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^■IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIMIIIIIIIIIIIIIIV. 3 A home newspaper dedicated 3 1 to the service of Washington S § County and its 12,000 people. E ^iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilr The Roanoke Beacon ^ 4 4 jf 4 4 ^ and Washington County News ★★★★★★★ Plymouth, Washington County, North Carolina, Friday, March 9, 1934 i Advertisers will find Beacon 3 = and News columns a latch-key to 3 5 1,100 Washington County homes. § f)HllllllltllllMllllllllllllllll|ll|i|Ht||||||||||||||||ttlllllltlllllllir VOLUME XLV—NUMBER 10 ESTABLISHED 1889 LITTLE INTEREST IS YET SHOWN IN COMING PRIMARY No Candidates Yet Out in Open, But Number Are Expected Soon -s What about the approaching pri mary in Washington County? No candidates have announced their intention of running in a formal state ment to the press as yet, but interest in the usual scrap among the parti sans seeking the nomination for the various offices that this county has to offer is now waxing hot. First in line is that of State sena tor from this district, which is now held by Carl L. Bailey, of Roper; ,who will probably run again. Bob Coburn, of Williamston, and a Wash ington man are being mentioned for the race, as A. D. McLean, of Wash ington, is now in Washington, D. C. Then again there is the office of representative from this county to the North Carolina General Assembly, which was made vacant last year by the death of Captain Charles E. Mi celle, one of the most colorful men in the history of this county. No ap pointment to fill the vacancy has been made. Street talk has it that friends are renewing their efforts to get W. L. Whitley, now recorder’s solicitor, to drop his presen toffice for that post. Mr. Whitley is not exactly in favor of making the race, as he likes to work for the other man rather than cam paign for himself. It is too early yet to predict what will happen in the race for commis sioners. E. R. Lewis, of Roper, vet eran of many years, may be prevailed on to run again, while W. R. Hamp ton and O. R. Armstrong may de cide not to run for this office. Noth ing is definite. Talk of opposition for C. V. W. Ausbon, clerk of the superior court, is at a low ebb now. Once it was whis pered about that W. T. Stillman would run for this office, but in a •public statement to the reporter he asserted that he was not interested. He admitted that some staunch friends had approached him about it, but he had too much praise for the present clerk, who has held the job for 25 or more years, and be felt that Air. Ausbon should continue in office. r P. H. Darden, for years a mem ber of the Plymouth school board, and for some time chairman, before the county accepted control of the schools, is expected to run for the nomination as member of the county board of education. Only two mem bers, L. E. Hassell and C. N. Dav enport, jr., are on the board at the present time. I here has been some rumors tnat E. H. Still, manager of the Plymouth Box and Panel Company, would he appointed a third member of this hoard, but until the present nothing has been done. Mr. Still is now on the city school board. It is not thought that he will enter the cam paign for this job. John W. Darden will enter the race fot nomination to succeed himself as recorder. Zeb Vance Norman, for several years a judge of this court, has laughingly remarked that he might run, but this is not definite. And in the way he spoke it he might not have meant it. Not a single one of the politicians has even casually mentioned the fact that Mrs. Mary O. Sawyer might have opposition for nomination as register of deeds. It is certain that she will enter the race again for the office. Nothing has been said about any opposition for J. K. Reid as sheriff, who will run again; and the office of treasurer, now held by E. G. Arps, has not been a matter of contention in th econversations heard on the street. It is thought that Mr. Arps will run again. -<S> Daughter of Local Man On College Honor Roll Miss Leslie Darden, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Darden, is one of the 106 students out of several hull' dreil to make the honor roll for the first semester at the Woman’s Col lege of the University of North Car-' olina at Greensboro. : Miss Darden is a sophomore stu dent. Creswell 4-H Club Creswell.