xfm ■ I'-ir- 11-^“ ,i». 4 m THE JOHNSTONIAN AND JOHNSTON COUNTY SUN CONSOLIDATED VOLUME IS SELMA, N. C., THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 1930. NUMBER 17. Republicans Name Duncan E'er State Chairman of Party Democrats Name County Ticket In Their Convention !\Irs. Winn is Named Party Vice Chairman; Former Secretary of Treasury Chief Sneaker Charlotte, April 17.—Senator James S, Duncan, of Greensboro, today was nominated state Republican chair man, receiving at the hands of the convention here attended by about 4,COO people a vote of 923 8-23 on the first ballot, or 185 more- than the number required to elect. Jake F. Newell, of Charlotte, emerged second in chairmanship contest, with 271 15-23. 0. R. York, High Point, received 232 and Junius H. Harden, Graham, was low man with 57 votes . Mrs. Juanita Greg'g Winn, of Lib erty, daughter of Dr. J. D. Gregg, her father having been regarded as candidate for state cJiairman. but who did not permit his name to br presented to the convention, was elected vice chairman of the state ■executive committee. She won on he fir.st ballot with 823 votes, othei aspirants finishing .as follows: Mrs. J. K. Hester, Rockingham county, 200 votes; Mrs. Lillian D. tlogeis. New Hanover county, 191; Mis.- Luma McLamb, Johnston county, 187. Groer Is Treasurer -As party’s candidate for state treasurer, I. G. 'Greer, of Boone, was nominated by acclamation. The state 'executive. committee was authorized to arrange for nominaticfhs for' two places on the state corporation com- mi.ssion, soiicitorships in various judicial districts and Superior court judgeships in the first, second, third, sixth, eighth, ninth, 10th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th districts. This ■w^as done after delegates failed to present candidates when given that opportunity. Notices of such candi dacy must be filed by April 25, it was announced. In any district with more than one candidate there will of course be a contest in the Re publican primary. All these candi dates, with or wnthout opposition within the party, will enter the Re publican primary. Hoover is Thanked A resolution was a.dopted thanking President Hoover because of his nomination of “North Carolina’s dis tinguished jurist, Hon. John J. Park er, as one of the justices of the United States which is still uncon- ■firmed.” At this time the conven tion resolved, “We assure him and the people of the United States that he abiliy, character, courage, probi ty, learning and patriotism of Judge Parker will contribute to that great tribunal services no less distinguish ed than were rendered in the past by those other great North Caro linians, Mr. Justice Iredell and Mi'. Justice Moore.” Efforts to defeat confirmation of J'jilge Parker were deplored. Such 'C'fforts were ascribed to “men un familiar with his character and pub ic service, on grounds which to us who know him are wholly unjust. His innate devotion to the con.=ti- t. 'cn, his absorbing love of country and his whole life as citizen, as law yer and as jurist has been directed to this single end of preserving and handing down to future generations those sacred institutions created for u. s and our posterity ky the sacri- f'ces of our ancestors.” Aid in speedy confirmation is, under the res olution, requested of “the senators of the United States.” Leslie Shaw Speaks Leslie M. Shaw, of Iowa, former secretary of the treasury, spoke 50 minutesfi dealing chiefly with the tariff. He termed North Carolina a Republican state. Economic prin ciples constitute the essential differ ence between the Republican and the Democratic parties, he declared. The tariff, - he maintained, will be the issue until the Democratic party goes out of existence. Protection for American industry was advocated. “Our temple of happiness comes from achievement in industry,” he said, offering to give his check for $1,000 to “any Democrat present or in Congress” in the evSnt of such person showing “one industry 'brought by the Democratic party. Mr. Shaw’s refere.nce to Theodor Roosevelt in whose cabinet he servedj evoked much applause. The Democrats of JohVi.