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Telephone 4501 * FASHION PREVIEW ★ Ms ’Mfe..-. •:•■■-•:• Kprir / "ml p 4 JB&f . 1 * ■ IH i I ■ MB|jß?r** '' < - T,^’'';! x M '£'H|| <M; »■■ .'} >:♦:JH I "Sm- |B it _.j v3^.£uß&§&SPt A I FOUR-riORED skirt, a shirt, a skull cap and gloves, all to match, | in a des# rt-gold shade, make this sports outfit of Scully suede from the February Harper's Bazaar. PEOPLE YOU KNOW ftwytthi to Build With WATKINS ft BULLOCK Bob Micht&els otf Durham is spending the weekend here with his parents. >1 ■ ■ —.v Bill Perkins of Danville is spending several days in Roxboro. T. J. Fowler and Mr. and Mrs. Satterwhite attended the basket ball tournament in Raleigh Fri day night. Mrs. R. D. Bumpass, Misses Lisette Allgood, Louise Pulliam, "and Messrs. Nat Dean and Tho mas Bumpass attended the South ern conference tourney in Raleigh Friday night. •rt xZ »* T Palace Theatre New RCA High - Fidelity Sound Equipment ADVANCE PROGRAM From Monday, March 6 thru Wednesday, March 8 Motion Pictures Are Your Best Entertainment. Monday - Tuesday, March 6-7 Carole Lombard - Jame Stew art with Charles Coburn - Lu cile Watson . Eddie Quillan - Alma Kroger - Ruth Weston in “Made For Each Other” Two hearth against the world —ln a flaming drama of love on-a-shoestring! Color Classic: “Always Kickin’’ Hearst Met rot one News -News while it is still news. No Morning Shows; Afternoons daily 3:15-8:45; Evenings Daily 7:15-9:00. Admission 10-2 6c Wednesday, March 8 Charles Bickford - Barton Mae. Lane - Preston Foster - Tom Brown • Nan Grey - Andy Di vine . Frank Jenks - Samuel 8. Hinds in “The Storm” Net even the fury of the Sea eonld equal the Might of Men fighting for the Love of Wo» Floyd Gibbons' Series: “The Human Bomb” Magic Car pet Series: "Me of Pleasure” Morning Shew IMS rftor «■ 305-3:45; evening 705- Ml Adm Men 19-Ma. With Our Women ... , 1... ) “' Society of Town and County South Boston Ladies Entertain Mesdames Robert Leggett and R. H. Fuller of South Boston were joint hostesses yesterday at a bridge luncheon at itotel Roxboro. A four course luncheon was ser ved at 1 o’clock with bridge en joyed for several hours after wards. Plates were laid for 18 guests. : - - R. L. Perkins spent several days in Charlotte la&t week on business. Mrs. Karl Burger has returned from a Durham hospital where she underwent a tonsilectomy. Mrs. T. H. Hamilton and her mother, Mils. Lauda Garland spent Saturday in Danville. Mrs. Coy Day and little daugh ter, Sybil, spent the past week in eldon with Mrs. Day’s parents. Mr. Coy Day returned from Atlanta Friday where he had at tended a convention of Pennsyl vania tire dealers. Misses Betty Swain and Martha Carter, students of Meredith col lege are spending this weekend with Miss Marjory Thomas. Miss Nancy Bradsher of Mere dith college is here this week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Bradsher. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Walker, Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Prillaihan, Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Burns spent Friday in Raleigh attending the Confer ence basketball tournament. Miss Mary Hester is spending this weekend in Charlottesville with friends. Miss Frances Morton is spend ing the weekend in Richmond, Va., with friends. E. E. Thomas, Dr. B. A. Thaxton, J. W. Gaddy, Jr., and Buddy Tho mas attended the Friday night games of the Southern conference tourney in Raleigh. R. D. Bumpass, who is in Ra leigh while the legislature is in session, is spending the weekend at hds home here. R. E. Hamlin, Jr. of Kinston, is spending the weekend here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Hamlin. • - - Q ' For Sale: Land Posted Signs • Times office. PERBON COUNTY TIMES ROXBORO, N. C. Mrs. S. G. Winstead Delightful Hostess To Study Club Thursday Mrs. S. G. Winstead was charm ing hostess to the members of the Study Club Thursday afternoon at Hotel Roxboro. Members gathered at 3 o'clock and followed an interesting pro gram, a delicious four course din. ner was served at 4:30 by the Ho tel staff. Mrs. R. C. Hall presented the only paper of the afternoon, an instructive discourse on “The Mo. dern Woman and Her Problems 1 ’ in which she contrasted in an in teresting manner the woman of today and the woman of pioneer days, and discussed brilliantly women in politics and industry. Miss Stanfield Bridge Hostess Miss Mary