—The Creswell freshman sophomore 4-H club met 1 hursday (morning with 36 members present. The meeting was opened and presid ed. over by Miss Josephine Daven port, president of the club. Miss Mollie Sawyer was named cheer leader. Several yells were giv en, after which the club members went in a body to he weighed, measured, and checked in proportion for the health contest this spring. Several of the girls presented their sewing problems for the month and were graded on the projects completed. The meeting adjourned to meet in March. HOME LOAN BODY IS MAKING LOANS IN THIS COUNTY Further Information Given By Representative for Washington Bringing t lie information released to tlie press some time ago up to date, Carl L. Bailey, attorney for the Home Owners Loan Corporation for Wash ington County, revealed the following facts this week: The Home Owners Loan Corpora tion was created by the Federal gov ernment for the purpose of refinanc ing indebtedness on homes as dis tinguished from farms. The home loan organization does not loan money on farm property, as this is the func tion of the Federal Land Bank from which money can be borrowed on farms. These home loans are made on the basis of 80 per cent of the value of property as placed thereon by ap praisers. These loans are made in bonds by the corporation, which bonds are delivered to the holder of the mortgage against the home. These are 18-year bonds and bear 4 per cent interest. The principal of the amount is guar anteed by the Home Owners Loan Corporation, while the interest on the bonds is guaranteed by the Federal government. A bill is now pending in Cnogress, which, if passed, will guarantee both the principal and in terest by the government . Home Owners Loan Corporation bonds are like other government bonds in that they are non-taxable. These bonds are readily marketable, being quoted only recently at 98. Loans will be made only for the purpose of paying mortgages or judg ments against homes which existed before June 13, 1933. Also cash will be loaned for payment of taxes. Cost of procuring these loans ranges in amount from $35 to $('>() or more, ac cording to the amount of the loan. Later information reveals that a bout 50 applications have been made in this county for loans totaling a bout $113,881. A total of $11,270 has been loaned already in the county, while six other applications totaling $13,783.81, have been approved, but not completed as yet. The largest amount of any single loan sought by an applicant is $5,000, while the smallest is $200. Those closed average $2,254 each, while those approved but not closed average $2, 297.39 each. Thus, if the loans ap plied for and not completed average as much as the loans completed, then the total applied for would he close to $113,881. -§ Smith-Douglass Fertilizer Follows Advice of Expert -<$ R. B. Douglass, vice president of the Smith-Douglass Company, Nor folk, Va., announced that his com pany had arranged to follow the rec ommendations of Dr. Zimmerly and other government experts with respect to correcting magnesium deficiency in Eastern Shore soils, by producing their Royal Potato Fertilizer with a guarantee of 25 pounds of water solu ble magnesium oxide to the ton. In making his announcement, Mr. Douglass said: “We are very proud of the service we have been render ing for many years to potato growers on the Eastern Shore. We have, of course, been cooperating very closely with the government experts who have been trying to improve crop results for the growers in that section, and the result of every one of their re searches has been included in our fertilizer formula as quickly as pos sible. “Last year, after the conclusion had been definitely established that a high percentage of quickly soluble organics was advisable for the soil on the Eastern Shore, we introduced Royal Potato Fertilizer, and despite pdverse conditions, it met with tre mendous popular approval. Royal carried 45 per cent quickly soluble organics, as well as special bacteria iproduqing organics, and will carry the same this year. In addition to that, it will carry the 25 pounds of water soluble magnesium oxide. “We believe that this will be a great boon to potato growers in this territory and that given fair weather conditions, the potato crop on the Eastern Shore will be one of the great est in years. “There have been some inquiries made to us as to whether or not we will continue to guarantee Royal with respect to the premium charged for it, as we did las tycar. The results which Royal showred last year despite conditions have satisfied us that our guarantee was a sound one and one I which the goods would have lived | up to. We would be very proud and happy to continue the guarantee on ! Royal this year, but the provisions of I the NRA Fertilizer Code make such guarantees impossible and we were, under those requirements, forced to abandon it. Father of Principal E. N. Riddle Observes Birthday Below in quotations is the idea of Principal E. N. Riddle, of Roper, in writing up a celebration of a birthday: “On February 17, Mr. and Mrs. Rid dle, of Roper, had a birthda\ cac : w::h| 81 candle on it. No; it wasn’t Mr.1 Riddle’s birthday, nor Mrs. Riddle’s. | It was Mr. Riddle’s father, who has’ been spending the winter with him. Old Mr. Riddle