North Carolina Newspapers

win I VOLUME NUMBER SIXTEEN Have Your 'v In Kenansville; . Baleigh, N. C. Arthur T. Moore head of the Motor Vehicle Depart- Rent's Mechanical Inspection Di ' Vigion, today announced the sched ule for operation of 16 of the State"s Mechanical Inspecticti Lanes. Each lane is' portable and vfill be transported froAi place to place in order to reach all vehicle owners, the schedules for these lanes take them through July I. The Inspection program calls for the establishment and full-time op eration of a6 lanes throughout the State. Moore said he would have the schedules for the remaining 20 lanes as soon as additional testing equipment is delivered. " Under the Motor Vehicle Mech anical Prugr.im; each motor vehicle registered in North Carolina must Get Permit Before Starting Fire County Warden MilleF stated that as of February 1 until June 1 inclusive, it will be necessary for all people burning any brush to first obtain from him or a duly authorized agent a Burning Per mit to start or cause to be started any fire in Duplin County. The Law reads as follows: It shall be unlawful for any per son, firm or corporation to start or cause to be started any fire or ig nite any material in any of the amis of woodlands under the pro lection of the State Forest Service ' or within five hundred feet of any ' such protected area, between 'he first day of February and the first nay of June, inclusive, or between the first day of October and the thirtieth day of November, inclu ; give, in any year without first ob taining from the State Forester or one of his duly authorized agents a permit to set out fire or ignite , any material in such above men tioned protected areas; that no charge shall be made for the grant- ing of said permits. This section shall not apply to n any fires started or caused to be started within five huodied feet of a dwelling house. Any person, firm or :orporatlon ' violating this Act shall be guilty of misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined not more that fifty ($50) dollars or imprisoned for a period of not more than 30 days. (Chapter 14-139, General Statutes of N. C. as amended by Chapter 120 of Public Laws of 1939 Ses sion.) Permits can be obtained at the following towers in Pink LIU, Rose Hill, Chinquapin; and from the fol- lowing agents: C. E. Stephens Store r Kenansville: Farmers. Hdwe Co., -Warsaw; H. A. Parkers Store, Bow den; H. B. Kornegay Store, Calypso; t A. C. Hall Howe. Store, Wallace: Dallas Jones, RFD Warsaw; Edgar S. English, RFD Wallace; B. V. Byrd, RFD Red Hill; and C. Mc. L. Batts, RFD Rose Hill. Jerritt Reports On Red Cross Work The first blood center in the Southeast operating under the new 'National Blood Program of the American lied Cross "was opened February 17 in Atlanta. Ga., tu cording to J. E. Jerritt, chairman of the Duplin. County ted Cross Chapter. j , ' The Atlanta canter, which will serve 43 - surrounding Red Cress chapters, is also one of the first centers to be opened in the country, be explained. He added that the Red Cross Program is expected to cover tho entire Southeast and the rest of the nation within five yea. "We are looking for the day when tne citizens of Duplin can partici pate In this new program undtr- wxen by the Red Cross, which proved the job of supplying blood could be done by obtaining blood for the armed forces during the war," Mr. Jerritt said. Tax Collector . Cc!!:cling County Tax 'Collector Gilbert A1Phin r v 's week that his office' , r t year Law Requires It 'be inspected once during 1948 ana twice a year thereafter. LANE .30, to cover Wayne, Dup lin, and Jones: Lane opened in Ke nansville on February 11. with Feb. 11-14 as period for orientation c.f mechanics and inspection of public-owned vehicles. Lane opened to tjje public' on Feb. 16 and will con tinue open until March 5. Lane moves to Goldsboro on Mar. 6; open to public-owned vehichs from Mar. 8-12; will open to public Mar. 13-April 12. Moves to Trento i and open to public Apr. 17-20. On April 22, the lane will return 10 