BUY.... BANK ...SELL... IN FARMYILLE +++++**+++++ . jpA - ^ * ’"•'WryP'H*- * pl^ '.' * >/ . •++++++++++++++•( VOLUME THIRTY-NINE .. , .i FARMVILLE, PITT XXXUir&f, Mi FarmviUe Teams Win Two Games From Wmterville By Charles Joyner) The Farmville Lady Devils defeat ed a good Winterville sextet Friday night at Winterville, 23-17. Dot Hath away led the Farmville girls with 13 points. Peggy Langston scored 10 for Winterville. Rae Hathaway, scoring on a lay up after one minute and forty five sec onds of playing time had elapsed, gave FarmviUe a two point lead. By the end of the initial period, the Farmville lassies had increased their lead to 10-8. Hie winners were in front at half-tijne 15-8. Hie Farmville guards must be giv er. a lot of credit due to their play under the Winterville backboards and the way they held the locals to a min imum in scoring. The Red Devils, by defeating Win terville Friday 51-48, served notice that they are going to make the Pitt county tournament a rugged affair for the other teams. The Winterville five, led by Castelloe with 13 points, was out in front until one minute and 45 seconds of the final period had elapsed. The Red Devils drew first blood as Carl King sank a free throw in the opening minute of play. Winterville quickly overcame this thin margin and by the end of the quarter held a 16-4 advantage. The Farmville boys staged a rally late in the second pe riod to narrow the Winterville lead of 28-15 to 21-28 at half-time. Carl King'led the winners in this half with 10 of his 19 points. As the second half opened, Farm ville slowly overcame the Winterville lead. At the end of the third frame the visiting cagers had cut the seven point lead to 34-38. The final period proved to be the winning frame for Farmville. Frank Dupree connected on two one-handers in succession 'to tie the score at 38-all. Nobles then put the Winterville team back into the lead by sinking two long shots. King and Russell combined their ef forts to even the score for the last time and then to push Farmville out in front The winners ran up a seven point lead before Winterville could score again. The Farmville Red Devils defeated . Greenville here Monday night, 44-28, in a benefit game for the March of Dimes. Carl King 'ed the locals and Tucker was high for the losers. In a preliminary game, the local Junior Varsity lost to a fast Green ville five. Gannon led the losers with 8 points. Moore and Higgs each had eight for the winners. The defeat marked the third loss for the Juniors against five victories. The final score was 17-28. The Red Devils continued their current winning streak by walloping Stokes, 53-18. Carl King led the win ners with 15 points. • „ The Lady Red Devils upheld their half of . the twin bill by soundly trouncing Stokes, 36-7. Joyce Morgan led the locals. The fans were entertained during intermission by the local midget teams. The midgets divided up in to two sides with the whites winning 6-4 in the five minute affair. JUNIORS DONATE $10 TO POLIO DRIVE The Junior Woman’s club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. E. N. Petteway in the home of Mrs. G. M, Holden and voted to give $10 to the March of Dimes. Guest speaker for the aftemoor was Miss Tabitha DeVisconti who dis cussed birds and flowers. Mrs. R. D Harris, program leader, introduced her. Twelve members were present and during the social hour were servec strawberry shortcake, salted pecan* and fruit juice. Camellias and othei spring flowers were decorations. FOUR CHURCHES WILL STUDY CHINA MONDAY In his book, “China—Twilight oi Dawn,** which will be reviewed at th< forfeign mission class at the Metho dist church Monday night (it 7:30, Di Frank Price attempted to ahoi something of the enormous size o: the country, its fosses and gains ia the war, the fiitiehca and courag with which the people moved frot the coast to the west and the feeling of various sections and groups. Four churches are to participate i the study — Christian, Mefchodisl Interesting News Items rrom xs&iisrQ s The most largely attended meeting of members and visitors in the histo ry of the Presbyterian auxiliary was held Friday with Mrs. H. G. Dunn. Hie meeting opened by a few min utes of silent prayer, dosed by Mrs. G. S. Nichols. The group then join ed in the singing of "Jesus Keep Me Near the Cross.” The devotional for the afternoon was given by Mrs. C. C. Harris, with several members of the auxiliary taking part. A splendid program