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mxm fe&DAY—NOVEMBER 2 ,1950- r/ TODAY Thursday, Nov. 2—Sun rise, 6:35 a. m. Sunset, 5:18 p. m. Length of the day, 10 hours and 43 minutes. PRICE: 5 CEN^fS The above photo shows Boy Scouts and Cubs of Tuscarora cil seated in Duke Stadium last Friday. Section 12 was assigned to them which they filled completely. The council was guest of Duke University last week-end. Selma Scouts and Cubs Enjoyed Week-End at Duke University Boy Scouts of Tuscarora Coun-lr Rifps Held cil were so royally entertained by/-«>« rieiu Duke University last week endj Two young men charged with murder and robbery in the first degree walked into the police station Wednesday afternoon, Oct ober 25th and surrendered. They were accompanied by Arch K. Schoch, their attorney. George J. Strickland, 23, and Edward Eason. 32, both of Selma, are the two men who surrendered to the cops on murder and robbery charges. No date for a preliminary; hearing had been set last week. Attorney Schoch told Captain W. G. Friddle, who was on dut.t It the time, that since the two young men had voluntarily sur rendered ' to the police he wanted them to get all personal protec tion allowed under the law. , “Just what do you mean by Craven ns that?” inquired Captain Friddle: I for Camp; “I mean I do not waht NDER OLICE Crave^ Resigns Scout I Above—Mrs. W. B. Beasley is shown seated with her fifth grade students on the campus of The resigha^tl‘.bf William M Craven, Field ^out Executive of Tuscarora Cdu&il was today an nounced by Mf.iWilliam P. Kemp Council President. Mr. Craven has been with Tus c^rora Council for the la.st three j and one half yfeafs anc| is leaving rinC LeVCl otll OrauC ^ to accept a siipllar position with| T-Tr)lds Hobbv Exhibit i the Centr^ Florida Council at , ^ Orlando, Florida.; Central Florida fine Level school. Her grade recently gave a' hobby exhibit in the Pine Level school. II .council serves seven^counties and 'Jr. Crav^) wULihave charge of hree of these i.c^mties with of- ices in Daytona- Beach. While serving as Field Execu tive for Tuscarora Council. Mr. lybedn' ’Cajnp Director ?«sea>^a'for two sea these'sons; This''y‘.;^r'Wv worked exten ■ the III nen put through any third d^^'sively, with the'proipotion of the nen pux imuugi Njational Jamboree and was m gree. If Four officers Charge en route jof "the one bun- talk with them I demand that I ^ 'Tuscarora Council represent. I am their legally dred boys iro ^ employed attorney and I am en-,^vho ^ ^ titled to be present at any time;m lasx they didn’t have time to cook. Section 12 of Dukes mammoth! stadium was reserved for them to see the Duke University and the University .of Maryland football game. The Scouts filled the space and flowed over into an adjoining section. .Approximately 700 Scouts Cubs for Wylie S. Earp Wylie S. Earp, 7%. of Route 1, Selma, father of Fourth Division Highway Commissioner Dr. R. E. Earp, died at his home Thursday at 12:30 n. m. He had suffered a heart attack Tuesday night. Funeral services were conduct and adults' from the Tuscarorajed Saturday at Thanksgiving Bap- Council were guests of the Uni-jtist Church by the Rev. Jack versity. There were 23 Scouts, 18 Teague, one of the first pastors Cubs and seven adults represent-|ot the church; theiRev. Clarence in® Selma Bov Scout troop No. 32-.!w. Teague, present pastor, and the Johnston County had the largestlRev. C. E. Stevenson, former representation present of any of: pastor, the four counties in the council.j interment followed in the Scoutmaster Ed Perry and Assis-;^j^^jj,pj^ cemetery. Members of Sel- officers question my clients.” ! w^^fh# Captain Friddle pointed- out Mr. Schoch that he was only on •''eek end ^ duty until the midnight hour and er he did not have any. control over council for a fo0 ieo-ole on duty at otHer .times. Then Mr. Schoch telephoned Chief of Police C. C. Stoker, who was at home at the time, and told him he was the legally employed ittorney for the two men, and as their lawyer, he wanted to pur him (Chief Stoker) bp notice thati he did not want his clients putj through the third degree by offic-] ers and he wanted to be present at any time officers desired to question his clients. Chief Stoker would not promise Mr. Schoch anything, but the local SEE A PAGE 8 By MRS. DOC R. OLIVER On Wednesday, October -25th at two o'clock, the fifth grade of the