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PAGE FOUR THE STATE PORT PILOT Southport, N. C. v PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY 1 JAMES M. HARPER, JR., Editor J' ntered as second-class matter April 20, 1928, at the Poet Office at Southport, N. C., under the act of March 3, 1879. 0 ?- lj Subscription Rates 0 JNE TEAR J1.50 SIX MONTHS 1.00 0 IHREE MONTHS .76 C p ! Tpr1 ; I v WEDNESDAY, DEC. 13. 1939 s There's more than an "s" between a P pet and a pest. v it At some persons, the closer you look Q the less you see. a No cold has reached its worst stage 1 until the victim is unable to find a dry spot on his handkerchief. Best recipe we know for fruit cake is * to keep adding fruit and nuts until either vour ideas or vour funds become exhaust' A " ed' t< If scorners had to stand up to do their scorning they might be less inclined to devote so much time to it. J Dry And Dangerous Despite the fact that an earlier report T indicated that there were more birds thiSjg year than in several seasons past, hunt- ]j ers say that few birds have been found. s] They attribute this lack of success to the ]j unusually dry weather that has driven ei many coveys of birds from their normal ( range into other places where a drinking b place may be found. lb And while not unmindful of this bad b break for the hunters, we want to remind tl our sportsmen that this is a far more seri- h ous condition as it affects the County b Forest Warden and his fire control pro- u gram. One bit of carelessness now may ^ prove disasterous for all parties concern- 0 ed. f, When a forest fire breaks out, count- c] less hours of back-breaking work is in! b store for the forest wardens; landowners <j must stand by and watch the fruit of e: several year's forest development melted w away in smoke and flame; and the hunt- b er has lost, too, because game does not | b inhabit burned over areas. ti t< ZZzzzz > jh That funny looking series of "Z's" you p see up there is our way of interpreting in! s< type the shriek of a siren, a warning notej p about which we have a feeling that few t; of us are very well informed. |n The thing that brings up tms mauer is i< the fact that last week a serious accident y was narrowly averted when an automo- ] bile turned slowly across an open high- p way down which a screaming ambulance; b was rushing a seriously injured patient f, to the hospital. ! ii The driver of that automobile didn't $1 know that any vehicle with a siren not f] has the right-of-way, but other trav- { elers are supposed to pull aside and give J a them the entire road. 10 Only three types of motor cars are per- j p mitted by law to operate a siren. One is n a fire wagon, and those of us who live' si in rural districts know very little about1 p the traffic jams that they avoid through g this means. Another vehicle in this pre- j ferred group is the ambulance, and the c use of this special equipment was extend- S( ed to it under the presumption that many ti times ambulances calls are hurry trips, ti and an unobstructed road is vitally neces- tl sary to save a life. Third member of this j i, group are the police cars and station t< wagons. u When one of these whining notes blar es lorth the thing to do is to pull over p and find out what is the matter. If it is n a fire wagon or an ambulance you will 11 be quickly left to go about your business, \ and if it is the law the sooner you stop o and face the facts the better off you will a be anyway. E h Restoration a ???? 1* A review of the new phamplet pub- tl lished to advertise the beauties of Orton has set us dreaming. f One of the pictures included in this 1; attractive folder is of the ruins of Old b St. Phillips Episcopal Church, and in the c explanatory note about the building is tl the information that services were first c held there in 1740. a V This means, of course, that next year rill mark the bi-centennial of that hisoric house of worship, and our reverie las to do with the possibility of an auhentic restoration of St. Phillips. One good dream brings on another, so nee the restoration of the old church has ieen added to our air castles we find urselves mentally toying with the idea f having Old Brunswick Town authentially duplicated. The historical backround of the place fully justifies the lea, and since