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VOLUME XLVI—NUMBER 44 Plymouth, Washington County, North Carolina, Friday, November 1, 1935 ESTABLISHED 1889 COUNTIES SET UP ORGANIZATION IN COLUMBIA MEET —•— Improvement and Develop ment of South Albemarle j Section Planned -* Columbia.—As a mother welcomes her children and their friends back home, so did Tyrrell County extend herself Wednesday, when delegates from Washington, Dare and Hyde Counties visited here to organize the Southern Albemarle Association. , Dare and Washington were formed from parts of the old Tyrrell Coun ty, while Hyde was considered as a neighbor as they went about their task of formulating plans for the improvement and development of the south side of the Albemarle Sound. Blending their efforts in one ac tion to achieve their goal, the coun ties organized under one group which wi<l sponsor the development' programs of each of the cooperat-J ing units with Representative Wal-' lace Tatum, of Columbia, as presi- j dent of the group. Vice presidents from the counties follow: Hyde, W. W. Watson; Dare,1 M. R. Daniels; Tyrrell, J. E. Norris; Washington, Z. V. Norman. Mrs. Sue Brickhouse, of Columbia, will serve as secretary and treasurer. D. Victor Meekins, of Manteo, will serve as director of publicity. Speakers included: W. W. Watson, Hyde, “Albemarle Natural Re- j sources; “Z. V. Norman, Plymouth,! “Albemarle Future Developments;”! J. E. Norris, Columbia, ‘Albemarle Community Interests”; O. L. Wil liams, representative of Hyde Coun ty; Herbert Feele, editor Daily Ad vance, Elizabeth City; J. C. Meekins. Columbia, welcome address; J. W. Darden, Plymouth. An executive committee from each county to serve with the vice president was named. Washington County members are: Mesdames H. A. Liverman. L. S. Brey, H. M. Ram sey; S. F. Nurney and W. M. Dar den; W. F. Winslow, L. S. Thomp son, E. H. Liverman. The next meeting will be at Swan Quarter or Engelhard in Hyde Coun ty on Wednesday, January 29, 1936. Meetings will be held quarterly. A meeting of the executive committee will be held before this time. Boy’s Story of Trip Is Branded as False -9 Miss Ida Peacock, of Roper, writes the managing editor of the Beacon that she is due an apology in regard to the story about Bill Bell in last week’s paper. Excerpts from her j letter shows that the youth gave wrong information to the Beacon. “It was a story from the first line. He is only 14 years old two months ago, his mother is living; no court returned him home, as I sent the money myself. The idea of being married, regardless of what he said; I anyone with common sense would i know that a minister or any other ; official would not marry a small boy ' of 14, and 1 am sure he told you plenty of things not true for effect.” The story was not published to damage the influence of anyone or to pet the grievances of the boy, but it related the tale as brought to the office by the boy, with a number of witnesses listening to the same story. It smacked of a good news story, ana these are scarce. But all due apologies are hereby tendered. -*■ Mother of Mayor Gilbert Davis Dies —i— Mayor Gilbert Davis was called to Washington Tuesday because of the death of his mother, Mrs. G. A. Spen cer, of Belhaven, who has been con fined in the Tayloe hospital there for the past month. The funeral services will be held from the home in Belhaven Thurs day afternoon at 4 o’clock. Inter ment will be made in the Odd Fel lows cemetery there. Surviving are her husband, G. A. Spancer, and three sons, and sev eral sisters and brothers. Many friends of Mr. Davis here will attend the funeral. Fiona Recital Here Next Wednesday —»— Frances Stell Spruill will give a piano recital in the high school au ditorium Wednesday afternoon, No vember 6, at 2:45 o clock. Her pro gram will be an interesting and \ aried one, consisting of works by the modern composers, as well as those of the old masters. The pub lic is cordially invited to attend. Member of Federal Jury, Criticized bv Judge, (rives Reason -- Harry Barnes, of Cherry, Holds Out Against 11 Other Jurors -® Criticized by Judge I. M. Meekins iri Federal court in Elizabeth City October 10, because he failed to agree with 11 other jurors, Harry Barnes, of Cherry, on a visit to Plymouth this week, explained his position in the disputed matter. Mr. Barnes dissented in the case of Lawrence Nebb and Big Joe Jones, both of Norfolk, who were being tried for violation of the pres