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The Roanoke Beacon ******* and Washington County News ******* A home newspaper dedicated | to the service of Washington County and its 12,000 people. i VOLUME LII—NUMBER 51 Plymouth, vVashington County, North Carolina, Thursday, December 18, 1941 ESTABLISHED 1889 Town opics Frederick Spring, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spring, of Creswell and Rocky Mount, and Miss Ruth Allen, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Al len, of Creswell, were married Mon day at the Collins home on Pettigrew Park by the Rev. T F. Davenport, caretaker of the park. The Red Cross will sponsor an open-air meeting in front of the community building on Water Street here Saturday afternoon at 2:30. according to County Chairman John W. Darden. The high school band will give a con cert and brief talks will be made concerning the war relief drive now underway to raise $1,500 in the county for^frKe Red Cross. H. E. Beam, cashier of the Branch Banking and Trust Company, points out that the new type fixtures in stalled during the past week will im prove the service to customers by making it possible for more people to be served at the same time. Only about 45 Town of Plym outh motor vehicle license tags have been sold so far, according to Mayor Campbell, who warns the hundreds of local motorists here that unless the tags are dis played on their cars by January 1, they will be subject to arrest and fine. James W. Norman. Joe Crowder, and Mayor B. G. Campbell were del egated by the Lions Club to assist the scouts in organizing and conducting the campaign for securing waste pa per. Assistant Scout Executive A1 Hodges and Assistant Scoutmaster Earl Bowen were present at the Lions meeting last week as guests of Dis trict Scout Chairman T. W. Earle. Mrs. Fiances M. Darden, chair man of the Red Cross Roll Call Drive, handed in the following names of members which were not included in previous acknowl edgements: R. H. Chesson and Mrs. W. S. Davenport, Mackeys: and Mrs. C. L. Smith, Plymouth. The committee of the Plymouth Merchants Association. including Shep Brinkley,, Dave Kulman, W. F. Winslow and L. H. Lowe, assisted by P. W. Brown and members of the fire department, are being complimented on the splendid manner in which Santa Claus's visit here was handled last Monday night. Couniy Growers of Colton Favor Quotas In Vote Last Week Balloting in County Shows 225 for and 14 Against Program By a vote of 225 to 14 cotton farm ers of Washington County followed the trend of other growers through out the nation in voting overwhelm ingly for continuance of the cotton crop control program and marketing quotas for 1942 in the referendum held last Saturday. The control program was carried in every county of the state with a total of 65,917 votes cast in favor of marketing quotas and 3,386 in opposition. This gave the state a percentage of 95.1 in favor of the plan. Last year when the votes were cast on 1941 quotas in this county, there were 133 voting for the measure and 4 against. In the vote on the 1940 quotas, there were 112 voting for the measure and none against. In the state as a whole there were 55,036 votes cast in favor and 4.126 against the 1941 program. It is interesting to note that in last Saturday's voting there were about 619 persons eligible to vote, while only 239 participated. There were 137 qualified voters who cast their ballots on the 1941 quotas; and 112 voted on the 1940 quotas. In December, 1938, when the vote on 1939 quotas took place, Washing ton county voted 356 for and 53 against, while the vote in the state was 75,957 to 40,853 in favor of the program. PICTURE OF OLD COURTHOUSE HERE _ _ *1 The photograph above shows the old Washington County court house—its fourth—which was located in Plymouth where the present brick courthouse now stands. It was built by Joseph A. Latham in 1881, and was occupied on January 2, 1882. Prior to that time there was a courthouse at Lees Mill, now Roper, built in 1801 and abandoned in 1823, when the county seat was removed by act of the legislature to Plymouth. The structure shown above was razed in 1917 to make way for the present building. The photo was acquired by John TV. Darde.; from John J. Rogers following a notice in the Beacon asking for it. New Series of B. & L. Stock Is Now on Sale Only 5 Days Lett For Buying Gifts Christmas Shoppers have only Friday, Saturday, Monday, Tues day and Wednesday left in which to complete their gift selections, but they will find Plymouth mer chants just as eager and well equipped to serve them now as they were when the shopping season began. While stocks may not be as com plete as they were a couple of weeks ago, new goods have been arriving and there are still plenty of gift suggestions to be found in the stores here. For last minute gifts, give the local merchants first chance. Not only will you get as much for your money as anywhere else, but you will find them truly grateful for the chance to serve you. Jamesville Youth Is First From Section To Die for Country -- Nephew of Mrs. S. F. Dar den, Austin R. Jackson Well Known Here The attack of the Japanese on