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kno^11 s ag°- __ A startling fact! Half the drugs physicians prescribe today were unknown just 20 years ago. The rapid development of bet ter, more effective medicines has made this, our day, the wonder age of pharmacy. As pharmacists, we take pride in the prog ress of our profession and through constant study we keep abreast of the times so that you may rely on us always for accuate prescription service. Free City-Wide Delivery Phone 33 Three Druggists to Serve You DEAN TAINTER — WILLIAM G. FORREST ROBERT LOUIS IRWIN Pasteur MORNINGS GETTING CHILLY? Yet days are as warm as midsummer . . . so you shiver through the morning chiH rather than waste fuel, or have your house too warm later in the day. Neither is necessary. An electric heater is the perfect answer to chilly mornings. By simply and quickly plugging in your heater you can have o warm bathroom, a glowing breakfast nook, or o cozy cor ner for bathing baby. Spot your heat where yon need it. the clean convenient way, at the cost of a few pennies a day! Use The Progress Want Ads. They bring results Library Notes BY ALICE BRYAN County Librarian New members registered at the | Library: Two-year-old Robert Fleming,, Bumette, Jr., took home the books "Who Lives at My House" by Fris key and "Little French Farm" byjj Lida for his first library books. Other new members: Clarence j G. Condrey, M. T. Elliott, Floyd | Wayne Gibson, Billie Jean Greene, j Edna Hall, Mary Elizabeth McCall,; Mary Margaret McCall, Mrs. W. C. j Parker, Kathryn Ann Patton, Sally j Emma Patton, Hershel James Shu- j ford, David Ronald Thomas, and, Pearl B. Wood. i i Amone the new books: h For adults) "World Faith; the i story of the r-eligions of the United 1 Nations," by Ruth Cranston—"Ex- ■ plains the basic philosophies of seven great religious groups; Hin-! du, Buddhist, Confueianist, Taoist, ■ Moslem, Christian and Jewish." j "It's an Old Wild West Custom" by Duncan Emrich—"Past and pre sent information about the West which ranges from geography and [ndians to superstitions and songs. A. skimming of the highlights of ihe names and places, mines and people, of the glory and decline of, :he towns, of the saloons and gam-: iling, of rugged horse play, of the 'iris and the famous madam's of, ndividual and gang violence and awlessnpss, of religion and its per- j sons, of the colorful language and : ;he regional food, of cattle brands: md tall tales." i "The End is Known" by Georg- j frey Holiday Hall—Mystery. The new set of "World'Book En- j cyclopedia" is already being used it the library. Both young people and adults are finding the encyclo-! pedias interesting as well as help ful. The articles are simply written! and fully illustrated. Biographies of many famous living people are j included, from Walt Disney to Pre-! sident Truman. Many how-to-make and how-to-do articles will be help ful for special project work. Of special interest are the articles on making dolls, vases, model air planes, Christmas cards, and mak-; ing and flying kites. (For children) "Desert Animals" i by Rita Kissin—beautifully illus trated picture book of animals that, ( live on the desert. ! i "The Story of Phillis Wheatley"; i by Shirley Graham—Young peo-! i pie's biography of the Boston slave ■ | girl, poet of the American R«volu-11 tion who translated Ovid at fifteen, ! was received in the best drawing rooms of Boston, was entertained | in England by the Countess of | ( Huntington and the Iiord Mayor of 11 London, and praised by Tom Paine, i John Hancock, and General Wash- ' ington. "Cocolo Comes to America" by Bettina—An adorable donkey and j! his small ownier come to the United States from their Mediterranean i Island home, experiencing city and country adventures here. "The Phantom Roan" by Steph-; en Holt—Cruelty had made an out-; law of the Phantom Roan, until a I badly injured leg forced him to the; campfire of Glenn Barnes one night. Glenn had troubles enough \ of his own, but his love for horses'! made him care for the wild horse. | In helping the horse, he found a so-, lution to his own problems. "The Black Stallion and Satan" j by Walter Farley—Which is the i faster horse—Black Stallion or his | son Satan? Alec, their young own-1' er. longs to know.When Black Stal lion returns from Arabia, the con test looms, and a forest fire gives the answer. "Dig for Treasure" by Dean Marshall—Story of lively children going camping on their own; of a long-lost necklace whose story viv ifies American tradition; of family problems solved. "Ghost At Garnet Lodge" T>y Prances Duncombe — Perplexing "ghost" appearances, splendid character portrayal, a fine Ameri can family's gallant struggle to es tablish a skiing resort in an inher ited mountain lodge makes this an exceptional mystery story. The Bookmobile: The bookmobile has distributed all of the magazines given by Mrs. George McCall, Mrs. Arthur Mc Call, Mrs. Clyde Cannon, Mrs. Neal Morris, and Mrs. Arnold Pyatt. Many people will enjoy reading the "National Parent-Teacher Mag azine" given to the library by Mrs. Ralph Rector. Next week's bookmobile sched ule: First Tuesday—-December 6: 9:15-10:45, West Marion School. 