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KMITHFIELD NEEDS: A Modern Hotel. Chamber of Commerce. * * * JOHNSTON COUNTY NEEDS: EflcUh1id°PPortunity for Every Scho°l Hotter Marketing System. More Food and Feed Crops. Johmton County’« Oldest and Best Newspaper - - Established 1882 EARLY BIRDS --gather the "first feed!” The earlie you do your Spring Advertising in Th. Herald - - the better for your Proa petit;, “appetite!” Phone 10 for rates. VOLUME 45—NO. 31 * * ¥ SMITHFIELD, N. C., TUESDAY MORNING, APRIL 19, 1927 * * * $2.00 PER YE Highway Meetim Held At Selm< Hendernon-Clinton High way Association Pas Resolutions In Interes of Road Between Th' Two Cities The Hcnderson-Clinton High "way Association met in Seim* Friday night, representing th counties of Sampson, Johnston Wake and Franklin. The meetinp was held in the interest of a gooc road connecting Henderson and Clinton which would pass through the counties named above, and after a number of optimistic talks by various members of the asso ciation, the following resolutions were adopted and ordered sent to the State Highway Commission and to members of the road gov erning bodies of the several coun ties involved: Whereas, the State Highway Commission at a recent meeting passed a resolution agreeing to take over for construction and maintenance as part of the State system of the highways a road across the counties of Wake, John ston and Sarflpson from Route 00 at Sampson toward Newton Grove and Clinton, or some point on Route 60, subject to the outcome of the injunction proceedings now pending; and, h is aesiraoie tnat the Highway Commission shall keep in mind and have before them [the original and present purpose [of this organization of building a [through road leading from Hen derson to Clinton; “Therefore, the Highway Com mission is memorialized to so lay out and construct the road across jthe counties of Wake, Johnston ®nd Sampson as to fit into and Connect with a road to he later ^constructed across Wake, Franklin «nd Vance counties leading north from and by Zcbulon, Bunn, Louis l>urg and on to Henderson.” Dr. A. H. Fleming, of Louisburg, president of the association, pre sided over the meeting and M. S. Davis, also of Louisburg, acted as secretary. Among those who made talks were L. L. Massey, of Zdbulon, Dr. Fleming, of Louisburg, T. C. Young, J. A. Wellons and F. H. Brooks, of this city. The meeting was held in the Kiwanis hall. WILLIS STEVENS WINS ORATORICAL CONTEST Willis Stevens is winning fame for himself and for the Smith field school as a public speaker. His latest achievement in this line is that he was the winner ir the district oratorical contest held i:i Raleigh Thursday night. This contest is a part of a national contest. Each student wrote and delivered an address on some phase of the United States Con stitution. Mr. Stevens’ subject was, “John Marshall, the Vitalizcr of the Constitution.” He now enters the state contest} at Winston Salem. f Mr. Stevens, a few months ago, represented the school here in a t declamation contest at Duke Uni versity, winning out in the pre liminaries, but meeting defeat in the finals, lie wras adjudged the best actor in the dramatic con test herc participated in by Smith field, Fayetteville, and New Bern. He has received his training un der Mrs. Alfred R. Wilson, teacher of expression in this school. His is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Stevens. RENEW your subscription Tantalizer There are exactly enough let ters in the lino below to spell the name of a person in Smith field, and if the right one de ciphers his name and will pre sent it to The Herald office, we will present him with a complimentary ticket to the Victory Theatre. Tickets must be called for before the fol lowing issue. Leon Stevens, jr., recog nized his name last Issue. Todays -Tantalizer: laaenecnrilswtc [J1 Jj- I - I). Carlins’ ljp.nd ; , ' “rl H Howard, of St. Paul ; '■ C. Presi<lent of the Nation;! It. F. D. Carriers’ Association, hn| teen driving- Iloute No. 3 in Rohe, ion County for 24 years and hai tever been ‘'reported" to the It fartmert. There are 33,000 mem ers in his association which meeti Ins year at Oklahoma City in Au lust. Fine Opening Of Mission School — Three Missionaries, Mr. and Mrs. Ayers and Dr. Lowe, All