Vm MOWROC ENQUIRER. MONROE. W . C TOCBRHDAT, NOVEMBER , 1944
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TAILORED . . nnED . . BOX STYLES
Sport Coats ,
Dress Coats ;
$16.50 $19.50
. $29.50
A marvelous collection of new Fall and
(Winter coats in all wool and part wool
fabrics. Tweeds, fleeces, and solids.
Colors rae black, brown, green, tan, and
wine. Sizes from 9 for junior, up to 50
for matrons.
Rain
Coats
New fitted models
with elastic back,
and the popular
boxy styles. Col
ors: Red, Black,
Blue and Natural.
$5.95 to $8.95
Reay-to-Wear . . Second Floor
COAT BARGAINS
For Juniors and Misses
$9.95 to $16.50
Plenty of legging sets for the smaller tots, and smart
tailored models for the older girls. All wool and part
wool tweeds and solids in up-to-the-minute colors to
please both mother and daughter. Sizes 3 through
16.
EFIRD'S DEPT. STORE
Monroe, N. C.
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1 As He Sleeps
Now most young
mother use this
modern way to relieve
miseries or a child's
cold. Even as you rub '
iton.VicksVaDoRub
starts to soothe irritation in nose and
throat; loosen phlegm, ease coughing.
inen, mm may sleeps, vapoKuD . ,
to upper Bronchial
tubes with its special '
medicinal vapors.
surfaces like
wanning poultice.
Often by morning most of the misery of
the cold is gone. Remember, Mother...
ONLY VAP0RU3 Gives You this spe
cial double action. It's time-tested,
home-proved . . .the best known home
remedy for relier- A - -
ing miseries of ICltG
chfldren's colds. V vaTorw
wax?
Mrs Whltofntvl t1aV-an.iv and tm
children. Retta nnA Vinrinl Olalr .if
Charlotte are spending a few days
here with her mother, Mrs. C. M.
Redfern.
Miss Doris Futch will spend the
week-end in Charlotte where she will
be the guest of Miss Eleanor Smoake.
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Mrs. J. W. Glenn has returned from
Charlotte, where she had been spend
ing a few days with her daughter.
Mrs. Marvin Dunn and Mr. Dunn and
her son, James Glenn and family.
Misses Nancy and Rebecca Napier
spent the week-end In Wake Forest
and attended the football game.
Lieut, and Mrs. Tommy Kendrick of
High Point, where the week-end guests
of Mr. and Mrs. N. K. Dickerson, Jr.
Mrs. Prank Welsh of Abbeville, 8..
C, spent the week-end here with Mrs. j
Gtllam Craig. j
Mrs. Archie Beaty and small son,
Bobby, who have been spending some
time in Chicago, HI., with her hus
band. Seaman Archie Beaty, returned
to their home here recently.
Miss Sarah Gregson of Hamlet was
the week-end guest of her aunt, Mrs.
Hoyle Wilkes and family.
W. G. Gravely left Wednesday for
Wilmington, where he will visit his
sons, Allen and Edward Gravely and
their families.
Lieut, and Mrs. 8tephenson J. Welsh
of LaHebra, Calif, spent the week-end
here with Lieut. Welsh's aunt, Mrs.
Hoyle Griffin and family.
SOCIAL NEWS
BY VKS. EUGENE ASHCRAFT
Phone No. 445
Mrs. Charles Rushing left Wednes
day for Missouri where she will spend
several months with her husband who
is with the Air Corps.
Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Spencer and
daughter, Miss Mary Anne, of Gas
tonia, are expected to spend the
week-end here with Mrs. Spencer's
sister and aunt, Misses Mary and
Callie Putch.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lingle spent
Sunday in Rockingham where they
were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wil
liam Cargill, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Caldwell Johnston and
children of Charlotte will spend the
week-end here with Mrs. Johnston's
mother. Mrs. John C. Sikes.
Celebrate 52nd Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Brooks will cele
brate their 52 wedding anniversary
Sunday November 12th. Open house
will be observed. All friends and rel
atives are invited to call during the
day.
Birth Announcement
Bom to Cpl. and Mrs. Dewitt King
at the Ellen Fitzgerald hospital Octo
ber 22, 1944, a son, Zebulon Dewitt
King, Jr. Mrs. King, before marriage,
was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D.
W. Earp of Benton Heights. Cpl.
King Is with the Fourth Air Corps, at
March Field, Calif. He arrived home
Saturday night to spend a few days
with his wife and young son, at their
home on South Hayne street.
Mrs. John Williams, and daughter.
Miss Connie Williams and Mrs. O. L.
