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12 THE CAROLINIAN WEEK ENDING SATURDAY, JANUARY 31, 195!) Hupping About TARHEELIA By Jay Bee Aytch UPWO ENTERTAINS nraSB3E<tTON-Th« fifty tom nikilonsrs and visitors to the Mid winter meeting of Gape Four Pm* Dyterlsn Church recently loft with much prais* for the members of the Bethany unit of the United Presbyterian Women’s Organlsa ,'on fUFWO) because of the dv ightful dinner served a; the day’s ;nd, During the 35-year reign of the late Dr, John K. H&ytnvood &.<? par ser of Bethany and Ponthersford (near here' there was established a unique church organization in this community. It reflected love, fellowship and a wiil to serve not only the church, but the commun ity as well. Hayswood passed last year, leaving behind * group of workers—women as well as men— who carry on in the best tradition of their deceased pastor and teach er. Among tha women who rallied around Mrs. Ethel T. Hayswood. fwidow of the late pastor) were the following: Meadames A. B Lewis. L. Washington, Geneva Love, Evelyn Bethea, B. Reid. Amy Capers, Johnie Suggs, Lenore By tan Freeman, Mae Bethea Celos tine Bryan, Evelyn Carter and F. C. Sclpio. The men of the church were active under the leadership of Elders A, Young and J. C, Scipio and attended the needs of the pres bytery. Savannah High laws LIBRARY CLUB GRIFTON The librarian and members of the Library Club are looking forward to a most prosper ous year of library activities. New books are now’ being processed and made ready for use. Meeting the growing needs and interests of boys and girls through books is one of the greatest aims in m-r reboot, says librarian Sylvia G. Miller. A general story hour for first and second graders will be given each week by members of the Li brary Club. Classes in the “Use of Books and Libraries’’ will be given to third and fourth grade pupils. The high school classes were given their classes during the first semester. PUPPET SHOW PRESENTED The Little Jack Show was pre sented recently in the gymtorium through the local Health Dept, by the Division of Ora! Hygiene of the North Carolina State Board of Health. The purpose of this show was to explain to the Elementary children how Important, it is to vis it the dentist twice a year. Puppets were used and it demonstrated to the children that a tooth does not hurt when it is being extracted The title of the show was “Good Teeth’’. ADKIN STUDENTS PRESENT VARIETY SLOW AT SAVANNAH On January 19 the students of Adkin High School, Kinston, per fo! sired their many talent? in the Savannah school’s gymtoriuin by presenting a Variety Rock ’NT Roll Show. Isaiah Frasier and Melvin Wilson were featured soloists. The high school orchestra furnished a variety of Rock ’N Roll numbers, KINSTON NEWS BRIDGE CLUB MEETS KINSTON—Mrs, Ellen E. Berry graciously entertained the mem bers of her Kinston Bridge Club recently at her home on Lincoln Street. The hostess’ attractive home, with its beautiful scheme, assorted flow ers and potted plants attracted the abention of her club members on their arrival. A short business- session was pre sided over by President Mary G. Williams, Secretary Virginia M. Payton rend important data for the Golden Anniversary of the North Carolina Federated Clubs which is to be held in the spring A few plan* were formulated by the group. Following the business session, two progressions of contract bridge were played at which time Mrs Margaret G. fisher scored hirh for first prize, Mrs. Alyce S. H>.ibha'\l received second prize, while Mr.-. Mary G. Williams was the recii out of the consolation troph> Score keeper prir.e was given to Mrs. Anne G. Moore. The hostess, assisted by e1 u b member Valeria C Miller, served CARY SCHOOL NEWS GIRL SCOUT REPORT CARY—On Friday, January 23. the Girl Scouls cf Cary Elementary School, under the direction of our leader, Mr*. Fulford, spent an en joyable evening attending a “slum ber party" at the YWCA in Ral eigh. The girls were highly enter tained. * Each person carried her own bedding. We also prepared our breakfast and supper. Our menus consisted as: breakfast—eggs, grits, toast, bacon, butter, orange juice; rupper ~ hot dog*, sodas and ice cream cones. Mrs. Hill and Mrs. Bronson as sisted Mrs. Halford with the girls Tile Girl Scout cookie sale w’U begin February 6th through the i6th. We are urging you please to buy some cookies from some girl. CARY— The guidance committee of flic Cary Elementary School was v«r proud to have the pupils of the sixth, seventh and eight’s grades to discuss the topic. “Our future Goes to School Today.’