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despondence Meadow Messrs J. L,, D. C., and Garland Smith spent Saturday in Durham vis iting Mr. C- H .Smith who has just been operated on. Messrs Will Furlong and Brain Rodgers spent the week end in Swansboro. , Mr. Walter Furlong spent the week end in Washington. D. C Several of the farmers are very much aroused by t’he work that the boll weevil is doing. They do not know whether to spray or not, but many are planning to spray. The farmers of this section are be ginning to bam tobacco. Many of the people of this section attended the annual singing conven tion that was held at Benson Sunday They were very much pleased with the sermon preached by Rev. M- F. Ham, who for the past few weeks has been conducting a revival at Smith field. Miss Annie Belle Hood has recent ly returned home after attending school in Roclcy Mount. Mr. E. A. Tart spent Tuesday in Raleigh Mr. G. W. Strickland and family have been visiting friends in Samp son county Miss Ailie Holl y has returned to Raleigh after spending several weeks with relatives in this section. Benson, RFD, July 2. Polenta Rev. Chester Alexander delivered a very interesting sermon at Oakland church last Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. I?. B. Williams, of Ciro, visited Mrs. Williams’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Jones, last Sun day. We are very sorry to report that Mrs. Hines is very sick. We hope she will soon be out again. Mr. W. D. Tomlinson is also on the sick list and we are glad to hear he is improving. Lightning struck the house of Mr. Waylon Stephenson last Thursday knocking Mr- Stephenson down, and throwing the baby out of her mother’s arms and against the side of the house The lightning struck the chimney, running down into the house, and al so killed two dogs which were lying under the house near the chimney. No serious damage was done. Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Barbour, ac companied by Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Barbour and children, of Clayton, at tended the vocal union in Benson last Sunday. Mr, Walton Booker is spending some time in Wilmington. Miss Gretchen Barbour, of Clayton, is spending this week in this section. Mrs. Z. T. Jones has returned to her home here with Mr. J. E. Jones, after visiting her daughter, Mrs. George Poole, in Raeigh. Miss Hattie Jones has returned home after visiting Mrs. Raleigh Bryan in Raleigh for several days. Mr. Fred Cyples and Mr. Sellers, of Raleigh, visited in this section last Sunday afternoon. mi- anu mrs. i om Turner ana daughter, Miss Alice Hart Turner, of Raleigh, visited at the home of Mrs. E. N’. Booker last Sunday. Misses Monevah and Gretchen Bar hour and Miss Hattie Jones visited in Raleigh last Monday night . There will be services at Oakland church on the second Sunday night at eight o’cock by Rev. Chester Al exander. Everybody is invited to at tend. Clayton, Route 1, July 2 Smith The people of this section were very glad to see the good rain we have had. Rev. M. Hinderlite of the Pleasant Grove section, spent Sunday night in our community. Miss Mabel Lassiter has returned home from a visit to her grandfather in Lower Johnston. Messrs. Kasey, Johnson and John nie Southerland, of Johnson school section, spent Sunday afternoon in our section. Mr. and Mrs. David A. Lassiter and Mr. and Mrs. J. Vadon Lassiter spent Sunday at Wilmington. They report a nice time. Mr. Lynn Williams, of near Pine Level, made a call in our section Sun day. Mr. Reuben Lassiter spent a short while in the Rehoboth section Sun day. ;; ;! Several people of this community have been attending the Ham-Ram say meeting at Smithfield. Miss Ada Munden of the Hopewell Section^ was in our neighborhood Swnday Mr. and Mrs. Preston Woodall, of Benson, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lassiter. Mr. Dalma Johnson, of the John son school section, was in this sec tion Sunday afternoon. Messrs- David Lassiter and Reu ben Lassiter motored to Smithfield ! Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. David Barbour, of I of near Lillington, spent the week end in this community with relatives and friends. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Penny attend ed the big singing at Benson Sunday. Mr. Glenn Lassiter, of the Spilona section, passed through our commu nity Sunday afternoon. Mr. Ransom Penny made a call in the Spilona section Sunday after i noon. Misses Ida and Neva Langdon at i tended service at Hopewell church | Sunday morning. The Smith club met with Mrs. M. P. Lassiter Monday afternoon. Dr. G. A. McLemore, of Smithfield, passed through our community Moin I day. Mr. Munden, of Wyoming, spent a short while in our community Sunday with friends. Four Oaks, Route 4, July 1. Sanders Chape; The Ham-Ramsay meeting has I been well attended from this section. Mr. Randen Hill, Mr. J. K. Sanders and Thel Eason went to Raleigh on business Friday afternoon. Mr. John B. Godwin, of Benson, vi sited at the home of Mr. A. R. Cau dill Sunday. Mr. Thomas LeMay, of Smithfield, made a business call in this commu nity Tuesday afternoon. Miss Gladys Godwin and Miss Gal lon Lee. of near Benson, are spending the week with their aunt, Mrs. Ida Caudill. Miss Lillie Daughtry is attending summer school at Duke University. Mrs. W. A. Underwood, of near Clinton, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. P. B. Steve,ns. this week. Mrs. Janie Lewis and children, of Smithfield, visited Mrs. Lewis’ bro ther, Mr. Smith, Sunday afternoon Mr. A. R. Caudill visited friends i in Raleigh recently. Mr. and Mrs. James M. Creech and family spent Sunday with Mrs. Creech’s sister, Mrs. P. B. Ste vens, and attended the Ham-Ramsay meeting at Smithfield. Mr. Guy Powell had the misfortune of losing a valuable bull dog last week. