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YOUR BUSINESS WANTED 1 MAKE FARMYILLE YOUR SHOPPING HEADQUARTERS , . I ' ' ?rn>rn < rn ? 11 i?? ?!??.? ' ' ' ? "? ' ?? - ?? '?i ? m i ii ?II. n i VOLUME THIRTY-SIX - FARMVILLE, PITT COUNTY, NOBf* CAROLINA, FRIDAY, APRIL M, 1946 NUMBER FORTY-NINE J ?jf-?. j_ . ~1' _ lI-i.'.. ?? ? ? ? You To TRADE With Itai l j Rev. C. B. Mashburn Honored On His Pastoral Retirement Friends Gather Ta Give Formal Expression of Regard and Apprecia tion B. Mashburn, w?> g.ven 20 years of the Famville Omstian to this community, was cally honored by friend" of sR dej . , . ?v? filled his Church I nominations, who . I to capacity, Sunday night, formal expression of their regard confidence and appreciation. The Rev. E. S. Coates, Presbyterian JzZ wv. i. ;f?t 5ES 5* ?"? i?? .ko k? 1?wgt ? "?? to the community- ^w,q. 0f| "* JTST. ?a?TSw was held m tne bvu-uj i ian pastor, and comment^ on *e SetS? Mr. Mashbuni-s Pas^^r unity and wise and kindly cousfseh I George W. Davis spoke from the --?-A- of a xitizen and paid tri I bute^b a man, who is beloved minister but an esteemed SLnas*elL" Mr. Davis review Mi the retiring pastor's activities m connection with all worthwhile move- | m_t. for the good of the communi thioMhoi-t ax* 20 Vj ? rf ??k<m on and of the principles of Christian service and fellowship, vi hu made an earnest and effort to live by them. The *?"?*?] Mashburn his given to the schools md civic organizations here his per-1 sonal iitierest and service, ^ Ms borliness and a faith in God,wMeh | he has been willing and ready to , share with every man. With a com passion, worthy of a servant walking in the footsteps of Ms Mastor' ^ Maahburn has-visited during these 20 years practically every home m Ss S^unity saddened by sickness or death, snd brought to thf the tender solaces of the Gospel and his own sympathy and PWgg; standing." Mr. Davis also expressed the gratitude of cM??ie here for the | pastor's worthy companion and help-l meet, Mrs. Mashburn, who has been] among the leaders here in ministering 1 the colored citiaesiry. Arch J. Flanagan spoke on behaJf ' the congregation in expressing | tanks for the minister, who has me much for the deepening of the jiritual life of his flock and for Ms wdersMp in bringing hundreds to new life in the Church, here and in ther pastorates, who were aitiactedj y- the magnetic personality, Christ-1 m humility and simple eloquence of ts pastor. , The retiring minister wss deepl y ouched by the homage and high ?* inte, so generously Biprmed * ^hmshmMro?tonmpo^witb issits-ss?^? im fact, that if he had the oppor tunity to become a youth again and live his life ev*r, he would choofe ministry for the reason. ?* he the Gospel brines a to the soul so , and full it defies description." a close with wolds r?Utir?-to the ative teaching and character bnOd tfforts of the I him with a "love offering" from congregation aod other friends. led the 2?dSZ1 ?\ All ties Way My ,? end Mr requeet <? Rev. E. W. Holmes toa ' I .1 yean, and Robersooville, SH yean. During- World War I, he served as chairman of the Y. 1L C. A. in Cur rituck county aad proved his versa tility by serving as school principal in an emergency. He returned to FkrmviHe and his' former charge in May, 1981. He has kept no record of the hundreds- of funerals he has condeoted bat hk weddings run well over 800; For many yean he has bcml a member of the Board of Trustees of Atlantic Christian College, Wilson; has served as president of the State Convention and aa chairman of the State Ordi na tion Committee for a long time. The Rev. Mi1. MasUburn and his good wife left Monday for their sum mer home at Black Motaitain, where after a season of rest and relaxation, he plane to do some evangelistic work in the State. He was forced to re sign his work here some months ago, due to failing health, but has con tinued to serve as supply pastor, pending the call of another minister. Other members of the immediate family are: two daughters, Mrs. George Farr, of Farmville, and Mrs. D. E. Shytle, of Silver Spring, Md.; a son, C.