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wy r**^J ^ avf'-'- St- E^--.' a-S? Wi ll ?S'J ■ h^i tiV'^ It ' ■ , ' ' I PAQB EIGHT? HABNETT COUNTY NEW^-—** Liiiingtoa, N. c. THURSDAY, MARCH 20. 1047 Sea Thoughts (By James R. Spence, RDMS-c USN) St. Thomas, one of the "Virgin Island Group, where wo anchored be fore commencing maneuvers, is on' of the most beautiful winter resorts in the West Indies. It is situated only a few miles east of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and attracts hundreds of tourists from the ocean liners which pass this way cn route to Panama. Magazines consider it sec ond only to Bermuda as a back- giound for photographing beach fashions. As we viewed the island from the bay, it was always enhanced by a quality of sparkling technicolor, whether by day or by night. Under the noonday sun, when natives loiter iaz.ly in the shade of the palm trees, resting from work, which they claim they do early in the morning, the gieeii of tropical foliage is the domi nant color, trimmed by varieties of blossoming wild flowers. The adobe hou.ses are a creamy tan matching ihe sands of the beach, and the water is a transparent blue disclos ing the seaweod-coverc-d bottom thirty feet deep. There is usually a sailboat or two winging across the bay on windy afternoons, and while FOOT ITCH HOW TO STOP IT. IX OXE HOUR, If not CO.MPLETELY pleased, your S5c back. Ask any druggist for this STRONG fungicide. TE-OL. Made with 90 percent alcohol, it PENE TRATES. Roaches and kills MORE germs faster. Today at KELLY’S DRUG STORE our ship was anchored, there were always craft of the dark-skinned na tives paddling out to sell bananas or to dive for coins'^vhich we would toss over the side to them. Our first visit to tho island was on one of the hotte.st days,I have ever survived. We had to walk up a dusty Kd-clay road for about a mile before getting any transportation, and at the end of that time our white uni forms, which we had so neatly prc.sscd, wore hanging upon us stickily as if we had been in a show er of rain. Tlien about a hundred of us packed into the back of a canvas- covorod Navy truck and suffocated until wo reached ,thc main town, Charlotte Amalie. We found the people to bo amaz ingly advanced for West Indies na tives, They wore clean and well- dressed. By cleanliness, I mean you could eat in their re.stauranls with reasonable assurance that you would not be attacked by ])tomalne poison as n result. By_well-dressed, I mean that their clothes are chosen with some degree of taste;. This clothing is mostly American, made, but is worn in Spanish combinations of bright rod and deep blue which is very becoming to these dark-skinned people. Native beads and ornaments are popularly worn v^ith the import ed dress. Incidentally, all children above six ycar.s of age wear clothes In public, which Is not true of all tho Islands. There were perliaps two dozen au 4 Homes 4 50 LOTS 50 AT SAT MARCH Dunn, N. f 10:00 A. M. The .John "Wcllon’.s |>roi>erty located on tho Dtinn-Erwin liighway—beautiful new C- rooni homo %vlth dinette, ctm- l>inatlon tub and sliower batb, Venetian blinds, als/ 20 lots, I'lty wafer, lights and tele- pitone siTvIce availalblc. Short distance from the city limits of Dunn. Exeelicnt location. Some of file most desirable lots between Dunn ami Erwin. Possession of homo on tho .(lay of sale. .JOHN VVELLONS, Owner. 11:00 A. M. 2 nen' four room homes with I dint'ttc; and hath, kltciton. sink. Number one iuurd wood floors thi'ougikout. Pos5ies.sion on tlie day o^ sale. Located on Elm Street one bloek of Dunn Granunar School. Also one 4- room home loatei at tlio cor ner of Eim and Bay streets. All of tlio abot'c homes fvili ho sold on very c«sy terms. .JOHN WEliIONS, Owner.