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a xtw t Buy • bank. j • • • SELL • • • $ IN FARMVILLE *7 mmiVm -a * • * IN F .■■■■■;.:•" ■ ■ ' -I. VOLUME THIRTY-NINE EARMVILLE, PITT COUNTY, ■t.-— ..---.;_;'■-!=!■ Interesting News Items From Ballard’s On the Wednesday evening preced ing Christmas, a program on the birth of Christ was given in the Bal l&rds Presbyterian church with Mr. J. C. Corbett taking the reader's part and the choir singing Christmas ca rols between the reading. Following the program there was a Christmas tree and fruit and candies were ner ved. On Thursday evening, Dec. 23, the Youth Fellowship group enjoyed a weiner roast at the church and then all of them went riding on a truck, singing Christmas carols in the com munity. On Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 22. at 4 o’clock in a private ceremony at the home of Rev. W. B. Nobles in Wiaterville, Miss Marianna Holloway and Roy Smith were married. Rev. Nobles performed the ceremony. Mrs. Smith ft the daughter of Mrs. Mamie R. Holloway and the late Frank Holloway. Mr. Smith is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Smith of Ayden and is now serving in the U. S. Navy. The following young people, col lege students, spent the holidays at their homes in this community: Ed win Tyson, Duke university; Ann and Jean Crawford, Louisburg college; Betty Joyner, Raleigh School ofj Commerce; Margaret *Hemby, A. C. C., Wilson; John Flanagan, State college; B. F. Strickland, Wake For est; Alvin McArthur, E. C. T. C., and Jessie Tyson, Berien Springs, Michi gan. Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Jones of Danville, Va., and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bowen of Plymouth were guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. R. Jones during the holidays. Miss Marjorie Flanagan has re turned to San Francisco after spend ing several weeks with her mother, Mrs. Annie Flanagan. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Stokes of Washington were week end guests of Mrs. Mamie R. Holloway. Tumley Rawls of the U. S .Army, who has been in Germany for several years, is visiting friends and rela tives in the community. Mr. and Mrs. Willard Pleasants of Dunn, Mr. and Mrs. Roebuck of Robersonville and Miss Frances Jones of the James-Walker hospital in Wilmington were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Jonee Christmas. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Gillette have returned to Richmond after a visit to Mrs. Annie Flanagan. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Jones were guests of Mr. and Mrs. 0. L. Erwin Christmas day. Miss Mary Elizabeth fiicbds has returned, to her position in Charlotte after spending the hofidayi- With Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Nichols. Mr. and Mrs. Curtis Ross of Green ville, Mrs. Leon Joyner of Winter ville, and Mr. and Mrs. Warren Gur ganus of Farmville were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Mack Ross Christmas. Ming Edith Tyson, who teaches at Black Creek, spent the holidays at her home. ^ Mias Thelma *|C|1k of Cam bridge, Mass., is visHiir her sister, Mr*. E. M. Tyson, $r. Mr. and Mis, James Jones are New Triplet Granddaughters Enough To Lure Mis. Wheless On Long Florida Trip Happily married for 40 years, Sfnu J. M. Wheless of Farmville has reached the point in life when she is perfectly content to enjoy the com forts of her home while others take long trips and make extended visits, such as trips to Florida. But the opportunity to see her triplet granddaughters in Jackson ville, Fla., proved too strong for Mrs. Wheless to turn down, and last Fri day she left for the Florida city to visit her daughter, Mrs. Clarence Ed wards, and to see, for the first time, the three daughters born to Mrs. Ed wards in November. Making the trip with Mrs. Wheless were Mary Jo and Gilbert Edwards who spent Christmas here and were returning to their home in Jackson ville. The babies remained in the hospi tal for several weeks after their birth, or until they reached five pounds. Two of the little girls were taken to their home during Christmas