-B. Mashbum, Jr., who was born in Farmville and is a resident still; three grandchildren, Jean and George Farr, Jr., and Barbara Shy tle. DRIVE FOR FUNDS CONTINUES IN CANCER CONTROL CAMPAIGN The local Cancer Fund Campaign is progressing satisfactorily though two or three teams have not finish ed their work and a full, report will be held over until next week. The Greenville workers have gone over the top in their collections but are going "The Second Mile" by spon soring a series of concerts by the famous violinist, Rubmoff, who will appear at Austin Hall, E.C.T.C., on next Monday afternoon and evening. Tickets may be purchased from Hal Winders at the City Drag Co. Prices: 90 cents for afternoon and $1.80 for the evening, tax included. The Junior Chamber of Commerce will be in charge and all receipts will go to the Cancer Fund. FOUNTAIN SCHOOL NEWS Spring has stepped up the social life and spirit of the Fountain School. It is through the mind and spirit that we are striving to reach our boys and girls. There were 55 boys and girls rang ing from the 4th grade through the 7th, representing our school, partici pating in the first Music Festival in Pitt County, held at the Ayden High School Auditorium, recently. Under the direction of Mrs. Mary C. Smith and with Miss Elizabeth Coward as pianist, the following choruses were rendered: "Sympa thy" by Friml, "Trees" by Rasback, sung by the 5th grade; "The Toy Town Admiral," by four girls from the 6th and 7th grades. Immediately after the festival the Ayden school served -punch and cook ies. Everyone from little Mary to Grandma /ones enjoyed taking part in the grand march. The 5th grade gave an observation class for Miss Proctor, the Pitt County Supervisor, on the strffly of "Butterflies." The class made a frieze across the front of the room of mounted butterflies showing the dif ferent stages, or metamorphosis^ Drawings in colors were cleverly by the students on the with explanation of each. Booklets > the butterfly and other that are. useful to the fanner on display. . .HI* 3rd grade made a^ study of birds. Colorful booklets were made,' and special work dear both omQy and written. A colorful frieze was made of many species' of To spesra) social life of our co* TnmSi ?l >. Alth VAnnfeui ajtVi.mhJ mttnity tin* fountain school gay* square dance1 Friday evening m tl r? i EI been the Mr. West * for Charleston," SL C., April 21.?Mfei leanor Ann Matheson, of this dtp, formerly elf Charlotte, soft-Mr. Thom as EH Joyner, Jr., of Fsrmrille, N. C., were married last evening in the Second Presbyterian chnrch with the BmV. Dr. IM P, Anderson, past) cousin of the bride, performing' the ? TvTd?u?h'was decorated wtthl [toto, 1"* eto Z1 ndlia leaves and _/rrJ 'Elisabeth Blschoff, oiga^ Elbert Holmes, vocalist, of Fsrot fcii^Me^Sly With Thine ?ul Dostfas H. WiUmrreto ofl? [Walter street* sister of the bride was matron of honor. She wore a Lwn of whit, stanched lm?H Lt, with net ddrt -nd lace bodice^ with s peplum of lsce and a sweetheart neckline. She ^ a cascade bouquet of red tu ps and wore an arrangement of tulip* KSw T. Mm*, ? Fjj? groom, was , ij0r ushere were Mr joeepn^u) yu ? | ton, of Greenville, N" "Lrilte" ,i?? Dermis Morton. ? Lieutenant Benjamin FVfck^JRU. 0 k R., of Atlanta, and Lieutenant SSS; L-law, Mr. Ernest Lynwood MdUrd, , rfcariotte. the bride waa gowned of Charlotte ?? bodice in ivory satin, made wittra?? fashioned with ?weeth?rt necktoe accented with embroidery of reeo pearls, long sleeves rmding mpoh , ver the hands and a full skirt ex ove* T tt ^ length tending into a train. Her veil of illusion fell fro? V~*VU 1 i pearls and orange blossoms vrttn PtrSi H-b? Lto to. a ??? "to Itotor ItatoM. i?L.,totor o, to- Wfc a sown of robin's egg blue silk jer-l Ley and a lavender orchid corsage. Pirn. Thomas Eli Joyner, <Jf Farm LiUe, mother of the [white silk jersey trimmed wtt^?H Lor. Her corsage was a lavender throated orchid. Following the 1JJJj tion