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^iHiiMiiiiiimiiiiMMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimmiiiiii^ i A home newspaper dedicated = = to the service of Washington j| § County and its 12,000 people. j§ fiimiiHMiiiiiiiiiiiiiiimiiimiiiiiiiiiiiiiiHiimiimiiiiiifliiiiir The Roanoke Beacon * * * * * * * and Washington County News ******* jmiMMiiiiiuinmiiiiniiiiiHiiHimiiiimuir I Advertisers will find Beacon = = and News columns a latch-key to = 1,100 Washington County homes. fiiHiiiiniiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiimimniiiiiimimiiiiiiiiiiimiimHiii. VOLUME XLVI—NUMBER 5 Plymouth, Washington County, North Carolina, Friday, February 1, 1935 ESTABLISHED 1889 | REDUCE BOND OF SUPERIOR COURT CLERK TO $5,000 -«■ Bill Passes Assembly This Week; First Presented By Local Men The bond of C. V. \V. Ausbon as clerk of the Washington County Su perior Court lias been reduced to $5. 000 by the North Carolina General As sembly in session now in Raleigh. The bill to reduce the bond, whicii was originally $10,000, was introduced by Representative Harry Stell with Senator Carl L. Bailey concurring with him when it entered the senate for action, It passed both houses with out opposition, as it was strictly a lo cal measure. This marks the first bill introduced by either of the local solons, but there are others to come up for considera tion as the session moves along into the more important matters-. The legislators agreed that in view of the fact that Mr. Ausbon never had in his hand at the time more than a few hundred dollars that payment of the premium on such an excessive bond was burdensome and that reducing it would meet the need and decrease the expenditure. Mr. Ausbon has been clerk of the court here for 26 years or more. Oth er officers in this time have come and gone, but the Democrats of the coun ty have never seen the occasion to cease their support of him, and so he continues to serve in the judicial de partment. Although the legislature has reduced the bond of Mr. Ausbon. the act re served the right for Solicitor Don Gd lam to appeal to any judge to increase the bond and the jurist would have the right to raise the bond as he deemed proper. "I have given the best $10,000 bond 1 have ever given in my life this time, ' said Mr. Ausbon. LEGION MEETING WELL ATTENDED Local Post Unanimously in Favor of Immediate Bonus Payment -$ The special meeting of the Ameri can Legion called by State Comamnder Hubert Olive Tuesday night was well attended by Janies E. Jethro Post, No. 164, of Plymouth. There were 26 members and 4 visitors present. After listening to a radio broadcast by Commander Olive, there was an informal meeting called to order by first vice commander O. R. Armstrong. A short busines session was held, at which time several matters of import ance to the post were discussed, one of which was a minstrel show that the post is planning to give soon. After the business session there was much discussion by various members of the post of the bonus question. The post voted unanimously in favor of immediate payment of the adjusted service certificates. The adjutant was instructed to wire State Adjutant Caldwell, Senators Badey and Reynolds, also Congress man Warren, of the decision of this post about the bonus. There were 12 members of this post in attendance on the meeting for the second district which was held with the Beaufort County post at Wash ington Friday night. -<£ Home Agent Announces Schedule for Next Week -♦ — Miss Eugenia Patterson, home dem onstration agent, announces tire fol lowing schedule of club meetings for next week: Tuesday afternoon, Hoke. Wednesday morning, Roper 4-H Clubs. Wednesday afternoon, Roper wo men. Thursday morning, Creswell and Cherry 4-H clubs. Thursday afternoon, Chapel Hill. Friday afternoon, Beech Grove. Saturday morning, curb market. --® Little Girl Is Victim of Measles and Pneumonia Mary Edna Elizabeth Ellis, 8 years of age, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Ellis, of the Long Acre section, died durirfg the week-end. I he fu neral was held Wednesday. She was a victim of measles and pneumonia. She is survived by five brothers and sisters and her parents. Rev. Gilbert Davis officiated at the funeral. —£-® Dolomitic Limestone Makes Good Filler for Fertilizers -® Dolomitic limestone may be used as a filler in commercial fertilizers to re place inert materials, such as sand, and will help to improve the land, as W'ell a- add some plant food. Seed Loan Expected To Be Made Available This Year While the fund has not been yet established, it is considered almost certain that seed and feed loans will be available to farmers in this county again this year. The Sen ate passed a bill creating a fund of $100,000,000, and the house passed one for $40,000,000, and just as soon as an agreement can be reach ed by the two bodies, arrange ments will be made to advance the loans, it is understood. Just how long before the bill will be come operative no one knows definitely at this time. How ever, it is believed the fund will likely be created within the next few days, and that arrangements will be made to advance loans a bout the first of March, or soon