on Stewardship was presented by Mrs. G. T. Tyson, bringing out the idea of how stewardship of money, time and talents should be used in the Work of the church. Taking part in this pro gram were Mrs. Wiley Crawford, Mrs. O. L. Tyson and Mrs. Nichols. At the business meeting presided over by Mrs. Annie Flanagan, Mrs. C. C. Harris', chairman of the nomi nating committee presented the fol lowing names of the hew officers: Mrs. Wiley Crawford, president; Mrs. Moses TyBon, vice pres.; Mis. C. C. Harris, secretary; Mrs. P. J. Elks, treasurer, and Mrs. J. S. Elks, histo rian. It was also Announced that Mrs. Fred T. Langford, home agent, and Mrs. L. E. Turnage would be at the church Tuesday morning to assist in landscaping the church grounds ami everybody who could was invited to come to the church at the time des ignated. Mesdames Lester Worthington, Zeb Anderson and James Suggs were guests for the afternoon. On Friday evening, February 11, Mrs. C. C. Harris was hostess at a Valentine party honoring the Youth Fellowship group of the Presbyterian church. The party was held in the recreation room, which was beauti fully decorated throughout with the Valentine motif. Recreational leader for the evening was John Johnson, of the Farmville faculty, and several interesting games and contests were enjoyed by all present. Winners of the contests were given prizes. The hostess* assisted by Mrs. P. J. Elks and Mary Elizabeth Worthing ton, served iced grape juice, assorted cakes and candies. Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Tyson were re cent guests of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Tyson in Grifton. Mrs. W. B. Tripp, Jr., of JBelvoir spent the past week end with her pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. Moses Tyson. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Whitford of Vanceboro were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Harris Sunday afternoon. The Rev. M. B. Elliston and Mrs. Elliston and son, Bruce, were Satur day guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Tyson. The Ellistons have been making their home in Godsboro but have re cently moved to Greenville. He is pastor of the Adventist church at Ballards. Mns. Mamie R. Holloway, Mrs. An nie Flanagan, Mrs. Josie McArthur and Mrs. G. S. Nichols attended the organ recital in the Brooks Frizzelle Memorial church at Maury Sunday afternoon. Following the recital, they, were guests of Mrs. Esther Har dy. ROLAND FIELDS WITH WALSTONBURG CONCERN Roland Fields of Walstonburg, who formerly operated the Walstonburg cafe and developed it into one of the most popular cafes in this section, baa accepted a gpsjtion^’with the Farmers Gin and Mill Co., Walston {burg, as head of the building and {feeds department. Farmville Couple Thanked For Clothing Sent To Greece Ait old coat sent overseas with other war relief articles is the means by which a Greek-American friend ship has been started. Monday, Joseph N. El-Ramey, local drest shop proprietor, received the follow ing letter, which was sent by air mail from Greece, February 6: "Pear American friend, I am so happy to get the coat you sent us by the American centre, of distributions. It was a cold day whan I had to wait three hours in the Hne to get some thing for my family. .-.;y • J "At last I got the cost on which. 1 found an address, Mrs. and Mr Joseph Barney. "So ! suppose you are the sendee of it and I hasten to make your ac quaintance and to send you man’ The Carraway Presbyterian church was organised Sunday, Feb. 6, with 46 members. There was a large con gregation for this impressive service. The Commission from Albemarle Presbytery consisted of the follow ing ministers: Rev. ft. S. Hough cf Tarboro, chairman, Rev. Harold J. Dudley of Wilson, Rev. Philip Cory of Fountain, Rev. Edwih S. Coates of Farmville and Elder C. F. Baucom of Farmville. Rev. Dudley preached the sermon, using as his subject, “The Sufficient Christ.”