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Telephone 4501 PEOPLE YOU KNOW Erarythiiit to Build With WATKINS. A BULLOCK Mrs. Robert Gates, mother of H. S. Gates of Roxboro .untte-; went an operation at Gentry-VAI - hospital Saturday mo«* ingr. Wv Mr. Clinton Winstead of State college spent the weekend here with relatives. Mr. Guy Gardner of Raleigh is spending the weekend here. Mr. G. I. Prillaman spent Thursday and Friday in Green ville, N. C. on business. Mrs. Robert Alley of Raleigh is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. I. Pril laman here. Sanders McWhorter spent sev eral hours in Raleigh Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. R. G. Cole spent several days in Lynchburg, Va. last week. Mrs. J. Moss Smith has spent some time here with her daugh ter, Mrs. E. V. Boatwright. Mesdames George W. Kane and John Bullock spent Thursday in Raleigh. Mesdames I. G Stephens and J. J. Hambrick were Durham visi tors Tuesday. Mis. James Johnson is spending Ittsnl days as guest of her par kin Seaboard. ' Garrett Stanfield of Greenville, KMnt last week in Roxboro. Messrs. W. G. Bradsher, David Carver and Willie Lawrence Clay ton were Philadelphia visitors this week. James Harris spent Tuesday in Raleigh, N. C. Mrs. W. R. Hawkins is spend ing some time in Durham. Edgar Boatwright, Jr. of Kins ton is spending this weekend here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Boatwright. DOLLY MADISON^ THEATRE Monday - Tuesday, May 1-2 f. . . its hideous hOv/l a l who hear! **** IIH The adventures of Sherlock I | Holmes on the moor! •ICHADD (ASl'i WINDY GREENE*RATHBOHE-BARBIE . (a Sherlock tjolmes) onj NI6EL BRUCE - LIONEL ATWILL (as Or, Watooe) JOHN OUHUMW • UUOWt MHUMD • sun MEICU • NORTON lOWRT • RAItH FORKS A4fhk *—» ■— No Morning Shows; Afternoons daily 3:15-3:45; Admission Id-25c. Evenings Daily 7:15-9:00; Adm. 10-30 c. (Tax Included) With Our Women Society of Town and County SPRING CHARM HAT - : i FaS Cn JA--. " ‘-'■ v *• 'm- THHIS spring bonnet, fashioned entirely of white veiling with nested Hcamellias around the edge, is the selection of pretty Maxine Marlow,' talented singer in Phil Spitalny’s Hour of Charm all-girl orchestra heard Monday nights over NBC at 9 o’clock. . , The turban, a Janet-Fifth Avenue creation, is made of ruching and the long streamers can be swirled around the throat or tied in a large bow under the chin, adding the extremely feminine touch eo outstanding m spring millinery. Miss Mary Sievers Woody Delights Audience In Piano Recital Tuesday On Tuesday evening in the Central school auditorium, Miss Mary Sievers Woody was pre sented in a piano recital by her teacher, Mrs. W. W. Woods. Miss Woody, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Woody, is a mem ber of this year’s graduating class at Roxboro high school. Her num bers delighted the audience and showed marked talent. The following program was given. “To a Water Lily,” Op 51, byMcDowell; “To a Wild Rose,” Op 51, McDowell and “Witches Dance,” Op 17, McDowell. A violin solo, “Polish Dance,” by Scharwenka, by Rev. T. H. Hamilton, was rendered with Mrs. W. W. Woods at the piano. The next group included “Tar. antelle,” Op 23, No. 4, by Dennee; James Brooks and Brodie Riggsbee were Durham visitors Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Boone Monk left yesterday for Mullins, S. C. where they will make their home in the future. Mr. Monk has accepted a position with a Mullins firm, it is understood. Mr. and Mrs. Stokes Brooks arrived yesterday following a ten day wedding trip. The young couple will spend several days with Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Brooks before returning to Mullins, S. C. Walter Tillman of Spot, N. C. is spending this weekend here with friends and relatives. Mrs. Alice Paylor has returned following an extended visit with her daughter in Richmond. WARNING ■ Thousands of flies