Si BUY... rpANK ... SELL... IN FARMVILLE .. .... ; VOLUME THIBTT.NINE FARHVTLLE, PITT COUNTY, NOBIS CAROLINA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1948 NUMBER TWENTY-ONE IN FARMVUXE The Famville school board met on Tuesday night and received bids aid estimates on the lighted athletic park. The contract has now been let and the material is expected to arrive in a week or 10 days and the installa tion is expected to take at least that long. With this improvement, it is hoped that the final two football games of the season can be played under lights here* These gamtB are with South Edgecombe on November 6 and Fai son on November 12. ^ - There is also a chance that the October 22 game with Wendell can be played here at night but that chance is small, indeed. The park will be lighted for foot ball, baseball and softball. Funds for the project will come from the special bonds voted a year ago. The .school board is also making plans to begin construction in the spring of a new colored school,’ which will cost in-the neighborhood of $160,000 and will take the majority of the bond issue, $200,000. s Carnival Youngsters Join Fountain School The Fountain school is enjoying a most successful beginning. On the first day of the term, every child in t^e community who was sup posed to be in school was enrolled ex cept six. Four of these were sick and enrolled the second day. A carnival visited Fountain and six youngsters attached to it en rolled. Among these were two Mexi can children who delighted the na tives with their Mexican talk and appearance. For the first time, the Fountain school is inauguarating a cooperative government, managed and controlled by the students. Mrs. Herman Bak er reports that officers have been elected and that the system is ap parently functioning properly, be cause she and her teachers look out occasionally and see a boy or gitl performing some task that has been as&igned as punishment for breach of regulations. The cooperative government offi cers are: Jimmie Bell, president; Anne Harris, vice president; Ernes tine Moseley, secretary; Mrs. Carl Tanner, Mrs. Mary Horton and Mrs. Herman Baker, advisors. Boom rep resentatives are: Chrfton Gardner, Jr., and lil Dilda, first grade; Gene Gray and Joyce Moore, second grade; Beth Baker and Larry Dilda, third grade; Elizabeth Smith and Johnny R. Dilda, fourth grade; Betsy Oak ley and Hugh Pierce, sixth grade; Guy Owens and Mary Frances Owens, seventh grade; Kenneth Owens and Wilma G. Owens, eighth grade. All officers were elected by secret ballot. The lunchroom has been in opera tion since the second day and Mrs. Baker states that everyone seems to enjoy the good meals prepared by Mrs. Bundy and Mrs. Mild red Norville. Mrs. Baker, who adds that all the instructional supplies have been re ceived, anticipates a successful school year. WALSTONBURG PTA OUTLINES OBJECTIVES FOE YEAR “Building Character” was the theme of an impressive devotional conducted by J. Craft at the first meeting of the Walstonburg Parent Teacher association. President D. D. Fields presided. After the minutes had been read by *0— Elma Ghamblee, secretary, and approved, Mr*. Arthur Gay re ported on the organisation’s financial standing. Earl Lang was elected as treasurer to succeed Mrs. Bruton, who has moved from the community since her election to that position in the spring. Objectives of the PTA were read by. the secretary. The president an nounced that members would receive notice of their appointment to com mittees. It was also suggested that the membership committee begin at once a campaign for new members. Principal J. B. Peeler suggested and outlined two projects which the PTA might adopt for the year: (1) Obtaining draperies for the school auditorium and (2) Securing a class one rating for Walstonburg high Teach In Walstonburg Miss Catherine Campbell Ming Campbell, new head of the Walstonburg high school home eco nomics department, graduated from Meredith college last spring. Her home is in Buie's Creek. She is the daughter of Leslie H. Campbell, pres ident of Campbell, college, and a niece of Carlyle Campbell, president of Meredith