Goldsboro with the following sched ule: Goldsboro - April 22-May-22 Kenansville - May 25-June 18. and Trenton - June 21-29, and will re turn to Goldsboro on July 1. Duplin Prisoner Is Killed By Guard Raleigh, Feb. 18. A guard to day shot and killed a prisoner tempting to escape from 1'ie Union County prison ca,inp n?ar Monroe, chief prison inspection Kyle Ma'. thews reported. The prisoner was Robert McLean, 23, Duplin County Negro Mat thews said. The guard, John C. l.emmoiis. shot McLean when he tried to run away while assigned to a work gang. Prison records show McLean was sentenced in Duplin county lar.t January 26, to J 5 years for robbery with firearms, 10 years for assault with a deadly weapon and 5 vcars for assault with intent to kill. Matthews reported that authori ties hid not found three long-term prisoners who escaped from the Pitt County camp late Monday. Death Claims Rev. J. B.Sessoms By MISS MACY COX i The death ansel called at the home of Rev. J. B. Sessoms, beloved pastor of the Magnolia Baptist Church, about noon on February 6, 1948, and called him to his Hea venly home. It was on his 50th birthday. He died of a heart at tack. He was a son of the late An drew Jackson and Isabel Simmons Sessoms of Roseboro. He was twice married. On December 22, 1916 he was marr'ed to Miss Anr.ie McLamb of Erwin. To them were born six children, all are living and are E! drich Sessoms of New York, Mrs. Milton Stephens of Erwin, J. B Sessoms. Jr. of Philadelphia, Pa., Mrs. Clayton Murphy oi Florence, S. C Phillip Sessoms of Shav Field. S. C. Fances Sessoms of Magnolia. Mrs. Sessoms died on May 1, 1935. On December 21, 1905 he was married to Mrs. Mary Holmes. She "had seven children. All are living and are Mrs. Linder Jackson, Philadelphia, Arctic Hol mes. Benson, Mrs. Paul Gale, Clin ton, Mrs. Helen Oast, Magnolia, Billie Holmes, New Mexico, Jur lene Holmes, Maglonia, Peggy Hol mes. Maenolia. By their last m-.r- riage they had two sons, Robert and Richard Sessoms. He had two sisters.' Mrs. L. F. West of Erwin and Mrs. Simon Smith, Roseboro, and four brothers, W. P. of Erwin, A. P. and Fred of Greensboro, and Bernice Sessoms of Durham. In his younghood days he was a barber in Greensboro. While there he heard an old preach er, A. M. Bowman, preach and the message convinced him of God's call to preach the gospel. He gavo up his business and entered Lamp bell College to prepare for the min istry and graduated there. He was 32 years old when he be an preach ing and had preached 18 years. H preached his first sermon in Peters Creek Chur?h, his first pastorates were in Browns Church and Mary's Chapel in New South River Assoc iation. In 1936 he came to the East ern Association and his first chur ches were PoDlar Grove, Mount Vernon and Beulah. He has? served in Eastern also. New Hope, Turkey, Dnbsons ChaDel. Oak Vale, Con cord and Maenolia. At the time of .nls home going he was serving New Hope, Concord, Poplar Grove and Maenolia.' ' " " " - He came to Magnolia in October 1938 and has served here 9 years. He served a church in Florence, S. C, a few months. The church e called him tack. He returned, h t a t v a cf e-.- i KENANSVILLE, NORTH fife mm wm mm mm V i ill!!?' LIONEL WEIL Well known farmer, business man and merchant of Goldsboro who died last week. Congressman Barden Will Run Again Faithfully Served For Seven Years Congressman Grahar.i A. Barden, of Now B?rn, stated this week that he will be a candidate for renomi nation and eltction to Congress (Hap) Barden is now serving his seventh term in Congress. Mr. Barden has had very little trouble since the Abernathy af fair and is expected to have no trouble, not even opposition this time. Congressman Balden is one of the most popular Representatives this district has ever had and, ac cording to ali reports, lUU, popular ity is wul earned. He is one of the; hardest working men in Washing ton. His Secretary, Tom ScGee, from Mt. Olive, is very efficient Navy Vets Read Good Conduct Medals are now being issued to all qualified Navy veterans upon application, accord