are head-/ Bf, , screen your house now? ; WE HAVE EVERY KIND OF SCREEN and can furnish any amount that you desire. You can repair your old screens or get new ones. r/Dtktos Bullock Iv ' • EVERYTHING TO BUILD WITH ROXBORO NORTH CAROLINA PERSON COUNTY TIMES ROXBORO, N. C. “Berceuse,” from “Jocelyn,” by Godard and “Valse Arabesque," Op 82, by. orchestral accompani ment on a second piano by Mrs. Woods. Misses Helen Reid Sanders, Marion Bradsher, Carolyn White, Mary Susan Henley, Doris Jones and Rachel Fox served as ush ers. A reception followed immedi ately after the program. In the re ceiving line were Mr. and Mrs. T. B. Woody, Miss Mary Sievers Woody, Mr. and Mrs. W. F. West, and J. W. Gaddy. Punch was served by Mesdames M. A. Stewart and Arch Jones. Others assisting were: Mesdames W. R. Woody, A. S. deVlaming, E. V. Boatwright and E. P. Dun lap. Miss Mary Hicks is suffering from an attack of mumps at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lunsford on Reams avenue. She is reported as getting along as well as expected. Upon her re covery she will return to her home in Asheville. Nat Dean will leave tomorrow for Philadelphia where he will be for the next few months taking special training at the Collins and Aikman plant there. Malcolm Warren, George Cur rier and Chris Wagner are leav ing tonight on a business trip to Philadelphia. They expect to be gone several days. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Ford are spending ten days in Maine with friends. Telephone 450! Mrs. Gentry Honors Recent Bride With Party Mrs. A. C. Gentry delightfully entertained at a kitchen shower in honor of Mrs. Winston Thomas Daves, recent bride, at her home on Reams avenue Thursday even ing. The lower floor of the home was tastefully decorated in sprinj flowers for the occasion and and Chinese checkers was the or der of the evening. At the conclusion of play high score in bridge was awarded to Miss Bonnie Wright with low fal ling to the honor guest, Mrs. Da ves. Miss Inda Collins received high in Chinese checkers and Miss Maude Montague low. Attractive prizes were presented each. Delicious refreshments of cake, ice cream and chocolates were served to the following: Misses Maude Montague, Inda Collins, Margaret Harkrader, Elizabeth Lancaster, Nell Woods, Lucille’ Clark, Bohnie Wright, Lucille Woody, Marie Woody, Mesdame E. E. Thomas, George Thomas, Frank Howard, B. G. Clayton and the guest of honor, Mrs. Daves. o Mrs. Crumpton Dinner Hostess Mrs. Ruth Crumpton entertain ed a number of friends at a din er party at her home Friday evening. The guests gathered for 6:30 dinner and following the delight-] ful three course meal several hours were spent in conversation and reminiscence. Those present included: Mes dames C. C. Critcher, R. E. Ham lin, George Fox, D. S, Brooks, L. G. Stanfield, Ernestine Wilker son, Farnk Rogers, J. R. Garrett, R. H. Gates and J. I. Brooks. o New York City—Wreaths and floral tributes placed on the Central Park str.tue of William Shakespeare remind-J hurrying week-end crowds that the Bard of Avon, bom 375 years ago last Sunday, is still one of the most widely read writers in the world. Ceremonies were held elsewhere by various Shakesperian socie ties i ; t in*!* GIFTS jm f«r Sm Graduates ALL GRADUATES LIKE GIFTS AND WE ARE NOW FEATURING A COMPLETE LINE. SEE OU R - _ Watches Lockets Rings Crosses AND MANY OTHER EXCELLENT PRESENTS. OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT AND OUR CONVENIENT PAYMENT PLAN MAKES PAYMENT EASY. HENRY’S CLOTHING AND JEWELRY Main Street Roxboro, N. C. Bethel Hill News Events ■ i n—— i i— —VJ ~u^ The Bethel Hill Juniors enter tained the Senior Class and Facul- 1 ty with a reception at the school! building last Friday evening. j The room was tastefully decor ated with white dogwood and red tulips, red and white being the Senior colors. Pres. W. W. Ro gers of the Junior class