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entertainments Club Meetings engagements Weddings Personals Society and Personals OF PLYMOUTH and WASHINGTON COUNTY PnONE Anything for This Department To 295-6 Home from College Phil Liverman is home from col lege, spending the Christmas holidays here. Spending Holidays With Parents Miss Barbara Norman is spending the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Z. V. Norman. In Washington IIo pital James Mizelle is a patient in a Washington hospital. Here from Williamston Mr. and Mrs. Randolph Allen and son, of Williamston, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Campbell. Spending Holidays Here Norman and Elmore Mayo are spending the holidays with their fa ther W. J. Mayo, and Mrs. Mayo. Spending Holidays Here Mrs. Dick Lucas, jr., is spending the ChrLtmas holidays here with her husband. Spends Week-End Here Ben Owens, of Norfolk, spent the week-end here with his wife and ba by. Spends Week-End In Williamston Miss Julia Daniels spent the week end in Williamston. Here from Fort Sill, Okla. Corporal and Mrs. Dallas G. Wa ters, of Fort Sill, Okla., are spending 15 days with friends and relatives here. In Roeky Mount Tuesday Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Harrison, Mrs. C. McGowan and Ellen Goode Win slow went to Rocky Mount Tuesday. In Rocky Mount Wednesday Lloyd Gilbert, Mrs. C. E. Ayers and Mrs. H. A. Williford spent Wednes day in Rocky Mount. Here from Roanoke Rapids Jesse Harrell, jr„ of Roanoke Ra pids was the guest of Jack Booker, jr., during the week-end. Announce Birth of Son Mr. and Mrs. Osborne Marrow an nounce the birth of a son on Thurs day, December 17, at a Rocky Mount Hospital. Return To Their Home Lieutenant and Mrs. Joseph Gur ganus, who have been visiting Mrs. Hilda Gurganus for several days, have returned to their home. Lieu tenant Gurganus is now on active duty at Camp Butner, near Durham, where he and Mrs. Gurganus will re side. __ IMPORTANT NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC: Due to the increasing cost of supplies and practically everything used in the practice of medicine, the undersigned physicians of Plymouth regret to announce they will be forced to increase their fees for medical service, on and after January 1, 1943, as fol lows: House calls during the day, $3; Night calls (between the hours of 9 p. m. and 8 a. m.), $5; Obstetrical cases (cash), $50. The above scale of fees applies within the -- city limits of Plymouth, and mileage will be added in cases outside this area. Our reluctance to raise our fees can best be understood when we say it is the first increase to be made effective here in more than 20 years. We trust our friends and patrons understand that we have no alterna tive under existing circumstances. Dr. T. L. Bray Dr. Claudius McGowan Dr. A. Papineau College Students Here for Holidays Misses Helen Harrison. Mary Co rinne Cahoon, Mary Charlotte and Frances Jones, Cornelia Edmondson, Gertrude Woolard, Martha D. Mc Gowan, Carolyn Byrd. Meredith Johnston, Roy Manning, Williford Whitley, Zeb Norman, and Pete Browning are a list of some of the college students who have arrived home for the holidays since last week's paper. Home for Holidays Billy Spruill a student at the Uni versity of N. C. is spending the holi days here. Mrs. Ben A. Sumner Presents Music Recital Tuesday evening Mrs. B. A. Sum ner was hostess at a most delightful Christmas party. A program of Christmas music given by her piano pupils was particularly effective. The first number was a special ar rangement of “Silent Night, Holy Night,” sung by the children in an adjoining room and accompanied by Fanny Lou Winslow with the Bells. The closing number of “Jingle Bells" was also accompanied with the Bells and proved quite a climax to the program, as Santa Claus made his appearance at this time around the Christmas tree which was in the sun parlor. The tree was surrounded by a snow scene with a miniature vil lage lighted up and made an effec tive background for the piano. Santa distributed filled stockings to all the children after which Mrs. Sumner served a sweet course and pop corn balls to the guests. The house was beautifully decorated with Christmas evergreens and red poinsettas and lighted entirely by candle light. The children taking part in the program were Betty Beam, Pat Ham monds, Rosa Mae Crowder, Ellen Goode Winslow, Mary Shephard Hammonds, Fanny Lou Winslow, Jack Frank, and Matt White Nor man. About thirty guests enjoyed the party with the children. Mrs. R. B. Trot wan Gives Jr. Woman’s Club Party Mrs. R. B. Trotman, sponsor of the Junior Woman’s Club entertain ed the club at a Christmas dinner party at her home on Wednesday evening. The Christmas motif was carried out throughout the home in the decorations of a tree, holly, cedar, berries and red, white and blue can dles. The Rev. W. B. Daniels, jr„ rector of Grace Episcopal Church, gave a very interesting talk on “The Mean ing of Christmas to the Child, to the Youth and to the Adult.” Christuas carols were sung. -<t> Mrs. Jack Horner Hostess To Her Bridge Club Mrs. Jack Homer was hostess to her bridge club and five additional guests on Friday evening. Mrs. J. H. Newkirk received the club high score prize and the honor prize. Mrs. C. A. Cratch received the visitor’s prize and Mrs. W. J. Jack son won at bingo. Guests of the club were Mesdames W. H. Booker, C. A. Cratch, H. Mar ion Ramsey, Miriam Kimbrough and Henry Hardison. A dessert course and iced drinks were served. Greetings ol the Season 1 TO All Our Friends I As we near the close of 1942, and start upon the sixth year • of our business here in Plymouth, we pause to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the people of Washington County \ who have been most liberal in their patronage of our firm. :1 It is true that our automobile serivice has been handicapped \ severely during the year just past by priorities and other emer- j gency regulations made necessary by the war. However, we • have never, for one moment, lost confidence in our product or in 1 Washington County as a place to do business. We enter a new j year in the hope that conditions will improve, and we assure you that we will be right here at the same old stand giving you the best service of which we are capable just as long as possible. May we express the hope that this will be your merriest Christmas, happiest new year, and that we will continue to be favored with your patronage for many years to come. ★ DAVENPORT-VANN Mackeys.