ing to the Department of Ihe Nav. Veterans who meet the qualifi cations and have not been previous ly issued this award, should make application to the Chief of Naval Personnel, Attention Pers-10, Navy Department, Washington 25, D. C. stating name, service number, rate and dates' of enlistment and dis charge. in many wivs under his leadership. He always brought very decided gospel messages. He held the con fidence and love of his people. In behalf of his churches we extend sympathy to his family. All their children, his brothers and a host of lriendi and other relatives were hce after his death. On account of the snow, his remains lay in State in the home till Thursday at 11 o'clock a. m. when the funeral was conducted in the Baptist church in the presence a large congregation, and he whj carried to and buried in Antioch Church Cemetery. Rev. G. Vanr. Stephens, and Rev. Gilmer Beck of Warsaw, and Rev. J. V. Case of Rose Hill aad charge oc the funeral. The pallbearers were O. G. Bradshaw J.' E. Tucker, Harold Ezzell, Homer Taylor, Irksome Rouse and R. G. Tucker. The great number of floral of ferings were beautiful and each flower seemed to express sym pathy and love. Th3 flower girls were the young girls of the Sunday School. The family of the late Rev. J. S. Sessoms wish to express their deep gratitude to all of the many friends who were so; kind during their sorrow. Eldrich and J. B. Sessoms, Jr., rttended the burial of their uncle, Mr. Bob McRae last Saturday at Antioch Church cemetery where Mr. Sessoms was buried on Thurs day. He was a brother-in-law of Mr. Sessoms and was here on Thursday. ITe died of a heart attack on Frl- CAROLINA 4 ,' and has aided him considerably. (EDITORS NOTE:) Last week we told you who we were supporting for Governor and we are just as strongly supporting "Hiip" for Congress as long as he wants. Our experience with him is: If you need something done in Washington, that is in reason of course, call on Mr. Barden. Don't nag him, but just let him know what yon need. His interests are national, of course, but his constituents come first. An expression I heard hini make: "All the folks in my district are good folks," and he meant it. J. R. G. Letters To Editor February 13, 19 n Congressman Graham A. Barden House'Offke Building Washington, D. C. Dear Co'gvossman Barden- ' We have your telegram of Feb ruary 12 co ic... ning the emergency fuel situation presented to you v J. Robert Graciy. Kcnansille North Carolina: We will do everything within ouf power to try to assist the commun ity of Kenansville in obtaining some coal shipments. Assuring you of our full cooper ation in connection with this re quest, I am Cordially yours, 1 Division of Purchase and Contract W. Z. Betts, Director February 16, 1948 Mr. J. R. Grady Kenansville, N..C. near Mr. Gradv: I thought you would be interested in knowing that A. T. Missey Coal PomDanv. Richmond,-Va., shipped nf coal to Brown Oil Com pany at Kenansville on February 1 ' We are glad to have Deen or ser vice tc you in Ibis instance. With all good wishes, I am Cordially yours, Division pf Purchase and Contract W. Z. Betts, Director February 17, 1948 Mr. J. R. Grady. Editor Duplin Times Kenansville, N. C. Dear Bob: : , I have yottr telegram suggesting that the orieinal Wright plane be permanently housed at Kitty Hawk. I appreciate your telegram and wish to advise that 1 am, invesugaurg the proposition and will do all I can to ; have 4t stationed at Kittv Hawk should the British decide to return it to the United States. With best wishes, I am v . :. Yours very truly, ' ' : -Ciydo R. Iloy. I . FRIDAY, Wolfescrape Man Killed By Brother While Killing Hogs; Archie Moody, a resident of Wolfescrape Township, was fatally Injured Monday by his brother, who sol ').;.: m lire h?ad with a 22 ntle. 1 v : "to jtng was nied purely ac c . I ..