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The Rocky Mount Herald '.VOLUME 4, NO. 45 ' PORTRAIT IS PRESENTED IN COURTROOM On Thursday night, November 5, • there was unveiled a portrait of the Qfcte Thomas Hall Battle, the gift of u the family and friends. The exercis •> es were hold in the city court room lof the new Municipal Building and the portrait will remain in this room. ."Mr. Battle was one of the outhtand ing leaders in the development of Bocky Mount, Below is a program 1% . of the exercises: t Presiding—Thomas A. Avera Invocation—Dr. J. W. Kineheloe, Pastor of First Baptist church "The Legacy of Thomas Hall Bat tle to the People of Rocky Mount— -1 Francis E. Winslow, Esq. An Appreciation from Board of ; Graded School Trustees of Bocky Mount—J, C. Braswell, Esq. Chair man of the Board Contribution of Thomas Hall Bat tle to Library Movement of Bocky JM»nnt—Mrs. Nell G. Battle Libra ,• rian, Thomas Hackney Braswell Me morial Library Presentation of Portrait to City of Bocky Mount —M. V. Barnhill, Esq. .Associate Justice Supreme Court of .North Carolina Unveiling of the Portrait —Miss Mary Tom .Battle Acceptance of Portrait—J. Q. Rob : inson, Esq. Mayor of Bocky Mount * Benediction —Bev. Francis H. 'Ctaighili, Sector of Church of Good • Shepherd Bocky Mount. CRASH VICTIM PASSES HERE i E. D. Jones, Hit By Car October 30, Diee Of Head Injury And Com plications E. D. .Jones, 38 year old resident of Edgecombe county near the city, '■4 i died in a local hospital of a head injury received when struck by a ••car on the Pinetops highway Octo il>er 30. Jones had never fully regained ■ consciousness since the accident, rel atives said. He died at 7 o'clock in the morning. Bobert L. Harris, 31 year old man iof near Pinetops, was driving the t car that hit Jones, Highway Patrol iman T. JR. Burdette said. Jones walked in front of the car .from the left side of the highway, 'witnesses taold Patrolman Burdette. Harris was reported to have turned, .off .the highway to hia right in an .attempt to avoid hitting Jones. Tho accident occurred about 3 .o'clock in the afternoon Saturday, 'October 30, the patrolman said. Harris waa driving a car belong ing to a local automobile agency for .a demonstration at the time of the .accident, according to Deputy Sher iff Shade Felton, one of the inves itigating officers. The car waa going away from the •city when the accident occurred, he 6aid. Jones, an employe of the A. C. L. railroad, was walking toward his home at the Little Bocky dairy, rel atives said, when the accident oc curred a short distance outside the city. ► Survivors include his wife, before marriage Miss Bosa Harrison of Ba leigh; two sons, Glenmvood and James Jones; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. B. Jones of Roanoke Rapids; four sisters, Mrs. A. A. Duncan, Mrs. Zollie Powell, Mrs. E. H. Joyner and V Mrs. Garland Hart, and three broth ers, Lewis, Samuel and Lee Jones, all of tho vicinity of Roanoke Rapids. Funeral services were conducted in V Roanoke Bapids. Efirds To Give N. C. Facts Books t' Public Schools To Be Presented With Question And Answer Text Announcement has come from Charlotte, headquarters of the ► Efird stores, that this organization has arranged to present to every school in North Carolina a copy of the book, "Facts to Know North Carolina." P. M. Kendall, manager of the Ra leigh Efird's store, stated that 70 schools in Wake and Harnett coun ties would be supplied by his store. This book, which has been issued is a portrayal of the history and development of North Carolina. Compiled by John Mullen of Liu colnton, and publised by the Mul len Feature Syndicate of that city, [ the book deals with every phaso of North Carolina life and is a book that is particularly adapted to a (?