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Sunday dinner guests of Mr. ahd Mrs. Coy Joines were Mrs. Myrtle Joines, Mr. and Mrs. Leff Joines and son, Charles, and Mrs. Jane Joines and son, Alva. R. G. Warden spent two day? last week with George W. Ed wards in Winston-Salem. Mrs. Etta Lyon, of Virginia Beach, Va., is visiting her daugh ter, Mrs. J. B. Tucker this week. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Griggs, of Hillsville, Va., spent Wednes day night with Mr. and Mrs. Ben G. Reeves. J. M. Wagoner has been visit ing his sister, Mrs. R. G. Warden for the past week. He also visit ed his brothers, J. H. Wagoner at Nathan’s Creek and Georg Wagon er, Mouth of Wilson. Mr. and Mrs. Reid Cheek, of Street, Md., spent a few days in the county this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jones, of Winston-Salem, visited Mrs. W. E. Horton and daughter, Miss Ruth, JIMMY CARRY DURANTE ad MOORE on the air for WITH NEW SHOWS, ' "FUN AND LAUGHTER MSTEN! If IS OUR RADIO SHOW EVERY FRIDAY NIGHT Station WBT at 10:00 P. M. B. & T. Drug Co. Sparta, N. C. Sunday. Mrs. L. G. Staffey and son, Fred, of Rural Retreat, Va.; Mrs. Will Warrick and daughters, Ruth and Ruby and Miss Zenna Mae Phipps, of Independence, Va., and Rex Mitchell were Sunday din ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Mitchell. Mrs. E. L. Rice and Mrs. R. B. Harrell, of Elkin, were guests of Dr. and Mrs. J. L. Doughton last Thursday. Mrs. Bess Reeves and Miss ^Tilma Crouse spent Sunday in Roanoke, Va. Mrs. Phillip Garrou, of Valdese, spent Sunday with her mother, Mrs. Dalton Warren. Mrs. Jack Donnelly is spending sometime in Roanoke with her and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Cleve Cox. BIRTHS ANNOUNCED Pfc. and Mrs. John F. Sinnett announce the birth of a son, John Franklin, Jr., 8 lbs., 4V2 ounces, on April 11 at the Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Va. Mrs. Sinnett is the former Miss Vancine Choate, of Sparta. Pfc. Sinnett is a member of the senior class of the Medical Col lege. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Barnett Church, of Furches, announce the birth of a son, on April 13. Edmunds News Misses Clyde and Eva Anthony spent the week end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim An thony. Miss Betty Grey Lyons spent Saturday night with Miss Ethel Davis. Those visiting Mr. and Mrs. Anthony, Sunday, were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lyons and daughter, Mildred; Mrs. Curn Evans and ja ^'.iter, Miss Doris Evans. Everett Carico, of West Vir-1 ginia, spent the past week end wjith relatives here. Johnny Carico visited his grand son, Cpl. Howard Davis in Geor gia, last week. Cpl. Davis, who was wounded in action in Bel gium, is now in a hospital in Geor gia and improving rapidly. "I | Misses Lena and Nora Virginia Combs spent Saturday night with their sister, Mrs. Alva Combs, j Mr. and Mrs Edd Carico had as their guests, Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. George Wilson^and Mr. and Mrs.1 Paul Carico. The Edmunds Sunday School, under the supervision of Mrs. Al Va 'Davis, superintendent, is pro gressing splendidly. Attendance has been especially good. WAR BONDS . . . buy them '■>eiD win victory. Mrs. Burgiss Is Bridge Hostess Mrs. T. R. Burgiss delightfully entertained members of the bridge club, Tuesday evening at her home. First prize for high score of the evening went to Mrs. Alton Thompson with Mrs. R. A. Wagon er winning second. Mrs. Floyd Crouse was given first prize for visitors. The hostess served a sweet course and coffee. Mt. Zion News By MRS. S. E. SMITH Staff Correspondent Misses Louise Perry and Mary Lou Grubb spent the week end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. J. Grubb, of Nathan’s Creek. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Adams, of Piney Creek, visited their son, Arzie Adams, Sunday. Grace Fields spent Thursday night with Mary Lou Grubb. George Allen, of Hiddenite, visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J, F. Allen, Saturday. He was accompanied home by his sister, Mrs. E. K. Templeton. Zack Rutherford is the first farmer in this Community to plant corn. He planted last week. Martin -■ Souther Vows Are Spoken Announcement has been made of the marriage of Miss Lucille Martin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Martin, of Fox, Va., to R. L. Souther, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Souther, of Sparta, on April 14 at the Sparta Baptist parson age with the Rev. Richard L. West officiating, using the double ring ceremony. The'bride wore navy blue with white accessories. She attended Independence high school and prior to her marriage was employ ed at Independence. The groom attended Piney Creek high school and is now en gaged in farming here. RUSSIANS ONLY 20 MILES FROM BERLIN (Continued from Paee One) Japanese airfields on Kyushu on Tuesday and Wednesday as the air war against Japan swung into a climatic phase after a month of unceasing blows which have de stroyed or damaged more than 2, 813 enemy planes. The Superforts struck at the source of enemy suicide planes attacking fleet units off Okinawa, following two fire raids on Tok yo within 72 hours. Those fire assaults burned out 8.1 square miles of Tokyo and Kawashaki— raising