Statesville Record and Landmark from Statesville, North Carolina • 2

5 THURSDAY EHKUAKY 2g 1937 THE LANDMARK STATESVILLE PAGE TWO 14 i to i Mo and Da Mr LITTLE ORPHAN Htt'e Kef rBU 'n VUHnt lllll Cop) right JM7 by Tribene fL SDdtaatf Im 1 i A LOT BULL By SEGAR THIMBLE THEATRE Starring POPEYE CERTPAHUY! SHIPSHAPE Percy Crosby SKI I We Muller Curry ah! within THAT CAR IS THE PRESTON SLIME CURIOSITY AND WORRY GNAW AT HIS VITALS WELLINGTON HOVJ DID THAT COVJ GET IN MY lwing hoom? YEP LITTLE 60 PEEP HAS LOST HIS Needle And Thread Swallowed Thurs day Pulled Out of Neck On Sundaj The Georgia Cathey circle mot with Mrs Gray Thursday afternoon L25 37 OH YOU MEAN THIS COW? The Mitchell College A Cappella Choir to Appear at Troutman Mrs) Miss iremen Helpless When Alaska ToWh Burns During Gale Auto Workers To Draft Demands BUT PUBLIC NEVER GUESSED OR RAPERS OR POLICE HOW DID YOU IND OUT THAT SLIME WAS CROOKED BIG SHOT PROTECTIN' THAT HORRIBLE GANG? ha! EH? PUTTING IT MILDLY COMPLETE DISASTER TO OUR BUT THE BEST LIE INSURANCE POLICY YOU AND I COULD HAVE A flood picture the Irvin Cobb in Paducah filled with water prompts the cheerful thought that this is a misfortune that prob ably never overtook the man in whose Pussy Cat Has Terrible Time Detroit eb 25 Officials of the United Automobile Workers of Amer ica arranged today for week end con sultations to draft the demands they will submit to the Chrysler Corpora tion in a collective bargaining confer ence next week The union indicated that it hoped to complete its negotiations with the General Motors Corporation before the Chrysler discussions open Three subjects remained before the representatives of General Motors and the union specific cases of al leg'd discrimination against union workers the demand for a reduction of the work week from to 30 hours and minimum wages ANNIE TALL DARK AND AND YES MR GUMP THAT TOM CARR IS A SLIPPERY GENT WITH NO APPARENT VISIBLE ASSETS HE RETAINEP THE MOST EXPENSIVE LAWYER IN TOWN MORDECAI STELTH West Glow Club Holds Meeting Noble Goss conflagration was checked about noon after fire fighters resorted to dyna 1 mite to halt the spreading flames BR THAT GUY GIVES ME CHILLS I TELL YUH hes dangerous! SHEEP AND IS HE BURNED UP! WHY THAT GANG WAS WORTH A ORTUNE TO HIM Special Service At St Tonight Cee Can NECKLINE IS DATELINE New life's the ine that dates your sweater this season Al though the bateau and other heck lines which are straight across the front promise to retain the favor of those who like to wear jewelry with them the newest sweaters have a moderated vee line That mean how ver that they dip way down in front just begun to swing back towards the vee Cleveland Route 2 There are a lot of colds and some flu around duo to Vie changeableveather Mr Hager is on the sick list at this writing Sirs Nellie Overcash whn has been ick is somewhat improved Mr George Page of Mooresville has returned home after a two eeks stay in this community with friends and relatives Mr and Mrs Jim Barnhardt and children Maryannie and ranklin and Mr and Gene West were the guests of Mr and Mw Albert Sher rill of Woodleaf Sunday afternoon Master Charles Cashion of States ville is spending a while with his grandparents Mr and Mrs 31 Cashion Mr Paul Swicegdod visited Mr Johnny Sowers Sunday evening BETHANY Mins Mary Powell ahd Mrs Duke Shuford of Statesville spfiht the week end with Miss Nettie Dunlap Mr Billie Adams of ranklinton spent the week end with home people returning to ranklinton Monday Mr A Haynes of Alexandria Virginia visiting here timong old friends and neijrhlidrs Mr Haynes formerly lived here and we are al ways glad to see him in Bethany 1 again? I 1 LT 1 11 JL 1 3 uenry and Mrs Grahaih Clendenin York after for several Statesville Route 3 Mr and Mrs Carl orbes and Miss Blanche Lippard spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Prctely Lippard near 'I uroersburg Miss rances Elliot of Newbery South Carolina 'he wrok fid with her mother Mrs Eliott Mrs Moose who is a patient at hospital is improving slow ly after an operation Mr Marvin reeze who suffered injuries in a wreck a few days ago is still a patient' at the Davis hos pital He is improving slowly should find a strong appeal It is at Man Comes to and is based upon the famous and most familiar parable Prodgal A number of slides beautifully andeffectively illustrating this story have been obtained by the pastor and will be used in connection with the serv ice Thursday night all parents the congregation have been to come and bring their children to hear this message and witness this soul stirring drama of actual life as we find it even To day St has always extended a special welcome to the people of the community generally and at this re emphasizes this welcome with the hope that many will themselves of the privilege The pastor calls attention to the special services presented each Sun day during the Lenten season The invitation is for people interrupt the routine ol their temporal interest and distractions to join us in the con sideration of the sufferings and death