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S'Sb.cie't'y;': MRS.E.V. WOOtfARD, Editor ; Cpl. Frank M. Hood of Norfolk, , ;y., spent several days last week with his mother, Mrs. Alice Hood. 6am' Hood of Charlotte,: and Miss . Margaret Duncan of Raleigh, were also week-end guests f Mrs. Hood. Cpl,, Thomas H. Woodard' returned to Camp Campbell, Ky., Monday, fol lowing short visit to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Woodard. - Mrs. Hugh Evans and young son, Robert Hugh, Jr., have gone to Ral eigh, after spending a short time with Judge and Mrs. W. P. Aycock. Cart Wbrley. Jr. left Friday for San Francisco, Calif., where he was mat as a Cadet Midshipman after en listing in the Merchant Marines. Mrs. E. C. Blount of Wilson, spent the week end with her son, the Rev. George -W. . Blount and family.- Cpl. James A. Corbett of Lawndale, California, was a visitor to the office of The Johnstonian-Sun last week. Corporal Corbett was spending a few days in this vicinity with relatives ' while on a furlough. He said he had not found that place yet which he i likes as good as he does North Caro lina and Johnston county. Lieut. R. C Moslngo of Camp Shel by, Miss., and Sgt. Donald Mozingo, of Norfolk, Va., spent last week end with their mother and sisters here. Sgt. Woodrow Kemp of Camp Stewart, Ga., is visiting his mother and brother during a ten-day fur lough. : Sgt and Mrs. Bernard Proctor of Richmond, Va., were week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Proctor. - Mrs. E. C. Perry had as her guests recently, Mrs. Katie Horrell of Jack sonville, Fla., Mrs. H. C. Perry of Stuttgart, Ark., and Mrs. Lea man Long of Zebulon. Mrs. G. T. Noel of Dunn, Mrs. W. L. Skinner of Lumber, and Mrs. Lee Wheat of California, visited Mrs. J. T. Hughes last week. ' Mrs. J. S. Lewis and children of Petersburg, Va., Mr. and Mrs. -W. G. Ricks, Jr., of Fort Myers, Fla., and Mrs. A. C, Buckner of Montgomery, Ala., spent the Easter holidays with Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Ricks. . , Mrs. J. T. Hughes spent the week end with relatives in Lumberton. ; j Mrs. Ruth Whitley of Augusta, Ga., and Mr. and Mrs. Bill O'Neal of Clay 1 ton, were guest of their parents, Mr, and Mrs. W. H. Watson, during the week end. Mr. and Mrs. Watson and guests spent Saturday in Raleigh.-" -.Miss Mary Emma Perry, student at Atlantic Christian college, wuson, is on the sick list this week. . - Mrs. Ross Ingram, who has been ill and suffered a relapse recently, is . , . A AJ improving at hub un , Miss Stella Etheredge of Raleigh, . ' .j. at- - i i. Hj.f. l. spent me wetn enu iiere wmu um sis ter, Miss Margaret Etheredge. Miss r Rebecca Pittman was the week-end guest of friends in Char lotte. . Mrs. Nellie Gordy, of near Salis bury, Md is visiting her brother-in-law, Mr. E. M. Gordy. Mr! and Mrs. S. P. Wood have r turned from . Florida, where they spent the winter at their winter home in Orlando, ' ; Mrs. W. C. Harper of Wilson,- is spending some time with her daugh ter, Mrs. Vernon Wiggs. Mrs. Carl v Ausley and children of Siler City, who were the guests of Mrs. Wiggs last week, have gone to Zebulon to .visit relatives. - . Major Aaron Lassiter, who recent ly returned from overseas, is spend ing some time here with relatives, lie and Mrs. Lassiter, the former 'iiBs Ruth Renfrow, have been visit rig relatives in Smithfield. -Mrs. Dorothy Parrish of. Durham, formerly of Selma, was the week-end lest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. e Price.' ?' - --" V v" -Thomas J. Underwood, who is with 9 U. & Navy, has returned to Nor 'c, Va., after spending a few days "elma with his parents. nator J. B. Benton of Benson, t a visitor to the office of ; The tonian-Sun Tuesday afternoon, sri George W. Blount, Bill Thad -rd, W. L; Norton, Leon Brown, x Griffin attended a meeting of th Carolina Grand Lodge of in Raleigh Tuesday. , v 1 be an important meeting ior Woman's Club at the ( " b building on April 25 at , ,' I members are; urged to t 'st H: V. Payne of rd., spent the week i I'ra. Fayne. 