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r ANDREW J. CONNER, PUBLISHER "CAROLINA. CAROLINA. HEAVEN'S BLESSINGS ATTEND HER" SUBSCRIPTION PER ANNUM $1.0 i LUME XXXVI RICH SQUARE, NORTHAMPTON COUNTY, N. C., THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1927 NUMBER 42 SEABOARD NEWS Robt. Burrier’s Death Shock to the Town-General amd Personat News Items Our town was greatly shocked Monday when some of our busi ness men received wires saying, Mr. Robt. Burner died suddenly last Saturday at his home, Balti- mcre, Md. Mr. Burrier has trav eled this territory for Jno. E. Hurst & Co., selling dry goods and notions for more tha-' 30 years. Everybody knew him aod admired him. Only two weeks ago he was here, seemed as well as usual and warned his custom ers not to place their orders for Christmas goods until his return first of November. The funeral will be held in Baltimore Wed nesday afternoon. Rev. D. P. Harris filled his regular appointment with Sea board Baptist church Sunday morning. The day was an ideal Indian summer day and a large and appreciative audience listen ed to a splendid sermon. Among other things he made this unus ual announcement, “that 20 years ago today he was assisting Rev. J. R. Taylor, then pastor, in a meeting here and he was using today, the same text from which he preached on that occasion ’’ Investigation revealed that four persons were present, Sunday, that were in the congregation twenty years ago. Misses Fannie Bicklev, Mar garet Overton and Virginia Boone, members of the school faculty, spent the week end, ip Rich Square, guests of Miss Boone’s parents. A goodly number of the ladies of the Woman’s Missionary Soci ety of the M. E. church attended the county meeting of the society which was held at Milwaukee the past Thursday. Every member of the Womans Club was present at the district meeting of the club which was held at Littleton the past Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Spencer and daughters, Bettie, Pearl and Lucille, returned home Monday after a few days visit to Miss Mary Snencer, who is teaching near Charlotte. Messrs Bruce Jones, Howard Par.ter, James Harris, Alex Davis and Tom Capel, students of the U. N. C , Chapel Hill, spent the week-end with their respective parents. Miss Margaret Wilkinson spent the week end in Winton vi.oiting friends. Mr. Rupert Buckwaltar, Ports mouth, arrived the past week and is the guest of his sister, Mrs. Russell Edwards. Miss Marguerite Maddrey, of Weldon high school faculty,spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. R. M. Maddrey. Mrs. Jesse Bozeman and dau ghter, Beulah Vann, of Ahoskie, were weet: end guests of Mrs. Bozeman’s daughter. Mrs. J. L. Harris. Miss Mildred Oakes of the high school faculty spent the week end at Faison the guest of her parents. Mrs. Mollie Lassiter, of Ports mouth, arrived Sunday for a few days visit to her son, Mr. H. B Lassiter. Miss Ida Matthews, a student of Chowan College, Murfrees boro, was the week end guest of tier father, Mr. J. W. Matthews. Mr. and Mrs, A. J. Crocker spent Sunday at Middleburg, the gutstsof Mrs Crocker’s broth er, Mr. Hugh Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Matthews and two children. Chapel Hill, were week end guests of Mr. To Patrons and Friends of the Rich Square School Attention is called to a change in lime and arrangements of chapel programs. From now on they are to be held daily at 1:10. An attempt will be made to have them sufficiently varied and worthwhile to be interesting and beneficial to the student and at- t'aciive and interesting to visit ors. An advance program will appear each week in this paper. The general plan is as follows: The entire student body will meet on Tuesday and Thursday and tke program will be provided by the students themselves. The high school entertains Tuesday and the grades Thursday. On other days the high school will meet alone. Monday is to be given over to Mr. Turner, Prin cipal, for announcements, dis cussions of mechanics, of organi zation, or any subject of his choice. It is hoped that Wed nesday’s program will do much to satisfy a need for music. There may be either group sing ing or a formal performance by local or outside talent The Friday chapel period doubt less offers most change. In order to give the greatest assistance possible in the way of vocational guidance, men and women re presenting various institutions and lines of business will bring before the