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Registration For Gas Rationing To Be Held Mav 12th (Continued from page onel fill out a form showing for what purpose his vehicle will be used, and he must state that his vehicle will be used either entirely or substan tially for this purpose. Legitimate uses which make an owner eligible for an "X" card include: (1) for an ambulance or hearse; (2) for a taxi or bus; (3) for a minister in per formance of his religious duties; (4) for a physician, nurse, veterinarian or Christian Science practioner, (3) for the official business of Federal, State, local or foreign government agencies; (6) for trucking, delivery or messenger service; (7) for trans portation of materials and equip ment needed for construction or for maintenance and repair services; and (8) for transportation of work crews to render such sen-ices The "X" card is not marked with unit squares. Instead the words, "For Essential Use," are written across it, and the holder is authorized to make any necessary purchases. Inboard motorboat owners must fill out a form to obtain either the "A" or "X" cards An "A" card will be used if the craft is used for non essential purposes, an "X" card will be issued if it is to be used for cer tain specified commercial purposes. After registration dates, gasoline users may apply to their local ra tioning boards if they feel they need more fuel than their card permits them te buy. Two Dozen Marriage Licenses Issued In County Last Month (Continued from page one) Judson Mack Whitfield and Rosa Mae Outterbridge, both of R F.D, 3. Williamston. Harry Hyman and Hattie Burt Shields, both of Palmyra. George Games and Beulah Grif fin. both of R F.D. 3. Williamston. Eiisha Lucas Purvis and Nancy Taylor, both of R F.D. 3, Williams ton. RYTEX ENGRAVED STATIONARY ?ith YOUR PERSONAL MONOGRAM 81.00 the hox Order youra today and u box for that gift you have in mind. Peele's - Jewelers "Gift Center" 121 Main Tel. 55-J The 21st Week Of The War (Continued from page one) will be bases for offensive action, the President said, and the U. S. is determined that the territory which has been lost will be regained. The War Front Admiral William Stark, Command ing U S. Naval forces in European waters, said the submarine menace off the U. S Atlantic Coast is be ing beaten. Gen. MacArthur's head quarters in Australia reported a six day aerial offensive by United Na tions bombers against Japanese bases north of Australia destroyed more than 50 enemy planes, sank one transport and inflicted heavy dam age on enemy ground installations. Air raid alarms on Corregidor Island passed the 250 mark before it fell on Tuesday night Army and Selective Service The War Department established an Eastern Military Area, including all of the Atlantic Sekb<>ard Secre tary StTrhson said no mass evacua tions of citizens are contemplated, but vital areas will be policed to prevent potentially dangerous per sons from entering them. The Army announced establishment of "port agencies" in principal U. S. seaports :o coordinate and speed shipment of ivar supplies to all United Nations. Mail to American prisoners of war n the Far East whose names have lppeared on official lists of the Pro vost Marshal General may be sent postage free, the Red Cross said. College students enrolling in ad vanced ROTC courses will be re quired to enlist in the Army Enlist ed Reserve Corps if they have reach ed the age of 18. the War Depart ment said. The Department reported 127 Negroes are now enrolled in Of ficer Candidate Schools. Selective Service Director Hershey said men vho registered last February 16th A'ill be included in June calls of ev ?ry SS local board. ixmvy The Marine Corps announced its maximum enlistment age is now 33 nstead of 30. and height require nents range from 63 to 75 inches, in ;tead of 64 to 74 The first submar ne completed in the Great Lakes A'as launched at a Wisconsin port, rhe Navy Department reported Na cy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard casualties from December 7 to April 15 totaled 6.393. including 2,991 lead. Production and Conversion -War Production Chairman Nelson >aid although