By C.D. Williamson
Parkton, Aug. 1—Last Sunday night was a special occasion at the new Presbyterian church, when Rev. Mr. Gill, who had been engaged in revival meetings at Rex and Lumberton Bridge for the past two weeks, preached to a crowded house. The building was taxed to its capacity, people from St. Pauls, Rex, and Lumber Bridge in addition to the town and community. The speaker was at his best, and preached with much power. The choir was a feature, led by Mr. Frank Dunn of Lumber Bridge, Mrs. A.F. Hughes at the piano, assisted with violins by Misses Sarah Currie and Sarah McCromick.
Miss Utha G. Smith returned home Saturday accompanied by her aunt, Mrs. H.B. Smith of Farmville, Va., who is a guest in their home.
Dr. V.G. Smith, who has been in the Highsmith hospital since the awful wreck in which his wife was killed, returned home Tuesday accompanied by his brother, Rev. L. Smith of Fayetteville, who spent several days in the home. We are pleased to state that Dr. Smith is getting along nicely, which will be of much interest to his many friends.
Mr. M.D. Thomason returned home yesterday from Camp McClellan, Ala., where he has been in training for the past six weeks. His uncle, H.W. Harkey of Charlotte, accompanied him home and will visit relatives for a few days.
Mr. J.M. Caldwell and daughter, Eula, of Charlotte, visited at the home of Mr. and Mrs. S.J. Thomasson’s near relatives.
Our niece, Miss Marie McMillan, arrived from summer school yesterday, accompanied by her niece, Miss Louise Ellis of Goldston.
Lest we forget, Mr. J.D. McCormick holds the record of the largest fish caught with hook. He succeeded in landing a 7-pound black bass. The entire family feasted for three whole meals. Some fish. The fish was caught in their own fish pond near town. J.D. is a real fisher.
Last night while Mr. Daisy Godwin and family were enjoying the splendid breeze in their front porch, electric lights shining brightly, they observed a 3-foot pilot snake as he passed through their front yard. The snake was killed.
Last week’s Red Springs Citizen had something to say of our local Military Company “L”, which was read with indignation by man of our citizens and members of said company. The assertion has been emphatically denied. Had such report been true, it would not have been made public.
Private William Ferguson, William Wright and Wm. Phillips of Co. L, who remained at Moorehead city for target practice, arrived home today. The above are all crack shots.
The Dixie Service Station will open its doors to the public on next Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Williamson of Fairmont were callers to home folks in our town last night.
The following official members attended the third quarterly meeting which met at Marion M.E. church Monday: Rev. J.C. Humble, P.C. and A.M. Stubbs, J.C. Russell, W.A. China, W.W. Gainey, R.B. Hutson, A.B. and C.D. Williamson. The revival meeting began at that church Monday night. The pastor, Rev. J.C. Humble, is doing the preaching. Services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Mr. W.M. Merritt, one of the most progressive peach growers of our section, has a canner and has put up near 1,500 cans of the juicy fruit.
Misses Carrie and Catherine McMillan have returned home from an extended visit to Lincolnton, Blowing Rock and Chimney Rock.
Misses Louise and Sarah Sikes have returned home from a visit to Suffolk, Va.
Miss Anita McNatt is visiting in Raleigh this week.
Misses Esther and Catherine Richardson of Rocky Mt. are visiting Mrs. J.C.D. McNatt this week.
Mr. Joe Blount spent Sunday with his parents.
Mr. Alson Farmer of Bailey spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C.A. Bodenheimer.
Miss Claudia Proctor returned home from a visit to relatives in Varina.
Mr. and Mrs. W.T. Moodey and children, Miss Ora and Master Hutson, of Badin, spent Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R.B. Hutson.
Miss Pat Gaitley has returned home from a visit to relatives at Rocky Mount.
Miss Gertrude Spell spent a few days in Clio, S.C., this week.
Mrs. O.L. Johnson visited relatives in Florence, S.C., last week.
Rev. J.L. Jenkins, evangelist, who is conducting a revival meeting at Rockfish, was a caller in town today.
From the front page of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., Monday, August 4, 1924
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