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MARRIAGES, PARTIES SOCIAL ACTIVITIES IN THE HIGH SIERRA. Tliis is ;i still and silent world to night. The snow has muted every sound: (he trees Like wraiths are covered in a Winter shroud; Their forms disguised and unfamiliar stand j\s those who breathless wait on some event: While all around like giant sentinels Terrific mountains guard this solitude And far above, beyond the highest peak. A pageantry of stars parades the shy. Gwen Castle. THE LONG VIEW. The opened door showed night As night is said to be: A mystery as great As earth's immensity. We gazed into the dark And named it by its name And saw it melt away— We saw the darkness riven, The light of stars display Remembered heaven. John Ritchery. Called to Louisville J. A. Cree has been called to Louis ville, Ky., because of the death of his brother, Jack Cree. Leave For Boston Dr. C. H. White will leave tonight for Boston, Mass., where he p ans to spend some time. Expected Sunday Mrs. J. W. Bivens, who has been in Cordt'.e, Ga„ for some weeks, is ex pected to return to the city Sunday. Sunbeams to Meet. The Sunbeam Society of the First Baptist church will meet Sunday morning at the church, it was stated today. At State Dance Miss Florence Blacknall will go ti State college, in Raleigh, where she will attend the Forestry club danco tonight. Leaves for New York Miss Meta Rooker expects to leave for New York City tomorrow, wher? she plans to buy spring merchan dise for Arlene’s Shop. Here from Suffolk Mr. and Mrs. Reginald Brothers and little daughter, Joan, of Suffolk, Va., are visiting Mrs. C. H. Turner on South Garnett street. Comes From Peace Miss Ruth Goodrich Thomas came today from Peace college, Raleigh, to spend the week-end with her grand mother, Mrs. E. H. Thomas, on Charles street. Here From Newton Dr. and Mrs. C. H. White, of New ton, are visiting here. Mrs. White will spend some time with her pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Hunt, at their home on Charles street. Here for Weew-End Miss Helen Royster has come from St. Catherine’s School, Richmond, Va., for the week-end with her parents, Dr. and Mrs. T. S. Royster. Tommy Royster is expected /to arrive this afternoon from Chapel-Hill, to visrt them. Presbyterian Circles. Circles of the Woman’s Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church will meet at 3:30 o’clock Monday afternoon as fol lows: No. 1, Mrs. N. T. Mitchell, chair man. Mrs. W. R. Laws hostess; No. 2, Mrs. B. Frank Harris, chairman. Mrs. I. B. Watkins hostess. To Attend Luncheon Anyone who wishes to attend the luncheon being given in Raleigh Wednesday, at which Mrs. J. K. Pet tengill. national president of Con gress of Parents and Teachers, will be honor guest, is asked to notify Mrs D. D. Hocutt or Mrs. L. D. Wall in order to make reservations. • Shaw I’hilathea Meeting The Shaw Philathea class of the First Baptist church wi.ll hold its class meeting Monday night at 7:30 o’clock at the home of Mrs. R. F. Thompson, on Young AvenUe. Hos tesses for the evening will be Mes •lnmes R. F. Thompson, R. M. Haw kins. C. E. Page, C. P. Tanner, F. E. f’innell, j. G. Tolson, and Roy Rogers. Marrow’s Chapel (BY EYDTHE TIPPETT) Gallic Rice Hicks, Hinton Tippett and J. C. Shotwell are confined to their homes with the flu this week., Mrs. Emma Shotwell’s visitors Wed nesday afternoon were Mrs. Fannie Koyster, Mrs. George Royster and Mrs. Calvin Critcher. