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Cktffam $c 'i ' V '-Vi LI) Tmt PntscflM AtakutTifcwattri 4 tmrnrn w IMr riMKiM ' I . I III if I Vi'lt W I III J I I I 'II II I ILrll , II 1 II I I I I I I i.r jr . v r .... ..... - , VOLUME NUMBER FIFTEEN PUN MEETINGS THROUGHOUT COUNTY; SCHEDULE IS GIVEN A group of farmers and leading . business men of the county met in . the local school building Wednes . day night to discuss problems fa- cing Duplin farmers in 1948, due . to Tobacco Acreage cut and discuss ed methods to offset this loss. A committee has' been named to get information to all of the people . in the county.. The committee is . composed of L. P. Wells, John - Sykes, E. V. Vestal, L. W. Outlaw, W. J. Jones, J. C. Thompson, Gar land King, J. H. Dotson, and L. F. '. Weeks.-.,;;.'. ;. , , At the close of the Wednesday night meeting the committee met and scheduled the following meet ings over the county: Chinquapin, Mon. Dec. 8, 7 P. M. B. P. Grady. Tues. Dec. 6, 7 P. M. Wallace, Thurs. Dec. 11, 7:30 P. M. Calypso, FrL Dec. 12, 7 P. M. Warsaw, Mon. Dec 15, 7:30 P. M. Faison, Tues. Dec 16, 7 P. M.' - Magnolia, Wed. Dec. 17, 7 P.. M. All meetings will be held in the . school houses. - . The Meeting here was mostly a , general .discussion with leading a talks by Lewis Outlaw, E. V. Vestal, J. H. Dotson . a.nd Mr. Carding, Manager of Duplin Dairy at Wal lace. " To sum the meeting here it was of a more or less unanimous , opinion that Duplin, already a lead er in. hog growing, turn to more pork production. Mr. Carding poin ted out the value of more dairy - cows.It was noted that in Diiplin 1. 1 th-average.i about one-haLt-cow to the family. Emphasis was placed on more and better pastures. Boy Carter presented the ferti lizer angle, saying he recently at tended a meeting of fertilizer deal ers and manufacturers. The manu facturer's are urging farmers to take delivery of all the fertilizer they can in December. The more 'that fan moved in December the more will be available later. Mr. Lawton Suramerlin observed if credit hadn't been a little too easy In the past and Eugene Carl .;. ton said each farm family should have at least an acre of garden and potatoes. If properly cultivated and ' th- hrvMi Mrn in time it Will eaunl an acre f to. . bacco. County Wide Meeting Of Qirl Scouts At a meeting of the Intermediate Girl Scouts' and Brownie Scouts ' held in the Kenansville auditorium wu BtuuBiuj "wuuuu, si me seven Girl Scout Troops of Duplin County .were represented. They were: . Rose ; Hill -Brownies led by Mrs. Jane Murdock; Kenansville Brownies led by Mrs. W. M. In gram; JCenansville Girl Scouts. Mrs N. B. Boney leader; Wallace Scouts, Mrs. Wq..'Price,. Jr., leader; War saw Scouts, Mrs. Bill Sheffield leader; and Faison, Mrs. A. P. Cates leader. There were 105 present. Misses Janet Boney, Senior Pa trol Leader .presided and - Jean Tyndall, Scribes-gave the roll call. They in turn introduced Mrs. N. B. Boney who had charge of the pro gram. Each' troop represented gave a short stunt. Mrs. Boney intro duced Miss. Grace. Alexander, who is director of Camp Trailee and head of .the. girl scouts in Wayne County. She was accompanied by Mrs, Vivian Morris Ellis who .as sisted her- with showing moving pictures bf action in Camp Trailee. during the camping season. The guests were invited to the home economics room where they were served a plate lunch consist ing of potato ialad, deviled eggs, sandwiches, cookies and iced tea. 1-5 Jisiies Murphy ives i .T imes S. "Murphy, son of Mr. Clarence Murphy of Ke V received his honorable i c r --m - -( pseember 1, Elections Are Announced Election of Agricultural Conser vation community committeemen and delegates to the county conven tion for the election of a county committee will be held in Duplin County during the next few weeks, Joe E. Sloan, chairman of the Coun ty Agricultural Conservation Com mittee, announces. Community elections will be held as follows: Nominating Meeting - 8:30 A. M. Voting Immediately after the nominating meetings and remain open until 6:00 P. M. Bearmarsh - Davis Store; Beula- ville Ransom Mercer's Store; Bowdens - Parker's Store; Cabin -Calvin Mercer's Store; Calypso AJbritton' Store; Cedar Fork - Gan der Fork, Lanier's Store; Charity - D. B. Teachey'8 Store- Chinquapin J. L. Quinn's Store; Concord -Concord church; Corinth John R. Dixon's Store; Dobson Chapel - A. G. Brinson's Store; Faison - City Hall; Fountain P. T. Fountain's Store; Grady's School - Freely Smith's Store; Halls ville - Halls ville; Harpers - Paul Lee's Home Herrings - Herring's Store; Ke nansville - Agricultural, Building; Lanefield - ittlphx Jones Office; Lanlera -' Elmo Marfcady, Store: LaPlace - Community Building; Magnolia - Sanderson's Store; North East - R. R. Cavenaugh's