college. Miss Mary Ellen Jones Miss Jones, whose-home is in Hook erton, teaches Spanish in Walston burg. She graduated in the spring from Atlantic Christian college in Wilson. Third new member of the Walston burg faculty is David G. Starling, head of the school’s new agriculture department. . Mr. Starting's home is in Autryville. He served as a master sergeant in the Army during the war. Mr. Starling holds a master’s degree. The Enterprise is endebted to the Walstonburg school paper, Piack-O News, for the use of the pictures of Miss Jones and Miss Campbell. FARMVILLE AND COLERAIN PLAY HERE THIS AFTERNOON The Farmville high school football team will play its first game of the season this afternoon at 3 o’clock. Colerain has a young and inexperi enced team that should be about equal to the Farmville team, which indicates that an interesting game is in store for those who attend. , The Colerain team la?t Friday de feated South Edgecombe, 30-0. Coach Elbert Moye has been try ing this week to improve the line play and pass defense of the Farmville team. Season ^tickets may be purchased from'-ntStobers of the Junior Cham ber oi Commerce or by calling 338-1. Admission at the gate will be 60 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. It is expected that a good crowd SMI be on hand for fids afternoon’s contest. Kiwanis Committees Named For Exposition Oct. 22-23 jonrn wouncu ranter, ciuurman ox the steering committee which will di rect the Kiwanis Exposition sche duled to be held in Monk’s Ware house, number 1, on Friday and Saturday, Oct 22-28, has appointed the following committees to aid in planning and insuring , the success of Solicitations—Charles Edwards, E. N. Fetteway, Louis Williams, Lewis Allen. Erection of booths—Bill Creekmur. Edgar .Barrett,, Charlie Quinerly, Ernest Petteway, Jaei v; joyner. Darts Lewis. Scooting Galleries — Billy Smith Joe Moye, David Harris. Weight Guess—Lewis Allen. Pony Ride— Edgar Barrett, Tha<i Cox, Grady Gilchrist, Carl Hicks. Train Ride—Bernice Tumage, Sett Barrow, Trank Allen. Ball Pitch—Sam Lewis, Alex Allen Square Dance — Charles Edwards Frank Harris, Bill Gamer, Ferd Sat terthwaite. Ri*g-a-pri*e—Ted Albritton, Jin Hockaday. Iqe Cream and Candy—Louis Wil Hams; Rod Harris. Hot Dogs and Drinks—Henry John son, Carol Modlin, Alton Bobbitt. , Booth Attendant—John Parker. Grab Bag—Steward Moye, Johi Jones. , ' Pitch—Bill Creekmur, Rot Allen, Joe Gre ' v msmasm PTA Donates $500 To School Band Organization Votes ToPrOvide Fonda Far Maid And Part-lime Librarian The Farmville Parent-Teacher as sociation will as ambitiously under take this year the paying of the sal ary of a part-time librarian nd the hiring of a maid as it'has in the past carried out other projects, it was de cided at Thursday’s meeting of the PTA. in Perkins Hall. A contribution of $600 from the bond fund was made to the high school band. Mrs. R. T. Williams, membership chairman, announced that the membership drive would begin Monday of this week and it is hoped that last year’s record of over 600 will be topped. « Mrs. J. W. Miller, who was chosen president in the spring, presided and read the objects of the organization. Group singing of “Onward Christian Soldiers” and “America the Beauti ful” was led by Miss Alma Whitley, public school music teacher, accom panied by Mrs. Haywood Smith. Rev. E. R. Clegg, -Methodist minis ter, conducted the devotional. No definite Steps to hold a Hal lowe’en carnival were made, but it was decided to leave the matter of how to raise money up to the budget and finance committee of which Mrs. Frank Allen is chairman. Conducted by Misses Antoinette Darden mid Lula Hardy, the room roll call was won by Miss Margaret Lewis’ first grade. Superintendent Sam D. Bundy in troduced the new teachers after which Newton C. Maenhout, band instruc tor, discussed the organization of the band and played two piano selections. Following adjournment the refresh ment committee served lemonade and cookies. At The Kiwanis Club Dr. Brown, Tarboro veterinarian, made an interesting talk at the Ki wanis club Monday night. He spoke about bees. Dr. Brown was the guest of