North Carolina Newspapers

Cancer Fighter To Lead I Drive For Control Funds I 1IT. AIRY (Special) A who is fighting a personal battle against eanoar In hlmMlf will lead tha American Canon Society North , Carolina Division's drir nest April tor funds to finance the greatest ' fight ever made on the disease a the etat. . , He ie John D. Larklns, Jr, M jrear-oia Trenton attorney. Hla leottoa as State Campaign Chair man was announced here today by Vra. George Marshall, the Society's Larklns led North Carolina's suc cessful 1M7 campaign. Late In the year, a doctor's examination re vealed that he was tottering from skin cancer oa the face. Imme diate treatment was began and doc tors believe that the chance of sue is good. - j -Facts that I leaned dnrtog the i, www,- Miiuuit um NM www :- -I was causing many thousands of t deaths that coal have been btc- vented. Still, to me, the Individual fight against cancer was, ta a way, i detached and Impersonal. But aow I know . . . as only : those that cancer strikes can know . . . aow argent and desperate the : ngnt reaay as. "We oaa of as is safe. The fight aa he won, ant It's a fight that ! aaUs lor the sata of every one of "1 Mrs. lUiaaaa what haada tKa jHotta Carolina Dtvislon's army of volunteer eanoar fighters, said that atgnlfiaaat gataa Jiave begun to be aetted fa the attack against the disease, s "Now. she added, "to torn the fide definitely against an enemy that threatens the health and Uvea of one In every six of us, our ef forts mast he donbled and trebled." ' The IMS campaign chairman's first mova wffl bo the creation of a 4oerps of aeartr .'-J.OMucf mpalgn ! workers, reaching' into every,. cmro ty, who will endeavor to enlist the , ateanotal U at most of the state's JOHN a LARKINS, JR. .estimate 800,00 families in the eanoar fight - . Larklns is widely known over North Carolina for his service in the State Legislature during four regular and two special sessions. .Gc'ifish Merchant Murdered From Bioiv By Axe; Assailant Still At Large i W Hi iii i niiiii ii ' iii in ' (T, Agent's Schedule, Home Dem. Clubs Tidewater Head Gives His Opinion On Industry Just one industry moving into a community means much tn the average citizen of the community, In working on an industrial ex pansion program, Warren Bell President of the Tidewater Power Company discovered some amazing figures to prove what one indus trial plant employing 150 men can do for a community. A plant investment of $100,000 means an annual payroll of $200- 000. It will support a thousand peo pie, a dozen stores and a ten-room school house. A plant of this-'size provides: opportunity for' a dozc-t. professional men, sales and service ior 200 cars, - yearly markets for At one time he wss president pro ' $300,000 in agricultural and other tempore ox tna senate. Sea of a Baptist minister, he took his A. B. and law degrees at wake Forest College sad began practice In Charlotte bat - sooa moved to Trenton. His rise to prominence fa state affairs was rapid and spectacular. Ho directed the Jackson Day corn mlttee campaign for two years and was chairman of the constitutional amendment committee campaign, whereby the terms of sheriffs and coroners In North Carolina were in creased from two to four years. He is a Mason, Shrlner and Ro tarlan, and a member of the Parent Teacher Association Woodmen of the World, : J.O.UJLM- B.P.OJL lAmerieea Legion-ad Lt Soslete Idea 0 sr W- l 'f t Vrf He is married and the father at two young daughters .c. Dcplin Farm Bureau Will Have - Six Voting Delegates AlAsheville farm products; $(!0,000 annually for the railroads, a taxable valua tion oi a million dollars and an an nual expenditure In trade of a mil lion dollars. With these figures it's easy to see why new industries are so im portant to the growth of a com munity. New industrial plants after better jobs and higher pay for the indivioual; civic Improvements and Letiei'i.ijr.t for the community as a wnoie. ' x . v"'- . . Duplin County will grew only as its industry grows. New Industrial plants , mean- bigger markets " for farm : produce, ttierehy' providing ,oewer . income tor tae rarmer. jtac-1 - V . j g pSns orindiistry w2tHmTrliKnftirnrr rrD grew and