Store; Outlaw's Bridge - Holts Store; Phi Hook - R. L. James Store; Potters Hill - Potters Hill; Rockfish - Community ' Building; Rose Hill - Town Hall; Scotts Store - Scotts Store; Summerlins Cross Roads - Summerlin X Roads; Tea acheys - Rivenbarks Store; Teachey Town - Murray & Jerome Store; Wallace - Blanchard's Pontiac Of fice; Warsaw Town Hall; Wesley's Chapel - Agricultural Building. Date, December 9, 1947 Any person who is participating, .,-.iln lne t Agncuuurai uonser- vauon urogram, is euglDie to vote. This includes owner, operators, ten ants or sharecroppers. List of eli gible voters are being preparer1 and will be used to check votes cast in the elections. Delegates to the county conven tion, elected in the community el ection will meet with delegates: from other communities- in the county and elect a county commit tee. . . "This grass roots administration of the farm nrncrrnm la rra nf thn cornerstone-, of th nrnomr, o, the state PMA chairman. It can be made stronger if every eligible tanner will vote in the comina el- ecuons and take an interest other wise in developing the program. This year, with so many problems facing the farmers, it is doubly im portant that able, men are elected to administer the farm program." LETTERS . TO SANTA CLAUS . ; Seven Springs, N. C. November 26, 1947 Dear bid Santa: I am a little girl 8 years old In the second grade at the B. F. Grady SchooL ; . a Please bring me a Magic Skin Baby doll with clothes and suit case .and anything nice that you can give me. Hope you can give all little children something nice. - Charlotte Bass Smith. ' With lots of love, v : , Mt Olive, N. C. Nov. 25, 1947 Dear Santa Claus: I am eleven years old and want you to bring me a ball and bat, a bicycle and pocketbook. I nave a little brother that is three years old and h want nn tn hrlna Vilm a train, airplane and a colorlna i book with crayons. We also want j some fruit and candy. ; v : : V,-: vT:',;'.:-" From ) ' KENANSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA ti ' t ' Jr-$" r j & I i North Carolina National Guard Recruiting Champion Woodrow Blackburn of Warsaw, poses beside tl. S. Secretary of the Army Ken Warsaw Sorgoant Honored : First Sgt Woodrow 11 Blackburn, member of Warsaw's Na tional Guard unit, Company M of the 119th Infantry, is shown as he was congratulated by Mayor A. J. Jenkins of Warsaw for winning the State National Guard recruiting contest As his award for iHaHng 82 men during the drive. Sergeant Blackburn noaived n expense-paid trip to Atlanta, Washington, and Philadelphia tor vm Army-Navy game on Saturday. The winner from each State wiH receive a similar trip. North Carolina enlisted UBU Guardsman during the two-month drive, which ended November 10U Warsaw la the smallest town that has a full guard unit, and competed in the campaign against units in much larger towns. Woodrow Blackburn Sees Sights In Nation's Capitol; Shakes Hands With President Harry Truman First Sergeant Woodrow Black burn, Warsaw Fuel Oil Dealer, and veteran of World War II, active member of the Chas. R. Gavin Post American Legion recently won the North Carolina Championship in the National. "Operation 88,888 Drive." The - drive, sponsored by the Federal Government included the 48 states, Puerto Rica, and the Districa of Columbia. The winners were given a free trip to Washing ton by the Government with all ex penses paid. ; " Woodrow secured 82 new mem bers for the Warsaw post from Beulaville, Kenansville, Elliott, Turkey, Bowden, Warsaw, Calypso, Mt. Olive, Magnolia, Rose Hill, Smith, Grady and Albertson sec tions. The Warsaw unit now has 138 members. ISO Is the maximum. : On Saturday, November 22 he went to Raleigh where Governor Cherry proclaimed him State Win ner and congratulated him. The following Monday he left for At lanta, Ga., where he joined other Winners in the f""'V-"'rn i t -' r mhM'M)' I tee' fes neth C. Royall of Goldsboro. The photo was made In Washington City recently. f Fowler, Jr., of Atlanta entertained them. On Wednesday they left on a C-47 plane for Washington - arriving in Washington they were taken to Statler Hotel, headquarters for the group. While In Washington they were shown the sights in oik Capitol city. On Thanksgiving day thej were entertained at a TharJcsgiving dinner. They visited Mt Vernon, Arlington National Cemetery, Leo Mansion, home of Rob art E. Lee and the Pentagon building. SHAKES WITH PRESIDENT - At the White House they visited President Truman in his executive office where Woodrow shook hands with the President and asked him "why are you having so " much trouble with your military training program?" Whereupon the Presi dent replied,, "Congress! Go back home and see your Congressman." He attended the Army-Navy foot ball game at