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SOCIETY MISS VICTORIA GARRETT Social Editor Mrs. Stephens Has Club » _____ The Friday afternoon Rook club met with Mrs. Ruth Stephens at her home on North Main street Friday afternoon. Pretty jonquils, red buds and spirea were used in the living room decorations!. Four ta!bl*S were ar ranged for the club game of Bos ton Rook. Several hours were spent at the game. Books were exchanged at the close of the game. The hostess served her guests a tempting salad course fallowed by a sweet course and coffee. Those present were: Mesdames Mamie Merritt, Margaret Teague, B. E. Love, A. M. Burns, J. A. Long, J W. Noell, H. W. Wiqftead, Tobe Pass, E. B. Craven, Hugh Woods, W. T. Merritt, W. H. Griffin, E. P. Dunlap, G. W. Kane, I. G. Steph ens o Mrs. Noell Is Hostess Mrs. J. W. Noell was hostess to three tables of bridge on Thursday afternoon of last week when she entertained in honor of Mrs. T. C. Markham of Durham. Jonquils and violets were attrac tively arranged in the living rooms. After playing for several hours, soores were added and Mrs. Curtis H. Oakley was high score winner. She was given dainty perfume. Gifts were also presented the fol lowing out-of-town guests; Mes dames J. D. K. Richmond, of South Boston, T. C. Markham, of Durham, and Mrs. Dickerson of Henderson. The hostess served her guests a delightful two-course dinner. o Mrs. W. G. Bradsher Is Hostess On Tuesday night of this week Mrs. W. G. Bradsher was hostess to her club and several invited guests at her home on North Main street. Jonquils and violets wfere very effectively used in the living room where two tables were arranged for the delightful game of bridge. Quite a number of progressions were played during the evening. When scores were -idded Mrs. Clyde Bowen was found to hold club high score. She was given a lovely bag. Mrs. Hugh Beam was visitor’s high sdore winner, and she Was given guest towels. The hostess served her guests a delightful swqet course with coffee. o Kinozelian Class Has Meeting The Kinozelian class of thhe First Baptist church had an interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. Thom as Brooks on Monday night of this' week. Miss Ora Latta led the class in devotional exercises. Mrs. A. R. Warren led in prayer. A short busi ness session followed. Hearts dice was enjoyed during the social hour. Several very pleas ant hours were passed at the game. The hostess served her guests a delicious sweet course Those pres ent were: Misses Helen and Alma Bradsher, Annie Louis Apple, Helen and Ora Latta. I ucille Davidson; Mesdames Alvin Warren, A. R. Warren, J. W. Green; Miss Francis Clayton was a visitor for the meet ing. Research Club Has Meeting On Wednesday afternoon of this week the Research club had a very Interesting meeting at the home of Mrs. Mamie Merritt. “The Deep South” was the sub ject for study during the afternoon. Three very interesting papers were given by members of the club. “Cin namon Seed” by Hamilton Basso, was read by Mrs. W. F. West. “So Red the Rose,” by Stark Young, was given by Mrs. R. H. Shelton. “Stars Fqll in Alabama,” by Carl Carmer, was related by Mrs. A M. Burns. Mrs. Meirritt invited the guests Into the dining room where she served a dqlicious fried chicken dinner with all accessories. This was followed by an iced course featur ing Easter suggestions. Guests of thq club included: Mes dames B. R. Long, of Greensboro, Margaret Teague, Oveida Long, H. K. Sanders, Ivey Stephens and Lil lian Foreman. Entertain Jointly At Party Mesdames Wallace Harris and Martin Michie were joint hostess es at a delightful party on Thurs day nfght at the home of the form er. Many pretty Spring flowters were arranged in the living room where two tables of bridge were in pro gress. Several interesting hours were spent at the game. Mrs. R. P. Burns won high score prize which was a pretty pair of hose. The, hostesses served a delicious chicken dinner. B. T. U. Enjoys Social On Friday evening, April 3rd the Intermediate and Senior B. T. U’s. of the First Baptist church were entertained with a social. The pro gram was carried out in the form of a Circus, with Mr Coy Day taking the part as ring master Very glib with his tongue, he made ap propriate speeches for 'each act. Some of the features presented were: “The Bearded Lady,” by Helen Bradsher; “The Wild Man,” by Dorothy Warren; “The Snake Charmer,” by Virginia Puckett; “Tight Rope Walker,” by Edith Gray Richiq; “Crystal Gazer,” Rev. W, F. West; “Midgets,” by Alma Bradsher and