week, and the third was kept in the hospi tal until Wednesday of last Records show that triplets occur onte in seven or eight thousand births. The Edwards girls are the fourth set born at -St. Vincent’s hos pital. The first of the three babies was bom less than an hour after Mrs. Edwards entered the hospital, and three pounds, U ounces. was bom two minutes later, g four pounds and eight "■^'.the third, which weighed ' *ee minutes ken by They tak JAYCEES PUT NEW MARKERS ON FAR^tVILLE STREETS New, neat street markers have been placed at the intersection of Earm ville streets by the Junior CSiamber of Commerce which, since its forma tion a year ago has participated in several worthwhile projects. The new markers are-the first to be installed on Farmville streets since mail delivery service was start ed several years ago. • Citizens of the town are indebted to the Jaycees for the improvements. spending- several weeks- with Mrs. Jones’ parents in Meridian, Miss. Mr. and Mrs. Noah L. Edwards of Greenville and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Evans were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Crawford Christmas day. Miss Louise Tyson and Miss Juan ita Sugg visited relatives at Lucama and Stantonsburg Monday. Mr. and Mr?. B. L. Bateman spent the holidays with Mr. Bateman’s sis ter, Mrs. Grayson, in Savannah, Ga. On Monday evening, Dec. 20, about 100 people t were present for the an nual Christmas party of the Ballards Home Demonstration club which was held in the new club house at Langs Cross Roads. * Mrs. L. R. Jones greeted the guests at the door and after the arrival of everyone Mrs. G. S. Nichols, presi dent of the club, said a few words of welcome and invited them to join in the singing of Christmas songs. Mrs. B. L. Tyson then took charge of the recreational program and all who know Mrs. Tyson realize that when she is present there are ho dull moments. She directed simple games, after which followed the grand march which culminated with the guests dancing the Virginia Reel and a square dance. Mr. Tyson called the figures for the dance . At the close of the recreational pe riod, the guests were asked to form a line so refreshments could be served. Mrs. L. R. Jones served punch from a beautifully appointed table. Other refreshments were served buffet style and consisted of party sandwiches, home made can dies, nuts and red and green Christ mas cookies cut in the shape of Christmas trees. The main auditorium of the build ing was decorated throughout with Christmas greenery, red and white candles, and in a corner was a lovely lighted Christmas tree. Outof-community guests were Mrs. Fred Langford, home agent, Mrs. Ruel Tyson and Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Tyson, all of Greenville; Miss Laura Williamson of Wilson, Miss Ann Tumage, student at Flora Macdonald college; Edwin Tyson, Duke student, and A. C. Tumage, Jr., of State col lege. There were more club members, their families and invited guests at the Chrsitmas party than at any sim ilar meeting of the club. The Christmas spirit seemed to prevail and everyone seemed to have an evening of fun and entertainment. Hostesses for the occasion were Mesdames J. D. Jones, A. J. Garris, Lloyd Allen-, James Moore, L. R. Jones and G. S. Nichols. Mesdames J. R. Gowan, H. D. Moye, Dalton At The Rotary Club Pop its first meeting of the New Year, local Rofcarians and guests en joyed n visit to and from New Or leans and attended tire Sugar Bowl football game between Carolina and Oklahoma through the eyes of\ John B. Lewis, who with his son, Jack,’ Lath Monies and Elbert Moye made the trip by auto. Places of interest I were enjoyed on the central route | going as well as over the extreme Southern route on returning. Of couroe, everybody, enjoyed the game, although Carolina lost. Guests of the chib were J. W. Thorne, Washington, D. C., and Wit ton Wilkerson, the new manager of Pecan Grov Dairy. PEACE IS DISCUSSED AT LITERARY CLUB _i ' ' I Three characteristics of a lasting' peace—it is in the making and unity, it is in religious education and it is in the advance in a social way that all