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THE SCOTTISH CHIEF FOUNDED 1887 RED SPRINGS FOUNDED CITIZEN 1896 CONSOLIDATED 1944 Volume LIX, Mo. 18 16 Pages THE SCOTTISH CITIZEN One Of Robeson County’s Hometown Newspapers Red Springs and Maxton (N.C.) Thursday, May 13, 1948 C. P. And L. Site To See Ground Broken In Ceremonies Tomorrow Bayard Clark And CP&L President To Speak Music Offered At Summer Session Second Precinct Registrar Quits In Fairmont Maxton School Finals Planned MAXTON — The schedule of LUMBERTON — J. Bayard Clark will be principal speaker at the ceremony which officially begins the construction of the giant steam-electric plant of the Carolina Power and Light com- pany near here tomorrow. gram Hedgpeth, president of the attorney Iln- and Lumberton MAXTON.—Presbyterian Junior College will offter piano instruc tion as an added course in the Summer School beginning June 14. The instruction will be by Mrs. Douglas Wooten, graduate of Flora Macdonald College with the Bach elor of Music degree and special student of Dean Wilgus Eberly. Wilton Lewis Named To Fairmont Post; Succeeds Beach events to take place at the Max- ton high school this closing month of the school year is nounced this week by Mr. M. Guyot, school principal. On Friday evening, Mrs. J. P. Stancel’s May music an- H. Guyot Renamed School Head MAXTON—At a recent meet ing of the Maxton school board, H. M. Guyot, principal, was re- elected to serve for the 1948^9 k WEEKLY NEWSPAPER SERVING WESTERN ROBESON--AND TOWNS OF MAXTON—RED SPRINGS PARKTON - ROWLAND Farm Bureau To Add To NC Slate College Salaries Fat Stock And Cattle Show at Fairmont Fri, Chamber of Commerce will em cee the event at which L. V. Sutton, CP&L president, will also deliver an address. Following the speeches Mr. Sutton will move the first spade-full of dirt on the site. The plant site .some two miles southeast of Lumberton on the nerth bank of Lumber River and near “High Hills,” is already largely cleared and construction headquarters buildings have al ready been erected on the 800 acres which the plant will occu py. Completion of the surfacing of access roads from Highway 74 is near and they will be use- able tomorrow. The program will begin at 11:30 and a number of officials "Fun For You" Big Success At Maxton Local Talent Show Put On For Boy Scout Benefit FAIRMONT—Two Negroes suc cessfully registered to vote here Saturday before the registrar resigned. More than 100 others were then unable to take qualify ing tests because “It was impos sible to register them.” Eugene P. Bond of Rowland, chairman of the Robeson county board of elections, said as soon as he was informed that Van Beach, regis trar of the second district, had resigned, he did all in his power to find “a proper man” to replace him. Robert H. Beatty, chairman and organizer of the Cumber land County Voters League, said Beach resigned rather than reg- pils will be presented in her nual -music recital at the 28, pu- an- high school auditorium at 8:15 o'clock. The recital program will be nounced at a later date. an- Of Carolina Power and Light take part, as will other organizations the construction. This tremendous use the facilities of which are building officials affected plant will of by will two railroads track to the site and will feed its power into the transmission line which pass es here. The location was deter- ^ mined by the fact that Lumber River can furnish sufficient wa ter for steam and for condensa tion and by the fact that it is centrally located in an area that has no water power. The plant will be able to supplement pied mont hydro-electric output in pe riods of tow water levels and Will be able to take the load of the area from the hydro-electric plants at other times. The company schedules the beginning of operation for 1950. Shuttle Plane To Charlotte For Musldrama MAXTON. — The community show using a large cast of local people was most success'fuly, pro duced and presented this week on Monday and Tuesday nights at the high school auditorium under the sponsorship of the Mormax Club for the .benefit of the Boy Scouts. “Fun For You” proved to be a hilarious hook-up of home town headliners impersonating famous stars. Winners of the Tiny Tot Popu larity Contest held in conjunction with the show were Charlene Jos eph, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Joseph, and Harry Clark, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Clark. These tots were crown King and Queen of Toy Land and presented with