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% ANDREW J. CONNER. PUBLISHER "CAROLINA. CAROLINA. HEAVEN'S BLESSINGS ATTEND HER" SUBSCRIPTION PER ANNUM $1.06 GLUME XXXV RICH SQUARE, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, N. C., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 1926 NUMBER 47 SEVERN NEWS ^ At Work on Light and Power Line- Township Farmers Gluh Meet ing-Personals Miss Bettie Star Howell, grad uate nurse of Norfolk. Va.. is snendinar sometime with her father, Mr. W. H. Howell. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Harrell, Potecasi, were guests of Dr. and Mrs, A, R. Hodge and little dau ghter last Thursday afternoon. Mesdames G. A. Pruden and C H. Britt were in Norfolk last Wednesday. Mr. J. L. Joyner went to Nor folk Thursday on business. Mr. and Mrs. M. L Martin and sons, Stuart, Harold and ^ Bernard, also Miss Alice Lambert and Mrs. H. P, Stephenson at tended the Community Chautau qua at Rich Square last Thursday evening. Mrs. W. E. Raeford and Mis, J. L. Joyner spent Thursday af ternoon in Franklin, Va. Mr. and Mrs. J Friend Lodge, of Philadelphia, spent last week here, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Mann and Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Joyner. Miss Evelyn White, student at Chowan College, was here last week to assist in the program of the Kirby Farmers Club. Several from a distance attend ed the Kirby Farmers Club meet ing which was held at tne school building Thursday evening. The address by Mr. Shay was inter esting in every respect and those in attendance were eager to ask him questions concerning the raising of fine porkers. He gave the ration to be used in feeding hogs and had the figures to prove his statements on a chart. At this time when diversification is so much urged, it behooves each and every farmer to at least raise enough meat for his own needs. Mrs. Deliah Barnes continues very ill at the home of her dau ghter, Mrs. J. R. Taylor. The Missionary Society of the Methodist church met with Mrs. C. P. Spencer on last Tuesday afternoon. They will give a Ba zaar and supper on Saturday be- f jre the first Sunday in Decern ber. The public is cordially in- ^ yited to attend. Rev. A, W. H. Jones, Messrs W. H. Howell, A. M. Fleetwood, D. W. Watson, J. B. and H. P. Stephenson attended the banquet given at Conway by theKiwaians of Jackson. Mr. J. B. Stephenson was called upon and in an appro priate and pleasing manner stat ed that he was glad to know of the many good things the Ki wainas Club stood for and the service they were rendering. The climax of his talk was reached when he spoke of the great need of a State highway from Conway to the Virginia line,through Pen dleton and Severn. A splendid program was rendered and there were guests from all parts of jji Northampton County, some from Hertford County, Elizabeth City and Suffolk, Va. The Mattie Macon Norman B. > Y. P. U, of Chowan College gave a program at the Baptist church on Sunday evening which was much enjoyed. The Fidelis Class of the Bap tist church was delightfully en tertained in the home of Mrs. R J. Barkley on Manday evening. The T. E. L, Class will have a business meeting on Friday af ternoon at 3 o’clock Mr. Leroy Taylor, of Jackson, was a caller in the home of Mr. Ernest Howell Sunday evening. Mrs. Katie Stephenson and Miss Lula Maddrey, Rich Square, Lasker Locals There was a little snow in Lasker yesterday, Nov. 21. Mr. A. J. Dixon of Creeksville, visited Master Leon Collier Sun day. Mr. D. G. Britton and family spent Sunday visiting Mr. Rufus Britton at Roanoke Rapids. Miss Eva Draper, who teaches at Dunn, will spend the Thanks giving holidays with her parents in Lasker. Misses Morris, Miller, Neice, Messrs Perry Bryant and Viviar Joyner attended the funeral of Captain Richardson at Elizabeth City. Miss Richardson was called home last Monday because of the serious illness of her father. Captain Richardson, of Elizabeth City. The farmers of Lasker still have a lot of cotton in the fields. The children who are members of the Lasker Methodist Church will give a Thanksgiving pro gram the first Sunday night in December. Mrs. Catherine Brown, accom panied by Mrs. Bradshaw and her son James, were guests of Mr. and Mrs J. J. Parker last Sunday. The Ladies Aid Society of the M. E. Church will have a Bazaar on Saturday, December 4th, at the old drug store. Refresh ments will be served. Come and buy your Christmas presents. Our school will give two days holiday for Thanksgiving. Mrs. Hannah Coneland attend ed the golden wedding anniver sary of her^ister, Mrs. J. Wil liam Boone at Jackson on the 15th. She reported a big feast. Mrs. Rosa Draper, who has been very feeble every since she came home from the hospital, is slowly improving to the delight of her many friends. NEWS FROM HELFORD were Sunday guests of Mrs. Ste phenson’s sister, Mrs. Mollie S. Pruden. