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PAGE TWO THE STATE PORT PILOT j Southport, N. C. PUBLISHED EVERY WEDNESDAY JAMES M. HARPER, JR., Editor Entered as second-class matter April 29, 1628, at tte Post Office at Southport, N. C., under the act of March 3, 1876. Subscription Rates ONE TEAR _ $1.80 tlX MONTHS 1.00 THREE MONTHS .76 NATIONAL DITORIAL_ IfiAil^ ASSOCIATION Wednesday, January 22, 1941 One cause for so many auto accidents is that there is more horse-power in the hood than there is horse sense at the wheel. The only time some people cultivate friendship is when they expect to harvest | a loan. The Community Loses The resignation of Rev. J. R. Potts as I pastor of Southport Presbyterian Church becomes effective February 1. To be perfectly candid about it, this is a loss of which this community should be ashamed. As we understand it, his decision to make a change is based upon . - il: ;c inrk Df sufficient fi tWO tiling, v/nv 10 -nancial support: the other is the absence of encouraging moral support. In dismissing the first consideration it is only fair to say that this community is just now at about its all-time low so far as financial resources are concerned; so failure to toe the mark in money matters is understandable and, to some extent, pardonable. But this move was never prompted by a demand from the pastor that his church members pay up or else. He has shown a willingness to meet them more than half-way in material considerations. What has made him soul-sick, and the thing that caused him to finally reach his decision to resign from this pastorate is the apathy of his congregation toward church attendance. Several months ago he told us that some of his church members Complained because he was away so much doing evangelistic work during the summer. "But when I'm away," he explained, "I have an opportunity to preach to large congregations. I see little 1 reason to preach sermon after sermon before only a handful of the faithful when I can have a church full of people to hear me in other places." This trouble strikes at the very roots of Southport's greatest danger today: The indifferent attitude of her citizens toward church attendance. A survey of the town would likely show that most of the residents choose to be classified as Christians; most of them are church members; but relatively few are church attendants. It has been our opinion for the past fe\y months that the pulpits of the churches of this community have never been more ably filled; that anyone with a desire to hear a good sermon either Sunday morning or Sunday evening need not deny himself that privilege. But never before in the modern history of Southport has . church attendance been any more discouraging for the men who serve as ministers. This resignation breaks the circle of four that has manned the Christian ramparts for the protestants of this town. Unless some change occurs in the attitude of our people, further inroads may be made into the personnel of our preachers. Reactions Whether or not you personally liked the tone and purpose of the President's dramatic "all out for Britain" speech, one thing can be said for it. It cleared away any doubts that may have existed concerning this Administration's war policy. It eliminated the last semblance of our theoretical neutrality. It placed us definitely beside England as an active ally, ready to give her almost anything and everything she may need to prosecute the war against the Axis powers. It administered a hearty slap in the face to Japan, by declaring that China too was helping to defend American rights and principles. Foreign response to the talk could easily have been anticipated. London called it "one of the most powerful indictments of Nazidom ever spoken," and British spokesmen, who have frankly placed much of their hope for eventual victory on U. S. aid, were jubilant. The South American press, which often speaks for the governments, was generally laudatory I -?the Latin Republics have apparently! been looking- for a strong lead in order! to develop and affirm their own foreign j policies. Turkey, a country which has really been on the spot in that it is an ally of England and at the same time is j within comparatively easy "shooting distance" of Germany, was extremely pleased?one of the principal Ankara papers said, "President Roosevelt has read the death sentence of the Axis countries." The Vichy press was cautious in its com' ment, which is understandable?the Pe- : tain government is forced to walk a dan- j gerous tight rope between the French people's pro-British, pro-DeGaulle sentiment on the one hand, and Germany's j' nearby armies on the other. Italy made belligerent gestures, but said nothing new. Hitler declared that anyone who said the Nazis plan world conquest, lied < ?which, in the light of past super-frank j' statements by Nazi leaders,* is curious. J Japan, frankly angry, said the Roosevelt j policy made a U. S.