SSSSSSSSs THE ENTERPRISE Published Every Tuesday and Thursday by ENTERPRISE PUBLISHING CO, WILUAMSTON. NORTH CAROLINA SUBSCRIPTION RATES (Strictly Cash in Advance) One Year _ *> Si* Months ..-.. . IN MARTIN COUNTY ti.se 1.80 OUTSIDE MARTIN COUNTY S'! One Year _|S.M (V Six Month* _ 1.71 I Advertising Rate Card Upon Request 1 & of Congress of March 3, 1879. i <$; Entered at the post office in Williamaton, ft !} N. C., as second-class malter under the act l*. Address all communications to The Enter prise and not individual member* of tha firm. No Subscription Received Under 8 Month* Thursday, June H. (y .Illsi ItiI!lit Observers, sitting through a long and tedious budget session a short time ago, were greatly impressed with the serious ness and fairness surrounding the budget discussions by the Martin County Commis sioners. While holding to the conservative side in fixing appropriations, the officials chose not to sacrifice progress. They expressed interest in the continued advancement of our county. Possibly some of the inequalities exist in some of the items, but at the close oi the long session, the taxpayers and the departments could claim victory in the pro gressive budget. A tax rate of $1.30 is fairly certain for the new fiscal year. The amount that rate will raise is considerably less than the a mount Martin County citizens will spend or throw away for beverages in the next twelve months. And those who would com plain about the rate should remember that money appropriated for schools, the needy, vital to the progress of the county and its people is money well spent, and that it has lasting value. Taxpayers should also remember that, while there may not be maximum efficiency, they are still getting more for their tax dollar than they are for their individual dollar, in many instances. And to salve the hurt caused bv a 10-cent increase, we are reminded that sixty coun ties in the State have tax rates equal to or larger than our own. So. we say to our commissioners—C. C. Martin, J. If. Edwards, W. M. Harrison, C. A. Roberson, and 11. S Johnson you have done a good job. that the budget, in the eyes of those who would weigh all the factors, is just right I< t I hr (.hallrn %r The winners in the recent Democratic pnm.-'ry have h on tossed a challenge, and tlie manner in which they accept that chal lenge will have much to do with their future political lives as well as the future of this county. If the winners go into office with the idea of getting by with just as little work as possible, they’ll be called to account sooner or later. If one falters in his solemn dut\ to handle the tasks of his respective office, he can expect little at the ballot box in the future. Public office carries v ith it many de rounds. possibly some without reason, but ti-ivy are to be accepted and met without complaint. We sincerely believe that Martin County’s nominees will make every effort to meet the challenge. In that task they are deserv ing of the cooperation of the people who should see that laws are enforced, that jus I tice is meted out and that public duties are handled without fear or favor. Perpetual Motion The nearest thing to perpetual motion is an invention fathered by Seanator Harrv Byrd. Heading what is known as the Byrd Econ omy Committee, the senator admitted that his group had not met in two years, but the records snow that tens of thousands of dol lars are still being appropriated for the committee. In other words, the committee goes right on spending without meeting, and Mr. Byrd has the audacity to call it an econ omy committee. Before Byrd talks too much about econ omy, let him start to put into practice econ omy in his own state where his machine is geared to what has been described as politi __ f . Education for Idririfi We read in a metropolitan newspaper the other day that a large city high school will teach its students how to talk pleas antly, how to use good English and how to be at ease in the presence of potential employers and other persons. School officials have been led to insti tute the new course because of the dis covery that many students, otherwise en tirely capable, have missed the opportunity for jobs because of an inability to converse coherently or use correct grammatical con structions. Some of the students get tongue tied in the presence of others, stutter, stam mer and lose all power of fluent conversa tion. It seems to us that the idea has possibili ties in all of our schools. The time has long passed when school officials and teachers can be satisfied with pumping knowledge into the skulls of children. Education is, after all, primarily intended to equip boys and girls for living. Very often, the student could