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VOLUME XVII.
THIS, THAT, &
THE OTHER
By MRS. THEO. B. DAVIS
If at any time you hear me
say this day or that is the hot
test I ever knew, remind me
gently that I must We wrong.
The hottest day I remember was
in that July when Uncle Thelbert
Starkey was buried. He was the
husband of my grandfather’s sis
ter, very old, and had been 'bed
ridden for a long time. I was
about nineteen, was one of those
who stood by his bed at night
when the last breath escaped sigh
ingly, and was also a helper in
preparations for the funeral next
day.
It would not have been seemly
for Aunt Kittie, the widow, to
have done any work that morn
ing, so we forced her to put on
her best dress and sit in idleness
—but she kept coming out to the
kitchen and having to be pei
suaded to go back. The youngest
son lived at home, unmarried, and
the youngest of the daughters
had come from Newport News
some time previously. She and I
took charge of the cooking. My
cousin, Joe, told to get plenty
of stove-wood, split up fence
rails, sound and Ibone-drv, that
kept the kitchen stove red-hot.
It was a small kitchen with a still
smaller window.
We killed a half-dozen frying
size chickens, among them, I re
gret to say, some of Aunt Kit
tie’s turned-out pullets; and we
heard from that later. If you
have stood over a big pan of
scalding water, snatching feath
ers off chickens that must be
fried as soon as possible, I can
pass over that part. If you have
n’t, it might as well be passed
over anyway; you wouldn’t know.
Picking those chickens was hot
enough, but frying them in the
corner of that kitchen and jug
gling two pans around at one
time was •worse. I remember
that we also had corn, tomatoes,
apple sauce, hot biscuit and cof
fee, and the cousin—her name
was Kittie, too—and I cooked it
all. Enough for some thirty rel
atives who arrived at intervals
all morning. They grieved loudly
and sincerely, but Cousin Kittie
didn’t have time to stop and cry.
The funeral was early in the
afternoon, the hottest part of the
day, “with Masonic honors.” The
immediate family had to be in
the procession, but we of another
generation cut through the woods
and reached the burying-ground
ahoad of them. I shall never for
get those Masons. Without ex
ception they were old, or looked
old to me, their Taces were drip
ping with sweat and grim with
resolution, their steps were dog
ged and slow, at times almost
stumbling. In front came Grand
pa, a big heavy Bible open in his
arms. After him followed others
of the lodge with long poles or
something of that kind, or just
walking; and all wore their
aprons. Grandpa’s was of whits
satin with gold letters and wide
silver fringe. He was a thirty
second degree Mason. Beneath
their feet the dust rose in puffy
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THE FOUR COUNTY NEWSPAPER—WAKE, JOHNSTON, NASH AND FRANKLIN
Zebulon Simmers As Mercury Climbs;
Everybody Agrees: It’s Too &?x?l! Hot
DATES GIVEN FOR
DISPENSARY
The General Assembly of 1939
passed a law requiring parents
or guardians of any child in this
State to have them immunized
against diphtheria.
Dispensary dates and places
for both White and Colored are
as follows for this section:
Tuesday, August 6 and August
20.—W. J. Rogers Store, Roles
ville, 10:30; and the Zebulon
points listed below, all on Rt. 3,
except the last, which is on Rt. 2.
H. G. Perry’s Store, 11:00; A.
S. Harris Store, 11:15; Walker
Perry’s Store, 11:20; J. R Fow
ler’s Store, 11:30; O. E. Brannan,
Glory Cross Road, 1:15; Irvin
Duke’s General Store, 1:45; Irvin
Duke’s Lake, Store, 2:15: and
O. L. Strickland’s Place, 2:45.
DATES OF WAKE
COURT
Following is a list of Terms of
Superior Court, calendared for
the Fall of 1940:
July Bth, 1 week criminal,
Judge Parker; September 2nd, 1
week criminal (A, Judge Bur
gwyn; September 9th, 2nd week
criminal. Judge Parker; Septem
ber 16th, 2 week civil, Judge
Harris; October 7th, 1 week
criminal, Judge Parker; October
14th, Ist week civil (A), Judge
Grady; October 21st, 2nd and 3rd
weeks civil, Judge Parker; No
vember 4th, 1 week criminal,
Judge Parker; November 11th,
Ist and 2nd weeks civil (A),
Judge Ervin; November 25th, 3rd
week civil, Judge Parker; De
cember 2nd, 2 weeks criminal,
Judge Parker; December 16th, 1
week civil, Judge Parker.