Pearl Harbor Sunday, December 7, was brought home to people of this section this week, when it was learned that Austin Randolph Jackson, 18, son of the late Austin Jackson and Mrs. Ora Jackson Burnette, of Jamesville, was killed in action, pre sumably in the first treacherous at tack launched by the Japanese. Well known here, where he had fre quently visited his aunt, Mrs. Stuart F. Darden, and his grandmother, Mrs. J. B. Allen, young Jackson was well liked by all who knew him. He joined the Navy about a year ago and was last heard from at Honolulu. He at tended the Jamesville school up to the time of his enlistment and was a member of the Christian church there Mr. Jackson’s father, originally from Beaufort County, died about 14 years ago, when he was a small boy, and about eight years ago his mother married G. H. Burnett, who operates a garage in Jamesville. The Navy Department transmitted the following message to the boy’s mother, who was visiting her sister, Mrs. S. F. Darden, here when the sad news was received: "The Navy De (See FIRST CASUALTY, Page 4) Possible Danger of Air Raids Warrants Proper Organization, Fire Chief Says In case of invasion, enemy bomb ing planes ranging inland for attacks on military objectives at Norfolk, Wilmington, Port Bragg or the New River Marine Base might be repulsed and rather than return with their bomb loads might jettison them in areas over which they return to their bases, which is the reason Plymouth and this section should be prepared for any emergency, Fire Chief Miller Warren told local firemen last Friday night following his trip to Raleigh, where he met with other firemen from over the state. After making this statement, Mr. Warren pointed out that firemen and policemen should learn as much about bombs as they could so that in the event an air raid was made in this section, the local authorities and vol unteers would have some idea as to how to cope with the situation. The firemen also discussed a warn ing signal for "black-out” of the town and said that information would soon be issued as to proper methods of pro tection to be used by citizens in case of emergency. "Sabotage is one of the great dan gers that come during war,” Chief Warren told those present, "and the fire department will be on the alert for any such acts. We urge the man agement of industrial plants in this area to be careful and to have com petent watchmen at the plants at all times. While Mr-. Warren said there was probably no immediate danger of air raids here, he urges that a proper organization be set up to cope with any eventuality. Local Association Has Had Steady Growth Since 1937 Assets of Organization Now $84,196.88; Started from Scratch 4 Years Ago Officers and directors of the Plym outh Building and Loan Association are this week beginning the sale of installment stock in the 17th series of the association, dated January 1, 1942. an with reasonable assistance from the stockholders here they can increase the number of shares by sev eral hundred within the next three weeks, while the campaign lasts. The local organization recently com pleted its fourth year of business, with the financial statement show ing it in decidedly the best condition it has ever been. The assets of the organization now are $84,196.88. This is $36,968.24 more than the $47,228.63 in assets a year ago at this time. Officials point out that every per son who handles building and loan money is under bond; that none of the directors get any compensation whatever for their work, except the $25 per month paid to the secretary for keeping the books; and the only expense the organization has is for record books, staionery, audits, and minor incidentals. The deposits or investments of each individual are insured up to $5,000 by the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corpor ation. Incidentally, a complete re port of the association will be made to the state insurance commissioner and a copy printed in this paper ear ly in January. Loans are passed on by the entire board of directors after a careful sur vey by an appraisal committee and the amount of the loan is limited by law to 70 per cent of the appraisal value. Prom an investment and savmgs standpoint, the building and loan stands at the very top. Installment stock is sold at the rate of 25 cents per share per week, and each share matures at its $100 face value in approximately 338 weeks. Paid-up stock is sold at $100 per share, with earnings paying interest at the rate of 4 per cent. The rate of in tern t earned by the installment stock is slightly higher, and both classes of stock are exempt from federal and st"\te taxes. The association here has had a re markably steady growth since its or ganization in October, 1937. It has no borrowed money, loans totalling over $75,000 having been made out of income from installment and paid up stock. In addition to its home-building and home-owning aid, the building and loan makes it possible for the thrifty to save for any other definite purpose. A great many parents car ry stock to provide college educations for their children, while a number of business firms and stores build up contingency