-i. by Coroner C. B. Sitter s' .. !..' is Coroner Sitterson's s; uciViu.ii as prepared for the T.mcs: On I hi iiioi mug ot Feb. 16, 1948, f( ar j1i.m!v brothers got together I') k :1 iii',s at the home of Archie Moody. Ilarvy Moody shooting down one hog. Archie takes the knife to stick the hog just shot down by Ilarvy Moody, his broth ;r. City 01 Goldsboro Thanks Faison For Offer Of Help February 10, 1948 Mr. P. G. Atliims Chief of ire Douartmcnt Faison, North Carolina Mv dear f'h'cf. 1 iiasten to write you to thank you and the men of your depart ment who so generously of lured the M:rvic cs oC yourselves and vour fire ecniinmrnt on the occasion of the lire ;;t eii s :.lore here on yister dav evcn:iig, J ebruarv 9. 1948. I am enclotir a copv jf a letter this day addressed to tho Town ot Faison, Attention Mayor Groome, and a copy of which I am trans-1 mittmg to the Duplin Times, which itWri'itK to show our very real and . deep appreciation of your great kindness to us. The City of Goldsboro wishes you to know that we stand ready to answer anv and all calls from the greut town ct Faison at any and all times and under any and all circumstances. Sincerely, Si olt B Berkeley, Mayor February 10, 1948 The Town of Faison Rose !u3 Civilan Club hcSchis Miss Jerome The Civilan Club of Rose Hill is and lived in Rose Hill nn a number going to present Miss Douglass of years and at present her home is Jerr.ue in a vocnl concert on March in Ashland, Virginia. She is study 8. 1948, at 8:00 P. M. in the Rose ing voice in New York and has Hill Theatre- sung with Phil Psitalmy's orches- M.is Jerome was born in Wallace I tra and chorus. School Time Loss Make-up To Be Left Up To Each Community Supt- O. P. Johnson announced last night that schools in Duplin will operate each Saturday until tne local committees at each school can get together and decide just what they want to do. If they want Farm Leader To Speak At Friendship Mr. John W. Goodman, Assistant Director of the State College Ex tension Service, will speak at a meeting of farmers and their wives at Friendship Church Friday night, Feb. 20 at 7:30. Mr. Goodman wili l.ad a forum on farm problems with a view of suggesting ways of increasing farm income and stan i.ards of living. This series of farmers' forums is an experimental project being sponsored by the Social Action Committee of Friendship Church anr1 is being closely observed by the Ge iiaral Board of Education of the Methodist Church. Already this c eulral board has sent a representa tive from Nashville, Tqnn. to at tend one pf the forums aud has re ceived numerous reports from the local leaders. ' Jurors For March Term County Court Jurors named for duty for the March term of County Court are as foltowM ;';-' ' . H. B. Carter, J. Ward, I. & Raynor, Jesse D. Thompson, A. B. Wells, Albei t L. Sanderson, W. S Clifton, II. C Cooke, Bland Hussey, J. A. Wilson, Daniel Crews, Earl WlUiar. :s, O. H. James, Jr., G. S. Herring, ' Lewis Ray West, Jesse Lanier, A. It. Trown, Huch Elrori, C. I. C.-n"' " r 't T" ' ' FEBRUARY 20th., 1948 Shooting Accidental As Harvy attempts to shoot the second hog, Archie raised up just in time for the bullet to strike hin-. about two inches behind the right ear. His brothers, Jodie, Joseph, Jr. and Harvy, all present, knew this to be an accident, rushed him to Mt. Olivr for medical attention. but he was dead upon arriving there. Arclue Moody, a resident of Wolfescrape Township, 38 years of age, leaves a wile, Mm. Myrtle Moody and two children. They live about 8 miles east of Mt. Olive. Faison, North Carolina Attentior: Mayor L. D. Groome Gentelemen' Please accept the thanks of the City ot Goldsboro North Carolina. Cor your mugnilicent gesture in offering the services of your fire equipmert and the personnel of your Fire Department unde? the able leader' hip of Fire Chief P. G Adams on tae occasion of the dis astrous lire suhrod by us hera on the atternoon and evening of February 9. 