lost Of The News V AH The Time umeten no. fenmissioners In | feci: S ess ion fee On Monday I Res ution Instructing il C- Russ To Obtain Sur us Commodities for DisHbution To Relief Clients By LIST FOR JUNE TERM DRAWN N. A. Sinclair Has S? Assigned One Week.. rm Of Civil Court, $ut Judge Cranmer May Serve ^fcbers of the Brunswick v board of commissioners here Monday in a special H?. their chief business be draw a jury list for the term of Brunswick county H-jor court for the trial of ^|cases. Hirt will convene on Monday. 20. and Judge N. A. SincHhas been assigned as presiI jurist. However, it is the opinion of court officials judge E. H. Cranmer may Hiie over this court. Bn'.bers of the board passed Hrder instructing C. C. Russ, Hir.tendent of public welfare, Bobtain such surplus comodi? ?"?iiohlo nnH not. nro- I atr a??..? c _ 1 in surplus quantities in Ksaick county to be distri to such clients as are eligiKo receive them throughout entire county." Knowing is the jury list drawn I \V. Lennon, Leland; Elbert H;>>. Supply: W. T. White, Hlotti : J. J. Ludlum, Shallotte; H. Milliken, Leland; W. W. - Ash: Allard Clemmons, H:a: R. Galloway. Supply; Ic Thompson. Southport; N. ^ /onard. Bolivia: Marvin SelShallotte: J. M. Chadwick, ^ shallotte; T. A. Henry, LeH: E D. Edwards, Ash; Grover Com. Shallotte; V. E. GalloH.'Supply: Kenneth Cook, Le R. E Grissett, Shallotte; J. H Supply; W. B Wade, ^fepurt; ^acy Bennett, Shales J. T. White, Leland; Albert H<: Supply; W. L. Leonard, little Bits I Of Big News lews Events Of State, Biation and World-Wide Interest During Past Week tf.v Unite I The general assembly of the 'resbyterian Church in the .'nited States finished its prinBipal business at Meridian, MHiss., Dy forming a new eumHnittee to negotiate with the B'resbyterian church of the U. B A. on plans for merger. The ^Roverning body of the SouthBrn church also accepted the 8-38 vote of the church's presBiyteries against re-entering he Federal Council of ChuBches of Christ in America, rom which the Presbyterian lurch in the United States Bvithdrew in 1931. I Wallace Bpening the Fourth annual Bwbeny festival here tonight, II Wllllllll Graham A. Barden, Bxew Bern, praised President Bsevelt as a factor in America's ntenance of peace with the B of the world. The fourth Bua' festival was opened with Rrowd of 1,000 in attendance. Bnts are scheduled all week, B Governor Hoey and other Bbles scheduled to appear on program. W'tfr Death I Former United States SenaMarion Butler of Elliot, is epnrted near d$ath at WashBngton sanitarium, Takoma Md., where he has been patient for several months. Bj'rs. Butler said physicians ad given up all hope for her B*Usl,and, one of the Staters Outstanding political figures Bvhr' served in the Senate from to 1901 as a member of be Populist party. "The end s very near", she said, "but n 'use such as this it is hard B? tell ". The critical turn in BIr- Butler's illness, resulting rom a kidney ailment, came B^st after the celebration of B"3 "5th birthday last Friday. THE 18 Portrait Of Dr. Unveiled Bi j *? Painting By R. O. Johnson Was Presented Friday Night As Open House Was Held By Members Of Pythagoras Lodge VISITORS VIEW NEW IMPROVEMENTS Masonic Building Recently Has Undergone Extensive Repairs And Improvements Under WPA Project Dr. D. I. Watson, for sixty years a member of the masonic order, was honored by fellow members of the Pythagoras lodge Friday evening as they unveiled his portrait which recently was completed by R. O. Johnson, local artist. The occasion also gave visitors an opportunity to see the improvements made in the building through a WPA project. Mr. Rogers, of Wilmington, district WPA official, was present and made a short talk . An informal program was pre- _ sided over by C. Ed Taylor, mas- tr ter of the lodge, who called upon di Mayor John Ericksen, J. Berg, and R. W. Davis for short, imnrnmntn talks. Following a mus ical interlude during which the se Reverend A. H. Marshall sang se "When You And I Were Young S Maggie", Dr. Watson made a J. humorous talk. After the por- N Politics In Spotli