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. . Mrs. Joe Trent and Mrs. FloiS ence Lovelace, of Independent^ Va., and Mrs. Ocie Grey, of Day* ton, Ohio, spent a while in town last Friday. , 'f Dr. and Mrs. Z. B. Phippsand granddaughter, Carol Phippi of Galax, were guests of Mr, ana Mrs. J. R. Hawthorne last Mr. and'Mrs. Bert Thompson and children, of Wilkesboro, were visitors here last week. Mrs.JdJian Bott, who is spend ing tha^summer at Four Oaks Tavern, has been visiting in Char lotte a few days. Mrs. John Adams and children and Miss Wanda Reeves, Of In dependence, and Mrs. Ocie Grey, of Dayton, Ohio, visited Mrs. Ver die Shores last Wednesday. Mayor R. F. Crouse returned home Saturday from a business trip to Winston-Salem and More head City. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Allison spent Monday and Tuesday in Charlotte. Miss Lois Reeves returned to Washington, D. C., Tuesday, af ter spending a week here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Beeves. „ !V^rs. James C. Caudill and unttl daughter, Nancy Jane, who ve bgen visiting Seaman First ill for sometime in Ma returned home to visit t, Mrs. Jettie L. Joines. iss Mildred Wagoner is spend ‘imfetime in New York City. ^'John F. Sinnett and small son* John Frank^n, Jr., left Sun day for Huntington, W. Va., af ter spending a few weeks here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. V, Choate. , Lester Reeves, of Bennettsville, visited relatives here the first of the week. Mr. and Mrs. Robert McCoin and daughter, Joan, returned to their home in New York City, af ter visiting with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Billings and Mrs. McCoin. Mr. McCoin is for merly of this county and is now employed with the New York Daily News as a guard. Mrs. Edwin Duncan is spending this week in Benson, as the guest of Mrs. Roy Smith. Other guests of Mrs. Smith are her sisters, Mrs. Layfette Marsh, of La Grange, 111., and Miss Bernice Foote, of ^Announcement I M. and J. Beauty Shoppe Will Open Tuesday, July 31 Miss Carolyn Cornett, Independence, Va. Manager and Operator HOURS: 9:00 A. M. TO 6:00 P. M. Appointments Taken By Either Mexa Phipps or Jennie Atwood. { M. and J. Beauty Shoppe PHONE 97 SPARTA, N. C. Mr. And Mrs. Irwin Entertain Group Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Irwin en tertained Sunday evening dt their home at a picnic in honor of their granddaughter, Mary Ellen Lee, of Burlington, on her eleventh birthday. Miss Lee, who is spending the summer with her grandparents, received many nice gifts. A pic nic supper was enjoyed by every one. Those present included: Naomi Douglas, Mary Lee Irwin, Geor gia Wagoner, Christine Mabe, Evelyn Irwin, Patsy Atwood, Ra mah Leah Joines, Cornelia Rich-: ardson, Virginia Goodman, Doro thy Edwards, Lucille Sprinkle, Emory Edwards, Tommy and Dean Douglas, Alva Joines, Jack ie Wagoner, Larry Atwood, Ed win Mabe and Billy Hoppers Other guests during the evening were: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Rich ardson, Mr. and Mrs. Kilby At wood, Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Joines, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Mabe, Mr and Mrs. I. B. Richardson, Mrs. Carl Douglas, Mrs. Jane Jo’nes, Mrs. Mary Bauguess and Miss Lessie Goodman. The new oxford 26 tobacco, resistant Granville wilt, is saving North Carolina growers many thousands of dollars. Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Cary Crowder, of South Hill, Va., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Gentry, this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Collins and son, John Bryan, of Asheville, are visiting relatives in the coun ty this week. Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Burgiss are spending this week at Nags Head. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hamby, Jr., of Boone. Miss Ellen Hardin, who has been spending sometime in New York and Washington, D. C., re turned home Monday. She was accompanied by Miss Rosemond Doughton, of Washington, D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. Kell McKnight, of Galax, and Mack Wagoner and grandson, Paul, of Ennice, were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Collins. Emerson Wilson has returned to Newport News, Va, after spend ing a week here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cabell M. Wilson. Mrs. R. L. Doughton, who has been visiting her sister in Shelby, arrived Sunday to join her hus band here. Mrs. J. Stafford Westmore, of Reidsville, and Crossnore, spent the week end with her brother, J. K. Blum and Mrs. Blum. Junior Gentry is attending thej second term of summer school at | ASTC, Boone. Miss Jerry Burgiss, of Elkin, i is spending this week with Missj Pat Burgiss here. At Public Auction Thursday, August 9 at 10:30 A. M. THE FARM OF THE LATE HARLOW HALSEY, LOCATED 11 MILES NORTH WEST OF SPARTA, N. C., JUST BELOW PINEY CREEK POST OFFICE. 260 acres of high-grade crop and pasture land, sub-divided into tracts to suit the purchasers. Well timbered, fenced and good water in every field. Improvements consist of good eight-room residence, three barns, two silos, granary, tool shed, chicken house, and other good out-buildings. One of the best farms in Alleghany County, limed and phosphated. IMMEDIATELY AFTER SALE OF LAND, ALL FARM MACHINERY, LIVE STOCK AND HOUSEHOLD AND KITCHEN FURNITURE, INCLUDING SEVER AL PIECES OF ANTIQUE FURNITURE, WILL BE OFFERED FOR SALE. TERRfg: 1-3 CASH, BALANCE 1 AND 2 YEARS. Eugjeng(B. Halsey, Owner * CONDUCTED BY WALTER AND GURLEY AUCTION CO., HICKORY AND KINSTON, N. C. Selling Agents — ■ .JU ■ x-JB—- ■ i Entertained At Bridge Thursday Mrs. Robert Fleetwood and Mrs. Jack Donnelly entertained at bridge at the home of Mrs. Fleetwood * here last Thursday night when covers were laid for six tables. A profusion of summer flowers were used throughout the house with individual vases of dainty flowers on each table. Delicious refreshments of peach shortcake and tea were served. High score for the evening went toMrs* J61hn F.' Siting, <Jf ftunt ington, W. Va.; and second went to Mrs| Tom Noland. The float ing prize also went to Mrs No land. Guest prizes were present ed to Mrs. W. R. Wellborn, of l£l kin; Mrs. Layfette Marsh, of La Grange, 111.; Mrs. Alfred A. Strauss, Jr., of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. John F. Sinnett, of Hunting ton W. Va.; Miss Lois Reeves, of Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Bill Hal sey, of Morganton; and Mrs. Ju lius Womble, of Elkin. Those playing included: Mrs. T. R. Burgiss, Mrs. W. O. Hooper, Mrs. Clennel Richardson, Mrs. Wayne Waddell, Mrs. R. E. Black, Mrs. Alton Thompson, Mrs. Gran ville Liles, Miss Emoryetta Reeves, Mrs. Julius Womble, Mrs. Bill Halsey, Miss Lois Reeves, Mrs. John F. Sinnett, Mrs. Alfred A. Strauss, Jr., Mrs. Layfette Marsh, Mrs. W. R Wellborn, Mrs. Tom Noland, Mrs Edwin Duncan, Mrs R. F. Crouse, Mrs. C. A. Thompson, Mrs. A. V. Choate, Mrs. R. L. Hickerson, Mrs. Hugh Choate and Mrs. Amos Wagoner. Mrs. Duncan Is Bridge Hostess Mrs. Edwin Duncan entertained at her home last Wednesday at a bridge party in honor of her; guests, Mrs. Layfette Marsh, of, La Grange, 111., and Mrs. W. R. i Wellborn, of Elkin. Covers were j laid for four tables. Mixed summer flowers were used in the living room. Mrs. Marsh and Mrs. Wellborn were presented guest prizes and first prize went to Mrs. Tom Noland and second to Mrs. Robert Fleet wood. The hostess served delicious re freshments of ice cream and cake to the following guests: Mrs. Marsh, Mrs. Wellborn, Mrs. A. V. Choate, Mrs. John F. Sinnett, Mrs. T. R. Burgiss, Mrs. Robert Fleetwood, Mrs. Alton Thompson, Mrs. Jack Donnelly, Mrs. Tom Noland, Mrs. C. A. Thompson, Mrs. R. E. Black, Mrs. Amos Wagoner, Mrs. Hugh Choate. Mrs. R. F. Crouse, Mrs. R. L. Hickerson and Mrs. Wayne Waddell. ENTERTAINED WITH FISH! FRY AT GLADE VALLEY j Mr. and Mrs. Garnett Smith I entertained at a fish fry at their home at Glade Valley, Saturday' night. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Isom Wagoner, Mr. and, Mrs. Fred Handy, Mr. and Mrs. j Billy Handy, Mr. and Mrs. Andy j Wagoner and son, Jack; Mr. and j Mrs. Ike Cheek, Mrs. Ellen Col-j lins and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Col- j lins and children. MISS OSBORNE WINNER IN NAMING CONTEST Miss Agnes Osborne, of Strat ford, winner of a permanent in the ' naming contest for the new beauty shop which will open here Tuesday, entered the name, M. and J. Shoppe. The shop will open under the management of Miss Carolyn Cornett, of Independence, Va. Miss Cornett has had several years’ experience and is weil known in this section. The new shop is owned by Mrs. Mexa Phipps and Miss Jennie At wood, both of Sparta. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our sincere thanks to our many friends and neighbors for their assistance, kindness and sympathy shown us during the sickness and death of our dear husband and father. May God bless you all. Mrs. J. N. Brooks and children. There are some indications that the downward trend in the farm labor supply may have ended, ac cording to the United States De partment of Agriculture. Classified Ads FOR SALE: Peaches, tree ripe, Georgia Belles ready, Elbertas ready next week. Smith-Wolfe Orchard at Zepher hear Moun tain Park. 7-26-ltp FOR SALE: Registered Hamp shire ewes, ewe lambs, yearling rams and ram lambs. My farm is near Bay wood and address is Galax, Va. Chap HL Cox. Prices Are Good On Bean Marts Around 25,000 Bushels Are Sold In Two Days; Quality Is High West Jefferson — (Special)— West Jefferson became a big bean center this week when the volume of sales reached a new high peak for the season as well as in the history of the markets. According to figures released by government inspectors, slight ly more than 12,000 bushels were sold on both Monday and Tuesday nights with prices averaging around $1.77 per bushel, bringing an income to the farmers of around $44,250.00 for the two nights. Figures for Wednesday night were not available in time for publication. Considering the big increase in volume, here and elsewhere, the prices were good. The quality of most of the beans was also above average, officials pointed out. Officials on both markets asked that the public cooperate in al leviating traffic congestion. Spec tators and others not bringing beans are asked not to park in market grounds which are for trucks loading and unloading beans. Deep Gap News Mrs. Roscoe Williams and chil dren visited her sister, Mrs. Ben Atwood at Whitehead, Sunday. “Aunt” Alice Woodruff is spending sometime with her granddaughter, Mrs. Kyle Wat son. Those visiting them Sun day were, Mrs. Camy Anderson and children, Mrs. Mary Irwin, and Mr. and Mrs. Lee Woodruff and children. Those visiting Mrs. Nora An drews, Sunday, were Kenneth Williams, Troy Irwin, Mrs. Fol ger Wagoner and children, Lona and Audry Irwin and Mr. and Mrs. Varden Saddler and sons. Miss Hazel Maines spent last week with Virginia Brooks. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Walls, of West Virginia, have moved to the John Choate farm near White dead to make their home. Eld-. Wiley Hudson has return sd from Maryland, where he at tended the funeral of Mrs. Sher man Hudson. BIRTH ANNOUNCED Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Wright an nounced the birth of a son, Dar i rell Gene, on July 5; weight, nine*. pounds. Mother and baby are getting along nicely. Sandals First In Fashion For PLAY SHOES that are tops with both young and old, come to BELK’S and see our ,•wide selection. All sizes and all colors. Remember, no ration stamp required. i ALSO One Table Ladies’ Shoes j Released By OPA Ration Order “Ration Free” '# j Belk’s Dept. Store “We Sell It For Less” N. CAROLINA _ SPARTA, 1! Man to Man* You Farmers Would Profit If You Would Make Delp Hdw. Co. Headquarters For Feed We have just received two cars of FCX (Southern States) and Lindsey Robinson feeds. Of course, we are short on some of this feed because we have been cut down to about half since the mills have rationed it, but we will try to do our very best to fill your needs. When you are in town »nrf m need feed, try us for quality and low prices. Deliver” Hardware SPARTA, E. E. DELP, Manager m n.
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