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The Enterprise Published Ever)- Tuesday and Friday by the ENTERPRISE PUBLISHING CO. WILLIAMS TON, NORTH CAROUNA IW. C. MANNING Editor ? 1#U8 193* SUBSCRIPTION RATES (Strictly Cash in Advance) IN MARTIN COUNTY Oae year : I1.T8 Six monthi 1.00 OUTSIDE MARTIN COUNTY One year $2.23 Six months 1.25 No Subscription Received Under 6 Months Advertising Rate Card Furnished Upon Request Entered at the post office in Williumston, N C. as second-class matter under the act of Con gress of March 3. 1878. Address all communications to The Enterprise tnd not individual members of the firm ? i ... ? . . Friday. March 24. 1939. Beating the Tax Collector to the Draw Taxes, as high as they may be in town, coun ty, state and nation, are not within themselves threatening the progressive advancement of the municipality, county, state and nation, as much as the attitude that is being built up against the general principles of taxation and the administration of the tax laws There has been much waste in governmental expendi tures. but, after all, we have more to show for our tkx dollar than any other dollar we ever spent, with a few exceptions, possibly When it comes to meeting the tax requue ments, the general public has grasped the idea that it is smart and a few think it is really hon orable to beat the tax collector or tax authority to the draw This attitude alone can defeat the basic principles of democracy and thwart the progress of any town, county, state or nation The tax-dodging'racket is comparable to whet Hitler is domg in Europe We will rob our neighbor by making him pay a greater share of taxes while Hitler is robbing the foreigners Much of the trouble with the basic tax struc ture in this State is chargeable to the taxing authorities A few years ago, North Carolina added another tax and called it intangibles tax The tax dodger dodged a little more, and re ports state that mortgages, notes and other col lateral are being registered in the public rec ords so as to permit the holder to escape paying 1115 511*11' (>I LIU' IdX, i XIUIL" 15 iiiicluSP W+TTi Ml'' safety deposit box who laughs in the face of the taxing authorities, while those taxing authori ties apparently take the rebuke and like it. Let a hard-pressed merchant fail to pay over to the State a few dollars 111 sales tax and he is hop ped upon as a dog hops on a bone. Why is it that some of the numerous employ ees?well-paid employees in the State ser vice cannot dig into the facts and tap some of those tax sources that are bubbling over with available tax dollars? Apparently the class that owns the safety deposit boxes, the mortgages 1 hn hi,lt,.,|..,l ;i dl'Ill ocratic state hops on the little fellows and strikes at puverty-strickrTr husinesses-atnf peo ple to foot the bill. . Ncr wonder dhefcMs so much talk about tuxes when there aren't enough red-blooded legisla tors in the General Assembly with guts enough to got the tax money where the money ic. The public has voted time and again to tax itself, but the people have never voted and has never sanctioned the inequality existing in the administration of the tax laws. These inequali ties lead to dissention that will eventually cause a break down in the economic system of any government, regardless of size. What Will Congress Do Wiih lt> Elkin Tribune. Congress now has a government reorganiza liofu pltttr worked -out by Representative Lind say Warren, of North Carolina. What Congress will do with it is another matter. It is not as far reaching as President Roosevelt's ill-fated program which Congress knifed because through il the members were knifing the President. The Warren draft has eliminated many of the objectionable features; retains the powers which Congress so jealously holds as its own. yet provides for the elimination of overlapping agencies of government that tend to confuse as well as add unnecessary expense to execu tive administration. That government needs reorganization is ap parent to everyone. As at present constituted, it is cumbersome and inefficient. But even cumbersomeness and inefficiency would not be so bad. if these were not accompanied by poli tical considerations that make administration of public affairs a monstrosity that invites cor ruption. A There will be opposition to the Warren meas ure. for the simple reason that reorganization, il ably attempted, will mean the loss of patron agi for representatives of Congress who have leaned heavily on the distribution of jobs to the Jaithful as a dependable prop for their contin uation in Washington. They will oppose on the ground of the unwisdom of placing too much authority m the hands of the President, always an effective smokescreen. But their main rea son will be