of China, Speak at the Service Held Sunday Afternoon The School of Missions which is being- held at the Baptist church here had a very auspicious begin ning Sunday. Three services were held with excellent congregations and interest. Three missionaries were present and took part in the afternoon service, Dr. J. W. bowe, and Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Ayers, all of China. Dr. Lowe is speak ing each night at the Baptist church, and will be here during the week. Mr. and Mrs. Ayers came up from Rocky Mount to speak at the afternoon meeting in place of Mrs. H. M. Finch, who had been engaged for addresses Sunday afternoon and Monday in the school of missions. The program Sunday afternoon was specially enjoyable to the large number present, including a very attractive musical program. This included selections by the large choir from the Clayton Bap tist church, one number by a quartet from Selma and solos by Mr. H. B. Smith, evangelistic sing er now helping in a revival meet ing in the Selma Baptist church. His voice is a rich, delightful one, and his numbers were highly ap preciated. He. is a native of Clay ton, and has for some time been musical director in the First Bap tist c-hureh at Annapolis, Md. He will sing this week at all the mis sion rallies which have been plan ned for churches of the county in connection with the visit of Dr. Lowe. Dr. Lowe is a very able speak er, thoroughly acquainted with conditions in^China, and his ad dresses this week offer to the peo ple of the community an unusual privilege. Study classes meet each afternoon, taught by Miss Ger trude Mattison and local teachers. At 7:45 each evening, Dr. Lowe will speak using his stereopticon slides, most of them taken by him self in China. Play and story hours have been arranged for the children of the several junior or ganizations in the church, and the aim is to have the entire congre gation to participate in the meet ings. Tuesday and Friday the fam ilies of the congregation will take lunch together at the church at G:30, with a brief period for social intercourse. A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend the eve ning meetings at 7:45. WIIAT THK PRESIDENT THINKS OF THE (BIBLE Though not availing* himself of the* privilege of church im .mborthip before booming president, Calvin CoOlidge ting: clear on the vital importance of the Bible in the affairs of government. In a letter bo the organ1/.or of the Bible class of a certain Washirigton church he took occasion to say: “The foundation of American society and government rests so much on the teachings of the Bi ble that it would be difficult to support them if faith in these teachings should cease to be prac tically universal in our country.’ Tim Uplift. Co. Club Women To Boost Cotton May 16th The Day Set For Exhibits of Cotton Dresses and For Cotton Social. Attractive Prizes Johnston county joins the coun ties and towns that have put on programs boosting the consump tion of cotton goods. Clayton has already had a successful double reception, one for young folks and one for older ones, at which cot ton garments and household arti cles were featured, and now the County Council of Home Demon stration work cooperating with clubs of Smithfield, is planning a similar event. Plans got underway at the meeting of the county coun cil held in the courthouse here Sat urday afternoon. After listening to Rev. D. E. Earnhardt, pastor of the Methodist church, discuss -the “back to cot ton” movement for a brief time, a committee wras appointed to work out the details of the occasion. This committee is as follows: Mrs. 0. L. Boyett, of the Carter Massey club; Miss Nellie Hill and Mrs. H. P. Creech*, of the Pomona Creech club; Mrs. A. J. Whitley, Jr., of the Pisgah club; Miss Ma tilda Johnson, of the Meadow club; and Mrs. R. C. Gillett, Mrs. H. L. Skinner and Miss Ruth Jones, of Smithfield. This com mittee will meet next Saturday. The date for the cotton affair was set at the council meeting Saturday, Friday, May 6, having been selected. Tentative plans provide for exhibits in the after noon followed by a social evening. ini:"?) mint- urtinawu, tuuiuj home demonstration agent, who is lending every possible aid to the movement, has already secured about a dozen prizes from various