Russia Experiences Setback In Ukraine During Recent Days (Continued from page one) loss of 27 Russian planes. A Russian warship in the Baltic was said to have sunk a German sub marine while a Soviet submarine sank a 15,000-ton German tanker. The Soviet official press yesterday carried exultant accounts of the de struction or declimation of more than 30 Nazi divisions and officials said that this figure represented only a part of the Nazi losses in the sev en-week-old war Reporting that German's third great offensive of the 54-day-old war has been crushed in frightful slaugh ter. the officials claimed the "total (annihilation" of at least 10 German divisions and said that 21 other di visions had lost more than half then men. Against this latest destruction or rout of German forces totaling close to 500,000 men. the Russians claim ed a loss of 600,000 troops ? dead. ?wennrjfd nnH prisoners?in the first six weeks of the fighting. The total German losses have been nearly three times this figure more than 1.500.000 men, according to the last Soviet official report. Described as the most momentous and far-reaching event in recent world history, the meeting of Pros ident Roosevelt and England's Prinn Minister Churchill advanced demur racy's aims. President Roosevelt i expected to land tomorrow after meeting Churchill on a battleship in the Atlantic, While the declared poj icies are significant, it is generally believed that the meeting of the twi. leaders carries far greater signifi cance. Possibly Mr Roosevelt will offer more information at a press conference as soon as he lands- to morrow morning, a was suggested today. 1'he eight-point declaration set out these general principles and post -mm'i el I In In itnrl s-e (... ,|||f| Great Britain 1 They seek no territorial oi oth er aggrandizement 2 No territorial changes that do not accord with the freely express 05 of ,h*' People concerned , Rt'SPect for the right of all neo ""'I OVWe4??H-o<-gov ernment and restoration of "sover - ? ? "nun wi auver ??". n?l,ts ,a."d self-government" to ... osu-guvvMimetit '"^' forcibly deprived of them." They will endeavor "with due to" fiirt i'?r "'I''' <'*'stln? Pl>Iigations to further the enjoyment bv all stales, great or small, Victor or'van quished. of access, on equal terms, to of thTw a,"d ttM' raw materials he world which are needed for their prosperity.' 5 Pull collaboration among na , It "S m the economic field, aimed it UrivannomAoi .1 advancement and siiTalTeii^7mt' the Nar' ei "K fl"al des,rugram. All tobacco workers are covered | by the insurance provisions of the j act. and every person employed by . tobacco concerns is required to have J an account number mid to report his ! number to his emplhy?r, regardless I of how short a time he may work or j how little he maV earn. Each em | ployer, in turn, must report at the lend of each calendar quarter the account number, the name, and all j wages paid to each such employee. Any employer who may have ex j perieneed difficulty before in con J nection with securing and reporting i account numbers is urged to com ! municate with the Rocky Mount ? field office of the board Full in formation and assistance with such I problems will !>? given gladly James Everett Died Tuesday Afternoon James L Everett, well-known far mer of this county, died at Ins home rieai Robersonville Tuesday at 2 .'to ; p m. Mr Everett was 83 years old and was recognized as one of the section's most prominent and sub- j stantial farmers He had been ill! only a short while Funeral services were conducted at the home Wednesday at 3:30 Eastern Standard Time. The Elder B S. Cowan, Primitive Baptist min-, ister, officiated. Interment was in the Barnhill Cemetery near Rober sonville Mr. Fate, as he was known by a large acquaintance throughout this -and adjoining munties. maintained ) the respect and admiration Of his fel i lowman. Honest to the nth degree he 1 armed and prospered on his estate I in this county. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs Claiborne Hicks and Miss Juanita Everett, both of Norfolk; Mrs R. W Chesson, of Oak City, and Miss An na bell Everett, of Robersonville. and one son, Lester L Everett, of Rober sonville Two grandchildren also survive. mg in safety within their own boun- I daries and which will afford assur ance.that all the men in all the lands j may live out their lives in freedom from fear and want " 7 Freedom of the seas for all na tions. 8. Abandonment of the use of ?force.?and?disarmament?nf?nations "which threaten, or may threaten, aggression outside of their frontiers" pending establishments of "a wider ai.id permanent system of generaLse curity " Rev. Barclay Touches on War In Address At Robersonville (Robersonvillr Herald) R<-v John Barelay, prominent North Carolina minister who recent ly resigned his pastorate with the Wilson Christian Church to accept work with the Christian Church in Austin, Texas, spoke at, length to the local Rotary club last Friday eve ning on international topics Mr. Barclay discussed interna tional problems giving special at tention to the contrast between the .American, German and Russian "way of life." He stated that the Russian peasant and working class have a zeal for the Communistic ideals that compare to the fervor and in tense patriotism of our Revolution ary days. Although he is not in Review Of Losses Of Ships In War A the 101st week of the war end ed last Saturday Associated Press i records showed that at least 1,813 "hips of all nations had been lost and 14,859 persons killed in the conflict | at sea. From the sinking of the 13.581 -ton ! linen Athenia on Sept. 3, 1939, the day that Britain declared war in Germany. to the newly reported tor j pedoing of the 3,576-ton Greek freighter Nikoklis, known total of 0.829,004 tons of merchant and naval shipping has been sunk or scuttled. This represents an average of two ships and twenty-one lives lost each , day The tragic toll also includes the I listing of 9,217 persons jis missing? rly thirteen a day?most of whom I must be given up as dead. 1 The bitter struggle has cost Britain 816 vessels. Germany, with 135 known sunk, is third in the list, following Norway -with 209. Interesting Bits Of Business In the U.S. I Pre-fabricated housing may be that "revolutionary" big new indus try for America ? economists have long wondered why somebody didn't put it on a "predtteiK>n-hne" basis; defense housing needs may give it the required extensive, sudden mar ket . . Much-debated increase curtailment of auto production (50 per cent instead of 20) would not go into effect until November, anyway, no matter how the OPM-OPACS dis pute turns out . . Cotton crop be set by boll weevils, bad weather, smallest planted acreage on record below domestic consumption; may be real "crop scare" if rains continue heavy in southeast . . . Nation's de partment Store sales up 23 per cent last four weeks average whole accord with the Russian sys tem he heartily favors the Russian type of government to that of Ger many. "I attribute the success of the Rus sian army to the unity of the people. Germany may whip Russia but even the commentators and the Germans themselves have been astounded by the resistance of the Russians. Guer rilla warfare has been decidedly ef fective in holding the German at tack," the speaker pointed out. In closing his remarks Mr. Barclay said the Russians had been taught for the past 20 years that they might have to fight and pay for the ideals they cherished. "In other words they were prepared psychologically for the attack." Thirty-Nine Years Ago As Recorded In The Enterprise SEPTEMBER 27, 1901. Mr. W. R White has had his old residence torn down and is having a new one erected. Improvements are continually go ing on in town New tiling is being put in at Main and Swithwick Sts. Mrs. Maggie Tucker, accompanied by her sister, Miss Lucy Biggs, re turned to her home in Tennessee on Tuesday morning Miss Essie Ray, who has been spending some time in Greenville and Robersonville, has returned home. Mrs. Helen Rhodes, who has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. 