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THE Roanoke Beacon Washington County News PUBLISHED EVERY THURSDAY tn Plymouth, Washington County, North Carolina The Roanoke Beacon 13 Wash ington County's orUy newspaper. It was established in 1889, consoli aated with the Washington County News in 1929 and with The Sun in 1937._ Subscription Rates Payable in Advance' In Washington, Tyrrell, Beaufort and Martin Counties: One year_$2.00 Six months_$1.25 Single copies, 5 cents Outside of Washington, Tyrrell, Beaufort and Martin Counties: One year_$2.50 Six months_$1.50 Special to men in the armed serv ices of the United States: One year_$1.50 Minimum subscription: 8 months Advertising Rates Furnished Upon Request Entered as second-class matter at the post office In Plymouth, N. C . under the act of Congress jf March 3, 1879. Thursday January 6. 1944 and “Past Is Prologue” By Ruth Taylor What is Past is Prologue" is carv ed in the enduring stone of that great marble building which houses the Archives of the I'nited States. "Past is Prologue." The dictators whose insane lust for power laid waste one continent and whose mad dreams reached across oceans to en gulf us. should have paused at these words and considered their meaning —before the onslaught of our arous ed armies swept them into oblivion. "Past is Prologue." What is our past but a struggle for freedom for all opressed and disheartened people —religious freedom, economic free dom? The founding fathers, belived of every patriotic orator, incorporat ed this urge for freedom in the classic phrases of the preamble to the Con stitution and in the Bill of Rights, which is the Magna Charta of our freedom. “Past is Prologue." The past is useful in determining what the fu ture shall be. With the past this na tion possesses we could not have turned aside from the cries for help rising from the victims of the new op pression. those helpless people whose only fault was that their ways were the ways of peace, and that they had possesions the gangster overlords of Europe and Asia coveted. With our past record we could not have turned away like the Pharisee from the wounded traveler. For us—with our heritage of action for freedom—bind ing up the injured as did the Good Samaritan was not enough. The fight was ours. The task was plain. We had to help drive the robbers from the Jericho Road. "Past is Prologue." But the past is fulfilled only as the desire for a better future which it had inculcated into our hearts and minds, bears fruit. The past is but the prologue to the future—and we must make the future better. "Past is Prologue." To keep the promise of the past we must stand firm now and fight to preserve the right. We must not compromise with evil. We must put into practice the truth by which we hold sovereignty' over this nation: ‘‘That all men are created equal and are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights . . . life, liberty and the pur suit of happiness." The task is great, but the past has trained us for the needs of the present. We can and will do all that is demanded of us in the new year ahead. Air Power Is the Key General in Chicago Sun There are some of us who still do not believe that air power, and air power alone, can defeat Hitler. But there can be no dispute over the fact that supremacy above the battlefield —whether it is Berlin, a mountain top in Italy, Tokyo, or some atolls in the Tacific—will be the decisive fac tor in the defeat of the Axis. Figured on that basis, the defeat of the Axis around the world is coming inevitably closer. There is a good chance that the arithmetic of Allied production plus the mass of Axis demolition will catch up with the enemy in Europe some time in 1944 —a full year sooner than many an alysts would have figured a few months ago. -j? Are You a Hypocrite? The Cherokee Scout The average motorist is an un conscious hyprocite. That's a strong characterization—but a little imper sonal analysis will substantiate it. How often have you roundly cri tized some driver for an offense which you commit periodically yourself? How often have vou taken comfort Religious News „ and Views By Rev. W. B. Daniels, Jr. Each Bears the Light— January 6 is celebrated in the church year as the Feast of the Epipany. Built around the visit of. the Three Wise Men to the manger-side of the ChrLst-ChildJ the Epiphany sea son emphasizes the manifesta t i o n of Christ to all people.; Tlie Wise Men were. non-Jews, and the' story demonstrates] that the Son of God came as the Light of me world 10 an nauuxib. ship was not limited or circumscribed by the nation and race within which He was born. An interesting story illustrating the meaning of Epiphany is given in the following excerpt from a devo tional booklet: "High up in an Alpine village in Switzerland is a little church which was purposely built without any ar tificial lights. Whenever there is an evening service, as for example, an Epiphany festival of lights or Christ mas Ave midnight service, each vil lager leaves his home and climbs the hillside to the church bearing his own light. At first the hillside is dot ted with flickering lights, but when the congregation is assembled the church is aglow with the combined il lumination of many individual lan terns and candles. “At Epiphany we celebrate the shewing forth of Christ to the whole world. He is not simply the Messiah of the Jews, but the Savior of all Mankind . To St. Paul was grace given to be the first to preach to the Gentiles. To each of us is given the privilege of bearing his own light of witness. Alone our light is feeble: together the world is aglow with the unsearchable riches of Christ.” There are four waterfalls within ten miles on