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J. L Morgan returned this week from a visit to Florida. A. C. Monk* ^turned Thursday from a trip to Fort Myers, Fla. • * * Mrs. W. H. Duke la visiting pd*r tivea in Roanoke Rapids thia week. • • • >' Mrs. William Powell, of Florida, i« visiting her mother, Mrs. Lata Bray. • • • Mrs. C. B. Mashburn has returned after a visit to relatives in Asheville. • • • Mrs. Ethel Perry, of Wilson, spent Thursday with her sister, Mrs. W. G. Gay. S 9 * George Moye, of Forest Hills, N.Y., is visiting his mother Mrs. Estelle Moye. • » • Mrs. Bunn Newton, of Falkland, was the guest of Mrs. J. M. Hobgood Saturday. • • • Mr. and Mrs. H. 0. Donaldson, of Norfolk, Vs., visited relatives here Thursday. * • * Mrs. Florence Thome spent the week end with relatives near Walstonburg. • • * Mi— Elisabeth Davis and Mrs. A. Q. Roebuck were Charlotte visitors this week. • • • Mrs. R. B. Havens, of Tarboro, spent Monday with Mr, and Mrs. John T. Bynum. • • • Mis. T. C. Turnage spent several days of this week with relatives in Lumberton. * • • Mrs. J. M. Hobgood attended a meeting of the County Welfare Board on Tuesday. • • • Mrs. Mary Lewis Lang spent several days of this week with relatives in Greenville. Friends will t*i *glad to learn that John T. Thorne is out again after a recent illness. • • • Emerson Smith, student at Davidson College, spent the week end at his home here. • * • Mrs. C. W. Rogers returned to Richmond, Va., Thursday, after a visit to relatives here. • • • David Holloman, of Fort Bragg, spent the week end with his sister, Mrs. E. L. Russell. • • • Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Fields, Jr., of Wilson, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Fields. • • • Mrs. L. P. Dudley, of Greenville, spent Tuesday and Wednesday with Mrs. W. J. Rollins. • • • Mr. and Mrs. John D. and Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Holmes spent the week end in Richmond, Va. • • • E. J. Hotchkiss, of Tappahannock, Va., is visiting his son, C. S. Hotchkiss and Mrs. Hotchkiss. • • • Friends will be glad to learn that Mrs. Alton W. Bobbitt is recuperating after a recent illness. • • • Tommy Lang, student at the University of North Carolina, spent the week end at his home here. • • • Mrs. Ellen Leggett, of Washington, spent Wednesday and Thursday with' ber sister, Mrs. W. G. Gay. • • • Mrs. J. C. Corbett, Mrs. Charles Meyers and Mrs. W. E. Forbes were Greenville visitors, Tuesday. • « • Mrs. G. M. Holden spent a few days of this week with her sister, Mrs. Pascal Boyd in Mooresville. Mr. and Mrs. A J. Moye, of Kington, are spending the week end with Mr. and Mrs. Joel Moye m mm Kin Virginia Harris, of Wilson, is spending the week end with her pa. rents, Mr. aad' Mrs. J. H. Harris. • * • Mayor and Mrs. George W. Davis, Otis Lee and Henry Johnson are spending today in Richmond, Va. • • •. Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Copcnhaver have returned from a visit to relatives and friends in Tennessee and Missippi. « • • Mrs. J. H. Harris, Roderick Harris and Mies Louise Harris, of Rocky Mount, spent Thursday in Raleigh. • * * * ' Mrs. Emerald Johnson and daughter have retained to M«vark, N. J., after a visit to Mrs. John T. Bynum. • • • Mr. and Mm. J. W. Bass are spending the week end in Raleigh ai guests of Mr. and Mm. Max MeLeod Mr. and Mre. PlVto Monk, of Wilson, spent Thursday with Mr. and Friends will regret to learn that Francis Rumley, a former resident of Farmville, and a brother tot Mrs. George Moore, Jr., is very ill at Pitt General Hospital, in Greenville. • • • Dr. P. E. Jones, Chief L. T. Lucas and R. A. Joyner attended a County Civilian Defense meeting held in Greenville, Wednesday evening. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Lamm and daughter, Jeanne, and Mrs. Mollie Flanagan, of Wilson, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Pollard, Jr., last Sunday. • • • Mrs. R. T. Lemon and Mies Etta Mae Diehf, of Norfolk, Va., spent the week end with Mrs. Lemon's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. Leslie Smith. • • • Mr. and Mrs. M. V. Jones and daughter, Miss Anne, and Mr. and Mrs. Waiter Jones and Miss Nancy Gates, of Kinston, are spending the week end in Winston-Sal em. _ • * • Mrs. J. L. Aiken and children and Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Perry, of Durhom, and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph fcmory, of Northside, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Harper during the week end. NEWS RECEIVED FKUM REV. €. B. MASHBURN To The Enterprise: Have been thinking of my friends while op here and longing to return to them. Providtace permitting, I shall return Friday, February 20th, and fill my pulpit on Sunday morning. Have had a good rest here and am much stronger. The Shytles have been very attentive to my needs, bo that I have much improved. Will be very glad to see my people and friends Sunday morning. We oordially invito lbs public to hear Rev. W. B. Edwards, one of mx missionaries, who will spOk'in the Christian Church Sunday evening, March 1st, at 7:30. 