North Carolina Newspapers

Entertainments Club Meetings Engagements Weddings Personals Society and Personals OF PLYMOUTH and WASHINGTON COUNTY PHONE Anythin* for This Department To 295-6 In Washington Sunday J. S Leggett went to Washington Sunday. -» In W ashington. D. C. Miss Peggy Brown is visiting rela tives in Washington, D. C. -<S> Returns from Frortda Jack Owens returned Saturday from a trip to Florida. -(»> Visiting In Norfolk Mrs. L. F. Basnight is visiting her daughter in Norfolk. Returns from Norfolk Mrs. S. Scherr returned home from Norfolk Friday, -$ Spends Week-End In Norfolk Mrs. Martha Davenport spent the week-end in Norfolk. -<g> Here from Washington Onward Leggett, of Washington, D. C. spent the week-end here. Guests from Morehead City Mr and Mrs. G. Sanderson, of Morehead City were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H C Spruill, Saturday and Sunday. Spends Week-End In Durham Mr. and Mrs. Ray Mills spent the week-end in Durham. -«> Visits Mother Here Mrs. H R. Livers, of Hampton, Va is spending sometime with her moth er, Mrs W. F. Ausbon. July Clearance SPECIALS ★ Straw Hats, $1, $1.50 ★ Summer Slack Pants, sharkskin and cot tons, $1.69 to $3.95. ★ Slack Sets, values to $11, now $3.95 to $6.95. ★Sport Shoes, $2.89 to $3.98. ★ Newest styles in Fall Suits coming in every day. Also fall Trous ers, Sweaters, Sport Coats. Come in and look them over. Use our lay-away plan. GANDERSOH'S QUALITY Shop In New York Last Week L. S. Thompson made a business trip to New York last week. Spends Week-End Here Maurice Whedbee spent the week end here. -@ In Washington Thursday. Mrs. Jack Frank, Mrs. E. R. Jack son. Mrs. Jerry Hays and Shep Brinkley went to Washington Thurs day. -$. Visiting in Georgia Miss Katherine Bratten is visiting Mrs. Robert Mills and Mrs. Ruby Clagon at Fort Benning. Ga Before returning Miss Bratten will go to Florida and Alabama. -- At Moreliead Last Week Alton Mayo, Iris White and Lois I Meunier spent last week w-ith Sonny Williford at Morehead Beach. -® In Roper Last W'eek Lawrence Jones, jr., spent last week in Roper with his grandmother, Mrs. Dixon. Returns from Summer School Miss Mary Elizabeth Bray lias re turned home from summer school at the University of North Carolina. -$ Guest from Smithiield Miss Ann Abel, of Smithfleld, is i the guest of Miss Mary Elizabeth Bray. At Albemarle Beach This Week Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Spruill and daughter, Carolyn, are spending this week at Albemarle Beach. ■-<8> Here from West Virginia Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Groves and family, of West Virginia, were guests of friends here last week. Visits Here | Joe Vail, who is in the U. S. service. | is visiting his parents. Mr. and Mrs. j Arthur Vail. -- At Nags Head This Week Miss Emily Waters is spending this ■ week at Nags Head. -<$> Here from Arkansas Miss Sybil Snell, of Ardadelphia, Ark., is a guest of her brother, J. W. Snell. -$ V'isit Friend this week Miss Sybil Snell, and Mrs. J. W. Snell visited friends in Hertford, Colerain and Woodard this week. Guests from Richmond Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Norman, jr. and daughter, of Richmond, are guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Nor man, sr. Visiting from Norfolk Mrs. A. J. Lynn and daughter, Linda Lou, of Norfolk, are visiting Mrs. E. W. Ayers. -^ At Albemarle Beach This Week Fanny Lou Winsloy, Elmore Mayo, Frances Stell Spruill, Ralph Bas night, Martha D. McGowan and Mr. and Mrs. C. O. Armstrong spent this week at the Winslow cottage on Al bemarle Beach. Buddy Dale was their guest several nights during their stay. _ IT'S NOW or maybe NEVER! if its Good Furniture You’re Looking For We're not trying to scare you. but the talk at the furniture