minds of the boys and girls the advantages of their special fields. An open discus sion may follow. A typical program follows: October 20 (Thursday) —Pro gram by sixth grade. October 21 (Friday)—Talk by Dr. J. Howard Brown. October 24 (Monday) — Exer cises led by Mr. Turner. October 25 (Tuesday) —Fashion Show by Home Economics De partment. October 26 (Wednesday) — Mus ical program. October 27 (Thursday)—Pro gram by fifth grade. BOLL WEEVIL DAMAGE Now that cotton is being pick ed and ginned it is realized what great damage the weevils have done in the Eastern part of Northampton In the central and Western part of the county the damage is said to be very slight, the weevils not appearing there until late in the season, ton late to do much damage. In the vicinity of Rich Square fully half of the cotton crop has been de stroyed by them, in some fields as much as three fourths. Should the weevils live through the winter in great numbers they will spread ail over the county another year. In the leaves and trash cleaned from the cotton by the gins thousands of weevils can be seen at the gins in Rich Square, and many are seen alive in the cotton seed after ginning. It is thought that a very cold winter, with spells of warm weather, will kill most of the weevils and that we can have a chance of making a fair crop of cotton next year. Experience has proved that it pays to turn under the cotton stalks in weevil infested territory in the fall. Young Peoples Missionary Society ot Bethany Church Meets The Young Peoples Missionary Society of Bethany Church, Mil waukee, met Sunday morning, Oct. 16, at 10 o’clock. The meet ing was called to order by the president, Mrs, James Roberts. Hymn, “Come Thou Almighty King,’’ w^as sung, followed by responsive reading. Seaboard High School News PLANS RAPIDLY BEING COMPLETED FOR FAIR FARM DEMONSTRATION WORK Stunt night was observed in the auditorium Monday night, October 17. This was one of the most glorious occasions in the history of the school. About 125 men, women and children parti cipated in this event. The fol lowing stunts were given: A manless wedding, presented by the women, was one of the most origifial stunts ever j?iven here. The costumes and dialogue were rich. Many women participated in this stunt who never appeared on (he stage before. The second stunt was an old fashioned school given by the grammar, grades. This stunt was well arranged and showed much originality The third stunt was given bv the town men. The acting of Mr. J. R, Bradley as a charming young lady and Mr. W. D. Barbee as an ardent suitor caused uproars of laughter. The human automobile was their stunt. The high school stunt showed the various styles in love making. The types included the colored girl and boy, the old maid and» bachelor, the flapper and cake eater, the little boy and girl, father and mother, and the old fashioned boy and girl. The last stunt was an old maid’s convention presented by the faculty. The subject for dis cussion was “Man’’ and the var- I ious men in town were either re- ! jected or taken into the fold. Between these stunts, the audience was highly entertained i by songs and sketches. Many . , , . A ! children took part in this form Scripture lesson by Misses A*!-' ... „ie Jo,n.r and Ol«ia Gilliam and discussed by Miss Ella Reese | Martin. Prayer by leader, Mrs, J. E Honor Roll For First Month Koxobel-Kelford School Second grade—Fay Bird, Wil liam Charles Bryant. Third grade—Marie Parker, Virginia Mizelle, Florence Vick, Marjorie Burkett, Elizabeth Nor fleet. Fourth grade—Richard Spivey, William Blow, Sarah Smith, Billie Ruffin. Jack Tyler, Woodrow Ed wards, Sue Tyler, Earl Tynes. Fifth grade-Thomas Figures Norfleet. Sixth grade— Luther Modlin^ Jr., Mary Alice McCain, William Jilcott, Hazel Jilcott, Frances Jiicott. Judson Jilcott, Jr. Eighth grade—Esther Barnes, Annie Love Evans. Bruce Prit chard, Gwendolyn Hall, Lucille Parker. Ninth grade—Sallie Burkett, Jerry Jilcott. Tenth grade—Kathleen Jilcott, Sallie Parker. Eleventh grade—Weyland Me Cain, Josie Wimbrow, Susie Tyler Smith. Talks by Misses Hattie Maie Coggin and Selma Johnson on St. Marks, Our Home Special, were much enjoyed. The roll was called, 18 were present. Minutes of previous meeting were read and approved. Social Service committee made a good report. Treasurer reported $22 40 raised since last meeting. The following nominating com mittee for next year’s officers are as follows; Misses Mary Gil flam, Clyde Johnson and Selma JolyisoD. ^ / Many new plans were discussed by which to raise rnoney. No other business the meeting was closed by prayer by Mrs. E. W. Martin. Reporter Severn Music Club Entertained Matthews’ father, Mr. J, W. Matthews. Miss Josie Maddrey. Norfolk, was the guest Sunday of her mother, Mrs. R M. Maddrey. