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PAGE ft *" . jt Harrassed with his no ac count boy the old man spoke on I H, this wise: "Yo' sutin-ly is a wuthWi a I less son " he declared one day to JL A J.i. v his oldest. "It's a good thing for yo" I ain't rich". "What yo' talkin' Tp. about, pa?" asked the youth. AJNl l_) | "What yo' think yo' de ef yo' had a millyum?" "Ah disinherit yo' dat's what At'd do"! T \[Tr f ^ i "We must go to Stratford", an American on a visit to England said to his wife. "What's the use of that?" ask ed she. "We can buy Stratford "I bought thirteen two-cent p0f^rf ln Londor'' , stamns for a cent and a ouarter My dear' 0ne traVels for SOnle" Cheap eh what * thinR more than to send post' , . cards! I want to write my name A cent and a quarter is one . , . _v , . on Shakespeares tomb! cent plus twenty-five cents ort r twenty-six cents, which is the Police Sergeant Have you correct price of thirteen two-cent caught that burglar? stamps. I Patrolman Chuzz No, but I we've got him so scared that he "Name?" queried the immigra- doesn't dare show himself while tion officer. we're around. "Sneeze", replied the Chinese proudly. Mrs- Pu"et: "Why doesn't Mrs. The official looked hard at him. Goose speak to us anymore?" "Is that your Chinese name"? he Mrs. Plymouth Rock: "She has asked. a bad case of swelled head since "No, Melican name", said the she discovered that her greatoriental blandly. great-great-great-great grand"Then let's have your native mother furnished the quill . that name". was used to sign the Declaration "Ah Choo." of Independence." | The minister asked his little' Traveler: "In Guatemala the girl if she liked his sermon, and driver who blows his horn the she said, "No". loudest has the right-of-way." Well, what did you like the Historian: "In parts of Europe first part?" this is called diplomacy." "Yes". "Did you like the last part?" Mother: "Why were you kept "Yes". in after school today, Junior?" "Well, what part didn't you Junior: "The teacher told us to like ?" write an essay on "The Results "Oh", said she, "there was too of Laziness' and I turned in a much middle." bland sheet of paper." An old negro down in Alabama Anything new in the paper towas asked what he would do with day, George?" a million dollars if he were given i "No, my dear just the same THURSDAY, FRIDAY, SATURDAY j Our Gang Comedy. "Captain Snarky's Show Boat" Cartoon and World News tvents COMING MON., TUES., WED., THURS. "Mr. Smith Goes To Washington" /} = TO OUR DEPOSI1 AND FRIENDS The officers and employees of this I their personal message of thanks and gi year-end. The spirit here is not mere "financial institution"; we are a group o and well-wishers who have enjoyed worl and for vou during the past year. If ou been helpful to you, we are glad, becau: patronage and friendship have been most Wc unite in hoping that good fortune n way all through the New Year. WACCAMA BANK AND TRUST CO WHITEVILLE CHADBOURN FAIRMONT CLARKTON TABOR CITY S< NORTH CAROLINA . . ' TH 1940 Chevrolets 1 ''s\? - > * ^X| j I | ^ ^ & . ~r^~y^' **" **'** *? Three series of passenger cars, re-del styling, and embodying numerous mel greater safety and comfort as well as fil let's new line for 1940, introduced todal all length being increased 4% inches. Thl (lower left) is now regular equipment onl cost. Special De Luxe series, the Sport I has a new T-spoke steering wheel will Lower right, the 1940 Chevrolet six-cylinfl been improved for smoother, quieter tl I " = *- ,iif. 