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ft ati rrow Week end Hera Shelton White, of Raleigh, spent the week-end with his mother, Mrs. Sarah White. Returns Home Mrs. R. D. Elliott has returned to her home after a visit with her daughter, Mrs. G. G. Dixcn, and Dr. Dixon, at Ayden. Ill At Home Darius Elliott, who is employed in Newport News, Va.( is ill at his home here with flu. Returns From Greensboro Mrs. I. A. Ward has returned from Greensboro, where she attended the State meeting of the P. T. A. for the purpose of electing the president and the corresponding secretary. Move To Norfolk Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Smith moved to Norfolk, Va., Tuesday. Mr. Smith is now employed in Norfolk. Accepts New Position Miss Hilda Knowles, who has been a bookkeeper at the Hertford Hard ware and Supply Company store, has accepted a position at Fort Bragg. ',) Saturday Here Miss Elizabeth Knowles and two friends, Misses Sally Burdge and Iris Humphries, of Washington, N. C, spent Saturday with the form er's parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. I. Knowles. . Condition Improved Mrs. J. S. Bass, Jr., who entered General Hospital, Norlolk, Va., last week for an operation, is now get ting along nicely. Monday In Edenton Mrs. Olivia Hobbs and Mrs. Chas. Johnson spent Monday in Edenton. Mrs. Hobbs spent the day with her daughter, Mrs. George Hoskins, and Mrs. Johnson visited with her sis ters, Mrs. C. N. Griffin and Mrs. W. E. Hassell. Week-end Here Clifford Banks, who is employer! in Norfolk, Va., spent the week-end with his wife and daughter in Hert ford. Week-end At Home Jim Layden, who is now employed in Newport News, Va., spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Layden. Condition Much Improved Mrs. Dick Layden, who suffered n paralytic stroke a few weeks ago, is now able to be out. Monday In Norfolk Mrs. Ainse White, Misses Jean White, Mattie Catling White and Bernice White spent Monday in Norfolk, Va. Home For Week-end Zach White, a student at Duke University, Durham, spent the week end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. S. White, Sr. Visits In Elizabeth City Mrs. K. R. Newbold spent several days this week in Elizabeth City as the guest of her daughter, Mrs. J. R. Jarvis, and Mr. Jarvis. Week-end Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Williams, of Durham, spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. Simon Rutenburg. Elizabeth City Visitors Mrs. Melvin Wright and little daughter, Ann Cannon, of Elizabeth City, spent several days last week with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Everett. At Rocky Point Miss Eloise Scott has been at hex home in Rocky Point because of the illness of her mother. She will pos sibly return to resume her teaching duties the latter part of the week. Returns To School Miss Mary Jane Spruill has re turned from her home in Wind sot where she spent several1 days be cause of illness, and has resumed her teaching duties. Thursday In Norfolk Mrs. Charles Williford, Mrs. H. C. Stokes and Mrs. Fannie Wright spent Thursday in Norfolk, Va. . Sunday fat Norfolk ' Miss Artnie father spent Sunday in Norfolk, Va and visited James Speight, who has been rerf At at the General Hospital.. JtyiZ Speight' condition is somewlmt tapfrved .'. , .-. v4 -'ffiiiin)i'fr,'. ' Week-eM WW fef&t .i MIm ' fMdC feedf. of Tsafaoro. Mis Elisabeth Wood, - of Plymouth, and Miss Bennie Wood, of Holland, Va., spent the week-end with theii mother, Mrs. Baker Wood. Sunday In Durham J. C. Blanchard "and son, Billy, and Rosser Brinn spent Sunday in Durham. Mr. Brinn visited his wife at Duke Hospital. Mr. Blanch ard and Billy spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Hobbs. Week-end At Lumber ton Mr. and Mrs. Kelly White and Miss Margaret Snipes spent the week-end with Mrs. White's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Carlyle, at Lum berton. Week-end Here Miss Mary Morris, a student at E. C. T. C, Greenville, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Morris. E. C. T. C. Student Home Miss Nancy Darden was home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. S. Darden, for the week-end. Miss Darden is a student at E. C. T. C., Greenville. Home For Week-end Miss Mildred White, E. C. T. C, Greenville, student, spent the week end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. 