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mJJM. .Tyrrell County Tribune VOL. !; NO. 1 TYRRELL’S QUAIL HUNTING IS FAR-FAMED AND BRINGS GREAT ARMY OF HUNTERS B'rds Said to Be More Plentiful This Year [ - s' 1 * ? U £ D !f egard by Few of Game i Sa i d to j e Causing Farmers to Post sSsmen " S Penalize tbe True The quail season opened last week with a number of local nim rods getting their daily limit of ten ■ without much trouble. The birds are reported to be more plentiful this year than last year, particu larly in the Alligator section where there are few hawks or cats to de stroy the birds. A number of Columbia hunters, Including Floyd Cohoon, Tom Yerby, W. S. Cara wan, Sam Wood ley and wife, Ja~k Davenport, Hugh lk|%tin and several others went out the first day with mos? of them getting the limit. Floyd Cohoon who was hunting with his son said there were at hast 40 in the firstf covey they saw and that he killed eight out of the covey. Mr. Cohoon did some experiment ing with his young bird dog after first teaching him the meaning of commands. The dog did pretty good the first day, he said, contrary to the usual custom of pointers, who are usually hard to handle and just want to go. Good bird dogs, however, have been known to sell for as much as S2OO. it was estimated that there were about 50 out quail hunting Friday in places near Columbia; with at least 4 car loads going to Gum Neck. Indiscriminate hunting by some visiting hunters in the past who have had no regard for property rights of the landowners nor for the bag limits has caused a number of farmers to post their lands against hunting and if such prac tices are carried out much further, +g» ..a •’> 1 - • »- js. U.i i u < r ably affected, Mr. Cohoon thinks. Mr. Cohoon! himself, is a strict be liever in the sportsmanship of hunt ing and always regards the hag limits and other regulations that have been provided to prevent abuse and enable ,a greater enjoy ment of hunting. - “Some of those who hunt here are killers arid not sportsmen, and their actions are penalizing the true sportsmen,” he said. In regard to the abuse by some people of the game laws. Ernes? Mosel.v, game protector, pointed out that there are some people who consider game laws as an abridge ment of their personal liberties. This is not the case, however, Se pointed out, as the restrictions are made which are deemed necessary -over a period of time to prevent the game from being entirely de stroyed, in order that the game may increase and that in time the hunters may enjoy “their rights” more. Mr. Mosely also suggested that farmers might plant peas in their hedgerows which would serve tFe double purpose of providing cover ing for the birds and also feed. Also there are the provisions by which farmers in cooperation with the state department of conserva tion and development may have their farms placed in the category of sanctuaries, the purpose of which is to restrict indiscriminate hunt ing and to allow the game to prop agate and increase. There are sanctuaries where hunting is allow ed by securing a permit daily from the landowner, and there are other sanctuaries where hunting is pro hibited and the game allowed to in crease to make better hunting at some future time. The county and state license* sold in Tyrrell County this year are in proportion to those of other years but the sale of non-resident licenses has fallen short this year, Mr. Mosely 7 said. GENUINE ARMY BUGLE FOR SOME SMART TYRRELL BOY A genuine new 7 bugle like regular Army buglers use. polished solid brass is a gift the Tribune will give some boy scout, or other lad, who will get up a club of eight yearly subscriptions, or the equivalent thereof, to the Tyrrell Tribune at $1.50 a year. This is a gift worth going for, for it could not be bought for less than $5 and one has to get only sl2 worth of subscriptions. Ad drossi / TYRRELL COUNTY TRIBUNE, Columbia, N. C. CONGRATULATES l TYRRELL'S NEWSPAPER ■ * fgMSf m X Wm jjffl | I Ek I j/ j;- Ebe J||ft j LINDSAY C. WARREN, the First | District’s Congressman, upon hear ing o f the establishment of a news | paper to serve the people of Tyrrell j County, thought the idea a good one. and sent the following mes- Jsage “Your vision and cour rge in establishing a newspaper in i a section which has so sorely need ed