prosperity for every citi- , vUl VlllvVI J VUI C Ten of Duplin county. Walter Johnson, aged -Duplin County man, was hit over the head I last Thursday morning by an un known assailant at 'his filling sta tion and store on the Harrells Store highway, about 10 miles from Wat lace. ' ' Johnson was found lying uncon scious under the counter by Willie and Hattie Page, who live near tlic store. They carried him into Wat lace to Dr. Hundley's office. From there he was rushed to James Wal ker Hospital in Wilmington where he died a few hours later. Investigation of officers disclosed a bloody axe in the store which they believed was used to hit Joh i son over the head. Officers believe that robbery was the motive for the beating. John son's wallet was missing from his clothes and is was generally thought he carried large sums of money on his person. Investigations are being carried out by State Highway Patrolmen and deputy sheriffs. A roward of $200 has been posted for the arr;st of one James "Pete" West (color ed) described as follows: Age 20; Height, 5 foot, 10 inches; Weight, 155 pounds; Blue eyes; Brownish hair; Medium Build; and very light complexion. The above culprit is wante.l by our county sheriff, and it is our legal duty to help apprehend such brutal slayers and help our peace officers. If you have any knowledge what soever, of the above described man gjt In touch with the sheriff's off ice at once. Boys Beware . Duplin County Farm Bureau will have six voting delegates, in addi tion to a sizeable contingent of reg ular delegates, at the 12th annual convention of the North Carolina Farm Bureau in Asheville. Feb, 1, 2, 3, and 4, I W. Outlaw, county president, has announced. . ' "The number of voting delegates representing a county Farm Bu reau is determined by the total membership of the local unitT Mr. Outlaw pointed out. "In aU, there will be 344 voting delegates at the meeting, . representing the state wide membership of 70,865. "Voting delegates are elected by the county units to act on resolu tions presented to : the annual meeting by the 75 County Farm Bureaus in the state. The resolu tions, submitted before the state or- ' ganizauon omy after full consider ation On the county level, touch upon various problems and policies affecting North Carolina. Without doubt, the work of voting dele gates is as important as any action taken at our annual meetings, for their decisions touch upon the or ganization's whole program for the year to come." The 1948 convention, which will be highlighted by addresses and discussions by leaders in agricul ture; industry, labor and govern ment, is regarded as a milestone in the progress of Farm Bureau in the state, Outlaw said, Leading the South once more in membership, he added the North Carolina Farm Bureau is looked upon as one of the strongest units in the entire organization of 1,275,180 farm fami lies and is expected to continue to show the way in Southern 1 farm leadership. kmm I7erned Against : ; Misbranded Corn Hybrids - 'Jan. 28. W. H. Darst, director of the State Department of Agri culture seed laboratory, has warned farmers to guard against misbrand ed .or misrepresented hybrid -seed corn. "The Tennessee 10 and Dixie 17 corn hybrids have given excellent results over a large area of the south," Darst explained, "and their popularity has led to the possibil ity of misbranding, and misrepre sentation." " He explained that the inbred 3 s involved in the production f t , e lines, as well as Tennessee 1 1 anl 15 and Dixie 44, have not i i '.eased for commercial pro . ...a by the southern experiment Gallons. "When the first crosses involving i-.wred lines for these hybrids are released to seed growers by the .o-naauon seed Producers Asso '.aliens," Darst said, "it will be 'ita the agreement that the seed " shall be certified. Such seed " soia in sealed containers t j always bear a state certifica ' "I of Tennessee 10 or Dix- i j'j c-,.n faea npt it; 'It would therefore seem quite obvious that any of these hybrids sold as such without certification tags and the seal of the state cer tifying agency would be misbrand ed." ' ' . Seven Springs Man Dies Tuesday i Davis Price, 62, died at his home