races have to live together—were named by Rev. Z. B. T. Cox, guest Bpeaker, at the Literary clUb Wed nesday afternoon. He emphasized J that it takes strong character to live during times of peace, stronger than it does in war times. Peace grows out of Christian character and the world aanmot have tasting peace with out lasting character, he told the club. Acting as program leader, Mrs. E. W. Holmes introduced the speaker. During the regular business ses sion, the president, Miss Mamie Dav is, brought New Year’s greetings and Miss Tabitha . DeVisconti, seal sale chairman, stated that $536 had been sent to headquarters by purchasers of • the tubercular seals. Miss DeViscon-j ti reported on what different towns are doing for young people as dis cussed in the “North Carolina Club woman.” Mrs. J. H. Harris, hostess, assisted j by her twin daughters, Misses Louise, and Virginia Harris, served block strawberry and vanilla ice cream and decorated pineapple cakes. Poin settias, Ivy and carnations made a setting for the meeting. _ Special guests were Rev. and Mrs. Cox, Mrs. Lloyd Smith an& Mrs. E. S. Coates. v. FIREMEN MEET TUESDAY . NIGHf IN BEAUFORT Members of the Eastern Carolina Firemen’s ^Association will meet next j Tueday night in Beaufort for their regular quarterly meeting and for the annual election of officers. The Eastern Carolina Association is the largest in the state. Curtis Flanagan of Farmville now serves as its president ' One of the items to be discussed is the proposed legislation which will provide fire protection to those resi dents outside the bounds of an incor porated town. Lt. and Mrs. Jesse Beasley of Pa tuxent River, Md., spent a few days this week with his sister, Mrs. Gee. M. Allen. Williams and E. W. Mills helped in decorating the building and assisted with the refreshments. Edwards Family Doing Fine—Mother and Triplets,, loo Mrs. C. T. Hicks and Mrs. R. G. Fields were Rannvffle visitors Wed Sam Jenkins attended the Oszo lina-Oklahoma football game in Hew Orleans Inst Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. L. R. Bennett and Bobby Bennett were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bob Barry Sunday. Miss Ruby Burch, MBs Virginia Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie Gard ner and James Albert G*y were the dinner gueets last Sunday of Mr. and Mrs. John T. Craft, Jr. Mrs. C. T. Hicks was a Raleigh visitor Tuesday. ~ Mrs. H. A. Liveman visited friends in Plymouth last Thursday. Mrs. W. E. Lang visited relatives in Fountain last week end. Mrs. Myrtle Beaman of Kinston was in town Wednesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. S. Dixon went to Greensboro Sunday to take Misses Ramona Roues, Margaret Fields and Frances Dixon back to Greensboro CoUege after spending the holidays at their respective homes here. Mrs. Mattie Gay of Dunn is spend ing some time here with her brother, M*jor Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Gay have re turned from their wedding trip and st present are making their home with Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Jones. GROUP 1 MEETS WITH MRS. GAY To join with the other churches in the community for the mission study was the decision of Group 1 of the Christian church at its meeting Mon day before Christmas with Mrs. Ar thur Gay. After the Lord’s prayer, a. resume of the last six months’ work was made by Mrs. R. G. Fields, leader. Miss Lillian Corbett was devotional leader. The group sang “More Love to Thee” and “Silent Night” CUB SCOUT PACK WILL BE FORMED Did your boy ever say, “Gee, why, mother, I wish I were old enough to join the Boy Scouts!” Here is his chance. The Rarmville Christian church will sponsor a cub pack, which is the program designed by the Boy Scouts of America for boys 9, 10 and 11 years old. Mem bership in the pack is not limited to members of the Christian church. Before a boy can join, his parents must attend two meetings in order to get the pack organized. The first meeting of parents will be held at the Christian church, Thursday evening, January lSi at 9 o’clock. A11 parents of prospective cub scopts are urged to attend so