Farmville Enterprise FARMVILLE N. a G. ALEX SOUSE, Owner * Mgr. Eva Horton Shacklaflord Associate Editor THE BOGSE PKUfTSET ? i a .Subscription PrifcH One Year $L50 ? Six Months 76c ADVERTISING RATES) Display (Miatent) Me Per Inch All Legal adn. 5c a lias per week Published weekly and entered as Second Class Mail Matter at the Poatoffice at Farmville, N. CL, un der act of March 3rd, 1878. ADMIRALS URGE SALE OF DESTROYERS Public sentiment, according to the Institute of Public Opinion, approves the sale of American destroyers to j Great Britain, the poll showing 62 j per cent of those expressing an opin ion endorsed the idea. The average American, while gen erally in favor of the transfer of the destroyers to G At 3ritain, does not have the technical information to pass upon the' question but, in general, favors the proposal if the experts are satisfied that it will not injurfe our own defenses. Here is some expert opinion, to be added to that of Gen Pershing, who recently appealed to the nation to make the transfer promptly: Vice Admiral H. P. Huse, former Commander U. S. Naval Forces in Europe, says "it would be correct trategy to transfer the destroyers to the British at once. This opinion is not based on sentiment, but on what I believe to be sound policy for the protection of American interests." Vice Admiral Wm. L. Rogers, former Commander in Chief, Asiatic Fleet, says "the transfer should be done as soon as possible because it is the national interest of this country to see Germany defeated ... As Great Britain and her Dominions are fighting in our cause as well as their own, it would be shameful and base to attempt to profit in their extremity by bargaining to secure from them a naval base or any battleships." Admiral Henry A. Wiley, former Commander U. S. Fseet, says: "I thoroughly agree in principle with the suggestion of transferring the old destroyers to the British, but that is not by plan for helping to save the British Empire, and thereby our own security. My plan is to throw the whole weight of our sea .power into this conflict alongside that of Great Britain at once." ' FINDS GERMAN REPORT FALSE The right of beligerents to conceal losses is readily acknowledged and to some extent a similar recognition is printed to exaggerated claims as to losses inflicted upon the enemy. Whether the policies involved are wise or foolish depends upon subse quent results. It often happens that the people of a nation responds better to the truth and longer retain faith in the statements of their govern ments. The British government has a much better general reputation for truth in its war reports than that en joyed by Germany. Nonetheless, it is confusing to Americans, who have seen press services and experts give almost equal credence to the contend ing war offices, to seek accurate in formation from the welter of claims and denials. Some weeks ago the British re* ported extensive damage to the docks and shipping facilities of Haafaag. The report was denied in Berftt sad German officials took newspapee-Mp rosentatives upon an extended Soar to demonstrate the falsity of the British claims. It was actable,-however, that the correspondents were kept in groups and taken to cpedal-ateftB, without being allowed te> investigate "oh their own." Not many days ago Germany re ported thatx important u?Skd aiua fa England had been virtually* dtttrdp - ed, that t^TT^ST tos "halted -and the usefulness of the portldfcf'dftrtppear ed hs ? result of sncctdWhe bembfeg attacks. Mallory Browne, ttaff correspon dent of the Christian Science Monitor, takes up this report and-says-that he has "just returned -from a -trip" in an area which Germany has claimed ?: to fcgja. bombed with "complete suc cess," and after a "thorough and un restricted inspection of the TOsttfedm he finds that nothing could be further from the taeth." "TMa visit," he eonehkba, "-pnwtog beyond question that in one instance at least German claims bore almost revealing light on the worth of their .ul.* ffBMMllir It Jfhki tends to -ft, ^?mIm British rf M mfi* damage done seems to be re Tx- ttjfe" ? mm****?! 