gifts by the Castevens Jewelry Store. Second place winners were Miss Betsy Deaver, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Deaver and Edward Joseph, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Joseph. The first scene was entitled “The Children’s Hour” and featured children, ages 6 to 12, in pajamas as Sleepytime Kiddies Bobby Jo Edwards was dressed as Santa Claus and Jimmy Medlin portrayed Prince Charming. Essey and Evelyn Morgan Cinderella. boys and Kay Were from the 5th and 6th grades plav ed the part of Quiz Kids each night of the show and answered ques- tions asked by Joe Irvin McConeghy. Kelly who was ister the Beatty thur and in the Negroes. said Mrs. Ross McAr- C. L. Jones qualified second precinct after which Beach resigned. Accord ing to Beatty, Mrs. McArthur had to read and explain Sections 2, 7, and 20 of Article 1 of the U. S. Constitution, and explain habeas corpus. NEW REGISTRAR NAMED Chairman Bond of the elections board announced Monday after noon the appointment of Wilton Lewis as new registrar for Fair mont’s precinct number 2, to suc ceed Mr. Beach. The new registrar announces that he will not have the books at the Lewis-Brady Builders Sup ply Co. as previously announced, but will be at Tedder Motor Co. from 1 o’clock on Friday until closing time and all day Satur day. All persons in this precinct who desire to register are asked Reverend Forrest Young, pas tor of the Maxton Baptist church will preach the baccalaureate sermon for the senior class on Sunday evening, May 30, at 8:00 o’clock at the St. Paul’s Meth odist church. Class day will be held Thurs day, June 3, with a program to be presented on that night at 8 o’clock at the high school. This program will be most interesting and details will be also announc ed later. Fourteen seniors will partici pate in the graduating exercises on Friday, June 4 ,at the high school auditorium at 8:15 o’clock, when Rev. Kenneth Goodson, pastor of the Methodist church in Wadesboro, commencement will deliver the address. Mr. Goodson will be remembered by those in Maxton who heard his by Mr. Lewis to wait until time to register. Scott Speaks To Two Groups Tuesday Might this school year. Mr. Guyot accepted the position of principal in 1947 and came to Maxton early in the fall. He had previously been employed in adult educational work with the ment for several which time he with the Central Rutherfordton. the University of federal govern- years, prior to held a position high school in A graduate of North Carolina, Bureau Federation To Use $35,000 For Pathologists Supplement LUMBERTON The Robeson County Farm Bureau met Mon ¬ day to hear an explanation the Border Town Farmers Day To Include Minstrel And Rawls Opening FAIRMONT.—Final plans have been announced for Fairmdrit Farmer’s Day, the first event of this type ever held here. Charfie Stafford, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, stated at the regular meeting of the Civitan Club that from all appearances this would be one of the biggest days, not even excepting the opening of the tobacco market, ever seen in Fairmont. ' Mr. Guyot is a native of Colum bia, S. C. The announcement of his re- election as principal was made recently by J. D. Medlin, chair man of the school board. Commencement Plans Complete At Red Springs RED SPRINGS.—Guy B. Phil lips, director of the department of education of the University of North Carolina, will make the ad dress to the graduating class of 18 excellent speech given in Decern-1 seniors of the high school here on Friday evening, June 4, it was announced today by Walter R. ber at the ladies night of the Mormax club. At this time, the seniors will also be presented with their diplomas. Dudley, superintendent of schools. The program for the commence ment exercises will start with the educational program of of the N. C. Farm Bureau Federation by county manager W. D. Reyn olds, county agent O. P. Owens, and bureau president J. T. Gra ham. The educational program of the bureau federation seeks to set up a fund to supplement the salary of plant pathologists at N. C. State college so that agricultural scientists of unusual talents may be paid a salary, that will retain their talents for the use of farm ers as a group, and will not be Springers Play William In "B" Game Saturday tempted to leave public vate employment for reasons. Professors salaries for for pri- financial all bran- Wins From Aberdeen And Massey Hill Gives Team District Honors Summer Camp For NG July 11 RED