VOLUME IX THIS, THAI * AND THE OTHER By MRS. THEO. B. DAVIS There were four of them—a man. a woman, a boy who seemed to be about eleven and a girl prob ably about four. The man carried a rather dilapidated suitcase while the woman had a light wrap of some kind hanging over her arm. I saw them first as they sat dowri to rest under the small trees at the side of the highway near our house. Experience had taught me what to expect, so I was not sur prised when the boy came to the di or and said: “We are hitch-hik er md we are hungry. Please give i tome dinner.” It 'was about i p o’clock and I was cooking or., .inner. This was explained to him. He said they were going from some place in Pennsylvania to Winston-Salem, where their home was— •• is. I asked if they had walked and he answered in sur prise: “Oh, no! We get rides.” I gave him a pan of apples and plums and a small cooler of milk with a glass, and he asked if I wanted the pan and cooler back. He brought them after a bit and said his mother told him to thank me. Now the thing that made me feel *A>rst was that so small a boy was ‘ so accomplished a beggar. Why, he was much more at ease than was a small negro boy who came the same morning to try to sell me some berries at “three cent' a quart.” And his language would have done credit to a high school * boy. Every verb was right, every pronoun was mindful of its ante cedent, and his final g’s were put on so carefully that ong felt they couldn’t possibly drop off. Yet beg ging seemed to be as natural to him as speaking. What a store of memories for the years of man hood! Or will it be real manhood? Sometimes I fear that we house keepers care more about whether a negro woman is a good washer woman than we do about her mor als. A little girl, three and one-halt years old. told me she has learned to swim. I congratulated her and she said airily: “Oh, it’s not hard. You just have to lay on your tum my and swim with your hands and kick with your feet.” Sounds simple, doesn’t it? But many of us older ones would find the directions complicated, if we jatried to follow them. And it seems PUo sensible to have children learn Go swim. Os course some good swimmers do get drowned, but there is not the anxiety and dread of it beforehand that is felt for those who can only sink in the wa ter. Even Pharaoh and the Egyptians didn’t have to endure a plague of ants. (You needn't go searching those chapters in Exodus to see if I'm correct. I’ve already looked.) And ants are among the peskiest pests we have to fight. Fortunately they don’t kill us when eaten, ami J it is also in the housekeeper’s fa- ! voi that the tiny ones look a good bit like black pepper—only some' husbands don't like pepper. It is really rather useless for us to g" around saying what we would do under this or that circumstance. never lie absolutely certain; and ii we have, the chances are that we wouldn't do exactly the same thing again, or yet the thing we think we would do the next time. Eor some reason few cookbooks : contain recipes for making jam ot , tlvse big, sweet plums that are popularly called “peach plums. If you care to try it, you will find these directions both simple and s ii t i M SCtoi'V- Put the whole plums on to boil in enough water to nearly cover them, i Took thom until they are soft, re move from the fife, and rub them j through a sieve or colander to freej the pulp and juice from skins and | seeds. Measure the pulpy liquid and SUie Zebulon Herori) Death Os Former Citizen Os Zebulon Below is a skethch of the life and an editorial from the Greensboro Record of a former citizen of Zebu lon. Mr. Stone was born near here and his mother made her home in Zebulon long after her son went j to Greensboro to make his home. , He was a nephew of J. M. Whitley and Mrs. W. L. Wiggs, and a bro ther to Norman Stone, of Winston- Salem. “Whitt R. Stone, age 52, promi nent Greensboro business .man for many’ years and vice president of the Joseph J. Stone and company, died suddenly at St. Leo’s hospital at 4 o’clock, Thursday morning, June 29, after illness of only a few days. “Mr. Stone became slightly ill on Saturday an<j was confined to his home several days, being removed to the hospital Wednesday alter ioon. i\ • “The funeral service will be held at 4:30 o’clock Friday afternoon, probably at the First Baptist Church, with Dr. J. Clyde Turner, pastor, officiating. Other funeral arrangements hadn't been complet ed Thursday morning. Long Business Career. “Mr. Stone, who was a nephew of Joseph J. Stone, president of the Joseph J. Stone and company, local printing establishment, has been connected with the local firm since 1895 and had been successively pro moted to the vice presidency of the organization. “Having been a resident of Greensboro practically his entire life, Mr. Stone, who lived at 201 Hendrix street, was an active mem ! her of the First Baptist church, and j from time to time had served as a deacon of the church. Fraternal Figure “In addition to being