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The State Port Pilot Southport, N. G. Published Every Wednesday JAMES M. HARPER, JR Editor Entered as second-class matter April 20, 1928, at the Post Office at Southport, N. C., under the Act of March 3, 1879. SUBSCRIPTION RATES ONE YEAR 11.50 SIX MONTHS 1.00 THREE MONTHS 75 j I Wednesday, March 24, 1948 Trophy Winners It is a sad situation to be caught squarely in the middle of a mistake and to be unable to shift even a lit tle of the blame to somebody else. Yet this is exactly where we found our selves before the ink was dry on the last issue of The State Port Pilot. Winners of the sportsmanship troph ies for Brunswick county basketball teams during the past season were the Shallotte girls (not the boys, as was erroneously reported) and the Wacca maw boys (not the championship girls, as was also erroneously reported.) As we said before, we didn't have an out. We had the honor of making these awards, and when the mix-up occurred, we were the man who made it. We are sorry, and now that honor has been given where honor is due, we hope we shall be forgiven. And in this same connection, we point with pride to the fact that the sportsmanship trophy in the boys' divis ion of the Star-News tournament went to the Southport high school team. There was no higher honor to come out of that event, and we congratulate the boys of the local squad. Plant A Garden We saw a young man with a handful of gaily colored packages of garden seed last week, and he announced that a vacant lot just to the rear of his house is going to provide the means of cutting his grocery bill for this summer in half. Maybe this sounds a little extrava gant to you, but the fact is that he can easily accomplish this purpose if he will go right a head and plant his gar den, will give it. the proper care and cultivation and will continue to add new crops. Gardening is pleasant, profitable work, but it requires the right kind of work at the right time. Summer vege tables will come from working, not wishing. School Attendance Paradoxical though it may seem, the beautiful warm weather we have been having constitutes almost as great a threat to school attendance figures as did the rain and cold of the winter months. The Spring is a busy time on the farm, and farmers with children large enough to help prepare land and plant crops feel perfectly justified in keeping their boys and girls out of school two or three times each week. Here are some facts which we hope they will consider before this practice becomes too general. First of all, the children of this coun ty are by far her most valuable crop, and nothing which will in any way in terfere with their educational develop ment should be encouraged? Secondly, the strength of our schools is based upon average daily attendance since this is the basis for alloting teach ers. A day missed here, a half-day mis sed there and soon the figures have shrunk to a point where a faculty mem ber is dropped by the State Board of Education. In an effort to work out some plan which will help the parents and at the same time maintain attendance figures at a high average, one principal in the county has volunteered to go on a short-day schedule when tobacco plant ing time comes if patrons of the school will do all in their power to prevent absences. Here is a plant which may be worth considering, because it seems , to offer a reasonable compromise which will neither hurt the farmer nor his child ren who need to be in school every day it is in session. Your Views Are Wanted j The State Education Commission has j requested The News Reporter to co | operate in obtaining the views of Co I lumbus County citizenry on the question of education in North Carolina. Believing that our readers will be f eager to express themselves on this , subject so vital to their children, we are using a large portion of our editor ial columns this week for the question naire which the State body is asking i each and every reader to fill out and send to the executive secretary of the commission. If you don't want to put your name to the list of suggestions, there is no necessity to do so. But be sure to fill out the space showing your occupation, county and post office. Your views will count in the final accounting. You can make yourself felt without having your views exposed to the public. It is the duty of all of us to fill out this ballot. Do so right now. Speak Your Mind The North Carolina State Education Commission was authorized by the Legislature and appointed