-Japanese war almost inevitable. Interesting reaction comes from on-the-fence Spain, where, reports say, the President's definite statement that the Axis will not win, excited great j interest. In this country, the bulk of the press } approved of the speech in general, even though many papers observed that more than words are necessary to adequately arm Britain and ourselves. The Presi- , dent's definite declaration that 110 U. S. ; troops would be sent to Europe was applauded widely?the fact is, of course, that at present Britain does not need or, want men, in that her armies are doing' practically nothing except keep 011 the nlovf aorainsf nnssihle invasion. However. I certain important government elective of- ( ficials are all set to fling down the gauntlet and fight the Administration's belligerency policy. In the meantime, it may prove that one result of the speech will be greatly in- 1 creased Nazi attacks on the staunch British Isles?the purpose being to reduce England before U. S. aid can be materially increased. It is significant that even as the President read his speech from the i quiet of his White House study, blackedout London was being subjected by the Luftwaffe to its most severe air raid of : the war. Hitler knows that if this country ever is able to push its arms drive in- ] to high gear, a practically unlimited i quantity of material of all kinds can be 1 sent England. Needless Deaths Dr. Carl V. Reynolds, the State Board of Health head, calls attention to "an- J other first" which North Carolina has scored, this time one wholly unpraise- , worthy. North Carolina at present is leading the remainder of the 48 states in the j number of cases of diphtheria?this despite the fact that N. C. statute requires J that each child born in the state be immunized by vaccination before having ] reached the age of six, preferably six ' months to one year. Diphtheria deaths in North Carolina 1 are needless deaths. Our sovereign state J has attempted to protect the lives of its children against the negligence of par- j ents?but as long as children of our , grand state still fall victim of this disease, i this attempt has failed of its purpose. ? A game of "follow the leader" may i easily be turned into a case of "chase the > leader." A guy who has "checked out" need not ; necessarily have his toes turned up?but ' merely be short of cash. . . ? ' Shears And Paste [ THE FLU (The Charlotte Observer) When the flu strikes, it usually strikes in epidemic spread and it has virtually reached that stage now throughout many areas of the country, our own included. A fortunate phase of the present wave is that, for the most part, it is shortlived, and unattended by the more serious respiratory complications which often set in with it. But generally light in its form and brief in its duration as it may be, it must not be dismissed with levity. The flu often becomes a sort of incubator for more serious and prolonged impariments and is, therefore, to be considered as grave in its possibilities. The action of the school authorities, in those communities where the malady is more on the march, is wise and in the public interest. A school house becomes a hotbed for the spread of these germ3 and, for that matter, all public gatherings are to be so considered and, therefore, to be avoided as much as humanly possible. THE STATE PORT PII YOUR HOME ; AGENT SAYS Practical Money Saving Ideas Gleaned From State College Families. BY Runice McGrary and Charlotte Case 1. "For economy and better i health we use whole seed wheat , (cooked for a long time in a j heavy aluminum pan) for cereal, ft is delicious, rich in vitamin B-l and very inexpensixo compared with other cereals". 2. "I roast my meats on top nf the stove in a thick frying pan (with heavy cover) over a very small gas burner instead of using the oven which takes more fuel." 3. "I save money by buying day lid bread an rolls (and sometime cakes and pies) from one of the local bakeries." 