Stanfield entertain ed her bridge club Friday night at Hotel Roxboro. Places were laid for two tables of contract, the guests gathering at 8 o’clock and playing until 10:30 when a delicious salad course with coffee was served to eight guests. High score prize was won by Mrs. Riley Oakley while second high and traveling prizes both were awarded to Mrs. Bill Bax ter. Miss Ella Gentry was given visitor’s prize. Other present included Mes dames David Carver and Edgar Masten and Misses Frances Wood and Lottie Bailey. o Olive Hill Party Enjoyable Affair The party sponsored by the Olive Hill Parent-Teacher As sociation Friday evening proved a success in every way. A large crowd was attracted, who thoroughly enjoyed the soc ial hour together, and expressed desire for another one soon. The chldren were fascinated by the fishing pond and had much fun “fishing”. Practically every one present played Bingo and Chinese Checkers over and over trying to win one of the nice pri zes offered, the prizes being graciously give nby merchants of the community and Roxboro. These were much appreciat ed and those donating were: Guy Clayton’s store, Flem Long’s store, Hambrick, Austin and Tho mas, Roxboro Drug, Thomas and Oakley, Hugh Woods, A & P, Aubrey Long, Carl Winstead, Moore’s, Sergeant and Clayton, Penders. Roxboro Bakery, Car ney’s Millinery, Leggett’s, Peeb les’ Long’s Flower Shop, Raiffs, Bruce’s, Rose’s, Whitt’s Laundry, Ledbetter’s and City Service Sta tion. —o Some one has defined a politi can as a strange sort of animal that can straddle a fence and keep one ear on the ground. Our dean, refined coa cranes to yon guaranteed U , give maxim nm heat value Dial 8871 WHITT COAL YARD P. T. WHITT, Prop. Telephone 4501 A short musical program con sisting of “The World is Waiting for the Sunrise,” “Londonerry Airfe,” “Indian Love Call”, “Pei-' feet Day,” “Bells of St Mary’s” and “The Old Refrain” was pre sented by Mrs. Edgar Masten. Special guest of the club on this occasion was Miss Bessie Daniel. Members present in addition to the hostess were: Mesdames R. C. Hall, Lee Umstead, Edgar Masten, Leroy Crib, Thomas Brooks, R. A. Whitfield, E. B. Yancey, R. M. Spencer, R. G. Cole, Page Brooks, T. T. Mitchell, O. B. Mcßroom, J. B. Snipes and Roger Wilkerson, Jr. Youngsters Celebrate 11th. Birthday An enjoyable party was held at the Community House on Mon day night, when Jane Dickerson and Manley Whitfield entertained celebrating their eleventh birth days. The room was decorated with lovely spring flowers. A lace cov ered cloth on which the Birthday] cake, with eleven candles for each' of the children, was placed in the room, and on this the gifts were placed, until opened by tfhe children later in the evening. Miss Virginia Wilson, directed games and contests durng the evening. She was assisted by Miss Bivins Winstead at the piano. After games had been played for some time Mrs. Dickerson, and Mrs. Robert Whitfield, assis ted by Mrs. A. H. Rimmer and Mrs. M. U. Daniel served refresh ments of punch, cakes and sand wiches. Baskets of candy were given as souvenirs. CA-YELNEWS | Mr. and Mrs. Mose Rudder of Allensville took supper with Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Rudder Saturday night. Miss Nellie Walker of Longhurst spent Sunday with Mrs. E. P. Clayton of Ca-Vel. Mr. Taft Cozart of Ca-Vel is confined to his home on account of Influenza. Mr. and Mrs. WilKe Taylor of Ca-Vel spent Sunday in Milton visiting relatives. Mrs. C. N. Dickerson and Mr. and Mrs. Cectil Dickerson, and Mr. and Mrs. Ozie Dicker son, spent Sunday in Providence with Mrs. Jim Whitt. Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Dillard and £££ SALVE relieves Liquid-Tablets COLDS Salve - Nose Price Drops I,oc & 26c 7-Up Is Like A SPRING TONIC >♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦» Try a bottle or two of 7-UP today and see if it isn’t just like a spring tonic. Its recommended every where for all classes of people this Sign J this Battle W FRANKO’S VICTORY COMPLETE Paris, France Manuel Azana left for Switzerland, abandoning all hope of further recognition as president of the Spanish republic. This leaves the way open to reco gnition by the Powers of General issiom Franco as responsible head of the Spanish government, and France is already planning to re store to Spain the art treasures and gold now held in France for safety. Swift recognition of Franco is expected on the part of Great Britain. POLITICAL CZAR CONVICTED New York City—James J. Hines, once powerful Tammany leader and distributor of New Deal patronage in New York, was convicted on all 13 counts of complicity in protecting local gambling. He faces a penalty of 27 years when he comes up for sentence March 13th. Mayor La- Guardia has demanded the re moval o# Magistrate! dapShaw, named during the trial as being guilty of freeing gamblers brought before him, at the in sistence of Hines. PRESIDENTAL POT BOILS Washington, D. C.