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mm"' LMCUct JONHRMM Handrad MM CiH HIM VOLUME XXXVI—NUMBER 28 OUTLINES AIMS OP WOMANS CLUB IN COMING YEAR New Officers Planning Big Program of Activities During Period Mrs. J. G. Staton, entering upon the duties of president of the William ston Woman's Club recently, outlined the aims of the organization for the coming year, as follows: Every administration has certain aims. This one will emphasize one word —Beautification. Under this broad heading let us do our routine duties in a beautiful way. In details may be strive to make our town beau tiful. Let us have the empty garbage pail, clean streets, no mosquitoes, and lovely yards. Perhaps we may have a playground to attractive that even the colored nurses will take the tiny children there. Maybe we shall get the swimming pool and have it beau tifully sanitary and healthy. Perhaps we shall arouse the town to such an extent that two public parks will be possible, one for white and one for colored. Perhaps we shall cooperate with the town authorities and (en able them to buy a street sprinkler for hot days. Perhaps we shall have sufficient influence with the fire de partment to have the town zoned, ring ing a bell, or tooting a horn, to indi cate in which part of the town there is a lire,' not leaving us in fear and trembling that our own is in danger when from home we hear the siren. "Let's get rid of flies, trash, hitch, hikers, stained streets, paper, and weeds. Let us make the life of the town beautiful by forming a town choir. Perhaps we shall have only two or three big musicals a year, per haps we shall have community sings on Sunday afternoons, in winter. Car ols at Christmas, songs at Easter. "Women have ever set the stand ards for men. Of course, we know men set them for us, we do as they like us to do. Our responsibility is to demand high standards of the men of the town. . With such a membership as con stitutes the Woman's Club, we new officers are sure of cooperation and support. The new depertment members and committee members follow: American Citizenship Department: Mrs. E. S. Peel, Mrs. John A. Ward, Mrs. G. W. Hardison, Mrs. C. B. Roe buck, Mrs. B. A. Critcher. American Home Department: Miss Lora E. Sleeper, Mesdames T. F. Harrison, B. S. Courtney, G. H. Har rison. Fine Arts Department: Mesdames W. H. Biggs, W. K. Parker, J H Saunders, W. C. Manning, Wheeler Martin. Public Welfare Department: Mes dames L. B. Harrison, M. S. Moore, E. P. Cunningham. Garden Department: Mesdames Clayton Moore, J. E. King, C. B. Clark. Program committee: Mesdames J. C. Manning, L. A. Slade, J. H. Saun ders. Membership and absentee commit tee: Mesdames Myrtle Brown, A. R. Dunning, Lawrence Lindsley. Press and publicity committee: Mes dames T. B. Brandon, Jack Frank, F. E. Wynne, M J- Moye. Finance committee: Mesdames S. R. Biggs, N. C. Green, Clayton Moore House committee: Mesdames L. T. Fowden, C. D. Carstarphen, Anna Crawford, Eloise Bennett. House rental committee: Mesdames F. U. Barnes, C. G. Crockett, C. A. Harrison. Civic committee: Mesdames Frank Maigolis, J. S. Rhodes, P. B. Cone, Ermh Cobb, J. W. Andrews. Social committee: Mesdames Ray Goodmon, H. L. Barnhill, J. W. Watts, jr., Z. T. Piephoff, J. R. Ever- Judge Drops Dead As He Argues Over Fence San Pedrf, Calif.—Harold L. Ar nold, 75, retired New York judge, living here, died unexpectedly today during a quarrel with a young wo man over a fence. Polk* expressed the belief he suc cumbed to a heart attack during hi* argument with Betty Gardena, 23, ad her mother, who asserted he was building s fence on their property. Uii* Gardena, police *aid, (truck Arnold in the face with a lathe. Both women were questioned by the of ficers, who indicated they would be ' released. • Start Revival Service at Everett Next Sunday • " • Beginning next Sunday, Rev. Ker mit Taylor, of Atlantic Christina Col lege, Wilson, will start a series of re vival services ia the Christian church at Evertts, it was announced today. The public ia invited and urged to at- THE ENTERPRISE Opening Albemarle League Game Here This Afternoon Mr. AM T. Crawford, president of the local dub, will officially open the 1933 season for the Al bemarle Baseball League here this afternoon at 4 o'clock on the high achool diamond. Windsor is send ing its segregation over to do battle with the locals in the sea son's opener. Manager V. J. Spivey announced