Mangum, and son. Moke Williams and
Mrs. Williams, spent the week-end
in Winsboro, S. C, where they visited
Mr. and Mrs. Jim Stephenson and
sons.
HOLIDAY NOTICE!
Saturday, November 11, being a holiday,
this bank will be closed.
American Bank & Trust Co,
Monroe, N. C.
Miss Catherine Simpson who is a
student at Woman's College of the
State University in Greensboro, spent
the week-end here with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Simpson.
Mrs. Howie Hostess
Mrs. Sam S. Howie, Jr., entertained
her bridge club Wednesday afternoon
at her home on West Franklin street.
The home was decorated with late au
tumn flowers and potted plants.
Mrs. James Powell won the high
score prize. Lovely refreshments were
served. Those playing were Mrs. R. A.
Morrow, Mrs. James Powell, Mrs.
Hazel Davis, Mrs. Abram Hill Crowell.,
Mrs. C. C. Bikes, and Mrs. Howie.
Walter P. Lemmond left this week
for Brunswick. Ga., where he will Mrs. W. S. Walkup returned home
spend two weeks with his son, Murray the first of the week from Charlotte
W. Lemmond and family. where she had been spending a few
days with her daughter, Mrs. M. H.
Mrs. A. P. Burgess of Washington, Oribble and Mr. Gribble.
D. C, came a few days ago to spend j
several months here with her par- i Christie-Hyatt
ents. Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Lemmond. I Miss Annie Mae Hyatt and Corporal
Lieut. Burgess is a lieutenant in the William J. Christie, of Camp Sutton
Navy and is overseas. land Monroe were quietly married by
i Justice of the Peace C. D. Roberts on
Mrs. Charles Sell will return home Friday, November 3, 1944.
this week from Charleston, S. C, i The bride is the ' daughter of Mr.
where she has been spending several and Mrs. J. T. Hyatt of Monroe.
days with her daughter, Mrs. Carnes ; The bridegroom is the son of Mr.
Low heels and high heels,
dressy and utility-wise, every
one with 'that fresh new look
that makes for neat dressing.
Priced
$3.95 to $4.95
Leather V Suede
Leather heel and toe for
longer wear, bow for eye
appeal.
Plain V Pretty
Shiny patent in a pretty
criss-crossed effect for
beauty.
NO FALL ENSEMBLE IS COMPLETE WITHOUT
GOOD SHOES
Sleek V Shiny
One of the most graceful
and versatile styles we've
seen.
Low V Comfortable
Made for walking pleas
ure . . . ankle strap for
support.
Your No. 3 Shoe Stamp In Book 3 Is Now
Good For A Pair Of Shoes
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Children's White Shoes
Just received a shipment
of Children's White
Shoes. Sizes 4i to 9.
$1.98
Ladies' Bedroom Shoes
Several new styles in
Ladies Bedroom Shoes
just arrived.
WE HAVE A GOOD
SELECTION OF NON
RATIONED SHOES
Knee Length Rubber
Boots
Men, bring in your cer
tificate for Knee-Length
Rubber Boots. We have
all sizes.
SPECIAL
100 Weartex Rugs. Spe
cial while they last
$3.59
In Our Basement
LINOLEUM RUGS
Hurry -to Belk's Basement
for your 9x12 Linoleum
Rugs. Only
$3.59
BEMC BROTHERS
and family.
Celebrates Fifth Birthday
Little Miss Wanda Lee Connell,
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Oon
neli celebrated her fifth birthday
Saturday 'afternoon and was honored
with a party given by her mother at
their home on Morris street.
The home was arranged with lovely
fall flowers the yellow and white color
formal games were directed by Mrs.
Immediately afte the ceremony note predominating throughout In-
and Mrs. Joseph Christie of Spotswood
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You'll Be As Happy As A
Winning Candidate
When You Sink Down Into One Of Our
Comfortable Mattresses
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Cpl. and Mrs. Christie left for a short
wedding trip and for a visit with Mrs.
Christie's sister, Mrs. W. A. Leonard
of Lincolnton.
The bride wore a .dress of navy blue
with white accessories to match.
They plan to reside In New Jersey
after the duration.
Mrs. H. M. Presson and daughter,
Mrs. Wilson Brown and son Wilson,
Jr., will spend this week in Bpencer
with Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Fhifer.
NOW, that the election is over it's time for m good mattress and plenty of rest and
sleep. , We have them in a wide selection of styles. See us today; while stocks are
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I Bin. Richardson Honored
Mrs. Darrell Griffin and Mrs. Chas.
Myers entertained Wednesday evening
with a miscellaneous shower at the
home of Mrs. Griffin's parents Mr,
and Mrs. Ray Garrison of Bakers,
honoring Mrs. W. J. Richardson,
recent bride. - - -f
I Mrs. Richardson Is the former Miss
Betty Hamilton, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. James Hamilton of Bakers.
