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Ker.crESvilla, N. C The Duplin Tlms War Bond Rally A War Bond rally will be a part of the. Armistice Day Observance In Warsaw on next Wednesday, November 11th. The Rally will cli max the address, which will be made by Cyrus D, Hogue In front of the Legion Hut, at 11 o'clock. Fololwing the rally, H War Bond auction will be held, during which time bonds will be sold. At the end of a given period, a prize, will be awarded to the person buying the largest amount of bonds. Announce Birth ' Mr, and Mrs. Clarence Shep- ard of Pink Hill, Rt. 2., announce the birth of a daughter. Bertha Bryant, on October 17th, at Par rott's Hospital, Kinston, Mrs. Shepard was formerly Miss Mam ie Smith of Pink Hill, Rt. 2. Election Quiet All County ; Officers Returned The Dupan county election on Tuesday was quiet throughout the county, a fair number of people voting. The total number of votes cast were 1699. There were no con tests In the county, All Democra tic officers were returned to office, with the exception of a Justice of the Peace in Rose Hil 1 township. The election of this justice showed that Duplin though avowedly De mocratic, still approved of the two-party system, at least in spots, The Justice of the Peace was St edman Mat this. Officers who were re-elected to office were: D. S. Williamson, sheriff; R. V. Wels, cerk of court; R L. West, county attorney, his term is now being served by N. B Boney; R. D. Johnson; State Sen ator, C. E. Quinn, House of Re presentatives; and constabes and Justices of the Peace. Official figures will be" printed next week. Wanted Information If anyone know anything about the whereabouts of dirt scoops belonging to Alton Newton, please return them to Mr. Newton at Kenansville, or inform him as to where he may get them.' Nice Profit From Hallowe'en Festivities At Kenansville Miss Elizabeth Sparkman, chair man of the Hallowe'en festivities for the Kenansville school, report ed a total of $109.65, realized fr om the celebration held at the sc hool building on Saturday night, under the auspices of the local Parent-Teachers' Association. Fr om this amount $2.00 was paid for the use of the building. The dance committee gave $40.00 to the fund, which made a total of $147 65. The beauty contest was won by Miss Jean Summerlin for the gra- mma; grades. Miss Janet Boney, of the seventh grade took the hor. ors for the upper grades. A one-act comedy, capably dir ected by Miss Louise Ellis, was presented by a group of high school students. Those taking part in the play were: D. F. Jcnes, Inez Qu'nn, Henry"West, Theresa Good ing and Joseph Quinn. Bingo, fishing, fortune telling, side shows, and ref e3lim?nt? add ed to the enjoyment of thn even ing. The square dance in ihe gym nasiun: were well attended. Miss Sparkmcn was ass st d by a capa ble group of workers m pu't'ng on the program. Matron, Mrs. Mfcry K. Fleet of Rocky Mount made the principal address.' j. A bountiful turkey dinner was served at the Community Building to every one attending the meeting. Report $125,050 Sales War Bonds For October Duplin county exceeded its Oc tober quota in the sale of War Bonds and Stamps, J. C. Thomp son, Duplin County War Bond sa les of War Bonds arid Stamps, J. les chairman said this week. The county's quota was $78,000. Fr of four reporting agencies, a total of $125,050 had been reported by November 1 for October sales. There were ether sales agencies to report. Girl Scouts Give Program P. T. A. Meeting Monday The Kenansville Girl Scouts, dir ected by their leader, Mrs. N. B. Boney, presented the program at the regular November meeting of the Kenansville Parent-Teachers Association held in the school buil ding Monday evening. Members of the Scout troop, wearing their uni forms, gave Girl Scout drills and songs. The devotional was led by Miss Edna Earle Edgerton. Mrs. J. R. Jones, president presided. A total of $147.65 from the Hallowe'en fe stival was reported. The Associa tion has a membership of 61 to date for the current schocl year. ment of $49 indebtedness for the lunchroom. Mrs. N. P. Boney, grade mothers chairman, said that .the grade representatives had been active, giving parties for their rooms, and serving fruit and cand ies, also doing other