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H ■ Climaxing the ho day at dedication and and iter Farmville and hundreds of gaeeta from Eastern Carolina, planned by the Major Benjamin May chapter, Daughters of tbs American Revolu tion, was the dedication of the two story brick chapter house on the MlwnmUf Wilnon highway Friday afternoon with state and national ^ representatives of the DAB on hand. The chapter waa organised in Feb ruary, 1996. and the building was completed in 1938. , Mrs. T. & Turnage, regent for the chapter for 23 years, presented the building to the national and state societies with Miss Laura dark Cook of Hillsdale, Midi., organising regent for the national society, accepting 'for that body and Mias Virginia * Home of Wadesboro, making her first public appearance him* her f Iwflint as state regent, accepting on behalf of the state society. Mine than 20 chikhen, many of them descendants at Major May, pulled ribbons which unveiled the building plaque, the dtisenahip plaque which bears the names of more than 50 people, both living and dead, in whose honor relatives con tributed to the chapter, and the vet erans’ plaque. Mrs. E. Bruce Beasley of Fountain, former regent and present chaplain and recording secretary, opened the presentations with a talk in which she stressed that we “talk too much about the vrisdom of our ancestors, while we should think more of their courage which caused them to carry oh." The unveiling of the citizenship plaque followed. Other presentations included the banquet table and corner cupboard by J. Loyd Horton of Greenville dnd his sister, Mrs. Carroll Oglesby; the chandelier by William C. Pollard; the brass plaques by Mrs. Ellen L. Car roll; the sunrise window by Mrs. Helen White Hawes of Greenville; the grandfather dock and table by Miss Helen Smith; the veterans’ plaque on the left ride of the front gate to commemorate veterans at all were by Miss TSabitha May DeViscom ti. ' Members end Mends of the chapter had a portrait of Mrs. Turnage paint ed and hung over the west mantel to honor the woman whose leadership, vision and tireless energy to a great measure made possible the building and its furnishings. Mrs,. Samuel T. White of Greenville made the presen tation of the portrait, which Mrs. Georgia Pearsall Heame of Green ville painted. Mrs, ML W, Hussey of Wilson pre sented a wedgewood plaque, taken from the home of her grandmother, to Miss Cook. Rev. H. L. Davis, Methodist minis ter, offered the dedicatory prayer and Bev.Z. B. T. Cox, former army chap lain and Christian minister, pro nounced-tha benediction. To honor the visiting dignitaries, a tea was held on the second floor after the dedication. Mrs. Travis Hooker .of Greenville sad Mrs. G. R. Townsend presided at qpnch bowls placed at opposite ends of the„ ban quet table whose centerpiece was a ship filled with Dutch iris, r^d roses, white carnations and other flowers, placed on a reflector on which pan sies were laid. Candles in patriotic colors were in crystal candelabra. The mantels held - arrangements of white flowers. As ’ sorted cookies, cake with marble icing, mbits In the colors, nuts, sandwiches and cheese straws Assisting in serving wen pages and chapter members. ' v The first floor was decorated with flowers similar to those need in the banquet hall The west mantel, which came from the Gen. Moqes Tyson home, held an arrangement of sprays at white roses and on the opposite oat, red roses were used, r Led by the U. ft Marine Corps band ftoto Camp Lejeune, a motor cade of speakers, officers and others world today," gfe declared that American policies airadd at preventing the spread ol communism and “creating an phere in the world in which dracy can thrive” have made great progress in the past two years. He cited American aid programs anS particularly the Marshall Han for European recovery as outstanding^ achieving results. But he added: “The gains to date have bent im pressive. In many parts of the