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Personals - Society News MRS. J. H. SMITH HOSTESS TO U. D. C. MEMBERS Charming in every detail was the three-course dinner party given to 30 members and guests of the Major Charles Louis Latham chapter of the United Daughters of the Confeder acy at her Third Street home by Mrs. J. H. Smith Tuesday evening. The home was beautifully decor ated with spring flowers, Confed erate colors, and portraits of noted Confederate leaders. Guests arrived attired in the par ticular dress of the several Southern States. A contest on guessing the nicknames of Southern States was enjoyed, with Mrs. P. W. Brinkley winning and Mrs. T. L. Bray and Mrs. A. E. Davenport next. Mrs. C. J. Norman recited a poem on “Dixie.” Mrs. S. A. Ward told some anecdotes from the “Unwrit ten South.’’ Mrs. Laura S. Johnston played and those present sang DR. V. H. MEWBORN OP-TOM-E-TRIST Williamston, Peele’s Jewelry store Monday, May 18. Robersonville, Robersonville Drug Store, Tuesday, May 19. Plymouth, Liverman’s Drug Store Thursday, May 7 and May 21. Eyes Examined — Glasses Fitted At Tarboro Every Wed.-Sat. At Rocky Mount Every Friday “Dixie.” Mrs. W. R. White told of the encounter of her mother and a Union soldier. Mrs. C. McGowan gave a toast to the Confederacy. At the head of the table sat Mrs. Abe Adler, presi dent of the local chapter, and Mrs. Goode Darden, widow of a Confed erate soldier. Special guests were Mesdames Jack Read, R. A. Duvall and Mrs. E. S. Blount. --- FOUR ACES BRIDGE CLUB MEETS TUESDAY The Four Aces Bridge Club met with Misses Edna Glover and Ruth Modlin at the home of Mrs. L. W. Anderson Tuesday evening. The home was beautifully decorated with spring flowers. Upon arrival each guest was presented a shoulder cor sage as a favor. Miss Annie Myrtle Peele was giv en a black glass cake plate for top score, while the honor prize went to Miss Florence Davis, who received two black cigarette ash trays. The guest prize, a linen handkerchief, was given to Mrs. M. W. Spruill. Guests were Mrs. Spruill, Mrs. Blanche Swain, Mrs. H. A. Liver man, and Mrs. L. W. Anderson. Heavenly hash and angel food cake was served with fruit punch being served during play. Tax Listing Time Extended to May 9 Absolutely No Further Extension In Time After May 9th This is done only to permit those who were delayed in listing during April to escape the penalties imposed by law. This is extending the listing as long as the law will afford. Be sure to list by Saturday, May 9. List your property personally and a avoid errors in the abstracts. Look aft er this today. Town of Plymouth M. W. Spruill, Tax Supervisor Condensed Statement oi Condition of Branch Banking & Trust Company At the Close of Business March 4,1936 RESOURCES Cash and due from banks .$5,460,457.23 Obligations of the United States. 5,205,703.74 Federal Land Bank Bonds. 1,551,154.23 North Carolina Bonds . 307,900.81 Municipal and other marketable bonds 2,843,750.20 Loans secured by marketable collater al with cash values in excess of the loans . 677,234.84 -16,046,201.05 Other loans and discounts . 1,048,074.53 Other stocks and bonds . 19,606.00 Banking houses, furniture & fixtures & real estate 250,000.00 TOTAL ..$17,363,881.58 LIABILITIES Capital Stock—Common Capital Stock—Preferred Surplus .. Undivided Profits . Reserves ...