* The members of the panel were: Cjrolyn Farrar, an Bth grade stu lent from Mr Davis’ classroom. *r,ho dtacumd "The Elements that tenstitute a Good School;" Fatri m Lucas talked about the “Kind W.IS,*, Mrs. Lenore Bryan Prceman, a practical nurse, visited here with her relatives as she transfvrod from Dee Ce» to her home, Htc, S, Bos Jfi-D, Cuero, Texas. The Rev. C. H. Thomas of Fay - etteville, succeeded Dr, M. L, Davis as moderator of the Bethany Church. Davis resigned duo to pressure of other duties at J. C. Smith University, Charlotte. The Church is looking to call a minis ter soon. IN ROCKY MOUNT A trio of IBPOEW’ (Elks) leaders were sche duled to attend the annual Mid- Year Conference of the Grand Lodge o! IBPOEW in Philadelphia this week which is to conclude with a spectacular educational banquet and rally when 500 or more Elk? and Daughter-Elks and friends are to hear Mrs. Daisy Bates speak at a SO-per-plate ban quet: in the Broadwood Hotel, The affair is under the direction of Grand Exalted Ruler Dr. Robert H Johnson, Mrs. Nettie Carter Jackson. Grand Daughter Ruler, Lieut. Geo. W. Lee, Commissioner of Education for IBPOEW; and Charles P. MeCiane, Director of Public Relations. Going from .Rocky Mount are Rev. K. P. Battle. Gra: d Lecturer; Wm. T. Crimea, recently appointed Grand Director of Music; and J. B Barren. Assistant Grand Reporter. featuring many added attractions. The Adkin High School major ettes highlighted the program with many versatile and creative steps. Other dances featured on the pro gram were the Cha.Cha, Stroll and Sashay. Climaxing the show, Melvin Wil son intrigued the students in his outstanding role as Elvis Pressly, cit'uine “Hoond Dr>: f ” BASKETBALL The Savannah Eagles won a thrilling game over Speight High School Varsity and Junior Varsity teams in the Savannah gym on January 22. The Savannah Eagle? defeated Speight by a smashing score of 62-39. Leading scorers for the Varsity team were Johnny Wiggins with 18 points, and Willie Sk :, -nev with 17 points. Otoe ■- me ':m of the team who scored wore Donald Fonville. Lloyd Rouse. William Dawson. Harvey Barnes and Alton Mori? Leading scorers for Spoiaht were N. Green with 10 points. W. Wooda-d with 10 points and F. Davis with 8 points. The preliminary game snw the junior varsity at Savannah edge Speight junior varsity by a score of 25-27. Top scorers fr the Sav annah junior varsity were James Hukins with 9 points, followed by Jasck Stevens with 6 points. D. Rail led Speight with 3 points. During the same week the Sav annah Eagles defeated the Speight team in a game packed with ex citement from the beginning of the game until the finish by the score of 52-47. In the preliminary game, Sav annah J. V.'s lost a heart-breaker to the Speight junior varsity by the scare of 19-°3. an appetizing menu of roast chick en. orange halves stuffed with sweet potatoes, a congealed salad, hot rolls and coffee. Birthday felicitations and pres ents ware extended to Mrsdamcs Leila P. Mitchell, Virginia M. Pay ton and Mary G. Williams. Club members present were; Mesdamcs Margaret G. Fisher. Sa ra L. Flanagan, Alyco S. Hubbard, Valeria C. Miller, Leila P. Mitchell, Anne G. Moore, Virgin! i M. Pay ton Esther W. Tyson, Mary G. Wil iams and Mis* Anna M. Raye. Rev. A. B. Moseley, who is Pre siding Elder of the Wilson District of Kinston, and a former principal of the Lenoir Co. Public Schools, has been ill in the Veterans Hos pital in Durham since November 9. Mrs. Cora E. Moseley, his wife, visits often and has been accom panied by several friend'-. Recently Attorney and Mrs. Mc- Kinley Bottle wore her guests and on their trip they were dinner guests of Iwr. and Mrs. Jake Wiley of Garner and supper “guests of Mrs. Doris Alford Strode of Smith fteld. of Leadership Our Born of Edu cation Provides for Our Schools.’’ Patr’cia is a 6th grade pupil from Mrs. E. H. Holt’s class. Robert Burt, a severth grade pu pil from Mr, Roseboro's room, talked about “Intellectual Grow th”; Ann Carter, a 7th grade pu pil, discussed “The Kinds of Citi zens We Will Be Tomorrow"; How ard Hopkins, an Bth grade student from Mr. A. C. Davis’ room, dis cussed “Demarcary”; and Gregory Sledge from Mrs. Webb's 6th grade spoke on “Special Talents and Needs of Pupils." The highlights of our discourse were related by Mrc. E. H. Holt in this manner: After having been exposed to a ■food school system, proper leader ship from the school board, Intel lectual growth in all aspects of life, individual instruction for the aver "Xe, mentally retsrtod, the highly ‘alented and preparation for citi enship. We cnnstill out and continue our learning throughout life. Mrs. Holt conclud'd with the timely thought as exon :scd bv Dr. Henry i. Willett—Supt. of Schools in Richmond, Vs.: Quote; “Quality education, plus CLINTON BY H. M. JOHNSON Telephone—33l6 EASTERN STARS MEET CLINTON The True-love Chap ter of the Order of Eastern Star No. 176 of Clinton held its regular i monthly meeting on Thursday night, Jan. 22. Mrs. Flora Grantham, Worthy Matron, presided with all officers present and