this service is to be commended. This newspaper will do lots in ce i menting the friendly trading and social relationship existing among i its sister counties, and 1, for one an indeed proud to know that an al her thriving Eastern North Caro lina town can boast a newspaper. I want to salute Columbia in another | milestone reached in its era of progro, -. EIIENTON ROTARY GUESTS AT MEN’S CLUB MEETING Amiable Spirit of Levity Pre vails in Spontaneous Pro gram at Columbia The Columbia Business Men’s Club was host to the Edenton Ro tary Club at the fortnightly meet ing Tuesday night in the Methodist church annex. The meeting w 7 as presided over by president Frank Griffin. J. C. Meekins extended the wel come to the visiting Rotarians and also to Charles Bond, editor of the Tyrrell County Tribune, who was also a guest of the club. C. Earl Cohoon presented Spec Jones, president of the visiting Rotary club who in turn presented various members of the club who responded with levity and with seri ous remarks about the good dinner prepared by the ladies at Columbia and about the “good fishing, hunt ing and everything” in Tyrrell County. Also several of the members of the Business Men’s Club were recognized, including W. T. Crutch field, Floyd E. Cohoon, J. C. Meek ins, and the Rev. Alfred L. Chap lin. Referring to the mention of such a casual inter-city meeting as pro moting solidarity of relations and purposes, J. C. Meekins interposed a serious thought when he suggest ed that “if a casual meeting of this kind will promote solidarity, what could we do if we really get to gether.” A sumptuous dinner was served. BOARD CHAIRMEN AND SENATOR TO CONFER C. L. Bonner, of Swan Quarter, chairman of the Hyde County board of commissioners, and W. S. Svkes, of Columbia, chairman of the Tyr rell County board of commissioners will confer with Senator W. B. Rod man in Washington, N. C., Tues day, December 12, in regard to the Fairfield-Columbia road project. County Attorney George T. Davis of Hyde, who is also representative, has also been invited to the confer ence. This fall has seen farmers of Johnston County turning more than ever to the growing of small grain's; reports Assistant Farm Agent R. M. Holder. THIS NEWSPAPER Seeks to aid in the improvement of Tyr rell County in any manner possible. It will endeavor to keep constantly before the public, the needs of this section, and will give publicity to every movement to aid in getting our needs filled. It is not interested in any personal or factional differences, and doesn’t expect to engage in politics. We have not been able to see any more advantage in running a political newspaper, than in running a politi cal hotel, filling station or store. A newspaper is a business proposition, worthy of patronage only so long as it is use ful, and gives something in return for that patronage. Its duty is to its advertisers and subscribers who pay their money to get something worth while from it. If it dis charges that duty, the community will benefit. We cordially invite the citizens to call our attention to matters of public interest that are calculated to aid the development of the county. We invite them to remind us promptly of oversights and errors. It is the onlv way we can improve and uphold the high standard we seek to maintain. THE EDITOR. iREP. KNIGHT WELCOMES I THE TYRRELL TRIBUNE i Iri'r-ri : I :* '•:• •• ;• .... i 7 *J| I. ippsSPSsll We are glad to have the Tyrrell Tribune come to our county. In my j opinion a county newspaper wiii |serve to tie Tyrrell and he 7 - neigh boring counties closer together, i Through this paper we will be able •to keep in close touch with our neighboring counties and they with Tyrrell. This is also the proper time for the people of Tyrrell to put their shoulders to the wheel and bring to the surface the real opportunities that our county afford. . So, good people of Tyrrell, let’s boost, the new paper, and it will I surely boost us. ENTHUSIASM FOR TYRRELL PAPER IS EXPRESSED Columbia Citizens at Random Express Approval of the Advent of a Newspaper Expression of approbation was general in Columbia and other sec tions of Tyrrell County last week end when the announcement was made to various citizens that Tyr rell County was to have its own weekly newspaper. The Woman’s Club, it was learned, .had