BUYvAND SELL IN ROCKY MOUNT, TRADE CENTER OF EASTERN CAROLINA
VOLUME J, NO. 41
PARAGRAPHS
PROBLEMS AT
DEMANDS 30-HOUR WEEK.
CAN INDUSTRY STAND IT?
HARD FIGHT IS LIKELY.
JOHNSON GIVES VIEWS.
NRA WAITS ON BUSINESS.
WHAT EACH STATE GETS.
PARTISAN CAPITAL?
FIGURES INTERESTING.
HIGHER COMMODITY PRICES.
10,000 HOMES FOR VETS.
FEDERAL INCORPORATION.
By Hugo Sims, Rocky Mount Her
ald Special Washington Cor
respondent
* The unanimous vote of the
American Federation of Labor, to
wage an aggressive campaign for
the passage of a thirty-hour week
law makes a serious issue for the
administration, which has been
advised that American industry
cannot yet take on the burdens of
such a uniform work week.
Agitation will probably center
around the Black-Connery bill
which passed the Senate} last
April by a vote of fifty-three to
thirty, but did not come to a vote
tin the House because it was ab
sorbed into the enthusiasm creat
ed by the NRA proposal. Thi3
bill would "limit hours of work
by denying the channels of inter
state commerce to the products of
industries violating its provisions
and set up a licensing system for
. enforcement.
The President probably favors
reduction in work hours
to take up some of the unemploy
ment slack. His attitude has been
*in this direction and is further
shown by recent reduction in the'
hours of the garment industry..
However, there are othe r things to
be considered by the administra
* tion, including the necessity of
balancing the general recovery
program. One of the main ob
jectives has been to keep purchas
ing power and production in bal
ance and there is considerable be
lief that a mandatory hour
week would increase the unit
'cost of production to such an ex
tent «s to nullify gains in pur
* chasing power.
. ' .Regarding the cbility of indus
try generally to operate under a
mandatory thirty hour week, one
should bear in mind the distinc
tion between the heavy, or capi
tal goods, industries and those
producing ''consumers" goods. The
of the heavy trades is very
pronounced, with the result that
♦much of the unemployment is to
be attributed to their stagnation.
For example, latest figures of
the Federal Reserve Board, with
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ON NATIONAL
WASHINGTON
Clinton Legion
Celebrates Nov. 8-11
American Legion of Clinton
Making Preparations For
Opening of New Ameri
can Legion Community
Center
The members of Leon L. Daugh
try Post No. 22, of The American
Legion, of Clinton, are preparing
to celebrate the completion of The
American Legion Community Cen
ter at Clinton. The project has
just been completed under the
supervision of Geo. L. Peterson,
Adjutant of the Local Post of the
Legion. The Center contains a two
story magnificent Brick Building
and Playgrounds for children. The
plant cost approximately $16,000-
00.
The main auditorium is 32x60
feet with three double door 3 op
ening upon two porches 12-6 C
feet, making a space available for
Ball Room 56x60 feet. The floors
are rift pine and have been polish
ed to be used for dancing. The
lower floor is partly basement and
will be used for banquets, etc. An
all time hostess has charge of the
building and a care taker makes
his home in the building and is on
duty all the time. Preparations are
being made to install a public li
brary.
The Legionaires will have their
opening dance in the Community
Building, Thursday nigh:, Novem
ber Bth, 1934. Music will be furn
ished by Johnny Lonij and his
Duke Collegians. It is expected
that not less than 600 couples will
participate in the dance. It is
planned to make the opening ball
the largest dance ever given in
Eastern Carolina—there will be a
grand march, favors and every
thing which goes to make up a
real good time.
On Sunday afternoon, November
11th, 1934, at 2:30 o'clock, the Le
gionaires will hold memorial ex
ercises at which time the Legion
Community Center will be dedi
cated. The address will be deliver
ed by Hon. Graham A. Barden,
Congressman elect from New
Bern. Mr. Baxden is a native of
Sampson County and all the Le
gionaires of the 6th Legion Dis
trict, in addition to others from
Eastern Carolina, will be present to
participate in the exercises.
The people of Clinton and Samp
son County are co-operating with
the Legion to make Thursday night
Nvember 8, and Sunday afternoon
November 11th, great days for the
community. The American Legion
has probably done more for Samp
son County during the recent years
than any other organization in the
County and the people are gcing
to show their appreciation to the
Legionaires for their splendid
work for the community.
Leon L. Daughtry Post extends
a cordial welcome to all Legton
aires to attend both the opening
dance and the dedication exercises,
on Sunday November 11th, at 2:30
o'clock.
