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'Bta# Farmville Enterprise * K* j - * , ?? i ** ? [ / ? Look At Your Label ? If Youi * ? Subscription Hap Expired Send | li n t^TfTti ut iTni it ^ 1 t Patronize Our Advertisers, For + They Are Constantly Inviting t You To Trade With Them. | VOL. TWHNlf^^f=== " r FARMVILLE, PITT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1936 NUMBER EIGHTEEN ThejSmttviUe School Caning Marked By i Inspiring Exercises Supt, J H. Moore Presid ed; Members of County And School Boards, Legislator Make Talks Thursday of this week, designated by the State as opening day for its schools, was an occasion of informal hut nevertheless inspiring talks, and a band concert at the Farmvilie grad ed school. The enrollment appeared to be large and many of the patrons attended the opening exercises. Following the assembly at o'clock, in Perkins Hall, the invoca tion was given by Rev. C. B. Mash burn and the Scripture lesson read by Rev. L. R. Ennis. Superintendent J. H. Moore, who is beginning his second term here, having come from Ahoskie to fill this ofhce last fall, presided, introduced the members of the faculty and an nounced the speakers. John T. Thome of the county board of education, contrasted the oppor tunities and advantages ?f the school boy of today with those of his own and stressed the importance of train ing in connection with preparation for any vocation as more necessary now than at any time in the coun try's history. J. W. Holmes, chairman of the lo cal school board, discussed character building briefly, declaring that it is ambition that determines "the set of the sail." Stating that the real objective of the public school and of education is "learning to live together," J. 1." Morgan, a member of the school board, reminded the children of the age of specialization in which they are living, and advised them to "lea: a everything about something w.^lo Ra. aing something about everything.'' J. H. Paylor. State legislator, ex plained the three branches of the State government?executive, judicial and legislative?saying that the last named deals with the future of school children, appropriating this year ap proximately 22 million dollars for the maintenance of schools. The school band, under the direc tion of M. P. Burt, of Wilson, played several selections. . i | ? Churches Back On Schedule Regular Services To Be gin on Sunday, Septem ber 6th September usually marks the end of vacations with the laity and clergy alike, and the beginning of a new season of religious endeavor among all the congregations here. With this in mind the pastors have called during the week to state that regnlar services will be held in all the churches beginning Sunday morn ing, when there will be services at eleven o'clock at the Baptist, Christian, Episcopal, Methodist and Presbyteria . churches; at 8:00 o'clock evening sei . ices will be held at the Baptist, Christian and Methodist churches, w rervices at both hours on Sundays ntir.ucd by these de nominations. The Pre.;!, erians and Episco palians hav .noining services on first and t' ' ' Sundays each month and on n and fourth Sunday evenings. Services z.:: :.!J at the Primitive Baptist church the second Sun days. The regular schedule is followed throughout the year at St. Elizabeth's Catholic church. The evening worship-hour will be changed to 7:30 in October, according to Rev. L. R. Ennis, president of the Farmville Ministerial Board. "HELLO, EVERYBODY, HELLO" SNAPPY MUSICAL COMEDY SPONSORED BY Jr. O. U. A. M. On Friday evening, September II, the Jr. 0. U. A. M. will present one of the greatest local talent shows yet to be staged in Farmville. It is a snappy Musical Comedy entitled "Hello Everybody, Hello," personalis directed by it's producer, Brando! James of this county, the show has been successfully produced in sev eral of the Southeastern States, ant has received favorable comment froir critics of the legitimate stage as wet as the amateur. More than hundred chorus singer: have been choeen to support t principal cast made up of ten of oui best local actors. Rshearaala axe already in ful swing. Tickets are on side at thi local drag stores and other places 5i tow*. Watch for further announce * TV ? fc,, P'- j.. , HOME-COMING AND OTHER THINGS AT THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH i , The Christian church will observe 1 Home-Corr.ing Day Sunday, Septem ber 6th. It i.. the wish of the pastor and official. that every member and uvery-in-law be present. We desire o renew our fellowship, which has bi n interrupted this sum mer, and .man a full program for the fall and winter. Another special feature of the .ay will be the basket dinner under the oaks. If it