with the same pleas ing atmosphere that surrounds the entire group The inerting was en joyed. by all. Several committees were named and plans made for the coming year, which is getting off to a good start.. Our deputy. Miss Lillie B Hal!, and Brother J. T. Stovrart gave encouraging and helpful remarks ■ for which we were thankful and | will use 'as a guide to that bright j Eastern Star. PERSONALITY IN THE NEWS Mrs, Olivia Dupree Mrs. Olivia Dupree is affection ally- referred to as “Mamma Du j pree.” “Mamma" is the right term | for she Is the "mother" of ad ; young people. She has a great - sense of rrsponsibiity for the j promotion and the welfare of ! young people wherever site can | find them, She is endowed with a spec;a' Jove for children. She is a ’’Flor ence Nightingale’’ in he/ day and generation, for children literally kiss her shadow for they all seem to love “Mamma Dupree”, It was in Washington, North Carolina that a group of mothers requested her to open a kindergar ten She informed them of her in ability to do the best job'because of her lack of educational require ments. However, the mothers felt that the great love she had for children made up a great deal for the lack of training for the job. She worked with these mothers in this capacity for a number of years. Very soon after corning to Clinton, the Morrison Kindergarten secured her as a helper where she has been serving as “Mamma Dupree” ever since. Mrs. Dupree’s early life was sm* •gnated with - many her She had ro parents and no ot gan ized home. She lived with rela tives who were awfully cruel to her. However, she was able to re ceive a religious background that was responsible for her corny Christian experience. Insplfe of the fact that her child hood was filled with pain she manat'- d to receive a little school ing in a little "Red School H?w." I Tier teach-. )• was Mr Frank Brew* I ington in the villa go in and around | Falkland, North Carolina. He was | indeed a hard schoolmaster of the I Ichobod Crane type who was a I symbol of education of N- Eng ! land. Daring her young days she ioh-- i ad the St. John Baptist Church in j Falkland where she served as ush | or and was a staunch supporter of I the church program. She took prid-' in tipping to serve in church I dinners and suppers and was act- I ive in ail church and community ! i;f e .. She provided for her children I - wholesome home atmosphere and took them to Sunday School every Sunday and to church each time •he doors opened. “Momma Dupree" is indeed a Nival member of the First Baptist ; Church in Clinton. She attended ill meeting that a"*.: required of her and she now serves as counse lor and advisor to young people, RETURNS FROM FLORIDA Ray. and Mrs.*R. H Walker have returned from a ten-day trip to Florida, where they were* the house guests of Mr. and Mrs, James Herring of Eustis. Fix HOSPITALIZED Mrs. Mary Jane Walker is now a patient of the Pender County Hospital of Burgew. The members and friends of Olivet Institutional Baptist Church of Clinton wish for her a speedy recovery. Mrs. Walker :s the mother of Rev. R. H, Walker of Clinton. Also in the hospital are; Mrs. Simmons of McKoy Street, Rev. Lucian Alien of College Street. Mr. Eddie Bunting of College Street, Mr. Charlie Morrison of McKoy Street, and Miss Yvonne Thomp son of Fowler Street. These pati ents an..- confined to the Sampson !i or-'-i! Hosnitnl in Clinton. Mrs. Ma-tnio l-e Minim? is a patient at Duke Hospital in Dur ham. Fr -/ • - Flora Push and "fr. P -d R bin:"'m will be clad io Una t> d they are at home now and doirn? very well. Mrs. Cathn’mc R-oinson is a patient at Mt Cain. Ti is reported -hat she is up and around In her ward. Let us renumber these people with a v it or R card. ITNE'tALIZED Mrs. Zcddie Boone Sampson, 44, •*- d Wednesday night in a wreck. Funeral services were conducted Fridrv afternoon, January 23 at the* First Baptist Church, the Rev. J. L, White, conducting last rites. Surviving ore a husband, Mr. '''rift S;trr>r>'---n: a dmu-hter. Mi'S ’ra Rose; two sisters. Mrs. Maggie Cousins end Mi«« Irene Boone: and s brother. Mr. Paul Bocne, oil of Clinton. IN MEMOBIAMf In rememberance of Mr. Minis c '~ moson and Mrs. Vteia F-mnson. —bom departed this IHe January "T. 1930 and January 25, 1847, re -peetively. They wore loving and kind Christian parents. They were loved hr all who knew them We miss them very much. We shall meet in the Great Beyond. Dau«H'--\ Mrs. G->o-ein Mathis ATTEND MEETING Me. H. M. Johnson, Mr. James J?e"al. arid John D. Surtes mot* e-ed to Fatci-h Sunday to attend ‘he F-f'eat'w* Planning meeting of ‘be FLY C’ub. religious motivation are ti e keys to our survival.” Cultural practices as well as va riefy con effect tobacco quality. The first cottonseed oil known to have been made in America " as exhibited before the American