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Morgan and children were guest of Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Tippett Wednesday evening. Misses Lutie Mae and Linville Roys ter were guests of Edythe Tippett Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Morgan were shoppers in South Boston Monday afternoon. Mrs. Frank Morgan visited friends in Stovall Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Shotwell and Miss Betsy Shotwell of Oxford were guests of Mrs. Emma Shotwell Sun day afternoon. George Woody spent last week-end w ‘th his brother, Baxter Woody, in Richmond, Va, Edythe Tippett was the guest of KyMl Shotwell of Stovall Sunday night.. Little Virginia Morgan i s getting on very well after being ill for some time. Mary and Graves Shotwell spent Wednesday night with Edythe Tippett. Mrs. C. C. Stapleford of Durham visited in our communtiy last week. Rill Stapleford spent the week-end at Durham with his mother. You are cordially invited to attend services at Marrow’s Sunday at 11:00 am. L. C. Brothers preaching. SOCIETY NEWS 7" TELEPHONE 610 « ************* ... * HOURS: 9A.M.TO 12 NOON Evening Bridge Party Compliment for Brides Miss Helen Kimball, Miss Chris Adams, and Miss Elizabeth Graham entertained Friday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Morris, com plimentary to Mrs. Henry B. White, Jr., of Townsvil e, and Mrs. W. M. Young, recent brides. Tables were arranged for contract with the following guests playing: Mrs. Henry Morris, Mrs. W. R. Tur ner, Mrs. L. D. Wall, Mrs. Judson Knott, Mrs. E. B. Taylor, Miss Judith Boyd, Mrs. S. R. Adams, Mrs. Henry B. White, Mrs. W. J. Alston, Mrs. K. L. Bi rton, Mrs. H. M. Robinson Miss Pauline Edwards, Miss Dare Bryan-A lien Vows Are Spoken This Afternoon An outstanding social event of the late winter wi.l take place this after noon, when Miss Katherine Celine Allen becomes the bride of James Harry Bryan, Jr. The ceremony will be performed at the First Presbyte rian church at 5 o’clock, with Rev. James A. Jones officiating. Mrs. J. B. Martin will have charge of the wedding music, with Mrs. James P. B. Connell and Master David Mangum singing solos. iMiss A len has chosen as her at tendants Mrs. Arthur J. Garick, Jr., of Columbia, S. C., who will be dame of honor; Miss Sadie B. Boyd, of Ra leigh, and Miss Mary Crawford, of Columbia, S. C., as bridesmaids. Mr. Bryan will be attended by his brother, William Y. Bryan, as best man, and the groomsmen will be Benjamin T. Gunter, Jr., of Accomac, Pre-Nupital Affairs Given For Miss Allen Mrs. John Pearson Harris, of Ox ford, and Mrs. Benjamin T. Gunter, Jr., of Accomac, Virginia, entertain ed the Bryan-Alien wedding party and out-of-town guests at a luncheon here today, preceding the ceremony. The guests, other than the bridal party who were seated at the bride’3 table, found their places at individual tab.es by attractive place cards carrying out the bridal motif. The white centerpiece at the bride’s table Was of carnations, al.ium, lilies, and fern. Each of the small tables was centered with an arrangement of white flowers in silver vases. A three-course luncheon was serv ed to about thirty guests. Last night, immediately following the marriage rehearsal, Mrs. James M. Young and Mrs. James P. B. Con P.-T. A. HEAD ■r *. . fL WM Ip ' jjj^B v ‘ : Hbp. < MRS. J. K. PETTENGILL Girl Scouts Have Enjoyable Party On Wednesday afternoon the girl Scouts of troop 2 enjoyed a party at their headquarters on Garnett street. Betsy Ann Rcbards’ patrol gave a very interesting program, which con sisted of a song by Sarah Py e; a Valentine contest conducted by Mar tha Bailey, the winner of which was Amie Watkins, who received an at tractive prize; Betsy Ann Robards then told a Valentine story. Christine Sneed’s patrol served ice cream, wafers, salted nuts, and candy. With the Sick Leave Hospital Mrs. B. A. Daniel and little daught er, Joye Lanier, were discharged at Maria Parham hospital this after noon. Mrs. Langley 111 Friends of Mrs. Bill Langley will be sorry to learn that she is ill at her home on the Oxford road. Somewhat Improved The condition of R. J. Stewart, who has been quite ill for the past few weeks at Maria Parham hospital, was said today to be somewhat improved. HENDERSON, (N. C.); DAILY DISPATCH (SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 1939 Wyatt, Miss Clyde Hunter, Miss Alma Kimba.l, Miss Sallie Lou Davis, Miss Gladys Asbury, Miss Katherine Baxter, and Miss Sue Hunt Boyd, and Mrs. W. M. Young. After several