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PAGE FOUR THE BEAUFORT NEWS BEAUFORT, N. C. Thursday, August 28, 1941 kThe Beaufort News Published every Thursday at 120 Craven Street Beaufort, Carteret County, N. C. By Beaufort Publishing Co. AYCOCK BROWN Editor and Advertising Manager WM. L. HATSELL, Business Mgr. Subscription Rates: (IN ADVANCE) North Carolina. South Carolina, and Virginia One Year - $1-50 Eight Months $1-00 Six Months Three Months - .50 ELSEWHERE $2.00 YEAR Entered as second-class matter .February 5, 1912 at the postoffice at Beaufort, North Carolina, der the Act of March' 3, 1879. rDDtS5 ASSOCIATION V Member Nat'l Editorial Asso. Thursday, August 28, 1941 OUR DEMOCRACY byMat i .aiiMiiwiii mum .um .9' smw mimmmm , i H...IHI iii iij.i iwwwiiiniiaaiiujwii jgZf PREPAREDNESS I M0 J 1 ANDDEFENSE ill ! ft Beginning with ths musket f a at BEHIN0 E TH j Mlf WJ CABIN IN THE WIUOERNESS , ; 'P v f AND THE VOLUNTEER. FIRE if M ft t' X DEPARTMENT IN THE NEW, GROWING TOWN, Ith pflEPARDNE5S HAS BEEN lMf! ''jt NATURAL TO AMERICANS - "0D ,T A Selectee Writes Home About Hospitality Shown In Beaufort Editor' Note: A letter addressed to the "Citizens of Beaufort" was received this week at City Hall here. Enclosed was a letter a Se lectee of the 1st Battalion, Hdqr. Battery, 72nd Field Artillery had written home to his little sister telling about the splendid hospitality shown the soldiers by the citizens of Beaufort. We reprint both let ters and urge you to read same. A.B. PARENTS LETTER 101 Mountain Road, " Milbourne, N. J. Citizens of Beaufort, Beaufort, N. C, Coastal Camporee Was A Big Success In spite of rainy weather the first annual Coastal Camporee sponsored by Troop 51 of the Boy Scouts of America in Beaufort, was a big success. About 75 boys were at Community Center for the event and of this number the majority were from Eastern Carolina towns and cities. For the success of the Coastal Camporee much credit should be given Scout master Bill Blades Parkm and Senior ratroi eaaer Bobby Stephens. Credit too should go to the Rotary Com mittee who helped complete arrangements. Beaufort s Coastal Camporee this year was small in comparison with what it can be in the years to come. The Scouts of Beaufort are grateful to the citizens who gave assistance in making the first annual Coastal Camporee a big suc cess in spite of unfavorable weather on two of the three days. Pave Route 70 To Pamlico Sound Now is the proper time with defense highways being constructed throughout east ern North Carolina to have the last link of U. S. Route 70 paved. This route which starts on the Pacific Coast and traverses the continent ends at present in fhe com munity of Atlantic. That makes it one of the longest highways in the world. In stead of stopping in Atlantic, however, the route should be paved on to Cedar Island and beyond Roe to the shores of Pamlico Sound. As a defense highway U. S. Route 70 should extend on to Cedar Is land and through the com munity of Roe, thus provid ing, when an emergency arises the nearest point of mainland (for the mounting or placing of guns) to the Outer Banks. Gun mounts at the north end of Cedar Is land, with the proper coast defense type cannons, could give protection to a wide coastal area, including Hat teras, Ocracoke and Drum inlets. The Beaufort Cham ber of Commerce led the movement.to take REA pow er to Cedar Island. It will be only a few weeks now until electric energy reaches the island. Next on the program should be the paving of the road. As a defense measure such a road is needed and this link would also provide! a modern and sale route for the residents of Cedar Is land, the school children there and all others who travel to and from the island. Coast guards -forest rangers -public health workers -fire insurance -life insurance the police - with these we are ready to avert, or if need be, withstand EVIL DAYS, AS WE NOW PREPARE WITH AND PLANES AND HOWITZERS. Dear Sir: Enclosed is a letter we receive.! from my son addressed to his little sister Bette. We were so happy at reading it that I had to write and thank every one of your town for the consideration and very friend ly time you gave the boys and es pecially at this particular time when all of the boys were feeling very bad about the extension of 18 months