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Watch Tha Label On Your Paper, A* It Carries The Date Your Subscription Expires 1 'J rHE ENTERPRISE ?F.'iii.m.inn Martin County. North Carolina, Friday, January. 23, If) t2. Advertisers Will Find Our Col umns A Latchkey To Over 1,800 Homes Of Martin County. ESTABLISHED 1899 Judge Robt. Coburn Calls Few Cases In The County's Court ??? Courtroom Is Almost Empty During Brief Session of Tribunal Monday With only five cases on the docket, Judge Robert L. Coburn and Solici tor Paul D. Roberson had an un eventful task in handling the regu lar session of the Martin County Recorder's Court last Monday morn ing. Spectators, with the exception of a few in the seats reserved for colored citizens, almost passed the court by. At one time there was only one white person in the audi ence and he apparently was paying no great attention to what was going on inside the bar. The court was in session hardly more than an hour, but the increasing number of non support cases is proving baffling to Judge Coburn. In addition to one on the docket for trial Monday, Judge Coburn heard about two others. As a usual thing, the defendants are directed to pay a few dollars each month for the support of their off spring and settle with the court for costs in handling the case. There is some talk about imposing maximum road sentences on those who would deliberately run away from or who would not do their best in support ing their offspring. It is possible that the dependents would be placed in the hands of the welfare department while the father or husband served his sentence on the roads. Proceedings in the court: Wesley James, charged with fail ing to support his wife and child, was adjudged guilty as to the non-sup port of the child. The case was nol pressed as to the non -support of his wife. He was sentenced, to the roads for a term of six months, the court suspending judgment upon the guar anteed payment of $6 each month for a period of twelve months for the support of the child. He was also directed to pay a $47 hospital bill at the rate of $5 each month, and to settle with the court for handling the case. James is to make the first $6 payment not later than next Mon day and make other payments on the first Monday in each month. Bond was required in the sum of $100 to guarantee judgment compli ance. In a second case, Jones, charged with bigamy, waived preliminary ex amination. Probable cause was found and he was bound over to the super ior court for trial in March He was required to furnish bond in the sum of $100 for his appearance at the next term of superior court. In the case charging Mrs. Eddie Bell Mitchell with drunken driving the defendant pleaded guilty. Prayer for judgment in the case was contin ui-d until next Monday. Nathan T. Perry pleaded guilty of driving an automobile while in an intoxicated condition and was re quired to pay a $50 fine and the court costs. His license to operate a motor vehicle was revoked for one year, six months' sentence on the roads was suspended. The court nol press ed the case charging Perry with op erating an automobile without li cense. Adjudged guilty over his plea of innocence, Lewis Belcher, charged with assaulting another, was fined $10 and taxed with the court costs. ? Valuables Stolen From Missionaries The theft of highly prized articles from Christian missionaries in a Christian land and in a Christian home was reported here this morn ing by Dr. Charles A Leonard, Sr. Believed to have operated while the family was engaged in religious services, the thieves entered the home of Rev. and Mrs. J. H. Smith with whom Dr. and Mrs. Leonard were making their home in the Bap tist parsonage and carried away the valuables, Dr. Leonard stating that the theft came as a surprise and a shock. Among the things stolen were the following: An old oval Chinese painting on silk in a carved-wood frame; an old bamboo vase with in pay mother of pearl and other semi precious stones; two navy blue satin pieces about five feet in length heav ily embroidered; one 24-inch needle work piece; one large satsuma bowl; two medium-sized satsuma bowls; one large thousand-flower Chinese plate; two Chinese vases with blue border design top and bottom flow and-flower satsuma rose bowl; one small bam boo-pattern salt and pep per stand; one Hawaiian carved wood tray; embroidered