> student's study of tho Old North State. > The book is published in handy question and answer form and will serve as an accurate text and ref erence book in any study of the facts of the State. The Efird organization, one of North Carolina's largest, is strict ly a Carolinas' concern. Beginning with a small store in Charlotte 36 years ago, the Efird brothers, na tives of Anson County, have pro gressed to ownership of 55 stores throughout three slates. The method of distribution of the books has not yet been fully de cided upon by the donors . . . but each school principal will be duly notified when "Facts to Known North \ Carolina" is ready for presentation. IN WASHINGTON HWHAT TAKING PLACE UNITED STATES SENATOR Thare seems to be a determination, on the part of many members of Congrebs to make the special ses sion convening on Monday a s:rictly business session. Many leaders feel that the country is in no mood for prolonged discussion of problems of little vital importance to our peo ple at the moment. The result may be a comparatively quiet gathering of the members of tho national leg islature with little departure from the program for which the session was called. However, unsettled conditions abroad always have an effect on Congress and it may be difficult to avoid discussion of world affairs. But if it is true, as farm lead ers contend, that the condition of farm crop prices is one of the rea sons for tho stock market jittery and that tho uncertain slate of business is due in part to agricul tural conditions, drafting of a farm program may move swiftly. Never theless, the question of crop con trol is far from settled. Some evi dence is available that the West wants voluntary production control and support for this school of thought may come from the South. Certainly there will be opposition to any plan for compulsion. In any event, individual Senators are awaiting with keen interest the findings of the Senate Agriculture Committee which has been holding hearings throughout tho country. How close the views of tho men who till the soil are with the legisla tion advanced at the last session is a subject of much interest. The real problem will be to draft a workable and equitable plan, adjust conflicting viewpoints, and do this legislative job in a hurry. Whether the tax question will be thrown definitely into the special session is problematic. There is no doubt that the current recession is business, with no sure indications as to whether it will continue into 1938, will have an effect on tax legislation. The undisturbed profits tax has not worked so well in prac tice. Estimated totals in tax revenue have not come up to expectations. Therefore, the business horizon will be scanned closely for new promise of Federal Bevenue during the months ahead, with the hope that any upward revision in tax rates can be avoided. Unemployment relief may not be a prominent subject during the special session. However, members of Congress are watching the un employment census and are hope ful that citizens will cooperate in answering the questionnaires so that future action may be taken on the basis of facts. In brief, every ©ffort will be made in the special session to make it one of reassurance to the country. There is no doubt that business and in dustry are moving in uncertainty, labor strife - is undoubtedly having an effect and peace making efforts are of concern to everyone and the third element in our economic life, agriculture wants new hope and con fidence that its problems will be given attention. If the Congress can contribute to an easing of all this uncertainty, such a program deserv es and should receive first thought. Obviously, in a Democracy Buch as ours, sessions of Congress should bring assurance and not distrubance of economic conditions. Federal expenditures for the fiscal year 1938 will average roughly $56.- 00 for every man, woman and child. That is a tremendous sum and there is little wonder that people are de manding that they receive a dollars worth of return for every dollar in taxes. To give it is the big task confronting the special session. o Biscoe Pro::i, its Sale of Beer There On the petition of the various religious organizations of the town the commissioners of Biscoe have passed the following resolutions at its last meeting: Whereas, the commissioners of the Town of Biscoe have been petition ed by nearly every religious organ ization within the Town to take ac tion necessary to prevent the sale of Beers and Wine, in the Town Limits: And Whereas the Board be lieves that the general consensus of opinion of the Citizens of the Town of Biscoe is against the sale of Beers and Wine and that such sale will be detrimental to the Town's best interests. Now. therefore be it resolved by the Town Board of Commissioners In consideration of the petitions of the citizens of the Town and in view of the very best moral inter est of the Town, and of our own best judgment, that if the Town is compolled to issue licenso for the sale of alcoholic Beverages they will be issued only under the strongest protest, and under the strictest regulations. ROCKY MOUNT, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 1937 RECTORY AT TARBORO IS VOTED SOLD Vestry Of Episcopal Church Decides To Sell Property And Build New Home Tarboro, Nov. 9.