by the Gov ernor to make a study of all phases of education in the State as a means of determining problems and recommend ing improvements. As one aspect of the study which is now under way the Commission believes it would be help ful to obtain opinions and suggestions from representative citizens of the State. The blank printed below may be used for submitting your suggestions and comments in a brief form. Please do this now while you are thinking about the matter. It will take only a few minutes of your time. The names of individuals who submit suggestions will not be made public. It is not neces sary to sign your name. Occupation County Post Office 1. How good do you think the schools of North Carolina should be? Among the best in the nation About as good as the national ave rage About the average for the South ern States (that is, below the nat ional average) 2.?If you believe the schools should be at least equal to the average for the nation would you be willing' to pay the taxes necessary to reach this goal? Yes No 3. What do you think about salaries now being paid teachers in North Carolina? ?* About right Should be raised slightly Should be raised considerably 4. For what purposes should school facilities be used? For school purposes only For both school and community purposes during the regular school year only For both school and community purposes on a year-round basis as needed 5. Which should receive more emph asis in the schools of North Caro lina? (Check none, one or more) The fundamental skills (reading, writing, arithmetic and spelling) Education for citizenship Education for earning a living The development and use of the resources of the State 6. In your opinion what are the two or three most serious weaknesses or handicaps of the schools of the State ? 7. In your opinion what are the two or three strongest or best features of the schools of the state? Pleatie clip and mail to?The State Educa tion Commission, W. II. Plemmons, Executive Secretary Senate Chamber, Capitol Building, Raleigh, N. C. I CLARENDON WILL Continued From Page One They spend most of the week-ends at Clarendon and while here this week Mr. Thomas said they would , spend at least a week of the flower season at home in order to open the grounds to the high school students fpr one day. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas played hosts to the students and their teachers last year, although the road was almost impassable at the time due to heavy rains. On this occasion Southport and Wac camaw schools sent about all of their high school students and teachers. Rains kept the Shal lotte, Bolivia and Leland students and teachers from going. Mr. Thomas said Monday that he hoped for better weather this year and that all five of the schools would be represented. He will notify Supt. J. T. Denning and this paper when the opening will be held. RAFTERY SHOWS (Continued from page one) eluding several nice residences. Born just a week before the show started its 1947 season, little Carrie Raftery, year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raftery, is start ing her first full road season with the show here this week. Although she was then but a few months old, she went around for the greater part of last season. TWO CANDIDATES (Continued from page one) he earned the respect of everyone who had an opportunity to know how well he performed his du ties. This will be the first time he has offered himself as a can didate for public office. Mr. Woodside is chairman of the present board of education for Brunswick county and is dean of that body in point of service. He never has held any other public office. ORGANIZE P.-T.A. Continued From Page One the purpose and plans of the or ganization. The following officers were elected: Mrs. Nelson Ben nett, president; Jesse Purvis, vice president; Mrs. Martin C. Free man, secretary; Mrs. Merle Ben nett, treasurer. Forty-four mem bers were enrolled in the club. After the business session a de lightful social hour was held in the home economics department of the school. Punch and cake were served from a beautifully decorated table by the home eco nomics girls under the supervision of Miss Wilma Phelps, home eco nomics teacher. WILL SELL BEACH (Continued From Pase One) of its drawing the interest of many more people to this section. Long Beach and Caswell Beach, running east west and with their many miles of direct exposure to the continuous southwest breezes, are destined to become the most popular beach area on the coast. ROUTINE SESSION (Continued from page, one) operation, fined $15.00 and costs. Lee Junior Bessent, assault with deadly weapon, nol pros. Albert Lee, assault, costs and defendant to be of good behavior. James B. Hewett, using profane language on public highway, nol prossed. Albert Lee, drunk driving, nol pros. Brunswick Business Men (Continued from page one) poration may be able to handle sweet potatoes and other farm products. The Brunswick sweet potato crop has never been given the consideration it deserves be cause of lack of marketing and storage facilities. WANT ADS FOR SALE: 17 acres good land %-mile south of Supply Post Office on Holden Beach road. Fine building site. J. N. Lan caster, Supply, N. C. FOUND: One flat bottom lap streak skiff on March 10, 1948. Sides painted white, 16 feet long, 5 feet 6 inches wide, 2 feet deep. Owner may have by proving same and paying for this advertisement. Maxie Cook er, Southport, N. C. FOR SALE: 40-ft. shrimp boat,, new motor, two nets. Price | $2500.00. See Mrs. Clarence I Varnum, Southport, N. C. LOST: Somewhere in Southport a nearly new meat saw. Will pay $1.00 reward for its re turn to State Port Pilot office. REWARD?For return of one medium sized hound dog. Yel low with white tip on end of j tail. Answers to name of Muddy. Notify Homer Inman, Ash, N. C. FOR SALE: Two-apartment house, excellent location. Seven building lots situated on high way near hospital. Available at bargain price. Stevens Agency, Southport, N. C. Auto UPHOLSTERING ? Convertible Topa ? Head Lininga ? Side Panels ? Seat Covera ? Body Repair ? Auto Painting ? Welding SEE CLYDE SPRADLEY'S GARAGE & BODY SHOP FOR SALE: DeLux Model Cold spot. Excellent condition. Im mediate possession. $150.00. Call State Port Pilot, Southport, N. C. FOR SALE: New cement block building, located on 66-ft. lot on highway near hospital. Suitable for residence or business. Bar gain. Southport Motor & Ma chine Shop, Southport, N. C. TYPEWRITER REPAIR ING?Any make. Also do repairing and cleaning on Adding Machines. Prices reasonable. See Mr. Harper at State Port Pilot Office, or contact me at 310 East Walter Street, Whiteville, N. C.. Phone 3088. FOR SALE: Old Capt. Moore place, located 2|10-mile from school building in Bolivia. Seven acres good land, 4-room house and outbuildings. Price $1,600. 00. Stevens Agency, Southport, N. C. FOR SALE: Shrimp Boat "Gildai Dawn," overall length 43 feet, width 10 feet, draws 3 feet wa ter, has one forward cabin and pilot house, has Chrysler Crown ) Marine motor, and equipped with three nets and all running equipment. Sale subject to con firmation by Court. Communi-J cate with Murray G. James, 609 Murchison Building, Wil mington, North Carolina, or Captain George E. Brooks, (Seaside) P. O. Shallotte, North Carolina. Murray G. James, Executor, J Estate of H. A. Adams. WANTED: Position as cook or I nurse. Experienced. Can furnish j references. Josephine Wallace, j P. O. Box 242, Southport, N. C.| I FOR SALE: One shrimp boat "Comet" with continental en , gine 90 "horsepower. Price $800. See W. B. Wade, Southport, N. C. FOR --ENT: Trailer, completely, furnished. Suitable for couple. | Mrs. Archie Evans, Southport,j *?.. C. SHOE AND HARNESS?Repair ing, prompt work, satisfaction guaranteed. Bring us or send in your leather jobs. We make a specialty of fine shoe repairing. O. W. McLELLAND, next to post office, Shallotte, N. C. FOR SALE: I have about 50 bushels of good corn for sale. A. R. Mooney, Rt. 1, Box 194, Supply, N. C. NOTICE SERVING SIMMONS BY rCBLIl'ATIOX State Of North Carolina, County Of Brunswick. In The Superior Court Brunswick County vs. Wilson Perkins and wife, ? Perkins The defendants. Wilson Perkins and wife, Perkins? will take notice that an action en- j titled as above has been instituted In the Superior Court of Brunswic k I County. North Carolina, wherein the plaintiff asks for Judgment for taxes i due Brunswick County, that the said defendants will further take notice! !w arP required to appear at. the Office of the Clerk of the Su-1 Perior Court of said county in the Court House in Southport, North' Carolina, within thirty (30) days af ter the 24th day of March, 1948, and answer or demur to the complaint In said action, or the plaintiff will apply to the Court for the relief demanded in the said complaint. This the 22nd day of March J B. J. HOLDEN L Asst. Clerk Superior cJ 4-1 Ic ELECTRIC REFRIGERATORS DEEP FREEZERS We are accepting orders for quick delivery. Don't wait until the hot weather rush of buying begins. KING'S ELECTRICAL SALES CO. Shallotte, N. C. You Have Been Waiting For A Maytag NOW THEY ARE HERE!! That's right. We have several models in stock and can deliver one to you this week. No Waiting... ... No Delay Come in, pick out the machine that you want and we will let you take it home with you! ROBINSON'S Southport, N. C. SCHEDULE W. B. 8t B- BUS LINE Southport, N. C. EFFECTIVE TUES., JAN. 20,1948 WEEK-DAY SCHEDULE LEAVES SOUTHPORT LEAVES WILMINGTON ** 7:00 A.M. 7:00 A.M. *9:30 A.M. 9:30 A.M.