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PAGE EIGHT THE FRANKLIN PRESS AND THE HIGHLAND MACON IAN THURSDAY, NOV. 11, 1M7 RED CROSS ROLL CALL (Continued From Page One) . vice sections and the liaison rep resentatives of the national Red Cross. In the past five years the Red Cross has aided an average of 335,000 veterans or their families per year. Also during the last fiscal year, chapters, field directors and hos pital social workers extended as sistance and medical social service to 34,000. men of the army, navy, marine corps and coast guard and their families. In 1930-37, the campaign against injury and death in the water, on the highways, in factories, on the farms and in the homes, went for ward with the training of 80,000 new life savers, and 220,000 new first aiders. There are now l.ouo "highway first aid stations in opera tion and 704 mobile first aid units. 1,750 Chapter Now Active There are 1,750 chapters now active in the home and farm acci dent prevention field of Red Cross service, directed against the huge toll annually taken by preventable accidents in the home and on the farm ... In 1936-37, Red Cross, public health nurses, in cities and rural districts, in cooperation with phy sicians, made one million visits to or in behalf of patients. In both town and country f70,000 school children were examined for phy sical defects. uuring the same period, 35,000 home hygiene and care of the sick certificates were issued. Since 1914, the number of certificates has been 873,000. In 1936-37, volunteers made over 680,000 garments for disaster vic tims and othefrs in need, . and 4, 500,000 surgical dressings for local hospitals. Volunteers brailled and printed 1XX),000 pages of reading matter for the blind. This calling of the Red Cross membership roll is the opportunity of every citizen to answer "pres ent" in the cause of humanity. The Red Cross belongs to the people. It is of, by and for them. Its ser vice is in the name of all, and ac corded to all when needed, regard less of race, creed or color. Home Demonstration Club News ' BY MRS. T. J. O'NEIL Macon County Home Demonstration Agent Jesse Slagle Sells Farm, Moves West Jesse Slagle has sold his fine farm near Arrowood Glade to D. Holmes, of Cordele, Ga., and leit Wednesday for Washington state with his family. He has bought a farm in Washington and expects to make his home there. Mr. Holmes is expected to move here from Cordele in the . near future. Advertisements Classified FOR SALE Green or seasoned wood, cut in ordered sizes. Address Lawrence Mason, General Delivery, Franklin, N. C. ' ltp WANTED Orders for hand-knit suits, sweaters or caps. . Mrs. Fin ley Moffit, Prentiss, N. C.,,Star Rt. (4 miles from Franklin on Atlanta highway.) ltp t VII vf ll i I ,; FOR RENT Two and three room apartments, furnished or un furnished; garage. Mrs. A. B, O'mohundro. ltp LOST Child's pet, a black male Scotty dog, strayed from home Wednesday. Reward for return of dog. Telephone Franklin 130, or see Paul Gerrard, Franklin, N. C. ltp WILL PAY STRAIGHT SALARY $35.00 per week, man or woman with auto, sell Egg Producer to Farmers. Eureka Mfg. Co., East St. Louis, 111. ltp .' WANTED 100 Hounds. Turn your hounds into cash. I will be in Aquone Friday, November 19, and in Franklin Saturday, November 20. Bring your hounds to the town nearest you an dates mentioned above. Cannot buy your dogs if you leave them at home. This is the last call for this season. ' FRANK HEFLEV. ACHIEVEMENT DAY Approximately one hundred , peo ple attended Macon county's first Achievement Day. This meeting is held once ,each year by the Home Demonstration Club women in ord er to sum up the work for the year and present a program of an inspirational nature of interest to cluib women. . The meeting -was opened with the Collect of the Club Women of America, and this was followed by a song "Blest Be the Tie that Binds." Mrs. Carl Slagle, county council president, gave the welcom ing address in which she brought out the values, of club work to the women in Macon county. Mrs. Charles Nolen explained 4-H Club work, discussing the activities and projects