enjoys reasonably good health and likes to play check ers, smoke his pipe, and tease cats.” j COUNTY TO HAVE 4 DELEGATES TO G. O. P. MEETING <$> Washington Has Largest Delegation To Be Named In This Section -<8> More accredited delegates and al-j termites will attend the North Caro-| lina Republican Convention in Char-' lotte on April 4 from Washington j County than there will be from any j county in the surrounding section, it was learned today from B. B. Spencer,! chairman of the county committee.] The delegate allotment to this con-, vention is based on the vote for gov-1 ernor in North Carolina in 1932, when Democrats cast 1,662 for Ehringhaus I and the Republicans in this county. mustered 672 for Charles Frazier, j This gave the victorious party a ma- . joritv on these two candidates of 990. | Bertie, Cambden, Chowan, Curri-’ tuck, Gates, Pasquotank, and Perqui- j mans can have only 1 delegate each j in the convention, while Dare will have 3, Tyrrell 2, and Washington leads the list with 4. The keynote speaker for the Char lotte meeting has not been selected as yet, but Chairman Spencer will be advised in time. Chairman James S. Duncan, of Greensboro, prepared the allotments for the counties. The exact date of the county con vention is not known as yet, but it is to be held prior to April 3, at which time delegates to the convention in Charlotte will be named. The con gressional district convention to name aspirants for Congress are to be held prior to April 13. The Republicans are expected to or ganize for one of the most intensive pre-election campaigns in the history of the party in Washington County this year, as last election they were swept for a tremendous loss, but they hope to set about recouping their losses this year. Young People Service League Is Organized -® Pleasant Grove.—A Young Peoples,1 Service League was organized at Pleasant Grove church Sunday with] the following officers: Miss Christine Hodges, president; ' Mr.j Glenwood Spruill, vice president; Miss Louise' Chesson, secretary; and Mr. Fred Spruill, treasurer. Miss Corinne Bell J ] was elected leader. The first meeting ^ will be held Friday night, March 9, ! at the church. Bridge Party -« A delightful social affair of the spring season was the contract bridge party given on Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Bert Bishop on Jefferson Street, with Mrs. Bishop and Miss Rosella Overton as joint hostesses. The living room was tastefully dec orated with evergreen and attractive I with bridge lamps, while novel tallies ! marked places for the guests at three | tables. | During the game, salted peanuts I were served and afterwards the host i ess served pineapple whip topped with whipped cream and cherries. High score prize was presented to Mrs. Miriam Walden and low' score gift went to Miss Alma Sanderson. .-s Mrs. Campbell Hostess -$ Friends of Mrs. B. G. Campbell were graiously entertained on Friday afternoon from 4 to 6 with a dleight fnl Colonial Tea celebrating George Washington birthday. In the beau tifully decorated living room the guests were entertained by a solo by little Miss Catherine Midgett, who sang, “When Grandma Was a Girl"; a piano solo, "The Minuet,” by Miss Mary Elizabeth Bray, while Misses Mary Lillian Campbell and Frances Jones danced an acrobatic number. Mrs. H. S. Midgett read a paper on ! "The Mother of Washington,” then Mary Lillian Campbell, Frances Jones Joan Groves and Mary Elizabeth I Bray did a novelty tap dance. Mrs. | W. H. Clark read “Romances of ■ Washington,” and Mrs. A. L. Alex ander gave a reading, “The Flag.” j Following the program, the guests .were invited into the dining room, J where delightful sandwiches, canapes and hot coffee were served buffet style About 30 guests enjSycd the hospitali I ty of Mrs. Campbell. BRIDGE ACROSS RIVER HERE IS BEING SOUGHT Hope Revived by Letter Asking for More Traffic Information -® Hopes that the Public Works Ad ministration would approve a loan for the proposed bridges and causeway to span the Roanoke River and its tributaries to connect the north and south sides of the Albemarle Sound were revived today with a letter to Attorney Z. V. Norman from PWA officials seeking more information. This letter revealed that the offic ials needed more traffic information so as to make clear in the minds of inquirers that once the bridge was constructed it would yield enough revenue to repay in a serie ■ of install ments the amount expended on the project. Mr. Norman, as city attorney, fol lowed the instructions of the city coun cil and made application for the loan of the money under the auspices of the Roanoke River Bridge Company, which organization was spon-ored and the charter secured by Mr. Norman for the town. The application asked the loan of $342,000 for this work. It is pos sible that this will