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—Open Bids—BiS|s will be opened at the city hall tombtj-ow on a side walk paving projectywhich includes the laying of cement sidewalks in va rious parts of town. —Dixon Reunion—Everybody is in vited to the Dixon reunion Sunday July 26th. The reunion is to be held at the B. G. Logan spring. Everybody come and bring all your friends and a large basket of dinner. —Fire Drill—The regular drill of the Shelby volunteer fire department will be held Tuesday evening at 7 o’clock. Immediately following the drill a business meeting of the depart ment will be held. All members arc urged to attend. —Mr. Gold III—The many friends of Mr. Frank Gold will regret to learn that his condition is very seri ous at his home near Zion church where he has been sick for several months. Mr. Gold has been delirious for several days, suffering with leak age of the heart and it seems that he will not be able to recover. —Offered Position—Dr. L. R. Mc Braycr, father of Dr. Reuben Mc Brayer, of Shelby has been offered the grand secretaryship of the North Carolina Grand Lodge of Odd Fel lows to succeed secretary John D. Berry. Whether or not Dr. McBrayer will accept the important position is not known. —Car Recovered—A Crystler four touring car was “arrested” here on the streets a few days ago by local officers who have learned that the car was rented from the "U Drive 'Em” company in Asheville and never returned. The men who drove the ear to Shelby abandoned it on the streets and Asheville owners were notified to come for it. —Real Estate Deal—The .1. B. No lan company reports a shift in owner ship in two Shelby homes. Throug:. this company the Morr.s Weathers home on North Washington street be comes the property of M. A. Spangler, and the Spangler house on Sumter street is transferred to Mr. Weath ers, with a cash Corn.'deration. The deal has just been closed. —Soap Will I)o It—Soap that is strong with an alkali such a* a laun dry soap has more uses than as cleanser, S. W, Conley of the Sharor neighborhood says. He makes a strong solution of snap and water, sprays i! on his snap bean stalks and finds that it kills the bean weevil which has been damaging bean patches in Cleve land. —Dr. Gold Operated on—Dr. Ben Gold, prominent young physician of this place was operated on for apf'en dicitis at the Rutherford hospital Sun day and according to a telephone message from the hospital this morn ing his condition is very favorable. Dr. Gold has been suffering off and on from acute attacks, a severe one coming Sunday which necessitated the operation. —Tree Has Blight—Leaves on one of the prettv trees on the court square, shading the walk which leads from the southeast corner of the court, house are withering. Sonic think it is dying because the roots were cut when the sidewalk was wid ened, but llackett Wilson, tree o nert. savs it is due to a Might which is spreading among other tfees on the square. What Girl Blin^ 25 Year* Learned Oakwood. Ohio—A ouoer raradox of life has been revealed in this little ♦own. Octa Terry, 25. was born blind but she had so felt her way .'bout ♦ hat her fingers were her “eyes” and her imagination pictured the world, from which she was veiled as a beau tiful and entranc ng place. And row, that modern medical science has opened her eyes to life Octa is terrified, and really is “blind” —blind with this thing called sight— Octa, who “saw” with ♦' ngers and ears and imagined beautiful things. “First of all,” she says, “the sight of my face startled me. I thought I was rather pretty. Now—(she pathe tically declares)—I know I am not.” Until she was told that trains and automobiles were trains and automo biles they were to her. strange ap paritions—terrible monsters. The face of her mother, was the first thing Octa wanted to see when physicians removed the bandages from her eyes and told her she could see. Asked as to the thing most beau tiful to her, who has not seen for twenty-five years, Octa states “dan delions—they are the most beautiful things I have ever seen. One ray of happiness; however, has come into Octa’s eyes. She will no more be a burden to her fam ly she feels she can now become self supporting. She already has been hemstitching 1,000 towels for a local facory. "That means $15 for mother,” she proudly says. No Mistake Are you sure that I shall recover? an anxious patient once asked a phy sician. “I’ve heard that doctors some times give a wrong diagnosis and have treated patients for pneumonia who afterwards died of typhoid fever. You’ve been woefully misinformed, replied the medico, indignantly. If I treat a man for pneumonia, he dies of pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. Hal Schenck spent Thursday in Charlotte. Miss I.aura Smith is spending her vacation in Albemarle with relatives. Mrs. Randolph Logan is visiting in Gastonia this week. Mr. William Andre a s has returned from a business trip to Tennessee. Mrs. W. E. Morton spent Thursday ’ in Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs S. A. McMurry and' j Miss Nancy Suttle were Charlotte visitors on Thursday. Misses Pat and Elizabeth Dudley' have returned from a brief visit tb York, S. C. Messrs. Walter Fanning and Cline Lackey were Charlotte visitors the past week. Miss Mary Brandt Switzer has re turned from a delightful visit to friends in Rock Hill, S. C. Miss Elizabeth Dover, of Kings Mountain, spent the wees end .as the guest of Mrs. DeWitt Quinn. Mrs. Beauna Bostic and Miss Ade line Bostic have returned from a de lightful three weeks trip north. Miss Ailern Wisher, of Lumberton, j is the attractive guest of Mrs. Louis Stovall. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wall, of Lex ington, will spend this week here with Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Holland. Mr. T. Rohe Hamrick is home from the hospital and is recovering nicely from his operation. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Roberts and Miss Adelaide Cabaniss spent Thursday ai Bridgewater. Gordon Hawkins and Morris W'g gins spent Monday in Shelby with Mr. Lem Wiggins. Mr. Kent Harris, of near Shelby, was a Cherryville visitor last Friday. —Cherryville Eagle. Mr. Frank Shull, of Florida, and Mr. Charlie Shull, of Alabama, arc ' visiting the r father, Mr. C. H. Shull, j Mr. and Mrs. Dick Gurley and Mrs. Ceph Blanton were Hickory visitors on Tuesday. Miss Allie Node, of Charlotte, is visiting her sister Mrs. J. T. Gardner, on W. Marion street. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Moriarty and broiher, Mr. Charles Moriarty of Mt. Holyoke, Mass., were Sunday guests of Judge and Mrs. James L. Webb. Mrs. W. Y. Crowder is spending this week in Charlotte with her daughters Mrs. Max Francis and Mrs. B. L. Green. Mr. and Mrs. C. r». nopper anu . Mrs. M. D. Hopper left Sunday for Chimney Rock and Asheville to spend the week. Mrs. Wray Hopper and baby and Mrs. Webb and baby Jeft Sunday for Albemarle to visit Mr. and MVs. J. 1. Littleton. Mr. and Mrs. C. 15. Suttle, jr.. have re'urned from a trip to New \ork, Atlantic City, Washington and Phil adelphia. Messrs. James Webb Gardner. George Wray and Scott Marshall spent Friday and Saturday at Ashe ville and Brevard. Miss Nancy Shackleford and Mr. Graham Hurst from Charlottesville, Va and Miss Ottie Lee Turner, of Lexington, Ky„ spent the week-end with Miss Jane Shackleford. Miss Lucy Hamrick and Miss Jane Mosley have returned from a delight r,-l trip to the mountains. M ss Jane Moseley left for her home in Snow till on Thursday. Mr Wiseman Kendall, city editor of the Rocky Mount Telegram has re turned to his duties after a week s vacation spent here with his mother, Mrs. H. E. Kendall. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lacey and two children of Avon Park, Florida, ar? visiting Mrs. Lacey’s parents Mr. and Mrs. S. O. Andrews on South Wash ington street. Mr and Mrs. James Tiddy, Miss Vcrnie May and Eugene Tiddy and Mr Flav Ledford return'll Friday from a motor trip to Myrtle Beach, S *vlr and Mrs. John B. Oates and daughter, Miss Vera Webb Oates oi Charlotte were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs George Blanton enroute to Blowing Rock. Mr. and Mrs. E. G. Moseley, Mrs. Plumer Wiseman and two sons. —die tnd Boh returned to their home m Danv-.W Va., Saturday after spend in~ three days with Mr. and Mrs. l,ee B. Weathers They were accom panied bv Mrs Henry E Kendall. Mrs W. II. Blanton has returned from a delightful trip north. While away she visited Canada, New York, Philadalphia, Boston and other intei CStMrK and'Mrs. James Parker and Miss Edna Parker spent the week-end in Williamston, S.C. Mr. I arker re turned Friday from a week s visit to WJ.; j Kell Babington, district re presentative for the Intertype compor ation of Brooklyn. N. \ is spending this week here with his parents, Mi and Mrs. Davis Babington on West Warren street. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. White of PoIk ville. Mr. and Mrs. Bob White and children of Georgia and Mr. Ralph White, of Detroit, Mich. returned last week from a motor trip through Tennessee and Kentucky. Mr. and Mrs. Bob White left yesterday for their home in Georgia and Mr. Ralph White went to his home in Detroit. Miss Anna Harris who has been the attractive gest of her sister, Mrs. William Andrews, for the past two weeks, left Sunday for her home. Mrs. Andrews and baby accompanied Miss Harris to Elkin where they will spend a few days before returning to Shel THEATRES Johnny Hines in “The Brown Derby” is holding the screen at Webb’s theatre today. It started off with n bang like the pop of a champaigne cork and goes right to your head. If congress ever votes for a referendum on intoxicating giggles. John Hines will win by a landslide. It’s a First National production whirl Mr. Webb guarantees to b^ good. “His Jazz Bride” is the extraordinary attrac tion, adapted from “The Flappet Wife” story by Beatrice Burton with Marie Prevost, Matt Moore and othe: stars. Intimate revelation of the prob lems of a young attorney who married a girl of the modern business world and finds himself with a wilful, ex. travngant jazz bride on his hands. PERSONALS Miss Caroline Blanton has return ed from an extended visit to friends in eastern Carolina. Miss Blanton was shown many social courtesies b> her schoolmates. Mr. and Mrs. Ab Eskridge and daughter Linda Lee, of LaFayettc, Indiana, arrived yesterday to spend a while with his parents, Syuire and Mrs. T. C. Eskridge. They were met in Asheville by Miss Ora and Mr. Con nelly Eskridge. Mr. H. Dixon Smith o fColumhus, Ga.