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. ''J',' "' '"v '".v'.' -. V- '!'t--- .'V -;' ''v-'::; ;':1-',f, . it 'V'-' I c o R Y P ' A r r " f " VOL 11 Jleavest Snoiyf allj Blankets; County; t , i - ? ft Thermometer Reading; Snow Preceded , By ;; Hqavy Sleet; Man Schools Closed Thursday Morning DeoMnber, 16 Duplinites awoke this morning inder the - heaviest ' blanket'of now seen here in .-many. "years,' robably since the reca-d fall in larch 1927. , Predictions range rom-3 inches to 6 inches, appar ntly nearer the six inch mark. The winter storm began Tues day morning when heavy skies ooked like snow, with slowly 'ailing temperature. Tuesday af ternoon some mixed rain and ;now fell, y ; ,-'';;'' " ; Shortly before day Wednesday norning heavy winds ' and . rain truck from the Northeast : and about daybreak the rain changed to sleet Sleet contined to faU without lei up .until a little after the noon hour when snow set in. i'lrom then on into the night it looked, the immortal poem, "Snowbound" penciled years ago by John Greenleaf Whittier. It was a sight seldom seen in these parts and old as well as young got great kick out of it . . ' .' : The temperature at daybreak was around freezing and took a steady tumble until at night it was below the twenties..; Early . Thursday morning thermometers in Kenansville read ten degrees and reports from ' Warsaw - and other towns said the reading was about the same. ... . 1 . Weather reports said thai sub freezing weather would continue through Thursday but that let '-was to promise for Friday and Tlay. ' . ' ; '" fy A rts from over ' the state V ,d the storm was confined In eastern half. No snow was re ported at Greensboro or Ashville. One motorist said there was a slight fall in Concord - Tuesday night i Wilson reported a heavy fall and severe cold. "The super intendent of schools ordered all schools in the county closed until Dec. 27th due to road conditins. Kinston reported the heaviest fall since 1927 and a report late Wednesday afternoon said four inches had fallen there. All of the schools in Duplin ex cept Chinquapin, were closed Thursday but expected to open Friday. It was reported very little snow fell in Chinquapin area. Most . motorists . were , caught napping and consequently many cars were frozen. The blizzard struck most severely in Kenans ville Just about dusk Wednesday and cars froze up before the own er could let out the water. Thurs day morning many cars froze in minutes altar water naa Deen put In. No anti-f reeze was available here. A number of cairs were re ported turned over in ditches yes' terday morning, , . ';;'.'.-,.. ' Influenza and Colds ft Spread Over Nation Reported in Duplin ' Influenza and colds, spreading throughout the nation, reaching epidemic proportations in some cities, curtailing plant operations and forcing schools to close. Dr James G. dimming, head of the government bureau . of preventable - disease, anticipated an increase in the infection with in the next few days. . ; - ; HITS DUPIJN . Dn Woodburn, County Health Officer, stated Tuesday that re ports from some communities in tiie county indicates that the out break is striking here, though only mild at present. He advised that everyone take especial pre cautions now because of the sud den striking of winter weather, f.nrt the continued dampness that, v.-Ul follow .the ; . veral days. ': snow storm for V.'srsavy Negro Murdered By Wife ; nie .Williams, Negro, was In the chest by his Wife, Middleton Williams, at .name In Warsaw Thursday "t about 12:00 o'clock. .ih reported that Williams re 1 home alone and upon enter- living room was severely, J 't 1 with a Marine Comman-; Active pall bearers were O. H e, which he had purchased Best I H, Brown, A 1 Humph a Marine some few weeks rey, H, S. Kornegay! Bill Shine - and T. A. Rogers of Warsaw, "e admitted administering' Hohrfrary pall 'bearers ' were: i How which caused in- J II. Qutnn,' J.. J. West, ' F. F. and is confined In f.Jeol, M. V. Orr, F. J. Strickland' - 1 H 1-- '"i r, a. j.m-n, ".n r,,...i.n j)in .'i;ivf;i!l HOBERT R. SOUTHERLAND Two sons of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Southerland of Beulaville are with the armed forces overseas. Hobert Ray Southerland, 21, en listed In the Navy on Feb. 11, 1941, trained at Norfolk an is Graham Bardsn Says Duplin Farmers flow Have A Golden Opporunity Marine Base Is ' Permanent Market For Vegetables, Meats, Milk, Poultry, etc, Suggests Cooperative "Association Among Farmers; Move Now Would Prove Financial Boom To Every Farmer In County; Camp Davis Also Good Outlet . V . . By J. B. Grady In a recent Interview