Public . . *" Contests For Nomination on f~ Both The Democratic And Republican Tickets Are Waxing Warm Entering The Home Stretch DEMOCRATS MEET HERE FRIDAY N1TE Complete Schedule Of Speaking Engagements For Both Parties Is Given For The Coming Week Brunswick county voters, traditional for the seriousness with which they take their politics, are in the midst of one of the warmest battles of recent years. Interest is added through the fact that this year Republican candidates will be named in the primary, and for four places on _ that ticket there is a spirited r rivalry in progress. * But the heat of that battle 1 won't touch the Democratic pri- | mary. There are countless rumors that seldom have flared up in public meeting, but large au- " diences have greeted the candidates at each speaking engage 1.? if ment to witness me lucnuinD, there were to be any. Chief interest this week is centered in the Democratic meeting to be held in the courthouse Friday night at 8 o'clock. A large crowd is expected to at- n tend this meeting. It Other Democratic speaking en- nr gagements scheduled for the V week are: Hickman's Crossroads sl (Continued on page 4) v To Play 2 Games p Here This Week: Two More Gaines Wej Added To Southport's I Credit During Past Week j With Wins Over Ivanhoe And Acme-Delco The Southport baseball team carried their season's record along to three victories during the past I week with victories over Ivanhoe last Thursday and Acme-Delco Saturday afternoon. Tomorrow afternoon Southport will play the Wananish team on the local diamond, the game beginning at 3 o'clock. Saturday afternoon the Atlantic Coast Line team, from Wilmington, will meet the locals here at 3:30 o'clock. At Ivanhoe the locals ran into Hart ell a fire-ball pitcher who had them fanning right and left until he went wild in the fifth. His lack of control accounted for Southport's 10 to 9 victory. The game was pulled from the fire in the last of the ninth when Nelson, Southport center fielder cut | off the tying run with a perfect peg to the plate. The local team functioned smoothly Saturday afternoon to win over Acme-Delco by a score of 6 to 2. Spencer pitched a steady game for Southport, allowing but three hits. Games have been scheduled for the Jocal diamond for Thursday (Continued on page 4) : st A Goo 4-PAGES TODAY Watson j The Mason: m ' >.- gy tor ^ >* in fl .4;.,-. m Mfc* *1 . ? 1 KiJK Jfl ' Br*5 ; " fl ' I b :'; "i >: " IfRfes DOCTOR D. I. WATSON ait had been unveiled, the ben? ction was said by the Reveren .. L. Brown. Members of the Eastern Sta irved punch and cake. Thos Irving' were: Mesdames H. H t. George, J. R. Hood, and I Holden and Miss Lottie Ma ewton. ght Of Interest Now Winnabow Girl Is Health Queen Catherine Willett?, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Adrian Willetts, of Winnabow. was crowned Brunswick county Health Queen Friday night at the Woman's Federation meeting at Shaliotte. This was the third straight year that Miss Willetts has won the health title. The health queen will go to Lumberton Tuesday to compete in the contest for the championship of this district. If she wins there, she will be eligible for the state contest, in Raleigh. (ridge Collapses Under Log Trucl /alden Creek Bridge Cai es In Tuesday Afternoo As Log Truck, Driven B Joe Spencer, Manages 1 Pull To Safety Joe Spencer, of Southport, hs narrow escape Tuesday afte oon when the truck load < >gs which he was hauling 1 till proved too much for tl /aldfen Creek bridge and thi tructure caved in just as h ehicle pulled to safety. R. M. Wolfe, local Standai lil distributor, was directly b ind Spencer with a load of ga (Continued on page 4) Here's A Pre\ That Will En The Carolina Yacht Club, of Wilmington and Wrightsville, will have a trio of crack Class A boats in the big official South Atlantic Association races at Southport August 11, 12, 13Th. This is according to Commodore Robert Strange, who was seen by the Civic Club secretary in Wilmington Friday. The Carolina of James Sprunt, which met with several small mishaps last year, will be in the hands