LOOKING BACK
TEN YEARS
The Folloniiif Items Were Picked
At Random From The Courier
This Week Ten Years A*>
Abbttt- Winstead : A surprise mar
riage was that of Miss Janie Lor
ing Abbitt and Mr. Lewis Daniel
Winstead. They were married Sat
urday. April 11th, at 2 o'clock in the
afternoon in Damille. After spend
ing the week-end in Danville they
returned here Sunday afternoon and
are making their home on Academy
Street. Mrs. Winstead is one of Rox
boro's popular members of the
younger set and has the best wishes
of all. Mr. Winstead is a young man
of splendid qualities and will be
welcomed to our town.
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Surprised Ttieir Friends: Last
Sunday Mr. A. C. Gentry and Miss
Lelia Walters surprised their friends
motoring to Durham and get
ting married. The ceremony was
Bper formed by Rev. G. T. Watkins.
Mrs. Gentry is the daughter of
Mr. John F. Walters, and is a most
charming woman. She was edu
cated at Oxford College. Mr. Gen
try is well known to almost every
one in Roxboro and Person County,
and is one of the leading educators
of the State. Mr. and Mrs. Gentry
will be at home at Bethel Hill until
May 17th, when he will take a po
sition with the Satterfleld Insurance
Agency of Roxboro and will prob
ably make his home here.
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Record Size Still Captured: Sher
iff Brooks, accompanied by depu
ties Clayton, Oliver and Gentry,
early Thursday morning catpured
one of the largest stills ever seen
in these parts. The still was located
a few miles south of Moore's Mill
in the southern end of the County,
and was prepared to do business on
a big scale. A smaller still also was
taken at the same time. The officers
captured a white man named Co
thran, after being chased for more
than a mile by Mr. Clayton. One
thousand gallons of beer and five
gallons of liquor were seized and
will be poured out.
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Death Of Mr. Eanes: Mr. W. A.
Eanes, one of our most successful
country merchants, died suddenly
Saturday evening, April 4th, and
was buried Sunday morning at Al
lensville church. Rev. Joe B. Currin
performing the burial service. He
was very successful and highly es
teemed in his community, and will
be missed in the section in which
he lived.
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Attempted Safe Blowing: A bold
attempt was made sometime Tues
day night, or early Wednesday
morning to crack the safe of the
postoffice at Jalong. Nothing was
known of the attempt until the
office was opened Monday morn
ing. The supposition is that pro
fessional yeggmen were responsible,
as a quantity of nitro-glycerine had
been used in the vain effort to get
Young People
Organize A
Union Meeting
A Union meeting of the young
people of Caswell and Person Co.
was held last Friday afternoon in
Leasburg Church. TTie meeting
opened with a picnic lunch at 6:30.
which was thoroughly enjoyed by
everyone present, followed by a de
votional and inspirational meeting.
"Jesus Calls Us" was sung ac
companied at the piano by Miss
Margaret Garard. The scripture and
prayer was i conducted by Mrs.
Heddin, after which a short message
was presented by Miss Reba Cousins,
district treasurer, which was very
impressive on the hearts of all the
young people present.
Rev. Forest Heddin opened
the business meeting with a short
talk "Galilee Count on Me", and
jiter which officers were elected as
follows with Mr. W. A. Crow a*
secretary: Counsel Advisor, Rev
J. F. Herbert of Roxboro; President,
James Aldridge of Prospect Church;
Vice-President, Hutend Kimbrough
of Mebane; Secretary, Frances Crit
cher of Long Memorial: Treasurer.
Rosa Yarboroit?h of Brooksdale;
Publicity Agent, Daisy Thompson
of Concord. "Hie meeting was
brought to a close by singing "Into
My Heart".
There were 146 young poople
present at this meeting, but we
want every church in both counties
to be represented ^t the Prospect
Church, May 3, with picnic lunch as
before. Lets see which church can
have the largest crowd at this meet
ing. Come and find out for yourself
what a grand time you will have.
the safe open. Only a few stamps
about $2.50 which were in the cash
drawer were missed.
