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\ j < THE COURIER, A SEMI - WEEKLY DEVOTED TO THE INTEREST8 OF PERSON COUNTY AND HER PEOPLE. tlljc Hoxboro Courier ESTABLISHED 188L PERSON COUNTY'S OLDEST AND BEST NEWSPAPER. UNDER SAME MANAGEMENT AND OWNERSHIP FOR 50 YEARS. IF YOU HAVE SOME THING TO SELL, TELL IT THROUGH OUR WANT COLUMN MONDAY AND THURSDAY J. W. NOELL, EDITOR POME FIRST, ABROAD NEXT $1.50 PER YEAR IN ADVANdk VOL. LII. (Monday and Thursday) ROXBORO, NORTH CAROLINA THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 1935 (County Correspondents Solicited) NUMBER 31 ERA Will Conduct Homemaking School To Teach The Use Of Simple Things And Ways Of ^oing Them Miss Regenia Maltlock, Home Econ ' omlst, was here Tuesday organizing a Homemakers Unit or Person County. "Homemakers," explained Miss Mat lock, "will be Just that. They will re ceive lessons in practical demonstra tions which will be given here from time to time and then they will go in to homes of rural rehabilitant to show the housewife how she can take old sacks and make window curtains, how she can take old crankcase oil and make an excellent solution for scrub bing floors, how she can take scraps and weave rugs ,and how she can util ize what she has in the way of can ning utensils and can for the winter." Ten women from the relief rolls will be selected as homemakers. The first steps will be demonstrations to be given at the Community House here June 17 as to how to make curtains and rugs in the way described above, and how to make the solution for scrubbing floors. On June 25 another demonstration will be held at the same place In canning. They will go through the actual process of canning such things as beans, tomatoes, peas, etc. Hie second step in the setup will be for the homemakers to go into the district assigned them and put on the demonstrations at some centrally lo cated home in that locality. Anyone may come to these demonstrations. All rural rehabilitants and folks on re lief are urged to come and others are invited. The third and final step in this pro cess is for the homemaker to make out her itinerary to suit those whom she is going to serve and spend a third or a half a day with each family on her list, showing them the things that she has learned, using what the family has in making curtains, rugs, and can ning goods. This program will last all the summer until It is felt that all gardens are in, which is usually about September 15. From now until July 1st the home makers will confine their attention al together to the housecleaning projects and from then until September they will confine it to the canning. The supervisor of this work. Miss Matlock, will check the homemakers. o ? : Two-Year-Old Boy Dies Following Two Week's Illness Robert F. Reanes Passes Early This Morning Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow, Friday, afternoon from Rich Bethel Church at 3:30 o'clock for Robert F. Reanes, two-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Reanes, who died this morning at 4:35 o'clock following an illness of two weeks with stomach trouble. Rev. J. G. McGregor, pastor of the North Roxboro Baptist Church, will be in charge of the services. The little boy is survived by his par ents and one brother, Merritt Beam Reanes. Pall bearers will be: Messrs. Eddie Sally, Graham, Oakley and Red Hud gins. Flower bearers will be: Esther Rudd, Louise Rudd, Bessie Hudgins, Gracie Sally, Dorothy Rudd. Mary Barnwell, Bessie Turner, Pattie Tur ner, Rosa Turner, and Nannie Barn well. Burial will be in the church ceme tery. o MASONIC AND EASTERN STAR PICNIC Person Lodge No. 113 of the Order of Masons and Eastern Star will have a picnic at Loch Lily Friday evening from 5:00 P. M. until 8:00 P. M. All Masons and families are invited to at tend and bring a lunch. o VISITS PETERSBURG, VA. Mrs. W. C. Bullock and son, Billy, are spending the day in Petersburg. Va. Mrs. Bullock was joined by her mother, Mrs. Nannie Moore, in War ren ton. A MR. KJRBY IMPROVED Mr. Joe Kirby, who underwent an emergency appendix operation at Brantwood Hospital In Oxford Tues 1 day night, is reported to be much im proved at this writing. O : ? Mother ? Susie, little girls mustn't talk all the time at the table. .Susie ? When wfil I be old enough to, mother? J> 1 1 I Free Vaccination Clinic Will Be Staged In County Complete Announcements On Another Page. Everyone Invited To Take Part On another page you will find com plete annoucements concerning the Typhoid, Diphtheria and Smallpox vaccination clinic that will be held in the county beginning next Monday, June 17. Everyone who desires to take this vaccination is urged to do so. All chil dren old enough to enter school should have smallpox vaccination now. Typ hoid vaccine should be administered every three years. All children from six months to ten years should take ' precipitated toxoid. Widening Of Main St. Nearing Completion Section Of Concrete Being Re placed With New To Take Out Buckle Work on the widening of North Main street is nearing completion. Practically all the concrete has been poured and the street will be opened for traffic in a very short time. , . At one or tw# places in the highway the concrete all the way across is being torn up