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f A 1 ®lp* ^h prints Citizen VOLUME XXXI. NUMBER 52. RED SPRINGS, N, C., THURSDAY, JULY 25, 1929, SUBSCRIPTION PRICE S1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANCE Cadet McKinnon Going F ormer Red Springs Through Regular Army Routine At West Point West Point. July 25.—Robert H. McKinnon of Red Springs, s on of Mr. Neill McKinnon, has been admitted to the U. S. Military Academy here and assigned to the 6th company, in orders issued by Major General Wil liam R. Smith, superintendent. Mc Kinnon was appointed to West Pont by Representative J. Bayard Clark 6th Congressional District of North Carolina. McKinnon’s day starts at 5:50 A. M. each morning with first call for reveille. His day is almost entirely taken up with military drills, lec tures, calisthenics and athletics. Guard duty, rifle markmanship and bayonet training are all included in the schedule of the first month pre scribed by Lt. Col. R. C Richardson. Jr., commandmant of cadets. Taps is sounded at 9:30 P. M. j On August 3rd McKinnon in com- /.pany with other plebes will be as- ■ signed to regular companies in the IrTfirps of cadets and march in all the parades and reviews. During this month his schedule of instruction will include swimming and dancing, each cadet being required to be pro ficient in both of these subjects. Col. Richardsno has also directed that on August 19th the plebe class take a five day hike. On this march McKinnon will live in a “pup” tent Lady Is Prominent Composer and Singer At the recent Congress of Parents and Teachers in Washington, D. C.. a former Red Springs lady, Mrs. Thomas F. Opie, becam^uite prom inent, as a composer and singer. Mrs. Opie has many friends here, where she and Dr. Opie lived far some time, he being rector of the Episcopal church They are now living in Bur lington. Mrs. Opie carried fifty chil dren from Durham, who sang a com munion hymn of her own composition at the Boston National Music Clubs. . The Evening Leader of Staunton, Va., had the following to say in re-' cent issue concerning Mrs. Opie: Mrs. Thos. F. Opie wife of the Rev. Dr. Opie, formerly of Stanton, has recently been conspicuously hon ored in music circles. During the national congress of Parents and Teachers in Washington, Mrs. Op^ sang a group of her own composi tions, including: “Staunton, Virginia” which took the first prize in a city song contest for Staunton several years ago, and which was received with great favor at the luncheon of parents and teachers from all parts of the country. She also sang her own setting of “America the Beautiful,” which has been entered in a national contest, on thi s occasion While in Washington Mrs. Opie sang as a special solo, a Rei’. J. B. Black Preaches Ai Union Service Sunday The union church service was held last Sunday night at the Baptist cnurch. Although the weather was rather disagreeable, there was a good crowd present. Rev. J. B. Black, pastor of the Presbyterian churcn, preached at this time, delivering a very interesting and inspiring mes sage on “Erifting.” He showed his audience several ways in which peo ple drift on the downward path. The speaker said that the process of drift ing was gradual, and is done uncon scious. He made the observation that things do not drift uphill, but they inevitably must take the path of least resistance. It take, work to pull the grade, but going downhill is easy. Closing, Mr. Black urged his hearers to cling to that which is noble and true, and to strive to live the life of usefulness and beauty. These services have been unusually successful and have been well at tended. Some great messages have been heard from the different min isters of the town. PARKTON NEWS reverent and stately setting of “The A** ^^ ^JJ^ G^ ^^rit^m” wMch h one Of kitchen, instruction in march disci- her most recent compositions. pline, camping, field cooking camp Epiphany Episcopal church. sanitation, care of the feet and equip- in At ag arden party held at the' me nt will be emphasized. । bishop’s house, she was heard in sev- Academic studies will start on; e ial songs, among them “Staunton. September 3rd. instruction starting | Virginia,” which was commended by i M ‘ !’ losln °'. at J P-I Bishop Freeman, who was a devoted • cKinnon 11 be assigned .to I personal friend of Woodrow Wilson, i sections of twelve cadets, which in- to whom the song makes reference. Mrs. Opie is now doing special work along sures each man receiving individual instruction in each subject. HOME DEMONSTRATION CLUB musical lines in New York during the six months’ period in which Dr. Opie, released by his After being expected all night, the boys from Morehead finally arrived Sunday morning about six o’clock. Since their arrival our population has seemingly increased three-fold. . Last Sunday it seemed as if “Old January” was back among us again. Any traveler could easily have been deceived by the curling smoke rising from the chimneys round about. Per haps the farmers were not easily de ceived when they glanced out into their tobacco and cotton fields. Misses Sara Cobb and Ethel Shell- son of E. C. T. C., Greenville, N C., were in town for the week-end visiting Mrs. Cobb’s parents Mr. District Rotary _ Meeting at White \ PARKTON UNIT IS OLDEST STATE \Mr. J. D. McGougan Lake Friday P. M. GUARD OUTFIT Died Friday Night WILL NOT MEET THIS WEEK vestry in Burien, N. G, £ set- •”„, tt i-ing u 0 plans for an endowment fund The Home Demonstration Club will. f or The Churchman the oldest re- not hold its .regular monthly meet-! ligious journal in the English-speak ing this week due to the absence of ! ing world. Miss Prather, home agent, who is and Mrs. Collier Cobb. Mr. and Mrs. - L. S. Britt and. attending the Short Course given in Raleigh this week to all agents and club members. Schools Bringing Up BLACK-IIOOLEY - Announcements as follow, have tebeen received here where Mr. Black ▼ has many relatives and friends. * .Mrs. John James Hooley announces ' the marriage of her daughter, Elizu- ■ ^knes, to Mr Clarence Linwood Black on Wednesday, the seve iteenth of July, 1928, Troy, Pennsylvania. PEMBROKE NEWS Rev. F. B. Noblitt of Lumberton filled his regular appointment at Pine Grove church near Moss Neck last Sunday morning. Circle No. 1 of the missionary so ciety of the Pembroke Baptist church held it, monthly meeting with Mrs. J. Odom last Wednesday afternoon. ‘Miss Evelyn McInnis of St. Pauls is a guest in the home of her uncle and- aunt, Mr. and Mrs. N. McInnis. Miss Jeanette Tyner is visiting her grandmother, Mrs. Bruce, near Buie. Miss Louise Neal of Charlotte, who had been visiting Miss arah Paul, returned home last Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Paul and Messrs A. A. and J. L. Thaggard attended last Tuesday in Hamlet the funeral and burial of their aunt, Mrs. J. D. Brewton. Generation of Readers More than 1,200,000 library books were read by the children in the standard elementary schools of the state during 1928-29, according to the records just compiled by the state superintendent of public in struction, from the reports for these schools. In the standard elementary schools of the state alone, there are now more than 279,000 volumes with more than 113,000 of these Jn the rural schools. And these carefully selected, interesting books have been widely read for the records from the schools show more than 70,000 rural children reading library books and 600,000 volumes loaned during the year. In the standard elementary schools in the cities of the state there are today more than 113,000 library books being read by 60,000 children. The circulation record of 1,200,000 volumes read by rural and city chil dren is for the standard elementary schools only.