rains, dinner will be served in basement. So come anyway. The pastor desires to call atten tion to two sermons to be preached for the next two Sunday mornings: next Sunday he -will give his answer to every critic of the church. Have you any criticisms ? If so, come. The following Sunday he will have his say on the encroachments of busi ness and pleasure on the Lord's Day. We earnestly hope that every one who runs his business or fishes on Sunday will be with us. Rev. C. B. Mashburn, Pastor. Italian Cruiser Sails For Spain To Watch Events Sentiment Of Fascist Italy Flares Menacing ly Against Socialist Rule Rome, Sept. ? The 10,000-ton Cruiser Pola sailed tonight from Gaeta to Barcelona "to give added protection to Italians there." The Pola is one of Italy's finest war vessels. The ship was to join an Italian war vessel already at Barcelona. The Italian government was aroused by reports earlier in the day that an Italian workman In Barcelona had been ki'led by Span ish Socialist government forces, and had indicated the reinforcements might be sent to "protect" Italians in the Spanish city. The Pola, during naval maneu vers, frequently flew Premier Mus solini's flag. It should arrive in Barcelona early Saturday. Well-informed sources did not say whether or how soon other rein forcements would be sent to Bar celona, The sentiment of Fascist Italy flared up menacingly tonight against the Spanish Socialist government because of the reported killing ofi an Italian workman by government forces at Barcelona. ? An official communique today said "the Italian consul general at Barcelona made repeated and ener getic protests, but the present state of affairs is such in Spain that pro tests no longer are sufficient. "One cruiser," the communique said, "is already at Barcelona and it is probable that other forces may be sent there." NEW ORGANIZATION FORMED A new organization, the Pitt and Greene Electric Membership Corpor ation, was formed at an enthusiastic meeting held here in the town hail Monday evening, at which time the following officers were elected; Lee Tugwell, president; Cleveland Park er, vice president; Seth Barrow, sec retary and treasurer. W. C. Hinson, 0. L. Irwin and T. H. Rouse were elected also to serve with these offi cers as a board of directors. Plans were laid for rural electrical expansion in these counties and for officials to visit authorities in Wash ington in an effort to secure some action in regard to papers filed some time ago. ARNOLD-DARNELL Miss Mildred Evelyn DarnelT, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. i Darnell, of Kenansville, and Mr. John ! Conway Arnold, of Fuqqay Springs, 1 and Farmville, were quietly married r at noon Thursday, August 27, in Em [ poria, Va., in the presence of a few i intimate friends. Mr. Arnold is the manager of the I local A. and P. Store. t The young couple have . returned 1 from a motor trip through Virginia and will make their home here. ' > > i CRAZY TOBACCO TAGS COMING r SEPTEMBER 8 * 1 The Crazy Tobacco Tags will be gi > Perkins Hall, Tuesday nighty logki\g r\ at wa/kimctcm CAMPAIGN OPENS UP LANDON'S PRESENT COURSE TWO 1936 FACTORS THE "PEACE" VOTE CANDIDATES ON TOUR ABOUT "NO NEW TAXES" SEEKING TO END WAR THE HOUSING SHORTAGE COUZENS FOR F. D. R. By HUGO SIMMS (Special Washington Correspondent) The campaign for the Presidency is getting under steam throughout the country. Governor Landon has begun a series of trips that will af ford him the opportunity of present ing himself to the people by ex pounding his position on public ques tions. For the most part, it seems that political strategy will not call for any great elucidation of his per sonal views and that his speeches will, in the early stages of the cam paign, be confined to convincing the voters that he is solid, substantial and dependable. It is apparent that while Governor Landon's record in Kansas may or may not be important, the present campaign is going to be settled on the basis of voter reaction to the incumbent in the White House. In other words, the average American is expected to vote for or against President Roosevelt. If one is against the Chief Executive, he will be for Landon because the Repubfi-. can nominee is the logical benefici ary of the voter's wrath and the only effective instrument available to strafe the administration. Under the circumstances, it is G. O. P. strategy to prevent the alienation of any faction that is against Rooose velt?if Landon is certain to get the disgruntled citizen's support, why jeopardize it by injecting the governor's views on some issues that might not suit the man or woman ready to vote for him? Naturally, there are two sides to such a campaign procedure. Mr. Roosevelt is