the following as a tentative line up: Karp, shortstop; Gaylord, left field; Latham, third base; Brake, second base; Hallie James, right field; Uxzle, catcher; Taylor, first Coburn Finishes His Bth Year as Mayor WHERE THEY PLAY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 Williamston at Windsor. Edenton at Elisabeth City. Colerain at Ahoskie. THURSDAY, JUNE I Williamston at Colerain. Ahoskie at Elisabeth City. Windsor at Edenton. FRIDAY, JUNE 9 Colerain at Williamston. Elisabeth City st Ahoskie. Windsor at Edenton. HEALTH PAPERS NOT NECESSARY TO GET MARRIED Some Couples Continue To Take Medical Exami nations, It Is Said Lovers, so wrapped up in each other and thinking nothing of the rest of the world and its laws, often forget that new marriage laws were passed by the last legislature making that final leap very soothing and far more easy than it once was. Ac- cording to reports coming from the courthouse a goodly number of cou ples applying for marriage licenses present their doctor's certificates proving the applicants well of body, probably of mind and at the same time proving they can't keep up with the doing of a changing law-making Surely, the mistake is forgivable, but those who find sailing difficult in these distressed times will do well to remember that an examination by a doctor is no longer a pre-requisite in procuring a marriage license in North Carolina, that that fee might well be used for other purposes later on. The willing girl only has to prove her age over a certain limit and that the jump is approved by her par ents when there is a question about age. The man is no longer required to undergo an examination proving his mental state and physical condi tion; he only has to swear he is free of tuberculosis and that he has had no veneral disease during the past two years. The oath he takes under the new law is almost known to be useless. But the register of deeds, discarding his file for medical cer tificates, has a pigeon hole, just as a matter of form, for keeping the be lieved worthless oaths. And so the important thing in pro- curing a marriage license now i( the fee ot $5. The oath required of the young man if administered without cost by the register of deeds at hi* office in the courthouse. LISTINGS SHOW BIG VARIATION Reduction in Personal Val ues Vary from 4 To 34 Per Cent. Some marked variations in property values are noted in the first few lists turned in by list-takers. Present in dications point to a decrease in real values of about 33 per cent, or a frac tion less than the horizontal reduc tion authorized by the legislature. Recent lists turned into the county offices reveal a wide range in personal values, the reductions ranging from 4 per cent in Cross Roads and Rober sonville Townships to 23 per cent in Jamesville and 34 per cent in Bear Grass Townships. Solvent credits apparently are re sponsible for the greatest losses in personal property valnes. It is now believed that the total val uation decrease in the county will be 31 per cent below the 1932 figures. Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina, Tuesday, June 6, 1933 base; Kugler, center field; Her ring or Cherry, pitcher. James, a young Robereonville boy, reported for plan,here yester day. He has just completed a successful season with High Point College, batting .365 there dur ing the season. Local club officials are much pleased with the prospect of a successful season, and large crowds are expected to attend. The locals go to Windsor to morrow snd play Colerain at Cole rain Thursday. Next Friday, Cole rain plays the locals on the high school diamond here. IS GIVEN WATCH BY CO-WORKERS ON TOWN BOARD Reviews Major Activities Of Authorities During Long Term [ Completing a term of eight years as mayor of Williamston, Robert L. Coburn last evening made his farewell address to the small group of men with the aid of whom the affairs of the town he had administered during that period. He referred to his work with the board as being very pleasant, adding that in all those years he .had found each and every one with whom he had served working as best they knew how for the best interest of the town and its people. There had been some differences in the matter of view point, but as a whole the best inter est of the town was foremost in the minds of all. Probably some of the largest prob lems ever to confront the town pre sented themselves to the town