'tB OKI Ullllgs, umy iia^i-riug IV ,1,, 4 ferent people." | The following letter addressed1 to the bcwhiskered and jovial j patron of the holiday season! should pay dividends: "Please bring me a bissikle so j jj I can get to school on time. Also j a punching bag so I can get! ^ strong for mowing the lawn, and ' B . a big red wagon so I can bring hi in stoav wood. I need roler skates, | M too, so I can run erands faster ai tfor mother. W Yours truly, : 'R Willies Jones" ! . ]M Bobby: "What's the matter?" ai i Tommy: "Aw, it's the eternal ar triangle again. Me, my studies, H and my ma." N 1 Prof. Pitcher: "Now, Mr. Si Bjones, can you give the class an R example of wasted. energy?" Ri Frosh Bjones: "Yes, sir telling D a hair-raising story to a bald- ai headed man." g; H An English minister tells of a H strapping fellow who brought his S' demure young lady friend to M church "for matrimonial pur- g poses." The clergyman says: "Ac- j. cording to my usual custom I turned to the bridegroom at a m [certain part of the ceremony and al said: 'John, this is your lawfully wedded wife'. In the excitement of the occasion John turned quickly y in the direction of his newly-ac- fo, quired bride and stammered: 'PI- jj pl-plcased to meet you'." jy _ N C ^ iM IV J. ai a "ORS 1 B "* P ^ \ a: . N a >?.nk send you j'. reeting at the p ly that of a l' f your friends a king with you ^ r efforts have iv inrplv vniir helpful to us. II H lay light your || c . V\PANY ;; ROSEH1LL E DUTHPORT G ======jy ti _______________ E STATE PORT PILOT. S< Wake Their Bow ?*2^j ;jgf: 1 jS8Sfi^aBBli@ n^iteii^ signed in the new "Royal Clipper" chanical improvements to assure iter performance, comprise ChevroIr. All series are much larger, over; new exclusive vacuum power shift all models of all series at no extra Sedan of which is shown at center, h horn-blowing ring (upper right), ler valve-ln-head engine, which has iperation, and extremely long life. REE LIGHTING CONTEST CAUSED KEEN RIVALRY (Continued from Page 1) . B. Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. J. Loughiin. Sr., Mr. and Mrs. orace Glover, Mr. and Mrs. H. | . Corlette, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. j arnett, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilrig, Mr. and Mrs. C. Ed Taylor, v. and Mrs. H. I. MintK, Mr. id Mrs. Geo. M. Pinner, W. B. radc, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Outvv. Mr. and Mrs. ueorge Whatley, r. and Mrs. Jack Garrison, Mr. id Mrs. Lanier Furpless, Mr. id Mrs. Jim Ward, Mr. and Mrs. . W. Hood, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. ewton, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. winders, Mr. and Mrs. G. D. Dbinson, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. uark, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Wells, r. and Mrs. L. C. Fergus, Mr. id Mrs. C. C. Cannon, Mrs. Mar iret Parkill, Rev and Mrs. K. b. arrison, Mr. and Mrs. G. E. ubbard, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. van, Mrs. W. M. Wells, Mr. and 'rs. K. Tobiason, Mr. and Mrs. eorge Galloway, Mr. and Mrs. E. Pinner. Mr. and Mrs. Milton orthrop, Mrs. Bessie Watson, !r. and Mrs. C. W. Easley, Mr. id Mrs. John Caison. Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Watts, Mr. nd Mrs. J. J. Adams, Mr. and [rs. Clarence Spencer, Mrs. Alert Lewis, Mrs. Mary Hewett, [iss Blanche Lewis, Mr. and Irs. C. R. Livingston, Mr. and [rs. J. Fred Smith. Mr. and Mrs. has. Gause, Mrs. Ida Potter Watin, Rev. and Mrs. A. L. Brown, [r. and Mrs. Melvin Lewis, Miss irginia Thompson, Mr. and Mrs. Del Moore. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Bell, Mr. nd Mrs. Thomas St. George, Mr. nd Mrs. J. G. Christian, Mr. and Irs. W. C. Reece, Judge and Mrs. :. H. Cranmer, Mr. and Mrs. S. I. Frink, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde iewton, Mr. and Mrs. Richard rendle, Rev. and Mrs. C. N. hillips, Miss Mercedes Watts, [r. and Mrs. J. I. Davis, Mr. nd Mrs. Wiley Wells, Miss Mar>n St. George. Mr. and Mrs. Prince O'Brien, [r. and Mrs. Cronley Ruark, Mr. nd Mis. Gilbert Messick, Mr. nd Mrs. Dave Arthur, Mr. and [rs. Chas. Easley, Mr. anjl Mrs. look Moore, Miss Eva Wolfe, [rs. Luella Ruark, Mrs. C. Wilams, Mr. and Mrs. L. J. Hardee, Ir. and Mrs. Harry Dosher, Mr. nd Mrs. Eddie Spencer, Mr. and Irs. Otto Hickman. Mr. and Mrs. l. W. Clemmons, Mr. and Mrs. J. tryan Dosher, Mr. and Mrs. C. l. Crapon, Mr. and Mrs. E. A. [uritley. Mrs. Sadie Gaskin, Mr. nd Mrs. D. M. Davis, Mr. and