13 S. Maultsby, in Montgomery, Ala., has returned home, Frank Hassell, who was taken sick at the University last week came home Monday, and at this writing is quite sick Mr. J. W Manning, of Amherst, father oi our clever and popular reg ister of deeds, was in town yester day. M. F. Godwin, Jr., came down from Scotland Neck Saturday evening to spend Sunday with his parents. W H. Biggs will leave this morn ing for Richmond where he will at tend the Va Medical Qpllege The Editor returned from a trip tu Richmond and Petersburg Wed nesday evening. a Food The Government has announced a national effort to prevent fruits and vegetables from going to waste this summer by promoting full use, can ning. drying, or storage of these foods. Electrified bor can be checked if electrified farms are equipped with a washing machine, refrigerator, and electric water pump, says the Rural Electri fication Administration. J. Griffin Coburn, Farmer of County, Takes His Own Life I J. Griffin Coburn, 50-year-old far mer, died at his home in the county Tuesday night, August 12th, at 7:30 p. m. of self-inflicted gunshot wounds. He was found in an out house with a portion of his head blown completely off as a result of | placing the barrel of the gun in his mouth. The butt of the gun was on the steps and the trigger was pulled with a stick. Mr. Coburn had been depressed for the past two or three days and told his son of his intentions. He pre vailed upon his father to change his mind but with no results. Mr. Coburn had unusual qualifications as a far mer. He always produced exception ally good crops and provided well for his family. Thoroughly honest and capable, he held the respect of every one. Surviving are his wife, Lela Wil liams Coburn; four sons, Joseph, Frank, Floyd and David E. Coburn, all of Robersonville; two daughters, "Mrs. Lillian AndreWs Tnri5irSsTl6IS~ Coburn, of Robersonville; four bro thers, Tom and Frank, both of Roan oke Rapids; John, of Norfolk, and Calvin, of Williamston; five sisters, Mis. Bettie Whitakers, of Norfolk; Mrs. Addie Bailey, of Williamston; ! Mrs. Lillie Mobley, of Plymouth;! Mrs Mamie Leggett, of Roberson ville, and Mrs. C. M. Moore, of Greenville. 1 Late Tax Listers In County Dig To Stay Out Of Jail (Continued from page one) may seem, some of the defendants were better able to effect settlement while in jail than whiie on the out side. In the round-up this week were Arthur Webb, Ernest Johnson, Ma jor Lloyd, Sam Williams, James Ol lie Purvis, Alex Bunch, S. L. Watts, Alex Douglas. Moses James and Ar thur Rhodes. Since the court Monday, fifty late listers voluntarily went to the court house and paid their taxes amount ing to $303.85. In addition to that number fourteen paid when the warrants were served on them, and nine others arranged bond for their appearance in the county court next Monday. The accounts this week ranged from a low of 50 cents to $27.70. Since Judge W. C. Harris handed down his order in June, 363 persons in the county have listed their prop erty and paid their taxes. The sheriff's office is traveling to all parts of the county in search of those persons intentionally or unin t< ntionally failing to list their prop erties. PAY OR ELSE The round-up of late listen approached blitzkrieg propor tions In the county this week. Officers, serving warrants and acting , in accordance with in structions either accepted bond or payment of taxes plus costs or jailed the delinquent In the court Monday, it was either pay up or go to the roads. Two went to the roads. So far twelve per sons have been jailed for alleged violation of the tax laws, as fol lows: Phillip Thompson, James Walston, Arthur Webb, Ernest Johnson, Major Lloyd, Sam Wil liams, James Ollis Purvis, Alex Bunch, S. L. Watts, Alex Doug las, Moses James and Arthur Rhodes. Eight of them were jailed Tuesday. Twenty Counties In State Pass Quotas For Air Ambulance (Continued from page one) from England indicate that these mercy planes are rendering a unique and outstanding