the U. S. is "over he hump" in war production and United Nations output exceeds that )f the Axis by a considerable mar gin. the real production war has lust begun because of the head start jf the Axis More than 1.000,000 men mrt women are working in war slants where joint labor-manage nent production, drive committees lave been set up, he said. The War ind Navy Departments announced ointly the establishment of a price idjustment board in each depart nent to review financial setups of var contractors whenever there is *cason to believe excess profits are icing made. War Labor Supply President Roosevelt said plans to eg 1st el* women 1*ir war wnrlr have jeen abandoned for the present be cause there are more women work ers now who want jobs than there ire jobs available. He said any wo nan wanting to get into war work nay register at a U. S. Employment Service Office. War Manpower Chairman McNutt said the number )f persons employed in war work 3y the end of 1942 may reach 17,500, K)0 compared with 1,500,000 at the beginning "of 1941. He said a mil lion or more additional women will be employed in war industries this year Mr McNutt issued directives to the 1,500 employment service of fices in regard to the placement of women and of men over 40 War Bonds and Stamps The President told his press con ference he hoped people would buy war bonds and stamps out of current earnings rather than from cash re serves. Treasury Secretary Morgen thau said investments pf employees m firms operating under the pay roll savings plan must be raised at :mcc to a minimum of 10 per cent bf the gross payroll. He said the number of employees purchasing bonds regularly must be doubled, and the average purchases raised from $7.50 to $20 per month. Transportation New Feathei Haiicut |Suitable for all ages Stylish and Comfortable OUR PERMANENTS STAND OUT FOR THEIR BEAUTY AND STABILITY Victory Beauty Shoppe Over Eaglet Sr and 10c Store Phone 393-J THE NEWEST SHOP IN TOWN Come to tee ua for aervica! HATTIE BAILEY, Manager Russia's Ace Surgeon Head of the surgical department or the Soviet Neurological Clinic, Dr. A. Viahenvsky has succeeded in transplanting nerves from the dead to the wounded Red Army men. As a result of this operation, many men considered hopelessly incapaci tated, have been returned to the front as good as new. (Central Press) THE RECORD SPEAKS . . . A driver thoughtlessly and carelessly stopped his car on the highway last Saturday night on the Stokes-Robersonville High way. A crash followed and the figures in the "wreckord" col umns went scooting up after drivers on Martin County roads went through nearly two weeks without an accident. It is en couraging to note, however, that a third of the year has passed without a single fatality on the highways of the county. And there are other bright spots in the picture, but the wreckord figures can still be improved greatly. The following tabulations of fer a comparison of the accident trend: first, by corresponding weeks in this year and last and for each year to the present time. 18th Week Comparison Accidents InJ'd Killed Dam'ge 1942 1 4 0 $ 250 1941 1 3 0 475 Comparison To Date 1942 31 17 0 $4260 1941 34 23 2 $2396 Allies Score Crcat Victory Over Japs In Pacific Ocean (Continued from page one) gained additional strategic points and were now within 70 miles of In dia's border. General Stilwell is reorganizing his Chinese army for a new stand, but,the Japsjiave push ed well into China along the Burma Road. The British have improved their atand on Ceylon and are. bet ter prepared to fight the Japs in an invasion attempt of India. Doggedly trying to disrupt the de livery of American and British sup plies to Russia, Germany has about lost out in its air battle over Mur mansk. the Russians stating that they had gained supremacy there after shooting down 107 Nazi planes. Along the Eastern front from Leningrad to the Crimea, the Russians still are scoring telling successes against the Nazi hordes. Nearly 350 villages have been recaptured in recent fighting, and guerillas have wiped out 35,000 Nazis in recent days from their van tage points all along the front. The RAF attack on