an active church member p#.d worker for-the yvelfare of that institution, Mr. Stone was a member of the Mason ic and Knights of Pythias lodges and the Junior Order and took an active part in their programs. “He was past chancellor com mander of the Pythian lodge and held the office of master of ex chequer, having been re-elected at meeting of the lodge last Monday night. He was a member of the grand lodge of Knights of Pythians of North Carolina and had held the offices of grand inner guard, grand outer guard, grand master at arms and district deputy grand chancel lor. “The members ot the various lodges ate expected to attend the funeral in a body. “Surviving in addition to his wife, who before marriage was Miss Elizabeth Eller, daughter of the later Rev. and Mrs. W. H. El j ler, is one daughter, Mrs. George I Dupuy, Jr., of Greensboro, and a ! brother, Norman P. Stone, of Win | ston-Salem.” “Greensboro loses one of its most | popular, upright and valuable c-iti- Izens in the death of Whitt R. Stone, j “Relatives and legions of friends j today mourn the passing of one j whose career stands out as a fine j example of service, without osten- I tation, to humanity; of fortitude j and success, and ol unswerving ' loyalty and devotion to whatever ; he conceived to he the right. “Coming to Greensboro in early I j manhood. Mr. Stone bv hard work and native ability, ascended in the business world and soon won for himself a place of high esteem and of honor in the commercial, social, religious and fraternal life of the community. “I’nassuming. of quiet though at tractive disposition, Mr . Stone throughout the long period of his residence here took a prominent part in various moves for commu nity welfare and progress. Os Whitt Stone it may he truthfully j said that his character was without j dross —pure gold.” for each cup of it add nearly one cupful of sugar. A whole cupful may ia- used 'f preferred. Boil rap idly untii the mixture thickens, add ing spices, if desired. Seal as you woqjd jelly. When cold it will be thick enough to slice and makes fine sandwiches for i hool lunches. Try sprinkling chon; ed nuts over it after spread ing it on the hr -ad. ZEBULON, NORT H CAROLINA, FRIDAY, JULY 7. 1933. Marine Vacancies Are Announced A limited number of applicants will be selected for enlistment in the United States Marine Corps at the Recruiting Office, Post Office Building, Savannah, Ga., during the month of July. The Marine Corps maintains high standards of educational and physi cal qualifications of those who are selected for enlistment. Only young men of good moral character are accepted for enlistment whose edu cational qualifications are equiva lent to those of a graduate qf a high school. Many Marines are selected for sea duty on board battle-ships and cruisers and are given splendid or portunity for travel. During an en listment one will travel thousands f miles and will visit many strange and interesting lands. Application blanks will be mailed high school graduates upon request. Celebrates The Fourth Os July Raleigh celebrated Independence Day by staging a reenactment of the laying of the cornerstone of the State Capitol. This was placed just above the one that was laid a hundred year* ago, and the ceremonies were ap propriate to the occasion. Judge Francis Winston, past Grand Mas 'er of the Masons of North Caroli-] ra. presided, and presented the -tone, which was accepted in behalf I of the State by Governor Ehring haus. Dr. Delia Dixon Carroll alsoi spoke. In the parade preceding the ex ercises were delegations from many towns in the state and from a num ber of patriotic organizations. The observance was in charge of the Centennial Commission. Announcement Mrs. ( . E. Flowers, president of the Woman’s Club, asks that aft members meet at the club house on next Tuesday p. m., July 11, at four o’clock. It is highly important that the year’s work be rounded up and final reports made anil approved. It is hoped that every woman con nected with the club can be present.! “The man with time to burn may | not give the w -rid much light." Live Your Creed I’d rather see a sermon than to hear it any day. I’d rather one would walk with me than just to show the way. The eye’s a better pupil and more willing than the ear. Advice may be misleading, but example’s alwavs clear, And the very best of preachers are the men who live their creeds, For to see good put into action is what everybody needs. * I soon can learn to do it, if you’ll let me see it done. I can watch your hands in motion, but your tongue too fast may run. And the lectures you deliver may be very fine and true, But I d rather get my lessons by observing what you do. For I may misunderstand you and the fine advice you give, But there’s no misunderstanding how you act and how you live.