no babe in the woods and, while for the present, disclaims political speeches, it is well known that in about a month he will open up. When he does he may be de pended upon to raise certain issues and to stir up questions that will seem very important. The strategy will be aimed at making Landon talk, forcing him to take sides and to state his position with greater positiveness. The economy pledge of the Republicans will be attacked no doubt, and Mr. Landon will be asked to specify what cuts he will make in the budget to seek the high ly-touted balancing that business in terests aye demanding. Other mat ters will be brought up, some by the President and some by his work ers, but all of.them will be designed to force the Kansan to particularize. How it will work out remains to be seen. Several factors in the present cam paign deserve attention. One is the deep-seated antagonism to the presi dent on the part of so many busi ness men, including almost all of the big shots and many of the small er business groups. In some states this is bitter indeed and the talk is of "chaos" if Roosevelt wins. An other interesting factor is the ap parent drive of both parties to win the Negro vote in the States where this is a factor. While for years the Negroes were counted upon to vote for Republicans, out of grati tude to Lincoln for freeing their people, the Democrats have b?en cutting into this asset of the Re publican party and think they have a chance this year to annex the benefits that accrue from Negro sup port in doubtful states, where the balance of power may rest with the group. It is likely, before tbf campaign ends, that the public will hear more of the international questions that confront this country. Mr. Roosevelt in a recent speech, outlined his views and recounted adroitly his qualifica tions for handling the delicate problems that may mean peace or war. The sentiment of the Ameri can people for peace is overwhelm ing. Those who remember the sup port that came to President Wilson in 1916 when his supporters parad ed him as the man able to keep America out of the great European war are able to guage its vote-get ting power if any candidate can con i vince Americans that he is the man of peace. It will not be surprising i if such an effort is made on behalf i of the President. President Roosevelt will wind up r his tour of the drought area this . week afld return to Hyde Park be fore going to Washington. Out ' Mpj.ci.dai . the conference with the Governors i of the "Dust Bpwl" states held at ? ? ? gan, it was expected tl;at one radio speech would probably be made To dramatize to tHe public the effects of the prolonged drought, but when and where this speech would take place remained uncertain. The death of Governor Olson of Minnesota, caused the President to abandon a proposed trip to Rochest er where the governor was a patient in the Mayo Clinic. Various sena tors and other officials consulted with the President and the govern ors of the states through which he passed. As the President started for the West, Governor Landon was mak ing his first tour of the East. AT Chautauqua, New York, where Pres ident Roosevelt delivered his recent speech on foreign affairs, the Re publican candidate stressed the ne cessity for freedom of education, the press and the radio from autocratic government control if democracy is to be preserved in this country. Mr. Landon came out against the "teach ers' oath" which has aroused contro versy in a number of states. He al so said, in another short talk, that relief of the unemployed must con tinue until 'real" jobs could be pro vided through a change of policies to promote genuine recovery. The recent promise of the Admin istration that no new taxes would be sought at the next session of Con gress was based upon a letter writ ten by Secretary Morgenthal, relat ing the upward trend in business and increased tax collections. Mr. Morgenthau insists that it was a le gitimate and "above board" assur ance and that he intended to leave no loophole whatsoever. The Secre tary of the Treasury pointed out that the Executive had no control over Congress but did not expect any independent legislative action although some minor repairs were recommended for the taxing system. Last week President Roosevelt re ceived a delegation of the "People's Mandate to End War". The visitors requested that the United States im mediately stop increasing arma ments. They reported that the President differed with them and ex pressed the belief that peace can be maintained only by building up a powerful defense. The committee explained their effort to obtain 50, 000,000 signatures throughout the world to a petition asking all gov ernments to reduce