handker chiefs and towels. These articles were especially prized by these missionaries, some being presents given by Dr. Leon ard to his wife over a number of years. TTie robbery was a bold one, for these things were taken from off the mantles of the hail and sitting room and from the China closet in the dining room. The thief is thought to have taken them when the fam ily was out at Christian services. "Any information that will lead to the arrest of the guilty party will be appreciated, and a reward will be given to any one finding the ar - s? * * - - ? ? ortfi, ut. ixoniTu sua. Victory Book Campaign ToBe Held In Martin County Soon Having successfully met several appeals as a result of the war, Mar tin County citizens are being called upon again?this time to contribute their proportionate number of books to the Victory Book Campaign. To supply books for soldiers, sailors and marines in the various camps, forts, posts, stations and on ships, the United Service Organizations are calling for ten million books. Re ports state that several million books have already been given to the or ganization for distribution. An organization for handling the campaign has just been perfected with R. H. Goodmon, of Williamston, as chairman. He is being assisted by Miss Elizabeth Hbuse, regional li brarian, and others. Tentative plans for handling the collection of books arc now being formulated but no REGISTRATION Final plans for holding the 20-45 draft registration in this county on Monday, February 16, have been completed and are now before State Selective Sen ice headquarters for approval or changes deemed necessary. The program will likely be made public some time next week, R. H. Goodmon, member of the county draft board, said this morning. While the plans for the regis tration have not been made pub lice, it is certain that business houses and the schools will be asked to furnish volunteers for handling the work. Farewell Service For Rev. Mr. Smith In Baptist Church * Various Congregation* Will Take Part in Union .Serv ice Sunday Evening The various religious congrega tions of the town will participate in a union service at the Baptist Church here Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock to mark the close of a successful nas torate by Rev. James H. Smith. The several ministers will have parts in the program, it was announced Re signing his pastorate here to go to the Ellcr Memorial Baptist Church in Greensboro, Rev Mr. Smith will preach his farewell sermon Sunday ^ evening ,and a large crowd is ex- ' pected to hear him in his last mes- ' sage as pastor of the local church. I Rev. William R Burrell, former pastor of the local church, has been named to supply the Baptist pulpit here until Mr Smith's successor is i named Dr. Burrell is well remem-' bered by the people here, and they j are glad to learn that he is return ing even though for no definite stay. Making ready to leave next week ' for his new pastorate, Rev. Smith addressed the following note to his friends in Williamston und Martin Cgunty: "Friend Rome Biggs reports that Mr. S S. Brown calls Williamston the Garden of Eden and says that Para dise is just across the Creek Sever al years ago I was told that those who stay a while in Williamston nev er want to leave There is something in it. Beyond a doubt, people who are privileged to ttvr anywhere m Martin County have found the spec ial favors of our Heavenly Father. "Soon after arriving here in Sep tember, 1935, I made the statement through the courtesy of the Enter prise that I wanted to be a friend to everyone. Of course the only way to have friends is to be one, but my ef forts at making friends have more than doubly been repaid. Your friendly spirits bind me and my fam ily eternally to you. Our new ad dress is 1307 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, N. C. " 'Now the God of peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, through the blood of the everlasting covenant, make you per fect in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for [ever and ever.' Hebrews 13:20-21." While admitting that there Is a farm labor shortage in this county and that it may become serious, neighbors declare that Farmer Henry Early up In Goose Nest has done a bit of hedging, that he got unusually busy when he was threatened by actual work. According to the neigh bom, Mr. Early went