author ities during Mr. Coburn's term as mayor. In the way of improvements, he referred to the paving program, an investment that property owners are finding it difficult to maintain just at this time, but at the same time one that was well made and one that all would not give up. The moderniza tion of the fire department was point ing out that the new equipment and its volunteer operators were saving property owners thousands of dollars annually in reduced insurance costs. The sale of the power and light franchise to the Virginia Electric and Power Company was referred to as probable one of the most constructive steps taken by the town government during the the eight-year period. Mr Coburn was confident that the light users of the town would still be pay ing 15 cents for their electric energy had the franchise been maintained by the municipality. The power company has fulfilled its every promise, and even though it is operating in a sparse ly settled country it is offering elec tric energy as low, if not lower, than other cympanies throughout the State Mr. Coburn said. "We are striving under adverse conditions just now, but the future of ibe town is very promising," Mr. Co burn continued. "Williamston is the hub of a promising industrial devel opment, and it* continued growth is assured," he concluded. Just before departing, Mr. Coburn was awarded a hadnsome white-gold watch by the board members. Clerk of Court R. }. Feel admin istered the oaths, and the change in administration heads was effected smoothly and the town's business con- tinued under the direction of Mr. John L. Massed, member of a prominent family and mayor 10 year* ago. - ♦ County Boards Education Re-elects Superintendent , Holding a meeting here yeiterday, the Martin County Board of Educa tion reelected James C. Manning sup the term to run for the next two years. Although the board discussed several of the changes made in the school laws by the recent legislature, the reelection of Mr. Manning a* head of the county school system was the only official act. The board members acquainted them selves with the new school laws and adjourned *ubject to call by District School Commissioner T. B. Attmore, of Washington. The State School Commission will consider the redis ricting of the several schools as soon as it ia possible, and when that ia done it is understood another meet ing of the county board of education will be held. 1 TOWN BOARD IN REGULAR MEET HERE LAST NIGHT Discuss Unsanitary Condi tions; Order Ownes To Display Auto Tags Meeting in regular session last eve ning, the local town commissioners ordered a survey of sanitary condi tions in the town, and passed an or dinance requiring town automobile owners to display their town license tags on their cars. After taking the oath of office, the qommissionera, all old members of the body, and John L. Hassell, the new mayor, perfected their organiza tion by selecting L. P. Lindsley may or pro tempore, G. H Harrison, clerk; N. C. Green, treasurer. Several ap plications for places on the police force were received and considered, the board, however, making no change in its list of officers. Former Mayor R. L. Coburn was retained as town attorney witli an annual fee of SSO. The sanitation question was dis cussed at length following a review of deplorable conditions reported in certain sections of the town. The health of the towns nearly 3,000 in habitants is being jeapoardized by ill kept toilets, two citizens explained to the board, in urging the authorities to take some action against the care less practice. Mayor Hassell said he 'had made an j investigation and he and the police were planning to take some definite action against unsani tary conditions. When police complained that several citizens had refused to display town license tags on their cars, the board passed an ordinance making the prac tice unlawful and provided a fine of not less than $1 nor more than $5 for each violation. Mr. Hassell immediately entered upon his duties, ignoring all formali ties to dispatch the work before the body. The calendar was cleared in short order, and the body adjourned subject to call of the new chief. 