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Maddrey and children, Mr. and Mrs, J. R Bradley. Misses Edna Woodard and Aline Parker, Messrs E, B. Maddrey and Alex' Davis spent Sunday at Greenville, guests of Miss Selma Bradley. Mrs, Wm. Vincent and chi! dren, Vultare, were guests of her mother, Mrs, Bettie I. Pru den, a few days the past week The Woman’s Missionary Soci ety of the Baptist church will meet at the church Wednesday afternoon 3 o’clock. Every mem ber is urged to be present. The Severn Music and Literary Club was delightfully entertained by Mrs. A. W. H. Jones for the regular monthly meeting, on Friday evening, Oct. 14, from seven-thirty to ten-thirty. A very interesting program, suggestive of Hallowe’en was rendered which consisted of pa pers, a reading, Hallowe’en stunt and several musical numbers. The most outstanding of these being a violin solo, by A. Wood Jones, with piano accompaniment by Miss Rodweli. At the con elusion of the program the busi ness session was held, after which a social hour was entered into. An interesting musical contest was held in which Mrs, Gordon Pfuden held high score and was presented a book on “Entertain- |ments,’’ The hostess served a 1 tempting salad course followed by fruit salad with whipped cream. The next meeting of the j performance, showed fully the i splendid spirit of the school com munity , Mr. W. D. Barbee made a few remarks about the school year and they were fully applauded. $93.00 was realized from this entertainment. Dedication Day will be observ ed Thursday, October 27. At 11 o’clock in the morning there will be a musical program followed by an address from Dr, W. L. Poteat, former president of Wake. Forest College. We are, indeed, fortunate in having Dr. Poteat and we wish to greet him with a full house. All school and county officials will receive special invi tations and to every one else we extend a hearty welcome. Another feature of the morn ing will be Horae Coming Day for all graduates and former high school students of our school. Mr. D S Crocker is chairman of this committee, and every one interested is urged to write him A special section in the audi torium will be reserved for the “Home-Comers’’ and they will participate in the program. About the morning exercises, dinner will be served on the ground In the evening, a play, “The First Year” will be presented by the high school dramatic club This play is one of the most sue cessful, and a splendid cast will give you a splendid evening of entertainment. A complete pro gram of the play will be given in next week’s paper. Kirby Farmers Club On next Friday afternoon, Oe tober 21, at 3 o’clock. Kirby Township Farmers Club will meet at Conway School Building. Mr, Gilbirt T. Stephenson, of Ral eigh, will be the speaker for this occasion, his subject being, “The Comparison of Farm Life at ureaui. auc uc^i, . Home and Abroad.” You are ciub will be held with Mrs. Cor- invited. Come. ■don Pruden in November. ' B. D. Stephenson, Secty. Conway, N. C., Oct. 17 — Plans for the Kirby Township Community Fair to be held at Conway on Saturday, Oct, 29. are rapidly being made. The various committees met in the Conway High School Building on Monday night, Oct. 10. at which time definite plans for the Fair were stated by the president, R. M, Peele. Everyone seemed to be very enthusiastic. Separate committees have met from time to time and have set to work to make every department of the Fair a success. The committees have representatives from each community participating in the Fair and each community was represented at the meeting Mon day night The Conway Parent-Teachers Association wishes to express its appreciation to the merchants and business men of Conway, Murfreesboro, Pendleton and Severn, who contributed ads. for the Premium List, A great part of the success of the Fair will be due to them as they have aided considerably in the financing of the project. The community as a whole appreciates their cooper ation very much. The Dramatic Club of the Con way School is planning to give a program on the night of the Fair. This program is to consist of one