-ton Coun ty will not have to wait until June the 7th to determine who their co'un- ty .nominees are for the various coun ty offices this year, if the action of the Democratic convention lield in Smithfield last Friday shall .pro%-e final in the selection of, candidates for these offices. The Democrats departed from their usual course this year,when they re turned to the convention plan of nominating Their county candidates, and now, whether they are satisfied with the selection thus made or not, they no doubt feel . that should they decide to go- into the primary, the result might be .lift'erent, a.nd that would, we e-x- pect, be irmch contrary to the origi nal plans, of some, at least, with- n their own ranks, .who do not. seem yet- to have lost all their bhl-time 'actics in i-i-ianipulating things in the Democratic party in Johpstor County. ' The follo-wihg is the ticket which ■vas named by the Democratic con- .•ention held in Smithfield on April !9th: For Clerk of Superior Court: H. V. Rose. For Sheriff; J. Ruffin Richardson For Regi.ster of Deeds: Miss Cora lelle Ives. For Judge of Recorder’s Court: vV. P. Aycock. For Solcitor of Recorder’s Court; i^arry F. ^yood. For Treasurer: J. Random Creech. For Auditor: W. P. Holt. For Coroner; J. H. K-irkman. For Surveyor; Charlie Fulghum. For Board of Conimissio.ners: J, Tufus Creech, R, U. Barbour', Royal! ludson, J. W. Sanders, and J. 'Wil lard O’Neal.. For Board of Education; W. H. Call, B,. B. Adams, J. W. Wood- ird, P. B. C'hamblee and C.- G. Holt. For Road Commissioners: S. T. Honeycutt, .John L. Johnson, Jr., Iqbert Barham, Dr. jE, Hirmant and.. L. \Y. Da^en; - Woman’s Club Meets Amid a satting of lovely .spring- lowers at the home of Mrs. G. M. Willets, on last Wednesday afternoon ,he Woman’s Club met with ' Mes- lames, Willets, Annie Barham and D. M. Culbreth as joint hostesses. .Mrs. A. J. Holliday presided. The meeting was opened with the Club Collect. After this the reports were -iven from the chairman of the lifl'erent committees. This was a ■ivic meeting under the leadership if Mrs. J. W, Oneal. She had quite i 'treat in store as she had invited Dr. E. N. Booker to make a talk to the club on The City Beautiful. Mrs. Oneal jn her usual charming nanner introduced the speaker Dr. .looker. Dr. Booker made a Splendid ’alk on things that would help our lity be more beautiful. This was .'ery much enjoyed by the member.s if the club. County Election Board Dr. Noble Seriously Met Saturday, April 19 Name Registrars and Poll Holders For Various Townships of County Hurt In Accident With His Auto Dr. R. J. Noble was seriously in jured in what appeared to be au unusual accident with his automo bile last Saturday^ He had been tt , . .Raleigh and was returning to his ui’dav, .April 19tn, and named the/u . ■ a i i i . ‘ , J home in Selma-, - and while he wat registrars and poll holders for th The Johnston County board of elections met in Smithfield last Sat- Judge Sinclair Is Exonerated By Federal Grand Jury 'v'arious township.s of the county. Tli board i.|> composed of L. G. Stevens,] of Smithfield, c’nairman; J. J. Wil liams, of Clayton, and G.' T. Scott, of Selma. According to the custom, one poll holder is named from the ;I)emocart. ic party and one -from tl® Republi can. For the first time at altefnate poll holder ' was r.ameri ''thi.« }--ear.. ■This Vv'a.