for relatives sad Loots was held at the home of Mrs. Wilkinson. The bride's taMe covered with a lace imported ben qLt cloth, centered with a tan* bridal cake topped with * Lre bride and bridegroom. Ah eadt end of the table lowr silver ***? ?f Lite lilacs, wane flanked by tel. white candles in silver candle-1 [Mr and Mrs. Joyner have left to* a wedding trip by pl*ne *0 Ber muda, Mrs. Joyner weanng.rer Uvriing a brown English tweed Ut with matching hat, brown ac cessories, mink furf and a white orchid corsage. U^n thmr r*am they will reside in Farmville. Plfre. Joyner, daughter of Mrs. Matheson and the late MnPaul Wesley Matheson, was graduated from the Charlotte sohooto mA* tended Salem College. She e*?*1 18 montha in the Southwest PariGc with the American Bed to to toto. lto to Jto ~M?1 with her sister, Mrs. Wilkinson. Mr. Joyner, only son of Mr. and Mrs Thomas EU Joyner, of Farm ville, was graduated fromdie Univer sity of North Carolina and has re nowfiv received his release from the navsl reserve after four yean' ser vice. He passed 12 months m the Atlantic, operating out mft 18 months in the Sooth Pacific, aboard the destroyer John C. Butler. He is now associated in business with his father la Farmvilln for w<~ i ?rJ-4 HHt is Prominent Citizen Suc cumbs to Sudden Heart Attack Friday Thomas Mel via Bail, 83, one of i Farmville's oldest, moid prominent and highly esteemed citizens, passed suddenly at his home on West Church street, Friday, following a heart at tack, suffered at noon, upon his re turn from a visit to the business dis trict of the town. Though he had been in ill health for the past sev eral yean, he was apparently as well as usual and Us death waa unexpect ed. He was the last member of his immediate family. Mr. Bail was carried from the Fannville Funeral Home, Saturday ?orning at 11:00 o'clock, to the Methodist Church, and the funeral services, held at 8:00 o'clock, were attended by hosts of relatives and friends' from every walk of life. The final rites were conducted by the pastor, the Rev. E. R. Clegg, as sisted by die Rev. St. Y. Self, of Mt Olive, a - former pastor, and the Rev. E. S. Coateff, Presbyterian minister. Interment was made in Forest Hill cemetery beneath a beautiful floral tribute. Active pallbearers were Luther, Clarence and Matthew Bail, of Greene county, Gilmer and Willie Britt, of Snow' Hill, all nephews, J. Frank Harper, C. S. Hotchkiss and Edgar J. Barrett All men attending the service were requested to serve as honorary pallbearers. A choir, composed of Mrs. A. Q. Roebuck, Mrs. A; W. Bobbitt, Mrs. E. R. Clegg, the Rev. and Mrs. P. F. Newton, of Enfield, and Charles F. Baucom sang favorite- hymns, The Old Rugged Cross, My Faith Looks Up To Thee and Abide With Me, at the Church, and In The Sweet Bye and Bye at the graveside. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Alice Nichols, ten nieces and nephews, ??i) a number of great nieces and nephews. Mr. Bail, a son of the late Levy Thomas Dail and Mrs. Sally Ann Jolly Bail, was born in Greene coun ty, where he became a well known and successful landowner and farmer. He waa married to Miss Alice Nichols* January 26, 1902, and mov ed to Fannville in January, 1918. ?He had extensive holdings in farm and town properties, over which he retained active management until ill health forced him about ten years ago to put a nephew, Lather Bail, in charge* of his fanning operations, but he continued the supervision of his town properties, numbering around 26 dwellings and stores. Mr. Dail was a faithful and loyal member of the Methodist Church and had served on the Board of Stewards for many yean. His zeal and inter est in the Church was indicated by substantial 'gifts from time to time, end he was a benefactor of various Church institutions in the State. A citizen of extensive business in terests and wide acquaintance, and a man of sober judgment and highest integrity, he will be greatly missed in this community. Conservative, re served and regular in his habits and simple