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Beacon and News Offers Splendid Opportuni ties for Advertisers. ROANOKE BEACON AND | A Family Newspaper Published for Benefit of Ea» [tire Family. Correspondent* Cover County. VOL. 41 The Washington County News PLYMOUTH, N.C., FRIDAY. MAY 2, 193cT NO. 20 Above is a picture of Mackeys School as it appeared in 1916. The little white arrow is pointing to Lee Roy Harris, Editor of the Beacon and News. This monument to education has been altered in such a manner as not to be recognized. Miss Mary Rankin, sister to Dr. Rankin, who was at that time State Health Officer, was the principal and J.W. Darden was county superintendent of public schools. 700 Farmers Expected To Attend Beef Cattle Day Wenona Thursday Next Thursday approximately 700 farmers of Washington county are expected to attend the Beef Cattle Day that will be observed at the Blackland Farm in Wenona. Five outstanding authorities on beef cattle will be at the farm to give the farmers of this section first hand information on growing beef cattle should be present. The following program will begin at 10 o’clock. Chairman — R. E. Dunning, County Agent; Welcome to Visit ors - Hon. W. A. Gramham, Com missioner of Agriculture; The Pro gram for Beef Cattle Work on Blackland Jest Farm - Earl H. Hostetler, Professor, Animal indus try, N. C. State College; Possibili ties for raising beef in North Caro lina - Fred P. Latham, Farmer and Member of the State Board of Agri culture; Importance of Health in Producing Live Stock - Dr. Wm. Moore, State Veterinarian, N. C. , Department of Agriculture; The National Program of Cooperative Beef Cattle Work — Dr. E. W. Sheets, Chief Animal Industry Divison, U. S. Department of Agri culture, Washington, D. C. PINELAND COLLEGE OFFERS SCHOLARSHIP Every year at altout this time young people begin thinking of what college they will attend next year if they were among the ones who finished their high school days. Many of the colleges in the State offers scholarship to the worothy students. For the first time, Pine land College is offering Washington count}r a scholarship worth §50 to any girl that Superintendent J. W. Norman selects to attend this col lege during the coming year. This will make the lucky girl get out for §220.50 during the school year. Up until the present Mr. Nor man has not made his selection, but is expecting to do so in the near future. Any girl in Washington county who wishes to attend this school during the the coming yerr can apply to Mr. Norn^an and if the appointment has n</>t already been made you will be considered. POET AND PEASANT “Oh boy, it certainly is hot,” said the Peasant to the Poet as they met yesterday morning in E. G. Arp’s Drug Store. “Yes summer is here,” said the Poet. “This will cause the farmers to make a good crop this year.” “Not only will it cause the far mers to make a good crop,” said Peasant, “but pretty soon you will see that it caused the ladies to take off some clothes.” “Hardly,” said the Poet. “If they were to take off any of the clothes that they are now wearing they wouldn’t have enough on to be decent.” “That is just it,” said the Pea sant' “They hardly have enough on now to keep one from seeing through them, yet when hot wea ther comes they take off a large portion of what they do have on. I wish that I was an artist. I could get rich during the summer and wouldn’t have to strike a lick of work during the winter months.” “How in the world could you get rich during the summer?” asked the Poet. “Go out in the woods and paint the beautiful scenes that nature has created?” “I don’t know whether you would call it nature or not,” said the Peasant, “but some of the ladies in Plymouth have most beau tiful figures that I have ever seen.” “Sure we have some beautiful women in Plymouth,” said the Poet, “but how in the world would you ever paint them?” “Well,” said the Peasant, “I would get all of my material and get into a drug store window with the rest of the loafers and watch the ladies as they came and went. When a beautiful figure would pass by, I would follow her about the various places of business in town until I had drawn a per fect picture of her, which would be very easy.” “I don’t know whether to agree l with you or not,” said the Poet, j “but 1 think that perhaps you are a little bit right about the way they dress.” FATHER AND MOTHER IS LOOSING PRESTIGE Recently the National Assoca tion of Real Estate Boards called on the public for a definition of “home”, and received 10,030 replies. Analyzing a thousand of these, it was found that love was the home .quality most oftenmentioned- home is the place where love abides. Next came the idea thathome is thecenter of family life. Third in the defini tion came the thought of peace, preceding even the thought of hap piness and the thought of comfort, And this is the most significant fact, that “home” meant “mother” to only fifty-six of these thousand res pondents, and it meant “father” to only twenty-six of