US highway 64 between Franklin and Highlands in North Carolina. in the thought that accidents are caus ed by some reckless breed of motor ists with whom you have nothing in common, thus dodging the fact that only pure fool's luck has saved you from a crash on a dozen occasions? Have you ever attempted to get a ticket “fixed'’—even though you may lip service to the cause of aggressive impartial law enforcement? It is a fact that a large proportion of accidents are caused by the reck less ten per cent, but the other nine ty per cent preiodically take chances and are responsible for many of our annual auto deaths. OOD NEWS For Farmers Who Wish To Plant Cuciimbers Our grading system has been revised so as to effect much higher prices for those who wish to contract with us for the pro duction of cucumbers this year. Green crooks will not be thrown out, but will be included in the grade to which their size entitles them, and we will have but three grades. No women graders will be employed—all grading will be done by machine. Our No. 1 grade has been increased 1/8 inch in diameter and length does not matter. Prices for the 1944 season will be as follows: GRADE DIAMETER—(Length Does Not Matter) No. 1.... (5-8 io 11-8 in) Including Green Crooks No. 2.... (11-813-4 in.) Including Green Crooks $1.80 No. 3.... All Over 13-4 in., including Green Crooks .80 This contract is better than any we have ever offered. Con tracts are now ready and may be obtained from C. W. Dinkins at Plant on Brinkley Avenue or at Blount’s Hardware Store. See us now and sign up as soon as possible. Plant open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Saturday, when it will be open from 8 a.m. to noon. Last year all crooks were thrown out and there were five grades. The above grades and prices will enable you to greatly increase your returns from a crop of cucumbers this year. C. C. LANG & SON, INC. PLANT ON BRINKLEY AVENUE C. W. DINKINS, Mgr. PLYMOUTH, N. C. Ready-Made Cures For 'Flu' Decried By Health Officer Dr. Carl Reynolds Issues Statement Advising Proper Course Raleigh.—In view of the increase in the number of influenza cases, Dr. Carl V. Reynolds, State Health Officer, today issued the following statement, advising the proper course to be pursued, including the neces sity for avoiding ready-made “cures" and consulting a competent physician at the first sign of the disease: ' Much has apepared in the press recently about the prevalence of in fluenza. both at home and overseas: but it is to be hoped that, no mat ter what proportions the disease may reach, our people will avoid un necessary alarm and hysteria. Wish ful thinking has never yet proved to be a remedy for any disease. On the other hand, neither has hysteria. Calm. cool, deliberate action is nec essary. Only this can have the de sired effect. "Publicity about any situation which may develop should be cau tious. This does not mean that the Board of Health will hide the facts, for this procedure does not consti tute one of its policies. It proved this during the summer of 1935, when infantile paralysis practically stopped all tourist travel in Western North Carolina. The situation was bad, but public health officials declined to put on the soft pedal. “There is no such thing as a 'simple cold'.” Every cold is a po tential enemy—a “grand rascal.” so to speak, and should be treated as such, until proven otherwise. symptoms of a Cold "All colds are ushered in with the ■ame general symptoms, varying on y in degree. The patient may or nay not run a temperature—may or nay not be plagued with headache rnd chills, or nausea sufficient to cause vomiting, according to the sus ceptibility of the patient and the virulence of the cold. "Colds are contracted through con tact with infected persons, although sudden chilling of the body may cause such reaction as congestion, which is a fertile field for the de velopment of the germ, which is al ways prevalent. “The danger of a cold lies in its ossible results, or complications, hief among which may be penu nonia. Hence, the extreme impor tance of an early diagnosis and the avoidance of self-medication. There is no specific remedy for a cold, and t is folly to think you can buy a remedy for a disease that has not been diagnosed by a competent phy sician. The thing to do is to con sult a physiCiUTn, as a physician is the only one who can make a diagnosis. But, under no circumstances, should he patient undertake to buy a ready made cure. Go to Bed; Stay There "The importance of going to bed cannot be over emphasized—go to bed, call your physician, and remain in bed until he comes and makes a diagnosis of your case, then follow his advice as to what to do. By this course, which is the only sensible rrocedure, you will avoid unneces sary risk and save money in the long run, too, if that is what you are af ter. "There can be no overlooking the fact that there is a seasonal upsurge in influenza at this time, and this should be taken very seriously, but it should not throw’ the population into a panic. Fortunately, the in fection so far has been of a mild type "A'jttl-f'.o widespread serious ef fects. “Influenza should be, but is no!, being, rep cd. Between November 1 and December 4 only 21 cases were reported to the State Board of Health, when the chances are there may have been that many cases in a single neighborhood in any of our towns or cities. “While the present siutation does not call for hysteria, it does justify caution. How to Combat Flu "When influenza is present it is important that the following general rules be observed: “Keep away from crowds, especial ly indoor gatherings. "Avoid people wrho cough and SANDWICHES and SOFT DRINKS ★ NO BAKING THIS WEEK HASSELL