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THE Roanoke Beacon Washington County News PUBLISHED EVERY THUKSDAY in Plymouth, Washington County. North Carolina The Roanoke Beacon Is Wash ington County's only newspaper. It was established in 1889, consoli dated with the Washington County News in 1929 and with The Sun in 1937.__ Subscription Rates Payable in Advance) One year_$1.50 Six months_ •75 Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Request Entered as second-class matter at the post office in Plymouth. N. C.. under the act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Thursday, April 16, 1942 and “Light strobes fell gran oaks”—Franklin APRIL ' 16—Pariiic cable completed, gjT 1906. 1 17—Nazi bombers raid Scapa Flow area, 1940. 18— Paul Revere started his famous ride, 1775. EL 19— Mrs. Florence Harriman appointed U. S. minister to Norway, 1937. 20—Cuba's Independence ^ recognized by U. S., 1898. S^21—i2 killed in worst U. S. auto crash. Slayton. Mtrv nesota. 1940. 22—Panama Canal trans . ferred to U. S., 1904. W N **rvW* Our Casual Treatment of Men Leaving for the Army All credit to the Plymouth High School Band for its splendid concert in front of the bus station here Tues day morning, when 32 young Wash ington County men left to enter the Army. Heretofore, men have been assembling and leaving their home county with no expression of public appreciation for the sacrifice they are making. And while a few band se lections may not constitute what might be called exactly a “royal send-off,' it did cause a large gath ering of people to assemble and con template for a few moments, at least, their indebtedness to these tine young men who were leaving to battle for the very rights enjoyed by the free assemblage. Some tribute of public apprecia tion should t>e paid to every group of men leaving this county to enter the Army, whether they are white or colored. Certainly, they should not be permitted to slip away practically unnoticed except by their relatives and close friends. They are going to fight not only lor their immediate families but for every person who en joys the blessing of living in these United States. Surely, those of us who are left behind can pause for a few minutes in our daily tasks tc wish them godspeed and the best of luck, and even that is small pay in deed for the sacrifices they are called upon to make. -<o The Last Straw One of the salesladies in a local ready-to-wear store got quite a kick out of the re-action of numerous men to the recent edict handed down by the Office of Price Administration which did away with the cuffs on Men’s trousers. For a fact, it was something to be hold. Mere man has always presum ed to be slightly supercilious when his womenfolk would get all steamed up about some changes in styles of dress. The male of the species tried to convey the impression that he was above such thinu>: in other words, that vanity about personal appear ance was something which he left to the mis-called "weaker sex'. So what? So, along comes the OP A and says "no more cuffs on trousers after such-and-such a date.” Mere man read the order, but it just didn't register. Then, a few days before Easter, he breezes into a store to get his spring finery and finds out that, by golly, the order meant just what it said. Consternation reigned. Im promptu indignation meetings were held; storekeepers and clothing al terers were denounced; telegrams were dispatched to Leon Henderson; and still no soap. That's carrying this war sacrifice business a little too far. They can tax us to death; they can draft us all into the Army; they can take away our cars and gasoline and tires; but, hang it all, a man has his dignity [ to uphold and nobody has any busi ness taking the cuffs off his britches. It’s downright humiliating, that's what it is. No wonder the ladies are laughing. -* Work Work—hard work—will cure both mental and physical afflictions, so says an old author quoted in the Morganton News-Herald. The only trouble is that so many people dread the remedy more than they do the affliction. Anyway, the following few sentences are passed on for the en couragement of those who do work and in the hope that others will par take of the medicine: If you are poor—ork. If you are rich—continue to work. If you are burdened with seem ingly unfair responsibilities—w-ork. If you are happy—keep right on [working. Idleness gives room for doubts and fear. If disappointments come—work. NOTICE To Siockholders oi the Plymouth Building and Loan Association: At the last regular meeting of the Directors of the Plymouth Building and Loan Association, held April 8th, 1942, I tendered my resignation as secretary and treasurer of the Plymouth Build ing and Loan Association, effective May 1st, 1942. As May 1st, 1942, is the effective date of my severance from the Plymouth Building and Loan Association, at which time I will deliver over to my successor all cash on hand, bank accounts, bonds, mortgages, insurance policies, and all oth er property, such as books and papers of the as sociation, upon receipt of the same