iru.
Roanoke Beacon
and
Washington County News
PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY
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
ol March 3, 1879.
December 3, 1942
When the cat's away the mice will play n
DECEMBER
J—First
1750.
opera in America
,, I—Hunger marchers bivou
Jill, acked at Washington, D.
r/| c., 1932.
5— 18th Amendment re
pealed, 1933.
1
6— Dominion status to Ire
) land. 1921.
__7—Delaware first to ratify
**/ constitution, 1787.
J 8—First deposit of gold in U.
S. mint, 1848.
9—England began major
1 offensive from Egypt into
^ Libya. 1940.
Civilian Defense in
Washington County
Since war was declared, Washing
ton County has measured up to the
calls for service put to it in practical
ly every instance save one. The
county more than met its Red Cross
quota: it has very nearly doubled
the monthly goals in sales of war
bonds; it ranked among the leaders
in collection of scrap; and it has res
pcjjded freel^to the demands rnada
upon its manpower, both for war
work and for essential industries.
The single instance where it has
not ‘‘come through” in the manner
in which it should is in the civilian de
fense program of acticity. Although
we have managed to blunder through
most of the more urgent matters
connected with civilian defense, such
as the scrap drive, blackout tests, and
u. S. ARMY DIVISIONAL INSIGNIA
DO YOU RECOGNIZE THESE EMBLEMS?—Patches worn on
the left shoulder sleeve of the soldier’s service coat or overcoat indi
cate the Division to which he belongs. Insignia designs are made in
a wide variety of colors but are reproduced above in silhouette to
facilitate recognition. The absence of certain divisional numbers indi
cates that such divisions are without personnel or not yet organized.
the like, the county still has no
smoothly operating machine to put
into action whenever the general
public is called upon for some spe
cial service.
The trouble here is not altogether
chargeable to the leadership, either.
Lack of funds has been the princi
pal stumbling block, according to of
ficials of the organization. Of course,
no salaries or wages are involved,
since the work is performed by volun
teers without compensation, but cer
tain supplies are required, and officers
of the organization have even had to
dig down in their own pockets to
pay postage, in addition to giving
freely of their time.
This should not be the case. Other
counties and towns have provided
funds for their civilian defense
work, and we should do no less than
they. Heavy as demands are on the
treasuries of our county and towns,
■■ For ■■
Early Shopping, Folks
TRY
Plymouth Stores First
* Prices Are Low....
In Plymouth . . . Countless shoppers have
said so. Quality considered, you can get the
same article in Plymouth stores as cheap as
anywhere else. Furthermore,
* It's More Convention!....
To shop in Plymouth, where you get prompt
service, where you can get that check cashed
without delay . . . there’s little trouble about
traffic or danger from automobile accidents.
You can shop leisurely among home folks
and friends. Besides all this,
* Your Dollars Go Further....
Because you have no carfare to pay, you do
not have to buy lunch or pay for parking
space. . . . Too, every dollar you spend in
Plymouth comes back to you fourfold to
spend again and again. Be wise and do your
shopping in Plymouth.
Don’t Forget To Buy War Stamps for a Chance at
the $31 in Free Prizes Awarded Every Tuesday
PLYMOUTH
MERCHANTS ASSOCIATION
they still should set aside small
amounts necessary to pay for sup
plies, postage, and the like to keep
the civilian defense organization in a
state of preparedness for any emer
gency—which, we all hope, may
never occur but which we must be
ready to meet, nevertheless.
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We Have To Know
What It Means
By Ruth Taylor
Long ago, in the days when Paris
was a free city, I used to help a small
American boy with his lessons. One
afternoon, he recited his history per
fectly — ending with the stirring
words, “Liberte, Egalite, Fraternite.”
As he made a dive for the door at the
last syllable I said, “That’s fine,
Johnny—but what does it mean?’’
He turned with the most doleful, des
pairing countenance and said, “Do I
have to know what it means, too!!”
That was the child in him. But
we are not children—and we hace to
know what it means—the new phras
es, the new demands of this crucial
new way of life. We cannot just re
cite our lessons. We must not echo
hollow phrases. We must know what
they mean.
We must know what service mean.
We must know that what we do in
the armed forces, in civilian defense,
on the production lines, on the farms
or in our homes is not aribitrary obe
dience to a dictator—but the share
of each of us in the battle for the
preservation of a world in which we
may live as free men.
