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' Redbreast Constant On Insects ,re few of us who are j;,r with the saucy but Robin whose appearance on our front lawns and parks is usually one vitv first signs of Spring, familiar with him, of but how much do we about him ? the Robin may do some to fruit trees and veg irardens, his constant war ^ inSects and other pests bim a valuable ally to the and the home gardner. In ■ he North and in some 0f the West, the Robin 0f the most cherished of birds and is a welcome visitor. to the National Wild tion, an organization to preserve America’s wild animals, the tech for the Robin is Turdus He feeds on many insects with no particular for any one type, al he is always happiest when captured a good sized which he will either himself or carry home from insects, wildlife ex at the Federation tell us than half of the Robin's is made up of fruits, it would seem, at first that he would not be too to the farmer who raised apples, peaches or the other fruits. The wise however, will not shoot for what might well be a had trait. Rather he will in his orchard or near trees, small patches of which Robins will eat just as well. farmer does this, he will keep the Robin from des his fruit trees, and will well trained, fleetwinged to eat up many of the do real damage to To prove that this successfully, it has reported that in the state in certain years olive been saved from hung only through great growers, however, were enough to recognize the of Robins, and are con that all possible means be exercised to keep them so that they may be free on their natural war more dangerous crop insects. size the normal healthy should be about 10 inches' from the tip of his tail up point of his beak. He hi- eggs in all parts of States excepting those in and around the Gulf of In addition he may be in abundance in Canada, and Mexico. His winters in many of the United and he will travel as far as Guatemala, Central RTLE BEACH and Mrs. Rod Gregory anc Mrs. Henry Fields spent at Myrtle Beach, S. C l euetian Blind* of rt)H» right off these satin ®*at*! Made to last a life of featherlight, flexible • Elastic finish is fire °an t chip, crack, or be by weather. Custom only. Como in for e low Mtimate! call us at 4 3 8 1 Furniture Inc N. C. MONTREAT I)r. Elmer G. Homrighausen of I nnceton, N. J., was the guest preacher at the 11 o’clock wor ship sen-ice in Anderson auditor ium Sunday; July 8. Dr. Homrig hausen will be heard in the And erson auditorium each evening this week through Wednesday at i :30. Dr Murdo Ewen MacDonald of Edinburgh, Scotland, internation aily known Presbyterian preacher, will be heard in Gaither Chapel extra service between confer ences. Mrs. Crosby Adams is a pa tient in Mission hospital. Her con cntion is considered very serious. Miss Emma I’hifer is a patient in Mission hospital with a serious heart condition. The Rev. and Mrs. Harry I’unt and family are spending the month of July in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The Rev. Mr. Punt is supplying the pulpit of the First Presbyter ian church in that city for the month. Mrs. L. A. Wilson has opened her home “Twill Do" on Florida terrace. Mrs. A. M. Aiken and Miss Mary Sherrer of Chester, S. C„ are spending some time at the Assembly Inn and are receiving a hearty welcome front their many friends in Montreat. Mrs. Dozier Drinkard and Barbara of White Plains, N. Y., are spending some time in the Grier cottage. Mr. Drinkard, who is attending an educational con ference in California, will join his family here later. Miss Eveline Jackson of Atlanta has opened her home on Louisiana road. Mrs. John A. Redhead with Julia, Virginia Ann and John are in the Norris cottage on Virginia road for the months of July and August. Dr. John A. Redhead, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, Grensboro, will join his family here for the month of Aug ust. Thomas Spence, son of Dr. and Mrs. T. H. Spence of Virginia road, has been spending some time on leave from Camp Lejeune. Spence had as his guest, James Gentman of Topeka, Kansas, whc is tilso from Csmp L^jf'unp Mrs. Julia Wyly has returnee “om auV,1,SltJwlth her ‘laughter Mrs. Holland, in Marietta, Ga A alley Holland returned with hei grandmother for a visit to Mon treat. Mrs. Esther