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VOLUME XXXVII?NUMBER 56 Williamston. Martin County. North Carolina. Tuesday. September 11, 1934 ESTABLISHED 1898 Local Schools Begin Session Wednesday BRIEF INFORMAL EXERCISES WILL mark OPENING ? ?? No Exercises Will Be Held for Children In Lower Grades Tomorrow -?? Brief mod informal exercises will mark (he opening of the local schools tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock in the high school auditorium, it was an nounced today by Principal D. N. Hia. Members of the school commit tee and other patrons of the school are expected to attend and make short talks in connection with the opening of the new term. Only those children in the sixth through the eleventh grades are expected to attend the ex ercises in th^ high school building. Children in the other jgrades will re port directly to their respective rooms in the grammar grade building, Mr. Hix said Parents are invited to at tend with their children. immediately following the opening cxercfaes in the high school, the chil dren will repair to their respective rooms for book and lesson assign ments. Schedules for various courses of study will be announced Arrange ments for starting activities after a complete schedule the following day will, in all probability, be handled by 11:J0, the schools dismissing for the day at that time. Seventy-five pupils, or about three fourts of the expected enrollment, reg ?stered in the eighth and ninth grades yesterday, and registrations were han dled rapidly in the two higher grades this morning. Teachers in the school are holding a Wanting this afternoon at lilt o'clock when local organization plans will be effected- All teachers have .reported for duty with the exception of Miss Qrh Finch, teacher of home economics, who was held at her home by a death in the family. She is expected to reach here late today or early tomor row, Principal Hix said. HEAVY RAINS IN SOME SECTIONS AU-day Rain Here Friday Wag Only Sign Of Coaat Storm g The tropical storm moving north ward last Friday bounced off the North Carolina coast and spent itself M ?aa. causing no damage of conse suance to the coastal country but bring Rain fell here during a greater part of the day, but only an inch and one-half was reported at this point.' Some sec tions reported as much as 7 inches, and Norfolk experienced a 3-inch fall in a comparatively short time. Resi dents in the Norfolk area were expect ing a storm similar to the one that struck there last fall, but the change in course prevented any damag*. The Robersonville and Poplar Point sections reported one of the largest rains last Sunday morning at any time in years. No great damage resulted, however. Rainfall so far this month at this point totals J.09 inches, or almost half the entire amount falling in August. > ? Miss Hardison Hurt In Auto Wreck Last Sunday Miss Hazel Hardison, daughter of My. and Mrs. Luther Hardison, of Jamesville, was badly cut on ths fore head last Sunday night in an auotmo bile accident near Rocky Mount. Mr. Wallace Fleming, also of Jamesville, driver of the new Hudson car in] which Miss Hardison was riding, as-1 caped uninjured, it was learned here. I Damage to the car waa estimated at j POO. ' The Hudson car was struck by an other automobile, complete details of the accident being unavailable here today. The wreck waa the third in which Martin County people had figured in during the past few days. ? Jamea Boston Arrested on Drunken Driving Charge James Boston end e man named Walker were arrested Sunday after noon by Patrolman Archie Rodman. Boston was jaded for alleged drunken driving, end Walker faces a drunken charge. The two men are said to have dang erously interfered with traffic on the highway in tha Hardens section that afternoon, and when officers found them they had stopped the ear on the hard surface aud fallen asleep. They wer* jailed here pending trial in the county court. MEETINGS HELD I Minute details, falling under a routine bead, were completed for opening of the reboots tomorrow at a meeting of the several princi pals held here yesterday afternoon. Following a meeting of the prin cipals, a session eras held with the school bus drivers in the high school. Routes and trucks were assigned, and safety sees stressed in the operation of the trucks. The trucks, 11 in number, and about 7 below the requirements, were de livered to the drivers. Seven new busses jars e spec ted within the neat two or three weeks. Until the arrival of the new