be reduced or sup plemented. Engineers will survey here to make a definite decision on their recommendations as to where to locat the bridges and causeways in the event that the project is approved. Some here think that the most like ly place for the bridge is on the Hamp ton farm near Plymouth, where the Roanoke River would be crossed at its mouth, reducing the width of the span and which also be Jess danger ous from storm hazards than the structures nearer the sound This project has been approved by the state officials and it has been for warded to Washington, D. C., from whence came the letter this week seek ing information. Mr. Norman, after having heard nothing for weeks, feels encouraged with the situation upon his receipt of the letter for more in formation. Approval of the project and the construction of the bridges would mean much to the progress of this section. Literary Club Meeting -«= The hospitable home of Mrs. B. G. Campbell on Jefferson Strict was the 'scene of a delightful event on Thurs day afternoon when she charmingly entertained the Literary Club. The entire event was centered around a celebration of George Washington’s birthday. A most appropriate program was presented by the following: Mrs. E. L. Owens, Mrs. S. A. Ward, Miss Mary Lillian Campbell and Mrs. Hen ry A. Blount. After this the guests repaired to a beautifully appointed din ing room, where a most attractive salad plate of cream cheese salad with tree-shaped sandwiches and hatchet shaped canapes were served with hot coffee. -® Honors Miss Bradshaw A charming courtesy was extended Miss Virginia Bradshaw, of Wash ington, Saturday evening when M*iss Joan Groves entertained at a con tract bridge party in her honor. Miss Bradshaw was the house guest of Miss Groves last week. An attractive setting was formed for the three tables appointed for the game. Miss Mary Lillian Campbell made high score and received a party handkerchief, while the guest of hon or was presented a box of dainty handkerchief, and Miss Rebecca Ward was awarded a novel pencil sharpen er as consolation. Following the game, delightful re freshments were served. Subscriptions to the Beacon Must Be Paid Now The Beacon swung into the second week of its intensive subscrip tion campaign with every indication that he’ the end of March every de linquent subscriber will be visited and offered an opportunity to reney their subscription. Subscribers have been warned that unless they do pay up in advance their paper will be stopped. Potal regulations require paid-in-advance subscribers. It is too expensive to send out papers to people in arrears. Advertisers appre ciate a paper better that has paid-in-advance subscriptions, as they are aware of the fact that any person who wishes the paper enough to pay for it will in turn read the advertisements. Led by the live-wire Mrs. Delma Peal, the canvassers are spending much time in their work. They appreciate the advice issued in The Beacon last week, and in many visits find that the people are prepared and awaiting their visit. They are working in haste to canvass every old subscriber and to solicit new ones. Please be prepared at all times now to pay in cash or produce. This week most of the efforts will be concentrated in Plymouth and its environs. See either Mrs. Delma Peal, Miss Mildred Marrow, Miss Callie Davenport, or Miss Martha Arnold about your paper at once. They will accept produce on which they will allow liberal prices and will also allow generous discounts. Many Taxpayers Fail To Execute Tax Lien Notes FINAL RITES TO BE HELD FOR MRS CLAYTON FRIDAY Had Suffered From Cancer For Past Past Five Months -».- ■ ■ Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at the Methodist church for Mrs. Annie Isolind Ange Clayton, 34 years of age, who succumbed at her home here on Jefferson Street Wed nesday-night at 11:30 o’clock. Death followed an illness of five months or mo e. Rev. R. G. L. Edwards, of Park ton, former pastor of the Methodist church, of which Mrs. Clayton was a member, will officiate, assisted by Rev. R. Grant, present pastor of the church. Final rites will start at 3 o’clock in the afternoon. A large crowd is expected to attend. Mrs. Clayton’s death was not un expected, as she had been suffc ing for months and had spent some time in the Park View Hospital in Rocky Mount, where she underwent an op eration in January. Cause of her death was given as cancer on the liver and splenn and complications. She first complained of the ailment last fall. When she underwent the operation she was apparently improv ing, but shortly her condition became more serious, and she grew steadily worse despite medical attention. She lapsed into a coma Tuesday, from which she never recovered. Mrs. Clayton was well known iti this section, as she was a prominent society woman and a loyal and con sistent member of the Methodist church. She was a member of a num ber of women’s clubs and was well liked by all who knew her. Hundreds of people have visited her home dur ing her last illness. Surviving Mrs. Clayton is her hus band, D. V. Clayton, assistant cashier of the Branch Banking and Trust Company here, an infant child of 13 months, and a son, Daryl, 7 years of age: also her parents, Mr. and Mrs, W. W. Ange; three sisters, Mrs. Ras ser Edwards, of Rocky Mount; Mrs. W. L. Whitley and Mrs. L. V. Land ing, Plymouth: and two brothers: Irvin E. and Bill Ange, of Plymouth, Swain Club Meeting -$ Westover.