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THE JOHNSTONIAN-SUN M. L. STANCIL. Editor Published every Thursday SUBSCRIPTION PRICE CASH IN ADVANCE Anywhere in North Carolina: One Year - Sl-50 Mx Months 75c ffhree Months ....... 50c Outside of North Carolina: One Year $2.00 Six Months 100 Thr Months ....... 60c HOW A CONDUCTOR BECAME TRAIN BOSS By GEORGE PECK The other evening I took a railroad Joumey from Piermont, New York, to Dunkirk, New York, with Robert E. Woodruff, President of the Erie Rail toad Company, who sat with a mega phone and called out the points of in terest along the right of way. There were some very distinguish ed passengers aboard that train. Mil lard Fillmore, President of the Uni ted States and Daniel Webser, Secre tary of State, were but two of the many important personages who were my travelling companions. No, I wasn't dreaming. I was lis tening to Erie President Woodruff describe perhaps the most unique Journey in all railroad history; the first long distance trip ever made in the United States, commencing on the morning of May 14, 1851. at Pier mont, 26 miles above New York City, and ending on the shores of Lake Erie at Dunkirk, New York, on the afternoon of May 15, 1851 a dis tance of 427 miles. Mr. Woodruff recited the details of this trip so realistically that the three hundred of us who listened, felt we were actually aboard, blazing a new trial with President Fillmore and Daniel Webster. There had been a lot of sweat and worry to make this journev possible. The work was begun in 1835. It was a gigantic undertaking, through a wild, wooded and uninhabited coun try, from the Hudson to Lake Erie. There had been many disappoint ments. Money was hard to raise, even though the communities that were to benefit by the building of the rail road, had helped by giving land for Station sites and right of way. The completion of this 427-mile stretch of railroad in 1851. is an out standing example of what free Amer ican enterprise can accomplish. As I listened to the account of the strug gles of those earlv railroad builder? to lay a right of way througp me wil derness it struck me to them is due considerable of the credit for the "miracles of movement" now being performed bv our American railroads. nr.,i that i nnii n mvf you m- details of that first long Tailroad trip, but space does not permit, except to state that the iournev was completed without mishap, on schedule and that . a ;ma wail had bv all of the three hundred passengers. Mr. Woodruff told one very amus- l .1nfe nhont "PoPPV" Avres. the jovial 300-pound conductor of that train. It seems that "roupy" in auc tion to being a first rate conductor, was also an inventor of no mean ability and a gentleman who knew how to handle his fiats. Some years before. "Poppy" had figged up a device to signal his en gineers. It consisted of a rope ran ninir tn the enirine. with a stick tt- t hoTmxI at the enirine end. wnen ilft ft ..J tit AnnlnU tA tif1 I rOpP.V Wni . CI.."" . ! the train he would Dull on the rope. ... ... t: SLTltoS - the f rst'e"rinerl gmeer, Hamri the first nrimr, on the New TorK ann t uv ii way felt that he was at least equal to, and possibly superior to the con ductor. He ran the engine didn't he? Consemientlv. he refused to accept Any orders from "Poppy" and several times cut the stick down. . Finallv "Poddv" lost patience. Fol lowing one of Hamel's refusals, he want fnrwarA tn the entire at the next station stop and thoroughly IiVItmI tti ensrineer. "Ponpy's" stick was never interfered with again, and thus was the precedent firmly estab lished which has placed the conductor In complete charge of the train on American Railroads. Johnston County Typhoid Clink The following is a schedule of the Johnston County Typhoid Clinic: MONDAY. JUNE 4, 11, 18, 25 , (All Hours War Time) 9:30 Four Oaks School 11:30 E. G. Blackman 1:30 Riverside 3:30 Rains X Road WEDNESDAY. JUNE 6, 13, 20, 27 9:30r-Creech's Store 11:30 Pleasant Grcre Communi ' ty House 1 FRIDAY JUNE 8, 15, 22, 29 9:30 Scott's Store 11:30 Flowers X Road 