off and made a deal with one of the larg est families he could find, and that he now has more labor than he had last year. Just a short time ago, Mr. Early, faced with the possibil ity that he would have to go to work himself, declared the fa tal* looked gtoimj. date for the canvass has been fixed, Mr. Goodmon explaining that defi nite plans and dates are pending the receipt of certain materials and in structions from the State headquar ters. It is quite likely that the campaign will be handled through the public schools, churches, Sunday schools, direct solicitations and pick-up sta tions. No quota has been assigned this county, but in order to help build up ample library facilities for members of the armed forces, this county is expected to donate several hundred | books. While most any_type of book is acceptable, the librarians are hope ful the gifts will not be limited to cheap books and books of little rec ognized value. Complete plans for the canvass are expected from Chairman Goodmon within the next few days. Red Cross Fund Is Near $3,000 Mark In County Chapter I .nit- Contribution* Mmlc in KinrixciM'v Drive Amount To #(>.{. ID Late contributions to the Hod Cross Emergency War fund leave the total amount raised in the Mar tin County chapter just short of $3. 000, the total raised being nearly $1, 000 in excess of the quota assigned the chapter. Special Chairman V. J. Spivey announced thus week. Ad ditional contributions, amounting to $63 40, were reported this week by Chairman Spivey, boosting the amount raised in the emergency drive to $2,954.36. Ably handling the drive and bringing it to a very successful close, Chairman Spivey believes that a prolonged war will necessitate other calls in the future. For the present tithe; Martin County citizens, or cer tainly most of them, can rest assur ed that they have successfully met the first challenge that war brought to them through the appeals of the American Red Cross. Contributions not previously ac knowledged are, as follows: J. C. Norris employees, $5; L. F. Waters, Jamesville, $1: Johnson Matthrws CrrInc., Hamilton, $12.50; J. F. Jordan, collected from Hardens, $17.40 Williamston R.F.D.. Clayton Rev els. $1; William Ward, $1; Rome Rog erson, $1; Joseph S. Griffin, $1; Hoyt Revels, $1; Frank Holliday, $1; Ar thur Revels, $1. Williamston: Virginia Griffin, $1; Emma Brown, $1, Earl Miller, $1; James Coburn, $1; Margaret Spruill, $1; Albert Wilson, $1; Bill Wilson, $1; Mrs. John Cook. $1; Mildred Ray, 50c; Ruth Moore, 50c; Vergie Dan iel, $1; Marion Pender, $1; Thelma Hoddard, 50c; Rosie Jones, 50c; Eliz abeth Respass, $1; Virginia Hunter, 50c; Mittie Bell Wimbush, 50c, La verna Cain, $1; Annie Bell Goss, 50c, Mary Lee Purvis, 50c; Beatrice Wig gins, $1; Vernice Hodges, $1; Mattie Goss, 50c; Margaret Peel, $1; Wal ter Darrell, $1. * T r\e<i liau^liiNjiliousr Now Believed Safe Missing since last April when he was injured on the ill-fated Egypt ian steamer "Zamzam", which was -sent-to the bottom in the South At? lantic, Ned Laughinghouse, former Williamston resident, is now believed safe in a German concentration camp. A brief announcement came out of London night before last, stat ing that the remaining passengers on the liner had been reported safe and that they were being detained in a concentration camp. No names were given in the report, but it is believed that the men referred to were Mr. Laughinghouse, a Canadian doctor and a British ambulance driver. While the report could not be def | initely established, it brought a re newed hope for his many friends and his loved ones who have borne up bravely despite mental torture these past long months. Hearing that Mr. Laughinghouse was reported a prisoner in a German concentration camp, local people ex pressed the opinion that it would be no more than fair to round up and throw behind bars every German national in this country and keep them there until an exchange could be effected. First (trader h Make The I,oral School Honor Roll The names of the following pupils appear on the first grade honor list in the local school for the recent term period, it was announced to day by Miss Grace Talton, teacher: Honor Roll I: Joyce Ward, Marie Peele, Mary Ann Manning, Carolyn Bullock, Jimmy Peele, Betty Lou Dudley, Nanette Harrison, Jean Hol loman, Jean Howard, Barbara Anne Peed, Joyce Anne Cowan Honor Roll II: Gloria