THE ENTERPRISE B VOLUME XL?NUMBER 75 Williamston. Martin County. North Carolina, Friday. September 17.1937. ESTABLISHED 1M Government Asking Sealed Bids For The New Postoffice Site Proposal Blanks and Infor mation Will Be Avail able at Postoffice Formal plans are now underway lor selecting a site for Williamston's proposed $78,000 postoffice build ing, Postmaster L. T. Fowden stat ing today that the government will within the next few days solicit pro posals lor the ale or donation of a lot. Proposal blanks and informa tion and instructions for preparation of bids will be available at the post office, and everyone who has a suit able lot for sale is invited to enter bids, the postmaster said The bids will be received until 9 a. m , October 2. when they will be opened publicly in the office of Postmaster L. T. Fowden. Agents, submitting bids, must show evidence of authority. It is understood that the govern ment wants a lot with a 120 foot frontage and a depth of 170 feet if it is on a corner. Ike approximate dimensions for an interior lot are 148-foot frontage and a depth of 170 fast. Sites having different street frontage dimensions will be consid ered provided the area is approxi mately the same, it is understood. Preliminary offers to sell a lot for the new building have been received from as far away as Ohio, it was learned here today, and it is be lieved that at least four or five pro posals will be entered between now and October 2 when the bids are to be opened. Pleased with the budding allot ment, local people have not shown a great deal of interest in the selec tion of a site. It is generally agreed that the building should be located on Main Street, some wanting it on the west end and some wanting it on the east end. The lot purchase price will be taken from the allot ment, and it is hoped that a site can be had for a fair price, leaving as much as possible for the actual con struction of the building. Candidate for Judge On Brief Visit Here Ruinous Valentine, prominent Nashville attorney, personally open ed his campaign in this county this week for a place on the North Car olina Superior Court bench. He made many new acquaintances dur ing his brief visit in Williamston, reports indicating that he will make a strong run for the judgeship now held by Judge Walter Bone, also of Nashville. It is quite evident that the contest will be pushed to the front, and that it will be an inter eating one. Mr. Valentine was Representative Harold Coo ley's campaign manager and was closely associated with the McDonald headquarters in the hot gubernatorial contest last year. Both he and Judge Bone are well known throughout this section of the State, anf in either than the people will find an able and fearless judge Paying his respects to his oppo nent, Attorney Valentine said dur ing his short stay here last Wednes day that "Judge Bone is a fine man, and about the only difference in us is that I want to be judge more than he ' Young Martin Man Gets His Release From Prison Howard Griffin, young Martin County white man sentenced to serve two years in prison for alleg ed forgery, eras paroled this week, Henry D. Hardianci, his attorney, said yesterday. Griffin, sentenced by Judge Frizzelle last March in the superior court at this county, had The parole, signed Wednesday by Governor Clyde Hoey, was recom mended by the trial judge and Solic itor Don Gilliam, it was learned. Griffin's attorney did not know whan his client would be released from the road force at Jackson, but the man is expected home shortly, Hardison said Will Hold Series Services At The Baptist Chord at 7:4g o'clock and continuing througt the week. Dr. Carl M. Townsend pastor at the Hayes-Barton Itaptm church, Raleigh, win conduct a ser ies at SSI ikes in the Baptist churci bent Iter. Jan. H Smith, past nr. an Three and One-Half Million Pounds Tobacco Sold to Date With daily sales setting an all time record this week, the Williams ton Tobacco market today reported sales right at three million pounds for the date, market observers stating that all records in the past are being shattered by the marketing activi ties this season. Yesterday afternoon before the buyers completed their work, ers were placing more tobacco the floors just as fast could make room. The busy all last night unloading ap proximately 300.000 pounds at the leaf for the sales today. As many as 21 trucks, heavily loaded with leaf, were in a single house at one time last night, the truckers forming an almost steady line to and from the weighing stations Never before in history has the Williamston market handled more tobacco in ao short a time, and the selling organisations are functioning smoothly with a keen interest by buyers their activities. Block sole* have been experienc ed three days this week, and sales continued to the tune limit on the other twoL A small block is expect ed today, but preparations are now besnc made for the largest sale in history here next Monday. Prices tor the medium and better grades are holding their own and are stronger in some