afford to know less about mathema tics, language or history and more about the art of getting along socially with other human beings. — Editor’s Copy. ith Friend* All Day'' I sat in the rotunda on the second floor of the courthouse at Richmond, Texas, I looked down and witnessed a strange sight. At the foot of a winding stairway a small soft-drink stand was wedged against the wall. There was a candy counter. Jammed against it was a “coke” box. An ice-cream freezer was behind the counter. The most arresting object there was a man. His hair was gray—and there wasn’t much of it left. His eyes were blue and kind. He paid little attention to his business. Customers came up. He greeted them, then they waited on themselves while he talked with other customers. He was doing a land office business. When 1 looked next, the old man was gone. A customer walked up and waited on him self. He punched the register, put in a bill, took some change. I nudged the fellow next to me. “What goes?” "Eh?” he inquired. 1 motioned to the tiny shop. “Do all of you help yourselves and make vour change?” "Oh!” he smiled. “Sure.” “You mean the old man just goes off and leaves the stand to whomever passes?" "Yes.” “And never gets short-changed—nothing is stolen?” “Of course not.” “1 don’t understand.” 1 didn’t either,” he answered; "not at first. But 1 learned that the old gentlemen has faith in everyone. And he lives his faith just as you can see.” “Believes everybody is honest?” “Sure” "And never loses anything?” It was hard to believe. My neighbor shurgged. “If he does. I’ve never heard tell of it.” Hater 1 stopped to talk with the old man. I leaned on the counter and told him what I had heard. "Don’t you watch anyone;” I asked. "That would spoil everything I am doing,” he grinned. I shook my head. 1 was puzzled. “You she. by trusting everyone 1 do some thing good to everyone,” he excplained. "Would you steal something from me?” ! I shook my head. "Well, neither will others. Even those who are untrustworthy are affected. What they see here does something to them. You know the saying 'In Rome do as the Romans do.’ Well, that goes here too.” “What is your philosophy?” I asked. "Ad right suppose, we take these 'doubt. - fuls.' if we can call them that. They know that they have a Tesponsiblity to be honest when they come to my place of business. No one else steals from me—so why should they? The result is, they don’t! They live up to the standard. And in my books, to learn from living is wholesome, profitable learning.” (Adapted from C. C. Springfield m Sunshine Magazine). Fretilin Their On n Itile There’s a loud cry for tax reductions, and it is agreed that something should be done about it. But strange as it may seem most of those calling for lower taxes for themselves are still demanding more money for cold war. They would solve the problem by shifting the tax burden from their own backs to those less able to pay. If any group bites itself it must certainly feel the hurt, and as long as one demands more he must give more. An alcoholic is the only person who lives his life backwards. He starts at the top and works down, finally ending up in the gut Ohio State Representative Clarence I, Wctzaf. CHURCF NEWS PFNTEOOS'rAI, HOLINESS N. J. Ward, Pastor, j Sunday school at 11:45. Sam j Whichard, Si^pt. Morning worship at 11:00. Youth service at 0:30. Evangelistic service at 7:30. Mid-week prayer service, Wed nesday night at 7:30. EVERETTS CHRISTIAN Olin Fox, Pastot. Sunday school at 10:00. Mrs. Geo. Taylor, Supt. Christian Youth Fellowship Monday evening at 7:30. Preaching 4th Sunday at 11:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Woman’s Council Saturday af- j ternoon before first Sunday at 3:30. Visitors are welcome. -® OAK CITY CHRISTIAN Olin Fox, Pastor. Sunday school at 10:00. Ernest Bunting, Supt. Preaching 2nd Sunday, 11:00 a. m. and 7.30 p. m. Woman’s Council Wednesday: afternoon after second Sunday at 3:30. Visitors are welcome. j HASSELL CHRISTIAN Olin Fox, Pastor. Sunday school at 10:00. C. B ! Burroughs, Supt. I Christian Youth Fellowship at j 0:45 p. m. Preaching first and third Sun I days at 11:00 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. [ The Woman’s Council Wednes j day evening after first Sunday at 7:30. Visitors are welcome. HAMILTON BAPTIST E. R. Stewart, Pastor, j 10 a. m„ Bible school. H. S. ! Johnson, Supt. 7:00 p. m.. Baptist Training Un ion. Willie Knox, Director. 7:30 p. m„ Monday, Boy Scout meeting. i 3:00 p. m., Wednesday, Prayer service and choir practice. Daily Vacation Bible School se- ' jcond week, 9-11:30 a. m. each day (through Friday. All children of ■ j the community 4 through 16 years I of age are welcome to attend. ; -♦ 1 EVERETTS BAPTIST E. R. Stewart, Pastor. ' 10 a. m., Bible school, G. H. Forbes, Supt. 11 a. tn„ Morning worship. “A Worthy Example to Follow.” 