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DIAL 45 01 We want all the new* of TOW community. Pleaae caU ua dr send It la. * IF YOU WOULD KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON AROUND YOU READ THE PERSON COUNTY TIMES —IT IS A PAPER FOR at.l. THE PEOPLE OF PERSON AND ADJOINING COUNTIES. VOLUME n. Two Confederate Vets Expected For Re-Union In Roxboro Sat. Exorcises Will <Be Held At Com. maaity House At 11:00 A. M.; Dinner Will Be Served By Daugh ters Os Confederacy MBS. R. G. COLE PRESIDENT OF LOCAL CHAPTER a« Mrs. R. G- Cole, president of the Daughters of the Confederacy, an nounced today that “Old Soldiers Day” exercises would begin prompt ly at 11:00 o’clock Saturday, May 7, in the Roxboro Community House. • Two veterans of the Civil war are expected to attend this meeting, Mr. Chas. Reade and Mr. Bob Oakley. Mr. Oakley has been in bad health “but his condition has improved to such an extent that he expects to be able to attend. Mr. Reade has already made his plans to be on hand. The Daughters of the Confederacy will have charge of tHe program and the meal that will follow. J. S. Merritt will address those present for this occasion. » The two veterans who are expect ed to attend this meeting are the only two who are now living in Person County. For the past years the ranks have been getting thin ner, but “Old Soldiers Day” is al ways looked forward to by each and every one who remains. Dinner will be prepared and ser ved by the members of the Daugh ters of the Confederacy. SIXTY-TWO LIONS DINE IN ROXBORO Met At Hotel For Regular Weekly Luncheon Date; Several Rox boro Men Invited Sixty -two members of the So. Boston Lions’ Club met in Roxboro Tuesday night at the hotel for their Tegular weekly meeting. The club was invited here by Karl Burger, proprietor of the Roxboro Hotel and a former member of the So. Boston Lion's Club. F. L. Hunt, president of the club presided over the meeting. The ad dress of welcome was given by Jack Bane, secretary of the Rox boro Chamber of Commerce. Others prjsent at the meeting from Roxboro were E. G. Thomp son, G. C. Hunter, Bill Warren and Jim Harris. Mayor Dawes was invited but was unable to attend. AH report a delightful meeting and a splendid meal. ROXBORO HEALTH OFFICER TO CHECK ON VIOLATIONS Roxboro, May 4 Dr. A. L. Al len, assistant district health officer of the Orange - Chatham - Person district health department, with headquarters in Roxboro, announ ced today that a general check-up on all food-handling establishments is being made to find whether all '• food-handlers are provided with the proper health certificates. Dr. Allen said that under the local health law, the employer is compelled to send new employes to the local health office immediate ly following their employment. Ex aminations are conducted at the of fice Wednesday afternoon and Sat urday morning, the regular office hours being observed on those days, 1:30 to 4:30 o’clock on Wednesday afternoons and from 8:30 to 12 o’- clock on Saturday mornings. The health officer further urged that all food-handlers who do not have the proper health certificate report to the office during the a bove hours and secure same. Mr. Woody Attends Convention Mr. J. J. Woody spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Raleigh, attend ing the State Funeral Directors Con vention. , j • flersontpimes PUBLISHED EVERY SUNDAY * THURSDAY S. T. Ashby Works On Blue Mold Says That He Has Treatment That Will Cure Blue Mold And Has Worked Successfully S. T. Ashby of Route 2, says that he has a treatment that will absol utely cure blue mold. On one bed that he tried he absolutely stopped the mold in 24 hours. Later a few spots appeared again and these were immediately checked with another treatment. He has treated over 700 yards of plant bed and has been successful in all of his treatments. Beds of T. B. Davis and Earnest Chandler are a mong those that have been treated. FORTY - FIVE MAKE GARDEN TOUR MON. G. M. Tong Discussed Plants And Methods Whereby They Could Be Improved Approximately people were present for the lecture on flow ers that was given at the Commu ■nirlly House Monday afteitnoon by Mr. G. M. Tong. The same number made the tour around the city to the various flow er gardens in Roxboro. Gardens vis ited were those of Mesdames E. E. Thomas, E. V. Boatwright, N. Luns ford, J. W. Allgood, W. T. Pass, R. L. Harris, W. H. Harris, Sr., J. A. Long and G. W. Gentry. Punch was served at the home of Mrs. E. V. Boatwright Mr. Tong discussed the different plants that were observed on the tour and pointed out ways whereby they could be improved. RESULTS OF SCOUT FIELD MEET Meet Held At Longhurst School Last Saturday; Over 100 Scouts Took Part Results of the Scout Field Meet held at Longhurst School last Sat urday were as follows: First Aid - Troops No. 49 and 32 tied; No. 24, second place. Knot tying, sheep shank - No 49, first; No. 32, second; Fisherman’s knot, No. 24, first; No. 32, second. Stretcher making, No. 32, first; No. 49, second. Fifty yard dash, No. 49, first; No. 24 and tribe No. 4 tied for second. Standing broad jump, No. 24, first; No. 25, second . Running broad jump, No. 32, first; No. 53, second. Standing high jump, No. 25, first; No. 4, second. 