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-PAGE EIGHT THE PERQTJI1IAN3 WEEKLY, HERTFORD, N &. FEIDAi, MAY 80, 1841 Gocil Driver Lcc2U3 Finals On inly 1st At Charlotte North Carolina state finals for con testants in the 1941a Ford Good Driv ers League will be held July 1 at Charlotte, it was announced today from Dearborn, Mich., national head quarters of the League. Selection of sites for state finals was revealed as thousands of boys and girls enrolled in the Good Driv ers League throughout the nation hurried to complete the required written tests and road tests on auto mobile safety. In a last-minute warning to en rollees, League officials said that these tests must be completed and results mailed to the League national headquarters at Dearnborn before midnight, June 2. Entries postmark ed later than midnight, June 2, will not be eligible for the state contests. Boys and girls competing in the good driving contests are shooting at high stakes. Winners in the na tional contest will be awarded 98 university scholarships amounting to a total of $28,000 by Edsel Ford, I president of the League. t From the results of tests submitted by )ach League member, judges will select 12 leading girl contestants each state and the District of Colum bia to compete in state finals. Sep arate contests are held for boys and girls. The boy and girl champions from each of the 48 states and the Dis trict of Columbia, together with sponsors t)f their own choice, will re ceive free trips to Dearborn in Au gust for the national finals. A $5,000 university scholarship will be awarded in national competi tion to the best girl driver and another $5,000 scholarship to the best boy driver. Ninety-six other scholarships will go to finalists. Runners-up in both the boy and girl divisions each will receive $2,000 scholarships. "Arizona" Th Dicture is Wesley Ruggles "Arizona," at the State Theatre, Friday only, which Birtyon aflapteo from the Clarence Budington Kel land novel, starring Jean Arthur with William Holden, Warren Wil liam, Porter Hall and a cast of thous ands. ' "When we first decided to make 'Arizona'," said Binyon, "there were a number of features which haa to be checked on a generaf scale. First Ve found out from the author how much of the yarn was fact and how much fiction. This . was necessary since every family mentioned in the book had to be contacted and per mission obtained before we could present the characters ; as Kelland had written them. Even then chang es had to be made in a few char acters, i CHAPANOKE NEWS Weather Report Hot Weather Ahead! But don't let it worry you. You can enjoy cool comfort by using our Electrical Appli ances. Stop in today and inspect our full line of Electric Fans, Irons, Toasters, Waffle Irons and Roasters. WE HAVE ICE CREAM FREEZERS IN ALL SIZES Hertford Hardware & Supply Co. "Trade Here and Bank the Difference" HERTFORD, N. C. i l Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Garrett and small son spent Tuesday in Elizabeth City. Mr. and Mrs. Parker, of Elizabeth City, spent Tuesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. H. C. West Mrs. Judd Lane, Mrs. Elihu Lane and Miss Ruby Lane were in Eliza beth City Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. S. M. Woodley, of Norfolk, Va., spent Sunday witti her daughter, Mrs. John Asbell. Mrs. Howell and Mrs. George Jack son were visitors in Elizabeth City Tuesday. Mrs. Earl Wilder spent last week with her parents near Edenton. Miss Louise Wilson went to Greensboro Sunday to attend the graduating exercises of her sister, Miss Ruth Roberts Wilson, a senior at W. C. U. N. C. Mrs. J. C. Wilson was in Elizabeth City on Tuesday. MISS WHEDBEE HONORED AT MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER WE'VE created quite a sensation with the unusual bargains we offer in USED CARS. Every oar in A-l condition and guaranteed. Come to see us for more enjoyment in motoring. 1936 Chevrolet Coach with trunk. 1938 Chevrolet Mas ter Deluxe Coach. 1936 Ford Deluxe 2 door Sedan. See it. 1941 Plymouth 4-door Touring Deluxe Se dan. Only 4,000 miles. 1939 Plymouth 2-door Deluxe Sedan. Real buy. 1936 Plymouth 2-door Touring Deluxe Se dan. 1941 Chrysler Royal Black 4-door Sedan. Only 5,000 miles. 1939 Dodge 4-door Se dan. In perfect me chanical- condition. 