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ft s y w V y y y y y y y y y K 6 K A y y y y y y y y y y y y y Monroe, N. C. and Mrs. Sam T. Cassels wCilj -Mrs. Mabel Belk Dew win hare a Nr. have all their children with them for the holidays except one son, Sgt. Alvln Cassels who Is In Hawaii. Those who will be with their Barents will be Lieut. (J. g.) James L. Cesssels and ville, - Mr. and Mrs. Mrs. Cassels of Camp Lee, Va., Mr. ; Greensboro, and Mr. and Mrs. Bam T. Cassels, Mr. and Mrs. Mattox of Salisbury Harvey Cassels, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Wilkes and Miss Selma Cassels, all of Chester, S. C. her guests during the holidays , bar sisters and their families: Mr. and Mr. Frank Stevens of Winston-Salem. Mr, and Mrs. Horton Dough ton of States-. Pat Cummings, and Mrs. James Mrs. C. M. Redfern will have as her guests during the holidays her two daughters and their families, Mr. and Miss Mary Covington left a few Mrs. George Powell and son, Charles rtnvs Ben for Winston-Salem to spend Roland of Chanel Hill. They will !some time with her sister. Miss Eva-: also isvit his mother. Mrs. Roland m X X GAMES Bingo, Salute, Elsie, Parchesi Backgammon and The Thief of Bagdad. FOOTBALLS Made by Hutchinson 97c and $1.94 FOOTBALL HELMETS 97c GLASS DISHES 29c TINKER TOYS $1.94 belle Covington. They will come to Beasley and Mr. Beasley; and Mr. Mnnrne durins the holidays to be 1 and Mrs. Whiteford Blakeney and the guests of their sister, Mrs. Secrest and family. Funderburk-McCollum Miss Margaret McCollum of Monroe and Hampton Funderburk of Charlotte, were married Saturday evening at the home of the bride In Monroe. Rev. Wade Funderburk, brother of the bridegroom, officiated. Prior to the ceremony Mrs. J. D. Thomas, sister of the bride, played i "The Sweetest Story Ever Toldd."' "The Bridal Chorus" from "Lohengrin" was played for the processional, and Mendelssohn's march for the reces sional. The bride and bridegroom entered the living room together. A. M. 1 daughter, Retta of Charlotte. They will spend part of the holidays with Mr. Blakeney's mother, Mrs. W. S. Blakeney. DOLLS DOLLS X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X y y y y y i V holding cathedral tapers. J 1 The bride work a black suit with ji wine-colored asseccorles and a shoul y rier bouquet of red roses. J Mrs. Funderburk is the daughter of y Mr. and Mrs. J. E. McCollum of Mon y roe. She was graduated from Ap y i palachlan Teachers college at Boone y 1 and is one of Monroes most popular ' young women. y Mr. Funderburk Is the son of Mr. y and Mrs. Howard Funderburk of Page JJ land. He was graduated from Wln- y y Mr. and Mrs. Walter Vincent and Blakeney of Danville, Va., will spend the holidays with Mrs. Vincent's mother, Mrs. W. S. Blakeney. Guy Workman will leave Sunday for Norfolk. Va., .to visit his parents and to attend to ' some business. PPC Heath Howie of Camp Bland lng. Fla., is spending a few days here with Mrs. Howie and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam S. Howie. He will The vows return to Florida this week and will were spoken before a background of i be accompanied by his wife who will greenery and five-branched candelabra 1 spend the holidays with him. "15 idftrt-W?fJ ";V W You Will Find Many Practical Items That Will Make Ideal Gifts Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Holloway will spend Christmas with their daugh ter. Mrs. Don Willis and family In Rock Hill, S. C. We SPECIAL SLIP PURCHASE have just received Mr. and Mrs. Claude Eubanks and small son, Claude. J., will leave Thurs day for Nashville where they will spend the rest of the week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Jones. DRUMS 97c New Shipment Just Unpacked $1.48, $1.98, $2.98 SOLDIER SUITS $2.98 TEA SETS 48c and 97c NURSES & DOCTORS' OUTFIT 97c BANJOS 48c TABLE TENNIS $1.94 Miss Eleanor Elwaneer who is a stu- gate school and holds a position with aent nurse In the Presbyterian hos-1 the Lance Packing company in Char-, Pital in Charlotte will spend Sunday, lotte. I and Mr. Monday here with her parents, and Mrs. A. C. Ellwanger. Miss Mary Elizabeth Evans, who Is a i member of the citv school faculty In I mi..m miiDhcth onH Harriott Atov- Alifritcta f '. a nrtll titntrtrmtv In 1 i r 1 t ' . spend the holidays with her