, j i ''Xi - i i< Vi' u*Mi \ V ' . ' FARMVILLE, PITT COUNTY, NORTR CAHblj^fA FRiOA^|^^BRUARY 24, 1928 NOr.40 wm&sam ^ J. 0 A.M. Present Bible and Flag to The Seheoij - ? With thw local Jr. Order of the American Mechanics attending in a body, and interested friends and mem bers numbering two hundred and fifty, the February meeting of the Parent Teacher Association was held in the ^ school auditorium Friday afternoon. After singing of the Star Spangled Banner, Mrs. J. M. Wheless, chairman of the Association, called for order an I introduced Mr. B. J. Skinner who represented the Jr. Order and tamed the meeting over to the Mechanics. Mr. Skinner, in a few brief remarks, stated the objects of the well known organization as restricting immigra tion, creating a fond for charity, and the upholding of the public school system. Or. J. W. Harrell, pastor of the Methodist Church, and Mr. W, R. Hooper presented a Bible and Flag to the school Supt G. R. Wheeler ac cepted tiie gifts in its behalf. In daring his speech of acceptance Mr. Wheeler spoke of the relation of the Bihle and Flag as representing God and country. \ . \ After tiie exercises refreshments were served by a committee from the Partnt-Teeeber Association composed of Mesdames J. M. WJheless, B. S. Smitii and T. W. Lang. Sets Record in Flivver Pl?e Titusville, Fla., Feb. 22.?Harry Brooks, flying a Ford "flivver" plane from Detroit to Miami on an attempt ed non-stop flight, was forced down here tonight, because of dimunition of his gasoline supply. Brooks was forced down on the beach shortly before 8 o'clock. A blade of fte propeller of the plane was brok en in the landing. Brooks left Detroit with 52 gallons of gasoline. The flight of about 1,000 miles was ?ade on the limited supply of gasoline After the meeting F^vulght we 1 ha d our party with i^Q^two pres- , ent. We served ice cream and cake after several games were played. .. I think everyone had a fiwj? time. There i were about eight who wire too bash- ' ful to bring girts. Scout McAdams?rl kn$w a fellow who held General Lee's horse during the Civil War. Scout Dick Harris?guy sure 1 had some patiences J ?Jf&HC'-L . 1J >re . - Scout Smith wrote, a Jetter to a ? local grocery stor^^TttSlbody of H read like this: "I encloeepH* cents for 1 which please send me ajsmall jar of traffic jam." .?- ? ' '*.*** -M' i Scout Mason sent a jpoat to the : pressing club in Wilson to be altered and received a reply like this: "Wfe 1 are sending your coat by return mail. To save expenses in shipping^we cut ' off the buttons. You willjfind them in 1 the lower left hand pocket. If you do not receive this tetter please,wi^fce us so we can let you know where the but tons are.' Scout Morton?I. forg*4#lsb ask the doctor whether or not to take this eye medicine before or after meals.. * *'? ? Scout Tugwell?If we go in the mountains this summer we will 'have I to take a stove. Scout Barrett?What for? \ Scout Tugwell?To cook on. E Scout Barrett?There's no need of that, we can cook on a mountain ! range. MRS. HARNSBERBEB SPEAKS TO ? MISSIONARY SOCIETIES. I ?? :. ,.a ? Answering the three vital questions of what Russia expects to gain from spreading Communism and Bolshevism in China, is the Spirit of God mani fested. as fully today as in olden times, and whether prayer receives the direct answer of Apostolic days, Mrs. Harnsberger, of Tarboro, ad dressed the women representing the Missionary societies of the various churches here on Monday afternoon in the Presbyterian qjjttjjijh. The daughter of Dr. Wood, Presby terian, born and reared in China, and having spent the past fifteen years together with her husband in the mis sion fields of China, Mrs. Harnsberger knew her subject, and having had the opportunity for a rare insight of con ditions causing unrest and disquiet there her talk was doubly impressive and enlightening. .... i -i CELEBRATES PIPTY-SEVEISf^H BIRTHDAY. J I On Sunday, Feb. 12th, the lmme I diate family of Mr. 5C. A. Brooks en I joyed a celebration given Mrs. Brooks 3 They had planned to completely sur I prise her and prepare dinner and take I it, but you ^nt fool these old folks to church on Sunday morning, but he The children began to arrive about 10:30 and hyrthe time they got) there I Mrs. Brooks began to look the kitchen for she really thought it was time.