Philadelphia. On Nov ember 80 he departed for Atlanta by plane and arrived in Warsaw by 1 FRIDAY, December 5th 1947 PICTURE Acting- as pinch-hit editor last week for the editor-in-chief, I failed to put the name of the little boy who brighten ed the front page of our Thanksgiving edition. He is Bobby Stafford, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Snyder of Cleve land, Ohio and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Dail of Ke nansville. This picture was made in his home by Don Snyder. Ruth Grady. NEVER BOUGHT BUT SIX BALES OF HAY Mr. Lawton Summerlin pro gressive farmer of the Sura merlin's Cross Roads section said this week he was raised on a farm and had farmed all his life. Since he has been farming on his own he has never bought but six bales of hay. Duplin is one of the largest importers of hay in Eastern Carolina. It might pay for some of our farmers to pay Mr. Summerlin a visit and get some advice. Beasley Reported To Be Improving At Home Attorney L. A. Beasley of Ke nansville, who suffered a heart at tack last week, is reported to be resting comfortably and slowly im proving. Tax Listers Named For Year 1948 The following list takers and as fp?sors have been namrd to list 1948 Counly ioX.s in the following Townships: Mrs. Hess Davis. Albertson; Jack J. Lanier, Cypres; Creek; Mrj. R. A. Williams, Faison; Geo. .D. Wat ers,, Glisson: Mrs. Leland G. Tea chey, Island Creek: Mrs. Myrtle K. Quinii, Kunamiviile; Mrs. O. Q. Lanier, Limestone TIrs. Herman Pippin, Magnolii.; G. H. Blanlor. Rockfish; Mis. Terfnrd Fussell, Rose Hill; Cleon Smith, Smith; Miss Sadie Bennet'. Warsaw; Mrs. Geo. R. Kornegay, Wolfsc-rape. They will meet for instruction on Fririiy. December 19. Tax Listing begins January 1. Santa Claus Is Coming To Warsaw The Warsaw Merchants Associa tion got together Wednesday and decided to invite Santa Claus to visit Warsaw Friday, December 12, and head up a parade in town. It will be a long parade with bands, etc. Throughout the day every mer chant in town will have thousands of tickets to be given free. All the tickets you want, whether you buy or not. The parade will begin at four o'clock and end at five in front of the Legion Hut. Among the freeTJ5tlsflfferrd vi!1 be a small radio, suit of clothes, electric percolator, large aluminum roaster, electric lamp, toaster, iron, ham, wooden wash tub, 30 gallons gas, two wash and grease jobs, a basket of apples, a shirt, etc. These prizes are for a' I, colored or white, who draw the correct ticket. A good height for placing elect ric outlet receptacles is about 40 inches from the floor. The U. S. Dept. of Agriculture recently announced that the FHA during July and, August loaned 1,891 borrowers a total of $2,907, 616 for loans to adjust their farm ing operations. America's 4,200,000 farmers and other owners of small woodlots can learn much about how to manage their forest properties from Farm er's Bulletin No. 1989. - Daylight-type bulbs are handy for laundry rooms s because they make it easier to detect spots and stains. , t one to Raleigh was tree. Also while in Washington allowed $10.00 per day for cab hire and Incidentals The rwp's rwe, w'"i Pre-' 'ent Duplin County To Have Portable Iron Lung; Thanks To Wallace Group The Wallace Junior Chamber of Commerce is purchasing an iron lung for the use of any Duplinite, regardless of race, color or creed, or financial condition. The iron lung will be located at the Wallace Fire Department Station and sub ject to 24 hour service Officers of the Junior Chamber state the lung is expected to arrive sometime in January. Any and all donations toward payment of the iung will be gladly received. Send your contribution to tha Secretary of the Wallace Junior Chamber of Commerce, Wallace, N. C The lung will be on display in Wallace Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, December 22, 23, and 24. A letter from the president oi the Wallace Junior Chamber of Commerce: Dear Neighbor: No price can be placed on the value of a human life with this thought in mind the Wallace Junior Chamber of Commerce feels that Duplin CoUnty should have a por table ' iron lung" located at the Wallace Fire Department in order that any man, woman, or child in this county can have the use of this life-saving unit in case it is needed. The cost oi a portable "iron lung" that can be evirated from Outlaw Reports Over $400 In First Week Of Seal Drive Returns 'luring the first wek of (he annual Christmas Seal Sale conducted by the Duplin County Tuberculosis Association totaled $440. Mr. L. W. Outlaw, Seal Sale Chairman announced Monday. The sale opened November 24 with the delivery of approximately 4000 letters to residents of Duplin County asking their support in the 1 943 campaign against tuberculosis. "This