mother, ' faculty in Salisbury came Friday to' Mi s. Lura Evans. I spend Christmas holidays with their . I sister, Miss OUie Alexander. i Miss Margaret Lee who is a mem-i ber of the school faculty at Mt. Pleas- Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Sikes and two ant. and Miss Octavia McRae of small daughters. Libby and Anne of Rockingham are the guests of Mrs. Charlotte and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Worth Redwlne and Miss Marine Lee. Henderson, Jr., of Rock Hill, S. C, 1 will come Thursday to spend Christ mas with their parents, Mr. and Mss. W. A. Henderson. Mr and Mrs. I. B. Bagnal of Winston-Salem will come Thursday for a visit with Mrs. Bagnal's sister, Mrs. Amen fc-vans ana iamuy. The manv friends nf Arnold Mr-; Kenzie will be clad to know that he is Birth Announcement some whnt imnrm-ed after beino ill Mr. and Mrs. Charles Phifer. of for several days at his home on Mill Charlotte, announce the birth of a street. j cember 20th in a Lincolnton hospital. Lieut, (j. g.) Charles Napier, who has1 been on a ten days leave here with ' Mrs. Napier, will leave tonight for Efird's Department Store X X X X Main Street Monroe, N. C. SOCIAL NEWS by MRS. EUGENE ASHCRAFT Pbene No. 445 Junior Woman's Club The Junior Woman's Club met Fri day evening at the home of Mrs Wil liam Shumaker with Mrs. Shumaker. Mrs. Joe Ferguson and Mrs. Baxter Bentono as hostesses. Mrs. Bascom Baucom. president oi M. C Lnnff and daughter Mrs Oeo. 2 Rutzler, Jr., left this morning foriFor' Benning, Ga.. where he will oe X Monroe, La., where they will spend the j stationed temporarily. 3 holidays with Mr. Long's daughter, Rutzler who Is a traveling salesman nd Misses Katie McKenzie and Eva in Georgia will join them enroute and1 McKenzie who have positions in also spend the holidays with Mr. and : Goldsboro will all spend the holidays Mrs Meek I with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. IW. McKenzie. l(lrlClCICXI(CCC CWIC ((((( CWW((ICCCI(1C(C((1(( SURPRISE HER WITH A NICE EVENING DRESS OR ROBE 30 dozen Ladies' Rayon and Satin Slips. Lace Trim and Tailored Styles. These are $1.39 values. Irregulars of better grades.. Special for Xmas. 97c LADIES' FELT BEDROOM SLIPPERS Rubber Heel, Leather Soles $1.25 EXPECTED TODAY 100 WEARTEX 9x12 RUGS MEN'S AND BOYS' DRESS OXFORDS A real nice line of Men's and Boys' Dress Oxfords, Black and Tan $1.98 to $2.95 SPORT COATS AND JACKETS A Sport Coat or Fleeced Jacket will make a nice gift. Our ceiling price is $3.85. Christmas Sale Price $2.95 OUTING FLANNEL GOWNS Assorted Solid Colors and Stripes 79c UMBRELLAS Novelty Handles $1.59 MEN'S DRESS SHIRTS Fancy Patterns $1.19 MEN'S FLANNEL SHIRTS Plaid and Solid Colors $1.48 MEN'S FELT HATS v $1.48 RAYON HOSIERY High Twist, Good Quality With the right care they will give long wear. Christmas Sale 59c pair 2 pair, $1.00 CHILDREN'S SOCKS AND ANKLETS 10c pair MEN'S SOCKS Fancy Patterns 25c pair . SWEATERS Men's Part Wool and Rayon Sweaters $1.79 MEN'S BEDROOM SLIPPERS In Kid and Felt $1.25 Ensign John B. Ashcraft will arrive rTiaay irom Boston. Mass.. wneie irc h c b resided over the business Is stationed, to spend the week-end meetin with his mother. Mrs. Eugene Ashcraft. , M a ' former meeting of the Club ' it was decided to sell Christmas cards Mr. and Mrs. John W. Menius will and j105 were turned in to the treas have as their guests for the holidays urer from tne saies. Mrs. Roy Curry their two sons. Cpl. Bobby Menius who most and was presented a lovely is stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, gift as was Mrs. William Shumaker, Mo., and Jack Menius who is a student f0r selling next high, at the Baltimore Dental college, Md. Mrs Baucom. the president, was also The Menius family expect to spend presented a gift for her efficient ser part nf their holidays in Asheboro vic.e t0 tne club during her term of with Mrs. Menius' mother, Mrs. J. B. 'office. Ward. The program chairman and her committee presented the following im pressive Christmas program. A number Lieut. Jeff Sewell of Camp Gordon Augusta, Ga., came the last of the ; of contests were enjoyed, and guts week for a few days visit with his par- ! from a lovely Christmas tree were ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Sewell. Mr. distributed, each member receiving a and Mrs. Phillip Sewell of Charlotte, gift. Mrs. C. L. Gulledge read a very will spend Christmas here with his impressive "Christmas Prayer," and parents. Mr. and Mrs. Sewell. Mrs. Roy Curry read a Christmas 'story. Emmette Gulledge, Jr., and Wade Pridgen. Jr., of Raleigh came Sonny Boone played a trombone duet, ytk.:j 1 . 