show last week was to the. ef fect that good furniture will soon be hard to get. Buy Now While You Can Get What You Want Our stock is very complete, and we offer you the advantage of terms if you need credit; although we can save you money if you pay cash. Come in and Let's Talk Over Your Needs—We'll Be Glad To Help You M. H. Mitchell Furniture Co. F. H. MODLIN, Mgr. PLYMOUTH, N. C. Returns to Aurora Mrs. R. T. Bonner and children Catherine Ann and Roy have return ed to Aurora after spending some time here with Mrs. Myrtle Peal. Visiting in Durham Carolyn and Roger Byrd are visit ing relatives in Durham. Spend Week-End In Windsor Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cofleld and daughter, Lettie. spent last week in Windsor. Spends Sunday at Nags Head Mr. and Mrs. Ted Blount and Mrs. Mabel Roper Gilroy, of Norfolk, spent Sunday at Nags Head with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Kessinger. -<$• Recent Guests Here Mr. and Mrs. George Jones, of Philadelphia and Mrs. Margaret Clouds, of Knoxville Tenn., were re cent guests, of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Swindell. -.g>. - Visits Father Here Miss Sadie Ausbon, of Greenville, visited her father, C. V W Ausbon during the week-end. -$ In Washington Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Abe Adler went to Washington Sunday. -® At Southern Pines This Week Mrs. Tayloe Read and son, David, are spending this week in Southern Pines. Mr. Read will join them there for the week-end. -$ At Nags Head This Week Mr. and Mrs. George Waters and children are spending this week at Nags Head. Returns from Raleigh Miss Mary Lillian Campbell re turned Tuesday from Raleigh, where she spent a few days. ——<$> Visiting from New Jersey Mrs. S. D. Jones, of Mountain Lakes, N. J.. is visiting Mr. and Mrs. B. G. Campbell. -$ Visiting from Gastonia Mrs. O. P. Matthews and daugh ter, of Gastonia, are visiting Mr. and Edlow Harrison. -® Spend Week-End at Virginia Beach Mrs. H. S. Midgett, Mrs. P. M. Arps, and Miss Evelyn Arps spent the week-end at Virginia Beach. -<8> At Oriental Last Week Mrs. R. B. Trotman and son spent last week at Oriental. Mr. Trotman and Mrs. Ben Sumner joined her there Sunday for the afternoon. Returns From Norfolk Miss Bernice Hunt, who has been visiting Mr. and Mrs. Leon Phillips for the summer, recently returned from a two-week visit with friends in Norfolk and Washington, D. C. Misses Tillie and Alene Jones, of Hampton. Va., returned with Miss Hunt to visit relatives here for a week. ———® Recent Guest from Belhaven Mrs. Hal Windley, of Belhaven, was the recent guest of Mrs. E. M. Ricks. Mrs. Windley and Mrs. Ricks visited Mrs. J. H. O'Neal in Norfolk, last week. -® Works In Norfolk Miss Naomi Swain has accepted a position in the office of a wholesale firm in Norfolk. TO BE HERE NEXT SUNDAY ONLY J John Clements. Michael Rennie and Basil Sydney face tremendous problems in this scene from “Ships With Wings", at the Plymouth Theatre next Sunday. Much of the action in this film was taken aboard the British airplane carrier, “Ark Royal". CRESWELL Miss Ida Jones Phelps returned Wednesday to her home in Charlotte after spending a few days with her grandfather, J. L. Phelps and Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Starr, her uncle and aunt. Mr, and Mrs. D. C. Windley and Mrs. D. M. Jones, of Elizabeth City visited friends here Sunday. The Rev. and Mrs. R. O. Respass and daughter Millie, of Reidsville. are spending this week with friends in and near Creswell. Mr. Respass is conducting a revival at Albemarle Christian Church. Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Rideout and son Palmer Taylor, of Raleigh are spending the week with Mrs. Ride out's sister Mrs. A. H. Tucker. Mrs. Earl J. Reynolds, has return ed fom a few weeks stay in Charles ton, S. C.. where she went to visit her husband. Sgt. Reynolds, of the Charleston Air Base. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Litchfield, of Emporia, Va. spent the past week with her mother, Mrs. Ida Swain. They were accompanied home by Mrs. Swain and her daughter, Miss Caroline Swain who are spending a week in Emporia. Mrs. Rennie Alexander, Mrs. Eva Bateman and Will Alexander went to Chapel Hill Tuesday. They were ac companied home by Miss Matilda Alexander who has just completed a summer course there. Julian Cutler, of Elizabeth City, and Bath, visited friends here Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Patrick and son Rudolph moved here this week from Elizabeth City. They are residing in the Walker house. Billy Wells and Robert Bateman, of Norfolk spent the week-end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Bateman. Mr. and Mrs. De Witt Davenport and family, of Norfolk, spent the week-end with relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Bames, jr„ of Norfolk, spent the week-end with his father and sister in Cherry. Renzy Sawyer, of Norfolk spent the week-end at his home here. Miss Edna Furlough returned home Sunday after spending the past week in Norfolk. L. B. Farabee. of Lexington, a for mer member of the Creswell High School faculty was the over-night guest of Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Smith son Monday. Miss Marjorie Spruill, of Norfolk, SPECIALS! Light Bilk 10c-ZSc Fitch's Shaving Cream, in jar ... 25c 50c 511 Mouth Wash.39c Use Saccharin and Save Sugar! 100—1 grain Tablets.30c Tek Tooth Brushes.29c Ammen's Heat Powder.25 c 35c Woodbury Shaving Cream . 25c Marlin Double-Edge Razor Blades, 18 ior.25c Prescriptions Filled as Your Doctor Orders WOMBLE DRUG STORE Miss Fannie Staley Hostess Last Friday Miss Fannie Staley gave a farewell party Friday night in honor of Tom Sykes, one of the selectees who left Tuesday morning for the Army. Delicious ice cream, cake, and soft drinks were served. Tire home was decorated in red. white and blue crepe, carrying out the patriotic mo tif. A number of games and con tests were enjoyed by the guests. Those present were Misses Fannie Staley, Eula Lee Patrick. Sadie Lee Patrick. Erline Staley. Retha Staley, Ruth Ange, Audrey Spruill; Messrs. Joe Pritchett. Leon Spruill. Charlie Warren Ange, Tom Sykes, Johnnie Staley. Asa Staley, Clyde Patrick. E. D. Staley, Mitchell Spruill and Mel vin Overton. Mrs. Hammond Hostess To Round Dozen Club Mrs. Bernice Hammond was hos tess to the Round Dozen Bridge club Thursday evening. A supper was served at 7:30 in the dining room, followed by six progressions of bridge played in the sun room. Mrs. C. McGowan compiled high score and was presented a market basket full of groceries. Mis. W Frith Winslow received a water melon as the bingo prize and Mrs. B. G. Campbell, a visitor, was given a box of stationery. Missionary Society Meets Tuesday Evening The Missionary Society mei ibers of the Ludford Memorial Church met in the church on Tuesday eveni ig. Mrs. Hilton Modlin's circle was In charge of the programs assisted by Miss Pauline Lucas. -$ In Williamston Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Campbell were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Al len in Williamston Wednesday af ternoon. is spending this week with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sprui 1. Edward Patrick, of Norfolk, -pent the week-end with his family 1 ere. Mr. and Mrs. William T. Hopkins announce the birth of a dau liter, Rosa Virginia, at the Columbia hos pital on Wednesday night July 22. Mrs. Hopkins was the former Miss Ada Gray Spruill, daughter tf Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Spruill, of Cre swell. Mr. and Mrs. O. C. Edwards an nounce the birth of an 8V2 lb daugh ter. Linda Lou. in Columbia hospital, Friday morning, July 24. Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Wilson and little son and daughter, of Townsend, Ga.. visited their parents, Rev. and Mrs. S. B. Wilson, last week. E. R. Wilson, of Fort Lauderdale, Fla, is visiting his grandparents, Rev. and Mrs. S. B. Wilson, this week. Mrs. A. S. Matthews and little son. Jackie, of Richmond, Va., are visit ing Mrs. Matthews' parents, Rev. and Mrs. S. B. Wilson, this week. The revival at Oak Grove closed last Sunday morning. The meeting was conducted by the pastor Rev. S. B. Wilson, of Creswell. The revival at Creswell Baptist Church will begin next Monday night at 8:30. Rev. J. L. Mauney, of Lon don Bridge. Va. will assist in the se ries of meetings. Everybody is in vited to attendt. GURKIN-HARDEN Mr. and Mrs. E. W Harden, of Dardens announce the marriage of their daughter. Leslie Marie, to Charles Thomas Gurkin. of Plym outh in Bennettsville, S. C.. on Saturday July 18 at 8:30 p. m. Mrs. Loamie Gilbert, jr., of Max ton. sister of the bride-groom, was the only attendant. Mr. Gurkin is the son of Mrs. Corinne Gurkin, and the late W. T. Gurkin, of Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. Gurkin returned Tuesday from a short trip to west ern North Carolina to make their home in Plymouth. Mr. Gurkin is employed at the Plymouth Box and Panel Company and Mrs. Gurkin at the Branch Banking and Trust Company. Mrs. Bill Dixon Entertains Her Club Thursday Mrs. Bill Dixon entertained her bridge club Thursday evening with Mrs. J. S. Brown a special guest. Mrs. Ned Swain won the high score prize, Mrs. J. H Newkirk the second high award and Mrs. Pat Hamilton the bingo prize. Iced drinks followed by a dessert course were served. MACKEYS Mrs. William Woods, of Durham, is visiting her mother, Mrs. C. W Blount. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Everett spent the week-end at Fort Landing. John Forbes of the U. S. Ar my sta tioned at Camp Wheeler. Ga., spent the week-end with his parents. Mr and Mrs. W. S. Davenport. Miss Cleo Riddick, who is spend ing the summer in Norfolk, spent the week-end here with Mr and Mrs. Jessie Griffin. Miss Ludie Mae Griffin left Sun day for Norfolk. Miss Hester Ricks spent the week end at Virginia Beach. In Morehead City Last Week Miss Bessie Spruill spent last weel in Morehead City. In Bay view Tuesday Mrs. Ted Blount and Mrs. h H McLean spent Tuesday at Bayviev with Mrs. J. P. Jordan. ; DR. C. W. BAILEY Rocky Mount, N. C. Announces the removal of his office from over Rose Drug Store to the new Professional Building 147 North Main Street Practice Limited to Eye Ear. Nose and Throat Office Hours: 9 to 5 Telephone 1171 V You Can Pay More Money But You Can’t Get Better Flour Than LIGHT WHITE FLOUR i H. E. Harrison Wholesale Go. PLYMOUTH New Shipment of pretty mirrors being unpacked this week. All shapes and sizes to fit any space you have in mind. Come in and see them. AND DON’T FORGET TO LOOK IN OUR WINDOWS AT THE DISPLAY OF FIRE KING OVEN AND TABLE WARE Cook, Bake and Serve in the Same Dish! 8-Piece Refrigerator or Oven Set $1.00 23-Piece Refrigerator or Oven Set $3.95 52-Piece Set Heat-Proof Tableware $5.98 75-Piece Ensemble Set, complete $9.95 BEAUTIFUL, PRACTICAL, ECONOMICAL NORMAN FURNITURE COMPANY Water & Washington Sts. Plymouth, N. C. Complete Line of Mebane-Royall Mattresses and Springs Raymond Browning Evangelist BENNETTSVILLE, S. C. REVIVAL MEETING UNDER LARGE TENT JEFFERSON STREET Evangelist Raymond Browning District Superintendent, Carolina District Church of the Nazarene Services Daily at 8 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m. Preaching: “The Old Book and the Old Faith”