units, sev eral trucks will make two trips each way daily. The local school is operating with two busses less than the necessary number. SCRAP SALES TO BE ENTERED ON TOBACCO CARDS ? Rules for Disposing of Scrap Tobacco Announced by J. B. Hutson ? Under an administrative ruling an nounced this week, it~is believed that very little scrap tobacco will be aold tftTs year, indicating that the farmeis whoae marketing quotai have been off ict will find it to their advantage to use their scrap as fertiliser on their gum Ixrms The announcement, released by J. B. Hutson, chief of the Tobacco Sec tion. follows "If-any contracting producer sells scrap tobacco, the sale must be en tered on his allotment card and must be cuveied by a uot-paymenl warrant. Contracting producers cannot sell this tobacco and pay the tax without vio lating the terms of their contracts, j A grower violating the terms of his contract may have his contract termi- j nated and be required to refund any previous payments in adition to an amount equal to the value of tax-pay- j mcnt warrants issued to him. If scrap tobacco is sold to a regis-, tered dealer at the farm, to a redry ing plant, or to a warehouse, the pro ducer should get his hill of sale from the buyer and take this bill of sale together with his allotment card to an agent of the Secretary of Agriculture issuing tax-payment warrants at a | warehouse. This agent will make the necessary entries on the allotment card and issue a tax-payment warrant cuvenng the safe of tobacco: "The producer wil then turn over the bill j of sale to the buyer with the tax-pay-1 mcnt warrant attached. Tl)e buyer will make a monthly report of auch sales, as well as other sales made to him, to the office of the Collector of Internal Revenue in the district in which such sales art made. If scrap tobacco is sold at the farm or elsewhere to a buyer who is not a registered dealer, the producer should obtain a bill of sale and present this bill of sale to the agent of Secretary of Agriculture at the warehouse for the purpose of obtaining a tax-payment warrant and having entries made on his allotment card- In this case, the producer will be required to file a tax return, accompanied by the bill of sale and the tax-payment warrant, at the office of the collector of internal rev- | enue in the district in which the sale | is made. Forms akd information a- ; boat the filing of returns can be ob- I tamed from local warehousemen orj from the office of the Collector of ] Internal Revenue. VANDYKE PLANS SELLING EVENT ? * Local Store Starts Its Sale Thursday Morning At 8:00 O'clock ? The VanDyke Furniture Company will, beginning Thursday, stage one of the largest furniture selling evefite ever held in this section. With its store and warehouses crowded with furniture, the company has smashed its prices to an unusually low point, making it possible and easy for near ly everyone to fill his furniture needs. Prices bare been reduced on all items, and a rush for the bargains is expect ed. To further attract the attention of those in need of furniture, the com pany is giving away absolutely free a number of II by 90 inch sheets and many stick brooms. The sale goes into effect promptly at ? o'clock Thursday morning of this week at its store on Main Street here The company carries a few of the many bargains in this paper. MORE CATTLE ON WAY TO COUNTY PASTURE LANDS Government Plans To Pur chase Feed from Local Farms for Cattle ? Five hundred head of cattle are now j en route to pasture lands in this coun ty from the dry areas of the west,' according to Information received by Hie relief office this week. The ship ment. the secoifd consigned to this county, is expected to reach here in about two weeks, It was stated. The approximately 300 western cat- ' tie shipped to this county several weeks ago are doing unusually well in the pasture lands of Griffins and James vflle Townships, Administrator J. R. Manning said. Many of the cattle have fattened and are now ready for slaughter houses. Only four of the animals have died, and one of those was lolled by hghtniing. The next cattle to reach the coun ty will be pastured for the most part ia the old Dymond City tract in Grif fins and Jamesvillc Townships. Ad ditional men will be employed to look after the cattle, Mr. Vance Price now being engaged in caring for the first shipment. Very little feed has been given the cattle in this county, but preparations I are now being made for the purchase | of feed for the cattle during the