Philosophical Society in 1766. CARY-ASBURY ROUNDUP UNION BETHEL A HIE CHURCH CARY—On Jan IHth, the pastor, members and friends were happy to hold their first worship service since the remodeling of the church. It has been stuccoed on the out side and plastered on the inside— new windows and doors. The pas tor, Rev. J. A. Hunter, delivered a wonderful message. Visitors are always welcome at our services. It is ,< beautiful building now. Congrufeitißiong to Mr. end Mrs. Warren Arrington on their beauti ful new home, 112 East Boyd St. Sunday was regular service day at Ml. Zion Baptist Church. The parlor. Rev. Isaac Leo’s message was inspiring. His text was taken from St. Matthews, 26th chapter, the lGlh verse. It. was communion dry. Visitors were from Morris* vllle, On Sunday evening, a musical program was rendered. Those ap pearing on this program were the Capital City Five, Macedonia Four of Raleigh, and the Starlights of Asbury This was sponsored by Mrs. Lois Reaves for pulpit ‘fclWw hire. A nice sum was acknow ledged. On Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie E. Clemmons cele brated their 29th wedding anni versary at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Clark. 620 North Academy St. Among the guests were Mrs. Virginia Clark of Meth od. the Macedonia Four and their wives, and Mr. Isaac Baugh. Many nice gifts were received. This was a surprise, given by their children. Ooidsbcro lews BY J. H. GRAHAM GOLDSBORO “Now, the one main business in life, is to develop our inner resources and to make ■ne's sell independent of surround ings. All the animal pleasures, all the delights that come from travel, wealth, art. fame and success are to be transformed if life itself is to be a succors, into that inner richness of character that makes one ft delight to himself. It is not the things one docs and the things one gets that makes one a great person: it ia the re: iduary deposit left in one’s soul. All tile pleasures of getting and doing have their place, but the real object is that they shall pass over into the higher values of character.’’ Youth Sunday wax observed at Shiloh Presbyterian Church, .Tan. 35, at I i a in. Responsive reading by Miss Faye L, Robinson, leader; scripture lesson, Miss Barbara J. Kins;; morning prayer, Arthur Fai son: sermon. the Rev. B R Rich ardson; prayer. Miss Gladys A. Me* Culler; invitational hymn, youth choir, congregation; and benedict ion. pastor. Mrs. Rosa B. Edwards of 421 Routh Center Struct, a teacher with the Norwayne faculty, was con- Tnt d to her home a few days last week but is now back at her post. Elder E, R. Bostic was not at -burch Sunday morning. We un leratsnd that he was somewhat in disposed. He is one ot the faithful and when be fails to come out he is greatly missed. Mr A B. Reid of 4)1, South Georgs Street, was on the sick list Inst week. He is recuperating nice ly now. Mr James Carney, principal of Norwayne School, was recently no bbed that bis father, a retired school teacher, was quite ill. Last information is that he is now some what better. We hope for him a speedy and complete recovery. Mr. Carney, Sr. lived in Richmond, Va. but now reside* in Phila., Pa. Mrs. Ida Bell Aldridge of Carver IViehls took her mother, Mrs. Bet tie Evans, to Duke Hospital Mon day for special treatments. We are hoping for her a speedy and com plete recovery. Mrs. Aldridge is on the Norwayne faculty. The Greater T. C. Club met Sun day, January 25. at the home of Miss Tsritha Middleton, 415 South Holly Springs News ay C. A. BECKWITH HOLLY SPRINGS—The Young T n’s Christian League Club held tin ir meeting recently at the home of Mr. Willey Mealy. An iritorsting discussion was carried on by the members, afterwhich a tasty repast was served. The Farmers Institute of North Carolina was bold on the campus of Shaw University on Tuesday, January £7. HAPPY BIRTHDAY We wish and send birthday '•re«tings to the following whose birthday eeme- in January: Mrs, Nellie Griffin. Mrs. Ruth Wamble, Mr. Earnest Ward and Mr. James Hot* SICK AND SHUT-INS We wish a ape My recover to th* following: Mr, Elec McClain and Mr. Earnest Booker. ON TOUR Act-Cpt. Louis D. McLain, U. 8.- M.C. MAD., U.SS Boxer CVS-21, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. 