ent liquor laws. When Judge Meekins entered a mistrial in the case he charged Mr. Barnes with be ing “dumb 01 arbitrary.” Harry explained here that he “could not believe the testimony of the state’s witnesses as they were criminals” and it was his opinion that the statements they made were prejudicial and designed for venge ance. ” Later in the day, Judge Meekins told Mr. Barnes that he had a right to vote as he did. “If you had agreed on a verdict, I don’t know that I would have done much with the de fendants. The case seemed to be an afterthought,” said the jurist. CRESWELLMAN IS KILLED IN AIJTO ACCIDENT HERE Joe T. Spruill Dies From Fractured Skull After Collision Joe T. Spruill, of Creswell, was instantly killed in Plymouth yes terday when an automobile threw him from the rumble seat onto the pavement, fracturing his skull. June Tripp, of Greenville, was driving the car that met the one in which Spruill was riding in a head on collision thought to have been caused by the density of a heavy rain. Mr. and Mrs. Kie Spruill, J. A. Furlaugh and Eli Spruill were rid ing in the car in which the victim was riding. Mr. Furlaugh was also tErown from the rumble seat and injured on the chest. L. K. Spruill was driving. Both cars were almost demolished. Occupants of the Tripp car were in jured only slightly. -® Bishop Darst To Be Here Next Thursday -9 Bishop Thomas C. Darst, of Wil mington, will make his annual visi tation to Grace Episcopal church for the evening service November 7, at 8 o’clock. The Bishop will be at Roper, November 8, for the evening service. The public is invited to at tend these services and all com municants are urged to attend. -® Senior Womans Club Will Meet Friday j —®— The senior woman’s club will meet Friday afternoon, November 1, at 3:30 in the Legion Hall. This is the regular November meeting and a 11 members are urged to be pres ent. Overvrowding Is Bad for Poultry —*— Overcrowding the laying birds in fall and winter robs them of their vitality and makes them suscepti ble to disease. Roy S. Dearstyne, head of the State College poultry department, recommends that the birds be given adequate housing facilities, with plenty of ventilation, but no drafts. The colds and roup from which many flocks suffer during the fall months may be traved to inadequate ventilation, he said As cold weather approaches, he ccntinued, it is advisable to check the birds again for parasites, both internal and external. Infected birds should be treated at once. Birds to be used for breeding pur poses should be blood-tested for pullorum disease. When requested, the State Department of Agriculture will send an expert to make these tests for poultrymen. Winter grazing crops should be sown in October, Dearstyne said, tc provide a source of green feed for the flock during the winter. FEDERATION OF HOME CLUBS IN ANNUAL MEET 'Chapel Hill Club Winner of Trophy; Interesting Program --®-— The fall federation of home dem onstration clubs of Washington County met at Plymouth High School October 30. Great interest was shown by the large attendance uf the clubs. All of the clubs were 1 epresented with a large number of members from each. Mrs. W. H. Harrison, president of the federa tion, presided over the meeting. The meeting was opened by a song and the devotional was conducted by Rev. M. L. Ambrose, pastor of the Roper Chridtian church. The wel come was given by Mrs. W. V. Hays cf the Cool Springs Club and the re sponse by Mrs. Hilda Robertson, of Chapel Hill club. The Zion Chapel quartet furnished [ two special numbers which were thoroughly enjoyed. Roll call and general report by the secretary, Mrs. I.. S. Brey. The treasurer s report was made by Mrs. C. S. Everett and an inter esting reading was given by Mrs. A. E. Davenport, of Mackeys club. The principal speaker of the aft ernoon was Mr. W. C. Maning, of V» llliamston. He gave an interesting and vivid description of his trip abroad this year. Inspiration was his talk in every detail. We are highly indebted to Mr. Manning for being present at our meeting and helping to make it a success. At the close of his talk Mr. Manning presented the trophy cup to the Chapel Hill club, tiie basis of award being increase of membership, federation dues paid, retaining old members, and all mem bers present at the federation. Much interest was shown throughout the year in working for the cup. Alba club scored all of the points Chapel Hill did with the exception of 100 pel cent attendance at the federa tion. Both clubs aiy to be congrat ulated on their splendid work. Of much interest was the style show, which presented the different types of dresses, sport, general wear, and house dress. Some attractive dresses were made by the women oi the various clubs. All of the clubs deserve a lot of credit for the splendid work done during the past year. May you strive to make the coming year just is successful.