been among other civic organizations trying to secure a Tyrrell County paper. Typical of the comments made by persons at random in Columbia as the reporter went around mak ing acquaintances were these: Mrs. Effie Brickhouse, postmast er: “We certainly are glad to have you with us, and we are look ing forward eagerly to a paper of our own.” -Miss Sara L. Taft, register of deeds: “I think it is just fine that we are going to have a county paper.” ! J. F. Sohlez, theatre manager: “l*m mighty clad to learn Tyrrell County is going to have a paper. It will be a big help to the county and section.” Mrs. W. T. Crutchfield, president Parent-Teachers Association: “I am so thrilled that we are going to have a county paper.” B. Ray Cohoon, sheriff: “We are mighty glad that you are going to start a paper and I wish you all the success in the world. You can count on me for my fullest coopera tion.” H. H. Harris, county farm agent: [“l'm certainly glad we are to have, (Continued on last page) J COLUMBIA. N. C., DECEMBER 7, 1939 A WOMAN POSTMASTER IS LEADING THE WAY ' MRS. KFFIE \. BRICKHOUSE, )/ .-stmisrress of Tyrrell County gel,.*, the credit tor providing h'-r coun tv with the moot up-to-date post office building in the Southern Al bemarle country, Mrs. Brickhouse has recently had constructed a I large brick post o fice at Columbia, with new fixtures. RED CROSS ENDS SUCCESSFUL ROLL CALL IN TYRRELL The Rev. Alfred L. Chaplin, Roll Call Chairman, Reports Increase The Red Cross membership roll call came to a successful close in Tyrrell County this week, it was re ported by the Rev. Alfred L. Chap lin. roll call chairman. To date 135 members have been secured which is the largest number ever secured by the Tyrrell County chap ter and which represents a 35 per cent increase over the members se cured in the last drive. There were 113 white members and 22 colored members secured. “I consider the roll call this year ihighly successful,” Mr. Chaplin (stated yesterday, “since we have jbeen able to increase our member , ship 35 per cent over last year. Our (sincere appreciation is extended to ' all who helped in the canvass and to all who enlisted as members of the Red Cross.” Chairmen of the canvassing or ganization w«re; Columbia school teachers, R. L. Litchfield: Columbia business district, W. T. Crutchfield; Columbia residential, Mrs. J. W. Hamilton: Columbia colored srhool iteachers. Pro I ’. S. P. Dean: Gum Neck. Mrs. Lem Cohoon; Ryders j Greek. Mrs. B. F. Soencer: Travis, (Mrs. R c na Liverman: Scunnemong, i Mrs. L. L. Gibbs: Alligator, Mrs. !B. H. Cullioher: Sound Side. Mrs. Rachel Woodard: and Columbia colored. Mrs. C. T. Peel, i A list of members will be pub lished in a subsequent issue. TWO pawn onMcrpTQ SOON AT COLUMBIA i The hand boosters club met at the ' agricultural building in Columbia Tuesday night and decided to mV o benefit concert bv the Columbia high school band at the courthouse Saturday afternoon and also to givp a nickel concert at the Columbia high school next Wednesday after noon. The nrocerds will go on the purchase price of uniforms. " LIST TAKERS FOR 1940 NAMED BY COMMISSIONERS W. S. Sykes Reappointed as Chairman; List Takers Be gin Work January 1 W. S. Sykes of Columbia, route j •; ;• . v v y Otfr-. NK-:■X’OC 3, was reappointed chairman and the tax list takers named for the 1940 listing, which will begin Jan uary 1 this year instead of April 1 as heretofore, at the December meeting of the Tyrrell County board of commissioners Monday. I The list takers for the various townships who will work under Miss Magnolia Owens, tax super visor, follow: Alligator township, D. M. Pled ger; Columbia township, R. L. Swain; Gum Neck township. F. T. Armstrong; Scuppernong township,' F. R. Brickhouse; and South Fork ; township, W. M. Barnes, Jr. A committee was appointed to j appraise the Betty Lumber Com- j pany property. This committee is ! composed of 11. J’. Davenport, A. I W. Houtz, F. L. Liverman and B. R. Harrell. j The continuation certificate from | the bonding company for Miss Sara L. Taft, register of deeds, was ac-: cepted. | A committee appointed at the last meeting to investigate sheep; killed by dogs made its report. Yearly reports from various of-1 fixers, including three justices of, the peace, were received and or-j dered filed. Resolutions