1 -MaHfdPUM A ? ~mmifmUKfcmSKKM' SJ 31V ? : ?jr ; ; VJ wmmmmmrnmmmm?mm?mmmmmm?nmmmmmm?mmmmm?mm?m* ever, if not the tad* of the school ( chihben, mur of whom com* from 1 homes that do not give them ade- 1 quate training for anything; i No person has a higher regard for teachers, as a class, than we have, , but it is human for indivkhulsin a 1 great system to acquire a machine- ] like slant to their work, considering , it is an unimportant segment of a j social structure. This is not true' and j teachers should carefully guard a* < gainst this attitude of futility toward ] their work with yeougsters. The influence of a good teacher ? upon the life of a growing boy or girl can not be over-estimated. Simi- ] larly, the depressing effect of a care- ^ less, or unthinking teacher is seldom , realised by adults. While no one can ^ reasonably expect perfection from human teachers it is highly important i, that teachers themselves take pride in the nobility of their profession. ( I POLLARD AUTO CO. HAVE 20th BIRTHDAY The Pollard Auto Co. is observing the year, 1940, as its 20th anni versary as Ford dealers, the date of the association with the Ford Com pany being recorded in June. Distinguished as pioneers in the auto selling industry in Farmville, the members of the firm, W. A. Pollard, Sr.,* and Son, J. 0. Pol lard, are also notable as successful dealers and have established a rep utation among the leaders in Ford Sales and Service. The home of the Ford in Farm ville is the largest and one of the most modern automobile plants here. It is situated on the corner of Main and Grimmersburg streets and is un rivaled in Eastern North Carolina in point of management and merits the large patronage, which it receives from the surrounding country. J. 0. Pollard, the junior partner, is manager and also a motor sales man of wide acquaintance. The Bank of Farmville Holds Foremost Position t * An institution holding a foremost position in the community, is the Bank of Farmville, established 36 years ago. Its ideals of offering this community the finest service possible has been its white banner, giving to the leadership sufficient courage and high hopes with which to press forward. This institution has assets of more than a million dollars and is. rated as being one I of the outstanding financial insti tutions in the State. | R. L. Davis was president for 32 years. He was succeeded by A. C. Monk, a former member of the board of directors, and president of the A. C. Monk Tobacco Co. J. I. Morgan is vice-president; L. E. Wal ston, cashier; C. C. Simpson and ' 2. A. Lilly, tellers; Charles Raa >erry, Miss Geraldine Gardner and diss Eva Mae. Turnage, bookkeeper md stenographer. F Every day during the tobacco ? season the lobby of the Bank of ^ varehouae fioora, and the hwMHMMt 0 Farmville is as crowded as the. s warehouse floors, and the Bank pays ' >ut thousands of dollars to growers a luring the sales. t _____ L Paramount Changes Honrs Plans Midnight. Show Monday? t ? ? Celebrating the opening of the to bacco market on Tuesday Septem ber 3, Perry Reavis, Jr.,* manager * )f the Paramount Theatre, announces the holding of a midnight show on Monday evening prior to the open ing' with a showing of a delightful 1 comedy,- "Scatterbrain." Doors will 1 open promptly at 11:80 Monday ever ^ ning for this show. ^ The popular young manager stated j further that the hours of showing f the pictures had been changed as ( follows: Matinees start at 1:00 P. M. and j continue until 11:00 P. M. Saturday shows start at 11:00 A. < M. and continue to 11:30 P. M^ | Sunday shows at 2:00 P. M.,-4:00 ^ P. M. and 9:00 P. M. , Mr. Reavis stated that as it is | impossible to go entirely by any ( schedule as films vary, the man- ] agement and. any member of the ] force will cheerfully give any in- j formation over the 'phone in regard to the time a picture begins or ends for the convenience of patrons. / Germany is trying to give Europe the same kind of peace that Japan is < anxious to establish in the Far East. Vegetable Laxative Hat Important Points Most people