We must know what sacrifice
means. We must realize that what
we are giving up, we are giving up
as free people—that we are pooling
our resources with our neighbors down
the street, in the next town or state
—with our neighbors in the United
Nations. We need no secret police
to see that we enforce our own laws.
We are obeying those restrictions we
ourselves have made. We are too
proud to fail or cavail at the small
cost of continued freedom.
We must know what the word
“American” means. We must re
member that this country from its
religious News
and Views
By Rev. W. B. Daniels, Jr.
Community Sings—
Singing is fun. How about every
body in town who is interested in
singing for the sheer
| joy of singing get
| ting together some
| night in a public
| auditorium for a
I community s o n g
| fest? With Christ
| mas getting nearer
| and neared, it's a
| grand time to get
| together to sing the
-Christmas carols
[— 'that we all Know
and love. We
needn't confine ourselves solely to
hymns, however. A mixed program
of hymns, patriotic songs, and old
favorites would be well worth par
ticipating in. Interested? Drop a
post card to the writer of this col
umn, 552, Plymouth.
Chapel Hill Services—
The congregation of the iter-de
moninational church in the Chapel
Hill section near Plymouth has held
a two week's series of services which
concludes Saturday night. These
services have been held each night at
7:30, and attendance has been most
encouraging to those in charge. The
Rev. J. M. Johnson, Rev. B. E. Tay
lor, Rev. O L. Hardwick, and the
Rev. William B. Daniels have been
in charge of these services.
A Creed—
“I believe
in all things beautiful— the beauty
of simple things.
"I believe
in music where melody is found,
and in poems that sound like song.
“I believe
in books that hold no ugly thought,
in pictures that rest the eye and
southe the senses and in plays that
keep the heart young.
"Little things delight me:
a sunbeam on a blade of grass: a
dew-drop in the heart of a flower:
a daisy with a rosy frill.
"I believe
in joy, and quick laughter, in sen
timent, in love, in reverence.
"I believe
in all things beautiful—I believe in
God."
-M. Aumonier.
TANGERINES
Tangerines will be a Victory Food
Special during the period December
3 through December 12 only in the
states east of the Mississippi River,
the U. S. Department of Agriculture
announces.
inception has based its citizenship on
spirit—not on birth. No matter how
many generations they may have
lived here, none who advocate a de
nial of the Bill of Rights to any
group are Americans. We must nev
er forget that those who bear true
faith and allegiance to the Consti
tution of the United States an -who
willingly and faithfully support and
defent it are Americans—regardless
of class,creed or color.
We must know what democracy
means—the word itself demands ac
tion Lowell defined it as “A society
in which every man has a chance,
and knows that he has it.” That is
what democracy has meant to every
[one of us. That is what we must
evidence it to mean to all the world.
There is no excuse—we must know
what it means.
IN MEMORIAM
OLLIE F. MAGEE
In loving memory of our husband
and father, Ollie F. Magee, who
passed away December 3rd, 1941.
Spirit led and spirit guided,
Men he taught in land,
Grace proclaimed the word divided,
Far and near on every hand.
We who now do follow after,
May our days like faithful be.
Soon we join in praises ever
With him through eternity.
—Wife, Mrs. Ollie Magee, and
65 Children.
Smith Bros. Nursery Co.
NURSERY — Rose bushes 50c;
Figs 60c; Pecan trees 1.25; Peach,
apple 60c; Pear, plum $1 each.
- Everything in Nursery -
Preston E. Cayton; Agent
EDENTON, NORTH CAROLINA
What Shall We Do With Jesus?
By PRESTON E. CAYTON
Pastor: Saints Delight Christian Church
The above picture is that of Jesus
before the angry mob who wanted
Him put to death. After that sad
long night when Jesus was taken in
the garden, morning came at last,
and the news began to spread
through the city streets that Jesus,
the prophet from Galilee, was a pris
oner. His friends were terrified,
while his enemies were glad. Tire
soldiers led him before the Roman
governor, Pilate, for this governor
now had taken the place of King
Herod, who had tried to kill Jesus
when he was a child in Bethlehem.
Pilate’s wife had heard about the
trial of Jesus, and she was greatly
troubled, for that night she had
dreamed about Him. She sent a
message to Pilate, urging him to set
Jesus free, saying, “He is a just
man.” Pilate, too, wished to free
free Jesus; for he could And no guilt
in Him. But the mob cried, “If you
set tills man free you are not a friend
of Caesar.” Pilate was afraid of Cae
sar. that he might dismiss him as
governor.