- In many other elementary schools throughout the state, libraries are being built up, and the children are eagerly taking advantage of th? op portunities offered' them for ac quaintance with good books. daughters, Evelyn and Mildred, of i St. Pauls, were visiting Mr. W. S. Britt Sunday. Mrs. L. Johnson of Florence, S. C., is spending a few days with Mrs. Annie Johnson. Norma Johnson, who ha s been with her grandmother for a while, will return to Florence with her mother. Miss Tincy Denning of Benson, is the guest of Miss Katherine Blalock this week. Mr. Tracey Blue of Raeford spent the week-end with relatives in town. Miss Sara Currie returned from Wilmington last Tuesday and will spend some time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. ,S. Currie. Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Adcox and son Cecil, spent Sunday with friends in Fayetteville. Mr. and Mrs. Smithfield were end. Miss Gladys D. G. Ridenhour of in town last week- Hughes entertained a few of her friends with a delight ful party at her home last Saturday evening. Misses Irene and Evelyn Parnelle spent last St. Pauls. Mr. and family of week end with friends at Mrs. John Ferguson and Southern Pines were visi- Mesdames E. H. Cook and A. A Five years ago, except in some of the cities, very few elementary schools had even small libraries, and Thaggard and Mr. Isadore Cook mo-’! only here and there in the rural tored to Clarkton with their sister I sc hools were books found suitable for tors in town Sunday. Mrs. 0. Maxwell returned home last Friday from a few days’ visit with parents, Mr. and Mrs. McM. Blount. Mrs. H. M. Howard of Greensboro and daughter, Bonnie, are visiting Mrs. Howard’s sister, Mrs. A. B. Wil liamson, this week. Miss Lucinda Hamilton of Jackson ville, Florida, is spending a while with relatives, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Baldwin. 'Mr. and Mrs. M. N. Folger and •slaughter went to Goldsboro Satur- lay. Mr. Folger and son, Milton, who had been visiting for some time in Goldsboro, came home Sunday, while Mrs. Folger and Mary Emma remained for a longer visit to Mr. and Mrs. Guion Lee, brother-in-law and sister of Mrs. Folger. In a prior issue of this department it was stated that Billy Logan, of St. Louis, Mo., son of Prof. C. E. Logan a former teacher in the In dian Normal school here, had been accidentally killed by a car. This was a fake report, according to a letter received bv M,rs. H. A. Bid- dell from Mrs. Logan ,and we are glad to make the correction. Last Thursday afternon from 4 to 6 o’clock, Mrs. S. B. Smithey enter tained in honor of Mrs. E. C. Cole, a recent bride. As the guests entered Mrs. Smithey assisted by Mrs. R. H. Livermore of Lumberton, served ■ punch on the porch. A very pretty arrangement with vines and’ flowers made an attractive setting for the punch. Then the guests entered the living room, into which two young ladies soon came carrying a huge basket decorated in nink and white filled with many beautiful end useful I presents for the bride, Mrs. Cole, ^ter seeing and admiring the ores- 4®nts ; the bride, who is a talented ■Musician, gave come piano selections. Mrs. Smithev assisted bv Mrs. J. M. Boomer and Miss Sarah Paul served nink and white block ice cream and cake. Those present were Mrs. R. H. Livermore Mrs. 4. M. Bree-e. M,rs. Walter Tolar, Mrs. E. M. Paul. Miss Sara Paul, Mrs. C. S Wiggins, Mrs. McInnis. Mrs H A. Biddell ,Mrs Hugh Monroe, and Mrs. the children below the high school, to that times, in the large rural schools, there was a total of less than 8.000 books for the more than 100.000 children enrolled. These figures very clearly indicate that the schools are bringing up a generation of readers. WAKULLA^ NEWS Mr. ai ■' Mrs. Ruf’n Fayetteville the home of Ar- '’.