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f -5 DUPLIN TUISS FRIDAY, MARCH 17th, 1850 War saw Hews TO GIVE OPERETTA I "Mother Goose island", an op retU, will be presented by the ITarsaw Grammar School on Frl ay night, March 17 at 8 o'clock. A mall admission of 10 cents will be harged to be ilsed for public chool music supplies. Fifty-nine pupils will be in the peretta. Principal characters are Miss Bright, a private tutor, played by Barbara Standi; Walker Stev ens, Litch Huie and Judy Rollins i Roland, Richard and Tiny, her bupils. A chorus of 20 students from the 4th, 5th and 6th grades; ftnd twentypupils from the 1st, 2nd, jmd 3rd grades as flowers. trru CONTEST J The Elimination Contest for. the baptist Training Unions in the Eastern Association was held here Sunday at 2:30. A. R. Teachey of Bos' Hill was presiding officer. Fifteen churches were represented With about S00 present. The Junior Choir presented a special program. ; At this time the local church ' won the attendance banner with 53 present, the first time this honor has been attained in ten years by the local church. i Judy Rollins won first place in the memory work drill and will represent Warsaw In the Regional Tourney in Rose Hill March 31st. Jfaonri Eason was. third in the Inter mediate Sword Drill. JR. MUSIC CLUB ! The Warsaw Jr. Music Club met Wednesday afternoon Mar. 8 at the home of Mrs. W. J. Middleton. Jr. and opened meeting with group Ringing, the pledge and collect. 5 Mrs. Middleton discussed the Jr. National Federation Festival to be held la Greenville March 25. The students entering are Lynn Veach, Joyce Whittle, Doris Blanchard, Betty Phillips, Annette Boyette, Betty West and Marguerite Teach ey of Wallace. These students played their solos for the club. Other selections were played by Larry MeCullen and Mary Eliza beth Packer. Special vocal music was rendered by Betty Phillips and Ross Garner. Mrs. Middleton di rected the group in hymn singing, a project the National Federation of Music Clubs is stressing this year. A short social followed. ENTERTAINS ' Mrs. Billy Whitfield entertained at two tables of bridge Tuesday evening. Attractive potted plants decorated the home. Mrs. Belton Minshew received a novelty pot ted plant for high scoring. For low Mrs. Marcel Rocque was remem bered with a set of dish towels and dish cloths. Traveling prize went to Mrs. Forrest Martin an apron. During the games Mrs. Whitfield served crackers and drinks. At conclusion she served a chicken salad plate with coffee. BRIDGE CLUB James Kenan Chapter of the Uni ted Daughters of the Confederacy at the home of Mrs. Henry L. Ste vens, Jr. will not be held on March 22. LANEFIELD HDC MEETS Mrs.J.D.CrcJ, Funeral Sundsy On Monday evening Mrs. Robert Lewis was hostess to her club at two tables of bridge. Azaleas and pansies decorated the living room. Miss Mamie Beathea won high and received a double deck of cards. For low Mrs. Herman Hollings worth was presented guest towels. An azalea plant went to Mrs. Mormon Barr for traveling. Visi tors high, bath cloths, went to Mrs. Forrest Martin. During the games cheese wafers and drinks were served and later pecan pie and coffee. ANNOUNCEMENT Because of the illness of Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Beasley of Kenansville the silver tea to be held by the The Lanefield HDC met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Percy Gavin with Mrs. Elvin Boy ette, co-hostess. 14 members and 10 visitors were present Mrs. F. F. Giddens was enrolled as a new member. A demonstration on House Fur nishings was given by Mrs. Her man Phillips. Mrs. Gordan talked on the subject of T.B. Also on the program were Mrs. Harry Phillips, f amily Life; Mrs. J. D. West, on Foods and Nutrition; Miss Emma Davis, Poultry; while Mrs. A. C. Lockamy presidieif. Miss Rachel Boyette received a dish towel for winner in the contest led by Mrs. Gavin. The hostesses served cake, candy, ice cream and drinks. BRIDGE CLUB MEETS Mrs. Joyce Burton entertained her bridge club at her home Tues day evening. Hyancinths and ca mellias were used for decoration. Two tables were in play and Mrs. Robert Frederick received a silk scarf for high score and also a china cigarette lighter for travel ing. During games peanuts and cold drinks were served and at the con clusion the hostess served cherry tarts with whipped cream and cof fee. SENIORS HAVE SUCCESSFUL SHOW A good attendance saw the show ing of