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/. ng Monday at Trenton Fair ■ ....« ......I.mm BOSS MANHATTAN WEARS A VEIL . . . II you happen to be in an airplADe, the log that sometimes shrouds New York la a thine of beauty.. Agronnd, it is,something else* Kinston’s 20th Death in Three Years From Using ‘Smoke’ Claims Another a filthy shade within the sight Of the police station and Just to the northeast corner of Tapp’s Warehouse. Heath’s is the 20th in less than roe years in the Kinston vicin that is directly traceable to itual use of the several sub stitute brews that are used in !jpu of whisky. : F Recorder’s Court Clerk Mrs. Nell Warren has a list on which are named the habitual users of these potent brews—the live and the head. The live list has 21 names and the dead list has 20. Mrs. Warren, who is “Mother Confessor” to these derelicts that have been largely forsaken and forgotten by~their families, says her list is a pityful^ thing but she admits that there is little she or anyone else can do to help these men. iney are sick ana neea vreai. ment, but treatment' Is not a vailable,” she says and there’s no one to argue against her statement. One rather calloused type at tempted to'make a Joke of the matter, but another less callous ed fellow standing by said,.“It’s nd laughing matter when 2D men die from acute alcoholism In such a short perk)# Without some definite plan being offered by' the entire community to fight this disease. Salvation .Army Captain Jim Henry, commenting last month when ariother “smoke” addict died, said the men who sell the ingredients of “smoke” to these are guilty'of murder. alcoholic treatment cen . Buther will not ac men while they are tViof’a ahhiif ’• atl ad that’s about all ad even if they were cost $72 and have that mm ~ iUfttiw ieiFthat “miss-meal cholic” is the cause of their death. He says, In an attempt to get the serious matter out of his mind. “If they’re fool enough to spend their last nickel on “Squeeze” rather than buying food they ought to die.” Which latter opinion seems to be apparent attitude of the ma jority of the community since nothing has yet been done to prevent the eventual death of the 21 left on Mrs. Warren’s “live list.” Carl Killingsworth Named 4-H Council President in Jones Carl Klllingsworth Jr. was e lected president of the Jones Comity Council of 4-H Clubs last Friday night when the annual meeting of the group was held in the Ag Buidling in Trenton. Betty Taylor was named vice president, Alta Ann Mallard was named secretary-treasurer, Bob by Johnson and Audrey Phillips, program leaders, Ellen Bender, Worth Turn age and Sylvia Jean Mallard, recreational leaders, Wesley Mallard and Jean Kill ingsworth, song leaders and Eliz abeth Barker, historian. Following the election of of ficers the 45 members of the council present were shown a Short moving picture on diseases carried by. insects and after the movie a recreation and refresh ment period was enjoyed. As sistant County Agent Henry Swiggett and Home Agent Mrs. Madge Jarvis" assisted with the program. World apple production, in cluding cider apples, is expect ed to total 575 million bushels in 1951-58. This compnres with 57* and a : 498 million bushels. 1 average of Charlie Justice to Crown Winner of Beauty: Contest; Style Show Friday; Full Program for Every Day and Nite Farm Bureau Official Reviews Accomplishments of Bureau at Meeting Last Friday in Trenton The Jones County Farm Bur eau met at the Courthouse In Trenton last Friday night and heard John Eagles, Eastern North Carolina representative of th6 N. C. Farm Bureau Feder ation, reiterate the many accom plishments of the Farm Bureau. Eagles brought out facts and figures to show that never be fore has there been greater need than now for a strong Farm Bureau In North Carolina. He pdinted out that North Carolina farmers are facing a reduction in income due to the fact that things the farmers have to buy are going up and the things the fanners have to sell are coming down, or are remaining station ary. Eagles pointed out that the tobacco stabilization program, which is so vital to all tobacco farmers, was established In 1946 largely through the efforts and support of the Farm Bureau or ganization.' ; Otber accomplishments of the Farm Bureau listed by Eagles EsctfbUflf ed tobacco associates; was in strumental In getting the sales tax removed on fuels used for farm purposes; was instrumental in getting fire insurance reduced 50 percent on tobacco in pack houses; established a Farm Bur eau plant 'pathology research fund; suported