□■■. Hr Smith in Cha lotte Powers xf wore lucre visitor in Mr an" Mis. J. D Mc- Ovei •re?t who has bee: for so 1.3 ti-r.c '.a; re ”11 me 1 1, ias home here. Mr. and Mrs. Dan McArthur and family and Miss Sally Ann McNeill spent the weekend at Lake Wacca maw. Misses Rosa Lee McArthur and Ruby Smith have returned from Pet ersburg Va.. where they visited Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Purcell, for two weeks. Miss Pauline Walter, has returned from Lake Waccamaw where she spent several days last week. Mrs. J. D. McArthur, Misses Kath leen and Jerry and Mr. Pat McAr thur, Mrs. N. P. McArthur, Misses Adelene, Lillian and Master N. P. McArthur were Fayetteville shoppers last week. Miss Sally Ann McNeill of Char lotte is visiting Mrs. Dan McArthur. Miss Margaret McArthur spent several days visiting in Fayetteville last week. Several people from Wakulla are planning a community picnic at Lake Waccamaw Wednesday. J. M. Boomer. The living room was lovely with its decorations of pot flowers zinnias and marigolds. Proctor. Mr. and Mrs. ily of St. Pauls R Johnson and fam- were at the home of Mrs. D. S. Currie Sunday afternoon. Mr. John Stubbs spent the week- end in town with parents Mr. Mrs. John A. Stubbs. Mr. and Mrs. J, E family were St. Pauls day afternoon. Miss Ella Terry of guest of Mr. Sunday. Miss Mary from Sumter, been visiting Johnson. and Blalock visitors Wendell and Mrs. W. Currie has S. C„ where and Sun- was G. Britt returned she has her uncle, Mr. Will Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Bullard of Mobile, Ala., are visiting relatives in and near town. '' Miss Virginia Pope of Godwin has returned after a weeks visit with relatives, Mr. and Mrs. T. Starling. Messrs Neill McMillan and John D. McCormick were in Wilson last Tuesday. Rev. J. J. Boone and family of Erwin stopped in town Tuesday. Mr. Boone was former pastor of the Methodist church. . ^ r " A’ ®’ Perry of Erwin is spend 1’1- 3 T e v day^ with his daughter, Mrs. D. L. Godwin. Messrs C. D. Williams and John Gi.lis and others were visitors at Camp Glenn last Wednesday and T 1 ursday. Between Lumber Bridge and Park- ton on the highway there will be erected a fire observation tower for profiling the fu'x-t from fire There are two of these in Robeson Coun ty this one being in the northern part. When this tower i, completed many acres of forests will be watch ed and protected in case of fire. Mrs. R. B. Hudson was bittea last Wednesday morning by a bla ik spi der, and was very ill for several days However, she is rapidly recov- The Red Springs Rotary club, to gether with thirteen other clubs, of this district, will have a group meet ing Friday afternoon at White Lake. The meeting will begin with a busi ness session at four o’clock, lasting for one hour. After this the Ro tarians will spend two hours bathing and merry-making in general, after which they will havg_ supper. They will go into business session at 7 o’clock, at which time. District Gov. Henry Dwire, of Winston-Salem, and Rotary International President, Gene Newson, of Durham, will be present, for addresses to the Club men. Both of Giese men are very prominent in Rotary activities, and this is ex pected to be very enjoyable meeting for an who are in attendance. A large number of the local Ro tarians are planning to attend this Company L, 120th Infantry, North Carolina National Guard, Has Seen Seen Many Campaigns; Organized In 1847; Arch Malloy, First Cap tain; Ernest McGougan New Heads Organization, Q By Alma Warner The oldest North Carolina Mili- tary Company now in National ser vice is located at Parkton. Having been organized in 1847 by a band of patriots in whom flowed the red blood of Scotch Highlanders. It has borne its part in three wars and seen service on the Mexican - border. Scarcely a man lived from youth to old age within a radius offifteen miles of Parkton who has not at some time taken, training in this company. Call the roll of the men ,, . i in “L” Company-today as you find gathering The supper will be served | them in training at Camp Glenn. iSf.