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THE RECORD is Yuir Paper—Are Yru its Friend? VOLUME 2, NUMBER 14 Wakelon School Opens The 20th Fall Session Begins Monday Morning At 9 O’clock Patrons and friends of Wakelon school are cordially invited to be pre sent at the opening of the session next Monday morning at nine o’clock. The indications are that we shall have by far the largest opennig in the history of the school. The enrollment for the year will probably reach 800 or more. Parents are earnestly urged to en ter their children on the opening day, even if it is necessary to keep them out for a few days after the first day to help gather the crops. We are anxious to have every pupil present on the opening day, and the there will be important announcements which every child should hear. It is our intention to open school at eight o’clock and dismiss early in the af ternoon, not later than one-thirty, un til the bulk of the cotton is gathered. We hope that this arrangement will enable the farmers to gather their cotton without having to keep their children out of school to help gather it. Six trucks have been ordered to convey to school the children who too far away to walk, making seven trucks in all that will be in operation this year.' Four of the new trucks are here, but two will unavoidably be a few days late getting here. We will do our best by maknig double trips, in such caf%j as are necessary, to transport at least all pupils who live as much as two and one-half miies from school, and nearer if possible, until other trucks come. Putting on so many trucks at one time, and five having to do the work of seven for a few days naturally make it difficult for us to arrange satisfactory sche dules in every case. We shall do our best, however, and we hope that the patrons of the trucks will be patient until we can make satisfactory ad justments. Following is a list of the teachers: First grade, Miss Lucy Turnage, Mis 3 Evelyn Speight, one to be selected be cause of the resignation yesterday of Miss Myra Outlaw; second grade, Mrs. F. L. Page, Miss Eloise Whitley; third grade, Miss Mabel Ripley, Miss Mattie Icard; fourth grade, Miss Ann McGoogan, Miss Annie Lou Alston, Miss Jessie Reeves; fifthh grade, Miss Alta Stone, Miss Corinne Tucker; ♦*3Rixth grade, Mrs. Nettie Lou Bullock, Pjjiss Emma Ward; seventh grade, . Mrs. F. E. Bunn, Miss Maude Bundy; English, Miss Elea nor Simpson; Latin and French and high school principal, Mrs. W. K, Phillips; Science, Miss Lalin Elliot, Home Economics, Miss Louise Fraz ier; Music, Miss Gracett Frazier and Mrs. G. S. Barbee; Mathematics, Hu bert Shull; History, Aubrey Tilley Agriculture, P. H. Massey. Messrs Shull and Tilley will have charge of athletics. The dormitory matron, who arrived Tuesday, is Mrs. Carrie Sykes of Columbia, N. C. INTERESTING LECTURE An interesting and instructive ill ustrated lecture was given at the M. E. church on Friday by Rev. Doane Stott, of Wendell, who has been doing missionary work in the Hawaiian Islands for the past two years. A good crowd was present. This lecture was under the auspices of the Epworth League and took the place of the regular league program. TOBACCO SALES IN ZEBULON Despite the lateness of the season and the late curing, tobacco is com ing in right along, and prices are get ting higher every day. Growers are satisfied and every body is happy. Talking with one farmer today who sold a small lot, he said he brought what he estimated at SSO worth of tobacco, for which he received SBO. Others are doing the same thing every day. Considering the quality of tobacco being marketed —first curing of sand lugs—and prices at which they are being sold no farmer could be other than satisfied. The Zebulon record REPRESENTING FOUR COUNTIES—WAKE. JOHNSTON. >ASH and FRANKIJN THE LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY SMALL TOWN COMMUNITY PAPER IN NORTH CAROLINA. NASH CO. S. S. CONVENTION To Be Held At Rocky Cross Church Saturday and Sunday ! Sept, 18 And 19 The Nash county Sunday School Convention will be held Rocky Cross Baptist church, six miles east of Zeb ulon, Saturday and Sunday, Septem ber 18-19, 1926. Saturday Night, September 18 8:00 —Devotional. Mr. J. T. Mor gan, Middlesex, Route 2. 8:15 —Worship in the Sunday school Miss Pattie Coghill, Henderson, Field ! Secretary, Department of Religious Education, Southern Christian Conven 1 tion. 8:45 —Song. Record of Attendance. 8:55 —Plans for Increasing Sunday School Attendance. Mr. D. W. Sims, Raleigh, General Superintendent of North Carolina Sunday School Asso ciation. 9:25 —Announcements. 9:30 —Adjourn. Sunday Morning, September 18 10:30 —Devotional. Mr. J. A. Lewis of Middlesex, Route 1. 10.45 —Young People Organized for Religious Education. Miss Pattie ; Coghill. 11:15 —Business Session: Reports of County and Town ship Officers. Appointment of Committees. Record of Attendance. 11:35—Sunday School Efficiency the Result of Co-operation. Mr. D. j W. Sinis. 12:10— Offering for Support of the County and State Sunday School As sociations. 12:25 —Announcements. 12:30 —Adjourn. Dinner at the Church. Everybody Come and Bring a Basket. Sunday Afternoon, September 19 2:00 —Devotional. Mr. Guy E. Bis | sette, Nashville. j 2:lo—The Home and the Sunday | School Working Together. Mr. J. I. ; White. 