= done in order thfrt in. ele't- driving over the paved road betweef. Clayton and Smithfield his car skid ded on the--wet pavement, throwing- him to one side of the car and caus ing a concussion of the brain which rendered him unconscious for several hours. He was taken to the John- Was to Have Come Before U. Si Commissioner I. W. Massey im Selma Last Saturday, But Action', Was Deferred. e case against Superior Cour Judge N. A. Sinclair charging him/ with violation of the national pro-1 hibition law, which was to have been heard before United States, Commis sioner I, W. Massey, of Selma, on Auto Wreck in Selma Sunday Sunday afternoon about five o’clock as Capt. J. R. Straughn, accompanied by his daughter, Jliss' Margaret, and Misses Irene Creech, Ethel Boykin, and T. C. Ellis were, driving into Selma on highway 22 a Ford coupe driven by Clyde Pace crashed into them froin an intersection near the home of Rev. J. H. Worley. Miss Irene Creech suffered a broken arm, Mr. Ellis a badly bruised knee, the other occupants only minor bruises -|i last Saturday, but was temporari- jT-ud shock. Capt. Straughn’s car ly deferred, took on new interest onlp'^s not much damaged. Pace was ston County Hospital -where he rej Tuesday of this week when DistrictjiF^ro'"'" through the windshield of his ceived medical tre^tmenf^i ^He re mamed 'lii -*1116 Hospital until Wed tions or primaries i.n. which Repub- iica;;.- do not participate; the altbr- lat-'j may .serve in place of the Re- p.;'-iiican poll holder. For the'Mirst ffme the Republicans are going into, i primary to selej^.. jPdminee fo- the U. S. Senate. ^SBHJ^'oman ■ are, oanieil as. alternates—-Mrs^ f L. M. Ausle'y of Micro and Miss Ruth Jones of 'Smithfield. The registrars ’i-e reuue.sted to obtain their books fi'om the chairman of the board of .-lections in time to open the regis tration books, on M-ay S The books ,vill be open through May 24. The list of registrars and poll holders is as follows: Wilson’s Mills: Noah Wilsonj- .-egistrar; H E. Mitchiner, Parker Ba-rbour, poll holders; D. H.- Steph enson, alternate. Clayton: J. M. Turley, registrar; h. H. Johnson, L. T. Rose, poll 'solders; A. G'. Atkinson, alternate, Cleveland: Seba R Johnson, re.gis- ^rar;_ J. L. Myatt, I H. Johnson, !)oll holders; F. S. Wood, alternate. Pleasant Grove; H. C. Ricks, regis trar; C. M. O.gburn, Thomas Dupree, poll holders; Romie Stephenson, al- ernate. Elevation; W. L. Massengill, reg- 'strar; E. N. Jones, W. E. Lassiter, ooll holders; Julian Godwin, plter- . 'viUr - Vres-t -Ban.nerr'-J.'-'M. T.Erwho’-n-p-re'S'-m^ strar; Howard Denning, .Jesse Mc Lamb, poll holders; J. C. Morgan, ■alternate. East Banner: -B. W. Lee, registrar; L. H. ’ Moore, Matthew Raynor, poll holders; Hugh Young, alternate. Meadow: G. Otho Johnson, reg istrar; J. M. Marshhurn, M, A. Tart, poll holders; J. Mang- Wood, alter nate. Ingrams; N. H. Barbour, registrar; J. T. Allen, Roland Hayes, poll hold ers; Nogah Wood, alternate. Boon Hill: C. R. Gurley, regis trar; W'. T. Hinton, W. E. Williams, poll holders; A. L. Massey, alter nate. Pine. Level: C. H. Brown, regis trar; T. F. White, Herman A. Oli ver, poll holders; D. N. Holt, alter nate. Micro: J. A. Peele, registrar; E. L. Moore, Clarence Hines, poll hold ers; Sirs. L. M. Ausley, alternate. Esuleh: A. C. Hooks, registrar; L. Z. Woodard, S. A. -Boyette, poll holders; .1. W. Hollo-vvclh alternate. O’Neals; S. B. Strickland,- regis- nesday afternoon when he requestei I that he be brought to his home here. In accordance with his 'request h i was brought home in an anibulanc- and he seemed to make the tri] Attorney W. H. Fisher drew a bill/ car and was cut in several places of indictment against Judge Sinclaii and presented .same to the Federa Grand Jury at Wilson during a ses sion of the Federal Court. This jury was Composed of 18 men who after taking the matter under ad Nvithout suffering- any ill effect.s frnmV,visement. failed to find a true bill. the trip. His condition is regarded a.t rather seri(^ and all of his chil dren are at his bedside except one .son who is in the State-.of- California, and- he has been notified , of the seri ous condition of his father and he is expected to arrive as soon as he can get here. Dr. Noble is' one of the oldest and best beloved citizens of Selma, and his many friends here and elsewhere deeply i-egret this , very unfortunate occurrence and are all. very anxious that his recovery shall be speedy and permanent. It vi.