the early settlement there .'as never made along pretentious lines, I here would be no prohibitive cost involv-j d such as was encountered at Williamsurg, in Virginia. I And, if we may dream out our dream, .e'd like to add Orton Plantation to the et-up, North Carolina's oldest Colonial Iantation being operated exactly as it as two hundred years ago and more by s earliest owners. There could be slave uarters for the workers, a rice field ould go once more into cultivation and t least one big cotton farm could be opeated just as cotton farms were run in ears gone by. Then, too, there's the naive forest of Orton, grandeur that is unlemished. Easy to add a small naval tore's production unit to a set-up that ould re-picture the South that is gone. It is anti-climax to point out the trelendous possibilities for drawing tourists ) an authentic historical restoration like lis. ? n T iook Ut Freedom Bible Society never chose a more timer theme than this year's "The Truth hat Makes Men Free." Freedom is in reater jeopardy today than ever in the fetime of living men. Evei'y American lould guard the sources of our cherished berties whose price has always been ternal vigilance. And where lie the sources of these lierties? Whenever we speak of the origis of our American nation we should go ack not oye hundred and fifty years to le adoption of our Constitution but three undred years to the founding of the co>nies. And there we come across a book. I ever a nation was born of a book, imerica was born of the Bible. We read f the compulsory study of Mein Kampf jr the past few years by all the school hildren of Germany, but consider the ook behind America. America was founed by refugees who risked their lives to stablish on these shores communities here men might read and follow this ook. For more than one hundred years efore the Revolutionary war the elemeniry schools of all the colonies made exmsive use of a little volume called "The lew England Primer." It served as spel" vonrlpr and tpvthnnl. mi pt.Viirs and olitical economy. It was virtually a trancript of the Bible. Indeed the chief purose of the early Education, both elemeniry and advanced, was that the Bible light be better known. Of the ten coliges founded before the Revolution hich continue to this day, nine of them tarvard, William and Mary, Yale, 'rinceton, Washington and Lee, Columia, Brown, Rutgers and Dartmouth, were ounded by churchmen whose principal iterest was that the nation's leaders liould know the truth that makes men fee. The result is an America whose roots re in one book. That book is a symbol f truth and justice in her courts of law. s teachings have been embodied in inumerable cultural and philanthropic intitutions whose aim is to foster equal oportunity for all, understanding between roups of varying origin, international or iterracial movements and the like, whose ommon interest it is to cultivate and scure the freedom of every man. Indeed, ) quote Calvin Coolidge, "The foundaon of our Government rests so much on le teaching of the Bible, that it would e difficult to support them if these cachings should cease to be practically niversal in our country." Thomas Marshall when he was Vice'resident, once said, "If I were to have ly way, I would take the torch out of le hand of the Statue of Liberty in New 'ork harbor, and in its stead, place an pen Bible." History would support such substitution, for it has been from the lible that America has learned that the umblest man is a priceless child of God nd that every man's opinion in matters elating to the common welfare has in it he bugle call of sovereignty. In the midst of a world of disappearing reedoms, America is still free?glorious7 free. Behind her lies a book, still her est selling book. Has not America a lear mission to the world?to see that liis book, now available in all the prinipal languages of the world, is made vailable to nations of men? THE STATE POR" Just Among The Fishermen BY W. B. KEZIAH FRANK'S BOYS A couple of nice looking young Statesville men spent part of the past week here deer hunting. On their first day they approached your columnist and introduced themselves as Frank Johnson's ! boys. Now we are pretty well j acquainted with Frank, with the Missus and the two boys that compose the Johnson household. Those two