nice things for their grades. One hundred song books, at a cost of $16.40, have Ycen ordered a.id paid for by the P. T. A. Tearbooks were printed, end have been sent to all families. O. P. Johnson made a short talk on' the constitutional amendment, which Was voted on Tuesday. Attendance prizes were won by Miss Edgerton'r room, Mrs. Roy B'.nson and Mfss McDonald, oblig ating to give the prizes, and Mr. Hubbard's room, Mrs. Tilden Su rr merlin and A. J. Briiwcn, pro vided the treat for this room. 1 THOUGHTFUL VERSE The Lord gave us 2 ends to use, One to think with, one to sit with The" Wor depends on wh ich we choose Heads we win tails we lose. ' ; " ( Cy 1st Sgt. W. E.' Pierce ' Vcrsaw. Wallace Legionnaires ' Hold Memorial Service M. E. Church Sunday Wallace Post No. . 156 of the American Legion will hold annual memorial, service In local Metho dist Church Sunday, P. M. 3:00. It is fitting that we pause in me mory of those of our number who have passed on to the "Great Be yond." All exservice men whether member of the American Legion or not are urged to attend. All men In the armed forces of today and the public at large is cordially invited to attend. A good speaker has been promised. "But it's a great deal simpler and easier for all concerned to sell the tires in advance" Mr. Morrison pointed out. "' ... .,; - . . All excess tires, even scrap tires, must be disposed of. Under the Goverment's Idle Tire Purchase Plan, the local office of the Rail way Express Agency will collect all servicable tires, and leave a re ceipt. The Government will send a check later covering the price of the tire or tires. Tires beyond re pair should be disposed of through a local scrap dealer or salvage co mmittee. . Young Democrats' Meet Becomes War Casualty Raleigh, Oct. 30 Add casualities of the war. The North Carolina Young Democrats' convention. Leonidas Hux of Roanoke Rapi ds president of the clubs, announ ced today there would be no YDC convention this year. The decision was reached after a poll of the ciuds. The executive committee, Hux said, will meet in December to decide what to do about the elec tion of officers. If You own more than . 5 Tires you're out of luck "Passenger car owners showing on their applications that they still own more than five tires per car will not be issued future mile age ration books', said Mr. Morri son, "They will be told they must get rid of these tires first." "When he does apply he will ha ve to present proof that he has dis posed of the excess tires he report ed on his application form." A receipt showing that he has turned them over to the Railway Express Agency will be acceptable as such proof. Or the applicant may show that he has turned in unserviceable tires for scrap. Navy Recruiter In Duplin Next Week J. C. Johnson, navy recruiter will be in the following towns next week: Kenansville, Monday, Nov ember 9; Beulaville, Tuesday, Nov ember 10; Warsaw, Wednesday, & Thursday., Nov. 11 and 12, and Clinton, Friday and Saturday, Nov. 13 and 14. Mr. Johnson will furni sh information concerning enlist ments in the navy & accent applic ations for immediate enlistment in the U. S. Naval forces. Any per son having received their notice for induction into the army may still enlist in the navy. See your Navy Recruiter at once. Warsaw Public Library Hours Are Changed Warsaw Public L'brary hours have been changed. Hours are 11: 30 to 5:30, effective November 9, 12. According to Miss Rosa West, librarian. District Meeting of Eastern Star Held in Wallace on Tuesday The Pat McGowen Chapter' No. 138 Order of Eastern Star was back on Tuesday, Nov. 3 for the Third District. The meetings were presided over by District Deputy Grand Matron, Mrs. Lina Kamer of Wilmington assisted by District Deputy Grand Patron John B. Boney of Wallace. Worthy Grand Sell Excess Tires Before Dec. 12 if You Want Gas ; Duplin County autoists must di spose of any tires they own In ex cess of the permissible five per car before December 12 in order to retain their right to hold mileage, H. M. Morrison, chairman of the local War Price and Rationing Bo ard, declared today. "We urgently request that these excess tires be turned over to the Government at once,", said Mr. Morrison. "But in any event own ers must get rid of them