that their sons may be among the boys who are to have fun in Scouting. MAJOR MAY CHAPTER MEETS IN GREENVILLE Mrs. Tmvis Hooker, Mrs. Vance Perkins and Miss Eunice McGee will entertain the Major Banjomin May chapter. Daughter of American Revo lution, at Mrs. Hooker’s homq, 419 W. Fifth street, Greenville, Saturday afternoon at 2:80. It pleases us mightily when In formation, Please, stumbles over something that we Icnew all along. myf has special program i Walstonburg joint New Yew's Ev* The meetS* San *t 1:90 wfth a Fellowship sap par, alter wild) singing and quiet games were led by Bob Morgan, John R. Joyner arid Miss Jane Fields. A discussion period followed with Misses fun Mae Barrett, Margaret Fields and Aaron Tyson and Graham Davfo leading the discussion on “As pects of College Idle.* Rev. H. L. Davis, Mrs. Emily Walston and Miss Edna Boone led the discussion on "Choosing a Career.” Miss Evelyn Field led ths discussion on "Begin ning the Mew Tear.” ReaeatioB consisted of * "Time Party” wherein the group was led through the different periods of life with appropriate games representing each period. At 11 «£eIock Watchinght services were held.* Those participating in the worship program were Aaron Ty son, Bob Morgan, Donald Baucom, John R. Joyner, and Misses Mary Frances Oakley and Jean Flora. The Roly Communion was administered by Rev. Davis and Rev. Key Taylor, and the sacraments were taken by the entire group exactly at midnight It Js interesting to note that this service was patterned after Watch night Service held, in Cleveland, Ohio, December SI, 1M7, in which more than 10,000 Methodist youth parti cipated. Churches represented at the meet ing were Walitonburg, Wesley Com munity and Farmville. N Ths New Tear waa ushered in by tits playing of bells by Was Carolyn Roebuck. J. W. WILKKRSON NOW manXgrr OF LOCAL DAIRY J. Wilton Wilkerson of Rock Ridge has accepted a position as manager of the Pecan Grove dairy and farms of the John T. Thome estate. Mr. Wilkerson received his degree from State college last spring and had the highest scholastic average of any individual graduating in t$e De partment of Animal Industry. While at State, he was a member of Mu Beta Psi, ‘national honorary music frater nity, and Alpha Zeta, national hono rary agriculture fraternity. At vari ous times he served as treasurer, secretary and president of the State College Methodist Student Group. In tiie fall of 1947 he was a member of the college livestock judging team which participated in contests at the National Livestock Show, Timonium, Maryland, and at the International Livestock Exposition in Chicago. Since September, Mr. Wilkerson has served as teacher of 'agriculture at the BelvoirFalkland high school. He assumed his new duties January L ' , HERMAN CROOM GAINS MUCH FROM 4-H FIG CHAIN Herman Croom of the Maury jun ior1 chib has gained valuable experi ence by his participation in the Greene county 4-H dub pig chain. Herman was given a young gilt through the chain and has done an excellent job of growing it. He has fed a balanced ration consisting of com, -40% protein supplement, and mineral. He now has one of the nicest gilts to be found in this section of the state. Herman has not only done a good job of-feeding, but. hah made' plans for the future. He realises the ne cessity of keeping his slock free of worms. He has provided green gras ing on clean ground Gda foil and plana to provide summer supplemen tary grazing in the form of aeybeans planted in two foot rows. He also bee, with the help of his folher, built an “A" type farrowing pen. has learned that for-profit able hog production, sanitary eondi tions, balanced diet, and geod care must be provided. Two otter dub members will be ■elected to receive a gilt pig from Herman’s first litter, which he ex pects this month. In this way, dub members a» enabled to start with good stock and have a chance to do excellent swine project work. Pastor’s Wife Most Surprised Of AH As Car Given Rev. Cox Chi call U hour* a day, pastor* are bound to have an automcbile that will "got up and get” whenever the good parson give* it the go sign. Rev. Z. B. T. Cox, the