2:3o—Methods for Work With Chil dren. Miss Pattie Coghill. 3:00 —Song. 3:os—Some Little Things That : Make a Big Difference in the Sun j day School. Mrs. D. W. Sims. 3 ; 35 —Discussion and Questions. Op portunity for the presentation and discussion of special Sunday School probelms. 3:50 —Business Session: Reports of Committees and the Election of Officers. Place of Next Meeting. Presentation of Attendance Pennant. 4:00 —Adjourn. Sunday Night, September 19 8:00 —Devotional. Mr. L. A. Hag ' wood, Spring Hope, Route 3. B:ls—What the Young People Ex ! pect of the Church. Miss Pattie Cog | hill. B:4s—Song. 8:50 —Mending the Weak Link in i the Sunday School. Mr. D. W. Sims. 9:30 —Adjourn. The attenadnee pennant will be pre j sented at the close of the session on | Sunday afternoon. This pennant will ; be awarded to the Sunday school hav [ ing in the Convention the largest ' number of representatives, sixteen I years of age and over, according to I the number of miles traveled. L. T. VAUGHAN, Pres. J. C. MATTHEWS, Sec. OCTOBER 21 ST AND 22ND Keep these dates in mind for the East Wake County Fair will be held | in Zebulon at that time. | Every citizen within the district will j do well to attend this gathering, meet : and shak ( e hands with his neighbor, ! discuss the problems confronting him, i in other words, swap ideas and make ! it a good thing. Concert of action and friendlier re lations would exist when we know ; each other better. Remember the dates and arrange to attend. It will be held in Zebulon j this year. ZEBULON, N. C., FRIDA Y, SEPTEMBER 17, 1926 PRICE: One Year, $1.30; Single Copies, 3c. FARMER TAKES HIS OWN LIFE Nathan Brantley Ends His Career On Earth Last Friday the neighborhood in ar.d around Dry Wells Township, 7 miles northeast of Zebulon, was shocked when the news began to be spread that Mr. Nathan Brantley, age about 55 years, had com mitted suicide. Mr. Brantley was living on the farm of Mr. Arthur Lewis, and it this said, that his health had been brd for some time and was despondent for some reason unknown, and had threatened to take his life several times before he did the rash deed. It is said that he told his family that he intended to take his own life, and he gave them some advise re garding housing the crop, and told them that if they would be careful and attend to matters as they should, they could have some money when the crop was all gathered. Last Friday he made his threats good, and ended his own life. The funeral last Saturday was at tended by a large concourse of sor rowing friends, and his body now rests in the family burying grounds near his home place. Many friends saw the deed man af ter the deed was commuted and they wonder why he should have taken his own life, and no doubt, no one can give the real reason for Mr. Brantley ending his own life in the way he did. A BIRTHDAY SURPRISE Mr. Alex Pulley was greatly sur prised when he returned from the fodder field last Saturday to find that his two sons, Mr. Janies and Al ton had prepared such a delightful dinner in honor of his sixty-first birth day and also his son and nephew’s birthday. They served the famous Brunswick stew and many other delightful things to eat. After the dinner had been There were no oib’B hrdl etaoi etaoin served ice cream and cake was served. There was no one present except his nearest neighbors. The dinner was enjoyed by all that were present, and especially by Mr. Pulley. FASHION SHOW AT RALEIGH Dame Fashion reigned su; reine on Tuesday night at the City Auditorium at Raleigh when the annual fashion parade was staged as a part of the fifth Fall Festival of the Merchants Association. Raleigh firms brought to the Raleigh public and the visitors attending the Festival a complete re vue of the latest fall and winter garb for all occasions at this time, that included many imported garments of finest chiffon and lace, to luxurious furs and natty sport togs. Beautiful living models displayed these fashion modes on a white cloth covered runway which extended from the dressing rooms around the arena of the Auditorium giving the spec tators a full view of each costume modeled. The latest attire for men and children as well as for women fea tured, Children’s exhibits was includ ed school dresses, party frocks, and warm coats for winter wear. A novel feature of the event was a bridal scene which included bridesmaids, flower girls, and all that goes to make up a fashionable wedding. A feature of the event was “ra doied” announcements describing each costume and the name of the exhib itor. Loud speakers were erected in the Auditorium and all announcements came through the air, the announcers being stationed elsewhere in the Mu nicipal building. Music throughout the evening by the Raleigh Symphoney Orchestra added greatly to the occasion, Grier Hudson is manager of the show. The merchants who were partici pating wei-e: Boylan-Pearce Com pany, Lucille Shop, Gunn’s, McLeod and Watson, King and Holding, Hud son-Belk Company, and Cross and Linehan. BUYS WIGGS WAREHOUSE Stephens Bros. Pur chase Big Tobacco Warehouse The Stephens Bros., who came here this season to sell tobacco at the Wigg.s