—Anonvmous. Two Cents Local Letter Postage It seems that some people are confused as to the correct amount of postage for FIRST class mail since the change. A letter mailed at the Zebulon postoffice, addressed to anyone on the three rural routes out of Zebulon. the postage is two cents, also a letter mailed on any one of the three routes to any one in Zebulon the postage is two cents. But a letter mailed to any other j postoffice, the postage Js three I cents, the same as it has been. And j the drop letter rate is one cent for ( each ounce or fraction. A drop let j ter is one mailed at Zebulon and delivered directly to the one ad dressed. Surprise Shower Mrs. Willard Jones was given a 1 surprise miscellaneous shower at j the home of Mrs. M. T. Ray, Fri day night, June 30. The color scheme carried out was | red, white and blue, representing j the Fourth of July, with green pot . plants added. During the evening games were Jilayed, Musk' was rendered by Miss Crama Brantley. Master M. T. Ray, Jr., dressed as Uncle Sam, presented the gifts in a large basket. Refreshments served consisted of ice cream and cake. The guests enjoyed a pleasant I evening. Mrs. Jones wishes to thank her friends for the many gifts received. Lower Postal Rate Reduced postage rates on local mail went into effect on July 1. j This means that any letter to be I delivered at the same postoffice it was mailed, or on any rural route served by that postoffice, will re- 1 quire a two-cent stamp instead of a three-cent one. Other letters still j require three cents each. Ambassador Visits Gov. Ehringhaus 1— Dr. William E. Dodd, native of: Clayton, now of Chicago, and new ambassador to Germany, paid a vis it to Governor Ehringhaus last Saturday, and is visiting his fath- J a Fuquay Springs. Death Claims Mrs. Joe Hocutt i We are sorry to report the death of Mrs. Joe Hocutt. who died last Wednesday, June 28, 1933. God in His infinite mercy took her away. She left a husband and seven chil dren. We all sympathize with them. Although we know it is sad to give up the ones we all love so well, it |is a feel that we have a closer relation to heaven. Some day, 1 if we all love and trust our Savior as she did, we can see her sweet face again. Rev. Oldham, of Wendell, preach ed a wonderful funeral sermon at the Union Tabernacle where she was laid to rest, Wednesday after noon. Friends and relatives did all that loving hands could do for her, but the Lord giveth and the Lord tak eth away, blessed be the name of the Iyord.—Richardson Cross Roads j Correspondent. Taxes Paid In Advance The Carolina Power and Light Company has paid in advance to . Wake (ounty taxes for the year, amounting to $23,000 discounted at j 3 per cent. While this year’s taxes may he higher the company wished ; to take advantage of the discount and based payment on last year’s 1 figures. Sales Tax In Effect | North ( arolina’s sales tax went into effect last Saturday running i This percentage is expect* d to take care <d the deficit of £14,000,000 \ his h has caused the state much worry, and to enable the budget to in balanced once more. Many trier chants aie disappointed aid dissat isfied, since upon them w'!l Cal' (he burden of book-keeping as well as that of dealing with customers, who, in their turn, object to the in crease in prices thus made neces sary. No merchant is to lie permit ted to absorb this tax; bu it must he passed on to the customer. Marc Picq, the 104-year-old Cla mency, (France) blacksmith who attributes his longevity to the 60,- 000 quarts of wine he has consumed did n - q ii. \\v g! % a si dgc hammer until he passed his 96th birthday. j Tobacco Markets i To Open Earlier The tobacco markets will open a week earlier this year than last, those of the eastern belt, which in cludes Wendell and Zebulon, open ing on August 29, while the middle belt, including Fuquay Springs, will open September 19. These dates were fixed by the U. S. Tobacco Board of Trade last week. Markets in the South Carolina belt will open August 15. New Collector Takes Over Office Charles H. Robertson, of Hills boro, was last Saturday morning sworn in as collector of revenue for the federal district comprising North Carolina and he immediately took over the office from Gilliam Grissom, retiring collector. Mr, Grissom has held the* office for 12 j years and has been very popular, but had to give way to a Democrat. Mr. Robertson has certified for Presidential appointment. Mrs. Pal mer Jei'man, of Raleigh, to be his first assistant and Barber Towler, of Raleigh, to head the income tax division. Other appointments will be made later. There are about 25 applicants for each of the jobs. State Makes Final County Payments The slate of North Carolina has made to the counties final payment of obligations in connection with the tax reduction fund f’qr out lo tion of the extended terms o+' the public schools for the past two years. Dr. A. T. Allen says thi ■ crntii Inition by the state has meant the preservation of the rural school system. Revival Continues For nearly a week now a revival meeting has been in progress at j the Baptist church. The music is led by Furman Betts, of Raleigh.! Mr. Betts is a good