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bryant, of Boykins, Va., were Sunday af ternoon guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Pruden. Mr, C. H. Curdts. Supt, of the N. C. division of the Va. Electric and Power Co., was here Tues day with the line extension agreement for the signature and town seal of the board of com missioners. They have begun cutting the right of way between here and the sub station beyond Boykins, Va. Mr. Pete Doe of Norfolk was a Sunday guest of his old friend, Mr, Geo. W. Johnson. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. H. Tyler and Mrs. Jack Grant, Jackson, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Stephenson Monday. Thanksgiving will be observed at the Baptist church on Thurs day, evening at 7 o’clock. A spe cial program is being arranged and a contribution will be taken for the orphans. The Methodist church will take an offering for the orphans on next Sunday morning. Mrs Ernest Howell has been on the sick list for the past week Mr. W. F. Spencer, who is lo cated at Maysville, N. C., spent Sunday' with his home people. Misses Florence Barkley, Eve lyn White and Hilton Jones, stu dents at Chowan College, spent the weak'end here with their parents Thanksgiving Program A Thanksgiving program will be given by the Margarettsville school next Wednesday night, beginning at seven thirty. Rev. A. W. H. Jones, of Severn, will be present and make an address. Messrs William Stephenson, J. Carlton Cherry and V.V. Pritch ard attended the White-Griffin wedding at Woodland Wednes day of last week. The Kelford branch of the Eastern Carolina Chamber of Commerce will hold a meeting at the Radio Club rooms this week for the purpose of selecting the Quean whom Kelford will spon sor at the Peanut Exposition to be held at Windsor Dec 27'h to 31st. Messrs W. P. Harrell, Paul Leicester, Geo. T. Parker and others attended th-3 funeral of Mr. Vann Mitchell at Woodviile on Sunday afternoon. Mr. Mi:ch ell had reached the ripe old age of 87 years, Th; funeral was held from the home, conducted by the Rev. Mr. Clegg of Aulan der. The body was laid to rest beside that of his wife, who pro ceeded him a year ago, in the Methodist cemetery at Woodviile. Mr, Charles M, Parker, who is a medical student in the Senior Class at Wake Forest College, advises his parents that he will spend Thanksgiving in Rex Hos pital, Raleigh, having his tonsils removed. The membership of Kelford Baptist church will observe Thanksgiving Thursday evening with appropriate services lead by Mr. W. C. Evans. All members are cordially solicited to attend. Mrs. K. 0. Hall is very sick at her home on Norfleet Street. Mr. S. A. Norfleet, who has been confined to his home for several weeks, was able to be at his store last week. Don’t forget the Bazaar to be given by the Willing Workers Club on Friday evening, Dee. lOth*. This will be the beginning of the holiday festivities of the community and a goodly crowd is expected. Mr. V. V. Pritchard spent last Sunday at Farmville, Va., visit ing friends at the Virginia State Normal School, where he greatly enjoyed the dav. Mr. Pritchard seems to be greatly interested in the beautiful little city in the Virginia hills, the capitol of the county of Prince Edward, and hopes to make many more visits there during the next few years. ROXOBEL NEWS Pendleton News There will be a bazaar given by the ladies of Robert’s Chapel Church December 3rd, beginning promptly at 3:30 o’clock, for the benefit of getting new benches for the church. This will be the biggest bazaar that has ever been given in Pendleton. Fancy work of all kinds will be for sale. There will be a supper consisting of ice cream, oysters and a full plate with most everything good to eat for only 50c. Come bring your family and friends. Rey. J. L. Price attended the Baptist State Convention held at Wilmington last week. He brought back a very fine report from the Convention. Mr. W. M, Stephenson and family. Mrs. B. D. Stephenson and daughter spent Sunday in the home of Dr. I. A. Ward of Elizabeth City. Mrs. L. A. Stephenson is spending sometime with relatives in Norfolk. Mr. Gilbert T. Stephenson spent Thursday night in the home of his father, Mr. J. H, Stephenson. He also gave a short talk to the school children Friday morning. Quite a number from here at tended the play given at Chowan College last Wednesday evening. Mr. J, P. Jenkins and Miss Blanche Hudgins went to Scot land Neck Tuesday night to see Carolina Playmakers. Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Oahler of Jonesboro, N. C., spent last week with Mrs. Oahler’s brother Mr. W E Barnes Mr. W J Capehart left Satur day nigit for his home, Braden- town. Fla , after a two week’s visit to his parents. Dr. and Mrs. A Capehart. Mrs. Thomas Joyner, who has bean very ill. is improving. Mrs. H. R. Paschal left Friday for Suffolk and Norfolk to visit relatives. Miss Annie Norfleet spent the week-end with Miss Rebe Shields at Scotland Neck. Mr. Carl Rosenbaum of Tar- boro, was here Friday calling on his old friends. Miss Lois Cale, of Chowan Col lege, spent the week-end with Misses Matilda and Janet Hed- speth. Mr. Marmaduke Norfleet left Tuesday for Sarsota, Fla., where he expects to spend the winter. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Casteloe were at Whitakers Wednesday to see their daughter, Mrs. Roland Lassiter, who has been ill. Dr. Edgar Norfleet went to Woodland Wednesday to witness the Griffin-White marriage. Capt. Edw. Lee Hart, of Wil mington, spent Thursday here with friends Mr. J L, Burkett, of Gates, spent'psrt of last week with re latives here. Conway School News The Jackson Kiwanis Club held a very delightful banquet in the high school gymnasium, Friday evening, November 19. There were invited guests from the whole county, and many distin guished speakers. The P. T, A served a three course dinner. The Girl’s Basket Bali Team played a hard fought game with the Woodland girls in the high school gymnasium, Thursday, Nov. 18. The score was tied several times during the game, but the end found the score 17 18 in favor of Woodland, After the game, the Conway team enter tained the Woodland team at the dormitory. “Come Out of the Kitchin” wiil soon be ready to present. The Dramatic Club is working hard now, so watch for a definite date for the play’s presentation. The Girl’s Basket Bali Team will play Rich Square, Tuesday, Nov. 23, in Conway; Roxobel- Kelford in Conway, Tuesday, Nov. 30; Woodland in Woodland, Friday, December 3. Watch the paper for the schedule. Support your team by your presence at the games. The Junior Red Cross will send a box to the people at the County Home on Thanksgiving, Every grade in school will contribute. The school has made this act one of its annual services to the com munity. Galatia Sewing Club The girls of the 4 H. Club at Galatia School are very much in terested in sewing this year. Already they have learned the different stitches and have made attractive aprons for themselves. They will next make sewing bags. They hope before Christmas to get time to embroider cup towels to use as Christmas gifts. ROXOBEL-KELFORD SCHOUL The attendance in the Roxobel- Kelford High School during the first and second months of this session was 208 and 206, respect fully. The enrollment during the first week was 296. These facts bring a serious problem to every thoughtful and progressive one who is interested m the school. So far the attendance is disap pointing to those who are vitally interested and who held such bright hopes for our school. The author of this article had trusted that the patrons of this district would have availed themselves .to a larger extent of the oppor tunities of the new school; and he still believes that when the serious minded and progressive patrons, friends and tax payers study this question, they will do all they can and will solve it. Attendance is vitally important even to the patrons of those children who attend regularly, A class that has a large number of irregular attendants, is/great ly hindered from doing efficient work. The teacher has to take time to explain the missed work to those who have been out. This really blocks the progress of the class—especially those who have come regularly. Poor attendance injuries the school in attaining certain, proposed standards, Jthat are based not on enrollment but on attendance. During the first week of school our attendance made us hopeful that we could attain the requirements of a standard grammar school. Now these bright' hopes have faded. In improving the attendance I respectfully solicit the aid of all. and especially those who have sent their children practically every day. The harvesting of the crops has