in his tastes, he led a quiet life with his interest* and activities devoted almost entirely to his hoa.fi Church and business. Local Democrats Elect Committees ? Ami Delegates Democrats of Earmville precinct met Saturday morning1, April 20, in the Town Hall in accordance with the countywide request of John G. Clark, chairman of the Pitt County Demo cratic Executive Committee, and elected a precinct committee and dele gates to the County Convention, to be held in Greenville at noon, Satur day, April 27, when 62 delegates will he elected to Hat state convention, which will meet in Raleigh. George W. Davis, preeinct chair man, rwrliii said made a brief ap peal for concerted effort in electing representative men in the coming Democratic primary and electii Jl/viuwtwiv r ?r The present boart, composed of George W. Davit, chairman, Mrs. G. Alex House; vice chairman, John B. Lewis, secretary, Mayor J. W. Joyner and Dr. Paid ?. Janes, Was 1 ed bra unanimous vote an meeting,' which followed, th reelected also. the County Con fljjgg Bride Of E. H. Paschal! Wilson, Apm 21.?Miss Rachel Taylor Glover, daughter of Mr. end Mr*. Cleveland J. Glover, of Wilson, became the bride of "Edward Hume PaschaH, son of Mrs. Blanche Pm chall, of ParrrtviUo, md the late E. T. Paaehall, on Saturday afternoon at five o'clock in the First Methodist Church of Wilsom, in a double ring ceremony. The pastor of the church, the Rev. Walter C. Ball, officiated. Stately palms and ferns arranged on the altar, furnished a pretty baric ground for the tall baskets of Raster lilies, gladioli and other white flow ers. Branched csndelabras with white tapers were used on each side of the altar. A program of prenuptial music was rendered by Mr. and lbs. E. T. S tailings, of Wilson, violinist and organist, who played "Romance," by Rubinstein; "Nocturne in E-Flat," by Chopin; "Evening Star," by Wagner; and by Miss HeHen Rouse, of Farm ville and WCUNC, Greensboro, cous in of the groom, who sang "Until," by Sanderson and "Because," by d'Har During the ceremony "The Sweet est Story 'Ever Told," by Stuts, was softly played and for the benediction Miss Rends sang "0 Perfect Love," by Barnby. The traditional wedding marches were used for the proces sional and recessional. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a becoming two piece suit of powder blue, with navy accessories. Her corsage was fash ioned of white orchids. Mrs. John Hicks, of Wilson, sister of the bride, was matron of honor and wore a chartreuse street length dress, with black accessories. Her flowers were miniature orchids. The bridegroom was attended by Mr. John Hicks, ?of Wilson, as beet man, while the ushers included Jim my Millhouse, of Wilson, Arnold Boe well and William Taylor, of Raleigh, Aaron Fussell, of Rose Hill, and T. C. Britt, of Lumberton. Mrs. Glover, mother of the bride, wore a black dress trimmed with sequins and a corsage of orchids. Mrs. Paachall, mother of the bride groom, wore a black dress and her corsage jw also of orchids. Imma^tely after the ceremony Mr. aiwMrs. Paschall left for a wed ding trip to unannounced points, after which they will make their home in Wilson. The bride, a graduate of Atlantic Christian College, Wilson, is a mem ber of the Winstead School Faculty, of Wilson. The bridegroom recently received his discharge after S years in the Armed Services, two of which, were spent on duty overseas. Prior to entering the service, h* attended Atlantic Christian College, where he plans to resume his studies hi June. - HARRIS-PAUL Newport Newt, Va., April 22.?In a ceremony, performed an Sfdurdsy, April 26, at 6:80 o'clock in the after noon, at the Hotel Warwick, NWport Newt, Va., Mitt Mary Evangeline Paul, of Danville, and Newport Newt, became the bride of James Edward Harris, of Farmville^ N. C., and New port Mews. The-bride, given in marriage by her brother, David Leroy Paul, of Newport Newt, wore a dressmaker sv?