of a crew that will know her whims and fancies better than they did last year when she was a new boat. She is really a speedy sailer, but like a new automobile, she could have done much better last year if she had been balanced off and gotten better acquainted with her crew. The Mischief of Captain William Emmerson will also be better broken in to her crew this year. She is a. splendid boat. Still untried is the Pirate of Captain John Colluici. This boat is a brand new one and, what is more she is an exact duplicate, down to the last inch of line and sail, of the sensational Syndicate of Beaufort, S. C. ATE d News paper Ii Southport, N. CM W River Survey ? Will Be Made On Waccamaw Congressman Clark May Succeed In Getting Preliminary Examination Of Waccamaw River With View Of Flood Control BILL AS AMENDED SENT TO SENATE Preliminary Examination Of River Will Be Effected If The Measure Now Before The Senate Passes Congressman J. Bayard Clark has advised this newspaper that he succeeded in getting the flood control bill which passed the House Thursday so amended as to authorize a preliminary examination of upper Waccamaw River with the view of flood control and relieving a situation about which he has had many letters and petitions. In a telegram addressed to the _ editor of this paper, Mr. Clark said all questions as to naviga^ tion must necessarily be handled by separate legislation. This message will be welcome >r news to hundreds and thousands e of people in Brunswick county, P. and will vitally affect large ex5. panses of land adjacent to the ,e Waccamaw river in both Colum bus, Brunswick and Horry coun_ ties. Two months ago a request from Whiteville was forwarded to Mr. Clark asking that he do what he could to effect some J improvement of the upper Waccamaw River, which in the past few years has become clogged ? with logs and debris. The request asked further that Mr. Clark use his best effort to see if it were not possible that _ something could be done about making this river navigable to small craft as far as Reaves Ferry or New Britton?it being navigable as far as Conway r present. Mr. Clark then advised that he would do what he could in this direction, especially with the view of keeping the river from flooding the outlying territory. The measure which passed the House Thursday has been sent to the Senate for consideration. Following is the amendment which Mr. Clark has offered: The head of the Waccamaw River is Waccamaw Lake, Co(Continued on page 4) Revival Service i Now In Progress r. Two Weeks Revival Service n Began Monday At Southy port Baptist Church With ~ A I Rr/vurn Hn. O 1 lie nt? i-*. u. viwnn ing Preaching This Week l?i A series of revival meetings r- is in progress this week at the 3f Southport Baptist church, with to the pastor, the Reverend A. L. ie Brown, doing the preacning. it Services are being held each is evening at 8 o'clock, and the public is cordially invited to atrd tend. e- The meeting will extend thrs oughout next week, and present (Continued on page 4) riew Of Boats ter Yacht Races The Syndicate carried off pratically all class A honors in events last year. This year it is expected, the Wilmington Pirate will give her a run for her money. In Class B. Wilmington will also have greater strength. Henry L. Taylor and James I Mettz are going over the Queen Mary. In addition to various fixings, she will have a complete new suit of sails, giving many additional square feet over what she carried last year. Another marked Class B. entry from Wilmington will be the former High Tide, of Beaufort, S. C. This boat has been purchased by the Huggins Brothers since the last races and this year she will go under the Carolina Yacht Club flag. Various other good boats will add to the Wilmington entry of Class B. craft. The C. and D. entries and the moth type entries from Wilmington will also be large. A member of the club stated Friday that they meant to take the races seriously this year and were going in to win some of the prizes against the boats from Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. PORT