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Vf I " ' T" 1 THE PERQUIMANS WEEKLY. HERTFORD. N. C. FRIDAY. APRTT, Pfi lOift PAGE FIVE 4 i1 -1 r. tin Lost Colony Makes Ready To Open For Fourth Year Shows More Than Quarter Mil lion Have Seen Paul Green's Drama; 100,- 000 Expected Paul "Green's historical drama, "The Lost Colon?"" will open, its fourth summer season at the Water side Theatre in Manteo June 29th, and run through September 2nd, ac cording to an announcement made recently by D. Bradford Fearing, president of the Roanoke Island His torical Association. The announcement was made fol lowing a conference of Roanoke Is land officials, Author Green and Samuel Seldon, director of "The Lost Colony." It was decided at the meeting that henceforth the drama will be produced every summer in connection with the local anniversary celebration. j Originally presented in connection with the 850th anniversary of the 1 founding of the first English colonies in the New World and the birth of Virginia Dare first English chWd born on American .soil "The Lost Colony has since been seen by more than a quarter million spectators. With anore than. 100,000 expected for this summers performance, accom- modations for -,,000 nightly are now available. Produced on the very site of the first colony, this great outdoor his torical spectacle has been acclaimed .by critics, educators, civic leaders, President and Mrs. Roosevelt, Celebrating Twenty-sixth Anniversary it , 1 i ' f If .. v i' j -'" This is the store of W. M. Morgan's Furniture establishment, where he is conducting a sale, to celebrate his twenty-sixth anni versary in the furniture business in Hertford, and the celebration of his second birthday in the new store on Church street. witnessed it on two different sum mers. Writing in her syndicated column "My Day", the First Lady said of it: "It made the greatest impression on all of us ... I was interested to find that there were cars from al most every state in the Union, which shows that people are beginning to know what is worth seeing, not only because of its historical interest but because ot its intrinsic beauty. Paul Green has achieved a remarkable ar tistic success . . ." MORE ABOUT COURT (Continued fcrvm rage One) weapon. N She was sentenced to serve 30 days in jail or pay a $50 fine and the costs of court. It came out during the hearing that Mrs. Chappell visited Alphonso Uiappelrs C. R. Holmes To Fill Baptist Pulpit At Sunday Services Dr. I. A. Ward, chairman of the Board of Deacons of the Hertford Baptist Church, announced today that the pulpit of the Church will be filled Sunday, April 28th, by C. R. Holmes, local attorney. The Baptist Church pulpit was made vacant recently by the resig nation of the Rev. J. F. Stegall, pastor. Mr. Holmes will speak at the morning hour on the subject, "Jesus, a Man s Man," and at the evening hou.r on another subject. Mr. Robert Rhodes, violinist, will render special music at the morning service. The public is cordially in vited to attend these services. "PINOCCHIO" SUNDAY AT STATE The cast of 150 actors and dancers j Belvidere Highway with the weapon, :n i i ii.. ji j. . , , , pisioi, conceaiiea unaer ner coat. She said she had it to kill a hawk with. will again be composed mostly of native islanders and fisherfolk. Di rector Seldon will resume his duties late next month to whip, the drama into shape for presentation in connec tion with this year's 353rd anniver sary celebration at historic Fort who Raleigh. Wanted, Hogs! We Pay Highest Prices, Flat, NO HOLD BACK OUR BUYING STATION OPEN SIX DAYS A WEEK 7 UNTIL 5 See Us Bef or et Selling Your Hos! Stokes & Mathews Henry Clay Stokes Fred Mathews Hertford-Edenton Highway Two Miles South of Hertford DAY OR NIGHT PHONE 2501 It also developed that there was an altercation between the defend ant, who pled guilty to the charge, and Walter Chappell, who took the pistol away from her. Mrs. Chap pell admitted that she went to the station to question Walter Chappell about "some flying news" about her self, but denied that she