11:00-11:05, Home of Mrs. W. VI. Wilson. 11:10-12:00, Sugar Hill School. 1:00-l :15, White Pines. 1:30-l :45,Mrs. Leonard Lawing. 2:00-2:15, J. F. Hall's Store. 2:30-3:00, W. J. Baker's Store. 3:10-3:20, Mailboxes—Mrs. S. L. tfcCoyle. j 3:30-3:40, G. M. Clark's Store. j Ocean water appears blue be-! :ause of billions of dustlike partic- j es in the water which filter and re flect sunlight back to the surface.! fled and yellow colors of light are ibsorbed by the water. The mule population of Nebras-j ca is approximately 15,000. "The Holy Christian Church" will be the sermon topic next Sunday at St. Matthew's Lutheran 'Church Rev. Charles Frenzel, pastor Sunday School at 9:45 A. M. Church service at 11 A. M. YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND Use The Progress Want Ads. They bring results. Announcing IT IS WITH PRIDE that we announce to you that the store formerly known as Wallace, Inc., 5-10-25c store has been purchased and is now being operated by N. P. Harris and B. E. White and is known as Harris-White Co., 5-10-25c Stores. It is our inten r tion to give our good customers always the best vari ety of quality merchandise at the lowest possible |f prices—We have plenty of faith in Marion, and it is our desire to GROW WITH MARION. We invite you to call on us at your convenience. We assure ycu that vou will always find a warm wel come—and we shall appreciate your visit. We will endeavor to make you "feel at home." Our Store is filled to its capacity with Christmas goods—Gifts for everv member of the family. We list below a few of the many items we offer as sugges tions for your "Christmas Gift Problms." GIFTS Nationally Advertised COMBINATION ! TOILET ARTICLES I SETS | Jergens 50c to $1.25 j Lady Esther 75c to 99c | Wood bury s 50c to $1.00 [ Blue Waltz 10c to 59c f Novelty Perfume Lamps 10c and 29c ? 1 Dainty Body Powder and Cologne Combination 50c Novelty Bottled Perfume 10c and 25c Many other suggestions in the department. A vis it will be well worth [ while. IN OUR CANDY | DEPARTMENT L» ^ • Chocolate Cream Drops [. 29c lb. | Hard Mix, assorted I Shapes and Flavors [ (you will like this) \ 25c lb. | Filled Mint Straws 40c lb. | Christmas Packaged BOXED CHOCOLATES || 39c - 69c - 79c - $1.69 | Chewing Gum—all r Popular Brands 3 pkg \ 10c Candy Filled Red Mesh [ Stockings 10c, 25c, 50c I \ I Plenty of Candy Novelti es and combinations for £ School Teachers, Grade * Mothers and 'Sunday ^ School Teachers. Let us { "Figure" with you on V your entire require I ments. Plenty "Old Fashioned Stick Can ? dy" now in stock. GIFT WRAPPINGS Tissue Paper in all want ed colors and designs very colorful 10c Plain and Tinsel Ribbons Several widths — Good yardage _ 5c, 10c, 25c Seals, String Tags—Cards and Combination pkgs. 5c, 10c A visit to the Department will convince you that we can supply your every need. We have a wide selec tion in Christmas Cards —For any person you may have in mind pric ed at 5 for 5c, 2 for 5c and 5c Our stock of Decorations for your home ^nd for your tree is large en ough for you to find just what you need— Tree Lights, several kinds from which to choose 89c to $2.98 Ask to see our Twinkle Star Lights Ornament for the Home or Tree 2 for 5c up to 50c— Plenty snow, cotton, icicl es, wreaths __ 5c to 50c Empty cellophane stock ings to fill as ycfa like 10c We could write a book a bout the department if time and space permit ted. TOYS We are really proud of our Toys (on display in our Basement) this year —We believe that you will find most every thing you have in mind along this line—We cannot list here all the items we have, but a visit will convince you that this is truly "San ta's Headquarters." Music Boxes that play real honest to good ness tunes, only $1.00 Our line of Dolls this year are "Tops", our variety includes such top lines as "Horse man," "Roberta," "U needa" and many other Name Brands. These Dolls are sure to please all the "young ladies." Our first shipment of Bro ther and Sister "Coo" sold right out. But we have more on the way to us. Plenty Tricycles, and Peddal Cars priced from $3.98 to $8.98. Please believe us when we say that we think we have the best se lection of toys in Mar ion. This Department has everything. Baljoon - Santa Claus with bells on hard cardboard baton stick 10c Just received: New ship ment Gun and Holster sets— Single and double. We deeply appreciate the many fine compliments from our customers lately. It is our desire to please you and we intend doing exactly that. Signed B. E. WHITE. HARRIS - WHITE CO. 5-10-25c Stores Marion, N. C. Mount Holly, N. C.
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