in order to eliminate bad places in the roadbed caused by buckling concrete. It Is what is com monly known in highway parlance as ! a "blowout." That is exceedingly hot j weather following a cool spell will cause the concrete to buckle and crack, thus 1 causing a bad place In the bed. These improvements will be a big help to traffic on highway No. 55 ; which is the main north and south lane through Roxboro. Skeet Club Will Be Ready To Open I About First of Week Enterprize Will Be Promoted As Recreation For Those Who Lika To Shoot And Hunt | COURSE LOCATED ON THE SEMORA ROAD ! The Skeet Club, wherein you take shots at clay pigeons thrown from a machine, will be ready to. open about the first of the week. The promoters, Mr. Gordon C. Hunter and Dr. O. W. Gentry, have been busy erecting two sheds or houses on the course which is located about two miles out on the Semora highway, just beyond the Tur tle Pond on the left hand side. Mr. K. R. Griffin, representative of the Remington Arms Company, is here this afternoon helping them to lay. off the course. Anyone can shoot by paying for the shells they use and the pigeons that are thrown out. Thftt is, one desiring to engage in this sport can get his shells and pigeons and go ahead and shoot. _ It is not strictly a club prop osition. Gune will be on hand to be used, but it is suggested that a person would do better to use his own gun, if he Is accustomed, to shooting it. Any gun of twelve, sixteen or twenty guage may be used, but the barrel must not be more than twenty-eight inches In length. The regular skeet shell will be furnished. It is fun as well as practice for those who like to hunt. The course is so constructed that the shooter may get any kind of shot he desires, going away from him, coming toward him, or di rectly overhead. n MISS BESSIE BRADSHER HAS RETURNED HOME Miss Bessie Bradsher, one of the County's most successful teachers, , has ; returned home after a most success ful year in teaching in Virginia. ? o EFFECTIVE Purchaser ? "You're sure one bottle will cure a cold?" Assistatnt? "It must, sir ? nobody's ever come back for a second," ? Bord er Cities Star. 2 Coses Infantile Paralysis Reported In This County Two Children, Each About Five Years Old, Are Sick With The Disease The small daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Oakley of the Chub Lake sec tion and the small son of Mr. and Mrs. K. P. Goodwin who reside near Pick's Siding are reported to be ill with In fantile Paralysis. Neither of these children are thought to be very sick. So far as it is known these are the only two cases that exist in the coun ty, though there are others in the state. o Bid For Completion Roxboro - Virgilina Highway Received W. W. Tuck And Son Of Virgil ina Va,. Are Lowest Bid ders With $30,136.30 Among the low bids received by the State Highway and Public Works Commission meeting in an unannounc ed session Tuesday was the bid on the 6.93 miles of road that remains un finished between Roxboro and Vir gilina, Va. W. W. Tuck and Son of Virgilina, Va., had the lowest bid of $30,136.30 for surfacing, grading and structures. Going toward Virgilina from Rox boro you have*" excellent roads for about ten milei out but then the hard sur face ceases and there is only a sand clay road from that point Into Virgi lina. This contract covers that un finished portion from the end of1 the present construction on into Virgilina and It Is a piece of road work that has been needed for some time. It is to be hoped that in the next batch of lettings, or at any rate some time in the near future, contracts will be let to complete Route No. 144 into Prospect Hill and also to put in a hard surfaced road from Roxboro to Hllls boro, via Hurdle Mills. n Aged Jalong Man / Claimed By Death Had Been In Declining Health Six Months: III Four Weeks Mr. Howard C. Gilliland, 87, of Ja long was buried yesterday afternoon at 3:30 P. M. in the Family Cemetery near Nathalie, Va. Mr. Gilliland had made his home in Charlotte County, Va.,t until about six months ago when he came to Jalong to make his home with his son, Mr. G. F. Gilliland, where he was living at the time of his death. Besides this son Mr. Gilliland is sur vived by three otheV sons: J. R., R. F, and W. C. Gilliland, and one daugh ter, Mrs. Mary Mason, all of Charlotte County, Va., (thirty-three grandchil dren, and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral services which were held at the graveside in the family ceme tery near Nathalie, Va., were in the charge of Rev. J. C. McGregor, pastor of the North Roxboro Baptist church. ; o Attend Trustees Meeting At U.N.C. Messrs. W. D. Merritt and R. L. Harris attended the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Tues day. After the meeting they attend ed the reception given at the home of President and Mrs. Frank P. Graham honoring Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt, graduation speaker at the University. Mrs. Merritt and Miss Catherine Har ris accompanied them to the recep tion. o MRS. FINLATOR INSTALLED AS EASTERN STAR MATRON Raleigh, June 13 ? Mrs. Joyce B.Fin lator, of Winston-Salem, was installed worthy grand matron of the North Carolina chapter of the Order of East ern Star last night at the organization's