the perpetuation of a spoils system that has beep the boon of the politicians almost since the beginning of our government. Congressman Warren is proposing what any good business executive would demand first off for his business; that it be run on a business like basis that would encourage efficiency and reward it accordingly. If the Republicans in Congress really want to serve their nation, they will not oppose this measure sintply to be op posing. but will weigh it 011 its merits, and thereby differentiate themselves from some of their Democratic brethren who as usual will think first in terms of political expediency. This is a measure that should invite no con troversy 011 sane, economic grounds. If it is de leated it will be because the members prefer a system that they can exploit to their own sel lish ends. We shall see which way they are headed. Five, And Tough Dave .Sink, Lexington Dispatch. He was a nice looking little fellow of five, sit ting on the steps leading to The Dispatch of fice and cheerfully smoking the last inch of a 1 .garotte. "Yours?" 1 asked a somewhat young ish woman standing nearby. "Yeah, he's my fourth," she sighed, "and he wouldn't be smok ing those old cigarette butts if his Daddy was around." The youngster looked around the cor ner of the building, saw nothing of Daddy and calmly pulled another cigarette end from?hts pocket, lighting it from the first. "Ah," I thought, "he-must be one of these Chain-smok ers Aren't you on the young side to be smok ing". 1 asked the lad curiously. "Heitnaw," he answered, so 1 trotted right on about my busi ness. American Legion To Hold Meeting The John W- Hassell unit of the American Legion Auxiliary is plan ning the first area conference ever held in the area by the Auxiliary. The meeting is to be held in Wil 1 iamston on April 13th and the Mar-11 tin County ladies are leaving no stone unturned to see that every thing is in readiness to give every one a hearty welcome and a good time while in Williamston. Commit tee^ have been appointed to work out details and are hard at work getting everything in shape. Mrs H L. Swain, first area chair man,?ta at wuik un her program. She announces that Mrs. Herbert Taylor, of Dunn, the state president, and Miss Arelia Adams, the secre tary aril! treasurer of the state de partment. are both to be present and take part in the meeting. In addi tion to these, there will be other out standing members of the auxiliary and legion on the program. They will be announced later. The first area is composed of four districts and eighteen units and ex tends from Manteo on the East to Rocky Mount on the West; the Vir ginia line on the North to Craven and Pamlico counties on the South. Tne lour district commitieewomen are Mrs R E. Leary, of Edenton; Mrs. Claudius McGowan, of Plym outh; Mrs R. J White, of Conway, and Mrs. Norman Y. Chambliss, of Rocky Mount. Letters have been sent to these committee women' ask ing them to contact all their units and have them advise Mrs. Swain who will attend Mrs J R Winslow, president of the John W Hassell unit, desires that all the units of the area advise the area chairman at least ten days before the time of the meeting how many will attend so arrangements can be made for the hin''i'""n ^l?ii h will be held in the legion hall. Two sessions will be held. The first will be in church and begin at ten a. m. and the second will be at the legion hall where luncheon will be served. Both will be full of in terest and beneficial to all who at tend CITATION North Carolina, Martin County. Su perior Court. In the Matter of the Will of Gus Coffield. To William Cherry and all other persons interested in the estate of Gus Coffield, deceased, are hereby notified that Annie Purvis Et Als, having entered a caveat to the pro bate of the paper writing purporting to be the will of the late Gus Cof field, and having filed the bond re quired by law, and the case having been transferred to the Superior Court for trial at April term, you jll appear and make ynurselvr proper parties to the said proceed ings if you choose This 14th day of March. 1939 L. B WYNNE, ml7-4t Clerk Superior Court. BOND ORDER?BOAKI) OE COM MISSIONKHK OK MARTIN COUNTY KOK CROSS ROADS TOWNSHIP. Be it ordered by the Board of Commissioners of the County of Martin, State of North Carolina: 1. That bonds of Cross Roads Township shall be issued in the ag gregate principal amount of $50, 000.00 for the purpose of refunding the following described valid out standing bonds of said Cross Roads Tiiwnshipt to wit:. $50,000.00, 6 per cent Cross Roads Township bonds, dated April 1st, 1921, due and payable . $5,000.00 thereof on the 1st day of April in each of the years, 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943,1944, 1945 and 1946 2. A statement of the debt of Cross Roads Township, Martin County, North Carolina, has been filed with the Clerk of the Board of Commissioners, of Martin County and is open to public inspection. 