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jleramt (Eounig iHtnwa • A PAPER FOR ALL THR PEOPLE J. S. MERRITT, Editor M. C. CLAYTON, Mgr. Published ■▼cry Sunday And Thursday Catered as Second Class matter at the Postoffice at Roxboro, N. C., under the act of March 3rd., 1879. —Subscription Rates— One year $1.51 Blx months 71 Advertising Cut Service At Dis posal of Advertisers at all times. Kates furnished upon request. News from our correspondents should reach this office not .ater than Tuesday noon to insure publication. THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1937 Tony Duncan, Roxbrtro ar tist, had a brilliant idea this week. Tony admitted that the idea might mean a little money to him, however it was good. His idea is for the Rotary Club, Kiwanis Club, and the ; Chamber of Commerce to pool their resources and put three or four large “Welcome To Rox boro” signs on the main high ways coming into this city. There would be plenty of room on these signs for the Ro tary and Kiwanis Clubs to give the time and place of their meeting and the address of the Chamber of Commerce. Tony says to make these signs large enough to be seen and easily read by passengers in autos as they ride by. He also suggests that the company that furnishes the lumber do so at cost and he will be reason able with his painting figures. Once the signs were up they could be maintained at a low cost and would last for years. At the present time we do not know what the signs would cost. It might be that the a mount of money involved would be too much for the three organizations named a bove to handle. If so perhaps the city would give a little money for this purpose. The signs would mean much to the city and county and would let a visitor know where he was and that he was wel come. Anyway the idea is wjorth Some consideration. For the past three or four years there has been a drive to raise money to help boost this tobacco market. So far there has been no talk of a drive this year. Each year merchants and business men of this city have contributed about SI,OOO for the support of the market. The money has been used in dif ferent ways and those in charge tried to spend it wisely. Somehow we doubt the wis dom of doing this again unless the committee has somethjng definite in mind. If some per son could map out a good pro gram that was sure to help then the money could be raised for this particular purpose. At this time it looks like we should de cide on what is the best thing and then work night and day to carry out the idea. There has been a general re joicing over the county since rains of Monday afternoon and Tuesday added greatly to the value of the tobacco crop in Person County. Some farmers in this locality have cured a small amount of tobacco, very small amount, and althc the crop looked fair, rain was . badly needed. About two or three more nice rains and this county will produce a good crop. Tobacco had not suffered to any great extent, but the wea ther had been so very hot that more water was needed than ordinarily would have been needed for the same length of time. One gets various reports from the farmers over this sec tion. Some will tell you that their crops are not so good and others will tell you that theirs look fair, but as you ride a round the general condition of tobacco looks good with the ex ception that some plants are late and may not turn out just as the growers and warehouse men would desire them. Prominent tobacconists be lieve that the crop this year will bring a good price and warehousemen are planning for -a much larger year than they .had last year. AL SCHACHT TO BE IN DURHAM SOON “Clown Prince of Baseball” to Be At Durham Park On August Bth. Durham, July 29—An: act good ■ enough for a world’s series in New York is coming to Durham, Presi dent Paul Florence of the Piedmont loop Bulls announcing that he had signed A1 Schacht, the “Clown Prince of Basebhll” to appear at Durham Athletic park, Sunday, August 8, in conjunction with the scheduled Bull game against Rocky ' Mount. , Schacht, who is on a national tour I appearing in the ball parks all over I I the country, has entertained 35,,000,- 000 people during his 20 years on the diamond, where he has performed his acts of pantomine and buffoon levy. He has what it takes for this type of entertainment, with 26 years in the game, serving as pitcher and coach. To tab his career, chronolog ically, he has been with the clubs at Erie, Cincinnati, Cleveland, New ark, New York, Rochester, Jersey j City, Washington, Reading, New Ha ven, back to Washington and then the Boston Red Sox. He is part and parcel of baseball, accepted by customers as having something no other man in uniform can provide. Baseball is deadly ser ious to most players. They conform to routine without the relief of a funny gesture or laugh, which is their notion of the best way to promote good averages and good salaries. That’s sound reasoning for the average run, but Schacht fur nishes a relief With his excellent comedy. It is odd that Schacht and his pre decessors as diamond mimics—Ar lie Latham, Germany Schaefer, and Nick Altrock—have had so few im itators, but such is the case, and it leaves Al, the Bronx Buffoon, in a very happy spot for developing his specialty, lone-handed and without competition. Fans of the Durham vicinity who have never seen this baseball artist of comedy go through his paces, are in for a real treat, for he will fur nish many a laugh before the game of August Bth., and also during the contest. He has a bag of tricks that throw even the players into spasms of laughter, and President Florence feels very fortunate in landing him for a Durham engagement. CARD OF THANKS We, the members of Arch Wood’s family, feel that during his recent illness and death, he and all of us received attentions and comforts from so many friends that personal gratitude can never be expressed. Therefore, in the hope, that no in dividual may feel that we are lack ing in gratitude, we make this pub lic and general acknowledgement. The Family. o New Hanover dairymen, faced with a shortage of grazing, ensiled their oats and