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THURSDAY, JANUARY 12, 1942. THE FRANKLIN PRESS AND THE HIGHLANDS MACON IAN PACE FIVE Highlands Highlights MRS. H. G. STORY NOTICE TO HIGHLANDS RESIDENTS Mrs. H. G. Story is the news reporter and representative of The Franklin Press and The Highlands Maconkan in Highlands and vicinity. She is prepared to receive advertisements and subscrip tions as well as new9 items. We refer you to Mrs. Story for any service .that this newspaper may render you or your community. The Editor. CHURCH NOTES Highlands Presbyterian Church Rev. H. T. Bridgman, Minister 10 a. m. Sunday School and BiWe Classes. H a. m. Morning Worship and Sermon. 1 P-. m. Sunday School, Shortoff. 7 p. m. Christian Endeavor. 4 p. m. Wednesday Junior Christian Endeavor at 'the manse 7:30 p. m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting. Church of the Incarnation Rev. A. Riufus Morgan, Rector 10 a. m. Sunday School. 4. p. m. Evening Prayer and Sermon. 13 Highjand Methodist Church Rev. J. S. Higgins, Pastor Horse Cove: 10 a. m. Preach ing. i Highlands: lJ a. rrt. Preaching. Clear Creek : 2 :3Q p. m. 'Breach Highland Baptist Church Rev. J. G. Benfield, Pastor 10 a. m. Sunday School. . 11 a. m. Sermon. 7 p. m. B. T. U. 8 p. m. Sermon. PRESBYTERIANS BEGIN MISSION , STUDY PERIOD This month members of the Pres byterian church are observing a study period of Foreign Mission work, preparatory to the week of prayer and self-denial February 1 to 8, in this connection, the Rev. H. T. Bridgman, pastor of the church, began a series of sermons on "Missions" last Sunday morn ing, using as his subject "The Why of Foreign Missions", and citing the disparity of privilege in Chris tian and non-Christian lands. Next Sunda man will Foreign questions to day will s-ions ,sf On R will speak on "The How of For eign Missions lln that address he plans to tell how a missionary works, and wtyat he does, illustrat ed from his oKvn experience of 20 years' service in fcjbina. A Communicants' ipia&s, organiz ed by Mr. Bridgnianjsgot off to a good start at the Majfic last Mon day afternoon, with prk thildren and you,ng people priith,t. These classes will be held once, a . week and it is not too late fofeftjthers to join. CARD CLUB MEETS WITH MRS. W. H. COBB Mrs. W. H. Cobb was hostess to the Wednesday Card Club at des sert bridge last week. Mrs. E. E. Newsom, Mrs. Frank B. Cook and Miss Sara Gilder assisted ihe hos tess in serving, the dessert. Blue and yellow strawflowers with ever greens were' used as decorations. Mrs. Frank B. Cook won high score prize and Mrs. E. R. Gilbert was final winner of the defense stamps given as the traveling prize. Mrs. Jack Wilcox and Miss Re becca Nail were guests of the club and the guest prize was awarded to Mm. Wilcox. greens were used about th room. PRESBYTERilAN AUXILIARY MET TUESDAY AFTERNOON The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church met with Mrs. H. T. Bridgman at the manse on Tuesday afternoon. This meeting marked the beginning of the For eign Mission season, and the pro gram, "Christ, the Church and the World" was led by Mrs. W. H. Cobb. The talk by Mrs. Bridgman, a missionary to China for 20 years prior to her return to this country about a year ago, and her display of Chinese methods of travel and maps of the country, added a great deal of interest to the meet ing. Mrs. Charles J. Anderson as sisted Mrs. Bridgman in serving delicious refreshments. Members present were Mrs. E. E. Newsom, Mrs. Sidney McCarty, Miss Ruth Carter, Mrs. Elliot Caziarc, Mrs. W. H. Cobb, Mrs. Charles J. Anderson Miss Dor othea Harbison and Mrs. Bridgman. "They Met In Argentina," And Dance at Helen's Barn v mnr-ina Ml. BridiZ- DR. JESSIE Z. MORELAND ENTERTAINS BRIDGE CLUB Dr. Jessie Z. Moreland entertain ed with a bridge party on Sat urday evening at her home on Main street as a courtesy to the Wednesday Afternooji Bridge Club. High score prize was won by Miss Sara Gilder and the traveling prize by Mrs. C. C. Potts. Club members enjoying the oc casion were Mrs. W. H. Cobb, Mrs. Elliott Caziarc, Mrs. Frank B. Cook, Mrs. E. R. Gilbert, Mrs. Tudor N. Hall, Mrs. J. A. Hines, Mrs. Thomas