s;.le is the only appeal made by the Association for funds to fi nance its program, and although 12 Year Old Negro Admits Robbing Grocery Store A 12-year-old Negro boy, Ernest I Williams, has confessed to Sheriff Ralph Jones that he entered Sal mon's Grocery store, four miles from Wallace, the sheriff said ' Jones said he believed one or more , grown-ups are also involved in the case. Bloodhounds were used to track Williams from the store to the home of his parents not far from the store. A rifle, shotgun, about $75 in cash, fresh meat, bottled milk and I other groceries were anions the loot, the sheriff said. Entrance was made by forcing the latch on the rear door. BTU Mass Meeting Of Eastern Assoc. In Warsaw Monday The Baptist Training. Union Mass meeting of the Eastern As sociation will be held in the War saw Baptist Church Monday night December 8, at 7:15 o'clock. All members are urged to be present for a very interesting and inspirational meeting. The program for the evening is as follows: 7:15 - Praise Service, Rev. G. Van Stephens; 7:25 - Scripture and Prayer, Rev. T. K. Woody; 7:80 -Special Music, Clinton Choir; 7:35 - Announcements, E. J. Morgan; 7:40 - Roll Call; 7:50 - Our accom plishments in 1947; Our Training opportunities in 1948, A. R. Tea chey; 7:55 - Various Drills dis cussed; Hymn Festival, Rev. G. V. Stephens; Adult Scripture Read ing, Bran ville Wallace; Better Spea kers Tournament Rev. L. F. Sode man; Intermediate Sword Drill, r""9. K. J. M("-'""; Junior i' y No. 49 regular 110 volt electric current,: as well as from a 6 volt battery, ie $1,497.00. This portable lung can be used not only for polio, but for suffocation, drowning, electrocu tion, new born babies, sh?ck, car bon - monoxide poisoning, heart ' trouble, etc. ; We are not askinfc you to do nate toward this fund; we are ask ing that you purchase a SHARE in this life-saving equipment for the benefit of your children and your neighbor's children. All SHARE purchases, large or small, will be appreciated, and after buying your SHARE you'll know that you've had an Important part in providing the 1 very latest in life-saving equipment ' for our community. This portable "iron lung" will be operated and maintained by the 1 Wallace Fire Department. Chief Graham Pope has stated that he and his department will be very proud to have such a piece of life I saving equipment and promises that i he and his men will be available j 24 hours a day to go to the aid of any person who has need of this " unit free of charge. PLEASE BUY A SHARE TO SAVE A LIFE. We can't attempt to thank you, but some person life you help save, WILL! . R. L. BUTLER, Pres. Wallace Junior , Chamber Commerce. the sale will continue until Christ mas, it will be extremely helpful to the Association and the Post Ofice if returns are made early, before the heavy rush of Christ-, mas begins," Mr. Outlaw said. Mr. Outlaw also wishes to ex- press his gratitude to those who have already sent in their contri-' but.ons and states that his faith in the generosity of Duplin's civic minded citizens make him confi dent that the Association's goal of $3000 will be met. Awarding Attendance Banner; Hymn; 8:15 - Special Music, Clin ton Choir; 8:20 - Address "For ward With Christ", Rev. Thomas Rich; 8:45 - Benediction. Sergeant West Receives Discharge T4 Sgt Henry M. West Jr., of Warsaw, formerly of Kenansville, arrived in the States the 14th of November and received his honor able discharge in Kilmer, N. J. He was with the 88th Infantry Divi- sion in general inspections office doing accounting. Sgt West was in ' service a little more than a year and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. West of Warsaw. He received his training at Ft Belvoir, Va., and was sent overseas where he served the rest of his time in Italy. Before entering service Sgt West was a student at Wake Forest College and had completed three years. He arrived in Warsaw last week and plans to reenter school in January. Mail Now Folks, remember while yon are enjoying- your Christmas shopping and wrapping packages, etc each mail rrows heavier. Wrap and snail your packaces and mail your Xmas cards early. Remember the folks who handle our Christmas mail are "folks" Just like us. They would like to have the pleasure of shopping ' araud in various towns buying Christamas, but they never have the privilege. Mail your Christmas new and make it as easy en our Postal Clerks and carriers as possible. - JEG. With the assistance of the T. V. A. and the N. C Department of Conservation Si Development, an industrial survey of 11 counties in the Western tip of the state is now being compiled and the data Is to be organized and published by T. V. A. The survey, in rough form, has already been in-ni-"- l i-j t. curi--' t-, r " '