thereafter. Already many small farmers are inquiring after the loans, explaining that their only hope of getting financial assistance for producing crops this coming season lies entirely with the seed loan fund. While complete facts are not available the few reports received indicate the seed and feed loan fund has and is proving move suc cessful in aiding dependent farm ers than the farm rehabilitation program to date. PLAN FAIR HERE 1 A group interested in holding a “sure enough livestock and agri 1 cultural fair in Plymouth,” this year will meet here in the cham ber of commerce room in the mu nicipal building, 11:30 a. m., Friday February 1, it was announced to day by E. H. Liverman, president of the local commercial body. Guy Elliott, of Kinston, presi dent, and N. G. Bartlett, of Kin ston, secretary, of the Eastern Carolina Chamber of Commerce, will meet the men here at that time. Mr. Bartlett feels that he has a “project that will interest the group here.” 1935 OUTLOOK FOR FAMILIES LIVING ON FARM -® Better Prospects for Sale of Farm Products During Current Year (This Article Furnished by County Home Demonstration Agent) 1. Income from sale of farm prod ucts and from sources other than agri culture somewhat better in 1935. 2. More cash released for family liv ing in 1935 because of lowered interest rates and debt refinancing by govern mental agencies. 3. Food prices somewhat higher. 4. Prices of other goods and serv ices probably continuing at about 1934 level. 5. Certain consumer goods labeled according to grades. • 6. Stimulation of housing improve ments by the government. 7. No increase in length of farm women’s working day due to family cooperation. What To Do About It 1. Take advantage of high retail prices by selling products at roadside or farm women’s markets. 2. Safeguard cash income by produc ing the maximum amount of food and fuel for family use. 3. Pay cash and take cash discounts when available to avoid the costs of store credit. 4. Save cash by cooperative buying land bartering. dental attention. Continue education 5. Provide for necessary medical and of young people beyond grade schools. Use and expand home and community recreation facilities. 6. Weigh relative values in deciding upon cash outlays. Keep farm and home accounts as guides. 7. Make a plan foe the year’s food supply. 8. Secure family cooperation in food production and in home sewing. 9. Buy according to grade labels where these are available. Take advantages of opportunities for consumer education. Take action thru consumer organizations where price increases appear out of line. 11. Improve the house and grounds and repair furnishings. Take advan tage of housing improvement plans of | the Federal Housing Administration 1 (you will hear more definitely about this later). 12. Keep informed on domastic and foreign economic situations. --Or-• Blue Chevrolet Coach Missing Since Tuesday Xo report had come today from the two boys who left Plymouth Tuesday afternoon with a blue Chevrolet 1933 ! standard model coach belonging to Walter H. Paramore, local newspaper man. The last person seen driving it was Jack Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Brown and was supposed to have been accompanied by Hilliary Spruill. Brown, who is about 20 years of age, secured the car to drive it to dinner ; and has not been seen since. Patrolman A. C. Rodman was no tified and police in near-by towns were ' asked to be on the lookout. License 1 number was 401-138. 1 FINAL RITES FOR MR. WILLIAM A. DIXON SUNDAY -$ Died At Home of Relative in Hamilton; Burial at Roper Church Funeral services were held in the Roper Methodist church Sunday after noon for William Aubrey Dixon, 35 years of age, who succumbed at the home of a relative in Hamilton Satur day as the result of diabetes and com plications of diseases. Rev. Mr. Walters, of Edenton, of ficiated, assisted by Rev. E. L. Stack, of the Methodist church in Roper. A large crowd attended the funeral, at testing the popularity of Mr. Dixon. His grave in the churchyard was lit erally covered with scores of floral de signs. Mr. Dixon for some time ha^ been stationed at Littleton, where he has been connected with the State High way Commission as an engineer and wras en route from Littleton to Roper to visit relatives for the week-end when he was taken seriously ill and stopped in Hamilton with a relative, Miss Ballard, where he died. Surviving is a son, Aubrey, jr. 9: and a widow. a sister, Mrs. Lawrence Jones, of Plymouth; mother, Mrs. Geo. Dixon, of Roper; and a brother, Pot ter Dixon, of Roper. Active pall-bearers were: Jack Mc Allister, Pete McAllister, J. M. Clagon, Roy Chesson, Cyril Walker, Loui Knowles, Herman Hutchison, Dr. C. McGowan, Mark Lawrence. Honor ary: John Hassell, L. E. Hassell, Frank Wilson, Hrbert Lewis, Dr. Rawls, Mr. Peabody, Roper Roper, Mr. Cromer, B. A. Sumner, W. F. Winslow, Mr. Koonce. Automatic Signal Being Installed . at Crossing An automatic Signal light is being installed by the Norfolk Southern Railroad at the Lucas crossing about a mile and a half from town. There has been a great need of some kind of signal at this crossing for a long time, and the new device shouid aid reducing the number of accidents occuring at this point. -® Negro Man Freezes To Death Near Creswell -® Creswell.