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! Importance of a national affairs conference, to be held in Greenville on Tuesday, June 14, by the Green ville Chamber of Commerce in coope ration with the Chamber of Com merce of the United States, was em phasised recently at a luncheon meet ing of chamber officials from cen tral coastal North Carolina cities. L. W. Allen and Ernest N. Pette way, director and president,-respec tively, of the Parmville Chamber of Commerce, were among those at tending the luncheon. The conference, scheduled to begin at T p. m. at the Woman’s club, will draw business and professional lead ers from ten cities in the area. Join Whittlesey of Washington, D. C., labor relations expert for the national Chamber of Commerce, will discuss the minimiftn wage law and the Taft-Hartley Act WiUiam J. Bird,, national affairs advisor of ~ the national chamber, will present current issues and the legis lative situation in Congress. His be hind-the-scenes story will be highly informative. „ leading the round-table discussion on national affairs will be Ed H. Cherry, assistant manager /of the Southeastern Division pf the national chamber. Questions from the floor concerning the issues and the legisla tive situation will be encouraged and this forum will bring the session to a close. The dinner will be a dutch-treat af fair and reservations must be made in advance. Those from Parmville planning to attend the conference are asked to notify Fred C. Moore, execu tive secretary of the Parmville Chamber of Commerce and Merchants, association. Represented at the planning ses sion, other than Parmville and Green ville, were Rocky Mount, Wilson, Tarboro, and Kinston. Invitations to participate in next Tuesday’s meet in? have been extended to Chambers of Commerce in Beaufort, New Bem, Washington and Morehead City. The meeting will afford local and professional men an opportunity to hear well informed Washington repre sentatives tell how th<-- various issues such as socialized medicine, minimum wage, federal aid to education, repeal of Tart-Hartley Act, increase in tax-, es, Hoover ■ recommendations and federal aid to bousing will effect cit izens in the local communities.' Attending the planning session, other than Farmville’s representa tives, were: L.* S. Fieklen, president of the Greenville .Chamber of Com merce; C. B/ Bissette, chairman of the Greenville chamber’s legislative committee; D, J. Whiehard, Jr., own er-publisher of The Daily Reflector; W. T. Kyzer, manager of the Greem ville Chamber of Commerce; R. it Davis and V. H. Creech of Tarboro; A.’ A. Chappell, E.‘ H. Suessumuth and John Thomas of Wilson; E. 1 Fleming and William E. Bobbitt of Rocky Mount, and Simon C. Sitter son, Jr., and Charles L. McCullers of Kinston. j. H. PIPPIN IHES AT HIS HOME IN GREENE COUNTY Joseph Richard Pippin, 46, died at his home in Greene county near Farmville late Monday morning fol lowing an extended illness. Mr. Pippin was bom in Pitt coun ty and lived all his life in the Fann ie ville vicinity. He was a farmer. Mr. Pippin was the son of Mollie 3. Pip pin of near Farmville, and the late J. R. Pippin. Funeral services were conducted from the home on Tuesday after noon by the Rev. Z. B. T. Cox, Chris tian minister ofsfarmville, assisted by the Rev. Thomas Ellis of Sara toga. . yfev>■ % | Interment followed In Hollywood I cemetery, Farmville. * j ■! Surviving besides his mother ate rhis wife, the former Lady Ruth Gay; Activities Of Local Church Organizations Baptist Mrs. James M. Wheless, Jr., pre sented a program on "Christ, the Answer of Questing Youth," at the Woman’s Missionary society Monday afternoon. “O Zion Haste,” the opening hymn, was followed b* the devotional on “Abiding Love,” given by Mrs. C. H. (Jutland. After the business session, Mrs. Elbert C Holmes served lime ice, cookies and nuts. Mrs. J. W. Boy kin and Mrs. Dewey Nichols were welcomed as new members, j Barbara Paramore and Nan Wil liams assisted with the nursery. Methodty Mrs. H. N. Howard was program leader for the Woman’s Society of Christian service Monday afternoon, giving a talk on “Light Dawning in Africa.” Her daughter, Mrs. Graydon Liles, gave a summary of the work being dope by the Methodist church in Elizabethtown, Africa. It was announced that Mrs. C. H. Mozingo was presented a life menf bership in the society by her children on Mother’s day. , Hostesses for the social hour were Mrs. Allen Darden, Mrs. Fred C. Moore and Mrs. J. R. Harris. Sandwiches, a fruit drink, cookies and pickles were served. 