Dr. And Mrs Selby English Minister Coming To Warren The vestry of Emmanuel Episcopal C hurch in Warrenton has extended an invitation to the Rev. Dr. G. R Selby to be the new rector of the church during his one-year sabbatical from England The Rev Dr. Selby was born in Nottingham, England, famous for its lace, hosiery tobacco products and Robin Hood. He was in the Royal Navy for three years and studied at St. John's College in York where he received a teaching degree He studied theology at the University of Nottingham and went to Wells Theological College in Somerset later being ordained in Salisbury Cathedral. He has been assistant curate at St Mark's Parish 1 in Bournemouth, vicar at St. Justus Parish in Rochester and a senior chaplain at the University of Leeds. He received his Ph. D. degree at King's College in London in 1967. The Rev. Dr Selby is also an honorary canon of Manchester Cathedral and examining chaplain to the Bishop of Bradford and Leeds as well as external examiner in religious education for the Universities of Liverpool and Lancaster. The Rev. Dr. Selby and his wife, Wyn, have two children: a daughter, Vivienne who is married; and a son, Trevor, who was married in August. He is interested in music but has most recently spent his extra time restoring a 300-year-old Welsh cottage. He also enjoys walking and sports like English football and cricket. Stew Sale A brunswick stew sale will be sponsored for the general treasury of the Norlina United Methodist Church on Sept. 10 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John. Faulk. The stew will be ready by noon. Advance orders can be placed by calling 456-2336. The stew will sell for $2 per quart and you are asked to furnish your own containers. Johnny Carson went to high school at Norfolk, Neb. Dove Hunt September 3-10-17-24 12:00Noon - 6:00P. M. $3.00 Per Person BILLY JOE BURROWS FARM Stop At Haithcock Brothers Store In Macon, N. C. For Directions To Farm Sponsored By MACON RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT Pygmies In Zairian Army Have History Of Fighting Sending Pygmies against Katangan rebels in Zaire *»as been called by one Western diplomat in the capital, Kinshasa, "A brilliant public relations move." Announcements that "elite Pygmy bowmen" #i*re part of the government's offensive in the province of Shaba were widely reported, although the few Pygmies seen by correspondents all carried rifles— almost as tall as the diminutive soldiers themselves. But President Mobutu Sese Seko may have counted more on the shock value the news could have on the rebel invaders than on the numbers or equipment of his 4V4-foot-tall infantrymen. "Magical" Hunters Pygmies have long been known as fighters and hunters. They are skilled woodsmen whose ability to move swiftly and silently through dense foliage once caused other tribes to believe they had magic that allowed them to appear and disappear at will, the National Geographic Society reports. For centuries, the Pygmies proved to be formidable adversaries for men or beasts who entered their Ituri Forest homeland. When Henry Morton Stanley explored the Congo in the 1880s, he reported seeing a man die within minutes of being wounded by a Pygmy's poisoned arrow. With light bows accurate up to nearly 30 yards and with spears, the Pygmies can stalk and kill any game in the forest, regardless of size. An elephant can be brought down by a hunter who creeps underneath it and stabs repeatedly with his spear, while exercising considerable agility to avoid being trampled. Pygmies were in the Ituri long before the taller Bantu tribes arrived. Their short stature seems well suited to the humid rain forest, where the sun barely penetrates. Some anthropologists believe the Pygmies' small size results from this environment; others think they survived in the jungle because of their adaptability. Nomads by Nature Possibly 40,000 Pygmies still remain in the former Congo, including northeastern Zaire. Most live in nomadic bands of 40 to 50 persons and resist efforts to settle them in one place. They prefer to roam the forest, taking their few possessions from one hunting camp to the next. The men carry their bows, arrows, spears, and knives, nets for fishing and for trapping small game, and pipes for tobacco or marijuana. Women carry the cooking utensils and food, and glowing embers in wicker baskets for the next campfire. Women also weave the light leaf-covered huts for shelter whenever the band stops. In earlier years the Pygmies stole what they needed from the Bantu and left freshly killed game in payment. Today, a Pygmy receives metal tools, vegetables, and marijuana from a farmer and brings him part of his kill in exchange. Zaire began recruiting Pygmies into its army in 1973, training them as infantrymen, paratroopers, and pilots. Some also serve as policemen, commanding respect from their taller countrymen. Rites Are Held For Mrs. Pate Funeral services for Mrs. Mattie Mustian Pate, 79, were held at Salem Methodist on Thursday, August 25. Burial was in Wayne Memorial Park. The Goldsboro woman was a former resident of Warren County. Surviving are her widow er, Roy F. Pate; daughter. Mrs. Evelyn Harden of Windsor; three sisters, Mrs. Lillian Weaver of Henderson, Mrs. Pearl Bolton of Richmond, Va., and Mrs. Ola King of Warrenton; a brother, Wilber Mustian of Newport News, Va.; four grandchildren. Americans use 9 or 10 times more black pepper than they