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Raiioning Board Grants 7 Requests The Washington County Rationing Board, in session here Wednesday afternoon, granted seven requests for certificates permitting the purchase of new tires and tubes and one re quest for permission to have tires re capped. Certificates were granted as follows: Dr. E. W. Purgurson, Plymouth, tire and tube for passenger car; physi cian. G. G. Gaylord, of Roper, two tires and two tubes for an ice truck. R. H. Lucas, of Plymouth, two tires and two tubes for a milk truck. W. J. Highsmith, two tires for a passenger car used in health work. Sam Stallings, of Plymouth, two obsolete tires and two tubes for a farm car. D. W. Chesson, of Roper, one tire and one tube for farm truck. J. M. Davenport, of Creswell, priv ilege to have four tires recapped for vehicles used to haul workers to the Elizabeth City blimp base. J. S. Sliugar, of Plymouth, two tires and two tubes for farm truck Anniversaries Observed by New Chapel Baptist Church Last Sunday was a very significant one at New! Chapel Baptist Church in Plymouth, as the 75th anniversary of the church and the fifth of the pastor were observed at the services during the day. according to the Rev. A. R. Winborne. pastor. The church and the pastor take this method of thanking the many friends and the churches for both their contributions and attendance which are largely due much of the credit for the successful services dur ing the day, said the pastor. "We are grateful to oqr white fri ends for their support and the splen did offering to the church." said the pastor, "and may the Lord bless each who so cheerfully contributed to the occasion." --i CHERRY Duke Poole and son. Dwain, and daughter. Mrs. M. C. Goff, of Jack sonville, spent Saturday night with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Davenport. They were here to see Mrs. Poole, who is a patient in Columbia hospital. Mrs. Poole was so improved that she was able to go home Monday. Mr, and Mrs. Herman Creech and family, of Princeton, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Davenport Sat urday night and Sunday. While here Mrs. Creech visited her sister, Mrs. Duke Poole, in Columbia hospital. Mrs. Marvin Spruill spent several days in Norfolk last week. Mr. and Mrs. S. D. Burgess vis ited Mr. and Mrs. Tom Woodley in IN PACIFIC SERVICE -1 Doyle E. Cogar. jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Okey Steele, Plymouth, returned to San Francisco re cently, after accompanying a 100 boat convoy to Australia. He has been in the Navy for 32 months. Portsmouth, Va„ Sunday. They were accompanied by Carol Davenport and Billie Spruill. Mrs. J. E. Hassell, of Plymouth, is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. S. Phelps, this week. Mrs. Phelps is quite ill at her home. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Phelps visited Mr. Phelps' father, D. A. Phelps, Sun I day. Mrs. Robert Ayers and little son, of Westover, are visiting her mother, Mrs. William Gibbs, this week. Miss Margaret Gibbs, of the Cherry school faculty, was in Elizabeth City Monday to take a Civil Service Ex amination. Mr. and Mrs. M. O. Spruill, of Mor rison. Va.. spent the week-end with Mr. Spruill’s mother, Mrs. E. F. Spruill. Mrs. Henry Davenport, of near ; Plymouth; Mrs. Pauline Lamb, of Williamston; and Miss Charlotte | Phelps, of Norfolk, spent the week [ end with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. i W. S. Phelps. Mrs. Clyde Woodley and daughter. Mabel Gray, and Mrs. Marshal Wood ! ley spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. I Seaton Furlough, Mrs. Marshal Wood i ley's parents. _ Program of Services at Grace Episcopal Church Services at Grace Episcopal church i will be held Sunday as follows: 10 a. m., church school; 11 a. m., morn ling prayer; 7:30 p. m., worship serv i ice. with the rector, Rev. Sidney E. Matthews, preaching. Cedai HOPE Chest The Perfeci Gift for All Occasions Foi the Graduate For graduation, the young lady will appreciate nothing more than a beautiful Cedar HOPE CHEST. Made by Caswell Runyan, these chests are guaranteed to protect against moths for three years up to $250. Convenient trays in top. Very beautiful. See them now. M. H. Mitchell Furniture Co. 45 Graduate From First Aid Course In Creswell School Principal A. T. Brooks and A. H. Tucker Were Instructors Creswell. Forty-five boys and girls f the junior and senior classes of he Creswell High School have com pleted the American Red Cross first lid course, sponsored by the