* of navy gabasdine with * large black spring hat and white acces sories. She carried a white prayer book showered with orchids. Cka aHteiiitel Kv lliflfl TTaIpm OllC Woo atlCnault Oj ITalBo UwvTI Palmer, of Newport News, maid of honor, who were a grey wool suit with navy halt and accessories and carried a colonial bouquet of spring flower*. Pat Coffey, of Newport News, was beet man. Mrs. Minnie Kate Paul, mother of the bride, wore a drees of navy crepe with matching hat and accessories and a cortege of gardenias. Following the ceremony, the bride's mother entertained at an informal reception in the betel. - Mr. and Mrs. Harris left after wards for a motor trip to Miami Beach, Fla., stopping en route in Fannville, N. C? where they attend ed the marriage of the bridegroom's sister, Miss Mary Alice Harris- to Charles James Howell, of Ocala, Fla., Sunday afternoon. ? " I r M*:'i ?'i Store' Closings Arranged Summer closings of Farmvilte stores on Wednesday afternoons will begin May I, at 12:00 o'clock, following a recent decision by members of the Farmville Cham ber of Commerce and Iferohanta Association, and will be continued until the Wednesday prior to the opening of the local tobacco market. The two drug stores have decid ed that each one wi]l alternate in cloaing. Civic Clubs Interested In Municipal Zoning George C. Franklin, of Raleigh, I director of information of the North j Carolina League of Municipalities, spoke to both the Kiwanis and Rotary. Clubs at their regular supper meet ings, Monday and Tuesday, this week, on the Bubject of Municipal Zoning. He emphasised the importance of saning, presented very concrete evi dence that it can be of inestimable value to any town, and brought out the many ways in which property owners can be damaged by lack of zoning and also where these same property owners, through zoning, can be secure against some undesirable place of business being built nect door or withhi the Mock. Mr. Franklin pointed out that many industries, as necessary as they are to the progress of a community, can become a menace to reaidental prop erties unless precautionary measures are adopted in the building of our industrial areas. Ed. Note?Local citizens will be glad to know that our civic clubs are in terested in such a proposal for Farm ville, and ye hope that a definite plan for municipal zoning may be accom plished right away, in view of oar town's plans for expansion both in industrial enterprises and in home building. Jim Joyner was in charge of the prognan for the Kiwanis, but unable to be present, asked vice president Alex Allen to introduce the speaker of the evening. It was announced that Lerwis Allen had been elected president of the Chamber of Com merce and Merchants Association. Mr. Allen reed names of committee mem bers recently appointed. Frank Williams presided at the Rotary Meeting, when thirty-fire members were present. Secretary Ed win Coatee reported an avenge at tendance of 90.73% for the month of March, being seventh place m the entire district. Timely suggestion was made by Joe Rssberry relative to. the general well being} of the community. Guests of the evening were Frank Wooten, Jr., of Greenville, who was presented by George Davis, and Mr. Franklin, the speaker, who was introduced) by R. A. Joyner. . D.A.R. OFFICERS RERLECTED Tlie Major Benjamin May Chapter, D. A. R., held a business meeting re centlyf afte-' which Mrs. Marvin Jones and Mm. Herbert Hart were gracious hostesses for a lovely social ?hour. Hie towwflror of the Chapter House was de-crs**! with wefeelia, iris and tulips in artistic arrange Mn. T. C. Tonnage, regent, ed end in the absence of Mm. C. S. Eagles, chaplain, led the meditation. Her remarks were timely and fitting end pointed out the fact that Christ ian people have never released the power of God through prayer. Mrs. Jones gave the treasurer's re port which was most encouraging. It wee decided to postpone the cation since lack of materials sltflled labor seriously handicap put ting the building in perfect order. * A memorial plaque committee i a historical committee were appoint ed