Pilate ask the mob, "What shall I
do with Jesus?” They cried, "let
Him die on the cross.” Pilate took
a basin of water and washed his
hands. Pilate thought more of his
job than Jesus. He thought more of
his friends than Jesus. Many today,
will let Jesus go to keep his job or
to keep a friend. What shall we do
with Jesus? He is standing before
you today. Will you say, "away with
Him," as most of the world is saying
today?
WEST
SALVAGE CO.
We Buy Wrecked Cars
BRASS—Red, Yellow, Heavy,
and Mixed; Whole Batteries.
COPPER—Light and Heavy.
ALUMINUM—Cast and sheet.
Iron - Steel - Rubber
Get Our Prices!
Delivered Plymouth, N. C.
Box 247 Our Yards Highway 64
R. D. West, Mgr.
Same Business Principles
Since 1937
MACKEYS
Jimmie Davenport, student at Oak
Ridge Military Accademy, spent the
Thanksgiving holidays with his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Davenport.
Mrs. William Livermon, of Norfolk,
is visiting her mother, Mrs. Nan
Everett.
Mrs. W. S. Davenport and Mrs.
Mittie Hassell were dinner guests of
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Davenport
Thanksgiving day.
Master Reynold Slade Davenport,
jr., is visiting his grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. W. B. Davenport.
Miss Evelyn Chesson, of Oxford,
spent the Thanksgiving holidays with
his mother, Mrs. Alma Chesson.
Mrs. Elmer Davenport and daugh
ter, Peggy, spent the week-end in
Elizabeth City.
Earl and Richard Morton and Miss
Mary Davenport, of Richmond, Mr.
and Mrs. Duncan Sessoms and little
Miss Mary Linda Sessoms, of Wind
er, were dinner guests of Mr. and
Mrs. Edison Davenport Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Josh Griffin went to
JamesvUle Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Edison Davenport,
Mrs. W. S. Davenport and Mrs. Mit
tie Hassell spent Sunday in Windsor.
Wake Up, Americans!
■? Wake op, Ameri
canai
Make America’s
answer roar out
over the world.
E
Every citizen must
back the United States Army
and Navy to victory—back them
with work and money.
Do your part: Buy United
States Defense Bonds and
Stamps at your post office, bank,
or savings and loan association.
Get Defense Stamps at your re
tail store or from the carrier boy
at this newspaper.
w
YOU WILL FIND
-GIFTS GALORE ai
WINSLOW'S
5c to $1.00
STORE
Shaving Sets for Men
25c - 29c - 59c - $1.00
MEN’S
BRUSH SETS
29c - 50c - 97c
Ladies’ Toilet Sets
25c - 29c - 50c - 59c
* LADIES’
Boxed Handkerchiefs
19c, 25c, 29c, 39c, 59c
PRETTY
Floral Pictures
69c - $1.00
COLORFUL
Wall Palques
25c
Glassware
Chinaware
ElectricLamps
Boxed
Perfume 10c
LOVELY
Beverage Sets
FOB 8
79c
Boxed
Billfolds ... 25c
HAND-PAINTED
Cookie Jars
69c
c
LADIES’
Dresser Sets
69c - $1 - $1.29
LADIES’
BEDROOM
SHOES
45c - 50c - 69c
Novelties
10c - 25c - 29c
THE OLD JUDGE SAYS...
“I couldn’t help overhearing you, Mary,
when you asked Jim here why they let the
liquor companies use sugar to make whiskey
when all the rest of us have to cut down on
it. I happen to know the answer to that.
“You see, the fact of the matter is, the
industry never has used a single pound of
sugar to make whiskey. The bootleggers were
the only ones who used sugar to make
whiskey. On top of that, there’s not a single
large distillery in the country making whiskey
any more. They’re all working day and night
making war alcohol for the government for
gunpowder, synthetic rubber, chemicals, and
medical supplies.
“Just as I told Ed down at the court
house this morning, the government simply
wouldn’t be able to get all this alcohol it
needs in time if we didn’t have these
distilleries available and on the job.”
Copyright, 1942, Conforms* of Alcoholic Bererogt Industries, Inc., N.Y.C