popular pas tor of Fannville Christian church, has been handicapped for several months by a jalopy that had seen its beat days and was definitely on the down grade. Car* being as scare as they are, the preacher had bean suable to get a new one and was biding his time until hi* name stood at the top of the dealer’s list Hi* constituents, however, decided to do something about the matter. health educator and the chief techni cian assigned to the mobile x-ray unite, will meet with a group of rep resentative Pitt citizens in the offices of the Pitt County Health depart ment on Thursday, January 18, at 9:80 a. m. Tim purpose of the meet ing is to dleenaa the possibilities of having a mass x-ray survey made* of citiaenajn the comity. The more than $6,000 which has been collected from the 1948 seal sale will be used to finance Urn mass x ray as well as in aiding those who have the disease. Hannville has rais ed |6S6 out of a uota of $667. Out of a quota of 8114, Fountain citizens ihave turned in 899. I Returns are,still incomplete, ac cording to lira. Joseph S. Moye, coun ity seal chairman, who believes that many of the seal aale letters were overlooked in the holiday rush. “Funds received right now are just as welcome add helpful as if. they had been received daring the holiday season." Contributions should be mailed to Mrs. Moye in Greenville. TALENT CONTEST IS BEING HELD BY WILSON RADIO STATION '■ The first really big radio talent' contest in a number of years is getting under way this week over WGTM, Wilson. The 13-weeks con test will offer an opportunity to all those with radio talent to perform, and all entries will be judged by the general public, as voting will be done by mail entirely. Winners will receive handsome prl ;s totaling $1,000 in cash, and the possibility of landing a radio contract. The idea of conducting such a con test was instigated by Several out standing firms in Eastern North Carolina, who felt that a great deal | of real talent was being overlooked. These people also felt that much of this talent, given an opportunity, would develop into something truly worthwhile for many individuals, and bring happiness to all concerned. Ra dio Station WGTM was selected to handle the contest, and arrangements were made to start the series of pro grams on January 3rd. Those interesting in entering the talent contest are asked to "contact the station. They will be given an audtaon, and if proven successful,; will be scheduled on. one of the talent j programs heard Mondays through Saturdays at 3:30 p. m. The sponsoring firms of the con test are: J. A. Tharrington '& Sons, Rocky Mount; Southern Cotton Oil Companies of Wilson,. Fayetteville, Rocky Mount, Weldon, Tarboro, Hert ford, Selma and Goldsboro; Wilson Hatchery, Wilson; Waldensian-Pitt, Baking Company of Greenville, and! the Garner Gas & Equipment Com pany of Farmville. PERSONAL ITEMS Mr. and'lbs. I. V. Dixon had -as dinner guests Wednesday evening: Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Wainwright and Mr.-ahd Mrs. Marvin Wainwright and sons of Winterville and Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Murphy. I Mrs. 43. C. Joyner has returned from Kinston where she spent sev eral days with her sister, Mrs. John H. Calloway, who u seriously ill in the hoenitaL Mr. and Mrs. Frank Williams and son spent the holidays in Orlando, Fla., with Mr. Williams’ sister, Mrs. O. C. Stewart. Robert Rollins returned home Mon day from Duke hospital where he un derwent an operation on a knee that he injured last fall while playing football. He is improving., FIRE DESTROYS HOUSE A fire of undetermined origin at the home of Red Dupree, corner of George and Ferry streets, on the night of Dec. 24 completely destroy ed the residence and badly damaged nearby houses. Two days before Christmas, a new Plymouth was received by Eason Motors and ear-marked for one of the Christian members who bad been waiting. He offered to exchange places on Hie list with the preacher, and he and other members decided to pool the amounts they would lave spent for individual gifts ana buy the car for the preacher . The deal