'The re freshment table was centered with a mixed bouquet .and covered with a outwork cloth. The nursery group was entertained at a party. Ide cream and cookies were served and balloons were given as favora. Presbyterian Circle 1 met Monday afternoon with Mrs. W. C. Holston. After a few pioments of silent prayer closed by 'Mrs. E. S. Coates,% chairman, a well prepared study on “The Public Ministry of Christ,” based on part of second and*the third and fourth chapters of John was Riven by Mrs. G. R. Smith. The program on Synod’s and Pres bytery’s home missions was led by Mrs. B. P. Reaver. Slips bearing the following prayer topic, “That our yuong people who will gather in camps and conferences may be led of God as they, face the challenge to life service for Christ,” were given out by Mrs. Coates. Prayer by Mrs. M. E. Pollard ad journed the meeting. Banana splits were served. • * , FUNERAL RITES HELD Ftfe MRS. DONALDSON Friends here regret to learn of the passing of Mrs. Louise Trim Donald son, following an illness of nearly four months. Last rites were held at the Dough ty Stevens Funeral Home, Greene ville, Tenn., Friday afternoon by the Rev. Robert Johnson, pastor of the Presbyterian church. Excerpts from an article in The Greensville Sun state “a woman of unusual ability and (harm, an accomr plished musician, always generous with her talent, kind, gracious and charitable, Mrs. Donaldson had served as president of the Tennessee Fede ration of Music Clubs, regent of the Nolachuckly/Chapter D. A. R., held a state chairmanship in the Tennessee Daughters of American Revolution and served as president of the Mothers Club. “Aside from her music, her devoted and unselfish work in the church, Perhaps her outstanding contribution was as principal of Highland School, a post which she hoped to resume in September.% For this .Useful Woman (JWBB Prank Alien, chairman club relations committee, was in the program. There was a contest to determine which member of the Nwo clubs was barest. Farmville was represented by Henry Johnson and1 Lewis Allen, while Dr. Eason and Harvey Daughtridge were toe Wilson contestants. Dr, Eason won by having a balder pate. •* , The visitors then presented high spots of the evening, a miniature production of their recent minstrel. Their jokes, group numbers and in dividual songs; were received with a large amount of applause. Tfie entire program was a step to ward promoting better relationship between the two towns, represented. Lewis Allen had as his guest Dr. Charles Fitzgerald. Jake Reids in troduced J. R. Peeler, principal of the Walstonburg school, as a new mem ber. W. T. Kyzer, manager of Green ville’s chamber of commerce, empha sized the importance of a conference on the legislative situation which is to be held Tuesday night at the Woman’s club in Greenville. -. Health Officer Thanks Workers Commenting on the splendid as sistance being given by volunteer workers throughout Pitt county, Dr. Thomas G. Basnight -acting health officer, tod^y made public a list of persons who are taking the lead in publicising the Mass CheBt X-ray Survey in the county. Dr. Basnight said, “I wish I could see each one of these' people individually and tell them how grateful the health depart ment staff is for theft- help.» fThe staff alone could not hope to reach thq, thousands of people in the county who ought to be x-rayed during this mass survey, and we are depending on the- inteiestfedi persons in each community who have promised to help us.” These volunteer workers have already begun work in some corii munities, and in others will be work ing a few days ahead of the x-ray date. Their assistance is in visiting their neighbors, makirig arrange ments about transportation, making announcements at public gatherings, putting up posters, and serving as hostesses when the ’”"‘f *■ 4" non. Home demonstration dubs, under the direction of Mrs. Verona