TOUR BUSINESS VANIID! MAKE FARMVILLE YOUR SHOPPING HEADQUARTERS - ...'Ml.! II. v JANUARY 18, 1?M NUMTO ??i .-?IYE nfii mm ?***? ho,b" a--"A' ?DA ? m An HADE Witt And Site Given By Davises Announcement Of Gifts Made To Woman s Club, Town Library Founders And Sponsors, By Miss ~ Virginia Elizabeth Davis; Mrs. W. T^Buat, of Raleigh, Speaker At DinnerM?*fttfc Members of the Flarroville Women's Club and fuexts, the Junior Woman's Club, gathered at the home of the president, Mrs. J. M. Hobgood, evening-, for a covered dish dinner, andl to hear Mis. W. T. Boat; Chairman of the State Federation's Public Welfare Department, Who attended by special I invitation as an honored guest and) speaker of the occasion. Mrs. Hobgood presided and present ed Miss Annie Mt>?, . ,,f I the Farmville Library, who reed a I letter to the cMb Asm Miss KiintWh I Davis, unable to be presout, m which I she announced plans to erect a Library I Building, which, whan folly cem-l plated, will be peeeentod to the Town [ of Farmville and be called the Farm- ( ville Public Library. The letter stated also that she and] her sisters, Mrs. Charles M. Griffin, of Wilson, and Mrs. W. Alex Allen, I of Farmville and their brother, Robert I Lang Davis III, also of Farmville, I have donated the corner lot of Church] and Walnut streets, across from the] Methodist Church, as a.site for the] building. litis site wss selected ml view of its beauty and desirability] from the stead points of central loca- ( tion and accessibility. llij, aim of the I donors is to bring good books within] the easy reach of every one and to ] mbister, not only to those who love] and .appreciate books and will make | a sacrifice to obtain them, but to af much larger number who- are mdif-1 fevent in this regard and must be. at-1 tracted. In planning the building, which has | bean Hie dream of Miss Davis for] fifteen years, she desires that it be] designed with simple refinement asl a memorial to her father, the late j Francis Marion Davis and uncles, the] lata Robert Lang and John R. Davis, f pioneer (citizens, of Farmville; who,] as she stated have made it possible] for her to realise the fulfilment of] her dream to provide a library build-] ing for Farmville, which will be beau tiful in appearance and friendly to| ell in its invitation to enter its por- [ .tela. She has chosen Georgian Col-1 | onial for its construction, because] this type of architecture radiates a | sense of warmth that is inviting and ] appealing; .Her {dans will give toj the exterior an interesting appear ance, which will attract all and yet,] where one who seeks quietude for] I study and meditation will find just] [ such an atmosphere provided within.] It is not to be in the nature of a! muaeura, an art gallery, nor a vast j auditorium, but a building which will ] fulfill every need of an ideal public] library. Since a library, more than any | other public institution, is an index] to the cultural standards and tastes] of the community that it serves and] stands next to the churches, schools [ and hospitals in dispensing a to a greater number oi people than] any other community asset, Miss] | TTatli in ftm >isn>wnannil of the j gift, expressed her hope that in th*| days to come every one will be library conscious as she is herself I and stated that when completed it] will be tendered to the citizens here] for their use and enjoyment. At the request of Miss Dav Mayor J. W. Joyasr will appoint special Library Commission to assist | a consulting group, in ; to the In July, 1946, A. C. Monk * C?; dollars to Mob of the Club that it do BO, Mrs. Boot, speaker of the " 11 was introduced by ~ ** ' i attractive personality and- ***** manner, , Mrs. Best proved to ba a qualified speaker on her cboeen subject, "Public Welfare Achievements of the State Federa tion," which numbers 12,000 women in its 16 districts, she having served as North Carolina Stat* Commission er of Public Welfare for the past 14 year*. Four-new members, Mrs. E. P.. CI egg, Mrs. E. W. Holmes, Mrs. Ben L. Lang and Mrs. Edison Moore were extended a cordial welcome as new members by the president at this time. , Jasmine nudiflorium and growing plants were used as decoration in the Hob good heme. The diaing table was centered with an' artistic arrange ment of fruit, which served as a col orful accessory to the handsome ivory table cover of Italian cut work and embroidery. >? ... At Hie Rotary dub The Rotary Club held its regular meeting, Tuesday evening, with Ftank Williams, president, presiding. Irvin Morgan, program chairman, present ed Russell Miielle, who conducted a quiz, which provoked much thought and study and provided good enter tainment and fun. The serious iwte of the program, was sounded by Dr. Johrf M. Mew born, who spoke briefly on develop ment of plans for expansion of local recreational