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Broughton To Set New Record ^ ith Joh A|)|H)intnients (Continued from page one) lor all Slate employees, including the school teachers This is something new so far as our State is concerned and it will doubtless take several years for a system to be worked out Which functions properly Agriculture received favorable consideration from the membership of the recent session Greater appro priations for vocational education! and for agriculture experimental and extension work were made Every one seemed to realize the plight of the agriculture situation in North Carolina, and was willing to go as far as the revenues would permit toward correcting the situation A fund of one hundred thousand dollars for each year of the next biennium was established for the aid of public libraries of North Caro lma Although this appropriation was , not adequate, it was a start toward making books available to the citi zens of.-North Carolina who are not now iti a position to reach good books Several of the Public Welfare In stitutions for the State including aid for the blind, more operations for handicapped students who. are suf fering from eye trouble, and an in creased appropriation for all cor rectional institutions were granted I think the most important thing accomplished during this session was the fact that no additional taxes were levied Foods were exempt from the sales tax as Was advocated during j the campaign Although the budget for the next two years calls for the! expenditure of one hundred and six ty-six million dollars, which was much higher than the past two years. ' iw additional levies were made be cause it was thought that the in creased volume of business would produce a sufficient amount of reve nue. !' It is believrn- that no diversion will be necessary during the next two years, which will mean that the highway fund will stay intact and be used for the betterment of the roads of our State. The secondary road situation re ceived some consideration in a bill which was passed providing twir million dollars a year for each year of the next biennium to be earmark ed for secondary roads If Martin County received tier pi <? rata, she should get abqut $20,000 fui each years of the bienfiium However, it is not certain hov\ much we will get because expenditures of money is left to the discretion of the highway commission It is hoped that we Will receive some benefits for the roads I in this county which are in a bad ' condition at present Equalization Hoard Moving Slowly ^ ill) Its Valuation Task (Continued ftom page one). Those complaint? recognized as having little foundation. are caus ing the authorities to scratch their heads and ponder long hours for a solution. Incomph te reports an pointing to little or no gain in personal proper ty values However. List-taker 11 M Burras, for Williamston, declares his personal pruperty list will re flect a sizable gain in addition to the $192,802 increase reported in real property values. Not including , Jamesville and Cross Roads listings, tin- 1941 values for real property are greater by $353,484 than they were for 1940 Following tlu completion of the present equalization task, the coun ty tax authorities are expected to start a' check of those persons who did not list for taxation, one report stating that the check will get un derway soon HIuhs (wo Forward For (Construction Of Ihnnc Mr onit Mrs Herman A. Bo wen are completing plans this wuk for the construction of a seven-room framehouse on the corner of Church and Haisell Streets The small house standing on the lot for many years has been moved to a new location on Elm Street. Planters Warehouse Rental Committee Considers Rids The Planters Tobacco Warehouse committee Wednesday received two bids for the house this coming sea son. but up until noon today no rent al contract had been signed Bids were submitted by local inter??sts and by an out-of-town firm. Action was delayed pending the consideration of a plan to sell the property outright. Grand Jury Submits Its Quarterly Rejrort Tuesday Afternoon (Continued from page one) records of cases and their deposition are kept complete and accurate j The Clerk's Office advises that all reports from Guardians and Ad mimstrators are properly filed, and | that all bondsmen are living and evidently solvent. We viewed the recommendations as mentioned in the last two reports of the Grand Jury and found that j a water fount for the Courthouse has not been purchased and no screens put to tin toilets at schools as was iccommendcd. The County Commis sioners state that they had overlook ed buying the fount probably due to several new commissioners being elected; they say they, will purchase one at once Supt Manning says