was consummated The preacher was Informed of what was being done, but the whole thing was kept from Mrs. Cox. So you can imagine her surprise and delight when she Walked out of the house late Christmas Eve to go visiting with the preacher and | found a new ear. ass mmSix •- tK's. p The Farmville high 'WK/k Devil., winner, of the Walstoaberg invitational tournament and current ly boasting a record of five victories and only one defeat, extended their string of victories hare Tusaday night by thoroughly outflowing a South Edgecombe five.f|The locals, led by Harry Albritton, who connect ed for 17 point., were never trail ing. At half-time Farmville led, 24 10. " In the first quarter after two minute, had elapsed, Carl King put Farmville in .the. lead with a field goal. South Edgecombe failed to tally and Albritton connected, .ending the score to 4-0. A field goal rad a free throw gave the visitors three points, and that’s as close as they came to overtaking the winners. It was at this point that Farmville ' broke away and was never headed, adding eight more points before the quarter ended. Although there was leas scoring in the second half, Farmville kept its lead as Coach Elbert Moye cleaned the bench, giving all his squad a chance to play. Farmville has won six games this season. Those teams defeated are Bell Arthur, Chicod, Snow Hill, Maury, Walstonburg and South Edgecombe. The locals have lost 'only to Bethel, defending Pitt county champions. The line-ups: Farmville—Carl King, 12; Marvin Tugwell; Billy Russell, 1; Wilbert Morriss, 2; Carson Windham; Albert Cannon, 2; Frank Dupree'; Harry Al britton, 17; Johnny Barrett; Claude Tyson, 2. Total 36. ! < South Edgecombe — F. Jones, 2; Walston, 2; D. Whitley, 5; C. Webb; H. Webb, 8; Anderson, 2; Standi, 2; Eason; Edmondson; Harwell, 2. Total—23. The schedule for the remainder of the season follows: Friday, Jan. 7, Grimesland, there; Tuesday, Jan. 17, Belvoir; Friday, Jan. 14, Walstonburg, there; Tuesday, Jan. 18, Ayden; Friday, Jan., 21, Bethel; Tuesday, Jan. 26, Grifton, there; Thursday, Jan. 27, Snow Hill; Friday, Jan. 28, South Edgecombe, there; Tuesday, Feb. 1, Winterville, there; Friday, Feb. 4, Walstonburg; Tuesday, Feb. 8, Grimesland; Friday, Feb. 11, Winterville; Tuesday, Feb. 16, Stokes; Wednesday, Feb. 16, Snow Hill, there; Friday, Feb. 18, Grifton; Tuesday, Feb. 22, Arthur; Friday, Feb. 26, Ayden, there. In the Walstonburg tournament, Farmville girls were defeated in the semi-finals by Deep Run; 19-18. The girls last year won the Pitt county tournament. The boys, in the Walstonburg tour ney, copped the crown by defeating Saratoga, Snow Hill and Walston burg. FARMVILLE GIRLS HAND SOUTH EDGECOMBE 8744 LOSS The Farmville girls defeated South Edgecombe, 2744, Tuesday night. It was the fourth win against one set back in regular scheduled play. Coach Duran’s defending Pitt county champions jumped to mi early lead when Dorothy Hathaway dropped in a crip. The visitors matched this with a Held goal that knotted the count, 2-2. Joyce Morgan’then sank a field goal, which was again tied hy South Edgecombe* but the flashy play of FarmviUe’s fast breaking guards broke up play after play and ruined South Edgecombe’s beam of a victory. The halftime score was 16-6. The girls have defeated Bethel, Saratoga, Chicod, and South Edge combe, losing only to Deep Run in the Walstontwrg Invitational tourna ment. Scoring for Farmville: D. Hatha way, 4; R. Hathaway, 14; J. Morgan, 8; N. Moore. 1. Scoring for South Edgecombe: Lil ley, 2; Phillips, 10; Webb, 2. At The Kiwanis Club J. Glasgow Smith, who recently came bad: to Farmville and trans ferred his membership from the Greenville Eiwanis club to Farmvile, had charge of the program Monday night and introduced Judge Jimmy Roberts of Greenville who made an interesting talk on "Inventories.” Judge Roberta is a son of Elder J. B. Roberts and brother of Kiwaaiiui Lane Roberts. Manager .Wilkinson of the Pecan Grove Dairy was the guest of Sam Lewis. The new officers will be installed Monday night by Lieutenant-Governor Ralph Tapp of Stantonaburg.
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