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I""' TWIPORb'S Mutual Burial ASSOCIATION If i JT iMcrni 1 Hertford Cleaners BILL JORDAN jr - - ROSE'S 5.10 & o "fcTO PARAGON BEAUTY SHOP MRS. SARAH C. WHITE BETTY HARBRET ' CHARLOTTE RTTTER ' Keith's ' J. W.' Ward, chairman of the Per quimans County Christmas Seal eam naicm. today issued a final appeal to cSounty residents for funds to support the District TB Association, wiucfi is carrying out a splendid 'program in combatting Tuberculosis., , - v . 'Thev chairman called attention to the fact that the. campaign .will close Christmas Day, and as yet, there are a' number of individuals who have not returned contributions lor seals mall ei out the latter part, of' November, lie urzes those individuals to mail in their contributions as soon as possible in order that the county committee can ascertain the success of the drive. ReDorts received thus far indicate that ' local residents have responded sDlendidlv to the appeal for funds u$ed to fight tuberculosis and the committee is hopeful that this year's drive will ba the best ever conducted. A final report on the sale of Christ mas Seals will be made by the chair- S : man shortly after the drive closes and 3 the committee has had an opportunity . tn tabulate all of the returns. TWO FIRE CALLS The Hertford Fire Department an - swerea two cans msc rriuay, une w the home of Leslie Copeland in Bel- "A.. - .N(W""r'';' , 25c STORES . mppy IIOLIDA Y OUR FRIENDS AND CUSTOMERS ; . MAY Wl STOP FOR A MINUT OK TWO WITH YOU AND EXTEND OUR SINCERE GOOD WISHES . . ; AND TO SAY, THANK YOU,' FOR YOUft . FINE PATRONAGE ' - Grocery - videre Township, where two brooder houses were totally destroyed By fire, along; with an unreported amount of lumber, urns ana an outooara motor. The' second call was to the home of William Divers, where a fire in a sofa caused considerable damage. . Ho!:j5?s '.la O Danger For Children Holidays can be danger days for the youngsters, ine menace is lire. Acttmllv. fire is a year-round threat to children their JNo. 1 Killer in nome accidents. But at this time or year, added seasonal hazards increase the danger. Excited .and over-urea young sters are especially vulnerable to the dancers of loosely woven costumes and party dresses, decorative candles and unsafe toys. : Protect them advises the National Board of Fire Underwriters, by fol lowing these Simple fire safety suggestions:''-: 1. Flameproof children's clothing made of loosely woven materials. Dip such earments in a solution of 9 ounces of borax and 4 ounces of boric acid to a gallon of water. Wring by1 hand, then hang to dry. Flameproof iner will last until the clothes , are laundered; then it must be repeated. Tfno it. nrt doll's clothes, too. as well i)ig adults clothingf drapes of any ; ...-v-m,, fabric, 2. Remember, candles are danger ous at any time but particularly when there are children around. Elec trie-- candles are just as effective in dficorating, and much safer. 3. When buying electrical toys of any tyne, always look for the UL la- bel. It means the toys have passed Underwriter's Laboratories tests for fire and shock hazards. As an added safety measure, supervise play with even safe electrical toys. 4. Some types of toys, such as those involving flame or pressure, should not be given to little children. Oth ers, such as chemical 'sets, should be selected with care, and play with them should be supervised. ' 5. Never leave children at home alone! Last year, nearly 1,300 children un der 5 years old were kilted by fire. Deaths among the 5-14 age group brought the total up to 1,700. In this season, m any season, keep the chil dren safe. Tuesday Guests ; Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Yearns and children of Wake Forest "spent Tues day of this week with