LEGGETT NEWS ITEMS
By Margaret Lawrence
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Schwab
and Miss Ann Fincher of Warring
ton, Va., were guests of Mr. and
Mrs. J. T. Lawrence, Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Fountain
and daughters Mary King and
Mrs. William Harriss of Fountain
visited here last week.
Paul Vaughan of Snow Hill
spent the week-end with his wife
who is ill at the home of her par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Parks.
Miss Mary Louise Lawrence
spent the week-end with her par
ents. She is a teacher in Speed.
Arthur Fountain is spending
some time at the Century of Pro
gress in Chicago.
Miss Joan Beaman who is at
tending school at E. C. T. C., in
Greenville spent the week-end with
her parents at their home near
Leggettf.
ROCKY MOUNT, NO!
Smokey Mt.Park
Leads In Crowds
Nearly Half Million Visitors
To Great Smoky Park Dur
ing Past Season
Washington, Oct. 16.—Although
it has not yet received the official
status of a park, the Great Smoky
Mountain National Park in North
Carolina and Tennessee entertain
ed more visitors during the 1934
travel season which closed on Sept
ember 30 thany any of the other
famed parks in the country, ac
cording to figures made public to
day by the National Park Ser
vice of the Department of the In
terior.
The Great Smoky Mountain Na
tional Park enjoyed the same dis
tinction last year, when it had just
been taken over for administrative
purposes by the park service. How
ever, there was a large increase
in visitors this year, when 420,000
visited the park as compared with
375,000 last year.
It is expected that the 420,000
visiting the park during the past
summer will be a small fraction
of those who will be attracted to
it, once all the land contained in
the area has been deeded to the
government and the road develop
ment planned for the park com
pleted.
In addition to roads to be built
in the park, there will be a mag
nificent paricway connecting it
with the Shenandoah National
Park in Virginia, for which $16,-
000,000 has already been made
available.
The parkway has been held up
by a dispute between North Caro
lina and Tennessee as to the pro
per route and withfn the last few
days there has been a recurrence
of rumors that the question would
be settled by a compromise which
would split the parkway at Grand
father Mountain, with forks pro
ceeding to the North Carolina and
Tennessee entrances to the park.
This would add about 50 miles to
the parkway.
During the past travel season
'here were 400,000 visitors to the
Great Smoky Mountain Park and
131,250 privately-owned automo
biles, entered the area. The .next
largest number of visitors to any
rark in 1934 were 365,392 who vis
ited the Rocky Mountain National
Park. The famed Yellowstone Na
tional Park attracted only 260,775
visitors this year,
visitors this year.—News and Ob
server.
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMS
The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced open
competitive examinations as fol
lows:
Assistant marketing specialist,
$2,600; junior marketing specialist
$2,000 a year, Bureau of Agricul
tural Economics, Department of
Agriculture. Specified experience,
or education and experience, re
quired. Closing date, November
8, 1934.
Metallurgist, $3,800 a year, Ord
nance Bureau, War Department,
Rock Island, HI. Specified edu
cation and experience required.
Closing date, November 8, 1934.
The salaries named are subject
to a deduction of not to exceed 5
percent during the fiscal year end
ing June 30, 1935, as a measure
of economy, and also to a deduc
tion of 3 1-2 percent toward a re
tirement annuity.
All states except lowa, Vermont,
Maryland, Rhode Island and the
District of Columbia have received
less than their quota of appoint
ments in the apportioned depart
mental service in Washington, D.
C.
Full information may be ob
tained from the Secretary of the
United States Civil Service Board
of Examiners at the post office or
customhouse in any city which has
a post office of the first or the
second class, or from the United
States Civil Service Commission,
Washington, D. C.
Iredell 4-H club members won
first prize for county herd entered
at the State Jersey Calf club con
test at the State Fair. In indi
vidual entries, the Iredell clubsters
took all prizes bat one.
ITH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1934
Cleveland Birthplace a Memorial
B sB2OkJjNJSS
This little white trume liouse, formerly the manse of the first fresby
terian Church of Caldwell, N. J., where Grover Cleveland first saw the
light of day, March lfJ, 1837, was presented to the state of New Jersey
as a permanent memorial to the only President of the United States
born In that state. The home, purchased in 1913 by the Grover Cleveland
Birthplace Memorial sssociatlon for the purpose of preserving it. was
given to the state without encumbrance nnd also with all Its valuable
collections.