fellows, certainly, were not a part of the Johnson family, and they were advised as much. "Oh," said one of them, "I meant we work for Mr. Johnson. He is such a fine fellow that all of his employees invariably speak of themselves as being some of his boys. We were not trying to pass ourselves off as part of the actual family." This altered the situation. Old Man Frank Johnson of Statesville is one of Southport's best friends. He is everybody's friend. It was and is easy to see why anyone with the slightest excuse should refer to himself as being one of Johnson's boys. We did not see them before they returned to Statesville, but from remarks we heard, these two boys of Johnson carried home at least one whole deer. OF GENERAL HELP There has freauently been ref erence to the general benefit that would result from straightening and paving the River Road. There is no doubt but what both Southport and Wilmington will benefit greatly from such work, inasmuch as the straightening out and paving will probably lessen the present distance by something like eight miles between Southport and Wilmington. But no one should get the idea that the benefit will all accrue to Southport and Wilmington. We do not mind admitting that we are a warm advocate of this road, but we want to advance here and now the contention that our advocacy Is based on the belief that there will be great general benefit to Brunswick county. There is no section of Brunswick county that has industrial potentalities that will compare with the River Road section. Some day we will see the west bank of the river, between Southport and Wilmington, lined with industries that have values running into the millions of dollars. These industries will be new taxable wealth that will decrease the present tax valuation, thereby benefitting all property owners in Brunswick. We are for speedy attention to the River Road because it is only through industry and greater population that the individual tax burdens of Brunswick will be lessened. COLLARDS Over on Bald Heal island Captain R. L. Munn and Captain J. E. Pinner have a cooperative garden. There is no need of them having individual gardens since stuff planted by and for one family always produces enough for two. Three years ago they plant r.,1 t u nuiuc tuuaiui in a wiuva of the garden and the present story goes to the effect that some of those collards, which they did not get around to eat the first or second year, are now about seven and one half feet in height. Captain Munn recently climbed on top of a stump and sawed one of the lower collard leaves off. It measured five feet and eight inches across its widest part and was more than both families could eat for dinner. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The proposed Brunswick Countv Chamber of Commerce has a field for great usefulness open before it. There are few counties in the state with more possibilities for development than are to be found here in Brunswick. The way to start this development is to begin and carry on an everlasting plugging away to show outsiders what we have here. But no one should get the idea that such results can be achieved by organizing a Chamber of Commerce and then sitting back and cussing it out for all that it may fail to do. If we are to have a Chamber of Commerce that will succeed in its mission we must give it unremitting cooperation. When Brunswick county people become Chamber of Commerce coolie ration minded, in the same way that they are now forest fire prevention minded, we will see the whole of Brunswick county developing in a wonderful way. NO HUNTING PERMITS Preferring to make a study of the game possibilities and to increase the present supply, if possibis, Frank O. Sherrill, owner of Bald Head island, will not issue any permits for hunting on the island this winter. Recently, as result of considerable publicity regarding hunting on the island, Mr. Sherrill has been deluged with requests for hunting permits. r PILOT. SOUTHPORT. N. C Your Home Agent Says! i "zzz SCHEDULE Friday 15, 6 P. M. Boon's Neck Club meets with Mrs. Jessie Robinson. Monday 18, 2:30 P. M., Town Creek Club meets with Mrs. Dan Johnson. Tuesday 19, 2:30 P. M., Leland Club meets with Mrt. Joe P. Verzaal. Wednesday 20, 2:30 P. M., Southport 4-H Club meets. 