them. Evidently the present day are forgetting the fifth Commandment. In the day of the ancient Hebrews, home meant father first and fore most, and then home meant mother and home meant very little else than father and mother. Those were indeed the days of the pa triarchs, which means the days of father rule. Why have "mother and father . slipped so far down in the list 7 Because of modern father and mother. It is not because children are less responsive to father love and mother-love than they used to be; it is because fathers mothers have become vitally interested in so muoh else than their children. EXTENDS TIME FOR LISTING TAXES In this issue is an announcement by Tax Supervisor J. C. Gatlin that the time for listing taxes in Washington county has been exten ded from April 30th to May 5th. The books will absolutely be closed at 5 o’clock on this day and any person who hasn’t given in their taxes by then will absolutely be fined a penalty of 10 per cent as required by law. GOOD ATTEDANCE RECORD Roper:- Pupils who have been neither absent nor tardy for the school year 1920-30 for Roper School: i Edgar Spruill, .Jr., Opal Chesson, Clara Marrincr, Henry Davenport, Cecil Craft, Arthur Marrincr, Vir ginia Tarkcnton, Edith Lewis, Marvin Spencer, Marjorie White, Ruth Lilly, Virginia Ainsley, Ann Windley Buchanan, Leila Ruth Chesson, and Esther Knowles. JUDGE N. A. SINCLAIR BE TRIED TOMORROW ON CHARGE V.P.L. Williamston:- Judge N. A. Sin clair, of the North Carolina Super ior Court, found with a pint of liquor in his handbag near Tarboro last month, has been summoned to appear hefore Uunited States Com missioner I. W. Massey, in Selma, The warrant charging the court officer with violating the Federal prohibition laws. The hearing will be held Saturday, according to information received here. The warrant for Judge Sinclair’s arrest was sworn out by C.S. Coats, Federal prohibition agent working out of this place, several days ago, it is understood. The date for the hearing was mutually agreed upon by the Government and the judge, it is understood. The place where the hearing will be held is near Smithficld, where Judge Sinclair is holding court this week. The warrant is now in the office of United States Marshal E. C. Gcddic at Raleigh; meanwhile, Judge Sinclair is said by prohibtion agents to have been summoned over telephone to Selma, where the •warrant will be served Saturday. At the time oi the search, Judge Sinclair characterized the affair as a “frame-up” and later Harold Everett, of this place, said he “planted” the whiskey in the jud ge’s luggage as a practical joke just before the jurist left Williamston, where he had been presiding over a term ofa court. * No immediate action was taken, but charges were preferred by Coats and forwarded to the office of the United States district attorney at Wilmington, N. C. According to unofficial informa tion received here, Agent Coats, Deputy Roebuck, and Officer Alls brooks have already been summon ed and probably others will be called as witnesses in the case next week. FUQUA HURLEY MISSIONARY SOCIETY MEETS Roper: The Fuqua Hurley Mis sionary Society, which is now a circuit auxiliary of Roper, Mackeys and Pleasant Grove Methodist Churches, held its regular monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. B. B. Spencer, Monday afternoon. There was 100% attendance and an addition of three new members, Mrs. N. G. Chesson and Mrs. Joe Blount of Mackeys. Devotional exercises were con ducted by the President, Mrs. J. B. Hurley. Comments were given on, “Home Mission Schools,” by: Mcs dames J. B. Hurley, C. L. alker, C. E. Mizelle, Jack McAllister, B. B. Spencer and H. M. Williams. The roll was called and minutes were read by the secretary. After the payment of dues and pledges, Mrs. B.B. Spencer, offered a prayer of thanks. Reports from commit ties were given. After benediction by Society, delicious refreshments were served by the Hostess. WORLD’S CHAMPION COMING HERE Billiard fans of Plymouth have a rare treat in store for them on Wed nesday, May 7th, when Ralph Greenleaf, world’s champion pock et billiard player will match his skill in a special match game with the best local player available. After the game Air. Greenleaf will give an exihibition of fa, 'y and trick shots. Arrangements are being made to hold an overflow crowd at the Plymouth Billiard Parlor. I RECORDER’S JUDGE JERRY A. SAWYER HAD A BUSY DAY TUESDAY Recorder’s Judge Jerry Sawyer had a full day Tuesday. This was the first court that had been held for some time. Whiskey and fight ing numbered most of the charges. Bruce Bateman, white, was charg ed $23 and the costs for assault. Mart’n Owens was given 18 months on being found guilty of assault with a deadly weapon with the in tent to kill, appeal bond fixed at $500. Lloyd Arnold Green, Andrew and Clarence Norman found guilty of violating the prohibition lav/. Green was given six months while the two Normans were given eight months each. ivlarshalma licnnett was lounu guilty on the the charges-onc