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Thf Ejpi OVER 7,750 People Read The Beaufort News EACH WEEK AUFOR SPEND YOUR VACATION AT BEAUFORT BY THE SEA Carteret County's Oldest NewspaperEstablished 10 VOVUME XXVIII, NO. 28. BEAUFORT, N. C, THURSDAY, JULY 11, 1940 O PUBLISHED WEEKLY These Beaufort Beauties Got OUT ON LIMB FOR PHOTOGRAPHER. FALLING TREE EARL TAYLOR VISITS BUDD FARM IN N. J. Millions Of People Saw This PICTURE WHEN PUBLISHED IN 1939. KILLED JOSEPH MASON TUESDAY i- IN BRIEF r v Hews II II M ( M w YOU HEAR people say, "newspaper are not using as many photographs of bathing beauties today as they did a year or two ago." The reason for this is not what you may think that the public is fed up on pictures of bathing girl pictures. The reason is simply that it is hard to get original poses. Take the aboTe pic ture for instance the photographer was sort of out on a limb for a photograph, and then the big tree suggested just that so the girls got out on a limb for him to be photographed. They are from left to right: Mist Helen O'Bryan, Miss Julia Thomas, Mist Elizabeth Thomas and Mill Helen Jones. (Photo by Aycock Brown.) Conservation Board Plans Long Term Development of North Carolina Resources Covering The Waterfront By AYCOCK BROWN LITTLE GENE and Rosabetli Brown and their parents Dr. and Mrs. E. S. Brown, of Summerville, West Virginia, made their first trip to Ocracoke Island last Satur day aboard Dave Driskill's new Stinson. The flight down from Manteo to the Island took less than I an hour. If they had come down J5 by the Station Wagon Bus to Hat teras, transferred to the ferry and , then on into Ocracoke village, it 'j would have taken six or seven I hours. But the Brown's are air-minded. From the plane they,saw ievery community cnroute down the , Banks a view that is different from what you see when traveling "jby bus, beach buggy or boat. I AIRPLANES visit Ocracoke fre quently. The beach there is per ifect for landing the largest of air .craft. As matter of fact every plane in the United States could be landed there with plenty of room to spare for Hitler's dive bomberj and parachutists's transports. The channels near the island are per fect for landing seaplanes.' One of the reasons I happened to be a: Ocracoke was to get the dati about landing: facilities for sea. planes for the CAA. Ocracoke harbor is ideal for mooring planes but they need a seaplane land ing float. The folks down there could have a seaplane landing float at small cost. As matter of fact Hyde County should sponsor the (Continued on Page 8) ALMANAC BIRTHDAY Of Famous People J JULY HISTORICAL 12. Hull's invasion of Canada, 1812. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. Atlantic Cable laid 1860. First World's Fair in U. S. 1853. Battle Chateau Thiery, 1918. Capture Stony Point 1779. Spanish Army surrendered; 1898. Lincoln calls for 500,000 vol unaeers 1864. HISTORICAL EVENTS JULY 12. Geo. Eastman, kodak, 1854. 13. Regnier de Graaf, anatomist 1641. 14. Owen Wister, author, 1860. IE, T. C. Piatt, statesman, 1833. 16 j Mrs. Eddie Chris, Science, 1821. IT. John Jacob Astor, 1763. 18. W7n. W, Thackery, novelist, 1811. r v. v? ,W w1 t- HisA V-s iteNiil May Sell Or Rent State Navy To U.S. Navy THREE DAY SESSION IN MOREHEAD ENDED Planning Demonstration Of Oyster Culture In , Coastal Waters A lone term planning pro gram for North Carolina and its resouces, with a view to investigating new industries, developing present advantag es and devising new uses tor old products, was recom mended this week by J. L. Home, of Rocky Mount, vice chairman, at the concluding session of the three-day meet ing of the state board of conservation and develop ment. Members approved Mr. Home's proposal that at the fall meeting of the board at Mt. Mitchell a brief be presented, setting forth the pos sibilities of the plan. Mr. Home made it clear that he did not object to the old methods of trying to make two blades of grass grow where one previously grew but that he desired to nna new usages for the extra blades. An active legislative campaign was predicted, with reappoint ment of a legislative committee, consisting of E. I. Bugg, Durham, chairman, James L. McNair, Laur inburg, and Mr. Home. One of the main matters to be pressed before the general assem bly will be a request tor authority to condemn land for expansion of state parks and forests. This was indorsed following recommendda- tion by Thomas Morse, state park director. Oyster tcultulre demonstrations in several counties were approved at the suggestion of the commer (Continued on page 8) Interest In Red Cross Work Here Shown By Ladies The ladies of Beaufort are show ing a continual interest in the Red Cross sewing and knitting work es tablished at the Parish House re cently for the purpose of making clothing for the War Refugees ot Europe. It was necessary to raise certain funds locally to purchase materials for the sewing room as wool for knitting is all that National Headquarters of the great humaniatrian organization offers. , To raise the money for mater ials little