—Home agent. -<s> Four Cases Tried in Recorder’s Court —<•>— There was not so much to be done in recorder’s court Tuesday. The docket was light, but Recorder Dar den disposed eff four cases. Nathaniel Barnes, 29, colored, was j charged with assault with a deadly I weapon but was found guilty of isimple assault and the judgment was I suspended upon the payment of the costs. Ernest Nixon, 23, colored, robbery and larceny was the charge; held for probable cause under $10(1 bond Edison Godwin, 15, white, and Charlie Cullins, 24, white, were dis missed on a charge of forcible tres pass. Sid Miller, 50, colored, farmer, and Vernon Harris, 34, colored, la borer, were charged with an assault with a deadly weapon, but Miller was found not guilty and Harris was sent to the roads for two months. Zion Chapel Church To Begin New Year Roper.—The Zions Chapel Church will begin its new year’s work on the first Sunday in November, with the regular preaching houis. Home coming services will be held and the roll will be called in the afternoon. Every member is expected to come and bring lunch. Regular services will be changed from second to first Sundays in each month, beginning in November. The subjects for November 3 are: Sunday morning, “The Net Cast in the Sea.” Sunday evening, “Salvation in Type.” The Rev. M. L. Ambrose is pastor. Work Rushed on New County Home j —®— Work is being rushed on the new county home near Plymouth to com plete the building by November 15. Eight new plasterers, new steam filters and finishing carpenters are at work on the building this week. Instructions have been issued to com plete the building as early as pos sible. Home and Club News By Mary Frances Misenheimer Schedule for Next Week Monday, Plymouth colored club. Tuesday, Hoke Club. Wednesday, Roper Club. Thursday, Chapel Hill. Friday, Beech Grove. Curb market Saturday morning at S:30. Curb market last Saturday was unusually good. Mrs. E. N. Ches son led the sales this time. Mrs. S ; S. Lilley was second. Miss Lula Watson had led the sales eight con-j sccutive Saturdays. Try to make' Hie curb market better each week.; Special Meet for Colored Dazelle Lowe, district home dem-t (nstration agent for Negroes, from' A. & T. College, Greensboro, will be the principal speaker at a spec ial meeting sponsored by the two colored home demonstration clubs in Washington County. The meet ing is to be held Monday, November t, at 2:30, at the Washington Coun ty Training school in Plymouth. Jar Contest Winners The final judging in the Ball and Kerr jar contest was held in the courthouse Saturday, October 26. Mrs. Z. T. Askew, of Alba Club, was first winner in the Kerr jar contest. This consisted of two jars of meat, two of vegetables and two of fruits. Mrs. S. A. Holton, of Albemarle Club, was second. In the Bali jar contest the seven best exhibits were chosen as fol lows: first, Mrs. W. B. Chesson, of Pheasant Grove club; second, Mrs. J. F. Furlough, Creswell; third, Mrs. Jane Vail, Swains; fourth, Mrs. L. E. Hassell, Roper; fifth, Mrs. Lee Mid gett, Mount Tabor; sixth, Mrs. C. T. White, Albemarle; seventh, Mrs. E D. Woodley, Cherry. The women are to be congratulat ed on their canned exhibits. All of the exhibits were beautiful and all those who entered the contest de serve credit for the fine work that wa^done. -® Hearing on Affray Is Continued Week —®— The case of an affray between J. C Gatlin and H. R. Stillman, both widely known men of Creswell, will be called in recorder’s court nex.. Tuesday, having been continued from the last session. H. R. Stillman is charged in a warrant issued on October 26, with me indictment being signed by J. C. Gatlin, with disposing of a 1934 mod el Chevrolet truck without having satisfied a mortgage against the truck. The alleged offense was done May 21. J. C. Gatlin was charged in a warrant signed by H. R. Stillman with an assault with a deadly weap on, the w'eapon not known to Still man.” This altercation took place allegedly on October 26. Both cases are expected to be called for dis position next Tuesday. Campbell Member Of Statesmen Club Robert B. Campbell, son of Mr. j and Mrs. J. R. Campbell here, has | been selected a member of the Statesmen’s Club of Wake Forest j College. Young Campbell has writ- : ten some interesting items for the j Beacon, as well as Old Gold and Black college newspaper. The Statesmen’s Club is composed of 21 members. The organisation is limited to 4 per cent of the student | body. Only juniors and seniors who have completed at least 12 hours of social science and have maintained r high average on their college work are eligible for membership. Number Divorces Granted !