-ni be renielYlbei'ed thaT Sinclair was drawn into this inatter when Prohibition Agent C. S. Coats marched the Judge’s car .several days ago and fp-und in his handbag a pint of whiskey. This case has been widely published throughout the en tire country, and when it was learned that the matter was to be heard before the United States Commis sioner in Selma last Saturday, there were-telegrams'from New York, and Atlanta, Ga., received at the office of the Johnstonian-Sun asking for a picture of Judge Sinclair and for the Press report of the trial. about the head and face, lliss Lu- cile Page suffered internal injuries, the other being thrown from the car but with slight injuries^ Dr. :,E. N. Booker was soon on the scene and after giving first aid treatment, s-ent Pace and Miss Creech to the Johnston County Hospital. An X- ray examination revealed no Seriqu.s injury and both were soon dis charged. J Pleasant Grove PERSONAL MENTION Officers elected were: Pres. Mrs. I T. M. Oneal, V. Pres. Mrs. A. J. Luby Batten, B. C. Strickland Holliday, Rec. Sec. Mrs. V>^. F. Ay-Iholders; -WL H. Godwin) alter- -^■ock, Cor. Sec. Mrs. F. M. Waters Treas. Miss Margaret EtheJ-edge, Re porter Mrs. J. T, Hughes. ' The hostesses served chicken salad and iced tea, with cheese balls giv- ~ rate. Wilders: Marvin Price, registrar; Roy Barnes, G. R. Standi, poll hold ers; .Aaron Wall, alternate. Smithfield: W. D. Avera, registrar; Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Massey and children motored to Raleigh Mon day. Mrs. Bradley Pearce returned from the Tarboro hospital Saturday very much improved. Miss Estelle Howell, who is at tending school at Campbell College, spent Easter here with her parents Mr .and Mrs'. J. H. Howell. Mrs. J. .Ransom Creech, Mrs. Wil liam Creech, Mrs. Elleii Creech and Narvin Creech attended the Sbnior play in Clayton Monday night. Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Waddell at tended the Easter services at Win- .-iton-Salera Sunday. Misses Blanche Mitchener and Mar garet Harrison returned Monday from a vis.it to I.aurinburg. Miss Mary Staneil-spent the East er holidays with friends in Wake County. Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Younger spent Sunday in Burlington, Mr. and. Mrs. Will Nordan spent Monday in Durham. Miss Mary Stanley Benoy and Mrs. Frank Humphrey returned to Selma Monday, thfeir school at Piney Grove having closed on that day. Messrs. George Davis Vick and E. V. Deans, Jr., who are attending-/ school , at Chapel Hill, spent the Easter holidays here. Mrs. J. S. Flowe and children John, .Jeanette and Louise, have re turned from a visit to Salisbury. i Mrs. B. L. Talton had as herj .guests Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. W. H.' Pifer of Russell, Ky., Mr. a.nd Mrs. John-^oswell and children of Rich mond, Va., Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Moore of Spray, N. C., Mrs. A. G. Roberts of New York, Mrs. Bertha Grassie of Chadbourne, Mr; -A. E. Grassie of- Richmond and Mr, and Mrs. Lewis Simon of Goldsbbro. ATTENDS MORAVIAN EASTER SERVICES IN WINSTON-SALEM Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Brietz and Mr. Franklin Brietz attended the JV'Ioravian Easter service in Winston- Salem Sunday. Bishop Edward Ron^. thaler, who is 87 years of age pre sided over the- sunrise service for the 50th consecutive year. Mr. Brietz is a member of the Moravian church at Winston-Salem and the family nearly alway.