Civilian Defense Council. Principal A. T. Brooks and Agriculture Teacher A H. fucker were local instructors. Students completing the course cere: Sabra Spruill, Elizabeth Tweedy, Mabel Gray Woodley, Violet Mae Ambrose, Katy Spruill. Iris Spruill, Louise Snell, Calla Dora Snell Adell Phelps, Maxine Phelps, Edna Phelps, Eula Lee Patrick, Neva Pat ick, Lena Holton, Roberta Fitts. Maude Grace Holton. Edna Furlough, Onedia Davis, Marie Davenport, Olean Clifton, Evelyn Belanga, Mar jorie Barber, Mary Bateman, Bar bara Barnes, Carol Van Davenport, Chester Hopkins, jr„ Clarence Barber, Mildred Spruill, Edsel Barnes, Guil ford Furlough, Billy Spruill, Johnnie Halsey, jr., W. C. Ledford. Sam Wood ley, Wilford Armstrong, Walter Peel, jr., John Hufton, Horace Alligood, Heber Alligood. John Stillman, James McIntyre. Thomas Davenport, Leroy Davenport, Marvin Davenport. -* 31UNNEUSVILLE Mrs. Sallie Davenport left Monday for Norfolk, where she will spend [some time with Mrs. Sudie Coffied. Sendees were held at Rehoboth : Methodist church last Sunday morn ing by the pastor, the Rev. R. N. Fitts, of Creswell. It was announced Candidates' Cards FOR REPRESENTATIVE To the Voters of Washington County: I am a candidate for the Demo cratic nomination as Washington County Representative to the Gen eral Assembly, and as such will be sincerely grateful for your support in the primary on Saturday, May 30. If nominated and elected. I will de : vote my efforts entirely to one ob jective: That of serving the interests of Washington County and all its people to the limit of my ability. I will deeply appreciate your consid eration and will strive untiringly to merit your vote and support in the primary. Respectfully, W. T. (TOM) FREEMAN. FOR REPRESENTATIVE Having been aproached by a num ber of friends to run for the House of Representatives for Washington County. I do hereby file my notice of candidacy for Representative for Washington, subject to the Demo cratic Primary to be held Saturday, May 30. 1942. I pledge to the voters that if I am elected to this office, I will give it honest effort, placing my county and its interests first at all times when dealing with legislative matters. Your vote will be appreciat ed. EDWARD L. OWENS. FOR SHERIFF I wish to announce that I am a candidate for Sheriff of Washington County, subject to the Democratic Primary of May 30th. If I am nominated and elected, I promise to serve the people to the best of my ability, a9 EDW. S. (TED) BLOUNT. FOR JUDGE OF RECORDER'S COURT I wish to take this method of an nouncing my candidacy to succeed myself as Judge of the Washington County Recorder's Court, subject to the action of the Democratic primary May 30, 1942. I will be sincerely grateful for your support and, if nom inated and elected, pledge my best efforts to conduct the affairs of the court in a fair and impartial man ner. a9 W. RONALD GAYLORD. FOR SOLICITOR OF RECORDER'S COURT I wish to take this method of an nouncing myself as a candidate to succeed myself as Solicitor of the Washington County Recorder's Court, subject to the action of the Demo cratic primary May 30. I will ap preciate your support, and if nomi nated and elected, I promise to con tinue to exert my full ability to han dling the duties of the office to the best interests of the court and the citizens. a9 W. BLOUNT RODMAN. FOR CLERK OF SUPERIOR COURT I hereby announce my candidacy i to succeed myself for the office of Clerk of Superior Court for Wash ington County, subject to the Demo ’ cratic primary to be held on the 30th day of May. If nominated and i elected, I will endeavor to perform I the duties of office to the best of my knowledge and ability. a9 W. M. DARDEN. FOR THE OFFICE OF SHERIFF To the People of Washington County: I hereby announce my candidacy for the office of Sheriff of Washing ton County, subject to the Democratic Primary, which will be held on May 30th. If nominated and elected, I promise to fulfill the duties of the office to the very best of my ability, based on my past, experience. Yours very truly, a9 _J. K. REID. LOOK! Beginning MONDAY, APRIL 20 ■ W. C. Ivans Shows FAIRGROUNDS - WILLIAMSTON “Sensational FREE Act Nightly” 6 BIG NITES OF FUN 6 Under Auspices JOHN W. HASSELL POST AMERICAN LEGION 1 ONE MAN’S UNDYING COURAGE This man’s courage is the thrilling theme of “They Died With Their Boots On," a story of General Custer. Errol Flynn stars as that famous American in film which plays at the Plymouth Theatre Thurs day and Friday. that in the future services will be held on the Third Sunday morning at 12 o'clock. The Mount Elmo Church will have services on the sec ond Sunday of each month, instead of Rehoboth. Mr, and Mrs. Stark Holton were in Edenton Sunday afternoon. The Rev. R. N. Fitts and Mrs. Sallie Davenport were dinner guests at the home of C. V. White and fam ily Sunday. Mrs. C. L. Everett spend Monday with her son, Henry Starr Everett, and Mrs. Everett in Roper. Mr. and Mrs. Walter White were visitors in Plymouth Monday after noon. FARM FOR SALE: THE MRS. P. E. Davenport farm, located seven miles east of Roper. 