for fighting and one for bawdy house. She received a sentence of three months on each of the charges. An appeal was taken with a bond of $100. Cora Davenport was tried on three accounts but was only found guilty of violating the prohi bition law and running a bawdy house. She was given 9 months in all _ According to the number oFar rests being made, crime has almost doubled in Washington county dur ing t-hc last fcwmonths. Upuntilthat time Washington county held a record of being one of the most lawful counties in North Carolina. She is rapidly loosing this reputa tion. TO ATTEND CLINIC Dr. G. C. Hodgens, Optometrist with the Bell Jewelry Company, Washington, will attend the Post Graduate Clinic of the Southeastern Division American Optomctric As sociation in Winston-Salem, N. C. May 19th, 20th, and 21st. Eleven States will be represented at this clinic. This date conflicting with his regular monthly appointment in Plymouth account, for the tempo rary change of date. The purpose of this clinic is tofurthur the know ledge in Optomctric science, that Optometrist’s may serve their pa tients better. IN MEMORIAM Of my dear grandfather D. M. Spruill, who parted this life, April 10, 1927. But now so gently he is .’sleeping, in joy, peace and at rest. His heart was true and kind, but he has left this sinful world, a happier home to find. There shall never be another, quite so tender, quite so kind, as ray dear grandfather. Where on earth will never find, ia chair will always be vacant, but never will thy memory fade. Sweetest thoughts will always linger, In Home where thou has staid. -MAE SPRUILL Miss Doris Owens of Newport News was here Wednesday visiting Mrs. .). II. Smith. Or. Olias.!. Sawyer Practice Limited To Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat Windsor, N. C. Every Tuesday Hours 10 a. m. to 5 p. m. Politics in Washington county is fast becoming the center of interest. Hard times have been forgatten and virtually all that can be heard where a group of men are engaged in conversation is politics. There are already three races, one of which is three cornered. Sheriff Read, Mrs. Addie L Brin-* kley for Register of Deeds and C.V. Vv. Ausbon tor Clerk of the Super ior Court, have no competion to date but E.S. Blount andL.E. Has sell have filed for the office of trea surer,' L. L. Owens and J.A. Sawyer have filled for Recorder’s Judge while Capt. C. E. Mizell, Van B. Martin,Sr., and Z. V. Norman have filed for Representative. To date aspirants for the office of county commission ere and board of edu cation have failed to file. The Bailey-Simmons fight has apparently been forgotten, being smothered by the local politics. Too there is the race in the second judi cial district, of which Washington county is a part, between Solicitor Don Gilliam and J. H. Hardison who has filed for this office. The strongest fight will, in all probability, be between the two aspirants for the office of treasurer. L. E. Hassell has held the office for two terms and in the past has had ITcT oppO'sitibn"ih The primary. This year he has a competitor in E. S. Blount. They both have a good character and are popular. They have but one platform. Mr. Has sell’s is; look at my record while Mr. Blount’s is; I won’t ask for the office a second term as I feel that one term is long enough for one person to hold the office of treas. urer. FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH Rev. Conley Greer Minister Bible School 9:45 A. M. John W. Darden Superintendent Sermon 11:15 A.M. Subject “The Fellowship of the Upper Room’* Christian Endeavor 6:30 P. M. Dot Greer President Subject “The Christ of Pentecost” Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7:30 P. M. Choir and Orchestra practice Thursday 7:30 P. M. Luc Read and R. YV. Johnson were in Rocky Mount Wednesday. NORTH CAROLINA, WASHINGTON COUNTY, Before W. F. Ausbon, Justice of the Peace Notice of Summons and Warrant of Attachment J. C, Tarkenton, Plaintiff vs Bingham Alexander, Defendant The defendant above named will take notice tat a summons in the above entitled action was issued against said defendant on the 9th Jay of April 1930, by W- F. Ausbon a justice of the peace of Washington county, North Carolina for the sum of §97.02. due said plaintif for merchandise purchased by defen dant, which summons is returnable before said justice of the peace, at his office at Plymouth, N. C., and in Ply mouth Township on the loth day of May, 1930, at 10 o’clock a. m. The de fendant will also take notice that a warrant of attachment was issued by said justice of the peace on the 15th day of April, 1930, against the property of said defendant, which warrant is re turnable before the said justice at the time and place above named for the re turn of the summons, when and where the defendant is required to appear and answer or demur to the complaint or the relief demanded will be granted This the 15th day of April, 1930. W. F. AUSBON 3-9 Justice of the Peace
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