>v Court Highlights of the week's term ofj Washington County Superior Court, I which convened here lust week fori four days were divorces. Two civil i cases were non-suited. Tl-e case ofj Mrs. Fltcher Harris against E. H Liverman. suing him for negligence rs a result of injuries sustained in a fall through a trap door in his store, was continued unt 1 next term. Divorces w'ere granted the follow ing: Beverly A. Davenport from Mary Catherine Davenport; Leah Davidson Lyon from O. H. Lyon, jr.; Nancy Evich Lane from Beaumont W. Lane; Annie E. Phelps from Earl Phelps. .MOST ACCIDENTS WHERE DRIVING CONDITION IDEAL -<8> Review of Last Year’s Rec ord Shows Little Excuse For Majority Wrecks If you are perversely determined to add your name to North Caro lina's mounting roster of motor ac cident fatalities, here are the condi tions which will come nearest as suring you a place on the list: Drive an automobile. A pedes trian has smaller chance. Be a male from 18 to 24 years of age, have more than a year's driving experi ence, be sure that your machine is a passenger car in good condition, has four-wheel brakes and balloon tires, pick out a straight stretch of State highway on a dry, clear December Sunday between 7 and 8 p. m.; then get glowingly lushed, exceed the speed limit and smash another au tomobile. If you can’t speed, try driving on the wrong side of the read; that’s effective, too. ■Vour chances of getting bumped into limbo are least if you are a woman driver over 55, with less than a year’s experience, have physical detects, operate a taxi with solid tires and a gum taillight, overy icy pavements between 7 and 8 a. m., on a snowy Wednesday in February, and confine yourself to smacking street cars. If you can’t afford an automobile in which to cross the Styx, some obliging motorist will very likely catapult you over, if you meet the following requirements: Be a pedestrian between 15 and 64 years old, walk on the roadway and get confused by traffic. If, as a pedestrian, you deem it in convenient to be bumped suddenly into glory, your best chance of stick ing around longer lies in this for mula: Be anywhere from 5 to 14 years old, have a physical defect of seme sort and limit your relations with motor vehicles to hitching onti their sides. Based on analysis of the 5,417 auto deaths which occurred in North Car olina from 1928 through 1934, the ioeal circumstances under which one may or may not shuffle off this mor tal coil via the gasolihe route are tabulated by the Motor Vehicle Bu reau of the Department of Revenue. A composite study of the seven years shows that 95.2 per cent of the drivers involved in fatal accidents were men, the remaining 4.8 per cent women. A total of 94 per cent were intoxicated, while only 2.7 per cent were handicapped by physical defects. Drivers from 18 to 24 years were involved in accidents two and one-half times as often as motorists from 25 to 54 years old, while per sons 55 and over comprised only 4.8 per cent of the total. , Drivers with experience of a year! or more accounted for 69.5 per cent I of the total, while those with three' to six months constituted only .2 perj cent. Speeding caused 19.3 per cent of | the deaths, driving on the wrongi side of the road 6.6 per cent, and passing other cars on the wrong side caused only .1 per cent. Of the cars involved, 89.14 per cent were apparently in good condition,! the largest number, 83.71 per cent were passenger cars, 43.9 per cent had four-wheel brakes and 45.7 pet cent balloon tires. The defect re sponsible for the smallest number of j deaths, .01 per cent, was a bad tail light, while taxis were involved in the smallest percentage, .16. The study indicates that accidents have the greatest tendency to occur in December, probably because of the heavy holiday traffic, 11.4 per cent being noted for this month, while