C. Harbison, Mrs. Jack M. Hall, Mrs. H. G. Story, Mrs. C. C. Potts, and Miss Sara er. Mrs. Doris Abbott was a fpmr player and assisted Dr. Moreland in serving a pla jref after the game. ' Vase of' English Wjf the mantlepiece and ot Lw 1 B. M. U. INSTALLS NEW-CRS; I nstlkajijft services - tor new of ficers of the . BfepttSt Woman's Mis sionary Union were held at the January meeting on Wednesday at the home of Mrs. S. T. Marett. The service was read by Mrs. J. G. Benfield and the prayer offered by Mr. Benfield, pastor of the church. The officers installed were Mrs. B. H. Neely, president; Mrs. Floyd Rogers, first vice-president; Mrs. Marvin Baty, second vice-president and program chairman; Mrs. O. F. Summer, third vice-president and young people's director; Mrs. Doyle Burgess, secretary; Mrs. Lawrence Hicks, treasurer; Mrs. Guy Paul, mission study dhairman ; and Mrs. Carl Zoellner, personal service chairman. The program topic for Wednes day was "The Hand of Provi dence." A majority of the 15 per sons present had a part on the program. Annual reports by the various committees were heard at this meeting. One of the new pro jects adopted by this organization at Wednesday's meeting is that of keeping in touch, by means of let ters and other remembrances, with the young men of this community who are in defense service. After the closing prayer by Mr. Benfield, MrSf Marett was assisted ing sandwiches, cakes by Mrs. O. Also Keno Party For Benefit Paralysis Fund Announced "They Met in Argentina" will be shown at Highlands School Theatre, through the courtesy of Prof. O. F. Summer, on Tuesday night, January 27th, for the bene fit of the Infantile Paralysis Foun dation, it has been announced by Miss Eva Potts, Highlands chair man. This picture has been given for the occasion by the RKO Radio 'Corporation. There will al so be a two-reel comedy. Admis sion prices for Tuesday night are ten ceruts and twenty-eight cents. The show will begin promptly at 7.30 o'clock. Miss Potts also advises that the dance in celebration of the Presi dent's birthday will toe held on the night of January 31st at Helen's Barn. This dance will bt under the supervision of Miss Sarah Thompson. Following her usual custom Mrs. S. A. Wilson is giving the use of the hall for .the President's birth day ball. A Keno party for the benefit of the Foundation was held at the school lunch room on Tuesday evening, with Mrs. H. P. P. Thompson in Charge. Personal Mention and j le4PBji4jeahtMtr'' Mr. and Mrs. George Gosling of Buribank, Calif., have announced the birth of a daughter, Gail Ellen, on December 30. Mrs. Gosling will be remembered as the 'former Miss Eileen Reese of Highlands. Mayor and Mrs. W. H. Cobb had as their weekend guests Mr. Cobb's nephew, Jack Watkins, a senior at Clemson college, and his roommate, Herbert Tarleton, also a senior at Clemson. Mrs. H. D. Randall of Cincin nati, Ohio, arrived Saturday for a visit with her daughter, Mrs. Jack Wilcox and Mr. Wilcox, at Billy Cabin Farm. Frazier Redden has returned from a several weeks' stay in Del- ray Beach, Fla whece, his parents, M-c wo -Mrs. r. tteaaen, or., iding the winter. corps at Albuquerque, N. M. Hir am is the son of Mrs. Florence McKinney and the late T. G. Mc kinmey, and has been in service since last August. Jack H. Potts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank H. Potts, has been transferred from Fort Eustis, Va. to Washington, D. C, arid is in the cpast artillery and anti-aircraft coTps, department of communica tion service. Mr, and Mrs. Raymond Taller. have announced the birth of a daughter, Judith Gail, on January 6, at their home on the Dillard Road. Mrs. Tallent is the former Miss Alma Penland. Mrs. Tudor Calloway has return ed from a three weeks' visit with her sister, Mrs. B. A. Stephens ir Charlotte. Edward Potts of Fort Croft, S. C, spent the weekend here with his parents, Postmaster and Mrs. C. C. Potts. The January meeting of the Wo man's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist Church was held at the home of Mrs. J. Z. Gottwals on Tuesday, with seven members present and a very imteresting pro gram. The meeting was conducted by the new president, Mrs. R. J. Price. Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Edwards, and Mr. and Mns. John Pearso,n of Spokane, Wash., were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Crunkleton. John Beale Back In Marines; Mother Receives Official Letter Red Cross War Relief Continues To Come In Additional contributions to the Red Cross War Relief fund an nounced by Mrs. Frank H. Potts are: Boy Scouts $8.05; from An enthusiastic Highlands visitor", Blackstone Hotel, Chicago, 111., $5; Potts Brothers, $3; Mrs. H. D. Randall, $3; and the following one dollar contributions: Miss Maude Crane, H. S. Halley, Rev. J. G. Benfield, Gene Woods, Miss Laura Hawkins, and School Children, 91 cents. To date $29000 have been turned in by Mrs. Potts who said the campaign will continue until the irmey is in the ir 1 full quota has ber reached. 'Mrs. Callie Beale has just re ceived a letter from the Southern Recruiting Division of the United States Marine Corps at Savannah, Ga., informing her of the re-enlist ment of her son, John Beale, in the Marines. We are quoting the letter in part below: "Dear Mrs. Beale: Your son, John Edwan, has volunteered in ithe United States Marine Corps for a second enlistment . . . you can well toe proud of your son's decision to help his country to ward victory. John was . honorably discharged from the Marine Corps last June as a chief cook. He was reappointed to that rating imme diately upon re-enlistment. "Knowing you are proud to have your son back in the Marine Corps, I am enclosing some seals which will identify your home and autobomile as having a member of the family in the Marine service. I assure you it gives me genuine pleasure to have your ison back in the Marine Corps. I feel certain he will get back into the swing of Marine activity and that when vic tory is ours, you, as well as I, .shall be proud of his accomplish ments. I would like to hear from you from time to time concerning your son's progress in the Marines, and wish to remain, . Yours in Service (Signed) A. C. Small, Major, U. S. Marine Corps Ret'd, Officer in Charge." John left high .school after the tenth grade to join the Marines and finished his eleventh grade work the first year, also taking a four years' course in architecture during his first enlistment. Since the termination last June of his former enlistment period, John has held a responsible position with the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad, with headquarters at Waycross, Ga. Motor Vehicle Tax Stamps At P. O. Postmaster C. C. Potts states that Federal Motor vehicle tax stamps are now on sale at the postoffice. According to existing laws, all cars in operation from the first day of February must have a Federal tax stamp on the windshield. WANT ADS GET RESULTS! Sale Begins Sat., Jan. 24th POLLYS Doors Open at 9:00 A. M. STOCK LIQUIDATING SALE AN ANNUAL EVENT LOOKED FORWARD TO BY THE PEOPLE OF MACON COUNTY AND VICINITY YEARLY. BUT GREATER THIS YEAR THAN AT ANY TIME IN OUR HISTORY, WITH PRICES SOARING AND SHIPMENTS UNCERTAIN POLLYS OFFERS YOU THEIR ENTIRE STOCK OF NEW QUALITY WINTER MERCHANDISE AT AND BELOW TODAY'S W HOLESALE MARKET COST. Sheeting HEAVY DRUID LL 17K Value IQc yd. MEN'S HEAVY Work Shoes $2.95 VAL. $1.99 P"-- MEN'S WOOL Sweaters $I.7S VAL. $1.00 e. MEN'S HEAVY Work Shirts SSc VAL. 68c Dresses BETTER GRADE SILK $5.99 for $3.99 $3 99 far $2.39 IMS far $1.79 ONE TABLE LADIES' . Dress Slippers UP to $3.50 VAL. MEN'S HEAVY WT. HAYNES Underwear $1.39 VAL. $1.00 ASSORTED COLORS Ladies' Sweaters Short and Long SleeTM SSc VAL. 50 ea- LADIES' FULL FASHION Hose Seconds in High Quality Horn 75c VAL. 39c pr. MEN'S CUSHION MAGIC Dress Oxfords $3.23 VAL. l $2.39 I SI MM or. LADIES' ALL LEATHER Oxfords $3 00 VAL. pr. CHILDREN'S Sweaters $1.25 VAL. ea. 50c MEN'S 8-OZ. Overall Pattts SANFORIZED $1.75 VAL. $1.19 Pr- MEN'S AND BOYS' WINTER WT. Underwear SSc VAL. 55c Suit ONE TABLE MDSE. Sweaters. Dresses, etc. 25c ea- Nothing Reserved . . . Every Item in the Store Has Been Marked Down Mercilessly For This Spectacular Event SELLS FOR LESS Sell Only Guaranteed Merchandise POLLYS SELLS FOR LESS Sells Only Guaranteed Merchandise