manufacturers in and out of the county and local merchants, and a good many more prizes are ex pected to be announced soon. Those who have already offered prizes include three from Geo. F. Brietz, of Selma cotton mills; one from Cannon Manufacturing company, of Kannapolis, the biggest towel mill in the world; from the Dur ham hosiery mill, from a Burling ton hosiery mill, from the Reming ton Robe company, from Hudson Belk, Huntley's, American Dollar Store, and Charles Davis. Any lo cal firms wishing to help this movement by giving prizes should communicate with Miss Garrison. The meeting of the county coun cil Saturday afternoon was of a special si;/hificance, because for the first time the newly-equipped room was used. Recently the coun ty commissioners appropriate a small amount for fitting up a dem onstration room, and Saturday a new oil stove, kitchen cabinet, por celain top tables, and other kitchen conveniences were in place. The room has been treated to a new coat of paint and the ladies have an ideal place for holding their demonstration meetings. On dis play Saturday were a number of rag rugs and pine needle articles. The program was characterized by reports from the different clubs, by several songs including the Johnston county garden song, and by serving light refreshments. REV. A. M. MITCHELL GOES TO GEORGIA SELMA, April 18.—Rev. A. M. Mitchell left Selma early Thurs day morning: to enter a new field of work in Camilla, Ga. He made the trip on his car and expected to reach his destination Friday evening. Rev. Mr. Mitchell has labored faithfully in Selma for two years and will be sorely missed by his congregation as well as the town at large. A union service was recently held in the Selma Baptist church for him and a sub stantial purse presented by friends from the several denominations. All Right, Ala! “What’s the delay?” asked mother, coming to the front door. “Pa says one of his cylinders is missing.” “Well, you children get to work and hunt for it, or we’ll never get off.”—Watchman Examiner. Sugar daddies could be useful, that is, if they would do a little .panking. Thief Enters Sundry Shoppe Saturday Nigh! Thief Enters Sundry Shoppe Some time between midnight and day Saturday night someone entered the Sundry Shoppe and took three or four dollars in 'change from the cash register. | Nothing else has been missed from I the store. Apparently the thief I made his entrance through the | transom over the back door. Negro Child Is Killed By Train — Wanders From Home Near Railroad And Is Killed While Family Looks For It Coroner J. H. Kirkman was called between Four Oaks and Benson yesterday morning about ten o’clock to hold an inquest over a child which had apparently been killed by a train. The three-year old child , of Dollie Lee, colored, who lives near the railroad-, was missed some time during the morning and according* to reports members of the family were look ing for it when it became known that the train had killed the child. There was evidence that the child was knocked about a hundred feet after the train hit it. One hand and a foot were cut off and a hole knocked in the back of its head. There was no need for a coroner’s jury, the evidence being conclusive that the child met death by a train. It is not known what train struck the child. C. E. YOUNGER IS NEW SCOUTMASTER AT SELMA SELMA, April 18.—Scout Exe cutive W. W. Rivers of Goldsboro was in the city Friday evening to assist and instruct the new scoutmaster, Mr. C. E. Younger, who was appointed leader to suc ceed Rev. A. M. Mitchell w’ho was called to a new pastorate in South Georgia. An enthusiastic meeting was held and plans made for the Selma scouts to join other John ston county scouts at Holt Lake next week end for a two-days’ outing. FOUR OAKS GIRLS LOSE TO VIRGINIA BASKETEERS FOUR OAKS, April 18.