i A Good Comn ednesday, May 25th, 193 Auxiliary Units I In County Plan ~ Sale Of Poppies 'f Poppies Will be Sold In \ Every Section Of Bruns- ) w-ck County Saturday m By Members Of American : Legion Auxiliary PROCEEDS WILL AID DISABLED VETERANS m Poppy Became The Flower Of The Dead During The World War; Flowers Made By Veterans m Poppies are blooming this ^ week at the headquarters of H Brunswick County Post No. 194 Unit of the American Legion Auxiliary at Southport, as the I little red memorial flowers which the people of Brunswick will I wear in honor of the World War I dead on Poppy Day, May 28th, | were being unpacked. The poppies were received from Oteen where they were made by dis- _ abled veterans for the auxiliary. 0f "Honor the World War dead e(. and aid the war's living victims, rj( is the meaning of the memorial poyyp," said Mrs. Bond. "The ^ poppy, which bloomed so strik- w ingly among the trenches and bat- ? tie graves in France and Bel- ri gium, became the flower of the Jj dead during the war. Ever since the war it has been worn in all English-speaking countries annually as an individual tribute to ? the men who gave their lives in ? the conflict. > "The little red flower takes ! acitrnifmatiop frnm fhp fact UUUCU Oigiuiivuovv that it is made by the war dis- |_ abled, and that it contributes to the welfare of the disabled men and the dependent families of veterans. Everyone who wears a poppy on Poppy Day not only is showing' remembrance and honor for the men who died in the war, but is giving help to those who still are bearing the burdens of the war in suffering, privation and lost opportunities, i All contributions made for the | flower will go to support the rehabilitation and welfare work of the Legion and Auxiliary which means so much to the disabled veterans and the families of the dead and disabled. The various auxiliaries of Columbus County are making great efforts for a successful Poppy Day this year and are hoping that everyone will catch the *1 spirit of the day and will join J with them in honoring the dead and aiding the disabled. Four Marriage Licenses Issued s' Four couples have obtained marriage licenses from the office of the Brunswick county Register of Deeds during the past few ed days. W The contracting parties are W Miss Ida Mae Watson to Haaiey Watson, both of Leland; Miss Norma Lee Brown to Chas. M. jj( McDowell, both of Bolivia; Miss gi Dicia Mae Johnson, of Elizabeth- ea town, to Houston Sellers, Bolivia; Miss Lelia Smith to Edgar Bab- gi i son, both of Ash. a 1{ Tucker Will Be w Bolivia Principal Glenn Tucker, member of the it New Hanover high school faculty, fe has been named principal of the Bolivia high school succeeding B. w R. Page. J; The latter will be retained as vi a member of the faculty, how- sl ever. cc Beach Road Is I Closed This Week * The road to Caswell Beach is closed this week while members of the bridge crew of the State Highway Commission repair the bridges at the inland waterway. A new barge is being emplaced at the drawbridge, while new piling and new decking is being put down on the stationary bridge. It is expected that this work will require about ten days. Camp Buildings Being Removed All hope that some of the CCC camp buildings would be permitted to stand seems to have been in vain, for during the past few days one after another of the structures has been torn down and hauled away. DONOR The .name of Mrs. Edna Bell was inadvertently omitted from the fist of donors to the Brunswick County Hospital on hospital day*' ? ' PII lunity 8 PUBLI! Carrier -CAJ ' m B KENNETH McKEITHAN, Bolivia, recently assumI his duties as R.F.D. car>r from Bolivia. He is the rnngest carrier in Brunsick county. rhursday Is Di Southp Three Times Is Out?They Hope " I When the local volunteer fire department paid a midmorning visit to her home Monday .Mrs. W. C. Reece ho|>es that the "what hap|>ens twice will happen three times" spell was broken. Just before Christmas in 1935 the fire truck made a hurried trip to put out a roof blaze at the Reece home. Almost exactly two years