Pine I.evel School under the supervision of their teacher Mrs. Annie B. Beasley, of Smithfield held a hobby exhibit with their mothers as invited guests. As each mother entered the room she was greeted by her son or daughter, who then presented her to the teacher. After-all the mothers were introduced and given seats, individual pupils ex- I plained each phase of the exhibit, boampmlnUast which was, composed of original ihiversity ofldrawings, hand made stuffed dolls * ' . Craven par- was planned Taven. Mr. Craven eigh and was gt\ National Trai Scout Executies. alumnus of N. ^ and Mars Hill C isaodts from this doll clothes, bows f^l-o-ree.'Which directed by ileared ,in Ral- ttated from the School for .lie jjs also an i’Shite - College fe^e. tant Scoutmaster Alton Meeceij^^ ^ p a. M. 320 attended in ch^ge ...pf , JbP ,, .Seltpa ^ . a: r were ,: group llih®. . rites -in ,a .body. I Mr. Earp was a well-known Scouts began arriving at Duk® prominent member of campus Saturday morning at Thanksgiving Baptist Church and o’clock and continued to pour in ^ membw of the board of until noon. There were two chart- dgapons. He was a Mason, ed busses, one church bus, several Surviving are his wife, the for- trucks and numerous private cars' j. ggigy Strickland; three bro- in the cavalcade. thers, G. C. Earp of Winnabow, The Scouts camping ground wasj^ q Earp of Bailey and H. E. located a city block from tl;ejj,gj.p Selma; seven sons. G. A. stadium. The site was a high'Selma, Dr. R. E. Earp and wooded hill overlooking the base-'j^^^g ggrp of Route 1, Selma, ball diamond. At 11 o’clock the q g pf Wake Forest, A. Scouts met in the baseball grand-,g ^arp of Arlington 45 ‘jy[g,datne |?^esta’! Tells All Fortunes “Madame Zesta” (Miss Eliza beth Whitaker) was the Gypsy Fortune Teller at the Pine L«vel School Hallowe’en Carnival, Fri day nighlw Spooks and hobgoblins, witches, all held lively carnival. There were cake walks, booths sold ice cream, candy, drinks. Many attended and enjoyed the Hallowe’en fun. Mrs. W. H-. E.:5lV‘.. y„chief opera tor for the Sot^haj-ti Bell Tele phone and .'I^lekfa'Pb Co., in the Selma office.’T^ire.l- Wednesday of this week aftpr 30 veavs service. -vW'ih upon ci^tn^etiori of allotted time. stand to hear talks and receivejyg r p paj.p of Durham; instructions. Bruce Boyer, Scoutdaughters, Mrs. Earl Smith Council Executive of Tuscarora was the first to speak. The next speaker was John Dozier, assistant to the vice-presi dent of Duke University. He out lined the institution’s program of entertainment and made one re quest: “All of you cheer for Duke.” At 1 p. m., all Scouts, Cubs and adults accompaning Scouts were admitted tree to the football game through the north gate. Alter the game the Scouts hur ried through supper to be on time for national roll call at the in door stadium at 7 p. m. Following roll call the Scouts met several of Duke’s top flight football players. At 9 p. m., the Scouts attended a free movie in the ' quadrangle building which continued until 11 o’clock. Sunday morning the Scouts were guests at a special program in the chapel. The service started at 8:15 a. m., and was over in 40 minutes. Following the chapel exercises the Scouts were taken on a tour of the university by several members of the student body. The Scouts began to break camp of Raleigh, Mrs. Frank Brown, Jr., of Cullowhee and Miss Betie Earp of Washington, D. C., and two step f daughters, Mrs. Henry Blackman of Durham and Mrs. Graham Gibson of Salemburg. Selma School Boy Injured By Truck Six - year - old John Wayne Brown was critically injured when struck by a new Ford pick- ’.ip truck on Pollock Street Thurs day at 2:30 p. m. while returning home from school. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs Johnny B. Brown of Selma, sus tained head injuries. Driver of the truck was Leamon Edgar Brown of Route 1, Selma reported Selma Policeman C. A Ryals. No charged have been pre ferred. WINS SCHOLARSHIP Singing Convention Durham.