—Mrs. Lomas Reason was hostess to the Swain home demon stration club on Wednesday afternoon at her home at Westover. Reports were heard from the cloth | inf? lead; r, the yard leader, garden leader, and canning leader. In spite of the weather these faithful women have not been idle during the month and waiting for favorable uVaither. Each leader had much to report. The tsevwing leader exhibited a sinking screen in the process of making, also brought samples of the different tex tiles for testing. The demonstration for the afternoon was “How to get the most for your money when buying textiles, namely, cotton, wool, silk, rayon, and linen.” The meeting was well attended, and all the members, except two who were not at the last meeting, brought their sewing kits or boxes, also notebooks This was a fine start in the new work. The clothing leader presented a fine article on “How To Buy.” The hostess had prepared a very interesting and short little program, commemorating Washington’s birth day. After this, the hostess served a delicious course of Ihome canned peaches with whipped cream and cake. The March meeting will be held with Mrs. O. A. Chesson. 62-Year-Old Woman Is Married for Fifth Time Skinnersville.—Mrs. Sadie Swain was marrlied here for the fifth time a few days ago by Rev. T. F. Dav-| enport. She was 62 years of age.j While this is her fifth venture into matrimony, it numbers only the sec ond for her new husband, George Spruill, 50 years of age. They were rnarrit'd at the home of Raymond1 Clifton. Some Club Facts Mrs. Henry Norman, of the Scup pernong Club, has been president ofj the Scuppernong club ever since the^ club was organized by Miss Alice Mc-j Queen. Isn’t this a tribute to her, to! know that her club women find her to be such a splendid leader. She is a leader in other community affairs as well as church and club work. -® Mrs. Joe Browning had an article in the Southern Agriculturist in the February number. How about that? See page 31 in that issue. Mrs. Mollie Wiley is probably the j oldest home demonstration club mem 1 her in Washington County. She is ■ 85 and still attends the meetings whenever the weather is in her favor. [ If there is one older, please let us1 know. She belongs to the Albemarle ! club and is a charter member. Mrs. ' Jane Elliott comes next to Mrs. Wiley : and belongs to Albemarle also. ! -® | The home demonstration clubs are now organized in every community, in Washington County. There are 18 : clubs (white women) and one 1 col ! orcd women’s club. Watch the paper for what they are doing. We also have 6 4-H girls’ clubs, making a total of 25 clubs in all. If you don't believe this will keep one home agent busy, go around with her jfor one week. -» | The Chapel Hill Club is the largest i in the county, with a membership of ,56. They attend regularly, too. You | just can’t catch the enthusiasm until I you attend one of their meetings. -v, — Visitors From Maine Tell of Cold Weather -® Cherry.—Thermometers were regis tering 44 degrees below zero in Bid dleford, Maine, around February 20, it was learned here by A. W. Doven port, principal of the local school. Mr. and .Mrs. Oliver Davcnpopt, cbildrne of the local man, heard from the young Mrs. Davenport’s father in Miine while they were visiting here last week, and the letter revealed that with steam heat and an open fireplace the people in the faraway State could hardly keep warm. 1 During this same period the weath 1 ei man was telling of weather down [ to as low as 7 degrees above zero I right here in Washington County. It I Was said by Mr. Davenport to be the I coldest weather he could remember, | while other agreed that it was the Coldest here since back during the World War. -# | E. S. Blount Called To Philadelphia By Illness ] -® Edward S. (Teddy) Blount, a part j ner in the firm of Blount and Dav | enport here, has been called to Phil adelphia, Pa., to the bedside of his j wife, who is ill. He left here Tucs ! day and will return as soon as pos sible. Mr. Blount informed the Bea , con that his wife was not seriously j ill, but that her condition was such that his presence was needed. Hostess At Bridge -•- j The home of Mrs. W. J. Jackson | was the scene of