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SOCIETY HOURS. The Society Department ti The FarmviHe BnUrpriae is open w Tneaday through Thursday from 10d6 a. m. to 1:60 p. m, and from 2:30 p. m. to 5:00 p. m. We aak your.kind consideration Miss Pat McKinney returned Sonday from a trip to New York. * * * Mrs. Vernon Edwards of Newport News, Va., is visiting relatives here. • • • Mrs. A. T. Griffin, of Goldsboro, spent Thursday with Mrs. J. K. Cobb. • • • V. M. Rawls has been transferred to the Colonial Ice Co., in Greenville. • • • Arthur Joyner and John Hill Paylor were Washington visitors, Monday. • • • C. G. Rollins and son, Bruce, of Raleigh spent Wednesday with Mrs. W. J. Rollins. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Allan Gawthrop, of Jacksonville spent the week end with Mrs. G. A. Winders. • • • Mrs. Bert McCullom, of Eminence, Kentucky, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Askew. • * * Mrs. Melton Allen and Mrs. James Lewis were Greenville shoppers, Wednesday. • • • Mrs. T. E. Joyner, Mrs. A. Q. Roebuck and Mrs. J. I. Morgan were Raleigh visitors, Monday. • • • Miss Jane Greene, Miss Adelaide Dail and Bill Hardy were Rocky Mount visitors, Wednesday. • • • Mrs. J. P. Surrett left Thursday to join her husband in New Bern, where they will make their home. • • • Miss Malette Greene left Monday to accept a position as a Senior stenographer in Jacksonville. • • • Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Gay, of Walstonburg, spent Sunday in Farmville, as guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bundy. • • • Mrs. D. E. Shytle and daughter of Washington, D. C., are spending the week end with Rev. and Mrs. C. B. Mashburn. Emerson Smith, student at Davidson College, arrived Thursday to spend the spring holidays at his home here. • * • Miss Sara Jane Grantham of Goldsboro arrived Wednesday to take over the duties of the Western Union office, here. • • • Thomas Joyner has been transferred from the Rose store here to the Rose store in Henderson. He left Wednesday. ' • * • Mrs. Mattie R. Swain, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Swain and Charles Swain of Plymouth spent Sunday with Mrs. W. J. Rollins. • • • Miss Edna Robinson and Miss Annie Perkins attended a luncheon meeting of the Delta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, in Rocky Mount on Saturday. • • • Mrs. James Smith and son, Jimmie, have returned to their home in Morehead, after spending the week with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Smith. • • • ' Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hodges and daughter who have been spending some time in Greenville, returned to their home here, Wednesday. • • • . -J Mr. and Mrs. Melton Allen were guests at a chicken supper, sponsored by the Gate City Life Insurance Co., in Washington on Thursday evening. • • • Mrs. P. M. Eaton and son, Jimmie, of Washington, D. C., and Mrs. Hilda Petteway of Kinston, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E. N. Petteway for the week end. • • • Mr. and Mrs. John C. Wood, Jr., of Ocean Park, Lynnhaven, Va^ spent the week end with Mi*. Wood's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Cobb. * * * Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Slavens and daughter, Miss Celia, moved this week into the home formerly occupied by Maik Dixon, cm North Main street. Mr. Slavens is connected with the Farmville Implement Co. • • -• Mrs. J. W. Parker and daughter, Miss Alice ^Harper Pazfcer, «£nttfc» SOCIAL CALENDAR Monday, April 4 , -\ 2:30 P. M.—Spiritual Life Group, Methodist Woman's Society, meets in the Church. 3:00 P. M.—Baptist Missionary Society meets in the Church. 3;00 P. M.—Episcopal A military meets with Mrs. C. E. Moore. 3:00 P. M.—Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service meets in the Church. 3:00 P. M.—Woman's Council of the Christian Church meets in the Church. 3:30 P. M.—Circle No. 1, Presbyterian Auxiliary, meets with Mrs/Frank Dupree, Jr. 8:00 P. M.—Circle No. 2, Presbyterian Auxiliary, meets with Mrs. W. P. Easley at the home of Mrs. C. H./Joyner. Tuesday, 7 3:00 P. M.—Contract Club meets with Mrs. C. H. Joyner. 7:00 P. M.—Rotary Club. 8:00 P. M.—Junior Order. 8:00 P. M.