_ The following men were elected, ordained and installed as elders of the new church: Noah Bundy, Char lie Carraway, Morris Carraway Sad John ft TugweU. A. C. Carraway, who had been serving as an elder in the Farmville church, was also elect ed. The foundation for the mission which developed into the present-day Carraway church was laid in the early 1920’s when two young ladies of the Farmville church, Misses El len Lewis and Miss Nannie Bryan Parker, started a Sunday School in the school building there. Through the years different members of the Farmville church have assisted with the Sunday School. One of the most faithful workers has been Mrs. Ellen Lewis Carroll, who at present teaches a Sunday School class and is pianist. Rev. C. L. Lawrence, retired Pres byterian minister who now lives in Falkland, was Caraway's first pas tor, serving the chapel when he was pastor of the Farmville church. Rev. Lawrence attended the organization service Sunday afternoon. At The Rotary Club Presented by her son, Irvin Mor gan, Mrs. J. I. Morgan talked to the Rotary dub Tuesday night on grow ing camellias. She showed a number of blooms from her yard and told the name of each. * Grover Spell of Miami, Fla., was the guest of his brother, 0 G. Spell. The attendance prize, donated by John B. Lewis, was won by Arch Flanagan. ARTHUR COREY SPEAKS TO LOCAL AMERICAN LEGION Farmville Post, American Legion, held its regular, monthly meeting Friday night, February 4, in the high school lunch room with Commander Frank Harris presiding. After a delicious fried chicken supper, Dr. Harris introduced Arthur B. Corey, county sendee officer, who presented some very timely thoughts on the Americanism program of the American Legion. One of the main points stressed by Mr. Corey, who has been serving Pitt empty vete rans since the end of Wbrid War I, was keeping America “AMERICA”— which he stated is a personal respon sibility of every American citizen, more especially, every ex-service man in the country. DEMONSTRATION Mrs. Fred T. Langford, home de monstration agent, cordially invites all men and women interested hi floor finishing to a demonstration in sanding and refinishing floors at the home agents' office in the agricultu ral building, Greenville, on Thursday, Feb.*24, at 10 a. m. V* operation on his eyes but we have no money. I would be so happy if I could find- a situation to work and help my poor father. “Dear friend, it is very good one to have good friends when one is in misfortune and foreunately we have a very good friend, America. The day of American distribution is for na a day of joy. Whatever is for you un serviceable "is for os here precious. We spend so difficult times. The only thing we pray fiod to send is, is “NOw the distributions finished. Many people got plenty article, that is overcoats, dresses, sheep, money, etc. Unfortunately I got for me only a dress for the summer season and for my family only yours. I am not sum if you understand my English letter. But that is all I know in your Language. 5. ,, - * jr i "I woud be so happy to hear from you and to learn ail about you. It ii « long time since I wished to get ar American friend to correspond with ’“I assure you it would make nw itttstst&tsn for the national 4-H Congress. B« talk was prepared and presented in a way that would have done justice to a professional. Dr. Meadows was a guest from the Wilson cli*. He told of the forth coming series of concerts to be pre sented in Wilson. Those interested in obtaining tickets to the concert* or information concerting them are in vited to call Mrs. C. E. Fitsgerald. Jack Tumage and Bobby Brock, who were selected as junior Kiwani ans for the month, were guests of the club. ATTEND OPERA Among the Farmville people who attended the performances of the opera, “Carmen,” Wednesday and Thursday nights in Raleigh were, Rev. and Mrs. E. W. Holmes, Mrs. C. L. Langley, Miss Jen Easley, Quar ter Langley, Jr., Mrs. R. P. Wheless, Mrs. a L. Beaman Miss Alma Whit ley, Miss Margaret Lewis. Bernice Tumage, Newton C. M&enhout and son, Harold, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mil ler and daughter Grace, Mrs. May nard Thome, Ruth and Jean Moore, Mr. and Mrs. George W. Davis, Miss Elvira Tyson, Gerald Davis, Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Holmes and children, Mar tha and Mac, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Al britton and daughter, Theodora, Mrs. Haywood Smith, Mm. ,C. H, Flana gan, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Joyner, John Russell Joyner and Miss Patsy Allen. Mrs. Ida Watson of Falkland was in Mm. Langley’s party. Mr. and Mrs. Irvin Morgan, Mm. J. I. Morgan, Ann and Hadley Mor gan, Miss. Edna Robinson, Mm. J. B. Joyner,. Mrs. W. C. Tucker, Videau Joyner,. Charlie Rasberry, Mrs. A. B. Moore, Misses Jean and Ann Bynum, Rachel Barrett, Pat Corbett, Rathe Tyson, Clarabelle Flanagan, Nan Williams, Nancy and, Jane Kittrell, Eleanor Rouse and Dotdee Jones, Mm. E. L. Barrett, Robert Pollard, Everette Roebuck, Mrt. R. T. • Wil liams, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stansjll, Mr. and Mm. Js R. Shearin, Mm. Ho race Lewis, Mrs. Ben Lewis, Mr. Mc Caffety, Mm. Louise Harris, Misses Hazel Baker, Lula . Hardy, and Grace Whitehurst, Mrs. John Lewis, Carl Beaman, Mrs. G. M. Holden, Mrs. Er nest Guthrie, Mm. M. J. Gregg, Mrs. David Harris and Donald Baucom. Mm. Bernice Tumage had the title role Farmville students who sang in the choruses were Misses Janet Stan sill, Seleta Tucker and Nell Beaman of A. C. C., Wilson, and Bob Morgan and James Thome. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crews, Jr., of Booth Boston, Va., Miss Marjorie Killibrew of Fountain and ACC, Mm. Berkley Rutledge of Ayden, formerly of SVomvllle, ' and several Farmville students, Cedric Davis, Wake Forest: Maynard Thome, N. C. State; Shelby Roebuck, UNC, were ip. attendance. MRS. MORGAN SPEAKS TO WOMAN’S CLUB Directions For Planting Camellias Given By Successful Local Garden er; Blooms Exhibited Mrs. J. I. Morgan, whose lawn plantings attest to her success as a grower of camellias, spoke to the Woman’s club Friday afternoon on the steps to be taken in planting these shrubs. A large “number of blooms from her garden were exhibited by Mrs. Morgan, who gave the name and characteristic of each. An article, “In Memoriam—Mrs. E. L. McKee,” who died in November, was read by Mrs. W. Jesse Moye, who described the deceased president of the fedration as an educator, legis lator, club Woman, citizen and church woman. The federation legislative program, especially the educational part, was outlined by the dub re porter, Mrs. Moye. Mra. Nathan Bullock, city librari an, made a report on the library, list ing recently’ acquired new books. She and Mrs. George W. Davis were, wel comed as new members. Mre. Claude Tyson, who was unable to fe present, has joined the club. Refreshments, carrying the Valen tine motif, wore served by Mrs. H. D Johnson, hostess, assisted by Mrs Moye and Mrs. Davis. They wew congealed fruit salad in heart shape pickles, potato chips, crackers , sue v Announcement of * new premium discount plan of interest to all tobac co growers In Pitt county baa re cently boon received from the Fede ral Crop Insurance Corporation state office at Raleigh, according to B. M. Lewis* chairman of the Pitt county crop insurance committee. In the counties in which the plan will be come operative this year, eligible pro ducers who base a Federal tobacco crop insurance policy will receive a discount of as much as 80 per cent on their 1049 premium. In order, for the plsa to become operative in a county, a sufficient reserve must have bent accumulated. The corporation first determines the county reserve requirement, which is the amount that it is deemed ne cessary to maintain as a reserve to offset losses which might be.incurred in the county in any year. The rej serve requirement is. then compared with the actual premium reserve for the county. The actual reserve is the amount by which premiums paid in by participating tobacco growers exceed total indemnities paid for losses in the county. If the act ual reserve exceeds the reserve re quirement by five per cent or more, tiie county is eligible for the prem ium discount The amount of dis count allowed depends upon how much premium reserve has been built up. “Although the premium discount plan will not be in effect in Pitt county this year since the premium reserve for the county does not ex ceed its reserve requirement,” says Lewis, “some reserve has been accu mulated and continuation of favora ble experience will mean that tobac co growers in Pitt county will ulti mately receive the benefits of the premium discount plan.” "wnen tne oiscounx pian aoes go into effect in the county, participa tion by the grower the previous year will be a requirement so it is impor tant that our tobacco producers take out crop insurance this year and keep it in force in future years. Applica tions for insurance'are now being ac cepted by the county office located in the agriculture building in Green ville and by authorised agents. Last year’s policy was for the one year only so every tobacco grower is ur ged to sign *an application as soon as possible. The new policy is a con tinuous contract and will eliminate the necessity of renewing it each year. Either the grower or the cor poration- may cancel the contract for any future