Little Girl Goes To Farmville to 1170 By JOSIE JOYNER McARTHUR When father had ordered our drive j horse, Jack, hitched to the "top bug gy" and we were snugly tucked in, brother and I in the foot, from which we could see everything our youth ful minds might take in by peering over the dash, we headed South for Farmville. The first place we passed was the home of our aunt, Mrs. William Belcher, about three or four hundred yards father on was the home of J. T. Smith, later to become Ser geant Smith, of Greenville, here we found a cousin, Mrs. Smith. Across the branch a quarter of a mile or a little more, we came to the home of William McArthur, an uncle by marriage. Reaching the crossroads and turn ing right we passed next the home of J. L. Ballard, an uncle; Mrs. Bal lard, a niece of my mother by her first marriage. Farther on across the creek, just ahead, was the home of Moses Joyn er, a cousin. On another half mile was the home of Mrs. Mary Ann Anderson, a. cousin. Mrs. Anderson was the widow of Laurence Ander son, a Captain in the Confederate army. L ^lntf Tirol 1 me next nome vu mc iti?, .? back from the road, was the home of Mrs. Eizabeth Moye Eason. Set well away from the road in a grove of fine oaks at the cross roads on the left we see the house of Wil liam Lang and his wife, Mrs. Pris cilla Moye Lang, a cousin. Jogging along at a leisurely pace, turning to the right, we passed on the right Aaron Turnage' home, a cousin; farther on still on the right way back from the road is the house of Moses Turnage, a cousin. Next, on this most pleasant jour ney, we passed the home of Albert Carr, a cousin. Not far ahead we see on the left the home of Robert Turnage, mptheris nephew by her first marriage: A bit farther on still to the left we see the home of Mrs. Betsey Du pree and her sister, Mrs. Eliza Moye, a cousin, this home is on our right, and just a little way ahead on the left is the home of William Plana A.,. BUSY DAY IN FARMVILLE'S BUSINESS DISTRICT DURING THE FALL AND WINTER SEASON f ? ? ^ ' . ? ' I gan. Each home excites our juveline in terest and we ask again and again, "who lives here?" Soon we spy a home far back from the road on the left, the home of Mrs. Lucy Ann Moore, and nearby on the right is the home of Thomas Flana gan. Next, well away from the road is the home of William Joyner, his wife, a cousin. Now, far ahead is the home of Mrs. Susie -Joyner. The beautiful plot of pasture land across the road in front is still a joy to the eye. Away back from the road on the right is the home of William Smith, Mrs. Smith a cousin. Nearby but well off the road on the right lives Eli Williams, Mrs. Williams, a cousin. Next and not far away on the right was the home of Jahob Joyn er, a cousin, we were then only one | mile from Farmville. RABBITS IN TREES' Mr. Morris, N. Y.?While Genesee Valley residents are somewhat accus tomed to sweeping up a mess of fish from the front porches when the Spring floods subside, Thomas Leavy goes them one better by picking rab its out of trees. The bunnies, mar I rooned by the water, are easily cap | tured and freed on higher ground. Some people think that a news pic I trure is the same thing as a good looking girl in a bathing suit. PROPOSED U. S. TAKE ISLANDS ^ - ? Sentiment for Acquisi tion Grows' at Cap ital Washington, May 20.?Senate sen timent appeared to be growing to day for American acquisition of Al lies' islands in the West Indies to increase the security of the Pana ma canal. Some law-makers proposed trans fer of the property as part payment of World war debts and others sug gested that the United States take over the land in the event Germany wins the European war. Puerto Rico, now is the outpost for U. S. defenses in the Caribbean. Stretching between Florida and the east coast of South America, how ever, are dozens of little islands own ed by the British, French and Dutch, all within striking distance by air of the canal. Farther out in the Atlantic to the north Britain's Bermuda island of offer a possible base for airplane at tacks either on the canal or on the United States mainland. It might be better to build school houses instead of spending money on army equipment but when you need an army you need an army. WASHINGTON 1 NOTES 1 '? TO ADJOURN? Whether Congress will adjourn or remain in session continuousy IS the question now interesting members. Some believe that recesses will be taken for the national political con ventions and that Congress will re main in session watching develop ments in the European War. DOLLAR RONDS Foreign dollar bonds, offered the pubic in this country, were outstand ing to the value of $6,091,667,044 at the endo of 1938, according to the Dean John T. Mack of the Institute of International Finance of New New York University. Of the bonds 61.49 per cent, received debt service in full; 38.12 per