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Encouraging
In this day when c< ? . a" i confus
ing reports and endless c lupluirts ere
heard, it is indo : im -mag rg to note that
the people of our county can fill a freight
car to overflow.) g v. th cm. support vari
ous drives, extend direct aid •-> ti ■ i - t dv
did harbor a genuine fi o : *f understand
ing for the less for unate. A - iong as those
Christian principles arc exemplified in
word and deed, there's no danger of a col
lapse. cold war or no c >ld war. There’ll bo
re verses, to be sue . but the in1? drawbacks
should only whet our ietenronauon to car
-V on and aspiie t ■ ever better things.
This paper here and now to offer
warm congra-T »•..< to Chaim.an W. Mayo
Hardison ai. : • v. of lu> workers for
the splendid w> . k they handled in gather
ing and forwaru ■ g to the less fortunate
.cross the seas a solid carload of corn.
While the task required time and means,
•here's consolation in. “It’s more blessed to
give than to receive."
It is indeed encouraging for a group of
people to go out and gather up a carload of
corn, and it is equal.v encouraging to know
that the people of our c*untv. mainlv those
in the rural areas i th - nstan.ee. will move
’n to donate a carii ad of corn. Not one- pen
ny of expense was filed in gathering and
loading the corn, and while the corn has
a certain value, no one will greatly miss
what he gave. The accomplish-d fact is sol
emn notice to a!! evert whet that th people
of Martin County still hear and heed the
ippeals of the needy.
Begging for ('.overnrnent Inin t rillion
Tobacconists, large warehouse operators
for the most part, arc literallv begging for
1 overnrnent intervention in the sale of to
bocco.
Voluntary agreements, advanced at the
direction of tin buyers h : a 1 ,ng time but ’•
! more recently placed in the rmru?s of tne
market operators, hav.e. bf.-^n ignored and
kicked around in a number of cases. After
advising all these years that their markets
were staffed with a full corps of buyers, sev
< ral markets introduced what was known as
j “rump" sales. It js alleged that the market
; operator.- were ready to sacrifice the farm
' it's right Hie auction bloc!-: for the soke
! of selling more pounds and making more
! profits.
It seems as if the tohaconnists—btivers.
: warehousemen, and farmers—could get to
gether and come forward with sensible rules
o r regulating the markets and sales. If the
1 greedy ir.sist < ii maintaining “rump" sales or
j anv other practices that are detrimental to
j the farmer’s interests, then it will be time
for the government to step in. and if that
is necessary, the warehousemen, for the
I most part, can thank themselves. And if
such were to happen, let it be noted that
dictatorial policies on the part of some
groups invited government intervention.
Lapse In Morals
The lapse in morals hovers close over this
nation’s head, threatening its very life along
with war.
For one to even suggest the danger, places
him in company with the old fogies. But
fairly recent events fairly close to home
challenge the attention of someone.
* Love embraces in cars parked along the
main streets are shocking enough, but con
ditions really become alarming when young
men prey upon teenagers, get them drunk
and haul them home in the early morning
hours. Charges of rape, brought mi despera
tion. have been crushed because of corrupt
ness on both sides. It’s really a dark pic
♦ure, and parents should know about it.
Questioned about their unconventional con
| duct along the streets and little used roads,
' voting couples have sneered at officers and
defied all the rules of common decency. Un
i fortunately some of those cases finally find
their way in court, the tender victims plead
ing for support for their illegitimate off
spring. and an indifferent public too often is
called upon to contribute support through
organized or unorganized charity.
Then there were the two partly intoxieat
| ed lad- who hauled around an ill-clad. ‘ pass
i ed out" woman in their car, showing their
' victim off as a sideshow freak.
This and more did not happen in some
' distant place regretfully, it was reported
! right hem in Martin County.
Tfs time that something should be done
about it. and parents are derelict in them
duty to expect officers of the law to re
medy the deplorable situation.
Try in Oltl Prescription
The vitamin pill, as a fad, has just about
run its course, and man s grasping for some
■ thing to take its place. V> e are continually
searching for a pound of cure and forgetting
the value of an ounce of prevention.