8 PERMITS TO MARRY ISSUED Number Marriages Drops from 21 In April To Eight in April Cupid, that bird which gets the cred it for shooting the arrow, was not very active in the county last month. Probably he postponed his work until this month, and more'n likely there will be more June brides as a result of light activities in May. There were eight licenses issued by Register of Deeds J. Sam Getsinger in May, four going to white and four to colored couples. April was a fairly busy month for the bureau, 21 licenses having been issued during that period. Licenses went to the following: White William P. Byrum and Lena Rivers Castello, both of Bertie County. Henry A. Early and Leona Blanch Newton, both of this county. Ira J. Peel and Margaret C. Ches son, both of Martin County. John Hoggard and Lettie Cherry, also of this county. Colored Sam Jones and Delzora James, of Martin County. Robert Simpson, jr., and Ethel Alexander, Martin County. ' Johnnie Pugb and Arie Bonds, of Bertie County. Soloman Baker and William Anne Savage, of Martin' County. Many Cases of Whooping Cough Reported in May The May health report for Martin County was dominated by whooping cough; in fact, had tliere been no whooping cough and no cases of meas les, the report would have been a perfect one. There were 69 cases of whooping cough reported in Williamston dur ing the period, and all but one'.case were confined to white children and one or two adults. The lone colored case put Thelma Williams, 3 years old, in bed and developed into pneumonia. There were 5 cases of measles dur ing. Jli£.4>£iiQL and aIL- were—in—Wil liamston Township. One patient was pestered with measles, whooping cough and mumps at the same time. • Fred Goetzinger Dies In Frankenmuth, Michigan Fred Goetzinger, a cousin to the Getsingers of this county, died in Frankenmuth, Mich., Sunday of last week. Mr. Goetzinger, 76 years old, was a prominent citizen of Franken muth for a number of years, going to the Michigan city from Germany when he was only three years old. —Mr, Goetiingr had visited relative* in this county on several occasions, coming here lor a last visit about five | years ago. Vaccination Agai And Diphtheria Offered Free COUNTY BOARD MEMBERS MEET HERE MONDAY Board Demands Payment 1932 Taxes Before Old Ones Are Financed The Martin County commissioners met here in their regular monthly ses sion yesterday, ordering an anti-ty phoid fever campaign and handfing a few tax matters as well as business of a routine nature. County health authorities were in structed to conduct an anti typhoid fever campaign beginning Monday, June 19. The State furnishes the ser um and the county pays the doctors. All delinquent taxpayers will be re quired to pay their 1932 taxes before they will he allowed to refinance by note taxes due in former years, it was ordered by the board. Many property owners are said to have ignored their 1932 taxes and turned their attention on those unpaid in former years, reap ing a 10 per cent reduction with pen alty and interest exempted. The notes given in refinancing the unpaid taxes are payable during the next five years at 5 per cent interest. A contract for an audit of the coun ty books was awarded Greathousc and Butler at $250. The bond of G. D. Pearson, Goose Nest Township constable, was ap proved. Iwo beer licenses were issued, one to Leland L. Roberson, Robersonville, and,one to Theodore Roberson, Wil liamson. P. P. Peel, Williamston, was issued a license during May, making the total number of beer li censes issued in the county stand at ten. I lie board was in session a greater part of the day glancing over first tax returns for the year 1933. The com missioners will meet as a board of equalization and review Monday, June 19, when appeals \Vill be heard. REVIVAL WILL END TOMORROW Special Service Tonight for Young People At The Methodist Church The series of revival services start ed by Rev. Mr. Kees, of Washington, in the local Methodist church more than a week ago, will be brought to a close tomorrow evening with the H o'clock service. lonight is youngi people's night, though all ages are invited and urged to be present. Subject "What Will I Do With My Life " Tomorrow (Wednesday) night the service is to be family night. The community is invited to .come, and in family groups, so far as possible. The Rev. Mr. Kees is ful and inspiring messages. The sad part is so many church members arc not availing themselves of this spir itual food. "And in hell a church member cried for the lost opportunity, hut it was too late." Only three more services, tonight, Wednesday, 10 a. m , and Wednesday 8 p. in. Make the best of these re maining services, people of William ston, some of you perhaps will never witness another meeting. "Today is the day of salvation." Come.