1:30 Emit ' 3:30 Standi Chapel School Every Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:30 Kenly Every ' Tuesday from 2:00 til 8:30 Benson (Bank Bldg). Every Wednesday from 2:00 til 3:30 Clayton (Town Hall). Every Saturday from 9:30 til 11:30 Smithfield (Health S ; Department). Micro News Pfc. and Mrs. Cecil Pittman of Fort Sill, Oklahoma, and Sgt. Ernest Pitt man of Bedford, Mass., are the guests of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jasper Pittman. Mrs. Lillie Long is spending a few days in Baltimore, Md., with her daughter, Mrs. Margaret Haas. La Verne Batten visited Marjorie Braswell in Wilson last week. Pvt. Leland Batten of Aberdeen, Md., is spending a 21-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Batten. Carl Creech of Norfolk, Va., spent Tuesday with his mother, Mrs. Sudle Creech R. H. Pittman and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Walter Capps in Golds boro Sunday. . Mrs. T. H. Griffis of Raleigh is the guest of her daughter, Mrs. L. J. Worthington this week. Miss Doris Faye Hinnant, student ot iiorv Wshinrton College, is spending a few days here with her parents, before entering summer school. Mr. and Mrs. M. Lynch and chil dren of near Selma, were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Davis Sunday. , , 4 T. Sgt. Harvey Creech returned last week from overseas to spend a few days with his wife and other rela tives. Coilege students home for the sum mer are Misses Ruth Boykin, Mildred Wellons of E. C. T. C. Greenville and Edna Earl Creech of A. C. C. Wilson. Lt. and Mrs. James Batten who were recently married left Monday night for California. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Pearce and daughter, Geraldine. attended the birthday dinner of Harvey Welloii? near Princeton Sunday. Homer Wright visited friends in Goldsboro Monday. Eugene Braswell is spending a few days with his grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe Braswell, near Prince- Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Herring and children spent the week end in Wil nf- Vta Rflitftn accompanied his X -M. m. vx . . j vtr Vm T1and Boswell, OI uauii't vrr n winntoTi Salem Thursday Ramaliel Batten of Wilson spent v nA at Ws hnme near town LUC net" t "v. " v .. , 1 Mi,. TnconViinp Collier left J riday to enter Rex Hospital as a student nurse. . Mrs. Joe Newcome is taking treat ment at the Johnston County Hospi Mr. Gaston Pittman has pneumonia and is vry ill in the Johnston oun 4tr Unenital m Mra. .Tastier Pittman nad au niiu .-t as their dinner guests Sunday, Mr and Mrs. Howard Heath of Raleigh nr. onA Mrs. Joe Brown of near c.i. Tti AltiArt Smith of Camp Rutnor nH Mrs. Smith of Selma Pfc. and Mrs. Cecil Pittman of Okla homa, Sgt. Ernest Pittman ot uea ford, Mass. M Revival To Begin At Baptist Church A series of meetings will begin at the Baptist church Sunday morning and will continue thru' the week. The pastor, Rev. L. E. Godwin invites the public to attend. ' M Woman's Auxiliary of F. W. B. Ghurch Meets to., wmon'a Auriliarv of the w. month IV IIC VHIUII -J . ml Church held their regular meeting with Mrs. Ner Hatcher Wednesday afternoon month 0ur , TnTiip fnr the month. "Our Debt of Gratitude to Those Who Have Made Him Known to Us." The president, Mrs. Hatcher, pre sided over the meeting, several ladies taking part on the program. There were 13 members present. After the business, the hostess, as sisted by her daughters, Mary and Rosie, served a salad course with ice tea. " The June meeting will be held with Mrs. M. Hinnant. M , Mrs. Cecil Pittman Honored At Shower Saturday evening Mrs. L. C. Davis and Mrs. Jasper Pittman entertained jointly at a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mrs. Pittman honoring Mrs. Cecil Pittman. Mrs. Pittman was the former Miss Sylvia Young of Princeton. Guests were greeted by Mrs. L. C. Davis who also introduced them to Mrs. Cecil Pittman and to Mrs. Al bert Smith, also a recent bride. The living room was attractively decorated with blue and white hy drangeas. Miss Geraldine Pearce