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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

C.D. Williamson Presents Parkton News, Jan. 24, 1924

Parkton Letter. . . Preacher’s Salary Increased—Campaign for Bigger and Better School Library—Basketball—Birthday Party—Personal

By C.D. Williamson

Parkton, Jan. 23—The first quarterly meeting for Parkton charge was held here last Wednesday. The presiding elder was prevented being present, as it rained most all day, and Rev. J.C. Humble, pastor, presided over the meeting, which lasted from 11 a.m. till 2:45 p.m. R.B. Hutson was elected secretary. Much business was transacted. Four churches were represented out of five. The stewards raised the pastor’s salary from $2,000 to $2,500.

Dr. D.S. Currie arrived home Saturday night from Atlanta, Ga., where he attended a medical convention.

The Young People’s Confederation went up to the Cumberland county home Sunday evening 38 strong and held services for the benefit of the inmates, which was much appreciated.

The writer has enjoyed attending the revival meetings at St. Pauls which has been in progress in that town for more than a week, conducted by the Fayetteville Laymen’s confederation, which means much to that town. The attendance has been large.

Mrs. W.W. Gainey was advised the first of last week of the serious illness of her mother, Mrs. S.D. Cole at Kinston. Mr. and Mrs. Gainey went up to be with her. Mr. Gainey returned the last of the week while Mrs. Gainey still remains with her mother, whose condition is unimproved. Mr. Gainey left again Sunday for Kinston and has not returned.

Mr. Z.V. Tolar and family have moved from the Farrell residence to the nice bungalow on Green street which Mr. L.P. Johnson vacated last week. Mr. J.C. Lancaster moved today from the Culbreth residence to the Gaitley residence on 2nd street. We shall mess these good people as they have been door neighbors for three or more years.

A great campaign has just been launched for a bigger and better library of the Parkton high school. The ladies of the Presbyterian church report $55 to the good as a result of Thursday night’s supper, which was the best feed ever, placed in front of an individual for the price paid. Who next?

The boy’s basketball team played at Lumber Bridge Friday p.m. resulting in a complete victory for the locals, score 18 to 6. Too one-sided to enjoy. Hope Mills highs are due to play the Parkton highs tomorrow, which promises to be interesting.

Mrs. A.J. Garris is a patient at Highsmith’s sanitorium, Fayetteville. We trust she may soon be restored to her former health. We are glad to see our good friend Mr. Neill A. McMillan out again after spending several weeks at the Highsmith hospital, for treatment.

Friday afternoon from 4 to 5 o’clock little Cecil and Celia Adcox entertained a number of their little friends at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Adcox, on Main street, the occasion being their 8th birthday.

After many outdoor games were enjoyed they were invited to the dining room, where they were served orangeade and cake, fruit and mints. The hostess received many useful gifts. Those attending were C.W. Martin, J.W. Canaday, Ted Thompson, James Blue, Mary Currie, Anna McDermic, Mary Odom, Leone Hughes, Mildred Blunt, Virginia Marton. Their little friends wish for them many more happy birthdays.

Mr. and Mrs. J.C. Prevatte and four children of Red Springs spent Sunday afternoon with their sister, Mrs. A.P. Adcox.

Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Hall of Fayetteville, also Mr. and Mrs. John Butler and baby of Fayetteville, visited Mr. and Mrs. A.P. Adcox Sunday afternoon.

We are glad to announce Mrs. A.P. Adcox’s little son, A.P. Jr., who has been very ill with chickenpox, is improving.

Yesterday p.m. the Hope Mills high school basketball team played the locals here. The game was quick and snappy and at time quite rough, but Parkton highs won easily, McNatt for the locals proved the star player, scoring 10 out of 12. All the boys played well.

We made a mistake in our last letter. There is no smallpox in our town, only chickenpox.

Miss Flax Andrews, demonstration agent, was here yesterday p.m. demonstrating salads. The occasion was quite profitable and enjoyable.

Mrs. C.W. Martin is spending a few days at Rock Hill, S.C., with her sick sister, Mrs. J.W. Scott.

From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Thursday, Jan. 24, 1924

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