—Mrs. B. O. Turnage and Mrs. J. Y. Monk, Jr., will entertain at a cake-cutting- honoring Miss Myrtle Sutton and Fred Moore. Wednesday, 8 3:00 P. M.i-New Deal Club meets with Mrs. Henrietta Williamson. 3:00 P. M.—Wednesday Afternoon Club meets with Mrs. Robert Lee Smith. 4:00 P. M.—Wedding of Miss Myrtle Sutton and Fred Carr Moore will be solemnised in the Methodist Church. Thursday, 9 3:00 P. M.—Farmville Home Demonstration Club meets in Club House. Friday, 10 3:30 P. M.—Woman's Club meets with Mrs. W. J. Rasberry, Mrs. J. W. Bass, Mrs. Manly Liles and Miss Annie Perkins at the home of Mrs. J. M. Hobgood. 7:30 ,P. M.—Boy Scouts. 8:00 P. M. — Woodmen of the World. Saturday, 11 10:00 A. M.—Bird Club. 3:30 P. M.—Major Benjamin May Chapter, D. A. R., meets in the Chapter House, with Mrs. C. E. Moore, Mrs. U. H. Cozart and Mrs. J. C. Eagles as hostesses. CIVILIAN DEFENSE Tuesday 10:00 A. M.—Red" Cross Horn? Nursing 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. Friday ^ 10:00 A. M,—Red CrOss Home Nursing Class in the school building. 7:00 E. M.—Red Cross Home Nursing Class in the school - building. 8:00 P. M.—First Aid Class in municipal building. Mr. and Mrs. Carroll D. Oglesby retained Sunday, from their wedding trip in Florida. • • • Edward Beckman and Ferd Satterthwaite, students at Edward Military Institute, at Salemburg, are spending the Easter holidays with their parents here. STEAK SUPPER Mr. and Mrs. Alex Allen and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Allen honore^^eorge Allen at a supper at-tHfe Municipal Park on Wednesday evening. Guests cooked steaks over the coals in the out door fireplace. These were serv41 with vegetable salad, scalloped potatoes, relishes and fruit tart*. APPRECIATION The members of the U. D. C. Chapter wish to express their appreciation to the members of the D. A. R. Chapter for the use at their building for the U. D. C. District meeting. HOME NURSING The new classes in Home Nursing will begin on Tuesday, April 7. Classes will be held from ten to twelve in the morning and from seven to nine at night on Tuesday's and Friday's. if? ' ■*.. ^ V-r .,'y '• . ' J STAG P'JPPER Curtis Flanagan entertained a number of friends at a chicken bar* becue on Thursday evening. About fifteen guests enjoyed the hospitality of the boat. STAG PARTY A number at friends entertained | at a stag dinner on ing, in honor of 8:00 P. St.—-Woman's Council, Christian Church wiU meet. 2:00 P. M.—Services at the Episcopal Church. 7:16 P. M.—Communion Services at the Methodist Church. AU Christian people are invited to join in this service. ANNOUNCEMENT The Bell Arthur P. T. A presents "Ladies, Ladies or Hen Boost No. IS" with the slogan: "A Henry for Every Hen," an all laugh show with music, hokum, skits, and revues, with a cast of 76. Come to the Bell Arthur High School on Wednesday, April 8th, at 8:00 p. m.—Admission 20c, (tax included). MISS LEWIS ENTERTAINS Miss Martha Lewis was charming hostess at a dinner party on Friday evening- at her home. Lovely arrangements of yellow jonquils and white spina with groups tf lighted yellow candles, made a pleasing setting for the tables, in the living room. A three course, fried chicken, dinner with grapefruit cocktail and jelly roll, topped with whipped cream and orange slices, was served. Guests were Miss Elisabeth Motley, MiBS Elvira Tyson, Mrs. Kathleen Moore, Miss Irene Worthington and Miss Mary Mayo, Andy Martin, George Allen, Eli Joyner, Malcolm Hardy, Bill Duke, Alfred Lewis and Albert Lewis. PRIMITIVE BAPTIST UNION The Contentnea Union of the Primitive Baptist Church met at the Damascus Church, here, on Saturday and Sunday. Rev. J. B. Roberts, pastor, announces that this meeting- was one of the best they have ever had. Every Church in the union was represented and there were also representatives from corresponding unions. Six visiting preachers were in attendance, each making short talks. The local church was presented a silver communion service by Mr. and Mrs. Lautares of Greenville. Rev. Roberts, in behalf of all attending, wishes to express thanks to all the Farmville friends who helped to make this union a success, especially the warehousemen who so kindly opened their buildings for the luncheon spread. About five hundred people were in attendance for the Sunday services. REV. WILSON PREACHES FAREWELL SERMON Rev. H. M. Wilson, pastor of the