want a laxative to do three things: (1) act punctually, (2) act thoroaghly, (8) act gently. . Here's one t^gt usually fills all three requirements when the easy directions are followed. Ifs an all vegetable product whose principal ingredient has medical recognition as an "intestinal tonic-laxative." That's the ingredient which en ables BLACK-DRAUGHT to help tone laxy bowel muscles. It is the main reason for the satisfying re lief from constipation that gener ally follows next morning when BLACK-DRAUGHT is taken at bedtime. The millions of packages | tised are proof of its merit I Want Ads! FOR RENT?TWQ FRONT ROOMS, with connecting bath?Mrs. W. E. Joyner. ltc. FOR SALE?CHEAP, ONE SEC ond hand bicycle in good condition. See- Hume Faschall. . ltp FOR RENT ? A furnished bedroom and kitchen, upstairs. Hot water furnished. Dial 243-6. ? ,? ROOM FOR RENT ? PRIVATE entrance next to bath. See Mrs. Bruce Cobb, 210 Grjmmersburg1. street, Farmville, N. C. ltc WANTED?ROOMERS?OR WILL rent furnished/apartment?4 or 5 room. Hot water and Kelvinator. Dial 246-6 Farmville, N. C. ltp FOR RENT:?One four room down stairs apartment ? 400 E. Grim mersburg St. $15.00 per month. See John B. Lewis, Attorney. FOR RENT?TWO UNFURNISHED rooms first floor?on Pitt Street, cool and quiet location. Will rent very reasonable. Mrs. Watt Parker, Farmville, N. C. 3tc FOR RENT?FURNISHED BED Room Living Room, Private Bath, Private Entrance, Garage. First Floor. Mrs. E. B. Hodge, Phone 243-6, Farmville, N. C. ltc FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS! Pol Plants, Cot Flowers, Corsages and Funeral Designs. Say "It" with Flowers. Farmville Flower Shop. Phone 467-1. If COME TO SEE US for your battery and Bicycle Repair Work. Prompt Service. Reasonable Charges. West ern Ante Associate Store, Farm ville, N. C. tfe |Tnjutw ?Hnfpoinj" JUECTR I CRANGE Jmm FEATUHES Hetpointo?E*?yoaa *1votte)'Cl6fiQ6C) lafrr way to oook plus S AilirriMoiw 20a?yUc*top?f ?-"- '. ', ..." ' .. L ? MSY ? sfi5lE EFF!CI?HT. ] NOTE OF THANKS. ? J 11 ^ We, the members of the Colored Ire Company of Farmville, wish to , rpresa our sincere appreciation to layer Geo. W. Davis, the Board, f. Commissioners, Chief Haywood imith and R. A. Joyner, City Cla& or their efforta in our behalf and ssistance rendered ua in attending* he annual 'meeting held, in Tarboro ast week. , We return with the determination o become better, firemen and of ;reater service to pur town. Farmville Colored Fire Dept. Walter L. Bullock, Captain. COMMISSIONER'S SALE. 1111 ? y" Under and by virtue, of the. author ty contained in that certain order nade in the matter of "Pitt County,. Plaintiff, -va- James J. Edwards, 311a J. Edwards, et als," the under signed will offer foe sale, and sell, to ;he highest bidder, for cash, before ;he courthouse door in Greenville, N. 3., on Monday, the 28rd day of Sep jtmber, 1940, at 1:00 o'clock P. M., :he following property: One ?tract of land in Swift Creek Township, known as Stokes land, con taining 40 acres, same purchased Prom Hattie Stokes and her children. One other tract of land in same township known as Hardee land and containing 37 acres; another tract of land in same township known as J. Edwards lands and containing 20 acres. ( This the 22nd day of August, 1940. M. K. BLOUNT, 11 p. Commissioner. Subscribe To THE ENTERPRISE. NOTICE OF SALE OF LAND BY TOWN OF FARMVILLE FOR 1939 UNPAID TAXES * v Pursuant to Chapter 810 of the Public Laws of 1989 and Section 1715 of the Public laws of 1989, and by reason of non-payment of taxes due and owing" the. Town of PanuviUe for the year 1939. by the undesigned persons, firms, and corporations, I will on Monday, the 9th day of September, 1940^ beginning at 12;00 o'clock, Noon, and continuing' until this sale is completed, before the Town Hall,'in Parmville, N. 6., offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder for cash the real estate of said delinquents briefly described as follows: This the 12th day of August, 1940. R. A. JOYNEE, Tax Collector. WHITE Napae:, Amount Allan, C. N? 1 lot? -$11.40 Andrews, L. W., 1 lot 18.00 Barrett, H. L., 2 k>ta_ 17.96 Barrett, J. R, 1 lot 13.22 Barrett, R. G., 1 lot 25.50 BelL L. R, 10 lota 4.80 Bun4y, Mrs. J. T., 4 lofcs_ . 