Lee J. Langford, county agent, and Miss Verna Belle Lowry,, assistant agent, are taking responsibility in their communities. The person in charge in each of the club areas /is as fol lows: Ballard's—Mrs. E. W. Mills. Belvoir—Mrs. H. A. Moore. Bethel—Mrs. Ralph Carson. Black Jack—Mrs. Heber Dixon. Cannon’s—Mrs. Willie B. Wilson and Mrs. Wilbur Worthington. Ghicod—Mrs. Latham L. Smith. Clark’s Neckr-Mrs. Edgar Latham. Falkland—Mrs. Lyman Brown. Farmville^rMrfT C. G. Morgan. Fountain—Mrs. C. E. Caae^Jr. Hollywood — Mrs. Clarence *P. Stokes. Littlefield—Mrs. M. E. Hart Pactolus Mrs. Hubert Simmons mid Mrs. J. P. Davenport ,Sr. Pierce—Mrs. T. Stamey Worthing ton. Red Banks—Mrs. E. H. Boyd. Red Oak—Mrs. E. A. Hooks, St. Renstoh-Nobles — Mrs. Obed Cas telloe. Severn Pipes—Mrs. David Little. Simpson—Mrs. J. R. Godley. St John—Mrs. J. L. Quineriy. Sweet Gum—Mrs. C. Heber Briley. Timothy—Mrs. Corey Stokes and Mrs. Alton Gardner: The Stokes clvd> is working with cooperation whose Mrs. Tyree Stokes in with the Stokes Raritan club, <*» home demonstration club, other in terested groups and individuals are carrying out the necessary activities. Responsible persons in each of these Three divinity scl from Duke and oa isist with Bible eeks at the Monk Memorial and day. The Bible school at Bethlehem church, Bell Arthur, will be held Mon day through Friday from 9:30 to H:3Q each morning with children four or older eligible to attend. The facility will be composed of Mrs. Betty Lou Jones, beginners; Mrs. George R. Gurganus, primary, assisted by Mrs. W. L. White and Miss Verna Jones* Jimmy H. Miller,' Jr., of Elizabeth City, Dave Charlton of Goldsboro, second year students at Duke Divin ity sehool, and Langill Watson of New Bern, student at Yale Divinity school, juniors and intermediates. Miss Edna Boone will lead recreation for the beginners and" primaries and will be in charge of the worship ser-' Rev. H. L. Davis, pastor of the Farmville Methodist church, will hold a revival at the Bethlehem church next week, beginning Monday night and continuing through Sunday, with services each evening a* 8 o’clock. Rev. B. B. Slaughter, superintendent of the New Bern district, will preach Sunday morning; Sunday evening Mr. Charlton will speak. The revival proper begins Monday. Dates for other Bible schools have been set as follows: June 20-24, Wes ley; June 27-July .1, Walstonburg. Monk Memorial church wifi 'be host for a Youth week for Farmville) Wes ley and* Bethlehem young people, June 27-Jnly 1. The Walstonburg Christian, Metho dist and Howell Swamp Free Will Baptist churches, which annually hold thfeir Bible school together, will unite for file Youth week, June 20 24. Mr. Watson will remain fof the summer on the Walstonburg charge as minister of youth. Mr. Miller was associated with the Bible schools and Youth weeks on the Walstonburg charge last summer. TO JAPAN Mrs. Myrtle Hardy of Norfolk, Va., and son, Harold, of Warrenton, visit ed Mrs. B. 0. Tumage for a short while-Tuesday afternoon. Friends will be interested to know that Mrs. Hardy, a former Farmville resident, is leaving right away to spend a year with her daughter, Vir gin^, now Mrs. I. J. Diott. Major mid Mts. Diott are stationed in Tokyo. (p., s.—-by a roving reporter)—-In a conversation with a former s<^iQi>l mate, Mrs. Alex Allen, Mr. Hardyix pressed a keen wish that the Farm ville highschool graduating class of 1930 might have a reunion* here in 1950. In a class of 16 there were only four boys. Although graying a wee bit at the temples, , Harold’s ready wit and engaging personality have not been impaired by the ad vancing years. A class member, Margaret Smith, how a Mrs. in/ Reidsyille, is at pres ent , visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. Glasgow Smith, and another member of the class, Mary Wheless, also a Mrs., is expected to arrive this month for a .visit; with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Wheless, Sr. , .Although certain that accomplish ments of this group would sound like a veritable Who’s Who, we say hat’s off to Mary, mother of triplets. \ BURNETTE-ROUSf POST, VFW, j OBSERVES LADIES’ NIGHT fft The Bumette-Rouse post, Veterans of Foreign Wars, had a gala affair on Thursday, May 