Germany and occupied countries has been slow ed down again by unfavorable wea ther. Two more United States merchant men have been sunk by enemy subs in the Caribbean recently. ? Hook And Line Fishing Season Opens May 20th Delayed longer than ufHal, the season for hook and line hshing in inland waters will open on Wednes day, May 20th, Game Warden Bill Abbitt announced today. ? Ashe Farmers Giving More .4 lien lion To Conservation Dozens of acres of-eroded land in Ash* County "are tseinj plahted to white pines as a result of 4-H Club members and farmers giving more attention to soil conservation and re forestation. The zinc in a 3 1-2 pound toy lo comotive would make a carburetor for a jeep. Transportation Director Eastman asked the 48 governor and the may ors of all cities of 10,000 population or more to institute systematic stag gering of business, school and work ing hours, planned group use of pri vate cars, and improved regulation of local traffic to increase efficiency of passenger vehicle movement and mass transportation. President Roose velt asked departmental and agency heads to draw up a transportation program for employees that will "substantially reduce" the number of cars necessary to take men and women to and from work. He ask ed that similar programs be planned by state and local governments. WANT A BAND?THEN CONTACT Joe Wilson or any member of his band. Will play anywhere for any body. School has closed and all dates are open, 334 W. Warren Street, Wil li amston. Men In Third Group Will Help Fill The County's June Quota (Continued from page one) 10.013?George Mobley, w, William ston, 1-A 10.014?John Chance, c, Hamilton, 3-A 10.015?George Smith Haislip, w, Hassell, 3-A 10.016?Clifford Neville Mobley, w, Oak City, 1-A 10.017?Lloyd Gilmon Warren, w, Robersonville RFD 1, 3-A 10.018?William Stanly Whitaker, c, Jamesville RFD 1, 3-A 10.019?Palmer White, w, William ston RFD 3, 3-A 10.020?William Jake Moore, Rober sonville RFD 2, 3-A 10.021?-Thomas Ryan, c, Williams ton, 3-A 10.022?Ethna Gordon Anderson, w, Robersonville, 3-A 10.023?Elmer Nelson Modlin, w, 10,024 Henry Pitt, w, Oak City, 3-A 10.025?Zeno Herman Beddard, w, Williamston RFD 3, 3-B 10.026?Lester Scott, w, Roberson ville, 3-A 10.027?John Henry Edwards, w, Williamston, 3-A 10.028?Eugene Mayo Hardison, w, Norfolk, 1-A 10.029?John Daniel Mobley, w, Wil liamston RFD 2, 3-A 10.030?John William Miller, w, Wil liamston. 3-A 10.031?A lonza Del wood Terry, w, Robersonville RFD 1, 3-B 10.032?Elmer Royster Edmondson, w, Bethel RFD 1, 3-B 10.033?Lester Sylvester Edwards, w, Williamston RFD 3, 3-A 10.034?George Washington Wynn, w, Williamston RFD 3, 3-A 10.035?William Henry Person, c, Jamesville RFD 1, 3-A 10.036?John Abner Stokes, c, Rob ersonville RFD 1, 3-A 10.037?Melvin C Stalls, w, Dardens, 3-A 10.038?William Stanley Keys, c, Jamesville RFD 1, 3-A 10.039?Lee Burton Jenkins, w, Wil liamston RFD 3, 3-A 10.040?John Staton Gurganus, w, Williamston RFD 2, 1-A 10.041?William Dixon Jones, w, Hamilton, 3-A 10.042?Raymond Saunders Cherry, w, Williamston RFD 3, 2-A 10.043?Hubert Evans, c, Everetts, 3-A 10.044?Julius Waite Council, c, Has sell, 3-A 10.045?John D. Daniel, c, Williams Ion RFD 2, 3-A 10.046?Thomas Lloyd Speller, w, ' Williams ton RFD 3, 3-A 10.047?John Thomas Hadley, w, Williamston RFD 2, 3-B 10.048?Noah Hoyt Cowan, w, Wil liamston RFD 2, 3-A 10.049?Lonnie Whitfield, c, Rober sonville RFD 1, 3-A f 10.050?Guilford Brown, c, William ston RFD 2, 3-A 10.051?Roland Monroe Taylor, w, Williamston RFD 3, 3-A 10.052?Ernest Hyman Johnson, w, Palmyra RFD 1, 3-A 10.053?Vergil Urnee Bunting, w, Williamston RFD 2, 3-A 10.054?James Edward Griffin, w, Williamston, 3-A 10.055?"Mack Kinley Clark, c, Wil liamston RFD 2, 3-A 10.056?James Chance, c, Norfolk, 1-A v 10.057?Dennis Alton Roberson, w, Robersonville, 3-A 10.058?Leandrew Hardison, Jr , w, Jamesville RFD 1, 1-A 10.059?Mayo Harrell, w. Oak City RFD 1, 3-A 10.060?Ewell Griffin Woolard, w, Robersonville, 3-A 10.061?Charlie Evans, w, Roberson ville RFD 2, 3-A 10.062?Walter C, Wynne, w, Wil liamston RFD 3, 3-A 10.063?James Garland Bamhill, w, Williamston, 1-A 10.064?John Wesley Rhodes, c, Rob ersonville RFD 