carried by Club members. Some garments made by 4-H Club members were shown by Mrs. No len. The Otto 4-H Club put on a Health Play which portrayed the health practices carried on by 4-H Club members. The Club and Miss Mozeley are to be congratulated upon for the splendid way in which the program was carried out. Mrs. Robert Bennett gave a re port of the work done during the past year and pointed out the value of this , work. Mrs. Wade Moody gave an excellent report of the CurD market. r Representatives of the different clubs told of what the club work had meant in the various clubs rep resented. A report of farm and home week, which is held in Ra leigh each year, was very effective ly given by Mrs. Earl Ward. The members present were entertained by a reading by Mrs. Wade Moody. This part of the program added a touch of humor and livened up the meeting considerably. Club songs were conducted by Marion Moody, who is president of the lotla 4-H club. The work for the next year was outlined by Mrs. O'Neil, home demonstration agent. The afternoon session consisted of a meat cutting and curing dem onstration given by Mr. Nance, ex tension specialist from State col lege. This part of the program was attended by both men and women. It is hoped that the people of Ma con county will profit by this dem onstration and be able to supply the tourists' demand for guaranteed country hams. The club women of the county are to be congratulated for the work they have done during the past year and commended for the program that they have set up for the year 1938. ADDITIONAL FRANKLIN . SOCIAL ITEMS W. R. Johnston, of Sylvester, Ga., arrived Thursday to be with her sister, Mrs. MaryAllman, who is quite ill with influenza at the home of Mrs. T. J. Johnston on Harri son avenue. Mrs. R. J. Snyder and Mrs. Frank Crawford, . of Sylva, were visiting friends here Wednesday afternoon. C. R. Zachary, of . Concord, spent a few days here this week visiting his aunt, Mrs. R. D. Sisk, at her home on lotla street. Miss Lassie Kelly is spending this week in Sanford doing court work. x Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Rousseau and young daughter, Margaret Diane, have returned to their home in Washington, D. G, after a visif here -with Mrs. Rousseau's mother, Mrs. Lee Crawford. Mrs. A. N. Eller returned to her home in Commerce, Ga., Sunday after a visit here with her daugh ter, Mrs. Ben McCollum and Mr. McCollum, at their home on Palm er street. Miss Lizzie Ballard, Mrs. Mozell Athon and Walker McElheny, of Monticello, Ga., spent the week-end as guests of the Rev. and, Mrs. W. B. Underwood. Births . Mr. and Mrs. Joel Tompkins an nounce the birth of a son, Joel Urquhart, onv October 30, in Bilt more hospital, Ashevillc. Mr. Tomp kins is connected with the Nanta hala Power & Light company in Franklin. Griggs Buys Many Macon County Dogs J. D. Griggs, of Clayton, Ga., who deals in hound dogs of all breeds, informed The Press Wednesday that since last September he has paid out to Macon county people a total of $437 for dogs. Lake Emory By I J. R. BERRY Herman Dean and family have moved from this section to Frank lin. Tom and Charlie Jennings are doing brick veneer work this week for Lon Thompson. Robert Smith, of Canton, was visiting J. T. Sanders Sunday. The farmers of this section are taking advantage of the w.eather and are getting in their corn and sowing wheat. Joseph Morgan, of the Brendle Town ' section, is building a new house on land purchased from M. M. Brendle. D. L. Dean has returned from Tennessee where he has been tak ing a course in mechanical engineering. P.-T. A. MEETING VM ATTENDED (Continued from Page One) mentioning particularly library service, lunch rooms, improvement of grounds and school buildings, music and recreational programs, parent education, safety programs, concluding with the statement that no service could be rendered to as large a number of people as through P.