—The Central Carolina! Singing convention will be held' here Sunday, November 5th at the City Armory starting at 2 p. m. Several Johnston County groups are expected to be on the program including, Sullivan Sisters, Smith- field and the Melody Masters, Four Oaks. The Friendly Four Durham, Smile Awhile, Hillsboro, Ambassadors, Burlington. Even ing Star quartett, Lumberton, Johnston Choir, Sanford and many others. A. C. Stephenson of Durham is president of the newly formed organization. The conven tion is composed of 16 central Carolina counties and will be a regular first Sunday feature in Durham. Harvest Day Sale Fairview Presbyterian Church on Highway 39, 8 miles north of Selma. Route 1. will hold its Har vest Day Sale, Saturday, Novem ber 4. The pastor. Rev. Denver S. Blevins will deliver the sermon at 11 o’clock. A barbecue and chick en plate lunch will be served on ‘■be grounds from 12 to 1 o’clock. If raining lunch will, be served in * ‘kinson Community Build ing. The sale will follow lunch nd the public is cordially invited to attend. Last Day . and arrows, tomahowks, clay bowls ; and canoes, arrow heads found in Johnston County, a stamp collect tion, log cabin, Indian tepees etc., scarves, kimohas, handkerchiefs, bags and flags rnade of silk from China, pottery and woven articles made by Indians on the Cherokee Reservation and sea shells and formations found along the coast of North Carolina. All of these hobbies, Mrs. .Beas ley explained, were an outgrowth of some phase of their ; school j 'study. Marco Polo provided^^ the| interest in China and also-servedt as an impetus for the collection', of'stamps from. a,U over the world. Indian papooses formed fioni; corn, other', Indian :wp£KT srame. as .^ .result' of the study of ^b^the first niert who peopled this land of ours. Each part of the ex hibit was prompted by some in terest that had been aiuused in the individual pupils. Particularly attractive and ‘imely were the Hallowe’en draw ings on the board telling original story. There were seven Irawings, each occupying a whole section of the blackboard, and each drawing done by a different child, depicting a scene in the story. After each part of the exhibit had been explained by individual pupils ,other pupils who had no oart -in the explanations, were given an opportunity to particip ate by assisting their teacher in the social hour poured, Russian tea, while these pupils passed colorful napkins. Above-Judy Oliver, fifth grade student of the Pine Level school shown with the hobby display of pottery and pioneer cabin. If -A'i - Above—Marie Thompson, fifth grade student of the Pine ^vel school is shown with the dolls and dresses made by members of hef No Injuries When Truck Overturns According to Lewis G. Creech, chairman of the Johnston County Board of Elections, Saturday is the last day to make application for absentee ballots. No one was hurt in the over turning of a laden lumber truck Tuesday morning at 11:45 at the intersection of Highways 301 and 70 across from the Red Apple Mrs. Beasleyj Restaurant. II Haywood Hagins, Jr., 19, Negro, Campbell Alumni Night Next Week The Johnston County Chapter of Campbell College Alumni will hold its annual meeting November 6, at 7:00 p. m., at the Rose-Glenn Dining Room located back of the Johnston County Court House, in Smithfield, N. C. Dr. Leslie Camp- Brownies Meet By KAY WIGGS, SCRIBE , . . . . , On October 27, the Brownie ing. The public is invited. Kenly Revival Revival services will be held in the Kenly Missionary Baptist , Jhurch November 6 to 12. Rev. W. D. Morris, pastor of the First Bap tist Church of Scotland Neck will do the preaching. Rev. J. L. Jones, oastor will lead the sing- cookies and Russian tea to the visitors and other pupils. Pupils took money to school to help their teacher defray the exoenses of the refreshments. How fortunate are the students of this generation who have the opportunity of learning by prac tical application, and the op portunity to express this learning of 'Wendell was driver of thejbell, president of Campbell Col truck. He told investigating offic-| lege and a quartet of singers from bUllXLJ LL/ o pUli Ui lllC LUl by their own individual abilities.! ,,.^.^.5^ iRg way over and 'low fortunate to be taught by one] upside down with _.i__ r*rvm» -■ 1 j.i_ - Charles E. 