SPRINGS— Headquarters Battery of the 677th Antiaircraft Bible study program under direction of Mrs. This will be held ing, May 23. On the spring music the A. L. Campbell, on Sunday even- Friday, May 28, concert will be ches of education in the Greater University are set by the state and cannot be supplemented in dividually by the state. Profes sors in some special categories rceive supplementary salary from endowments; R. J. Reynolds has set up an endowment that yields $5000 annually to supplement salaries in the school of agricul ture; the N. C. Feed Manufac turers provide funds for teach ing and research in poultry and Battalion will leave summer encampment ing on July 11, it was day by Capt. George commanding officer. here for and train- stated to- Furloines, They will Barnes Aircraft plans to ’round trip a DC-3 between Lumberton and Charlotte each day during the ten-day run of “Shout Freedom," the historical musical drama which opens at Scuthe n States Fairgrounds in the Queen City ^ May 20. £ Flying time, one way, will amount * to only 45 minutes and should en able many who could not other wise attend the production to do so. Reservation for the trip will have to be made in advance with Barnes Aircraft in Lumberton. Eleven men from Pembroke are taking part in the drama and will use the plane to travel back and forth daily. These men take the part of Indians in the production and add their voices to the chorus as well as making character ap pearances in a number of scenes. The Pembroke group appearing in the cast are Welton Lowry, Henry Smith, Harry W. Locklear, Jessie Oxendine, Herbert Sander son, Ira Pate Lowry, Ray Chavis, Stanton Locklear, Golda Locklear, Anson Locklear and Governor Bar nes. Reservations for tickets on the plane may be made in Pembroke through Harry West Lbcklear. Highlight of the show was the impersonation of Minnie Pearl, the gal from Grinder Switch, played by Mrs. H. S. Nelson who proved most talented and was definitely a hit in her part. She and Mrs. G P. Henderson also sang “Mountain Gal” as a specialty. In the Barn Dance scene, music was furnished by Elmore Stanton and his Rhythm Ramblers with figures called by D. L. Stone. Kenneth Welsh was the Duke of Paducah and another popular character was Uncle Ezra as played by Joe Gulick. Square Dancers were Missse Ann and Mary McKinnon, Mary McLean, Isabel Jackson with Wylie Steed, Bill Coppedge, James Drennan and Hub Knox. Delivers Addresses To Civic Clubs And Public Gathering train at Camp Stewart, Ga., near Savannah .it was added. Capt. Furloines states that un der provisions of the military training and draft act now being considered by Congress, it will be possible for members of Na tional Guard units to get their military training at home. Men 18 to 25 who join the National Guard or recognized reserve units presented by W. O. Melvin, direc tor, and the school band, and by the choral groups under the super vision of Miss Lois Lambie. On Sunday, May 30, the baccal aureate sermon will be given by the Rev. Lloyd P. Mauney, pastor of the Baptist Church. The annual senior play really inaugurates the commencement season on May 14, when the class presents “The Life of The Party” under the direction of Miss Bessie Covington. Fire Apparatus . Is Supplemented Special numbers were presented by Mrs. G. W. Pulliam; “Danny Boy’ Doll’ by Joe Gulick and “Paper by Bill Stewart who wac animal nutrition, reau proposes to salaries of men plant diseases so The Farm Bu- supplement the concerned with that there shall be no repetition ease in which a took a pathologist lege by paying a Plant diseases annually necessity diseases of a recent seed grower from the col- higher salary, cost millions and their control to the continued fitable production of cash feed crops, and almost as as one disease is controlled other is discovered, livelihood the bureau is a pro- and fast an- federation is raising $35,000 by purely vol ¬ untary subscription. ■son bureau’s The Robe- part of th^t was will be act if to the if they exempt from the draft they are members prior enactment of the bill .or ojin the guard before MAXTON—Residents of Max- they become 18 and a half years old. Those members of the guard ton are quite proud Ford fire truck and hose recently given by the government. of the 1942 2,000 feet of to the town This truck Inspection Lane To St. Pauls Next Week the Frank Sinatra of the show, singing with the Roxy Rockettes who were high school girls in spe cial costumes. Another popular feature of the show was the Breakfast in Holly wood scene with Malcolm Gillis impersonating the late Tom Bren neman. Nylon hose were present ed to the lady with the goofiest hat each evening and an orchid was presented each evening to the eldest lady present with compli ments from the Flower Shop. Or chid winner were Mrs. H. C. Me Nair on Monday evening and Mrs R. L. McLeod on Tuesday evening. “Gorgeous” glamour gals in this act were Kenneth Welsh, G. P. Henderson, Dutch Holland, Wm. LUMBERTON.