a delightful party on Thursday evening, when she was host ess to the Friendly Contract bridge club. A background of evergreens, potted plants, and trailing ivy was used for the tables arranged for the game. During a most interesting evening of progressions salted toasted peanuts, were served on the tables, while im mediately after the presentation of thej prizes the hostess assisted by Mrs. \Y. C. Chesson and Mrs. G. Ray mond Leggett served springtime de light topped with whipped cream and cherries, fancy candies garnishing the plates. A springtime color note was prevalent in both the bridge acces sories and refreshments. High score prize for the evening was an attractive green plaid bridge set, which went to Mrs. George Har dison as winner. -®- __ M. L. Finger, of Lincoln County, is finding a ready sale for the 35,000 pounds of lespedeza seed which he harvested last fall. REQUIRES LESS INTEREST AND CAN’T BE SOLD —®— Law Requires Sale of Prop erty Unless Notes Given Before April 1 Taxpayers in Washington County are failing to take advantage of the opportunity afforded them to execute tax lien notes on their property for back taxes, it was learned here today front J. Corbitt Swain, auditor, who is in charge of collecting delinquent taxes. There are two reason^ why tax payers should go to Mr. Swain's office and execute these tax lien notes, thus lifting from their property the heavy sum imposed by the tax sale certifi cates, and the two reasons are: (1) the tax lien note requires less inter est, while the (2) property cannot be sold when it is secured by a tax lien note. The law requires that after April 1. 1934, all property on which tax lien notes have not been executed shall be sold. The county officials hate to do this, and so they urge all of those who are behind in their taxes to come to Mr. Swain’s office and do something about the matter. Under the tax lien note system back taxes can be paid in annual install ments, with as much as five years al lowed for payment of the back a mount. Under the tax certificate sys tem all back taxes are due now and the county can make collection bv foreclosing the property. The officials here have done all in their power to lighten the burden on the taxpayers and they urge with all their enthusiasm that the taxpay ers come into the office of Mr. Swain and have the matter explained so that they can take advantage of this sav ing before the end of March, when this offer is prohibited by law. Tax lister appointed fo rthis year by the commissioners follow: L. E. Hassell, Roper, Lees Mills; H. C. Spruill, Plymouth; C. L. Everett, Skin nersville; P. IT Belanga, Scupper nong. L. E. Hassell is supervisor. -S Lenter Services Being Held in Roper Church Roper.—Lenter Services are being belli every Tuesday evening at 7:30 p. nt. at St. Lukes Episcopal church. Rev. Sidney Matthews is the rector. -» Infant Son of Mr. and Mrs. Boggs Died Friday -<?> Roper.—The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Boggs died Friday at Wilmington, Del., and was buried Sat urday afternoon at the Gaylord cem etery, near Roper. Rev. Sidney Mat thews conducted the funeral services. -$ Bridge Party -$ Roper.—Miss Mattie Marrow was a charming hostess at a bridge party on Wednesday evening at her home coun try home near Roper, when she en tertained in honor of her brother, J. Wsley Marrow, jr. Contract was played at three tables. During the game bon-bons and salt - j ed peanuts were served. After the ! final scores, Miss Carrie Jane Her man, winner of high score for ladies, [ received a silver bud vase; Fred j Blount, high scorer for men, was [ awarded a shaving novelty. Miss Mil dred Marrow was given consolation. Bavarian Cream with walnut wafers was served to the following guests: | Misses Carrie Jane Herman, Mildred j Marrow and Mildred Swain, Mr. and | Mrs. Leon Brey, Mr. and Mrs. B. G. i O’Brien, Messrs. Fred Blount, Os borne and Wesley Marrow, Leslie B. and Nathan Walter Spruill, i -<s> Birthday Party -<$ Mrs. W. H. Oliver was a gracious hostess on Wednesday evening when she charmingly entertained a number of friends at a birthday party in honor of her husband’s fiftieth anniversary. The living room was thrown en suite and a beautiful color scheme of pink and white was used. After the guests had arrived, the lights were turned low and Mrs. Oliver entered carrying a beautiful birthday cake lighted with candles in pink holders. This indeed was a sur prise to Mr. Oliver. After the can dles were blown out, many useful presents were given the honoree. There were many different amuse ments furnished by the guests. The hostess was then assisted by little Miss Rebecca Davenport and Miss Delma Peele in serving cake, with gelatine and cocoanut and bananas topped with whipped cream to the guests.
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