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(Ehp Jgelmlow Slerori) VOLUME XVII. THIS, THAT, & THE OTHER By MRS. THEO. a DAVIS I It is not often that I go into our front yard. Most of the time I am busy, and the side yard is more pleasant when we have a chance to idle, because it is more shaded. And whenever I do go out front as far as the highway and look along the sidewalk and edges of the pavement, 1 am fairly certain to become irritated. We are bad enough, the way we let weeds get ahead of the mower or puller, allows stray cosmos plants to fight for their lives in places they have no business growl ing, fail to cut off canna stalks that have finished blooming and gone to seed, and keep putting off removing that tamarix limb that got so cold-hurt it is living at such a poor, dying rate it disfigures the rest of the shrub. Not to speak of our not using a lawn mower as often as we should, or of those three-cornered plots just in front of the house that every year I hope will be beauty spots and which usually wind up as eyesores. What frets me worst is the be havior of those w r ho pass. My vis ual inventory takes note of emp tied Dixie cups, tossed from cars and landing whithersoever they are carried by the wind stirred up by the automobile or provided by the weather. Their decorative ef fect is aided by wrappers from buns, candy, sandwiches, or plain bread. An occasional paper bag affords the touch of brown we are told will be stylish for fall. Cig arette boxes rest peacefully in un likely spots. The chances are that at the root of one of the young holly or dog wood trees that are my husband’s pride I find one or more bottles; not medicine bottles, but the kind that come from the ABC stores. Once in a while some extravagant or hurried drinker leaves a little in the bottle when he tosses it our way. In the manner of one who would find a reason for happenings, I try to determine why we are chos en as a depository for trash. Or are we alone in it? That would be too much to hope for. And why on earth civilized per sons feel at liberty to strew' up the face of the earth as they travel over it is more than I can under stand. It looks as if we might all be following the ambitious plan out lined by the small boy in Riley’s poem and “. . . .'. ride off togewer, A slingin’ pie-crust Tong the road Forever and forever.” And not pie-crust only. Os course there’s nothing one can do about it. Passing laws would mean little to motorists who pass faster than legislatures can. The training would have to be done in homes and schools, and much persistence would be necessary. And those of us who have not yet succeeded in teaching our own chil dren neatness and tidy habits are unable to suggest measures in volving the entire country. But I wish somebody knew—and that everybody cared! DOINGS OF ZEBULON ROTARY Friday evening made the 27th consecutive 100 per cent meeting. The Zebulon Rotary Club had more 100 per cent meetings dur ing the last quarter than the whole district besides. Worth Hinton sent in his res ignation because he could not at tend regularly at this time of the year. We are expecting that he will join again soon. Worth made a good member and will be missed. Albert Medlin had the program. He gave his time for Charles Al len to make his report on the dis trict meeting that he and Hoyle Bridgers attended at Atlantic Beach. Charles gave a good re port, telling of some of the most interesting things from the lec tures he heard. He especially mentioned the duties of office holders in the Rotary Club. Pos sibly this was not known by us as it should be. He gave much information of the doings of other Rotary Clubs and the spirit of members. It must have been very warm during the time of the meeting as Charles mentioned several times during his talk how r hot it was there. He said they often stood up and sang a song to get cool. Mr. McCullers of the Clayton club was a welcome visitor. % THE WEATHER MAN RELENTS From various parts of this state and other states come stories of the excessive heat that has for some weeks caused much suffer ing and many deaths. In some sec tions rain has moderated the heat, but at times hail that came with the rain did considerable damage to crops. Temperatures as high as 107 have been officially reported. Around Zebulon the very light show T ers that have fallen have in a measure