end urged to begin work immedi ately. The report of the nominating cotfe raittee. of which Mm. Ellen Carroll LeWis is chairman, recommended that all old officers serve another year. This met with aoaaimous approval. Mm. Turnage gave a very inter State DJUL it ae one of the two ap by the Nation Highly Esteemed Farm viHe Woman Passes At Heme Here Saturday ^ rite* for Mrs. May Turnage Moor* 66, widow of the late George "001% Sr., a member of aid pro mi ^Jrttemiliee hm, ?d , Fsrmville "extent, who wae hatd in highest ?esteem, were conducted from the home on West Wilaon street, Easter Sunday afternoon, at 4:00 o'clock by the Rev. E. R. dee* of the Metho dist Church, with the Rev. M. Y. Self, of Mt. Olive, a former pastor, and the Rev. C. B. Mashburn, Christ ian minister, assisting. Hundreds of sorrowing friends filled the home on Wilson stredt to overflowing. Ihter ment was made m Forest Hill ceme tery beneath ? large and handsome floral tribute. Mrs. Moore's death occurred early Saturday morning, following an illness of several months duration. I Active pallbearers were F. D. War | rea, Jr., and George Warren, of Dur ham, grandsons, T. a Turnage, Jr., Bernice Moore and Lester E. Tun-. J afe, Sr., A. C. Monk, Jr., Robert T. and Bill Monk, nephews. A quartet, composed of Mrs. M. V. Jones, Mrs. A. W. Bobbitt, Charles F, Badcom and Elbert C. Holmes, ?ang, Home. Sweet Home and M-O-T-H-E-lt, in a medley arrange 1 ment, chosen for its appropriateness, No Night There, Now The Day Is Over and Never Grow Old, at the !*??*>, and In The Sweet Bye and Bye at the graveside. Mrs. Moots is survived by three daughters, Mrs. F. D. Warren, Sr., of Durham, Mrs. a L. Easan and Mrs. R. D. Sauls; four sons, Fred a Moore, of Btftterworth. Vs., B?m jamin Edison, Theodore T. and George E. Mo&re*Jr., a sister, Mrs. A. C. Monk, Sr., and a brother, T. C. Turnage, Sr., all of Fwmville, and five grandchildren. Mrs. Moore was born, February 21, 1880, the daughter of the late Theo dore T. and Emily May Turnage, pioneer citizens of this community.' She was married December 20, 1900, to the late George E. Moore, Sr., and la a worthy helpmeet and Christian mother raised a family of seven sons and daughters, who occupy useful positions in the community, exemplifying throughout the years the noblest characteristics of South ern womanhood. She was a faithful member of the Methodist Church and its auxiliary organizations, and a loyal member of the Major Benjamin May Chapter, D. A. R. ate was a former wwypber ol the Farmville Garden Club. During the last several' years of her life, when her household duties were lessened, gardening became a hobby with Mrs. Moore agd her artis tic nature and industrious fingers were the means by which her l?rge grounds were transformed into a show places the beauty and (harm of which gave untold pleasure and inspiration to all who passed by Gracious and (harming in her mmi ner, charitable and sympathetic by nature, she^wiH be greatly missed in this community by friends m every walk of life. ATTEND FUNERAL Sf' OF MRS. MOORE Among oat of town relatives and friends attending the funeral of Mrs. May Turnage Moore, Stmday after noon, were: Greenville?Mrs. J. L. Rumley, Mrs. Edward Austin, Mr. and Mm R. C. Harper, Mrs. W. J., D. L*, and M. L. Turnage, M. E. Sutton, Mm Travis E. Hooker and Mrs. Lena TyBott; Durham?Mr. and Mm. Sidney and Miss Lucy B. Turner, Mrs. Viola G. and Jimmie Warren, mid J. R. Turn age; Pinetope ? Dr. and Mm Roy T., Mr. and Mm. S. L, Hal and Capt. S. L. Parker, Mrs. M. E. and Jonathan Lane; Washington, D. C.?Mrs. W. C. Murray, Mm W. G. MeAdama, Jim mie Lewis; Hookerton?Miss Ella V. and W. a May, ahd Mm Fawvy R. Gardner; Snow Hill?Mr. and Mm Herbert, Mr. and Mm Bill and Miss Elisabeth Sugg, ahd Mm George Edwarda; ."??a-. ?: Fountain?Mr. and Mm Eari Tm vathan, Mm Hardy Johnson, Mr. and Mm W, A, Newton, and Mr. and Mrs. isjztzsz. 'Ss HMt Grant T aej " HenrySauWp] ? Mm L. 0. Dixon; rett and Clauda, Jr.,
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