-; attended the "KasfeF service’s'. Birthday Partv Hancy Lee Hayes was given a surprise birthday party at her home ] field Friday. Mr. Frank Roberts spent a while Sunday with his daughter Mrs. C. D. King. Mr. and Jlrs. Charlie Johnson and Misses Lucile and Alta Johnson, pas’sed through Pleasant Grove Mon day. Mrs. Beulah Johnson spent the week-end with her brother Mr. Ches ter Pleasant. Mrs. WadefcDupree spent the week end -with her parents, of near Ben son. Mr. and Mrs. Blake Penny spenL Monday in Raleigh shopping. Mr. and Mrs, A. L. Stephenson, of Benson, visited relatives in Pleasant Grove Sunday. Mrs. E. E. Stephenson, Mrs. Beu lah Johnson and Mrs. Wade Dupree spent awhile Tuesday in Benson. Mr. G. Willie Lee went to Raleigh Monday. ' We are sorry to learn of Ihe ill- ’ness " "of little' Miss EartiSVa Ann- Pleasant, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ghe.ster Pleasant. Quite a few from this section'at tended the convention held in Smith- on Anderson Street on Saturday af ternoon. The party was given on the lawn. Many outdoor games were enjoyed. The cake with seven can dles was brought out and served to the guests with lemonade. Easter favors were given. There were twenty one little folks present. Haney Lee re ceived many pretty and useful gifts. Entertains Baseball Team Miss Edna Earl O’Neal entertained the baseball team at her home on Massey St. Bridge was played at 3 tables. Ice cream and cake was served. Those present were: Misses Mary Pridgeh, Ruth Hood, Louiee and Mary Emily Stallings, Lillian Wood ard, Mabel Adams, Ann,e Ashworth,,| June Fulghum, Blanche Smith, Edith Aycock; Messrs. Charles Newberry, Joe Rand Oliver, Bob Shirley, Shorty” Hawkins, “Red” Langston, Bill Woodard, Bill Blackman, Dalma Crocker, Floyd Wat.son, Paul Me Millan. Mrs. Beulah Johnson left for Ra leigh Sunday where she expects to make her home in the near future. Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Parrish visitei Mrs. Parrish’s parents Mr. and Mrs, A. A. Stephenson Sunday. The Pleasant Grove School ended last Friday and the teachers have returned to their homes. Rev. and Mrs. Dixon McDonald, spent a short while at Mr. J. L. Johnson’s Monday. Mr. and Mrs. G. Willie Lee at- ;ended the convention held in Smith- ield Friday. Sunnyside Mi.ss Flossie Price, of Pine Level, spent Sunday night with her aunt Mrs. Fletcher House. ■ Esther Braswell spent Sun day 'night with Miss Thelma Bras well, of Royal section. Mr. and Mrs. John L. Brooks, cd' _ /Raleigh, spent Sunday with Mrs. / T>rnnlr’' Mrs. E. E. Madrey, of Portsmouth,; TIMELY THOUGHTS ON ing the Ea.ster suggestion of Easter!Alton Dupsee, poll] with Mr and Mrs ’ holders; Miss Ruth Jones, alternate. ISunday with lUi. and Mrs. ^ Eentonville: Leon Westbroow reg- Noidan. eggs. VISIT AZELIA GARDENS ^ Among those from Selma -who visA 'ited the Azelia gardens near Wil mington last week were: Mr. and Mrs,. W. H. Call, Mrs. R. E. Suber, Miss Margaret Etheredge, Mrs. J. B. Person, Mrs. J. N. Wiggs, Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Woodard and Fred Archer Woodard, Mrs. Dora Hol land, Miss Orie Moseley of Kin ston and Mrs. Carl Gordon of Smith-, field were in the party. t istrar; LaFayette Langston, Pat Lee, poll holders; R. K. Britt, alternate. Selma; W. L. Eheridge,. registrar; R. E. Suber, M. L. Staneil, poll hold ers; A, J. Rose, alternate. AT THE FAIRVIEW PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH We are specially interested in the things of our Savior at this season because He is living and Because He lives we shall live also. It may be a life of hardship, or even suffer ing, but we know that if we suffer Mr. and Jlrs. C. C. Driver, of Ra leigh, spent Sunday here with rela tives. Miss Rosa Lee Cuthrell, of Archer, spent the week-end here with her parents. Miss Mae Straughn returned home Friday from the country where she has been teaching, her school hav ing closed after a very successful year, Mrs. J. Ransom Creech had as her dinner guests Thursday evening, Miss Rose Grantham of Smithfield, Miss Mildred Creech of Pine Level and Birthday Dinner Mrs. J. C. Avery entertained at an informal six o’clock dinner in celebration