Ellen Marie Sears, “Acrobatic Act.” by Annette Cush wa; “Mtechanical Man,” by Sand ers McWhorter; “Old Maids Made Over” was also giviqn and those tak ing part were: Helen Bradshher, Ora Latta, Lorena Wade, Virginia Puckett and Mrs. Marvin Long. The play, “Epaminondas At) Ridgecrest” was presented with An nie Mae McWhorter as Epaminond as, representing the B. T. U., and Lucille Davidson as Mammy rep resenting the Assembly at Ridge crest. A band composed of several mem bers of the B. T. U. furnished music between acts. Those present were given bags of pop corn to eat dur ing the performances. Afterwards they were Served sandwiches, cakes and red lemonade. The affair was considered a howling success from start to finish o Miss Berry Is Honored Miss Louise Berry, of Durham, was guest off honor at a lovely party given by Mrs. R. H. Shelton at her home on Main street Friday night. Pretty Easter tallies were passed to two tables of bridge. Many love ly flowers were in evidence in the living room. A number of progres sions were played. When scores had been * added. Mrs. B. B. Mangum was awarded high score prize, while Mrs. Philip Thomas won consolation prize. Miss Berry was given pretty handkerchiefs. Mrs. Shelton served her guests a delicious salad with hot tea. o Celebrates First Birthday Master Donald Ray Meadows celebrated his first birthday at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Loy Meadows, of Moriah, N. C., on last Sunday. A delicious dinner was served in ♦he dining room. The table was cen tered with a large white cake bear ing a pink candle. After dinner the little guests en gaged in play. The honores receiv ed many pretty gifts. USE Camp’s Eagle Brand FERTILIZER T MANUFACTURED BY EASTERN FERTILIZER CORP. A GOOD FERTILIZER FOR GOOD RESULTS _ Roxboro Branch Camp Fertilizer Company Frank H. Willson, Mgr. PERSON COUNTY TIMES ROXBORO, N. C. Tuesday Club Entertained At her home on North Main street on Tuesday morning, Mrs. E. V. Boatwright was a charming hostess to the Tuesday bridge club. Pretty jonquils were* attractive ly arranged in the living room of the home where three tables of I bridge Were in progress. As winner |of club high store, Mrs. W. E. ! Bowles was presented a double deck j of cards. Pretty handkerchiefs were given Mrs. E. E. Thomas for visit or’s high score. Mrs. Boatwright al so presented Mrs. Bert Long, who is visiting Mrs. S. A. Jones, a gift. A delicious salad coursfe wtih ooffee and tarts was served the guests. Ace High Club Has Meeting The Ace High club was entertain ed at thq home of Mrs. Victor Sat terfield on Tuesday night. The living room was very pretty with jonquils, narcissus, and vio lets. Attractive Easter tallies werq passed to several tables of bridge. A number of progressions were en joyed. To Mrs. Mclver Featherston a piece of linen was given for club high score. Mrs. E. E. Thomas was given hand-made handkerchiefs for visitor’s high score, and Mrs. Russel Murray was given flowers for consolation. The hostess served an iced course in yellow and white. Easter eggs filled with colorful candies were given each guest as favors. Those present werq: Mesdames Russel Murray, E. E. Thomas, Charles Timberlake, Riley Oakley, Mclver Feathqrston, Warren. David Carver, and Elizabeth Cheek; Miss es Melba O’Brien, and Mary Riley. Dolly Madison Thatre Roxboro, N. C. . N. Main St. EASTER MONDAY and TUESDAY, April 13th and 14th Morning matinee Monday 10:30 afternoon 2:30-4:00; evening 7:15-9. Tuesday afternoon matinee 3:15- 3:45 evening 7:15-9. THREE YEARS’ WORK COMPLETED BY CCC Fechner Marks Birthday By Re leasing Report On Tasks Ac complished. Washington, April s—The third birthday of the civilian conservation corps was marked by Robert Fech ner, the director, today with a de tailed report showing work accomp lished by the 1,600,000 persons it has qmployed. Since April 5, 1933, Fechner said, CCC members have planted 558,000,- 000 trees, built 1,963,500 soil erosion control dams, cut 69,000 miles of trails and minor roads through the forests. Thie report, Fechner added, Entertains With Bridge Party Mrs. J. D. Bradsher was hostess to her club and a few invited guests at her home on Lamar street on Tuesday evening of this week. Many Spring flowers were ar ranged in the living room where two tables were uslqd for bridge. For several hours the delightful game was enjoyed. Scores werlq counted and Mrs. Henry Walker was given a pretty luncheon set for club high score prize. Mrs. Landon Harvey was presented guest towels for visitor’s high score