26, as they ob served ladies’ night with a dinner .meeting th*t also marked the close of VFW activities for the . summer. Approximately ‘ 70 guests were present. The dinner was held in the clubhouse. Marvin Hinscn, the new commander, presided. * Special guests were Mayor-elect and Mrs. Walter B. Jones, and Com mander Earl D. Knauff of the Fourth North Carolina District. Mr. Knauff commenced the club on it* outstand ing work since its organization here on National 7 o’clock Ti Bd/ to notify M*. Moore so he can make reservations for the dinner.' W. A. McAdams, program leader, discussed the town's light and water syptems. The local plant is valued »t one-half million dollars. .He in cited the Rotarians to inspect the plant and many of them took the opportunity to do so after the dub adjourned. Machinery has recently >een■ painted. ' M. V. Jones won the attendance prize. Funeral services for Pfcl Roy Hooker Thomas, Jr., 22, who was killed in . action in 'Italy in July of 1944, will he held Sunday afternoon 3 o’clock from the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Thomas,. Sr., »t Lizzie in Greene comity. Rites will be conducted by Rev. J. D. Young, Methodist minister of Show Hill, with the assistance of Rev. Z. B. T. Cox, former Army chaplain and aow pastor of Farmville Christian :hurch. Burial will follow in the fam ily cemetery near the 'home. Full military honors will be accorded by the honor guard of the American Legioh poet' at Snow Hill. The body of Pfe. Thomas will ar rive in Wilson Friday morning and will remain at the Farmville Funeral ieriTe. until Saturday mdming, when it will be taken to his parents’ home. Pfot Thomas was inducted in the 4rmy in October; 1942. He received us training at Camp White and Camp A.dair in Oregon, and went overseas n April, 1944! He is survived by his parents ;\ one son, Roy H. Thomas, III; six sisters, Mrs. J. V. Marsh of R-l, Fayette ville, Mrs. Bert Jenkins of Concord, Mrs. L. O. Beddard of Maury, 'Mrs. Stewart Sugg wri Mrs. Orlando Tur nage of Snow Hill, R-2, and Jean of the home; three brothers, L. T. of Snow Hill; Rl, BeU of Farmville, R-l, uid Nathan Thomas of Ayden, RFD. He war one of three first cousins, til of whom* were named fop their fathers, who .were killed in the war ind whose bodies have been 'returned to their native land. The other twt> were Peyton Thomas, Jr., and Fred rhomas, Jr. \ Charles Edwards, local funeral di rector, states that Thomas is the *ntfi veteran who has been returned » this community for re-burial and states that he believes Thomas is the final one to be returned. " KEENE 4-H MEMBERS TO HAVE CAMP AT MANTEO ... m . m&M Plans for the 4-H camp at Manteo from June 20-26 are just about com pleted. Seventy 4-H dub members from Greene county will attend the samp for a we^k of wholesome recrea tion and fellowship. The week at samp will include tours of interesting rites, swimming, sjjuare dancing, fames, handicraft, outdoor sports', in iluding softball, volleyball and ten ds. Members who will attend camp are: Deane and Faye, Wooten, Helen Tripp, loan Eason, Frances 'Taylor, La Rue raylor, Lillian tStvis, Geraldine Moore, Janie Hinson, Lorraine Mur phy, Dianna Smith, Martha Taylor, Dorothy Beamap. Joyce HerHng, loan Parker, Polly Kearney, Susan/ Kearney, Shirley Ann* Graves. Ange la McCoy, Elizabeth Williams, Max ine Mitchell, Imogene Bowen, Evelyn H. Walston, Margaret Turns ge, Bar bara A. Clemmons, Molene Shirley, Mary Ruth Cobb,- Gladys Cobb, Kay Sugg, Dorothy Gay, Jeon Rouse, Edna Ruth Forrest, Shirley Amt Cog gins, Shelby Jean Biaselle, Annie L. Jones, Fredrick Varise, Clarence Mer cer, Carol Wood, Fletcher Gray, Wat ^ McLawhon. Danny man, Bobby FARMVILLE GETS WHACK AT LEAGUE LEADERS, PINETOPS W. L. Pet Pinetops ..._12 4 4 .766 Macclesfield . 10 6 .6® Ormondsville 10 6 .626 Faflnville ..—i__ 10 6 .626 Waistonburg _,,-f' .62S Elm City ......_„.... 6 11 .318 Gardners..6 12 .294 Saratoga --.... 