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The Enterprise Published Every TliffliT ?nd Fridmy by tba ENTERPRISE PUBLISHING CO. wniJAUOTDH NORTH CAROLINA W. C. -MANNING Editor ? 1MS-1?3S SUBSCRIPTION RATES (Strictly Cosh in Advance) IN MARTIN COUNTY One year $1.75 Six months ? 1.00 OUTSIDE MARTIN COUNTY One year $2.25 Six months 1.25 No Subscription Received Under 6 Months Advertising Rate Card Furnished Upon Request Entered at the post office in Williamxton, N. C.. as second-class matter under the act of Con gress of March $. 1$7?. Address all communications to The Enterprise and not individual members of the firm Friday, August 12,1938. For Better Rural Mail Boxes Interested in bettering the service for its pa trons and beautifying the countryside, the Post Office Department is sponsoring a clean up ru ral mail box movement. There are many reasons why the movement should meet with a hearty response. Better boxes will aid the carrier, better protect the mail and reflect the interest of the rural citi zen has in his home. Few realize what it means to the carrier to have an easy opening boxr but when one stops to think that a mail man opens anywhere from 300 to 500 boxes each week day he can readily understand what it means to have obsolete boxes and have them located at inconvenient spots. Casual observations will re veal scars on the hands of rural letter carriers who in serving postal patrons suffered them while reaching'in old mail boxes. In short, if the government provides a free rural delivery service, it is no more than rea sonable to expect the patrons to provide ap proved type boxes and so place them that the carrier will be aided and not unnecessarily in convenienced in placing mail in them. Many patrons have taken considerable pride in beautifying their mail boxes along the R. F. D. lines, and when a patron does that one is almost assured that that patron is interested in his home and the finer things therein. The movement for better mail boxes is not a racket that will enrich anyone, for the cost of a late-type box is less than a dollar, and there are few things that can be purchased for that amount that will add so much to the rural coun tryside appearance and at the same time prove of great help to the faithful rural carrier and the patron as well. As a matter of community pride, if for no other reason, it is urged that every rural res ident in Martin County examine his box and see that it conforms to required standards. It is a settled fact that the mail carriers in this county will appreciate the cooperation of their patrons. The Facts The construction of a costly bridge across the Albemarle Sound has brought forth numerous mis-statements of facts, adding mystery "to a mystery itself. Those who could correct the mis-statements of the cost facts, are said to have turned around and erred when they pointed out that the bridge was opening up a shorter north-and south route. As for the cost, whether it be one million or two million, it is a whale of a lot. As for shortening the distance on the north-south route, the new bridge falls short. According to State Highway Engineers, the distance from Elizabeth City to Washington via U S. Route No. 17 is 89 miles. The distance via Route 99, Plymouth and the new bridge is 93 miles. The engineers go on to say that surveys on Routes 99 and 97 reduce this distance by one mile, that when the new route is completed it will be 92 miles between Washington and Elizabeth City or three miles further than by the present route, No. 17. It is quite evident that the mileage facts stamp the engineering feat, one of the most ex tensive of its kind in the State, as a strictly lo cal one. It is one, however, that most of the people in the great Southern Albemarle area can be proud of. Still Worrying Over the Debt There are large numbers of people who con tinue to worry over the national debt, and, no doubt, it is something to worry about But there is a bright side that many of us have not both ered to see, a side that most of the complainers never bother to mention. Records show that while the national debt has increased, the private debt of the country has decreased. The government has taken over the debt, relieving millions of people and pre venting possibly what would have been one of the greatest financial catastrophies