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Staring vi i sited relatives in Princeton the past week end. Mr. Ashley Powpll’s baby was right sick Sunday. The recent heavy rains have got ten the farmers busy through this section. Miss Estelle Powell, of Rocky Mount, is visiting her brother, Mr. Ashley Powell, this week. Smithfield, Route 2, July 2. ! _ Micro j Micro, July 1—Misses Pearl and j Etta Aycoek and Mrs. R. C .Pearce ; spent Thursday afternoon in Smith field shopping. Miss Mildred Bowens spent last week with her grandmother, Mrs. P. H. Holland. • DR. J. C. MANN THE WELL KNOWN EYESIGHT SPECIALIST will be at Dr. L- D. Wharton’s Office Smithfieid, N. C. EVERY SECOND FRIDAY IN EACH MONTH Reinmeber His Next Visit FRIDAY. JULY 10 I have moved my office to my residence, two blocks South of Hood’s comer on Third street where I shall be glad to see those desiring my services. Dr. L. D. Wharton Miss Omega Degg, of Leafboro, returned home Tuesday after spend ing some time here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wellons. Mr. John Harrison Parker, of Sel ma, was in town Friday. Mrs. Cora Fitzgerald and son, Henry, went to Smithfield Thursday ofn business. Mr. and Mrs. Isham Pittman, of Wilson, were in town Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Creech and Tom Bagley went to Smithfield Monday to attend a meeting of the W. O- W. Mr. Henry Wellons, of Washing ton, D. C., came Tuesday to visit his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wellons, for a few days. Dr. M. Hinnant and little daugh ter, Evelyn, and Mr. L. D. Hinnant went to' Raleigh on business Wednes day. Mr. Frank Collier returned to Clinton Tuseday after spending some time with his father. Rev W. T. Col ner Messrs. Wade Pearce, William Boykin, C. W. Wellons and W. N. Barden and little Waidsworth Pearce an dWalter Boykin spent Wednesday at Sasser’ spond fishing. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Boyett and chil dren spent Friday afternoon with Mrs- Boyett’s aunt, Mrs. Jane Iiin nant, who has just returned from the hospital. We are glad to know that Mrs. Hinnant is much improved. Miss Sadye Atkinson, of Carter’s Chapel, and Miss Pearle Pearce were the guests of Miss Ethel Daniels Sat urday night. Mrs. Evelyn Peacock, of near Ken ly, spent Friday in town. Rev. Troy Phillips assisted Rev. Troy Phillips assisted Rev. Johnnie Alford in the services at the Free Will Baptist church Sunday morning. Mr. and Mrs. Luther Grumpier, of Smithfield, spent Saturday night with their parents, Mr. and Mrs . J. Grumpier. Quite a number from in and around town attended the Ham-Ramsay meeting last week. Miss Fanny Wellons was the guest of Miss Caroline Fitzgerald Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Fitzgerald re I turned to their home in New Bern Thursday after spending some time with relatives in town. Mr. Joe Collier , of Wilmington, was in town this morning. Mrs. B. E. Barnes and children re turned home Sunday after visiting her sister, Mrs. Bessie Outland, of near Pinkney. Professor Spencer and Rev. Billy Everett, of Ayden, were in town Sun day night. Mrs. vv. a. hmitn, oi toiumsia, b. C., and Mrs. E. S. Peele, of Durham, spent a few days here with their pa rents, who are staying with Mr. and Mrs. Rob Moore. On June 29, little Misses Hilda Gray Pearce and Louise Corbett, were entertained at a birthday party. They were born on the same day and ! their mothers, w’ho are sisters, gave them a party to celebrate their elev enth birthday. Their cakes holding eleven candles were very attractive. Cake cream, candy and fruits were served. The guests played many games and enjoyed the evening very much. Those present were: Katie Corbett, Evelyn Hinnant, Sadie Bar den, Pauline and Minnie Gray Boy ett, Ilamay Fitzgerald, Edith Ausley, Hairs €..,iarr& Medicine 2Ldo4h“ - rid your system of Catarrh or Deafness caused by Catarrh. Sold by druggists for over 40 years F. J. CHENEY &. CO., Toledo, Obic Groceries > ( Smithfield, N. C. Hazel and Inamay Pearce, Onie Wat son, Claudie Boykin, Eunice Daniel, Jackson and Rader Collier. Miss Ethel Daniel Daniel assisted Mrs. C. WT. Pearce in serving. The little host esses received many useful presents. Rev. S. H. Styron, of Pine Level, was in town Tuesday. Mrs. Dora Pollard and Mrs. Vinnie Parker, of Smihtfield, spent Monday afternoon in town. Miss Maggie Pearce was the guest of Mrs- R. C. Pearce Sunday. Clayton Clayton, July 1—Mrs. Paul H. Waddill spent several days this week at Carthage visiting Mr. Waddill’s parents. Mr. Garland Sasser, of near Golds boro, spent last week here with his uncle, Mrs. Leslie Sasser. Mr. B. S- Hall, of St. Petersurg, Fla-, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. J. S. Hall Mr. and Mrs. Morris Arthur, of Ijexington, Ya., are visiting relatives in Clayton this week. Miss Penelope Nichols, of near Durham, spent last week end here, the guest of Mrs- J. W. Mayo. Mrs. Bennett Poole, of Winston Salem, spent the last week here with her grandfather, Dr. J. A. Griffin. Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Talton, of Ox ford, spent Sunday in Clayton with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. D. G- York and little son, Richard, of Sanford, were the guests of Mrs. Hugh A. Page last week. Mrs. G- T. Smith and Miss Bar bara Gulley,spent last Thursday in Lillington, the guest of Mrs. J. B Tugwell. Mr. Cedric O’Neil is out again aft er having been confined to his room tor several days, suitering trom tne effects of a vaccinated arm. Mrs. Carey J. Hunter and Mrs. E. B. McCullers left Wednesday for Dallas, Texas, to join a tourist party for an extended trip across the con tinent to the Pacific Ocean and up the Pacific to points in Alaska. They expect to be away about three or four weeks. ERROR CORRECTED We are in receipt of a letter call ing attention to an error that occur red in the Thanksgiving news items published in the issue of June 19. The* item stated that “Mrs. Bessie Corbett spent last week with Mr. W. G. Earp ” The letter did not give the correction to be made, but we pre sume that the printer left the “s” off of Mrs. FIVE COUNTIES ARE STILL WITHOUT SCHOOL BUSES Raeigh, June 30.—Children in by gone days “ploughed the mud” for miles to reach the school house. Not so these days. The State Department of Education finds that school buses have been carrying 69,391 pupils to school daily the past year. Total dai ly mileage of buses serving 2,006 schools is reckoned to be 40,765 in ninety-five of the 100 counties sup plying the children with this conven ience. 1,318 buses were operated in 1923-24 covering 26,354 miles daily and transporting 48,251 children. The counties of Alieghaney, Cabarrus, Macon, Cherokee, and Perquimans have not yet taken this advanced step in connecting their boys and girls with the school house. Watch the date on your label HARD-SURFACE MILEAGE NOW 18.46 MILES Raleigh, June 30.—Announcement is made by H. K. Witherspoon pu)j. licity engireer of the State Highway Commission, that the hard-surfaee mileage of the State is now 1846 gravel, shale and topsoil, 3,112; dirt road under State control, 10,044 miles. Total composing the State highway system 6,002 miles, the ma jor portion of which has been con structed since the passage of the first road bond bill by the General Assembly of 1921. Mr. Witherspoon also announces the discontinuance of the state Highway Bulletin of which he has been the guiding spirit the past several years. MINE RELIEF FUND “OVER THE TOP” Raleigh, June 30—The Coal Glen Mine Disaster Relief Fund has reach ed expectations and gone “over the top”. Responding to the proclamation of Governor McLean the people of the State have contributed $35,404.38 or more than $400 in excess of the amount said to be needed. The Red Cross is disbursing this fund on the basis of the actual needs of the bene ficiaries. FIRE LOSS FOR MAY HEAVY Ralgigh, June' 30.— Stacey W. Wade, insurance commissioner, states that the first loss in the State during the month of May exceeds the “siz able” sum of $361,400 and that the number of fires reported is 156. Va lue of property at risk $1,431,070, on which there was insurance aggregat ing £806,920. The larger blazes oc curred at Morganton, Burlington, Shelby, Smithfield, Ayden, Hamlet and Wadesboro. The Tourist €stmps Invite You! Thousands of them, hospitable and friendly, play a big part in the vaca tion joys of thousands of families every year. Take advantage now of this inter esting, economical way to travel! Get into your Ford and go—far away from the every-day haunts ami the working grind! AI1 the family will enjoy the outing; everyone will be healthier, happier and better for a change of scene and life in the open. No other car requires so email an investment as the Ford; none offers you such value for your money. Runabout - - $260 Coupe - - - - $520 Touring Car- - 290 Tudor Sedan - 580 On open cars domoun table rims and starter are $K5 extra. Full-sire balloon tires $25 extra. All prices f. o. b. Detroit. SEE ANY AUTHORIZED FORD DEALER OR MAIL THIS COUPON Fordor Sedan F.O. I V Please tell me how I can secure a Ford Car on easy payments: Address_______ City_ Statt M“",hl* co"1K”’ “ -Vv) Detroit ' ^ N-10 —Time to Buy Your New fe Youn © |KP r ® dT* tor co. Successor to Sanders Motor Co. Authorized Ford Dealers Phone 168. SMITHFIELD, N. C.
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