1948 when Weil's de partment store burned to the ground. We do appreciate from the bot tom of our hearts your villinzness to stand by and answer our call should the need have arisen. Goldsboro will be eternally grateful to vou for this grand ges ture of friendship; and you may rest assured that we stand ready at any and all times to aid you in any emergency which vjur great City might suffer at any time and under any cu-cumstances. Gratefully yours, Scott B. Berkeley? Mayor to continue operating on Saturdays or extend the lost time to the end of the term, it is up to them Mr. Johnson and all principals in tne county came to this decision at a meeting yesterday afternoon. This Droiect is being carried oi; to determine wavs in which the church can render economic as sistance, as well as spiritual gui dance, to the surrounding parish. The findines of the experiment will be passed on to the General Board and then through the literature of the church to all Methodist Church es of the nation. Similar projects are being carried out in other states in the southern and eastern sections of the United States, but this experiment in Duplin County is the only such sponsored Dy tne Methodist Church in North Caroli na. All farmers, farm wives, aud those interested in farm problems are invited to attend Friday night s meeting. J. M. SandUn, William H. Register, Walter I Bostie, E. L. Turner, and Furney M. Harper. Last Minute SPOT A 4 months old negro child was found dead in Beulaville. Foul play feared. Officers have no details. Negro man found dead In sewer pipe in Faison. No do- t "I, No. 8 HEAR The Baptist Hour Sunday morning at 8:30 O'clock February 22, 1948 Speaker Dr. T. F. Adams Richmond, Virginia Subject: "Marriages Are Made" Heard over Station WPTW ' 'Marriages' Subject Baptist Hour "Marriages Are Made" is the subject of "The Baptist Hour" for ' February 22nd, with Dr. T. F. A! ams of Richmond, Va. as speaker. -Heard over station WPTF at 8:3C A. M. "The Baptist Hour" series. "Divine Light For Daily Living," considers one of the most vital problems of our day, the home, in the last two Sundays of February . Dr. Adams, who will be heard . both weeks, is pastor of the First Baptist Church of Richmond and is one of the most popular speakers ever to appear on "The Baptist Hour." BOB GRADY SAYS tl:f -i OVR HEALTH DEPARTMENT Since arriving in Kenansville I, ' have blasted our health office; I . -have praised another. Our health -department has been in a more or . less deplorable condition since its inception. I believe, however, T have one apology to make. I once stated that if another Duplin doc--tor was named health officer I was " . ' gping to raise pluperfect hell , As I observe the set up now - the personnel and - the system they have, I feel Dr. G. V. Gooding is the best health officer Duplin has' ever had. If he will keep up the r' good work the future health of Du- phn should improve rapidly. ;v A few days ago the telephone rang. On the other end of the line was a friend of mine saying: "I am in your kitchen with some fresh. Where do you want it?" " "Anywhere", I saic ' just so you '' leave it." On returning, home T found a tremendous backbone, sausage, liver pudding, etc. The tnend was Bill Williimson. He and ' his father killed hogs that day. Any more "Bills" in the county? .. 1 Minor Accident Could've Been Major Accident Five persons narrowly escaped death Sunday night in Warsaw whim Dean Sutton, Negro, pulled a pistol on his wife and said he was going to kill her. Officers said he was dunking. In the room was a No. 2 kerosene lamp. Her brother, Leslie Smith, grabbed the lamp and threw it ot Dean, striking him on the hea'1. It so happened that the flame went out in the lamp's journey to lU ; victim. Sutton is out under a $200 bon I Names Managers i Raleigh Feb. 19. House Spea ¬ ker Thomas J. Pearsall of Rocky Mount and State Serator Oscar L. Richardson of Monroe plotted their strategy today after being named campaign managers by gub- -ernatorial candidate Charles - K. ' Johnson. , - State Treasurer Johnson said Pearsall will be manager and Rich ardson associate manager of tho campaign. ; Johnson was first of Jie five candidates for governor to name his pilots. Other candidates are W. Kerr Scott, former agriculture commissioner from Hanflc! ' n. Mayne Albright of Rale' C Parker of Durham r 1 ' 1 cf r " -