'Vi'oodall, 14-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Eli 'Woodall of Route 1, Smithfield, was selec- Sunday at 11 o’clock and by 2 p. ted as a m the last Scout was on his way ner m the 1950 Farm and Hom„ home. Electric Contest. Scouts met with eleven present. Geraldine Phillips, vice president, took charge. After Brownie song. Salute and Promise, the new business was brought up. The Brownies attended the Baptist Church Sunday, and planned to go on a hike. We then formed the friendship circle and made our wish and sang taps. appreciation Selma Baotist Church wishes to express their appreciation to the three men who supervised the cooking of barbecue for the As sociation here last Wednesday. pnntp 2 They are: James Earp, David man of Kenly, Route 2. Lynch, and Millard Lynch. I SPEAK HERE The Selma High School’s Yellow Ja cket Football Tearn Salute! ers. State Highway Patrolman First Class F. B. Trivette of Pine Level, that as he made the turn from 301 up the paved connection to 70 the rear chain holding the lumber gave way and the lumber shifted, pulling the truck over. The null of the lumber carried the , all wheels in the air. Hagins and his white compan ion, Charlie B. Mims of Clayton, crawled out the cab windows. The cab appeared badly crushed, but Trivette said damage as yet is un- . determined. Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Buchanan of truck a 1946 Ford tractor Newport -News, Va., announce the beloAgs to Gattis Lee of birth of a son, on October 18 the Elizabeth Burford Hospital in Jl: g^id no arrest has been Newport News. Mrs. Buchanan isi who recognizes the need of com bining the social graces with the set curriculum. Much praise is due such a teacher. STORK CLUB the former Miss Bertie Mae Pitt- I made. the college will be among those attending Ihe meeting. The Rev. John Lambert, Association Mis sionary, and alumnus of Campbell College will be our speaker, speaker. Plates will be $1.00 each and cards will be mailed to the enrollment. All persons attending Campbell College, Campbell Busi ness College, the high school or any phase of the college, and friends of the college are invited to attend and bring their guests. Everyone planning to attend is requested to mail reservation card to Joseph R. Overby, Smithfield, N. C., by November 4, or notify him number of reservations de sired. Anyone who fails to receive a card is requested to contact Mr, Overby. iu HOMECOMING The Wilson’s Mills Church will observe homecoming day Sunday, November 12. Rev. C. W. Teague, church pastor will speak at 11 a. m. A picnic dinner will be served on the church grounds if the weather permits. In the event of rain this part of the exercise will be in the com munity building. Rev. Howard F. Newman of Jopesboro Heights, will appear Baptist] at the Selma Presbyterian 'Church on Monday evening, November 6 at 7:30 o’clock. He will show pic tures and talk about his trip aboard. The public is cordially invited. A silver offering will be taken at the door. HERE FOR SHORT TIME Girl Scout Week “BATTLE O FSONGS” A “Battle of Songs” will be presented at the Richard B. Har- rison School, Sunday, November 5 The Rev D F Waddell and at 3:30 p. m. by the Golden Jubil- children, of .Johnston City, Tenn., aires of Pine Level, 'The Gospel were in Selma for a short time Four of Kenly, The Silver Tone Above is a recent photo of the Selma Yellow Jackets. They are, first row from left to right: Ted Richardson, Gene Newsome, Bean Griffin, Billy Poole, Shot Poole, Frank Anderson, Jim mie Barbee and Cecil Parrish. Second row, from left to right: Bobbie Simp son, A1 Brown, Billy Price, Doug Morgan, C. C. —Photo by Jiggs Bpoadwell Knott, Bobbie Pace, Ray Hinnant, Milton Capps and A1 Gaskill, manager. Third row, from left to right; Coach S. S. Wil son, Billy Corbett, Harold Woodall, R. C. Hall, J. C. Wilkins, Stan Stanfield, Junior Debnam, Mack Peedin, Coy Morgan, Floyd Garner, Ted Rollins and Jack Temple, manager. Friday afternoon. Dr. and Mrs. E. N. Booker and Mrs. Alice Hood invited a few friends to see them at the home of Mrs. Hood. They served barbecue sandwiches, cof fee and coca colas to the group. Mr. Waddell was formerly pastor of the Presbyterian Church here, and he and Mrs. Waddell are pleasantly remembered for the effecient and noble work they did. while here, especially for people. MA Singers of Princeton, and Golden Band Juniors of Level. The Pine MIDGET STO PLAY The Selma Midget Football team will play Farmville here Thurs day (tonight) at 7:45 o’clock at the school athletic field. All Cubs and Brownies will be admitted to the game free others will be asked to young pay an admission charge of 20c and 40c. ThTlar^^meinbership hi Girl Scout history-more a ine largesv niciii v advisers—will celebrate Girl Wppk Oct 29-Nov 4 The Weel*is made up of Seven Service day), Out-of-Doors Days (Saturday).