—The girls’ basketball team closed its season last Saturday afternoon when its members played the girls’ team from Molusk, Va., on the lo cal court. From the outset much rivalry and competition were shown by both teams. Toward the end of the game the locals lost out and the Virginia team won, the score being 14-7. The visitors were ac companied here by Miss Garland Stoneham. their teacher, and two young men who drove the cars on which they made the trip through the country. On Saturday evening the local team honored these visitors with a Japanese party at the teacher age. The parlor and reception jrftoms which were thrown cn suite made a lovely setting for the oc casion. After the arrival of the guests several mirth-provoking games and contests, suggestive of Japan, were greatly enjoyed. Later delicious refreshments were serv ed by Misses' Brietz, Hancock and Olive. Japanese fans w’ere given as favors. Test 0 Ten ’ is the call of the game. This week the test is very : tions are those which everybody 100 per cent? If there are any swer this is an opportunity to ac of the answers, it is an opportune you are. Either makes the game 1. What was the name of Gen eral Lee’s horse? 2. Who is manager of the New York Giants? 3. Who is known as “11 Ducc”? 4. May a man who is not a lawyer defend himself in court? 5. How many men make up a Grand Jury? u>ur—it’s everybody's favorite general in nature, and the ques ihould know. Will your average be questions which you cannot an luire new facts—if you know all y to show your friends how smart worthwhile. C». What is the shape of Italy? 7. Which city has the greatest population in the world? 8. What is the slang expression for an English shilling? !>. Who was the author of "Pil grim's Progress”? 10. What is an aviary? (Answers found on page *t) Mississippi Flood Situation Serious Break In Levee at Mc Clelland Endangers the Lives of 250 Persons; Fears of Other Breaks Three Missionaries, Mr. Memphis, Tern., April 17.— Flood fig*hters held their own to day against the rampaging Miss issippi, but with another water way—the White—smashing the barrier which protected the town of McClelland, Ark., a hundred thousand or more fertile acres in Woodruff county, Ar., were ad ded- to the inundated areas. Battering,its way through the earthen embankment, the racing; White river flood tonight had ma rooned 250 fleeing flood victims j on Peach Orchard Bluff, two miles j from McClelland, without^ food, | water or shelter, with their rescue j during the next 24 hours proble matical because of the swift cur rent which precludes reaching the water-encircled bluff by boat. Late today the flood was sweeping in land, backed by a current estimat ed at from 15 to 30 miles an hour. Distress signals, wig-wagged to the nearest dry spot over a two mile stretch of water, told of the I plight of the marooned band and appealed for rescue. Meanwhile, reports from along the main waterway—the Mississ ippi— brought optimistic state ments from the office of the Unit ed States engineers here, but with 'the heaviest pressure still to come I and weather department warnings I to prepare for approximately the highest stages of record along the I central and lower reaches of the stream. Predictions issued by the weath er Bureau today forcast a stage of close to 46 feet at Memphis by April 23. The record stage, 46.6, was reached in 1913, when the peak of the most destructive flood in history swept through the cen tral Mississippi Valley. Other pre dicted stages, based on water now in sight, included (approximately 56 feet at Helena, Ark., by April 21 and at the mouth of the St. Francis, which empties into the Mississippi near Helena, 57.5 to 58. Cairo reported a stage of 56 feet today, a rise of .3; at Mem phis the gauge registered 43.9 feet a rise of .4 and Vicksburg, 53.8, a lise of .5. Weather reports today showed only light rainfall in the Ohio, Cumberland and Tennessee river valleys and an absence of rain, but cloudy weather along the Miss issippi as far north as Hannibal, Mo. The Reelfoot levee which cross es thc Kentucky-Tennassee border, Wolf Island, about 25 miles south of Cairo, and the levees about j Laconia Landing and Knowlton, [Ark., were regarded tonight as the weakest points in Memphis river i district. A quarter boat was sent late today to Wolf Island to house an army of workers combating the flood at that point; another rein forced army of flood fighters were reported making* headway in their battle along Reelfoot and all avail able men have been put to the task of strengthening the earth works about Laconia Landing and Know lton—rated as below the standard grade in height—against the com ing of the flood crest. Local Jewelry Firm Purchase Oxford Sion Messrs. T. C. Jordan