General Lee's Position, Lobbying
Theh question is often asked, how far should a person,
who has been honored by being elected to high office by the
people, honorably go in selling his prestige, political stand
ing and notoriety for high fees in lobbying. Now, if a person
believes in the things that he is lobbying for and can ad
vocate measures because he believes them to be just and
right and accepts fees for his service then this is a different
matter but if his services are in the market to be acquired
by the highest bidder to advocate a matter whether he be
lieves in it or not and obtains these high fees because of his
political prestige then we cannot afford to allow our con
science to become seared in excusing our acts by just say
ing, its law practice.
Immediately upon the close of the war between the States
General Lee is reported to have received an enormous finan
cial offer out of the city of New York to head a great finan
cial operation. 'Sfee General inquired just what ser
vice he could render this Company to earn such a salary and
he was informed by the financial head that they were pay
ing for his name and influence, then General Lee rose to
heighths putting self behind him and thinking of the pub
lic good and characteristic if his great life said, "If my name
is worth all this money then I must be very careful how I
allow my name to l*e used." After reflection he turned the
offer down and assumed the Presidency of Washington and
Lee University at a very modest salary and spent the re
mainder of his days in the education of the youth of his
beloved south land.
Now, when these former high office holders begin to
boast of the great amount of money they are receiving for
lobbying whose services had never been sought before hold
ing the high office, the question may well be asked, is the
ability of the lawyer being sought or is he selling the pres
tige of his former high office. Now the question of which
is right or wrong can be easily answered. General Lee has
laid down the safe, sound and only rule to follow.
ROCKY MOUNT NEEDS MORE PARKS
Rocky Mount is a city of twenty two thousand people,
being about 2 1-2 miles long and two miles wide with not
more than a park area of three acres and that on one side
of the town. Yet we placed the owl on top of the gas tank
saying that "Rocky Mount Leads the Way Every Day."
Some time back the question was asked whether this owl
was speaking the truth and if not why she should not be
made to speak the truth. The Board'of Aldermen and the
Mayor still allow the owl to sit on top of the gas plant
with this statement when we have in the neighborhood of
five thousand schhool children with a park area of not more
than four acres for them to play in.
Wilson, our nearest neighbor has recently opened up four
parks for her children to play in. Tarboro has a great park
or commons which was dedicated to the use of the public
for recreation but Rocky Mount does not have such. Yet we
have been able to construct an air port that cost more than
SIOO,OOO and to build a lake at a cost of many thousands of
dollars. The lake cannot be used except by those who own
boats and the air field will not serve any one except the
few that own an air ship. Rocky Mount has money to
build a lake, construct an airport and to pave unused
streets but it does not have money to buy a few unused
acres of land for our children to play on. Is it because the
-Board is not able to see the need? The Mayor of our town,
Mr. Munn is a batchelor and the Vice-Mayor, Mr. J. Q.
Robinson is a batchelor but both of these gentlemen we
know have sympathetic hearts and love children. It is
generally recognized that the outstanding work in the teach
ing profession is being largely done by maiden ladies who
have dedicated their lives to the teaching profession so we
know the lack of children cannot be the reason for this lack
of interest.
A GREAT SUPERINTENDENT IS DEAD
In the passing of former Supt. Dr. A. T. Allen, the State
has lost one of it's ablest citizens,one who in his time and
generation contributed service as his contribution to society,
a service in the interest of the general upbuilding of society.
He had a highly cultured and "trained mind with a high
sense of honor which stood out as the chief cornerstone
of his life.
He was raised on a farm in the foot hills of the moun
tains and in order to rise to the high position which he at
tained he had to overcome great difficulties but these ex
periences gave him training for the leadership which he
was called to give. No one has ever heard his honesty ques
tioned. There was some criticism, when public education
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Clyde A. Erwin Succeeds Allen
As Supt. of Public Instruction
Charles D. Noell
Taken By Death
Pioneer Tobacconist of Rocky
Mount Succumbs; Burial To
Be In Danville
On October 16, Charles Dan
iel Noell, 75, pioneer tobacconist
and beloved citizen of Rocky
Mount for the past 16 years, pass
ed away in his apartment here
following an illness of several
weeks.
Mr. Noell, who was president of
the George R. Garrett Tobacco Co.,
of this city and an active factor in
the growth of the local tobacco
market, was a native of Danville,
Virginia.
Born at "Erwin," the family es
tate in Cascade, Va., Mr. Noell
was the son of Jesse Roland and
Anne Elizabeth Noell. He attend
ed school at Cedar Grove, N. C.,
at Hughes Academy.
In 1884, Mr. Noell was married
to Miss Laura Williamson, daugh
ter of Col. and Mrs. George Wil
liamson of Yanceyvilie.
He entered the tobacco business
in Danville being connected with
the old American Tobacco Com
pany until its dissolution. After
that he became connected with the
Export Leaf Tobacco Company un
til 1916 when he came to Rocky
Mount.