Presbyterian Church preached his last sermon Sunday morning. After expressing appreciation for the cooperation and fellowship of Church Officers, Woman's Auxiliary, and Young People's Organisations, be emphasized the need of continuing in Christian graces that Christ be truly represented iit the * world through His followers. At the close of the service the sacraments were administered, thus fittingly bringing to a close a minstery of meek, unselfish and tireless devotion. Rev. Wilson was called to the Farmville Church fa February, 1983 and, since that date, has faithfully served as God's"minister to the local Church, the Presbyterian Church of Falkland, and the two mission points —Carraway's Chapel and Ballards. In his quiet way, never faltering in nor swerving from the course set before him, he has endeared himself to many who feel the challenge of the race set and whose love and best wishes go with him. - Rev. Wilson, with his wife and son, left Thursday to take up his new duties as pastor of Bayless Manorial Church of Concord, North Carolina. Mrs. Wilson and James wiil ifeturn Monday and continue here until the close of the graded school. They will then join Mr. Wilson in Concord ^ Mrs. £ a was announcinir the enstrsrement of Miss © O O v ^*1 Martha Turnage Rasberty td James Dapiel Grady, Jr., of Kinstan. Bosquets of yellow daffodils, forsythia and bridal wreath made a lovely setting for the four tables which were arranged in the living room where a three course luncheon was served. Guests were invited into the dining room for the dessert course, which was served from a beautifully appointed table. Bubble bowls filled with white narcissus sad fern and flanked by lighted tapers, formed the background for the decollated cake which centered the table. Showers* of white ribbons leading from the center of the cake to the individual dessert plates, when pulled by each guest, revealed individual engagement rings for each. The honor guest's place was distinguished by a corsage of white nsrrissns and attached to her ribbon was her own engagement ring. As the ribbons were pulled, the hostess lifted a lace cover from the top of the cake, which bore the announcement, Martha and J. D., April 18. The honoree cut the cake which was served with green and white ices, salted nuts and mints. The hostess presented Miss Basberry with china in her chosen pattern. Miss Myrtle Sutton, bride-elect of the month, was remembered with a lovely pottery vase. Guests included, the honoree, and her mother, Mrs. C. H. Rasberry, Miss Myrtle ' Sutton, Miss Nellie Butler, Mrs. Cleveland Paylor, Miss Margaret Walter, Miss Louise Paschall, Hiss Louise Farrior, Mrs. R. T. Monk, Mrs. Horace Lewis, Mtb. David Harris, Mrs. J. D. Holmes, Mrs. Bertha Lang Potter, Mrs. Sterling Gates of Kinston, Mrs. Warren Lupton of Belhaven and Miss Mabel Barbee of Wilson. Assisting in serving were Mrs. J. B. Joyner, Mrs. Henrietta Williamson, Mrs. R. A. Parker, Mrs. Louise Harris and Miss Bettie Joyner. Literary Club. Miss Annie Perkins graciously entertained the Literary Club and additional friends, Mrs. B. B. Fordham, Mrs. Ben Lang, Miss Edna Robinson and Mrs. Roberts, on Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. M. Hobgood. Quantities of spring flowers were used in decoration. During the business session, Mrs. W. M. Willis gave the concluding report on the Nutrition Classes, announcing that a gift had been sent to Miss Verona Lee Joyner, as a token of appreciation for her services in this endeavor. Miss Tabitha DeVisconti reported on the Cancer Control drive, reminding the members to avail themselves of the opportunity of hearing talks on this subject at the scheduled mass meeting and over the radio. ' ' Mrs. B. S. Sheppard gave a most interesting talk on the "Drees of the Eighteenth Century," colored plates being shown in illustration: In closing, Mrs. Sheppard requested Mrs. Haywood Smith to play "Rule Britannia," which was written in 1700, as a piano soJo^ . Miss Perkins cohducted an interesting contest in which Mrs. Robots scored high, winning an attractive vase, filled with yellow daffodils. During a delightful social hour, lemon pie with salted nuts and hot coffee was served by the hostess, assisted by Mm. Hobgood and Mrs. J. M. Wheless. STOCKHOLDERS MEETING