experienc ed in the world. Just when millions of farmers were about to lose their farms and just about the time millions of home owners were about to lose their homes, an understanding govern ment stepped in to save them from the money lords of this country. We are prone to overlook these facts, and direct attack after attack against the government for trying to help the people. ; No one knows just where we will land with the national debt. Some say we are heading for disaster, while others say the United States, our United States, can safely handle a debt many times larger than the one shown in the reports today or the one that is predicted for the future. It is a perplexing problem, to be sure, and one that few know anything about, but there iu one thing certain and that is?the people of this nation have gotten more to show for that debt than they got from Washington's time through Hoover's administration combin ed. Within It's Covers tlkin Tribune. v Frederick K. Stamm contributes an interest ing piece about "The Best Seller That Nobody Heads" in the June Forum and the Christian Science Monitor boils his comment down Id this impressive presentation: '.'There's enough dynamite in it, he says, to shatter old superstitious orthodoxy, quarrel some sectarianism, our modern social order, our blundering international relationships, our un brotheriy industrial relations. It's a Hook that imparts strength, courage, comfort, hope, warmth in place of selfishness, smallness, sin. It is the one book which 'gathers within its pages all the great spiritual forces of the world which are wanting to be unlocked.' It contains the greatest picture gallery in the world. It ex alts those qualities which men must adopt to make a better, more lovable world. Without it 'moral life becomes a barren expediency, and eternity a blank.' And so the writer plaintive ly urges: 'If only people would read it.'" But the Monitor reminds that people do read the Bible. It is not only the "best seller" but a vast number of those who buy, read it: "read it faithfully, understanding^, devotedly. And because they find in its pages healing for the nation, the world is steadily growing better, longevity is increasing, society is looking for better things, men are seeking better to follow the rule of justice; sickness has lost many of its terrors. Ah, yes, there's much more than in spiration and guidance in this book?the Bible. There are demonstrable rules. And men are proving by demonstration its present practical utility." Serious-thinking citizens of the world al ready have come to the conclusion that a re ligious revival is the only thing that will save the nations of the earth, and there can be no re ligious revival until nations and individuals search for the great truths of God's word as recorded in the Bible. And Stamm has drawn an impressive chart of what may be found there. ? W .O. Saunders, former Elizabeth City editor and self-acknowledged agnostic, points out that "Politicians have failed us, economists have failed us, the militarists have failed us. In despair we must seek that divine guidance of which we stand in such imminent and tragic need." Truly here are significant utterances that should give pause and inspire a search for the great revelations to be found in this best sell ing book in the world. It holds the key to all our troubles, and provides a chart for feet that have strayed far afield. The Same Prophets Those fellows who are now shouting disaster faces America, are the same guys who remain ed silent Jusrbefore that big ertoh back in 1929 and who talked for three long years about pros perity and a corner. It is prudent to put a little sugar in what you say, and take a little salt with what you hear. -fcccbana*? *??? PROGRAM FOR WEEE BEGINNING SUNDAY, AUGUST 14. Turnage Theatre ? Washington, N. C. Sauday-Monday August 14-15 Thursday-Friday August 11-19 "Josette" "Gold Diggers in Paris" RUDY VALLEE and ROSEMARY LANE wHk SIMON K SIMON Mt DON AMECHR Tuesday-Wednesday August 15 16 Saturday August M 'Gateway" "Thunder in the Desert" I 1 with BOB 9TKKLE 1 BELK - TYLER'S . 