1935 Chevrolet Master 4-door Sedan. 1936 Ford Deluxe 4- door Sedan. 1934 Ford Tudor. Runs good. Priced to sell. 1940 Plymouth 4-door Deluxe Sedan with only 12,000 miles. 1938 Plymouth 2-door Deluxe. Radio and heater. 1934 Ford 4-door Se lan. Priced to sell. 1938 Chrysler 4-doof Sedan with overdrive. Try this one out. 1939 Pontiac 4-door dan with radio. Runs perfectly. SEE OUR LINE OF USED TRUCKS Two 1937 Chevrolet Panel Deliveries. One 1935 Ford iy2 ton. Good tires and license. One -1936 Ford Pick up. Just the thing for the farm. Runs good and priced for a quick sale. Ask About Our Liberal Payment Plan Towe Motor Co. ." : Chrysler Plymouth r.. , , SALES AND SERVICE . Miss Margaret Whedbee, of Hert ford, Route 3, whose marriage to Robert Kowalsky, of Norfolk, Vir ginia, will take place Thursday, May 29, was entertained Tuesday evening at a miscellaneous shower at the home of her mother, Mrs. E. R. Whedbee. Cut flowers were profusely used in decorating the home which made a pretty setting for the party. After several games and contests, each guest made a model of the "Bride's Hat" with Miss Juanita White winning the prize. Others who won prizes were Miss Audrey Lane and Mrs. Floyd Matthews. Wishes for the bride were written in the Bride's Book. The honoree received many beauti ful and useful gifts. The guests were served with ice cream and cake. Those present and sending gifts were Mesdames A. R. Cooke, C. A. Bogue, George Jackson, Abe Godfrey, L. R. Howell, J. C. Wilson, J. A. Bray, Will Bray, Jack Benton, W. M. Matthews, G. T. Williams, Eddie Harrell, Ernest Cartwright, Leonard Pierce, E. B. Hollowell, W. H. Pierce, Jr., M. R. Griffin, James Pierce, J. J. Godfrey, C. H. Sawyer, Johnny Pike, W. H. Pierce, Sr., W. G. Hollo well, W. A. Hoggard, G. W. Gregory, Lei a Mae Winslow and L N. Harrell, Misses Juanita White, Beulah Bogue, Audrey Lane, Blanche Cartwright, Ethel Lane, Maxine Harrell, Artie Mae and Anne Hollowell, Attie Bray, Margaret Bogue, Janet Quincy, Elea nor Sawyer, Susie Mae Wilson, Ola Bogue and Evelyn Whedbee, Mildred Bogue, Lovie, Bessie Mae and Mil dred Pike, Annie Mae and Ida Perry Matthews, Marjorie and Jean Whed bee, Lois Faye Benton and Margaret Whedbee, honoree, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Matthews, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Whedbee, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Hollo well, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Whedbee, Jr., Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Whedbee, Mr. and Mrs. L. F. Winslow, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Whedbee, Sr Lather Whedbee, W E. Bogue, Joel Hollowell and Leonard Winslow. R. T. Brinn, Jr., Takes Advance Course At Naval Academy R. T. Brinn, Jr., returned to the Naval Academy at Annapolis, ML, last Monday, where he will take an advanced course during the next six weeks. Tim Rufus, after completing a special three months course, was graduated from the Academy on May 15, at which time he received a commission as Ensign. He was one of 200 from the class of 920 men selected for further study at the Academy. This choice was due to his outstanding work in the special course from February 15 to May 15. Tim Rufus is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R, T. Brinn, and a graduate of Perquimans High School and of Duke University. SNOW HILL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Mason Sawyer and family, of Old Neck, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Cartwright Mrs. Wallie Knight, ot Norfolk, Va., is now staying at the homo of parents, Mr; and Mrs. Elmer Wood. J. T. Wood, Elmer Wood, and Miss EloiaeKeaton spent the week end with Mr,, and Mrs. Seth Splvey, in Richmond, Va. They were accom panied home by Mrs. J. T. :Wod, who spent the past two weeks there, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Harrell visited Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Benton, of Old Neck, on Sunday evening. Mrs.' J, H. Harrell ' spent several days recently j with Mr. and Mm. Eddie Harrell, - - vjur. avnay jaanvu visxtea am, G. w. Gregory,' at ; WoodvilUv ' on Monday afternoon. ' .