the three-act play, "Lena Rivers", presented by the Senior Class of the Warsaw High School last Friday night. Proceeds from TO THE VOTERS OF SMITH, ALBERTSON, GLISSON, SMITH, AND WOLFSCRAPE TOWNSHIPS I HEREBY ANNOUNCE MY CANDIDACY FOR THE OFFICE OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER REPRESENTING THE ABOVE TOWNSHIPS. - ' 4 IF NOMINATED AND ELECTED, I PLEDGE TO DO MY VERY BEST TO SERVE THE PEOPLE OF THIS DISTRICT AND THE COUNTY AS A WHOLE. YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT WILL BE APPRECIATED. LE ROY G. SIMMONS -gone r. i t t i WoBdrAr Dollar- 1. America's Lowest-Priced Straight Eight t. Lowest-Priced Car Offering CM Hydra-Malic Drive Optteaal m ail mM mm U 9 The Med Beautiful Thing on Wheel. 4. Famous Silver Streak Engine Choice of New, More Powerful Straight'- . Eight or Six . S World Renowned Road Record for Economy and Long Life eV Super-Safe, Super-Strong All Steel Bodies by Flatter t. Smoother, All-Cuahioned . . "Trawelux" Ride B. Distinctively Beautiful Sweep-Stream Rear Fender Ensemble 0. Spacious, Luxurious In teriors Featuring Arm Rests, Asa ist Cords and Quality Floor Coverings . 10. Wide, Comfortable Seats With Restfully Contoured Cushions .. . . ; II. Wide, Easy-Access Doorsf 13. Better, Safer Driver View with .Extra Wide, Carved , Windshield J3. Ultra-Styled Dial , . . Cluster Dash . 14. Handi-Grip Parking Brake on Dash 15. Finger-Tip Starter Button IS. Full Chromium Wind shield and Rear Window Moldings . 17. Twin Duct Outside Air Heating and Ventilating System 18. Extra-Large, Fully-Lined Trunk for Extra Luggage 19. Counter-Balanced Self . . Locking Trunk Lid SO. Smoother, Safer Riding Low Pressure Tire on :.': Broad Rims . . OSum m4 W aw U mr. miu, arm. rrum .-. i whlwi S rnmmm an ttfwmUmU. LlwL... . ... I 1 ' t " . . m j . .... j I the play will go towards publish ing the High School Annual. TO CO. "M" 119th INF. Lt. Col. Lewis L. Copley, In fantry Army Instructor, recently sent' the following communication to Co. M 119th Infantry Unit loca ted in Warsaw: To: All Members of Company M, 119th Inf. N.C. N.G.: The occasion for this commun1 cation is one of sadness on my part. I have been transferred to Fort Benning, Ga. effective 5 March 1050. I desire to take this oppor tunity to express my gratitude and thanks to all meifibert of Company "M" for the cooperation that I have received from vou as I have gone about my duties trying to accom plish my mission. During my three year tour you have grown from a hope to a completely organized Company. You have well applied yourselves, as individuals in an ad mirable manner in your training, administration, improvement of your facilities, and building the strength of your unit. Many of you have put in extra hours for which you have received no pay. The ac complishments of Company "M" are to your credit entirely. I take no credit myself. For the above reasons and many others too numerous to mention, I am proud of you and proud to have been associated with you. In parting I wish for all of you suc cess in your civilian and military pursuits, good health and God speed. I hope you will continue your support and cooperation with my successor, Captain John N. Sche ming. Sincerely yours, Lewis L. Copley, Lt. Col. Infan'iy. Mrs. Annie M. Bradshaw, 77, widow of the late J. B. Bradshaw of the Charity Community near Rose HiU died Friday night at Iter home after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held Sun day afternoon, Mar. 12, from the Charity Methodist Church by Rev. W. B. Cotton, pastor, assisted by Rer. Vance Rich. Burial was " in Little Creek Cemetery. She Is survived by four sons, Leslie, Dewey, William, and Hugh Bradshaw, all of the home commun ity; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne Turner of Kinston, and Virginia Bradshaw of the home; 18 grand children and one great grandchild; two sisters, Mrs. Geneva Farrior and Mrs. Elbert King of Folkstone; one brother, Hugh Farrior of Wal lace. REVIVAL MEETING There will be a revival meeting at the Penecostal Holiness Church in Warsaw Monday night, March 20th. The Rev. Arran Howard of Sanford will be the Evangelist. Services will start each evening at 7:15 to which the public is cordially invited. EASTER PARADE There will be an Easter Parade sponsored by the Duplin County Business and Professional Wom en's Club at the Warsaw High School Auditorium on April 4th at 8:00 o'clock P. M. The admission will be 25 