di rected several games and contests. Miss Jean Young, Miss Gay and Mrs. C. W, Pearce were the winners. Th hostesses, assisted by Misses Frances Jean Davis and Geraldine Pearce served chicken salad, pickles, sandwiches, cakes and lemonade. The bride received many beautiful and useful gifts. Good-byes were said by Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Jasper Pitt man. ; . m : - .: v Micro School Presents Graduation Program On May 30, 1945, the Seniors of Micro presented their graduation pro gram in the School Auditorium at 9:30 A. M. Special music was played by Miss Bessie White while the class and the Mascots, led by Miss Geraldine Sulli van, marched verv slowlv n tn thn ' - - ir stage. After being on the stage the audience sang Unward Christian Solddiers." The graduation proceeded by hav ing the . President's talk by Mr. Lelon Mitchell. His talk was to help boost pHimat.inn. Then we heard what we always look Jorward to the last will Dy Miss Marjorie Jones. Our valedictorian, Rosa Hatcher, who did so good during school did wonderful on her speech for educa- tinn. The presentation was made by the president to Miss ivelyn Mill, tne 12th grade teacher who was present ed a gift for putting forth such a faithful patronage toward the seniors. To our principal. Mr. L. J. Worth ington, for not leaving good old Micro High School, was presented a $25 War Bond and a billfold from the wholp Hich School. Our principal then presented us the most precious gift, our diplomas. Those that received diplomas were: Miss Marjorie Jones, Miss Eula Mae Jones, Miss Rosa Hatcher. Miss Marjorie Nell Watson and Mr. Lelon Miofcoll Scholarship awards were then made to the following: From the 9th Grade Dorothy Fitzgerald. From the 10th Grade Leon Pitt man. From the 10th Grade John Rus sel Wellons, Lacy Godwin. From the 11th Grade Griffis Worthington. From the 12th Grade Rosa Hatcher. . The class song, "So Goodbye", was then sung by the class. The program was then ended bv the Recession. M THE DAY OF GRADUATION It was the morning of graduation, when on the stage, Not a Senior was happy, not even of age. The diplomas were ready to be given with care, In hone that all Seniors names could read there. The Seniors were sad, but still at their best While the diplomas lay on the desk. With a word of good cheer, and a twist of his head, He lead the Seniors to know, they had nothing to dread. And the speaker in his position, and tTia seniors in their cans. Had just settled down to follow the cood mans. When behind the stage there rose such a chatter, I sprang from my seat to see w' was the matter. When what to my wondering eyes should annear. But my senior teachers full of tears. As I drew back my head and turned Around. I heard my name with a loud sound. With the seniors around me, and sneaker In front. I knew the diploma would make me luirm. Then he called the Seniors by their names, And they got their diplomas as they came. When he called out my name, I gave a sigh, -Received my diploma, for I said cnodbve to Micro Hi eh. By LELON MITCHELL MRS. HENRY SANDERS. Mrs. Sara E. Sanders, 88, of Four Oaks, Route 3, widow of Henry San ders, died early Sunday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Stella Young, in Elevation township, after an illness of one week. Funeral services were conducted Monday at 5 p. m. at the home of Mrs. Young by the Rev. H. K. Shepr ard, pastor of Barbour s Chapel Ad' vent church, of which she had been a member for over 50 years. Burial followed in the Sanders family ceme tery. Surviving are one daughter. Mrs. Stella Young; several nieces and nephews. . Pallbearers were A. C. Pender Hardv Johnson. Nelson Johnson. Lar son Johnson, Gardner Benson and Chester Allen. FOODisSCARCE! 