Bros. BAKERY sneeze without holding a handker chief over the nose and mouth. “Do not use the common drinking cup or the common towel; keep away from soda fountains that do not sup ply individual paper drinking cups, or glasses—and spoons—known to be properly sterilized in accordance with health and sanitary laws. “Eat and sleep regularly. “Keep in the open air and sunshine as much as practicable, and maintain good ventilation in the home and the office, shop or store. “Wash your hands thoroughly be fore eating, and never put your un washed hands in your mouth. "Do not give the disease to others. When you sneeze or cough, always bow the head and cover both nose and mouth with handkerchief. “In most instances, a person who has contracted influenza feels ill ra ther suddenly. He feels weak, has pains in the eyes, ears, head or back, and may be sore all over. Many pa tients feel dizzy, some vomit. Most of the patients complain of feeling chilly, and with this comes a fever which elevates the temperature to 100 or higher—sometimes as high as 104 degrees. In most cases, the pulse re mains relatively low. Let Your Doctor Prescribe "If you have any of the above symptoms, go to bed at once—don't expose others—and don't further en danger yourself. Avoid taking any medicine until you send for your doc tor and let him diagnose your case, for he knows what to prescribe. Fol low his instructions explicitly. "Again, physicians are urged to re port all known cases of influenza— for it is a reportable disease—in or der that complete information may be in hand, instead of just rumors as to the prevalence of influenza. Ac curate reporting is the only way in which incidence may be truthfully determined and the public adequate ly warned of the danger point, or the approaching danger point. "Remember, there is no cause for alarm, at the present time. While influenza is on the seasonal in crease, it is, so far. in mild form. But keep it from spreading; protect others.1’ ROPER Miss Louise LePever, of Norfolk General Hospital, Norfolk, is spend ing some time here. Mrs. B. B. Spencer is spending the winter in Norfolk, Va. Mrs. L. B. Windley, of Portsmouth. Va., spent last Wednesday here visit ing her daughter Mrs. Roger Ches son. Miss Evelyn Chesson and Bubble Chesson have returned home, after spending sometime in Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va. Miss Ida Ruth Knowles, of Bath, spent the week-end here visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Knowles. Miss Shirley Sitterson spent last week in Washington and Raleigh. Miss Myrtle Leigh Peacock left Sunday for Oxford. Bill Bell, of Baltimore, Md., spent Wednesday here visiting his mother Mrs. Hattie Bell. Mrs. Alice Spruill spent last week in Williamston visiting Mrs. C. C. Parker. Worth D. Poyner, of Norfolk, spent the week-end here. Miss Rosebud Gaylord, of West Palm Beach, Fla., spent last week here, visiting her mother Mrs. J. H. Gaylord, sr. Mr. and Mrs. B. G. O’Brien and daughter of Clyde, N. C. spent last week here visiting J. J. Hassell. Lieutenant Commander Cecil Blount, of West Palm Beach, Fla., spent last week here visiting his mother, Mrs. W. A. Blount. FERTILIZER Nitrogen for top dressing small grains and other fertilizer for early spring crops should be ordered now and deliveries taken, says Dr. E R. Collins, Extension agronomist at State College. COTTONSEED One-variety cotton improvement groups throughout North Carolina are now making plans for the grow ing of cotton seed, direct from the breeder, for seed supplies in 1945. MONUMENTS of All Descriptions ANY TYPE OF Memorials & Tombstones All Sizes and Lowest Prices See or write Z. B. BERGERON No. 2 River Road Washington, N. C. IN MEMORIAM Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to remove from us our true friend and brother, Harley John son, who gave his life in active service for his country and ours, that we may continue to enjoy freedom and liberty; and Whereas, we, the members of Cherry River Local, No. 423, !• p- of p- M., deeply mourn the loss of our brother: Be it Resolved, that we extend to his family and friends in this way our sincere sympthy in their bereavement, and share with them their pride in his dedication to duty; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of this resolution be sent to the local newspaper, The Roanoke Beacon, a copy be sent to the Paper Makers' Journal and a copy be spread on the minutes of our local and our charter be draped for a period of 30 days. (Signed) Miss COLLIA V. DAVENPORT, Recording Secretary Mr. M. J. JACK, President. 1% PENALTY WILL BE ADDED TO ALL 1943 TOWN TAXES IF NOT PAID BY FEBRUARY I ★ The rate of penalty will increase each month, starting February 1 with 1 per cent. Pay your 1943 town taxes now and save the penalty, as well as possible em barrassment later. Beginning February 1, the 1 per cent penalty will be added to the taxes of everyone who has not paid by then. No exceptions will be made. ★ P. W. Brown Tax Collector for Town of Plymouth nee, Only top quality products get the job of lubricating the motors and machinery on our fighting Navy’s ships. So we’re proud to tell you that Sinclair lubricants are used on many Navy ships to assure smooth operation and save wear. To give your car the same, sure protection, get Sinclair lubricants from your Sinclair Dealer. To pro tect your engine, for example, he offers Sinclair Opaline Motor Oil. This famous oil stands up longer and lubricates better because it is both de-waxed and de-jellied. Use Sinclair Opaline to keep yout car rolling. SINCLAIR f SAV. WEAR WITH C. O. KELLY, Agent Office at Kelly’s Economy Auto Supply Store Phone 275-1
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