—Weldon Blount, 40-year old negro of Creswell, was found froz en to death last Tuesday night near I the Tyrrell-Hyde County line. It was I said he was on his way to Creswell [after a logging crew lie was with was I laid off and he had started the home ward trek. He told companions lie could go no further. They went for help and when they returned he was dead. Gives Directions for Preparing Plant Bed In preparing a tobacco plant bed, select a southeast exposure well pro tected from cold winds. Loamy soil not easily affected by excessive dry ness or moisture is best. Sterilize tbe soil with steam, if possible, or by burn ing brush over it. Pulverize the seed bed and fertilizer with a 4-8-3 mixture, about two pounds to the square yard. Tbe planting of good seed, free from trash is essential. A level tablcspoon ful is enough for 100 square yards. Wilson Farmers To Plant 85 Per Cent Leaf Acreage -• Indications arc that most of the Wilson County tobacco growers will plant 85 per cent of their base acre age, instead of 90 per cent. --$ Home-Made Brick Brooder Proves Decided Success -* In Catawba County, poultry grow ers are getting 98 per cent livability from baby chicks broods with home made brick brooders. A check of 14, 000 chicks at four weeks of age gave this result. RETAIL SALES IN COUNTY FOR 1933 $109 PER PERSON -$ Represents Increase of 30 Per Cent Over Previous Year, Report Shows -® Xet retail sales in Washington j County in 1933 was given at $109 per capita, it was revealed from statistics [compiled by reliable sources. It was further pointed out that there are 185 stores in the county which did $1,265,000 worth of business during this year. The total payroll for the same year in the county was said to have been $78,000. The county rank 28th in the 100 counties in the state. During 1934 there has been an in crease in the amount of sales by about 30 per cent or more, which would run the total -ale' last year up to $1,700, 000 for last year. Predictions this year are that they will hold their own in business. Food stores, restaurants, general merchandise stores, filling stations and drug --tores increased in relative pro portion to retail stores. The food group jumped from about 18 per cent of the total to about 22 per cent of the 1 total. The figures above arc only for. stores reporting in this county. there can be nothing definite in view of the fact that many people jump across county [lines, and even state line-, to do their [ shopping. Or shop by mail in many instances. It is to be noted that no class profit ed more from the increased income of the farmer than the merchant who sold him the things he needed. A large income for the farmers means a great er volume of retail trade for the mer chants. i „__ FARM TEACHERS HOLD MEETING Flexible Curriculum Agreed Upon by Representatives From 3 Counties Agreeing upon the flexible curricu. lum that would meet the tweeds of the respective communities, agricultural teachers in Martin, Washington, and Tyrrell Counties arranged a program for next semester at a meeting held in Jamesville Wednesday. They will stress the production ag ricultural products effectively; market products economically; cooperate in economic activities; manage a farm business; maintain farm home; partici pate in civic, social activities; exercise leadership and follow good leadership; purchase farm equipment. Jamesville will center their efforts; around the study of tobacco, peanuts,' corn, cotton, tomatoes, swine and poul try; Roper and Creswell, insruction in soybeans, corn, tomatoes, May peas, cotton, peanuts, swine and poultry; Columbia, instruction in irisb pota toes, corn, hogs, and poultry. Attending this meeting were Pat Duncan, Columbia; C. H. Rabon, Cres well; C. H. Floyd, Roper; and R. C. Jordan, of Jamesville. -®-— Creswell Parents-Teachers To Meet Next Thursday Creswell.—The parent-teacher asso ciation of Creswell High School will hold their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, February 7, at 7:30 o clock. The program will be rendered by the senior class in honor of George \V ash ington. Immediately after the meeting there will be a special meeting of the par ents. All the parents are urged to at tend. Many Anxious to Enter and Work in Beacon Campaign They Might Work Contest This is the first list of probable contestants in The Roanoke Bea con's $600.00 cash prize and subscription contest. Other names will be added to this list from week to week. Those wishing to take part in the campaign and earn one of the five cash prizes or a liberal commission on all renewals or new subscriptions turned in are urged to send their names in to the newspaper at once. Mrs. Ernest Arps Austin Brewer Mrs. R. E. Dunning Mrs. W. B. Cox Mrs. W. B. Chesson Miss Clara Johnston Miss Emily Brinkley Mrs. Herman Alexander Mrs. C. A. Cratch Miss Margaret Hooker Miss Esther Knowles Miss Callie S. Davenport Plymouth Plymouth Plymouth Plymouth Mackeys Roper Plymouth Plymouth Plymouth Plymouth Roper Creswell SCHOOL LEVY WOULD ADD $1 TO TAX RATE —»— State Provides $54,149.38 for Operation of Schools For 8 Months Had it been necessary