armaments and renounce war. President Roosevelt endorsed the effort because of a belief that real peace can be achieved only through a pressure by citizens upon their governments. He expressed the idea that ninety-five per cent, of the peo ple oppose war and favor peace but that governments were behind in stead of abreast of the wishes of their peoples. He cited conditions in this hemisphere where a strong popular demand for peace exists. He pointed out that some nations used the need for improved economic con dition as an excuse for possible war when the real solution was to stress efforts to improve international economic conditions. A study of the housing situation by the American Federation of La bor finds that the building industry normally creates constructions worth more than ten billion dollars each year and that 2,300,000 workers de pend on it for a livelihood. Indi rectly, according to the survey, 4, 600,000 addiitonal workers are af fected. During the depression, home building dropped from the 840,000 peak of 1928 to 123,000 in 1933. Factory and commercial building dropped to seventeen per cent, of their 1929 value and public building, despite the Government program, to barely forty per cent. The industry is beginning to move up and is now back to forty-three per cent, of its 1929 value. The Federation believes that a high level of private building will be seen during the next two or three years, and estimates that actu al need requires the building of 1, 320,000 new homes each year from now until 1945. Senator Couzens, of Michigan, a candidate for renomination in the Republican primary this month, has given the Republican voters of his state notice that he will support Mr. Roosevelt for reelection. His action emphasizes the shifting party affili ations of many prominent persons this year. Quite a few Democrats have come out openly for Governor Landon but none holds the public' po sition or probable political influence of Senator Couzens. He is a man of great wealth, largely acquired thru a fortunate investment in the Ford Motor company. ; Why^^unti^ you belong to Gity Fathers Requests Your Cooperation Sanitary Ordinance Passed and Survey Dis cussed at Meeting At the regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday eve-, ning, an ordinance was passed in considering local sanitary conditions, which will prohibit, after September 15, the collection of garbage by the town trucks from any home that does not provide for its disposal a standard garbage can with top and bottom. The matter of the survey of Farm ville, which is now underway, was discussed and the Board expressed itself as desiring cooperation by property owners in the furnishing of maps, deeds, etc., to surveyors, espe cially in the four business blocks. The survey of the town is being made for the purpose of securing an accurate map of the town, for the convenience of tax solicitors and col lectors, and to facilitate the number ing of houses and lots. ROTARY CLUB The Farmville Rotary Club met on Tuesday evening with twenty mem bers present. The opening song se lections included "The Bells of St. Mary's," a special request number of Bill Smith of Raleigh, a former president of the Farmville Rotary Club, who was a guest at this time. Invocation was rendered by H- W, Kemp after which a fried chicken supper was enjoyed. R. E. King was recognized as a visitor from the Washington Rotary Club. Jim Joyner, program leader for the evening, called on John Lewis for a discussion of "The National De fense of the United States." After a review of the European and Asiatic conditions, the speaker pointed out that the United States is geographi cally and physically able to defend itself from invasion, and the greatest need from the standpoint of individ ual national defense to be the develop ment of a passion for neutrality by the people, thus making it impossi ble for the United States to become involved in foreign wars, MOVE INTO NEW MANSE Rev. and Mrs. H. M. Wilson moved this week into the new Presbyterian manse on Pine street, opposite the ; church. This ornate brick residence of two stories was recently completed and is a credit to the congregation. BARBECUE DINNER Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Bundy were hosts at a family dinner on Sunday at their home near Farmville. A sumptuous barbecue dinner was serv ed picnic fashion in the grove. Evans Case Goes To Jurors Today Greenville Man Con tends College Girl Per formed Operation On Herself eenville, Sept. 3. ?