the toilets will be screened as soon as the new budget is made, that there was no appropriation made for them iti the present budget. W II Gray. Chief of Police ol Rob ersonviiie, states that lie has ade quate help and equipment to oper ate his of fie* W B Daniel. Chief of Police of Williamston, states that he j also has adequate help and equip ment for his office The tax list has not been checked arid we recommend That Registra tion of Dr aft Board arid Registration of Motor Vehicles in Raleigh, lie checked as to delinquent listers. Henry Lewis lias been reported to in as failing to list, also failing to pay after notice, his 1940 taxes. We talked with County Treasurer as to finances of County. He states that the Sinking Fund of County is invested in Building and Loan Stock. He also slates that they are current with all bonds and other in debtedness We cheeked Justices of Peace re ports and find then reports filed and funds remitted to County withe exception of C. B Reddick, of Ever^ etts. and R. R RawJs. oJ' O.ak City Exporting Increased Aid For Agriculture In New Development (Continued from page one) The seven-billion dollar bill pass-; ed by the House this week by a vote of 33ti to 55 provides that $1,350,000, 000 shall be expended for the pro- ! curemont of ' agricultural, industrial ; and other commodities and articles." ! From this sum. $450,000,000 has been earmarked specifically for the pur chase and transfer of agricultural; coin mod 11 ies. Ol this total, $50,000, j 000 will be spent f"i tobacco, $100,-; 000,000 for cotton, and the remain- i mg $300,000,000 will be devoted to the'-purchase of wheat, corn, fruits and vegetables and dairy products. Following a conference with J B llutson. Assistant National Defense: Commissioner for Agriculture, Rep resentative Herbert Bonner ex pressed the belief that independent tobacco exporters and dealers would not be overlooked in the disposal of tobacco to the British. Because policies a*nd procedures for the transfer of tobacco and simi lar commodities under the terms of j this bill have not been established , yet, definite statements cannot be 1 made with certainty. Bonner stated, but added that the proper authori ties were giving the matter sympa thetic consideration. Congressman Harold Coo ley also j reported that defense officials were j greatly interested" in moving to bacco held by independent dealers. "If these dealers are unable ~t*T market their stocks, their buying on the 1941 market will be greatly cur tailed." Cooley stated. "It is in the interest of the farmer to have these 1 ' dealers on the market. I feel sure that u satisfactory arrangement will be worked out." COTTON F1RMEHS CAN EARN STAMPS TWKIVTV1TVK CH.XT N O N -TRANS F E RABLE SIllPLrS ( OTT<).\ OHDKIt SUBJECT TO CONDITIONS PRESCRIBED By THE SECRETARY OE AGRICULTURE For voluntarily reducing cot ton acreage in 1941. cotton farm ers of North Carolina can earn as much as $25 in stamps, such as the facsimile ahove, which tliey may use at retail stores to buy cotton goods. The supple mentary Cotton Program, aim ed at reducing the cotton sur plus and. at the same time, help in< farm families to live better, will be explained to any farm er by his county farm agent or AAA committeeman. Meetings conducted by representatives of the State College Extension Service are beinf held throuffl out the State to explain the Cot ton Stamp Flan and the Food Production and Storage Pro gram. MISS SPRINGTIME Miss Springtime, making her appearance here by bus last eve ning at 7:20 o'clock or there abouts to find the weatherman and the calendar makers work ing in close harmony. Offering a stubborn resistance up until the middle of this week, Ole Man Winter finally kicked the bucket and spring came into being with temperatures ranging slightly above normal. A few persons dared go around without their coats even before winter made its exit. While it is quite likely that winter will dare a brief re spite at any time during the next few weeks, he has already play ed his swan song, and the gar deners, formers and birds and vegetation are now turning to their tasks in numbers. Band Rehearsal For Parents of Musicians Approximately seventy parents and friends of members of the Wil liamston High School hand assem bled m the .high.'