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Slhe ZiTntlmt Stproru VOLUME XIII This, That And The Other. MRS. THEO. B. DAVIS Some years ago a minister visit ing in our home remarked that he had found it unusual for a person to be able to repeat seven passages of scripture, giving chapter and verse correctly and using only one passage form any book of the Bi ble. It sounded so easy that I took up the challenge and repeated Genesis 1:1. He said that many who gave that verse stated that “God creat ed the heavens, and the earth”, when it really is heaven. But when I was through with Genesis. The most special part of Exodus for memorizing is the Ten Commandments and I was not dead sure of the numbering of the verses in that chapter so skipped over to Psalms. Again, after one quotation, I had to leave the book. Os course I used John 3:16 and 2 Timothy 2:15. I tried to give James 3:1, but could not remember whether is began “BretfiTen” or “My Brethren” and so on. By the hardest I did manage to get through with it, but my self-con fidence was considerably deflated. Try it on yourself and then on others. It’s, a pity that it’s true, but few that I’ve asked could ful fill all the conditions. * + * The game of checkers is another of the things that make me feel how strange it is that folks like me are permitted to run at large. From the time I was old enough to play at all I have at intervals tried to play checkers —draughtss we called it when first T tried. And I am surly the most colos sal failure that ever sat by the board. It appears to be such a nice game. Everything open and above board —not to say on it—and all depending upon skill. The skill is what’s lacking. I can move in th e proper direc tion but never know just why I make the ones I do. As to looking ahead and planning my game—well I don’t know where ahead is nor what to plan. I have played with all my chil dren until they got so much better that it made them sorry to beat me so often. Since I insisted that they show me ho favor they quit playing with me. There wag a time when one of my girlhood beaux tried to teach me checkers. He modestly remark ed that he had won one out of three games with a state champion. He would explain patiently that I should think before making any move. I didn’t know what to think about. Then he would look sadly at the moves I made and at times showed that he was striving for self-control. Much as he loved the game, it’s a wonder our friendship wasn’t broken up: His enthusiasm was not quite the same afterwards; sort of mixed with pity. * * * My mother is my chief source of consolation in checkers as in many other trials. Sfie plays almost as poorly as I do. While she was here we had a few of what we called games.. We enjoyed it, but the sons (Continued on page two) THE FOUR COUNTY NEWSFAFER—WAKE. JOHNSTON, NASH AND FRANKLIN ZEBULON, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, NOVEMBER THIRTEENTH. 1936 Church Column At the Methodist church Sunday morning Pastor Read made the pleasing announcement that there is abundant indication that Zebu lon Methodists will send to the con ferenc-e a report showing that they have fully met all apportionments for the year. Desides this there have been twenty added to the church membership by baptism and others by letter. Another im portant work of the year was the lepairing of the building. It was stated that the granite quarry near Wendell would donate enough s.ton e to build side walk? on the church corner should it be decided to do this. Pastor Herring called the BaD tist membership togetner "Sunday night to make plans for the work of the new associational year. He offered suggestions which included what he deemed most important of the work that should be done in upkeep and beautification of the (hurch house. No definite action was taken. A suggestion was offered Mon day at the Baptist W M. S. for consideration until the i ext regu lar meting. This was a revised plan for the society next year. Instead of one circle meeting and one regu lar meeting monthly ,t was propos ed for each of the circles study Roy al services for programs. Then at the general meeting the last month in each quarter reports would be brought in from each circle, giving detailed reports of work done, amounts contributed, etc. The pro gram at this meeting would be bas ed on mision study and all circles would be expected to be present. This was suggested for trial for one year if desired by the majority and decision will be made later. Meanwhile members are asked to discuss it among thmselves. The Wakefield Philathea class met on Thursday night, Nov. 5, with Mrs. Mamie Kimball hostess, nineteen being present. Mrs, Willie Ferrell presided and Mrs. H. H. Hood led the opening prayer. After the business session the class heard with much pleasure a forty-five minute talk by Mrs. Hurley Powell of Wendell. Closing prayer was. by Mrs. Early Green The hostess served coffee and sand wiches. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Glover. Next Sunday is the regular time for preaching services at Wake field. At the morning hour Misses Lillie Mai Scruggs and Mary Pee bles wil be present and wil render special music on Irish harps. They have played often recently for the Tabernacle Baptist services in Ra leigh and are accomplished musi cians, Miss Peebles being a pupil of Miss Scruggs. The public is in vited to enjoy this hour with the regular congregation. Twin Calves A cow belonging to Join Clark, who lives near Wakelon, gave birth to twin calves this week, One calf is male, one female. Public Character Among Zebulon*s oldest cit izens as regards years of resi dence Is the subject of this week’s sketch. His business is also the oldest of its kind in town. It is no discredit to him to say that his wife is of much assistance in his work, which L ore of the essential indus tries in our midst. He is alert and interested in all things concerning Zebu!on. Name—Marvin Clyde Medlin Native of Dunn’s Township. Franklin County. Born July 2,187 G. Domestic Status Married Miss Bettie Privette, March 2, 1902. One son. Owen. Church Affiliation—Baptist Business— Owner and Man ager of Wess’ Case. Has bn?n in this business 8 years. Came to Zebulon in 1909, his family joining him here in 1911. Home Burned Sunday Night Fire in the early