were j •r. -ssed requesting that other jus- j tiers of the peace make their re- , ports by the next meeting. Other business included the rou tine bills which were audited and ( ordered paid. NEW MILL ON 94 WILL SAW 25,000 FEET IN A DAY i Richmond Cedar Works Plant Under Construction Will ! Step Up Employment ! i A new saw mill to turn out i 25,000 board feet daily is under j construction at Gum Neck by the! Richmond Cedar Works and is al most completed. It will give em jloyment to 20 or 25 men a day and will open up a great activity n the Gum Neck section which will also extend to Dare County where the company has several thousand feet of timber near Buf falo City. One example of the benefits due to come to Tyrrell County and it’s neighbors, Hyde and Dare with the advent of better roads. This mill is on route 94. It is doubtful if the company would have contemplated any great in vestment had not the project of surfacing the road been well under way. Once the road has been com pleted between Columbia and Swan Quarter it-is likely that many other developments will occur in the Fairfield vicinity and other parts of Hyde and Terrell as well as to j make the road a proper investment! for the state. A small shingle mill has been in j operation for the past two years' at the site of the large mill now i being constructed. A commissary; and filling station will be operated j at this location, which is opposite of the entrance to the Gum Neck j community and fifteen miles south j of Columbia. 1 I MARRIAGES OFF ! SINCE NEW LAW, I Miss Sara L. Taft, register of deeds, in her yearly rer»ort to the county commissioners Monday re ported the sale of 47 marriage licenses for the preceding 12 months as compared with 66 for the same period last year. The de cline is typical to that in most j other counties since the new mar- i riage law requirements were en-! acted at the last legislature, Miss. Taft said. ALLIGATOR RIVER BRIDGE TAKES FIRST PLACE ON LIST OF TYRRELL’S NEEDS Extension of Route 64 to Seashore Would Put County on Main Street of North Carolina, Increase Incomes of Citizens, and Result in Development of Entire Area ! HANGS UP RECORD IN PRESCRIPTION FILLING i 1 . - 7 • ;; Itjg EDWARD P. COHOON is one of the outstanding business figures in 1 the splendid town of Columbia. He I : operates one of the best drug stores j iin the state, and manages a grow-! jing business. In 1935 while etn-j 1 ployed by the Peoples Drug Co., (Inc., of Washington, D. C„ one of I the largest all American drug eom j panics in the. world, he filled 37,000 , ! prescriptions. Naturally such cx jperience served him in good stead ! when he began to serve the people, •of his home town in his own drug : store. A visit to the Tyrrell C’oun ;ty capital is not complete withou; I knowing Mr. Cohoon. I ! ONLY 51 COTTON FARMERS VOTE ■ I IN TYRRELL SAT. | ! Polling Place Will Be Open' at Columbia at Agricultural J Building From 9 to 5 I ! j Because there are only 51 farm-j lers elegible to vote in Tyrrell Coun ty in the cotton referendum Satur day, County Agent H. H. Harris announced yesterday that only one j polling place, that at the agricul- Itural building in Columbia, would be open. j Farmers recently met at Colum -1 bia for instructions about the : quotas for 1940 and the voting. | The following article from E. Y. i Floyd of the state AAA office ex plains the requirements and bene- j fits of voting for the control pro- ■ gram. Mr. Harris urge 3 that all the eligible farmers come- to Co lumbia Saturday to vote. < . Cotton growers of North , Carolina will join those of the rest of .the nation in a vote Saturday, Decem ber 9, on marketing quotas for 1940. They will decide whether to continue their efforts to balance ■ production with consumption and reduce surplus supplies piled up from the enormous crop of . 