4. "I serve inexpensive but delicious plum pudding instead of the much more expensive fruit cake. It can be made ahead of time and kept for weeks." , 5. "I save money by buying fresh infertile eggs when they are cheap and storing them in , a waterglass solution for use when eggs are high." 6. "I save money by using a butter substitute in recipes calling for butter." * 7. "I don't throw away my grape fruit peels but use them for attractive and delicious candy. It makes an acceptable gift, also can be used in the place of lemon or orange peel in fruit cakes and plum pudding. I have used the candied halves of grapefruit peel as a container for fruit cake batter?then I steam the wnoip uung in a ugiuiy covered i pan. The result looks good, and tastes even better." 8. "I save money by buying my canned goods by the case, getting the advantage of wholesale prices". i 9. "I save money by making my own bread." 10. "I save money by using often, the edible soybeans. They are cheap, healthful and delicious". 11. "I save money by doing the family sewing?by buying materials at end-of-the-season sales- by making over old garnents into other garments or rugs." 12. "I save money by making my own curtains, draperies and slip covers." 13. "I save by making our own wool comforts. The wool batting costs little, and the cover can be anything from a picved quilt top, colorful calico, sateen or even satin. I quilt mine on the sewing machine and can do the whole job in two or three hours." ; 14. "I make very useful wool braided or hooked rugs out of ; worn out and moth eaten garments?mostly pants and old , blankets?and cost 10c for thread 'or each rug." 15. "I save money on our clothing by using my husband's , aid suits for attractive garments for myself and for the children. I have made a suit for myself, jackets and skirts for the girls and very mannish outfits for my little boy at no cost at all except for time, patterns, and thread." 16. "When my son's and husband's shirts are no longer presentable for school or office but still good I make a level hem around the bottom, V nect, cut off the cuffs and hem the sleeves, and presto, we have nice comfortable pajama tops." iv. -wnen my cotton house Presses are too worn or faded to be a credit to me I often do a small job of remodeling and use them for sleeping garments." 18. "When my cotton dresses, pajamas, shirts, gowns, sheets and towels are completely worn out I sell them to a filling station for 15c per pound for cleaning rags." 19. "I have saved a considerable amount (and achieved results that fill my soul with delight) by making draperies of unbleached muslin tied and dyed, ind block printed with leaves, twigs, ferns and grasses from my own lot. I have also made lovely curtains of tobacco cloth at 4c per yard." 20. "I save money by paying cash for everything, and by going without rather than going into debt." 21. "We make a saving each year by buying our coal in the summer in cooperation with enough neighbors to get it by the carload." 22. "I economize by buying all sorts of labor saving conveniences and then doing my work without the aid of a servant." 23. "I use a washing machine for my laundry and fold my sheets and towels (when they are dry) without ironing." 24. "We save a good deal during a year's time by buying the lowest priced gasoline. We have found it to be absolutely satisfactory." 25. "Our family saves by painting our own woodwork, porch floors and even sometimes halls, bathrooms, and kitchen." 26. "I save money by making bookends, letter holders and other useful articles from old copper stills which I can get for next to nothing." 27. "Instead of buying expensive deodorants I use a dusting of inexpensive boric acid powder under my arms after gathing. Con X)T. SOUTHPORT. N. C. BOLIVIA SCHOOL NEWS The Bolivia P.-T. A. will hol< its regular meeting Tuesday January 21st. It is hoped tha many parents will attend. A por tion of the program will consis of recitations and declamation! bv some of the high school stud ents. <?