for tbe Wash ington County commissioners to have levied, in addition to the regular a mount, enough on the tax rate to have provided for schools in this county during 1933-34, then the rate would have been $2.89, As it was, the rate was only $1.87 on the $100 with the state sending into the county $54,149.38 for the operation of the schools. It has been figured that should it have been necessary to have included this in the levy, then the rate would have been $2.89, which would have been almost impossible then to provide for the necessities when the delinquents were taken into consideration. This county ranks 65th in the 100 counties of the state in this regard.j The tax rate in Ashe County, which; is at the bottom of the list, would have been $4.20 per $100. Assessed valuation in Washington County in 1933 was $5,629,000, with a 24 per cent reduction in valuation under 1932. The tax rate in 1932-33 was $1.56, and it was found necessary to increase this to $1.87 in 1933-34. But a rate of $2.89 would have been necessary to have supplied the school fund provid ed for by the state in 1933-34. It was figured that it would have taken $1.02: more on the $100 to have raised the j sum expended for schools. Thus it is shown that the largest re lief ever granted property taxpayers in Washington County w'as the assump tion by the state of the entire support of the operation of the eight-months school sysem, and the provision with out property taxation for the local pupils to have proper educational ad vantages. -,«) Bassinger Machine Shop Adds To Its Equipment -* Bassinger Body and Machine Works, are installing another 5-horsepower electric motor to take care of their in crease in business, also to help them give their customers quicker service in the future. COTTON GROWERS ARE URGED TO REDUCE CROP MAXIMUM AMOUNT Allotments Will Approximate 65 Per Cent of Base Pro duction, and Any Amount Sold Beyond This Percentage Is Subject To Tax Since the Bankhead allotment' for 1935 will he only a little larger than last year, Charles A. Sheffield, of State College. recommends that all cotton growers sign adjustment contracts and reduce their crop by the maximum amount. The Bankhead allotments will ap proximate 65 per cent < f the base pro duction, lie explained, and any amount sold beyond this percentage will be subject to the tax. The contarcts permit a production of 75 per cent of the base acreage, but provide for larger rental payments to those who produce only 65 per cent, Sheffield added. Thus, the grower who produces 75 per cent will have to pay tax on the additional 10 per cent, and at the same time he will lose part of the rental payment which he otherwise would get. In the long run, Sheffield pointed out, the grower might lose more in this way than lie would wain by the -ale of the extra cotton. However, exact figures cannot be given now, he went on, for they de pend upon the price of cotton next fall and the yield per acre this year. If a drouth or other handicap should reduce the yield to far below normal, the grower would he better off with as large an acreage as possible, Sliel field said, for even then he might not produce the full amount of his Hank head allotment. Or if the grower has a number of surplus tax-exemption certificates left over from last year, he may use these to advantage in selling any cotton he may produce in ex css of this year's allotment. lit, if the yield in 1935 is anything like it was in 1934, with prices remain ing afiout the same, indications arc that the grower will do best by limit ing his acreage to 65 per cent of his base, Sheffield stated. \ 379 CASES MEASLES 1 vj Measles continue to ravage the populace of Washington County, with the total reported since the first of the month standing at 379 cases, with children continuing to be stricken. Some adults are also among the victims. It has passed from the colored to the whites now. The white Plymouth schools will start again Monday after a two-weeks suspen sion. The Roper school is now being faced with an increase of absences. SPECIAL SERIES OF SERVICES IN LOCAL CHURCH February To Be Known As “Home Beautiful Month -® The second month in 1935 will not he known as February by the local Christian church, but will be designat ed as “Home Beautiful Month" as the entire program of the organization will he centered about the "Home” during this period, it was announced today by Rev. N. A. Taylor, pastor. Fach Wednesday evening at 7:30 prayer service will he dedicated to this theme. Second Wednesday evening, "An Ideal Boy or Girl." Third, ‘‘An Ideal Parent.” Fourth, "An Idea! Home.” Sunday morning, February 3, the minister’s subject will be “The New Testament Church"; evening, “Christ's Prayers.” February 10, morning, "Mission of the Blood." Evening, "Mother and Daughter.” Night, “Is Training Worth While?” February 17, morning, "The Church he Spring of Civilization.” Evening, lather and son night, "Let’s Work To gether." February 34. morning, “The Lord's Supper.” Evening, family night, "Home Cooperation With the Church The public is cordially invited to at tend. Williford’s Tavern Here Installs Electric Heaters -$—— Mrs. R. A. Williford, who owns and operates Williford’s