part of Sunday night destroyed the B. A. Weath ers home beyond Wendell, near E'ethany. Tht Weathers family, in cluding the Ted Davises, had gone to take Billy Weathers back to Wake Forest, where he is a mem ber of the sophomore class. Re turning. they saw from a distance the flames leaping from the roof, but did not know until practically i on the spot it was their home which was burning. Neighbors had remov ed most of the furnishings on the lower floor, but no one was able to get upstairs. The fire started or the second floor, but its exact ori gin is unknown. All household goods saved were stored in the old Eagle Rock Academy which was bought from the county by Mr. Weathers some years ago. He and Mrs. Weathers with Kirby Henry, who is with fhem for the winter, went jo the R. L. Searboro home to stay until other arrangements are made. Mr. and Mrs. Ted Davis came into Zebulon and are in the home of the former’s parents. Mr. Weathers had some insur ance on his house, but none on his furniture. The Davises carried some insurance on their furniture. New Line Surveyed Carolina Power and Light Co. lines will have an addition in the near future. Surveyors have been at work this week on an extension beyond Wendell in the Bethany section. This will bring electricity to many families now unable to have its help and convenience. It is becoming more and more of ten the case that electricity brings rot only artificial lights into a home, but also'water for kitchen and bath, power for machinery us ed on the farm, for refrigeration, and for heat. Club Column VISITING SPEAKER FOR CLUB The general meeting of the Wo man’s Club for "November will be held on Tuesday afternoon of next v eek. Mrs. .1. FT. Highsmith of Ral eigh has ben invited to address the club and a full attendance Is de sired. The newly organized Garden De partment of the Woman’s Club met on Tuesday afternoon of this week i nthe home of Mrs. C. E. Flowers. Mrs. C. S. hobgood of Wendell gave a most interesting talk on | Shrubs and Bulbs, also conducting a contest in which the winners— Mrs. Jethro Stell and Mrs. Ray mond Pippin-received a lace vine aui a shrub as prizes, both of these being donated by Mrs. Hob good. The hostess served sand wishes, coffee and stuffed dates. The December meeting of this department wbT be held with Mrs. Foster Finch. I SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT Because the regular time of meet ihg will come on the day before ; Thanksgiving the Home Demon ! s:ration Club date has been ehang j ed for November to Next Wednesr ■ day, the 18th. Mrs. Ed Bunn wTTi ' have charge of the program and a j demonstration will Be given either : ty Mrs. Mclnness or by Mesdames I Harris and Bullock, local leaders. | Mrs. Hoyle, president, asks for a full attendance. m P-T-A The Parent-Teacher Association net on Monday night of this w ek. Mrs. Barbee’s piano Pupils gave a special musical program which was much enjoyed. State Supt. Clyde Erwin was presented and discussed 5 chool Problems of Today, giving I much information and inspiration al challenge to his hearers. Home Dem. Clubs Achievement Day On Tuesday, Nov. 17, Wake Com ty Home Demonstration Clubs will hold an achievement program in the form of tour of one section of the county stopping at various homes illustrating points of inter est featured in the program during •he past year. The Farm Food Sup ply. Members living in this section of the county will meet in front of the Memorial Auditorium at 9 a. m. and go to the Oakwood Club House off highway 21 near Five points From there they will go by Willow Springs and McCullers and ha’*e lunch at the Bethel Church yard near Garner. Kitchen storage space Potato storage houses, gardens, home milk supply and poultry will be observed at homes along the way. At lunch Miss Mary E. Thom as, Specialist in Foods and Nutri tion will present Awards of Merit to women in clubs who have done outstanding work. It is hoped that future tours can take in various sections of the county, until all have been covered. * * * WANTED —Good second-hand mo torcycle. Must be well-behaved and cheap. Call 2561, or see The Swashbuckler. * * * days elapse. * * V "Pardon me. Could you tell me where 1 can find the Swashbuck ler? Oh, you’re him? Well I guess that you are the one ’..ho ad vertised for a good &oeond-hand motorcycle. Now 1 have a good one and will let you have it for— ” ♦ * * “Say Swashie, < hi boy. old boy, did you see Lucky Teeter and his daredevils at th< State Fair. You did? Well, how'd you like those five fellows riding that motorcy cle? Some stuff eh? Who vent with you? Rom Moser and T. Y. Baker, on what, Rom’s car? The mo torcycle! All three? Through Ral eigh and the Fair traffic? Why you ?-(,.!:’; &3s; so-an-.so. Don’t you know you’ll get killed? Why ” * * * “Say Swashie, the other day when you came out from in front of the office, both your wheels went under the back bumpers of Mr. Crenshaw’s car. Boy that was good riding. What? You couldn’t he!p it! The throttle was stuck! Why you blankety. blank fool, don’t you know you’ll get k !” * * * “Say, my friend, don’t you have a motor? Well 1 s°w some fool out on the Oxford-Sn’iithfield highway the other night in a driving rain. That mud and water was certainly making him skid from here to there. What? If ’.\a« you! Why you danged ” * * * “Say, don’t you we have any speed laws in this town? You were doing thirty through the main street. It won’t run any slower? Well, you’d better have it fixed. You’ll kil] somebody or ” * * * “What! You rede to Marion, S. C. on that thing? As cold as it wasi? You ought to be killed, why, the cold was enough to give an or dinary man pneumonia. I wouldn’t get out in that weather in a closed car, much less on a motorcycle. I remember a nephew of mine who rode one to ” ♦ * * “What? The Swashbuckler had a wreck near Wendell and broke both legs? That’s too bad. Huh? You say you found out later it was a boy from Middlesex? The Swash buckler wasn’t even in a wreck? That’s too bad. I ” • » » “Do you want to sell your motor cycle? What will you take for it? $200! That’s too much! I don’t want one anyway.” * * * “What on earth happened? You hit a streak of wet pavement? I thought so. What makes the seat (Continued'on page Wroj NUMBER 19
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