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©he letmlnn Serorh VOLUME XVI. This, That, & The Other By MRS. THEO. B. DAVIS This week’s Saturday Evening Post has an article by Charles Gibbs Adams on Gardens for the Stars. He means Hollywood Stars, not those in the spacious firma ment on high. Most entertaining accounts of various gardens are given, but nothing in the article impressed me as did a statement that no two persons can garden to gether on equal terms and l«t har mony reign. One must have au thority to give orders to the other, if there is to be peace. Where those who own the garden must al so do the work in it, Mr. Adams advises that there be two gardens, ■o matter how small. And that’s good advice, though perhaps not from a landscaping viewpoint. I’ve neve? been able to under stand why planting flowers or veg etables should have such a tenden cy to bring out the disputatious argumentative side of human na ture. It may be that those who love plants feel strongly about them; it may be each has a men tal picture of what is wanted in a garden; it may be plain, old fashioned bossiness; but two who can garden in peace are practically quarrel-proof, or one does not care much about it and is only helping the other. Among my earliest childhood recollections are those of Grandpa, groaning as he gave over to what Grandma wanted done in their im mense garden; and Grandma’s la menting over some favorite flower or herb that had been trampled by horse or mule. In our home Mother, I believe, had most to say about the vege tables and all about the flowers. Still, there were periods of stress end strain concerning what to plant and the best way to do it. My husband and I had so much disagreement over our first gar dens that it was easier to let him have all the vegetables and claim the flowers myself. I mean, he was head of one and I the other. That still holds, though to this day I have to keep reminding him to plant carrots and okra, neither of which he likes and both of which },e forgets when planning for the season. But I can’t manage my part of it alone and have to call on him for help. Shrubs and deep-dug holes are beyond my strength unaided. And the proper location for any bush calls for discussion enough to appall any listener. We can never see alike at first and have to arrive at the planting spot by a process of elimination. I say that particular shrub would be best at the west edge of the front yard and he shows me irre futably why that is out of the question. He suggests instead that we put it on the east side in the place where a big clump of cannas has been for several years. I be gin with gestures and exclama tions to prove him all wrong. So it goes until, by and by there’s on ly one spot left on the premises uncondemned, and we both know that bush has to be set somewhere, though by then we’re almost too tired to work on the job. (Continued On Back Page) THE FOUR COUNTY NEWSPAPER—WAKE, JOHNSTON, NASH AND FRANKLIN ZEBULON, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 1940 AT CHURCHES ZEBULON BAPTIST CHURCH The announcement of service* for Sunday, March 3, is as fol lows. 9:45, Sunday School. Last Sun day there were 278 present. 11:00, Morning Worship. Ser mon subject. “The Prevention of Godlessness.” 7:00, Young People meet. 7:30, Evening Worship. The second of “The Men With Jesus During His Last Days”. This evening we consider Simon of Cy rene. G. J. GRIFFIN, Pastor. METHODIST CHURCH Services for Sunday, March 3: Church School—10:00. Young People—6:4s. Church Service—7:3o. The church needs the presence, prayer and support of every member. We should never fail to give to the church the very best of our lives. BEN F. BOONE. Minister. LUNCHEON FOR PHILATHEAS One of the most enjoyable oc casions of the season was held in the home of Mrs. Oris Horton on Wednesday of last week -when a three-course luncheon was served to members of Hephzibah Phila thea Class. Appropriate decora tions and favors weie used and games were played. Mrs. Oscar King was a welcome visitor. This class has quarterly socials and will meet in the home of Mrs. Dewey Martin in May. INVITATION Members of the Hephzibah con gregation will receive informally at the church on Friday night, March 1, at eight o’clock, honor ing the new pastor, Rev. Carl Lewis, and Mrs. Lewis. It is hoped that all members will at tend, and others interested are cordially invited to be present. WAKEFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH G. CARL LEWIS, Pastor 10 A. M., Sunday School. 