Tavern, is having electric heaters installed in several of the rooms at the tavern, located at the corner of Monroe and West Third Street. This tavern is known throughout the state and Mrs. Williford has at various times installed different ap pliances and methods of giving her guests more comforts and convenience. Craven Farmers Name Legislative Committee -» Craven county fanners liave appint c«l a legislative committee to consult with their representative in the Gen eral Assembly in regard to legislation affecting agriculture. -® Robert Campbell Sport Editor of College Paper -® Robert B. Campbell, son ol Mr. and Mrs. .1. K. Campbell, of Plymouth, has been named one of the two sports ed_ itors for "The Howler,” year book at Wake Forest College Editor Rollins is pleased with the ability of Rob ert and is glad to have h m on the staff. He did some writing for the Beacon last summer and has contrib uted to Old Gold and Black, student newspaper of the college. NUMBER ENROLL IN $600 CONTEST FIRST FEW DAYS -$ Several From Plymouth and Others From Near-By Towns Enter -1 All indications point to a successful subscription campaign on the part of the Roanoke Beacon. The announce ment of the prize contest appeared in last week'- issue while the campaign itself got underway this past Monday and will continue on for a period of six weeks, coming to a close on the afternoon of Saturday, March 9th. just five weeks away. At this writing. Tuesday, January 29, no one had turned in any subscrip tions to the campaign office but :t won't be long before some one does. Already several have entered their names from right here in Plymouth, and others have enrolled from near by towns, such as Creswell, Roper, and other points. A li-t of possible work ers will be found elsewhere in this is sue. Right now the campaign manager, H. S. Main, i- busy making a house to-house canvass of Plymouth, and within the next few’ days will be out over the county doing the same thing. It is almost an impossibility to see all who might be interested in one way or another in taking an active part, so those interested are urged to send their names to the office or call around in person »ouu t-rize r uno in orancn Danic No one entering the campaign need worry about receiving the money if they win one of the five prizes. The management of The Beacon lias at tended to that by putting the above mentioned money on deposit here in the Branch Bank, and this will be left there until the closing day of the con test, when it will he distributed to the winners. The contest provides for the award ing of five casli prizes, starting with $300.00 for first place; $150.00 for sec ! ond; $75.00 for third; $50.00 for fourth; and $25.00 for fifth and last. And in addition to these prizes the paper wdll pay each and every entrant a cash commission of thirty cents on each yearly $1.50 subscription turned in. whether that subscription be a renewal or a new' one. Doesn't look like any one can lose a penny by taking an active part. The prizes above mentioned will be awarded >n March 9th to those secur ing the highest number of credits as issued on paid subscriptions to The Roanoke Beacon. Each subscription counts for a given number of votes as shown by the voting schedule printed jon the front cover of each subscription book. In part the schedule is as fol lows: 1 year at $1.50, 100 votes; two years, $3.00, 300 votes; and 3 years, $4.50, 600 votes. Two Periods The above part of the schedule wdll continue in force up to February 23rd, after that there will be a slight de crease in the value of the credits given. There are two periods of the contest, with the end of the drive scheduled for Saturday afternoon, March 9th, when all prizes will he given out im mediately following the finish. The Roanoke Beacon wants a larger subscriptions list and lias thought and considered various methods of obtain ing such. The giving of this $600 in cash was finally decided as the best method at this time, due to the large number of folk- wdio arc anxious to make a little spare money. Those out of employment will find this interest ing wmrk and others who are now at work may be able to combine this line of endeavor along with their other oc cupation. Anyhow, if you are interested call around to The Beacon office and re ceive the subscription receipt book, stationery to write friends, and a li-t of our present readers. It's all free and nothing beats a try. Remember, the contest i- just getting started, no one at this writing has turned in any subscriptions. Funeral Held at Night For Small Child Tuesday --« The first legal night funeral of any child in Washington County took place Tuesday, when the body of Louise Sitterson, 10 years of age, of the Chapel Hill section, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Sitterson, was interred in a near-by cemetery. The child had been >uffering from the ravages of the measles with com plications leading to cerebral spinal Meningitis. It was necessary to bury her at night on account of the contag ious disease. She was first stricken with measles and when her condition grew worse she was taken to a Rocky , Mount hospital.
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