2, 3-A 10.065?James Elmer Stalls, w, Rob ersonville RFD 1, 1-A 10.066?Raymond Purvis, c, Hassell 4-F 10.067?Lewis Henry Frazier, c, Jamesville RFD 1, 3-A 10.068?Frank Cross, c, Williamston, 3-A 10.069?Samuel Harcum Roebuck, w, Robersonville RFD 2, 3-A 10.070?Jack Martin, w, Jamesville, 1-A 10.071?James Brown, c, Williams ton RFD 2, 3-A 10.072?Frank Saunders Cherry, w, Williamston RFD 2, 1-A 10.073?Will Roberson, w, Oak City RFD 1, 3-A 10.074?Robert Lanster, c, Roberson ville RFD 1, 3-A 15",075?Stephen Edwin Manning, w, Williamston RFD 1, 3-A Temporary Naval Recruiting Station ??? Navy Recruiter E. E. Parker, Chief Water Tender, USN, of Navy Re cruiting Substation, New Bern, has announced that a temporary recruit ing station will be open at the Post Office Building, Washington, N. C., on Monday and Tuesday, May 11th and 12th, 194$, for the purpose of enlisting applicants in the Naval Service. Those accepted will be sent to Raleigh, for final examination and to be sworn into the Naval Serv ice. An unusual attractive enlist ment program is offered, and the Navy has a place for all qualified men between the ages 17 and 49 in clusive. Applications are accepted for the Regular Navy and Naval Re serve, offering men the opportunity to serve their country, build their future, and earn while they learn. Some of the many training schools now available are: aviation mech anical; radio; signals; clerical; met alsmlths; machinist; electrical; car Sugar Shortage Is Causing Apiarists No Great Concern (Robersonville Herald) The n{ir shortage has awak ened the bee owners of Rober sonviUe from their slumbers of several months duration. Even Calvin Smith's interest has been revived and according to a state ment issued by him yesterday morning he is not anticipating any sweetening shortage around his house. W. B. Rogerson is the latest addict to the bee business. Gil bert Smith, of course, sold him on the idea and Rogerson is making plans to "Honey" Just about everything in this sec tion. Bill Gray, Calvin Smith, W. B. Rogerson, Gaston Andrews, David Grimes. Gilbert Smith, Hugh Roberson, Eli Rogers, i. R. Matthews, C. M. Hurst and many others in this section have gone into the honey business within the past two or three years. Until sugar became scarce you didn't hear them say much about their bees and hives un less one of them got stung in the buttox. For some reason or oth er they lost their enthusiasm but now they are looking up and are proud of the fact that they have honey to spare. Oak City Closes Successful Year ? Holding the last of its exercises this week, the Oak City Schools clos ed a very successful term, school au thorities and patrons declared. The commencement sermon, de livered Sunday morning, May 3, in the school auditorium, was taken from II Cor. 2nd chapter and 2nd verse. Topic: "Writing the Book of Life." Rev. N. E. Gresham held his audience to close attention while he divided his sermon in the following five topics, unity, completeness, em phasis, proportion and beauty. Marvin K. Blount, ^candidate for Congress, delivered the address on Monday night, May 4th, to a filled house. His topic was, "Youth in So ciety." The 26 graduates marched to the stage and received their diplom as presented by Supt. J. C. Manning. T^ius closed the school year for 1942. In spite of adverse difficulties the school term was a success, many pa trons expressing themselves in very favorable terms of the school year. The junior class presented the lo cal Red Cross with $30.23, the cash being a part of the money the class raised for the banquet which was agreeably changed for war help. The class also has in the hands of their leader, Mrs. Evelyn Jones, money enough to purchase a Rex-o-graph for school use another year. 1 Wonianles* Wedding Will Be Held In Hnmilton There have been shotgun wed dings, Tom Thumb Weddings, and now comes a Womanless Wedding. This novel presentation of the rites of matrimony was presented Tuesday, May 5th, in the Hamilton school, but the ceremony was inter rupted when something went wrong with the electric system and the lights went out. The program was never finished Plans have been made to present