com- ' ing winter. Farmers possessing a | feed surplus are almost certain to find a market outlet t|iis season. An order from the State Relief Ad ministrator has been received in this county and reads, in part: "In view of the feed shortage it is necessary to conserve the food raised within our state to supply feed for the drought cattle shipped into the state. "You are requested to proceed im mediately with the following plan for. purchase of feed from the farmers in your county, ?"Organise a county advisoiy cattle feed committee of three members. The personnel of the committee to be tbe county relief administrator, the coun ty farm agent, and ah outstandingJ farmer to be selected by the first two members of the committee. The duties of the advisory committee will be to j promote a plan and method for pur chase for all kinds ot cattle feed avail-' able in the county and to determine a fair price to be paid for same. PEANUT MEET IS HELD IN WINDSOR Government Planning The Purchase of Peanuts and ' Hay In the Field The tentative plan of the govern ment to purchase about 20 per cent of the present peanut crop was dig- j cussed by growers from Martin and Bertie Counties at a meeting held uq- j der the auspices of the East Carolina Chamber of Comerce in Windsor last evening. The plan revealed at the meeting J would provide the purchase of pea nuts in teh stole, and effect a reduc tion in the crop for market. The pea-' nuts and hay purchased would be ground and fed to government cattle now on pasture lands in this section. Several ph^cs of the government's proposed plan were discussed, but defi nite plans will be worked out at a meeting to be held in Raleigh Satur day of this week. A committee was appointed to represent this section at the meeting, when prices will likely be determined and arrangements out lined for a sign-up of growers desir- ' ing to participate in the movement. # i Start Revival at the Holly i Springs Church Tomorrow Revival meeting will begin at Holly Springs Methodist church Wednesday evening, September 12, at 7:30 o'clock, it was announced today by Rev. C. T. Rogers, the pastor. Rev. Joyce Early of Oxford, will do the preaching. Al' are urged to attend and to be pres ent the first night. Legion Auxiliary To Meet Saturday With Mrs. Ward ? The regular monthly meeting of the i Woman'. Auxiliary of the American I Legion will be held Saturday, Septem I bcr IS at 4 p. m. in the home of Mr.. Vernon Ward, Robersonville. All member, are urgently requested to at tend. KlWiiiians To Entertain Tobacconists Tomorrow t A hearty welcome i> being planned for William.ton'. splendid tobacco warehousemen and the market's ac commodating buyer, at a Kiwanis din ner in the Woman's Club hall tomor row evening at 7 o'clock. All mem bers of the marketing personnel are invited, and all members of the Ki wanis Club are urged to attend and take part in the entertainment. HEAD OF COUNTY F.E.RA. HANDS IN HIS RESIGNATION Failing Health Causes J. R. Manning To Give Up Inside Work J. Raleigh Manning, county admin istrator ol Federal Emergency Relief Administration activities in this coun ty dtmng the past two years, reitgned that position this week, his resigna tion to become effective October 1, or as soon as a successor can be appoint ed. When approached yesterday in connection with the resignation, Mr Manning said that increasing activities in the office gave him little opportuni ty for outside work and that the con finement was impairing his health. He accepted the position only on a parx time basis, but the duties have held him closely to the office in the court house. He will likely continue in the | service as director of field work, but, this was not officially announced. One or two applications for the po sition are expected shortly, and they will be considered by Miss Mary Ward field representative, of New Bern, and members.o| the Martin County Wel-| fare Board. Mrs. J. W. Andrews and Mrs. Wheeler Martin, of Williamston, and Mr. R. O. Martin, of Jamesville, are members of the board. Mrs. Mar- ] tin only recently succeeded Mrs. V. A. Ward, of Robersonville, resigned^, J Much criticisni, some just but most-1 ly unjust, has been directed against relief activities, not only against those in this county but those throughout the nation. On the other hand, the appeals of the less fortunate have been numerous and pressing, creating a dit ficult task for an administrator to please evcry*t)ne. Mistakes have been made, no doubt, but none willtully. Much good has been accomplished, an<T records show that the office in this ri.