cases. Five piles of fancy tobacco were sold in excess of 40 cents in a single row this morning, and averages above 35 cents were numerous. The com mon tips continue without a friend in the world, and it is believed that the demand for those inferior grades is not as strong as it was a few days ago Buyers on the Williamstun mar ket are jumping at anything and everything they ran use. and they are paying fur it. too. and the farm ers. with surprisingly few exceptions are pleased with their sales. Warehouse operators are appeal ing to fanners to place their tobac co on the floors early Superior Court Opens Term Here Next Week HONEST FOLSS! I So far tkh i risen art a farm tobacco rehbtij ha reported in this caaatr. C. B. Roebuck explaining that Martin County prapla are get ting better and better. Reports coming from the field are af a little different color. They state that the farmers are tabiag no chances and are Last year several tehacea thefts were reported hy farmers in this county, the rubbers es caping arrest in meat rases. Ex tra care in guarding the crop as remainder of the Miss Daniels Dies At Brother s Home Near Robersonville Death Quickened by Stroke of Paralysis Suffered Several Days Ago Miss Estelle Daniels died at the home of her brother, Mr J R. Dan iels, near Robersonville last Mon day morning at 3 o'clock. Miss Dan iels had been in ill health for the past several months and the end was quickened when she suffered a stroke of paralysis several days sen. Miss Daniels made her home with her brother who lives one mile from Robersonville. She had the reputa tion of being an unusually good wo man, had the respect of her friends and neighbors and was a member of one of the county's most prominent families. Services were held from the home Tuesday afternoon with Rev. E_ C. Shoe of the Baptist church conduct ing the last rites. Interment arm made in the family cemetery near Robersonville. She is survived by two listen: Mrs. J. T. Taylor and Mrs H. & Everett of Robersonville; three bro thers. Messrs. H. O. Daniels of Ev eretts, J. T. Daniels of Oak City and J. R. Daniels of Robersonville. She was 63 years old and the i of Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Daniels Many Attending Services At Cedar Branch Church Large crowds are attending the nightly services underway this week in the Cedar Branch Baptist church. Rev. E. R. Stewart, of Hyde County, is delivering strong sermons. The meeting closes Sunday night, the pastor. Rev. W. B. Harrington, stat ing that no services would be held in the Jamerville Baptist church on Sunday, that the members and pub lic there are invited to attend the last services at Cedar Branch that day. Revival Will Be Held At Bethany Holiness Church A revival meeting will be I the Bethany Holiness Church be ginning Monday night, Sept. 20th. The services will be conducted hy f Rev. J. T. Howard Assault Murder and Manslaughter Cases Docket Headliners Interest Is Centering on At tempt to End Life of Jesse Roberson Thirtrfn criminal ma have been placed on the docket for trial in Ibr Martin County Superior court opening a two-weeks mixed term i.\t Monday The docket although one of the smallest scheduled for consideration in a September term at Martin in several years, is ex pected to attract considerable at tention and create much interest throughout most sections of the county. Judge Walter Bone, of Nash ville. is to preside over the term, and Solicitor Don Gilliam will head the State prosecution. Headline cases on the docket are possibly those charging Will Capps with felonious and secret assault, Mrs Annie Roberson and son, Geo. Ben Roberson. both of Roberson - ville. with an attempt to end the life at her husband. Capps is charg ed with seriously shooting Mrs. A. T Lulley. Williams Township wo man. at her home there on July 30. He was just recently released un der a $2,000 bond. The State is said to have a strong ise against Mrs. Roberson and her ton. unofficial reports maintaining that additional evidence consider ed very damaging to the defense was uncovered in a recent letter Roberson is ,put under bond, but from Mrs. Rnhrruei to her son. Mrs. the young son has continued in jail since June 21 when he was alleged to have brutally attacked his father and almost killed him supposedly at the direction of his mother. Con tents at the letter have closely guarded, but without that evidence the State is thought to have a strong the young boy and his The father. Geo Ben Roberson, as almost clubbed to death at his me in Roberson ville early in the rening of June 21. RoUrn Eborn. young colored man, is charged with manslaughter and Carl Edward Norman, young Rob t ville white boy. faces a hit run charge as a result of the at Gus Williams near the home on the night of August The alleged action at Eborn part ly if not altogether shifts the respon sibility for the man's death from young Norman's shoulders, leaving to face only a hit-and-iun ?, quite ser withm itself e case charging Miles Grunt* with the murder at Gus White, col ored. an WUliamston's East