progressions, Miss Alma Kimball was awarded prize for high score and the honor pri: e. Mrs. White’s gift was silver, and bud vases were given to Mrs. Young. M ss Kath crine Baxter, also an honor guest, was presented salad plates by the hostesses. A dainty ice course, of white ices containing red hearts, and fancy decorated cakes, was served to the guests. Va., Arthur J. Garick, Jr., of Colum bia, S. C., S. M. Crowder and John Francis Watkins, both of Henderson. The wedding wi.l be followed by a formal reception with Mr. and Mrs. David Sills Bryan, cousins of the bride, entertaining at their home on Chestnut street. Out-of-town guests who have al ready arrived for the Bryan-Alien nuptials include: Miss Mary Craw ford, Miss Katherine Crawtoid, Miss Folsom Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Garick, Jr., Miss Margaret Wilk inson, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Mills, Jr., a 1 of Columbia, S. C.; Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Neely, Mrs. R. T. Overton, Miss Mary Louise Overton, and Miss Helen Muriel Overton, all of Raleigh; Dr. and Mrs. W. E. Youland, of New York City; Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Har ris, of Oxford; and Mr. and Mrs. Ben jamin T. Gunter, Jr., of Accomac, Va. nell were hostesses to the wedding party and out-of-town guests, at their home on Garnett street. The two living rooms were deco rated with baskets of red gladioli and vases of red carnations. In the din ing room, a beautiful handmade lace cloth covered the table, on which a three-tiered bridal cake was used as the central arrangement. Two three branched silver candelabra holding burning tapers were placed at the ends ot the table. An arrangement of carnations and sweetpeas was on the sideboard, and the mantel, bank ed with evergreens, held fuchsias. The hostesses served ice cream in bridal molds decorated cakes, and nuts. During the evening the bride’s cake was cut. About sixty guests were present for the entertainment. Miss Harris to Wed Mr. Turner March 4 The following announcement will be of great interest to friends in this city and section of the State: “Mrs. Andrew Jackson Harris announces the engagement of her daughter Earle to Mr. Eugene Wellford Turner of New York.” The wedding will take place on March 4, in New York City. P.-T. A. President JTo Visit Raleigh With the coming to North Carolina of Mrs. J. K. Pettengill of Detroit, Mich., president of the National Con gress of Parents and Teachers on Feb. 15, the guiding principles of the or ganization will be recalled as this in ternationally-known woman speaks in Raleigh before the Conference on the Care of Mothers and Babies. Mrs. Pettengrill will be a luncheon guest of the Raleigh P. T. A. Coun cil at the Sir Walter Hotel at 1 o’clocx on Wed. Feb. 15, with Mrs T. S. John son of Raleigh, Council president, pre siding. The luncheon will draw togeth er many notables in P.-T. A. work throughout the state whose interest in raising maternal standards in Noith Carolina ha s been steadfast before and since the formal organization of this body. Junior Auxiliary Is Planning Dance The Junior Legion Auxiliary met at the Legion hut Friday afternoon. During the business session, over which Jane Newell presided, it was decided to have a dance Tuesday evening from 8:30 to 11:30 o’clock in the hut. Each member can invite two people. The children’s welfare program of the organization was discussed. Annadell Floyd, who had charge of the program, presented Jessie Baity, who spoke on “What does membership in the American Legion mean,” and Jane Newell read a poem. Emma Hawkins told a Valentine story, after which Elizabeth Wilkin son gave a talk on “Americanism and National Defense.” Ann Starkey served delicious re freshments at the conclusion of the | meeting. IfSlMvflGnEs I Pattern 9983 by Marian Martin Here’s an outfit to turn your es corts into devoted beaux! The sil houette is so very new and chic with its flared “skater” skirt and unusual