halted the burning of tobacco in the field, cloudiness on several days also aiding in this. Burning is proceeding rapidly and a few more weeks will see the end of the curing season. And, it is hoped, that before that time the heat wave wall have passed. ACCIDENTS Os the 3,709 highway accidents in North Carolina during the first six months of 1940, 298 occurred in Wake County, according to a six-months summary just released by the North Carolina Highway Safety Division. Wake’s accidents were classified as follows: 7 fatal, 91 non-fatal, and 200 involving property damage only. For the State as a whole, there were 317 fatal accidents, 1,418 non-fatal and 1,974 property dam age accidents the first six months of this year. Forsyth led the state in total number of accidents reported, w T ith 348, and Guilford led in the num ber of fatal accidents with 20. Two hundred and seventeen (217). of-the 317 fatal accidents occurred on roads in rural areas, 13 in towns of less than 500 popu- ZEBULON, N. C., FRIDAY. AUGUST 9, 1940 OBITUARY NOTICES CHALMERS TEMPLE Chalmers Temple, 44, son of the late Henry and Sarah Helon Tem ple, died early Monday night following an attack of asthma- Mr. Temple had gone to a physi cian for treatment about 7:30 and felt some relief. He was left rest ing in his chair and found dead when his wife went back to him. A service was conducted at the home on Tuesday afternoon at 4:00 o’clock, conducted by the Rev. C. F. Allen, Presbyterian minister. The Methodist choir sang. Burial was in the family cemetery. Surviving are the widow, for merly Miss Jennie Tippett, four sons, four daughters, and one grandson. CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our appre ciation and thanks to all friends and neighbors who helped us in our bereavement. —Mr. E. C. Temple and Family. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS The Executive Committee of the Woman’s Club met on Thurs day of last wcA with the presi dent, Mrs. Avon Privette, in the chair. Plans were perfected for the year’s work which begins in September.' Chairmen of depart ments were given instructions as to the line of work to be followed, the watchword chosen being “Our Town.” This is in line with the national theme of American Cit izenship, Mrs. Privette stating her belief that to love one’s country means first of all to love one’s community. Heads of departments are as follows: Literature, Mrs. C. E. Flowers; Art, Mrs. Irby Gill; Mu sic, Mrs. L. M. Massey; Interna tional Relations, Mrs. Theo. Da vis; Civis, Mrs. Lola Horton; Ed ucation, Mrs. A. N. Jones; Wel fare, Mrs. R. H. Herring; Ameri can Home, Mrs. B. F. Boone: Ways and Means, Mrs. Foster Finch; House, Mrs. J. F. Coltrane; Membership, Mrs. J. G. Kemp; Garden Club, Mrs. H. C. Wade; Publicity, Mrs. Theo. Davis; Cir culating Library, Mrs. F. E. Bunn. The clubhouse is now attrac tive in appearance both as to ex terior and interior, being well adapted to use for receptions and parties too large for the average home. All desiring to rent it for such occasions are asked to com municate with Mrs. Coltrane, Mrs. E. C. Daniel or Mrs. C. V. Whit ley. Charges will be as moderate as is consistent with the necessity of making expenses and a very small profit to be used toward cancellation of the debt on the building. lation, 8 i ntowns from 500 to 1,000 population, 19 in towns from 1,000 to 5,000 population, 10 in cities from 5,000 to 10,000 population, 16 in cities from 10,000 to 25,000 pop ulation, four in cities from 25,000 to 50,000 population and 30 in cit ies from 50,1)00 to 100,000. PITTMAN STELLS HAVE REUNION The Pittman Stell family had a reunion on Sunday at the home place, added interest being given by the fact that the day was also the anniversary of Mrs. Stell’s birth. A barbecue supper with dessert was served in the back yard some time after the crowd had assembled for greeting and conversation. Present of the immediate fam ily besides the host and hostess were Mr. and Mrs. Jethro Stell and Miss Ruby Stell of Zebulon: Mrs. Rex B. Duckett and daugh ter, Miss Estelle Duckett, of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Shamburger of Richmond, Va., witTT their daughter and son, Miss Betsy Shamburger and Van Shamburger; Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Johnson and daughter, Miss Lou ise Johnson, of Gaston. Other rel atives and friends who were guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Ray, Mrs. A. A. Pippin, Mr. and Mrs. Allan Pippin, Mr. and Mrs. 