cent., were in de faults on interest and less than one per cent, was in default on sinking funds. - CRUISERS - Greater anti-aircraft protection and additional safeguards for fire control systems are understood to be improvements in the construction of two light cruisers, of 10,000 tons, for which bids were opened this month. A warship of this type and size costs about $17,000,000. ARMY The largest and fastest mass movement of armed troops ever wit nessed in this country during peace time featured the first phase of Army maneuvres when 41,000 sol diers of the Fourth Corps arrived in Louisiana after a forced march, cov ering more than 600 miles, in less than six days. ANTI-TRUST The Sherman Anti-trust Law of 1890 is a brief statute but recent Su preme Court decisions have given added importance to its words. The law says, "Every contract, combi nation ... or conspiracy in restraint of trade . . . ig . . . illegal." There is no differentiation made between restraint of trade that are wise - or unwise. CHILD SURPLUS The most serious problem of over production on American farms' in volves children, according to hear ings before the Le Follette Civil Lib erties Committee of he Senate. Pro ^ ? ? .?* . . *? HOME OF THE B. & W. CHEVROLET COMPANY West Wilson Street, Farmville, N. C. ' ? ( 1/ ? * I '1 fessor Frank Lorimer says that 400, 000 farm youths will come of age each year although there are more people in agriculture now than can be supported at a decent' level of living. PARACHUTISTS The geographical distribution . of the National Guard is expected to render unsuccessful any attemp to use parachute troops in this country in the event of war. While shocked by the developments in Europe, the discussion of . uch tactics continues to be largely academic here. Never teless while the Army has not ex perimented with the landing of troops by parachute, it has trans ported soldiers by airpianes. FLOOD CONTROL Although $370,000,000 worth of flood cntrol projects have been au thorized by Congress and not yet undertaken, the House Flood Control Committee has proposed new author izations of $191,000,000 this year. RELIEF The chances are that the Presi dent's suggestion that the budget re quested sum of $986,000,000 for re lief, to be appropriated in a manner to permit use "in the first eight month of the fiscal year if pecessary, will go through.' RENOUNCED Practically every country in South America, through its press and pub lic officials, joined in the condefti ' ' .i nation of the German invasion of the '{ Low Countries. An Argentine offi- . cial goes so far as to suggest'that the American Republic abandon their 1 neutrality" and proclaim a policy of non-belligerency, including the ex tension of assistance to Great Britain ' and France by "steps short of war." j INTO EFFECT 1 President Roosevelt's government al reorganizataion order, by which he transferred ^he Civil Aeronautics Authority to the Commerce Depart ment and abolished the Air Safety Board was rejected in the House, but approved by the Senate. ( CORN I About 20,000,000 bushels of com will soon be exported to Canada and ' Great Britain under the subsidy pro- ' gram of the Department of Agricul- ; ture which will pqy exporters the ' difference between the American and foreign prices. It will amount to about $6,000,000. STATES' RIGHTS Representative Joseph W. Martin, of Massachusetts, Republican leader ; of the House, insists that today the Republican Party is closer to the ideals of Jefferson and fighting to preserve States' rights against, the i encroachmont of the Federal Govern ment. i RED CROSS The -outbreak of violent warfare in Europe will undoubtedly 'bring in creased calls upon the American-Red 1 Cross. Lat year 7,000,000 Ameri cans joined this organization. An effort will be made this year to greatly increase this number. Al ready a nation-wide drive is under way to raise $10,000,000 for the re lief of the victims of warfare in Eu- - rope. The B.-& W. Chevrolet Company Local Chevrolet Distributors Have Enjoyed A Most Suc cessful Business Dbring The Year. The B. & W. Chevrolet Co., under apable management of Mr. F. C. Sopeland has enjoyed a most success ful selling season, and has sold scores >f the new Chevrolet sixes for 1940. This concern is housed in a modern ind up-to-date building, and is equip jed to render a service to its pa .rons not excelled by any other deal er in this section. Assisting Mr. Uopeland is Mr. G. P. Burgeron and Mr. Elbert, efficient salesmen for the Company, and they will be delighted to demonstrate any model that you iesire, without any obligation. C. L. Eason is parts manager, Mrs. F. G. Copeland is in the office, and M. L. Eason has charge of the service de partment with such a corps of effi cient employees, it is no wonder that this progressive concern has made a splendid success. Their used car