|HHy befp rnndurted as suc cessfully and more so' in a majority of cases than others throughout the country. The^ office pays comparatively little, and to fill the vacancy to the satisfac tion of all is no little task. HOLINESS WILL HOLD REVIVAL ??? Special Tent Will Be Used On North Haughton Street Here ? Arragemetns are being completed thiij, Week by leaders in the I'eiitrcorvt ? al Holiness church for holding a aerie* of revival services in a big tent to be located on Haughton Street, near the Anderson home. The first of the serv ices will be held there Sunday after nnon at .1 p'rlnrk, It Rev. W. H. Turner, widely known evangelist and missionary to China for a number of years, and his evangelis tic party, of Greenville, S. C., will conduct the services. The minister is a leading figure in the Holiness de nomination, and he ami his party are expected to attract large congrega tions. The services, scheduled to run through Sunday, October 14, will be held daily at 7:45 p. m. and at 3 and 7:45 on Sundays. ? Two Marketing Cards Lost Are Recovered by Owners ? Reporting their marketing carda lo?t the early part of laat week, Farmer, Zeb Vance Price and George Hoyt Mi telle, of Jameiville Township, recov ered the tax-free marketing slips later in the week, they said last Saturday. One oth*f rmrti? *r"-t hy Farmer H. L. Leggett, has not been recovered, as far as it could be learned here today. e- ? Regular Meeting Local Masons Tonight at 8:00 F ?'??? There will be a regular meeting of Skewarkee Lodge, No. 90, A. F. and A. M., at the lodge hall tonight at 8 o'clock, it was announced today by J. C. Anderson, master. Activities at the lodge have been at a standstill for more than a month, and it is hofied to resume the regular schedule of work with the meeting tonight. Visit-, ing Masons are cordially invited to at tend. ? ? Autoists Uurged To Guard Safety of School Children With the schools of the county opening tomorrow, congregsting hundreds of little children in num erous centers throughout the coun ty, euto drivers sre particularly urged to earciae greater care in protecting the safety of the little The eight of ? school bus on the' highway and a street or road cross lag near a school building should be sufficient cause for the motorist to decrease the speed of his car. Prices on Good Tobacco Are Higher on Market This Week FIRST BISHOP VISITED HERE SEVERAL TIMES Diary of Francis Asbury Tells of Services Here 142 Years Ago By WARREN H. BIGGS It is interesting to note tliat Bishop Francis Asbury, the first ordained Bishop in America, of the Methodist Episcopal church, came to Williamson and preached in the courthouse in the year 1792. He first came to Nortii Carolina in the yeai 1774 and again m t#Stt, ~nfd every year thereatti-r, with the exception of one, until 1814 The follow tig notes were 'akcn from his diary ? ? "Wednesday, 23rd February, 1803.? We rode 22 miles to Williamstoitj Martin County. 1 had not been iit this place since January, 1702 1 find here now ahout 20 families and ab?-ut 40 buildings. My subject at the court house was "Titus." Although greatly outdone by fatigue and heat, I hail some openings of mind. I was some what surprised to see so many called together by 24 hours notice, and 1 ad mired the patience of the people, many of whom were obliged to stand in the lobby of the courthouse?a house anil a half. We want a house of our own, "John Watts, a local preacher, sti'l keeps his ground as a minister and a Christian, although the Baptists an very numerous here. Monday,?27th February;?1804?A Gardner's?Bridge I so<?ke to man> bearers on Luke IV, 18, IV. It wa very chilly. In the evening we cairn to John Watts: Thirtv-five miles pi day, without fire or food, from 7 t< 5 o'clock in the evening On Tuev day, beinu unwell. Brother Met aim officiated for me. I groan, being bur dened'?seven Conferences to appoint stations in; to officiate in the general conference this year; 17 states to visit requiring a ride of 5,000 miles at tin rate of 20, 30, or 40 miles a day. (I Lord! (?ive me support! Fur every day, every hour and moment is a tiuu of need with me. We rode up to ( ol I William-, 20 mile ,?At Wil liams Chapel, Taylor's Ferry, truly gieat ones are present to hear, an (preached to them upon the 'Great .v vation'?to little purpose, I fear; I have small fruit of 25 years of fa jful labours upon the rich lands <>f ' Roanoke. I "Thursday, January 31st, 1805.? 