—In a ceremony of simple solemnity Miss Myra Nell Vann, of Port Mitchell, Ala., became the bride of John Forbes Davenport. Sunday. December 20. Tire vows were spoken at 9 o'clock Sunday evening against a background of Christmas greens and candle light in the living room of the groom's home. Mrs. W. B Davenport play ed “Tramereri” and "To a Wild Rose” softly during the ceremony. Tire Rev. G. C. Wood officiated. The bride, a lovely brunette, wore aqua with black accessories. Mrs. Davenport is a native of Fort \ Mitchell, Ala., and Columbus, Ga , where her pleasing personality has endeared her to a large circle of friends. She is a member of the graduating class of Central High School and belongs to the Hi-Y so ciety and glee club. She is the only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. B. Vann. Her only bro ther is now serving in the U. S. Navy. The groom is the highly esteemed and popular son of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Davenport, of Mackeys. He is a graduate of Roper High School and a former student at Louisburg col lege. Before he entered the army he was employed by the North Carolina Pulp Company at Plymouth. He is now a member of the 101st Eagle Di vision, stationed for the present at Fort Bragg. Mrs. Vann accompanied her daugh ter to Mackeys and is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Davenport. Local Store Employees Enjoy Turkey Dinner The employees of Rose's Store here were entertained by the firm at a turkey dinner on Friday evening at the Plymouth Country club. Mrs. R. B. Trotman Hostess To Augustin Daly Club Mrs. R. B. Trotman was hostess to the Augustin Daly Club at their Christmas meeting Thursday eve ning at a course dinner. The home was decorated through out with various Christmas arrange ments, lighted tapers and a Christ mas tree. Mrs. W. Frith Winslow gave a reading "The Fourth Wise Man" by Van Dyke. Mesdames W. Frith Winslow, J. B. Edmondson. H. H. McLean. Stewart Thompson and Sam Boutwell were additional guests. Christmas presents were exchang ed by the club members. Literary Club Holds Annual Christmas Party Thursday The Thursday Afternoon Literary Club held its annual Christmas party with the president, Mrs. W. H. Peele. on the afternoon of December 17. In the living room was a lighted Christmas tree and the mantel was decorated with ivy and red candles. Mrs. Edison Davenport was in charge of the games and contests which furnished the entertainment for the afternoon. Mrs. Z. V. Nor man and Mrs. C. J. Norman were awarded the prizes. Christmas gifts were then exchanged. Following this a delicious dinner was served in the dining room. The table was covered with a lace cloth and the centerpiece was a tiny deco rated white Christmas tree. Blue ta pers in crystal holders completed the table decorations. On the buffet there was a snow scene arrangement. Mrs. J. M. Johnson and Mrs. M. W. Spruill were special guests. Billy Peele son of the hostess, as sisted in the distribution of Christ mas gifts. THIS IS ONE CHRISTMAS FOR SENTIMENT This is the time to be with loved ones—to clasp hands and renew our pledges of friendship—to be frankly sentimental. This is Christmas, and at no other time in the year do warm feelings and fond words seem more fitting. "Merry Christmas'' We Say It From the Bottom of Our Hearts WOMBLE DRUG STORE (Drop in and Get One of Our New Calendars) To you and yours at this Christmas season, we would extend our most sincere wishes for happiness—happiness that lasts not merely through the holiday season but that continues throughout the year of 1943. We would like also at this time to express our thanks for the patronage you have shown us during the year just past and we hope to continue serving you in the future. ★ ★ ★ ★ M. H. Mitchell Furniture Co. i F. H. MODLIN, Mgr. PLYMOUTH, N. C. BETA CLUB DANCE 1 ^^le^Beta^Iub^o^^he^Pl^tiouth^i Jit;h School held a dance on Friday light in the community building. 'ter* *ad» only by P»n«i.CoiaCofflp^ ■ujdrt*. AMERICA’S BIGGEST NICKEL’S VyORTH 0‘ I Rush Right Down To f Don G. Davis » FOR THOSE 1 Last-Minute WE STILL HAVE A GOOD SUPPLY OF WATCHES Standard Makes Factory Prices Ladies' EXPANSION BRACELETS Lockets, Crosses, Dresser Sets, Army and Navy Brooches, Compacts, Novelty Gifts Diamond RINGS Solitaires, Wedding Rings, Dinner Rings, Combination Sets, Beautiful and Priced Right. Birthstone Rings, Too. OPEN NIGHTS TILL XMAS DON G. DAVIS JEWELER if •; Open Xmas w Morning i(10:30 to 1 p.m. yHE GREATEST gift that can come to any person, any people, this Christmas is the heartfelt belief that Peace will come again. Not the peace of complacency, com promise or appeasement, but the Justly earned Peace of those who truly believe and are willing to fight for their faith in the good, the generous, the kindly way of life. The evil shall be swept from the earth, drowned in that very misery they have brought down upon their fellowmen, and the good shall arise from their suffering. Peace will come again . . . beyond lan guages, beyond creeds, beyond boundaries. y/g&/M/A &E&&/C AMP Illustration Courtrsy JOHNSON SUTURE CORP,
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