the smallest percentage, 5.3, falls in February. Clear days saw 73.7 per cent, while only .4 per cent occurred during snowy weather. The peak, 7.8 per cent, was reached be tween 7 and 8 p. m., and the nadir, 1.1 per cent, between 7 and 8 a. m The greatest number, 74.41 per cent, occurred on dry roads, 55.5 per cent on straight stretches of State highway, while the smallest, .24 per cent, were noted on icy or snowy reads, and only 2.6 per cent at rural intersections. CQllisions with other automobiles resulted in 25.9 per cent of the deaths, while crashes with street i cars accounted for only .3 per cent. Sundays had the largest percent age of deaths, 20.7, Wednesday the lowest, 10.6. Pedestrians comprise a smaller percentage of the deaths, but they have their inning, accounting for 1 out of every 3 fatalities. Foot travelers between 15 and 64 years composed 47.6 per cent of these deaths, while children 4 years and under accounted for the smallest number, 7.7 per cent. The figures indicate that 46.4 per cent of the victims were confused by traffic, 37.6 per cent were intoxi cated, while the smallest number, 7.P per cent, had physical defects. Manager Expecting Extensive Variety of 'Agricultural Entries -t Indications Point To One of The Greatest Fairs East Of Raleigh This Year -Arrangements for holding the Greater Roanoke or Williamston Fair *■» ■> all next week were an nounced virtually complete today, Resident Manager Harvey Walker ex pressing keen pleasure at the un usually brigh" outlook for one of the largest and most successful ex hibitions ever held in this section. “Activities in all departments are progressing rapidly,” Mr. Walker said, “and present indications point to a well-baHnced fair program in every one of the numerous depart ments. While many exhibits in the agricultural departments will make an appearance just before the fair opens, we already have numerous entries that virtually assure a suc cessful fair from an agricultural standpoint.” Entries will be receiv ed in practically all department ex cept livestock and poultry up to 6 'clock next Monday afternoon. Live stock entries must be gotten in by 6 p. m. Saturday of this week, while the poultry entries will close Wed r»esday, October 30, at 6 p. m. Several of the schools in the coun ty are showing much interest in their exhibits, and individuals are unusually interested in entering prize articles. The swine and poul try buildings will be taxed to ca pacity, judging from the present I number of entries, and with fair! weather prevailing the people of this entire section can be assured of a highly entertaining event. A goodly number of private booths have been spoken for already, and it is believed all available space will have been taken by the latter part j of this week. The manager has established head quarters on the grounds, and all de tails will be handled in connection with holding the fair within the next day or two. The race track has been put in good repair, and the grounds, recognized as the best in the east, are in good shape for the big event all next week. The hour of arrival of the World of Mirth Snows, the largest travel ing the road today, has not been de termined, but work on raising the amusement tents and the numerous rides will get underway early Sun day morning. Manager Walker an nounced today that automobiles would not be allowed on the grounds Sunday, explaining that the shows and rides cover so much ground that the resulting congestion caused by cars would delay the activities of the approximately 600 workmen in establishing the midway. The program of free acts, describ ed as the most elaborate ever seen at a fair east of Raleigh, has been added to during the past few days, and there is no doubt but that the entertainment features will meet with marked approval this year, Mr. Walker said. t> Christian Church Announcements The Plymouth Christian church is putting forth much effort to have every member present at the an nual “Homecoming,” which will be held next Sunday, November 3rd A special program that will be of interest to all has been arranged. Among the speakers there will be Rev. Roy Respass, of Creswell; and lire pastor, Nixon A. Taylor. Mr D. E. Poole, principal of the Roper High school, will render a solo in !he morning service, and the quar tet of the local church will furnish music in the afternoon. Members and friends are urged to be present ‘.o fellowship with those from out of tc.wn who are expected to be pres ent to answer when the church roll is called. No earthly fellowship is greater than that which is found at a "Homecoming.” Let's make it a great day. It will be of interest to all to know that Hubert Allen will preach for us at the evening service ol this great day.