'ivdNTeoHMM WITHAUWECAMNIP Apply NOW le your Ratio Board for tho jrfra (wear allotted you, for canning fruit and borrio. SOMEWHERE IN PACIFIC v:ifcs.:.: 1 lilM i t x -ir'-j i liiillMi JAMES HAYWOOD HICKS, S 1-C, son of Mrs. Ada Hicks of Princeton, entered the Navy on May 22, 1944. He received his training at Cafnp Wallace, Texas, San Diego, Califor nia. He left for overseas duty in Oc tober. He is stationed somewhere in the Pacific. His wife, the former Miss Grace Narron, lived on Route 1, Sel ma, N. C. NOTICE! The undersigned having qualified as Administrator on the estate of Bertha -Woodard, deceased, hereby notifies all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to me duly verified on or he fore the 8th day of June, 1946 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery; and all persons indebted to said estate will make immediate pay ment. This 30 day of Mav, 1945. J. N. WIGGS Selma. N. .C 6-7-6t Bkck-Dnught l l-Utwfr! prompt ! 2-lMitr libelant '3-Al-iyl cenemtcu 2Sto40 2S. i CMITWW Uif MW M MUCH POULTRY WANTED I am in the Market for Poul try, Eggs and Country Meat, and Will Pay Top Ceiling Prices for same. Heavy Hens, per lb 27Voc Leghorns, per lb 24c Fryers, per lb 31c Roosters, per lb 20c Ducks and Geese, per lb. 25c Turkeys, per lb. .... 30c to 35c Guineas, each ...... 50c Eggs, per dozen ....... .... 35c COUNTRY MEAT Country Hams, per lb 45c Country Shoulders, per lb. 30c Country Sides, per lb 27c Bring Your Poultry to my Home on East Anderson St. in Selma. I buy Poultry and Meat each day in the week ex cept Sunday. Clarence Lillie Selma, N.C. NOTICE! The undersigned having qualified as Administratrix on the estate of Mrs. Eleanor C. Standi, deceased. hereby notifies all persons having claims against said estate to present the same to me duly verified on or before the 24th day of May, 1946 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery; and all persons in debted to said estate will make im mediate payment. This 17th dav of May, 1945. MRS. PEARL C. PERKINS, Ridgecrest, N. C. 5-24-6t. NOTICE. North Carolina, Johnston County, In Superior Court. Daniel Benson y , vs. Ruby Tilton Benson. The defendant above named will take notice that an action as entitled above has been commenced in the Su perior Court of Johnston County to obtain a divorce on the grounds of two year separation; and the said de fendant will further take notice that she is required to appear before the Clerk of Superior Court of said coun ty in Smithfield North Carolina on June 28th, 1945 or within twenty days thereafter and answer or demur to the complaint in said action, or the plaintiff will apply to the court for the relief demanded in said complaint This Z6th day of May, 1945. H. V. ROSE, Clerk of Superior Court. ' 5-81-4t. mmmmm M rs. Wade A tkinson H ostess To Book Club Mrs. Wade H. Atkinson delightful ly entertained the members of the Friday Afternoon Book Club and a few additional guests at a buffet lun cheon Tuesday at her cottage near Selma. An artistic arrangement of mixed summer flowers decorted the living room and" dining room where the guests were received. The hostess was assisted in serving the delectable luncheon by Mrs. B. M. Robertson, of Clayton. . Following the luncheon, hearts dice was played at four tables. Top score was made by Mrs. G. F. Brietz. who was presented a crystal vase. Runner up was Mrs. R. D. Oliver, who receiv ed a handkerchief. Mrs. Robertson was given sachet for throwing "hearts" most number of times. Con solation prize, a box of black pepper, went to Mrs. W. P. Aycock. Those present were: Mesdames W. H. Call. G. F. Brietz. W. T. Woodard, G. D. Vick, S. P. Wood, R. D. Oliver, Paul H. Starling, E. V. Woodard. Raleigh Griffin, W. P. Aycock, E. N. Booker. Charles H. Boyd, R. E. Earp, Miss Blanche Mitchiner, all of Selma, and Mrs. B. M. Robertson, of Clayton. Revival In Progress At Crumpler Cross Roads A revival is now going on at Crumpler's Cross Roads Church of God, on Route 2 from Selma. Public is invited to attend these meetings. Sister Serrels of Durham, better known as Sister Pool of Selma, is do ing the preaching. Song service starts at 8:30 p. m. and preaching begins at 9:00 p. m. REV. OSCAR JONES, Pastor. DR. T. P. BULLARD Consultation DENTISTRY PH YS-IO-THER-A-PT . Tharadaya, Fridays and Saturdays f Each Week SELMA. NORTH CAROLINA Selma Lodge No. 320, A. F. & A. M