and you can read for your self the enclosed letter, just what the effort of your townsfolk did. We again want to thank every one for everything. Yours respectfully, THE STANZIALES. SELECTEE'S LETTER Private M. E. Stanziale Hdg. Btry. 1st Battalion 72nd Field Art. Fort Bragg, N. C. Saturday Afternoon ion. We still favor the inclu sion of Core Banks, and we favor highways along the Banks (make them military highways if necessary) along the entire stretch of the out er coast. We believe that our State's Governor J. Mellville Broughton will carry the message to the people of Hatteras and Ocracoke next Monday that the roads are to be constructed at least half way down the Outer Banks to Ocracoke Inlet. We be lieve that once the road is es tablished half-way down the Banks that it will be only a matter of a few years until Core Banks will also be in cluded in the Cape Hatteras National Seashore with ade quate roads to connect with the Banks of Ocracoke and Hatteras to the northward. We hope we are right in our belief. Tom Eaton Has Done Much For Hatteras land and Ocracoke at Bux ton on Monday predicted a bright future and boom days for the area which is embrac ed in the National Seashore Park. Largely responsible for development of Hatteras Village, however, is Tom Ea ton, who liked the people liv ing there, decided to do something for them and has done much. .;..j.;...;..;..;..;;..;..j..;..;;...;..;;..;;..;..;..;. GLEANINGS Good Hearing Brinp; National Seashore To Lookout Or Shackleford Present and preliminary plans are to bring the Na tional Seashore down the Outer Banks via Cape Hat teras to Ocracoke Inlet. Originally, when the Nation al Seashore Park idea was first given birth to by Rep resentative Lindsqy C. War ren of the First District plans were to extend this National Park system all the way down the Banks to Cape Lookout and probably in clude Shackleford Banks let ting its boundaries terminate at Beaufort Inlet. During the years, perhaps because a storm in 1933 cut a number of new inlets through the beachlands of Core Banks, the Southern boundaries of National Seashore terminat ed at Ocracoke Inlet. The Beaufort News ,now and al ways, has favored that this first national park, known as a National Seashore, should include Core Banks. We have not changed our opin- Eack in 1934, the Editor of this newspaper, then a free lance news correspon dent on Ocracoke Island was the guest of Tom Eaton, Winston - Salem sportsman who was host to a group of friends on a one week fishing expedition in the Gulf Stream off Cape Hatteras. Tom Eaton liked Hatteras village and he liked Frazier Peele, the man who was guiding the party during that week back in 1934. He liked Hatteras so well that he returned there and set tled. Before Tom Eaton went to Hatteras Island there were no power and ice plants so he organized the Hatteras Development Company with Frazier Peele as an associate. There was no established boat line to the mainland, so he established a regular freight, passenger and ferry service from the village on the Banks to Engelhard on the Hyde County mainland. The ice plant he establish ed is of 10 ton daily capacity. It provides ice today which previously had to come from Manteo, Elizabeth City or Washington, across Pamlico Sound. He installed two Dei sel motors in the power plant which not only provides elec tric energy to Hatteras Vil lage but will eventually car ry power on to Frisco and to Buxton. The Hadeco, first boat to be operated on the run across the Sound is pow ered with a 170 H. P. Super ior Deisel and a newer boat, the Coosaw supplements the Hadeco. Soon the fleet of the Hatteras Development Com pany will start operating to Norfolk on weekend cruises, leaving the island on Satur days and returning on Tues days. To Tom Eaton goes the credit for discovering Hat teras as the best big game fishing grounds along the Atlantic Coast. He has been responsible for many hun dreds of sportsmen going there each summer to fish for dolphin, amberjack, tar pon, cabio, channel bass and the mighty blue marlin. Gov ernor Broughton speaking to the residents of Hatteras Is- Capt. John A. Nelson, com mander of the department of con servation and development's fleet and commissioner of commercial fisheries, reports a falling off in the annual catch of shrimp