lot, which adjoins the main building is brimful with many late model used cars, priced at very attractive prices, which can be purchased on the most convenient and liberal terms. NOT ENOUGH ALIMONY s Camden, N. J.?When Comt Mast er Wm. B. Knight announced that he would award Mrs. Ruth K. King of Woodbury, $15 a week for herself and two children pending a divorce petition, the husband declared the sum was not enough, saying, "I don't see how she and the children could possibly get along on less than $20 a week." REALISTIC DREAM Madison, Dis.?Dreaming that his airplane was forced down by the ene my Alvn Raasch, 46-year-old former World War aviator, "bailed out" and awoke to find himself lying in his back yard with a broken back, his bedroom window, twenty feet above, was open. ?: - i. Progressive Business Firms of - - Walstonburg ? Bid For a. Share of Your Patronage FARMERS GIN & MILL CO. WALSTONBUKG, N. C. In 1930, Mr. and Mrs. Carl T. Hicks established the Farmers Gin & Mill Co., in Walstonburg, and they render a service to the farmers that is not excelled by any other concern of its kind in the community. This firm are manufacturers of rough and dressed lumber, tobacco flues, fertilizer dealers and ginners of cot ton. Mr. Carl T. Hicks, owrer and manager of the concern is a leader in the business life of his home sec tion, and also is clerk for the town of Walstonburg, ?and has served in this capacity for many years, faith fully and efficiently. He is also a member of the Methodist Church, and teaches a class in the Sunday School, and is doing much toward making better citizens of our young men and misses. This concern is also dis tributors in this territory for the famous Florence-Mayo Oil Burning Tobacco Curer, and if you are plan ning to install an oil burning curer in your barns, get in touch with Mr. Hicks and let him quote you prices, and give you an estimate on the requirement* of your barns. Right now is an opportune tim^ to do that building or repairing you have been planning to do, and if you will buy ? your lumber from Mr. Hicks, we as sure you that you will get the best on the market, and at a saving in price?they carry a complete stock of rough sod dressed lumber on hand at all times, and can forniah yon with any amount at anytime. If you have timber or logs to aril, Mr. Hicks will buy them from you, and will pay toe highest market price, so before you sell or buy, see the Farmers Gin * Mm Co., in Walston burg, where you will always receive' a fair and square deal. Possibly you are needing a few sacks cdtetiUaer ? ^ a nlnnan. * ? _A-0 4 GARDNER'S CASH GROCERY WALSTONBURG, N. G This is one of Walstonburg's most attractive grocery stores and was established five years ago by Mr. J. C. Gardner, who came here from Wil son Cbunty 18 years ago, and was employed by W. E. Lang, before venturing in business for himself five years ago. You will find at.this progressive store, everything in staple and fancy groceries, fresh meats, kept strictly fresh at all times by a modern and up-to-date Electric food counter, where all fresh meats and other perishables go the minute they enter the store and remain there until sold, assuring every patron of getting pure and sanitary, meats at all times. Mr. Gardner and his store mean much to the every day business life of the town, and afford a fine line of merchandise for the people to select from at prices as low as you will find at any of the larger stores in the bigger towns, for he buys for cash and sells for cash, and thereby eliminates the expense of beek-keep ing, etc. Mr. Gardner served his home town as Mayor for four years, and did so in a most efficient man ner, for the benefit of all the people, instead of just a few individuals or to gain personal benefits, and wtyle mayor, many improvements were made in the town. This, store buys all possible farm products and poultry, beef cattle, eggs, fresh meats, etc., raised by the farmers of this community, and by doing so has established a ready cash market, where the farmer cap dis pose of his products on short notice, without having to run all over the country to do so. This is a loyal home owned store, help in support of home schools, churches, etc., and have merited the patronage of home people ?- every penny that you spend at this store remains right in circulation at home,' bo be loyal, help build'a better com munity by trading with home owned stOfea, 'M' We are pleased to list the Gardner Cash Grocery Vfcrith othdr Whlston rarg business firms who have^co of continued success, and for a. fair I ^ * ra e ^ 11 BAM mim #*wwt x 0x J II ?***? j ? . / CONGRATULATIONS TO THE FARMVILLE ENTERPRISE WHO HAVE BEEN IN THE FE1LD AS PUBLISHERS FOR 30 YEARS!... ? ? II, II | Chevrolet ? ?? Has Lead Too! ?? ? ?IN?^ ; . ? . ? ? ? / ? ? V * , . ? * ? 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