Five Straight Victories Renew The Martins' Hopes Willianiston to Play w Tarboro Here Sundav Locals ^ ill Meet Wilson In Double Bill Here Tonight Tobt* Break Martini ^ inning Streak \t Fi\e Garni* Thiir*sing pitcher: Swain Umpires: Vickers and Kearney. Time of game 1-2 21 hi 4 1-3 innings on the hill and was credited with the loss. The Martins got eleven safeties, SJaki^ leading with three, while "Big Leaguer" Beaird. Keller and Rock each hit safely twice. tan Sunday-Monday May 26-27 "\\ \\l,l I FKOM TEWS" iri I It II arnr Morris, Ilosrtnary l.tmr. Janr II yrnan Tnesda* IIOI'BIt FFATIKF May 2* "t.ifilil of ttlc WrsTPTH Slar*." V. jury. Bi'i-ry. Jr. "T en Ni(jlil> in a Barroom" Wednesday -Thursday May 29-20 ? "IH.omhi: o\ \ m ih;i:t" I'fnny Siiifili'ltm. lurry Sirnnis ami Irtliur Lake Friday-Saturday May 31-June 1 "MI-AM AN SIMTHHK" irilli l.a/ir I r/csiihi/ Donaltl II ooils CALM SAILING . . . AHEAD ,^T7 'pHF, old seafarer gazes with keen, i trained eyes, at sky and space and plans the course of his voyage. So, too, must every man plan the course of his financial life, by in tently considering his income, his necessary expenditures, and his goal for independence. Save regularly? and you will live comfortably I Branch Banking & Trust Co. WILLIAMS ION, N. C. Member Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation ^ if liamston Wins As Greenville Becomes Erratic In The Ninth Vinitor* Hit Three Home Kun? An Ted TWiller Fan* Nine; Score 6-5 Williamston continues its upward trend by taking the second success ive series, this time the victim is Greenville The Martins counted two runs in the ninth inning over the ?isitors here Wednesday night to give them a 6-5 decision. Ted Miller went the route for the locals, allowing seven hits, three of which were home runs Miller struck "out ninet>atteirand walked seven. Greenville's first two runs came in the sixth inning when Rube Wil son homered after Krscfce had walk-' |ed. Jenkins homered over the score board in the eighth with none on. in the ninth Pinch-hitter Fred Caligiuri !hit for the circuit after Walter^ had singled. The Martins counted a run in the third on Miller's single, Bcaird's sac rifice and a base hit by Newman. Three runs wen* added in the sev enth on three singles, a stolen base, and Leon Thompson's double. Going into the ninth one run be hind, the Martins took advantage of the erratic fielding of Greenville to count two runs without a hit, the vis itors making three costly errors. Newman. Rock and L. Thompson, with two hits apiece, led the locals, at bat. The box Wednesday, May 22. Greenville Ab R II PO A E Forbes, cf 5 0 1 .'1 0 0 Kracke, ss 3 10 5 4 1 Wilson, lb 4 1 2 10 1 0 Jrnkms. 3b 3~ 112 1 1 Samocki, If 3 0 0 1 0 0 Dides, rf 4 0 0 10 1 Dro/.d, 2b 3 0 1 1 1 0 Walters, e 3 1 1 3 0 0 Sirocki, p 10 0 0 5 0 xACutiglun l 1?I?o?tr?tr Willson, p 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 30 5 7x26 12 3 xTwo out when winning run was scored, xx Bat ted for *Sirocki in 9th. Williamston Ab R II PO A E Beaird, 2b 4 0 1 2 2 0 Re Her, ef 3 0 0 10 1 Newman. 3b 4 I 2 3 0 11 Rock, lb 4 2 2 7 10 L. Thompson. If 5 1 2.1 0 0 Slakis, ss ? 4 I 1 0 1? 0 McCay, rf 4 0 1 2 0 0 Albritton, c 4 0 0 10 1 0 Mil In. u 2?l?i?l?3?u. Totals 35 6 10 27 7 1 Score by innings R Greenville 000 002 012?5 Williamston 001 000 302?6 Runs batted in: Wilson 2, Jenkins, Caligiuri 2. Newman, Thompson 2. MeCay. Two base hits: Thompson 2. Slakis. Home runs: Wilson. Jenkins. | Caligiuri. Stolen bases: Walters. Newman. Sacrifices: Kracke. Beaird. Samocki. Double plays: Beaird. Ruck and Albritton; Sirocki. Jenkins and Wilson. Left on bases, Greenville (>. Williamston 13 Bases on balls: off Sirocki 4. Wilsun 1. Miller 7. Struck out: by Sirocki 2. Willson 1. Miller 9. Hits: off Sirocki 10 in ?; Willson 0 in 2-3. Hit by pitcher: by Sirocki (Slakis). Umpires: Kearney and Vickers. Losing pitcher Willson. Time: 2:10. Irrigation Farmers Owe Debt to Cotton ?Ikiuo,?Idaho Annual?nigs mounting into hundreds of thousands of dollars can be brought to farmers of