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r Glancing At ... . || The General Assembly Jan. 28.—Battle lines are orming in the Legislature, joint finance committee of the two houses adopted recommendations of the administration for removing exemptions in sales taxes on staple foods such as flour, meat, meal and milk, which it is estimated will add from one to two million dollars an nually to the State revenue, but this was only the beginning of the battle. The North Carolina Fair Tax Asso ciation was heard the following day in a vigorous denunciation of the sales tax. The North Carolina Retail Merchants’ Association hasn’t been heard yet. The big argument in favor of the sales tax is that it produces revenue in large amounts. The revenue for the month of January will be close to a million dollars. Four and one-half million dollars has been collected since last July. The argument against it is that it is a tax upon the rich and the poor alike, that it rests more heavily upon the poor than the rich. Another one is that it drives business from the State as there is no tax on interstate sales, and none can be levied by the State. Another battle is in the offing on the question of the ratification of an amendment to the Federal constitu l tion that would permit Congress to make child labor unlawful. The Su preme Court ruled that Congress did not have the power. President Roosevelt has outlawed child labor through the simple expedient of set ting up business codes by which busi ness enterprises by their own agree ment outlaw child labor. The child labor amendment was submitted ten years ago, but only a half dozen states had ratified it prior to the Roosevelt administration. Now it has become a live issue again, with the American Legion backing itj and a lively fight is expected in the North Carolina General Assembly. K While it appears certain that the legislature will reduce automobile cense taxes, there will be a battle ver tiie amount of reduction. Sen ator Browning, of. Swain, wants to make the reduction 45 per cent, or 30 cents a hundredweight instead of 55 Jj When it's got-cha, you’ll got hot-eha... that’s I [ College Rhythm...the rhythm that's sweeping I l the country in this fast stepping musical com \\\ edy of collegiate guys and campus cuties. (College rhythm A Paramount Picture Directed by Ncrman Touroy with Lyda Roberti • Mary Brian • George Barbier '■ f Taylor Theatre i f , edenton.n.c. • j Monday attd Tuesday mi FEBRUARY 4TH & STH would make the reduction 40 per cent. Reduced automobile taxes was cents with a minimum of five dollars a car. Senator Carr, of Duplin, an issue in the campaigns of a num ber of members of the Legislature. It is a live issue in the Legislature. There is a general sentiment in the Legislature for licensing of automo bile drivers, but in order to make it effective it will be necessary to in crease the number of highway patrol men, and it will also be necessary to set up machinery for examination of drivers. While the cost can be taken care of with a license fee, it is diffi cult to frame an act that will not be come merely the means of raising revenue. That has been the case in many cities, the issuing of drivers’ licenses becoming merely a formality. With nearly a thousand fatalities from automobile wrecks and acci dents on the highways during the past year, or more than three a day, it has become imperative to make safety measures effective, and Sena tors Burrus, of Guilford, and Teague, of Wayne, propose as one means that every automobile owner shall carry a bond for a thousand' dollars to make him financially responsible for dam ages. This has been tried out in some states with good results. The idea is that it would keep reckless drivers off the highways, as they would be unable to get insurance or legal bonds. Here again comes up the question of adequate patrolling of the highways. The Legislature got away to a hurried start with the passage of many local bills by a suspension of rules. Seasoned legislators have learned that such a procedure is an instance of the fact that “haste makes waste,” for in many cases it becomes necessary to reconsider such bills and this takes longer than it would take if the bills were referred to com mittees for inspection by uninterest ed members in the first place. In that case mistakes are usually caught before the bills are placed upon their passage. Former Speaker Harris, of Person, called attention to this fact in a speech to the House,, and a halt was made. The committees now have THE CHOWAN HERALD, EDENTON, N. C„ THURSDAY, JANUARY 31, 1935. • Our Own Weekly Sewing C/uk\ ■ ' know that sewing is ay ancient and honorable art. tor needle craft made by queens has come down to us through the centuries. It wouliLhe trite to enumerate the reasons why a woman should learn j to sew. One reason is enough—that the ability to sew will enable her to have more garments of better material for the money she mn afford to spend. The novice may look on sewing as a formidable undertaking because , she has not learned the “tricks of the trade.” With most of us sewing ! must of necessity be limited to an incidental place in the routine of our lives and anything that will add to its comfort, convenience or •' speed is of vital importance. In this series I am going to try to pass on to you things that years of experience have taught me, in the hope that you may be spared the necessity of traveling that same tedious route. One can’t sew without tools and among these scisscvs are outstand ing. .FU start with scissors. It’s real economy to buy good scissors. They give the best service ' and will last a lifetime. (I have a pair two generations old!) You, should have the various sizes and shapes that will best do the various i Jobs. A household with but one pair of scissors is just about out. There should be a large pair of shears for cutting. Don’t try to cut 1 out a garment with small scissors. I’ve sketched two kinds—one with i long straight blades and the other “bent.” These “bent shears.” as ' they're called, raise the material very little while cutting and prevent ! the under layer from slipping when two layers are being cut. s Cutting shears should be seven to nine inches long. Don’t use these r for cutting paper, cord or anything