final session of the 1935 convention. Mrs. Finlator, who was elevated to the positiorf yesterday afternoon, suc ceeds Mrs. Clyde P. Fitzgerald, of Ra leigh. ? o ? ? ? GONE TO HOT SPRINGS . Mr. J. H. Newton, one o f the County's most prominent and popular farmers of the Hester's store neighborhood, who has been on the sick list for some time has gone to Hot Spring, Ark., where he will spend some time. Hauptmann's Hope TRENTON, N. J. . . Charles A. Oberwager (above), is the lawyer who now carries the load In tryifig to save Bruno Hauptmann from the electric chair, convicted of kidnapping and murdering the Lindbergh baby. Mr. Ob erwager was recently retained by Mrs. Hauptmann. HOLC Applications For Loans Must Be Filed Before June 27 ? * Time Limit Expires At That Time Under Act Of Congress Raleigh, N. C., June 12,. 1935? The attention of home owners in distress who desire aid of the Home Owner's Loan Corporation, was today called to the fact that under the amendment to the HOLC Act, recently passed by Congress, the period for fifing new ap plications will expire at midnight, June 27, 1935. After that date, it was stat ed by Eric W. Rodgers, District Man ager of the Raleigh District Office, no applications will be received from home owners who are in distress and who are eligible undsr the law for assistance, and he urged that all those desiring assistance fill their applications at once. The District Manager stated that regulations, as to eligibility, remain virtually unchanged, and those desir ing complete information as to what cases are eligible may receive same either by calling at the District Office, Third Floor, Post Office Building, Ra leigh, N. C., or writing for an explana tion. Office hours of the Corporation for the summer became effective two or three weeks ago, and are from 8:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. Mr. Rodgers stated that these hours have been changed, for the convenience of the pyblic, and application clerks will be on hand in the District Offices until ,5:30 every afternoon until the time limit for fil ing applications expires. o Mr. Lewis Holt Taken By Death Resident Of Hagers Mountain Section Died Thursday Morning Mr. Lewis Holt, 70, and a resident of the Hagers Mountain community died at his home Thursday morning at 10:55 o'clock following an Illness of three years. Funeral services, in charge of Rev. C. E. Sullivan, were conducted from Theresa Baptist Church Friday after noon at 4:00 o'clock with burial follow ing thereafter in the Holt Family bury ing ground near Chub Lake. W. A. Collins Passes At Nashville, N. C. ? Father Of Mrs. CephuS Joyner Died At Home Following Illness Mr. W. A. Collins, 60, died at his home in Nashville, N. C., Thursday, June 6. He had been in bad health for several years, his condition becom ing critical about a week before the , end on Thursday. He was a native of Franklin County but had been for many years a prominent citizen of Nashville. Mr. Collins was the father of Mrs. Cephas Joyner of this city. i n > ON FISHING TRIP Messrs. Cliff Hall, Walter Clayton, Irving Brooks, C. H. Hunter, Dr. O. G. Davis, Mr. Lawrence Harvey of Max Meadows, Va.. and A1 Pulliam, cook, are spending this week at Point Har bor. N. C., on a fishing trip . It is ex pected that they ' wilt return tonight and some of the boys are prepared to bear some tall flsh stories. ? : o ? Southern California wins inter-col legiate track title. Re-Employment Office Will Open Here Monday Office Will Be In Charge Of Mr. Kenneth Oakley Jt ' Some time since the re-employment office here was closed and moved to Durham. This was not at all satis factory and after much persuasion the powers that be have decided to re open the office here. Mr. Kenneth H. Oakley will be in charge, with office on the third floor in the court house. The office will opeii on next Monday and Mr. Oakley can. be found in his of fice every day. o Bob Crosby And Band Stop Here Tuesday Morning * ? ? Were Enroute From Blacksburg Va. To Wilson, N. C. Had Lunch Here Bob Crosby, brother to the famous Bing of movie fame, with his orches tra of seventeen stopped over here a while Tuesday morning. They were en route from Blacksburg, Va., where they had played for a dance at V. P. I. the night before, to Wilson, N. C- where they were scheduled to play Tuesday night. i Mr. Crosby stated in an interview that they had been in the South for about a week and planned to stay about another week before going1 * back to New York. Prom other sources it is understood that he and his band will make another swing southward two or three weeks hence and that negotiations are under way to b?' them perform at the local theatre. When told that he should stop ofT in the finest town in the south he said: "Well we took dinner here." How's that for a first-hand impression? o ? Adjustment Vote To Be Held lii A Short While Ballots For Vote Will Be Mailed Producers As Soon As Received Referendum On Flue-Cared Tobacco Adjustment Program To Follow Present Program Just as soon as the ballots arrive from Washington a referendum will be held to determine whether growers of flue-cured tobacco favor a produc tion adjustment program to follow the present program which expires with the 1935 crop year. All farmers who are engaged in the production of to bacco will have an opportunity to vote in this referendum, Just as they had in December whtgi they voted on the Kerr-Smith referendum. Ballots will be mailed, just as soon as they are received, to each landlord. A ballot will be enclosed for the pro ducer and each tenant. Votes should be obtained by the producers from all share-croppers, share tenants, and renters who are actually engaged in production of tobacco in 1935. All ballots should be returned to the Coun ty Agent's office not later than June 29. 