Irs. F. Mollycheck, Mr. and Irs. M. M. Hood, Mr. and Mrs. scar Coleman. Mrs. Mayme loore, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Bussell, Ir. and Mrs. W. H. Walker and Irs. Evelyn Tindall. The colored section of town as also found to be beautifully it up with the many bright ghts. Among the colored people specially to be commended for heir efforts are: Mattie Frink, Lula Smith, Dex;r Clemmons, Ruth McNeil, Kat: Frink, Queenie Bellamy, Chrisian McKay, Liza Wortham, Al:e Lee, Josephine Green, Aliec avis, Bertha Lee, Mattie Smith, ohn Gore, Sam Berry, Willie lalloway, Tom Frink, Fred loore, Elmer Davis, Larenia wain, Alice McKay, Dollie Evns, Charlie Lee, Vetha Frink lleanor Jackson, Sarah Moore. ackson Day Dinner ill Recall Story Of Father (Continued from page 1) rail where it had rolled from lie sled just after crossing the j 3UTHP0RT, N. C. " i " . creek. It was too late when they and caused the house to blaze, returned to the tavern to resume The parents of the children, he the trip to the church, still some said, were a mile and a half eight or nine miles away, and from the scene at the time. they spent the night there. Late on the second day the Historical Tour Takes In funeral party reached the church Nearby Points This Week to find the grave ready and the (Continued from Page 1) Reverend William Richardson on island forma dread CAPE hand to pay last tribute to his pEAR. the "promontotium tredeparted friend. That preacher mendum" of DeBry's map, Frying u'aS,,,t,t!e uncl and foster father Pan shoals, 20 miles off Cape o \\ llliam Richardson Davie and pear, marked by a lightship, are the man for whom that disting- among the most dangerous along unshed statesman was named. the coast. Cape Fear is described After the funeral Mrs. Jackson . , . returned to her home (near the by Ge0rgC DaVia ,n an early present Pleasant Grove camp- ePisode of CaPe Fefr History in meeting ground). But the task 0,6 South Atlantic Magazine, of developing that rough farm i .. ~ ? , .6 Looking then to the Cape for and raising two small boys with t. ,. ir- . another baby on the wav was reason of its name. too much for her She sokl the W fi"d that U iS 016 southermost land and some of her goSs and ^ * J '" started to the home of her sis- bIeak f sand jutting far ter, Mrs. James Crawford near 0Ut mt the cean' Immediately Waxhaw Church ' in ita front are Frying: Pan ShoaIs Ar-mraino- ' xr ,l pushing out still further 20 miles hviSSV .i a Car0l'"a sea Together they stand for to snend a nichf^iM, n warning and woe; and together sister, Mrs. George McKeney and' TV^Atla^ti ^ ^ there her son was born, whom , I <1 aa !t ,sweepa she named Andrew in honor Tf Ugh a thousand mlles of his father. South Carolinians con- fa"deur and Power from the tend that Mrs. Jafkson reached Ar tlC t0Ward the GUlf" " iS 016 the Crawford home before An Play^ undof biIlows and tempdrew arrived. This difference of fStS> ' a"d rfistiirhed bv no sound save opinion has given rise to the cen- the sea gull's ' shriek and the tury old argument between the breaker's roar. Its aspect is sugstates as to which can claim gestive, not of repose and beauty, Jackson as a native son. but of dessolation and terror. Im magination cannot adorn it. RoInquest Friday Night In mance cannot hallow it. Local Death Of Three Children pride cannot soften it. There it (Continued from Page 1) 'stands today bleak and threatensheet iron heater, the pipe of | ing and pitiless, as it stood three which was stuck out a window hundred years ago when Grenof the house, became overheated ville and White came near unto NOTICE FARM FOR SALE The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners offer for sale the Edward Sparrow property in Town Creek Township, for cash to the highest bidder. The sale of this lend will be conducted on the property on SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 1940, at 12:00 O'CLOCK NOON. The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids. (SIGNED:) Board