Flemming anc Mrs. Estell Flemming of Miami Ha., have opened their summei home in Montreat. Mrs. Nelson Bell entertained the China missionaries in Mon treat with a watermelon cutting on July 4 at her home on As sembly drive. Mrs. J. F. McNair and hei mother, Mrs. Fairley, have open ed their summer home on Ken tucky road. Mrs. Kathleen Wilson of Rae ford, N. C., is the guest of hei sister, Mrs. Lillian McEaehern al her home “Summertime” on Vir ginia road. Mr. and Mrs. William Calihar and son David of Dayton, Ohio were the recent guests of then aunt, Mrs. Mellinger E. Henry, a her home “Ridgefield” on Virgin! The Rev. and Mrs. J. K. Roberts and family of Danville, Va., have opened their summer home “Hap py Hut” on Virginia road. The Montreat Woman’s Clut met Monday, July 9, at 4 p. m in the parlors of the Collegiate Home on Assembly drive. Let Williamson, missionary to Brazil under the Presbyterian Church U. S., and Mrs. A. Hardie, re tired missionary of Brazil, were the guest speakers. The members living on Assembly drive were the hostesses and they served delic ious refreshments after the meet ing. All women in Montreat art invited to these meetings. The next meeting of the club will be or the W'insborough porch July If at 4 p. m. Mrs. Francis Wyly has as hei guest at her home on Florida terra e, her sister, Miss Mar> Peele of Raeford, N. C. Dr. Nelson Bell is expected home from his trip to the Islam: of Formosa on Saturday, July 14 Kenneth Edgar Glenn Completes Basic With Famous Army Division Private Kenneth Edgar Glenn son of Mynota Glenn of Rhodo derndron avenue, Black Mountain, has successfully completed his 14 weeks of basic training with Company B, 61st Infantry, a unit of the Eight (Golden Arrow) Di vision, at Fort Jackson, S. C. Glenn was inducted into the Army on March 8, this year, at Charlotte. He is a graduate of Black Mountain High school. While taking the three and a half month period of his basic, Private Glenn fired modern light infantry weapons, took part in squad and platoon tactic?, and underwent rigid physical training. CLASSIFIEDS SELL-Phone 4101 Look Who’s Here! Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Halford have a son born July 6 at St. Joseph’s hospital. Mr. and Mrs. T. J. Tune an nounce the birth of a son July 4 at St. Joseph’s hospital. Mr. and Mrs. K. Silvers of Swannanoa, route 1, have a daugh ter born July 6 at St. Joseph’s hospital. SISTER HERE Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Breeze and son, Carl Douglas, of Nashville, Tenn., are visiting Mr. and Mrs. Carl Moore for two weeks. Mrs. Breeze is Mr. Moore’s sister. • READ THE CLASSIFIEDS ! 1 in its field! A swank and sweeping 197% inches long . . . longest in its field! A huge and husky 3190 pounds of streamlined action ... in the model illus trated . . . heaviest of all low-priced cars! And a road-hugging, road-smoothing 58% inches between centers of the rear wheels . . . widest tread in its field! ing you the outstanding beauty of Body by Fisher . . . the extra-efficient perform ance of a Valve-in-Head Engine ... the cradled comfort of the Knee-Action Ride . . . and the vital safety of a Curved Windshield with Panoramic Visibility and Jumbo-Drum Brakes—largest in its field. ... and finest no-shift driving at lowest cost with POWER C7/cdie. Automatic Transmission* Chevrolet’s time-proved Power glide Automatic Trans mission, coupled with 105 h.p. Valve-in-Head Engine, gives smoothest and finest no-shift driving at lowest cost—plus the most powerful performance in its field! •Combination of Powerglide Auto matic Transmission and 105-h.p. Valve-in-Head Engine optional on De Luxe models at extra cost. The Bel Air lContinuation of standard equipment and trim illus trated is dependent upon availability of material.) PEOPLE BUY CHEVROLETS THAN ANY OTHER CAR! line in its field! Yes, these bigger, more beautiful, more finely balanced Chevrolets are the lowest-priced line in their field. Moreover, they are extremely eco nomical to operate and maintain, on the short drive or over the long pull. Come in . . . see and drive Chev rolet . . . and you’ll choose America’s largest and finest low-priced car! McMurray Chevrolet Co. Black Mountain, N. C., Phone 3141
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