Main Street an the night of August 7, is to blow up when it reaches tribunal for trial. The evidence advanced by the State so far came from the bps at White an his death bed. How did not offer but one at the preliminary hearing, id it la poanhle that damaging evi nce anil be withheld until Grimes pieced on trial tat his life. J. D. Wiggins, charged along with ?he Wdnanh, both colored, will face trial alone in the case charging into and Company a) County Legion Post Officers Installed At Tuesday's Meeting Recognized as a High Spot in Activities of County Post and Auxiliary Elaborate ceremonies marked thel installation of the John W n || Post and Auxiliary, officers of the American Legion at a well-attend ed meeting held in the Woman's Club hall here last Tuesday evening An added feature was a delicious chicken supper served by the Boy Scouts under the direction of Com rades John Ward and Herman Peel Attracting the largest number of members in recent months the reg ular meeting was recognized as a nigh spot in the activities of the county post and auxiliary Hugh G. on retiring commander pre sided and introduced Mayor John! W Hassell who greeted the legion naires and auxiliary members and guests, including Hams Davis. Thad Hodges, and E C Pittman. mem bers of Washington's No. IS pest Nnd "T- Cah00n' """iber of Post No. 182 of Columbia I Mr Hodge,. Vice Commander of ih? C*r?'UU department, ably addressed the meeting Hts top r ^!T7d ?" " Wha? JfcTakes Be ? Good Legion Oflue^ Mrs Floyd Cahoon. vice president and area addressed EJ* Au^ *,efl, addressed the meeting In its report to the meeting the budding comm.ttee estimated that *2.000 would be needed to complete construction work on the hut. thai there wee. outstanding pledges amounting t? approximately $600 At the present time the post has about $400 worth erf outstanding build ' b0"rd m"rTa< the building comm.ttee explaining that none of the material will be paid for until .11 the b.lLs are paid in full Requests for additional .u...?? were made, and the liberal sources of aid extended ,n the past were recognized, including a $75 contri ution by the Auxiliary for light, ing. At the direction of the chair the ceremonies marking the installation h aLieg,?n "u?"?ry officers were Cahoon m charge " . " U fwa,n Mrs W H Gray. R-y Goodmon. retiring Presidents, were presented gold pins and Hie folWin, officers weref Mrs J. R Winslow. preset. Mrs J |j Ayers. first vwe-presi ent; Mrs. R. J Peele. second vice president; Mrs W H Gray secre M" * A ward. treasLT^ Vice Commander Swam then m ;r,,h' ^? Boykul?- Commander. Mark Wynn. vice commander and mem betship chairman; p. M Hoiliday vice commander. J H Ayers vice' commander; Ray Goodmcm. ad^ Jant and finance officer. R A Tav !TrV'Cr ?"lc*'r; Hu*h G Horton. guardianship officer; W H Grav sergeant..t-.rms, Z T Piephoff' chaplain and child welfare officer. low A ? hu,onan- J R Wins ' Americanism officer and chair man. Son, of Leg?Jn. j ^ cim of a juries of Fellowship meetings held in eleven renters ov ei the entire State, the Diwples of Christ nr ?! in the Everetls Christian Church Wednesday under the lead ership ol C. C. Ware. State Secre tary of the Church. Reports were made by Mrs H H Settle. Secre tary of tl.e Woman's Christian Mis 'Kmary of the Slate; J M Waters, of Atlantic Christian College and the eport fur ttie College E B Quick, of Atlanta. Georgia, made the re j port for the Religious Education de partment. of which he is secretary L B. Scarborough of Bath, report ed for the Rural Church Commis-I An open forum was then hrid in rhich the work of these various groups was discussed A splendid outdoor lunch was spread for those attending The afternoon session brought two young ladies who had attended the Young People's con ference of the Brotherhood and gave splendid reports The afternoon ses sion was closed with an inspiration al sermon by Rev John 1. Goff. pas tor of the Williams ton Christian Church who spoke on the subject: "The Effective Church and the Kingdom" Nine of the fourteen churches m Martin County were represented in the gathering Large Number Divorces Pending In County Courts At least a dozen div ending in the courts of this ty at the present time, it ed from s miew of the records this ?k. Several are scheduled for trial at the next term of court cons here Monday. About half of oufcw for divorce are colore v*_ ?*! NEAR PERFECT I TW Fan Laic ?car establishing perfect rwtit m day tkia 1 when r?ffj one ef the approx imately !H children enrolled there were present hot owe ? just one. The record carries even more significance when awe re the county report a daily attend ance average of from M In M pnpila he low their enrollment There aren't so many hun dreds of pupils in the Farm Life district, hut those who are there believe in attending rod taking .. iy. 14 Marriage Licenses Issued Bv Register Of Deeds In August Number Is Ten Less Than Issuance in August Year Ago Fourteen marriage licenses were is sued in this county last month, the^ number falhn1: considerably below the issuance in August a year ago Twenty-four marriage licenses were issued in August. 