irrigated lands in the West as a result of a series of experiments with cotton linings for irrigation ditches j conducted recently. The National Cotton Council was advised recently that during a six months' test period a mile stretch I of bituminous lined canal reinforc ed with cotton fabric saved $2,880 worth of water which would have j be<>n lost in a similar stretch of un lined canal. Since the cost of the cotton rein farced- bituminous carud is approx- [? imately $5,000 per mile, the initial investment would pay for itself with- , in two six months irrigation CARD or THANKS It is with the deepest appreciation that we express our thanks for the kindness, thoughtfulness and lovely subsequent death of J. H D. Peele. The Children and Grandchildren. ADMINISTRATRIX NOTICE North Carolina. Martin County. Having this day qualified as ad ministratrix of the estate of N. T. .1 i ggoU. deceased, this is to notify' all persons having claims against I said estate to exhibit same to the un dersigned or her attorneys within [twelve months of the date of this no jtiee, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of any recovery. All persons in debted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This the 28tn day of March, 1940. MRS. FANNIE LEGGETT. Administratrix of the Estate of N T I/gifll. I PeeM^4annin|^Attjjs^^^jl^-tjti Martins Continue 'Winning Ways' To Take Twin Bill From Greenies Manager-Hurler Swain Takes To the Mound in Both Contest* Williamston's Martins continued their climb in the Coastal Plain League standings last Tuesday eve ning in Greenville as they took both ends of a double bill. The score of the first game was 4-1, the second 6-2 With Manager-Hurler Swain hurl ing the first game and seeing action in the second when he relieved X. Brown in the fourth, the locals were always in front, and Manager Rube Wilson's gang never threatened. In pitching the first affair. Swain gave up seven hits, while fanning 8, and walking one Caliginri, Qrecnie nmundsman. also gave a fine exhi bition, but was touched for three nm< m thf fourth n hnn the Mnrtins grouped four tingles, an outfield fly and a sacrifice. Leon Thompson was the batting star in the first game with three base knocks. Rock followed with a pair. The second game, a seven-inning contest, found Williamston's new pitcher. X Brown, on the mound. During his stay of four and 1-3 inn ings he was touched for only one hit and walked four Red Swain relieved Brown and kept the Green ies well under control. At bat in this game, Brice McCay was best with three hits for four at tempts, while Keller, Slakis and Al britton followed, each hitting two for four. Slakis hit for the circuit. The box: Tuesday, May 21. First Game. Williamston Ab R II PO A E Hartsoe. 2b 2 0 0 10 0 Beuird, 2b 3 0 12 2 0 Keller, cf 4 114 0 0 Newman. 8b 4 10 12 0 Rock, lb 4 2 2 7 0 0 Slakis, ss .3 0 1 2 2 2 McCay. rf 4 0 0 0 0 0 Al.b.ritton. Ninety-nine per cent of the fatal occurred on roads in good condition. Following The League Umpires Ray Goodmon, prexy of the Coast al Plain League, announces where the league arbiters will be from to morrow through Wednesday, May 129 th: Tom Hanna. Rosner and Moose at Greenville; Kearney and Vickers will fol low New Bern; King and Stroner will be with Tar bo ro; Cibulka and Joliff will follow I Snow Hill. Tom Hanna's bad knee is showing very little improvement although he called a game behind the plate this week to relieve the overworked Ros ner. Moose worked with Umpire Vickers several days while Kearney was away, due to illness of relatives "President Goodmon continues- well pleased with the action of his staff of umps and although several have been given the razz, he feels that it is the bust group ever to work in the Coastal loop. Willianiston Metal and Parts do. Formerly W illiam utoii Iron & Metal Co., Main St. Have For Sale ? In (ioml Condition A 193.1 and a 1935 CHEVROLET MOTOR A 1937 FORI) REAR END Motor Exchange Muffler Generator SERVICE ON Battery GOOD USEI) Carburetor Transmission I & REBUILT Rear End \ . .