in Seven Springs at 1:30 Tuesday morning. Funeral servit.es were conducted from the home at 2:Ht Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. R. M. Fitts, Methodist minister. Bu rial was in rii xview cemetery near Seven Springs. Surviving are his wife; three sons, Wilbur of Rt. 1, Mt Olive, Prentice and Calvin of Jie home; three daughters. Mrs. Tom Murvin of Rt 1, Mt. Olsve. Mrs. Ben Turner and Mrs. Walter Baker, both of Seven Springs; six listers, Misces J. I Price and Jen nie Pi ice of Seven Springs, Mrs. liermf n Purliett of LaGrangd, Mrs. r nna Davis of Mt. Olive, Mrs . , r f fyra ftripffj, and ' vf'"T Friendship Folk To Discuss Mutual Farm Problems ; The members of the Friendship Community have initiated a series of Community Meetings for the pur pose of discussing butual farm prob lems. On Friday, Jan. 16, County Agent L. F. Weeks led a very in formative forum on the reduction in tobacco acreage and the agen cies in the county for helping the farmer. On Friday Hon. Lewis Out led a forum on the value of com munity organization in building a prosperous . farming community. Next Friday night, Jan. 30, at 7:00 o'clock the third in this series of Community Meetings will feature a forum led by Mr. John W. Good man, Assistant Director of Exten sion for North Carolina. These for ums are open to all farmers and their wives who wish to keep well informed on all matters pertaining to their welfare. These forums are sponsored bv the Social Action Committee of Friendship Church, end the meet ings are held in the church build ing. The meetings, themselves, are for the benefit of all farmers and their wives, regardless of church affiliation. Allend Red Cross Meeting Tuesday Mesdames N. B. Boney and J. E. Jerritt represented Duplin County at a fund raising conftrer.ee in Goldsboro for the Red Cross chap ters in this district. The meeting was held on Tuesday, in the Golds boro Hotel. - -r Mr. Francis P. Sumerville, Reg ional Director- for the Southeast ern Area with headquarters in At lanta, presided. Mrs. Marian Ever ett, Field Representative, directed s panel discussion.! Mrs. A. Brooks Goes To l!ev York Mrs. A. Brookes of Warsaw Just returned from a two-week trip to New York. While there she bought new spring merchandise for the A. The good Samaritan act did n't quite pay off recently be tween Beulaville and . Rich . lands for Theodore R. Ander son of Midway Park, in Ons low County. According to reports he had just left Jacksonville with 5 pints of liquor. He was on his way to his former home in Charlotte. Before reaching Beulaville he couldn't resist the temptation and opened a pint. Soon he passed a car stuck in a ditch, turned round and went back to lend what help he could. Occupants of the stuck car were Deputy Sheriffs Houston and Horne of Beulaville. They appreciat ed his offer of assistance but detecting he was intoxicated, arrested him. Mr. Anderson., went through court and then to Superior Court. Judge Ste vens was presiding. The Judge, apprehending a more or less innocent attitude in Mr. Anderson, but at the same time remembering the law put the penalty on Mr. Anderson. He Is now without driver's license and a good sum of mo ney. The idea boys, is to stay out of your car when you are drinking. Senator Umstead In Town Tuesday Senator Wm. B. Umstead of Dur ham paid a visit to Kenansville and other points in Duplin County "Why The Church" is the sub ject of "The Baptist Hour" for February 1st, to be heard over Sta tion WPTF in Raleigh 8:30 A. M., with Dr. C. C. Warren of Charlotte as speaker. "Church, Youth, and the Home" will be considered in Februa-y over the Baptist Hour under the general theme, "Divine Light For Daily Living " it has been announ ced. Dr. Warren, pastor of the First Baptist Church. Charlotte, will bu heard the first two Sundays, while !'rote-sor Charles Wellborn Wa Texas, will speak the middle Sun day, and Dr. Ted F. Adams of Rich mond, Va . ihe last '.wu. i popular fojiuie of eich pro gram is a favorite hymn, determin ea by a poll amonj "six and a half million Southern Baptists, and it. which all interested listeners aie invited to take part. Monday, Feb 2, B. F. Grady Club at the home of Mrs. Denipsey