11. McClain, is on a tour of Cuba. SCHOOL NEWS A program during assembly pe riod was given by the 1-A class, first grade, under the supervision of Mrs. 11, A. Mims. The 1-B, sec ond group of the first grade class gave n program. Friday, January PS. under ihe supervision of Mrs. M. H. Brown. The regular F.T.A. meeting was hold on Tuesdav, January 20. in the school auditorium, with the president, W. Beits, presiding. The B'vond grade class, taught by Mrs. Pulley, is studying a unit on “Our School ITelnaf*." The chil dren got acqurmt'-d with our ‘•School Helpers.” First we- were rtvon a list of our helpers and tbeir names. Then we were taken to these individuals and talked \- ; ’h them. We found out bow each helped us. We also made a bulletin board and put up pictures cf each and wrote stories about the duties of each and associated the pictures with the stories. Johnnie Mae, Kenneth, Clara and Jimmie. Mrs. Larry Whitfield and little daughter, Linda Carol, and Misa Henrieta Statten of Brooklyn, New York, Isave returned to their home after visiting their aunt, Mrs. O thelia Boyd, lid Bovd St. Ol R KNOWN SICK Deacon frank Coad is home from the hospital; Mr. John Henry Statten Is also at home, Mr Wil liam Bel! of East Johnson St, is up and out again. anbury The subject, ’A Divided House Cannot Stand,” was the theme of Rev. J. A. Hunter’s message at the Sunday morning services. The mes sage was well taken. Visitors are always welcome to our services at Ltneolnville AMR Church. Mrs Lessie Gotten is still on the rick list and Baby Wright is home from the hospital and doing nicely. BASEBALL CLUB TO HOLD MEETING The Asbury Blues Baseball Club will have a meeting at the home of Mr. Marshall Brown February 2nd at R p. m. Hr- is asking all members to be present and those who wish to become a member of the dub, as they are playing In the Tobacco League and finished in second place last year. They are asking that those who would like to join please attend this meeting. President, Marshall Brown; Charles Rogers, manager. A THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of Cod. —Bible George Street at 6:00 o'clock for their monthly meeting. After open ing prayer, minutes of the previous meeting were read by Miss Mid dleton, afterwhich plans were made for spring activities. Quite a number of members were in at tendance. Next date and place for meeting will be announced, later. Officers are as follows: Miss Shir ty Faison, president, Mrs. Posey Williams, vice-president; Mrs. Ju lia f Johnson, secretary; Miss T. Middleton, assistant secretary; Mrs. Eiouise Larkins, district president; and Mrs. M. J. Graham, reporter. Miss Mozella Lucas, daughter of the late Mr. Rossie Lucas and Mrs. Mary Lucas of Wilson, became the bride of David Kelly, son of Mr. and Mrs D Kelly of Goldsboro on Jon. 9, at 8 p. m. at the home of the groom’s parents, 920 South George Street. Rev, J, E, Blue of 'ciafed. GREENLEAF SCHOOL NEWS Miss A M, Green’s second grade class presented a very enjoyable chapel program Friday, January IS. The title was “Months on Pa rade.” The pupils were costumed to represent the months of the year. Many poems were recited and songs sung. Greenleaf School was granted its charter from the North Carolina Congress of Parents and Teachers, Inc. This charter remains in force during each year that the organi zation continues to function under by-laws approved by the state board of Monagram. Mrs. Nettie Clarke, P.T.A. presi dent presented the charter to Mr. A, C. Crowder, principal of Green leaf School. Greenleaf School* Safety Patrol boys gave a very enjoyable play in chapel Friday morning. The du ty of the patrol was given by Bil ly Ray Gerald A skit, "What the Traffic Light Means.” was given by the group, also the word “safe ty"’ explained. Members of tire patrol group sre: James Payne, captain; Charles Howard, lb, Robert Outlaw, sgh; Billy Gerald, sgt.; Paul Vinson, pvt.; Thurman Bunch, pvt; Ennis Allen, pvt; and Curtis Phillips, pvt. Brownie meeting is held each Thursday afternoon. Cub Scout meeting is held each Tuesday af ternoon. HOLLY SPRINGS Services at the First Baptist Church began Sunday morning »t 1(1:00 a. rn. Th* superintendent, Mr, Wiliiam Aik ers, was in charge. Subject cf the lesson: "Jesus Reveals His Author ity.” The lesson was reviewed beautifully by the pastor. At 11:15 A. M., the morning wor ship was started with the paster, the Rev. James Avery, preaching a most powerful and soul-stirring sermon. It was evidenced when the church was spiritually set on fire. His subject: “Am I My Brother's Keeper?” Miurfe was furnished by the senior choir with Mrs. W. A very at the piano. Funeral services for Mr. Earnest Booker were held at the Holiy Springs Christian Church on Sun day. January 25, »t 3 p. is, Eulogy was by Rev, J. W. Albright. funeral services for Mrs. Emma Minter Rang* were held at the St. Augusts Free Will Baptist Church on Tuesday, January 27, at 2:00 p. m Eulogy by Rev. Jackson. The Young Men’s Christian league met in the home of Mr. Hugh Lee of Fuquey Springs on Wednesday night, January 28. A lavish course of refreshments was served. A timely discussion was led by the president, Mr. Robert Brown, Jr. SICK. AND SHUT-IN Mr. Hilbert McClain, Mrs. Lo ririe Thomas, Mr. Elvis Judd and Mr. Leonzie Dennis ere on the sick and shut-in list Help them with nravor? and other cheer. RETURNS FROM NYC Mrs. Charity Cassady has return - ed