*? Testimony vc . completed and arguments start . J [.As afternoon in the case against Don Evans, local young man, being tried in Superior Court in connec tion with the death of Lucille Hunt ley Belk, summer school student here, who died recently from an al leged illegal operation. The defense did not complete its evidence until after 3 o'clock and Louis Gaylord opened the arguments for the defense, followed by Albion Dunn, also for the defense. Court was then recessed until tomorrow morning when Solicitor D. M. Clark will present the State's case to the jury. Judge N. A. Sinclair's charge to the jury will follow. Indications a he that the jury will get the case before noon tomorrow. ? The trial started Wednesday and most of the afternoon session was taken up with the selection of a jury and presentation of the State's evidence. Chief George Clark and Sheriff Sam Whitehurst, the state's chief witnesses, testified at length to what the defendant told them when he was taken into custody. Physicians who attended the girl as she lay 111 in a hotel room here also testified. The state rested shortly after the morning session started. The defense through a number of witnesses sought to account for the whereabouts of the . defendant throughout the day the alleged abor tion took place. Defense counsel intended the alleged operation was carried out by the girl herself. Both the mother and sister of the defend^' ? . .. -.7'?aaB Farmville to Go on Air On Saturday Morning Farmville's Mayor, John B. Lew is, and business men here are ar ranging a radio program, which will be broadcast over WPTF on Saturday morning, September 12th from ten to eleven o'clock, at which time interesting talks relative to the Farmville Tobacco Market and commercial enterprises here will be made. Musical selections, by local singers of recognized talent, will feature the program. County Farm Bureau News J. E. Winslow, President of the ' Pitt County Farm Bureau, stated ! this morning that reports made by the Directors of the Farm Bureau, ( in a meeting at the County Agent's I office last night, showed that twelve 1 I hundred new members to the Pitt ' County Farm Bureau had been se cured through a recent drive of the ( Farm Bureau to secure Cx thousand, three hundred and eighty-four mem- i bers from Pitt County. i The Farm Bureau has a varied j program which materially affects ( every phrase of farming and busi- < ness life In the county. And if the ( program is to succeed it is necessary j that every land owner, tenant and < business man in the County become a member. With this in view, the ] Farm Bureau officials are asking , that every landlord in the county, ' not only buys a membership for him- | self, but one for each of his tenants, < as well. This request is being made of the landlord due to the fact that it is absolutely necessary that Pitt j County get behind the Farm Pro gram one hundred per cent as soon . as possible, in order that time may ] be devoted to organization in other counties between now and January 1, so that legislation may be secured to make the program effective. The State Farm Bureau has been busy setting up working organiza tions in a large number of counties in the State. Fifty-eight such or ganizations have already been set up and others are in the process of be ing organized. With a majority of the counties already having an or ganization set up, Mr. Winslow sta ted, that the State organization was now turning its attention to build ing up a large membership in each of the counties organized. He fur- ( ther stated that since Pitt County ' was perhaps more vitally interested ! in the program underway, it was 1 necessary that Pitt should take the 1 lead in the membership drive under- ' way, and that it was further neces- ' sary, if the program is to succeed, that Pitt County have a membership 1 for each of the six thousand, three hundred and eighty-four farmers ( listed by the Federal Census in Pitt ( County. September 10 has been set as tne date for completing a drive in Pitt ' County. Farmers are urged to go to 1 anyone of the following directors and enroll every tenant on his farm ' in the Farm Bureau without waiting 1 to be called on. The following is ' the list of directors in the Pitt 1 County Bureau: W. H. Dail, Jr., Roy T. Cox, R. 11. Parker, M. 0. Speight, J. V. Taylor, ' J. P. Davenport, Mack G. Smith, P. ; S. Moore, F. M. Kilpatriek, 0. E. 1 Trevathan, A. L. Woolard, It. B. Ty or, John T. Thome, R. L. Little and 1 J. E. Winslow. 