later, during the past Christmas season, the roof again was discovered on fire. Monday morning there was the third ?and the Recces hoj>e the final?call to put out a roof fire. hree Cases In County Court tort Session Of Brunswick County Recorder's Court Held Wednesday Before Judge John B. Ward Only three cases were disposI of here in Recorder's Court ednesday before Judge John B, ard. Hester McCoy, colored, was ,im,i cniiitv on charges that he """ O V -w >erated an automobile without :ense and of assault. He was ven thirty days on the roads in ich case. Alex Porter, colored, was found lilty of making an assault with deadly weapon and was giver 1 months on the roads. Edgar Babson and Lelia Smith hite, pleaded guilty to charges fornication and adultery ldgement was suspended wher was determined that the dendants have married. Left over from the previous eek's trial was the case of J Bowen, white, whb was concted of assault. Judgment was ispended upon payment of the ists. Jankers Provt Fair To Midc Officials and a friend or two of the Waccamaw Bank and Trust company gathered at a point just beyond the Cape Fear bar at Southport last Friday afternoon for the purpose of instituting economic pressure against the trout and mackerel that abound out there. Cashier Prince O'Brien of the locai bank insisted on having lunch for all at the Miller Hotel, and this lunch being set for one o'clock, the natural and logical result was that the E. M. Lewis, with Skipper Holand Watts in charge, got away from the dock at something after two in the afternoon. Fishermen are always inclined to be lazy, it being a requisite of good fishing. This bunch of bankers were more so than usual, as they were on the outside of a good meal and the sun was hot Nobody could blame the Civic Club ,0T SHED EVERY WEDNESDA Brunswick Men Asked To Attend Forestry Meeting Subjects Of Vital Interes To The General Publi< Will Be Discussed A Meeting In Wilmington MAY 26TH FIXED AS DATE OF CONVENTION Jones Asks That A1 From Brunswick Who Can Attend The Meeting Make It A Point To Do So The forestry meeting for th Southeastern District of Nort Carolina which is scheduled t be held in Wilmington May 26t is open to the public, and farmeri timber owners and aawmlllers e Brunswick county, as well as a others, have been issued a coi dial invitation to attend the meei ing, Dawson Jones, Brunswick fir warden said this morning. The meetings are being spor sored jointly by the N. C. Fores try Association, the state fores ter, and the State College ex tension service, with the coopers (Continued on page 4.) ay For tort Baby Show * Parade Will Begin At Fou O'clock Tomorrow Aftei noon In Front Of Con munity Building A n Wind Through Butinei District NUMEROUS PRIZES BEING OFFERE1 Popularity Contest Is A' tracting Spirited Voting; Other Winners Will Be Selected Mothers and nurses of tlrfrt; two of Southport's prize-seekir babies will tuck in the little col testants tonight with a final ai monition to get their very be beauty nap, for tomorrow is tl day for the Baby Show. The parade forms at foi o'clock in front of tlie Commui ity Center Building, and fro thence will wind its way th ough the down town business di trict and back through Frank! ' Square. Mrs. H. T. St. Georj ' will be in charge of the parad which will include the Southpo: high school band. Voting in the popularity coi test has been spirited this wee! ~ 1 *"? 1 ft witn fatsy oumtw icaum6 girls and Dickie Marshall shov ing the way for the boys. Tt polls close for voting at noon i morrow. (Continued on Page 4) Check-Up Made : Of Mid-Wive | Representative Of Stat i Board Of Health Was I Brunswick County Lai Week For That Purpos i Miss Flora Ray. representati\ l of the North Carolina Stal Board of Health, was in Brun: wick county last week assistir i Mrs. Lou H. Smith, county nurs , in making a complete check-t of active mid-wives in this se i tion. s According to Mrs. Smith, thei (Continued on page 4) sToBe Just lling Fishermei secretary for not entertaining any expectations of getting a good fishing story out of them on their return. But, as