^he Elizabethtown, Whiteville and j Morehead City, and you will find Wilmington clubs Mrs. Leak Lovin Honored Tuesday among them names that have long been linked with its history. For years this company held the cham pionship for the best rifle team in the State. Mr. J. D. McGougan, one of the leading business men and most suc cessful farmers of this section died last Friday night about 10 o’clock. Mr. McGougan had been very sick for the last two months and his phy sicians had held no hope for his re covery. H e bore his sufferings with the gentle .patience and fortitude that was so characteristic of him. He joined the Baptist church when quite a young man and had tried to live in every way the life he pro fessed. Hc had long been one of the deacons or his church and was also a Mason of .high standing. He was the son of Duncan B. and Catherine McGougan. He was born July Sth, 1858 and was in his 72nd year. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Leona Hilton, daugh ter of David Hilton, of Cheraw, S. C. To this union was born six chil dren, only two of whom survive. His second Wife was Miss Janie Town send, of Rockfish, and to this unicn two children were born. The funeral was conducted at the home by his nastor. Rev. G. Scott Turner. The Masonic ceremonies were conducted by ex-Sheriff Edgar Hall of Raeford. Arch 'Malloy was chosen first Cap- Members of lodges of Raeford, Lum- Mrs. Leak Lovin of Walnut Cove, who has been visitng relatives and friends in Red Springs during the past week, was guest of honor at a lovely bridge party given by Mrs. D. R Hall and Mrs. W. R. Graham at the home of Mrs. Graham from 4:00 to 6:00 Tuesday afternoon. A profusion of gorgeous summer flowers made an attractive back ground for the two tables of bridge wKioK were in play. Following the games a delicious salad course was served and a beaut iful linen handerchief was presented to Mrs. Lovin, guest of honor; Miss Sadie Covington received an attrac tive compact as high score prize, and Mrs. Ralph Guzman the con solation prize. Guests included: Mrs. Leak Lovin, Miss Sadie Covington, Mrs. Ralph Guzman, Misses Martha and Flora McKinnon, Mrs. Thad McLoud, Miss Johnsie Graham, and Mrs. George Fuller of Raeford. YOUNG SON OF MR. HOBBS BREAKS ARM TUESDAY Robert Thomas, 7-year-old son of Rev. and Mrs. A. J. Hobbs had the misfortune of breaking an arm Tues day morning, The boy with a youn ger brother was riding in a wagon which had delivered a load of wood, both the boys falling out, and caus ing Robert Thomas to fall on his arm. He was given immediate sur gical attention, and is now recup erating splendidly. Birthday Dinner of - Mrs. J. G. Brown Mrs. J. G. Brown, celebrating her 79th birthday, gave a picnic Tues day noon, at Newton’s Pond, near Red Springs. Mrs. Brown was a delightful and entertaining hostess and seemed to enjoy the picnic more than anyone else. A bountiful lunch was spread to more than 100 guests, including' rela tives and friends. Out-of-town guests included: Mr. David Shaw, of Charlotte; Miss Sallie Ann McNeill of Charlotte; Mrs. Cf arle s Johnson, Mr, and Mrs. J. G. Shaw. Miss Kittie B. Shaw, Mr. William Owen, Mr. John Ray Owen and Miss Katherine Owen, Mr. and Mrs. Haigh Owen, Mrs. Ann Mc- Ilwinnen a"d daughter, Miss Ann Hubbard Mcllwinnen of Fayetteville; Mr Dougald Shaw, Rockfish; Mr, and Mrs. Dan McArthur of Wakulla; Miss Etta McKay of Maxton; Rev. and Mrs. Dukes of Lamar, S. C. ering now. Miss Vivian Adcox returned Sun day from Rex where she has i e. u visiting friends. Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Blalock at- tended the McFadyen reunion Thurs- {day. The Ladies’ Club met last Tues- day afternoon at the school build ing. The home demonstration agent. Miss Prather, gave an interesting demonstration on making tea wa gons. About thirty-five ladies at tended. Our town was given the highest rating on this division, when the At lantic Coast Line railroad held its general inspection. The mark was 98, and the citizens of Parkton are proud of it. Miss Katherine Gaitley of Green ville spent the week-end with par- ents, Mr and Mrs. E. B. Gaitley. Miss Gaitley is