- 1:35 P.M. *1:30 P.M. 4:00 P.M. 4:00 P.M. 6:10 P.M. 6:00 P. M. 10:20 P. M. *?These Trips on Saturday Only. **?This Bus Leaves Winnabow at 6:10 Daily. - SUNDAY ONLY - LEAVES SOUTHPORT LEAVES WILMINGTON 7:30 A. M. 9:00 A. M. 10:50 A.M. 1:35 P.M. 4:00 P. M. 6:10 P. M. ft-nn P M. ' 10:20 P. M. ANNOUNCEMENT The Shallotte Livestock Market . . . will be open for the purchase of hogs and cat? every day, beginning Monday, Dec. 1, 1947, and contij ing each day thereafter. DAILY MARKET PRICES WILL BE PAID W. McKinley Hewett, Mgr. Shallotte, N. EDITORIAL Our District Needs Bob Young In Congress Citizens throughout the district, and particular in Harnett County, will welcome the entry of J. ROl ERT YOUNG of Dunn into the race for Congress, at The Dispatch hastens'to endorse his candidacy. BOB YOUNG is an able man, eminently qualifi< for the high office of Congress. He is the sort of nu that we need. The Seventh Congressional District for mai years has been ably represented in Washington. Tho who know BOB YOUNG know that he would uplio with dignity and honor the traditions of the office. As an attorney, he has established a State-wi< reputation as a lawyer of ability and high ethical sta dards. He has served the Dunn court ably both i solicitor and judge. On the bench, he is always fai always just. BOB YOUNG is a farmer with extensive interes and he knows the problems of the farmer. Though li profession is law, he has personally supervised at directed the work on his farms. He is particularly ini mate with the affairs of the cotton and tobacco fart ers. His record of military service is among the bei In World War j, he enlisted as a private and we overseas. His superiors in the famous old 30th Division r cognized his ability and superiority in combat and I rose rapidly through the ranks to receive a commissio He got it the hdrd way, too. In World War II, he took a lead in home-fro preparedness. He organized and commanded Dunn State Guard unit, ending up as a Lieutenant Colonel the State organization. Long before war was declared, BOB YOUNG w, among those far-sighted men of sound judgment wl foresaw the possibility of war and urged his counti to prepare. There again, he proved that he lias tl good, sound judgment needed in the United Stat House of Representatives. Throughout the years, he has been a leader in tl American Legion. He has held every office in tl Dunn post, including that of Commander, and he hi held numerous district and State offices. As a citizen interested as a good citizen should t in the improvement of his community, BOB YOUN has always been public-spirited. He has worked f< every worthwhile cause in our town and county. 1 has endeavored always to make his community a be ter place in which to live. The Seventh District is comprised chiefly of rur areas and small towns. There aren't many large citit in the district. Because he has always lived in a sma town, Mr. YOUNG knows the needs and the problen of the small business man, the merchant and the cit zenship of the rural areas. % To enumerate all of the accomplishments of BO YOUNG would merely be needless repetition of fac already well known. The Dispatch's interest in the election of J. HOI ERT YOUNG to Congress is not merely a local on not just a "favorite son" endorsement. We endorse him for the office because we ai convinced that he is the best man to be found for tl| job. Even if he were a citizen of another county-J from any county in the district?The Dispatch wou still endorse him. - ? It is with pride and' more particularly with a sen of the keen need for his presence in Washington tit. The* Dispatch urges the people of the Seventh Conpre sional district to vote for J. ROBERT YOUNG You will be proud that you elected him! (Pol. Adv.) SMITH - DOUGLAS Orange YOUR BEST TOBACCO FERTILIZER We Recommend Using 5-5-20 as Top-Dressing SQUARE DEAL 4-10-6 Is Your Best Corn Fertilizer Order these materials while we can still make Quick Delivery To Your Farm. ? T. H. (Hoover) SELLERS RICHFIELD SERVICE STATION SUPPLY, N. C.
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