Eldridge Lee of Route 2, Dunn: j i one sister, Mrs. Callie Parker of ; 1 Buckner: also twenty-four grand • children and eleven great grand- . children. CRAFTOA "oplnUr market” I TART S 15 PLAYING SANTA THIS YEAR | Christmas! j I / /a'H Jh& fiiqtjMt Ualu&A 9n £aAi&Jw 71. (}. j; #WELLONS , A | CHOCOLATE DROPS HARD CANDIES I WINESAP APPLES $1.50 bushel | TANGERINES ST I j? At These Amazingly Lew Prices Over 300 i Bushels Just Received fSBIjp | ! IQl’ BRAZIL \ NUTS Mg* \ j dozen bushel box 49c ib mmm liiifc mi <ttt Mixed > :W • BANGISj. I # N.h m jtfM . I And At Prices You'll Find Hard To Believe 8-Lb | 20 Lb. j 40 Lb. Bag Box - Bag Bag Or 1-2 Box ak [ 43c 99c j 52.9 Q j ’ : [ You'll Enjoy The Christmas Holidays More If You'll Make Your First Stop At ... I CRAFTON TART'S f OPEN AIR MARKET | ON THE DUNN-ERWIN HIGHWAY J Open 24 Hours A Day-Shop Today, Tonight, Tomorrow, Anytime-We Never Close ; THE DAILY RECORD. DUNN. N. C. PAGE FIVE
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