act plays, musical read ings, dramatic monologues and music. The proceeds will go to defray the expenses of the Fair and to the Dramatic Club, The Premium List for the Fair ij) already in. the hands of jthe people. This list gives detailed information as to entries in prac tically all departments. The de partment of Arts and Crafts is in charge of Mrs. Obed Futrell and the list of articles to be en tered is to be given by her. Any one having bandpainted articles of any kind, basket and wicker work of any kind will please en ter it on the day before the Fair. There has been no list prepared for Relics and Antiques, but the committee for this department has already secured the promise of some very interesting articles. Anyone having anything inter esting along this line please ex hibit it properly labeled and if possible write a note of informa tion as to the history of the arti cle. There has been no definite list prepared for school exhibits as it is the desire of the committee on arrangements to have the pro jects and anv creditable work of any school in the Township on exhibit. If a definite list is pre pared it might cause some school to fail to enter some really cred itable piece of work just because it was not on the list. Anything done by any school is allowed for entry and will be grouped and judged by classes. If there hap pens to be a single entry of a certain class, that entry will be awarded the Blue Ribbon. The committee on Athletic Program, with C. E. Morrison as chairman, have prepared a very interesting athletic program for the morning and afternoon. The program follows; The competition is open to any contestant of school age either in school or out of school in the school districts of Severn, Pen dleton, Creeksville, Holly Grove, Milwaukee and Conway. Only two entries are allowed from each district in each event. The principal of each school will turn in a list of entries by 9:30 the day of the Fair. 10:30 100 Yard Dash; Boys Pyrotol: 1 am now about ready to ssnd off this order. If you will need any of this material see me at once. Remember that you will have no chance to secure it after the car arrives. Also that none of this government explo sive will be available after tbe first of the year. You must place your order and deposit now if you hope to make this saving of about $10 a hundred pounds. Fruit and pecan trees; This order will go in a few days. Why wait and pay several times the value of the trees. Good fruit trees may be bought for 10 to 15 cents each, pecan trees 35e to 90c each. They will be delivered the latter part of November. E. P. CULLEDGE. County Agent. PENDLETON NEWS play Be sure to attend the Wednesday night, Oct. 26. Miss Frances Lawrence of the school faculty spent the week end at her home in Jackson. Mr, Charlie Stephenson, of Norfolk, spent the week end with his brother, L. A. Stephen son. Miss Ida Long of Seaboard called on her sister. Miss Mary Long, Sunday afternoon, Mrs. A. E. Stephenson and daughter, Miss Lizzie, spent the week end at Rocky Mount. Miss Mildred Johnson of the school faculty spent Sunday at her home near Woodland. Miss Emma Cay Stephenson of Chowan College spent Sunday at home. Rev. Ji. L. Price is holding a ten day meeting at Rocky Mount at present. Mr, and Mrs. Joe Edwards, Miss Mary Long and Mr. Charlie Kee Maddrey were in Rosemary Sunday p. m. The play, “He’s My Pal,” will be presented by the P. T. A. Wednesday night, Oct. 26, at 7:30 o’clock. Everybody is invited to come. Mr, and Mrs. Joe Beale and Miss Adelaide Duke spent Sun day in town. Mr. H. C. Lowder spent Sun day in the home of friends near Murfreesboro, Girls under 14 years of age. 10:45 Running Broad Jump: Boys over 14 years. 11:00 50 Yard Dash under 14 11:15 Relay Race: i mi. Boys under 14. 4 boys will constitute a team. 220 Yard Dash: Boys 3 legged race. Free High Jump: Broad Jump: Dash: Girls 11:30 over 14. 11:45 for all. 1:15 Running Broad Jump: Girls over 14. 1:30 Running Boys under 14. 1:45 100 Yard Dash: Boys over 14. 2:00 Running Girls under 14. 2:15 50 Yard over 14, 2:30 220 Yard .Dash: Boys under 14. 2:45 Hog Calling Contest. Men. 3:00 Husband Calling Contest. Women 3:15 Relay Race: Boys over 14 years old. 3:30 Relay Race: Girls. 4 contestants make up a team. 3:45 Running Broad Jump: Boys under 14 years old. 4:00 Running High Jump: Boys over 14. Subscribe to The Poanoke-Cho^ wan Times-Only $1 per year
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