prize. Mrs. Bradsher served a delici ous salad courSq with coffee to the following: Mesdames Henry Walk er, Bill Walker, Wallace Harris, Landon Harvey, and G. I. Prilliman; Misses Nellie Smith, Virginia Bran don and Winnie McWhorter. mmmmmmtmmmmmmtmsmamt _____________ » ■ Bm OUR GRANDFATHERS STARTED SKILL GAMES We often think that our fore fathers were behind our times in many respects. In many ways they were ahead of their own day. During times of rest and quiet they would turn to games of skill which would test their mental alertness. Billiards is a game that tests a man’s skilL Like golf pr many other games Billiards required a clear brain, quick eye and steady hand. Billiards is sweeping the country and many homes have tables right in them for the pleasure •of those who live there or the guests. BILLIARDS ALSO OFFERS OP PORTUNITIES FOR PLEAS- I ANT ASSOCIATION AND I FRIENDLY RIVALRY IS BENEFICIAL TO THE HEALTH j RELAXES THE MIND AND | I BODY. IT IS GOOD FOR YOU TRY A GAME TODAY Tuxedo Billiard Parlor ? Gip Prilliman, Prop. Mai* Street “speaks volumes to foresters, con servationists and to millions of citi zens interested in preserving, ex panding and developing the timb ered areas that still remain in this country despite the wasteful and ex travagant misuses of our forest re sources in past years.” Explaining that the CCC had con centrated on improving and pre serving the nation’s forests, Fech nqr said that lookout towers, fire breaks, and telephone lines to notify fire fighting stations had “tremend ously strengthened” fire protection. Up to March 1, he said, the cost of CCC was $1,204,560,000, includ ing $33,325,000 for the purchase of foilqst lands. Os the $356,638,000 paid to mem bers, $260,000,000 was sent home to their needy families. In addition, $615,000,000 was spent for materials and equipment, including $63,583,000 for shelter, $149,779,000 for food, and $140,965,000 for clothing. The average CCC recruit was en rolled for eight months Fechner said In addition to 1,250,000 young men 125,000 war veterans, 100,000 per sons living nqar the camps, 20,000 Indians. 20,000 reserve officers, 50,- 000 foresters and technical experts, 3.000 camp teachers and 50.000 me chanics have bqen employed. o U. D. C. MEETING APRIL 14TH The U. D. C. will meet with Mrs. Evie Newman Tuesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. A full attendance is urgently neqded and requested. President. Advertise in the Times 14-OUNCE PAN LOAF - 5c SLICED OR UNSLICED 16-OUNCE PULLMAN LOAF 7c SLICED OR UNSLICED ROUND ROLLS 2-8* 1 ■ Jj STRICTLY FRESH . . ■ ECCS Mza 23c FINEST GRANULATED ' , SUGAR 10'" 50c BEST WISCONSIN . CHEESE 2 p*unsu 35c BED CIRCLE COFFEE m *m mb i; 20c ANGELUE OB BECfPE—In CrilOtUßi Marshmallows 2 1-k.Pkgo. 29' REINS ASSORTED SOUPS 2 »” 25* BULK JEWEL 2 Pound. 25c STANDARD PACK TOMATOES 4 m 25c NEB NUCOA Pound 20c <"MPBEBL*S TOMATO SOUP 3 Can* 20c (PAAB OLb FASHION GINGER Egg Dye. pkff. 10c Snaps, pkg. ... 19c ; ALSO PASTEL WALDORF ktb; Pk*:io. i7e bar. .. 13c Star 10c OraWne SS .... 35c Synro, No. 5 can 33c STRAWBERRIES, fancy red . pt. 10c STRING BEANS 2 lbs. 25c ICEBURG LETTUCE head 9c MEAT SPECIALS All Cut Steak • lb. 19c Tender Beef Roast ill- 15c LARGE VARIETY OF FRESH FISH I. Aim A**]limi xPm mine VJI THURSDAY, APRIL 9TH, 1936 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH . Lift up your heads, ye sorrowing ones, i And be ye of heart, . For Calvary and Easter Day . Earth’s saddest day and gladdest day, Were just one day apart! (sure) . In this thought let us abide To keep and stay our heart, . That Calvary and Easter Day, . Earth’s heaviest day and happiest day, ; Were just one day apart! —Susan Collidge. » Bible School 9:45 a. m Preaching 11 a. m. Why Seek Yb Living Among the Dead? ( Baptist Training Union 7p. m. Preaching Bp. m. Rev. James | Bruce of Furman will I preach at the evening service. Flowers and floral designs will be' ’ placed in the church Easter Sunday as a memorial to departed friends | and lo\dqd ones. It is hoped that all ‘ such flowers will be placed in the ‘ church Saturday evening or early J Sunday morning. W. F. WEST, Pastor. o » W. M. S. MEETS The W. M. S- of the First Baptist church will meet Monday afternoon at 3 o’clock in the church auditori ■ um. 1 Circle No. 4, M!rs. Clyde Swatz, 5 leader, will have charge of the pro gram. Topic of the afternoon, “Pio neers of The Kingdom.” Circles No. 1 and 4 tied in at tendance, both having 13 present in each group during March.
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