chain boxes were placed at various stores in Beaufort. Largest collections in any one week was $4. The money fas spent locally for needed supplies. Ac cording to information gained from Mrs. Mary S. Prtvette, act. ing secretary for Beaufort Chap ter Work Rooms, one local mer chant offered to send shoes to na tional headquarters for shipment to refugees is Europe. The name of the merchant was not disclosed. Died Shortly After Being Struck In Lukens Woods Funeral services for Joseph Mason, 24, were conducted at the family home in Lu kens Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock, with interment in the family burial plot at Oriental. He died Tuesday shortly after a tree which he and Milton Pittman had saw ed into, but which failed to fall immediately. He was caught beneath the tree when it was unlodged. Mr. Pittman was bruised and skinned very badly in his efforts to free Mr. Mason. P laced in a boat efforts were madeto reach a physician, but Mr. Mason died en route. The deceased was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Mason. They survive along with two sisters and two brothers. This was the second violent death in the county during the past week. The 5 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Blondell Lawrenc; of Otway, died in Morehead City hospital on Sunday from injuries he received while playing in the front yard of his home. JOHN H. IVES LAD) TO REST Highly Esteemed Citizen of Beaufort Died Here Last Night Funeral services for John H. Ives, 65, were conducted at the First Baptist Church here today at 3 o'clock with Rev. "S. J. Erwin, the pastor, officiating. He died last night following an illness of several weeks. Direct cause of his death was duo to heart attack. Interment was made in Ocean View Cemetery. ' Mr. Ives was a native of Grif ton. Forty-five years ago he was married to Miss Pattie Rountree and to this union two daughters, Mrs. W. H. Taylor and Mrs. John Hill were born. He moved to Beaufort about 25 years ago and for the past several years has been employed at Safrit Lumber Co. The deceased is survived by his widow, Mrs. Pattie R. Ives, two daughters, Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Hill and two brothers, James Ives of Wilson and Samuel Ives of Kin ston. Among those from out of town attending the funeral were Mrs. Ives' sisters, Mrs. O. A. Paschall of Kinston and Mrs. Clyde Brax ton and daughter Daisy Bell of Grifton. Mr. Ives was prominent in church work being a deacon in the First Baptist Church. He was al so prominently connected with the Junior Order here. Attendant For Water Sports At Local Pier Frincis Atkinson, member of the WPA Recreation project has been appointed attenduut at the Inlet Inn Pier. His duties are to watch out for the swimmers there, ren der necessary and minor first uid and keep a general check on tlu: property and nearby shore. Par ents of small children should be pleased to learn that the attendant has been placed. Otway Child Dies From Injuries He Got While Playing Out in his yard playing last Sat urday morning with his pet dog. Little Earl R. Lawrence, 5-year oh! son of Mr. and Mrs. Blondell Law rence of Otway, ran into the cor ner of the porch and received se rious injuries to his intestines. A blood vessel was also bursted. Rushed to Morehead City hospital emergency treatment was given, but extent of injuries were too se rious. The little fellow died on Sunday. Funeral services were conduct at the Disciple Baptist Church on Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock with Rev. R. Cole Lee, of More- head City officiating. Besides the parents, an infant brother also survives. LONDON. British planes beat off nazi battle planes in greatest sky battle yet fought over Eng land, with at least 150 planes in volved; admiralty calls fight with Italian navy "disappointing" be cause British could not get close enough. BERLIN. Germany announces aerial smash at Straits of Dover sank British cruiser and four mer chant ships, damaged others. ROME Italians dispute British claims of victory in Mediterranean, say British ships were beaten off but acknowledge . Italian losses. MUNICH. Rome-Berlin axis tells Hungary now is not time to press claims on Rumania for Tran sylvania, informed circles say. WASHINGTO N Presi dent Roosevelt pledges to Congress that United States will not use arms in war of aggression nor send men to take part in European wars; asks additional defense bil lions. VICHY, FRANCE. National assembly gives Premier Marshal Petain permission to form author itarian regime for remainder of France. , ,-..,,.,. I N ST AN BUL. Turkey calls e mergency session of national as sembly for Friday to consider ex pected demands from Russia. POPULATION INCREASES The population of Beaufort Town, County of Carteret, State of North Carolina, as shown by a preliminary count of the returns of the Sixteenth Census, taken ai of April 1, 1940, is 3,251, as com pared with 2.957, on April 1, 1930. The 1940 figures are pre liminary and subject to correction, The foregoing figures include only persons living inside the