-. DEPOSITS . $ 400,000.00 400,000.00 400,000.00 270,070.45 231,502.31 15,662,308.82 TOTAL $17,363,881.58 Trust Department Assets Not Included Upon the strength of the above statement and the backing of our directors, we solicit your business, promising every accommodation consistent with sound banking. SOUND BANKING AND TRUST SERVICE FOR EASTERN CAROLINA U. D. C. CHAPTER MAKES SEVERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS The local chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy will sponsor a rummage sale on May 2 and a benefit movie during the month of May, it was announced by Mrs. Abe Adler, the president. The chapter is pleased to have Mrs. Jennie Darden, widow of Goode Darden, a Confederate sol dier, as an honorary member. Mrs. J. H. Smith invited the organiza tion to her home for an entertain ment of last Tuesday night. Mrs. Claudius McGowan has in vited the club to the Legion Hall on Friday, May 8, at which time Hal Williford will be presented a medal May 9th has been designated as the day for covering the graves of Con federate soldiers witli flowers, and those giving flowers should carry them to Mrs. Adler’s by 4 o’clock in the afternoon. The next meeting will be with Mrs. W. R. White on May 29 with Mrs. White, Mrs. Adler and Mrs. W. H. (Jack) Peele as hostesses. MRS. RAMSEY HOSTESS AT BRIDGE SATURDAY Mrs. H. M. Ramsey entertained at two tables of bridge Saturday night at her home on Washington Street. Spring flowers were used in pro fusion for decorating the lovely home. Strawberry ice cream and devil’s food cake were served. Mrs. H. E. Harrison was awarded a corsage of violets for top score. Guests were Mesdames George W. Hardison, W. J. Jackson, W. C. Ches son, J. S. Brown, Roy Swain, and Miss Annie Myrtle Peele. -<£ LITERARY CLUB IN MEETING THURSDAY The Thursday Afternoon Literary Club was entertained Thursday aft ernoon by Mrs. W. H. Clark at her home on Main Street. “The Life of Robert E. Lee” was read by Mrs. A. E. Davenport ,with Mrs. L. T. Rose reading a paper on “Raleigh and His World.” Mrs. T. L. Bray reported on her visit to the state convention of clubs at High Point. A sweet course was served. -9 LEGION AUXILIARY MEETING FRIDAY The American Legion Auxiliary was entertained by Mesdames C. McGowan, C. V. W. Ausbon, Z. G. Lyon, and H. A. Williford Friday afternoon. Talks were made by Mesdarr es Will Rodman, Frazier McDevitt, J. Taylor, and L. Miller, of Washington, N. C., who were vis itors. After a brief business session, a social hour was enjoyed, with the hostesses serving ice cream with cake and salted nuts. -CJJ AMATEUR BRIDGE CLUB IN MEETING TUESDAY The Amateur Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs. Harry L. Barnhill Tuesday evening. Spring flowers were used in the decorations. Mrs. Frank Spruill was given a novelty bud case as high scorer. Sunset salad, saltines and ice tea were served. Mrs. C. W. Burnham, of Williamston, was a special guest. -® BAPTIST SUNDAY SCHOOL IN MEETING THURSDAY The T. E. L. class of the Baptist Sunday school met at the Mrs. W. R. White hme Thursday night with Misses Katherine Brandon and Mary Frances Misenheimer as hostesses. After a short program, games and contests were enjoyed. Heavenly hash and angel food cake were served during the social hour. SPECIAL SALE FRIDAY and SATURDAY 65c Gray Enameled TEA KETTLES 50c 5-QT. SIZE “DOMINO” DOUBLE-EDGE RAZOR BLADES 5 IN A PACKAGE A Package Free with the purchase of a package at 10c WINSLOW’S 5c TO $1.00 STORE ENTERTAINED AT BIRTHDAY PARTY J. A. Baynor was entertained at his home in the Long Acre section of Washington County Sunday at a surprise birthday party, celebrating his 75th anniversary. The table was centered by a pink and white birth day cake. Forty guests were pres ent. -® PLEASANT GROVE CLUB IN MEETING TUESDAY Mrs. H. G. Spruill was a charm ing hostess to the Pleasant Grove Woman’s Club Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. A. E. Davenport presided. A delicious sweet course followed a demonstration by Miss Mary Fran ces Misenheimer. Next meeting is to be held with Mrs. Bessie Wallace. COUNTY BRIDGE CLUB HOLDS MEET MONDAY The County Bridge Club met at the home of Mrs. L. A. Parisher Monday, with 10 present. Reports were given by the members. Mrs. Lillie