facilities. A round table [discussion was the result of Dr. Merwborn's talk, and hopes were.ex pressed that the securing of a super visor for community recreation would be possible in the course of the next few months. Rotarian Martin Swartz, of Green ville, was a guest at this time. Farm machinery can not do its Job properly with baling wire repair jobs, according to engineers of the Agricultural Extension Service. \*m _ ___ AT w< Society Thuniqr o'clock at * lovely house event honoring tor, Dr. E. W. Holmes ?h4 his who came hare recently from Mi a C? where that past sixteen yean. Members of' the congregeribne of-the various ckurches hen were special guests. ahaUoli, eWrysenfchemwne ?M* nar cissus were in artistic arrangements in the reception, assembly and eMa rooms of the' eburch. Receiving wtere Mr. and- Mrs. A. J, Melton, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Tyson, Mr. and Mrs. Henry .D. Johnson,-Mr. and Mis. R. N. J*e##m, Mr. and Mrs. a M- - Lewis, Mr. and Mt*. George W. Davis, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wheless, Sr., Mr. *HdJMrs. J. R. Shearin, Mr. ami Mm Herbert Kemp and Mr. aid Mm Manly Idles. Mm A. B. Moore mtwdaaai receiving lfee, eoMfueed of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Holmes, Mia Annie Per kins, Dr. and'Mrs. E. W. Holmes, Rev. and Mm E. R. Clegg aid Rev. and Mm E. S. Coates. Refreshments, consisting of poach, sated cookies, mints and were served in the assembly room, from s beautifully appointed table by Mrs. W. J. Rasberry, Mm John B. Joyner and Mm J. H. Moan, as sisted by members of the Girls Auxiliary. Mm R. LeRoy Rollins and Mm M. G. Thome presided over the agister. Beautiful selections were luulerod throughout the evening by Mm Arthur F. Joyner, church organist. Around a hundred sad fifty guests called during the reception hour. T. & CLINIC TO BE HELD HERE TODAY, JAN. 18TH The local Health. Officer wishes to call attention to the fact that a free Tuberculosis Clmic will be held in the Offices of Dr. J. M. Mewborn, Farmville, today, Friday, January 18, from 2 to 4 p. m. The Clinic will' be conducted by Dr. J. M. Newborn. Patients, both white and colored, from any part of Pitt County are eligible to attend the Clinic. This is one of the regular monthly clinics held in Pitt County and is made possible through the Tuber culosis Christmas Seal Sale. As businessman, farmers are In terested in big volume*' at "fair" pricedj according to the N. C. Agri cultural Extension Service. Byrnes Appeals Commis sion On A World Peace Tells UNO Group That Atomic Council Must Be Given Adequate Powers. London.-?Secretary of State Janes F. Byrnes called onrthe Uuited Na tions Assembly Hauday to create promptly a commission on control of atomic energy and to* give1 the Se curity CouucQ tits force it amdp to maintain paaee ta an atomic age. .Galling the creation of the com mission of an atomic energy com mission, as rtcomnunded at the Moscow foreign ministers Confer ence "a task of transcending im portance," Byrnes said: | "Establishment of & commission to with problems raised by discovery of dtnaiic energy is in separably linked with the problem of security. It is a matter of pri mary concern to all nations. We must not fail to devise safeguard* to ensure that this great is used for human welfare and not for mora deadly human warfare. I hope that this assemffly will approve promptly the resolution pttpusod by my government in as sociation with the United the Soviet Union, Chins, Canada so that this coirifcMssfbn may begin its work without delay." . Urgent Matter. ?ven before Byntee rpbke, the samMy formally put the atomic ; ergy resolution on its program 1 der item XVH-urgwt matter which means that it will come up for early debate Then it will he referred to Com* mittee No. 1 on Political and curity Matters, with Senator .1 Connelly (D., Tax.) Byrnes is expected to return grv m ing the Security Council with nec essary power and establishing the atomic commission. He put council matter first, saying: "We have first to provide the Se curity Council with the force it needs to maintain peace. This must be dene by which remain to be wortted out be ; tween the Security Council and member states. We should begin On this task immediately." ' Byrnes, wearing a double-breast ed blue suit and steel-rimmed spec tacles, was interrupted five tones by applause. He pub special etnpfctsis In Ms speech or thejdea toad the United Nations, do not threaten anybody, that the big powers not domfcato the world, that in tan atomic dg* the United Nations must survive and that feersfc defeat the aims 6f the UNO. He warned also tost nation not shove too many problems oh toe UNO at toe start, but give it time sod he appealed to aumbei to work together in the roaNratio that no toartor could be perfect Byrnes prid