Cactus, the reluctant mule, just doesn't seem to want to be a circus performer. But Uncle Zeke, her trainer, is just as stubborn and insists that she go through her routine twice a day, to the | delight of all the children attending the Royal Wild West Circus. The circus appears in Norlina on ' May 5 for the benefit of the Norlina Volunteer Fire Department. Circus Is Coming To Norlina • The star-studded 1977 edition of the Royal Wild West Circus is coming to Warren County on May 5, it was announced yesterday by Butch Meek, secretary of the Norlina Volunteer Fire Department. ! "Our organization is bringing {he circus here to enable our {ommunity to enjoy this traditionally wholesome form of entertainment, unique in Amerca," Meek said. "Profits derived from sponsoring the circus will go towards our new truck," he continued. "Our fund will benefit the greatest from the sale of advance tickets by our members. We receive up to 50 percent of the proceeds from these tickets. In addition, patrons purchasing tickets in advance of Circus Day will save money," he said. The Royal Circus appears exclusively for leading civic and charitable organizations, making it possible for such groups to raise funds for their community projects. "Advance reduced-rate tickets may be purchased from any member of the Norlina Fire Department. Save and, at the same time, help this local organization raise money for its community and charitable projects," Meek said. ICancer Contributions L Reported Coming In •The cancer campaign thermometer on the courthouse lawn indicates that area volunteers and campaign workers arte getting results in their April cancer crusade. ;"We have collected thus f.-j $i,630," Floyd B. McKissick, Cancer Crusade chairman, said tliis week. |"We still have $2,120 to collect to meet our goal," he a|ded. "We have less than two wieeks to do it. We are confident that the citizens in Warren County will help the ciusade meet its goal." I During April, volunteers th the Cancer Crusade are siting friends, neighbors and bsiness associates with imprtant life-saving information out cancer safeguards and arning signals. At the same (me, they «je asking for ipport of the American ancer Society. j Monies received from the <&mpaign are used in many \iays. "In the most recent rational ACS budget 29.2 ?* Tcent of all income or more an $33 million supported a ide variety of research programs," McKissick declared. "At the same time that we E seeking new life-saving elopments from research, we also use the weapons we already have by teaching people to look for and recognize cancer's warning signals," he added. "Nearly $20 million was spent for public education programs," he said. "While we are trying to save more people with the knowledge we have today, we are asking Warren County residents to support the threefold ACS program of research, education and service and rehabilitation for the cancer patient and family," McKissick said. "As our slogan puts it, we are asking everyjgygjp 'fight cancer., with a checkup and a check.' " "And through these efforts, we hope to 'wipe out cancer in your lifetime,' " he added. What's In Nome What's in a name? Some of the colonists of Jamestown, hunting for a nourishing local wild food, boiled up glossy leaves that looked like spinach, ate them, and went on a binge of idiocy and hallucinations that lasted days. Their misadventure with Jamestown weed gave name to today's dangerous Jimson weed. MAM "Those wonderful weekend trips!" In the excitement, don't forget to be careful of injuries and accidents. A trip Accident or Personal Accident policy from Warrenton Insurance Agency is a wise precaution. INSURE RE SURE WARRENTON INSURANCE AGENCY INC. W. MONROF GARDNER. Pres. PHONE 257 3104 GARDNER KHLDINO AUTO - HOME - BUSINESS - LIFE RESTAURANT! _ IMQUf WOMS fO« TOU» MMUl fMHIJ MT SI7I GWUf SMTIIK Uf TO 2» M U CALL 438-6777 [5 Children'< Plates Available T Bone Steaks 4 p m To 10:30 p.m. Norlina Road-Henderson jj 1 PEKING LOUNGE a Live Music - Wed. - Sun. Niahts i Live Music — Wed. - Sun. Nights jj - ENTERTAINMENT 5 NIGHTS WEEKLY fjS VISIT OUR LOUNGE 7 NIGHTS A WEEK 1j fr Disco Night is Tuesday jj OPEN TO ALL - NO MEMBERSHIPS i| %RGE DANCE FLOOR- SMALL COVER {I. worrenton win Provide Water Warrenton will again furnish water to tobacco farmers. Bill Neal, superintendent of the Water Company, said this week. There will be a change in the place of the water hose. For several years farmers have brought their trucks to a site near the Warrenton depot. Neal said that this year farmers desiring water should come to the Water Company plant in South Warrenton where a hose will be available. Veteran Fireman Put On Honor Roll Warrenton veteran firefight er Robert "Shimmy" Coleman reiiugstedj.hat he be m the town company's honor roll a< the regular business meeting ol the local unit Monday night Coleman, who has been i member of the Warrenton Fire Department for 47 years, saic that the reason for his retire ment is because he's no longei able to participate fully as i fireman. Capt. Leon Cheel accepted Coleman's resignatior and added that Coleman hac served faithfully as a membei of the company. Haliwas Host Pow-Wow (Continued from page 1) to remain silent for two minutes in tribute to two deceased members of the tribe. Other than for the pause for prayer, there was little silence at the Pow-Wow as dancing and the chanting and beating drums punctuated the yearly event. Guest speakers for the Pow-Wow were Joseph W. Neale, a Shawnee Indian who serves as American Indian student advisor at American University in Washington; and A. Bruce Jones, executive director of the N. C. Commission of Indian Affairs. State Sen. James Speed and Second District Congressmen were in attendance for the Saturday session. The Pow-Wow officially ended Sunday. French fried potatoes were not invented in France but in Belgium. Then their popularity spread to the north of France. "Col." CALVIN ZEDD Sells At AUCTION 9 JSZHa Jeffs Big Banner Warehouse Henderson, N. C. TUESDAY, APRIL 26th 10 AM Partial Listing....Fixtures of all kinds, electric or manual Cash Registers, Pant racks, Thread racks, Tape Cabinets, Sox racks, mfg. racks. Gondolas, s/s Candy Cases with (glass front), hundreds of display counters, fire extinguishers, restaurant equip., Light fixtures, wrought iron fixtures, record cabinets, card racks, check-out-counters, dress cabinets, storage office cabinets, display baskets, approx. 