being ill, the vice president, Miss Hattie Woody, gave the toast to the Seniors, and Clyde Sullivan, pre sident of the Senior class gave the response. Miss Carol Leigh Hum phries presented each senior with a characteristic gift as a souvenir. Chinese Checkers was played besides other games and ways of entertainment. Each table was de corated with red tulips. Punch was served during the evening as well as red and white block ice cream, cake and peanuts. Approximately sixty people en. joyed the reception. Mr. Claude T. Hall was called to Washington, D. C. on Tuesday to help study the tobacCo situa tion, he returned home Thurs day A. M. The Bethel Hill Home Demon stration club met in the home of Mrs. W. B. Humphries on April 26, 1939 at ten o’clock. Change of time was due to hav ing a special meeting with Miss Elizabeth Williams, Specialist from State College, Raleigh. She was introduced by Miss Velma Beam. Miss Williams demonstrated “Slip Covers” for chairs, explain ing different qualities of material, designs, color and where and when to use them. Many samples of various materials were shown. A chair was measured to be cov ered, paper pattern cut, goods placed on chair and pinned to to correct position making a per fect fit right before everyone’s eyes. Then an already made slip cover was shown with zipper in back to close seam. As this was a special meeting members from other clubs in county were invited. We were pleased to have members from Olive Hill, Helena and Allens ville Clubs. The ladies were ask ed to bring a picnic lunch as the meeting was from 10 o’clock to 2:30 p. m. There was a bountiful lunch spread on tables and serv ed cafeteria style. Our gracious hostess served hot coffee and iced tea. Flower plants were exchanged with members and friends. It was voted that our clubs federate and have as many members go to , District meeting in Hillsboro on Congratulations To All Graduates .. . “IT COULDN’T BE DONE” Taken from one of the famous works of the well known American EDGAR A. GUEST Somebody said, “It couldn’t be done!” ~ But he, with a chuckle, replied, That maybe it couldn’t, but he would be one That wouldn’t say so till he’d tried. So he buckled right in with the trace of a grin On his face. If he worried he hid it. He started to sing as he tackled the thing That couldn’t be done—and he did it! And to the girl graduates we say—“We hope you soon get married and start housekeeping. Then you will be coming here for your groceries. CARL WINSTEAD “GROCERIES” IM^— ■—— « &&&&■'■ / ' v ' \ kfet ''•BIT 7wim From Diapers To First Date~ Leggett’s Budget-Priced Infant’s and Children’s Departments Will Save You Money! From diapers to first date . . . and a new generation grows up with Leggett’s. From the first layette to the lovely party frocks . . . and wt watch another am bitious group of young people take their place in this world. It’s been many years since Leggett’s sold its first layette. Young mothers who bought their clothes at Leggett’s in those early years, have come back re gularly with their children, and now confide t 8 us that" a “blessed event” will soon make them grandmothers. LEGGETT’S JOINS THE CELEBRATION OF BABY WEEK In the spirit of Baby Week, and with so many years of experience helping mothers and expectant mothers stay within their budgets, Leggett’s joins in the celebration of Baby Week with budget-priced Infant’s and Child ren’s wear that will save you mothers money. You'll find your needs, whether they be layette essentials <tt* growing kiddies clothes, priced in keeping with your budget, and a grand group to select from. Come join us: this week, won’t you. “Roxboro’s Shopping CenteSySj I SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 1939 May 17 as possibly can go. Ap proximately thirty-five ladies came to the meeting and benefited by the demonstration*
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