Williams received a beautiful dish in the contests during the so cial hour. The hostess served fruit jello topped with whipped cream and cake. NEWS GLEANINGS -9 By Mrs. DELMA PEELE Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Vail and son, Joseph, were dinnger guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Singleton in the Cross Roads section near Roper last Sunday. Mrs. H. T. Miller, of Edenton, has been spending a week with Mrs. W. A. Swain, of Mackeys. Mr. and Mrs. Ronda Lee Daven port and little son, Sterling, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cedric Davenport Sunday. Rev. C. L. Eennett, of New Bern, filled his appointment at Mount Zion Church on the second Sunday of April. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Jones, of Newport News, spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. William Spruill, of Roper, were guests of Mrs. Spruill’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ches son, Sunday. SKINNERSVILLE —®— Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Everett and son, Vernon, jr., left Saturday for their home in Norfolk after Mrs. Everett and son spent some time with Mrs. Guilford Davenport. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Owens, of Columbia, were the Sunday after noon guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. V. White. Mr. and Mrs. David Hassell, of Norfolk, were here the pasf week the guests of Mrs. Hassell’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. S. B. Davenport, on Holly Neck. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Baker and Mrs. Baker’s father, Mr. Proctor, of Washington, spent Sunday after noon with Mrs. Guilford Davenport. Mr^. Chester Spruill and family, of Cherry, were the guests of Mrs. Mollie Wiley and Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Holton Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Roy Blount and little son, Jack Spruill Blount, who have been with Mrs. Blount’s parents at Cher ry, during the winter are now mak ing their present home with Mrs. Guilford Davenport. PLEASANT GROVE —•— Mrs. H. E. Nixon and mother, Mrs. Annie E. Chesson, and Miss Annie Louise Nixon, of Elizabeth City, and Miss Agnes Spruill and Miss Virginia Tarkenton were the guests of Mrs. W. B. Chesson Sun day. Captain and Mrs. N. M. Spruill, of Elizabeth City, spent Sunday with Mrs. H. G. Spruill. Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Chesson and Miss Christine Hodges went to i Rocky Mount Sunday to accompany Mrs. Ida Hodges home from Park View hospital, where she was un dergoing treatment. Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Hodges, Mrs. Russell Holland and son, Russell, of Baltimore, are here to be at the bed side of their mother, Mrs. Ida Hodges, who is very ill. Miss Virginia Tarkenton was one of the participants who attend the state music contest in Greensboro last week. Mrs. J. C. Tarkenton is recover ing from an attack of ptomaine pois oning. She was taken to an Eliza beth City hospital last Thursday for treatment. Mrs. N. T. Everett and Mrs. H. G. Spruill spent Wednesday in Skin nersville, guests of Mrs. Leon Spruill. ROPER —•— Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Weaver, of Washington, D. C., spent the week end with Mrs. B. F. Lewis. Mrs. Charlie Oliver, of Norfolk, Va., spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Peacock. Miss Rosebud Gaylord spent the week-end in Farmville with her sis ter, Mrs. Lloyd Lucas. Mr. Frank Rushing has returned to his home at Atlanta, Ga., after spending some time with Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Aiken. Miss Doris Chesson spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Chesson, of near Plymouth. Mrs. Mable Darden and daughter, Peggy, and Mrs. Audrey Hardison, of Plymouth, are spending