THE LETTER-BOX
"LEST WE FORGET"
By Raleigh T. Harrington
(2nd Lieut., V. S. Air Corps,
Manchester, N. II. >
Yesterday, little was thought of
our men in the armed forces by most
of those constituting the civilian
population of America. In fact, I be*
lieve some were even skeptical of
the true character and quality of our
American youth. Whether it was
prejudiceness or a misunderstood
representation, the truth needs now
to be accepted by all. As of late, we
who compose the many camps, posts,
and bases on American soil are hu
man beings with a soul and con
science. I know from observation
that each boy has ideals, hopes, and
a belief in something that reaches
much further than the realm of the
materialistic . part of man. But for
the cold and hard duties we perform,
we are as each of you?men who love
life and the freedom we wish you
may enjoy. ,
Once again our country, our free
dom, and our ideals are in great dan
ger (and I am reminded of the poem
?"In Flanders Field"). Surely we
heroes who now lie there?for our
fight is a common cause. The honor
and courage of our mothers, fathers,
and country, has been challenged.
For you who have passed the age,
we who are young will fight that you
may attain your glory and that we
may avenge an offense committed
against you. That is why we are sol
diers today, enduring, with a smile
and determination, the melancholy
of memories of happier days.
Every mother knows there is cour
age and faith embedded deep in her
son's heart. Every son loves his mo
ther for that trust and the tender
little things she always did to make
life pleasant and easy. Truly it takes
courage to leave those mothers and
homes, inexperienced, without fal
tering Forcing our desires and lone
liness in the background so we can
efficiently execute our duties is a
proof of that courage. The ability to
stand reserved and always mindful
of the cause is our splendid morale.
In our mind is etched a picture
that will never fade. When shadows
fall and we are free to wonder, we
close our eyes to see the things that
were. Each time it is the same pic
ture?Mother, and father, and home.
Then we scan thousands of exper
iences that are our dearest memor
ies. It is a revelation of how gladly
our parents sacrificed to make life
for us worth living. We were born
with a desire to return true acts of
love and kindness. Now is our time
We are not wandering to no avail,
but rather for a definite purpose;
and we are satisfied with that knowl
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and Eiizaoeth Hcffern, 74. The couple, pictured cutting their wedding
cake, r.i 'i at the Newark, N. J., Home for the Destitute Aged. They will
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XORTII C AROLINA ONCE STOOD <
MID WAY BETWEEN SOUTH
CAROLINA AND CONGRESS
It has been said that North Car
olina is the only state in the Old
South which consistently opposed all
Congressional action that provided
protective tax on imports. The high
tariff passed during ^Andrew Jack
son-'s administration was almost the
cause of a civil war. It was known as
the " Tariff of Abominations." South
Carolina passed an "Ordinance of
Nullification," saying that she would
not enforce the federal government's
tariff law. There was a crisis much
like the secession crisis of 18(50.
South Carolina took the lead in re
jecting an act of Congress that was
unpopular in the South and called
on hCr sister states for "aid and
comfort."
North Carolina opposed the adop
tion of the "Tariff of Abominations."
The General Assembly adopted a re
edge For that reason, you who feel
near to us must not worry. We are
all right and will be back in a little
while..
In conclusion, think of us as men
struggling under the burden of a
heavy and difficult yoke. Believe
that we will endure it til the end,
for we really won't let ybu cfown. Is
there a man in America today who
would handicap himself by clinging
to obsolete methods and age-old cus
toms just for the sake of tradition?
Is there one today who would let
selfishness and greed render him lax
in his loyalty, privileges, and effort
toward our well being? Be not afraid
of adventure. We must now enter in
to new fields and experiment at great
costs. Our success toward attaining
our goal will be determined by the
effectiveness of our methods. The
< tfeeti vt n? ss of our methods will be
| determined by the quality and quan
| tity of the instruments of war at our
[disposal. Though some may still be
[ forgetful, we want everyone to real
ize that an increase in your aid may
mean a decrease in supreme sacri
fices. Our success is dependent a
great deal on you. We trust you and
[are counting on you more than you
know. Our spirit arid morale is high
ly commendable. Your many acts
of kindness and consideratoin are
helping us to attain that tremendous
asset. Though our paths do not par
allel, we are happy in believing that
our thoughts and feelings are mut
ual. By our smiles and gestures you i
will know we appreciate everything.
A soldier's prayer is that you think |
not of yourself alone wiicn ponder
iMg, but ruther of our country and
its people in gn at peril.
Hero's Son Safe
rhis is a recent portrait of three
year-old Arthur MacArthur, son of
(Jen. Douglas MacArthur, heroic
f defender ?? f llataun I'eninnula in
the I'll:I;* ?-i"c Islands. Word has
been i ' at both Mrs. Mac
Arthur ' Arthur are safe
tc the 1*h?: vines
port which stated that such action
was a direct violation of the spirit
of the constitution and was "repug
jnant to the objects for which it was
? formed."
The state's legislative protest first
I expressed the idea that no "portion
of the American people" was "more
attached to the Union." Such strong
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questions were advanced as "wheth
er the benefits of the Union are not
more than counterbalanced by the
evils."
North Carolina's protest express
ed two main reasons for opposing the
"Tariff of Abominations." Congress
ional power to tax imports was giv
en by the constitution for the pur
pose of revenue. Legislation for man
ufacturers in the United States
should not be by the federal govern
ment because they "are not an ob
ject of general, hut of local inter
est."