3. Hunter Price had as ' t Wednesday, 5 the . V man, Episcopal '.Var.l r in, Jimmy, y ;v.-K'i . 'rs. W. L. V T . orton and T : of Gelds- i j 'y with ; v J. A. C Friday Irs. W. Jint Hostesses -v To Book Club Vf Mrs. W. H. Call and Mrs. E, N. Booker were Joint hostesses to the members of the Friday Afternoon Book club at the home of Mrs. Call. Garden flowers,' in various shades, were used profusely in the rooms in which the guests : were received. In the absence of the president, the vice president, Mrs. E. V. Woodard, pre sided. Following the brief business period Mrs. Hazel Green of Arkansa, gave-an interesting review of Henry M. Wriston's book, "Challenge of Freedom." . u..:-''--. A dessert course was served the following: Mesdames Paul H. Star ling, J. N. Wiggs, G. D. Vick, G. F. Brietis, W. P. Aycock, E. V. Woodard, Miss Margaret Etheredge, and Mrs. Hazel Green. Co-Hostesses To Legion Auxiliary Tuesday evening the American Le gion Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. Floyd C. Price in Pine Level, with Mrs. Harry Everitt as co-host- s. The home was made more beau tiful with lovely spring flowers and numerous lighted candles. Mrs. E. G. Hobbs, president of the Auxiliary, presided during the busi ness session The treasurer reported $98.14 in the treasury. Mrs. J. T. Hughes gave a report of the District meeting held in Raleigh.. Mrs. Hazel Green, who is directing a play to be given in the school auditorium here on April 21, gave a synopsis of the play. A delightful feature of the ev ening wfcs a musical program given by Mrs. Ronald E. Herren, vocalist, and Mrs. Leon Woorduff, pianist. The program included patriotic and pop ular numbers. The hostesses, assisted by Mrs. Ru dolph Oliver and Mrs. Floyd C. Price, Jr., served a salad course, hot tea and cake to the twenty-six guests present. .:: Joint Hostesses To Kit Kat Bridge Klub Miss Rebecca Pittman and Miss Ruth Avery "entertained the members of the Kit Kat Bridge Klub Wednes day evening at the home of Mit, Avery. '. v- .Garden flowers, including iris, spi rea, lilacs and pansies, were articti cally arranged in the living room where three tables of bridge were in Play. Top score for the evening was made by Miss Roberta Spiers, who receiv ed toilet cream. Runner-up was Miss Mary Lily Watlington, who was pre sented Kleenex and bobby pins. A patriotic color scheme was noted in all table appointments, and tallies. Each table was centered with a clus ter of miniature U. S. flags. Favors were attractive match folders. A sweet course was served the follow ing: Misses Roberta Spiers. Celesta Boyette, Mary Lily Watlington. Irma Herring, Annabelle Flowers, Essie Mae Outlaw, Marie Brown, Helen Kirby, Petronia George, Naomi Wood, Martha Nelson, and Edith Pride Har ris. Major and Mrs. Aaron Lassiter were refreshment guests. Mrs. Lassi ter is a member of the dub and Ma jor Lassiter is on leave . from duty overseas. FOR HOUSE I am a candidate for the house of representatives, subject to the will of Johnston county voters to be express ed in the Democratic primary on May 27. I will appreciate your vote and support. CARL WORLEY. Congratulations ON THEIR BEAUTIFUL NEW The Tread-Lite Inlaid Lineoleum Floor in Laid by C. H. BROWN, OF THE Economy Furniture Co. Let "V. Phone 29-J Mr. and Mrs. Woodard Entertain A t Dinner Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Woodard enter tained at dinner Monday evening at their home on North Pollock Street. Covers were laid for Mr. and Mrs. Woodard, Mrs. Ronald E. Herren, Cpl. Ernest V. Woodard, Jr., of Fort Bragg, Cpl. Thomas H. Woodard, of Camp Campbell, Kentucky, Miss Celesta Boyette, and Miss Lanie Gunter. Mrs. David Ball Entertains Club Mrs. David Ball was hostess at her home on Sumner Street Thursday ev ening to the members of her bridge club. Iris and other garden flowers made an appropriate setting for the two tables placed for contract. High score award, a double deck of cards, went to Mrs. Roger Strickland. The host ess served ice cream, cup cakes and salted nuts. Those playing were, Mesdames 0. L. Bailey, H. V. Gaskill. W. P. Ay cock, Roger