—Pastor. Marriage Licenses Issued by Register —®— The following marriage licenses have been issued by Mrs. Mary S. Clayton, register of deeds of Wash ington County, during the latter part of October: C. M. Davenport, Columbia, to Gertrude Brickhouse, Columbia; Hallie R. Browning, Plymouth, to Emma Ange, Plymouth; Frank C. Spruill to Edna Mae Ayers, Plym outh; Forest E. Williams ,Wenona, tc Lethia Chesson, Pungo. 2 WPA PROJECTS FOR THIS COUNTY START MONDAY -® :Town Market Will Be Im proved and Renovated; Begin at Once -® Approval of two WPA projects in Washington County that mean an expenditure of close to $13,000, with the work to be started Monday, was announced here today by R. L. Pratt of Elizabeth City, who will be as sisted in the choice of the person nel and in other ways by Julian Brinkley, of Plymouth. The first project will cost $11,311 land comprises the construction of a road from the suburbs of Roper to | “A” canal and thence up the canal I bank to Lake Phelps, to bring the [Cherry people within seven miles of Roper. WPA will provide $9,335, while the county will be asked to .contribute $1,976. The road will be rebuilt and grad ed for 2 1-2 miles along the canal bank of drainage district No. 5. New road will be built for three miles, fifty acres of right of way must be cleared. Zeb Vance Norman, local attorney, has been asked to attend to the legal status of securing the right of way. The other project was that of ren ovating and improving of the con version of the old town market into a rest room for ladies. It is ex pected to take two weeks to do the job. White and colored will be ar ranged for. The City Council has agreed that this building be used for this purpose. However, White and Bowen, who have had the market for years are still in the building. It is not known when they will be able to move. WPA officials urge that the work must be started at once. It may be that the matter will fall through should the starting of the project be delayed. Persons refusing work with the new WPA will be dropped from the relief rolls. Those who are work ing elsewhere now may get a job with the new WPA projects, pro viding they finish their work at the first place and employees may stop their jobs with the WPA for other jobs temporarily and will be taken backwhen their job is finished else v.here. But all relief subjects able to work must work. Colored Clubs To Present Program o -® A program will be given by the colored home demonstration clubs of Washington County on Monday, No vember 4, at 2:30 in the afternoon, at the Washington County Train ing School. Mrs. Dazalle F. Lowe, cf Greensboro, state Negro home demonstration agent, will be the principal speaker. Rev. H. M. Reed, pastor of the colored Methodist church here, will conduct the devotional services. Miss Eliza McNair will respond to the words of welcome to be made by the president. Mrs. H. M. Reed will give a reading. Miss Mary Frances Misenheimer, county agent, will make the introductory remarks. W. H. Berry, principal of the school, will make a short talk. -$ Change Is Made in Schedule of Ferry Begining November 1, slight changes in ferry service between Edenton, North Carolina, and Mack eys, North Carolina, operating a cross the Albemarle Sound, connect ing the north and south side coun ties will become effective. Change in the last trip only from each terminal moved up one hour earlier on the account of shorter days. The revised schedule for the winter months is as follows: Leaves Edenton, 7 a. m., 9:30 a. m., 1:00 p. m.; leaves Maekeys 8 a. m., 11 a. m., 2:30 p. m., and 5 p. m. Many travelers have requested this change on account of the short er days during the winter months. -® Large Crowd at Supper in Roper — Roper.—The chicken salad and oy stei supper given last Thursday by I the Roper band was largely attend ed. Especially was the dinner music, played by Aiken and his band, en joyed. i The proceeds will be used in buy ing the public address sound system | which the Roper band will use at jthe Big Broadcast November 5. The winner of the baby contest will also be announced at the Big Broadcast.
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