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Fire On Gallows Hill: Fire which
originated from the kitchen flue
completely destroyed the residence
of Luther Mangum on Gallows Hill
late Tuesday night. We have not
learned whether any of the furni
ture could be saved; however, Man
gum had insurance to the amount
of $2,000 on his property.
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Timely Tip: Here's a timely tip
to amateur gardners: By all means
don't plant more garden than your
wife can tend to.
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Born, to Rev. and Mrs. N. J.
Todd, a daughter, Ellen. Little Miss
Ellen arrived Monday night.
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Miss Blanch Coleman left last
Wednesday for Kinston, where she
has accepted a position with one
of the largest department stores
there.
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Mrs. Lizzie Garrett and fine lit
tle son, John Henry, were here
Tuesday visiting her uncle, Mr. J.
E. Dean.
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fo disbursement will be. Our services are available to all !>;
Sj and within the means of everyone. Our all night phone Q
insures immediate attention.
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M RQXBORO . N.CAROUNA f-*
Servicing Cars
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EVERY AUTOMOBILE SHOULD
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OUR RATES ARE VERY REA
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BETHEL HILL
SCHOOL NEWS
A very entertaining miscellaneous
program was given by Miss Little's
Third and Fourth grade room on
Friday morning. Mrs. Baswell, grade
mother and Mrs. Woody, a patron,
were present at this entertainment.
The Tenth and Eleventh grades
spent Thursday sight seeing in Ral
eigh. Many places of interest were
visited, such as the museum, the
State Capitol, the Penitentary, the
State School for the Blind, the As
ylum, the Airport and the Broad
casting station. These students
made the trip in cars furnished by
patrons of the school.
The pupils of the Sixth grade
presented to the library of their
room twenty-two readers that will
be used as supplementary readers.
We are very grateful for these
books.
School will begin at 8:30 in the
morning and close at 3 o'clock for
the rest of the year. School will
close Thursday May 2nd.
Bethel Hill Community enjoyed
a concert given by the Students of
Pineland College, Salemburg, N. C.
A varied and intellectual program
was given under the direction of
Mr. John Fontaine. This concert was
greatly enjoyed. The Woman's club
sponsored the concert.
The Bethel Hill Debating Team
consisting of Annie Mae Brandon,
Odelia Perkins, Hazel Dixon, and
Elvin Tuck will leave Thursday
morning for Chapel Hill. This
group of students will debate for
the Aycock Memorial Cup against
other winning teams of the Tri
angular debating union.
The Bethel Hill debaters will be
accompanied by their coach, Miss
Rutli Starling.
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Interesting News
From Concord
Rev. E. B. Craven of the Person
Circuit filled his regular Sunday
morning appointment at Concord
Church Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Brandon
and family spent Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. R. L. Paylor.
Those who attended the minstrel
show at Cunningham were: Messrs.
Hugh, Zeb and Curry Barnette,
Clyde Long, Rev. V. E. Duncan, Miss
Louise Barnette, Mr. and Mrs. Mar
ion Scott.
Mr. Jacob Thompson and family
were Danville, Va., visitors Satur
day.
Mr. Bruce Brandon was a recent
visitor to his sister's, Mrs. C. H.
Dunfcley.
Mr. Claud Long, Mr. c. H. Dun
kley, and Mr. Jacob Thompson were
in South Boston, Va. recently on
business.
Mr. James Bradsher, Charlie
Howard, Ed. Howard, Errol Morton
and Roy Foushee went to Danville,
Va , Saturday on business.
Mrs. Harold Crowder of Hender
son, N. C. spent Sunday with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Paylor.
The farmers in this section have
had a long vacation on account of
so much rain. They are all wonder
ing when it will stop raining^
Mr. Carlton Scott of Semora was
a week-end guest of Mr. and Mrs.
Marion Scott.
The friends of Mrs. C. H. Dun
kley will be glad to know that her
sister, Mrs. Prank -Brandon, is some
better.
The friends of James Bradsher
will be glad to learn that he is im
proving from a burnt foot.