in North Carolina, but cites figures showing that the take inside was larger for 1940 than for years preceding. It was the failure of the shrimpers to find the offshore shrimp that accounts for the defi cit. If this means that shrimp are so multiplying in the sounds as to provide a larger crop while shrimp ers adhere to the principles of con servation, we think this is one of the most comforting announce ments made by a member of North Carolina oniciaidom in years. There was a larger catch of shad in the Cape Fear and the Neuse rivers, too, we understand. And this, in spite of some complaint as to prices, is among the few cheer ing words received from fisheries hereabouts in years. Generally we are told that there are fewer fish and that prospects are for a continued shrinkage, al most to the point of destruction. It is with sincere satisfaction that w? greet this department announce ment. And until we are told different we are going to believe that Cap tain Nelson and his conservational efforts are largely responsible foi the improvement. For Captain Nelson has remained on the job since the department was created, and has not, so far as we have ever heard, had the benefit of any sort of co-ordination at the hands of the succeeding administrations he has served. Greensboro Daily News. Dear Bette: Just got back from Atlantic Beach. Did we have a swell time there; I should say we did. We had free swimming on the beach and half-fare movies. And Friday night the citizens of the town ran a dance for us. Our camp was lo cated near the edge of the town of Beaufort which was seven miles from Money Island Beach which is part of Atlantic Beach. And it seems that the people of Beaufort were riding by the camp on pur pose just to drive the boys into town. I think they had more fun trying to be nice to us than we had enjoying ourselves and we had a damn gooi time. Friday afternoon a man with a big fishing boat -took all the boys who wanted to go fish ing free. He even gave them bait. I've seen this in the movies but it is the first time I came in contact with such friendliness and generos ity since I've been in the army. They were astonished when we told them that the people of Fay etteville treat us so lousy. Friday night at the dance there were about 350 of us and there were at least that many girls, believe it or not. A lot of them were quite young, but there were some older girls and plenty of pretty ones. Those that didn't come with host esses came with their Mothers and Fathers. While the music was playing, if you weren't dancing, some woman would come up to you .;ti, o n-iv p ther her oauRnier ir om f-rip pIsp. and she would in troduce you and tell you to dance and have a good time. Even the Boy Scouts were there to serve re freshments. I was so surprised ny the swell way we were treated that I'm sure it will take me quite a time to recover. I Frinay afternoon we went over ! tn Money Island Beach swimming. We Atnt over in our trucks. How ever, I wasn't ready when the truck? pulled out so I snitched a ride into Beaufort with two pretty girls who I met later that night at the dance. Getting off in Beaufort we picked up a ride from a woman who was going to Morehead City near which town the beach is lo cated. After taking a dip, another fellow and I walked up the beach because I could see three girls sit ting alone up there. When we got up to them we used the Direct ap proach I sat right down next to them and started talking. Well it took me about a half hourto wear them down. After that we went swimming and played with a ball they had. I asked them if they were going to our dance tha night. They said they would if they could, but they were only guests with the aunt of one of them and their aunt was supposed to en tertain that night, expecting com pany. But if they could get away they woukl come to the dance. However they did decide that we were very nice so they drove us hack to camp seven miles. They were three of the prettiest girls I've ever seen. And the one that I sort of liked was the nicest thing I've ever seen in my life. Her nsme is and she is from Canada. I mentioned Ynonne to her and we had quite a chal about Canada. She is starting college again in September; North Caro lina University, I think sh2 said. I've got her address and the