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Advertisers Find Our Columns a Key" to 1,600 Martin County Homeß VOLUME XXIX—NUMBER 26 Many Children Get Treatment At Clinic Here 100 Operations For Re , moval of Adenoids and Tonsils CLOSED YESTERDAY More than 100 Children Were Toned Away Because of Lack of Time; May Hold Another Soon ■■ ■> ■ The cliildren clinic, in charge of Dr. Carter, of Washington, closed Thurs day after going four full days, in which time more than a hundred chil dren from all parts of the county were operated on for the removal of ton sils and adenoids, with excellent suc cess. More than 100 were turned away be cause there was not time enough to treat them in. Some of those operated on were quite able to pay the small amount charged while others were not and re ceived the service free. Some hope is held out that the State will return this hospital outfit and complete the work on those al ready examined and approved for op erations. Miss Genevieve Sykes, the examin ing nurse, has been warmly praised by the people of the county for her interest in helping their children and for the faithful work she has done for them. The hospital outfit left today for Day>erry, in Stokes County, where they will hold a clinic next week. Misß Sykes goes to in Allegheny Coupty, where she Wi>. examine the children of that county. Miss Sarah Harrell Receives B. S. Degrree Last Monday Miss Sarah Harrell received her B. S. degree from Con verse Collage, Spartanburg, S. C. Sarah spent two years at St. Marys, Kaleigh, where she graduated, and for the past throe years she has been working on her B. S. degree at Con verse. For the past two years she has been laboratory assistant in the chemistry department, chemistry be ing her major subject. She has done exceptional work at Converse, where her native ability has been recog nised. ">•, Her father, Dr. W. H. Harrell, who was one of the best physicians of this section, was always interested in this subject that his daughter has chosen to study. Episcopal Church Sunday Services Rev. C. O. Pardo, Rector May 30th, Trinity Sunday: 9.46 —Church School. 11:00—Morning prayer ttnd sermon. No evening service,* as this church will cooperate with the Vacation Bible School in their commencement exer cises. Confirmation class each Tuesday and Thursday night at 7.45 in the rector's study at the rectory. Thanks People For Cooperation at Clinic Editor of the Enterprise: Please express through your paper my appreciation to the people of Mar tin County for their cooperation in making the work of the recent clinic a success. 1 am especially grateful to the Woman's Club of Williarnston for the work they did in serving lunch to the nurses and parents each night Miss GENEVIEVE SYKES. STRAND THEATRE TUESDAY I MM f * '*• / , Gloria Swanson in "STAGE STRUCK" Glorious Gloria's Latest and. Best v THE ENTERPRISE AID TO BEAUTY Under this young woman's skillful hands the front \>f the Adminlstratlou Building of'tlfo Sesqul-Cetitennlal Itv ternatlonal Exposition Association quickly takes on a delightful aspect She directs gardeners where to placw the small tree* and shrubs about the great stucco building. She is doiug her share to make tho big celebration of the 150 th anniversary of the sign ing oi the Declaration of lr'spHnl •uce a success Colored School Finals Held Wednesday Night The Williarnston colored school's closing exercises were held Wednesday night, when Prof. C. S. Brown, who is president of the colored State nor mal school at Winton, preached a ser mon on "Building a Life." Professor Brown is a man of some age, having preached for 40 years. His dfermon was plain, but forkful and Certificates were given about a doz en of the pupils who had completed the work. Professor Seymour made a short talk outlining the need of the colored school and explaining the require ments. The occasion showed that the prin cipal and teachers of the school have done faithful work during the past session. Bob Reynolds Makes Many Friends Here R. R. Reynolds, candidate for the office of United States Senator, was in town for a few minutes Wednesday afternoon. He shook hands with old friends and met many new ones. He made a 10-minute talk to the Woman's Club, where several men were also present to near him. The speech was not political; it was more. It was a tribute to woman for her contribu tion to organized government and her dominion over home and society-. He simply made reference in clos ing to his candidacy for the United States Senatorship. His wide travel has given him un usual power in personal touch, and he is very quick in catching friends. Then he is so clever he holds them. He is a capital good fellow, as well as "a man of ability. Spring: Clearance Sale Began Today Margolis Brothers began a spring clearance sale today, which will con tinue for ten days. All the