year." The new-premium discount feature has thp effect of malting the Federal Crofe Insurance Program in the coun ty very similar to a farmers mutual insurance plan, with actual loss ex Georgia Native Is Noted For Corsages and Millinery Good times which she helped them arrange for ere among? the most vivid memories of firs. Im Boston Lamar’s children. Mrs. Lamar lives part of each year in Farmville with Mrs. John B. Leeds, her daughter. The 19-room Lamar plantation home at Baech Island, S. C., wa* the favo rite gathering? spot of the neighbor hood who named it 1‘Happy Hill.” Those who have been guests of Mrs. Lamar can easiy understand how she was adept at planning entertainment for her children. A widow at 84 with five girls, one son and two step-sons, she grew up with us, one of her children explain ed. Mrs. Lamar believed in having company. Often the cook would knock at each .room before breakfast to find out how many there were for the meal. The cook always set an extra place at the table because she knew visitors around mealtime would be invited to dine with the family. The visitor would not feel embar rassed at accepting the invitation if a piece were already set. Eaithful Roeenna, who had served lace oi Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Lassiter of Ayden spent the week end here with Mrs. Annie Lassiter. Mr. and Mrs. a T. Hicks and Mr. and Mrs. Sharp Newton are attend ing the Earn Bureau Convention in Asheville this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. V. Bedick and Mrs. G. W. Bailey wers Raleigh -visi tors Monday. Misses Sallie Smith and Hazel Mc Keel, Sam Hupman of Mebane and Miss Jessie Daniel and Sherwood Mc Kee! of Wilson visited friends here Sunday. ''■■■ Friends will be glad to learn that Mis. Rosa McKeel returned to her home here from a Wilson hospital Monday. _ Mrs. Tryphenia McKeel, Mrs. Cla rence Jones and children visited rel atives in Greenville Sunday. , Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Bailey and Mrs.' Harold Bailey were Rocky Mount visitors Wednesday. Friends will regret to learn that Mrs. Frank Shirley is critically ill in Wilson hospital. II Mr. and Mrs. Herochel Taylor and Mrs. Bill Shelton and Mrs. J. W. Belt and Miss Mary Condon of Fre mont visited Mrs. Metta Herring. E. L. Baker of Melbourne, Fla., spent Tuesday night with Mr. and Mrs. Sari Lang. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Liverman and1 soli, H. A , Jr., visited with relatives in Wake Forest Sunday. V. ..I PAST PRESIDENTS OF PTA WILL BE HONORED AT cjj FOUNDERS DAY PROGRAM Past presidents of the Farmville Parent -Teacher association will be honored at a special program next Thursday afternoon at a special pro gram in commemoration of Founders Day. The meeting, to begin at 8:15, will include a tea in honor of the past presidents. A history of the FTA will be pre sented at the program. __ perience governing the cost to local producers for this ail-risk protection against the production hazards over which the grower has no control. “That's why it is more important than ever," adds Lewis, “that our growers take a keener interest in the Federal Crop Insurance Program and help as keep the crop insurance business in the county on a sound basis. Too, there are many other to bacco counties in North Carolina seeking the insurance and only by having a large percentage of those eligible in Pitt county, apply for the insurance out we be sure that Pitt county will continue to be one of the seven tobacco counties in North Ca rolina where all-risk non-profit in surance is offered-by the U. S. De partment of Agriculture. ~nan^ suited for the particular hat. It muetrlbave been her hats that a friend had in mind not long ago, when, upon meeting her on the street, remarked that “here is a lady who mu take nothing and make some thing out of it.” Designing and making most of her own clothes is a favorite activity They are lovely, too, with more lace and frills than a woman her age might fimf on ready-made dresses. Many times she added the embroid ery, lace and other fine touches to the clothes made by the seam stress for her daughters during their childhood. Although her schooling never in cluded training in corsage making, she turns put beautiful ones. Many are wholly composed of flowers that are grown in Mrs. Lewis’ garden. Her flower arrangements would easily capture blue ribbons bi a flower ahow. At Beech Island, she attended flower club meetings, but