Smith at 2:30 P. M. Tues. Feb. 3, Rose Hill Club at the home of Mrs. W. T. Blanchard at 2:30 P. M. Tues. Feb. 3. Beulaville Club at 3:00 P. M. Wed. Feb. 4, Special Interest meeting, Miss Virginia Wilson, at the Agricultural Bldg., in Kenans ville at 2:30 P. M. Miss Virginia Wilson, Extension Nutritionist from State College will give i demonstration oi, "Sim ple Entertaining". This will be op.?i to all people in the county. It is hoped that a large number will at tend. Thurs. Feb. 5. Magnolia Club at the Club House at 3:00 P. M. Thurs. Feb. 5. Maysville Club at the home of Mrs. Gordon Merritt at 2:30 P. M. Fri. Fco. 6. Friendly Club at the home of Mrs. Clyde Bradshaw at 2:30 P. M. Frl. Feb. b. Bethany Chapel Club at the home of Mrs. Kirby Whalrv at 2:30 P. M. County Council Duplin County Council of Home Demonstration Clubs held their first meeting of the year in the 4 gricultural P.Hg., ihurs.lav. Jui. 22. The meeting opened with the; County President, Mrs. A. B. Lanier presiding. Mrs. L. G. Williams, County Secretary, read the min utes of the last meeting and called -the roll by clubs. 14 clubs wer represented by 30 women. ; , 1 he Rat Killing Program was -presented bv Mrs. L. A. Rouse &ti '; all women were urged to take par, and get their neighbors to take part in this project. Attention was called to the group lhat Duplin County will Le Hostess to the District Meeting in the . Spring. :" The group adopted the plan to ' give the price of a chicken to aid ' in the relief over seas. Mesdames Preston Whitfield, C C. Ivey, C. J. Carter and Remus ; Creel met with the Treasurer, Mrs Ash Miller and worked -t a bud '' get for 1948. The Budget was ad '2 opted by the group. The Council i instructed Mrs. Miller to pay $30.00 ' -to the March of Dimes Fund. - Reading certificates and the County Library was discussed. After the business, Mrs. Mary L, McAllister, District Homo Demon stration Agant gave a most insplr- " ational talk to the women. - ; The meeting closed b siieirir. "Sing Your Way Homo " Snow And Sleet Forces Duplin Schools To Close This Week The weatherman is sivins the children additional holidays this week. Snow, fleet and rain hue impaired roads to the extent school principals and Supt. Johnson thought it advisable lo c'ose. Warsaw closed Monday, opened Tuesday :.nc! closed again Wednes day. Kenansville, Grady, Beulaville and Chinquapin also closed Wed nesday. At this writing definite re ports were not received from other schools. It is planned that all the schools reopen Monday, weather permitting. .- NOTICE ! ! Warsaw Man Crushed To Death In Jones County On Last Friday Attention is called to the post ponement of the PTA fponsorert Operetta at Beulaville which ha J been previously announced for Friday night. Jan. 30. Due to thi weather and road conditions this postponement was found necessary Please watch for posters and date to be announced later. Kenneth Ooodson Gets Appointment "lienneth Goodson reeen-.:v re ceived a permanent appointment as an "Aeronautical Research Sci entist" at Langley Field, Hampton Roads, Va. He received 'he degree of Bachelor of Aeronautical Ei-gineti-:ng"at North Carolina State College, Class of '44. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Goodson of near Mt. Olive. Announcement There will be a revival meeting at the Saiecta Free Will Baptist Church, beginning February 2nd. Everyone is cordially invited to attend these services. Tuesday. Tuesday night he ad dressed u meeting of the Jaycee; in Kinston. Burrell Kennedy, 39, of near Warsaw, operator of a log truck for the Wells-Oates dumber Company of Kenansville, was fatally crushed in an accident some distance from Dover in Jones County at 4-30 p. m. Friday. i It was learned that Kennedy' pulled off the road to avoid hitting a vehicle emerging from another road, and before he could dodge another vehicle it had rtruck his truck, causing the load on his duck to slide forward crushing him. A Helms Express truck, a wrecker operated by Carence Mai pass and a panel truck from Golds boro were involved. Mr. Kennedy resided in Kenans-. villc for a number of years and was well known over the county." ; Funeral services were held at the home two miles