7:00 P. M., Bethel Club meets with Mrs. Orine Smith. Thursday 21, 7:30 P. M., Winnabow, Club meets with Miss Pauline Lewis. 8:00 P. M., Southport Club meets with Mrs. Harold St. George. A Tip To Poultrymen From extension Poultryman, C, F. Parrish, comes this advice:? "It is well to remember that egg production will be greatly reduced and Old Man Winter will dip heavily into your egg profits if you permit the drinking fountain to freeze or the water to become so cold the birds refuse to drink liberally. "Since 66 per cent of the egg is water and the supply of water I greatly affects egg production, it appears that there is andther profitable practice to employ in our drive to lick Old Man Winter, that of warming the drinking water for the laying flock. "Where electricity is available, an electric water warmer may be procured and operated for a very reasonable sum. Farmers not hnvinp1 necess to plentrieit v mav use a homemade device that requires the use of an old tin tub, sand and a lamp. Sand is spread 1 inch deep on the floor over the area occupied by the inverted tin tub. Holes are made in the sides of this tub to permit the escape of fumes and the entrance of oxygen. There are also a number of heated fountains on the market that will operate on a quart of kerosene for about a week. All types are practically fireproof." The Christmas Spirit We should not be sparing in our efforts to achieve the Christmas atmosphere. The woods offer us pine, holly, mistletoe, cedar, youpon, hemlock, myrtle, gallberry, leucothoae, ground pine, bamboo, and other evergreen vines? veritable wealth of native material to give a festive note to our homes. May I make one plea that these materials be carefully cut ? What a waste of precious evergreens can be seen at this season. Holly is actually in danger of extermination. Decorations, inside and out should conform to and be in harmony with the architecture of the home. The Christmas tree should always be the center of interest in Christmas decorative schemes. The mantle comes next to the tree as the center of interest at Christmas time. An old Flit gun can be used to spray gold, silver aluminum, white paint, or whitewash. For garlands use rope, long vine stems, or picture wire as a foundation. Wreaths! What an opportunity for an artist. The circle, being endless, has always been a symbol of eternity. A barrel hoop or wire coat hanger makes a good frame for the wreath. Other attractive decorations are: gilded pine cones, pine cones with a tiny white light in the center of each, clusters of painted seed pods, sweet gum balls, China berries gilded or painted, cranberries or popcorn strung for the tree, a basket of corn cobs nr nin#? rnnps npar thp firpnlarp. -- r 1 ' ready to burn. No matter how simply or elaborately you decorate let each member of the family help?be sure to include the children. LELAND SCHOOL NEWS JUNIOR PLAY Thursday. Dec. 14, the junior class of Leland high school will present their play, "The Call of Youth" in the school auditorium at 8 o'clock. The cast of characters are: Irene and Marion?girl friends of Eileen, Bernice Peterson, Flora Biggs; Avery Peyton, secretly in love with Eileen, George Thomas Rourk; Belinda, Eileen's colored "mammy", Elizabeth King; Hester Moore, secretly in love with Avery, Emma Lee Williams: Mr. Lyndon, Eileen's father, Philip Dresser; Dr. Lang, dear frier.d of the Lyndon's, Cecil Lowe: Tom Griswald, in love with Eileen, Paul Robbins; Eileen Lyndon, in love with Avery, Lillie Williams: Lydia Boone, jealous of Eileen, Adarene Skipper; Aunt Amanda, Mr. Lyndon's sister, Ethel Douglas; Cousin Lulu, wants to be in love with someone, Sylvia Bordeaux; Robert, Tom Griswald's adopted son, Roy Hall; Anita, Eileen's daughter, Elnora Ganey. The juniors promise an evening of good, clean, wholesome fun for only a small admission of 10 cents to students and 20 cents to adults. And who knows?you may win the fruit cake that they are giving away! SELECT DIPLOMAS 1 - NOT EXH It looks like Tennessee and Southern Cal. in the Rose Bowl. The latter's tie with UCLA was a honey and of course Johnny Butler could be expected to come through for Tennessee. Severin and McFadden made the AP all-American which is generally considered the truest. In fact they covered it so well we won't voice an opinion . . . Kay Kyser is