'came to William.ston, I preached Brother Watts' house; my subject t Rom V. 15,?Roam.ka wa.. full, j "Friday, February 1st.?We rode to (ieneral Williams, 25 miles fr j Willianiston. We must go 60 m out of our way tO\go by Norfolk. 1' men, and weary horses. | "Saturday, 2nd.?We stemmed (northwest wind 20 miles to cross 'awful Roanoke. For a mile anil a I from the ferry the fences were sw away; during the freshet cattle bogs and some slaves had been < ried off; its produ waves were sta when we arrived." The courthouse at that time was cated on or near the banks of the er, and was built on stilts so that | water, when the river was swd I from one of its freshets could not ter the courtrooms. The front d was reached by means of a 'short I der, and it is said that after court t "opened" and all court officials ; attendants were present, the lad was pulled up so that no one co leave or enter until court-was - journed. The under part was used for oyj roasts and oyster barbecue dinn For the amusement of the crowds t always came with court days, tli I were friendly boxing matches and fights. A large ring was drawn, i the one who thought himself the I man would enter and proclaim h ?elf champion, until some one knocl him out, who would in turn be chi pion until some one else succeeded gaining the mastership. When it i all over, every one shook hands ; went home. Twenty-five Boys Repori For Football Practice H ? Twenty-five young boy, in the cal high school reported lor foot practice under the direction of (_'< James Peters yesterday afternoon, more are expected to compete places on Ihe squad after todaj was said. While the team loses eral of its best players of last sea new material is entering the game season, Coach Peters stating tlu was a bit early just now to speci on the season prospects. A schedule for the season is in making and will be announced wi the next few days. Cs REV. W. H. TURNER I MARKET SALES HERE AROUND 2-MILLION MARK Averages of 50 Cents Per Pound Are Numerous On Floors Here Noted evangelist and mission ary to China, who will start a series of services here next Sun day afternoon. FOUR HURT WHEN! AUTO HITS CARTi SATURDAY NIGHT Mule Is Killed Instantly In Crash On Highway 64 Near Everetts hour pt*TT|7Ie wen* badly hurt but antf-it-mnlt* *vui killed oh ' ; l". S. Highway 64, near Everetts, last Saturday ^ rvrninir when a t ar driven hy a 'man nnrnetk I'ilgrccn. ??i ttear 1 Kobersonvillc, plowed into the .nuile draw n* i art, scattering the oci uprfnts numbers. A shaft of the cart was br??k | en and driven almost through the body of the mute, killing the animal almost instantly. No one in the car was hurt with the exception of Ihlgreen, who was slightly bruised "ii the knee, it i was said. | I .ontrie I'urringhnv and wile and 1 Dock famiady and wife, all colored. 1 wire on their way to visit relatives m ar Everetts, driving a mule .belong ing to I( loss Kobel son. According, to reports reaching here, a car, travel ling tbward VVilliamstoii, passed the cart and a very -few seconds later passed the Eilgreen car, tlic occupants |of the first machine stating that the driver of the car figuring in the wreck had no chance t<> pass the muledrawn vehicle. It is the opinion of tht o.cu 'pants of the car traveling toward VVil liamston that their lights, although ' dimmed at the time, blinded lhlgreen ' and that lit failed to see tin- cart in .time to avoid the accident. The col ored people said they were carrying a flashlight and that it was lighted when " the car crashed into their cart. The crippled were removed to the 'l office of Dr. J. II. Saunders for treat inent, the trip of one of the cart occu I pants in an ambulance creating much xcitement here. I'fii rington, seeing safety, hut the others were scattered about with the broken cart parts. The women Were ba<fly bruised and one j received an ugly gash on the hack of I her head. Dock Cannady, suffering 1 several broken ribs, continues in a I fairly had condition, hut the others .'are getting along all light, it ?*as . 