-school auditorium last Wednesday evening to hear the band in. its first public appearance of the school year. Taking the form of a rehearsal rather than a concert, the program was arranged especial ly for parents who were present at the special invitation of the students and Director Jack Butler The band program lasted one hour. A choral entitled, "Angelus," "The Evening Idyll," "Star" and "Military Escort" marches, a drum routine, and a number of exercises were included on the program The "Star" and "Military Escort" marches were es pecially well received by the au dience. while the lengthy and intri cate drum drill performed on three street drums, a bass drum, and cym bals provoked enthusiastic applause. The concert as a whole showed ex ceptional progress by the youthful musicians, and revealed that the band instruction under the direction of Mr. Butler has been conducted on a sound basis. Director Butler re ceived high praise for his instruction of the band beginners, as parents commented freely on the progress evidenced during the evening's con cert While considerable time is requir ed to build a band, all indications point to a very fine playing organi zation at the local high school next year. From the standpoint of talent and instrumentation the band group has excellent prospects At the conclusion of the student program. Director Butler and par ents engaged 111 a discussion of the problems peculiar to the band. Plans were made for uniforming the band for appearances in the Tulip Festi val Parade and for a concert ut com mencement. The parents present pledged their full support and co operation to the band, and organ ized a band boosters club with the following officers: Mrs. W. O. Grif fin, president; Mrs. J. B. Taylor, vice president, and Mr. Z. T. Piephoff, secretary. * f Mr and Mrs. Paul D. Roberson, of Robersonville, visited here this morning. Local Packer Buys Champion Steer at Rocky Mount Show a I'uckrr I'oinl- To Neiil For Holler IJecf (jtllle in I'joilern (Carolina Attending the Eastern Carolina Fat Stock Show in Rocky Mount re- j cently, Mr. D. M. Roberson, proprie tor of Roberson's Slaughter House, i purchased one of the champion steers. The show is held annually to dem onstrate how more and better beef may be produced in this section of the State The steer, purchased by Mr. Roberson. was raised by Tom Speight, of Bertie County. It was dressed in the local slaughter house and sold to E and W. Grocery Com pany where it is now on sale. Although the steer was bought at premium prices it will be sold at 1 moderately low prices by Messrs Ward and Edmondson at the E. and W. Grocery Company In commenting on the show, Mr. Roberson stated that it was of ines timable value. "It encourages the raising of fine beef cattle in east ern Carolina and tends to make the people conscious of the fact that as fine beef cattle can be raised right here at home as any place in the (J ?8.," Mr Roberson said. "Whenever possible the people of eastern Carolina should call for na tive beef. At the present time local cattle are being shipped to the west ern markets, dressed and re-shipped to this section of the State. This pro cess makes it expensive for freight must be paid both ways." Mr. Rob erson pointed out. In discussing the necessity of east ern Carolina producing its own beef cattle, many authorities do not ov erlook the fact that there is a vast ?difference in beef. However, they do say that fine quality beef can be pro duced in this section of the State if it is properly produced, butchered and aged before placed on the mar ket. "Scrub cattle will not product good steaks and in order to create a market and a demand, cattle rais ers must devote much attention to their animals before and when their steers are marketed." Mr Roberson said. Superior Court In Recess After Trial Of Criminal Cases (Continued from page one) Moore. The case is slated for trial in the county court on the 31st of this month. If Bellamy can maintain his alibi, it is likely that he with the pleadings of his mother will escape further punishment. Turkey Supper In The Rapiiti Church Annex Members of the Woman's Mission ary Society of the Baptist Church ; will serve a turkey supper in the | annex basement this evening be tween the hours of 6:30 and 8:00, I o'clock. The public is invited. \ Dawson Matthews 1 Passes Suddenly At Home Near Parmele : Funeral Service# Were Held l For Prominent Citizen Yeaterday ? Ij N. D Matthews, prominent farm er and citizen of the Parmele com munity. died suddenly at his home Tuesday night. March 18th. at 11:15 Mr Matthews, 45 years old, under went a hernia operation three months i ago. but was apparently in good ] health and his sudden death came as a surprise to his family and friends ; Death was attributed to an heart ; attack. , The son of the late Eason Mat- , thews and Bettie Coburn Matthews, , Mr. Matthews was born in Pitt County and reared near the Henry Coburn farm in the Parmele com munity. Funeral services were held from the Parmele Methodist Church yes terday afternoon, March 20th, with i Rev. Daniel Boone and Maynard 1 Fletcher, of Washington, officiating, i < Interment was in the Robersonville ' cemetery 1 Comparatively young, Mr. Mat- 1 thews was well-known in this sec- ' tion of Martin and Pitt Counties. He was highly respected and had the < friendship and admiration of every one who knew him. He is survived by his widow and one child, Miss Avery Matthews; ! four brothers, L. H Matthews, of ^ Robersonville; Billie Matthews, of * Parmele; Louis Matthews, of Ber- - tie. and P. M. Matthews, of the Spring Green section; three sisters, ? Mrs. Annie Whitehurst, of Pitt Coun ty; Mrs. Senia Dunning, of Bethel, and Mrs Allie Edmondson. of Edge combe County. heiihcn L. Bland. Notorious Father, Dies Monday Night (Continued from page one) lar appropriation measure for the | support ?