Taylor, Jan et Williams, Harrell Everett, Jr., Preston Hughes, Hugh Lindsley, Jim my Osteen, Jerry Savage, Zadie Pate, remembrances By CHAS. SMALLWOOD Williamston, N. C. DURING llDO's and Ws Mr Tom Bigg- was a drummer man All 'traveling salesmen of to day. were "drummer-men'' of yes ? nrrjflV *' He drummed tobacco of brands calculated to make all chewers his friends; therefore, the merchant followed the whims of their custom lers, and became customers of Mr. Tom Biggs and his brands. He had read the Biblical command: "Let not your left-hand knoweth what your right hand doeth." and applied it to his movements among his custom ers and his (Mmpetitor- He never let Drummer Jofc> know whither Drum mer Tom was hound, or when May be he thought that perchance Drum mer John had seen fit to change his "line" since last they met, from boil er plugs to be screwed in. to tobacco plugs to be bit off; therefore becom-, ing a competitor in Drummer Toms "line." Anyway his habit was never to leave word behind as to where he had "driv-oft to". In speech he some what stammered. In conversation he was quite agreeable. He seldom, if ever, disputed the statement of an-] other, hut had an individual method of side tracking any comment on any subject with the broad statement that?"Well, it's cor ror-eordtn to how a feller's raised." One day he carelessly applies this remark w ith 110 thought as to how it would fit 111. but fit 111 it did and to a behttlcmcht of that fellow's rais ing. and Mr Tom immediately had some further explaining to do, which he readily did to the other fellow s satisfaction, and all was well be tween the two drummers again. He and I were pretty crony, for man and boy; and one time he con descended to let me know that he 1 was going to Washington and if 1 wished to go along, he would drop j me off at Father's, and pick me up next- morning on his way back, giv ing me a night with the home-folks, and which 1 gladly accepted Never a dull moment occurred during trie drives. On the way back, -the mem 1 ing was cool and crisp, and as we ncarcd Ml Simon Ward's, he clear ed his throat and said, "We we we got to stop here, and see Uncle Si men; he wouldn't think I'd been ra ra raised right if I passed him by See see that apple orchard ov er there? His is a bran?d dy cellar, and it never goes dry " We stopped^, and I joined the two men in a "nip" Mir Simon Ward was another Mar tin County man of stability and re ] now 11. And I might say here, along j with conventions, that I cannot re-1 call the time I first learned the taste of "toddy " Karly in my child days. Father would return from the fields around noon, mix a mint juicy foi l himself, and hand around a spoon ful to us children Near thirty years ago, after becoming engaged to be married. I decided to place the habit among the by gones, and have never tasted "toddy" since I still think it <>K for some folk some tunes. i( they know when those limes be. hut I am sure they are no more for me. Well, during that drive with Mr Tom Bigg*. I said to him, "Mr. Biggs how come you to let me know you were going to Washington.' polks say you won't tell Unit where you are going." And lie said. "Can cause I thought you might want to go long, (Continued on page four) Number Marriages Increases In This County List Year Wedding* iii County Lattt Yikur Fuhh 2(H) Murk for Fir*t Time in Three Yearn Battling against depressions, mar riage health laws^and war conditions in addition to his own ups and downs, Dan Cupid has had a hectic career in this county during the past eleven years, a review of the marriage li cense records in the office of Regis ter of Deeds J. Sam Getsinger will show. On an average, 107 licenses were issued to white and 127 licenses to culoied couples during each of the past eleven years. During the early part of the depression, the issuance got down to 62 for the white and 64 for the colored. A quick recovery was effected in 1933 after Roosevelt took over and there were 103 licenses issued to white and 106 to I'uluml couples. Dan maintained his equili brium during the next* five years or until 1939 when the marriage health law was passed in North Carolina. The issuance to white couples drop ped from 126 in 1938 to 81 in 1939. The issuance of licenses to colored couples dropped from 158 in 1938 to 78 in 1939. A slight gain was record Led- in 4940. Believe it or not, the war year of 1941 saw the number of li censes jump from 92 in 1940 for the white to 126 or 19 above the aver age for the 11-year period. The number of colored marriages jump ed from 81 in 1940 to an even 100 last year, but even then the 1941 fig ure was 20 below the average for the 11-year period. , The issuance last month was the Make Plans for Fight Oil Infantile Paralvsis "March Of Dimes Going Forward on \ii VII Out Scale Rand To \|?