—The vestry of Calvary Episcopal church voted unanimously to sell the Episcopal rectory, corner of Park Avenue and St. Patrick ' stree s, Monday after noon, to Jack D. Mobley, for a clear title to his home on St. James street and $3,500 cash. The vestry's action came after they had asked for a vote of confidence from the Calvary church members at a public church inee.ing of members at a public church meeting of mem bers Sunday morning, following tho service. There was considerable opposition to the sale. Opposition to sell the 140 foot by 140 foot plot, which contains the rec tory, built for the la.e Bev. Ber tram E. Brown, 27 years ago, came from an organized group within the church. They contended that the large rectory should be broken up into apartments, one to be used by the rector, Rev. M. George Henry, and the balance to be rented out. Another suggestion was that from sentimental reasons the rectory should remain the property of tho church. However, a committee from the vestry, after investigating the house, brought back to tho congregation the recommendation that the repairs would be too much to put the house in shape. They therefore suggested that the rectory be sold, and the money used to . buy a lot and build a house for Rev. Mr. Henry, and his recent bride. Sunday the congregation voted in favor of the sale. Many failed to vote. The church has 600 members. The deed to the rectory will be handed over to Mr. Mobley within a few days. The Rev. Mr. Henry will continue to live where he is, in an apartment on St. Patrick street, until his home, soon to bo planned is built and ready for him. The new home and lot will cost about $7,500. Elderly Resident Claimed By Death Funeral Services For Mrs. Lizzie La nier Were Conducted Wednesday i Mrs. Lizzie Hoard Lanier, aged 73, died at 3 o'clock Tuesday morn ing at her home at 1010 Sunset Ave nue. Funeral services were conducted at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning from the First Methodist church with Rev. R. Dwight Ware officiating. Interment followed in Pineview cemetery. Mrs. Lanier is survived by two children, Mrs. W. H. Walker of this city and J. T. Nicholson of Norfolk, Va.; three grandchildren, Lillian and Richard Walker of this city and Al ton S. Nicholson of Norfolk; and one great-grandchild, William Rogers Walker of this city. Mrs. Lanier was well known here, and was a member of the First Meth odist church for 37 years. Members of the men's prayer band of tho city were active pallbearers. They were Arthur Shearin, J. A. Harper, C. T. Bryan, J. M. Turner, W. E. Moore and J. O. Bobbitt. Honorary pallbearers; J. R. Ben nett, R. J. Works, W. R. Hales, S. E. Sykes, G. B. Hollingsworth, D. T. Boone, Dr. R. H. Speight, Dr. E. R. Hines, Dr. George Wimberly, B. C. Daughtridge, W. It. Rawls, Garland Barnes, J. M. Bicks, W. H. Sills, W. C. Batchelor, Bobert Perry, and I. Woodall Rose. Mrs. Williams Is Claimed By Death Funeral Services For Well Known Local Resident Were Held On Tuesday Death early Monday morning claimed Mrs. R. M. Williams, who with her husband had lived in this city since 1901. Mrs. Williams was 72 years of age. Funeral services were conducted from the residence, No. 321 South Franklin street, at 10:30 o'clock Tues day morning. Rev. R. Dwight Ware, pastor of tho First Methodist church of which she was a member, was in charge of the rite. Burial took place at Pineview cemetery. Mrs. Williams was born in Pied mont, West Virginia, April 8, 1865, the daughter of James Hughes and Mary C. Hughes. On November 13, 1889, she was married to Robert M. Williams, and moved with her fam ily to Bocky Mount in December, 1901. Besides her husband, Mrs. Williams is survived by four children, Mrs. Leslie B. Aycock and Edgar A. Wil liams of Rocky Mount; Arthur H. Williams of Wilmington, and J. El mer Williams of Jacksonville, Fla. She also leaves two sisters and one brother in St. Louis, Mo. Pallbearers were W. Gi Weeks, F. L Augst, Scott Holman, E. J. Pitt C. N. Blankenship and L. E. Hart. Speedy Greyhounds