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To Continue Checking On Cars for Pleasure Driving State OPA Director T S. .Johnson said last week that county, munici pal, state and OPA officers will keep on checking cars for pleasure driv ing. Already almost 360 North Ca rolina drivers have been “tagged” for pleasure driving and will have to appear before their local rationing boards to explain why their gaso line should not be taken away. Car-Sharing To Be Urged In All Sections of State The North Carolina Office of Ci vilian Defense this week will push car-sharing in all sections of the state through block and community leaders. OCD says that car-sharing is “all important” in the present gasoline and rubber crisis and every effort should be made to share as many rides as possible. ----- For Better Bread, Pastries and Rolls Use the Best Flour and That is LIGHT WHITE FLOUR H. E. Harrison Wholesale Co. PLYMOUTH CUES WELL Lieut, and Mrs. J. M. Phelps left Thursday for Maxton Field after spending a few days of the past week with his father. J. L. Phelps and his sister, Mrs. H. M. Starr and Mr | Starr. Hassel Tarkenton went to Norfolk Saturday. Mrs. I. M. Bailey, of Raleigh, j spent the week-end with her aunt i Mrs. Ida Hassell. Mrs. Leeson. of the Creswell School j faculty spent the week-end at her j home in Jamesville. Coxwain W. T. Phelps, of the U. S. Coast Guard stationed at Camp Ed wards. Mass., spent a few days of the past week with his father, W. D Phelps and grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Phelps. Frank Holton and Miss Irma Hol ton. of Raleigh, spent the week-end with his father here. He was ac companied home by his father and by Mrs. Holton who spent the past week with her parents Mi’, and Mrs. E. Pritchett. Mrs. Clyde Parrisher, of Gum Neck, spent the week-end with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Jones and her sister. Mrs. H. N. Starr. E. P. Brickhouse. of the U. S. Navy, in Norfolk, spent the week-end with friends here. Miss Mollie Sawyer has returned to Baltimore after spending a ten day vacation with her parents, Mr. and, Mrs. Renzy Sawyer. Ammon Smithson returned to Washington. D. C.. last week to re sume his duties with the Association of American Railroads, after spend ing a week here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Smithson. -$ Mrs. Z. V. Norman Hostess To Literary Club Friday Mrs. Z. V. Norman delightfully en tertained the Thursday Afternoon Literary Literary Club on January 15. Following a lengthy business ses sion"^ letter from Miss Elizabeth Carroll, district librarian, was read, urging the club members to contrib > ute in some way to the Victory Book Drive, now in progress, to secure books for the boys in service. Mrs. S. A. Ward and Mrs. B. G. Campbell presented interesting pa pers using as their subjects respect ively. "The Women of South Ameri A BIB D.K.FBOMU^A Washington County FARMERS: -THIS YEAR Plant PICKLES The Manhattan Produce Exchange, Inc. is now contracting for the produc tion of pickles for delivery at its receiv ing point at the Norfolk Southern Station in Plymouth. We Have Only ONE GRADE And PAY HIGHEST MARKET PRICE Prices will be much higher than last year—No grading, no size, all field run you contract with us. See A. E. Davenport at Plym outh Hardware Company, Plym outh, or our agent, J. E. Phelps, at Roper, to get the most money for your crop in 1943. Contracts now ready for your signature. J. E. Phelps ROPER, N. C. PHONE 9136 Contracting Agent for Manhattan Produce Exchange, Inc. Farmers Can Obtain Fertilizers for Pickles Homeand cinb News By Mrs. Mary F. Darden Monday—Beech Grove Club. Tuesday—Cross Road Club. Wednesday—Cool Spring Club. Thursday—Piney Grove Club. Friday—Meeting in Windsor of Home and Farm agent. Saturday—Curb market at 9 a. m. Poultry Report Cherry Club—eggs sold $91, chick ens $43.09, baby checks 300. County Bridge—eggs sold $47, chickens $12.75. Wenona Club—eggs sold $943.50, chickens $28. Canning Budget Wenona Club reported having canned 85 quarts of meat. County Bridge Club reported 85 quarts canned; Roper 76: Cherry Club 54. Every club member is being urged to can more than usual this year. The following is a budget that each person needs to fix for the family to see that a sufficient amount is canned: Each person needs 32 quarts of vegetables and 24 quarts of fruit. Additional products to be canned or dried are meats 10 quarts, kraut 1 quart, pickle 1 quart, relish 1 quart, preserves 2 quarts, jam 2 quarts jel ly 1 quart, dried vegetables 10 pounds and dried fruits 8 pounds. If you have five in family it will be five times the amount given here. Tire Food Preseravtion leaders se lected so Tar are: Hoke Club: Mrs. Emma Browning: Roper Club: Mrs. Joe Nowarah; Cha pel Hill Club: Mrs. Christine Swain; Scuppernong Club: Mrs. Paul Daven port; County Bridge: Mrs. R. H. Keeler; Wenona Club: Mrs. Demp sey Allen. Others will be selected as the clubs meet this month. The duty