1937, which was produced without a mar keting quota system to control i sales. E. Y. Floyd, AAA executive offi cer of State College, said that all farmers w.ho produced cotton with a staple of less than 1% inches in length this year will be eligible to (vote in the referendum. He urged) j all eligible growers to vote at j community po’ling places set up by | county AAA committeemen. I Floyd explained that when mar- ! keting quotas are in effect, the co operator’s marketing quota is the j ;total production of his cotton acre- 1 I age allotment, rnd he ran sell alii he produces on his allotted ar»-os •without penal f v. Everv cots on i I grower in the state has been maped lor otherwise notified o' his individ- i jnal allotment. If this information ! I has n r 't been oommqnlrat -, ( immediately with ■'wir cottntv A A A j ! of 6 re and von wUJ ho fold vour al lotment. the Triple-A o'ficial ad-j vised farmers. A non -roooerator. or a grower who overnlsnts. ran peM without nenaltv all rotton nrodured on his allotted acres, nr the normal pro duction of the allotted if that I happens to he larger. Bnt he will ( have to nav a nonaßy 0 f 3 cents j 1 n er nmmd on all cotton sold from j [the 1940 crop in excess of his, quota. j The first great concern of Tyrrell 1 County is to achieve the bridging of Alliga* or River along with the completion of Route 94 connecting with Hyde County. Only then will the county be united with its neigh bors in keeping with the spirit and letter of the highway act. I nli! this project is completed, which by the way would cost $3tK),- 000 to $400,000, this immediate region cannot enjoy its resources to the utmost. The timber indus try, the agricultural interests, the sportsmen, fishermen, and tourists, cannot make the most of this ex ceptional region. i Dare County resorts would profit immensely from this great improve ment, not only in the increased number of tourists that would visit its attractions, hue in the number of lots and cottages that would be added, and in having a ready sup- | ply of produce and foodstuffs made i easily available. The people of j Tyrrell would have an increased I market for vegetables, poultry and ! meats. j The sentiment in Columbia and •surrounding country is now strong | for the construction of this bridge, and an organized effort for it will Ibe made next spring. The people here fee! encouraged by the fact that strong endorsement was given for the project last summer by I Senator Wilkins P. Horton of Chat- I ham County, ore of the most prom inent candidates for Governor, who imade his formal announcement this week. j ■FULL TIME HOME : SUPERVISOR NOW ! IN TYRRELL UNIT "[Staff of FSA Off:-:;© Becomes Full Personnel Unit as of December 1 j -M. With the appointment of Miss | Millie 1! Glisson of Goldsboro I)e --i comber 1, as a full time home su iperv’sor with the Farm Security j administration office in the second ; story of the Meekins building at ; Columbia, the Tyrrell office be comes a complete unit with full time personnel, it. was .announced by N. B. Baker, assistant district supervisor. Miss Glisson is a graduate of Guilford College with the degree o" B. S. in home economics and suc ceeds Mrs. Elizabeth M. Graham jwho until her recent transfer as home supervisor in Nash County .divided her time between Tyrrell jand Washington counties. Mrs. Sabrie W. Reid who has had part of Washington County and Tyrrell County since Mrs. Graham was transferred is now full time home supervisor in Washington County. Miss Julia Dixon, the junior clerk typist, completes the personnel of the Tyrrell office. Any clients desiring to contact the FSA office will find Mr. Baker and Miss Glisson in the second story of the Meekins building oppo site the courthouse. l TYRRELL SCHOOLS TO CLOSE DECEMBER 22 All Tyrrell County schools will close Friday, December 22, for Christmas holidays with the classes (being resumed January 8, it wa3 announced this week by County Superintendent W. T. Crutchfield, iMr. Crutchfield stated that that was :the schedule adopted by the board •of education for all the schools but j there might be schools, who had , lost time which might adopt a dif j erent schedule to make tip missed time. TYRRELL RED CROSS AIDING HOMELESS MAN Contributions of clothing, furni ture and other articles are being asked by Mrs. V. H. Dui ranee, dis aster chairman of the Tyrrell Coun jty Red Crons, for ?. H. Mizelle, colored of Travis, whose home was burned two weeks ago. Mizelle’s little boy was burned to death in the fire and another child, a girl, re ceived serious burns. Anyone desiring t/> make con tributions of clothing or furniture jmay leave them with Mrs. Durrance jat. her home or at Edward Cohoon’s jdmg store, Mrs. Durrance said. Single Cooy 5c
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