( is spending a few days here with his family, who are on a visit to rel atives. Mr. James Moore of Kathleen, Ga., is here for a few days on business. Mr. Moore is engaged in the lumber business in Georgia. Messrs. Mai Spangler and Will Lineberger left at noon today for High Point to buy furniture for the Paragon furniture store. Mrs. A. R. Eskridge, Mrs. Sara Brady and Mr. Forrest Wskridge left today for Asheville to spend a week at Kenilworth hotel. Mrs. E. H. Griffin is spending some time at Reidsville where she is vis iting her brother. Mrs. Till Putnam of Warrenton, Ga , is spending a week with her sister Mrs. Ab Poston on DcKalb street. Mis Putnam came up to attend the fu neral of her brother Mr. George Esk ridge at Zion church Sunday. Mrs. John Phifer and son John jr., of Sumter street returned Sunday from near Morganton where they spent a few days with Mrs, Phifer’s sister, Mrs. Scott.. Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Cottle and chil dren left last week for Bridgeboro, Ga., to spend six weeks at their old home. EXPRESSES THANKS. To the Democratic Voters of Cleve land County. I wish to express to the Democratic voters of Cleveland county my de**p and heart-felt appreciation for ths fine and splendid support given n.v them to my candidacy for the solici torship in the recent primary and to assure them that I shall always grate, fully treasure the remembrance • f their kindness and generosity. SAM ERVIN, Jr. t 1 . —W. H. QUEEN— Painting & Papering That Pleases. Ask Any Of My Customers. —PHONE 357-J— SHELBY, N. C. PETER STUYVESANT ‘if a man is a step ahead of his fellow the wisdom of his step will always be questioned.” To secure our service is to know that each detail of the ceremony will be attended to with ability and discretion. PALMER FUNERAL HOME OPEN ALL THE TIME. —TELEPHONE 61— J Photograph Frames At Reduced Prices We have a large assortment of Photo graph Frames—a beautiful assortment— a variety of sizes and finishes—made es pecially for table or mantel. We have greatly reduced the price and now would be a good time to have your photographs framed. Bring in your photog: aphs and we will frame them for you, the same day if desir ed. Prices range from $1.00 to $6.50. T. W. HAMRICK CO. —JEWELERS & OPTOMETRISTS— Webb Theatre ONLY THE LATEST FIRST KI N PICTURES AND COMEDIES*, —TONIGHT First National's Bit; Special—lohnnic Hines in— “THE BROWN DERBY” His latest—His Greatest. The funniest picture of the year. Also Buster Brown Comedy and News Reel. —TUESDAY— Marie Provo: 1 in— “HIS JAZZ BRIDE” A picture you will like—full of pep and nay parties. Gorgeous gowns. Also a good comedy. —COMING SOON— First National’s new Western Star Ken Mavnard in “SENOR DAREDEVIL” A high class Western Picture. — WEBB THEATRE —FLAYING THE PICK OF THE PICTURES— YOU GET— “QUALITY WORKMANSHIP” IN DRY CLEANING, DYEING, PRESSING, HAT RENOVATING —AT— _the_ WHITEWAY DRY CLEANING CO. “Shelby’s Quality Cleaners, Dyers and Hat Renovators.” 105-PHONES-106 THE WIFE IS THE HOME-MAKER. The Husband is the Provider. It isn’t fair to the home-maker if the pro vision be simply from day to day. A REAL MAN PROVIDES FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW. A Savings Account Here at this Bank Will Meet the Unknown Needs of the I utu’ e. Start Today. Sir—Save and and Create a Cash Reserve, You Owe it to Yourself and Your Family. CLEVELAND BANK & TRUST CO. Shelby, N. C. Wm. Lineberger, Pres. J. J. Lattimore. Sec.-Treas. R. E. Campbell, Vice-Pres. J. L. Suttle, Mgr. Ins. Dept. WHERE YOUR BANKING INTEREST IS WELL SERVED THE HONORABLE history, stand ing and conduct of this institution has inspired the utmost confidence of its customers, and has made them feel as if they had a sort of proprietary interest here—they call it their bank. . YOUNG BUSINESS MEN will find here sound business counsel and de pendable banking service. GOOD BANKING CONNECTIONS early in your career is a wise step. First National Bank SHELBY, N. C. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS OVER FOUR MILLION DOLLARS. -LET PARAGON FURNISH IT Good Service Man never gels in a greater hurry than when he is sick, or injured. It’s the very time lie wants service, GOOD service, QUICK. When it’s a matter of life and death; When caution and consideration with speed may mean the saving of a life, it’s then that a modern Ambulance, or Invalid Car, serves its purpose. An in valid car efficiently manned, completely equipped, comfortable, ready at a min ute’s notice! -PHONE 170 DAY OK NIGHT, TO OR FROM THE HOSPITAL. Always ready to go. Prepared to serve the people of Cleveland County and Shelby with the latest in modern ser vice at a reasonable charge. The Paragon Furniture Co. UNDERTAKERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS—
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