30 acres in cul tivation. 93.76 acres in all. Attract ive price. Terms, 20 per cent down, balance over long period of years. For further information, see or write W. G. Stancill. Box 33. Washington, N. C. al6 2t FOR SALE: T. W. WOODS SEEDS. Davenport Hardware Co. fl2 tf THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT I will not be responsible for any checks or any debts contracted by anyone other than myself. M. H. Davenport. al6 2t FOR SALE: PORTO RICO SWEET potato slips. Price, 75 cents bushel. Limited supply. O. A. Chesson, Mackeys. a2 tf FOR RENT: SLEEP ROOM; MEN only. Twin beds. Mrs. Okey Steele, Williamston Highway High way. It FOR SALE: SLAB WOOD; SAWEP to heater length. C. E. Ayers, City. flO tf WANTED: FURNISHED OR UN fumished 3 or 4 room apartment or small house. L. H. Lowe, Mana ger, Rose's 5c & 10c Store. It WANTED: 10.000 FERTILIZER Bags in good condition. 10 cents each. Davenport Hardware Co. f 12 tf MAN WANTED FOR RAWLEIGH route. Real opportunity for right man. We help you get started. Write Rawleigh's, Dept. NCC-171-O, Rich mond, Va. It SEE US FOR YOUR FERTILIZER and lime. Davenport Hardware Company. FOR SALE: FEW TONS OF PEA nut hay and two-year variety field selected seed corn. J. H. Allen, route one, Plymouth. a2 4t MILL ENDS: 50-INCH SUP COV ers, 54-inch tapestry and uphol stery fabrics. Save 25 to 50 per cent. Hundreds of patterns to select from. Stock on hand for immediate deliv ery. Visit my showroom. Mrs. Ellis E. Phillips, Shady Banks, Washing ton, N. C. a2 4t FOR SALE: USED OIL STOVES and electric ranges, electric water heaters and electric refrigerators. C. E. Ayers, City. f 10 tf FOR SALE! DAVENPORT _hardware CO. SEED PEANUTS We will shell peanuts dally aft er April 10th. Until then we will shell on Saturday only. Price reasonable. Satisfaction guar anteed. L. E. McCOY PHONE NO 103 SUNBUBY, N. 0. 32 TO ARMY (Starts on Page One) given their induction papers with authority to see that the men reach ed their destination. The revised list issued Tuesday morning showed that the following men left: From Plymouth: John Albert Wur ster, James Seaton Marriner, Hilton Harris, James Shelton Ange, Delmer Winstead Wallace, Herbert Ford Wa ters, Albert Duran Williams, Thomas Braswell Jeffreys, Max Aubrey Dar den (joined the Navy and didn't leave with the others), John Alton Tetterton. Raymond Boyd Smith, John Edward Willoughby (joined army air force), Hubert Leslie Brit ton, and William Worthing Dixon. From Roper: Charles Eli Mizell, John Chamber (joined Navy), Hilton Comstock, Roscoe Jackson Browning, L. A. Phelps, Johnny Alfred Everette, William Herman Swain, Joseph Wil liam Patrick, John Wilbur Sawyer, Willie Junior Patrick and Harry Lee Boomer. From Creswell: Joseph Clyde Dav enport, Ervin Washington Ambrose, Arley Preston Phelps and Grady J-ones. From Westover: Edison Woodrow Spruill. From Mackeys: Erie Wilbur Spruill and Harold Lee Swain. From Plymouth now living in Nor folk: William Harold Ebron. From Plymouth now living in Jamesville: Charles Edward Hassell. Louis Elmer Turner was inducted through the local board for the Ports mouth local selective service board. Future Farmers Here Win Honor The Future Farmers of the voca tional agricultural department of Plymouth High School have won the honor of being Federation winner in the seven departments in Martin, Washington and Tyrrell Counties. During the past school year, the seven chapters of Future Farmers hahve met on four occasions and com peted in the following contests: Par liamentary procedure: seed judging and stunts: livestock judging; and public speaking. Newman Allen, of the Plymouth chapter, won the pub lic-speaking contest and will repre sent the district in the state contest at Raleigh during the month of June. The Roper chapter will represent the federation in the judging of beef cat tle and swine, while the Robersonville chapter will represent the federation in judging dairy cattl. The Plymouth chapter, scoring the highest number of points among the seven