kept many of our pupils out of school. And many a patron has a valid raapon for keeping them out. But there are so many in the lower grades whose work would count very little, who have been and are still out. Even in our first grade there are many who have been very little. Their work in the field is valueless. Our school has been in session nearly eleven weeks, and it seems to me that the majority of the crop has now been harvested and even needed work at home is not a sufficient excuse, except when the child’s work is essential to wards providing a living. If every patron who sends his child ren irregularly would think ser iously about their children’s future, he would send them al most every day. Patrons, it is a serious thing to deprive a child of a grammar and high school education. I beg every one who keeps his children out of school, to think of his obligation to them. Is it right? Will your children be the men and women that you wish them to be? On behalf of your own and your neighbor’s children, I respectfully solicit your support in improving our attendance. Patrons, I have tried in ^hese few words, to place the facts be fore you just as they are. We cannot do the work in our school, that the interests of your children demand, unless you help solve this problem of attendance, and solve it wisely. I do not in tend to express more than what I sincerely believe, but when you seriously consider this problem I believe that you will aid us in improving the attendance. On behalf of the interests of the children of this district, 1 wish to say I expect all patrons and friends to do their part. Will you? D. P. McGain. SEABOARD NEWS Church and School News—Auto Ac* cldent-Personal and General NewsI terns. The elementary grade teachers attended the teachers meeting at Rich Square Friday. Miss Martha Story. Augusta, Ga , arrived Friday and will be a member of the high school facul ty. Messrs Grady Jordan and How ard Long were guests of Miss Edna Long, Black Creek.Sunday. Miss Virginia Edwards.student of Southern Shorthand College, Norfolk, arrived Friday and will spend this week here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R, R. Ed wards. Mrs Grady Howell left the past week for Edenton to spend sometime with her eister, Mrs. Zall Ward. Mr, Dallas Kee was a caller at Severn Sunday evening. Mr. Alvah Bullock was a caller at Cjnway Sunday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Pruden and son were guests Sunday of his mother, Mrs. Bettie I. Pruden Mr. Lee Irvin had the misfor tune to fall out of a wagon last Thursday afternoon and break his arm just above the wrist. His friends here greatly sympa thize with him in his misfortune. Miss Selma Bradley, a student of E. C. T. C,, Greenville, will arrive Wednesday evening to spend the Thanksgiving holidays with her parents. Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Bradley, Miss Florence Yates left Mon day for an extended visit to her sister, Mrs. Mary Woodlief, Kit- trell, N, C, Mr. Loyd Crocker, Wilming ton, wasuthe week end guest of his mother. Mrs. Nettie D. Crocker. Mr. D. G, Grubbs, Norfolk, was a business visitor here sev eral days the past week. Messrs J. G. Stancell, W. D. Barbee and Dr. C. P. Parker at tended the Kiwanis banquet at Conway Friday evening, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Ransom Stephenson announce the birth of a daughter, Susan Marshall, at Rex Hospital, Raleigh, Tues day, Nov. 16th, Seaboardians were gently re minded of the approach of King^ Winter Sunday afternoon when the first snow fall of the season was recorded. Mrs. Robert Moore spent Fri day in Portsmouth.visiting rela-» tives. Mr. G. Fenton Crocker, Wil mington, was a week end guest here Misses Gertrude Spencer and Ida Long spent the week en'd at Lawrenceville. guests of their uncle, Mr. John Ivey. Mrs. Charlie Stancell and son, Charles Jr., Enfield, were guests of Miss Maud Stancell Thursday and Friday. Mr, and Mrs. Zell Ward, Ed enton, announce the birth of a son Tuesday, Nov. 16. Mrs, Ward was formerly Miss Rosa Ford. Mr. Gordon Maddrey, of Lew iston high school faculty, wilt arrive Wednesday to spend Thanksgiving with his mother. Mrs. R M. Maddrey. A goodly number from here are planning to spend Thursday in Raleigh and attend the Wake Forest and State football game. Seaboard high school will close Wednesday for Thanksgiving. A goodly number of the teachers are planning to spend the week end at their respective homes. (Continued on page eight!
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