7:00 p.m., Baptist Training Un ion. P.ul Bailey, Director. 3:00 p. m„ Evening worship. ; ’Helping Others To Become Chris tian.” . 8:00 p. m., Thursday. Prayer ; service. , The public is invited to all ser vices. ' , CHRISTIAN S John L. Golf, Pastor. Bible school, 9:40. Classes for all ages. W. H. Sessoms. Supt Morning worship and celebra tion of the Lord's Supper 11:00. Sermon subject: “Childhood.” The congregation is urged to be pres ent for plans on the new church home will be voted upon. C YI and Chi Rho Fellowship meets at 7:00 Co-operative serv ice at 8:00 with the Rev. E. R. Shuller preaching. Tuesday, 8.00, choir rehearsal. Wednesday, 8:00. Mid-week prayer and praise service. The public is invited to all ser vices. CHRISTIAN f’HATES, Bible school at 10. H. L. Roe buck, Supt. Church service at 11. P. E. Cay | ton, Pastor. Morning sermon. “When Are Men Lost?” No night service. RIDDICK’S GROVE W. U. Harrington, Pastor. Regular services will be held at Riddick Grove Baptist Church Sunday night at 7:45 o’clock. All members are urged to be present and the public is invited. -- ■ • BAPTIST 9:45, Sunday school. 11:00, Worship. 7:00, Training Union. 8:00, Worship. Monday: 8:00, Ann Judson Class meeting; 8:00, Y. W. A. meeting with Mrs. S B. Simms. Tuesday. Intermediate G. A. meeting Wednesday: 3:3C, Sunbeam meeting in the Annex; 8:00, Mid week service. Thursday: 8:00. Adult Choir practice. Friday: 8:00, Bible school com nfenvetiiaiii. ..r Announce Revival In Little Broun Tent He,re Beginning Sunday afternoon at .1:00 o'clock, Evangilist D. M. Hardison will conduct a series of revival services in the little brown lent iri North End. No services will be held Sun day evening, hut on other nights i during the coming week services will be held at 8 00 o’clock, it was announced. A successful series of services was recently concluded at James | ville by the evangelist. The public |is invited. -* Pinev Grove Baptist W. B. Harrington, Pastor. ! Regular services will be held at | Piney Grove Baptist Church Sat | urday and Sunday at 11 :G0 o’clock. All members are urged to be pre sent and the public is invited. -o WEST END BAPTIST J. Thad Ashley, Pastor. 9:45 a. m., Sunday school. Bur roughs Taylor, Supt. 11:00, Morning worship. 7:00, Baptist Training Union. 8:00, Evening worship. The WMU will meet Thursday evening at eight o’clock, June 8, at the home of Mrs. Mattie Lou Roberson. All ladies of the com munity are invited to attend. The R. A.’s will meet with Mr. Leslie Gurganus at the church Thursday evening. June 8, at 7:30. All boys interested in this group are urged to attend. Regular mid-week prayer ser vice will be held Wednesday eve ning at 8 o'clock. The Daily Vacation Bible School is meeting each afternoon through June 16 at 2 o’clock to 4:30. There has been good attend ance and the pastor urges the children of the community to come to these classes for Bible teaching, fellowship ant} fun. The public is invited to wor ship at all services. METHODIST E. R. Shuller, Pastor. 9:45, Church school. Fletcher Thomas, Supt. 11:00. Morning worship. 6:30, Youth Fellowships. 6:00, Service at the Christian church. 6:00, Wednesday, Bible study in Acts 15. 6:45, Wednesday, choir rehears- j al. Church Of The Advent (Episcopal) The Rev. Thomas Hastings, Rector Weekday Morning and Evening Prayer, 8 and 5. Sunday, June 11th, Trinity I. 7:30 a. m„ Holy Communion. 11:00 a, m„ Morning Prayer and Presentation of Church School awards. (There will be no church school at 9:45. All parents and children are requested to be present at the eleven o’clock service.) Sunday Collect: "O God, the strength of all those who put their (rust in thee; Mercifully accept our prayers; and because, through i the weakness of our mortal na ture, we can do no goon thing without thee, grant us the help ot thy grace, that in keeping thy commandments we may please thee, both in will and deed; through Jesus Christ our Lord.” CHURCH OF CHRIST Hamilton Saturday, 8:00 p. m„ Bible study. Sunday, 10 a. m„ Bible school. T. F. Respass, Supt. 11:00, Morning service. 7:15, C. E. meeting. 8:00, Evening service. There will be a Youth Revival at the Hamilton Church of Christ, Jupe .1.2-16. Services will begin at. 8 00.. p, m. each evening. The services will be held by Neal | Puckett and Charles Presley. COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN The revival will continue through this week with Rev. P. E. | Cayton speaker. Sunday school, 9:45. Eugene | Corey, Supt. Morning worship, 11. Rev. 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