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ft . t ... THE fdtttUIMAKS WEEkLY;lAKTfOfc'K. C FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 18 PriscsFcrCptten Irep Last 7k! Prkw for cotton lost , a little ground during the week ended De cember 6, Continuation of the coal strike caused increasing concern, par ticularly with respect to tne lmmeai ate. effects on transportation. Prfea for middling 1516 inch Cot tin In Qu, ten iDot markets averaged 31.20 cents per pound on Friday of last week as compared witn si.oo a week earlier and 24.40 a year ago. The current price is approximately 6 cents ' per pound mgner uian a year earlier, around 794 cents below thA hisrh for the season established early in October, and about 3Vs cents above the current parity equivalent. Store Employees To Share In Bonus Flan L. T. Daniels, manager of Rose's Store, announced an additional bonus will be given employees of that store during the present holiday season. The company has voted this bonus in addition to regular Christmas pres ents, and each employee who has worked for the store at least one month on a permanent basis, will share in the bonus. Fam Prices Up Out Uvog Costs Are, Tea With ceilings now ; removed from nearly all agricultural commodities, prices received by farmers are 84 per cent higher than at the time the United States entered World war u, nH 29 tier cent hirher than on V-J Day, according to a statement by the Bureau of Agricultural Economics re leased by the State College Exten sion Rawm. Prices of livestock and livestock products have increased strikingly luce V-J Dav. In the comparable period following the first World War, the general level of tnese prices ae rmnapd 4 npr cent, while a 43 per cent increase has been experienced the past year. At the same time farmer's were De ing paid record prices for products, they were also paying commodity bills that reached a new record high, as uDturns in nrices paid by farmers for commodities used for living led the advance of rural retail prices. According to the Bureau's figures, the index of prices has gone up 2.8 per cent over a month earlier, z.i per cent over a year ago, 24 ,ppr cent '"Mi , higher than on V-J Day In Anguat, ! 10AK a twl KO twr tent above uie runu I retail price level in November, 1M1. These figures indicate a general m- MMt u fit r, t.h farmers mncnuu't power n the basis of receipts wd ex penditure in mi ana msm pro time, since th increased 'cost W liv ing has not'iidyaiiced ii' rapidly as the farmer'a Income. JUST RECEIVED . . . A SHIPMENT OF Lerio Automatic Water Pumps We Can Furnish You PIPE AND POINTS Hertford Hardware & Supply Company "Trade Here and Bank the Difference" HERTFORD, N. C. 1 HELEN GAITHER CLUB SlEETS Tk. noion hoithor Home Demon Btration Club met at the Agricultural Building for their Novemoer mm- Tha mceHnir was called to or- der by the president, Mrs. J. T. White. "Faith of Our Fathers" was sung, ni all Twnentinsr the collect. iuuvnvu "J The secretary called the roll and read the minutes of the last meeting. Mrs. W. p. Hunter, assisted by Mi-a EVnnma MftnpRR. cave a very intAiwafinor demonstration on "Arts and Crafts" and wrapping of Christ Mrs. J. T. White then gave a Bible quiz which was very interesting. Mrs. Colon Jackson also gave a very Those present were Mesdames E. Y. Berry, J. P. Chesson, Jr., J. P- Chesson, Sr., T. E. Madre, Warner L. Madre, Alfred Lane, W. 0. Hun ter, Colon Jackson, J. T. White, M. E. Lewis, Milton Dail and Misses Frances Maness and Annie Parker. During the social hour the hostess, Mrs. J. T. White, served sandwiches, cakes and cold drinks. WHITE FAMILY REUNION t , Mrs,' T. SL White, Sr entertained at a family reunion at her home on Market Street Sunday; ' Those pres ent were Mrs. J. L. Abbitt, Mrs. Cor nelia Abbitt, Mr. and Mrs. J. Morton Abbitt, Matt White Abbitt, Mrs. J. A, Aydlett, Mr. and Mrs. James Ayd- lett, all of Norfolk; Mr. and Mrs. Ju lian Aydlett, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Weeks, Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Weeks, Miss Frances Weeks and Mr. and Mrs. Tom White Weeks, all of Eliza beth City, Trim White Aydlett of Portsmouth, Dr. and Mrs. Earl Weelts of Baltimore, Md., T. S. White, Jr., of Richmond, and Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Pitt and Howard Pitt MISCELLANEOUS SHOWER A miscellaneous shower was given Wednesday night, December 4th at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Monds. in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Preston Monds. The honoree receiv ed many beautiful and useful gifts, which were Opened and appredatedi : , Thoae bringing and ending gifts were: H vh"1' I. , xi"mr.A ;ni; ft Cr Mansfield. Jr- MreJwill Ashley Mr. T..E, Jerri can, Mr. and Mrs. C. ,1'erry, airs. Minnie Perry, Mr.J Roy - E. Lalae, Mrs. Ralph R. Goodwin,! Mr, and MW. Bristoe Perry, Mrs. John Rogerson, Mr and Mrs. Lawrence Perry, Mm R. H. Goodwin1, Mrs. Lessie Evans, Mrs. Tom Byrum, Mrs. K. B. houow Ail Mm srah Skinner. Mrs. J. E. Rogerson, Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Dail, Mr. and Mrs. uauae rerry, m. m-. nTM Wirislow. Mrs. Freeland Elliott, Mrs. Fallen Lane, Mrs. Singleton Lane, Mrs. wauace Goodwin, Mrs. Mxirray imiioii, mr. and Mrs. Jim Boyce, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Francis, Mrs. Charlie Dail, Mrs. Joe Towe White, Mrs. Emma Hun ter, Mr. and Mrs. Vannie Boyce, Mrs. J. I. Boyce, Mr. and Mrs. Tom'Har rell, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Riddick, Mrs. Johnnie Hollowell, Mr. and Mrs. Nix on Hollowell, Mrs. Huth uaii, Mrs Joe Perry, Mrs. Velum WinBlewMrs. Titus Chappell, Mr. and Mrs. Darvis Copeland, Mr. and Mrs. Waltertyail " Mr. and Mrs. Archie Lane, Mr. ana Mrs." Carson Monds, Mr. and Mrs.- R. Hv Harrell, Mr. .nd Mrs. .Theodore , Boyce,- Misses . Beatrice Perry, Janet Faye Jemigah, Erma Ashley, Cath-' erine Perry, Doris Layden,1 Anna Mae . and Marjorie Perry, " Emma Roger- ; son,- Louise9 3 Evans, i lrenev"Byrumr Cassie Winslow, Viola , Byriim,, Sybil Lane, Basel Dail, Lula Bullerr Bes sie Lee Perry, Sybil Monds, Bland. Mansfield and Jack Harrell.' Henry Baker, Edgar Dail, Carl. DU, Joseph; - . Evans, Charles Perry, Huber Dail, s ;-( Belmont Perry, Hallett Evans parlr ton, Jack, Ronald Perry, Daisy tar James Monds. - , Classified and Legal , , FOR SALE 30 GALLON HOT' water tank; also a wardrobe. Call -Miss Patty Whedbee, Hertford, N, C. Dec13 : MASSES NEXT SUNDAY AT WINDSOR AND EDENTON WJWAfc SALE I will offer for sale, to the highest bidder, at public auction at the J. R. Elliott home place on Saturday, De cember 28, at 10 o'clock A. M., the fol lowing articles: 2 Carts 1 Buggy 1 Pair of Mules (9 years old, 1,200 pounds) 1 wood saw, mounted on Model A Ford 1 car trailer Several items of household furnishings and other articles, including some farm implement-. TERMS OF SALE: CASH C. H. Baker, Jr. Administrator The Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered Sunday, Decem ber 15, Gaudete Sunday, first at 8 A. M. in the Duke of Windsor Hotel convention room, Windsor, and second in St. Ann's Catholic Church, Eden tin. at 11 A. M.. each including ser mon on "Boycott Indecent Shows and Literature," Holy Communion, con cluding in 45 minutes, followed at once bv Sundav Bchool, confessions starting 15 minutes, ending five minutes before services, stated r atner F. J. McCourt, rector, who invites everybody to all services. Week mornings, Mass, Communion ana Rosary. For Christmas GIFTS Ve Suggest Toasters Combination Toaster and Grill Single and Double Hot Plates Heating Pads Pin-up Lamps Flashlights Bathroom Heaters Door Climes Vacuum Clear ers Table Model Radios Travel Irons SEE US FOR YOUfc GIFTS Louis BELVIDERE, N. C. Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry and Rings MASONIC, WEDDING AND BIRTHSTONE NATIONALLY ADVERTISED WATCH BANDS AND it i ' PEARL NECKLACES' ALSO EXPERT WATCH REPAIRING M. DIVER! & SQN JEWELERS HERTFORD, N. C Fireworks For Sale -o- TORPEDOES, box of 36 $1.00 CHINESE CRACKERS, pack of 20 -"25-C CHINESE CRACKERS, pack of 50 gQc SIX-OZ. SKYROCKET r 25c ONE POUND SKYROCKETS- -. . , 60 C SPARKLERS, 8 in a box 10c REPEATING ONE SHOT 10c REPEATING NINE SHOT 75 C REPEATING CAP PISTOLS $1.00 SPECIAL ASSORTMENT $7.10 We Have the Most Complete Line of Fireworks In the Albemarle GET YOURS NOW AND AVOID THE RUSH! JJaidk IKIdDiplknims Market Street Hertford, N. C. i r D0NT WAIT TILL YOUR CAR FALLS DOWN ON THE JOB fid J Bring It To Us For A Complete Motor Check-up! YOU HAVE A RIGHT TO BE PROUD OF YOUR CAR'S PERFOKE i The things menv talk about most are .7. iheir kids, their fishing - Ymi won't have to speak of yours as v nnv u Wnliiftw ns ftovnrW it. reemlarlv and keeo it running iii A.a" nA tmnfnf itTOQfW is rpA iv with u a now. anri i.u-4. Atvkmi rtWAAL-rkf snr our . t ? hotter drive m and get aii expert opinion on whatypu can expect oxyour car and whatitheecistoinakeitacarypucandriy , Our mechanical department is now prepared to check and repair all makes and models of cars , . . bring yours, m today and be sure it won't fall down on the job just; when you need it most , -, i i KAISEU-FRAZEU : SALES AND SERVICE T jHERTFORD, X C. i ' I
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