—W. Kerr Scott spoke to a combined gathering of the Kiwanis and Rotary Clubs at their dinner meeting Tuesday night and left them to speak to a group at the county courthouse. He told the civic club group of his life long enthusiasm for progress in North Carolina and of his child hood memories of Governor Ay cock’s campaign for better educa tion in the state. P-TA Sponsors Dance Recital Thursday MAXTON—The Parent-Teacher Association is sponsoring Miss Jean Bishop’s dance recital which is to be held on Thursday even ing, May 20, at 8:30 at the high school Miss auditorium. Pupils of Bishop’s dancing classes from both Laurinburg and Max- ton will participate in the recital and admission will be ten and twenty-five cents. The public cordially invited to attend. Allen To Build New Theatre In Red Springs is who attend colleges with units will also be draft if they maintain their membership and take the training while in college. ROTC exempt guard ROTC MAXTON.—F. Walland of Fairmont, candidate for Floyd the House of Representatives, was a visitor in Maxton last Thursday afternoon. A prominent lawyer in the county, Mr. Floyd married a former Maxton resident, who oe- fore her marriage was Miss Meddie Thompson. is valued at approximately $3500. and -was formerly the property of the Laurinburg-Maxton Air base. The town now owns two trucks and the fire force Army fire feels announced as being $385.00, ap proximately fifty cents per mem ber if all contribute. President Graham of the Robeson bureau says that checks for the fund should be made to the Farm Bu reau Educational Program and mailed to Dr. M. L. Massey, chairman, Zebulon, N. C. W. D. Reynolds is a member of the educational program committee. they are now ably prepared to carry out their duties when call- ed upon. T. chief of the fire Maxton. Carrowon department is of Buddy McNeill Is New President Of Hi School Council The Australian Broadcasting Commission may permit- adver tising on government networks. RED SPRINGS.—Buddy McNeill was elected president of the stud- "Miss Maxton Of 1948" To Be Chosen; Jr. Womans Club Sponsors Contests Alfred Jones Made Maxton Street Supt MAXTON—At a recent meet ing of the town board, Alfred Jones was appointed as superin- Beauty Pageant And Junior Miss Maxton Contest Tomorrow tendent of streets, while ther, Mr. Jim Jones, will as’ superintendent department of the This action was der to take part of of the town. taken his fa- remain water in or- the work load MAXTON.—Excitement is high tide this week in Maxton at in ent council of High School at last Tuesday. the council, a the Red Springs an election held Other officers of body of fifteen members, elected are: Billy Lewis, vice president; Betty Lou Spivey, secretary; and Cally McArthur, treasurer. While the council takes part in a number of school affairs. the outstanding project of the group each year is the financing, editing and publishing of the annual of the school. FMC Groups In Two RED SPRINGS.—The motor ve hicle inspection lane which is now located on the alternate route to Robbins Cloth Mills just off South Main Street here, will go to St. Pauls next Tuesday, it was stated today by Jurney S. Edgerton, su pervisor of the lane. The lane will continue to check cars here through Satudray, May 15, it was stated. The dates for St. Pauls are May 18-22. Rowland car owners (that in cludes all types of trailers requir ing licenses) can get their cars inspected at home from May 25 through May 29, then the lane" will go to. Chadbourn. Coppedge, Bill Stewart and Toe RED SPRINGS. — A modern movie theatre to seat approximate ly 500 will be built here, with con. struction starting next week, it was stated today by Marcus Allen, who will own and operate the Gulick. The Good, Good Neighbor - theatre. Mr. Allen, who is head of the from Mr. Jim, who on April 21, 1948, completed thirty-six years of service with the town of Max- ten. His son, Alfred Jones, has been employed by the town for twenty years and is taking a great interest in his woik. connection