world the tide has been slowly turning to ward a favorable recognition of our way of life. However, there is not yet definite proofs that the commun ists are giving up. “At this time encouraging develops ments are taking place, especially in Germany. The Berlin blockade may be lifted but I think moat people in the world ate going to approach this latest effort with caution and will not be deceived if this effort !b not a real interest in furthering world peace.” He added the point he wanted to make is that “we most now do all we can to protect the gains already made.” XUUQb pupUSAT ACttOUXC VI UUC 1UUXU’ ing program was the appearance of Dr. Robert H. House, chancellor of the University of North Carolina, who, aa is his custom on most of the public appearances he makes, an-, nounced that he had written a speech but had brought only the notes, pull ed out his harmonica and played, “0 Susannah,” “Shoe Fly" and a Spahish American favorite, “Just Because She Hade Them Goo Goo Eyes.” As an encore he played “Casey Jones.” Others appearing on the program were Norman Cordon of Chapel Hill, Metropolitan opera star, who sang “Old Man River,” accompanied By Dean Robert Reader of the Flora Macdonald faculty; two solos by Mrs. Rosemary Holmes Turn age, soprano, accompanied by Mrs. M. V. Jones; ar rangements for two pianos played by George' Perry and Miss Elizabeth Drake of ECTC music faculty; the Highland Ring and other Scottish dances danced by six Flora Maodon ald girls accompanied by Allison Heame of Greenville and directed by Miss Ethel Bateman; welcomes by Mayor J. W, Joyner, Mrs. Henrietta M. Williamson, first vice regent of the chapter, Dr. J. D. Messick, presi dent of ECTC, 'and Judge Dink James of Greenville, representing Mayor Jack Boyd; greetings from Miss Cook who was representing Mrs. Roscoe O'Byrne, DAR president gen eral who was unable to attend; from Miss Horne and Miss Gertrude Car raway of New Bern, past state re gent, who was recently elected vice president general and who introduced distinguished visitors. The Farmville mixed chorus under direction of Miss Alma Whitley sang “The Pines of Home” and the nine high school students who participated in the state music festival recently held in Greensboro, sang “America, the Beautiful.’’ Music for the pro fessional was furnished by the Farm ville high school band, directed by Newton Maenhout. The band also played for the singing of the national anthem. Rev. J. R. Rountree, Epis copal rector, offered the invocation; the pledge to the flag wag led by Mrs, Travis Hooker and the’ Xmericar Creed by Mrs. M. E. Dixon; the ting ing of “God of Our Fathers,” by the assemblage, followed by the benedic tion by Rev. E. W. Holmes, Baptiri minister, rounded out the morning 33e Barbecue end picnic lunches were served at Monk's warehouse to abort 700 people. The Marine band player two numbers during the meal. Rev IS. S. Coatee, Presbyterian minister asked the blessing. During the morning exercises, Dr J. Y. Joyner of La Grange, forme state superintendent of schools, an recognized. He and his cousin^ And rew Joyner of Rocky Mount closest living relative* o May. Both are grea Benjamin May Y o who bean his gre* grandfather’s name, was pres ,a : the celebration was ball, trith music by Her i band of Raleigh, at the hig gymnasium. About 150 couple will be the young popple’s organization will be held in June. After the dosing prayer, the hos tesses, Mrs. J. P. Jones and Mrs. W. C. Hathaway, served strawberry ice cream and cake Twenty-four members were pres ent. Mrs. J. C. Fleming was hostess to the Episcopal auxiliary Monday after noon. Two pamphlets were read, the first, “Marriage^ 1949 Model, ver sus Christian marriage” by Mrs. C. H. Joyner and the other, “How the Church Helps the Christian Family,” by Mrs. W. D. Creekmur. Several letters were read by the president, Mrs. R. C. Copenhaver One waa a thank you letter from Col. Wehler in Austria for a box of food and clothing. Another was