||*| Last Friday the tenth gradi gave a very delightful program The first part of the progran consisted of a short play "Wh; Study Chemistry?" The seconi part was a scene from a sewinj class. Our school paper, "Maroon an< Gold" was printed again thii week. The pupils seem to en jo; their paper very much. This ii something that will help the pu pils and give them experience ii writing news and other article; for papers. The fourth grade has been writ ing letters to the fourth grade ii Spruce Pine. This is a town ii the mountains. The pupils havi enjoyed hearing about the moun tains and the work done there It has been nice for them to tel others about their school an< community. Everyone has been glad t< learn that Vincent McKeithan i; improving from an appendicitii operation. He has been missel at school and it is hoped that hi can soon return. The faculty play, "The Hen pecked Husband" was given las Friday night at Bolivia Higl school, it was enjoyed by j large number of people. Last Thursday the first semes ter came to a close. Exams wen given the week before and re ports were given out Thursday It is hoped that everyone wil work and study more and maki this last semester an even bctte: one than the first was. Starting Monday, January 20 a First Aid Course will b taught to all students desirin; to take it from the sixth gradi through the high school grades This course will be taught thi first period of each morning, ex tending over a period of a month The following teachers took th< First Aid Course the first of thi: year and will have charge of thi classes mentioned: 6th grade, Miss Maultsby an< Miss Greenlee. 7th grade, Miss McRee and Mr Page. 8th grade, Mr. Rosser. 9th grade, Mr. Chadwick. 10th grade, Miss Bright anc Miss Gibbs. 11th grade, Mrs. Tucker. Both boys and girls fron Southport will play the Bolivii boys and girls Friday night heri in the Bolivia gym. The Junior French Club ha< its regular meeting on January 13. "Scenes in Paris" were dis cussed by Mildred Gilbert am Myrtie Hilburn. Mrs. Tucker car ried on a conversation in Frencl with the class, then she showei some pictures of scenes h France. Ruth Rabon gave an in teresting report on stock-raising The Home Economics Club wil meet Tuesday. The program con sists of the following: "History of Etiquette", Genevi Potter. "Club Etiquette", Veona Dan ford. "Table Etiquette", Mary Louis Burriss. "Teas and other Entertain sumers Union says that the mos expensive powders and cream contain little more than bori acid, plus perfume." 28. "X have propagated most o our shrubbery from cuttings am seeds, saving perhaps as much a S100." 29. "Our family saves mone; by always watting for movies ti come back for the second run." 30. "We save money by re fininshing our own furniture. W have accumulated some ver; choice and valuable pieces tha cost very little money, and we'v enjoyed doing the hard work tha it took to reclaim them." 31. "I save all clear cellophan that comes around packages dur ing the year. At Christmas tim I shred it and use it for trim ming my tree. The effect is gor geous"! 32. "I make my own mattres protectors of cotton batting cov ered with unbleached muslin am then securely tacked." 33. "I never waste a spoonfu of liquors in which vegetable have been cooked but use them i: cream soups." 34. "I purchase cotton bags a a very low price and use ther for aprons, dish cloths, dial towels, everyday napkins, kitchei curtains, children's clothing, etc. 35. "Instead of buying expen sive astringents we always us' witch hazel which serves th same purpose at much less cost. 36. "I save by copying expen sive garments seen in the store at only a fraction of the pric asked." 37. "When I make apple pie I use the apple peelings an cores for jelly." 38. "I never allow the fruit o my Japanese Flowering Quinc to waste but make of it a d? licious jelly of rare flavor." 39. "I save money by buyln soap at special sales in gooi quantities. Soap lasts longer whe: it is old and hard." 40. "I save all glass contain ers that food comes in and us them for jellies and jams." ' \ - NOT EX/1C Listen, Bub," said Harry Robinson, Thursday, j 1 "That bet I had with the bread man was my [ radio stock against $25 worth of bread, not 25 ' loaves." We apoligize publicly here. Through furt ther conversation, we learned that he has secured s a foreman's job in Holly Ridge for folding money, " but will keep his store here running, too. "Busi| ness As Usual," he says. His commutation expenl ses will be underwritten by ferrying five other 1 workers daily. His next move will probably be to J j start a chain of stores around the army center. J r More power to our colorful friend , . . Last week, J the editor told the amuzing story of how Mrs. 3 Dick Brendel, inadvertently switched cars downIr town, causing a bit of excitement. The day before 3 this happened, your columnist (sometimes) took 1 I Mrs. Minnie Davis' car to Wilmington to meet her , s when she got off a bus. Aaron May, who rooms with Mrs. Davis, on