with the “Miss Maxton of 1948” beauty pageant which will be presented by the Junior Wo man’s Club tomorrow (Friday) night at eight o’clock at the high school. Approximately thirty-five tots from one to three have been enter ed in the big baby show which will take place promptly at 8 o’clock. Mothers' are urged to bring their Programs At E. City RED SPRINGS—Dr. Bedinger, Macdonald minister at president of college, was H. G. Flora guest the Cann Memorial Presbyterian church in Elizabeth City at the special Mother’s Day Service, Sunday, May 9. Conservatory students, Greene and Verniese Two Carolyn Woodward. furnished special music for the award was presented to Mrs. C M. Castevens, ding work in show. Pianist for Sr., for her outstan- connection with the the show was Mr: C. L. Darling and impersonating Allen and McLean Building supply company, here was connected with the theatre business several with "Oldtimer” Humphrey years ago, J. S. Stearnn Construction years some com- NC Symphony At Air Base children by seven thirty for line ups. Judges will select first and second place winners the cutest boy and girl. the the for morning service. Misses and Woodward each sang and their last number was “They Shall Hunger No Greene a solo, a duet More,” Harry Von Zell, the announcer for : pany of Monroe has contracted Rev. Jack McKinnon In Maxton Sunday MAXTON—Reverend Jack Mc- Kinnon, byterian conduct evening church, church Maxton pastor of the First Pres- church in Concord, will both the services at morning and his former the First Presbyterian the evening was Claude Darling. Singing commercial were ably executed by Mac McConeghv. The finale, the Treasury Star Parade was a colorful and patriotic tableau portraying the military history o f the nation which included abou : thirty people Center of the scene was Uncle Sam and Columbia as played by H. M. Guyot and Mar'’ McLean and eight high,school girls were flag bearers in forming this stirring scene. Under the able direction of Miss Ethel Spradling, “Fun For You” war unanimously acclaimed a sue cess and appreciation was express ed to all those who contributed their time and efforts in putting or the show. the construction work and Theatre Supply company of Charlotte has contracted for equipment and in stallation. Mr. Allen state” that the build ing will be 100 ft. by 37’2 ft, and all equipment, including heating plant, seats, projection machines, creens, air filters and condition- MAXTON—The Nrrt'h Carolina Symphony conceit will be heard at the Laurinburg-Maxton Air Base theater on Wednesday eve ning. May 19, at 8:30 o’clock. A splendid evening’s entertainment in Maxton. friends are His many cordially in- vited to attend both these serv ices on Sunday, May 16. Approximately four per cent of total United States milk supply is used in the manufacture of ice cream. MIISS WATSON RETURNS Miss Nannie Watson has re turned home after spending five weeks with Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Brooks at Morrison, Va. ’"as accompanied by Mr. Mrs. Brooks, whq retarget Morrison Sunday. She and to ers will provide sible. be o’f every The theatre North Main the latest design to modern facility pos- will be erected on street opposite Singleton-McMillan motor -he sales building on property next to chat of Mrs. Mary Dickson which was purchased by Mr. Allen from War ren McNeill. UNC COMMERCE STUDENTS ON DEANS LIST Students in the school of com merce at the University of Nortn Carolina and named to the Deans list by virtue of making all B’s included John D. McPhaul fo Red Springs and Leon M. Melvin Parkton. is in store for those attend. Patrons from both and Maxton will be who plan to Red Springs anxious to hoar this state-supported orches tra under the direction of Ben jamin Swalin. A matinee concert will be presented on the after noon of Mav 19, at which time school children will be admitted free. The concert is under the sponsorship cf the Garden club in Laurinburg and this is its sec ond spring tour of the state. Comneting for “Junior Miss Max- ton” title will be the following girls and sponsors: Betty Snead, Firestone Store; Maggie Greene, Maxton Drug Store: Peggy Thom as, State Bank; Katherine Biles, Margie’s Beauty Shop: Betty John son, Flower Shop; Betty Jean Eng lish, Essev’s; Patsy Purcell. Misen. Heimer Shoe Shop; Faye Edwards, Maxton Hdwe. Co.: Anice Joseph, Tew Grigg Co.; Myrtle English Burns Garage: Frances Young, Chisholm’s Dry Cleaners; Cather ine Currie, Carolina Power and Light Co.; Joanne