PARTIES PROMISE
POLICIES
The two old political parties
have promised the people of the
United States that no American
soldiers will be sent to Europe,
and that the man-power of the
United States is being knitted
more closely together in military
programs for the sake of defense
and for no other purpose. That
is sw’ell stuff.
But how about those politicians
at the tops, in both parties, who
are constantly barking at the
Europeans that are ahead at this
time—and in some cases practi
cally shaking their fists under the
noses of Hitler and Mussolini?
Hadn’t these home un-neutrals
better have their claws clipped ?
Hadn’t they better be reminded
to read their party platforms?
Hadn’t we better send them to
interview Hitler about it ?
Incidental to the above the fol
lowing suggestion has reached
this Letter from the Middle-West.
—as follows “Surely, not a single
American boy should die in
Europe—and I may suggest that
to die in Brazil or Argentina, or
Mexico, would be just as fatal,
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ZEBULON, N. C., FRIDAY JULY 26, 1940
There was some discussion
here Sunday as to whether that
day or Saturday was hotter
Monday’s official record proved
that Sunday had been the hot
test of the year with a tempera
ture of 98 degrees. That was i.i
Raleigh had 104 degrees and
Goldsboro officially reported 102.
A number of deaths from heat
and drownings as a result of it
have been known and more may
follow.
Monday was hotter than Sun
day and Tuesday gave no relief.
Forecasts promised no relief be
fore the middle of the week. Not
for some time has a heat wave
spread so nearly all over the
country. Scattered showers on
Wednesday left many sections
untouched.
Local temperatures varied
somewhat with the time and loca
tion. A husband reported that
on Sunday he helped his wife with
dinner until the thermometer in
the room registered 112 degrees,
when he left. Presumably she
stayed in and finished the cook
inf, though that was not told by
the narrator.
Worth Stott in Hocutt’s Store
said that on Monday evening a
thermomeer in he building stood
at 104 degrees.
The heat had one advantage:
bread and rolls bought for warm
ing-over could be placed on a oar
seat and be ready for use when
the owner reached home.
WOMAN’S CLUB HAS
Housewarming
The Zebulon Woman’s Club
was hostess to a house warming
at their newly remodeled club
house on Thursday evening, July
18th. The main room, library
and dining room were lavishly
decorated with summer flowrs.
Guests were greeted at the door
by Mrs. Charles Flowers and Mrs.
Irby Gill introduced them to the
first receiving linp, which was
composed of the following out
going and incoming officers: Mes
dames F. E. Bunn, Avon Privett,
C. V. Whitley, Zollie Culpepper,
W. D. Spencer, F. L. Page, and
F. D. Finch, and Mrs. F. C. Mc-
Dowell, a former officer.
Mrs. Norman Screws introduced
the second receiving line, com
posed of officers of the Junior
Woman’s Club, as follows: Mes
dames Eugene Privette, W. A.
Allman, Raleigh Alford, Russell
Temple and Jesse Narron.
Mrs. Theo B. Davis directed
guests to the dining room, where
Mesdames J. F. Coltrane and E.
C. Daniel presided over the punch
bowl. Assisting in serving were
Mesdames Leon Thompson, C. F.
Allen, L. E. Long, Rigsbee Mas
sey and Miss Ruby Stell.
Mesdames B. F. Boone, Annie
Jones, Benny Horton and J. G.
Kemp showed the way to the gift
room where there were many
beautiful and useful gifts on dis
play. Presiding in the gift room
were Mesdames W. S. Cheaves,
C. M. Watson and H. C. Wade.
Mrs. R. H. Herring bade the
guests goodbye.
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JACK HINTON BRINGS
ODDITIES
Jack Hinton brought in on Mon
day a cluster of small ears of
corn growing from a tassel. The
longest ear was seven inches and
around it were six smaller ones,
ranging from two to five inches.