'Rev. Edwards was on the Athenia when it was sunk off the coast of Scotland in September, 1989, and was on the Zamzam also when it was torpedoed, dnrviving these terrible experiaMM and being back at home, he will have a wonderful message. The public is invited to hear this hero. Sincerely yours, C. B. MASHBURN. GARDEN CLUB TO LEND EFFORTS IN KEEPING ALL DOGS CLOSELY CONFINED SOCIAL CAiENliAR Monday, February 23 3:00 P. M.—Lenten Study CIw, Episcopal Auxiliary, meets with Mrs. C. E. Moore. SaOO P. M.—Garden Club meets at the home of Mra. Henrietta M. Williamson with Mra. C. S. Eagles and Mrs. E. C. Carr aa hostesses. Shrubbery Exchange. Tuesday, U 8:80 P. M.—Merry Matrons meet with Mra. J. W. Parker. 6:30 P. M.—Rotary Pub. 8:00 P. M.—Junior Order. Wednesday, SS 2:30 P. M.—New Deal Club meets with Mrs. R. A. Parker. 3:00 P. M.—Wednesday Afternoon Club meets with Mrs. J. Y. Monk, Jr., as hostesa at the horns of Mrs. G. M. Holden. Thursday, M 7:30 P. M.—Masons. Friday, n 7:30 P. M.—Boy Scouts. 8:00 P. M. — Woodmen of the World. Saturday, 28 10:00 A. M.—Kid Club. CIVILIAN DEFENSE Tuesday 11:00 A. M.—Nutrition Clasa at Country Club. 7:00 P. M.—Red Cross Home Nursing Class in the school building. 8.-00 P. M.—First Aid Class in municipal building. Wednesday 10:00 A M.—Red Cross Home Nursing class in the school building. Friday 10:00 A M.—Red Cross Home Uuraing Class in the school building. 7:00 P. M.—Red Cross Home Nursing Class in the school building. 8:00 P. M.—First Aid Class in municipal building. lags of CtotM Daring The WMk. ' • ' .r^gi Featuring the program of the February meeting of the Major Benjamin Hay Chapter, D. A. R, which was held at the home of Mfe. Henrietta M. Williamson with Mre. Louise D. Harris as joint hostess, was the reading «rf Thornton Wilder's Pultzer prise play, "Our Town," by Miss Ruby Grant, a senior at East Carolina Tbaehers College. Miss Grant, who is heard over the Greenville radio station twice each week, captivated her listeners by her impersonation of the characters and her vivid portrayal of the somes of the play. The reader was presented by Mrs. Travis Hooker, of Greenville. Mrs. C. S. Eagles conducted a devotional program baaed on "Prayer." Mrs. Williamson presided over a business session, during which Mrs. M. V. Jones and Mia. T. E. Joyner presented projects, which wen accepted by the members aa activities for the early Spring; these included a blanket club. During a pleasant social hoar the hostesses served ices with the Valentine motif and cocornut cake, which were followed by coffee, cheese biscuit and salted nuts. The Williamson home was beautifully decorated with red carnations, berries and greens. Osntract Club. Members of the Contract Club met at the Red Cross Sewing Room and worked as a group on Tuesday afternoon. Woman's Club The February meeting of the Woman's Club was held at the home of Mrs. jr. M. Hobgood with Mrs. E. C. Carr, Mrs. John B. Lewis, Mrs. P. K. Ewell and Mr*. Dunbar Lamar as gracious hostesses. Sprays of early blooming shrubs were in pleasing arrangements throughout the home. Mrs. J. H. Moore presided. Mrs. A. B. Moore, Defense chairman, gave a report of the Nutrition classes now under way as a project of the federated clubs of the town. The following officers were elected at this time; Mrs. Jesse Moye, president; Mrs. J. M. Hobgood; 1st vice president; Mrs. E. F. Gainor, 2nd vice president; Miss Tabitha DeVisconti, secretary: Mrs. J. R. Shearin, treasurer. ■}; jot. uncrry ASBiey, pni^imiu rnwf man, presented Mrs. Marvin Y. Self, in charge of the program for the afternoon, and Mr*.. Self introduced Miss Patricia Mc&inney, the guest speaker. Miss McKinney made an interesting and constructive talk on the subject, "Toward A New World Order," discussing economic, social, political and spiritual changes and the part National Defense influence will play for "the duration" and after the wfcr. She concluded with the prophecy that a saner and more dependable order will oome out of the old. Refreshments wen served in the dining room. The table was centered with a beautiful arrangement of narcissus and fern. Mrs. Punbar Lamar and Mrs. M%ry Lewis Lang served ices and cake from either end of the table. Special guests were; Mrs. Mary Lewis Lang, Mrs. Carl Blackwood and Miss Patricia McKinney. Bridge Shower A lovely affair among the younger set this week was a bridge party and miscellaneous shower, given by Miss Frances Howard in compliment to Miss Letha Lauretta Holtoman, who left this morning after the party to enter training at St. Luke's Hospital, Richmond, Va. Early spring flowers were used as a setting for the tables. Miss Anne Jones and Miss Agnes Virginia Quinerly compiled high scone and received Valentine boxes of chocolates. A shower at lovely gifts was presented to Miss Holloman by her friends. Apple ice cream pie and assorted cakes wen served after the games. Literary Club Mrs. C. E. Moon continued the study of the Literary