Meet? Every First and Third Tuesday at 8:00 P. M. LEON BROWN, Master RALEIGH H. GRIFFIN, Secretary INSURANCE Mutual Benefit, Health. Accident, and Hospital Insurance Th e Life Insurance Com pany of Virginia Mrs. Edna-Booker Boney, Representative Selma, North Carolina L SELMA THEATRE SELMA, N. C. JSKLMA THEATRE THURS,-FRL, June 7 & 8 ABBOTT & COSTELLO HERE COMES THE CO-EDS E USELMA THEATREr-"" SATURDAY, June 9 Jimmy Wakely Lee White SONG OF THE RANGE L" 3 SELMA THEATRE C 3 SUNDAY, June 10-1- Ann Miller William Wright EVE KNEW HER APPLES U SELMA THEATRE fZ MON.TUES, June 11 & 12 Donald O'Connor Peggy Ryan PATRICK THE GREAT JSELMA THEATRE C WEDNESDAY, June 13 Billy Gilbert Shemp Howard CRAZY KNIGHTS 1SELMA THEATRE,, THUR&,-FRL, June 14 & 15 Dennis Morgan R. Massey GOD IS r,IY CO-PILOT 1 WANT AIDS FOR SALE Have several small ta ble model 5-tube Radios (in original shipping cartons) for sale. MAG'S PLAGE Phone 81 Selma, N. G. FOR SALE 5 burner Nesco Stove In Good Condition. See Vernon Ricks or call 165. ; 2tp RADIO BATTERIES WE will accept your order for de livery in 30 to 60 days at $4.12. Deposit $1.00 on order. Watson & Alford, Kenly, N. C. 5-24-3tc. SEWING MACHINES PROP erly Repaired any make. Bring machine to 111 North Sellars Street in Selma, N. C. J. R. Hicks. , 4t MATTRESSES STERILIZED and Renovated with new cov ers at Reasonable Prices. Have your interspring mat tresses revovated before it is too late. AH work sruaranteed. Call 3-w or see W. H. Ivev. 208 Sumner Street. Selma, N. C. 5-17-6t. nd. BE A CASH CUSTOMER IN any hospital. Buy Hospitaliza tion Insurance todav from C. E. BINGHAM Smithfield, N. C. WANTED WHY WORRY ABOUT Athlete's-Foot. Boils, Burns, Itch, Eczema, Pimples. Psoriasis, Ring worm, or ANY KNOWN Skin Dis ease. Ask about V.J.O. fit Selma Drug Co., or Woodard & Creech Drug Company, Selma, N. C. 8-9-45pd. FARMS WANTED I have several customers that want to buy a farm. If you have one to sell, or refinance, see C E BINGHAM Real Estate, Insurance, Loans Smithfield, N. C. ... NOTICE OF SERVICE BY V PUBLICATION North Carolina, Johnston County. In The Superion Court Before The Clerk. Ophelia Tart et als. Vs. D. E. Baggett, and wife, Mary Baggett, Julia Baggett Hard and husband, James Hard, W. T. Royals, and wife Margaret Royals, Jerome Royals, Marcus Royals, John D. Royals, Bernard Royals and all other persons claiming any interest in the estate of Thenia Williams, deceased. The defendants above named will take notice that a special proceeding entitled as above has been commenced in the superior court of Johnston County to sell lands for partition; and the said defendants will further take notice that they are to appear at the office of the Clerk of the Superior Court of the said county in Smith seld, North Carolina on July 2, 1945 or within ten days thereafter and answer or demur to the petition in said proceeding or the plaintiffs will apply to the court for the relief de manded in said petition. This 30th day of May. 1945. H. V. ROSE. Clerk of Superior Court. 7, 14, 21, 28. NOTICE! The undersigned having qualified as Administrator on the estate of Wil liam D. Lee. deceased, hereby, notifies all persons having claims against' said estate to present the same to me duly verified on or before the 25th day of May, 1946 or this notice will be plead ed in bar of their recovery; and all persons indebted to said estate will make immediate payment. This 25th day of May, 1945. CHARLES W. LEE, Administrator of William" D. Lee, deceased. : . - .-"..V 5-31-6t. ATHLETES FOOT GERM HOW TO KILL IT FOR 35c Requires a strong penetrating mo bile liquid. Alcohol is good. REACH ES MORE GERMS FASTER. Be sure your treatment contains at least 80 (See label). We suggest Te-ol. It contains 90. It PENETRATES. Feel it take hold. Most druggists now have it. A small supply just arrived at Selma Drug Company, Selma, N. C. DR. R. M. BLACKMAN DENTIST PHONES Office 110 Res. 193-W MASONIC BUILDING Selma, N. C jWIN YOUR RACE I For Buiines Supremacy ! Bv Advertising I
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