The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Farmville Building and Loan Association will be held in the City Hall Wednesday night, April 15, at 8:00 o'clock. All members urged to attend. J. O. Pollard, President. HONOR ALFRED LEWIS Members of the Farmville Furniture Co.'b staff of employee# entertained at a lovely party on Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Joyner, in compliment to Alfred Lewis, a -fellow employee. Beautiful arrangements of Spring flowers decorated the Joyner home. During the evening guests were entertained -with games of bingo, quia and music contests. Refreshments were served in the dining room, which carried a color scheme of-green and yellow, lighted tapers being used aa backgrounds for flower bouquets. Punch was served from a lace-covered table on which hostess trays, filled with novel shaped sandwiches, cookies, nuts and candies were placed. Mr. Lewis was presented a .watch as a gift from the company employees. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Joyner, Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Thome, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. A. Q. Roebuck, lb-, and Mrs. W. H. Duke, Mr. and Mrs. Will Jones, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Manning, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Monk, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hollis, Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Gaddy, Mrs. Kathleen Moore, Miss Elvira Tyson, T. Eli Joyner, Jr., Miss Irene Worthington, of Winterville; J. D. Hobgood and Miss Rebecca Brantly, of Wilson. ATTEND DISTRICT MEET Mrs. A. W. Bobbi,tt, Mrs. S. A. G arris, Mrs. R. L. Rollins, Mrs. W. M. Willis,. Mrs. B. R. Fields and Mm. Louise Harris attended the annual meeting of the Fifth District of the American Legion Auxiliary, jvhich was held in Rocky Mount, on Monday. Mrs. Rollins led the pledge of Allegiance to th» United States Flag. DIXON-HORTON VOWS SPOKEN Mrs. Sallie Keel Horton and Mark Dixon were married on Sunday afternoon at five o'clock in a quiet ceremony of dignity and simplicity, at the borne of Mrs. Horton. Rev. Marvin Y. Self, pastor of the Methodist Church, performed the ceremony. The vow* were spoken in the living room where beautiful arrangements of pink carnations, roses and gladioli were used in decoration. The couple was unattended. Mrs. Horton wore a dress of heavenly blue crepe With a matching coat, trimmed with blue fox. Her red hat was trimmed with blue and she qsed blue accessories. Her shoulder corsage was of pink Briarcliff roses and orchid. Mrs. Dixon, a woman of .much personal charm, is connected with the Post Office in Farmville. Mr. Dixon, popular tobacconist, holds a position with A. C. Monk and Company, here. Immediately after the Ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Dixon, left for a trip to New York. Wedding guests were Mr. and Mrs. J. Loyd Horton of Greenville, Mr. and lbs. Carroll D. Oglesby of Farmville, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Surrett of New Bern, "Mrg. Bert McCullum of Eminence, Kentucky and J. M. Gibbs of Farmville. WOMAN'S SOCIETY CHRISTIAN SERVICE! The Executive Board of the Woman's Society of Christian Service, Methodist Church, met on Thursday afternoon, with Mrs. B. O. Tumage, President of the Society, as hostess. Quarterly reports were filled out and business matters discussed. Officers for the year are: Mrs. Tumage, President; Mrs. a G. Gardner, Vice President; Mrs. T. W. Lang, Conference Treasurer; Mrs. W. R. Willis, local Treasurer; Mrs. M. V. Horton, Recording Secretary; Mrs. I. W. Parker, Corresponding Secretary; Mrs. R. 0. Lang, Mrs. Frank Harper, Mrs. W. M. Willis and Mrs. 0. G. Spell, Circle chairmen; and Mrs. Curtis Flanagan, Chairman of Wesleyan Guild. Special Committees are: Missionary Education, Mrs. Marvin Y. Self; Student Work, Mrs. J. H. Harris; Literature and Publications and Spiritual Life Group, Mrfc Petri Johnston; Cradle Roll Group, Mrs. J. T. Thorne; Supplies, Mrs. Neal Howaid and Mrs. Willard Teel; Social Relations, Mrs. J. I. Morgan, Miss Betty and Miss For House Of Representatives I hereby announce that I am a candidate for re-election to the House of Representatives subject to the Democratic Primary May 30th, 1942. Your vote and support will be appreciated. DR. W. L WOOTEN.