Stone, Maxtor, Bus Station; Effie Lou Lytch, Austin Drug; and Mary Sue Mc- by Gaul. Flora Macdonald was tured on the Saturday program cf the second spring festival given by abeth City music club, also fee- evening annual the Eliz- held in the high school auditorium, May 8. Misses Carolyn Greene and Verniese Woodward each sang a group of songs ,with Miss Zelma Grantham as piano accompanist, and a group of dances from the May Day pageant, “Cinderella.” which had been given at the col lege earlier in the week, was piesented. Students taking part in the dances Hobbs, Eleanor liott, Jo Pearce, were, Jane S. Lanies, Lee E1- Maysie Miller. Neill, Safeway Market. Thirty-six girls from are competing for the “Miss Maxton” and a 16 to 21 title of runner-up Mrs. S. F. Randall guest of her cousin, 1 Deavgr, in Lumberton of last week. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. was the Mrs. N. A. on Saturday Croom, Jr., and family of Asheboro spent Sun- of day with his parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. D. Croom. will also be chosen Judges have been selected from out of town and Irvin McConeghv will be master of ceremonies'. There will also be a cake auction during the show and special entertainment will be furnished by the PJC swing band. Everyone is invited to the dancs at the Community Club which will be held following the crowning of “Miss Maxton.” Jassamine Rahanna, and Doris Bain. This was under the direc tion of Miss Ethel Kateman, head of the physical education depart ment. GETS DIVINITY DEGREE James Edward Humphrey of Lumberton was among the students at the Southern Baptist Theologi cal Seminary who received degree! at the commencement exercises in Louisville, Kentucky, Friday. Mr. Humphrey received the degree of Bachelor of Divinity. RED SPRINGS. — Putting the game on ice in the th inning with a four-run rally, the Red Springs high school defeated Massey Hill here Wednesday night 6 to 2, in ths Class “B” district “D” elinmination series. The Red Devils go out of the district Saturday night to meet Williams Township school of Col umbus Bounty in Robbins Park at 8 p. m. Ertel Edwards pitched one-hit ball and struck out 15, while the Cumberland county pitchers Sees and Bunce allowed 5 hits. Stutts, lb, bot 2 doubles and Beck a triple to lead for the Red Devils. Each team errored 5 times and each drew 7 walks. Three eorrors in the third accounted for the first 2 scores by the Springers. The visit ors scored in the 5th and 7th innings. RED SPRINGS—-After up a free-scoring game Aberdeen High dropped 'eing twice, their honors here Monday night to Red Springs 11 to 9, when the Red Devils a sacrifice, hit to go half of the put together 2 walks, a wild pitch and a ahead in the bottom Sth inning. Each team had four-run ral lies which . temmed from walks. hits and errors that broke and. then tied it up again. Devils batted around in sixth, scored four and had ties The the two left when Edwards’ long fly to deep center was final out. They the front half cf fanned one and lowing a finger stabbed for the led 9 to 5. In the Sth walked injury. Coleman four fol- Watson relieved him arid gave hit which scored two, error scored two more. up and In Sth turn the Springs drew walks. Hudson scored on a one an their two wild pitch and Stutts singled to bring in Beck after he was sacrificed to second Stutts for five, in. Score: Aberdeen by Norris. led at bat with three with four ...011 210 Red Springs 221 004 runs batted R 040— 9 H 5 02x—11 11 E 5 5 Batteries: Aberdeen — Smith and Lewis; Red Springs — Cole man, Watson (8) and Beck. Fellowship In Chemistry For Fred Frostick MAXTON—Frederick C. tick, Jr . son of Mr. and F. C. Frostick of Maxton, Fros- Mrs. was one of the 105 Winners of grad uate fellowships, scholarships and assistantships announced recent ly by Dr. Paul M. Gross, dean of the graduate school of arts and sciences at Duke in Durham. Fred received one of fellowships awarded in University the three the chem- istry department. A graduate of Maxton high school, he received his diploma from Duke univers ity in 1943 at’ which tme he en tered the U. S. Navy and serv ed for three years as an officer in this country and the Pacific i theater of war. Fred is now , working on his doctor’s degree I in chemistry at the university. DDT Will Be Given To Applicants MAXTON.