>f the lease-lend program | shortly, a sub-committee having vir tually approved the bill after hear ing Knudsen of the Office of Pro duction Management and others tes tify. With the appointment of a labor ?mediation- board, the labor move ment is expected to clear itself up. Some progress in that direction was reported today when Henry Ford reinstated 1.000 workers alleged to have been discharged because of their activities with a workers' un ion. Children Look To Vnierican Security Possibly more appreciative of Am oiican security than many of us here are, little Margaret Stone, eight years old, recently wrote the follow ing letter to Jean Griffin in this county Dear Jean, Aunty Katie has just given me your photograph to look at. So I thought I would write a short let ter. The sirens have just sounded so I j have to write my letter in pencil. I am now sitting in our air raid shelter ; so I cannot write in ink very well. We all hope to see you soon. Mum- , my wants to come down to Ameri ca at springtime to live there, and I want to live near you, so that we can j go to school together, until the war ends. My name is Margaret Stone and ; my daddy's name is Walter. I am 8 years old. Please, will you write and j tell me what school is like in Am- I erica, and tell how old you are? With love from all to Jean. (Colored Cafe Temporarily ( l<t.ned Dy Authorities Here "The Little Savoy," colored cafe operated by Eddie Watts Brown on Washington Street here, was closed temporarily, at least, by county health authorities this week. The ac tion was taken when the cafe rating dropped to a low point. The management has employed a clean-up crew and apparently plans a reopening shortly. Kegpeeted Colored Woman Dieg At Her Home Here Eula Brown, respected colored soman, died at her home on Wash ington Street here last Wednesday morning at the age of SI years. When juite young she was married to Elijah Brown, who survives with sev -n children, Eulalee Brown, Sarah 3 Edmonds. William C , Luther, Ar :hur, Walter and Elijah Brown, Jr. she also leaves seven sisters, and :wo brothers, Emma Simmons. Lou Pearl Wills, Fannie B Wiggins and Liibby Allen, all of Ossunng. N Y.; Lafayette Williams and Monzola Rhodes and Gabriel Wiggins, all of A'llliamston. and Arthur Wiggins, of Plymouth. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 o'clock in the A. M. E Zion Methodist Church by her pes or. Rev. W. H. Hopkins. Interment will follow in the Odd Fellows Cem etery, \'en?ler'? ()/ten? Mmlern Heat Market Here Tntlax Pender's opened a modern meat ( narket in its Main Street store here his morning and will operate it in j connection with its regular grocery business. The new market is ex ensively equipped with modern fix ures including a walk-in refrigera :or and special counters. An exper ienced market man will be in charge jf the new unit. Store Manager Sat terfield announced. t ARD OF THANKS It is with the sincerest thanks that ve acknowledge the many sympa thetic acts of . kindness during the lickness and death of A P. Griffin. The Family. McClees Opens Grocery And Market In Steele Building ? The McClees Cash Grocery and Meat Market opened lor business in the Steele building just back of the Eagle store on Washington Street today The firm was formerly lo cated in the King building in the to bacco warehouse district until a short time ago WantS BABY CHICKS ?LARGE HUSKY chicks from N. C and U. S. ap proved* flocks only. All popular breeds. Hatches each Tuesday from modern electric incubator. Reason able prices. Phone 307-d. Lancaster's Hatchery. Windsor. j24-tf WANTED ? REOl'LAR ROOMERS. Price reasonable. Hot water. Tele phone 19-W. m21-2t LEARN TO TELEGRAPH ? SEE H W Perkins at the local Western Union office for further details. SPECIAL? OIL BURNERS TO BE sold at cost or less. B S. Courtney. m21-4t LOT FOR SALE ? M'xUT. JOHN Wier. ZIPPER BLACK BRIEF CASE? containing all records. Lost Wed nesday night. Finder please notify J esse T Price. FOR RENT: FOUR-ROOM APART ment Tile bath and hardwood floors. Marshall Avenue. Apply to J S Whitley. 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