Three of the smaller ears had a
•j-alk qach of tassel projecting
from ttye tip, and on each of
these was a still smaller ear of
corn. Jack had found the stalk
in the garden of his father, A. S.
Hinton.
It may be that Zebulon corn is
striving to come up to the new
hybrids being developed and al
ready cultivated in the Mid-West.
C. V. WHITLEY ATTENDS
EXPOSITION
C. V. Whitley and N. R. Screws
of the Zebulon Supply Company
attended the Furniture Exposition
in High Point last week. They
report that style trends in furni
ture are not so pronounced as at
many former expositions. Berry
wood is increasingly popular, but
has by no means supplanted the
old favorites, mahogany, maple,
walnut, and the softer woods.
The combination of furniture of
different periods in one room is
of both practical and artistic
value. By this means it is en
tirely possible to use what one
has that is good and buy new
pieces that harmonize. This prac
tice is growing and is being much
studied by up-to-date furniture
makers and dealers.
DOINGS OF ZEBULON
ROTARY
Friday evening, July 19, made
the 25th consecutive one hundred
per cent meeting. Albert Medlin,
Judd Robertson and Irby Giii
were absent, but the last two
named have made up their at
tendance and we are sure that
Albert, one of our oldest members,
will do so.
Judd Robertson had a program
on “Courtesy in Business.” Hav
ing been unexpectedly called
away, he had Luther Massey as
substitute. The subject being
more or less familiar to all, a
round table discussion was called
for and the following responded:
Durward Chamblee, Vance Brown,
Early Moser, Vaiden Whitley,
Fred Woodcock, Kermit Corbett,
and Hoyle Bridgers. These men
have all had years of experience
in dealing with the public and
know the value of courtesy. Each
stressed what it for
him, as a main factor in success,
emphasizing courtesy as an asset
in striving for any position.
Stewart Black. Wakelon’s new
teacher of agriculture : joined the
club, and was welcomed not only
as the newest member, but as the
youngest.
CHURCH
WAKEFIELD BAPTIST
CHURCH
Services for Sunday, July 28.
G. Carl Lewis Pastor.
10:00 A. M., Sunday School. We
are striving to have an attend
ance of at least 200 each Sunday.
11 A. M., worship. Sermon topic,
After a brief message the ordi
nance of the Lord’s Supper will
be observed and the hand of
Christian fellowship extended to
the new members of the church.
Wednesday, 8 P. M., prayer ser
vice.
HEPHIZIBAH BAPTIST
CHURCH
10 A. M., Sunday School.
8 P. M., worship. Sermon top
ic, “ Establish Thou the Work of
Our Hands.”
METHODIST CHURCH
Remember that we have wor
ship service Sunday morning at
11:00 o’clock. Let every one make
a special effort to be present. We
shall be glad to receive those
who desire to join the church.
Services for Sunday, July 28:
Church school—10:00.
Church service—ll:oo.
Young people—7:oo.
AT WAKELON THEATRE
Lana Turner has shed her danc
ing roles and part of her glamour
for her first dramatic lead in “We
W T ho Are Young.” Teamed with
new comer John Shelton, they
portray the grim struggle of a
young married couple seeking
existence and marital happiness
on a small salary while living in
a big city.
Outstanding performances of
both Lana Turner and John Shel
don in “We Who Are Young,”
playing at W 7 akolon Theatre Sun
day and Monday, July 28 and 29,
plus the splendid support of other
screen notables, make this story
of typical American youth a defi
nite hit as motion picture enter
tainment.
WAKE VOTES FOR
CONTROL
Compulsory control of tobacco
marketing was voted upon by
fanners last Saturday and was
carried for three years by an
overwhelming majority. In this
state the ratio was between sev
en and eight to one, and other
states made even higher pro
porions in favor of control.
Control has been voted in five
times and has been rejected once.
The condition of commercial ap
ples on June 1 for North Carolina,
reported at 49 percent, was 3 per
cent higher than last year on this
date but 2 percent less than the
10-year average.
Although the acreage of com
mercial early Irish potatoes in
North Carolina is 10 percent less
than last year, the indicated pro
duction this year is 36,000 bushels
more than in 1939.
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