a few days with Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Tar kenton. NOTICE OF SALE North Carolina, Washington County: By virtue of the power of sale executed by Charlie T. Chambers and wife, Matilda Chambers, to E. L. Owens, trustee, on March 20, 1935, and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for Washing ton County, in deed book 110, on page 4F1, default having been made on the note thereby secured, and application having been made for the foreclosure of the said deed of trust, the undersigned trustee will expose at public sale, to the high est bidder, for cash, at the court house door of Washington County, at 12:00 o’clock noon, on the 4th day of May, 1936, the following describ ed property: One house and lot on the road leading from Plymouth to James ville, N. C., and bounded as follows: Beginning at a point on the north side of said road 16 feet westwardly from Sanderson’s line, being at the edge of Sanderson’s land: thence westwardly along said road 100 feet to what was formerly Eva Johnson’s BILIOUS?-LISTLESS? Biliousness due to constipation is quickly relieved by Duffy’s Anti Bilious Pills, original formula by Dr. Charles Duffy, surgeon in the British navy. Large package. 25c Trial size, 10c. In use for over 100 years. DUFFY’SeiiKIls PILLS Tax Listing Time Extended and Including Until May 9th The law requires the listing of all property for taxation. There are only nine days more until it will be all over. Absolutely no more extension. Unless you list by May 9 you are subject to penalties according to the law. Come early now and avoid the rush. See the lister in your township. Plymouth Township . H. C. Spruill Lees Mills.W. T. Spruill Skinnersville.G. L. Everett Scuppernong_Paul B. Belanga H.C. SPRUILL TAX SUPERVISOR (List Your Taxes Personally — Avoid Errors) line, now A. L. Owen’s line; thence northwardly along A. L. Owens line, formerly Eva Johnson’s line, and parallel with Sanderson’s line to the A. C. L. R. R.;. thence southwardly and eastwardly along Sanderson’s line to the fust station at the road, being a lot 100 feet wride along said road and running back between parallel lines and adjacent to San derson’s lane to the A. C. L. Rail road. The highest bidder at said sale will be required to deposit 10 per cent of his bid pending confirmation of same, said deposit to be forfeited upon non-compliance with said sale. This the 4th day of April, 1936. E.'L. OWENS, alp 4t Trustee. Coca-Cola Is Everywhere Else— Why Isn’t It in Your Ice Box at Home? SUMMER TIME IS THE TIME FOR “THE PAUSE THAT REFRESHES” Every Bottle Sterilized Coca-Cola Bottling Works PLYMOUTH, N. C. Mothers Day MAY 10th The following Gift Suggestions will carry the remembrance and sentiment to MOTHERS, not only on the occasion of HER DAY, but throughout the years to come: BROOCHES FLAT SILVERWARE RINGS LAMPS WATCHES GLASSWARE NOVELTY JEWELRY SUITABLE PIECES IN HOLLOW PLATE and SILVERWARE COME IN AND SEE OUR SELECTION We will continue our SILVERWARE Sale through next week for the advantage of Mother’s Day shoppers. We also offer SPECIAL MOTHER’S DAY GIFT PRICES the remainder of this week through next Saturday. Don G. Davis, Jeweler PLYMOUTH, N. C. Campbell’s Store Occ-Nee FLOUR Call for this brand of Flour and save the Trade Mark. Every bag guaranteed to please. 12 lb, bag 50c 3 Pkg. Super Suds.21c 1-2 lb. Cake Hershev Chocolate . lOe SNAP BEANS CUCUMBERS lb. 12 l-2clb. 12 l-2c PURINA Startena, 25 lb. bag .. $1 FEED Growena, 25 lb. bag . 85c 5 lb. can KARO Syrup.31c Golden Lustre Furniture Polish, bottle.58c Radiant Furniture Polish, bottle.10c ADDITIONAL PRIZES ASK US FOR FULL DETAILS ALMOLIVE SOAP 3 f°r 14c NORTH CAROLINA Strawberries at LOW PRICES LOOSE Garden Seed WATERMELON CANTALOUPE BEANS, ETC.
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