a plea for money for the Agsociatiaft-of Chinese Blind which operates approximately 50 schools in China and is unable to furnish meat and libraries for the in mates. ' v Refreshments were served after ad journment. Methodist The importance of being the one to get things done was stressed by Un. H. M. Grissard, Jr., of Kenly, zone leader for the Quinn Cotiirty zone, in her talk to the Woman’s Society of Christian service, Monday after* noon. No matter how small a per son’s talent, she can make it blOs 'som and nourish.' Every one should feel a sense of personal responsibili ty for the carrying on of the work, she emphasized. Her talk was. tit* led, “The Art of Working Together.” Reporting on the state conference held in Burlington last month, Miss Edna Boone stated that the cqnfer ence challenged the churches to go forward together. The president announced that Mrs. J. I. Morgan will teach a Bible study, “Newness of Life,” in the church on Monday afternoon, May 23, at 3:16. Mrs, Grissard presented a life membership pin to Mrs. J. H, Harris. The membership pin was a gift of Mrs. Harris’ daughters, Misses Louise and Virginia Harris. Mrs. J. H. Bynum was named to head a committee which will give the young people a supper within the next two weeks. Serving on the commit tee are Mrs. C. H. Mozingo, co chairman, Mrs. Edgar Barrett and Mrs. Layne DaiL The devotional leader was Mrs. C. L. Eason, whose subject was “God’s Light" After the benediction, Mrs. J. H. Harris, Mrs. Layne Dail, Mrs. A. J. Greene, Mrs. Pearl Johnston, Mrs. E. L. Barrett and Mrs. J. M. Ward, as hostesses fbr Circle '4, invited the members to the recreation room. Mrs. R. D. Harris served block ice cream from one/end of the table and Mrs. E. C. Carr, circle chayman, served iced cakes from thaethenNuta were passed. The centerpiece was composed of mixed flowers. Mrs. L. V /.Grady of Wilson, whc accompanied Mrs. Grissard, was a special guest A party for the nursery' group waa held. - Mrs. Edgar Barrett and daughter, Brenda, acted as hostesses for Emit Petteway, who was out of town Stories and sohgs about Mother1! • day and spring stories were enjoyed Vanilla ice cream in cups and cookies , were served. Miniature illustrate ■ books, “The life of Christ,” am i multi-colored balloons were given si • favors to the 16 children present I ri stiff tsrlsn The 194# birthday objectives to tiie Women of the Church were pre sented by Mrs. Russell Carraway a - a meeting of Circle 1 in the homi ___;_> tee. J. P. Jonee and' Mn. J. M. Car raway an to s«v* oh the committee wi$h him. The advertising committee this year is to be composed of four members, ♦wo of whom were named by the di rectors of the Ghambearof Commerce and two by H. Neal Howard, presi dent of the Tobacco Board of Trade. P. K. Ewell and L. E. Walston repre sent the Chamber of Commerce, and R. D. Rouse abd J. N. Fountain were named from the Tobacco Board of noon. Mrs. E. S. Coates, chairman, opened the meeting with prayer. Mrs. G. R. Smith, Bible study chairman, discussed “Preparation Days," based on the- book of John. Mrs. Coates urged the members to do as much visiting as possible. The prayer thought for the month, IThat of Miss Huldah Smith, Monday after the evils of oufr day may be stayed by the Almighty hand of God and that the leaders of the anti-Christ movements might turn to Him/’ was presented by the spiritual life leader. Mrs. B. F. Weaver had the dos ing prayer. 