City limits, a very small area plotted about 100 years ago. Greater Beaufort, or the Beaufort post office area would increase the population to approximately 5,200 persons for 1940 census, it was stated by officials. To Preach At Ann St. Methodist Church The Rev. W. O. G. Potter, minis ter of the Trinity Methodist church Monroe City, Missouri, and fath er of W. Stanley Potter, will preach at 11 o'clock at the Ann Street Methodist Church next Sun day. fOcracoke Island f t Making Bid For X X Summer Pat ronst V Business firms, especially the merchants and inn keepers who ca ter to patronage from summer va cationists down on Ocracoke Is. land are making a bid for more pa trons in a large cooperative adver tisement on Page 3 of this edition. These firms are not stretching things when they advertise the possibilities of enjoying life and ipending vacations on the little is land. Ocracoke can be reached easi est from Carteret County via the daily and Sunday mailboat from Atlantic which leaves at 1 o'clock. Upon arrival at the island about 4:30 o'clock, vacationists have an opportunity to stop at either Wa hab Village Hotel or The Pamlico Inn. Both are exceptionally good hostelries and the rates are reas onable. Capt. W. G. Willis' store at; the mailboat wharf can supply many of your island needs, and The Spanish Casino will provide an old fashion square dance each night for your entertainment. There is a moving picture show if you care to take in movies and more ocean and sound waters than you have ever seen before. Maximum costs for a week-end on 'he island should not exceed $10 per person which would include round-trip fare on the mailboat. If you want to fish you will find many varieties in nearby waters. And, if it is a vacation that is dif ferent in one of the most pictur esque spots along the Atlantic Coast Ocracoke will give you ex actly what you are seeking. Gains Information On Culture Of Blueberries Earl Taylor, local superin tendent for the Budd Blue berry farm on Route 101, re turned Tuesday from the headquarters farm of the Budd interests in New Jer sey. Mrs. Taylor and their children accompanied him on the trip and each learned much about harvesting and packing blue berries. The information they gain ed will be helpful next year when berries are harvested com mercially for the first time from the farm near Beaufort which Mr. Budd established as an experiment three years ago. The local acre age devoted to blueberry culture has been worked satisfactorily and additional acreage was devot ed to the growing of this valuable berry earlier this year. In New Jersey the Taylors learned a great deal about har vesting the berries and also pack ing them. The Budd interests are anxious for other Carteret growers to plant blueberries, to help increase the acreage and mar ket here. AN INTERESTING PROGRAM FOR ATLANTIC BEACH Boxing, Bathing, Con certs, Dancing, And Skating Features Entertainment programs for the remainder of the sum mer at Atlantic Beach have been announced by Manager John H. Singleton, who is planning nightly entertain ments in the ocean-cooled casino, as follows : Roller skating, Monday, Tuesday Thursday and Sunday nights; girl break dances, Wednesday nights, amateur boxing, Friday nights; dancing Saturday nights. Free Sunday afternoon concerts are given each week on the boardwalk, and during August there will also be Saturday afternoon concerts. Treasure Chest dances are being planned. The third annual Coastal Festi val at Morehead City and Atlantic Beach will be held August 15-17, with many diversified- program events being planned for the three 'lays by the Morehead City Junior Chamber of Commerce and other coastal leaders. The Festival's Junior King and Queen will be chosen at a dance in the beach ca sino next Tuesday night, July 16. Amateur boxing bouts, which have been drawing several hun dred fans weekly to the casino, are being changed from Wednesday to t rulay nights of each week. Goggle Fishing Equipment Sold Good On Fourth There was quite a demand for goggle fishing equipment here and in Morehead City on July Fourth iiccording to reports from Carteret Hardware company una tirms m Morehead City which handled thn equipment. Tobe Chiwson of Car teret Hardware Company stated this week that all goggles in stock were sold out. Conditions arc just right at the present time for goggling, and there are many places nearby where sheepshead, angel fish and trigger fish, thi.1 principal species speared by the underwater fishermen are avail able. To Present Music Recital Friday Night Music pupils of Miss Martha Jones will be presented in recital at the Beaufort High School Audi torium on Friday evening, July 12, 1940, at 8:00 o'clock, at which time both vocal and instrumental numbers wil be rendered. There wil be'no charge for admittance. A silver offering will be taken at the; door to help defray the expense of the nse of the building, and music used by the singers. The public is cordially invited to attend. YOU HEAR people talking about how a picture gets around once they hit the press service. One