service. The few now in service are reported as being of invaluable aid in bringing relief to Britain's civilian population and armed forces OA land, sea and in the air. We hope that the Old North State can soon be sent to England to begin its mercy mission," declared I Bowman. Will (wive Barbecue Supper Community Christian Church $ The Ladies' Aid Society of the Community Christian Church will give a barbecue supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Jenkins on Friday, August 22nd. The supper is being given for the benefit of the church and every one is .cordially invited. Thi? Williamson High School band, under the direc tion of Professor Jack Butler, will give a concert before the evening meal. Tuesday. August 19th. has been designated as Good Neighbor Day and all who can are asked to give a day's labor to the Community Chris tian Church on the Hamilton Road. Your services will be appreciated. $ Milk Routes Furnishing Extra Source Of Income Milk routes are furnishing Anson County farmers an extra source of | income and a chance to get awjay. I from one-crop farming, says Clar- j | ence Farley, assistant farm agent. Improving in Hospital ? Mrs. Vernon Godwin, who under- j ; went an operation in a Roanoke Rap els hospital last week is reported i to be improving. \_ [udge W.H. Coburn Calls Dozen Cases In County's Court - ? - (Continued from page one) >ay $12.50 taxes and the costs of he court. In handling the tax cases, the rourt is taxing the defendants who ire adjudged guilty with only the xists for which the county is held iccountable. Ordinarily the costs run ip to more Jhan $12. County officers ire working all over the county -ounding up other alleged violators >f the tax laws. Most of the warrants low being served are returnable on Monday, August 25th. a ? CHRISTIAN CHURCH 1 Bible school, 9:45 a .m. Morning worship, 11 a. m. Sub ject. "The Forgiveness of Sins." Young People's meeting, 7 p. m.* Subject, "Christian Stand Against Drinking." Union service at 8 p. m. with Rev. John Hardy of the Episcopal Church speaking. ?Circle Nor-1- moots Monday. 4 p._,. m. with Mrs. Rush Bonduranj, with Mrs Hattie Bailey as joint hostess. Circle No. 2 meets Monday, 4 p. m , with Mrs. C. O. Moore, with Mrs Woodrow Jones as joint hostess. Study of 23rd Chapter of Acts on Thursday, 8 p. m. a HOLINESS CHURCH ? Services Saturday night. 7:45 p. m. Sunday school, 9:45 a. m. Preaching at 11 a. m. and 7:45 p m. Wednesday, August 20th, the Sun day school will be taken to Norfolk to visit many places of interest. Wants CLARK'S MALARIAL TONIC For Chills and Fever. Guaranteed, or money refunded. Clark's Phar macy. m23-tf FURNISHED ROOMS AND FUKN ished apartments for rent. Tele phone 339-J. a8-2t PEANUT HAY AND CORN FOR Sale. J. S. Meeks. Williamston R F D. 3. al2-19-26-s2 PIANO ? RATHER THAN HAVE piano returned to factory will sell a small spinet piano like new at a very favorable price. Terms to re liable party if desired. Write for lo cation and full particulars to T. P. Maus, c-o Lester Piano Manufactur ing Co., Inc., Philadelphia. al2-2t FOR SALE ?N. C. TESTED, U. S. approved Baby Chicks. Delivered every Tuesday afternoon F.C.X. al-evFri "BEST MARKET IN STATE WELCOMES You Mistei TOBACCO GROWER v ALL GREENVILLE EXTENDS THE TOBACCO GROWERS OF NORTH CAROLINA A & FRIENDLY WELCOME AS ITS TOBACCO MARKET OPENS FOR ITS 51st SEASON . . Tuesday, August 26th Always Superior Service Better Than Ever This Year Many Improvements A progressive, intelligent Sales System awurw prompt, orderly 1 ^ Factories and warehouses have improved their facilities ? many sales, free from the congestion and confusion encountered tin- 4p TT thousands off dollars have been spent for new machinery and der the old hlock system. equipment since last season. Radio Market Reports Every Day WFTC 12:15 WGTC 12:30 WPTF 12:35 WG BR 12:45 (KINSTON) (GREENVILLE) (RALEIGH) (GOLDSBORO) 5 SETS OF BUYERS ?10 GUARANTEED SALES EVERY DAY ? ONE AT EVERY WAREHOUSE I!. S. GOVERNMENT REPORT SHOWS THAT GREENVILLE PAYS Prices Above Market Level