in summer school at E. C. T. C. Messrs. P. H. Fisher and S. Thom ason were in Lousiburg last Thurs day. The Boy Scouts left Monday about 12 o’clock for a few days encamp ment at Lake View, N. C., Messrs. C, D. Williamson and D C. Proctor assisted Mr. Clark, their director, in conveying the boys and their bag gage to Lake View. Mrs. C. S. Brindle, of Winston-Sa lem, formerly Miss Pearle Beard is visiting in the home of her parents. Mr. and Mrs.C. L. Beard. tain and Stephen J. Cobb succeeded j her Bridge, Parkton, St. Pauls and him a, commanding officer. Cobb’s I Red Springs participated in the cer- rank was later raised to Colonel. | emonies. Mr. McGougan was a high- Cornelius Little succeeded him as ly esteemed man and a large Cornelius Little succeeded him as Captain and he in_turn was promoted to the rank of Major. During the years prior to the War Between the States, on October 12th, anniversary celebrations were held. The clay root of the old oak near Lumber Bridge church, built to take the place of the one which Sheman’s army destroyed^ still stands, a van ishing landmark to show the place. During those years, too. the company held maneuvers on the old Cross Roads field, located between Lum ber Bridge and Red Springs. Here it met with three other companies. There probably is not a native Robe- sonian today, who has passed his eightieth birthday, who cannot tell with pride of those gala days when I “our buys” in gay uniforms and plumed hats kept step to fife and drum. Loyal hearts beating high. There were speeches, too, and a din ner to make one dream before and after eating. At the opening of the Civil War Robert McEachern was in command of this unit which was reorganized to enter the service of the Confeder acy under the name of the Scotch Tigers. In the army it was known as Company “D,” 51st - Regimenri. North Carolina Volunteers. It en- j crowd attended the funeral regard less of the downpour of rain. The music rendered was sweet and com forting and the flowers banked on and around the grave was a symbol of the esteejn in which he wag held. His grandchildren and nieces were the flower girls. Mr McGougan is survived by his wife, three sons. Duncan, J. E. and J. M., and one daughter. Miss Vera McGougan. He is also survived by one brother. Dr. J. Vance McGougan. of Favettevil’e. Interment lyas in the family bury ing ground on the Raeford road. Pallbearers: active: Messrs. Frank Dunn, Frank Tolar, _W. G. Marley, Dan Graham J. C. Lancaster and B. M. Williford. Honorary: W. A. Cha- son, Dr. Thomas Stamps, C. J. Am mons, W. H. Chason, Lacy John. J. J. Shawl J. A. Jones, C. S. McLean, L. L. Shaw, A. L. Usher, Lumber- Bridge: Dr. D. S. Currie, J. B. Mc Cormick, Collier Cobb, Parkton; B. Lewis. Jr.. Sheriff Edgar Hall, J. B. Thomas, T. B. Lester. M. Mc- Keithan, J. D. Graham, B. Tolar S. P. Traywick. Raeford; P. McQueen, B- D. Gowdy, John L. Smith, Fay. etteville; D. B. Lancaster. Adolphus Howard, St, Rauls; W N. Gibson, x, C, Rogers; Red Springs. , gaged in battles in North Carolina.’-- — South Carolina and Virginia, having Norma Talmadge 1 ‘ , been prominent in defending Rich-; 6 mond and Malvern Hill, S. C., and I IT FI PT/* Fr'PPPifp^f ntP also in recapturing Plymouth, under Hoke’s direction as General. Among the many fierce Tigers who fell in battle was Captain Robert Mc Eachern, who died of wounds re ceived in th e battle of Cold Harbor, Virginia, in 1864. Captain McEach ern died in the Confederate hospital in Petersburg, Va. His body was carried back to Robeson County for burial by Amos Wilkerson, a loyal slave, who then returned to the army. During the war, Stephen J. Cobb was made Colonel of the home Mili tia, D. A. Malloy was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel and Cornelius Little was ranked Major. After McEachern’s death, J D. Mal loy ,a Lieutenant and a member of a volunteer troop of Robeson County men, known as the plough boys, was transferred to Ccmpany “D” and