* Coats, N. f [k 2:30 P. M., SATURDAY, MARCH 22nd The G. E. Allen propcrt.v .sul>-dlvldcl into high clii&s residential lots loeatetl on the Crawfortl road near good schools «nd churches. Excellent section to build your home. Be sure to attend the sale anti hid your Judgment. Sold on. En.sy Terms. tomoblles in town, of which most were taxi cabs. These were all shin ing and now, probably out of neces sity for giving good service to rich 1 \merican tourists (partly accounting for nciw-car scarcity in the States). The taxi drivers are very good guides. They will talk to you in broken English, or if you think you can speak Spanish, they will help you with It. One of these SENORS whom I oncoiuntered was bubbling over with Joy at the fact that a na tive baseball team had beaten tho New York Yankees, who are in win ter training at San Juan. The streets are always full of ped dlers who range in age from tiny children to old women. (Incidental ly,, these old people seem to dry up In wrinkles with age Instead of get ting, fat as Americans do.) Their wares are beads, bracelets, and shells. Near the market square there are sellers of bananas, cocoanuts, and tropical fruits. Tho narrow streets are lined on each side with little shops where you may buy trin kets and souvenirs. At the top of the highest moun tain on the island (which isn't too high since the whole of St. Thomas is a mountain risen up from the ocean floor) stands the castle of tho pirate Bluebeard. (Yes, it v/as In this very place that he cut. off the heads of his three wives.) Though called a castle, U could be more aptly termed a fortress. Judging from the thickness of the walls and the num ber of heavy cannon mounts In a elide about tho top of the mountain, I would say that it was impossible for an army of eighteenth century, proportions to have taken the pirate Ihcire. With the handicap of an al- most-vertical mountain side which would have to have been climbed in the face of caiiuon balls, no force could have survived. Bluebeard also found that the harbor surrounded by mountains was protection against storms. St. Thomas became tho na tural hideout of all sea-going cut- thi'outs and buccaneers. Our liberties were usually quiet dmring the day, but as soon as dark ness fell on the streets, the town be gan to growl. There would 'be the sound of breaking glass in the dis tance and the thud of drunken bodies being gently propelled through the swinging doors of a drinking parlor. Liquor was cheap l)«causo it was tax-free, and was seived rfppoUzlngly in expensive- looking bars. The sailors considered the place paradise. They drank to each others’ health in true Navy tradition until they were very un- lieklthy. One night they caught a native pickpocket practicing his innocent profe-ssion on one of their buddies. That was all that was needed to ignite the boiling fumes within them; in no time there was a street riot. In the darkness there could be very little seen except the gleam of flying knives and the stars from a right to the nose, but they fought not knowing who or why. I doubt if thev really wanted to hurt anyone at all. They were Just releasing the submerged fury which was created by months of inhuman discipline— mayb'e being cursed by officers when they couldn’t talk back, (Am I Justi fying the actions of these men? Not altogether, but their behavior would be different if they were civilians being treated as men instead of slaves. If they were la their home town would they act thus?) After four days at St. Thomas, we sailed for Culebra, another island nearby, 'to Join the fleet. And it was with a certain reluctance that we sailed. You know, it’s not every day that we got a winter vacation In the "Virgin Islands! CIBCUB No. 2 OF PBIENDSHIP CHURCH, BUNNLBVKL, MEETS Circle No. 2 of Friendship church, Bunnlevel, met in the home of Mrs. .Johnnie Oannaday on March 6. The meeting was begun by singing ■ What a Friend We Have in Jesus." The Scripture was read and Mrs. Carl Gregory led in prayer. During the business session re ports were given and'Mission Work was discussed and planned. The fol lowing .program was given: Topic for the month was "Tithes and Offerings." In a River