warehouse were so well pleas ed with the outlook in Zebulon for the sale of leaf tobacco at auction, that before the first week’s sale were over they decided to purchase the building from Mr. Wiggs. The Stephens Bros., are well pleas ed with the town of Zebulon, and know that the town is destined to be one of the leading tobacco towns in Eastern North Carolina. In conversation with these gentle men, they made it plain that they in tended to make their future home here, and they at once began to make preparations by purchasing the ware house, and will in the near future make some improvements, and pre pare for larger sales in the coming years. These enterprising men see and know what a great tobacco sec tion there is around Zebulon and they know that if they deal with the farm er in the right way that the tobacco will come to this town, and they in tend that the prices shall be right at their warehouse. Local Market Has Good Sales The reports from the tobacco ware houses are to the effect that every day since the sales started the prices have been good. Tobacco is selling much higher than last year, notwith standing the farmers have not had time to cure and grade up to this time. Much tobacco is still in the fields, but the best tobacco is yet to come, and it is predicted that a better grade which is to come in now will be still higher in price. Zebulon’s tobacco market this sea son has been much higher in price than last year, and we are told that the farmers have been, as a rule, sat isfied. When the good tobacco begins to come in, one may look for the prices on this type of tobacco to be much higher than that which is now being put on the market. The larger markets have been get ting some weed from further south, which is considered fair to good to bacco, and if Zebulon has been in keeping with the prices on the larger markets, with tobacco thht is not quite so good as that offered on the larger markets, it is expected that the prices on good tobacco here will surpass that of the larger markets. The warehousemen here are giving their undivided attention to the sales and are working hard to maintain high prices, and so far they have succeed ed. It was stated Tuesday that the prices on the Zebulon market could hardly be equalled on any market in Eastern North Carolina. It was further stated that the sales here this season would double last year's sales. This fact alone shows that the market is growing in leaps and bounds, and with the proper men to guide the destiny of the Zebulon market, it will not be long before Zeb ulon will rank with any market in Eastern Carolina. The Record wants to see ”13 farm ers get a gcod price for the weed, and the opinion of every one is that the prices will hold good for the en tire season. The Record suggest that every far mer gather, cure and grade his to baccos fast as possible and get it on the market—the sooner the better. CAN YOU BEAT THIS Will Dunn, colored, a prosperous farmer of Wake Forest, N. C., R. 2, has won the fame on S. T. Barham’s farm for raising large water melons. Will has a fine crop of melons, some few weighing seventy to seventy-fice pounds; any one interested in growing Jone’s melons, white or colored, he will be glad to tell you of his exper ience write them as he is lucky every year. PROCLAMATION BY GOVERNOR Week Os October 3-9, “Fire Prevention Week” Reminding the people of North Carolina that seven million dollars worth of property and 293 human lives were lost in the state last year through fires, most of which were caused by carelessness, Governor McLean Saturday issued a proclama tion setting aside the week of October 3-9 as “Fire Prevention Week” in North Carolina. The week will also be observed in other states, Stacey Wade, State Insurance Commisisoner stated. In his proclamation the governor called upon the citizenry of the state to become actively interested in the great problem of conserva tion and aid in stamping out the huge annual losses resulting from fire waste. The proclamation follows: “The State of North Carolina has for years led in efforts to reduce fire waste and its attendant loss of life and property. October 3rd to 9th, inclu sive, has been designated as Fire Prevention Week throughout the United States, and I appeal to our citizenry to become actively interested in this great problem of conserva tism. “Carefully gathered statistics show that in 1925, $6,914,814.00 worth of property was destroyed by fire; that 293 human lives were burned to death in North Carolina, caused largely through carelessness. Com pared with our national fire loss of 570 million dollars and 20,000 lives destroyed this is low, but entirely too great for an intelligent citizenship such as ours. It is well known that carelessness and ignorance go hand in hand as the chief causes of the great National Fire Waste. “I therefore, urge that the week of October 3rd to 9th be set aside as Fire Prevention Week, in accordance with Section 6080 of the Consolidated Statutes, which provides that the Gov enor of North Carolina shall, each year in October, issue a proclamation urging the people to preper observ ance. “During this week I also urge that fire drills be held in schools, States institutions, factories and stores, and