—C. T. Rogers. Peanut Man Urged For Department Agriculture Secretary of Agriculture last week informed Representative Lindsay Warren that the serious situation of peanut growers had been discussed several times in his conferences and that it was agreed that there was need for helpful action. The Secretary stat ed that the commodities specifically named in the new farm hill would be given the right of way, but some time later- peanuts wfould be considered. Mr. Warren has urgfd Ilia! a man ii miliar with peanuts be placed in charge of the commodity in the De partment of Agriculture. Legion Post Holds Its Regular Monthly Meet The reguly monthly meeting of the John Walton Hassell Post, American Legion, was held in the Legion Hall here last evening with 35 or 40 mem ber! in attendance. A barbecue sup per was served, the veterans hearing one or two speeches and transacting regular business. At the next regular meeting, to be | held Monday, July 3, the Legion mem bers will elect officers for the follow ing year. ' ( RUN OVER BEAR 1 _ / Returning from New Bern last Saturday night, C. B. Coltrain, driving a Ford truck with trailer attached, ran over a big bear a few milea this side of Vanceboro on Highway No. 30. The bruin when almost clear of the approach ing truck, reared up and fell in the part of the wheels on the left side of the truck and trailer. Gaylord Modlin accompanied Coltrain, but neither of the young men dared go back in the dark to see if the animal had been killed. In other words, they were afraid the bear had only been crippled, and they were of the opinion that crippled bear were ferocious. LESS TOBACCO ON HAND APRIL 1 1933 THAN YEAR AGO Tobacco Stocks This Year Are Less by 95,857,000 Pounds Report Shows Stocks of leaf tobacco in tlie United States owned by dealers and manu facturers amounted to 2,277,904,000 pounds on April I, 1933, compared with 2.373,701,000 pounds on April 1, 1932. This is a decrease in the total stocks of 95,857,0(H) pounds under the stocks of a year a«o April 1. From January I, 1933, to April 1, 1933, total stocks increased 133,171,000 pounds. The increase during the first quarter of 1932 amounted to 300,981,000 pounds. Stocks of Hue-cured tobacco on hand April 1, 1933, amounted to 080,280,(KM) pounds, compared with 845,642,000 pounds 'on April I, 1932, a decrease of 105,302,(HH) pounds. During the first quarter of 1933 flue-cured stocks de- creased 89,217,000 pounds, compared Willi a decrease of only 47,456,000 pounds during the first quarter of 1932. Slocks of fire-cured tobacco were reported as 242.J8V.000 pounds on April I. 14.1,1, compared with 201,- 424,(MM) pounds on April I, 1932," an increase of 40,965,(MM) pounds, Virginia lire cured, type 21, reported as 35,82(1,- (|0() pounds, shows a decrease of a- I'out S,(MM),(MM) pounds under stocks of a year ago April 1, but types 22 anil 23 show increases of 18,(MM),(MM) and I4,(MM),(MK) respectively. Type 24 also show considerable increase. Kentucky and Tennessee, types 22 and 23 com bined, show total stocks on April 1, of 1''8,2,14,(KM) pounds. Hurley tobacco sto.ks totaled 744, J(i4,000 pounds on April 1. or about 41,()()(), (MM) pounds higher than a year ago. Hurley stocks increased about 124 trillions pounds during the first •juarter of 19J3, compared with an in crease of 212,(KM),0(M1 pounds during the same period of 1932. Tobacco Stocks Reduced By 54,000,000 Pounds AccordiiiK to a recent government report, tobacco dealers anil manufact urers liacl on hand April 1, 1933, 220,- 189,(MM) pounds of tobacco flue cured in Eastern North Carolina. On April 1, 1932, the dealers and manufacturers hail on hand 274,020,(KM) pounds of to bacco. In other words, the crop was decreased by near 54,000,000' pounds in the twelve-months period. Mattern Attempting Solo Flight Around the World James Mattern, United Slates avi ator, is establishing a record all his own in tlie attempt to fly around the world. It was feared at one time that the aviator was lost. He was long overdue in Paris when it was learned that he had landed in Mos cow, Russia, more than three hours ahead of the sclitdule set by I'ost and Gatty in their flight around the .world a few years ago. At 11:35 o'clock this morning the fiyer had covered 1,400 miles on hi* second lap, landing at Omsk. He nude