85.80 Carraway, W. F., 1 lot? 18.76 Corbett, S. L., 2 lots 18.60 Darken, Mrs. J. H., 9 lots?.?110.04 Flanagan, Mrs. Annie, 1 lot-? 20.40 Flanagan, E. G., 1 lot 10.20 Gates, J. S., 1 lot 89.36 GayTkiss Lizzie, 1 lot 21.0Q Gay, W. G., 1 lot- 28.60 Jones, L. R, 1 lot_: 18.00 Joyner, C. H;, 1 lot,? 26.78 Joyner, Miss Evelyn, 1 lot 10.80 King, T. B? 1 lot - 17.04 Knott, L. E., 2 lots 4.62 Lang, Mrs., EUza M., 1 lot 37.20 Moore, Mrs. G. E., 4 lots ?140.52 Morgan, D. R, 1 lot_ : 30.19 Morris, C. W., 1 lot 20.72 Mozingo, Mrs. Nannie, 1 lot? 21.12 Nelson, Mrs. J. T., 2 lota 50.40 Nichols, H. C., 1 lot 13.44 Norman, I. W., 1 lot 19.20 Paylor, John Hill, 9 lots ;? 99.69 Pollard, S. M., 1 lot 7.20 Rigs bee, Mrs. A. H. and Mrs. M. V. Jones, 1 lot 34.80 Rouse, Mrs. Jack, 1 lot 9.60 Sheppard, B. S., 9 lots 171.60 Smith, J. S.,1 lot 32.88 Smith, Mrs. Lossie, 1 lot 24.00 Tyson, C. A., 1 lot 20.42 Tyson, Joab B., 1 lot 11.40 Willis, Mrs. W. R, 1 lot - 28.08 Winstead, W. H., 1 lot , 10.20 Wilkerson, John E., 1 lot 12.00 COLORED ' Name: , Amount Artis, Ada, 3 lots.- $28.20 Artis, Amanda, 1 lot 14.10 Artis, John Ed.', 3 lots-- 37.20 ?Atkinson. Fereby, 1 lot 1.20 Atkinson, Perry, 1 lot ? 1.20 Atkinson, Spencer, 1 lot? . 1.20 Atkinson. Robt, 2 lots 7.50 Baker, Haywood, 2 lots 3.76 iBarnes, Annie, Heirs, 2 lots 6.60 Barnes, James, 1 lot 3.60 Barrett, Cora, 2 lots 1 16.80 Blount, Glascow, 1 lot 6.60 Blount, Joe, 2 lots 12.19 Blount, 0. L., 1 lot 5.00 Boyd, Wilson, 2 lots 12.90 Bryant, Marcellus Et-tate, 3 lots 8.40 Bullock, Walter, 1 iot .\ 10.20 Bynum, James, 1 lot 4.80 Cnestnut, Haywood, 2 lots 7.80 i Cobb, Lula, 2 lots 9.30 ! Dickens, Will, 1 lot - 1.20 | Dixon, Jim, 1 lot 7.80 I i Dixon, Henry, 1 lot 7.80 i Dixon, Lutica, 1 lot ' 1.80 ! Dunn, J. H., 1 lot 1 1.80 ' Dupree, George, 1 lot.. 4.80 Dupree, Jacob, 1 lot 10.10 i Dupree.- Red, 3 lots 7.80 i Edwards, Bessie Jim, 1 lot 3.00 i Foreman, Arthur, 2 lots 10.20 t Gaskins, Lucinda, 1 lot 1? 4.80 I' Glover, Carrie, 1 lot 6.00 ! ; Gorham, Bennett, 1 lot 5.62 ~ Gorham, Walter, 1 lot 6.60 Grimsley, Emma, 2 lots 11.40 Hamlin, A. P., 2 lots 19.56 Harper, Wyatt, 1 lot 4.08 High, Elizabeth, 2 lots 7.80 Jennings, Nellie, 1 lot 4.80 Jones, Eawards & Gorham, 1 lot 15.00 Jones, Gertrude, 1 lot. 12.00 Joyner, Ed., 1 lot__ 1.20 Joyner, Emma, 1 lot 1.80 Joyner, Herbert, 1 lot 13.16 Joyner, Joe R., 6 lots 25.14 Joyner, Rosa, 1 lot-i 6.00 Lane, Allen, 11 lot 5.10 Mechanics & Farmers Bk, 1 lot 3.60 Moye, Elbert, 1 lot 4.80 Moore, Caroline, Heirs, 1 lot 1.20 Moore, Mary J., 1 lot? 4.80 Parker, Daniel, 1 lot 3.30 Pullen, Frank, 1 lot. 3.20 Roberson, Effie, 1 lot 3.60 Sanders, Eliza, 1 lot .1 3.60 Taylor, Lessie, 1 lot- 4,32 Vines, Amy, Estate, 1 lot 1.20 Vines, Ben, Estate, 1 lot 3.60 Vines, Maud, 3 lots 3.60 Ward, Celia, 1 lot ?? 4.20 Williams, Gladys, 1 lot 3.60 Williams, Lucinda, 1 lot 3.60 Woo ten, Lyman, 1 lot 7.40 Tobacco Board Trade To Hold Anniial Meet Monday Night, Sept. 6 W. S. Royster, president of the Farmville Tobacco Board of Trade has called* an annual meeting- of the < membership to be held at the Farmville Country Club Monday night, Sept. 2nd at 8 o'clock, and also urges all members to be pres ent in person or by proxy. Officers and directors for the en suing year will be elected. It may be old-fashioned but we still think, the Bible is good reading for the average man and woman: W^m*m- ' Beginning FRIDAY Morning at 8:30 o'Clock I ? NOW Is The TIME For Your BACK to SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS I I^ JF5 ? EVERYTHING FOR THE SCHOOL BOYS ANI) GIRLS' 98*-$1.98-$2.981 Bays' School Shoes I Serviceable shoes for boys, heavy leathe r or rubber soles? Age ^ ^ '' :*'f &%JP^n .1 I ^B rV] I yJ'|^y)1U|,|| iii ? |i*| a I " nl iffTii' ? -. 1 ^ ^'.W A I'J '/-'^^p m J> g'. W 1 I ' 'H -' , ~j&r- '? '. ^ jk 4^mm9 ?'- * ^*uBr S | Heavy Overalls - J 0? I ISilts "5 I i iff t-'' "D/^VCL^ " ? *?*, ? I 1-n.^l /.'t.Cj^j'- ; 1 ^ du|' ? '*^ ,* C"/ fta |aw?( - ^KR^Wb fl ^HH