scheduled to play for a dance at the premeire of "Gone With The Wind," which will also be included in his weekly broadcast . . . I've heard Marion Frink intends giving a shindig on the 29th. Pretty snazzy affair it's said .... The riding fad once so rabid is again drawing interest after a slight cooling. Maybe it's the Western movies . . . Speaking of movies reminds us that the down-to-earth Jones Family is on in "Quick Millions," good home spun entertainment i and that the Indian sensation, Sabu, is once again the Elephant Boy in "Drums," also starring Raymond Massey . . . Gloria Jean takes over the teen-age roles that Deanna Durbin is graduating from. Her rendition of Annie Laurie in "UnderThe seniors met Thursday in their home room to select their ?ujar meeting t diplomas. After much discussion '^l's arrangeme they decided on one of the very orcler 1? avoid | popular ones and are pleased with Prad'06 ?f the ? .?i. their play on T their decision, rney are now iwn- NEW F1 ing for their calling cards which schoo, js they expect to receive before Qf a ngw guU Q) Christmas. staae The suit EXPECTING RINGS Chairs and The junior class, who, sometime an en(J taJ)le ago, selected their class rings, are ^ gomc very i now looking for them. They are Wg arp glad t] expected soon. sufficient equip SOCIETY POSTPONED The O Henry Literary row But we Society has been tQ Mrg R c R postponed from Monday, its re-1 fWm % Furniture Presents || Christmas j f When you give furniture, you're r ! 5!: gifts endure, adding charm ?.nd ci M Let furniture answer your "WHi terms to suit you! i ?e'ow w Very sturdy construction, jp plus finely tailored, longwearing upholsterings in interesting fabric combina^ tions. A splendid gift for ?; ..j.. 1^ iiiuuitr ur win. ! Sj Occasional Chair Walnut $3.95 up Ce^L I j^f $10.1 St Graceful models In solid Modern style iS , . . , with thick ' ijg wa,nut' Vane,y 0f C0,?rS- cedar lining. Ideal Christmas presents. present for ' S 1 A Gorgeous Grou Ytf* O X*i Each stunning lamp is cor w; A host of popular shapes fi 0} noiq.w uioaj soduqs au[n i TODD Fa i ... a WILMING wednesdayTf^^B TLY NEWS | I pup" will compensate many a ScotchmanT^^R price of admission . . . Bayer's Album - 'H' Hour of Charm are offering stiff competis" B Chase and Sanborn on Sunday eves * Service broadcast is another program that lovers can't afford to miss . . . t>i? e Amos and Andy concerning propaganda a-e bu^ score a direct hit when the truth u ' .... A swing and sway affair is being 1 by GW MacGlamery at his Waterfront Ca'jfl nite. A small cover charge. There won't be' for spectators when the swinging begins David Watson will wear an ECTC uniform basketball season starts. They're counting for baseball, too. The Dolphins except to full swing soon with possibly a game at r.'.M burg. That's all except this?Will Rogeri 1 greatest of all comedians, once said, and he -.jt'' kidding: "I never met a man 1 didn't lifct*: men and nations followed his system mote eld recovery might turn that corner. irne, until Friday.'of her furniture many tu*M :nt was made in the past. j| a conflict with TERM PAPERS !$f juniors before j The senior class has hursday. busy for the past tw0',^H RMTURE i writing their annual tenta^M the proud owner Such subjects as deal f furniture for tne ics are ineir tneir.es includes a setee, these are: Navigation in 5, Ji| a table to match, Light, The Telephone, a nice foot stool Electricity and Magneti^S nice sofa pillows. History of the Airplane, nat we now have and Steel. The papers a-. ment for putting in before the Christmas H nent, without bor- TAKE FIELD trip is are very grateful Mr. Wheless took his [olmes for the use class on a field trip last m m m m m m. m Endure For Many A 2 To Come! | naking a wise choice?for furniture oziness to the home for many years. fl \T TO GIVE" question! Buy on e show two of our most popular numbers in chairs designed for male comfort and real re- H Many more styles, equally good values, an lit pection I Hp |p K Veneer End I ubles |j Chests 79c up |f K) Up Solid walnut ,hroU^*B walnut chests, hand nlhtK-d to a ul"'H Tennessee red , , the A fine Yule f | p OTTable Lamps ^ nplete with real silk shade. W i*om which to Q*Y/% m dod }o jsoq y i I h? || rniture Co. I TON, ^ M
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