1936 Seven of the It licenses sold ?n| the county last month went U> white couples. Nine of the contracting par ^ye from rv?nnty i Licenses were issued as follow > j White Roland Harrison, oi Martin coun ty. and Mane Martin, of Beaufort county. v Chas Edward Ham? and Sallie Alma Warren, both of this county. Victor Elmo Everett, of Plymouth and Holon Knnirlev, of Rnpor j John Mar>land Raw Is and Selma Mane Ayers, both of Wiliiamston. Zelbert Cox and Nannie Knox Bar fie Id. both of this county. Spencer T. Thorne. of Roanoke Rapids, and Margaret Ruth Sutton, of Columbia. Geo. Russell Burnham and Gladys Ethel Jones, both of New Bern. Lonnie Spruill and Margaret An derson, both of Williamston. John Tyrner Lucas, Jr. and Ad dle Louise Jeter, both of Fredericks burg. Va. W T. Coburn and Bertha Lee Wil liams. both of Robersonville Fred Harrison and Alue Bell, both of this county. Willis Bryant and Halite Woo lard both of Martin county. Johnnie Scott and Eva Jane Lee. both of this county. Raymond Hodges and Melissa Peel, both of Martin county. : Charged with an assault with a deadly weapon and carrying a con cealed weapon. Jart Swinson was found guilty of simple assault, the court imposing a $10 a fine and tax uig him with the cost. Aerial Survey Is Started In Upper End Oi County A small portion of the upper end of this county has been surveyed from the air in connection with compliance under the soil conserva tion program, according to Count) Agent T. B Brandon. The flyers, riding about four miles up and al most out of sight, have made three trips across that section of the coun ty, but the pictures on only two trips were good, it was learned Mr. Brandon believes that the survey will not be completed with in the next week or two, that it will not be available in time for use in determining compliance this year The maps will be used next year however. Brother Of Local Man To Head State Prison Farm L. B. Brandon brother of Martin County Agent Tom Brandon. named yesterday to manage farm prison camps for the State Highway and Public Works Commission. He will be stationed at Caledonia. Rev. Perry Will Conduct Revival in JamesviUe Beginning Monday night, I bar 20th , a revival meeting will be held in the Jamesville Christian Church The meeting will (or one week Rev. J. M. Perry, the regular pastor, will conduct the *? Collin Barnes And Engineers Visit In County This Week Make a Field Survey of Sev eral Projects Proposed by County Officials ^ for an improved secondary road system in Um own <> was recognised this week by Dis Uirt Highway Commissioner D. C ->roes, of Murfreesboro. who with D.vukk, Highway Eng.neer Geo alss. of Murfreesboro. and Du ?net Highway Engineer F C Gard nOT ?f Tartwro made a field sur ^2 SrV*r" proJects by w* county commissioners and sure ported by petitions entered by hun L * county ntiren; e,U' CuUn,> PWpe anJ Rob' Lee " lh* commissioner and no en rr .v,si,ed **"ar^ '^pe? mg the two roads lead.ng otf H.gh Zzl.;?? - "?,h U-t auentioii Wdf hkeiv , lhe '?UIJc connecting w.th w^Li7 :u-ui? ?"*? W illiamson A survey ?f that rouw | as started immediately following he i sit of the lighway officials It >s believed by some that the rowj Wdl be surfaced poss.bly earl, neat ?. .that arranyrmetiU will be ? -noer taken u. improve the route all underfed ' Stokes a> a c.aiperative undertaking w ?h highway author. 1 - <-f I istilet .v. 2 Tns mm.. endorsement ?f ,he Mat ftp County a" "* ???l i r *ra^i^ ^ The importance of the route from J R Corey s at Farm Life to the Old Mill Inn on V S 17. was weU ? """ m'"d officials, ml the immediate tentative pro ??m calls for added force, to ^ ,<>r Ihc maintenance of traffic ??'"? coming winter Jat v?P^'2. l'UUP ,7' from '? ,he *?*? Life community uaveled but as far as it could be learned .he surfac.ng rout* oi.-ift Uac ^ ,^,TV -"f 'be surfacing ?M*h route, was apparent. W 1 roposed surfacing of a row! K^k^r"^ ,he P"'" m,U of the Kieckhefer Container Company was ??og?"ed bv au|honties Z 1U a larKe undertaking ?"roposed projects in the oo~? P"" "u- OH"oty. including an im |; CHighway 125 through Hamell to Founum , Cross Roads araT^ K C. 11. were ^ ?'?nsHlered in the survey iJr "" q""r ?"v,d? that Mr ?""" approve everyam,'t ?"ZZ ? r"0r' he made to maintain trafftc . spec,ally ?Ver JZ ?" and achool bus routes Plan To Hold Irish Potato Referendum Plans m ill be formulated for hold in|C an Irish potato referendum in this and other counties by farm agents and farm committee men n> a meeting to be held in Waitiagtwi this afternoon It is planned to hare growers in those counties where po tatoes are grown on a commercial scale vote next week on whether they w ant an acreage stabilization plan for the crop to be included ? the I US agricultural conservation The proposed acreage plan 'iog range effort to stabilize | lo as to avoid wide from excess acrewge insufficient acreage If a majority at the glow CIS the plan, potatoes will, in all prob ability. be included in the lUt pro on the plan by I