'Claude Pippin and son, Col lins; C. E. Pippin, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Pippin and sons, Buddy and Gene, of Raleigh; C. C. Pippin. Leon Pippin and son, lewis, Bunn; Mr. and Mrs. Parrott Har dee and daughters Carlton, Per son and Margaret Hardee, Dur ham; Miss Mary Lucille Hardee, Oak Ridge; J. M. Jones, Ivey Jones, Mr. and Mrs. William Mer riman and children, Shirley, Anne and Bill, Jr., Wake Forest; Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Herring, Rev. and Mrs. Theo B. Davis and sons, Ferd and Barry Davis. WAR NEWS England and Japan The tension between E/nglani and Japan grows. Following the arrest in Hongkong of English citizens, prominent Japanese have been arrested in London. Japan protests, claiming these arrests are in retaliation. England says, however, there are real reasons for her action. A crisis seems near. England and Italy Italy claims to have made con siderable progress against En gland’s possessions in Africa. She has opened an offensive against Egypt, starting her invasion from the Libyan frontier. There ar? 250,000 Italian soldiers on the march. The war zone extends ap proximately 5,000 miles along the Mediterranean Sea. Italy’s aim is to wrest all English possessions in Africa, including Somaliland, Egypt and the Suez Canal. England and Germany Battling in tty? air continues between England and Germany. Hitler and the German press still threaten a “blitzkrieg” against the British Isles. Airplanes re port concentration of troops across the channel in France. But it seems Hitler fears a “lightning push” by water and all the talk is a part of “war on nerves” to break down the English morale. The big push may come quickly or not at all. Riddle: What’s the difference between a man and a mouse? A man wonders if a man’s a mouse, and a mouse doesn’t give a hang. NUMBER 4 CHURCH SUNDAY AT THE CHURCHES BAPTIST CHURCH .. Sunday School at usual hour. Everybody invited, classes for all. Dr. I. M. Mercer, professor of Bible, Meredith College, will preach at 11:00 o’clock. There will be no service at the evening hour. Rev. R. H. Herring, who was to preach, secured Dr. Mer cer in his stead, since he will sup ply the Micro church Sunday. Rev. George Griffin, who has been at Columbia University for several weeks doing post-graduate work, will return to fill his pul pit the third Sunday in August. METHODIST CHURCH There will be Sunday School as usual at the Methodist Church. Pastor Boone is away on his va cation and there will be no ser vice at this church Sunday. WAKEFIELD BAPTIST CHURCH G. Carl Lewis, Pastor. Services for Sunday, August 11. 10 A. M., Sunday School. 11 A. M., Worship and exten sion of the hand of Christian Fel lowship to new members of the church. This Service was post poned from July 28th. HEPHZIBAH BAPTIST CHURCH 10 A. M., Sunday School. 8 P. M., Worship. The Senior Fidelis class of the Baptist S. S. met on Monday night in the home of Mrs. Carson Carter with Mrs. J. C. Daniel, as sociate hostess. The month’s top ic for study, “The Two and Their Money,” was discussed, after which the hostesses served ice cream and cakes. ORPHANAGE CONCERT Children of the Free Will Or phanage at Middlesex pleased an appreciative audience at the Bap tist church here Sunday night, coming by invitation. Directed by Miss Louise Edgerton, a pro gram of music and readings was presented. At the ciose of the service an offering was taken.for the work of the orphanage in which this community feels both interest and pride for the work W’hich is being done there. The following children appeared on the program. BARACA CLASS Attendance w T as some better Sunday. Several were absent on account of sickness. A few were on their vacations. We are ex pecting every member who can possibly 3o so, to be with us next Sunday. We need you, you need us, we need each other. —M. M. PRINCE. PHILATHEA The Philalhea class held its monthly meeting Monday night with Mrs. A. C. Dawson. Mrs. C. S. Chamblee presented a very interesting program on happiness and the best way to attain it. Mrs. Culpepper follow ed with a practical illustration of how to live happy. We were very glad to have Mrs. (Continued on back page)
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