east of War saw Sunday afternoon at 2:30 oV clock. Burial was in the Mt Olive Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, the former Bessie Miller of near Fai-' son; one daughter, Shirley Ken nedy; four sons, Roy, Donald and Douglas of the home and William Elderidge Kennedy of the Navy, stationed In San Diego, Calif.; four " brothers. Earl of Warsaw. Coy of Pink Hill, Clarence of Rose Hill, and Garland of Wallace; and one ; sister, Mrs. Marvin Jackson of Ke nansville; also his father, W. F. Kennedy of Warsaw. THREE RATS CAN PRODUCE 350,000,000 SAYS WEEKS If there were only one pair of rats aged for immediate use. This will in Duplin County now and they . be one of the ways which you c.;( were allowed to remain, within help kill out the rats on your prenK three years time the offspring from ises and at the same time help ta these two rats could exceed 350,-. control further infestation on vour Beulaville Lodge Celebrates Anniversary On Saturday night, Jan. 17, Beu laville Lodge No. 658, A. F, & A. M celebrated its 25th anniversary, and held Ladies' Night. Supper, consisting of delicious barbecue . with accompanying ap petizing foods,' was served. Rev. N. E. Gresham, former member of the local lodge, made the addren which created much favorable com ment Following this, the member ship and- visiting Masons retired to the lodge -hall where a special communication commemorating the 25th anniversary was observed. Sev eral, short talks were made by lo cal members and visiting Masons preceding interesting addresses pertaining to Masonry by guest speakers, James I. Reynolds of Clinton and Rev. Lester Gillikin of Goldsboro. Although the weather was incle ment and the roads extremely bad, the attendance was splendid. There were four charter members pres ent, the remainder having either united with other lodges, remained at home, or gone on to the Greit Beyond. Closing Date For Filing ACP Reports The Closing Date for Filing 1947 1 Farmers in the County who have ACP Performance Reports ij Fob-' not filed their Performance are ruary 15, 191.3, states Joe E. SloaL, urged to do so at once if they are f" - ! r-r'sn CCT'-ylO receive. Pay-. for practices 000,000, says L. F. Weeks, County Agent. This may sound impossible, Mr. Weeks said, but the fact that one pair of rats can raise six or more litters per year with from 6 to 22 in a litter, this is quite understandable. Such a high birthrate lust proves how important it ii for every farm er, city resident and everyone to control rat infestation -on the'r premises. Every dead rat mean hundreds of others, that will not reach your farm, he declared. Residents of Duplin County, now have a chance to participate in one of the largest anH -at cam paigns ever staged in this county. You now have a chance to buy poi son bait ready mixed and pack- farm and other farms. Orders for the bait may be ola- ' ced between now and February 2 at tne county Extension Offices, or with your Agricultural Teacher, but be sure to join in this fight against one of man's most de structive pests. A three round package, enough for one average size farm imi 11 M After this bait .is placed in the f proper places to make it more ac- Cessible tn rata " - - rf nsaaai, IV follow this up by removing sourre ; J of food, water and shelter for tiie ' rats that were not killed from tie poison bait. This will mean a litt'.e " : extra work, but it win probaLly pay you more than any other Job i u jvur in. m for the next year. , , Commander Page Cancels Meeting Warsaw Post METHODIST PREACHING ' SCHEDULE . : , Commander J. C. Page , of the Chas R. Gavin Post American Le- nesday that the regular monthly meeting of the post, scheduled for t.. : J :.u, F 1 V. t r i may uigufc ui uus wees, l.na prn The preaching schedule for the Duplin Circuit for Sunday, Febru ary is as follows: Wesley . 10:00 A. M. . A KenanviUe - 11:15 A. M. Friendship - 7:00 P. M. , . J- The pastor, Rev. John M. Cline, will preach at each of these sr-' vices. -' V , "V - f Several kinds of fresh green will be on. the markets FO,n. cancelled due to Inclement weat r. ' lenfy vcreta'JIes are ' The regular meeting next man' O L ftwe t'v are rloh 1 1 I f : 'i ,i- 1 0t f "'