Dr. and Mrs. I. A. Ward . , . , From Virginia Beach ' V Mr. and Mrs. Bill Pickhardt and children, Joe and Anne of Virginia Beach, Va., will spend Christmas with Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Bagley. Friday In Portsmouth i Mrs. Elmo Cannon, Guy Cannon and Jimmy Gilliam will spend Friday in Portsmouth, Va., as the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Sedberry. From Washington ' - f Miss Hilda Woodward of Washing ton, D. C, arrived Sunday1 to snend tne noiiday with Mrs. Clyde McCal- lum and Leigh Winslow, Jr. Holidays With Relatives - Mr. and Mrs. Joe Tunnell and chil dren are spending the Christmas holi days with relatives at Pikeville and Swan Quarter. From Burlington Richard Futrell of Burlincrton is spending the holidays with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Futrell. From Radford Mr. and Mrs Robert EJddick of Radford, Va., will arrive Christmas eve to spend the Christmas holidays with Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Riddick. i BRIDGE CLUB MEETS Mrs. W. E. Drake was a delightful hostess to her bridge club Thursday night at her home on Front Street "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was Cod." Jn. 1:1. "77 Receive Christ in .; f. ,"!"",""",T'""""""""'"""1 ..ti II (73L nFhT : is the Greatest Christmas Gift," Attend Church on XMstmas ' MIDNIGHT FESTAL aiORAL . ETJCHARIST AND ADDRESS (CHRISTMAS EVE) .' , 1 , t . Vi;ii:30P.M. t . HOLY COMMUNION ; : (CHRISTMAS DAT)" 1 ' 10:00 A; M. f: iiiMi'tc a''''' : i:dlv iiiimty n?rcoPAL oiuRai The, home was b " i featuring the Ou.-inus L.oLJ. Hose playing besides the hostess were lies dames Henry Stokes, Jr., Al Kenton, JKobert HoHoweuVD. F, R.eed, Jr., J, L. Harris, Eldon Winslow, J, Xf. Dil lon, J. E. ' Newby, Charles Murray, Miss, Frances Newby and Miss Dorcas Knowles. : The high score prize went to Miss Knowles and the floating prise was awarded Mrs. Stokes. De licious refreshments were served by we nostess. , , flagging DnclEfc!:: When lridney function slows down, many It reduced kidney funatira is getting yva down due to such mmrnoe causes es stress and strain, over-exertion or exposure to cold. Minor bladder Irritation due to cold, -dampness or wrong diet may esuee getting Up night or frequent passages. Don't neglect your Wdneys If these condi tions bother you. Try Doan'i Pills a mild diuretic Used successfully by miUlona for. over 60 years. While often otherwise caused. If amazing how many times Doan'a giro the IS miles of kidney tubes and filters relief irom tnese discomfort help nusn out waste, use uoau s fills today! Bonn's Pills .;.., , t ., - rub on t nfien coogto-achlng auscJes of DEPENDABILITY TOWERING scores of storiet above the thronged ttreett rise these monuments to Man's engineering triumph. Every one-of the glorious facades and spires owes its existence to the dependabll ' nf struct ural steel. Each ceremony we conduct is a commemoration of thought ful dignity. Appropriate ap pointments a n d a whole hearted desire to be of practi cal assistance merit our de pendability. - "And the Word was made flesh and dwelt among us." Jn. 1:14. the Blessed Sacrament en I VMPATMCTIcn IsSW SvICRVICI pnpi S.J1-. . :M $:,;-' ?"-.J- r ,:v. ' . : : ' vl 1 Hertford Livestock "Auction Every Tuesday" I Q 1 i IK' f x CHRISTMAS ,i one cctkn vhen oir pwm Hi more materU thlrtjs cf C.' .; fcfc' tfc noUr mn bout!fitt tmet " k . . toeur loved omi and fr?cns! . . : , p-'' 4 doing for other. ?! r .-!, THE SPiRIT of Cbrltlsnei k eternal - v ond it is, grotifying to fcr.cf lttwt ", fan find peace ond conte: " - -t IjiVvI" terving the birth of tKo K-ij f lfl:.' C' : u.:c;D!.:oiiiODa,Pn:::"' 4 I & Supply CompznyJ of thos. rort thoujV.fj turn , 5 I': HE&JFORD, NORTH CAROLINA 'Tlancha
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