1 During the years 1933-'34-'35, the AAA secured for the farmers fair ' prices for their farm products. Add- 1 ing to the income of the North Caro- 1 lina growers more than three hun dred million dollars. In 1936, after 1 the invalidation of the AAA drought ' throughout the country has main tained reasonable prices. Future 1 prices of farm products, however, is dependent upon the action of organ- 1 ized farmers. And unless the farm ers of North Carolina are sufficient- 1 ly organized between now and Janu ary 1, to secure for themselves leg islation that will protect them from a return of 1932 price levels, which is sure to come, without crop con trol legislation. Mr. Winslow stated that it was the duty of every land owner to get the total man power of his farm squarely and actively behind the efforts of the Farm Bu reau, in fighting against the return of 1932 conditions. Mr. Winslow fur ther stated that the organization had had a fine response from leading farmers throughout the State. How ever, he said it was virtually im possible for the State organization to contact every individual farmer, therefore, he is making an urgent' .appeal to the leading farmers to en-' roll their tenants and contact their neighbors urging them to do iiksjlj wiflA. ?1 Sltefc -a A SAfcjte A rjSIBfc.. Local Market Opened Tuesday; Receipts Were Heavy-Record Crowd o??? p?o?o? Prices Range From 2c to 50c on First Sale; Market Swings Into Regular Smooth Rou tine on Wednesday With thousands of farmers and their families here to witness the opening activities, and tobacco roll ing into this market in record quan tities, Farmville shared the lime light with the other New Bright Belt markets on the opening, Tuesday, averaging $24.09 for 412,508 pounds, which brought growers $99,358.22. Bidding was spirited. Inferior grades, which were blam ed on weather conditions, predomi nated, and a change was noted in the price of these, which go largely into the export trade. Prices for weed, deemed good enough for domestic use, were higher when compared with last year's figures. Most of the farmers were appar ently pleased. The 1935 opening figures for the market was 555,554 pounds, which sold at an average of $19.G4. The 1934 opening average was $28.28 for 199,366 pounds. Sales were much lighter Wednes day, when a total of 67,054 pound9 were sold on the four warehouse floors here for $16,590.36 at an aver age of $24.74. A great quantity of inferior grades also dominated the offerings on this sale. The huge orowd of opening day was missing on the floors and the market was able to swing into.its regular routine of smooth action. The total figures for the four houses on Thursday were released officially by Supervisor of Sales J. P. Bundy as 141,462 pounds, whifll orought $32,887.83, at an average of $23.25. Sales are medium heavy today, Friday, with a slight upward trend in prices. Tobacco curing is still in progress, and sales are expected to continue light through next week. Engineer Files Tarjiver Data Report Handed Division Engineer Who Will Send It to Washington Greenville, Sept. 3.?S. P. Dick inson, secretary-traffic manager of :he Carolina Shippers Association, stated Wednesday upon his return From Richmond, Va., that the dis trict engineer had filed his report an Tar River with the division engi neer and the report would be for warded to Washington within the next few days. Mr. Dickenson has kept in close touch with both the district and the division offices during the past two months and has been able to give valuable assistance on two or three phases of the matter. While no in formation other than that the report was filed was obtainable at this time Mr. Dickenson has the assurance that the matter will receive prompt attention of the division engineer and will be forwarded to Washing ton within a few days. Mr. Dickenson stated further that the change of headquarters of the association to Morehead City, effec tive September 1, would not in any way affect the handling of this proj ect or other matters being handled by the association. In fact, he is of the opinion that the association will be in a better position to handle such matters, inasmuch as the Port Commission of Morehead and M. R. Beaman, general manager, are very much interested in the development of the inland waterways. Just as soon as the facts are known in connection with the re port, a meeting of the Tar River committee will be called by Colonel E. G. Flanagan, chairman, it was stated. t Deepening of Tar River and re moval of pbstructions to navigation are bein& bought. CHECKING CROPS FROM THE AIR The AAA, it is said, has discover ed that the' airplane is able to check by photographs the acreages plahfr ed by farmers under soil conserva tion contracts quicker and cheaper, in most cases, than the surveying of the land by the chain methoc. By flying over more territory in a day than surveyors could cover in much longer time and taking aerial photographs it is possible to see at a glance- the planted areas. The photographs are turned over to lo cal compliance agents who identify the crops in the various areas and the check up is easily made.