home after visiting rel stiver and friend* in New York City. VISITORS Mr. James Roy Cassady. Mr. Ross Cassady, Mr. and Mrs. Lexie and Mr. and Mrs. Even Cassady visited Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Cassa dy over the weekend. SCHOOL NEWS The first grade A class of th® Holly Springs School presented an Ralp*i J. Bunche School News BUNCHE 11. S. HOST TO SCHOOL MASTER* CLUB WELDON The regular month ly dinner meeiing of the Halifax School Masters Chib met at tho Ralph J. Bunche High School on Monday evening, January 19, 1959. The meeting was held in the lunch* room where a delicious turkey din ner was served amidst beautiful decorations of winter ferns and season bouquets. The informal discussion was centered around reoi ganriht'on of the club and educational improve ments pertinent to the district. N. M. McMillan, president, presided. Other members attending the meet ing were; A. L. Finch, vice-presi dent; B. S. Wilder, secretary; J. C Bias, G. T. Young. C. L. Faison, M. E. Freeman, D, Clark D Thorne. L William*, and W L. Heritage The Inbonden Federation of Vo cational Agriculture Teacher* held their regular monthly meeting at the Ralph J. Bunche High School this week. At the dinner meeting and during their regular business session N. M. McMillsn, principal, extended greetings to the group and made remarks relative to the fine work of the agi i'culture teach ers are doing. During the business session M, A. Bullock, agriculture teacher at Spaulding High School, Spring Hope, W. T. Ellis, Conctoe. and 1. C. Rogers, Phillip High School, Battleboro, gave interesting reports on the achievements they have made in their departments during the school year. J. W. Warren. Jr., District Supervisor of vocational agriculture teachers, served as moderator fox the group. Plans for a District Radio Pro gram Contest were initiated. Radio Station WCEC, Rocky Mount, is to present a plaque to the school sponsoring the most outstanding program. The Summer Camp was discuss ed and was reported to be in good standing financially The group is soliciting aid for N. F. A. boys and N. H. A. girls to attend camp this summer. The Federation is composed of fourteen members representing four counties Nash, Edgecombe, Wilson, HoiifflU. Semester examination* 'were underway last Thursday and Fri day. The schedule included three exams each day A record break ing number of Ralph J. Bunche students are expected to make the Honor Roll this semester. Georgstown Hi School News GEORGETOWN PLACED ON LIST OF APPROVED SCHOOLS JACKSONVILLE, N. C. -George town High School has been placed on the approved list of high schools by the Southern Associa tion of Colleges and Secondary Schools, according to a joint an nouncement today by Onslow County Superintendent of Schools i. B. Hudson and Georgetown prin cipal, J. W. Broadhurst For the past two years the school has been going through * period of evaluation. Last February a vis iting committee of 14 prominent southern educators were gueats of the school while making a three day study of the plant, personnel and teaching program. The committee indicated at that time that the school would be recommended for approval at the annual SACS meeting. Approval was granted at the Louisville, Ken tucky meeting which was held in December, 1958, “Georgetown High School thus has become the first high school in Onslow County to meet all re quirements by the Southern Asso ciation,” Hudson said. “This is a distinct honor for the school, and an indication that Georgetown is one of the highest ranking schools in this entire re gion" However, Hudson added, all On slow high schools are fully ac credited by the North Carolina State Department of public In struction, with Jacksonville and Richland* having the longest rec ord of accreditation. Both were ap proved by the state in 1922. White Oak and Dixon both were accredited in 1928, Swansboro fol lowed in 1931. and Georgetown re ceived its state accreditation in 1933. inspiring playlet, “Health Can Be Fun," under the supervision of Mrs. M. H. Brown recently. The cast was as follows: Bel Williams, Little Bog Pepper; Larry King, Big Pig; Laverne Los lie. Big Pony; Brenda Smith, Big Kitten; Furman Beckwith, Big Rooster; Dolors McClain. Mother; and Larry D. Douglas, Narrator, Other members of the class are: Grady Adams, Willie L. Battle, Eddie Faulk, Patricia Harris, Glo ria Ingram, Catherine Jones. Linda S. King. Linda J. Lunfsord, Joan Lunsford, Larrv E. McNeil, Mae Helen McNeil, Willie G. Smith, Di ane Taylor, James Taylor Brenda Thorpe. Ronnie Williams. Marjorie Yatc-s, and Gladys F. Bullock, Mj Seightw *1 knots that taxes are outrageous, hut can't wo PI.DANS eat thing h*. •idea potato*#?'’ , Frink High School Hews i,a GRANGE The Frink Wild cats defeated the Georgetown Panthers of Jacksonville', recently by j score ol 49-3?. This was the second victory tor the Wildcat* over the Farther* in as many meetings this season. Scorers for the Wildcat* were Samuel Langston with 13. Harper Beat 12, Olii Bryant 8. James Ham tmd Arnold Best 4 each. Charlie Harper Alexander Bowden, Al phonse Joyner and Obldiah Rob* irnvin with 2 points each. Shivers arid Jones with 13 point* each ware high scorers for the losers. Other scorers wen* Hen derson, Smith and Morrill with 2 each and Rogers with one point. In the preliminary tilt the Georgetown aextt t upset the Frink girls by a 34 - 24 margin, Fay ROXBORO NEWS BY J. C\ GALBKEATH THE ROXBORO BLUES SPLIT TWO GAMES ROXBORO Tho Roxboro Blues, local eemi-pro basketball team, featuring such player* as former Person County High School stars “Sammy Ranxino” Elliott, "Thee” Brooks, “Bill" Maors, and Chester Poole played the Halifax Ravens in Halifax on Monday night and caked out a 37 to 35 win. Tile Ravens featuring former Ma ry Befhune High School stars, Johnny Saddler and Emmett Wat kins. and “Skinny” Mack, a former N C. College player, invaded Rox boro on Wednesday night and beat the Blues by 10 points. Sammy F liotl kepi the Biues in the game with his long set-shots and court length drives to net him 26 point-: for the night. Elliott is still the “dead-eye-dick" that he was when he led his Person County High School basketball team to the state championship, a few seasons ago. PROGRAM FOR PERSON COUNTY NUT A MEET The College Cooperation Com mittee of the Person County Unit of NCTA, presented a program at ttie Units monthly meeting, he’d at Person County High School, on January 14th. The program was made up of presentations from nil of the county’s Negro schools. ~uu,..u,iu w,ijwi p, c sented Us newly organised Ryihm Band in two selections “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” and Syr;co llated Clock ’’ Roxboro Elementary School presented a skit titled 'Meet Father Time.” North-End “Waltz of the Fames,” a ballet dance. Person Couunty High School pre sented a skit titled "Me! A Teach er?" Oak Lane Elementary School presented a square dance, "Turkey West Southern Pines News i SEVENTH GRADE RECEIVES RIANT FROM CLARENDON GARDENS SOUTHERN PINES Last week ihe Calrendon Garden* Bur sery presented to the 7th grade class and their teacher W F. Mon roe, a Savannah Holly for the beautification of the school camp us This was a part of s project that the Nursery has initiated to edu cate children in plant knowledge both as to growing and beauty of horticultural life Clarendon Gar dens supervised fha planting of the Savannah Holly Andrew Barner and Mason pre sented the plant on behalf of the Gardens to two of the 7th grade class officers, Etta Rose McCallum, Sandra Nelson and their teacher. Also witnessing the event was Mrs. M. E. York, school librarian. PATROL INSTALLED Eleven West Southern Pines Safe ty Patrol Boys have begun active duty assisting school children at various street crossings enroute to and from school. On January 16 a special pro gram was held to install 29 Safety Patrol and two Captains, James Stroman and James Reaves. On hand to perform the ceremo ny was Chief Newton of the South ern Pines Police Force. The Patrol members were reminded of their duties and responsibilities by Chief Newton. Throe films were shown on school safety. Accompanying Newton was Policeman Beck of the local force. Below is' a Hating of the Patrol They are under the supervision of faculty advisors, Mrs. E, W Morse and J. C. Hasty; William Bess and Jeffries Grove School News The P.T.A. held its regular meet ing Monday, January 19, with the th« president, Mr. Edward Chavis, Sr., presiding. Scripture reading was by Mrs. Fannie Woods, after which the business session was held. The attendance was taken. The Bth grade won the banner for the highest number. Parents and friends visited each classroom, viewing the work done by the stu dents. Many compliments were heard. We always extend sits invita tion to the parents to visit us at any lime. The entire school was saddened by the accidental death of Leroy Hunter, a sixth grade student in Mr. Neal’s room on Thursday, Jan. 22. We extend our deepest sym pathy to Mr and Mrs. Roy Hunter and family. On Jan. 15, Mr. Benjamin O Neal met with s group here to elect new officers for 3959. 