100 yard dash - won by troop No. 25. Three legged race, No. 4, first; No. 32, second. Pyramid building, No. 4, first; No. 49, second and Cubs, third. Sack race, No. 4, first; No. 2, sec ond. Sand bag contest, No. 32 and No. 4, first. Roxboro Defeats Helena Roxboro, May 4th. Roxboro trounced Helena today by 13 to 1. The Roxboro team today introduc ed a flock of new players, including Lewis, Crowe, Cooke, Slaughter, Rickman and Struck of She North State league, Lester James of the Bi-State league, Gibson of the To bacco states league, and Suitt and Roscoe Gentry of Longhurst. o It is much better to conserve your best fields while they are good, rather than wait to reclaim those fields after they are in gullies. Striking Sailors Stage Riot v• ywiii’h-- f j|w a.' fsgPF* '|L.Wfc f jl ■ N - A private battle was staged by the two men at right during a riot between sailors and longshoremen in San Francisco. The riot started when three gangs of longshoremen broke through the picket line estab lished by the Sailor’s Union of the Pacific. OLD BELT MARKETS ASK EARLY; OPENING U. S. Tobacco Association May Con sider Petition In Annual Meeting (From Oxford Ledger) A big issue for tobacco farmers and tobacco warehousemen in this section may come up for discussion at the annual meeting of the Unit ed States Tobacco Association at White Sulphur Springs, W. Va., on June 30, July 1 and 2. Warehousemen, in the Old Belt, are v aging a determined move ment to have their' markets open ed on a parity with the markets in the Middle Bdlt and if the peti tion is granted, it probably will cut a big dent in receipts of the Middle Belt. At present there is a two weeks’ difference in the opening of the markets in the Middle Belt and the Old Belt and if the Old Belt peti tion is granted, it probably would mean that the Middle Belt opening would be delayed for a week and the Old Belt opening moved ahead for a week. Old Belt Markets, particularly the larger markets, are behind the pro posal with full organization. There has been little outward manifesta tion of concern over the situation as it would apply to the Middle Belt, although warehouse operators read ily admit that such action would be a dagger in the heart of their busi ness. Received Benefits The following persons have re ceived benefits from their accident and health and hospital expense pol icies in the past few days: Henry N. Coley, Leroy Cribb and George W. Clay. These policyholders are satis fied with the adjustment of their claims. For Health and Accident and Hospital Insurance see us today. Knight’s Insurance Agency NEW KIWANIS SIGNS The new Kiwanis signs on the Greensboro, So. Boston, Oxford and Durham highways are the work of Tony Duncan of Roxboqj. The signs are larger and of a dif ferent design from the old ones. Opens Studio In Roxboro Mr. H. C. Simpson of Charlotte, has opened a photographers studio in the building where the Douglas Studio was formerly located, next to the Western Union Telegraph of fice. Mr. Simpson has been in this business for a number of years and is w'ell experienced in this work and has the material* with which he can do good work. He extends a cordial invitation to all to visit his studio. ROXBORO, NORTH CAROLINA, QUOTAS ENCOURAGE SUPERIOR TOBACCO Many N. C. Fanners Do Not Use Enough Potash; Potash Makes Bright Leaf Although there is no sharp di viding line, growers fall into two general classes—those who try to grow the most tobacco and those who attempt to produce the best quality leaf. Those in the first class often sacri fice quality for greater production by planting more acreage than they Scaflptend properly, says Lloyd T. Weeks, assistant tobacco specialist for the State College Extension Service. Under the marketing quotas ad opted by tobacco growers and ad ministered by the AAA, the “qu antity”&V>wers |are encouraged to become “quality” growers. Weather conditions often affect leaf quality, but even in bad years, with proper care, the farmer can grow good tobacco. Many North Carolina producers of flue-cured leaf do not use enough potash. Experiments have shown that plenty of potash makes a bright, smooth leaf that is easy to cure. Although fertilizers have been applied already in most sections, it is still possible