in Action J yHlliit&Bs ' mmam A remarkable picture showing two racing greyhounds in fierce, leaping action as they pursue the elusive mechanical rabbit during the first heat for the Victoria Derby at Epsom, near Melbourne, Australia. The picture is remarkable for its clarity despite the terrific speed of the hounds passing the camera's lens. "Night Steps" is closer to the cam era, with "Inverarie" in the background. Law and Order Leagues Organized We noticed from the papers that the town of Greenville has organized a law and order league and has begun v a cru sade against the bootleggers, prostitution, and other vices. The meeting was called to meet in the Methodist church of Greenville, and all law enforcement officers charged with the administration of the law were invited including the ABC Board. We were informed this week by a gentleman of ex perience and whose duties make it possible for him to speak with authority that it was his opinion that the consump tion of liquor in our community has been increased many times over what was consumed 2 or 3 years ago. Now we know that it was the intention of those who put the ABC stores on us to improve temperance or at least that was the statement made by them. Yet it is apparent that there has been no improvement in the temperance of the people. The stores are conducted well by the local managers but we do think there is absolutely no necessity for the liquor stores being kept open until 9 and 10 o'clock on Saturday nights, and in saying this we cast no reflec tion upon the local managers because we know the order of opening and closing comes from higher authority. Rocky Mount at one time had its law and order league during the pastorate of that great preacher the Rev. D. H. Tuttle. What the man io the gutter does, does not effect us, but it is the conduct of business and social leaders themselves that set the example for the weak brethren to follow and" unless there is improvement it may become necessary that many cities and towns m&y have to follow the example of Greenville and organize a law and order league. It may be necessary as at Greenville, that the meetings be held in the church. COUNTY HOME WITH US LONG TIME YET The head of the Welfare Department of the State, Mrs. Bost, is quoted as having stated it was looked forward to at the time in North Carolina when the county homes would not be necessary and we join with her in this hope but it is a very certain thing that the county homes will be with us many years unless the old age pension law gives the old people more than is being given them. We have not heard of an old person receiving more than $12.00 a month regardless of their age or infirmities. We have heard of some receiving as low as $3 a month. We saw an old colored man this week past 70 years old whose only support is a grandchild and he only an ordinary day laborer with a family. The old man is unable to work, no property. Yet so far he has been denied the benefit of the old age pension law. There are some states giving as high as S3O per month. North Carolina's average seems to be between $7 and $lO. With this low average it is very ap parent that the county homes will be an institution of gov ernment that will be with us a long time. DR. BRASWELL IS STRICKEN Dr. M. B. Braswell well known lo cal man, suffered a stroke of para lysis enroute to Richmond Wednes day morning and his condition, re ported by physicians there this af ternoon was described as "grave." Dr. Braswell was admitted to the Stuart Circle hospital about 11 o'clock this morniAg a news dispatch from the Associated Press at Bichmond reported. His attending physician, Dr. Alex W. Brown, said that he suf fered a stroke eight miles from Bich mond while driving there from Bocky Mount with a chauffeur and that his condition was "grave." J. C. Braswell, local banker and brother of Dr. Braswell, Dr. A. T. Thorp and Mr. and Mrs. Hyman L. Battle left early Wednesday after noon for the Stuart Circle hospital. Jane Addams Estate Chicago, Nov. 3.