the run in 12 hours and 21 min 'utes against . head windi. jClear weather, favorable winds and good visibility await hint on his third lap of the round-the-world journey. In Brazil, S. A., during 1932, more than one billion pound* of coffee were destroyed iu an efTort to stabilize the price. O locuat tree with ita trunk *o lirook ed that it ia growing in 6 different di rection*—up, down, north, south, tul and w«it, ia located on the aide of a highway, near Hageratown, Ma. Watch the Tew P>P«f As It CaniM tha Data Whan Your Sabacrtptioa Kxpiraa ESTABLISHED 1898 CAMPAIGN WILL BEGIN JUNE 19; LASTS 4 WEEKS Planned for Rich and Poor, Old and Young, White and Colored Citizens In accordance with health regula tions, the Martin County Commission ers- yesterday ordered a campaign a- Kainst typhoid fever and diphtheria in this county, the first of the clinics to be held June 1« and each week there after through July 14th. **no of the most i'in otdl and ex tensive drives to stamp out typhoid fever and diphtheria has been ar ranged, County Health Officer J. H. Saunders stating that the doctors of the county are planning to vaccinate around 6,(MM) subjects during the first week Among white and colored, rich and poor, young and old, the treat ment will be administered "It prom ises to be the most complete cam paign against the two disease* ever planned in this county," tjie health of ficer said in commenting upon the precautionary Work. Nearly all the physicians in the county, under the direction of the health officer, will take part in the campaign Kadi Monday,, Tuesday, \\ ednesday, 1 hursday, and Friday, beginning June l'», the doctors will administer the vaccine during a four weeks period. Only a few cases of typhoid fever were reported in this county last year, and only a few dea|hs have resulted from the fever during the past two or three years. Ihe period of immuni zation lias about expired, making an other campaign against the disease vi tally necessary just at tffi-, time. Through the administering of the vac cines, the fever has been greatly lim ited, and it is believed that the treat ment this year will continue to hold deaths from that cause to a very small number. The treatment is not compulsory, but health officials declare it very es sential to the very life of the people. They are urging a full attendance at each of the dispensaries during the period beginning Monday, June IV. MERCURY CLIMBS TO 104 IN SHADE No Damage Has Resulted To Crops In This Sec tion So Far After a few da.vs.-nf. unusually chilly weather during tlie latter part of May, the mercury .started diming; last week and was well on the road to shatter all high records today with readings of 104 in the shade being.reported at this point. And right now there is no relief in sight No serious damage has resulted to crops so far in this immediate sec lion, it is believed, hut farmers said this morning that the land was getting mighty dry, and water in ditches and small streams was falling rapidly to low levels. Ihe nights have been fairly com fortable so far, but ole so! has had during the past few days and is still having complete control by day. * Jut in Kansas mercury readings up to 111 prompted federal and slate departments of agriculture to fore cast further wheat crop damage un less relief conies prior to the immi nent invasion of harvesters into the fields of prematurely golden grain. At Topeka, Kansas, where the mer cury went to 1(H), the federal and Mate agencies reported prevailing hot winds would cause poor filling of wheat if they continued. Drought, dust storms and other fac tors already had reduced the Kansas wheat crop expectation to 58,486,000 bushels, or less than one-fourth of the state's record harvest of 1931. Heat records for this date were broken and the all-time liigs for the month of June were in danger of be ing surpassed. Harvesting in northwest Oklahoma was advanced several days by the heat and combines are going into the fields this week for what promises to be a light Oklahoma harvest. • Bright Outlook /or Crop Oi Tobacco at This Time The outlook for a tobacco crop of quality and quantity is unusually bright just at this time, according to reports offered by Mr. W. H. Adkins, veteran Kobersonville tobacco ware houseman. Mr. Adkins believes many Jarmers will be curing tobacco in June aa the crop on many farms is almost large enough to be topped at the present time.