Dr. Grady Gilchrist, by Whom he was introduced. Sjlmon Moye, Jr., and Dr. J. M. Barrett, Greenville Kiwanians, were visitors. Alex .Allen told of the Farm Bu reau meeting and emphasized the importance of supporting the mem bership drive. Troop Outlines Year’s Program Five New Members Welcomed; Scout Officers Named Welcomed into Troop 2 at its meet ing Tuesday atemoon were Carolyn Kittrell, Martha Holmes, Mary Ellen Dail, Marcia Forbes and Mary Fran ces Joyner, who were advanced from Troops 4 and 5. Patrol and troop officers were named as follows: Martha Holmes, red rose patrol leader; Videau Joy ner, cardinal patrol leader; Dotdee Jones, troop treasurer; Jean Moore, scribe; Spdrley Newton, assistant scribe. The giris made fudge in the kitchen of their leader, Mrs. R. T. Williams. While eating the candy, they voted to donate Hie $16 in the treasury to the Scout hut fund, discussed the arts and crafts for fall and suggested a stunt for Rally day. They will pick up clothes for the Junior Woman’s club rummage sale October 7_ and will go on a hike Saturday, if weather permits. FELLOWSHIP SUPPER Fannville Methodists will hold their annual fellowship supper in the basement of the church Wednesday night at 7:80. LOUIS LAMOTTB l)r. LaMotte, president of Presby terian Junior College at Maxton, will conduct a revival in the Falkland church. The services will be held each evening at 7:30, beginning Sun day, October 10 and continuing through Oct. 22. Rev. Philip M. Cory is the new pastor of the Fountain, Falkland and Boyd Memorial Presby terian churches. Rev. Cory is mak ing, his home in Fountain. Activities Of Local Church Organizations ' -Christian 1 Four groups of the Christian church had their monthly meetings Tuesday evening. As its special project for the year, Group 1 chose the Hazel Green aca demy, Hazel Green, Ky., and will furnish clothing, household and bed linens and kitchen and dining room accessories for that institution. Mrs. W. B .Carraway, hostess, de veloped the topic, “The Lord God Is My Stregth,” using as scriptural ref erence, Acts 2:42, 44, 47. ' Having charge of the “Hidden. Answers” was Mrs. R. K. Pippin and the business session was directed by Mrs. Howard Moye. i Fruit flips, cheese tidbits, cookies and purple grapes were served. With 20 members and three visi tors present, Group 2 met with Mrs. T. R. Mizelle and Mrs. G. E. Thomp son. Mrs. Lester Tumage made a report on the executive board meet ing. The devotional leader was Mrs. Z. M. Whitehurst. The program consisted of various members telling some of the ideas gained from articles dealing chiefly with the Philippines, Hawaii and Japan. Refreshments were sandwiches, nuts and an iced drink. Nineteen members, a record attend ance, were present for Group 3’s meeting with Mrs. Frank Davis, Jr., and Mrs. Agnes Blount. Mrs. Z. B. T. Cox led the “Hicfden Answers” and was devotional chairman, using Luke 11. Christmas cards were distributed. The hostesses served peach ice cream, cakes and nuts. Mrs. Harvey Winstead was hostess to Group 4 with Miss Elizabeth Moore conducting the devotional. A lengthy business period was held with Mrs. Archie Cayton presiding. Coffee, brownies, cheese straws and peanuts were served to the members and a guest, Mrs. Albert Bell. Episcopal Mrs. T. S. Ryon was hostess to the Episcopal Altar Guilt Tuesday night when a new schedule was worked out for altar duties. Samples of personal stationery were distributed by Mrs. R. C. Copenhaver, who reported on the sale of Stanley products. Mrs. Will Jones, who opened the meeting with prayers and the creed, in the absence of the directress, discussed the appointments for the photo grapher’s visit the first of the-week. Prayers closed the meeting. GIRL SCOUTS OP TROOP 1 ELECT THEIR OFFICERS The Girl Scouts of Troop 1 met Thursday night at 8 o'clock in the home of Mrs. Vera Hathaway, the new leader, and elected the following new officers: Gayle Flanagan, scribe; Marguerite Thomas, assistant scribe; Dot Hathaway, treasurer; Julia Sat terthwaite and Jess Carraway were appointed patrol leaders. Patrol number 1 consists of Dot Hathaway, Connie Rollins, Raye