PEPSIE CLUtT
ENTERTAINED
Members of the pepsie Club of
Bethel Hill High school were re
cently entertained at an attractive
party given by Miss Elisa Wehren
berg at her home. An Easter motiff
was carried out in the decorations,
games and refreshments. Winners
of the contests were Nannie Murray.
Alice Humphries and Gladys Mur
ray. to whom prizes were awarded
At the conclusion of the games
Miss Wehrenberg, assisted by her
mother and Mrs. Will Humphries,
served a delicious salad course and
punch. Each guest was given an
Easter bunny as a favor.
Guests included: Nannie Murray,
Gladys Murray, Virginia Woody,
Bessie Laura Todd. Alice Hump
hries. Martha Wehrenberg, George
Murray, and Miss Ruth Starling,
club advisor.
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ADVERTISE IN THE COURIER.
Monthly Pains Relieved
Women who take CARDUI have
found that severe monthly pains
have been relieved and that by
continued use of it for a reasonable
length of time their strength has
been renewed and their general
health improved.
"1 am clad to speak t few word* for
Cardal, the medicine I have taken (or ?
weak, run -down condition, for bad palna
In my aide and back and for Irrefular
pcriodi," write* Mm. Roy ChaiAlrr, of
Cnsseta, Ala. "Cardal straightened me
_?nt and I felt 100 per cent belter. It
"certainly helped me."
Thousand! of women testify Car Jut
benefited them. If it does Apt benefit
TOO, consult a physician.
BEREA NEWS
Miss Ruby Davis Is visiting her
sister, Mrs. Richard Aspry of R 2
Virgilinfr, Va.
Mrs. Bailey Newton underwent a
major operation at Brantwood Hos
pital Saturday morning. She was
resting as well as could be expected
today.
Miss Maud Ashley of -Tin; ber lake
and Miss Evanah Rhew of R 4,
Roxboro, N C.., are spending some
time with their relatives in and
around Berea.
Mrs. Wallace Duncan, Mr. and
Mr. S. A. Price and son. Earl, of
Angler, N. C., spent last week-end
with Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Mai gum
and attended the Union meeting at
Surl Church.
Mrs. J. E.' Hopgood purchased a
Philco radio last week, and her
condition is about the same; she is
still confined to her bed.
Mrs. Edd Rhew spent the 5th
Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs.
C. L. Mangum.
The Union meeting at Surl was
good, a large crowd attended and
four Elders preached real good ser
mons. Elder L. J. Chandler of Tim
berlake, N. C., Elder Jones of An
gler, N. C., and Elder Holloway of
Durham, N. C? and Elder Veasey
of near Roxboro, N. C., were present.
Dinner was served Saturday and
Sunday and everyone present was
invited to eat and was made wel
come.
Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Price spent i
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. C. L.
Mangum.
Miss Lillian Blalock spent Thurs- I
day night with Mary Lee and Chris
tine Mangum of Berea. |
Carlisle Clayton
In Hospital
Little Carlisle Clayton, son of Mr. |
and Mrs. Willie Clayton of Timber- I
lake, was carried to McPhersons
hospital Sunday March 31st. He
underwent a mastoid operation on
each side. It is reported that he is
improving nicely and expected to
be out soon.
Report of (onditon
Of Peoples Bank
At Roxboro, North Carolina, To The
Commissioner Of Banks, At The
Close of Business On The
4th Day Of March, 1935
RESOURCES:
Cash, Checks for Clear- *
ing and Transit Items $ 48,703.07
Due irom Approved De
pository Banks ...... 363.563.94
United States Bonds,
Notes, Etc 61,266.22
North Carolina State
Bonds, Notes, Etc. ... 198,586.04
North Carolina Political
Subdivisions Bonds
And Notes 96,431.95
Listed Stocks 14,100.00
Other Stocks & Bonds 30,928.95
Loans and Discounts ?