vetch with molasses and have had an excellent succulent feed with which to maintain a nor mal milk flow this summer. Dora arises some mornings feel ing like the girl on the magazine cover, only to pull in at night look ing like a candid camera shot. o LEGAL NOTICES ADMINISTRATRIX NOTICE Having qualified as administra trix of the estate of Matt Tapp, de ceased, late of Person County, N. C.. this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate of said de ceased to exhibit them to the un dersigned on or before the 23rd. day of June, 1938, or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted to said estate will please make immediate payment. This 23rd day of June, 1937. Bertha Tapp, Adm|iistrati<ix of Matt Tapp. Wm. D. Merritt, Atty. 6-24-6 T WANT ADS Everything to Build With— Watkins & Bullock QUALITY COAL Central Service Station Phone 137 8-13-ts USE BLUE LABEL CERTIFIED OAK FLOORING. Delivered on job by truck. Write us for prices. BOYDTON MFG. CO., Bodyton, Va. 7-1-BTP FOR SALE—Pure bred chickens— Seven breeds setting eggs and young stock. . Bert H. Douglass, Rt. 1, Roxboro. 7-29-4 T .. FOR SALE—Typewriter in excel lent condition. $17.50. 7-29-ITP | PERSON COUNTY TIMES ROXBORO, N. C J lw|p - la ESBSpSih v © NBWS-WEBK A VETERAN IN RETIREMENT Walter Johnson inspects his favorite three-year-old colt on his farm at Germantown, Md. The famous speed-hall pitcher elided his baseball career in 1935, after two decades as a star Washington Senator, and, finally, as manager of the Cleveland Indians. —' © NEWS-WEEK UNITED STATES VS. ENGLAND Harold S. Vanderbilt, at the wheel, rehearses his well-trained crew in preparation for its big test. Beginning July 30lh, Vanderbilt will pilot the sleek yacht Ranger in defense of the America’s Cnp against the challenge of T. O. M. Sopwith's English sloop Endeavour 11. In Remembrance Death again has visited our com munity and taken, away from us lit tle Estherene Eakes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bud Eakes. Estherene was born September 26, 1936 and died July 24, 1937. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. H. Hes ter, of Durham and interment was Fresh Vegetables BUTTER BEANS, SNAP BEANS, CORN, LETTUCE TOMATOES, CABBAGE, SQUASH, PEPPERS, GREEN PEAS, CANTALOUPES, ORANGES, BANANAS, SWEET POTATOES, PEACHES, APPLES. FRESH MEATS Round Steak lb. 30c T'Bone Steak lb. 35c Surloin Steak lb 35c Tenderloin Steak lb. 35c Pork Chops lb. 30c Veal Steak lb. 35c Veal Chops lb. 20c Beef Liver lb. 25c Weiners . lb. 23c Sliced Ham lb. 35c Boloney Sausage lb. 20c Sliced Bacon lb. 30c Sausage lb. 25c IT PAYS TO TRADE WITH Sergeant & Clayton FINE GROCERIES PHONE 23 AND PHONE 24 held at the Bethany Church ceme tery on July 25. The sermon was not only instruct ive but very solemn and impressive and stirred the sympathy of the en tire congregation. Pallbearers were Neal Rhew, Frazier Rhew, Daniel Huff and Caloin Eakes. It is sad xnac she should be taken away from her parents but. weep not dear parents, she is at rest m SATURDAY SPECIAL 69c All Silk Shantung Ties For SOc Prices for all white and sport shoes, summer suits and straw hats have been W&rSnX slashed for quick clearance. Get your IlKflM/pA .share of these bargains. f&f\ Many new Fall goods have already T&kjff h. arrived and are on sale. If it’s for men or IH/? fell k° ys you ** MAN’S store ’ll/ fill and it will be correct in style, price and quality. And we appreciate your business. Burns, Gentry & Strum SUCCESSORS TO HARRIS & BURNS. from the trials and cares of this life, her spirit has flown the maker which gave it, He knoweth and doeth all things well. To her parents and grandparents we extend our most hearty sym pathy and condolence in their sad berevement and commend them to the keeping who doeth all things well and who will finally we trust bring them to a happy union with their love one in that beautiful land of eternal joy and rest. D. M. Cash o Galvanized Roofing, Roll Roof ing, Shingles Watkins & Bullock o LEADERS TO TELL ABOUTPROGRAM Agricultural Program To Be Discussed By J. B. Hutson Os State College The federal agricultural program will be discussed by J. B. Hutson, assistant AAA administrator, Wed nesday morning of Farm and Home Week to be held at State College, August 2-6. Starting at 8 o’clock Hutson will explain tentative plans for the ag ricultural conservation program to be offered North Carolina farmers next year. RAIFF’S Clearance SALE Is Still On Hundreds of Silk and Lace DRESSES Hats and White Shoes (For Men, Women and Children) And Many Other Articles Sold In This Clearance Sale At Cost And Below Cost Take advantage of this seasonable merchandise at these low prices. TOWELS Just received a lot of good towels, as sorted colors, slightly imperfect. Value 79c to SI.OO THIS SALE -48 c ONLY Raiff's Dept. Store Roxboro, N. C. THURSDAY, JULY 29, 1937, He will also give the growers op portunity to express their opinion of the program, as conducted this year, and of the proposed program for 1938, said E. Y. Floyd, of State College. In addition, Hutson will outline the bills now before Congress re garding control legislation for cot ton, tobacco, corn, wheat, and rice, and which may be expanded to in clude peanuts and truck crops. “This will be your chance to get some first hand information on the program for next year,” Floyd stat ed in urging all growers who can to hear Hutson speak. John W. Goodman, of State Col lege, who has arranged the Farm and Home Week program, has an nounced that farm tenancy will be the subject of much discussion Tuesday morning. Two landlords will discuss the matter from viewpoint, and three tenants will explain the pro blems confronting those who work land owned by others. Tenant security will be the sub ject of a talk by C. B. Faris, of the Resettlement Administration, and Congressman Harold D. Cooley will tell about new tenant security legis lation. Every day of the week will bring something worth while for North Carolina farmers as well as farm women, Goodman added, “and we hope to have a large number who will come to spend the entire week.”
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