1 Vtio "Cilont KTiirVt " grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Hud- The hostesses served a congealed y son. saiaa ana accessories witn not conee. at the home of Mrs. Boyeson Langley jj y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y w y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y i y We Will Be Open Evenings Until Christmas Belk's Bargain Basement Monroe, N. C. Set. Ernest Plvler. son of Mrs. P. P. W. Plvler who has been stationed at with Mrs. Sidi Stewart as associate Big Springs, Texas, has been trans- hostess. ferrer to Atlantic City. His address is' iw 2123336 212E Provisional Group, D Mr. and Mrs. Olin B. Sikes will have ! S Flight, Room No. 1910, ORC, Atlantic as their guests through the holidays,! City, N. J. Mrs. Sikes parents, Mr. and Mrs.' , Clarence Wilkins of Goldsboro and a Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Nance of Ral-1 their son, Clarence Wilkins, Jr., who is f eigh, has come to spend the holidays I a chemist in Maplewood, N. J. And g with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. L.i'or Christmas dinner Mrs. Sikes' sis-. Monroe. Her son, Midshipman James ter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Dick j Nance who is a student at the United , Hennessa and two sons, Dickie and J owies navai ocnuui at Annapolis also came Saturday to spend the holidays here with his mother and grandparents. Birth Announcement Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Saunders. Jr. of Savannah. Ga.. announce the birth of a daughter, Pamella Noel, Satur day, December 19. Mrs. Saunders is the former Miss Jane Lockhart, and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. 3. Lock hart of Monroe. S Mrs. J. R. Milliken left this morn Jj ing for Sanford where she will spend 2 the holidays with her daughter, Mrs. Fisher Makepeace ana iamny. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brooks of Raleigh will Come Thursday night to spend Christmas dav with Mr. Brooks' par- 4 ents, Mr .and Mrs. Jacob Brooks. Miss 5 Martha Brooks who has a position In S Raleigh will come with them and 4 spend the week-end with her par X ents. X i. (More Social on pare 3) also agreed to try to supply other needs on the list and to have them by January first. The meeting adjourned to meet again in February. PAIR .WED FOR 66 YEARS I DELEGATES FROM NINE j, COUNTIES ATTEND MEET 3 Plan To Provide Materials And Ser 1 vices For Camp Hospital. Mrs. Percy Laney who has held a government position in Washington, D. C, has given up her position and gone to Port Sill, Okla., to be with Miss Mary Hargaret Dickerson of Jefferson, S. C, is the guest of Mr. I and Mrs. Frank W. Walters on Griffith road. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. King and two children, Anne and Charles, Jr, her husband. CpL Percy Laney who expect to spend the holidays in is attending an officers canadldate statesville where they win be the fcbooL 'guests of relatives. . "IT'S THE TRUENESS OF A STATEMENT THAT COUNTS Our Modern equipments, with courteous attendants and prompt, dignified service are always at your disposal at exceedingly moderate - . prices. . ,K N' " . ' .. ' .f UNEHAL HOME ,fc A Large Shipment of EVENING DRESSES Arrived today. White and Pastel Colors. Priced ; $8.95 , $14.95 to $24.95 ; ' '' J We have just received a new shipment of thpse nice QUILTED SATIN ROBES In Pastel Shade. Priced , $7.95 to $10.95- , SI The Camp and Hospital Service Council composed of delegates and S visitors from the Red Cross chapters 8 of nine neighboring counties met in Jj the courtroom of the finance 'building S 1 at Camp Sutton Tuesday afternoon at ,1:30. The meeting was called to order $ by Mr. Meacham, Red Cross Field S, Worker and Col. Faris, commanding I 'officer ot Camp Sutton welcomed the 5 group and invited them to inspect the 3 camp and new and old hospital build- f mt. Meacham introduced the dele-Famoo. OrcheMra Will Play At Monroe ,gates and visitors and stated that the , v . Country Crab