4 13 .236 Farmville, tied with Ormondsville for third place in the Bright Belt league, lost a^ chance Wednesday to gain undisputed possession of the third spot by dividing a pair of games with OmondBville. After losing the afternoon game 3-2, Farmville copped the nightcap by a score of 11-5, Farmville gets a golden opportun ity this weak end to reduce the lead held by Pinetops, league leaders Since the season opened. The two teams play at Pinetops Saturday, they play here Sunday afternoon and again Monday night. A clean sweep of this important series would be a big help to Farmville in its quest of a title. Defeats would be disastrous. Two new infielders will greatly help the Farmville dub. They are Ben Hayes df Greenville and Wheeler. SUNDAY SCHOOL SOFTBALL , ' LEAGUE OPENS PLAY The first doubleheader of the Sun day'School softball league was reel ed off Tuesday night * at the local park. J . > In the first contest, the Baptists outscored the Presbyterians in a hit-and-run affair, 18-11. , In the nightcap, the MEC (Metho dists, Episcopalians, and Catholics), soundly trounced the Christian! tj the tune of 12-1. This game was featured by the effective pitching of Father O'Leary of MEC. To complete the first week of the schedule, the Christians and Presby terians are playing Thursday night and the Baptists^engage the MEC. The schedule for next week fol lows: Tuesday night Baptists vs. Christians at 7:46. Presbyterians vs. MEC. j ’ * ■; f ; 'Thursday ■ !>v.■'1; Baptist vs. Presbyterians at 7:45. Christians vs. MEC. - LOCAL CHAM MIR PLANS ; ' MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Directors of the Chamber of Com merce Tuesday afternoon discussed plans, for a membership drive and emphasized the importance of a conference to be held next Tuesday night at the .Woman's club in Green ville. ' ; •. 'f. ;i!' T. E.. Joyner, Jr., heads the mem bership campaign. Gobi of the drive is to regain the members end restore the organization to its former stand ing and strength. Fred Moore, the new secretary, is working with the membership com mittees. SUNDAY SCHOOL LEAGUE GIVEN LIGHTS FOR GAMES Without a dissenting' vote, the'town board Tuesday night, voted ' Against charging the Sunday School softball league for power required to light the ball park for softball games. The public is invited to the games. The board voted; 8-2, to refund the $25 deposited by the Junior Woman’s club for its benefit game held re cently. Commissioners R. O. Lang, Jr., and LeRoy Bass voted to let the club have the power without charge. Alex Allen and John Stansill .voted against the motion. Mayor James W. Joyner, who votes only ’in case of a tie, sided with Lang and Bass. ‘ Ayden .. Beaver Dam Belvoir Bethel __ Chicod No. I Chicod No. 2 Chicod No. 3 Chicod No. 4 Falkland._ 62 127 66 Farmville ... 228 269 364 121 Fountain ..._ 98 61 95 42 Greenville No. 1 .. 92 204 235 68 Greenville No. 2 187 344 444 96 Greenville No. 3 69 148 161 46 Greenville No. 4 174 429 447 168 Grifton 186 76 228 80 Swift C^pek Wintarville Totals .. TOBACCO APHIDS MAKS APPEARANCE IN GREENE By J. W. Grant, Farm Agent, Greene County , . Tobacco aphids are already, here and farmers ‘wilj be interested in control measures for this insect. , Tetraethyl pyrophosphate which is Being sold under the trade names of mulsifor, vapatone, super-killer, py fos and many others, are on the mar ket. This chemical is made up in strengths from 10 to 40 peg cent. Li quid sprays using tetraethyl 4 pyro phosphate according to the strength which is on the bottle should be used. All sprays should be applied soon after it is mixed with water. It is necessary that all of the leaf surface of the tobacco plant be cov ered. This will require spray equip ment that forces spray under the leaf and nozzles that spray the top side* Use reasonable precautions in CORONATION CEREMONIES AT BAPTIST CHURCH. SUNDAY Vidaau Joyner wijl be crowned queen at the Baptist church Sunday night at 8 o’clock in a ceremony recognizing the memory work which the young people have done. Mr*. Chester Outland, young people’s di rector, is in charge at the service, with counsellors of the other young people’s group assisting. Each girl in the Intermediate Girls auxiliary may become queen by cotn pletfng all of her “Forward Steps.” Videau, is the first to do so jto several years. ' V •. Members of the Sunbeams, Royal Ambassadors, Junior and Intermedi ate Girls auxiliaries will take park in the coronation. ,
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