Generations ago it was found that a poised
and couragous attitude toward life con
tributed to health, happiness and success.
It’s an old prescription, but one worth tak
•ng by those who have switched to the fads
and material things for sustenance and
* found bitter disappointment. _____
j E:> V Sv untj n ' **
I nrf.H Turkish tobacco this
year ail o! then; for the first!
time. They leco.ved an avt
of 91 cen-.r a rrur i the , . :
( ARI» OF THANKS
I would like to take this oppor
tunity to express my deepest ap
/preciation for every kind act,
ishown rf.:: imti !;r> • recent dInl -
and stay in the hospital. I would
especially iik■■ to thank Dr. Brown
and his fine staff of nurses. May
God Bless every one of you.
Mrs. Pei lie Moore.
IN MFMORIAM
In memory < f'Robert Price, who
j died December 7. 1943.
Twas just a year ago today,
That you. my son, was called
Li w fly.
To leavt this world of grief and
sadness,
j To enter one f joy and gladness.
It was - . haid tii know you had to
go.
And what you suffered, we'll nev
er know.
For in the stillness of the night,
| Your s 'id on wings t > 'k its flight.
II believe when you went to sleep,
And the darkening shadows
round you did creep.
That you went to sleep no more
to roam.
I But to L; with Jesus in his sweet
home.
j Though my heart is filled with
despair,
, And I miss your voice, your pres
ence everywhere,
i I'll take rr,> bui leti to the Lord
And leave it there.
By his mother,
Mi- Mamii W bbleton.'
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M > MIM ST RATMX NOTH F
North Carolina, Martin County,
The undersigned having quali
fied as Administratrix of the es
tate of Fred White, deceased, late
j of Martin County, this is to notify
.,11 parties having claims against
jsaid estate to present them to the*
I undersigned at Oak City, N. C„ on |
lor before the 5th day of Decern
oer. 1950. to this notice will be;
| pleaded in bat of their recovery.!
All persons indebted to said estate
, will please make immediate pay
ment to the undersigned.
I This 5th day of December. 1949.
Mrs. Mae White,
Administrahu of Fred White.
Attufne:. s,
iCriUahn mjjl Gurganus.
’ d (i-r3-20 27 ja 3-10
NOTICE OF KF-S AI.F
Under and by viitue of a judg
ment, of re-sale in the special pro
ceedings entitled "William Spruill
et al v. John Henry Wynn et al”, I
the undersigned Commissioners
appointed by the Court will, on
Monday, December 19th. 1349. at
-12 o'clock, Noon, in front of the
j Courthouse door in Williamston,!
N. C, offer for re-sale to the
highist bidder, for cash, the fol-!
' lowing describe d lands: .
First Tract: The land herein
! conveyed to Henry Spruill lies on I
, the West side of the load to As
toria, adjoining the lands former-i
! !y owned by Joseph Fagan, James
I Rhodes, John Land, "Hard” Park-|
er et al. Containing 10 acres, mo ej
i or less.
j Second Tract: Beginning at a
j marked corner gum standing in
| the middle of tK old field Spring'
i Run. Emily V. Mizellt’s corner, I
I thence running along her line N
i 78 do d7 poles to his corner in E
H. Bailey's line, tin nee N 15 dr Ej
along said Bailey's line 53 poles to j
a corner in th< margin of the
: sw-i np thence along a line of
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to ,.n old marked corner gum on
the bank of the Roanoke River,
thence ip the rive r N 45 n grees
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WHAT-NOTS
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with your name in
beautiful block letters set
in a graceful mounting. All
in everlasting aluminum J
which can ntt tt rust or rot. I
Assembled while you wait;
locked into a solid, perma
nent unit. Ends forever ugly
hand lettering and constant
repainting. Inexpensive,
too, and simple to install.
BRACKET-$1.50
LITTERS.10
PERIODS.OS
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HARDWARE CO.