Strickland, Richard G. Lewis, C. M. Daly, E. V. Woodard and Ronald E. Herren. Mrs. Joe Creech Honors Recent Bride Mrs. Joe A. Creech entertained at a lovely party at her home on Wad- dell Street Friday evening, honoring her sister-in-law, Mrs. Wilbert Eason, a recent Dnae. The living room and dining room were en suite and effectively decorat ed with lilacs and azaleas. Following the arrival of guests, Bingo wis played for some time. The winner was Mrs. Vernon Ricks, who was pre sented an attractive prize. The hostess served nn ice cours-e with salted nuts and candy, after which the honoree was presented a shower of miscellaneous fc'ifts from those present, including numerous useful and attractive articles. Joint Hostesses To Circle "C" Meeting Circle "B" was entertained Tues day night at the home of Mrs. B. F. Proctor, with Mrs. Oscar Price as co hostess. The meeting was opened with the song, "Sweet Hour of Prayer." After which Mrs. Proctor led the devotional Erom where Lem Martin's dog went on a rampage last week... killed four of Ed Carey's best hens. Naturally, Ed was pretty mad. Went around vowing he was go ing to get his shotgun and blow the blazes out of Lem's dog when he saw him. And Lem says, "Let him try it and I'll blow the blazes out of him. Ought to keep his chickens locked up, anyhow." But Ed and Lem are really mighty sensible fellows. And the whole thing was settled vihen Lem Invited Ed over for a glass of beer, and they sat around ft- tAHB C 1944, BREWING INDUSTRY FOUNDATION, North Carolina CommlrlM Edgar H. Bain. Stat Director, 606-607 Inturanc Bldfl., Rollgh, N. C TO THE SELMA, N. C. lis Figure on Your Floor f uing a portion of ths 21st chapter of Jbhn. Mrs. Gladys Black read an In teresting paper, "The Gospel In a Jeep." In a drawing contest, Mrs. W. H. Call was judged the winner and re ceived a potted plant. In the second contest, Mrs. Herbert White and Mrs. Graham Salmon were winners, and also received potted plants. Ice cream and , cakes were servud the fiften members present. Mrs. Graham Salmon was welcomed as a new member. W.T. Woodard, Jr. On Social Service Program The 32nd annual convention of the North Carolina conference for Social Service opened Wednesday night at the Sir Walter Hotel in Raleigh. Among the speakers at the general session today (Thursday) was W. T. Woodard, Jr., Johnston county super intendent of public welfare. Friday will be devoted to a discussion of "Post-War Plans for Childhood and Youth." Mrs. A. S. Eason Undergoes Operation Mrs. A. S. Eason, who underwent a major operation in Rex Hospital Wednesday of last week, is reported to be doing nicely. She is expected to be in the hospital about another week. Granddaughter of Mrs. Holland Is Seriously 111 Mrs. Dora Holland is in receipt of a message from Whiteville stating that her little granddaughter, Chris tine Wooten, was critically ill with little hope for her recovery. Smithfield Boy Is Wounded In Pacific Word has been received here that S)?t. James Blackman, son of Mrs. Ida Reardon of Smithfield, Route 1, was wounded in action on Bougan ville Island in the Pacific on Marcn 24. He is a nephew of Mr. and Mis. Tom Worrels of Selma. Invasion Day To Be A Day of Prayer The Office of Civilian Defense has called upon all churches to open their doors for prayer at 8:00 o'clock on "Invasion Day." The Georgia. Louisiana Sweet, and Cabbage Collaid are the chief varie ties of collards grown in this section. It takes about 65 days from seed to maturity. I sit ... ly Joe Marsh A dog story with a happy ending chatting over the quarrel as if It were a kind of Joke. "Shucks," says Ed, "them hens didn't amount to much no how." And Lem says: "Just the same I'm bringin' you a barrel o' apples to pay for 'em." From where I sit, it would be a lot better for the world if folke would settle their arguments peaceful-like sitting around over a friendly glass of beer instead of going off half-cocked, and making mountains out of molehills. (BEp(Biioy STORE the store was WitK The Churches i. BAPTIST CHURCH REV. D. M. CLEMMONS, Pastor 9:45 a. m. Sunday School, with A R. Driver, Superintendent. 