0. White. Week-end With Relatives Mrs. W. G. Newby spent the week end in Windsor visiting with rela tives. Sunday In Durham Claude Brinn visited his mother, Mrs. Rosser Brinn, Sunday. Mrs. Brinn is a patient at Duke Hospital, Durham. Week-end Here Miss Celia Blanche Dale, of E. C. T. C, Greenville, spent the week-end at home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Dale. BIRTHDAY BRIDGE PARTY Mrs. Tom Cox and Miss Maywood Pierce were delightful hostesses at a surprise birthday bridge party on Thursday evening in honor of Mrs. Nellie Pierce. Those enjoying the evening were Mesdames C. P. Mor ris, Norman Trueblood, Jake Jack son, L. S. White, Ellie Goodwin, Gladys Morpan, Hudson Butler, J. S. Vick, P. H. Small, Fred Chalk, K. S. Jordan, Charles Johnson, Olivia Hobbs and Max Campbell, and Miss Helen Vick. High score prize was awarded Mrs. Campbell, low went to Mrs. Johnson, and lVrs. White received floating prize. A delectable sweet course was served. The honoree received many pretty and useful gifts. ENTERTAINS AT ROOK Mrs. Henry Stokes was a charm ing hostess at a rook party on Fri day evening at her home. Those playing were Mesdames Edgar Mor ris, J. H. Towe, Ed Harrell, H. C. Sullivan, T. L. Jessup, C. T. Skinner, Julian White, G. R. Tucker, D. F, Reed, Cecil Winslow, Carlton Cannon and Archie Lane. Mrs. Morris received high score prize and low went to Mrs. Harrell. A dainty salad course was served by the hostess. CIRCLE NO. FOUR MEETS Circle Number Four of the Wom- an's Missionary Society of the Bap- j tst Church met Monday evening at the home, of Mrs. E. W. Mayes. Mrs. j G. C. Buck was in charge of an in teresting program, the subject being "Tithing." Those taking part in the program were Mrs. Fred Matthews, Mrs, J. E. Everett and Mrs1. Mark Gregory. Mrs. Gregory gave as the devotional "The Widow's Mite." Nine members were present, and s new member, Miss Annie Parker, was welcomed. The hostess served a delicious salad course. HPTESS AT BRIDGE SUPPER Mrs George Barbee charmingly entertained her bridge club Tuesday evcn'ng t supper and bridge. Those enjoying the even in gi were Mesdames H. C. Stokes, Ed HarreD," Charles Williford, Charles E. Johnson, C. R. Holmes and Tommy Jessup, Misses Helen Morgan and Mary Sumner. Mrs. Jessup received high score prize, Miss Morgan low score prize, and the floating prize went to Mrs. Williford. CHAPANOKE NEWS vWrs. John Asbell and daughter, Sylvia. Mrs. J. G. Wilson and . Miss Susie Mae Wilson l, spent Wednesday in Norfolk, Va., with Mrs. .'S. M, Woodley. Mrs. Tillie Russell moved here re cently fromr Psaqnotsnk r County tr' make her homo . with Mrs. Millie "COMRADE X" it Ciark Gable and Hedy Lamarr as the lovers of "Comrade X" comedy drama at State Theatre, Hertford, Monday and Tuesday. Public ' demand for the renewal of this team, which scored an outstanding hit in "Boom Town," brought them together again in the new action story of an Ameri can newspaper correspondent's adventures in Russia, r High School Honor Roll Announced By Superintendent The Perquimans High School honor roll for the second quarter of the school year was announced Wednes day by Superintendent F. T. John son. A total "of twenty-three boys and girls were graded as honor stu dents during this quarter. The list follows: Louvenia Bartlett, Clara Smith, Mary Elizabeth Russell, Broughton Dail, Ida Lee White, Sybil Skinner, Mary Lee Perry, Katherine White, Marie Boodwin, Marjorie Forehand, Carroll Perry, Stephen Elmore, Lois Asbell, Mildred Bogue, Elizabeth Darden, Eloise Keaton, Doris Miller, Thomas Lamb, Thelma Elliott, Minnie Wilma Wood, Dorothy Elliott, Esther Mae White, and Pat Edwards. HURDLETOWN Mr. and Mrs. Quinton Hurdle and Mrs. Z. D. White visited Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Harrell, of Snow Hill, Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Sumner and children, of Hertford, spent Sunday with his mother, Mrs. Nellie Sumner. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Baccus. Odell Baccus, of Norfolk, Va., spent the week-end with his parents, Mrs. Tom Ward and children vis ited her sister, Mrs. Nathan Hurdle, Saturday afternoon. Among those visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Hurdle Sun day afternoon were Misses Kathleen Bennett and Jeanette Lane, James Lane, Vivian Hurdle and Odell Bac cus, of Norfolk, Va., and Stewart White. Mr. and Mrs. Roland Winslow ana daughter, Ruth, of Elizabeth City, Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Hurdle and children visited Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Stallings Sunday afternoon. Misses Maggie and Bessie Anne Lane visited Miss (Shirley Hurdie on Wednesday afternoon. WmL SALE One pair Horse Mules. In good condition, 11 and 12 years old. Weights about 1,200 pounds each. These Mules will work anywhere and are priced right for a quick sale. Come and look them over. . Tow Rilo4oir O. Hertford, N. C. vHusft ArtrSvedl Thomas Laxton May Peas And Fit(!izcr . Sisfe US VoR YOUR NEEDS We also have a complete line 6f Garden and Flower Seeds . . . Get Yours. Now! Z3 r mmxKn s sot go, Hcrtf cr Little Time Consumed In Recorder's Court On Tuesday Morning