competing chapters, received a banner given by teh state office. NOTICE OF SUMMONS North Carolina, Washington Coun ty: In Superior Court. Ruth Graxiola, vs. Robert Graxiola To the defendant, Robert Graxiola, take notice: That an action entitled as above, has this day been instituted In the Superior Court of Washington! County, North Carolina, for the pur pose of forever severing the bonds of matrimony heretofore existing be tween plaintiff tmd defendant and for the purpose of having the custody of i the child of plaintiff and defendant' permanently awarded to plaintiff.! You are further notified that you are j required to be and appear before the Clerk of the Superior Court of Wash ington County, at the Court House in Plymouth, on or before Monday, the 27th day of April, 1942. and ans wer or demur to the complaint filed in the said action or else the relief i demanded in the complaint will be granted. This tile 27th. day of March, 1942. W. M. DARDEN Clerk Superior Court EXECUTRIX’S NOTICE Having qualified as executrix of the will of J. J. Clemmons, late of Wash ington County, North Carolina, said will having been admitted to pro bate in said county, notice is hereby given to all persons having claims against said estate to file same with the undersigned executrix at her res idence in the Town of Roper within twelve months from the date of this notice, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned executrix. This the 18th day of March, 1942. ELLA S. CLEMMONS, mrl8 6t Executrix. NOTICE North Carolina, Washington Coun ty: Superior Court. John L. Roper Lumber Company vs. L. S. Respass, Et A1 Louis W. Steinmiller, Mrs. Louis Steinmiller. Richard Kleeper, Mrs. Richard Kleeper, Ruth Stearns and Lillian Steinmiller will take notice that a motion has been lodged in the above entitled proceeding before the Clerk Superior Court of Washington County, North Carolina, for the can cellation of the certificate of title cov ering the land hereinafter described issued to Louis W. Steinmiller and Richard Kleeper and recorded in Book 8. pag 257, Washington County, and that the land covered b> said certificate is described as follows: Being a subdivided portion of Reg istered Estate No. 125, Book 6, page 175, of Washington County records, being the Northwestern section of lot No. 56 of a subdivision of certain lands made by Norfolk Southern Farms Company, Incorporated, said subdivided portion being more par ticularly described in Certificate of Title issued to Louis W. Steinmiller and Richard Kleeper, recorded in Book 8, Page 257, office of Register of Deeds, Washington County, to which reference is hereby made. The said Louis W. Steinmiller, Mrs. Louis Steinmiller, Richard Kleeper, Mrs. Richard Kleeper, Ruth Stearns and Lillian Steinmiller will further take notice that they are required to appear at the office of the Clerk Su perior Court of said county in the courthouse in Plymouth. N C\. on the 11th day of May, 1942. at 10 o'clock a. m., and show cause, if any they have, why the certificate ol title, above referred to, should not be can celled and a new certificate issued to Washington County or its assignee. This the 7th day of April, 1942. W M. DARDEN, Clerk Superior Court. a9 4t To Perform at Williamsion Next Week The five Flying La Formans will give their opening performance at the Fair Grounds in Williamston next Monday night as a speial attrac tion of the W. C. Kaus Shows, which will be there all next week. This aerial act will feature unheard of aerial feats. jsssar, only by Pepti-CoUComP®*' tHl*e-uTw0. AMERICA’S BIGGEST NICKEL’S WORTH i Attention, FARMERS! The Government Asks for Canned Tomatoes This Year And in Order To Meet This Request From Our Government, the Welaka Fish and Pzodnce Co. Is Enlarging and Improving Its Cannery at Mackeys We will be able to can and green wrap a crop of 300 acres. We will GUARANTEE 25c forripes and will increase this price if the market is high. The price for green tomatoes will depend on the market, which is expected to open higher than the 45c of last year. We will be fully equipped to handle a 300-acre crop, and urge farmers to make arrangement for their plants now. We Can Secure Your Tomato Plants If You Will Place Your Order Early—at $1.59 Per Thousand, Mackeys Plants Will Be Available by the 20th or 25th of April THE WELAKA FISH and PRODUCE COMPAVY has been operating its herring roe cannery at Mackeys for the past two years and now wishes to sjrve the farmers as well as the local fishermen.
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