11:00 a. m. Morning worship, with sermon: "Conquering Through Prayer." 1:45 p. m. Young People's Choir meets. 7:45 p. m. B. T. U. mets, with Mr. W. E. Wiggs as director. 8:30 p. m. Short message by the pastor. These services are for the Young People and Adults. There is a place for you and you are cor dially invited to attend all these services. METHODIST CHURCH REV. GEO. W. BLOUNT. Pastor Sunday School at 0:45' a. m., vvith W. T. Woodard, Jr., General Supt, Morning Worship 1 1 :00 a. in.. Sermon. "God's Sure Promise." Youth Fellowship 7:00 p. m., with Janet Everitt President. Evening Service at 8 o'clock. Sermon, "One Father, One Christ." SELMA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCB REV. H. F. NEWMAN, Supply 9:45 a. m. Sunday School, with M-. L. Standi, Superintendent. 11:00 a. m. Preaching by the Rev. Howard F. Newman, the pastor. Subject, "Prayer and Invasion." The service will be designed to help prepare us spiritually for the great event we all feel to be imin ent (or, maybe in progress by Sun day.) 8:00 p. m. Preaching by the pastor. 7:00 p. m. "Kingdom Highway" by Young People, with Mrs. Raleigh Griffin, Adult Adviser. FREE - WILL BAPTIST REV. R. P. HARRIS, Pastor. Preaching Each First Sunday Morn ing at 11 o'clock and at 7:30 p. m. 9:45 a. m. Sunday School, with Ro mie Daughtry, Superintendent. rrim y 1T1' T"l 'II fTX inc. tnuntn ur uuu 10:00 a. m. Sunday School, with W. W. Carter Superintendent. 11:0 a. m. Morning Service by the Pastor, the Rev. E. H. Babb. 7:30 P. M. Evangelistic Services. 7:30 p. m., Friday, Y. P. E. Ser vices. FIRST FREE WILL BAPTIST REV. J. R. VANN, Pastor 10:00 a. m. Sunday School, with W. H. Watson Superintendent. Preaching Services Each Fourth Sunday. 11:00 a. m., and 8:00 p. m. Young People's Meeting Each Sun-! cian Brewer as Leader. FAIRVIEW PRESBYTERIAN REV. J. D. WITHROW, Pastor. Preaching services every 1st Sunday morning and 3rd Sunday evening. 11:30 a. m. Morning Worship 8:00 p. m. Evening Worship CENTER RIDGE PRESBYTE RIAN CHURCH. REV. J. D. WITHROW, Pastor. Services each second Sunday morn ing at 11 o'clock, and each Fourth Sunday night at 8 o'clock. Sunday school each Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, with Mr. G. A. Hodge as Superintendent. THE CHURCH OF GOD. REV. W. T. CLOER, Pastor. Located on West Waddell Street in Selma, North Carolina. Preaching each first and third Sun day at 11:00 a. m., and 8:00 p. m. Sunday school each Sunday morning at 10 o'clock, with Mr. Oscar Kirk as Superintendent. Young People's Services each Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. PROCTOR'S STORE SELMA, N. C. Something New Every Week At PROCTOR'S See Our Specials FOR THE WEEK-END TWO BIG SHIPMENTS WHITE HATS We Have Such PRETTY HATS Nine-Hundred To Select From See Them Straws - Braids - Felts A choice selection of lovely styles New tilts, new: turns, new trimming; de tails. Every popular color. All headsizes. $1.48 to $3.95 SPECIAL PRICES DRESSES $3.95 and $2.95 COATS $5.95 to $12.95 Sizes Up To 50 DRESSES $2-95 to $7.95 NEW SHIPMENT Shoe Display SEE THE NEW OXFORDS AND SANDALS No Stamp Required LADIES AND CHILDREN'S Wedge Heel Pumps and Straps White, Red, Black $1.48 to $3.95 NEW SHIPMENT YARD GOODS BIG ASSORTMENT Voiles and Prints 25c, 29c, 33c yard Prints 25c, 29c, 33 c yd. PLAIN BROADCLOTH SEERSUCKERS SILK RAYONS Pique, Nainsook, Real Sheer Ginghams All Colors For. Dresses and Blouses SUITINGS FOR LITTLE CHILDREN'S COATS 98 to $198 yd. PLENTY OF WHITE GOODS Batiste 25 to 48c Yard Printed Spun Rayon 69c Yard Princess Slips $1.48 Multifilament satins and crepes to complement your Outfit Rayon Undies 5S, 68 and 78c Shaped vests; panties with double crotch. Easy upkeep need no ironing. S M L HOSIERY Sensational GLORY Celanese Rayons DRY Overnight CLING Like Silk Wear & Wear 6Sc NEW SHIPMENT Skirts and Blouses Plenty of Large Sizes NEW SHIPMENT Plants to Pot 15c to 48c See the Special Assortment of Fancy Leaf Caladiums Baby Department Everything for the Tots
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