a matter of form, the boat was met on its return. Gl^nn F. Strole was first encountered, carrying a shark with much aplomb. Then came ashore J. N. Coburn with two gulf stream perch, each about 3 inches in length; Morrison Formy Duval had nothing but his rod and reel. Dr. R. C. Saddler carried a pleased smile and nothing but; Wayland Lennon, of the Fairmont branch, appeared far more distinguished than he really is. Mine host O'Brien wore a fairly well satisfied expression as he preceded Oliver Nelson, who acted as porter, and bore ashore the general catch of some fifteen or twenty pounds of fish. At least, they all had a good boat ride, The Pilot Covers Brunswick County Y $1.S0 PER YEAR Announce Names Of Flower Show \ Prize Winners t Flower Show Was Chief e Feature Of County Fedt eration Meeting Held On Friday Afternoon And Evening 1 LIST OF PRIZE 1 WINNERS GIVEN In Addition To Entries, Special Exhibits From Local Clubs Proved To Be Unusually Ate tractive h o The annual county-wide flower h show was an attractive feature of the County Federation meetj ing held Friday at Shallotte. I, There was an unusually large number of entries, and in addi'* tion to these, the special exhi " bits by members of the local e clubs were unusually attractive. Following is a list of the flower show winners: Artistic arrangement: Mrs. Henry Zibelin, wild flowers; Mrs. J. E. Dodson, sweet peas; Mrs. l" Robert Wolfe. Sick room: Mrs. E. F. Gold ston, Mrs. Henry Zibelin. Living room: Mrs. Herbert Russ, Mrs. Henry Zibelin, Mrs. Beaman Sellars. Hall: Mrs. Beaman Sellars, J Mrs. J. E. Dodson. Porch: Mrs. C. Ed I'ayior, iwr.i. B. L. Rugs, Mrs. C. O. Ruar: . [ Dining room: Mrs. E. F. Goldr" ston, Miss Gladys Frye, Mr. Sigl" mond Swain. d Public building arrangement: is Mrs. Beaman Sellers, Mrs. Henry Zibelln. Potted Plants: Mrs. Linnle Hewett, Mrs. Delmas Hewett. [) Non-flowering plants: Mrs. Henry Stone. Perfection of bloom: Roses, . Mrs. Dan Johnson, Miss Gladys 1 Frye; Poppies, Mrs. John Lan- J caster; Summer Lillac, Mrs. J. C E. Dodson; Fever Few, Mrs. E Henry ZJbelin; Coriopses, Mrs. E. d C. Woodbury; Lilly, Mrs. Ernest I Parker; Marigold, Mrs. Furman I n" Galloway; Ragged Robbln, Mrs. 1 i- Furman Galloway; Petunia, Mrs. ( st Furman Galloway; Larkspur, Mrs. fj le Beaman Sellars; Nasturstium, Mr. J Slgman Swain; Carnation, Miss i Elizabeth Taylor; Daliah, Miss Jr Brittie Holden, Mrs. John Lancaster; Gladiolus, Mrs. Charles m Greer, Mrs. Herbert Russ. Club exhibits: Exum, Winnas" bow, Southport. J," Rock garden: Ernest Parker. 0 rl Hardware Men Ji Like Southport ir >e So Far As These Fellows ^ Are Concerned Southport Would Be A Fine Convention City For Next Year So far as South Carolina is concerned, the Hardware Associa tion of the Carolina's may hold o its 1939 meeting at Southport. H ? This year's meeting will be held fl at Columbia, S. C., next year it H e will be in North Carolina. Scuth- I n port hopes to have accommoda- M . tions for the normal attendance of 200 to 250 members by that n e time, and will make a bid for H that meeting to be held here. B k H- V. Holt, of Burlington, is V president of the association and fl ~ Hal P. Duvali, Jr., of Cheraw, S. fl C., is vice-president. The Duvall's ?R ' have been connected with the fl lp organization since the grandfath- H er of the present vice-president S (Continued on page 4) TideTaMe I Following Is the tide table 1 | for Southport daring the next Cj week. These hoars are appro- E ximately correct and were fur- I nished The State Fort Pilot I through the courtesy of the I Gape Fear Pilot's Association. I High Tide Low Tide 8 TIDE TABLE 8 Thursday, May 26 O 4:27 a. m. 10:45 a. m. 5:02 p. m. 11:29 p. m. 9 Friday, May 27 M 5:23 a. m. 11:37 a. m. 9 5:56 p. m. - Saturday, May 28 H 6:20 a. m. 12:24 a. m. 6:50 p. m. 12:30 p. m. Sunday, May 29 H 7:16 a. m. 1:17 a. m. 7:44 p. m. 1:22 p. m. H Monday, May 30 fl 8:10 a. m. 2:10 a. ?n. ! 8:37 p. -ii. 2:15 p. m. M Tuesday, May 31 g| 9:06 a. m. 5:02 a. m. ( 9:31 p. m. 3:09 p. m. iSj Wednesday, June 1 IB 10:04 a m. 3:54 a. ra. IBB 10:26 p.m. -1:04 p. m, H