Front Mission, by Mrs. Charlie Strickland. . Three Women of Today, by Mrs. Carl Gregory. We had a very interesting general discussion on "Different Kinds of Religion." By this discussion we feel that we have a better understanding of other religions. * For our closing song the group sang "Every Day With Jesus is Sweeter Than the Day Before,'’ Closing prayer was by Mrs. Char lie Strickland. Delicious refreshments wore serv- dd by tho hostess. Circle reporter. LAFAYETTE SCHOOL FOURTH PERIOD HONOR ROLL Most of tho critical things in life, which becomes the starting points of human destiny, are little things.— Robert P. Smith. SEE US FOR— Electric Hot Water Heaters Electric Water Pumps Stok-A-Fire Barn Stokers International Electric or Battery Fence Control (We also service these sets) i Radios & Record Players Pin-up Lamps, Table and Floor Lamps WIRING DEVICES OF ALL KINDS BASS ELECTRIC CO. Telephone No. 655-J ' E. Broad Street Dunn, N. 0. G. E. AILLEN, Owner. RUCTIONt:ERS PAMT IT w»k TIMK AND WEATHER TES1ID AUTO A BOAT FINiSBES AatM—boUt—traak*— pluMi .xam Ptuti.Ket* wk«i«v»t yon W4UI a tfooMtoy d«abb nuUJCote l«4VM * ool. Mobo* Alt .(••Mt M or cold v**c«, olookol, ditt oil, oad «iIm»bIii» WMIwt. I>t«M is Am* koOM—laOTM BO kntk aualii, 3S ooloM FIRESTONE HOME db AUTO SUPPLIES J. F. COGGINS * SON, Ownera Phono 2862 LaitnKion, N. C. W. H. LEE Electric Shoe Shop LILLINGTON, N. C. Third Grade: George Herring, Ma ry Glenn Johnson, Jimmie Prince. Fouith Grade: Carolyn Lee, Kay Dell Arnold, Polly Cameron, Amelia Sherman, Beatrice Patrick, Wayne Senter. Fifth Grade: Sue Hill' Andrews, Harold Carroll, Earl Herring, Peggy Lane Johnson, Verlene Mitchell. Sixth Grade: John .Arnold, Shirley Holland. Seventh Grade: Laverne Wilborn, Evelyn Sherman. Eighth Grade: Je^vell -/'Arnold, Malcolm Mitchell, Foy Smith, Joo Andrews, Kay Johnson,' Wllla Rol lins. Ninth Grade: Alfred Dula, Ola Kelly Avent. Tenth Grade: Jean Dula. Eleventh Grade: Louise Blanch ard, Louise Smith, Frances' Johnson. . Twelfth Grade: Tnuman Smith, Mari Arnold, Mantle Leu Gotten. Mr. Guy Daves is principal of La- Fayette school. CARD OP THANKS We' wish to thank our many friends for the kindness and sym pathy shown us during the death of our husband and father, 8. Q. Pavls. Mrs. S. O. Davis and daafbter. ChattelB for sale mt The Now* otMee. PINEE COUGH SYRUP Very effective for courIw due to colds. lt*s Difforent, You*U Liko It. SUFFERERS! 666 STARTS R£U£f IN JOSTbSg^NPS a«t fsnHWa. pKacHpeM-typ* | WS. f«r Mvtr-«pc«^ ( from Mtd mlMrita. Yry CM ® CtfC TbSMs, or. CSC UqlOC Com PropuraUon toCBy* Oantton; Um only Bu CIrwtad. BETWEEN Lillifigton and Raleigh Lv Lillington: 7:55 a. m., 9:40 a. m., 1:30 p. m.y 4:00 p. m., 7:05 p. m., and 8:50 p. m. "On tile next trip fo Baleifdi—^TRAVEL TRAILWAYft" ONE WAY 55c ROUND TRIP $1.00 plus tax pins tax B M Esso & Bus Station Phone 2751 LUMBER WE HAVE A SUPPLY OF ROUGH AND DRESSED LUMBER, MOST ANY DIMENSION . . . SEE US FOR LUMBER NEEDS LOCAL DRESSING DONE AND WOOD FOR SALE REGISTER BROS. LUMBER CO. Fayetteville Highway Dunn, N. C. FOR EXTRA MILES- BRING YOUR CAR OR TRUCK TO US FOR REPAIRS OF ANY NATURE. WE ARE FULLY EQUIPPED TO DO THE JOB. BETTER BE SAFE. THAN SORRY. WASHING—POUSHING--GREASING TIRES—TUBES—BATTERIES tlairringtoiiL's Garage and Service Station JOHN HARRINGTON, Proprietor BkOADWAY, N. C. Authorized Caroline Motor Club Service StatioB IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER BE THE BELLE OF THE EASTER PARADE! COME TO BELK’S TODAY FOR THE SMOOTHEST SELECTION OF SUITS, COATS, MATCHING HATS .. SUPER-STYLING FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ... COATS $24.50-359.50 SUITS $24.50-$59.50 HATS $2.95 - $8.95 YOU’LL KNOW FOR SURE THAT EASTER IS HERE WHEN YOU SEE OUR NEW MILLINERY FASHIONS . . ._. IT’S HERE IN OUR FIRST CRISP NEW STRAWS . . THE UGHTER, BRIGHTER SPRING COLORS ... GET YOURS NOW WHILE OUR STOCK IS COMPLETE DUNN, N. C. -- . > - J
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