of the most widely published pictures in the United States last year was the photo above of Miss Lucille Thomas as she was riding a Banker pony. The photo was made at the Haynes Riding School which was operating at the time. Banker ponies when properly trained make good saddle ponies. This breed of picturesque little animal which once roamed the Out er Banks in herds of hundreds, is almost extinct today. Two attempts to pen the remaining ponies at Cape Lookout and Ocracoke Tecentljr were unsuccessful. (Bill Sharpe Photo.) WPA Sponsored Become Coastal Swimming Features Of Recreation Project Much interest is being cen tered on the aquatic sports program started here a few days ago under the sponsor ship of the WPA Recreation Project, according to Mrs. Vera Stubbs, supervisor. If enough good swimmers and divers are available, it is Dlanned to present an aaua cade during the Coastal Fes tival in Morehead City next month with participants trom this rounty. Persons of any age who care for water sports are urged to take part in the new recreation pro gram which is held daily at Inlet inn Pier. On some days during the past week as many as 25 per sons have taken part, IVIrs. Stubbs says. Racing, stunt racing and diving is being practiced each day. The project is under the super vision of four WPA Recreation workers. They are Mrs. Bertha Stallings and Charles Davis of Morehead City and Nelson Lewis and Mathew Marshall of Beaufort. While it is planned to present the aquacade during the coming Fes tival it depends largely upon whether the swimmers and parti cipants are expert enough to pu1 on a good show, whether the aqua- (Continued on Page 8) Only Three Adult Males At Salter Path Now On WPA George Smith of Salter Path told The Beaufort News editor re cently that only three persons (adult males) living in Salter Path community today who are not on the WPA. He is one of those not on, and his job is carry ing the mail to Morehead City. Salter Path is one of the few com munities where the mail is deliv ered only three times each week. Former Resident Of Harkers Island In Heroic Rescue Homer Lewis, former . resident of Harkers Island, now attached to Monmouth Beach Coast Guard Station on Long Island, N. Y., was credited with enacting the major 'ole in 'the rescue of an 18-year-ld girl and five men who went to lier rescue" off the public beach at 'Jorth Long Beach. He was aid od by 30 bathers who formed a human chain to help bring the dis tressed swimmers and the girl to safety. Lewis had just been relieved from a four hour watch at ths Long Branch station and was driv ing a coast guard truck home when he saw the large crowd gathered on the beach. He stopped the truck, shouted to a person nearby to park it for him and started run ning for the beach, taking off his clothes as he ran. Rushing into the water he started swimming and bronght the six within reach of the human chain. Acquacade May Festival Feature Fishing And All Outdoors By AYCOCK BROWN EXCELLENT catches of fish were made this week by anglers aboard party boats going beyond Beaufort Inlet. Up until today no parties had gone to the Gulf Stream, but it is a good bet that the first sailfish of the season will be taken within the next few days. The fish taken this week were mostly bonito, Spanish mackerel and bluefish. Several cero have also been taken. ON WEDNESDAY aboard the "Mildred of Beaufort" Capt. Guy Daniels, Sheriff Holland, Corporal Clay, Sergeant Merritt and Hugh Piner fished for an hour or two off the inlet and returned to port with plenty of cabio, mackerel and a few blues. Over at the next pier Capt. Jess Pagels of the Jesse was removing similar fish from hU boat, taken by his party of anglers. Capt. Jack Sewell's parties aboard the "Betty Kay" have landed fish every day this week. DOWN AT CAPE Lookout on Tuesday Louis Mahrt and Jim Her man of Dayton, the Buckmans of Washington and the George Tay lors of New York, caught quite a few bonito and mackerel, and would have taken more except that their attention was attracted to a . huge fish in the vicinity of the Coast Guard pier that would taka no lure, and which could not bo speared. The fish was identified first as a big sea bass like the ono pictured in the papers recently from California, but Cant. Jack (Continued from page eight) TIDE TABLE Information as to the tide at Beaufort is given in this column. The figures are ap proximately correct and are based on tables furnished by the U, S. Goodetia Survey. Some allowances must be made for variations in the wind and also with respect to the locality, thaA is wheth er near the inlet or at the head of the estuaries. HIGH LOW Friday, July 12 1:11 A. M. 7:40 A. M. 1:57 P. M. 8:28 P, M. Saturday, July 13 2:13 A. M. 8:- 0 A. M. 3:02 P. M. 9:32 P. M. Sunday, July 14 3:23 A. M. 9:39 A. M. 4:C9 P. M. 10:34 P. M. Monday, July 15 4:49 A. M. 10:39 A. M. 5:08 P. M. Tuesday, July 16 5:29 A.M. 11:34 A.M. 6:01 P. M. 11:36 P. M. Wednesday, July 17 6:22 A. M. 12:29 A. M. 6:51 P. M. 12:32 P. M. Thursday, July 18 7:11 A. M. 1:17 A. M. 7:37 P. M. 1:21 P. M. i. J.