from the Pres ident and my successor, and a certified statement from the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation, the Federal Home Loan Bank, and the State Insurance Department, as to the condi tion of my accounts as of May 1st, 1942, and a can celled surety bond of $5,000.00 from the U. S. Fi delity and Guaranty Company. In order that we may be able to certify to the accuracy of your accounts, I want to make a spec ial request to each stockholder that you bring or send your pass book to this office on or before April 30th, 1942, for verification. At this time I want to express my apprecia tion to the President, Solicitor, Direcors and all previous Directors, all stockholders, both white and colored, for your splendid assistance and hearty cooperation you have given me for the four and one-half years I have endeavored to serve to the best of my ability as secretary and treasurer to your association. M. W. Spruill ^OLl H'M FIAT v!\TH THE OLD -PAYROLL SAVINGS TLAN^ 'for defense bonds and stamps \(1F YOU'RE NOT in it, ash yovr boss^= Rambling ...About By THE RAMBLES Which?— The man sat down at a table at a smart restaurant and tied his napkin around his neck. The manager, scan dalized. call the waiter and said to him, "Try to make that man under stand as tactfully as possible that it isn’t done here.” Waiter i seriously to customer): “Shave or haircut?” Nickel's Worth— Doctor: “How do you mean that you are worried, Mrs. Brown? Did you give your husband the sleeping powder as I told you?” Mrs. Brown: “Indeed, I did, doc tor. You said give him as much as I could get on a nickel. But I had no nickel, so I used five penniees and he hasn't wakened for three days.” A Dummy— The sergeant was instructing a rather dumb recruit. “Suppose the enemy shot one of your ears off, what would happen then?” he asked. The soldier thought a while and said, T couldn't hear.” "Well, suppose the enemy shot off both of your ears, what then?” ask ed the sergeant. Again after some thought the soldier replied, “I could n't see.” “And why wouldn't you be able to see?” "Because,” answered the soldier, "my hat would slip down over my eyes.’’ Model Spouse— Doctor's wife: "They tell me that you have a model husband, Miranda.” Maid: “Yes, ma'am. But he aint no working model. He's just a blue print." Very Bad Fix— A policeman was questioning a man who was pinned under his car after an accident. “Are you married?” “No, sir,” was the answer. "This is the worst fix I was ever in.” Two Kinds— There are two ginds of people on earth today, Just two kinds of people—no more I say. If sorrow overwhelms you, and loved ones seem not true—work. When faith falters and reason fails —just work. When dreams are shattered and hope seems dead—work. Work as if your life were in peril ... it really is. Xo matter what ails you—work. Work faithfully and work with faith. Work is the greatest remedy avail able. Work will cure both mental and physical afflictions. WATTS WILLIAMSTON Sat., Apr. 18 Mat. 3:30 CHARLES STARRETT In “Lawless Plainsman” Sun., Apr. 19 3 4 9 P. M. John Garfield, Nancy Cole man, Raymond Massey In “DANGEROUSLY THEY LIVE” Mon.-Tues. April 20-21 OLSEN AND JOHNSON and MARTHA RAYE in HELLZAPOPPIN’ Wed., Apr. 22 Mat. 3:30 MARSHA HUNT and VAN HEFLIN in “Kid Glove Killer” Thur.-Fri. Apr. 23-24 DEANNA DURBIN and CHALRES LAUGHTON in ‘It Started With Eve’ Marco - Williamston PRESTON FOSTER and LYNN BARI in “SECRET AGENT OF JAPAN” Also REGIS TOOMEY in Fri.-Sat. Apr. 17-18 “BULLET SCARS” Not the good and the bad. for 'tis well understood That the good are half bad and the i bad half good. Not the happy and sad, for the swift flying years Bring each man his laughter, and each man his tears. Not the rich and the poor, for to count a man's wealth You must first know the state of his conscience and Health. Not the humble and proud for In I life's busy span Who put's on vain airs is not count ed a man. No! The two kinds of people on earth I mean Are the people who lift and the people who lean. Wherever you go you will find the world's masses Are ever divided into just these two classes And strangely enough you will find too, I ween, There is only one lifter to twenty I who lean. I In which class are you? Are you leasing the load Of overtaxed lifters who toll down the road? Or are you a leaner who lets others bear Your portion of worry and labor and care? Prayer for Soldiers— O. God make the United States and the Allied soldiers valiant in battle to the end that right may triump over might; help them to defeat the ma licious designs of their cruel adver saries; convince the American troops of the righteousness of their cause end depress their enemies who are aggressive and cruel. ; Let the voice of thine unerring jus- | tice. sounding in men's hearts, teach them the futility and wickedness of war, and constrain the aggressor to drop the weapons of war from their hands in the day of battle. Be thou present, O God of wisdom, an i direct the councils of the war chisfs of this country; enable them to make sound and accurate decisions that evil might be crushed before it engulfs the earth; Help, O God to spe( d the day when order, peace and harmony rules in the breast of all mer who have compassion for one ano her; that justice, piety, might prevail. P; eserve the health of the soldier’s bod es, keep their minds vigorous; shower down on them your blessings and crown them with victory. All this we ask that man may be free to worship thy son.