do the white type. Old Age Can Hurt By MRS. H. M. COX In The Smithfield Herald When I was years younger than I am now. a gentleman (who was a little older than I was then) told me: "Old age will always get you." And I have found that to be most true. Doesn't matter how active you have been. Or what kind of work you have been doing. There are no exceptions to old age, for it has the right of way. People must know that, and it seems they would prepare for it, but they seldom do. It isn't surprising that scores of people are so baffled by it, they simply go to pieces and make themselves and everybody around them miserable. Old age is like time-it changes everything. Not many folks can go on doing the things they have always done. Even if you have been one of the smart ones, the infirmities and ailments of old age will finally wrap their arms around you and turn your life upside down. I am well qualified to speak on old age since I am well on the way to being through it. And I have learned a lot. You cannot count on doing all of the things you have always done. I once enjoyed running the lawn mower and I could handle it like it was a baby. But I am past that now. I am trying to have a small garden-just couldn't bear not to have one of some size. But I am having to sit down and rest at the end of every row. Indeed, old age has just about revolutionized my way of living. But it hasn't quite got the best of me yet. For all of the things and the work I have had to give up. I have pulled in something else, like my writing and my music. Never had too much time to put on them over the years, for the work came first. Now I can take time, for I have time to spare. I go real slow these days. Can't run any more. In order to grow old gracefully, one must acquire patience and plenty of it. Indeed, it is a necessity if you want people to love you and help take care of you. It will also help to think twice before you speak, for people's mouths usually give them trouble all during life-and in old age they give more trouble than ever. The first newspaper to be published in Colorado was the Rocky Mountain News in The coffee tree is native to Ethiopia. A two-pound package of bacon will have about 35 to 45 slices. Restaurants do an estimated $70 billion business annually. Let Us Custom Build Your Storm Windows Prices Start At $15.95 FREE ESTIMATES 24-Hour Service Open Sat. 9-12 Call Us At 492-2323 Henderson Glass Company 1504 Raleigh Road - Henderson, N. C. Mrs. Barbara McLaughlin, center, and Miss Emil. tmsell \ - sent flowers and a gold Bible to Dr. 0. B. Bui son, former pastor *»t Coley prui^s baptist Church, who held revival services there last week. Burson Revivalist At Services Revival services were held at Coley Springs Baptist Church, August 21 through 26. The speaker was Dr. O. B. Burson, pastor of Holy Trinity Baptist Church of Brooklyn, N. Y., former pastor of the church. He has also served at First Baptist, Lamberts Point, Norfolk, Va.; Shiloh Baptist, Henderson; Shiloh, Kittrell; and Mt. Pleasant, Belmont. He is chairman of Advisory Committee Baptist Ministers Conference of Greater N. Y. and vicinity, member Board of Directors at large of National Baptist Convention U.S.A. Incorporated, J. H. President, member of General Council of National Council of churches, member of Executive Council of the Baptist World Alliance, 32nd. Degree Mason and member of Alpha and Omega Consistory No. 9, Portsmouth, Va. He is married to Mrs. Katie L. Burson and the father of five children, Anita, Marissa, Oscella, Jonada and Jayson Eric. At the close of the revival services, Stewart Watson, chairman of the Deacon Board, presented Dr. Burson a plaque honoring his dedicated and untiring services during the years he served as pastor. Miss Emily Russell gave a brief history of the outstanding work done during his stay at the church. Flowers were presented by Mrs. Barbara McLaughlin, a gold Bible by Miss Emily Russell, and an inspirational poem was recited by Mrs. C. D. Hawkins. Each night Dr. Burson motivated his audience with a solo that was related to each sermon. Welcome Wagon Is En Route The Warren County Chamber of Commerce held its first breakfast meeting Thursday, August 25, at 7:30 in The Carriage House, it was announced that the Welcome Wagon, spearheaded by Lewis Myers, would be in action within 30 days and that merchants in the area will be canvassed for participation. The members also decided to have a fair booth at the county fair which will deal with the N. C. peanut promotion; that membership will be prorated on a quarterly basis; and that the Christmas parade will be a joint effort with Norlina and Warrenton as in 1976. Butch Meek was elected as a representative of the Chamber to the Agri-workers council. Other committee chairmen elected were Charles Hayes, membership; Bill Davis, new projects; and Jack Hawks, Norlina merchants. Other goals and objectives for the remainder of the year were discussed. President Bill Fleming presided over the meeting. Directors present were Lewis Myers, Willoughby Harris, Carroll Harris, Jack Hawks, McCarroll Alston, Charles Hayes, Richar£ Green, Scott Gardner, L. C. Cooper and Lawrence Harrison. NOTICE THE CARRIAGE HOUSE IS NOW UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT Our hours will be 6:30 A.M. Until 9 P.M. daily except Sunday, When we will serve a buffet from 12 Noon Until 2:30 P.M.

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