|Mkar in I \mi Spec ial Concerts in Support Of 1'uralvsis Drive Plans Tnr an all-out drive in this county against infantile paralysis won- announced virtually complete today by Campaign Chairman W. Ivcrson Skinner who points out that the campaign is expected to reach a fitting climax between now and the end of the month. The drive is al ready underway, and marked sup port has already been given in some sections of the county. Mr Skinner said. add'"f' the outlook was blight for the movement in the -co urn j ty this year. The "March of Dimes'' is already on the road to victory, according to Mr Skinner who announces that j Robersonvtllc had already raised several hundred of the thin coins Williamston* will start its drive to morrow when members of the Jun ior Woman's Club assisted by sever al high school seniors launch an all out canvass for dimes or larger con tnluitions Contributions will he rec ognized by a special pin or button, j Saturday. January 24th, has been proclaimed "March of Dimes" day in Williamston by Mayor John 1- Mas se 11 In connection with the "March of Dimes." the Campaign chairman has arranged for two special hand con i certs, one in Bear Grass next Wed nesday evening and the other at I Farm Rife on next Thursday eve ning Admission will be by the spec ial button emblem. The concerts have been arranged without cost to the drive against infantile paralysis. Mr. Skninci explained. Supplementing the "March of Dimes" drive, Miss Pauline Dewey has been, named to handle the can vass witlun tin- Works Progress Ad ministration organization "Planting" eighty special coin col lectors in nearly every part of the county a few days ago, Mr Skinner states that they are receiving a lib era! support, as a whole The schools are also participating m the drive to raise funds to carry on research and fight infantile pa ralysis. but no report on the progress there is available at the moment According to present plans, the | campaign will be brought to a close on Friday evening of next week when the birthday ball will be held in the Williamston gymnasium Red (ross Sewing r Project Ia|>;mhI(mI Anticipating a greater need for clothing and other articles, the pro duction unit of the Martin County Red Cross Chapter is making prep arations for an enlarged program, Mrs. A. R Dunning, chairman, said today. Junior Red Cross girls are to be called in soon to learn to knit A request for the loan of eight Works Progress Administration sewing ma chines has been filed and their de livery is expected. At the present time the sewing room is using material left over from the first production quota, and spec 'ial aitontinrrre being given a knitting project. Persons having scrap wool are urged to donate it to the produc tion unit. Seeing the Red Cross flag waving in the wind on the Woman's Club lawn, O. S. Winborne contrib uted a dollar and May Bell Smith gave 25 cents. This money and oth er contributions are used in purchas ing "findings," Mrs. Dunning said. The chairman points out that the new production quota will be as signed shortly, and that the sewing room is expected to operate on an extended schedule. Mrs. Dunning stated that she was greatly pleased with the interest now being shown 111 the work, and that when the new quota is assigned, more persons will volunteer their services. Sinter Of Rvnident Of C.ounty Die* In llos/tital Mrs. F. A. Cherry, sister of Mrs. W Oscar Peel, of this county, died in a Washington hospital last Sunday fol lowing an operation. She had been ill only a short time, the end com ing unexpectedly. Mrs. Cherry, daughter of the late Thad and Sally Jackson, was born in Beaufort County 41 years ago. Fun eral services were conducted in the Old Ford Christian Church last Mon day afternoon, and interment was in The family cemetery, near the home, in Beaufort County. Besides her husband and sister, Mrs: Cherry leaves a daughter, Shir Icy Cherry, and four brothers, J. W. Jackson