lovely spring dresses, shoes, hats, etc., for the ladies are being sold at substan tial reductions, and the same will be true of men's and boyg' clothing. Savings or from $6 to $12.60 on each suit will be possible during this sale. This sale not only applies to the ready to wear departments but a quite no ticeable reduction is to be found on everything. To Have Square Dance at Washington Tuesday 1 At the show room of the Washing ton Motor Car Co., on the corner of Hackney Avenue and Third Streets, in Washington, there will be staged one of • Henry Ford's old-time square dances next Tuesday night, y Mr. Ford is invited to this dance; so are the Martin County people. They plan to have a well-behaved and orderly dance and all the ministers of Beaufort County are given a special invitation. Special music will be ren dered by fiddlers and other musicians. T " • Messrs. John Winfield, of Pantego, and Leamon Barn hill, of Everetts, vis ited friends here yesterday. Mrs. Ben Barnhill and son, Eli, have returned from Ashevflle, where they visited Mr. Barnhill. Williarnston, Martin County, North Carolina, Friday, May 28,1926 'Bob' Reynolds Makes Talk At Woman's Club Number Of Important Matters Disposed Of v Wednesday DELEGATES REPORT Club Will He Disbanded During the Summer Months; To Change Plan of Organization The meeting of the Woman's Club held Wednesday was very interesting, several things of major importance were attended to.S-eports from dele- Kates to the State convention were heard, an interesting program given, and "Bob" Reynolds, candidate for United States Senator, made a short speech. Mrs. Martin gave a summary that was inclusive and interesting of the whole convention, but she dwelt upon the chief of the Federated Clubs —to teach good citizenship to the mem bers. Mrs. Biggs told the club something of the wonderful work of the western clubs, particularly of tho night schools. And she also told how she was im pressed by the fixed purpose, the sol emnness with which the women of the convention accepted their trust to help their State through education and moral uplife. It Was decided to disband the club during July and August and to begin the fall work with a change of or ganization. Instead of working thru committees to work in departments, according to the regular organization of the Federated Clubs. Vt was voted to ask the commis sioners of the town to hire a city manager. A committee of three, Mrs. J. G. Staton, Mrs, L. B. Harrison, and Mrs. A. T. Crawford, were appointed to in vestigate sites, costs, etc., for a swimming pool. The reports showed good work be ing accomplished, especially in the welfare department. This committee, Mrs. Krah Cobb, chairman, and Mrs. Myrtle assistant, has served sandwiches and hot coffee each night to the parents and nurses of the chil dren who have been operated on at the clinic this week. A letter was read from Clayton Moore, candidate from this district, for the State Senate, in answer to the questionnaire sent him by the club regarding his stand on some measures being sponsored by the Fed erated Clubs. These measures will be given publication later. The program for the afternoon dealt with house furnishings. Mrs. P. 11. Cone read a paper on "Background for Furnishings," Mrs. Frank Mar golis had a paper on "Furnishings,'' and Mrs. J. H. Saunders had one on "Carpets for Both Summer and Win ter." i After the program was completed R. R. Reynold smade a short speech to the club and to a number of other citt izens who wished to hear the candi date for the nomination for Senator in opposition to the present Seantor, Lee S. Overman. He was introduced by Mayor Coburn. Mr. Reynolds paid a tribute to the "cTub \*N|tMeiT "of" the' land an3'IKS" worlt* An Experiment in A Question of Why Can't The Churches in a Small Town Unite Their Efforts to Put Over Something for the Common Good Is Answered "They Can" The question has often been aaked, Why can not the several churches in a small town unite their effort* foi the essential purpose of combining strength and putting to the fore a solid front, especially on matters per taining to the general welfare of the community? And to one who is not closely associated with some church, or to one who thinks in terms of the whole of society rather than of on« group in particular, it is rather con fusing to know why there should be any reason at all. There has been a very interesting experiment going on in Williamston for the past two weeks. An experi ment in Christian training, Christian service, Christian teaching and Ch»ts tian fellowship. The Vacation Bible School, which has been conducted by the four churches of Williams toil has disproved something and proved others. The Christian Church, the Baptist Church, the Episcopal Church, qpd the Methodist Church, with the min isters and members at these different denominations, 