Dance. meeting was called to make plans to! - provide manrua ana services OI va-1 wnen uon umn onnga ma - mubic rious kinds for tne new nospiuu. ino m un imm urcwui to wmw "We were sweethearts when we were 15 and 18, and we still are sweethearts at 83 and 86," say Mr. and Mrs. Wil liam E. Smith, of Chicago, who have been married 66 years. They have had eight children, four of whom are living. They celebrated their anniversary by attending a prayer meeting ,in a Meth odist church in Chicago. People who sit close to a fire should expect to become over-heated. Wife No. 4 at 96 At the age of 96, Leslie A. Wilcox, a veteran of the Civil War, has ac quirer his fourth wife, In Chippewa Falls, Wis. Wilcox, a retired farmer, married Mrs. Marie Buttke, 65. To keep in good conoditlon, the vet eran walks Ave or six miles every day, winter and summer. Save electricity by doing all your lronolng and pressing at one time so the iron does not need to be reheated so often. CARD OF THANKS DON GRIMES' ORCHESTRA HERE TUESDAY NIGHT We wish to express our sincere thanks - for the help and sympatyh shown during the nines and death of our dear wife and devoted motheer. May God's blessing rest on each and every one of you. Sam Wrape and Children. BELK BROTHERS - - - . - . - , ?- --: -- v. m 1 TIT ? " v'-r' iLenav-to- i id to ai W-.-Jl -irf'it" o iQom 3. ' 'irv f is.?' .Hfl lob is much to large tor the Union County Chapte to handle alone, though they have made an admirable record ot work already dona at the camrj. Various members of the military per sonnel of Camp Sutton were Intro duced: C(Ol. Overton, executive officer of Camp Button nospiuu; unapnun Teague; Capt. Lyday, Public Relations Officer; Lieutenant Merry, Special Ser vice Officer. These officers spoke, of ways In which the Red Cross- can help build morale among the men, both well and sick, in Camp Sutton and at Morris Field. Charlotte. ' Miss Zaydra and Mist Hdromta of the Charlotte Sub-Station hospital, Mr. Patton. Morris FUld Red Cross field worker; Mr. Stalling, Camp Sut ton Red Cross field director; Mrs. PMrram and Mr. Sanders, Red Cross general field directors, wen all Intro duced. ..- After a abort Intermission during which the Union county chapter served Coca-Colas and cookies, business was resumed. Temporary officers were elected, Vernon Wall of Monroe, chair man; Mrs. a 8- Morris of Salisbury, Tice-chairmafit P. L Wuills of Char lotta, treasurer. .c :nL rx!" ? A list ( needs was read and (he tartan- troop, volunteer to. try te mast these needs In their own com munity, union County Chapter agreed to try to- obtain one piano, two book carts, one large radio. The Chapter on December 23 for an engagement at the Monroe Country Club script dance Tuesday night, :30 to 1:30, be will exhibit to local, dance lovers a style different from' an in the orchestra world today. The band, presented' by the Allsbrook-Humphrey Agency, Rich, mond, Virginia, has recently celebrated its first year In the music business, but In that short space of time has caused more furor in orchestradom than any present day band. . - Grimes, himself, a master musician on trumpet and trombone as well as a top-notch rranger, -has been playing an instrument since he was six years old. His first professional job came when be was Just fourteen, and since that time he has been Out to show) his merit in the music world. After a year a( Ohio State University he WGU VU WW IW1 H1U KTOI1 Dl name" and "semi-name" bands play ing trumpet -and trombone and ar-ranaging- for dancing and shows until May 1M0, when be decided to build a band of his own. Since that time the aggregation has been featured at the Half Moon Club, Steubenville, Ohio; Knickerbocker Tav ern, , Fit - V Michigan, field's Casino, Nllea, i Mgn; Hamilton Lake, In diana; L& IVaWaeee, Indiana Oypsy Village, Louisville, Kentucky; and the Hotel John Marshall, Richmond, Va. ' Don O rimes and his "Music of the Times" eomas to Monroe jus, prior. PASTIME Tuesday Wednesday STAND BY ALL NET WORKS witll Florence Rice John Beat ALSO COMEDY Thursday Friday PAYNE I, ffTT " GRABLE . VCKM MATURE1 If 0 ' ' J? I f truL t I iwul MMtl SlUtOS tm MTUt COMM WMSNT.ML ALSO COMEDY Saturday I' ' , ' - Russell Haydea a TorjiADa cTIc;, Tv.Ti! SADDLE i COMEDY SERIAL,
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