- -'Mrs. Max Griffin visited Mm. Ben- Demonstration In CzrinirigAt Cross Roads On June 4 A canning demonstration will be given by D. E. Hall, of the Burpee Can Sealer Co., in the Community House at Cross Roads on Wednesday morning, June 4, at 10 o'clock. Mr. Hall will can vegetables and fruits in tin cans, and use the pres sure cooker for processing. He also invites those attending tills demon stration to bring their pressure cook ers, regardless of the make, and he will gladly test and readjust the gauge, and check the rest of the cooker. This demonstration is being given for Home Demonstration Club lead ers and members, Home Economics Teachers, Supervisors of NYA, TSA and WPA and 4-H Club girls. Others who are interested in home canning are invited. Services For Infant Ely Held Tuesday Afternoon In Suffolk Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Eley were held Tuesday afternoon in Suffolk, Virginia. The Rev. C. E. Hobgood, Dastor of the Hertford Baptist Church, officiated. Interment was made in the Cedar Grove Cemetery at Suffolk. The infant was born Monday night and passed away early Tuesday morning. Boy Scout Patrol Seeks Odd Jobs The Pine Tree Patrol of Troop 155 of the Hertford Boy Scouts an nounced this week that it will be glad to do any and all odd jobs ask ed of them. People havin odd jobs they want done can enlist the aid of the Scouts by calling Charles Skin ner at 3116. Not Long Enough Poet Are you the man , who cut my hair the last time? Barber I don't think so, sir, I've only been here six months. Danger Signal Hep Jake's wife shot him last night. She says she done it becuz he was a big loafer and no 'count. Gap My heavens! If that there idy gets to be ketchin' none of us gents is safe. HOME-BUILDING RECORD Washinrton. 158.277 new small homes, financed by FHA-insured mortgages have been built in the United States between July 1 of last vear and May 10. of this year, ac cording to the Federal Housing Ad ministration, setting a new nign re cord. Eighty-five per cent of the homes were in the vicinity of defense industries. SECOND ACCIDENT FATAL Shelby. Two years, ago, Horace Dean, 9, was struck and critically injured by an automobile. Recently, he was struck by another and killed. ONIA ONE GRADUATE Ingham, Neb. Although there's only one senior to graduate, Dorothy Heath. 17. there will be a full-fledged commencement program at the Ing ham High school, with a commence ment speaker and all the usual trim mings. WlH Rogen9 Humorous Story By WILL ROGERS fVfE school teacher was prett hard-boiled with tha kidl That's the reason why I think may be this story aint true. Teaches aint hard-boiled any more, an tiuyt Bat when George was late fa school the third ttroa, and ha hadal any excuse, tha taaeher sent hid horns. EE 33 "Renumber to tall mat motha that you must hava a written as And don't forest to tell h that it mustn't happen again. Shi most give ma tha cans for yot being lata, and whatorar tha can , Is, ft mute? happen again." ' So Gaorga cama back in coo Via of hours with an excuse. It mdt , ,' "I hava a saw pair of twins, II yoall lot George hasp on gomj( U school." , , - Jamin Smith Thursday afternoon. Mr. 'and 'Mrs. Jesse Harrell, Mrs.' Eonka Harrell and Ralph ..' 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Shop in our store this week-end. Stock up on Canned and Package Goods you'lLoe, using throughout the weeks. SAVE on these items now! SILVER DUST Washing: Powders Large Box 19c DISH TOWEL FREE CHIFFON Soap Flakes Large Box 15c Beauty Milk 3 large caits 25c ARMOUR'S Tomato Juice 3 large cans 25c PURE CANE Granulated Sugar 10 lbs. 59c BERTIE Herring Roe 2 large cans 35c WHITE FROST Flour 24 lb. bag 85c Every Bag Guaranteed SILVER DAWN Toilet Paper 4 rolls 15c Combination ' ) Vegetable Deal 1 CAN PEAS, 1 CAN CORN, 1 CAN STRING BEANS i All for 29c MONARCH Grape Fruit Juice Large can 19c We Pay 20c per dozen For Fresh Country Eggs 1 FRIDAY AND SATURDAY v ONLY , w 7' 4ance, at Elizabeth City, on Friday I For. the best in FEEDS try SOUTHERN STATES OPEN FORMULA FEED . . you know what you buy. 40 Hog Supplement, 100 lb. bag $2.70 Starting and Laying Mash, 100 lb. bag,. $2.84 Laying Mash, 100 lb. bag , $2. We have all kinds of Stock andiPoultry Powders, Pills and Spraya See - us , for irour needs, " IBLANCHAIW'S" SINCE 1832, Right Prices -4 Quality llerchindise -i ' i . : if t"i4 i 'r'-t
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