and T. L. Jackson, of Wash ington; S. F. Jackson, of New York, and Leon Jackson, of San Diego, Calif., and the following sisters, Mrs. Joe R. Willard, Mrs. Sam Watkins and Mrs. George Watkins, all of Washington. r~ K\ VMIM.K ON FOOT |, J Much has been said about con- | serving our tires, but so far lit- i tie has been done about it; or. at j least, that which has been done was hardly discernible. Word comes from Hamilton that Don Ci. Matthews, well-known coun ty business man. is setting a worthy example by walking to and from Sunday school and church, lie reminds others that feet were made before autos. The change from tires to feet, some fear, will result in a mark ed decrease in attendance upon j religious services. With attend ance already at a low figure, the new situation is really an aggra vating one lew Car Stam^^fe] Sales \ro Reported Bv Local Post Office ? Delay in Mii'liiif: Oriiiaml Should Vn K\|?cote<l Kutli ll? 've lop I Selling less til.Ill 1IMI III till' Fell I.'nil motor vehicle tax stamps since last Friday, tin- local post office to il. iy explained that it is quite likely j there'll be some delay in getting the little stickers for car and truck owners in this section should an ex ! ported i ush develop toward the end lot next week The office has been I supplied w ith only 400 of the stick ' ers, and repeat orders can he made only twice eaeh month meaning that when the supply is exhausted sever al days will elapse before addition al stamps e.tn be made available It lias been definitely stated that no motor vehicles are to lie operated on the highways on and after Febru ary 1st without the stamps, und those persons who must operate their ve hteles should make plans In gel the stamps al oncet Aeeorditig to reliable information, .all ears and trucks owned and op , rated by tin Slate, county, towns all not subject to the federal use tax and will not have to display the | stickers Cars owned and operated j by public employees m are not ex empt In to tin 4(111 tax stamps delivered to the Williamston office for sale, other post officesJn the I county w ill handle the stamps Jami sville and Knbcrsonvillc have a total ol 2IID eaeh. and Hardens, F.v I'll tts. I'annele. llassell. Oak t ity 'and Ilamtllnn have fifty stamps each, according to a postal bulletin releas I cd bv tlie Department a few- days [ago. ' It could not In- learned immedi ably just bow the Federal Depart mi-lit of lb-venue would cheek up on the tax stamp sales Unofficial re I ports state that a close cheek will be made, and that those who (In not pay the tax are subjecting them selves to \drastic measures in the Federal courts. It has been rumor ed that gasoline purchase's will be | limited to those who display the stamp on their windshields or dash hoard Another rumor states that t special agents will confiscate those I ears, trucks and motorcycles found operating without the stamps I A I u as It 'earned here, ktatc, county and local officers have I not be called upon to assist in check ing tlu- purchase of the stamps. I Trouble with the new stamp revc nuc plan is already being reported in snme sections of tin- country Thieves are stealing the little stick lers from other people's ears and plae ' ing them on their own. It is possible, however, that proof of purchase can he established by a check of the cards mailed to the Collector of In ternal Revenue who III this State is located in Greensboro When properly affixed to the windshield or dashboard, the stumps can In- removed only with difficulty To assure continued ownership, some owners tire using transparent lam III snpnnri the Ehle _ MARCH OF DIMES DAY Whereas, the^read disease, In ia utile paralysis has its many victims in our land, and where as, since 1934 the birthday of President Roosevelt has been set aside for raising of funds to aid the needy afflicted with this malady, and whereas, we are ap proaching another birthday of the President when our people will he railed upon to contribute again. Now, therefore, I, J. I.. Hassell, Mayor of Williamston, do here by proclaim Saturday, January 24, 1942, as "March of Dimes Day" In Williamston and ask the people of this community to con tribute as many dimes as they ran In the interest of this hu mane cause. J. L. Hassell, Mayor. Singapore Is AI)out Jo Full; Australia f>rH>anii?; For Japs <?".li.i.?? ItHieTed Critical .a<lcr?i I',,.!, i?to I acific Southwest - ? - *> Threat,-nil,,, to cut ?ff defenders " !?