cannot re call that she ever joined the group. Tall, stately, erect and a Georgian by birth, Mrs. Lamar is so poised and well mannered, that a friend, while watchiM her converse remarked that “there die sits like Lady Astor.” Her favorite candy, crystallised ginger, would not be familiar to the youngsters of 1949. The room in the Beech Island home that she speaks of with the most pride was the one she turned into a Red Cross sewing room during the first WorigS War. Tfcere the'women in the neighborhood gathered to roll »• A. R. Chapter Hu Greenville Musicians Aa Special Guests Featuring the splendid program of the anniversary meeting of the Major Benjamin May Chapter t>. A. B., held Saturday in the chapter house, urns a study of the grand operas—Verdi’s “La Traviata” and Gounod's “Faust" developed by George Ferry,-head of the piano department of E. C. T. C., Greenville, and Don Blood, a student at the college, who is taking a special course in writing. Mr. Blood read the stqries of the two operas in .an impressive manner, describing the scenes in sequence and ,tlie dramatic incidents essential to the development and understanding of the plots, pausing for the pianist to give in musical delineation the surroundings, joys, sufferings and mental anguish of the characters sis expressed in. the tragic arias, the counterpart melodies embroidering the original theme, the frolicsome and the uplifting, spiritualized move ments employed by the composers. This he did with masterly qualities of execution and style. Prior to the opera study, Mrs. J. Knott Proctor of Greenville, program leader for the afternoon, delighted the group with two charming vocal selections, “What’s la The Air To day” and “Spirit Flower" and the program was brought to a close by the brilliant rendition of two instru mental solos by Mr. Perry, chosen from his recent recital numbers. The meditation period, conducted by Mrs. E. Bruce Beasley, was baaed on God's promise to Solomon, “If my people, which are called by my dame, shad humble themselves, and pray, and seek my- face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, sad will heal their land." II Chronicles 7:14. Reviewing world conditions today, Mrs. Beasley point ed out the vain hope of obtaining security and peace through war and stressed the fact that only by follow ing the instructions of this Old Test ament passage can a nation receive healing for its land. ]r. Mrs. T. C. Tumage, regent, pre sided; spoke briefly of plans under way for the chapter house dedication in April; announced the' presentation of two handsome gifts—an imported crystal chandelier by Mrs. John O. Pollard to memorialize pioneer mothers, and an antique comer cup board for the banquet hall by Mrs. Harry Keel of Winston-Salem, in memory of her father, the late Frank Griswold Hall, of New -York; wel comed guests and the following new members whOv were present: Mrs. Herbert Holden and .Mrs. Lynn Ed wards of Snow Hill; Mrs. W. C. Mur ray of Washington, D. C., and Miss Dixie Barrett of Greene county, and expressed appreciation for the use of the Chickering grand piano placed in the chapter house for the anniversary by the W. C. Reed Piano Co .of Rocky Mount A report was made by Mias Helen Smith, corresponding secretary, of letters sent by the chapter to Gov ernor Stott and other State execu tives as well as to members of the legislature, relative to the pressing needs at E. C. T. C., Greenville. Following adjournment, the gra cious hostesses, Mrs. Ellen Lewis Carroll and Mrs. Jack Lewis, invited the members and guests to the ban quet hall where a sweet course was served. The colonial banquet table was centered with a miniature Ship of State bearing white snapdragons, red carnations, camellias and fern, flanked by burning tapers in the na tional colon. Mrs. C. R. Townsend and Mrs. M. V. Jones were seated at either end of the table serving Ices molded in patriotic motifs and the huge birthday caka Salted nuts were in silver containers. Mrs. T. E. Hooker presided at the beautifully appointed coffee table. The chapter house mantels were decorated with greenery and candles in the national colors, ivnd an ar rangement of camellias graced the center table of the drawing room. Mrs. T.' E. Hooker, chairman of the committee of chapter house fur nishings, called her group for a con ference following the social hour. HAND, IN UNIFORM AT GAMES NEXT A ■ • v

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