r ' ,VILLE,N.C. TI1E DUPLIN TIMES FRIDAY, MAY 19th, 1950 j r"" " -J" STORY A::d I he Last Shall Be First - By: MRS HOWARD JOYNER The Angel heard a gentle rapping at the gate. Hastening to the gate to see who the caller was, she in quired "What name please?" A proud, arrogant voice replied, "Oh, don't ypu know? I'm Mrs. Van O' Connor, and' I'd appreciate it If you didn't keep me waitihg. My servan, the woman with me, and I have been through -puite a bit today. As you know, we were killed in that awful aeroplane accident this afternoon. 'Open up please: 'Im not accustomed to waiting." The-sweet voice of the Angel replied, "But just a minute, there are some question! that I must ask you: For our. record, you know." The cold arroeant voice war now M 1.1 . MKttat HWall nlnanA ! make it brief as I'm very tired and want to rest." The ' Angel proceeded, "First, dearfwhat did you bring with you?" The inpatient voice replied, "Why notfnng at all, but surely you know this. You see I wasn't prepared to come so suddenly and I brought nothing. It's awful to know that I had to leave a fortune behind, and besides the money, I had to leave three palatial homes. Why .Angel, they were the finest Tiomes in the world that money could buy. I also had to leave three almost new cars. If only I had known that I was coming, I could have made some preparation." Again the soothing voice of the Angel explained. "But dear, those are worldy things arid do not count here. What I meant was, what kind of deeds did you leave behind? The good that you did while on earth are the only things that count up here. Do you understand now what I mean? Who is this sweet faced woman with you?" Shaking her head in annoyance, the hard voice replied, "Oh, don't bother with her - please attend to me first, for you see, she's only my poor servant and she is well accus tomed to waiting. And too, she's not miserable like I am, for she left nothing of value behind, being a servant, you know." The sweet voice of the Angel proceeded, "My dear, I'm afraid you're very confused about values, for our Record proves differently. This gentle faced woman whom you call your jervant, whom as you said left no wealth, and nothing of material value behind, but wait, let me read you her record io that you may better understand this woman's great worth. Listen! 'This beloved woman lived a noble life nt cnif onrrifirp she was a doer of Golden Deeds. With her widow's MUA eVia tan iUa nnnr fine ClfltneQ IlltlC, 3,1. AVW tww, tho nmhnns. she ministered unto the sick. Above all things sne lovea God, and was kind to his child ren." ' The Angel raised her head -sadly as she closed the record book, "Now that she has departed from the earth, all the good she did is Btored up as great treasures in Heaven. For surely, here, the. first shall be last and the last shall be first." for time saving and fine workman- Unarking notches and darts. With ship. Crewel needles, especially the carbon laid face-up underneath, If you- have trouble threading the twoatbhing pieces can toe mark needles, are recommended. The ed at 'ie same time. Specialists eyes are larger and the needle It- prefer tjie chalk pencil to cutting self, is slender. Size 10 needles are notches with scissors. Cuttlng"the best for fine fabrics and most light , notches outward is a nuisance. And summer goods. notches ;into the edge reduce seam Dressmaker pins size 16 are the. allowance, slim kind that do not make holes f ij.wo ruiers . . transparent ones in materials. Be sure the pins are if DOssible -- are helpful sewing State Colecfe Hints To Home Makers By: RUTH CURRENT State Home Demonstration Agent Sewine: Save time by having good equipment. From needles and pins to the sewing machine, the right sewing tools are important . ," lv , ' it clean.. A seam guide for the sewing V. I - 1 1 tknn twiftaf illumine is mure iicila man .. i , j . . . , , . women realize. It's a small attacftick is handy for laying pat ment that screws in place beside the needle and keeps seams an even distance from the edge. - A folding cutting board is not expensive and stores conveniently. Dressmakers' carbon paper with colored chalk pencil is handy for RALPH J JONES FOR SHERIFF Saturday, May 27th, 1950 I want to thank the good people of our county for your favorable support four years ago. You gave me a majority of our fifteen hundred votes, which gave me a great determination to give our people my best. I feel that knowing the people as I do, I can give you better service in the next four years than in the past. I will appreciate your sup port on Saturday, May 27. Thanks, it I 41 1 ;lLbi & Y 1 1 aids. A six-inch ruler is good for measuring hems and making cor ners accurate. An. 18-inch ruler or terns on .the straight material. FARMER. IN SAMPSON SAYS PASTURES PAY A Sampson Negro farmer, W. M. Culbreth of Rt. 1 Clinton, be lieves that clover, and grasses will solve the major problem of raising livestock, according to Frank Fai son, Jr., Negro county agent. Culbreth seeded 1.5 acres of La dino clover and Kentucky fescue grass last October. Because of mild winter weather, he was able to start grazing the plot in February with one brood sow and six pigs.. He keeps his hogs in good shape by feeding them a small amount of corn each day. Culbreth plans to seed two more acres of clover this fall, using the same recommended practices which he followed last October . Duplin Times KENANSVILLE N.C. Hix Bradshaw FOR CORONER Your Vote Will Be ; Appreciated Announcement I HEREBY ANNOUNCE MY CANDIDACY FOR THE OFF ICE OF JUDGE OF THE GENERAL COUNTY COURT OF DU PLIN COUNTY, SUBJECT TO THE WILL OF THE VOTERS IN THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY MAY 27, 1950. IF NOMINATED AND ELECTED, IT WILL BE MY EN DEAVOR TO CONDUCT THE AFFAIRS OF THE OFFICE WITHOUT FEAR OR FAVOR AND MAINTAIN THE DIGNITY OF THE COURT AT ALL TIMES. YOUR VOTE AND SUPPORT WILL BE DEEPLY APPRECIATED. Hubert E.Phillips Joees 66' f Ml S K :;:::3lctg;d To The Voiers Of Duplin County: ' After consideration of the cost and being away from my family in attendance of the Session of the General Assembly for the term, which is uncertain, I withdrew as a candidate for Representative of this County, and hereby announce my candidacy for Judge of the General County Court of this County, subject to the Democratic Pri mary to be held on May 27, 1950. '" If nominated and elected, I shall endeavor to expedite the trial of all cases which may come before me by eliminating unnecessary delays. I shall give the State and the defendants all the time necess ary to develop their evidence in order that each case may be fairly , tried, and all defendants and witnesses shall have the protection of the Court against unnecessary abuse. I shall temper Justice with mercy in all sentences and Judgments which it shall be my duty to . pass upon those defendants found guilty, I will sincerely appreciate your support for this office. for waiting all this time for your nev Chrysler or Plymouth. Now that our pro duction lines are rolling again, we'll soon 4 be able to show you the finest Chryslers and Plymouths in all our 25 years ... so come in and see us. We'll give you a dem onstration of beauty and performance that will repay you handsomely for waiting. ,'Ki VjMx-" -.Tf-ir4 ' ' mmwitmmi Li AO ' 'U k... k.J 'V. .- . i .. m '-.-- - :. v. r . . - v ' ' .

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