to more than 52 square miles the total area wiped out in four of Japan’s greatest cities Slaves Freed From Bondage A long line of liberated civilians, who were used as slave laborers in Germany, are shown as they wait for food at a displaced persons center, shortly after their arrival. Among them are Poles, French men, Russians, Belgians and Czechs. They were freed by the advanc ing Allied forces. Doughton Happy His District Is To Get Hospital Washington — The $4,500,000 neuropsychiatric veterans hospi tal at Salisbury, N. C., will be “the beginning of a tremendous hospital development in that area,” predicts John Slear, secre tary to Representative R. L. Doughton. Slear disclosed the hospital building of the 900-bed institu tion will be on one side of the Southern railway tracks and farming facilities for recupera- j ting patients on the other. The 411-acre site is partially within the city limits, Doughton’s secrteary said, and include the 73-acre park golf course and swimming pool donated by the American Legion to the veterans. administration. Doughton, dean of North Caro lina congressmen, is in the state. He telephoned his office here he was “very pleased to have this hospital in my district.” Doughton’s aides stated that all communities of the vicinity work ed to get the hospital placed in Salisbury. Veterans’ administration offi cials said it would be at least six months before plans for the hos pital are completed and specifi cations approved to let contracts Tor building. 54 ALLEGHANY MEN ARE CLASSIFIED (Continued from Page One) Greene and Donley O. Andrews. 2-C (F): Howard R. Andrews. 4-A: Loyd D. Hill, John C. An drews, Ivey L. Johnson, Glenn C. Cochran, Odus H. Mabe and Ro bert G. Caudill. 4-F: John H. Porterfield. A Gold Star Is Added to our list of noble dead Franklin Delano Roosevelt Our Great Commander in Chief, has joined the ranks of those who have given their lives so that the Four Freedoms shall not perish from the earth. With his passing America has lost a great leader, a great statesman and a good and true friend. The President Is Dead - - but his spirit will live forever in the hearts of his fellowmen.. We Join The Nation In Mourning His Death r- ©a ' A it ■' : i fell 6 • v fe' >£ ■ > . : ’ Twin Oaks Motor Company W. CARL IRWIN, OWNER LAST RITES HELD FOR MRS. EDWARDS (Continued from Page One) land. Pallbearers were Gwyn Cox, John Crouse, Munsey Crouse, Lentus Cox, Willard Cox and Clifton Cox. Flower girls were Miss Evon Crouse, Misses Irene and Nay dene Cox, Mrs. Reid Cheek, Mrs. Gwyn Cox, Mrs. Walter Jennings, Mrs. Lentus Cox, Mrs. Andrew Jennings, Mrs. George Crouse, Mrs. Ruth Edwards and Miss Dorothy Jean Edwards. CLOTHING COLLECTION IS NOW UNDERWAY (Continued from Page One) for clothing. “This is one cause every individual can help in without trouble and expense,” he declared. Classified Ads WANTED AT ONCE—Raw leigh Dealer in nearby County. I Write Rawleigh’s Dept. NCD-213 F, Richmond, Va. 4-19-ltp J?on, SALE: Young purebred vhite faced registered bull; weight, about 900 lbs. Good con dition. A. L. Richardson, White head, N. C. 4-19-ltp , •About May 1 give all sheep, ex cept lambs, individual doses of Cu-Nic. Keep a mixture of 1 ‘ part of powdered and 12 parts of salt sheep during the grazing Edwards’ New . . . Dinette Sets Modem as the lastest Paris fashion . . . white enameled table and benches ... to fit right into the breakfast nook or into a corner of the kitchen. See these new sets today . . . We Pause . . . TO PAY TRIBUTE TO A GREAT AMERICAN, AND A GALLANT LEADER, THE LATE Franklin D. Roosevelt Edwards Furniture Jack Edwards, Mgr. A. H. Edwards, Owner A Creed For Americans: The Legacy Of Franklin D. Roosevelt “The only thing to fear is Fear” ' .,i; nov Franklin Delano Roosevelt (HUMANITARIAN) >■’ Economic Bill of Rights We have accepted, so to speak, a second bill of rights under which a new basis of security and prosperity can be established for alt,, regardless of station, race or creed. Among these are: The right to a useful and remunerative job in the industries or shops or farms or mines of the nation. > The right of every farmer to raise and sell his products at a return which will give him and his family a decent living. The right of every business man, large and small, to, trade in an at mosphere of freedom from unfair competition and domination by mono-, polies at home or abroad. The right of every family to a decent home. The right to adequate medical care and the opportunity to achieve and' enjoy good health. .; The right to adequate protection from the economic fears of old age, sickness, accident and unemployment. . : The right to a good education. — Message to Congress* Jan, II, 1944.-. Liberty’s Meaning >.i ostiqarti y i ■> i i',v mVv / :L\’ Jioiiwateov I am not for a return to that definition of liberty under Whichfor many years a free people were being gradually regimented into the service of the privileged few. I prefer and I am sure you prefer, typit, bripajer defini tion of liberty under which we are moving forward* to greaterfreedom, to greater security for the average man than he has ever known before In the history of America — Fireside Chat, Sept 30,1943.- 1 DAVID P. LAVDETES. D. & P. Pipe Works, Boone & .
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