tribute at toe start to the late reaaklin Winston Josef Stalin, who aggression." He spoke of toe ps paratory work and said: 1 "I believe the United Nations* itve. ... It muab tiro boeansir this atomic age common intent which should unite free nation* it interning a friendly, peach rid fa# outweigh any poadR conflict fax interest which might di Ho quoted "We have nothing to fear but m saying that the UNO could iSF - ^' . Final Rites l.?t Final rites tot HttfuO'Htauy Knott, *^y 'tateetatai TWBWite tad one Of the (Best protnbieat [tobacco of this State 1 Kentucky, war? conducted from ?Je^'lp? Mr. Knott succumbed to a Mite of heart attacks, Thursday night at 9:30 cfdbek, at Ephreim McDowell 'Me morial hospital, in Danville, Ky. I where he had ban removed earite I in the day after the flret maiden ?t ck, from the SHcher hotel, where 'resided during- the annual tobacco I selling season in Danville. Upon pftkwpt rf a mttelgS acquainting the family with Mr.- Knotty ilhiess, Mn ?"itott aM daughter, Miss Mae, bOsrd lali*11?* ***** for the trip to Danville* hat were enable to reach I that city before he succumbed. * I brother, bee Knott, of WaaMh^^ land * nephew, HertsH C. Acton, Jr., I who were associated with Mr. Knott I in the Peoples Tobacco Warehouse l^tejtay at Danville were at his bedrid?. *" The remarks ? of Rev*. ? Mr. I in the final rites, related to Mr. Jttt^ hNhdhtenah sytepktUe^ his benevoieae# and to the service he ren Idered his Mtewtnan, and the com forting ScHptaal presages wen quoted ae a source of sustaining pow Icrte' the family serely shocked by ?the sudden passing of the husband, -"ather and brother. A quartet, composed of Mrs; J. W. Joyner,< Mrs. Alton Wi Babbitt, Char Hte P. Baucom and W. a Sheppard, let Snew Hill, sang *ln the Sweet Bye land Bye," "The Rugged Cress" and I''Mow the Day is Over." I Interment was mads in theftanily I plot in Oakwood cemetery) Raleigh, lat four o'clock, with graveside sen Irices ssndrefed bji'Br. Bruadue B. I Jones, pastor 0# tee First Baptist I Church there, and tarerite hymns I were rendered by a mixed quartet Ifrom the choir. The Dotal tribute Iwae one of the largest and haadsom | est seen * this section of the State Active pallbearers were J. NvFteun tm, of Fountain; G. H. Webb, of Ptaetope; Stank Davis, Jr., B. D. ?Johnson, frvia Morgan, Jr., G. I (Treivattun, Drew Allen ahd *Bo veutiterd. i pfe "ted Khott wad born-at Oxford _ 11- son of the late RufUs Fleming " Cornelia Hobgood Knott He llded Horner Military Academy. ?He was a member of the Baptist I Church,-the- Masonic tadge and a former lawaibei of the ? FWnnVille ?Rotary Club. I Coming to Vtamriile in 1?1% ? Ithe Fkrmvflle tobacco market was I just out of-its infancy and in the Igrerwteg stage, he'took ever md set lujr Knott's warehouse the feiktariqg IfaB, 1913, as proprietor. - This was Ithe forerunner of the present KSott's firm of warehouses and warehouse "faber ane is on the sashe site where personally conducted leaf safef ?for thirty-three years, being recog | nixed as one of the leading spirits "1 Chief promoters of the Ftarmville " and becoming widely known this State, Kentucky and " 1 for the signal ser sales branch k9 ? of Peoples in Danville, Ky., mid I of fa South Caroli andj Pot walk of life. His first wife, ; this Knott, died August 7, | He is survived by his widow, Mn. UaHKV 'v "f KUTOS H. KNOTT Mrs. S. M. Knott, Mrs. J. P. Allen, Was Aim* Catee and Mr. Young. Washington?Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Knott; Mr. aitd Mrs*Eugene Leach. Dothan, Ala.?Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Blount. Danville, Ky.?Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Acton, Jr. Win ton ? Mrs Adrian Mitchell. Lpmlberton ? Mr. ?au) Mrs. E, A. Womble, Jr, Greenville?Pvt. Julian Edwards, Mrs. W. N. Sprnill, Mrs. Powell Speight, Mrs. Jack Moye, and Miss Chsriene Moye. Rocky Mount?Leroy Parker. Lake Waocamaw-J'aaea R. Parker.. CUn ton?Mr. and Mrs. Sach MeWhorter. Kenly?Mr. and Mrs. F. A. White and J. R. Biiun. Maury?Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Friz zelle, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hardy. - Ayden?Jeeae L. Tripp, Lawrence Tripp, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Davis. Show Hill?Mr. and Mrs. J. Paul Friszelle. Walstonburg ?* Mr. and Mrs D. D. Fields, Miss Daisy Fields. Fountain ? Mr. and Mrs R. A. Fountain, Sr., Mr. and Mrs John N. Fountain, Mr. And Mrs G E. Treva than. Pinatops ? Grovsr H. Webb, Misses Mary and Evelyn Webb. , URGENT NEED FOR RED GROSS KNITTERS Mrs. H. Neal Howard, chairman of the Knitting Division of the local Red Gross Production Room, has had a hurry call for 20 sleeved V neck sweaters and socks from headquar ters and is appealing to knitters here to help with the emergency. The ainirifi, ?i i r %t i Succumbs tort Attack As we g