4 After adjournment, the guests were invited to the diniifg room where Mrs. Coates served homemade angel food cake and Mrs. Smith served strawberfy ice cream. The table was centered with a bowl .of iris, roses and other spring bloom, flanked by candles in silver-holders. The Annie Perkins circle met Mon day night in the church with 21 pres ent. The devotional, Deuteronomy 11:18-21 and Colossians 8:18-24, was given by Mrs. Marvin Cobb. Prayer was led by Mrs. E. W. Holmes. / The program, “Christ the Answer in the Home,” was presented by Mrs. A. J. Melton, assisted by Mrs. Bob Wheless and Mrs. ft 1*. Langley. Mrs. Bernice B. Tumage closed the pro gram by singing “Blest Be the Home." The business session was presided over by Mrs. Joseph Batchelor, chair man. An attendance contest with Mrs. H. B. Humphrey and Miss Ida Westbrooks as leaders of the two sides is being held. The attendance pin for April was won by Miss West brooks’ group. ' \ The meeting was adjourned with prayer by. Miss Annie Perkins. Mrs. N. A. Smith and Miss Beatrice Player were welcomed as new members. The hostesses, Mrs. Ben Hardison and Miss Myrtle Nichols, served ice cream, topped with strawberries, and cookies. Mrs. John D. Dixon was hostesss to the Altar , gttild Tuesday evening. After tiie opening prayer and the creed, the treasurer's report was giv en. Discussion on raising of monej for the Sunday School rooms, tool the place of a program. Strawberry shortcake was served. A former-member, Mrs. James R. Lang, of Douglas, Ga., was a visitor. [ BUNDY’S SCHEDULE Sam D. Bundy was guest speakei at a banquet meeting of the Wilsor unit of the American Institute oi Banking held in the Rainbow Grill ii Wilson on Saturday night ' Mr, Bundy was guest speaker ai the annual Ladies Night meeting ol the Junior Chamber of Commerce fa Morehead City on Monday night oi this week, He w%p accompanied bj N. C. Maenhout. , v Mr. Bundy and W. E. Joyner at tended the opening session of the ons held in Rafeigh on Tuesday nigl night of this week. FARMVILLE STUDENJS HEADS ECTO TRAINING UNION R. Knott Braxton of Farmville, a member of the junior dan lit East Carolina Teachers college, has as sumed the duties of College Training Union president at Manorial Baptist church in GreenviUe. Braxton was installed at an imprSesive candlelight service Sunday evening. The offfise S. U. executive council which, in cor operation with l$*s Gloria H. Blan ton, Baptist Student Secretary, plans religious activities - for Baptist stu dents at E. C. T. C. Knott has been very active during the past school term in the college reigiouB activities. He has recently been initiated into the Phi Sigma Chapter of Sigma Pi Alpha. WALSTONBURG JUNIORS ENTERTAIN SENIORS banquet was held Friday night at 8 o’clock in the high school gymnasi um. The theme was an old Southern plantation ball. Guests were usher ed in by the colored butlers, Jimmy' and Maylon Shirley, and welcomed by the host swdv hostess, Cekada Craft After being/shown to their places, the guests were served fruit juice, bakid ham, stuffed peppers, sliced tomatoes', sandwiches, pickles, pine apple salad, lemon pie' and tea by the home economics girls, dressed as col ored mammies. B. L. Davis of Show Hill offered the invocation. Miss Reason, as toastmistress, gave the welcome. A duet was rendered by Mariblaire Shir ley and Cekada Cmft. J. 0. Parker responded to the toast to the seniors, given by Cekada Craft. A song by the waitresses, toast to the facility minuet by. the eighth grade, toast to the school board by Ray Bailey, re sponse by D. D. Fields, and a group t i »' 3 new men who have been playing with E. C. T. C., Btaaville baa a series of baseball games this week end with Elm City. The- teams play ht the local stadium Saturday afternoon and in me au are; omul uiauu, aw thew Dil, Walter Hobgood, Brawiey Construction Co., Mahly Idles, Lewis Godwin, D. P. Tripp, Colonial Icc The Rotary Club v Guest speaker at the Rotary chit Tuesday night Was Rev. E. W. Holmes, who discussed what people do with their time under the head ing “As Long as Eternity." Be was introduced by C. M. Paylor. Walter Jones worn the attendance prize. George Moye of Forest Hills, L. L, was the guieet of his brother, Jesse Moye. ... „ - ‘t' WILSON STUDENT SPEAKS AT WESLEY CHURCH The Wesley Community church held Special services Sunday in observance of the sixth anniversary of the . es tablishment of the Sunday School. Henry Tyson, preeiding.introtiuced several persons who made short talks about different