Hathaway, Gayle Flanagan, Miriam Sutton, Ruth Tyson, Peggy fcurgess, Nancy Lu Moore and Jean Bynum. Patrol number 2 is composed of Carolyn Roebuck, Joanne Thomas, Margaret Andrews, Margie Lilley, Dot Lucas, Marguerite Thomas, Jean Cayton and Ann Bynum. A spaghetti supper was planned for a date in the near future. New projects for the year were discussed. The next meeting will be _ held at the home of Jess Carraway on Thurs day night. Joann Thomas will be co hostess. After the meeting, coca colas, sandwiches, potato sticks and pickles were served. D. A. R. MEETING ' The Daughters of American Revo lution, Major Benjamin May chapter, •; October 9 at 8 o'clock with Christian Church ■ Plans Homecoming "T'.- '■ Sunday will be Homecoming Day at the 94-year-old Farmville Chris tian church. Started about 15 years ago, the be loved tradition of having a special homecoming program cogld not be followed last year because of the building program that was in prog ress, but for several weeks now, com mittees have been working to make the 1948 event a memorable occa sion. The Sunday School will observe Promotion Day, beginning xat 9:45. Worship service at 11 o’clock will feature special music by the choir— “God So Loved the World” and “Beatitudes”—and a Homecoming sermon by the pastor, Rev. Z. B. T. Cox, whose subject will be “At Home.” After the services, a picnic cjinner will be served on the-church grounds. If inclement weather interferes with these plans, the lunch will be served in the high school gymnasium. The church board has expressed the hope that all members, former mem bers, and friends of the' church will join with them in enjoying the day. Committees are: Arch Flanagan, barbecue; Lewis Allen, W. A. Pollard, Jr., Robert Lee Smith, tables; ladies in charge of cooking under the direc tion of the council president, Mrs. Howard Moye, Rummage Sale Saturday, October 9 Donations For Scout Hut Listed; Building Will Be Erected On Contenfcnea Street Have you been wondering what to do with old clothes, books, household furnishings, etc., that you came a cross in doing fall cleaning? The Junior Woman’ club has the answer—donate them to their fall rummage sale. The sale, one of two the club gives each year, will be held Saturday, October 9, at the Farm ville Flower Shop. Profits froin these sales go toward building a Girl Scout-Junior Woman’s club hut. If you have articles to contribute, call Mrs. J. R. Harris or Mrs. R .T. Williams, who will have the Scouts pick up the articles either Wednesday or Thursday. Anything that can be sold will be appreciated. Officials of the Girl Scouts have announced that the following contri butions have been received toward erecting the hut on Contentnea street on a lot donated by Robert Monk: The late A. C. Monk, $100; Merry Matrons, $6; Mrs. Frank Davis, Sr., and Miss Elizabeth Davis, $50; Irvin Morgan, $60; Legion Auxiliary, $6; Travelers Protective Association) $19.78; Community Chest, $50; A. C. Tumage, $12,50; Junior Woman’s club, $500; Junior Chamber of Com merce, $50. Mrs. Williams will accept addition al contributions. P. T. A. DRIVE Competition is keen among gram mar grade classes as they work for memberships for the Parent-Teacher association, which launched its drive this week. The association is award ing a prize to the room which se cures the most members and the school will treat the pupils in the winning class to ice cream. The en tire school participates with more in terest being, shown in the towdr grades. It is expected that lapt year’s high membership of 682, which made it the largest association in the state, will be surpassed. C. E. Modlin, Jr., of Petersburg, Va., spent the week end with Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Modlin. Letter Tells of Conditions In ~ Russian Sector of Berlin Patsy Allen, b student in Farm ville high school, has received the following letter from a German girl who lives in the Russian zone of Ber lin. The letter, speaks for itself: At first I shall tell you something about myself. My name is Charlotte Grichom. I am 16% years old. My hobbies are all kinds Of sports but most of all I like to play tennis. This