first chance I get I'm sure going to look her up. The college is about 100 miles from here. Bette, you should see her; she is a honey; resembles Lana Turner, except she is not as tiny or showy looking. I took a picture of the three grils so when I get them developed I'll send them home and you can see for your self. Well that is all now. Oh, tell Mori I got her letter and thj five Thanks. Love, ELMER. REA Film To Be An Added Attraction At Local Theatre "Power and the Land" is a short film made under the direction of the U. S. Department of Agricul ture educational division for REA. This film is being shown Thursday and Friday, September 4 and 5 thru the cooperation of the Beau fort Theatre as an addition to their regular program. "Power and the Land" has pick ed a typical rural farm and shows the contrast in rural home life and work about the farm, first without electricity and then with the use of REA current. This film shows in a real life story the aims of ru ral electrification and what it can accomplish. It should be of inter est to everyone and of particular interest to those people in this county who will soon receive pow er and lights for the first time through the aid of the Rural Elec trification Administration. Marine Recruiting Party Will Be In New Bern Six Days Captain John M. Greer, officer in charge of Marine Corps recruit ing for North Carolina will be in New Bern at the Post Office build ing from August 24 through Au gust 29, for the purpose of inter viewing young men who wish to enlist in the Marine Corps. Men must be white, single with no dependents and from 17 to 30 years of age. They must also be of good character and have a com mon school education. They may enlist for four years of for the du ration of the National Emergency. Those enlisting for the latter will be discharged and sent home when the emergency is over. They will be in identically the same status as the regulars as regards pay, duty, uniform, promotion and edu cational opportunities. TENNIS TOPICS By M. LESLIE DAVIS, JR. Robinson In Tourney Interest in the local tournament which has kept the fans in good shape, slightly died this week when news was received that Robert W. Robinson, No. 1 player had ac cepted an invitation to compete in the Second Annual Eastern Caro lina Tennis Tourney at Goldsboro, September 1-6. Members of the local club are especially proud of Robert as only eight players in Eastern North Carolina have been invited. It is a distinction of which members of the club and Beaufort citizens should be proud. Competed Last Year Robert competed in the tourney last year but was eliminated in the first round. A lot of improvement has been made during the year, however, so his winning chances should be much better. He leaves for Goldsboro on Monday, accom panied by his double partner, Carl M. Sadler, and we all feel sure that he will do his best to come home with the bacon. The girls' tennis match was fin ished Wednesday afternoon when Florence Skarren defeated Mar garet Robinson: 3-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-3. We hope to have all the rest of the mens' matches played off by Sunday, so everybody come out and see some good tennis and an afternoon of entertainment for all who enjoy the sport. The last match so far I have heard on the mens is that Dr. F. E. Hyde defeated Wade Neal 6-1, 6-2. Rates T. Leo Haden, Interstate Com merce Examiner, has recommend ed a 10 percent reduction in joint rail-ocean rates on grain and grain products shipped from the south west to Atlantic ports. I I I I I r.v.v LETTERS Davis Boys Express Their Views Obituaries CHARLES MASTERS Camp Glenn Funeral services for Charles Masters, 72, were con ducted at the home of his daugh. ter, Mrs. W. C. Lockhart, Satur day afternoon at 5 o'clock with Rev. M. O. Stephenson, pastor, Franklin Memorial church officiat ing. He died at his daughter's home on August 22 at 3 :30 o'clock. The deceased was a native of Schnectady, N. Y., but had lived in North Carolina for the past 42 years and in Carteret County for 42 years. Interment and buria! services were held at Bay View cemetery. Two daughters, Mrs. W. C. Lockhart and Mrs. Kirby Tur ner, the latter of Florida, and sev eral grandchildren survive. Subscribe to The Beaufort News. To The Editor: We are very sorry