that they be continued at regular in tervals; “That schools, theatres, churches, public and private hospitals and in stitutions, factories, stores and hotels be inspected to see that every safe guard against fire is provided, and al so that exit facilities are sufficient, in the event o r fire; “That local municipal authorities examine their fire ordinances and make them sufficient if they are lacking in any particular. “To th's end I urge our citiens to thoroughly co-operate with the in surance department, and that every Mayor issue a proclamation. I earnestly request the co-operation of citiens, Chambers of Commerce, Ro tary, Lions, Civitans, iKwanis and Woman’s clugs, and all other civic bodies and the press. “And now, therefore, I do issue this my Proclamation, and do set aside and designate “October 3rd to 9th, as Fire Pre vention Weew and do urge all our people to a proper observnace of this wee kin obedience to the law of North Craolina. “Done at our city of Raleigh, this 11th day of September, in the year of our Lord one thousand nine hun dred and twenty-six, and in the one hundred and fifty-first year of our American Independence.” ANGUS W. McLEAN, Governor. Charles H. England, Private Secreatry. AT M. E. CHURCH SUNDAY There will be a special program given at the Methodist church next Sunday morning, by the children. The public is cordially invited to attend. Being on the right track does no good if you just sit there. TH E REC ORD Will Print Your Uommunity News CROP PROSPECTS ABOUT AVERAGE Corn Better Than Last Year R ileigh N. C., Sept., 11.—An an swer to the racket about North Caro lina’s prosperity is reflected in the September Ist crop forecasts released by the National Crop Reporting Board September 10th. After an adverse spring and very dry summer period, we have a prospect of 83 per cent for corn, 79 per cent for tobacco; 69 for cotton; 79 for apples; 78 for sweet potatoes; and in fact, the aver age for all the crops show 78 percent of a full crop or normal condition. This means that in spite of adverse conditions recovery is not only pos sible but as viewed from past years’ actual results, that the harvests are good. The cotton crop shows the best con dition 111 the Southern Colton Slates. We have an outlook for a good and profitable tobacco crop. Wheat and barley showed the best yields so many years. Corn, with an indication of about 21 bushels per acre, showed a condition equal to any crop for sev eral years in this state. The fruit crop is unusually good, as indicated by the production in the Sand Hills of probably over 3,000 cars of peaches, while the apple crop all over the state is unsusally good. From a bad be ginning the pastures and hay crops are now in good condition. The pea nuts, while off in stand considerably, seem to indicate fair results if fav orable weather continues. Soy beans and cowpeas are looking better than for several years. Fecans indicate an unusually good crop. A review of the September Ist crop report for North Carolina, as passed ion by the State and Federal Depart j ments of Agriculture, is as follows: : Condition of the corn crop 83 par cent iif a full crop or normal promise. r his indicates 47,981,000 bushels. This is considerably bolter than last year, b it some under the five-year average, a ;d shows an improvement of 3,000,- C 0 bushels during the past month. A summary of additional crop con ditions is: The late Irish potato crop G 4 per cent; cultivated hays 77; mea dcw hay 9 ton yield; clover hay 68 per cent of a full crop promise; al falfa 775; peanuts 73; cowpeas 82; scy beans 80; sorghum cane 83; pe cans 78; while fruit crops show grapes 8. r ; pears 67; and the peach produc tion is 67 per cent of a full crop pro d iction. An interesting feature of the re port is that pertaining to the distribu tion of tame or cultivated hay acre age. This indicates that of the total acreage, soy beans occupy 29 per cent; cowpeas 23: peanuts 13; clovers 15; cowpeas and sorghum mixed 7; grains cut green in an unripened condition 4; and all other tame hays 9 per cent. This shows that w’e have a large vari ety of important hay crops; in fact, more than the states to the North and in the West. Our alfalfa, millet, Sudan and Johnson grass crops are estimated to be from 3 to 4 per cent of the total acreage. Every kind of far mean grow its needed hay in North Carolina. In a talk before the Raleigh Kiwanis Club September 10th it was claimed that the agricultural progress and prosperity in North Carolina was quite as over-rated as was the edu cational system. In spite of this, however, the States occupies quite an enviable position in the value per acre and the diversification of her crops. The trouble lies in the cost of pro duction and in the unsystematic and expensive methods of operation. Far mers could remedy this to a large ex tent by following the business meth ods employed and found essential in other industries; namely, records of profits and losses through cost ac counts. SCHOOL PATRONS Don’t forget to bring your basket and meet, the new teachers at the old fashioned picnic supper, Saturday p. m. at five o’clock, on the Wakelcn school lawn. WAKELON P. T. A.
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