> a pincers movement. ? e Japan.-*. .ire continuing their ^H"1' ' ll"" "ll" "'i Southwest ? Pai d" I n, o-port describing con ?J "ins crili, el m that area Little ,s knew,, about plan. f?r aiding the U'dL>ri ssed def,-odors in ;hr rar b;( h, > -bemydeCa/ r m " reenfnrecmmt.s are |e';' '" """" the fall of ? Hifeipoi, , , a, , Xpected Appar -n" ' " 'I Avpp I, 5 ''idicapalmg uch .reverses in '? working fever J ishIv III an effort to prepare for ? K*' jjurt* ior u Japan, so atlack on us own territory I , 1 "I 'h ia tal Douglas MacAl ' V" ll1" Philippines is 11" i tain late report stating that |'he Japs have placed their entire "" 111.1(1 .,nd tnat jneie men are being poured into ac Dien in support of an . Umated 250 Obi) already there I'hc Japanese are ,aid to have al teady invaded Australian territory about linn ?|,1. , iron, th, mainland and an attack, have I directed , with ."about SOtl miles of Australia 'itself I he New Britain Island last ,'light was a ..tat,. ?f alarm. Air Minister Arth,,, s Drakcford and Ann, Miiiistei K M Horde issued a joint communique at midnight an nounJing that aft,,, two attacks by 4" Jjpan.Sc hombing and fighting p'anes yesterday. th, Rafiaul garn son sighted a fleet of U ships, in I' "ding warships off the coast and '"'hides later radio common lent ions with the city failed Die Japanese ships were 30 to 40 miles from Watum Island, which is 15 mil. , northwest of Rahaul. when sighted by Australian scout planes Rahaul. frequent target for Jap has in the past month, suffered further damage to defense installations-in the two attacks vis Jerdiiy, wTuiTTe.inTe al 0 and 10 aTTn.? R had lie, N apparent f,,r several days that tile Japan, -e were "soften i"g up the city for an invasion, and Drakeford had aniiouneed that the ' ?' attack probably would come o? Wednesday |'|? withdraw ?ii <>l women and children J rum the i lly was announced vesterdav 1-ot.v exieiisioti ,.1 .the Japanese? landing operations from New Britain Island tt? New Guinea; whose im porta,it bases ar. only 400 miles southwest of. Rahaul, also wa . fear <l' It'"' Japan, e aircraft carriers,7" supported by other naval vessels, were know o to |,e in th, vicinity of New (hum .1 Kurd disclosed lie said I Hie information come from army air I intelligence An eiicoqraging report was heard today from the indominahle Dutch I whose mi lire, 1 cored twelve direct puts 011 eight Jap warships, including (?' pl"".' I ?"II. I and .eVer.ll destroy An encouraging note also came from Bata.ui where MacArthur and his men Were said to have beaten Oil another Jap attack Hut the in vade, , continued regardless of tre mendous losses, I In- British arc meeting 'with re verses in I.ihya and are withdrawing in Burma and in the Malaya Benin su la Russia is continuing her drive against Hitler's gang toward Smo lensk. I At the Rio de Janeiro conference, Argentina apparently wants to do some more bargaining before break ing will, the Axis Bookmobile \\ ill Make Filth Trip The BUM bookmobile will make its fifth trip in Martin County ac cording to an announced schedule beginning next Monday. Announc ing plans for the first trip, the librar ian, Miss Elizabeth House, stated that an additional 500 books had been made available for distribu tion in the county next week." Last month, the bookmobile reported in creases in the number of borrowers and books distributed. The schedule: Monday, January 20: 0.15, C. B Allen's Service Station; 10:00, Ham ilton School; 11:05. In front of Ham ilton Hank; 12 45, Gold Point School; 135, Jim Johnson's Service Station. Tuesday 9:30, Hassell School; 111 ?><> 11 iws:i 11 Piwt Of fire 11-IS, Onlr City School; 1 05, Wilbur Barrett's Drug Store; 1:45, Smith's Store on Palmyra Road. Wednesday: 9:00, Williamston High School; 9:45, Everetts School; 10:35, J. S. Ayers Store. Everetts; 11:30, Cross Roads Church; 12:30, Elemen tary School, Robersonville; 1:45, Robersonville Public Library; 2:05. Robersonville High School; 2:30,_ Pnrmelp Post Office. Thursday: 9:00. Williamston Ele mentarv School; H-00* Farm Life School; 1:15, Corey's Cross Roads; 2:00, Bear Grass School. Friday: 9:30, Jordan's Store, Dar dens; 10:25, Browning's Store; 11:00, Ange town by intersection of road; 11:30, Poplar Chapel Church; 12:45, Jamesville School; 2 20, Brown's Store, Jamesville.