500 mannequins, platform scales, shoe stands, office <'.« sks & furniture, popcorn machines, exterior lantern posts, wood & metal chairs, metal shelving, eoat racks, shelf brackets, wall channels, counter canopies, stainless steel sinks and much, much more. TERMS: Cash or Check, All items sold in individual lots must be sold in 3 days. For further information call Rose* Stores, Inc. 919-492-8111 Expansion Department Virginia Tour Taken By Warren Citizens By BARBARA COOKE Thirty-eight Warren County residents, members and guests of the Senior Social Club of Norlina, boarded a Greyhound at 7:30 a. m. Thursday, April 14, to toi^r scenic parts of Norfolk, Va. This destination, the Municipal Gardens-By-TheSea, a botanical garden complex, was repched by 10:30 a. m. Awaiting them were two boats that transported them for a half hour along canals, under bridges, near NATO Hill, through blooming azaleas, and tulips, and along Lake White hurst. The botanical gardens contain plants from all over the world, and each year the Azalea Festival Week and the NATO meetings coincide, to reafirm the allegiance of the United States to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. Allies with NATO have donated many of the plants and trees to Gardens-By-The-Sea. Disembarking from the motor boats, a trackless train was awaiting them for a 30 minute ride along paths flanked by massive walls of pink, red-orange, lavender, white and red azaleas. The rhododendron gardens were in full bloom, while dogwood and Japanese cherry trees were fading. Herons and numerous turtles bathing in the sunlight enhanced the excitement of the outdoor excursion. A quick trip down Military Highway took the group to Piccadilly Cafeteria at Military Center for lunch. The next stop was the Moses Myer House, where entry into his house transplanted the group from the twentieth century into the life-style of an 18th century millionaire, Moses Myer, a merchant. The Georgian townhouse, built in 1792, had all the original furnishings, of the family. A two-block walk took the majority of the group to the Willoughby-Baylor House, with the bus following, bearing the wearied. This house was constructed in 1794, and unlike tjie Myers home, that passed from generation to generation in the same family, its furnishings were not original, ' but were autMHtttt to the 18tf> century period, displaying Dolly Madison's dining room suite, when her husband was President. The General Douglas MacArthur Memorial was the last stop. Passing MacArthur's staff car, a 1950 Chrysler limousine, the group viewed a twenty minute film of MacArthur's military career, and briefly traversed Norfolk's old City Hall, now a Memorial filled with Mac Arthur's medals, gifts, pipe collection, papers and books. His tomb is there, as is the place for his wife. Returning by way of the bottom of the Elizabeth River, aided by the underground tunnel, the worn and weary travelers literally took Greyhound at its word, "J/eave the driving to us." Unaware of the race to beat Norfolk traffic, they knew they were headed for home. Making one very quick refreshment stop, with delegated waitresses, one little store, just north of Roanoke Rapids, is still wondering what happened. Only Norlina Senior Citizens know. The next meeting of the Norlina Senior Social Club is Thursday, April 28 at 2 p. m. Remember, it is the April Fool's meeting. Bring a "White Elephant" gift in a brown paper bag to be auctioned. We meet at St. Paul's Lutheran Church. Plans will be explained for the Washington, D. C. trip on May 19-20, an overnight trip to tour sites of the Nation's Capital. Overloading Wasteful Overloading a freezer with warm food slows freezing time and wastes energy. First chill cooked foods quickly by setting them in cold water; then freeze. Huliwa Chief W. R. Richardson [right) gives Princess Joanne Richardson a huge goodiutk kiss after she was crowned by outgoing princess Brenda Lynch (left! at the 12th annual Ilaliwa How-V\'ow held over the weekend. State Board To Meet Here Sunday The State Board of Directors for the North Carolina Easter Seal Society will hold a directors meeting at the Warrenton Depot on Sunday beginning at 10 a. m. It is the first time that the Society has ever met in Warrenton. Members from all over the state will be here for the meeting. The Warrenton Woman's Club will cater the luncheon for the group and the ladies of the Historical Association will lead tours of the town for the visitors and family members. Mrs. Anna Butler, director for the North Carolina Easter Seal Society, expects about 65 people 10 aiienu. incitaea wui be 24 board members, staff and their families. Worm Colors Active Warm colors ar( active, cheery and tend to fill up space. Cool colors are restful soothing and open up space.

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