6:30 P. M., Meeting of those in terested in organizing a Baptist Training union. The pastor is of the opinion that the Training Union is needed and he finds that a number of the people in the church are anxious for such au organization. 7:30 P. M., Worship Service. Sermon Topic, “A People Pre pared.” HEPHKIBAH BAPTIST CHURCH j _______ 10 A. M., Sunday School. 11 A. M., Worship service. Ser ; mon topic: “A Growing Faith.” ► ■■■ i WEEK OF PRAYER The season of prayer to be ■ held next week by the Baptist W. > M. S., will have the following • meetings: Monday night, pro i gram led by Central Circle; Wed r nesday night, program led by , Southside Circle; Friday night, > when the Northside Circle will have charge. Before each meet ing a study period will be con ducted. Delay Explained The delay in the appearance of this paper last week was caused by the breaking of a small gear in the press. Two trips to Raleigh and twenty four hours of waiting for the part were necessary before the repair could be made and print ing resumed. The entire force regretted the happening, but no one was to blame, and it is hoped that the patience of sub scribers was equal to the emer gency. Minstrel To Be Given Tonight The annual Wakelon minstrel show will be given in the Wakelon auditorium tonight. S. J. Austin, athletic director, has turned to dramatics in order to be able to direct this affair with the assist ance of Miss Frances Barrett. The show starts at 8:00 with a roof-raising song that will give enjoyment to the most hardened soul. The end-men and men in the circle are Wilbur “Rufus” Hales, Wade “Sambo” David, Jeffrey “Bones” Carter, Earl “Willie Antone, Monroe “Rooster” Jones, and Sam “Floogie” Horton. Barry Davis serves as “Mr. Inter locutor.” The Wakelon Glee Club will pro vide the music, singing Swanee River, Revival Day, Old Black Joe and many other favorite®. Ballentine Speaks To Rotary Club Luther Massey had the program. He had Senator Ballentine to speak for him. Mr. Ballentine spoke on the Educational Program of North Carolina, of the im provements of the present school program of the State. He told how many school buses are in op eration and the present cost of op erating our schools. It was an in teresting and informing speech and was enjoyed by all. The “Tigers” and the “Wildcats” had a hundred per cent attendance. Attorney Foster Finch and Mr. Sam Narron were honored guests. We were especially glad to see Mr. Narron, as he was one of the Wakelon boys that has made good playing baseball. To us he is still Sam. Massey Lumber Co. Bankrupt Petition for voluntary bankrupt cy has been filed in the U. S. Dis trict Court, Raleigh, by Merritt L. Massey and Geo. Riggsby Massey of Zebulon, trading as the Massey Lumber Co. This lumber and building supply firm listed liabili ties of $17,109.44 and assets of $14,825. This concern has one of the best planing mills in this sec tion and has supplied most of the lumber, brick and millwork used in the many new homes built in Zebu lon within the last several years. DEATHS EMMA JEAN ELLIS Funeral services for Emma Jean Ellis, age 7, daughter of Mr. and, Mrs. W. D. Ellis of Zebulon, were held Monday afternoon, Feb. 26, at Corinth Baptist Church, with the Rev. J. N. Stancil offici ating. Interment was in the church cemetery. She died at her home Sunday at 11:45 with a heart affliction. Six little girls from Zebulon Ju nion Choir sang. Surviving are her mother and father, two broth ers, J. P. and Vernon Ellis, and two sisters, Allene and Carrie Lee Ellis. Her affectionate personality won her many friends. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her, especially in the home. Flower girls were: Virginia Liggins, Nancy Dunn, Ruby Driv er, Jacqueline Driver, Lennie Mae Stallings, Ruby Stallings, Lillian Liles, Evelyn Lewis, Elgia Lewis. Pall bearers were Mallie Liles, P. T. Ellis, Oris Stallings, Clyde Kemp. MRS. P. H. COLLIB Mrs. P. H. Collie died at her home in Spring Hope on Sunday night after an extended illness. She was 81 years old. Her hus band died several years ago. Mrs. C. E. Parker is one of the surviv ing children. D. P. PRIVETTE The* death of Mr. Pet Privette on Feb. 18 was not unexpected to his family and friends, as he had been very sick for so long. Mr. Privette was well known in Zeb ulon and operated a case here for some time, gaining many friends while in business, and he will be missed greatly by the town as well as by his family and many friends. Mr. Privette was taken to Duke Hospital before Christmas and one leg was removed. He came home, but soon was taken back to Duke and everything possible was done for him, but as we all know, God knows what is best for us. We all hope his wife and children the best of success. Mr. Privette was a member of the Pearce’s church. His wife was Margie Liles, and the child ren are: D. P., C. W., Margie Lee, Blandy and Elizabeth Ann, all of Zebulon; and five children by a former wife: Davis Privette, Rocky Mount; Mrs. Foster Strickland, Rocky Mount; Mrs. George Barham. Wake Forest; Mrs. Russell Watson of Selma, and W. S. Privette of Raleigh. MRS. ALVA BUNN Mrs. Alva Bunn, widow of the late Alva Bunn, died unexpected ly at her home in Zebulon Sun day, following a heart attack. Fun eral services were conducted Mon day afternoon at 3:00 o’clock at Hales Chapel, five miles south of Zebulon. The pastor, Rev. C. H. Upchurch, assisted by Rev. Theo. B. Davis, a former pastor, con ducted the service. Burial was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Bunn was a woman of ex cellent character and was greatly loved by her friends and neigh bors. Surviving her are six child ren: Ralph, Heber, Graydon, (Continued On Back Page) Junior Chamber Commerce Meets The Zebulon Junior Chamber of Commerce held their regular meet ing Tuesday night in the Woman’* Club. A very small number of members were present, but plana were formulated to have a delega tion represent Zebulon at the State meeting in Statesville. Also it was decided to carry a full page advertisement in the program and minutes of this meeting. Thie booklet will have a circulation of around 10,000, part of which will be distriuted at the meeting, the rest to be sent to various states and 500 to be filed with the N. C. State Department of Conservation and Development. Plans were also discussed for having charter night in the near future. At the same time we have charter night, the ladies will prob ably be invited. A well known speaker will be invited to attend and also a member of the Nation al Junior Chamber of Commerce. A committee composed of Leon Thompson, Bob Sawyer and Lee Roy Harris were named by Presi dent Robert Massey to work oul the details of the entertainment for charter night. Bob Sawyer made a motion that the organization donate $35 to the local scout troop for the purpose of assisting them in building a hut. The motion was tabled for in vestigation by the following com mittee: Bob Sawyer, Clarence Ho cutt and Hacmon James. This committee has the responsibility of finding out just what the Jc’a can do and will report back for a final vote on the motion. - ——— w 1— Zebulon To Have • Fast Tournament The first annual Wakelon Semi- Pro Tournament will be held in the Wakelon gymnasium beginning March 5, and continuing through next week. This tournament, conceded to be the fastest ever held in North Car olina, will have fourteen teams en tered. Fourteen games will be played. The Wake Forest Independents have been seeded first in this af fair. However, competition is keen and upsets will be frequent. Three games will be played on Tuesday, three on Wednesday, four on Thursday, and two each on Friday and Saturday. The local Zebulon All-Stars gained prestige when they topped the strong Wake Forest Scribes last Saturday night, 66-63. They plan to contact several more play ers and show their opponents how the game is played. A new team has been organized and has been named the Wakelon Reds. Composed of high school players, this aggregation will add local interest to the contests. The entire proceeds wfll go to the athletic fund. Stueben James Austin, director of athletics for Wakelon, has charge of the affair, and plans for a successful meet. GARDENS J. A. Wilson, farm agent of the State College Extension Service, is urging every Polk County family to grow at least IB vegetables in its home garden this year. NUMBER 35
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