and Thom as Jordan have recently bough out the Oxford Jewelry Company and are opening, up the store fo: business in that city. Mr Thomas Jordan has charge of th;. new store. He completed a cours in watchmaking, engraving, and stone setting at a school of horo logy in Lancaster, Pa., a few weeks ago. Civic Bodies Are Behind Campaign Clean Up Week Is Ex pected To Spruce Up Smithfield; Cash Prizes Offered It looks, now, as if Smithfield is to have one of the most complete clean-up campaigns it has had in years. It always takes more than a mayor’s proclamation and the announcement that the town wag on will be available to haul off trash, to make such a campaign successful, and this year other in ducements are being introduced that will likely create considera ble interest. The American Legion took the lead in the movement and offered ten dollars in prizes, first, second, and third for the cleanest back yards after thp eamnnio-n TVim Lions club, one of the city’s new est organizations, soon fell in with the idea and now ten dollars more will be given in prizes. This amount makes it possible to of fer three prizes to white residents, and three prizes to colored resi dents. In addition, the Woman’s club and the Kiwanis club are pledging their co-operation, and the Boy Scouts have offered to do their part. Certain vacant lots will be m charge of the Scouts, according to our information, and it is cer tain that the Scouts will do a big part toward making Smithfield ?lean and attractive when such va cant spots shall be attended to. The campaign is to continue through next week after which time the prizes will be awarded. Smithfield is so located that many more visitors see our town than ever before, and civic pride should inspire every citizen, white or black, man, woman, and child to contribute toward having a neat, clean city. The campaign should not only be waged this week and next but all the time. ISAMU .MISS KAMI) CLERK AT PRISON Appointment of Miss ^Jsoephine Rand, assistant chief clerk at the State’s Prison since 1919, as chief clerk to succeed Major Hugh A. Love, who died early Tuesday morning, was announced yesterday at the State Prison. She is the first woman ever to hold the position of chief clerk at the prison. Announcement of Miss Rand's appointment came subsequent to a meeting Tuesday at Caledonia Prison Farm of the board of di rectors of the prison. The direc tors were in session at the pri son when word was received of the death of Major Love. The directors named Miss Rand to the post by unanimous vote. Delay in announcing the ap pointment of Miss Rand was caus led by the fact that Major Love jwas not buried until Thursday, it was said. George Ross Pou, prison super intendent, is still in Western North Carolina where he went late Wednesday to attend Major !Love’s funeral. It was said at the prison that Mr. Pou would return | to Raleigh on Monday. Miss Rand, a native of Johnston county, assumed charge of the du ties of the assistant clerk late in 1919. Superintendent Pou, also n native of Johnston county, wenl with the prison in 1921 as chiel clerk, but was promoted to the post of superintendent during tht same year when Superintendent E. F. McCullough died. Thirty per cent of the presen crop area in Macon county yield; no returns because of the inferio: seed used, estimates one residen »>f the county. Perfect Attendance School Contest Girls beat boys and Kentucky leads in the National corrtest for the best school attendance. Caro line Grubbs, 16, of Junction City, ivy. (top) now tops the list with 10 years, 7 months and 15 days with ; out being: absent or tardy. ' Lila V. Phillips (center), 15, of Elrod, S. D., with 0 years and 8 months, is second; and Mary Ferenczi, 14, of I.inden, N. J., 7 years, 7 months, is third. Is there a boy or girl in this county with a better record than Caroline Grubbs? If so, send U3 your picture. In M. E. Church Two Weeks’ Campaign Culminates In Easter Services Sunday; Ap propriate Music “The revival is not closing but is just starting,” declared Rev. D. E. Earnhardt, pastor of the Meth odist church at the service Sun day night, as he read out the names of six persons who had moved their4 membership to Cen tenary Methodist church here. At the morning service fourteen young 