of each leader is to can the amount called for the canning budget, check on the club members to see that they are canning the re quired amount, help non club mem bers or any one with any canning problems that arise, and keep a rec ord of her work. ROPER Mrs. Mildred Hassell, of Norfolk, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Oliver. Worth D. Poyner. of Norfolk, spent the week-end here. The Rev. Fred T. Still, of Norfolk, was in town Friday afternoon for a short while. The Rev. and Mrs. Jessie McCloud. Misses Marie Dudley and Catherine Respass, of Norfolk were in town for ' few days recently. Mrs. McCloud nd Misses Dudley and Respass spent I Friday and Saturday in Jamesville, 'eturning here Sunday. Misses Vera and Eva Biggs spent Sunday in Pinetown. Misses Shirley Sitterson and Eliz abeth Blount spent the week-end in Plymouth with Miss Sitterson’s sis ter, Mrs. Joe Woodley. The many friends of F. D. Wilson will be pleased to learn that he is able to be up and around his home after having been ill for some time. Miss Marie Dudley, of Norfolk, was the Sunday night guest of Mrs. W. E. Blount and Miss Donnie Blount. ca" and "South American Music’'. Two records of South American mu sic were played. At the conclusion a dinner was served in the dining room. Mrs. H. A. Williford was a special guest. Observation Post Volunteers Will Meet In Creswel! Barbecue Supper and Mo tion Picture at School Friday Night Creswell.—Adults and high school students of the lower part of Wash ingto County, especially those of the Creswell comunity are invited to at tend a free barbecue supper and mo tion picture, the latter dealing with the aircraft warning service, at the Creswell school building Friday night Janaury 22, at 7 o'clock. The sup per is being given by Earl Daven port, chief observer at the local air craft warning post, while the picture and a brief talk will be made by Lieut. R. E. Manchee. of the Norfolk Interceptor Command. It is stated that it will not be a violation of OPA regulations to use cars to attend this meeting. The Creswell observation post is creating much interest in the com munity. Mr. Davenport Is due much credit for building the post and tak ing the lead in securing a list of volunteers to keep it manned on a 24 hour basis. The post itself is made confortable with heat, light, table, chairs and telephone, and additional volunteers are needed to keep the work from becoming a burden on a few people. Those who serve in this capacity are rendering a very real patriotic service at the direct request of Army Air Force officials, and it is hoped that others will volunteer to help. Following is the list of volunteers who will serve at the post next week, beginning Sunday, January 24: Sunday: Harry P. Barnes, Mrs. Jessie Craddock. Jones Spencer and Eric Barnes. Monday: Mrs. Eddie Stillman, Mrs. Hassell Tarkington, Douglas Hooks, and P. B. Ballard. Tuesday: Mrs. C. N. Davenport, sr.. Edwin Norman. L. M. Carey, and Horace Alligood. Wednesday: Mrs. Thelma Patrick. George R. Stillman, William B. Ca rey, and W. D. Moore. Thursday: A. L. Holmes and Cipie Woodley. Friday: Odel Barnes, J. T. Spruill, jr.. Earl Barnes, and Berry Ambrose. Saturday: Calla Dora Snell, Al ton Bagley, Paul Phelps, and Junior Halsey. Legion Auxiliary Holds Meeting Monday Night The American Legion Auxiliary met with Mrs. Charlie Weeks and Mrs. E. W. Harrison Monday evening at the home of the former. The meeting was opened by repeat ing the Lord's Prayer, which was fol lowed by silent prayer for the boys in service. Mrs. Landing, president of the or ganization. appealed to members to volunteer their services for the air craft warning station, which is be ing built here. Mrs. J. B. Willoughby read cards of thanks for money and sweaters sent to ex-service men at Oteen last Christmas. A gift was reported sent to the baby of one of the members. A dessert course was served to the eight members present. Mrs. H. S. Midgett Hostess To Round Dozen Club Mrs. H. S. Midgett was hostess to the Round Dozen Bridge Club Friday evening with Mrs. Jack Horner, Mrs. B. G. Campbell and Mrs. S. V. Lewis as special guests. Mrs. C. McGowan won the clut high score prize and Mrs. S. V. Lewis the visitors’ high. Mrs. T. L. Bray received the bingo prize. A dessert course wTas served. 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. A. Papineau Dr. T. L. Bray Dr. Claudius McGowan SKINNERS'VILLE Services were held at Rehobeth Methodist church last Sunday morn ing by the new pastor Rev. N. M. McDonald, of Creswell. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. White and son, Joe Jesse. Mr. C. V. White and Misses Alice and Eva White were in Columbia Sunday, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Owens. Mr. and Mrs. Tom White were the Sunday afternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stark Holton. Mrs. Ben Snell and little daughter Daphne Kay, of Cross Roads, were the guest of Mrs. Snell's mother, Mrs. Clinton Everett on Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Stark Holton were In Rocky Mount Wednesday where Mrs. Holton goes for treatment at a hos pital there for her arm. Mrs. Sallie Davenport seems to be improving slowly and is still con fined to her home. Arthur Phelps was in Edenton Friday of last week. Mr. and Mrs. Walter White at tended services at Pleasant Grove Methodist church last Sunday after noon. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Everett were in Plymouth Saturday. Miss Evelyn Arps Is Honored Wednesday Mrs. A. J. Riddle and Miss Ethel Arps entertained informally Wednes day evening at a cake cutting and linen shower in honor of their niece, Miss Evelyn Arps, bride-elect, at the home of the former. The home was decorated with pot ted plants and evergreens and a co lor scheme of white and green was accentuated. The dining table was centered with a two-tier wedding cake flanked by burning white tapers in silver hold ers. Miss Arps cut the first slice of wedding cake. The shower gifts were displayed in the living room as the honoree open ed each package. Bingo, games and a scavenger hunt were enjoyed by the twenty-five guests. Punch and wedding cake were serv ed during the evening. Missionary Society Meets Tuesday Afternoon Creswell. — Members of Creswell Baptist Church met Tuesday after noon at the pastor's home, with the Rev. and Mrs. Wilson hosts. Mrs. Wilson conducted devotionals and introduced the topic for the month, “A Witness to the Light.” Those participating in the presenta tion of the program were Mesdames C. L. Hopkins. A. L. Holmes, W. D. Jordan, and W. L. Davenport. The hostess served delicious assort ed cookies and hot coffee. EXHAUSTIONS to T)on’t let headache double th*1 mis ery of exhaustion. At the first sign of' pain take Capudine. It Quickly brines relief, soothes nerves upset by the pain. It is liquid—already dissolved—all ready to act—all ready to brim: comfort. Use only as di „ reeled. 10c, 30c, 60c. PLEASANT GROVE Mrs. B V. Askew, of Baltimore, was here last week to see her mother Mrs. Bettie Spruill. Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Midgett, of Washigton, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Tarkenton Wednes day. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Knowles and little son Russell jr„ who have re cently moved to Cherry Point, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Knowles Friday. Dennis Cliesson and little son Mer lin. Miss Christine Hodges and Mrs. | Thomas Davis, jr„ accompanied | Thomas Davis to a hospital in Bal timore for treatment. Miss Slatha Spruill, of Wilson, spent the week-end here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Spruill. John Tarkenton jr., formerly of this community has been called to foreign service in the U. S. Army. Mrs. William Phelps and daughter Jeanne with Mrs. D. P. Pharr spent Wednesday in Plymouth. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Swain, Mrs. T. B. Bell, Miss Myrtle Tarkenton and Miss Nellie Tarkenton, of Plymouth, were visitors in the community Sun day. Little Marian Chesson is spending the week-end with her aunt Miss Era Chesson. -® Miss Dixon Honored at Going-Away Shower Mrs. B. G. Campbell was hostess at a bridge going-away shower honor ing Miss Irene Dixon, who leaves soon to enter war work. In the bridge game Mrs. L. W. Zeigler compiled high score and Mrs. E. W. Furgurson was runner-up. Miss Frances Tumage won the traveling prize and Miss Eva Bateman the bingo award. Guests included, in addition to the honoree, members of the faculty the Plymouth schools, Mrs. L. Zeigler, Mrs. E. B. Trotman, Mrs. H. McLean, Mrs. C. E. Ayers, Mrs W. C. Jones and Mrs. T. L. Bray. A dessert course was served. K o PIES Apple - Peach - Raisin Mince Meat - Cocoanut 13* EACH 2 for 25c BAKERY HASSELL Bros. Good Furniture NEW AND USED Fair Prices COURTEOUS SERVICE ★ ★ The above just about sums up what we have to offer at the present. We will appreciate the opportunity of serving you. M. H. Mitchell Furniture Co. F. H. MODLIN, Mgr. PLYMOUTH, N. C. ATTENTION, Farmers! ALL THOSE WHO WISH TO PLANT Cucumbers during the 1943 season are urged to see us at the C. C. Lang & Son, Inc., plant on Brinkley Avenue, Plymouth, and arrange for a contract. The cucumbers will he machine graded, and prices will be higher than they were in 1942. Prices for the coming season will be as follows: GRADE LENGTH PER 100 LBS. No. 1.(11 to 3 in.).$3.50 No.2-A.(3 to 41 in.). 1.80 No.2-B.(41 to 51 in.). 1.00 No. 3.(Crooks, 11 to 4 in.).80 No. 4.(Oversize—Not over 6 in. long).40 C. W. Dinkins and Harry McNair are in charge of the local office, which will be open from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. on week-days and from 8 to 12 noon on Saturdays. Contracts May Also Be Obtained At Blount’s Hardware Store C. C. LANG & SON, INC. C. W. DINKINS HARRY McNAIR Plant on Brinkley Avenue Plymouth, N. C.
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