with Con gressman Graham A. Barden-he told me that the farmers in Du plin County now have the Great est opportunity in the history of the county to develop a market that will be perament and a sure fire profit maker. In hard times as well as war times. He has made a study of the situation and says he can offer facts and figures to bear out his statement The New River Marine base at Jacksonville is one thing that is a perament fixture after the war. It was built with that intention and combined with Cherry Point is the largest Marine Base In the world. At present 60,000 men, more than are at Ft Bragg, are stationed there. Also there is a possibility that Camp Davis will be & permanent camp. . At present Duplin farmers are selling their produce, chickens, eggs and stock on public markets. It is shipped North to processing plants and reshipped in bulk and In tin cans to New River and Camp Davis1. Involved after the farmer receives his money, are carrying charges ' to- processing plants, profit for the processor. carrying charges to New River, and the taxpayers, money, Duplin taxpayers, purchase the finished product at higher prices. . Congressman Barden suggests E. T. BRITT ' Funeral services for ' Edward Turner Britt, 81, of Warsaw, were held from the home Tuesday at 3:30, with Rev. G. Van Stephens officiating. The Baptist Choir sang "No Night There" and Mrs. G. Van Stephens and Miss Eva Car ter sang "Ivory Palaces", Inter ment was in Pine Crest Cemetery. Mr. Britt a native of Johnson County, the son of the late E. D. and Frances Britt, was born Sept. 10, 1862. His father died a hero's death in the War Between The States. As an infant, Mr. Britt was adopted by his uncle and aunt the late James and Elizabeth Shipp. He married Miss Hattle A. McPhail who died May 25, 1934. shortly after celebrating their 52 wedding anniversary. He lived in Turkey for years, where he was a prominent farmer, landowner and Postmaster. He moved to Warsaw 31. years ago. Mr. Britt was active till 3 weeks ago When he suffered acute kid ney Infection and died of pneu monia Dec 13th at 4:33 a.m. in James Walker Memorial Hospital in Wilmington. Surviving are two sons, W. T. of Clinton and S. H. of Wilmington 10 grandchildren; 6 great grand children and 4 sisters, Mrs. Fran ces Ilines, of Four Oaks, Mrs, Florence Denning and Mrs. Kate Anderson of Benson and Mrs. Min nle Jernigan of Brunswick, Ga. FRIDAY DECEMBER 17th. 1943 Kenansville, N. C. Years 10 Degrees : GRAHAM E. SOUTHERLAND now in the Southwest Pacific. He holds the rating of coxswain. Pfc. Graham E. Southerland, 27, entered the Army April 3. trained at Camp Claiborne, La., and is now serving in India. that Duplin farmers, as well as those in other counties in the New River area, wake up and get busy. Organize a cooperative association and contract , with the quarter master department for growing and delivering produce, meats, etc.at the Base. The farmer can get more money for his products there than he can on an open market and at the same time the Marine Base will save on their purchases. Contract for Instance, for so many acres of vegetables, potatoes, etc., and so much pork, beef, eggs, poultry, eta, to be pro duced and delivered throughout the year. The farmer will not only knowwhat he Is going t(J"produce but will know when and where he is going to sell and the amount of money he is going to receive. Every farmer in Duplin County should be vitally concerned with the possibilities the Congressman stated. He says he is ready to roll up his sleeves and go to bat on the proposition if the farmers will show him that they want it and will back him up. To the writer it has occurred that some already existing organ ization, for instance, Duplin Coun ty unit of the Farm Bureau Fed eration, take this idea under ad visement and sponsor it This newspaper would like to hear .-om our farmers on the subject. Write us your opinion and suggestions!. - , Pvt. Robert Y. Evans, son of Mr., and Mrs. Rt L. Evans of Beu laville. is with the Army in Italy He was inducted into the service in October, 1942, and trained at Ft, Bragg, in Pa., and N. J., De fore going overseas last March. COTTON GINNING REPORT Census report shows that 4681 bales of cotton were ginned in Duplin County from the 1943 crop prior to Dec. 1st., as com pared with 5743 bales for the crop of 1942. - Christmas Programs With Warsaw . Churches BAPTIST 9:45 A.M Sunday School A. L. Humphrey, Supt. 11:00 Worship, Christmas Sermon by pastor, Rev. Q. Van Stephens. 