1935. either by mail or in person. The period for receiving ballots will be closed at 7 p. m. on June 29th. The tobacco contracts which were signed by the farmers covered only the years 1934 and 1935. This referendum gives to all tobacco growers an op portunity to say whether or not they wish to have some form of tobacco crop control' continued. During the next two weeks the farm ers of Person County wilL give to this matter very serious consideration. It is of vital importance to every citizen of the county. The County Agent, the Compliance Supervisors who are mea suring the tobacco acreage, and the township, and community committee men will be glad to answer any ques tion in regard to this matter. These ballots will be in your mail box Just as soon as they are received by the County Agent. . ? i ? o " AT MYRTLE BEACH Mrs. J. H. Hughes and sons, Jack and Charles, and, Mrs. R. A. Bul?>clc and daughter, Pantbea. are spending some time at Myrtle Beach, S. C. Board Of Health Approves Health Setup For District Proposal Would Set Up District With Orange, Caswell And Person Counties As Units DISTRICT SUPERVISOR IS ALSO PROPOSED Meeting Wednesday afternoon the County Board of Health approved the proposal to set up a Health District with headquarters in Chapel Hill and supplementary units here and in Cas well County. The District Health Officer, to be elected by the County Boards of Health - will serve as full-time Health Officer and quarantine officer. He will di rect such training schools for all those who will work in the Health Depart ments of the district. The Assistant District Health Officer will divide his time between the comities and assist the Health Officer in every way pos sible. The program provides for a Health Nurse for each county, and two full time clerk -stenographers for the dis trict. These Health Nurses will con duct their work on the same schedule as heretofore, nor does the District Health Officer supplant the County Physicians who will continue to func tion as now provided. Two Sanitary Inspectors for the dis trict will be provided who' Will divide their time equally between the three counties. The District Department will con duct a health program in the several counties in conformity with the Public Health Practices and Services approv ed by the North Carolina State Board of Health. Such things as School Health Supervision, Immunization ser vice providing for control of smallpox, diphtheria, and typhoid fever, an or ganization to correct physical defects, organized program to reduce mater nal and infant deaths, adequate Ven ereal Disease and Tuberculosis program educational and supervisory program which will go far toward correcting environmental sanitation, and epidem iological investigations and institute adequate means for prevention of com municable diseases. The County Board of Commission ers will be asked to cooperate with an adequate appropriation to cover ..the additional cost to the county which will consist of such things as more office space, suitable furniture and the pro gram as outlined above. Also the Assistant District Supervis or may be located here. ? o Providence Families E n j oy -Fish fry ? The members of the . Providence farmers club were hosts to their fam ilies at a fish fry -held at the club house last Tuesday night. 100 per cent of the members were present with their families. A. G. Bullard, teacher of agricul tural at Bethel Hill high school, spoke to the group of what an Agricultural Department Should Do For a Com munity. He also pointed out the need of a Home Economics department at Bethel Hill. J. H. Shotwell, president of the club, spoke of the importance of community co-operation in this new set-up for agriculture. The Providence community has a nice club house finished and equipped for most any kind of community meet ing. Those who have not seen this club house should drive by it soon. o ? Next Sunday Is Father's Day On next Sunday all of us should stop to pay homage to Father, bread winner for the family and friend to it Many hare lost their fathers, but to those of us who are fortunate enough to have them now, make the day memorable to him. The most precious things in life are -the intangible things of the spirit. Father will appreciate your thoughtfulness. He will treasure the memory. o WASHINGTON VISITORS HERE Maj. and Mrs. P. C Paschal of Washington. D. C , are guests In the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Burns, Mrs. Bums being a sister of Maj. Pasthal. _ Maj. Paschal has been stationed at Washington, D. C.. for several years but has been transferred to Ft. Benn ing, Columbus, <3*.
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