singer and has; the faculty of getting others to j sing. He knows just how to get the | children to “spread themselves” in song. Pastor Herring is preaching good ' 3.18 SOOIA.ISS oty, 'suoui.ws [odsojj not long and the attendance is 1 good. The meetings will continue through Sunday evening. You are invited to attend the remaining services. Rotary Program Mrs. H. C. Wade, with a number of her pupils and two former pupils j from Dunn, entertained the Zebu lon Rotary Club at their regular I weekly luncheon. Friday, June 1*!. with ;i number of acrobatic stunts and dances. Mrs. Wade was given a rising vote of thanks for the splendid program which was thoroughly en joyed by the club an ( | several visit ors. Many Words j Not Needed Miss Mary Guyton, supervisor of j adult education in Massachusetts, . ays that of the more than 400,- 000 words in the English language only about 850 are actually needed j in conversation. Os the 850 words j 400 are nouns, 100 are verb and| verb-helping words, 200 are of pic- i tureable objects”, 100 are adjec- j tives and 50 are adjectival oppo sites. Luther McLamb Found Guilty Luther McLamb, young farmer of the Benson section, was on July first, founl guilty of the murder '■ !■!><-’ Hudson on April the 8, last. He was sentenced to electrocu- NUMBERS. FLAPDOODLE By The Swashbuckler I note with a certain degree of interest that lightning killed two hogs for Mr. G. F. Pearce, of Pilot, last week. I am wondering if the force exerted by the holt was suf ficient to barbecue the swine too— A news note states that a wed ding ceremony was performed at Revere, Mass., in which the o&» ficiating justice ofthe peace, bride, bridegroom and attendants were on roller skates. . —Pillow manufac turers must have had at least one good business day in Revere! • Times are becoming so hard in I the local negro district that the i inhabitants are resorting to good old axle grease for hair styaighten er. One dusky gent was heard to remark,,“lt makg yo’ hair straight, but it don’t stay straight long.”— A kind of “the kink is dead, long live the kink” affair. I’d say Another news note states that each of the nine daughters of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Adams, ot Halifax, Va.. has been given the name of a precious stone. They are Pearl K Ruby, Opal, Emerald, Garnet, Crys tal. Agate, Amethist, and Jewel. —I suppose the next wil be named Columbia. A precious stone? Sure ly, the gem of the ocean! Mrs. Mae Foister, of Cleveland, Ohio, was severely burned when she kiss ed her husband who had a cigar ia ! his mouth. Just another case | where people should have “looked | before they lipped” An auto l matic spanking machine has re i cently been submitted to the Aus tralian Minister of Education. This is very unfair. Imagine taking this ' age old privilege away front the parents. They can no longer say, “This hurts me worse than it does you.” A scientific magazine states that there are 20,000 differ ent species of birds in the world-* Oh yeah? Bulgaria has placed j a tax of 3Vj cents on permanent | waves.-—Pity the poor negro. I Germany has just begun putting | out slot machines which say “thank I you” after delivering an article of merchandise.—That’s nothing, A merica has had machines that are ! continually saying “Gimme”, for | the past quarter century! At - j ter all, putting so many sardines I into one solitary can isn’t so won derful. Italy’s forty-two million j people are crowded into an area less than half the size of the State of Texas.—The opportunity of the moment comes from Morroco, in Africa. There is no newspaper there.—-—One of our friends, near Wendell, had a hog which died from bloating last week, but it doesn’t worry him in the least.— Why? Don’t you remember that old adage my dear, “All’ swell that end’ swell!” The old Swash buckler in a moment of altruism is offering to the public a chance to enter a contest which is most unique. For the best letter on “Why tr Swashbuckler’s column should he done away with” will 1 win a year’s subscription to the RECORD. This is that chance you have been waiting for. Tell the Swashbuckler what you think of him. The winning letter and j the three next best will he publish ed in the RECORD at the end of the contest. The contest ends at twelve o’clock noon at the RECORD office door in Zebulon, Wednesday, July 19, 1933. Address your let ter- to l npopularity Contest, Care of Swashbuckler, Zebulon, North Carolina. Remember to sign your full name and address. Everyone is eligible for entrance. The jud ges will be: Fred. V. Lewis, Long Beach. California; Mrs. Theo. B. Davis. Zebulon; The Swashbuckler, at large. New Fiscal Year Begins July first marks the beginning of a new fiscal year for the gov ernment. This is better than for it to begin on January the first, since the crop year, in general, begins at this time and the year’s bus iness activity is at a lower point than at any other time, of the year.

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