Club, "Georgian England" on Wednesday afternoon with a splendid presentation of George Hepplewhite's life and Ms skill as a cabinet maker. Mrs. Henrietta M. Williamson presided and called for a report of the Nutrition elass, which is being sponsored by this group in conjunction with tho other federated clubs of the town. Mn. H. Neal Howard told of progress being made in this connection. The meeting was held at the home cCJI(i. Alfred B. Moon, in which & T. Gettysburg: Adad used President Rooaevelt's special prayer for | A numbea at the maHnj of which Jjakon u a special project by this group, were distribute among the members. Pledges were made for furnishing clothing for three tubercular patients to be aent from thf community to the State Sanatorium. | Following » tarfaess session, Miss Verona Lee Joyacr, County Home Demonstration Agent conducted a study and demonstration of the preparation, cooking and serving fit vegetables and salads A Lincoln word building contest was won by Mrs. Herman Baker. Mrs. B. 7. Wearer and Mrs. J. H. Bynum, hostesses, served angel food cake topped with cream and decorated with cherries. Progressiva Bridge Club. Members of the Progressive Bridge Club enjoyed an afternoon of contract at the home of Mia. L. T. Pierce this week. Potted plants were used as decorations and tallies and table appointments carried the Valentine idea. Mrs. Jack Smith, winner of the high score prise, was awarded a heart shaped box of candy. Delicious ice box cake and Valentine candies were served after the usual number of progressions. Special guests were Mrs. L. E. Walston and Mia. Frank Davis, Jr. GIRLS AUXILIARY The members of the Intermediate Girls Auxiliary met Saturday evening at the home of Johnsle Moore. The hostess had charge of the devotional exercises. Mrs. George W. Davis as guest speaker, discussed "Honesty." After adjournment, the members joined in games and contests, in which Dorothy Rawles and Flora Johnson were winners. Delicious refreshments were served. Dorothy Rawles. SPOTTING SERVICE - ' • TO BE CONTINUED Reports from the County Defense meeting, held in Greenville, Wednesday evening, state that the Council deems it imperative that the Airplane Spotting Service be continued throughout the County and State. Its importance caimot be overemphasized, according to statements made at the meeting and reported to this office by Dr. P. E. Jones, local member of the board, and it is considered among the most necessary of civilian defense measures. WATER TANK BEING RAZED THIS WEEK) The old water tank, which flanks' Farmville's municipal building, and has been something of a landmark for the past twenty-eight years, is in process of being rased ami transferred to its purchaser, N. E. Crigger, of Gastonia. The new tank, erected in 1939, is deemed adequate, and the old tank is not standard height, and there is-j some difficulty experienced in filling it, it has been unused for some timte. PARAMOUNT 1 theatre! 1 FARMVILLE. N. C. STARTING FER 20th FRIDAY — LAST TIME TODAY — ' Greg* Gargo—Melrtn Douglas—in "TWO FACED WOMAN" Our America At War (March of Time) —Also Latest News SATURDAY TRIPLE-HIT PROGRAM Three Meeqtdteera—in "OUTLAWS Of The CHEROKEE TRAIL* Glare Affaire — Corned/ Chapter No. 19 of "KING OF THE TEXAS RANGERS" SUNDAY-MONDAY Calhert and Mm THE DAY" (Musical) and Lateat News. TUESDAY—Gift Night i George Brave After ft thorough canvas of the merchants and businees men, the vote* were as foll<ms: Eleven to cloee at 6:80 P. M. from now until April lat and 6:00 P. M. thereafter. Eight to cloee at 7:00 P. M. War Time. Three not voting but indicated they would abide by tip majority. Your Board baa adopted a resolution to abide by the majority if any hour had a majority and if not to request everyone to close not later than 6:30 from now until April 1st and not later than 6:00 beginning April 1st So from now until April 1st every store is requested to close not later than 6:80 on week days and beginning April 1st not later than 6:00 week days. - It is hoped that everyone will abide by this recommendation to ayoid further confusion about the matter. Faraville Chamber of Commerce and Merchants Association. WORLD DAT OF PRATER The annual observance of the World Day of Prayer will take place in the Methodist Church this afternoon at 8:00 o'clock, witE the women of the various church organisations taking part on the program. Everyone is invited and urged to attend. SEWING ROOM SCRAPS Activities are being continues at the Red Cross Sewing room each day, but those in charge are oonatantly In quest at more helpers aa the need grows more urgent. The Contract Club members and the Episcopal Auxiliary were among the organisations offering their services in group work this week. Today the call is for donations at black or dark buttons about the size of a 60c piece for convalescent robes. If you have 3 buttons that you think could be used, send, or better still, come down and bring them and sew them on. Do your bit.
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