—Mayor C. M. Castev ens announced this week that Dr. E. R. Hardin. Robeson county health officer, had agreed to supply DDT for the spraying of homes and business' establishments ?n Maxton in an effort to control the spread of malaria in and around Maxton. malaria residents last year with the ue to the in this had their and were results. prevalence of section, many homes sprayed highly satisfied Persons interested in bavin/ their homes sprayed are asked to call the town office, phone 192 in order to make the necessary arrangements. The DDT will be furnished free but there will be a small cost for the labor. There are about three widows for every widower in the United States. Activity will begin on the even- ing preceeding May 14, the big dfty, when the steers' and swine with their owners begin arriving in town. These will be stationed ip the Big Brick Warehouse. At 9:00 A. M. Friday, May 14, registration will begin for the judging contest which will take place at 11;OQ ^ M. Qualified judges from 'State College will render the decisions after which, ribbons and caslj awards amounting to $260.00 wifi be given. . „ At 12:00 noon there will be ft gait rade through the streets of ugy automobiles /splayed by local agencies, and characters' froth the minstrel will ride along to add €6 the fun and merry-making. : ; Frank Jeter, also of State Col lege in Raleigh, will address this assembled group at Big Brick' at ' 1:00 P. M. Mr, Jeter is a recognis ed authority on farm problems, and mueh interest is being evinced concerning his speech. At 2:30 the Fat Stock Sale wiH be held with an experienced auc tioneer in charge. This should be an exciting point in the day, par ticularly after hearing the -report's from the inspection trip made-last week by several merchants to view the animals which will be entered in the sale. At 6:00 P. M. The Fairmont Grange will serve a barbecue sup per at the Big Brick Warehouse, the barbecue to be prepared By Monroe Andrews of barbecue fame. A small fee will be charged for. the plates, but large will be the helpings. Members of the Civitan Club with the assistance of twenty-five beautiful girls will present a negro minstrel in the school auditorium at 8:00 P. M., the proceeds of which will be given to the Athletjq and Association. Carroll Pippen Thelma Britton of Raleigh directing the production of minstrel. »re the Following tVis, the general puhliq is invited again to Rawls Chevrolet’' Co, for a round dance to the tunes of the Fairmont Swingsters. Special entertainment is being pre pared for the evening at the com: elusion of which there will be held a drawing with prizes for the lucky persons present. Refreshments will be furnished to all comers. r : At the stroke of midnight, Cin derella will run for her pumpkifi' coach and tired Fairmonters wifi wearily wend their way home tsi their little trundel beds. Mauze, Clelland And Parkinson FMC Speakers : Speakers for th 52nd const mencement program of -Flea;#; Macdonald college were aiyioude^ ed today. Dr. George W. Mau»e, pastbt of the First Presbyterian church of Winston-Salem, will preach the annual sermon to the grad uating class on Sunday morning^ May 30. Dr. Mauze .one of North Carolinas’ most able ministers and a speaker of note, has often visited Red Springs and the col lege, and directed young people’s conference work here two years ago. ' Dr. James T. Clelland, a« prut fessor of the Duke University School of Divinity, will deliver 1 the graduating address Tuesday morning, June 1. Mrs. Dera Dry Parkinson, alt alumna of the college and wild of the president of the Univers ity of Mississippi, will speak bey fore the assembly at the annual meeting of the general Alumnae Association which will be held; Saturday morning. May 29. ; Awards Presented At Bible Class Program MAXTON—At the Bible pro- - gram given by the Bible pupils' of Mrs. Arch Campbell’s Bible classes of both the grammas and high schools on last Wednesday C. L. Green, su* evening, Mr. perintendent of schools, present- ed Miss Lois James fif Mary the fifth grade and daughter of- Mr. and with the Mrs. Bible O. McClelland M. P. Jame’s^ given by Mrs. J’? for the highest Bible grade in the grammar, school. “ The Bible given by Mrs. Mo Clelland for the highest grade in the high school was won for the year by Miss; fifth consecutive Cathei ine Mr. Miss and Currie Currie, Mrs. in Bible to daughter of- J. turn L. Currie.- presented Patterson, this _ Jr., who made the second high est grade in the high school Bi ble classes. Certificates were al- so presented by Mr high school students their course in Bible. Green tQ com pitting
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