|??1 in'a^ ^e S'^at and they?wpl^j and a few invited friends, were in-! vited.put to a real feast of good things to cat^In^e^m^dJe of^the ;taWe J i ? v i ? ? , # .. I feast * y ? an en*0y i One of ton Chaney's strangest $&~ juises adorns him in "Mockery", his lew !;?; Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer vehicle >laying at the Trio Thehtre in Farm rtiie Monday, February 27th. Chaney jlays a strange, half-animal Russian aeasant in the new picture/a graphic romance of the Russian revolution iirected by Benjamin Christensen, We noted Danish director of "The Devil's Circus," in which Norma shearer was starred. ... Ricardo Cortez has a* featured role j in the new Chaney picture, and Jieads cast that, includes Barbara Bedford, Charles Puffy, Mark Swain, Emily Fitzroy and Ka; Schmidt. These payers have been directed by Chris ESRsen with such uncanny skill that hey seem to be living their roles Lather than acting them. The film abounds in' tense situations and has been produced on an elaborate scale, with the result that the picture is Infinitr 'y well worth seeing. Lon Caney fans in particular will find en tertainment vastly to their liking in 'Mockery", Chaney having found in this picture one'of the most vivid and dramatic roles in his career. Remember this picture will be?im the screene ?t the Trio Theatre in Farmville Monday, Feb" 27th. ? Snow mi Hatch ery in Operation ?A/J llf AmV?nw? TtrVlA lUCSSrft. ailU wen W*ll| r? iivr frnve been for the past few weeks far re willing to forgive him fer the offense, and I respectfully ask that you pardon or parole him." The parole was also recommended by the trial solicitor, Walter Brock, - and a number of prominent citizens and members of the jury. . GARDEN CLUB ORGANIZED. - ? A number of women interested in the culture of flowers met with Miss Tabitha DeVisconti Monday afternoon and a Garden Club was organised with the following officers: Miss DeVis- ? conti, chairman; Mrs. R. S: Tandy, assistant chairman and Mrs; A. C. Hodges, secretary. The chairman ap pointed a program committee with Mr.?, t E. Joyner as its head. The objejct"; of the club will be to eneourage the beautification of the grounds and gardens of the common- - I ity by putting its-'members IB touch with new ideas aaitf improvements in garden practice and landscaping; and to aid in the . protection of trees, shrubs, wild flowers and wild life, p .The next-meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. T. E. Joyner Mon "2:M I 8 - ? - .1 Hi ? ? * I m ' I ATTEND HOME DEPARTMENT ^&MBEf IN RALEIGH. ' " L Mesdames J, M. Hobgood, J. W. Parker, R. A. Fields and W. M. Willis attended the meet of thfc American' I gome Department of the N. C. Fed eration held in the> Woman's Club in Raleigh Friday. The meeting was ; held for the purpose of receiving sug- . gestions^and making plans for an ex- . j tentioH of the survey of homes in the state. The object of the survey is to ascertain the per cent of homes with out modem conveniencesv and from which will grow a campaign for better p y | J J _j the meet Mrs Thomas O'BUrr. of J Goldsboro, presided* and &frs. Jb?0 liucxuiuuittit iiciu a prynuut;i-?v ^ 1 IlfcSvulvu tHG CmwSv aHu n.Jififi H' fVrt SiipTyju ? nrnc f a^~m ICT -