intended to use the weapon on him. "I could have easily, if I wanted to," she said. The case of Jack Sawyer, charged with fornication and adultry, a pre sentment from the April Grand Jury, was. continued until May 7th, because Library Gets Shipment Of Popular New Books The library has just received a shipment of 95 new books ... all popular titles, according to Gran berry Tucker, member of the library commission, including such volumes as "I Lost My British Accent," "Kitty Foyle," "Sea Island Lady," and other popular titles. More orders are pending, possibly ior a nundred more books or so. The first order arrived Monday and the books are now available. A recent survey shows that there are at least 2,500 books on the li brary shelves now. The value of library-owned books at present is esti mated at $1,500, according to Mr. Tucker. A scene from Walt Disney's feature length cartoon "I'inocchio," which plays at the State Theatre, Hertford, on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of next week. for and BETHEL NEWS Cordell Farmer left Sunday Spencer, N. C, to enter school. Mr. and Mrs.. Harry Thatch cniidren, Christine and Anne, of Yeo pim Station, visited Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Chappell Sunday evening. Mrs. W. C. Perry is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Krnest Goodwin, in Rocky Hock. Misses Evelyn Lonj and Marjorie Proctor visited Miss Madge Long at Hopewell Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. 0. T. Phillips and children went to Norfolk, Va., Sun day to visit their daughter, Mariorie of the absence of certain vital wit-j Phillips, who is a patient at St. Vin i nesses. There ! court on April will 30th. be no county iiiiwii him a mi g i I r . XI 1 ll 1 i ' II r I i I Graduation Gifts j o That Will Last a Lifetime- ' W, tT lit Tk , f ' ' ' I ', I Come to Campen's jGSSk. J J ! USE YOUR CREDIT AT 1 l 1 31 I' ATI U L M ' V ' w ll I Umi L" v ELIZABETH 1 MORE ABOUT YOUNG MEN (Continueo Fjm rage One'. Secretary or War, "is not to develop' soldiers. No future military obliga i tion is assumed by those who enroll However, through military training. sports and games, the moral and physical betterment of the young men and responsibilities of Ameri can citizenship is inculcated. No young man can attend the 1940 Camp without coming out of it a better man." cent's Hospital Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Proctor and children, Thomas and Elizabeth, call ed to see Mr. ami Mrs. W. D. Perry Sunday afternoon. CELEBRATES 88th BIRTHDAY Mrs. E. S. Pierce entertained at a birthday party Tuesday evening in honor of her grandmother, Mrs. B. S. Banks, whg celebrated her 88th birthday, and who lives at New Hope. Spring flowers were used to effec tively decorate the home, a coloi scheme of green and white being at tractively carried out. Ice cream and cake were served. The honoree re ceived numerous lovely gifts. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Banks, Elmer Banks, J. B. Webb. Gaston Banks, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Webb, Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Hoskins of Durants Neck; Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Webb, Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Webb of Norfolk, Va.; Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Robbins and children, Ruth, Cathe rine and J. T., Jr., of Smithfield, I Va.; Mrs. Edgar Fields, Mrs. W. E. White, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McNider, , Rolac Webb, Charlie Harrell, Mr.1 and Mrs. Tom Cox of Hertford; Rev.! and Mrs. J. D. Cranford of Winfall; i Mrs. Mac Ward of Edenton; Mr. and Mrs. Alphonso Chappell of Belvi dere. meeting was opened by singing "Fol low the Gleam", after which the Club Collect was repeated. The roll was called and the minutes of the last meeting were read. Miss Fran ces Maness, demonstration agent gave a demonstration on the care oi floors. She also demonstrated home made wax and polish. Mrs. E. L. Goodwin gave a arden report. During the recreation period, Mrs. E. J. Proctor