4 have just had a auc Windows Decorated by Bible School Students Harrison 'Bros. & Co., and S. • R. Biggs Drug Co., have donated space in their show windows to the Daily Vacation Bible School pupila. They wilt display articles from the various departments that have been made-during the'two weeks school. Those who have visited the school have been greatly impressed and those who have not will have an opportunity to observe some of the good work that has heen done. If Revival Is Still Attracting Big Congregations Meeting Will Continue Throughout Next Week WILDNESSIS SCORED Subject Tuesday Night Was "Prove All Things and Hold Fast That Which Is Good" The meeting at the Methodist church continues to druw largo con gregations. The pastor, Rev. T. W. I-ee, and the song leader, Mr. Coston, are both serving faithfully in song and word. The subject Tuesday night was the wanting to "Prove all things, and hold fast that which is good." Mr. Lee scored agatf st the cursing habit, the drinking habit. Then he warned against the Mildness of the young life, especially young girls. The dance was mention' I as one of the pitfalls for the destruction' "of girls. He warned agafnst the idea of shirking duty, but rather held up work as one of our greatest needs. If we would be good citizen.-- and tfood" Christians, we must servo. x During the service a thutider squall struck and put the lights.out, hut it did not stop the preaOrr. who was just as earnest in his warnings and pleadings in the dark as he was in the light. The, both Wednesda> and Thursday nights were also able and impressive. • The services will continue through tonight, tomorrow night, and Sunday morning. They will be suspended on Sunday night, for the purpose of the vacation Bible school exercises, 'which will be conducted by the teachers and children of the school. The services will then continue through next* week. Business Meeting of league Monday The senior Fpworth league will hold its monthly business meeting on next Monday night at 7.30. All mem "Bers are urged to be present. they are doing, and said if nominated and elected he would always lend his influence to help their movements. Mr. Reynolds is a charming speaker _and made a fi|lg jjJUgfgfi&Uill* UH .uiU'. ci l_ izens. cessful two week* of the Vacation Bible or Church School. Successful because for one in the history of churches not one word was said about Apostalic Succession, How to baptize, When to celebrate the I/ord's supper, or why the presiding Elder system is essential. Successful because the idea was suggested by one preacher, in dorsed by another, sanctioned by a third, anif assisted to an assured thing by the fourth. Successful because on the faculty there were Methodists, Episcopalians, Christian Diaciples, and Uaptist. All working with but one desire in mind, namely, to make this experiment a success. A success be cause for every day for two weeks on the average of 160 children have re» ceived some very definite Christian training. This rather disproves the theory that church people of differing names and denominations can not work together for the welfare of the town and com munity. Disprove* the idea that any one group has a corner on religion. Disproves the notion that any other group has not enough religion to I ' 'Lj —v. Auto Licenses To Go On Sale Hers June Ist Only Three Agencies in Northeastern North Carolina MANY TO COME HERE New License Will Carry Letters Des ignating Type of Car As Well As the Number Automobile licenses for 1926 and 1927 will go on sale at the office of the Williarnston Motor Co. June 1. The State auto license bureau has established fewer agencies than it did last year. In tho eastern end of the State they will be issued at Williarn ston, Klizabeth City, and Greenville. This means thaf a large part of the automobile owner population of 1 about five or sixTcouilties will come to Williarnston in June and during the first 10 duys of July. The new licenses have already been received. The license plate this year is black with white figures and let ters. All cars in the "flivvtif" class, which ibear a license that costs $12.50, will have the letter A on them; S2O licenses v*il 1 be marked H, and so on, accord ing to the cost of the license, which is based on the horse-power rating of the car or the tonnage of the truck. The reason for the letter on each license is to prevent running a high i powered tar on a cheaper license. Some'one has already said that if Williarnston is wise it wilt introduce 'every visitor to a good town while th?y are waiting for their license tag. I Woodmen of Everetts Aid Brother Member (Special to: The Enterprise) K'veretts, May 27. On Tuesday at U-rnoon, May 25, ten of the memoers of the local camp, together with two ►members from the Hear Grass camp, met at the home of neighbor Mayo Peel's and helped in the resetting ot his tobacco. This was worth much to the members who took part as they feel better after being of service and help to him. Home of the. members could not be there on Tuesday after noon and promised to go Wednesday. Those helping or sendfng f some one in their place on Tuesday from the. local camp were as follows: Neigh bors H. L. Roebuck, counsel; J. H. Bland, sentry; Paul Bailey, clerk;-J. Arthur Wynn, J. D. Mobley, W. I Au.ihoru, Chester Taylor, Archie Roe buck, Me. G. Hoherson, Paul Ijeggett,] The members from Hear Grass camp were A. L. ami .1. 