6:00 P.M. Spec ial Christmas Vespers Christmas music by adult and Junior Choirs under direction of -Mrs. C. J. BL-own, PRESBYTERIAN 10:00 A.M. Sunday School, War ren A. Smith, Supt. 11:00 Christ mas Message by pastor, Rev. D. L. Jones. Thursday, Dec. 23rd. 8:00 P.M. Christmas Tree and Program by .young. jpBljeta.jUadsP.ario of the Church. METHODIST 10:00 A.M. Sunday School, Mrs. Olive Hinman, Supt. 11:00 Ser mon by pastor, Rev. C T. Thrift 7:30 P.M. Night Services by pas tor TIMES OUT EARLY NEXT WEEK The Times will come out early next week in order to give the em ployees a few- days off for X-mas. Your co-operation Will be appre ciated. Please get your news and ads in early. No ads accepted af ter Tuesday noon. -But I Want My Daddy Davis PlansManeuyers In Duplin Now Seeking Rights From Farmers t Pfc. Troy T. Smith, son of Mrs. Nora Smith and the late Ned Smith of Beulaville, is with the army in North Ireland. He entered service Sept. 25, 1942. Duplin Woman Is Elected Head Camp and Hospital Service Group Mrs. John D. Robinson of Wal lace, is the new chairman of the Camp Davis New River Cherry Point Council of Camp and Hos pital service of the American Red Cross. Mrs. Robinson was elected and installed in the new office Friday at a reenlar meeting of the coun cil held at Fort Fisher, with a large number of Red Cross rep resentatives present from many of the chapters in the coastal area. Mr. W M. Boice, former chair' man, was elected vice cn airman, Eugene Harrington of Washington as treasurer; and Mrs., J. B. Sidbury of Wilmington Mrs. G. Allen Ives of New Bern and Mrs. W. C. Shreve of Green ville as members of the executive committee. Mrs. Harvey Boney of Rose Hill was chairman ot the nominating committee. "THIS IS THE ARMY' "THIS IS- THE ARMY", the play that rocked Broadway, has now been released as a motion picture by Warner Brothers and said by critics to be the most ex citing picture of all time, will be shown in Warsaw, Jan. 2, 1944 at the Duplin Theatre, Tickets now on sale. ,fty ""it;-. ' 4 11 - '-! Staff Set. Lenwood Smith, son of Mrs. Maggie Smith of Route 2, Pink Hill, is with the army in ice land. He entered service -in Nov. of 39. His wife is the former Pansy Pierce of Marlow, Okla. r F S A Holds Meet Wesley Chapel Community A eroun of small farm owners and operators met in the Wesley Chapel community in early Dec ember as an approach to tne so lution of the production of foods, feeds and seeds, and livestock dur ing the coming year. Mrs. Thelma W. Pace and James M. Hunter of the FSA office met with the group. The meeting was called to order by Mr. Hunter, who discus sed topics in season with work on the farm. The time has come when farmers must engage in the all im portant task.of scientifically and satisfactorily canning and the cu ring of the meats needed on the farm. There is more meat lost in failure to chill meats properly than any other cause, Mr. Hunter stated. The farmers who are successful are those who keep busy during the winter months and reduce the amount of work to be done in the spring. Tu.-n over your insect in fested land, buy needed seeds now, help can the meat surplus, check the health and sanitation of your flocks, crease, paint and repair all farm machinery and tools and build or repair gates and fences so they will be in readiness for 1944, he said. Mrs. Page discussed "Foods for Victory". A display of balanced field rations as is consumed by the soldiers was made and she stated that this is what we want to produce for the fighting Ameri can soldiers. This is our part in winning the war she said. We can help the food situation at home and abroad by, first growing the foods we need on the farm, sup ply our families by canning, dehy drating, storing, and curing, thus the fruits, vegetable and meats are ours winter and summer. Pro duction means security. Mrs. Earl Best Prominent Warsaw Woman Dies Funeral services for Mrs. Win nifred Best, wife of D. E. Best of Warsaw, were held from the home last Sunday at 3 o'clock, conduc ted by the Rev. D. L. Jones, assis ted by the Rev. G. Van Stephens. Interment was in the Warsaw cemetery. Active pallbearers were Ralph Best and R. H. Best of Warsaw, Jones Yorke of Concord, Ted Gib son of Washington City, Joe Besl of Clinton, and Wentworth Peirce Honorary pallbearers were the deacons and elders of the Presby terian church. A solo "Sunrise" was sung by Miss Nell Bowdea She was born Oct. 17, 1888, the daughter of the late TV B. and Sallie Faison Peirce and had spent her entire life in Warsaw. She was married 37 years ago to David Earl Best who survives her in ad dition to two daughters, Mrs. L. B. Huie of Warsaw and Mrs. Gor don McSwain of San Antonio. Texas, six grandchildren, three brothers, T. B. and