'learned this morning. BIRTHDAY MEAL MUCH ENJOYED Mr. John A. Griffin Given Surprise at H-s Home Last Sunday Noon Mr. John A. Griffin, one of tin leading citizens ami best farmers in Griffins' Towuxliip, was honored at a surprise birthday dinner at his home there last Sunday when his family and j ' many friends assembled in his honor to partake of a sumptuous dinner, em bracing the choicest of foods, and consisting of too much in both quan tity and variety. Approximately 75 were present for the occasion, including dll Mr. Grif fin's brothers, nephews, nieces, cous j ins, and all enjoyed the association and friendship to the fullest extent ; i The company was one consisting m youngsters looking to the rising sun of fife; others approaching the first quarter, sonic at the meridian of life, some rounding out the third quarter, and a few facing the golden sun of a fading day, all together making a beau tiful chain stretching from the cradle almost to the grave, and a beautiful assemblage to behold anywhere if there are no weak links found to bring disappointments and unnecessary trou hie, pain or sorrow'. With u ttother sharp advance in prices yesterday and today, fanners selling (Mi the Williamston market re ported themselves as being more than well pleased with their sales, adding encouragement and advancing a strong spirit of optimism among everybody. Activities on YVJilltaniston's tobacco market since the opening last month have attracted attention of .farmers Leaf belt, and the market is a topic -frp favorable conversation throughout a greater part of the county. Local warehousemen have not let up a single notch in their untiring efforls~U> make Williamston an advantageous market ing center tor this section. As the season progresses they are increasing their efforts to jneet the demands of a friendly and loyal patronage among the thousands of farmers who are more than well satisfied with their sales ; h?*re ' ' '. ? . ' As the season advances, the outlook for one of the market's most success*. Iful seasons grows brighter and bright er. New customers are turning to the jiqaiket in large numbers from wide areas daily, and offerings are cqntiiitr | ing large. The smoothness of the marketing activities has been unusu viators, under the direction of an able 'supervisor, handling the safes in a strictly businesslike way. assuring every m ow er the greatest >n\etiiem e<t s-<ib1e at all tinier. Sales yesterday passed the 200,000 li k. avetavinc 28 Much damaged i tobacco was on the Moors, the super visor reported, and there were many low quality tips offered, tiood tobac co-, reached new high levels, averages tioiii. $40 to $52 being reported fre quently #One farmer sold 1,504 pounds I tor $832.20, a resulting average of |$52.21. banners reported prices to j day equal! \ as strong as they were ' y-t'<-? v?with tbu poundage?in the? i neighborhood of the 21K),0(K) mafk i Last week the market missed selling a million pounds by a narrow margin, increasing the -ales for the season, including last hriday, to 1,757,318 pounds for $4( >0,031.41, jt resulting av erage of $2<?.18 for the season, the av erage, including everything. Prices during the past few days have ranged front $2.50 a hundred for damaged '.tobacco to $1 a pound for the highest grade of fancy lemon wrap pers. Things are looking up and up more and lit ore on the Williamston market every day. HEARING IS SET ON FATAL WRECK Ollie Page, Charged With Manslaughter, To Get Hearing Tomorrow Oljic .Page, colored driver of the (ruck that figured iu the killing of John I.eavister, Haleigh man, and Marshall Andrews, YVilliamston boy, near Kobersonville last Thursday night, will he given a preliminary hear ing before justice of the Peace J. L Hassell here tomorrow morning at 10 o'clock, it wa> announced by the trial justice this morning. The warrant, preferred* by Patrol man Archie Hodman, charged Page with speeding and reckless driving. According to unofficial reports heard l.ert, Page was said to have been |drunk, but the warrant charging man slaughter does not embrace such a charge, it was learned from Justice Hassell. . Much interest centers in the case, and a large crowd is expected here for the initial hearing, which will, in all probability, be held in-the courthouse. ? Funeral for Wreck Victim Held Saturday Afternoon ? Funeral services were conducted in the Holly Springs Methodist church last Saturday afternoon for Robert Marshall Andrews, young white man who was instantly killed in an auto -mobifc-truck ivfeck near Kobersonville last Thursday night. Rev. Charles T. Rogers, pastor of the church, officiat ed. Burial was in the Daniel ceme tery near here. I Andrews, 21 years old last month, had spent much of the summer with relatives in South Norfolk. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roy An drews, two brothers, Delbert Lee and John Wayland Andrews, and three sis ters, Kathleen Lucy, Katie Ricks, and Alice Othtli* Andrews, survive.
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