Other 303,722.09
Banking House & Site 9,510.79
Furniture. Fixtures And
Equipm nt 7,151.23
Other Rtal Estate 44,609.68
Prepaid Insurance 689.15
Interest earned on bonds 3,177.86
Total Resources $1,182,440.97
LIABILITIES AND CAPITAL
Demand Deposits ? Due
Public Officials $ 135,044.38
Demand Deposits ? Due
Others 466.173.49
Demand Certificates Of
Deposit (Due Under
30 Days)
Cashiers Checks, Cert
ified Checks and Divi
dend Checks .........
Uninvested Trust De
posits ...... .....
Time Certificates Of De
posit ? Due Others . . .
Savings Deposits ? Due
Public Officials
Savings Deposits ? Due
Others 278,932.35
Total Liabilities 983,250.17
Capital Stock ? Common 100,000.00
Capital Stock ? Prefer
red . . % Commulative 75,000.00
Undivided Profits 19,457.80
Unearned Discount .... 524.84
Reserve ior Depreciation
Fixed Properties .... 880.00
Unremitted Federal tax. 17.75
.ieservfe for Interest On
Savings 3,310.41
46.097.72
2,954.38
1,703.46
7,034.84
45,309.55
Jotal Capital .$1,182,440.97
STATE PF NORTH CAROLINA,
County of Person, ss
G. C. Hunter, Vice-President, E.
E. Bradsher, Director and R. L.
Wilburn, Director, of the Peoples
Bank, each personally appeared be
fore me this day, and, Joeing duly
sworn, each for himsefi, says that
the foregoing report is true to the
jest of his knowledge and belief.
G, C. Hunter, Vice.-Pres.
E. E. Bradsher. Director.
R. L. Wilburn, Director.
Sworn to and subscribed before
me this the 4th day of April, 1935.
M. W. Satterfield, Notary Public.
My commission expires April 9th,
1936. ;
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Bethel Hill Juniors
Entertain Seniors
On Wednesday night, March 27th,
the Junior class of Bethel Hill high
entertained the Senior class, the
high &"hool 1 iculty, and thr Junior
and Senioi grade mothers aw a de
lightful pavty.
The hall in which the party was
given was attractively decorated with
crepe paper streamers of green and
yellow, the Senior class coDors.
The color scheme was further car
ried out by the use of pine ferns,
yellow jonquills, the class flower,
yellow candles and in the refresh
ments. Tables were arranged cabar
aret style, lighted candles on the
tables lending a festive atmosphere
to the occasion. Guests found their
places at the tables by attractive
place cards in the Senior class col
ors.
At the conclusion of the enter
tainment, refreshments consisting
of ice cream and cake were served.
Punch was served throughout the
evening. Each guest received an at
tractive favor.
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YOU'LL ENJOY
Camels
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OTHER PATENTS PENDING
MASS MEETING OF ELEC
TORS OF ROXBORO TOH
NOMINATE MUNICIPAL
OFFICERS.
Under the provisions of Chapter
180, Private Laws of 1933, a mass
meeting of the electors of the town
of Roxboro Is called to be held in
the Person County Court room on
Tuesday, April 16, 1935, at 8 'oclock
P. M., for the purpose of nominat
ing a Mayor and Board of Com
missioners, to be elected at the next
regular municipal election of town
officers.
This April 2, 1935.
Done by order of the Board of
Commissj(oners.
R. B. Dawes, Mayor,
D. W. Ledbetter, Clerk.
FEWER
COLDS
HHPS PREVENT MANY C01DS
DR. R. J. PEARCE
Optometrist
Eyeo Examined ?
? Glasses Fitted
Tboauu A Carver Building
Roxboro, N. C. ^
MONDAYS ONLY
10 A. M. to 5 P. M.
Coal
Good dry wood
sawed to stove
length
Phone 137
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Happy H
EASTER
if
There is no method of saying "Happy Easter" quite so
effective as with beautiful flowers. No matter what
your choice may be for Easter giving, we have the color
ful and dainty array here to meet the most exacting or
ders. Our prices are most reasonable. Stop in and see
our Easter display.
ROXBORO FLOWER SHOP
PHONE 30 ROXBORO, N. C.
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MAKE JOBS EASIER
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We have everything that will make
your job easier. Hoes, spades, rakes,
forks and every kind of tool that you
need for garden and farm.
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