1 CLEAN'UP SPECIALS 91 Friday ' Price is no consideration in this event 3 ^ tlird&y We have made drastic reductions in all A 27x27 summer merchandise. Gome early and Hemmed I take advantage of these sensational val Diapers I ues while they last! TP I ? J \ Octagon SOAP Small Cake Giant Cake Drastic Cuts on All SUMMER DRESSES FOR QUICK CLEARANCE Group 1 Reaullfnl pullgrm lu luiunr chlffuns and pi luted au-M most all sizes. Specially priced for quick clearance. Come early and Klect your dress. Values to 13.95. ^ Sale! $1.49 Group 2 Chiffons ud printed bemberfs. One Urge rack for yon to select from. Be sure and see these wonderful val ues to UJi Sale! $2.19 & Group 3 This croup Is all regular liJS U raises in cool summar sheens. lust what you have bean looking for dur Int this hot weather. Cool ehlffos bemberfs la this group. Make your selection early. } j Sale! $2.99 Group 4 17.15 and MM Dromes in this group. Be sure and sea those pretty chiffons. It's a real gtve-away. Spec ially priced for this event. Sale! $3.99 SHEER COTTON DRESSES Group 1 Beautiful sheer cotton dresses. Just what you have been wait - for these hot days. Make your select km tomorrow. Values to WJS. Sale $1,37 Group 2 Lovely batiste, voile, dimities and Swisses for your selection. Crisp and cool for summer wear. A real clean up. Values to I7.M. Sale $2.29 & $2.99 All Ladies' Summer Hats Every summer hat in our store has been marked down to this price. Values to ll.lt and ley Come early and fet yours before they are picked over. Sale1 50c Ladies' Rayon Slips A new shipment just re ceived. All sizes In tailored and lace trimmed slips. Col ors Tea Rose and White. Take care of your needs now! Sale! 48c '"Moon-Glo* HOSE Don't forcet the hose on your list. That lovely sheer "Moon-Glo" Hose Is just what yon have been looking for. We have all the new shades in all sizes. Buy several pairs tomorrow. Sale! 48c btOnce in a Blue Moon'' A good smooth quality IX Sheeting at a give- in away price. Buy all you want (or your }l(? immediate needa. SALE! Ladies' Rayon Panties 25c An unusual value In Ladios' Panties. Tailored or laee-trimmed. Color Tea Roie. Yon will want several pairs at this price. SALE! Chenille Bedspreads More of those beautiful Chenille Bedspreads you have been waiting for. Rose, Blue, Green, Pink and Yellow. A larte shipment has just been receiv ed. Come in early and make your se lection before they are picked over. Single and double bed sises. Sale! $1.98 Slimmer Sheers A beautiful assortment of summer sheer*?Batiste, dimity, Toil* and novel ties for you to select from. Ton can't af ford to miss this bargain. Come early and buy several dresses. Values to 19c. Sale! 10c New Fall Prints Just received 15*0 yards beautiful new prints. All the new fall patterns. Now. is the time to select materials for the kiddles' school dresses. Also buy sev eral dresses for yourself at this price. Sale! 8c 81-inch SHEETING A real value! Imagine a food smooth quality 81" sbeetlnf at this price. Now is the time to take care of your future needs, while you eaa still get this price. Refalar 19c value. SALE! 17c Men's "Super" Bloodhound OVERALLS. .., 79c Boys' Bloodhound OVERALLS 59c Men's Wash Suits One rack Men's Wash Suits at a real sacrifice. All new styles and food patterns. Most all sisee. Values to 5AS. Sale! $2.79 Boys' Wash Suits One rack Boys' Wash Suits. AU new merchandise. Most all sisee. Good styles and patterns. Values to IMt Sale! $1.59 Men's Dress Shirts Now shipment hut receiv ed. All patterns and stseo. Make year selection tomor row. Sale! 79c Men s Work Shirts Good full-eot work sMrt in ait atses. Bine and trey coverts. They are fcood and toufh. Sale! 48c Hanes Shirts & Shorts Sale! ea. 25c BOYS' SHORTS Boys' Shorts In all sicca. Good school colore. Supply AOGdfci MWe Sale! 41c Boys' "Tom Sawyer" Shirts Sale! 59c CURTAIN SCRIM Dote and Plain Marquiaettca. heavy weavea and io fancy pattern. Take care of yoar curtain neoda S/? now. Buy all you want. SALE! ? ***? Clean-Up Reduction All SUMMER SHOES A Ml CkU-Vp ob all sum mer shoes. White, brown end white, and novelty shoes In most all sis so. Van can save some real money bow. Come in and see them. Yob won't be able U resist these values. You will want sever al pairs at these prices. Group 1 $5.00 Values ? Sale $2.67 Group 2 $4.00 Values ? Sale $1.94 Group 3 y~r* ..." .? $3.00 Values ? Sale . $L77 ? Group 4 (Values to $3.00) ? Sale $127 Group 5 (Values to $3.00) ? Sale $1.00 WILLIAMSTON, NORTH CAROLINA
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