The home was decorated with bowls
of pink and white Chrysanthemums.
The bride was presented a corsage by
the hostesses. . ' ;
' Guests included twenty-three friends
of the bride. She received many love
ly gifts. : - ,;:-iv''vi
Refreshments consisted of punch
chicken salad and ' accessories. The
bride's plate was graced with a min
iature bride and groom. .
L. V. Ben left this week for Wll
mington where he Is spending some
time wlta Mrs. Bell's sister, ? Mrs.
Roy Martin and family. ; M S j
Birth ABneaneemeBt" ' -v
Pharmacists Mate 2-c and Mrs. Ed
win Ashcraft of Chapel Hill, an
nounce the birth of a daughter, Cor
nelia men, in Duke bospitaL sur
ham. On November the 4th.
Pharmacists Mate Ashcraft is the
son of Mr. and Mrs. W. Ray Ashcraft
of Monroe who Is now stationed at
Mojane, Calif. Mrs. Ashcraft la mak
ing her home in Chapel HUO.
Miss Eleanor Moor of Gastonla. wfll
spend the week-end here as the guest
of Miss Ruth Clapp. , ' .
Mrs. Ralph Winchester has been
the guest of hAY parents, Mr, and Mrs.
W. A, Rice on Benton Heights, f
E. W. Howie, after which pictures
were made of the group.
In the dining room the colors of
yellow and white were very effectively
used, composing the centerpiece for
the table was the birthday cake of
yellow with tiny white candles and
rosebud trimmings.
The refreshment course consisted of
Dixie cups, cup cakes iced in yeUoW
and individual Hershey bars. Favors
were bright colored pin wheels. Prizes
were awarded to Jane Howie, Phylls
Helms, Ann Tucker, and John Calder
Hinson.
Guests were: Wanda Lee Connell,
Glenda Fowler, Margaret Chaney,
Johnnie Chaney, Martyn Williams,
Tyndia Pigg, Ann Tucker, Margie Sue
Rogers. Evangeline Hinson, Oail Ger
ringer, Phylis - Helms, Jane Howie,
Barbara Bivens, Emily Blvens, Mary
Ann Blvens, Julia Ann Howie, lie
nor Bowie, Betty Sue Chaney, Nancy
Fight, Joan Belk, Frankie Garrison,
Lyndia Gossett, Patricia Ann Helms,
Henrietta MoCorkle, Jane Jones,
NeaT Hinson, and - Dickie Worley,
Kathryn Small, Bane Small, Vivian
Fredie McOulrt, Craven . Williams,
Butch Shumaker, David Rogers, Jackie
Hall, Larry Broome, Charles Gordan,
Joe Gordan, Bobby Belk, Kenneth
Belk, - Laryr r Helms, David Wolfe,
Harry Gossett, John Calder Hinson,
jonn xuas iya.
Mrs. H. B. Oeriner of Florence, 8.
C Is the guest of her daughter, Mrs.
H. B. EseQ and family. .
Mrs. Lee Hemes D. A. B. Officials
Mrs. Sam Lee entertained at dinner
today at Hotel Monroe when she had
as guests the State -D. A. R, officials
who are here attending the general
meeting which Is In session this after
noon, ; They are Mrs. Preston Wilkes,
Jr, of Charlotte who la State Regent;
Mrs. J. H. Myers of Thomasvllle: Mrs.
J. M. Massey of Charlotte; Misses,
Elizabeth and Virginia. Horn of.
Wadesboro; Mrs. Hubert Patterson of
Albemarle, and Mrs. Roy Smith of .
Charlotte; and among the of: "'s of'
the local chapter will be Mrs. ...a i.
Davis, Regent; Mrs. Clem Ha-n,. ' ti
Frank Lander, Mrs. 8. B. Burn y, .M.S. ,
Abram Hill Crowell. Mrs. Robert Mor
row. Mrs. Olln Sikes and Mrs. . M.
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YOUR HOME IS
IMPORTANT
WHY NOT MAKE IT MORE LIVEABLE?
When the frustrations and restrictions of war
time are added to the stresses and strains of an al
i ready "high-powered" living, you need two things
an escape from monotony in your home surroundings,
and, a background that contributes to the art of xhome
entertainment and hospitality. I M
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We suggest that you do this with beautiful plo-
lures ana mirrors.
v. We believe we have one of the largest selections
in this section to choose from. Among the, pictures;
we have Modern Florals, Temper-Tone Florals, Blaa
' Prevost, Godey's, Babies, etc. ' ; . ' "
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