sweetheart neck, while the smart bas que jacket is just as adorable! Pat tern 9983 by Marian Martin may be ordered only in junior and misses’ sizes 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18. Size 14, dress, requires 3 5-8 yards 39 inch fab- Players Club Is Organized Friday A Players club was organized Fri day night by a number of boys and girls in North Henderson. The fol lowing officers were elected: Edith Baker, president; Alleen Moore, vice president; Minnie Lee Huffman, sec retary; Nina Williams, treasurer; Herman Faulkner, stage manager; Evelyn Lester and Clinton .Fu Jer, publicity agents; Erlene Baker, pian ist; Joseph Ross, director, and Mrs. H. V. Hale, assistant director. The following are members: Edith Baker, Evelyn Lester, Reba Hight, Julia Hight, Allene Moore, Erlene Baker, Minnie Lee Huffman, Esther Fau.kner, Nina Williams, Evelyn Baker, Clinton Fuller, Murray Prid gen, Hermon Faulkner, Robert Prid gen, Theodore Rooker, J. L. Pridgen, Claiborne Inscoe, and Glenn Huff man. The club is planning to present a program to the public in the near fu ture. Club Meeting Is Held The February meeting of the Townsville Garden c.uib was held with Mrs. E. B. Tdylor Thursday morning at 11 o’clock. Mi's. S. R. Adams pre sided over the session. February 22 was set as the date for the tree planting of dogwood, red bud, and mimosa, on the ToWnsVille highway. Each member has been instructed to take four trees, and have them planted. T.he Little Theatre group of Ra leigh wants the North Carolina Gard en clubs to contribute bu bs, shrubs, roses, and other flowers. The Towns ville club will send theirs on Feb ruary 25. Mrs. Judson Knott was appointed to attend the conference February 17 of the North Carolina Garden club, in Raleigh. The resignation of Mrs. Louis Tay lor from the club was accepted with regrets. During the program, Thomas Fox p ayed selections on his violin, accom panied by Mrs. W. B. Tarry. Mrs. E. B. Taylor read a paper on “Inter esting Legend of Flowers,” follow ed by an instructive talk by Mrs. J. K. Plummer on “Believe it or not in the plant world.” Mrs. Knott read a very appropriate poem which was composed by Mrs. J. P. KLmjball for the meeting. Guests for the afternoon were Mrs. Sam Peace, Mrs. S. B. Burweli, Mrs. J. H. Brodie, Mrs.' R. T. Upchurch, of Henderson, and Miss Allyne Tay lor, of Townsville. The hostess served a delicious salad plate to the club members and guests. INSURANCE RENTALS Real Estate —Home Financing Personal and courteous atten tion to all details. AL. B. WESTER Phone 139—McCoin Bldg. ric and 5 yards lace edging; dress, 3 3-4 yards 35 inch fabric and jacket, 1 1-2 yards contrast. Send Fifteen Cent.s in coins for this Marian Martin Pattern to Henderson Daily Dispatch Pattern Department, 232 West 18th Street, New York, N. Y. For an extra Ten Cents you will also receive the Spring Pattern Book by Marian Martin. Swing Club Gives Dance at Armory The Swing club of Henderson high school is sponsoring a dance at the Armory tonight at 9:30 o’clock. Pro ceeds will go toward buying new equipment for the club. Music will be furnished by Sunny Martin and his H. H. S. Sophisticated Swingsters. Now—a thrill-packed serial-romance— Convict's Daughter by Ruth Ray Kane He knew her bitter Q secret but gallant ' Lana never guessed the ’ n y*^ r y^ Jim Claridge, silent man of ij Jjfejj if mystery, to sweep her into packed with thrills, to en thrall you right from the Read the first instalment on next Tuesday and follow it every day in ffrttltersmt Satltj Stspatrlj Payne Speaks Before West End P.