—Jane Addams, founder of Hull House, left an es tate valued at $15,097.33. She died two and a half years ago at the ag e of 74, unquestionably the most famous woman in Chicago. She had plenty of chances to make money; but, like Agassiz, she had not time. She was in demand on the lecture platform; magazines solicited her articles; and some of her books sold by tens of thousands. But money from these sources went in to her work, and her estate prob ably is little if any larger than that inherited from her father. PASTOR TALKS TO HI-Y BOYS Rev. P. H. Craighill, pastor of the Church of the Good Shepherd, spoke to the members of the junior boys' Hi-Y club at their regular meeting at the Y, M. C. A. on "Game and Game Laws." He was in troduced by Tom Harris. Voting on new members was the main item of business at the session. At the senior meeting Austin Bob bins, Ben Winstead, and Paul Moor ing gave a program on "What Is War!" The club discussed plans for the older boys conference. It was announced at the meetings that all of the Hi-Y clubs will at tend the church service at the First Mdthodist church Sunday. o Injured Man Leaves Hospital James E. Floyd, 23 year old to bacconist of 219 N. Church street, was released from a local hospital after treatment for chest injuries as result of an automobile collision at Thomas and Main streets, attend ants reported. Cars driven by Floyd and D. E. O'Neal, 38, of Zebulon route one collided at Thomas and Main streets as O'Neal was entering Thomas street, according to a police report of the accident. O'Neals car went 90 feet before jst.oping and Floyd's went 60 feet, i police p'•'•»d, neither car receiving 'rorionp damage. PINETOPS WOMAN SHOT AS BURGLAR Awakened At Night, Husband Says He Mistook Wife For Intruder And Shot Accidently shot by her husband when he awoke and saw someone moving about the bedroom. Mrs. Benjamin Franklin Dunn of Pine tops was rushed to a hospital here early thi s week with a pistol shot wound in the abdomen. The bullet entered the left ab dominal wall and shattered a hip bone, physicians said, but Mrs. Dunn's condition today was report ed satisfactory. Mr. Dunn said he awoke in his bedroom, which adjoins his store, about 2:30 o'clock in the morning. He saw somcono moving and shot his pistol, then shot a second time as the person grabbed the pistol, ho explained as being his best recol lection of what happened. He said he did not recognize the person at first as his wife. Only one bullet, presumably tho second, struck Mrs. Dunn, physi cians said. REVIVAL AT CITY MISSION This announcement comes from the City Mission. Dear Christian Friend: We count it a great privilege to announce that The Gospel Rangers, Bev. Herbert R. Whitelock, Pastor- Evangelist, and wife Mrs. Edith M. Whitelock, Soloist —Youth Worker, Abcliclex, Massachusetts, will begin an Evangelist Meeting in our Hall, Wednesday evening, November It. Corner Hill and Washington Streets, Services each evening at 7:30 P. M. and Sunday afternoon at 3:00 P. M. The Gospel Bangers come to us highly recommended by some of the best churches and Christian Colleges in the North. Itoverend Whitelock is a Pastor-E --vangelist of note. Mrs. Whitelock is said to be one of the best singers and young people workers in the North. ! Our theme is, "A Whole Bible With A Whole Salvation For The Whole World." We are insistent that you cooperate with Us in making this a great meeting in the Master's name. Our aim is threefold. (1) That every church in our city and surrounding section may be won derfully blessed. (2) That every Christian may be strengthened in faith. (3) But our greater aim is that lost boys and girls, men and women may be brought to Christ and have their souls washed in the blood of the Lamb. We are asking you to do four things: (1) Pray God's blessing on tho meeting. (2) That you attend as much as possible. (3) That you have this meeting announced in your church. (4) That you invite your lost friends to attend. We are looking forward to a great meeting. Don't forget the date and place. November 3 through Novem ber 14, City Mission Hall, Corner Hill and Washington Streets, Rocky Mount, N. C. Listen in on our Radio Program ev ery Sunday. Sunday School Lesson, 9:00 to 9:15 A. M., and the Gospel Call every Sunday afternoon from 2:00 to 2:30 P. M. Hold Rites For Willard A. Holland Funeral rites for Willard Avery Holland, ten-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Holland of near Nash ville, were held from the homo at 2.30 o'clock with Rev. James F. Epps, I Pentecostal Holiness minister, offi ciating. Interment followed in the Nashville cemetery. Willard died at his home after an illness of several months. He took a turn for the worse