of the 14th birthday of her son, J. C., Jr., on Tuesday, April 15, at their home on Sumner St, with Him we shall also reign with ' Fredricksburg, Md., and Him. Let us worship Him with Parrish of Sanford, our whole heart next Sunday .night ‘ ,t 8 P. M. NOTICE OF SALE D. F. WADDELL, Pastor. Under and by virtue of the powers PLANTING TOBACCO From my recent rambles over the country, I learn that the setting of tobacco will begin on a small scale in most sections by the lat-ter part of this week and will begin in real earnest around the first of May. From current reports, there will be little Change in the demand for smokers, cutters, cutting leaf and other grades used in the manufac ture of cigarette.s this year. Where as, on the other hand, the demand for fillers, and also the heavier types used in plug and smoking to baccos, will decrease this season. Therefore, it will pay us to put forth our best thoughts and efforts to try to produce the grades that will be most in demand. This can be done by using the ridge method in planting and the spacing of the plants according to the fertility of )R. MAYERBURG AT HOME vested in me by statute T will offer j the soil. Twenty-four inches in the SCHOOL CLOSES Misses May Straughn and Marj^ Underhill who taught a six month’s term at Piney Grove near Angler and Mr.s. Mabel Humphrey and Mary Stanley Benoy who taught at the j Dewar, E. J. Sasser, Jr.. Harold Stanley school near Four Oaks are at home, their school having closed. trovers were laia lor eight and the, dinner served in three courses. A/ lovely white birthday cake with 1 lighted candles formed the center piece. Guests were: John Flowe Hoge Vick, _J. T. Wilkins, Jr., .Willi; I Smith, Bradley Sasser and J. Avery, Jr. Dr, Mayerberg, who is taking a course in eye, ear. nose and throat also the disease of children in New York, spent Easter here with his family. Dr. Mayerberg is taking a I double course, usually requiring 18 months to complete, but he hopes to fi.nish his work in 10 months by putting extra time on his work. 'or sale one touring car Ford, Motor Ao. 11137628 in front of the munici- pkl building in the town , f Selma, I C., on the 17th day of ' 'ay, 1930, 3 o’clock P. M. ■ to th ’’ highest idde'r for cash to satisfy the stor- ge on same for a period, of three aonths. Thi.s April 17, 1930'., W. T. KIRBY, Constable. drill on soils' of average fertility and around 18 to 20 inches on richer soils, have given the best results, as it has been proved that this form i with Mr. and Mrs. Evans. ' ' ' Jack Garner, of Pleas, Brook’s parents Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Grumpier. Miss Alice, Hinnant .spent Sunday with Miss Flossie Price, of Pine- Le-vel. Mr. O.scar Evans had the misfor tune of turning his car over Sunday night but no one -ft-as seriously hurt. Misses Lillie and Lizzie Wilkins and Mr. Hubert Wilkins, of Creech’s section,’ spent Sunday afternoon with Lillian and Walter Evans. Miss Lessie Durham, of Kenly,. spent a fe-»; days last week with her- sister Mrs. W. A. Grumpier. Born to Mr. and Mrs. H. R. Cock rell April 22, a son. Mother and baby are getting along nicely. Mr. and Mrs. Mabra Pace and children spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. B. M, Brown, of Pine Level. Mrs. Jessie Faulkner and Mrs. Alice Gurley, of Selma, spent a short while Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. H. R. Cockrell. Miss Neta Cockrell, of Glendale section, is -i-isiting her brother Mr. H, R. Co.krell. Mr. and Mr.s. N. E. West am' cMldren, of Brodgen, spent Sunday of planting, produces more 'of the best quality of cutters, and they al ways sell better than a poor quality leaf does. N, L, PERKINS. Smithfield, N. C. Mrs. Plains, spent the week-end with 1. i parents Mr, and J. Will z“ Mr. and Mr.s. Robert 'WodJ Vf'lf: Fitzgerald section, spent Su-i lev. - Mr. and JIrs. J. R. CreecD. f ./. . ,a' \ ’ 'A ' * ► \ V . fi