funds to care for unex pected emergencies or opportunities in this manner. The share-holder can always get his money out of the building and loan by payment of a 25-cent per share withdrawal fee. or he can bor row up to 90 per cent of the amount he has paid in on the stock certifi cate alone and continue his pay ments. Opening the sale of stock in the 17th series just before Christmas, of ficers of the association hope gift buyers will consider buying a few shares, or start payments on them. They point out that it provides an excellent method of teaching child ren the advantages of systematic saving, as well as providing a size able nesi, egg for the youngsters if they decided to go to college later in life. Farmer Near Here Dies From Injuries After Hit by Auto Jack Odum, 42, Dies Sunday In Hospital Following Accident Saturday Jack Odum, 42. well-known white farmer of near Plymouth, was fatally injured Saturday night about 6:40 o'clock, when an automobile operated by Ollie Hjman Carter, 39. of Pan tego, struck him on highway No. 32 about a quarter of a mile south of Plymouth. A few minutes after he was struck. Mr. Odum was brought to the office of a local physician and later trans ferred to a Washington hospital, where he died at 8 o'clock Sunday morning. It was reported here that he never regained consciousness. Mr. Odum suffered injuries about the head and body and a leg was broken. Mr. Carter stopped immediately after the accident and rendered ev ery assistance possible. He told offi cers that he was proceeding toward Washington on the right-hand side of the highway when he met a truck and immediately after the truck passed, Mr. Odum ran from the left side of the highway across into the path of his car. A charge of manslaughter and driv ing without a driver's license was lodged against Mr. Carter, and a hearing will be held on December 30. Mr. Odum was born in Conway, Northampton County, and was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Frank Odum. He had been living here for 10 years, coming from Martin Coun ty. Funeral services were held at the Poplar Chapel church in Martin County near Jamesville Monday. The Rev. Dennis Warren Davis officiated, and burial was made in the Davis cemetery near Jamesville. Surviving Mr. Odum is his widow, Mrs. Doslee Odum, and one son, Henry Odum, of near Plymouth. Mrs. Mary Martin Hurley Succumbs Suddenly Tuesday Funeral Held Wednesday Afternoon for Prominent Local Woman Funeral services were held here in the Methodist Church Wednesday afternoon for Mrs. Mary Martin Hur ley, 42, well known and highly re spected local woman, who died sud denly at 6:45 Tuesday morning while in bed at her home here. The Rev. O. L. Hardwick, pastor of the church, was in charge of the final rites, and interment took place in the Metho dist church cemetery. Born in Plymouth on June 24. 1899, Mrs. Hurley was the daughter of the late Charles Martin and Mrs. Beatrice Newberry Martin. She was married to D. A. Hurley on February 18. 1918. in Plymouth. Mrs. Hurley was a a loyal and ac tive member of the Methodist church here for a number of years. She wa also very active in community affairs at the time of her death being pres ident of the American Legion Aux iliary; an active worker in the Young Woman's Missionary Society of the Methodist church, and had also done an excellent work as solicitor during the annual Red Cross roll call cam paign which closed last week. Surviving Mrs. Hurley is her hus band, D. A. Hurley, a clerk in the lo cal post office; one son, David Albert Hurley, jr., with the United States Army in Hawaii; and one daughter. Miss Gwendolyn Hurley, all of Plym outh. Active pall-bearers were P. W. Brown, J. B. Willoughby, R. L. Tet terton, W. Linwood Hassell, J. R. Carr, W. V. Hays, Joe Swindell, Dr. W. H. Johnson, Sheriff J. K. Reid, Dr. C. McGowan and John W. Darden. Stores and Banks Will Close 2 Days Members of the Plymouth Mer chants Association and the local unit of the Branch Banking: and Trust Company will observe two days for Christmas, their places of business being closed on both Thursday and Friday of next week, December 25 and 26. The local merchants will keep their stores open at nights until 9 o’clock on Friday, Monday and Tuesday. On Saturday and next Wednesday night, the usual 10 o’clock closing hour for Satur days will be observed. The Branch Banking and Trust Company will be open for busi ness next Wednesday night, De cember 24, Christmas Eve, for one hour between 8 and 9 o’ clock for the convenience of its patrons. Deposits will be re ceived and other banking mat ters attended to as usual during this one hour period. Red Cross Appeals for Quick Response to War Relief Fund John N. Carr Unanimously Reelected President Local Pulp Workers Union John N. Carr hcs been unani mously reelected president of Plymouth Local No. 356, Inter national Brotherhood of Pulp. Sulphite and Paper Mill Work ers and has already entered upon his second term as the head of this organization which has ap proximately 600 members. J. H. Newkirk, well known in union circles for his very acitve services, was elected vice presi dent, and W. L. Garrison, vice president of the