'people all of whom, with one ex ception, were boys, joined the :church upon a profession of faith, I making the total number received For two weeks, services have been held each night conducted by the pastor, and the services Sun day were the culmination of this special campaign. The minister, ; however, means that the revival j’fvnHnnp t hrnn exhort t. tho Receive year. The meetings have been I well attended, and a splendid spirit of cooperation has been shown by the different congrega tions of the town. I. W. Medlin conducted the singing. During the .two weeks, money has been raised, not for any revival expense, but for financing the church bulletin and for^ the Methodist Orphanage at Raleigh. This is an unusual de parture from the regular custom but seems to have met with gen eral approval. Sunday’s services were in keep ing with the Easter season, the pastor delivering a splendid dis course at the morning hour or “Immortality.” A male quartetti 'composed of Paul Eason, Thero* {Johnson, I. W. Medlin and Mar vin Woodall sang an appropriah offertory. The evening sermon was oi | “Harvest-Home.” The male quar itette sang again, and WilUun i Puckett, of Duke University, sanj a beautiful solo. RENEW to The Herald. Mrs. J. U. Oliver Dies In Seln Passes Away at the Age Seventy Years Folio ing Stroke of Paralys SELMA, April 18.—Funeral vices were held at the Selma I : tist church for Mrs. Peatie Oli v\ idow of Mr. J. U. Oliver Fri c.ftemoon at 3:30 The services v conducted by her pastor, Dr. J L. Shirley, of the Baptist churc'1 assisted by Rev. D. M. Shar of the Methodist church and R •L H. Worley, of the Frecv Baptist church. A selected ch sang “Near The Cross,” and “G Will Take Care Of You.” Mr. I B. Smith, of Annapolis, Md., eva g*elistic singer, sang “We W Understand It Better Bye a Bye.” The pallbearers wer* Messrs. M. R. Wall, W. T. Woe ard, E. V. Deans, H. E. Earp, D. Massey and L. C. Richardso A great profusion of lovely flow ers bore mute testimony to th love and esteem in which the d ceased was held. Those assistir ■ with the flowers were, Mesdarn W. W. Hare, J. D. Massey, Ne man Screw's, R. D. Blackburn, R . Sexton and Misses Rose Worl and Ruth Phillips. Mrs. Oliver was stricken w' paralysis six weeks ago at 1 I home of her daughter, Mrs. J. ■ Diehl, in Selma. While she ' conscious at times she was ne able to speak again and pas . Quietly away Thursday even: ’ April 14. Her going was aftei life of useful service. She . . been a widow for a long while, r the responsibility of bringing her children fell upon her sh ders, but no finer example of jvotion, patience and eheerfuln [could be found. She was a ble 'ing* and an inspiration to all w met her. She joined the Missionary B; tist church a number of years ? . and was a faithful attendant long as her health permitted. £ was in her 70th year. She is survived1 by one daugh ter, Mrs. J. C. Diehl, of Seim and three sons, Messrs. R. P. an J. U. Oliver, of Selma, and } A. S. Oliver, of Benson; » brother, Mr. J. T. Barnes, Kenly, and three sisters, Ji Frances Cox, of Washington, N C„ Mrs. Jane Aycock, of Mk and Mrs. J. W. Bailey, of Kei besides several grandchildren an numerous other relatives. Tnt “ • ment was made in the Oliver cc r etery near Pine Level. Among those from out of town here to attend the funeral we Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Aycock. Dunn; Mrs. Ina Aycock, of Sm ;field; Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bar ■ and Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Bailey Kenly; Miss Faye Barnes, Greenville; Mr. and Mrs. H. Barnes and son, of Rock Rid Dr. and Mrs. E. C. Powell and Al and Mrs. Reggie Knight, of Mi dlesex; Rev. J. E. Blalock, I and Mrs. A. S. Oliver, Mrs. P. Johnson. /Mjr Walter Strickla Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson, IV* Yallie Hill, Mrs. Ezra Parker, . J. R. Burgess, Dr. W. T. Mar’ Mr. Wade H. Royall, and Mr. : Mrs. S. P. Honeycutt, of Bens {Mrs. Frances Cox and son, Mr. ■ B. Cox, from Washington, N. C Motorist (on country road* “Want a ride, mister?” Puggy Pedestrian: “No than' I’m walking to reduce.” Motorist: “No town of that na hereabouts. Ain’tchu on wrong road?“—Watchman Exj iner. AUNT ROXIE SAYS Bj Me— “De climate down Souf am 1 i ter dan aocial leak quality up jNaprth.'*