Little time was needed to clear the docket in Recorder's Court Tues day morning as only three cases and several capias were heard by Judge Granberry Tucker. Carlton Perry submitted to the court on a charge of operating a mo tor vehicle with insufficient brakes and was assessed the costs of court. Joseph ISpruill plead not guilty to a charge of operating a motor car with improper lights but was found guilty and prayer for judgment was continued. Howard "Blue" Blanchard. was hailed in court on a charge of as sault with a deadly weapon but when it was learned that the defendant will not be 16 years old until October 1941, the case was remanded to the Juvenile Court. Two other minor cases were con tinued until February 11. All the defendants appearing before Judge Tucker on Tuesday were Negroes. Welfare Department Seeks Work For Blind The Perquimans County Welfare Department seeks to aid Howard Goodwin, a blind white man, by ob taining work that he can do, such as caning chairs and fixing furniture Mrs: Lucius Blanchard, Jr., county welfare agent, asks that any person having jobs of this nature contact her, and she will turn the work over to Goodwin. SOCIETY TO MEET The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Woodland Church wffll meet on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home of Mrs. Jack Benton. All members are urged to be present. o N. C. PerquinosFErnes Receive Checks For Farm Program Work Three hundred and nineteen checks, drawn for a sum of $9,102.09 have been received by Perquimans County farmers to date for their compliance with the 1940 Farm Program. These figures were released by L. W. Anderson, County Farm Agent, who stated checks are for smaller sums this year, in many cases, due to deductions made for the purchase of Austrian winter peas and lime ordered last year. Those farmers who ordered peas and lime last year had the amount charged against their conservation payments which they are now re ceiving. Mr. Anderson stated that in 1940 local farmers bought a total of 100, 000 pounds of Austrian winter peas and 2,158 tons of lime. All 1940 applications have been filed with the State office, and checks will soon be received by the other 1,200 farmers in the county who complied with the farm program. BETHEL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. David Ward, of Sea Island, New Jersey, are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Farmer. Misses Margaret and Sadie Stand in, of Norfolk, Va., spent the week end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Standin. Mrs. W. P. Long, Mrs. E. J. Proc tor, Mrs. L. A. Proctor, Misses THE PICK OF PICTURES AT POPULAR. PRICES State Theatre "TP Today (Friday)- LiLi' i NORTH WEST XMo COUNTED POLICE Monday and .Tuesday- Wednesday Matinee 3 P. ML MIRIAM HOPKINS "THE LADY WITH RED HAIR" SEE OUIV New Spring ooesIes Just Unpacked Plains and Print Silks ALL NEW COLORS AND STYLES Sises 11.20 38-48 And Vj Sizes S1.S3 to S4.95 NEW COATS NEW SKIRTS NEW SUITS N SHOES SpecialTor . LADIES' ' , t ' . , . t MSIIOBSES . Gertie Chappell and Evelyn .Long attended the County Council meeting- in Hertford Saturday "afternoon. Miss. Delia Evans, of near Yeophn Station, spent Monday night with Miss Evelyn Long. . . Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Gatliiig, of .Norfolk, Va., are visiting his moth er, Mrs. Maggie C. Broughton. Miss Lucille Long, of the Central Grammar School faculty, Whifall, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr ir.J Mm C M T ..A.. UUU tflia, . I - JM. XJVIIK.- ' R. S. ChappeM, Jr., who has been sick for several days, is improving. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Long and daughters, Misses Lucille and Jean, visited Mr. and Mrs. I. C. LongV of near Yeopim Station, Sunday after noon. WHITESTON NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Edward Winslow and daughters and Charlie Winslow. of Norfolk, Va., visited Mr. and Mnf Charlie E. Winslow Sunday. ? Week-end guests of Mr. and Mrs.. A. U. Winslow were Mr. and Mrs. Leverette Winslow and son, Mr. and Mrs lWnttllttur .V I n c 1 rur nd i)oiifAY ter, of Norfolk, Va. Paul White, of Elizabeth Cit7, visited his mother, Mrs. Mary 3. White, Sunday. TURNING WOMAN'S WORK INTO FUN Interesting ways to solve the everlasting problem of housework with suggestions for relieving the monotony of daily drudgery. An unusual fea'ure in the February 16th issue of ' The American Weekly the big magazine distributed -with thf Baltimore American On Sale at All Newnntandp Saturday WILLIAM BOYD in "THREE MEN FROM TEXAS" Also "Drums of Fu Manchu" No. 14 mm Thursday and Friday ERROL FLYNN OLIVIA de HAVILLAND "SANTEFE TRAIL" 1- ' Y ' TJv x eJ LMRI n Trueblood, ' t r f ' K r ?
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