Further words of opposition were
stated because the high tariff was
"calculated to produce an enormous
tax on the agriculture of the South."
jThe committee which prepared the
legislative report believed the tariff
"fatal to the happiness, the morals.
|and the rights of a large portion of
our common country; for it has its
(foundation in avarice, and consumes
|every patriotic feeling."
When South Carolina called upon
North Carolina and other Southern
States to resist the federal govern
ment. the "Old North State" took a
stand mid-way between her south -
ern sister and the act of Congress.
The tariff was labeled "impolitic, un
just and oppressive"; yet there was
"a warm attachment to the Cnnstitii
tion of the United States." South
Carolina's nullification was consid
ered "revolutionary in its character."
North Carolina took the "midway"
path. It thought the tariff "bad." but
would not resist the federal govern
ment. It urged and supported "all
constitutional means" for adjusting
the "controversy between the State
government."
Labor
Only 25 per cent of the American
population is now on the farm, the
other 75 per cent being engaged in
creating comfort and luxuries called
the American standard of living?
In isolated naval stations our Na
vy normally supplies medical serv
ices for the entire population.
ADMINISTRATRIX' NOTICE
Having qualified as administra
trix of the estate of A. E. Downs, de
ceased, late of Martin County,
North Carolina, this is to notify all
estate of said deceased to exhibit
persons having claims against the
them to the undersigned at Oak
City, N. C., K.F.D., on or before the
29th day of December, 1942, or this
notice will be pleaded in bar of their
recovery. All persons indebted to
said estate will please make immed
iate payment.
This 29th day of Dec., 1941.
MRS SARA DOWNS,
Administratrix of A. E. Dowjis^
B. A. Critcher, Atty. j2 (>t
NOTICE OF SALE
North Carolina. Martin County.
Under and by virtue of the powc
of sale contained in that certai:
Deed of Trust executed by Neal Clod
ard and wife. Jennie Godard to th
undersigned Trustee, and dated th
12th day of July, 1941. of iceord i
the Public Registry of Martin Conn
ty_in Book B-4 at page I4J. and a
the request of the holder of the note
thereby secured, default having been
made in the payment thereof, I will
on Saturday, the 28th day of Febru
ary. 1942. at twelve o'clock Noon, in
front o the Courthouse Door in the
Town of WilUamston, offer for sale
to the highest bidder for cash the
f?4k?wmg 4o^rtbed estate, to
wit:
A tract of land containing 50 acres,
more or less, and bounded on the
South by lands of D. S. Hadley. on
the west by Cary land, on the North
by J. F. Davenport and Ratling Gut
and on the East by lands of S. S.
Hadley and J W. Nichols and known
as the Bennett land.
This the 29th day of Jan . 1942.
B A CRITCHER.
130 41 Trustee.
NOTICE OF DISSOU TION
Of Harden'* Department Store,
A Partnership
Notice is hereby given that the
Partnership of I) E. Harden and B
L. McMillan as partners, conducting
the business of Darden's Department
Store, Williamston, North Carolina,
under the firm name and style of
Darden's Department Store, Wil
liamston, North Carolina, has this
date been dissolved by mutual con
D. E. Harden has purchased the
entire interest of B. L. McMillan, and
D E. Harden is now the sole owner
of Darden's Department Store and
ii. ill I'.dl.'rt ;?11 Hi'htx diit? by the firm
and will continue to conduct said
business in his own right, as sole
owner, trading as Darden's Depart
merit Store
This the 30th dav of January. 1942
D E HARDEN and B I. Mr
MILIjAN. Formerly Doing
Business as Hardens Dc
j30 4t part men t Store
N O T ICE!
North Carolina Martin County. In
The Superior Court
Alexander Ilill, Jr., vs. Carolina Hill.
The above named defendant Caro
lina Hill, will take notice that an ac
tion entitled us above has been com
menced in the Superior Court of
Martin County. North Carolina, by
the plaintiff to secure an absolute di
voice from the defendant upon the
ground that plaintiff and defendant
have liveq separate and apart for
more than two years next preceding
the bringing of this action; and the
defendant will further take notice
that sh?- is required to appear at the
office of the Clerk of Superior Court
of Martin County, in the Courthouse
in Wilfi.im ton North Carolina, with
in thirty tia> after the 28th day of
February 1942, and answer or de
mur To m. V nipt.r.r.t in said action,
or tin plaintiff will ,apply to the
Court f< rin relief demanded in said
complaint.
Tin ' ? 2iitn <lav of January, 1942.
I. RRl CM WYNNE,
j:to 4t t .! Superior Court.
administratrix* notice
N'-c t M.irttn County
V 'hi. ing quali
1'i I ? t r! x i ! the Estate
ef. W ii C ..in i-*?;? a ? d. this is to
n-.tily all pet . having claims
tale to exhibit
Hum t ti . . rstgned within
t\\. .\ t' t Miiitlis fi ' .m t he date of this
iii ';. ' r tin o. \\ ill be plead in
h'.o ,ti\ 11 11 Vy\ r ?. A11 persons in
.1 ! ? ' ? :'d M. i;.iv will please
n ha'e pa\ n tit to the un
der I'-'!.' d
V ! i d ? V of Jan , 1942.
K I t."i Attv
MRS \ ; .MA II CORURN.
A ? .. m'x if the Estate of
V II (.VI .rtt, deceased.
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