year I can play only a little because I have no balls. Our family consists of my parents, my two sisters, my grandmother, and me. My father was the manager of the sewing machine factory of my uncle. Perhaps you know the name “Vesta” of the machine because .in former times we sent them to all parts of the world. But now the factory was brought to Russians and my father works in the factory of his friend. With us lives my grand mother. I love him very much.. Her nickname is sergeant-major because she leads a strong regiment but she is very good. My eldest sister is 21 years old. She has married two years ago. My Other sister is my twin. . Iyvisit the high school of Altenburg and there we learn French, Germlh, English, mathematics, physics, chem istry, geography, music, sports, Lat in. Russian, if we like, but I don’ learn this speech!!I Most of all I liki English, French, music and sports. ! wished to go into the theatre as > dancer when I was 12 years old bu my parents didn’t allow and it wai good so! when I have made the fina examination of the secondary schoo (in Germany we make it in 18 years; I go to the university to study medi cine. Altenburg is a town with 50000 iij habitants . In ray next letter I shal send you some pictures of our town We have a little garden which wa in former times full with flowers bu now we only plant vegetables be cause in Germany there is only a lit tie to eat. Perhaps you have hear of the money reform which tool place in Gennany. By this all peopl have become very poor; for'half : pound we only get a shilling; and th prices are as high as before. I must close now because that i myv last paper. Patsy’s name was obtained from a which whom she ha BENEFITS OF FARM BUREAU » EXPLAINED AS LOCAL CHAPTER STARTS MEMBERSHIP DRIVE m. At The Rotary Club Governor Jean P. Booth of Kinston, governor of the 188th district of Ro tary International, which includes 36 clubs in Eastern North Carolina, pan) his official visit to the Farmville club Tuesday evening. His talk dealt With the four general objectives of the or ganization—developing better under standing and fellowship among busi ness and professional men, promot ing community-betterment undertak ings, raisings the standards of busi nesses and professions, and fostering the advancement of good will, under standing and peace among all peoples of the world. Governor Booth was introduced bj Irvin Morgan, a former district gov ernor. , Ed Nash Warren reported that in dividual' members of the club hac donated $350 in cash to the higl school band and also two instruments whose value is estimated at aboul $235. Milton Eason won the attendanci prize donated by Plato Bass. Brantley Speight of the Ayden clul was a visitarian and Harold Allred in troduced Mr. Slade, who is on the to bacco market here, as his guest. WILBUB* BENNETT RUNS 80 YARDS FOR SCORI Williamston high school defeated Farmville Friday night by a score oi 45-6. The game, however, was nol as lop-sided as the score indicates Fumbles by Farmville players in thf first half accounted for three touch downs; second half fumbles set uj one touchdown. The score on eamec play should have been about thre< touchdowns to one. Williamston ha< a deadly passing attack that easilj penetrated the Farmville defense. Highlight of the game and th< most sensational play was the 80 , yard punt return by Wilhur Bennett , fleet-footed Farmville back. William ston scored first. The kick-off fol lowing the touchdown was taken b3 Bennett, who headed straight dowi the field, veered to his left, and thei outran the entire Williamston team A few timely blocks^sjpjshis mate* helped, him along. Farmville’s line-up: King, L. E. Flanagan, L. T.; Tyson, L. G.; Bar rett, C.; Smith, R. G.; Wooten, R. T. Joyner, R. E.; Bennett, Q. B.; Brock R. H. B.; Albritton, L. H. B.; Mor gan, F. B. Substitutions were C Tyson, Dupree, C. Joyner, Cannon Fountain, Tuniage, Moms, Murphj and Flora. Approximately 160 farmers and business men of the community the privilege of hearing Carl T. Hicks of Walstonburg, head of the Flue-Cured Stabilization corporation, give a detailed explanation of two of the