'The of ficers are as follows: president, Judy Canady; vice president, Lena Hunter; secretary. Carl Chavis; treasurer, Geraldine Snellings; sergeant-at-arms, Jimmy Jones The Hospitality Club officers are: Lawrence Upchurch, Barbara Bur rell, Willie May Mitchell. Law rence Mitchell. The program com mittee: Lewis Dewberry, Betty Evans, Prank ie Price, and Thomas Malone. Song leader is George Cathy. The eighth grade is happy to say that the final examinations are Patronize Bonus Money Advertisers Thompson led tho Panthers in scoring with 23 points. C. Monk scored 5 points and L. Williams 4. Bertha Lane .scored 12 points. Ver na button 9 and Helen Wooten 2 for the losing team. Frink High School will celebrate its Second Annua! Horsu-coming on Tuesday, February 3, in ihe yt-huol gymtorium. The big feature of (hr owning will be the game between the Frink Wildcats and Ihe Adkin Pis* atc-r> of Kinston. Halftime festivities will be hi .k- Hghted with the crowning of “Airis Homecoming,” a parade of min tore floats from the varlew grades and departments, music 1 the Lenoir County Band, nlv with Adkin High Homecom'” Queen and attendants. in the Straw.' After the program the Unit held its regular business meeting with Mrs. Wilma C. Bry ant. the president, presiding Mrs. Ruby Hester, chairman, and other members of the College Coopers non Committee served the parents and patrons a repast m the Home- Kc Room, while th« teacher* were having their NCTA business meet ing. PERSON COUNTY HIGH LOSES TWO TO MERRICK-MOOHE The Person County High School Panthers and Pantherettes bowed to strong Merrfck-Moore High School basketball teams, here in the Person County gymnasium, on Thursday night, January 15th. The Pantherettes. paced by those stel lar forwards Margaret Majors. Joy ce Lee, and Delc-is Carver, and the consistent guard Joyce Ragner, lost a “Heart-breaker” by three points. The boys, still playing “give it te David” ball lost by 10 points to help Morriek-Moove keep ; ts unde* feaied record in tact. This gsm» made it 11 straights for Merrick- Moore. David Johnson was high scorer for the Person County High School Panthers. PERSON COUNTY HI WINS TWO Tite Person Countv High Pan thers arid Pantherettes scored vic tories over Hillsboro in basketball played Leie on Tuesday night. The Person County boys, led by David Johnson with 20 points and “Mac” Pettiford with 10 points and 21 rebounds, topped Hillsboro 51-46, while die girls gained an easy 62-35 win, Joyce Lea paced the scoring of the Pantherettes wilh a 34-point effort, Tho other two forwards <T 1 much to help the cause too. Mo caret Majors scored 16 points m > Dclois Carver scored 12. Willie I.yich. Lieutenants; Andrew Wilson, Jr,, Nathaniel Cassady. John Frye, James R. Harrington. Henry Sutton, Jr., Burnell Flower? Clarence Williams, James R. Justice Terry R Gordon, Jimmie Wbr Sylvester Dixon, Jr.. Willie Thomp son, Alton Williams Carl Lrro- Terry, Lonnie Monroe, Phillip He rington, James Evans, Allen Pc! tenon. Perry Ray. A lex and : 'Thompson. Louis Nelson, Ervi>> Jones, William Cassady. Carl Franklin Terry, Ernest Ro . Alexander Pratt, George Payne. WEST SOU. PINES ROLLS OX The West Southern Pines Capers continued to win by splitting With Kllerbe; capping a double-header over Rockingham and smashing Aberdeen in a double victory on Aberdeen’s home court. ELLERBE GIRLS WIN The feud between the ioeai las sies and the girls of Ellerbe result ed In a bitter W. Sou. Pines defeat at the hands of a much taller six in Ellerbe. Led bv P. Murphy end M. Moore, the lassies bounced back to win over Rockingham and Aberdeen to run their season record to 5 vic tories against 3 defeats. BOYS WIN AGAIN The Jackets made it seven straights by walloping the highly regarded Ellerbe quintet 74 to 45. Pared by Big Alexander Lloyd with 32 points, and diminutive Charles Steele with 22, the fast breaking Jacket quintet, trounced a visiting five of Rockingham 83 to 52 before journeying to Aberdeen and punished their inter-county rivals by a score of 6! to 42. The local quintet's overall record now stands at 7 wins and 1 defeat over for the first half of the year. We are going to work bard in or der to do more in the second half, than in the first. The eighth grade gave a panel discussion at the P.T.A. meet ini' Monday night The members and topics were as follows: Delores Jones, “'Teenagers’ Real .Life Prob Irms”; Carolyn Cannady, "Our F cial Needs"; Minnie Webster, "T Robertson, “Ternagers and Ter! Problem of Homework”; Rob"- Darlene Hayes, "Solving Fami’” Problems”; and OUa Dunn. ''The Problem of Mental Health.” Our moderator was Many Ann Oakley. Mrs. Harrison's sixth grade class is very happy because their mid term examinations ere over. Some of us did very well and somo did n't. We are very proud o? jur U. S. Stamp record. To date we hove purchased $51.00 worth of stamps. Almost everyone in the class is putting forth a great deal of effort Ist save as much as possible each week. The seventh grade aerial studies class has completed a study of “Our Government.” We learned *>- bout each branch of our govern ment, its duties and how the offi cers ara elected. Along with this study we have learned Important facts about our constitution. We wrote special papers, saw films and made a bulletin board display in connection with this study. y **• r ' l " l »l*«U II *M .ill I ■MTOUhAmW