but fabric. Use cheap scissors for their Jobs. And by the way, if you happen to be left-handed buy left handed scissors. You'll find them a great convenience and they cost 1 no more. ’ For some less straightaway cutting Jobs six inch scissors with slen der sharp points are ideal. A pair of ordinary four inch scissors are entitled to a place in ycur sewing basket or apron and a three inch t pair with very sharp points will be found indispensable, especially at . cutting material from under lace or along any edge where there is , the machine. Round-pointed scissors will stand you in good stead when ' a chance of cutting too much. : Nothing can spoil the sewing day and ruin the disposition as surely l as dull scissors that chew their way along on one cylinder or scissors , with a nick in the blade that suddenly come down with the hiccoughs r scissors that succumb to intermittent attacks of lockjaw. Keep your ■issors sharp, don’t let the screw cause them to bind and oil them * -asionally with good machine oil. , 1_ , ■ ; E. S. Norman Dies £ . ■ Mr. E. S. Norman, died Wednesday f night at 11:10 o’clock at his home on 1 North Broad street. He had been ill - since September 14th. ! Mr. Norman, familiarly knoym as “Sheriff” had a host of friends in the Albemarle. He served as sheriff of Chowan County for a long time, be ing succeeded about 20 years ago by the late Sheriff G. W. Goodwin. He was a prominent member of the Bap tist Church, being a member of the Board of Deacons of the Edenton Baptist Church. Surviving him are his wife and one daughter, Mrs 1 . D. M. Warren. News of Mr. Norman’s death came as the Herald was going to press, and no information was available as to the time of the funeral. more work to do, and they are meet ing frequently. While the joint finance committee of the two houses is making a record in getting down to work, the joint appropriations committee is likewise making a record in hearing appeals of the various State institutions for more funds. Formerly it was the custom for sub-committees to hold these hearings, but all this has been changed since the budget bureau was established. Now both committees — the finance and the appropriations— are provided at the beginning of the session with tentative revenue and appropriations bills, so that they have something to begin with. Taking his cue from the Roosevelt administration that Federal office holders must resign party positions, Senator Allsbrook has introduced a bill requiring party chairmen to re sign before running for office. They would be permitted to run, if they resigned their party positions before the beginning of the year in which they run for office. The idea is to prevent their having an unfair ad vantage through the control of party machinery. With comparatively young men in charge of the important committees of both houses, there is much specu lation as to how the leadership will stack up as compared with that of previous sessions. Speaker Robert Grady Johnson is an experienced leg islator, and he knows how to keep an organization running smoothly. The committee chairmen are likewise ex perienced legislators, but they have not heretofore held chairmanships. They have started out with vigor, and there is plenty of evidence that they mean to push things along. So far there has been a general disposition to go along with the administration. With the expectation that the sales tax will be continued, there is already evidence that there will be a fight to increase taxes on corporations that have had their ' taxes lightened through abolition of ad valorem taxes by the State. Mrs. Mollie Privott, who has been quite ill at her home on East Queen street, Is showing very little im- Provement. J Roanoke Institute Seeks 1 To Clear Debts In Drive < The Roanoke Institute is now i launching a campaign in the entire l district comprising Norfolk County in Virginia, Currituck, Camden, Pas s quotank, Perquimans, Dare, Chowan, > Gates, Washington, Martin, Beaufort, ' and Tyrrell counties in North Caro . lina to raise $5,000 to clear the Roa r —————————————————————— ECONOMY V On High Grade Foods f AT THE COMMUNITY STORE £ Best Compound Lard 2 lbs Z7C Full Cream Cheese Per lb. 19C Red Ripe Tomatoes _ 3 cans 25C Dromedary Sauce, can XOC Post Toasties ~ 2 pkgs — 17D 1717 V One Glass 17D1717V I U UmLEL. Percolator Top * nJBJBdm I With Each Pound of Our Brand Pure Coffee 19c I 1 L H Vi. 11 I i ■■■■ . I White Potatoes mm** ; I 10 lbs ASC I Waldorf Toilet Tissue,-. ** 4 rolls X^C I I j I Pleezing Tiny Lima r I Beans, No. 2 can AoC r I \ I Gibbs Pork and Beans g I 16 oz. can 5^5 / ■ i COMMUNITY STORE n Phone 111 . We Deliver Edenton, N. C. n ’ L j. j- -w noke Missionary:. Baptist; Association of its indebtedness. Rev.. JJ E, Tillett, of : Edentbn, is director general of the campaign, and' is sending thousands of pamphlets to the churches outlining the program. District 7, which comprises Chowan County is asked to raise $362.50 as part of the goal. Churches asked ; to; participate are Center Hill Chapel, Gale Street, St. John, Warren’s Grove, White Oak Chapel, Welch’s Chapelj ; and Ryan’s Grove. The committee in charge includes Revs. J. E. Tillett, W. H. Davis, James McNair, E. R. Cooper, Daniel Lamb,. G. S. Burk, and Frank Holley, DAD knows: “Pa, what is-tact?” “Tact, my boy, is agreeing with, ■< man when it is too hot to . argue-the* question, with him.” 1 BUY MOW . . . I G ANDERSON’S I I JANUARY CLEARANCE SALE I STILL ON! 1 I Save While These Clearance Prices Are In I 1 Effect on All Men’s and Boys’ Wear 1 Suits $13.98 : I Values to $18.50 I. IS. Ganderson & Sons! ! ~ “The Man’s and Boys’ Shop” /‘ Post Bran Flakes ' ~ Per pkg. IOC Granulated Sugar 10 lbs , „ 49C Swift’s Premium ****** Hams, lb _ ZOC Swift’s m Per lb ISC Fresh Grated ~ Cocoanut, lb. 1/C NOTICE TO RED MEN Members of the Red Men degree team- are requested to meet in the hall at T< ordscfe Monday night. All farm machinery should be in spected) and repaired before the rush of spring and summer work starts. i WARD’S SHOE SHOP 1 0 Best Materials 0 Expert ! Workmanship —o JULIAN WARD PROPRIETOR We Pay Postage One Way * Whole Grain Rice 2 lbs 9C Pearl (Big) Hominy Per lb. 4C Navy Beans . 2 lbs. Dry Blackeye Peas * Per lb PAGE FIVE
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