made Captain of the Scotch Tigers. After Lee’s surrender one by one of the few remaining members of Company “D” walked home. Following the war probably in 1887, this company was reorganized a s Company “B” 2nd North Carolina Regiment, with Hector McEachern, Captain. Later J. D. Malloy was again chosen Captain. When the President called for troops to serve during the Spanish-American War, S. J. Cobb, Jr., was in command of this unit. It was then known as Company “F” 2nd North Carolina Volunteers and was stationed at St. Simon’s Island for guard duty. Edgar Hall, Sheriff of Hoke’ coun- ty since its o.rganizatino, having been Lieutenant during the Spanish-Ameri can War, wag chosen at its close for Captain. After having proven him self a most efficient officer he re signed and his place was given to A L. Shaw, who in turn was suc- ceeded by J. D. Cobb. J. W. Hall was next chosen to command the company. J. B. Malloy who had en- tered military service at the age of fourteen as drummer boy, succeeded Hall. J. B. Malloy, having served for about thirty-five years, was pro bably connected with the company for a longer period than any other individual. It was during his Cap taincy that this unit held the State Championship for expert riflemen. During this period, too. it became known as Company “L” : try. North Carolina National Guard and was called into Federal service on the Mexican border While serv- “The Woman Disputed” the and hate drama of an outcast man’s redemption, brings Norma madge to the screen of the Springs Theatre, on Thursday Friday, in what is said to be greatest role of ter career ' love wo- Tal- Red and the A character of unusual strength and fascination., perhaps one of the strongest in fiction, is the way critics have described Mary Ann V agner, the heroine of “The Woman Disput ed,” the part playeu by Miss Tal madge, Mary Arn’s hfe 'g .an drama of regeneration, the lonr. i^ „f boundless love, and conflict between silt and sacrifice. Two men, inseparable friends, fall in love with Mary Ann. Then comes war ana the rivals in Avi. find tl”m-7 selves rivals in war. Misunderstand/ ings destroy the friendship of years/ and a lust for vengeance springs,up in its place. Loneliness, the unending tread of war-racked soldiery, the desolation of battle-scared country and the pitiless hand of a steel-heart ed invader sweep before the girl in kaleidoscopic rapidity. Suddenly she finds herself face to face with a supreme test; she must sacrifice either honor or country. A widely heralded dramatic climax on the stage, its emotional tensity and sweep are said to have been height ened in the film play as directed by Henry King and Sam Taylor, HOUSE PARTY AT LAKE WACCAMAW LAST WEEKEND Misses Helen, and Isabel Buie, and Mary Roberts entertained with a house party pt Lake Waccamaw from Thursday until Sunday of last week in honor of their guests, Misses Harriette Edwards of Dub West, S. C., Lena Phillips of Charlotte, and Mr. Ben Jones, of Greer, S. C. Those present on the party were, Misses Harriette Edwards, Lena Phil lips, Gladys Chandler, of Maxton, Isabels and Helen Buie and Mary Roberts, Messrs Ben Jones and Jim mie Copeland, of Greer. Bill and James McInnis and Malcolm Buie of Red Springs. 2nd Infan-1 Border Guard duty. ing here Captain Malloy was ap pointed Major and Joe L. Shaw suc ceeded him as Captain of the Comp- While stationed at Goldsboro just prior to entering active service in. the World War, Captain JoeL. Shaw died and his place was taken by W. D. lolland. As Company any. The Second Company “L’ Regiment, of which was a part, was re- 119th Infantry North Carolina Na tional Guard, this unit entered the Holland served overseas for a war. tained in service after the mustering out of the other two North Carolina regiments following their Mexican short time and then the command fell to Edward L. Graham, who re- ( Continued on back page-
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