conducted two contests with Miss Gertie Chappell ' and Miss Virginia Umphlett winning prizes. The hostesses, Mrs. Mary C. Long and Mrs. E. J. Proctor, served dainty refreshments. Those present were Masoames Seth Long, S. M. Ixhik, Leroy Goo;'.win, E. L. Goodwin, Roy S. Chappell, C. E. White, .Thos. C. Chappell, Reuben Stallings, W. N. White. W. D. ''e-rry, L. A. Proctor, R. F. Standin, K. j. Proctor, and Mary C. Long, M'sses Frances Maness, Virginia Umplilett, Ruth Mansfield, Thelma Dail and Gertie Chappell. BETHEL CLUB MKETS Bethel Home Demonstration Club met with Miss Gertie Chappell Fri- S INSCRIPTION BRIDGE PARTY The Order of the Kastrni St:ir holcf a subscription bridge party at the home of Mrs. K. S. Pierre Thursday II day afternoon. The vice-president, evening. Sandwiches and tea were Mrs. L. A. Proctor, presided. The . served. Graduation Gifts f That Will Last a Lifetime- Come to Campen's USE YOUR CREDIT AT : BANKER tHH'i ELIZABETH 17 wl$ , . . . ....... 2W II ! LIIJM III! Ml WM.MDO BARBARA : (I ms AMCSSCA ' . C A MSENi S BROAD STREET; 4 . . , . EDENTON, N. C. , f BELVIDERE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Emory Rountrec and daughter, Novella Elizabeth, of Sun bury, visited Mr. and Mrs. W. L White Sunday. - Mrs. Lucinda Lane of Center Hill, is the guest of Mrs. Edwin S. White Mrs. L. J. Winslow visited the tulip farms at Terra Ceia Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. C. O. White and children. Dora. Bertha Mae and I Travis, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wins- iuw ana son, Lonara, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Norman Winslow and son, Bob by Ray, Mrs. T. P. Layden and daughter, Velma, all of Hertford were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Winslow. Mr. and Mrs. R. R. White and children, Evelyn and Thurman, spent the week-end in New Bern. While there they visited the tulip farms at Terra Ceia. Mrs. T. C. Perry spent Tuesday as the guest of Mrs. Mollie Barber, at Winfall. Mr. and Mrs. Brenton Winslow and Mres Catherine Byrum of Hertford, visited Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Winslow Sunday afternoon. Is the Time to Screen Those Windows And Doors CHAPANOKE NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wilder visited in Chowan County during the week end,1 i I ,.r. and.Mrs. C. .S. Bell visited in Camden "on Friday.' -' J- Mrs Etamett StalUngs, Mrs. P. L. Griffin and Miss Lena Symons spent iunday, afternoon in Ports mouth, Va., visiting Mr. end Mrs Roy Branch . , Ed Stalling of Elizabeth City, visited his son, Emmett Stalling Tuesday afternoon. Miss Sarah Elliott is sick at this time. , Mr. and Mrs. C. Pi Quincy were in Elizabeth City Wednesday afternoon Mr. , and Mrs. Emmett Stalling? were jn Elizabeth City Monday after noon' .i Mis. Elihu 'Lane, Mrs. Judd Lane anrf1 Miss 'Ruby Lane were la Eliza beih Ci, Tuesday MUU.4U1IH Willi ailV VJI11- den were in Edenton Saturday night. yMiss Janet Quincy has returned Aome after spending some time at 'Chapel HilL, . Miss Doris Lewis spent Sunday m NorfolWa.' ' MAKE this store your head quarters for these items. We carry a full line of In secticides, Moth BaJls, per fumed or plain, and Moth Flakes. BIG 4 GROCERY SPECIALS FOR FRIDAY AND SATURDAY FRANKLIN PURE CANE SUGAR 10 lbs. 49c LORD BALTIMORE Salad Dressing or Sandwich Spread Qt jar 21c SWEET DRINK COFFEE (round Fresh In Our Store 3 lbs. 39c OHOICE HAND-PICKED Baby Lima Beans 3 lbs. 17c FOR THE BEST IN FEED Try FCX Open Formula Feeds. We have a complete stock. Let us supply your needs. MOD- FARMER: We still have a few "Cole" Cotton pers on hand. If you are planning on buying a Mopper, you mm none nener. Let us nave your order ; coKEirs 100 COTTON SEED $125 bu. TREATED For Better Crops USE ONE OF OUR CULTIVATORS We Have 2 and 1 JOHN DEERE AND NEW CENTURY CULTIVATORS WE HAVE A Complete Line COLE PLANTERS AND PARTS ANY STYLE 108 YEARS OF SERVICE QUALITY MERCHANDISE RIGHT PRICES '"BLACHARD'S" SINCE 1832 5HB55S2PP A'r . f.t 4 .
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