—Amen. Short Thoughts— Few women 'and men' are dumb enough to listen to reason. Nobody seems to like anybody who has achieved complete economic in dependence. A little profanity sometimes clears the air like a thundershower. Unless you've tried to borrow mon ey when you had to have it. you don't know how difficult it is. Life is like a roller coaster—a lot of ups and downs and breath-taking moments ending just where you start ed. When the next count is made, it is expected that just as many will have lost money as they did in "the good old days.’’ Unless they were born that way, its just about impossible for a man to be dignified, or for a girl to be charming. --- Creswell Parenis And Teachers in Meet Last Week Committees Appointed for Annual Field Day Pro gram April 21 Creswell.—The Creswell Parent Teacher Association met Thursday afternoon in the school auditorium for the final meeting of the school year. Mrs. E. S. Woodley, the presi dent, presided. Committees for the annual field day celebration to be held Tuesday, April 21, were announced. Mrs. A. S. Holmes, program chair man for the month, presented an in terested program on the topic, "Paths To Maturity.” H. H. McLean, county school superintendent, and the Rev. B. W. Gaither discussed the school’s responsibility to high school pupils graduating each year from the stand point of school man and of parent, respectively. Carol Van Davenport, a senior, speaking as an outgoing senior, expressed the view that every student has the right to expect his school to prepare him to do his best for the world. HOLLY NECK Mr. J. L. Swain, C. D. Swain and daughter Miss Margaret Swain, spent Sunday in Westover with Mrs. Betty Sitterson. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Davenport of Norfolk were visitors in the com munity Friday. Mr. and Mrs. D. A. Sawyer and children and Miss Willie Davenport, were the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Hew itt Wynn, Sunday. Mrs. Elmer Phelps was in Plymouth shopping Saturday. Miss Willie Davenport of Pleasant Grove is visiting her sister Mrs. D. A. Sawyer. Miss Elsie Marriner spent Monday night in Roper with her sister Mrs. Mattie Spruill. Mrs. Elmer Phelps was the guest of Mrs. Edgar Barber Monday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Davis and dau ghter of Columbia were the guest of their daughter, Mrs. C. D. Swain. -SINCLAIR-ize To save wear on your car, have it made Ship shapeforSummernow.YourSinclairDealer’s Sinclair-ize service does this job as your car manufacturer recommends. Sinclair-ize ser vice includes changing over winter lubri cants to lubricants of summer grade in trans mission, differential, crankcase and chassis. It takesL care of tires, battery and spark plugs to help them last longer. Don’t take any chances. No new cars are being made. Tires are rationed. So— "SA VS WSAtt WITH SIHCtAIK” ha vs reus m» sincum-nm how John Swinson AGENTPLYMOUTH. N. C. Harrison’s Service Station Opposite Williford’s Tavern Cool Spring Grocery Joe Snell, Prop. Plymouth RFD Water St. Service Station C. O. “Shorty” Kelly Prop. P- S. Browning DardensVm-fh Carolina Colon R. Bowen Plymouth North Carolina FIVE STAR *2.15 FULL QUART jlCOODCRHAM * WORTS. LTD., RCORIA, ILLINOIS NOTICE Your beer and wine li cense must be renewed be fore May 1. Get them now and save penalty. E. J. Spruill County Auditor Dr. Pepper Clock Now on "War. Time" That means, some days, because of rationing, you may have to pass up one Dr. Pepper hour Today the famous Dr. Pepper clock has its “war time,” too! You see, some of the ingredients we use in making Dr. Pepper are now rationed. For that reason, on some days you may have to pass up one of those three Dr. Pepper enjoyment hours. In these times more than ever, you do need that extra spark of energy you get when you drink a cold, satisfying bottle of Dr. Pepper at 10, at 2 and at 4 o’clock. But, if your dealer is out of Dr. Pepper at one of these hours, don’t blame him. We simply cannot supply him with all the Dr. Pepper you folks are asking for. So that ail may be served When you do find Dr. Pepper at your dealer’s, enjoy one cold bottle—and when available take one carton home for the family to enjoy. Don't ask for more than your share, be cause your neighbor and his kiddies get tired and thirsty, too. Leave some for them! For our part, we shall continue to make Dr. Pepper with the same pure, wholesome ingredients—the same cheerful drink that picks your energy up. And we shall see that every one of our dealers gets his fair share of our present regulated quantities and at no increase in price. FqgyiCTORY BUY UNITED STATES HEFENSE BONDS STAMPS ft
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