cents for school children and 35 cents for adults. The dress revue will be modeled fashions from Williford's, A. Brooks, Katz, and Strickland's department stores. The parade will be interspersed with local talent entertainment. PERSONALS - - 4 Miss Margaret Kearns visited her parents in Kenansville over the week end. Miss Myrtle Exum spent the week end with her parents in Beu laville. : Miss Ella Mae West spent the week end with Misses Sadie and Mary Ella Bennett. Becky Mullens, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Mullens, was taken to James Walker Hospital Monday night to be treated for pneumonia. She has had flu, chicken pox and measles in connection with this attack. Rev. R. L. Crossno is confined to his home with the flu. J. J. Jenkins, Jr. is spending the Spring holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Whittle of McLeansville spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Whittle Mr. and Mrs. Alvis Powell, Jr. of Goldsboro spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Alvis Powell near .Warsaw. Mary Alice Blackmore spent the week end in Winston-Salem with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Blackmore. ' George Best, student at Camp bell college, spent the week end with his parents. Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Pollock and Mr. and Mrs. David Carlton Visited Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Carlton in Wal lace Sunday. P. L. Page is able to be out fol lowing an attack of flu. J. F. Strickland is at work again after being down with the flu. Mr. and Mrs. George Bennett have both been confined with flu but are now recuperated. .. Misses- Julia Botesky and Eva Belle Kornegay and Messrs John Bennett and Wayne West had Sun day lunch with Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Farrior. Mr. and Mrs. Farrior and their guests spent the afternoon in viewing the Cliffs of the Neuse. NATIONAL GUARD Sgt. H. W. Rivenbark of Co. M. of the 119th Inf. has the distinct ion of attending every drill for the past three years. He Is the only man In the company with this rec ord. He is section leader In the mortar platoon. H. C. Allen has been promoted to Corporal in the same company. Allen who saw combat service in the Marine Corps during World War II is becoming one of the out standing NCO's In Company M as stated by one of his commanding officers. CARD OF THANKS I wish to take this opportunity to thank my friends and relatives for the many kindnesses and re membrances extended to me during my recent illness. ; Mrs. I'TJim J. Phillips, V ' ' N. C. 9 irV t'i ":'r' 1 M. H. BARR IT IS WITH A GREAT DEAL OF PLEASURE THAT I ANNOUNCE THE ASSOCIATION OFMOMON H. BARR WITH THIS BUSINESS IN THE CAPACITY OF MANAGER, WE WELCOME MR. BARR BACK AFTER A LITTLE MORE THAN tl TWO YEARS ABSENCE. HE IS NOW ON DUTY IN THE STORE AND WILL BE GLAD TO SEE HIS OLD FRIENDS BACK. WE ARE MAKING SOME CHANGES AND PLAN TO ADD SOME NEW LINES OF MERCHANDISE TO OUR AL READY WELL KNOWN LINES. A. BROOKS, Prop. Beat Store IN WARSAW lll.lll.Mll.ll.i iflQII RALPH J. JONES This statement is made by me, Charles Nicholson, Office Deputy for the Sheriff's Department. I am a veteran of 59 months in World War II. I was in active battle service and went through all five cam paigns in continental Europe with the 30th Division. I have served under Sheriff Jones from the beginning of his Office. I have found him to be a gentleman, kindhearted and fair in his dealings and a leader. Sheriff Jones is a veteran of World War I and the records show that he was wounded in the Hindenburg Line battle and that he was awarded the.Purple Heart Medal. He was also given a personal cita tion from our late President Woodrow Wilson for bravery and gal lantry in time of battle. Since his discharge, Sheriff J ones has attend ed N. C. State College for two years. He has served as Adjutant of the Charles' R Gavin American Legion Post for six years and has served as Commander of the Post for two terms. During World War II he served as Chairman of the Rationing Board and organized the Civilian Air Raid Warning Posts through Duplin County and was chief observer. r 1 am personally asking all the good people of our County and especially yon, ray Comrades of both Wars, to support this worthy Comrade tf yours and mine. He is your friend and Buddy. RESPECTFULLY, CHARLES NICHOLSON, . - -' ' OFFICE DEPUTY.
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