departments of the church. Mrs. William Hobgood, president of the W. S. C. a, spoke of accom plishment* since the organization of the society in June, 1M7. R. L. Bed ford, superintendent of the Sunday School, gave the welcome. Nelson Fulford traced the development of the M. Y. F. and Miss Mary Frances Oakley spoke on “What the Church Means to Me as a Young Person.” Led by Miss. Sally Tyson,‘'members of the Primary and Junior classes sang a chorus, “Heavenly Sunshine.” A duet was given by two girls. Charles Page, ministerial student at Atlantic Christian college, gave the main address, using as his sub ject, "The Second Mile.” Mr. Page has been active in religious activities on the campus and has recently made application to go to India for special three-year work with young people there. WALSTONBURG SENIORS PRESENT PLAT TONIGHT The senior class of Walstohburg high school will 'present “Almost Eighteen,” a play by Dana Tho&as, tonight at 8 o’clock in the school au wffl be Doris Whitley young lever. J. C. Parker will play the part of Eddie Barry, the wants to be, another Bing Crosby. Ralph Beaman rules as Eddie’s fath er. Alvin Dildy. aa Uncle George, who has the new philosophy *, working as little an possible, and Ja nie Dildy, Eddie’s mother, will fur nish some of the laughter. Other members of the cast are Jeanne Red ick, Joyce Rouse, Evelyn Fields, Henry Grey Fields, Gail Tugwell, Jimmy Beaman and Jane Kittrell. TOOL IDENTIFICATION TEAM PLACES FIRST James Ellis and A. J. Tyson repre sented Fermvilie high school’s agri culture department end worn first place in a tool identification contest last Friday at,the Globe Hardware store in GreenviHe. This team com peted against seven others of Pitt county and tied with .the Wintervillt team. Both teams had correctly iden tified 60 shop tools. To break the tie, 10 other tools wfere brought out and the- Farmville boys won by identify tag more of these than the WihtervilU boys did. In edition to winning the banng^ thA| were given a nice ham mer by the manager of the store. Next Saturday, May 14, the twe teams from Farmville that won sec ond place in the recent livestocl judging contest will compete witl other teams in a district contest Hu winner of this contest will go to th« state finals to be held during' th< summer. Both first and second plac< county team winners are eligible b compete in the district contest > MRS. HAYWOOD SMITH’S MOTHER DIES IN DURHAM Mrs. William Albert Wilson, 81, d Durham died Wednesday night a Duke hospital after breaking a hip ir ‘ **** •*»,' Shat M™. Haywood » will be held Friday after the body will be taken b Curtin H. Flanagan hy a to* of 492 to 330 in what had been regarded as a race that would and withnot more than 50 or 75 votes between the two. In the contest for membership on the town Board of Ctommteaioners, Fred C. Moore, executive secretary of second, with 546. Claude Joyner, an employee of the Turshge Com pany was third, with 458. Air throe of these men are new-comers to the local political scene and ware seek ing office here for the first fime. The other two successful canSdstes in the race were .John If. Staasfil, with 429, and Boland Lang, Jr., with 345. Both of these are -members of the present board and were the-only two seeking re-dlection. • Other candidates and the number of votes each received follow: Elbert C. Holmes—290. Dan H. Jones—195. B. "0.: Taylor-4246. James H. Darden, Jr.,—184. Robert Joyner-ial. lr T. R. Mizelle—221. ' C. L. Ivey—148. ’ ; R. N. Freeman—218. v • Jones succeeds J. W. Joyner, who has been mayor and served on the town board since 1933, and who has conscientiously tackled the problems, and-some of them were very perplex ing, to give file town a progressive administration. The three retiring members of the board ,are Mr. Hanagan, Alex Alton him. >•<;.i Sam IX Bundy, principal of the Farmville high school, announces that the 1948-49 term will end on Friday,
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