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Bill Violates “Gentlemen’s Agreement” State Newspaper Man Comments On Senate Bill No. 242 i ___ _ Long’s Name Was First On List Of The “Gentlemen’s Agreement” Two Years Ago Which Senate Bill No. 242 Would Undo By M. R. DUNNAGAN Staff Correspondent Charlotte Ob|server EDITOR’S NOTE;—Herewith is printed a report on the legisla tive action last week on Senate Bill No. 242 by M. R. Dunna gan. Mr. Dunnagan is staff correspondent of the Charlotte Observer, and Raleigh representative of several state news papers. He perhaps controls more publicity than any other man in the state. _Raleigh, March 2nd.—“Senatorial Courtesy”: that inde finable something which a group of legislators extend to one of their number to allow him to do something which he may desire, even though it is against the expressed and em phatic wishes of 90 per cent of the affected constituents. Example: Senator T. W. M. Long introduced in the Senate last ■week a bill to extend the corpo rate limits of Roanoke Rapids to take in several pieces of mill property, around and beside which the earlier villages, now thriving town of Roanoke Rapids had been built. The mill plants are within the boundaries of the school dis trict and pay 76 per cent of the taxes for the school operation. They are in the water and sewer district and pay 70-odd per cent of the cost of the water and sew er district costs. The mill villages, homes of operatives, are within the limits of the corporation, paying 26 per cent of the corporate tax. By a gentleman’s agreement two years ago, the limits were extend ed to take in Rosemary and Roa noke Rapids, leaving out the sev eral mill plants, a bill being intro duced and passed by Senator Long then, subject to a referendum vote of the people. The election carried about 20 to one. Senator Long’s name was the first on the list to the “gentleman’s agreement”. Now he has a bill, SB 242, which would undo the “gentlemen’s agreement” and take the mill prop erty into the corporate limits— without a vote of the people. The mill owners, the Chamber of Commerce, the Mercnants Asso ciation, the Kiwanis Club, the Parent-Teacher Association, the Woman's Club—all of the com munity interests — were present, about 200 strong, opposing the Long bill, saying 90 per cent or more of the people affected are against it. They asked for noth ing more than that an amendment be added to permit them to vote on the proposal in a city election. By Senatorial Oouv*vsy, the Sen ate committee on Counties, Cities and Towns voted eight to two in favor of Senator Long's bill, with out the referendum asked for by his constituents, although net a word was uttered in favor of the bill and Sanator Long, a member, did not attend the executive ses sion in which the vo-e was cast. IN MEMORIAM In loving remembrance of B. S. Hawkins who died April 22, 1932. It’s been nearly a year since he was called away From his dear wife and two sons and one daughter. It grieves us to know that he has gone to stay; He has gone from earth to Heav en; He was loving, kind and true, As long as life memory last we will always think of you. WIFE AND CHILDREN Mrs- T. W. M. Long is spending several days in Portsmouth. EPWORTH LEAGUE The following program was giv en at the Young People’s meeting Sunday evening, February 19, 1933. A song was sung by the entire group after which the devotional was conducted by Laura Alice Crawley. Next a reading was giv en by Julian Shaw and this was followed by a piano solo by Doro thea Matthews. The next was a quartette by Louise Mystice and Elaine Liles and Kathleen Heptin stall. After a reading by Kath leen Hepstinsall, Mr. Carlisle dis missed the meeting with a prayer. Miss Catherine Hall spent the week-end at her home in Scotland Neck. AT COLTRANE HALL A George Washington Bridge Party was given Saturday evening by Miss Ruth Chapman and Miss Omara Daniel at Coltrane Hall, when they were hostess to their bridge club and several additional guest. Flags were used through out the living room with pleasing effect. Places for playing were found at six tables by attractive tallies. The high score club prize was won by Miss Virginia Blount who was given a picture. Visitors high score was won by Miss Mary B. Cannon who was also given a prize and Mrs. Paul Reid was giv en a low score prize. A sweet course was served and on each plate were attractive George Washington favors. Those play ing: Misses Vernie Eddins, Car rie Smith, Martha Craddock, Hart Sheridan, Martha Carson, Virginia Gates, Susan Womble, Eunice Hoyle, Virginia Blount, Sara Gur ley, Ada Edwards, Aileen, Sara and Mary Cannon, Elizabeth Tait, Josephine and Cassie Carty. Mes dames N. J. Northington, Clar ence Grimmer, W. S. Dean, Paul Reid, George Hayes, Ben Isreal of Weldon and Mrs. Cheek. Mr. and Mrs. B. D. Johnson of Greenville spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Edmonds. William Payne Edmonds is spending some time with friends in Greenville. Your financial security depends on two services—those of your bank and your insurance agent. For the safety of cash and valuable papers, you turn to your hank; for the safety of good dollars invested in property, come here for insurance. Profit by the experience of men who have handled thousands of dollars worth of insurance protection — who know how a policy should be written. There is no contract more valuable than a policy issued by a strong dependable company such as the Hartford Fire Insurance Com pany — represented by the agency. It is as good, as cash in case of loss. You cannot deposit your buildings, household goods, automobile or merchandise in the bank! But you can protect this wealth by insuring it. Make Sure BEFORE the Fire— __ Call Today! National Loan & Insurance Co. me 12 W. Second St. Dial R-444-1 HAWKINS CHAPEL Mrs. C. C. Woodruff spent Sun day afternoon with her sister, Mrs. J. D. Pittard. Messrs. Edward Greene and Am brose Pittard spent a few days last week in Norfolk on business. Mr. Henry Fowler made a busi ness trip to Richmond on Friday. Bert Butts, of Heathsville spent the week-end with his grandmoth er, Mrs. R. E. Greene. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Cullom and little son, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Keeter. Mr. and Mrs. James Anderton and children, spent Sunday after noon in the home of Mr. Willie Mitchell. YOUNG WOMAN’S AUXILIARY Misses Elva Kendrick and Donie Crouch were hostesses to the Young Woman’s Auxiliary at the home of Miss Kendrick on Tues day evening. In the absence of the president, Miss Audrey Cook presided. The topic vu “Chris tian Giving.” At the close of the program, refreshments were serv ed to the following members: Mesdames George Pappendick, B. 0. Cooper, Edward Smoot, A. O. George, Misses Ella Brown, An nie Hancock, Audrey Cook, Lu cille Davis, Katie Harris, Mina Robinson, Elva Kendrick, Dovie Crouch, Edith Davis and Alice Kinker. Mr. and Mrs. John Baird spent the week-end with Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Burnette near Garysburg. Wylie Hawkins spent the week end at White Plaines, Va. with his parents. A “New Deal” CONGRATULATIONS and sincere good wishes to the champion of “A NEW DEAL,” Franklin D. Roosevelt, as he is inaugurated, 32nd Presi dent of the United States. ... As citizens of the commonwealth we pledge allegiance to him and with other loyal Americans will strive to help right the ship of state and get the nation back on the even keel of peace and plenty for all. ROANOKE Bank& Trust Co. The Leading Bank In This Section S. T. PEACE, President
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