Friday night. Besides his parents he is survived by four brothers, Arthur, Jr., Wil bert, Billy, and James Freeman; five sisters, Eva Bell, Olotha, Dorothy Grey, Lena, and Mrs. Eloise Collier; his grandfather, J. W. Holland; and his grandmother, Mrs. S. L. Thorne. B. G. Crumpton of Person County baled 200 bales of lespedeza, red clover and oat hay from 12 acres of land. Two other tons of loose hay from thig same area has given him a total yield of approximately a ton to the acre this year. NOTICE Those desiring to subscribe to Tfce Rocky Mount Herald may do so by sending SI.OO with name and address to The Rocky Mount Herald, Reeky Mount, M. C. Name , a u , _ Town . , State —.— Route No.. SI.OO PER YEAH FORM LAW AND ORDER LEAGUE IN GREENVILLE Law And Order League Commendi Crusade Against Bootleggers And Vice; Called Mass Meeting Wed nesday Night At Methodist Church Greenville, N. C.—The Greenville Law and Order League in a meeting held at the Greenville High School approved the recent campaign car ried on by the Pitt ABC board and the prostitution roundup instiga ted by the county board of com missioners and called a mass meet ing of citizens to be held in the Methodist church Wednesday night at 8 o'clock. T. M. Grant, past of the Metho dist, invited the league to hold the mass meeting in the church. It was contemplated to have la wenforce ment officials at the meetin, the ABC board and the county commission ers, it was announced. These offi cials told the meeting of the vice and lijuor conditions here in and around. Greenville, why they felt it was necessary to bring in outside officers, and what further can be done to remedy the situation. « Mayor Marvin K. Blount is chair man of the league and representa tives from various civic clubs, wom an's clubs, Parent-Teachers associa tion, and the ministerial association were present. The meeting was call ed following a resolution passed by the ministerial association. 0 British Pleased With N. C. Gift England Sends Thanks To Dr. Carl Reynolds For Dare Birth Certi ficate Having been notified through the Secretary of State at Washington that the British Government "would be pleased to accept this gift for its archives," Dr. Carl V. Reynolds, state health officer, will have fram ed immediately an official copy of the birth certificate of Virginia Dare, which he will forward to Ambassa dor Robert Bingham, in London, for formal presentation there. The certificate will bear the sig natures of President Franklin D. Roosevelt and Governor Clyde R. Hoey, and the frame used will be similar to those used with the cer tificates presented to the President and the Governor. Inquiry as to whether His Majes ty's government would accept the gift was made through Secretary Hull, who addressed the British Embassy at Washing on on the sub ject. The State Department has for warded Dr. Reynolds the following formal reply: British Reply "His Majesty's Charge d'Affaires presents his compliments to the Sec retary of State, and, with refer ence to his Note No. 325 of the 28th September last, has the honor to inform him, under instructions from His Majesty's principal Secre tary of State for Foreign Affairs, that His Majesty's government in the United Kingdom deeply appreciate the proposal of Mr. Carl V. Reynolds to present them a gift of a framed copy of the birth certificate of Vir ginia Dare, signed by the President of the United States and by the Governor of Nor h Carolina. His Majesty's government will be most glad to accept this gift, which will certainly constitute a valuable addi tion to the archives of the United Kingdom." William May Dies At Home In City William J. May, 67, died at his homo, 106 South Howell street. Fu neral services were at two o'clock at the Bedford Methodist church at €astalia, of which he was a member, with Fev. C. W. Goldston, pastor of the Clark Street Methodist church here, officiating. Ho is survived by his wife, Mrs. Fannie R. May; two sons, W. H. May and Boy L. May; four daugh ters, Mrs. \V. B. Bradley, Miss Sal lio May, Miss Leslie May, and Miss Julia May; two brothers, C. H. May of Whitakers and W. D. May of Hen derson, and two sisters, Mrs. Tom Edwards of Bed Oak and Mrs. Joe Crickmore of Castalia. Bight figs fed by Carey Dudley, Kinston, route 4, netted him a la bor profit of $67.71 in a 4-H proj ect. Carey fed the pigs a balanced ration for 124 days.