J. M. Peirce of Warsaw and C D. Peirce of Ft Adams, Newport, R. I.; and two sisters, Mrs. Dan Shew Bro ods of Philadelphia and Mrs. E. B. Gibson of Washington City., . Mrs. Best was a lifelong mem ber of the Presbyterian church of which her husband is a deacon. She served the church; faithfully in many capacities amontr them being organist She was at one time chaplain of the James Kenan chapter United Daughters of the Confederacy and served as Presi dent of the Warsaw Woman's Club. Her passing is a distinct loss to Warsaw and her kind peronality and keen interest in everything for the town's better RttT.t wiU ta greatly rnksod, No. SO ARMY SETS UP HEADQUARTERS IN V COURT HOU SPHERE: a xommim tn'aeniiro liniineuver . rights from lapdownars in Dupjin County who have not . alreaHy, signed the maneuver agreement. has: been started y tne rourui Service Command Rents ana flflims Board. -Fa.t" Jackson. S. C.' This county and several. adjoining;, 1 counties will comprise an area pf approximately 1,25G,?90 acres oi ?v land in the vicinity of Camp Davis.?': Army officers have established headquarte-s in the County Court. -House in Kenansville and are ma- : king plana to put the drive into operation. Within- the next two weeks, landowners in Duplin Co., will-receive a letter from the Ar my explaining the program and requesting them to sign the ma neuver rights permission card which will be enclosed., 'This maneuver permission grants the U. S. Army the privilege to maneuver and camp temporarily on the property owner's lands with the understanding that they will be compensated for any damages which will result from the use. The permission is revokable upon written notice. . Captain David D. Page, who is in charge of the drive, stated that the Army is very desirous of se curing these, maneuver rights as quickly as possible. He urges all land owners to indicate their pa triotism by signing and mailing the permission card without de lay, thereby eliminating the nec essity, of personally contacting the individual property owners. It is hoped that Duplin County landowners will respond quickly to the Army's request by signing and mailing the self addressed permission card which requires no postage, Food Wasted in Homes Of This County Would Supply Many Soldiers Duplin County's 8,830 house wives could feed 2, 736 soldiers for a year with the food wasted annually in the homes of the coun ty, an official of the country's leading food distributor estimated today. ' This amazing figure Is based on accurate government statistics which indicate that at least 5,245, 020 pounds of food are wasted an nually in Duplin County homes, according to Harvey A Baum, head of A & P Tea Company's produce-buying operations. Food is a munition of war and everyone must fight waste of it now," Baum pointed out Effi cient food producers, processers and distributors have worked for years to reduce waste. Our com pany, for example, has cut waste and spoilage on perishable fruits and vegetables by 50 percent dur ing the past 20 years," he added. Now the government is urging a similar war on food waste in the home." Kitchen efficiency, Baum sug gested, should include three points: (1) Buy as nearly as pos sible Just -the required amount: (2) serve moderate helpings', and (3) use all left-overs. Baum said that although house wives have eliminated much food waste since Pearl Harbor, over eight percent of all food bought for home consumption Is still was ted. While it is obvious that all waste cannot be prevented entire ly, he added, carefully planned conservation should out the loss in half and thus 1,368 soldiers could be fed with the resulting savings in the homes of this county. Civilians eat about 1,514 pounds of food each ear, he concluded, while the average soldier "puts away" 1,916 pounds annually. Local Man Heads Fort Bragg lodge Fort Bragg. N. C. Dec. 12. 1941 Gilbert M. Honeycutt-of Kenans-? ville- was elected Master of Fort , Bragg Lodge No. 667, A. F. 4 A.-' ' M. for 1944 at the election of of? ficers held in the local lodge aU it's last regular , meeting. . " The Fort Bragg Lodge has a ) membership of approximately 100 V men, most of whom are soldiers, j v something like 75. of .whom are now serving overseas.. During; the J past two years, two have been re-, ported as prisoners of Japan and " one has died while serving in ' Iran. Sgt Eric W. Long, formerly of Kenansville, was Senior Dea- con of the Fort Bragg Lodge , when his organization was ship- ' ped to Africa for servlcflt Mr.. Ilonrycittt T of St. joint's i rr, i.;, . yi:'. (.'"-; i " '
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