government agencies 'which were sponsored by the National and State Farm Bureau organizations at a meeting in the high school audito rium Friday night. He told them that price stabilization protecta farm ers by keeping certain grades from falling below 90 per cent of a given five- or ten-year average. In other words, with stabilization, farmers 4 have a floor .under tobacco prices as well as a ceiling; In explaining Tobacco Associates, Inc., Mr. Hicks stated that it is prin cipally an agency to advertise and promote good will between sellers and buyers. Mr. Hudson, president of the corporation, has just returned from Europe where he made several valuable contacts for the flue cured crop. Germany recently made a sizeable purchase of tobaceo. Dave Kelly of the state office showed how by a margin of one vote tobacco was held to 90 per cent of parity instead of merely 60 per cent of parity, meaning that the 43.9 cents a pound guaranteed average could have easily been 38 cents. W. C. Eagles, who is connected with **• . the Soil Conservation service, Green vine, aeciarea tnat tne soil conserva tion problem in Eastern Carolina is drainage. He did not fail to give the American Farm Bureau due credit for seeing that his agency exists. A satisfactory report on how offi cers in the Farm Bureau and its sponsored agencies were paid for their services was made by J. E. Winslow of Greenville, who has the distinction of being the first North Carolina Farm Bureau president. It was concluded from his report that farmers who belong to the organiza tion get a lot for their money. R. Flake Shaw of Greensboro was very complimentary in his remarks a bout the local Farm Bureau, and its activities. ' He said that the farm programs have been skating on thin ice. It is the consensus of opinion that ; Mr. Shaw will lose his place on the National Board of Directors unless North Carolina has a large member ship in the Farm Bureau. The audience went on record as be ing willing to back the Farm Bureau one hundred per cent. Twelve workers this week began soliciting memberships and expect to top last year’s total of 285. The cam paign for associate memberships will soon get underway. RURAL COMMISSION MET HERE THURSDAY The annual meeting of the Rural - Commission of the North Carolina Conference was held September 23 in the Ladies’ Parlor of the Farmville ' Methodist Church. Mrs. J. H. C.utch in of Whitakers, president of the : North Carolina Conference Woman’s Society of Christian Service presided i over tiie meeting, and asked Mrs. H. O. Iineberger of Raleigh, promotion secretary, to call the roll and read the minutes of the last meeting. Mrs. Cutchih asked for a report from the local rural worker, Miss Edna Boone. Pinliawl A Teimav nvaoanfM) nnnias of the financial report to members of the committee. A general discussion of the work followed. Kev. Key Taylor of Walstonburg spoke of the film projector which is being used in {fee rural church pro gram, and Rev. E. R. Clegg of Farm ville commented briefly about the work. ' Other members of the com mitee joined in the general discusson. Members of the.commttee present for the, meeting were Mrs. Cutchin, Mrs. Lineberger, Rev. B. B. ^laugh ter of New Bern, Rev. Taylor, Rev. Clegg, Carl Hicks of Walstonburg, Mr. Joyner, Mrs. A. W. Bobbitt and Miss Boone. After the business session was ad journed, members of the committee and other friends were invited to the Bell Arthur Methodist Church com munity building where members of the Woman's' Society of Christian Service seryed a delightful luncheon. Mrs. Cutchin and Mrs. Lineberger also surveyed the three rural areas of work on the Farmville and Wal stonburg charges, and seemed pleased With the progress that had been made. ATTEND DAME Among those attending the Caro lina-Texas football game in Chapel Hill Saturday were Mr. and Mrs. Lath Morriss, Ferd Satterthwaite, Edison Moore, Yancey Burks, Mr. mid Mrs. Paul Ewell, Mr. and Mm. John B. Lewis and son, Jack, Dr. and Mm. G. L. Gilchrist, Pat Ruffin, W. S. Royster .Robert Lee S*nith and son, Bob, and Mr, and Mrs. James Hocks

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