—District At torney Dewey of New York City is being hailed by National Re publican leaders as first choice for the 1940 presidential nomi nation because of his masterly work in smashing the Hines ring in New Work. Senator Vandern burg of Michigan is a strong sec [ ond choice, the chief objection raised against Dewey being his youth. A nation-wide survey con ducted by the magazine “Fortune” indicates that only a third of the electorate will vote for President Roosevelt if he runs for a third term. This maga zine was within 1 per cent cor rect in its forecast of the Presi dent's majority in 1936, and the daughter Menilyn and Louis Mor rell spent Saturday in Durham. Miss Francis Cole of Longhurst Libby Perkins of Leasburg and Mr. Grady Gentry, took Dinner with Miss Millie Clayton Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shortwell spent Sunday with relatives, of Roxboro. Mr. and Mrs. Foy Jones of South Boston, Va.. spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Epsy Jones. Building A Home Is ThT Investment Os A life Tbnt For Ideal Home Sites See— “ Sunset Hina.” THOS. B. WOODY Agent. Successful People Save Money! SEE C. B. WOOD Local Representative of INVESTORS SYNDICATE 1 swing away from a third term is believed in Capital circles to ac count for the strong White House backing in favor of Secretary of Commerce Harry Hopkins as the Democratic Standard bearer next year. REFUGEE BILLS UNDER FIRE New York City—Although he (praised the Roosevelt Admini stration for having admitted 20,000 German and Austrian refu gees above the statutory quota of 28,000, and admitted that 5,000 more had entered the country il legally, Representative Emanuel Celler of New York told a meet ing here that his bills to throw open the doors to unrestricted immigration would meet certain defeat in Cqngrdss because of opposition from Southern and Western members. Dolly Madison THEATRE New Simplex Projection ADVANCE PROGRAM From Monday, March 6 thru Wednesday, March 8 Motion Pictures Are Youi Best Entertainment Monday - Tuesday, March 6-7 Bobby Breen with Leo Carril lo - Henry Armetta - Lee Pat rick and Slicker, the Seal, in “Fisherman’s Wharf” (First Run) Hold your sides and watch your heart! Color Raphsody: “Kangaroo Kid” Paramount News . “The Eyes and Ears of the World” Special Morning Show Monday 10:30; Afternoons daily 3:15-3:45; Evenings daily 7:15-9:00; Admission 10-26 c Wednesday, March 8 Wyn Cahoon - Scott Colton with Arthur Loft - Ann Do ran in “Women In Prison ” (First Run) Drama torn from the breaking hearts of women in stripes! . Extra Added Attraction: “Hie Declaration of Independence” With John Litel - Ted Osborne - Rosella Towne The short subject every good American should see! Entirely in technicolor! Morning Show 10:30; after noon 3:15-3:45; evening 7:15. 9:00. Admission 10-26 c A a ■ How to create a ■ FAVORABLE IMPRESSION I PAY BY CHECK. It is a quick and forcible X way to impress others with the fact that you n are well organised financially. ■ More important than this, however, is the H fact that checks provide a safe, fast and cifi- H venient way of handling transactions. H Obtain the many advantages of paying by TO check. Open an account at this bank. THE PEOPLES BANK ROXBORO, N. C. SUNDAY, MARCH sth, 1939 Professional Cards | S. F. NICKS, JR. Attorney - at - Law First National Bank Bldg Ma:n St- Roxboro, N. C DR. R. J PEARCE EYES EXAMINED MONDAYS ONLY | Thomas - Carver Btdg. DOLLY MADISON THEATRE Monday . Tuesday, March 6-7th. 3SJ k$ \ LEO ML. "A CARRILLO HENRY armetta ■ LEE PATRICK IISHf SUCKER, Tltt Ud • ■ tro iadio pictum Produced by SOL LESSER. Directed by Bernard Vorhou* • Screen Ploy by Bemord Schubert lan Hunter. Herbert Clyde lew*. Special Morning Show Monday 10:30; Afternoons daily 3:15-3:45; Evenings Daily 7:15-9:00; Admission 10-26 c
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