rural telephone bill; and helped secure a 50 per cent reduction in insurance rates on farm buildings. According to the speaker the above mentioned things are only a few of the many accomplishments of the Farm Bureau. Z. A. Koonce, president of the Jones County Farm Bureau, urged those present to double thiir efforts and get out and sell the Farm Bureau to all Jones County families. Koonce pointed out that only 200 members had been signed in Jones County thus far and reminded the group that the quota set by the State Farm Bureau Committee for Jones County was 700 members. Friday, October 19th, at 9:30 p. m. was set by president Koonce for all volunteer membership FASHION FLASH ... The "tri angle bouffant” hair style frames the face, flatters the eyes and makes the face appear longer. workers to meet at the Agricul ture Building in Trenton and re -port additional - memberships signed. The Farm Bureau is an active Farmers Organization represent ing the interests of farmers in general. It is the business of Jones County farmers to push the Jones County Farm Bureau. If Jones County farmers do not push their own farmers organ ization, who will do it for them, Koohce reminded. CHURCH NOTICE FOR THE TRENTON CHARGE For Foy’s Memorial church, Cypress Creek church and Maple Grove church, next Sunday, October 21st, will be the last church service before Annual Conference It is to the interest of the churches that alll mem bers be present at these services. The time for the services is as follows: Maple Grove 10:00 a. m. Cypress Creek, 11:00 a. m. Foy’s Memorial 7:00 p. m. The closing service of the year is one you should attend, and we hope all members and friends will be present, Pastor C. B. Long stated. MbifttwtV id* Brian Fawcett in father, explorer Col. Percy Fawcett, Ju|h 26 years' aro. As usual the climax of the annual Jones County Agricultur al Pair will come with the big beauty contest on . Saturday night to select Miss Jones Coun ty of 1951 but this year the e vent promises to be even bigger than before since All-(American Charlie “Choo-Choo’ Justice, as sistant football coach at the U 'niversity of North Carolina has 1 accepted an invitation to crown the winner of the event This year, in addition to this big event on the closing night of the annual fair something new and attractive has been ad ded for Friday night when a fashion show sponsored by Har vey’s of Kinston will display the latest fashions on 40 Jones, County girls. Monday and Tuesday On Monday and Tuesday of next week all exhibits will be accepted and booths will be com pleted by the many organiza tions that will have displays. Wednesday On Wednesday judging of ex hibits will begin at 10 a. m. and during the afternoon there will be the annual 4-H and FFa live stock show. fTiday On Friday, which is school children’s day at the fair, a bevy qf attractive events have been planned beginning with the annual 4-H Club poultry show and sale which will be put on at 2:30. This will be followed by the Pie Eating contest at 3 o’clock and as soon as the contestants finish eating pie the Bubble Gum blowing contest will get underway to be followed by the milking contest which was won last year by County Commission er James Barbee. On Friday there will be a prize awarded to the largest family present and another will go to the oldest married couple on hand. The Friday program will come to an end with the Fashion Show which starts at 8 o’clock. Saturday At 2:30 Saturday afternoon there will be a Greasy Pig con test and. prizes will be given to the newest bride and groom present. The Beauty Contest will get under way at 8 with Senator John Larkins acting as master of creemonies. 16 In Beauty Contest Entered in the beauty contest are the following with the club or organization that they repre sent: Christine Small, Dogwood HDC; Lois Jarman, Piney Grove HDC; Betty Taylor, Maple Grove HDC; Alta Mallard, Mallardtown HDC; Florence Banks, Tuckahoe HDC; Ruth Jenkins, Crooked Pine HDC; Jackie Adams, Mays ville HDC; Nancy Scott, Oak Grove HDC; Grace Arthur, Hope well HDC; Geraldine Philyaw, Cypress Creek HDC; Ann Has kins, Foy’s HDC; Eula White, Lee’s Chapel HDC; Evelyn Banks Senior 4-H Clubs; Carol Ann Cox, American Legion Auxiliary; Frances Parker, PoUocksville Ro tary Club and Lois Britt, Mays ville Rotary Club. -Collecting scrap around the farm will help meet defense needs for more steel. It Is also a cleanup Job that makes for neatness and safe, efficient working conditions. County Fair October 22nd thru 27th
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