Of County Commissioners I 19 TAX L NO! r List Your Real and During The Moi All property owners and tax turn to the List Takers for taxati* h Estate, Personal Property, Etc., w January. All male persons between the for Poll Tax during the same tim< physical disability. All persons to whom the fore property or poll will be guilty of J or imprisonment upon conviction. Local list takers will post notice WATCH FOR SAME. I LIST TAKERS NORTH WEST M. B. CHI TOWN CREEK L. J. McK SMITHVILLE MRS. W. S. LOCKWOOD'S FOLLY LI SHALLOTTE CECIL HEW WACCAMAW ROBERT S I W. P. J. TAX SUP Come Prepa Farm Census - .jidstdi WEDNESDAY, D C. -M g - I "" I daily. I . ath upon its san S' far cry The faculty asked UC(Slito^3 Note: " ^VrenviUe!for its coopc?ll0n lr back to the daywhe on negro min9tr,i. aM White nearly tfe day when j ready assurance from Sing Pan- Also to the d*y ^ ization. Th.s rr.mstroi DeBry made his map a d;8ented shortly after Chn, M article. This has , M ^ conclusion of creatfy. Cape Fear of toW i g ^ nnt an Object of fear. l3 t0 Perkins and Mr. joytler ,^B| priods of great stor ' pan and ' ed the Christmas Cantyj*!^! Per Ylt on the Frying F . ;The Shepherds Watehtf lg Fear that thousands |cffectively and impresei Caper fpn embark from ovirl.; duced, and svas successf^.^H Sportsm there is no hancing the Chr.strr^ POTt f l such sportsman even , among aU presPnl ord Of any ^ injured, and | Mi93 Wilson preaentM having ye accounts of , grade in singing mighty few 3" in death .on stars" with the toy orch^^H t^SCaperF^r dUring ^ P icompaniment. i century.) (To Be Continued) The Waccamaw this opporturity of' PRAISES MANNER everyone a very pro OF CUTTING TREES py. and succor,; (Continued from Page 1) ! _ in which both citizens and the JTATE TO HAVF Kvi organized forest fire prevention FREE WFFn B officials went about the conquer- (Continued t rm ing of every blaze that broke out. head of thp gta.c JjJge omy Department 0* ' WACCAMAW P.-T. January 17; Dr. G k t HOLDS MEETING college agronomist, or. TvijBl (Continued from paee nnei [January 18; am! Dr. R room is now able to obtain com* professor of piar.t pajr modifies from W. P. A. Although Friday, January is it lias been running successfully: Applications for IB these commodities will enable it should be addressed to to feed more pupils. The number Paul, State College Staa^^E'" taking hot lunches is increasing eigh, N. C. " | Just for The Record J Six months ago, when the Brewers and NortK I M Carolina Beer Distributors Committee was Hy i formed, a definite and sincere promise was mad, EBto the public. dB We pledged the aid of this industry to the law, ! enforcement agencies in seeing that retailers of 19 beer operate their establishments in accordanca with the law and public sentiment, aK) That promise is being carried out and will be |*S: carried out permanently. The record shows that P , in the past four months, the legal beer industry IB in this state has assisted authorities in banging [wffi about the revocation of 34 licenses. sB You can help your law-enforcement authorities m k and this awakened industry by giving your pat, Hk ronage only to reputable beer dealers who det IB serve it. *3b Brewers and North CarolinaB f] Beer Distributors CommitteJ EDGAR H. BAIN, State Director ^6 ' SflTE 813-17 COMMERCIAL BUILDING K.U.E1CI X fr^B izxxzzzrxK HK 1 HX xx HKzrrxtczai^B J 40 I ISTING I ICE I jfl Personal Property I nth Of January. I payers are required by law to remi for the year 1940, all the Real ME hich they own on the first day of ages of 21 and 50 years must list except those exempt by law for |3| going applies who fail to list their |B a Misdemeanor and subject to fine OT s of appointments in Public places |B FOR COUNTY I NNIS, Leland, N. C. B E1THAN, Bolivia, N. C. H DAVIS, Southport, N. C. fl JCIAN FULFORD, Supply, N. C. JB ETT, Shallotte, N. C. ffijB . M1LL1KEN, Ash, N. C. M 588 orgensen I ERVISOR I red To Give I Information! I
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