-T. A. Body Prof, W. D. Payne, principal of the Henderson high school, was the chief speaker Thursday night at the annual Fathers’ Night program of West End Parent-Teacher association, held at the school. His subject was the coop eration of the home and the school in the training of the child. The speaker cited retarding in fluences in this cooperation. He said the schools attempted to teach the children the rights of others, the re spect for property of others and of the school, and an appreciation of the training they receive. He deplored smoking and drinking by parents in the presence pf children as an un wholesome influence, and stressed the instruction of the child in the proper attitude toward his home, the school BEEKEEPERS HOPING FOR BETTER SEASON College Station, Raleigh, Feb. 11. — Beekeepers of North Carolina are hop ing 1939 won’t be as wet in the moun tain and upper Piedmont counties and as hot and dry in Eastern North Carolina as in 1938. Yes, beekeepers are troubled by wet and dry seasons just like any other farmers, says C. L. Sams, apiarist of the State College Extension service. Too much moisture, or not enough, affects the flow of nectar form honey producing plants, and nectar is tun damental in honey production. Be cause 1938 was for the most part un favorable, the honey production in the state last year was only about 50 percent of a normal yield. HAY FOR SALE MADE BY PERSON FARMER Roxlboro, Feb. 11.—North Carolina farmers will not only stop buying hay from other states, but will pro duce it as a cash crop if they follow the advice of B. G. Crompton, of the A.lensville section of Person county. H. K. Sanders, county farm agent of the State College Extension Ser vice, reports that Mr. Crompton sold 408 bales of hay at $1 per bale from a 15-acre field he treated with lime and superphosphate for two years. This was in addition to about 20 tons of unbaled hay stored in • his barns. The cost of seed, labor, lime and superphosphate was $l5O for the two-year period, and the 408 ba es produced in 1938 cost 10 cents a bale, or $40.80, to have baled. CLUB RENDEZVOUS ORCHESTRA AND ENTERTAINMENT Open Nightly We Cater to Parties and Banquets WESTERN MEATS AND CHICKEN DINNERS 3 Miles South of Raleigh on Route 15-A. For Reservations Phone 9268. NO COVER CHARGE. PAGE FIVE CHURCH SOCIETIES ANNOUNCEMENT - and the community. The meeting was presided over by Mrs. L. T. Harris, president of the as sociation. Several numbers were given by a quartette consisting of G. W. Knott, Jr., Miss Elizabeth Shaw, Mrs. Charles Sellars and George Harrison, accompanied at the piano by Miss Margaret Candler. The invocation was by Miss Sue Kelly, principal of the school. Mrs. Harris presented Mr. Payne, and at the conclusion of his address, com ments were made by Mis s Kelly and others. Mrs. L. D. Wall, district chairman of the P.-T. A., called attention to the fact that a dinner is to be held in Raleigh next week in honor of the president of the national association president, and urged as many as pos sible to attend. She also urged the association to strive toward attain ment of State recognition, and Mrs. Harris said the only remaining re quirement was the conduct of a study class, which is to start next week. The meeting was .largely attended by fathers as well as mothers. APPRECIATION!. To our many friends, we take this opportunity to express our deep ap preciation for their kindness and sympathy shown to us, at the death of our beloved husband and father. THE LAT W. BRAME FAMILY. CARD OF THANKS. We take this means of expressing our sincere thanks and appreciation for the many kind acts of our friends and neighbors during the illness and death of A. W. Roberts, and we thank those for the sympathy shown. THE FAMILY OF A. W. ROBERTS. ADMINISTRATRIX NOTICE. Having qualified as Administratrix of the estate of R. H. Adams, Sr., de ceased, late of Vance County, North Carolina, this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said deceased to exhibit them to the undersigned at Henderson, N. C., on. or before the 7th day of January 1940, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebt ed to said estate will please make im mediate payment. This 7th day of January, 1939. EVA J. ADAMS, Administratrix of the Estate of R. H. Adams, Sr., Deceased. Chas. W. Williamson, Attorney for the Estate.
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