of Hint1 who came to establish life and salvation for Today many in our community are dead to ths appeals of love and are drift ing through life indifferent to the needs of their souls See Him once more aS lie speaks 1 stand at the door and With the topic tonight British research scientists have succeeded in making absorbent car bon used in gas masks from coal Loray The Auxiliary of Concord Prcstoyteriafi church imet with the Concord ci role on Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Terrell Harris Mrs Stikeleathcr president pre sided Miss Irene Stevenson conducted the devotional The topical program was arranged toy Mrs 0 Woodside It covered the main parts of our mission study book and wM presented by a group of ladies in dialogue form Our beloved missionary Mm Kellersberger has given us wonder ful pictures of the "ciw" that are crushing down the poor Africans and them Miss Ida Niblock is ihsitirig het sister Mrs Criawford who has been confined! lo her bid for more than a week Mr GA Watts has recovered from his recent Illness and Mr Kenrieth Watts is improving sloU'ly lie is at the home of his sister and brother in law Dr arid Mrs Shaw that he may be ii rider the constant care of Dr Shaw Mr Watts is superin tendent of the Sunday school and he is missed there' at Bethany Mr Morrison is spefidmg some Hme with his son Mr iso i nW i nsto sThe farmers are wishing for clear weather but the sun only shines about one day and then more rain Breeds New Pecan Tree Briggs Okla After 20 years of experimentation A Quast has de veloped on his farm a cross brand nhtivd pecan tree that withstands late frosts and bears from six to seven nuts in each cluster Siinpson Community Mrs Lon Owens Misses Mary Leo and Anne Belle Owens of Cleveland visited Mrs Brooks Stutts Wednes day jMrs JlI A Spears celebrated he 75th birthday Sunday at the home or ma son Mr Spears wish for Mrs Spears many happy birthdays Mr David Simpson and Mr Hamonds of the COC Camo of ton are visiting Mr and Mrs Simpson Mf and Mts Troy Overcash nr el children spent Sunday with Mr an I Mrs Gier Overcash Mr Hovle Braw ley of Salisbury and Mr Curin Blake of hri visited Mr imd Mrs Overca'h Sunday aho Miss Mavis Chandidr who is taking a business course in epent the week end at home In the series of services held each Thursday night at St Luther an on the general subject Life nd Mrs and little daitghtcr cbk crd The West Glow home demonstra tion club held a very enjoyable meet ing at the home of Mrs II Reid Tuesday afternoon The president called the meeting to order Afterringing America Mrs IL Reid had charge of the devotional The secre tary read the minutes of the last meeting The roll call was answered by each member with a household hint Very interesting reports were given" by project leaders The meeting was then turned over Miss Brown who gave a very in teresting and helpful demonstration on clothing of a type to suit the in dividual as to line and design Miss Virginia Godfrey had charge of the local program Miss Browjrwas in charge of the social program which was enjoyed by all The meeting was well attended and four new members were added to the roll Mrs Reid Jr Miss Bel ma Godfrey Miss Virginia Godfrey and Miss Nell Sprinkle We were very glad to have as visi tors Mrs Roy Godfrey Mrs McLain Mrs Howard 'illey and Miss Roche Godfrey (Mooresville Enterprise) rance la (Craven's cat Butterball swallowed a needle and thread las: Thursday afternoon and the needle and thread were pulled out of the neck on Sunday afternoon by Mrs Craven The cat is well and happy Mich are tlie Rtark facts unadorn ed by details and given in more or less fashion The details follow: The beloved feline became ill on Thursday gagging and coughing ami complete lack of appetite being the symptom He was forthwith shut up in the cellar but when on ri day afternoon he was no better ran celia decided something had to be done She took the Cat to Mr Hal Johnston who must know about such things and whose diagnosis was that the cat had swaLowcd a ball of hair He advised efidot oil which was forthwith given by Mrs Craven rancella and probably Mr Craven But in the meantime the cat got better fast "and on Saturday night was again taken to' Air Johnston who dismissed the case as being beyond his skill 4 At a family council on Sunday aft ernoon the necessity of killing the cat was discussed its suffering hav ing become pitiful rancella the dis senting voter wrapped the weak and wouuiy cat in a wanker took her dollar out of her bank and set out for Dr house with the promise to1 let him decide if the cat could get well Dr McLel'and made the examination refused the dollar and sent rancella home with the cat and the hope that its abscessed throat Would soon be all right It was after their arrival that Mrs Craven was examining the aip point of the needle and pulled the sewing material out tnc eA kfe neck MILLS POSTON NOW the LATEST Nftw spring creations in Suits Dresses Coats Skirts Blouses Mannish Suits in the popular Greys Tans Navies and Brdwfts Specially Priced for Early Selling $895 $995 $1295 $1675 Also a lovely ranfie of Swagger and Box Suits and Coats which are also very popular in an unusual range of colors: Greys Tans Navies Dawn Blue Coronation Blue Shrimp and Rust orget to see our gorgeous Spring Print Dresses They are charming in their outstanding smart color com binations including large and small figures and floral designs Moderately priced at $350 $495 $595 $675 $775 $895 $995 $1295 $1495 ORCE ARE I MORDCAI ST WATCHING I EVERY MOVe NEW! Ot THE COUNTY MdntiCclki club will hbld its ebruary meeting with Mrs Stikeleather on riday Mr Joe Stevenson of High and Mr and Mrs Biake Stevenson of Reidsville came up Last week end visit relatives Statesville Route 5 Miss Annie King of Chari Hubert King Ann of Tryor with Mrs IL 5 fives Born to Mr and vidson Saturria daughter Marb xt Helen of Suv csviiie it Perry JE 4 tr i Easter is only a few weeks off and now is the time to make vour selections for that wofiderful parade! MILLS POSTON WAYS IMWI HKt DARK "OUR RIEND THE ASP HAS A 4nN YD HQ MM BROUGHT HE THOUGHT YOU MIGHT NEED SOIML MILK THE OnnQ Annr' uiuv DIO HE BRING HER INToJ Ms IVIKIZ I I ROOM 7 1 nnuw MriM in moi EVEN INTERESTED We are also showing a wonderful line of Yard Goods in a lovely of Spring Prints Costume Linens Suitings Oriental Prints Silks THE UNCLE BIM LOOKS WORRIED i he and other fcla Taylorsville Route 2 The sunshine has been very much appreciated after so much rain and cloudy weather the farmers are very busy plowing and preparing ground for spring planting Mr Burgees of Stony Point spent riday night with his son Mr Burgess Mr and Mrs Burgess who lived here until about a year ago moved to Stony Point but they are planning to move to Keysville Va soon to make that their home Mr and Mrs Haskell Ingram and liaby spent Saturday night with Mrs mother Mrs Eva Sawyer of near Taylorsville Mrs Sawyer has been critically ill but is some better now Splendid Program Will Be Given at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Sun day Evening at 7:30 The Mitchell College A Cappella Choir with Prof Ernest Stimson in charge will appear at Holy Trin ity Lutheran church Troutman Sun day evening ebruary 28 at 7:30 The splendid program ren dered by the choir in previous years is remembered by the people of Troutman and vicinity and a large audience is anticipated for the serv ice Sunday evening The following program has been announced by Prof crimson: Hearken A Savior of the World I Think When 1 Read Solo The Prayer Perfect Alwyn Rimmer Now Thank We All Our God Hymnus Christo A Carpenter Cut the Wood Christiansen Solo I Heard the Voice of Jesus Rathbun Lois Rimmer ather Most Holy Christiansen Juneau Alaska eb 2 1 Gale driven winds whipped through nearby Douglas yesterday defying a small army trained and volunteer fire fighters and virtually wiped cut the town of 300 The fife broke cut at 5:30 a and four hours later almost the en tire community was in ashes Doug and Juneau fire departments the coast guard cutter Tallapoosa and hundreds of citizens fought desper ately but in vain against the blazes which rode across town on a south east wind The gale carried hot' embers three blocks ahead! of the main fire ignit ing one building after another The honor it was named Ohio State the they need to raise up New officers wre elected Duke Vickery president' Snd Irene Stevenson treasurer Heart Atuned to Sadness Christiansen Lord Jesus Who Dost Love Me Lundquist Solo A Prayer Guion Ben Troutman Beautiful Savior Christiansen Lord Most Holy Bruckner Built On A Rock Christiansen visiiedl her fat Tiiesriav Mrs McDaniels and Air and Mrs Ijeonard Page of Concord visit ed Mr and Mrs Joe McDaniels re cently Miss Alice lummers who has been at Davis hospital for nearly a month for treatment is not improving very much Mr A Jurncy who has been sick for several days is better There was a large crowd of da tives and friends at Snow Creek church Monday afternoon to attend the burial service of Mrs A "Weis ner who died in a Thomasville hbs pital Saturday She was a splendid womdn and made friends wherever she went Mro Weisner who was Miss Lizzie Vanstory of Olin before her marriage was a registered nurse re ceiving her training at the Long hospital and was a good nurse Mrs A A Leach who has been right sick is better Mr and Mrs Benfield and Messrs Roy and' Eugene and Mf and Mrs Dancey Statesville spent Sunday in Charlotte with Mr and Mrs Jay Benfield New Salem Community Miss Edith Evcrhardt of States ville Mr and Mrs Robert Cushion and sons of High Point spent the week end wtih their parents Mr and Mrs Everhardt Mr and Mrs letcher Adkins arid children of Cool Spring were guests of Mr and Mrs A Gunn Sunday Mr Offie Garwood of Mooresville and Mrs Mills atd son Sistesville visited in this community Tuesday Mr and Mrs Strotid arid chil dren were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Ijlroud Sunday Miss Ruby Crouch spent the week end with her aunt Mrs Paul Day vault have returned t'o New visiting relatives here days Mrs Pah! 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