3. This order shall take effect upon its passage and shall not be submitted to the voters. The foregoing bond order was passed on the 6th day of March, 1939 and was first published on the 17th day of March. 1939 Any action or proceeding ques tioning the validity of said order must be commenced within thirty days after its first publication. J. SAM GETSINGER. ml7-4t sioners of Martin County. I TAUGHT MY HUSBAND SOMETHING... MARGC, I GOBS THAT'S SAC. JOE VI HAVfN'T MAEX THIU GO!S JOHHNIf S AMY MONEY ON SCHOOLING AND OUR CROPS AGAIN THAT RADIO WIVE IMS YEAR I WANTED. HM STUMPED AM >ou SUM Ills I FARM AS COOP JUSTIUCK, JOt' AS NEIGHSOB MRS THOMPSON THOMPSON- SAYS THEVVt BET* BUT Ht JUST USING J-# EE KTtll/t AS SEEMS TO BE IXCWSIVCU LUCKIER. MAVRF CO jOf BUT V00 KHOW I HOID AM I ALL FUfflUZERS SUCCESSFUL. I THINK | ARE ALIKE. ^ ^MOUiO TRy / *#?0006 ALL *iG?T. MARGE IV! TRIED EVERYTHING I HORf SO.JOC ELSE - MAYBE *f SURE NEED $-0 W?U MILR THE MONEY. M?AT SEASON i \ ,n J CATE NEXT SEASON WC11 MARoC OUR CROPS HKOUtiM the highcst prices we've wapi A REAL PROfIT THIS TEAR' THAT'S WONDCRFUl JO?! NOW lOHNNlf CAN START SCHOOl AGAIN AND Wt CAN HAVC THAT RACMO. \ ? uu^hV?!?icf ll'Zt W NC VCR use A?y OTMCR. I TMOU JPHtTluMP* / tlMlAJNlYAftt ?ITIIB. / A?lMl TMIy J0i' S-D FERTILIZERS Forv 'OBACCO-COTTON grain TRUCK-PEANUTS WHY IUT ANYTHING ?UT I D GOODtt Thousands of farmsrs soy $-D forliliiort or* ths flnitl on the market ?that they arc powerful in producing quantity and quality. Whan you con buy S-D goods at the same price as ordinary fertiliser, why have anything but the best? Try S-D fertiliser this season -vou'll bo convinced. SMITH-DOUGLASS CO., inc., Washington. N.C. BELK - TYLER'S if. You Will Be Delighted W ith Our Gorgeous Selection of Lovely Easter Merchandise?Make Your Selection Now ?W hile Our Stock Is Complete ? A Small Deposit Will Hold Any Garment CHARMING FROCKS For The EASTER PARADE Delightfully different styles in sheer and novelty crepes. Dressy types and fascinating models with full danc ing skirts and whirling pleats. New colors of Rap*, Poudre, Beige and t'hartreusse to select from. $1.98 $5.95 $2.98 $7.95 $4.98 $9.95 SPRING TOPPERS AND MANNISH SI ITS Dashing Spring Coats and Suits to complete your Easter Outfit. Smart Tweeds, Suedes and Camel suedes in an exciting array of lovely spring shades and styles. Include a Topper and Mannish Suit in your Easter bud Kct. $1.98 to $16.50 A Glorious Collection EASTER HATS Enchanting shape* in both novel f ty straws and felts. Pill Hoses, Brim Styles, Close fitting shapes in Black. Navy and all the nrw high shades. Make your outfit complete with a new "Easter Bonnet". 98c $1.98 Spring Bags Attractive new shapes in Patents, Melosuedee, Calfs. Colors Black, Navy, and High Shades. Buy your baf now. 48<to*1.98 Smart Gloves Attractive new (loves in kids, fabrics, and kid and silk combinations, in black, navy, white and fuschia. Complete your Easter outfit with these lovely (loves. 98c A Stunning Display Of Easter Footwear Attractive styles in pumps, straps and sandals. All the new spring colors. Just the style and color to suit the most rxacting taste. ( omplete your Easter outrit with our lovely shoes. $1.98 $2.95 SPRING OXFORDS Smart walking oxfords in black, brown, white, and brown and white combinations. No Spring outfit is complete without at least one pair of attractive walking shoes. $1.98 $2.95 "MOON-GLO" HOSE For Easter Lovely, iheer, ell silk. rintless hose in all the new spring shades. Buy several pairs ml these beautiful hose for your spring out fit. 48c LOVELY SHEER HOSIERY Extra Sheer ringless, pure crepe 2-thread hoee, in all the lovely new spring shades. Noth ing like these beautiful hose ever offered In Williamston at this price before. You are sure to want several pairs. 79c THE ONLY SOAP^ ttUuU Iftiiattu ft* INC CIS WASHING DISHES SUPERSUDS I OUR PRICE I Palmolive 3 for 20c Small Super Suds (Red Box) 3 for 25c Larger Super Suds (Red Box) 2 for 35c Small Super Suda (Blue Box) 3 for 25c Urge Super Suds (Blue Box) 2 for <Sc (Gets clothes "hospital clean") Octa(on Soap (giant) 6 for 25c Octafon Soap (small) 10 for 23c Octagon Powder (Large) 0 fr 25c Octagon Pe'der (small) 10 for 23c Octagon Toilet < for 25c Octagon Cleanser 2 for 0c Octagon Chips 2 for lie Octagon Granulated 2 for 12c Crystal White Soap 3 for 14c Hollywood Beauty Soap 3 for 14c CronsrOU Snap Star 14c Unisonal Hardw'r Soap 3 for 14c McCLEES BROS. PHONC 10 Belk-Tyler Company WILLI AMSTON, NORTH CAROLINA.
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