coming to dinner noticed the absence of the car and notified the Police. They , were preparing to send out a pick-up when the e party arrived home. Although it turned out to be a false alarm, Aaron is to be commended on his i j action. i Mrs. Davis has just returned from Asheville ! ^ where she was visiting relatives. It was while 3 she was there that the district was shaken by two s distinct tremors of an earthquake and Miss Min* nie readily admits it was a frightful feeling . . . MOVIES: Beautiful Blonde Betty Grable and Don - Ameche, the dark Latin, star in "Down Argentine lU~ A Thd ** Way" wnicn piays m cue wiugm, ... ^..v 1 fight between ASCAP and radio interests continues at a deadlock. The first blood was drawn last - week when ASCAP brought suit against Fred s Allen, his sponsors, and CBS for using music that . was prohibited. The Gershwin melody, "Winter- J 1 : ? ments", Elsie Rabon. , "Hotel Etiquet r "Speech Etiquette", Helen Wil-1 letts. ' "Etiquette at the Theatre", There are abi I Caroline Thorp. spaghetti in a p - fltKKIKIKXKKKKIKKKiMKKXltXil j it : 11 11 , it ) I s : ! 19 TAX L NO! i j i j i j j 1 i ! (LIST YOUR REAL and ] DURING THE MOP All property owners and tax turn to the List Takers for taxatic Estate, Personal Property, Etc., wl . | January. g i I All male persons between the c [ for Poll Tax during the same tim( i physical disability. 3 ! : All persons to whom the forej 11 Real and Personal property, and ? j Misdemeanor and subject to fine c j j - j | Local list takers will post r e j j places?WACTH FOR SAME. t I t|; LIST TAKERS e 11 North West?M. B. CH1NNIS Town Creek?L. J. McKEITHAN . e ) ( - Smithville?MRS. W. S. DAVIS ... " j| Lockwood's Folly?LUCIAN FULF ! J [ Shallotte?MRS. S. J. FRINK c! ) Waccamaw?J. W. STANLEY , 1 ! j i: 8 1! n 1! The Board of Equalization a . I! 1 !! Office at Southport on March 17, ? " h 11 ation should be taken before the B Mi .!; ! ? ill W.P.Ji d|j TAX SUP e [ Gome Prepared To Give ! I sil "I : i e i1 ' WKKKlIKElCmKXmtKKIIltlCKKlti wednesday. januarv 22 j ; green For President," was usiTTT^T"?* R music during his show. Botli sides have thf^ R vincing points, but it seems a shame t," R radio listeners the privilege of heaiir;; the Rw most loved tunes. ASCAP is asking fnr f j ^ that will double their last radio. Last year they received r, rf ,. R? I proceeds, which doesn't seem to lie a i,? ? V " i age when you consider that 701 , r n,, " Kf ^Bi grams have used this music a thr,r H tion. But we are not taking sides . . , n The appearance of Little .Tack Little w ~ mington drew many Southport far. a been a favorite on the airwaves . p 38t w ctt, BIS'! tinue to talk of a President's Ball to be no orchestra in sight for the affair v-T R|i the few local musical aspitar.t doesn't seem to be a lot of hope, iln;,.!3 aft of boys from the colored band < c., >? for the night and maybe i * .u.:_ R (JUL Ui uicu. uiuiuu-d. . , One man who ought to be a p: :M lanaio?-i Mr. Charlie Gause, whose farm on th ), K' across Dutchman's on the Supply i K, showplace. John Henry Hill is making vs .* Bfr unusual tenant. 8Bg It's no secret that Mr. Willie Ci s! ^ Be son, Maxie, supply most of the s : MS on Southport tables. But we v:en .. He learn last week that neither of them can E I outside without decoming deathly . k ...... most of their activities are confined r, and bays . . . Add Ed Weeks to the list cf E.- H| puppy owners. His is a setter, and i a mate t'j the one Little Roy Daniel has. Two rr ;-3 w BE been placed recently for some pointe: pros Hi spring delivery. JB te", Ruth Rabon., A new method for ! about 85 per cent of the static BE on a radio receiver is desctibed BE aut 90 yards of as CSpecjany effective on shott ffir ound. wave bands. flS iXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXjHHHHfjHHj H 41 l ICTIMr" 1 ij i mu I 'ICE | PERSONAL PROPERTY |l sITH OF JANUARY ;l payers are required by law to re- IB in for the year 1941, all the Real B lich they own on the first day of !B ages of 21 and 50 years must list J B except those exempt by law for *B ?oing applies who fail to list their W | or Poll Tax will be guilty of a B ir imprisonment upon conviction. B lotices of appointments in public B I H FOR COUNTY ! I Leland, N. C. J I Bolivia, N. C. S Southport, N. C. GK 0RD Supply, N. C. ?l Shallotte, N. C. \ I Ash, N. C. jM nd Review will meet at the Tax 0 1941. Any complaint about valu- f K oard at that time. 11 orgensen I ERVISOR I Farm Census Information. 0 giiicimititititmiotx