His wife died in 1926.
Funeral services were conduct
ed from the home of a son-in-law
Dr. E. Howe Miller, in Danville,
on Thursday morning, Oct. 18, at
11 o'clock.
Burial was at Green Hill ceme
tery at Danville in the family plot
beside his wife.
The deceased is survived by five
daughters, Mesdames John Will
iams, Durham; E. Howe Miller,
Danville; Austin H. Carr, Dur
ham and Clitus M. Marvin, Ur
bana, Ohio; one son, Charles Fred
erick Noell, Memphis Tenn.; two
nephews, Carlton and Gerald No
ell, Rocky Mount; and one sister,
Mrs. Annie Noell Strange, Dan
ville, also survive.
Tie funeral party left at nine
o'clock tonight for Danville.
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FIRST CHURCH OF
CHRIST SCIENTIST
"Doctrine of Atonement" was
the subject of the Lesson-Sermon
in all Churches and Societies of
Christ, Scientist, o n Sunday, Oct
ober 21.
The Golden was from Mark
10:45. "The Son of man came not
to be ministered unto, but to min
ister, and to give his life a ran
som for many."
Among the citations which com
prised the Lesson-Sermon was Ihe
following from the Bible: "Then
said Jesus unto his disciples, If
any man will come after me, let
him deny himself, and take up his
cross, and follow me." (Matthew
16:24.)
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WILLIFORD NEWS
Miss Mattie Williford ,
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Mrs. Kermit Murphy returned
Sunday after a vis}t to her parents
in Georgia. Her sister, and Mr.
Murphy's sister came with her for
a short visit.
Miss Mary Baity spent last
Friday at the home of Mrs. B B.
Williford.
Mrs. Lula Tyree, who is visiting
her sister, Mrs. B. B. Williford,
spent the week-end in Tarboro.
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Rutherford County Educator
Is Named Superintendent
Of Public Instruction
Raleigh, Oct. 23.—Clyde A Er
win, superintendent of the Ruth
erford county schools, tonight was
appointed state superintendent of
public instruction by Governor Eh
ringhaus to fill the vacancy caused
by the death of Dr. A. T. Allen.
Mr. Erwin, who came to Raleigh
today, said that he expects to qual
ify and take the oath of office at
10 o'clock tomorrow morning in
the gvemoris office.
He has been superintendent of
the Rutheford schools since 1925,
and has served since last Novem
ber as chairman of the elementary
textbook commission of the state
department of public instruction.
The appointment of Mr. Erwin
followed a day of intensive study
and frequent consultation by the
governor on the matter. The ap
pointee will serve until 1936, as
Dr. Allen's death occurred within
30 days of the general election on
November 6, and under the law the
appointment will hold over.
Mr. Erwin was born in Atlanta,
Ga., February 8, 1897, where his
father was teaching school. He
was the son of Sylvanus and Ma
mie Putnam Erwin, both of whom
were natives of Cleveland county,
North Carolina.
HENRY FORD ON MONEY
Mr. Ford is both a dreamer and
a very practical mail. He ig con
stantly talking of things which
are going to be realized in the
days ahead. He says our finan
ciers have not given to us the best
money system, that we should
have a. far better one than we
have been having. He says mon
ey is a means to an end, not a.
thing unto itself. Money shculd
move things, build homes, stay in
circulation, be like an automobile,
stay in motion. This is not like
most people have been taughf to
think of it. They have beeiv.
taught to think of it as a thing
valuable within itself, and not
valuable because of what it 13 to
do. So we have the "stingy man,"
the "tight-wad," the "miser," the
"hoarder," the "fellow who just
will not turn it loose," the "rich
man," and the "very economical"
man. Mr. Ford does not believe in
the "spend-thrift," in prodigality,
but what he does believe in, is the
wise use of money to make a hap
pier and a better world, and the
only way to do this is to spend it
wisely and generously in the
building of churches, schools,
homes, road-improvement, edu
cation, paving of streets, parks,
and living salaries—dn other
words make it work fast and furi
ously. The worst unemployment
in our country today is the un
employed money. Idle money 13
the most serious affliction of our
economic world. Mr. Ford cer
tainly keeps his moving. ■Unused
money is useless money. Many
farmers in this section should go
the limit in the improvement of
their homes. Money thus spent i 3
wisely invested. Mr. Ford's theory
is: Keep money at work from
morning until night and s!l
through the night, for that is what
it is here for.
Indications are that there will
be two or three million pound® of
extra tobacco to sell in Pitt county
this fall and the growers are buy
ing additional allotment cards
from other contract signers.