North Carolina Federation of Labor for the Plymouth district, was named to continue his services as financial secretary for the local. W. D. Walker was elected treas urer; James E. Mizelle, recording; secretary; and J. H. Newkirk. James E. Mizelle and Carl Fisher acting as trustees. A. J. Wur ster was named outer guard and Delma Peele inner guard. It is the intention of these of ficers to maintain the splendid relations now exi ting between the local union and the manage ment of the North Carolina Pulp Company, and to make this the most successful and beneficial year in the history of Local Union No. 356. according to a statement by one of the officers. No Organized Efforts For Needy This Year Many Appeals for Help Received as Time Draws'Short Money Said Available from Several Groups if Lead ership Is Secured There have been no organized ef forts yet made to take care of needy persons in the county this Christmas, although several organizations have already voted funds to be given to this cause and appeals for help are being received daily by Chief of Po lice P. W. Brown, \.ho has headed the work in former ye rs. However, the firemen are continu ing their work of repairing and re painting old toys and they plan to see that unfortunate children at least get these Christmas gifts. Fire Chief Miller Warren made an urgent ap peal today that more discarded toys be brought in for renovation, and he suggested that new toys might be purchased and donated by those who do not have any old ones to add to the collection. Last year, in addition to the toys, about $275 in cash was raised for the needy, and a total of 150 baskets were prepared and distributed. It was said that the food, clothing, and toys in the baskets last year represented a total value of some $425. Unless some organization or indi vidual takes the lead in this work, there will be many disappointed men, women and children in the county this Christmas. There is work in it for someone, but then- is also a glor oiis opportunity for public service which goes with it. It is understood that the matter will be brought up before the Lions Club tonight, and while the time is short, it is hoped that some kind of an organization to handle the distribution can be ef fected within the next day or so. People of Washington County who have plenty may not enjoy their Christmas as they should when they are reminded as they sit down to their Christmas feast that there are many others, possibly neighbors, right here in the county who have not been properly cared for. Guards Being Stationed At Bridges and Plants -§ It is understood here that armed guards are being placed around im portant highway bridges in this sec tion and that the number of watch men at local industrial plants is be ing increased to prevent possible sab otage or damage. The guards at the industrial plants are being employed by the various concerns, w'hile guards at the new highway bridge over Albemarle Sound below here and at the bridge over the Roanoke River at Williamston will be employees of the State High way and Public Works Commission. Christmas Boxes Sent To Creswell Men in Service Christmas boxes were sent this week from Creswell to those young men in the service who came from that community. Donors of contents for the boxes were the Methodist, Episcopal and Baptist churches, the merchants association, the parent teacher association, the woman’s club and the Town of Creswell. Home for the Holidays Duncan McBerry Getsinger. broth er of Mrs. George Barden, of Plym outh, will be at home from Mars Hill College for the Christmas holidays this week. Beacon To Print Early Next Week Next week's issue of the Roan oke Beacon will be published Tuesday and distibuted over the rural route Wednesday morning, so as to give advertisers an op portunity to get their Christmas messages before the readers in time for last-minute shopping, and also in order that the entire force may be given a few days off during the holidays. News and advertising copy ust be in the office by Saturday in order to assure publication in the edition Tuesday. Correspond ents are particularly asked to get their news in as early as possi ble. Christmas Services Sunday at Several Plymouth Churches Sacredness of Season Will Be Emphasized in Var ious Programs -i While no religious services have yet been announced here for Christmas Day, Thursday of next week, most of the local ministers are preparing spec ial programs for Sunday to empha size the sacredness of the season. The Rev. Eugene B. Taylor, pastor of the Christian church, announces the following program for Sunday: 9:45 a. m., church school: an offer ing will be oaken for benevolent work of the church, including support for the Christian Home for Children in Atlanta, Ga., and the Florida Chris tian Home for the aged in Jackson ville, Fla. At 11 a. m., worship serv ice, with the pastor preaching on the “True Spirit of Christmas.” At 7:30 p. m., there will be a special Christ mas program, following a devotional service, with the children of the church presenting “The Mistress of the Doll Shop.'’ On Monday, De cember 22, the Sunday school chil dren will have their annual Christ mas party in the social hall, at which time all of the children will receive a gift from the Sunday school, as well as exchange gifts. At the Methodist church, the Rev. O. L. Hardwick will deliver his 'See SERVICES, Page i) Counly Quota Set at $1,500; To Raise It By Saturday Night County Organized and Lo cal Goals Set Up at Meeting Monday Pledged to a major role in the na tion's war efforts, the Washington County chapter of the American Red Cross last Monday night, at a meet ing in the courthouse here, made plans to raise its $1,500 quota of the $50,000,000 war emergency fund to be raised in the nation. The adult group of the Red Cross decided on a whirl jwind two-day campaign tomorrow and Saturday to raise its quota. Plans have about been completed for the drive locally. Pull coopera tion was secured from local industrial plants in seeing that all of their em ployees were given an opportunity to make a contribution. E. L. Walker and Jack Loell. of the North Carolina Pulp Company, E. P. Still, of the Plymouth Box and Panel Company, and Miss Ethel Arps, manager of the local unit of the American Pork and Hoe Company, have conferred with the Red Cross workers and agreed to do everything possible to assure the success of the drive. Banners are being erected at the plants, and tomorrow morning at 7:30 a. m.. when the shifts change at the pulp mill, the North Carolina Pulp Company Band will be on hand to provide music while the incoming and outgoing workers are asked for do nations by the Red Cross solicitors. The Creswell branch accepted its quota of $350 at the meeting Mon day night and has already gone to work on it. H. H. McLean, county superintendent of schools, visited the 18 white and colored schools in the county Monday, urging teachers and principals to emphasize to pupils that I they are expected to raise a fourth of the quota for the respective districts in which they are located. County Chairman John W. Darden presided over the meeting here Mon day night. J. L. Rea. jr., though not present, war. asked h.;- Jfl. Darden to assume leadership oi the campaign to raise the $50 for Wenona. Mrs. T. W. Earle, Mrs. E. G. Arps, and Mrs. A. Lloyd Owens were named co chairmen to supervise the effort to secure $700 in Plymouth; Mrs. W. A. Blount was named chairman of the Roper community drive for $400, and her committee is composed of Mes dames J .W. Chesson, P. D. Wilson, L. L. Mizelle and Mr. W. B. Swain, of Roper; Mrs. W. B. Chesson and Mrs. Clara Snell, of Pleasant Grove: , Mrs. J. E. Davenport, of Mackeys; and Mrs. Mattie Swain, of the Swain section. Everyone is urged to contribute and to have their donation ready when the canvassers call, as there will be no time for back calls. Both white and colored people are asked to be as liberal as possible in giving to this first call for local people to join in the national war effort. W. H. Berry was named to head the drive among colored people in the Plymouth dis trict, and it was announced that oth er colored workers will be named by the chairman. Every service of the Red Cross. Mr. Darden explained, must be greatly enlarged to cope with the national emergency. More volunteers must bo certificated into the Red Cross can teen corps, nurse’s aid groups, motor corps, and a half dozen other auxil iaries which are being trained for rescue work. Nurses willing and fit to enter the military service with the Army and Navy are chosen from among the 43. 000 membership of the Red Cross Nursing Reserves. Dried blood plasma • See RED CROSS, Page 4) Santa Claus Greeted by Crowd oi 1,200 When He Arrived Here Monday Night Santa Claus came to Plymouth Monday night, bringing gifts with him for the large number of children who made up most of the crowd of 1,200 gathered in front of the com munity hall here to greet the jolly old man, who was making his initial visit here to officially usher in the Christmas shopping season. The children's first glimpse of old Santa was when a search light from the fire truck picked him up on the roof of Norman Furniture Company's annex on Washington Street. He stood for a few minutes near the im provised chimney on the roof and the children applauded and cheered him. In a few minutes, the firemen ran a ladder up the front of the building and Santa came down, climbed onto the fire truck and was brought to the front of the commuity building. Alighting from the truck to turn on the vari-colored street lights, a swarm of children pressed around him. Many of the children got a chance to shake hands or touch the merry old gentleman, and all of them were given gifts. Old Santa was forced by the press of the children to get into the rear of a small pickup truck from which he distributed his pres ents. Santa stayed in the public gaze for only a few minutes, but officials of the merchants association said there was no doubt that the program visi bly accomplished its purpose of cre ating and stimulating the Yuletide spirit. Music was furnished by the Plymouth High School Band. Rain prevented Santa from arriving on last Friday night as was sched uled. Do Your Part—Give to the Red Cross Today!
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