the same Womanless Wedding with the same cast, next Tuesday night. The program will be presented in the Hamilton school at 8:30 as be fore and proceeds will go to the school. Admission is 10 and 15 cents. The public is cordially invited and urged to attend. ? No Precinct Meeting? Scheduled In The County While no schedule has been an nounced, all good Democrats are at liberty to meet in their respective precincts, perfect that local organ izations .and elect delegates to the county convention. Local meetings are being held in some counties to morrow, and on Saturday of next week the county convention is scheduled to be held in the court house. Officers Raid Diitillery Planti In County District Raiding in Hamilton-Township last Wednesday, ABC Officer J. H. Roebuck and Deputy Roy Peel, as sisted by, ABC officers from Pitt County, wrecked two partial liquor distilleries and poured out about 250 gallons of beer. The plants were not in operation and the kettles had been moved from each manufactur ing site. pentry; storekeeper. In addition, a worthwhile profitable program is available for college men. There are immediate vacancies for colored men in the messman branch. All those intreested in what the Navy has to offer them are encour ed to contact this recruiting party. Men registered for Selective Serv ice can enlist in the U. S. Navy, or Naval Reserve. WANTS OUTBOARD MOTOR PROPELLER lost between Williamiton and Bethel. Lost last Sunday. Finder please return to Enterprise or .Clay ton Carson, Bethel, and receive re ward. LOST: EIGHT-WEEKS-OLD BIRD puppy strayed away Wednesday. Finder please notify John A. Har gett, 207 East Academy St., City. WOOD'S YELLOW SOY BEANS, Feeder Pigs, white or yellow com. C. B. Fagan, Dardens. m8-2t FOR SALE ? PIANO IN EXCEL lent condition. Will sacrifice. Tel ephone 235-W. m8-2t-ch FOR SALE?I HAVE A FEW MORE Tokyo Stock Peas at $2.00 a bush el, Porto Rico Potatoes, $1.00 a thous and. Order early to be sure to get plants. J. Walter Gurganus. William ston RFD 2. m8-2t TOMATO PLANTS ? CERTIFIED Marglobe tomato plants. Certified Porto Rico potato plants. Complete stock Woods tested garden and flow er seed, package or bulk. J. C. Leg gett. ml-6t-ch LOST: POCKETBOOK CONTAIN ing $32. Has V.E.P. identification card enclosed and also two pictures.' Amity billfold. Finder please return and receive reward. Brinkley Lilley, Williamston, N. C. mS-2t FOR SALE ? BUNCH AND VIR ginia Runner seed peanuts, Cok er's 100 cotton seed, Wood's yellow soybeans, and tobacco trucks. John W. Eubanks, Hassell, N. C. a24-4t-ch FOR QUICK, QUALITY DRY cleaning service, bring your clothes to Pittman's. One day service on any garment. Suits, coats and dresses, S3 cents, cash and carry. 65c delivered. Pittman's Cleaners. O-tf FOR SALE: 48,0M USED BRICK, cleaned and in good condition. Ideal for tobacco bam furnaces, pil lars, etc. Mrs. L. W. Hardison. James ville. ml-4t-pd WANTED: EXPERIENCED 8ALES - lady. Don't call in person but write Hie Enterprise Publishing Company giving experience, references and other general information. mS-2t DR. C. L. HUTCHISON DENTIST Next To Marco Theatre WUliamston, N. C. Tel. 114-J REMEMBER Mother She Never Forgets! MOTHERS DAY MAY 10 A gift of Jewelry will bring back many fond memories in days to come . . . If Mother is building her silver, China or crystal, peice by pieee, give her a matching item in her selected pattern. We have them in stock. Drop by Friday or Sat urday and let us show you. Peele's - Jewelers "Gift Center" 121 Main Tel. 55-J HOLIDAY MONDAY, MAY 11th To Observe ???? MEMORIAL DAY NO BUSINESS WILL BE TRANSACTED BY THE FOLLOWING BANKS BRANCH BANKING & TRUST CO. GUARANTY BANK & TRUST CO. ">? WILLIAM1T0N It. ) M4PGOLIJ DCCTMPI '? SMART StrU. I < / Margolin Brothers For Mother's Day We have the Gift that will fill her heart with pride Choote From Our Generous Stock? Nelly Don Dresses 1 Martha Manning Dresses ? L'Aiglon Dresses ? BARBIZON SLIPS __?__BARBIZON ROBES ? HOSE ? GOWNS ? SHOES ? COATS ? HANDKERCHIEFS ? GLOVES ? SUITS A Gift in our jtackage will give that greater satisfaction! tkvqolisBtoikeu WILLIAMSTON, N. C
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