-T. A. Methods of carrying out objec tives were discussed, including work ing through committees, through room representatives, contact of parents and teachers on friendly, cooperative basis, and through a membership campaign. The services of the state field worker, Mrs. Weaver Mann, were offered and Mrs. Mann will visit Franklin during the week of No vember 15 to conduct a school of instruction for officers and mem bers. This service and all other service from state officers and publications are furnished free of charge to all groups paying annual dues of 15 cents per member to ward the expenses of the state of fice. More than 60 were present, dues from 20 members having been collected at the meeting. The next meeting will be held at the Franklin high school on Monday, December , 5, at 7:30 o'clock. Singers To Meet November 21 The third Sunday afternoon sing ing of the Northern division of the Macon county singing convention will meet at the Olive Hill school house on November 21 (third Sun day), as announced by Walter Dalton, president, beginning at 1 p. m. All church classes, quartets, duets and soloists are invited to be present. Day Of Prayer For Peace Observed World day of prayer for peace was observed at St. Agnes' church on November 11, Armistice Day, at 3:30 p. m. Members and friends were cordially invited to take part in this observance. New Pastor Preaches At Methodist Church The Rev. J. E. Abernathy, who came to the Franklin Methodist church last week from Forest City, preached his initial sermon Sun day morning at 11 o'clock to a large and attentive congregation. Mr. Abernathy came to the Franklin pastorate highly recom mended by other churches he has served, and U being cordially re ceived by members of this congre gation, the othe,r churches and in the community in general. Mr. Abernathy succeeded the Rev. C. C. Herbert, who was pas tor here for four years, and at the recent conference was transferred to Walkertown. The new pastor will be joined here soon by Mrs. Abernathy, who is visiting in Greensboro. CARD OF THANKS ' We wish to expressi our sincere thanks, to our neighbors and friends for their kindness and sympathy during our bereavement in the loss of our dear husband and father, and for the beautiful floral offer ings. ltp MRS. E. B. D EH ART AND CHILDREN. Radio Bargains We have a number of used Philco Radios both electric and battery sets which have been taken in trade for new models. These radios are by no means worn out and though they are not the very latest in design, you will; find in them a lasting pleasure . . and at a real saving. Bryant Furniture Co. FRANKLIN, N. C. All Used Cars that LOOK alike are NOT alike. ''. A USED CARS for Service Don't take the big depreciation on a new car, but buy a good Used Car which is almost new. We have many good Used Cars on hand to choose from. 1926 Model T Touring, a good buy ....... . $20 1934 Chevrolet Standard Coupe, looks good, runs good ........ $285 1934 Master Coupe De luxe1, new paint, new tires, looks and runs good , . $325 1933 Chevrolet Four door Sedan, a real bargain ........... $265 1931 Chev. Coach, new paint job, going at $145 1936 Plymouth. Coupe, looks and runs like new $465 1928 Chevrolet Touring, looks bad, runs good $45 1930 Dodge Coupe, looks bad $40 Four 1931 Chev. Coupes, a flock of them from.. $135 to $210 each 1934 Chev. Pickup, new paint, new tires. . . . $310 1931 Chev. 12 Ton Pick up for . $135 1935 Chev. Coupe, looks like new, a r.ealtbar gain '1931 Model A Coupe, far above the average.. 1934 Chev. Deluxe Sedan, new paint job 1932 Chev. Sport Coupe, A-l condition 1925 Model T Touring, just a T Model ..$17.50 1933 Chevrolet 14-Ton, good tires, flew li cense for only .... $245 1931 Model A Ford Se dan, a real buy for $195 1934 Model V-8 Pickup, " a good buy $185 1930 Model Ford Coupe, bargain price $120 $390 $215 $310 $245 All these cars have been thoroughly recondi tioned by factory-trained mechanics, and all cars priced above $200 carry the 0. K. We invite you to look them over before you buy. WILL ACCEPT GOOD FAT CATTLE IN TRADE FOR USED CARS Let US Care for YOUR Car BRING IN YOUR OLD CAR, SWAP IT FOR A NEW CAR TRY AND YOU WILL BUY CHEVROLET A Car you will be Proud to own BURRELL Motor Co. Pbon 123 Franklin; N, C.
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