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Whence W 70 degrees W 15 poles
to the easterlv side of the old field
rood, * hence - deg!'-" \V 51
po!r>= to a corner near the old
Field Spring in the eastet iy side of
said road, thence S 30 degrees East
13 poles to the run of Spring
Branch, thence up said branch S 5
degrees W 62 poles to the begin
ning. Containing 40 acres, more
or less.
The last and highest bidder will
be required to deposit 10 percent
of the bid.
Tiiis 5th day of December, 1949.
B. A. Criteher,
Clarence Griffin.
Commissioners.
d 6 13
NOTICE OF LEASE
North Carolina. Martin*County.
Notice ;s hfr’f-by given that hj
virtue of an order passed by th<
C no lissiom rs of tht
Town of William.-ton at their re
eular meeting held November th<
7. 1949, and by virtue of Genera
Statutes of North Carolina Se<*
tion 160-59, the undersigned at
lo.iicy w ,1! on the 30th day of De
cember, 1949. in front of the
Courth use door in the Town o!
vViliiamston at 12:00 o'clock noon
offer for lease ior the term of ont
year, at public auction to the high
est bidder for cash, the following
described tract of land:
All that certain tract of land lv
ing snd being just South of th°
: Das .d Moore farm, beginning at a
poi, t where Martin Street inter
sects O u rgatnus r*nct run
, ning South 43 degrees West to the
canal, thence along the canal to
the David Moore line or corner,
thence along the David Moore line
North 34 degrees 30 minutes East
to a point where Martin Street
' would intersect the David Moore
line if the said Martin Street were
'extended in a straight line, thence
la straight line to the point of be
: ginning, same being the lower end
,.t (in- H.iifcerstadt Farm in the
town iii" Unitfimstors.
This «t iu l of land has on it one
harn. Tin- siic'->"S"f-v! bid^
dcr will Re1 all crop allotments.
These.allotments for the year 1949
were as follows:
Tobacco 4.2 acres
Peanuts 5 acres
This the 29th day of November,
19-49.
Board of Commissioners of
the Town of Williamston.
Chas. H. Manning, Attorney.
d 6-13-20-27
regular i*urin»!r-. il ri*al!\ am]
in wiiii a* ii!tl»* a- 81.00.
iii“« ai<* up to &.».00«)
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By SAVING TODAY!
A savings account opened today will start
drfinis walking your way. Kadi weekly «le
posit brings them eloser and closer, until . . .
you're ridiiiy a new ear. living in your own
home, or even owning your own business.
Start saving today for tomorrow's lifelong
happiness.
Branch Banking & Trust Co,
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Vjcc\ <\os ally, we encounter a man who hesitates *o
huv a k adillac for fear his friends might think him osten
tatious.
QLA1-! such, .peop]ev ,«;g_„hnye the rr.r^ j-ery^uring news:
‘TlrUjHvvmiV oj Cadillac owners would indicate thus ,
fears are without foundation.
I rue, the world has long since recognized that a Cadillac
car is a fine and distinguished possession — but most
people understand that quality is not a luxury, and that
distinction is the offspring of goodness.
The facts in support of Cadillac's practicality are so con
\ nnmg that the mere recital of just a few should lie
sufficient reassurance for the most hesitant buyer.
Take, for insrance, the mattei of cost. There are eight
other makes of cars which actually have certain models
that are priced above the lowest priced Cadillac.
There is long life, for example. Four Cadillacs, of the 194^
Senes, ran a total of 2,599,000 miles in a rest recently
650,00(1
per cm,. M foul were then sojd into private service
—and are still going strong!
Then ^ere is economy Innumerable tests show that the
1949 Cadillac actually approaches the lowest-priced
popular cars in gasoline economy.
And, finally, there are the dependability records-which
prove that the cat's freedom from the need of repairs is just
as unusual as its performance and beauty!
Yes if you are ready for a Cadillac, come in. You will
never make a more sensible purchase—or one of which
your friends will mote heartily approve
Chus. H. Jenkins & Co. Of Williamston, Inc.
Hiehwav 17 PHONE 2147 Williamson, N. C.