11. Jackson. Sunday School Class Had Picnic Wednesday The Sunday school class of Mrs. El bert Peel hail a picnic at Itay's Camp on Gardner's Creek Wednesday. There are 17 members of the class, and each had an invited guest. Boating* bathing and fishing are all available at Bay's Camp jmd the young folks enjoyed all three. A picnic dinner was served noon and weilies were cooked in the afternoon. meet on the same basis with other, groups or churches. This successful experiment proves that there is a whole lot of good done. It proves that the church folks of our town have a keen insight into the needs of our training the younger gen eration ip tho e.sbontials of the Chris tian religion in order to insure their having a better change of growing up and developing into young men and wumen of Christian character. It proves that" the various churches are together on the essentials and the members,of the various churches can work together for the sake and in tho name of Jesus Christ. Further more, this experiment proves that the spirit of cooperation is growing and taking a firm root. What a fine thing it would be if the social and business and professional groups in Williamston would only conduct an experiment in cooperation, friendlineiw, and unity. To the ministers of the churches and to the efficient staff of teachers who made possible the vacation Bible school should be extended the heart felt gratitude of all in the community. PRONUNCIATION AID June Webster, descendant of the famous lexicographer, Noah Webster, presents a copy of her ancestor's work to the Publicity Department of the Pesiiui Centennial International Kxpo i sit ton Association to lielp them In pro | nouncinK properly the name of the big events which opens June 1 to cele brate the 150 th anniversary of the signing of the lie. hiratlon of Independ ence Theiv ft TV many types of pro nunciations heard but there Is Just one proper way Noah says. It Is "Ses- FC wtlh cent on* nla 1" with the accent on the (list syllable, ".Sesqnl" and on the second syllable of tha "ceutou niaL" Nj WEEKLY SUNDAY SCHOOL LESSON May .10.—"Jacob at Bethel."— (ien. 28:10-22. * By Kev trn. DICKKY Jacob marches onto the scene from behind tho curtain of trickery, fraud, and deception. He and his mother, Ke bekah, deceived the old man, Isaac, at the expense of the other brother, Ksau Jacob won his purpose, but he paid for it in forty years of exile. His mother carried out her plans, hut she paid for it in her favor ite son again. This lesson would seem to demon strate' that the Lord can use a man in spite of his palpabTe' faults and sins. This is a glorious thought, af ter all. God used Jacob marvelous ly; lie used David; He used I'eter; and lie has used thousands and thou sands of men in spite of their faults and sins. And, indeed, if it required a sinless, spotless life before,the I old could use us, most of us would lie us. seundiiiß brass and a elatißitiß eym hal all the days of oui lives. In order to escape the wrath and Hie threats of his brother. Ksaiir anil 1 to find for himself a wife of his own people, Jacob severs all ties, leaves I lie old home, and goes out in forced exile to" save his life, seek a wife, and make his fortune. After he hud been on the long road Ifut a short time, night*overtook him, and he lay down in a lonely place to sleep. The choice bed of the home tents had once held his form; now only a bare rock was his pillow. So, away from home, on his way to ex : ile, he lay down to sleep with hi* betid pillowed on a stone. He dreamed anil saw, as it were, a ladder set up and Teaching'' "all" tTie*" wii~'Trorn™7'a^rfl? I liV heavtjji. And up* anil down it were ascending and descending the angels ol (iod. And when he awoke lie snid that God was in that place and he hadn't known it. Two things here: From his pillow of rock) he saw angels; and he ch>J covered God. Is it not true that we see angels, if we see them at all, when we are pil lowed on the rocks of adversity and hardship? That's when angels appeal —in our bout's of loneliness, sickness, despondency, hardship, until, like Paul Iwe are sometimes enabled to thank the Lord for the .thorn* which come into our flesh. God was in the placo then and there. Not had been there in Abraham's time, but was there at Jacob's time. He