by Dec- omKST 19 Anv vaIiIMa Aiwattn without a tire inspection record on that date will be in violation of the mileage regulations." , Tire inspection records will not be granted car owners who have listed more than five tires on the application form to which the re cord is attached. In the Eastern Area, where rationing has been In effect since last July, these forms are to be picked up by autcists, fil led out and mailed to local War price and Rationing Boards. Car owners who listed more than five tires per car on their applica tion form will be required to show proof that those tires have been disposed of under the Government's Idle Tire Plan. The tire inspection record will be returned to the ap plicant. ;.. ;.,:, v. A receipt showing that he has turned them over to the Railway Express Agency will be acceptable as such proof. Or the applicant may show that he has turned in unservicable tires for scrap. All excess tires, even scrap tir es, must be disposed of. Under the Government's Idle Tire Purchase Plan, the local office of the Rail way Express Agency will collect all serviceable tires ana leave a re- cepit. The Government will Bend a check later covering the price of the tire, or tires. Tires beyond re pair should be disposed of through a local scrap dealer or salvage committee. Truck, Bus, Taxis Must Have Certificates Of War Necessity Operators of trucks, buses and taxis must have their Certificares of War Necessity before applying to the local Wai Pi ice and Aitior ing Board for their mileage rations, Mr. H. M. Morrison chairniai if the beard, declared today. The CeMiflcates of War Nec essity issued-by the Cifica of De fense : 1iansportatK.iv form the basis cl our issuance of trana.Mrt rations to these commercial veh icle." said Mr. Morrison. "When applicants come to be board thoy mutt 'ring with thtm these certi ficates, together with uroperl ' ex jcuted application fo- a mtleago ration." . .' - Each war necessity certificate states the number of mijes th ve hicle for which the certificate Js issued will be allowed to travel during a three-month period. "Dm certificate also states the number of gallons of gasoline needed to co- vr this mileage. llie OPA rationing board will de- tormirie the amount of traaspc-rt rations to be issued for the vehicle on the rasJs of the mileage uow. ed cn the certificate- In no case s the board permitted to allow mo re gasoline than is spitulated on Ihf n'tificate. ; ' Thursday, Nov. 5, 1942 Library Notes Library hours: 10:00-11! :iw aauy except Sunday and Monday. 2:00-6:00 , Van Paassen, Pierre That Day A- lone'; - - : y' A mynaa 01 cnurntici, and humble, unique personauuei little-known Incidents of history. determining sigmrance, sionea -. bout the unsung, hours 01 maniuna pass through the pages of That Day Alone, wr:tten in van -- . sen's most moving narrative Btyle. Gibbs, Philip America Speaks. The author gives the results of an extensive study of our country. In the course of his journey Gibbs, who is one of the world's great re porters, talked td Americans from the President of the United States down to cab drivers and conee shop waitresses. He saw more of America than most Americans ha- .. ve seen in their lifetimes and he puts all of it Into his fascinating, I.OST Coin purse containing $25 in cash in Kenansville post ornce. Thursday. Reward for return to Miss Jessie Murphy at Register of Deeds Office, Kenansville. -11-6-lt. chg. .. ' - -- if Z. J. CARTER AND SONS. . Wallace, N.C. Ill d!) ARMISTICE DAY We give honor to those men who won World War I. We also want to honor our hundreds of young men, who are figftting a greater war, for higher stakes, the freedom of the world. We hope that these men will soon be able to bring about a more glorious Armistice than that other one 24 years ago, . While our men are fighting it is Important that each of us, do ev erything we can to help win this war. ; ' ' ' '". ' , ,: ' i "' '" ; '!; ' ' . , , ;. ". BUY WAR BONDS AND STAMPS texaco rzcz'jzn Wrrsrv , r:. c. (A Armist ice Day mm With others we honor the men who won World War I, and those who are fighting to win this war. ' . Tide Water Power Go 1918 1942 A r'' ii E3 - iwu D ' G GULF DISTRIBUTOR Wallace, N. C.
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