that the City Commissioners of Beaufort should have so unfairly criticized by tho Fire Chief and Building Inspector as they were in the last issue of the Beaufort News. Mr. M. L. Davis can and should speak for himself. The writer will only speak of the Davis Brothers fish business. We are only trying to hold together the business that we were so poorly equipped to handle when Father died. So far we have managed to carry on with out asking special favors of any one. What we did ask the City Com missioners to do was only the same thing that had within the past few years been allowed Mr. Will Potter, Mr. Hal Potter, B. C. Way, Roland Bell, C. R. Wheatley, Sheriff Holland, N. W. Taylor, I. E. Ramsey, Luther Paul, Sinclair Oil Company, H. C. Jones and oth ers to do. If there was any peanut politics it sure wasn't the present Mayor or Commissioners. They merely in sisted that two fatherless boys who are supporting a widowed Mother and sisters, who under more favor able circumstances would still be in school, got the same kind . of treatment that other more influen tial citizens got. It appears to us that some one sure owes some apologies and wt hope that the Eeaufort News will give this letter the same kind of front page display that was given the unfair criticism. OLIVER DAVIS, CHARLES DAVIS We Were Glad To Help The Festival To The Editor: .... We deeply appreciate the fine manner in which you coop erated with us in this project and we would appreciate your convey ing to Mr. Hatsell our appreciation for the many courtesies shown by The Beaufort News to the More head City Coastal Festival. With best personal regards, Sincerely, ' Morehead City Junior Chamber of Commercj By George A. McNeill, Publicity Chairman. BIDIIIIII WE EXTEND A CHEERFUL WELCOME TO THE STUDENTS AND FAC ULTY OF CARTERET COUN TY SCHOOLS OPENING SEPT. 11,1941.... Visit Our Store When You Are In Need Of SCHOOL SUPPLIES - COSMETICS AND COMPLETE DRUG SERVICE. B Mail & Phone Orders Filled Promptly BELL'S DRUG STORE "Our Reputation Is Your Protection" DAY PHONE NIGHT PHONE 323-1913-1 379.1 FRONT STREET BEAUFORT 5: Editor's Note: The Beaufort News has made no reference to either Charles or Oliver Davis and we are at loss to know just what they are driving at in foregoing letter. A.B. To "Keep 'em Flying" you must "Keep on Buying" Defense Sav ings Bonds and Stamps regularly. LIKED OUR EDITIONS ABOUT COAST ISLANDS r- r-i . . . "Those two editiors are great and should do Ocracoke and Hat teras a world of good, thanks to you and Mr. Hatsell. It is a very considerable achievement on your own part and is no doubt very much appreciated by all. . . "Sincerely, "F. R. Steadman, "Greensboro, N. C." Tobacco Grading Demonstrations In County On Friday Tobacco Grading Demonstra tions will be given on W. R. Con ner's Farm, Harlowe, Friday, Au gust 29th, at 10:00 A. M. Eastern Standard Time; and J. K. Parker's Farm, Ocean, at 2:00 P. M. East ern Standard Time, August 29th, by W. L. Bradsher, Tobacco Spec ialist United States Department of Agriculture, for the purpose of demonstrating the proper handling of tobacco for market, it was an nounced today by County Agent J. Y. Lassiter. Every tobacco far. mer is urged to attend the demon stration nearest to hirn tp obtain more knowledge and skill in pre paring his leaf crop for the best market. SEA BREEZE THEATRE COOL AS THE OCEAN BREEZES Powder Defense supplies of smokeless powder for big guns, anti-aircraft guns and. army rifles may be made from staple cotton instead of cot ton linters. Fri.-Sat., Aug. 29-30 BEGINNING The Most Thrilling and Exciting Serial Since the Days of Pearl White and Ruth Roland. Once again a beautiful girl will take you through a series of breath-taking ad venture . . . FRANCES GIFFORD As The "Jungle Girl" Plus Roy Rogers, Sally Payne Gabby Hayes in "Nevada City" Freddy Bartholemew, Jimmy Lydon, Billy Cook -in- 'Naval Academy' Also Added Shorts WHAT A PROGRAM! ALL FOR 10c-15c-20c Sun. - Mon. - Tues. . Aug. 31 - Sept. 1-2 SPENCER TRACY MICKEY ROONEY In "Men Of Boys Town" The Picture You've Been Waiting For Wed.-Thurs., Sept. 3-4 Jack Holt, Marjorie Reynolds in "The Great Swindle" Also The Spider Returns" Fri.-Sat., Sept. 5-6 Double Feature ft- i) w.it)iiiiil(tMaiiiiil)r,i ihumi i
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