made the discovery qf God, and had the witness that heav en and earth are not so. ?ar apart af ter all, as witnessed the ascending and descending angels. - Of course, this was a memorable ex pcijence to him, and he dedicated the place to God and made his vow. God is never the God of a man un til he is the God of his possessons. He vowed, if God would be with him, to give to him a tenth of all that might come to him. The church in this century must come back to the ground. All the great denominations are having rough sledding financially. Just recently one of these denominations, In con vention assembled, planned to under take to secure 500,000 tithers within the year. A momentous undertaking. But men are not fully God'* until all that they have Is Hit»— their time, tal ents, money, children, and all. We could all well afford to follow .1 ' ' Watch Label on Your Paper; It Carries Date Subscription Expires ESTABLISHED 1898 Vacation Bible School Ends Its Sessions Today To Hold Commencement Exercises Sunday Night COST NOT OVER $l5O Offering Will lie Taken at Sunday Ni«ht Service To Defray Ex penses of School FJif Vacation Bible School formally closed with, the sessions and weekly "surprise" for the c hildren today. It has been a memorable school. Its accomplishments have,"been rare; its achievements It has been sponsored, from the first, by all the'churches; and on the faculty have been members' of every church. Kspecial mention in due these J women who have worked, and worked | Rood and hard, and without any com pensation for the mere joy of the work and for the Rood of the more than 150 children whom they hav.e been per mitted to teach. Miss Kmma Robert son and her faithful department heads have rendered a notable service to this community. The "helpers," the fine .grojip of Kills and yuumr women, from every church, have detminstrated what is in, them. They havebeen regular, punc tual, faithful, and dependable. I young women who have so. wonderfully assisted in the success of this success ful school, deserve the thanks and ap preciation of the entire community, and especially of the, parents whose children ' have been taußht. The commencement exercises of this school will be held Sunday night at K o'clock at the Methodist church. Ot course, the public will understand that | with only a two weeks' session it is impossible to have a complete pro Riam no one will .expect it. Hut it is-understood that to gram Will be excellent, and a demoiistration of some of the actual work the children have done during the school. I This servce should be largely at tended. ...Kev. l,ee makes a distinct Lfccritrre ffi thus breaking into his re mval; and the other churches sacri ficed their services. Hut this is a community cause which is worthy of worthy of sacrifices. At this Sunday nißht service, the funds which were- necessary in carry i IIR on the school, will bo collected at a free will offei'ing. Ami this offering should lie in by all the people in the community. And while n,i eliild has had to spend a penny-—Hot even for pencils—and while'no parent lias paid it cent, ot course,'it id-Is some money to con duct a school nl' such proportjpne. Tha main items of expense have been the literature ami bunks necessary to train iiiß the faculty and setting up the M'huol; the implements and sllpplle.- for tile school, .including the articles and garment made; the janitor's pay; and the free entertainments given b> the children. 1 ~ The whole outlay lias not been more than *lf)0. i This is it small amount ot money for Williamston to give lor the re ligious'education of their children foi two weeks, and for their supervised I>Hiy and wholesome recreation and Rood times. "r" w v,' Such a little money for so great achievements. It is confidently expected that men and women, will come to the service Sunday nißht with liberal offerings, and Rladly pay for that which has been so well done, for their town and their children. liaptist Church Services Sunday The pastor will preach Sunday morn inn at 11 o'clock. During the time of the Methodist revival, the only service this church shall conduct wilt be the Sunday school and moining church services. Our people are urged to be faith ful in their attendance and support of this revival which our sister church is concluding. Sunday night, at ft o'clock, the com mencement exercises of tfie .YucatiyiJ. liable School will be held in the Meth odist church. This has been u com munity school, ami all the other serv ices in town will be'suspended for these exercises. At this an offering will be taken for the expenses in operating the school. It is hoped that every Baptist- will be there with a liberal contribution. Mrs. J. E. Smithwick, of James vllle, spent today in the city. Jacob here. For while he was many times wrong in his life, here where the angels ascend and he is right.