to remedy potash shortages by adding a side dressing of 60 to 120 pounds of sulfate of potash to the acre. This should be done within 20 days after trans planting. Plans for the control of such dis |ises as root knot land Gran ville wilt must be made at least two years ahead, so now is the time to start control plans for the 1940 crop. Where root knot, or “big root”, is prevalent, a proper rotation ef fectively reduces damage. A sug gested rotation is to follow the to bacco crop with a root-knot re sistant legume, such as peanuts or velvet beans. This can be followed the second year with a weed fal low. Tobacco is planted again the third year. BRINGS REAL DOGS HERE William Thomias of Washington, D. C., spent several days in Rox boro this week. He brought, and left, three Irish setter dogs about three weeks old. He says that these dogs have every thing that good dogs should have. Even blue blood. DAVE BELMAN RETURNS HOME Dave Belman, proprietor of the Feedwell Case, has returned to Rox boro after spending three months in his native land, Damascus, Syria. Mr. Belman reports a nice trip, but suffered an injury when the car in which he was riding overturned as he was on his way home from Nor folk, Va. THURSDAY, MAY 5, 1938 Dick Puckett Hits Cow Sunday Or It Could Be Said That Cow Hit Puckett’s Car With Much Force Dick Puckett of Roxboro, almost bought a cow last Sunday as he was on a trip over the Skyline Drive. A cow attempted to cross the road in front of his car near Lovingston, Va., and the cow gave no signal that she was going to cross. Altho Puck ett was driving slow and pulled off the road he tossed the cow several feet and left her with quite a few cuts and bruises. The cow left his car with a broken headlight, bent door and a bad fen der, total fifty dollars. The owner of the cow tried to col lect, but the state officer said “No.” SENATOR REYNOLDS TO SPEAK MAY 10 Will Address Gathering At Bushy Fork School During Commen cement Week On next Tuesday, May 10, Bushy Fork school will complete its com mencement exercises with the 7th. grade graduation exercises. The program begins at 11:00 o’clock a. m. and is as follows: Invocation - Rev. M. W. Lawrence. Welcome - Mary Chandler. Greetings from P. T. A.- Mrs. E. P. Warren. “Spring Song” - 7th. Grade. Introduction of Speaker - Mr. J. W. Noell. Address - Hon. Robt. R. Reynolds (U. S. Senator.) Presentation of 7th Grade Certifi cates - Supt. R. B. Griffin. Issuing of Reading Certificates - Jerry L. Hester. Farewell - Christine Hall, Adjourn for Picnic Lunch. Ball Game with Olive Hill Girls. Ball Game with Olive Hill Boys. Ball Game with Hurdle Mills Boys. Ten Minutes Os Hail Wednesday Gardens Damaged In Small Way, But Tobacco Not Yet Planted Hail, the size of peas, fell in Rox boro Wednesday afternoon for a bout ten minutes. There was also considerable rain during this same time. A few people reported damage to their gardens in a small way. This small amount of hail in June or July could easily have ruined a large a mount of tobacco. JUNIOR ORDER TO PRESENT FLAG The Longhurst Council of the Junior Order will present a United States flag to the Bushy Fork school Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p. m. Plans are now being made for the pf'esentation exercises. The ptiblic is invited to attend the program. Program To Be Presented At Helena High School A group of about 150 elementary children of the Helena School will present a miscellaneous program Friday night, May 6, at 8:00 p. m. ; Admission 10c. MOVES TO COURT STREET Mr. Lundy Harris will move his garage from the present location on Reams Ave. to Court St. Mr. Har ris stated that he will move Satur day. The new location is between Spencer’s Funeral Home and Tom’s Battery Co. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT Mr. and Mrs. Hardy Tatum an nounce the birth of a daughter, born Thursday, April 21, 1938. Mother and daughter are getting along nicely. PUBLISHED SUNDAY AND THURSDAY NUMBER FORTY-THREE £. J, WOODHOUSE KIWANIS SPEAKER Chapel Hill Club Met With Roxboro Club Last Monday Night At Hotel Stuart Rabb Entertains Clubs Appropriately eighteen KiwaiU ians from Chapel Hill, N. C., met with the members of the Roxboro Kiwanis Club last Monday night at Hotel Roxboro. This joint meeting was presided over by Wm. Warren, president of the Roxboro Club. S. B. Winstead of the Roxboro club, delivered the address of wel come. J. M. Saunders responded to this address. Stuart Rabb, a senior of the Uni versity, gave an excellent imitation of President Roosevelt in one of his famous fireside talks. His voice com ing over a loud speaker sounded exactly like that of the president He also imitated other characters and the entire sketch was very a. musing. Dr. E. J. Woodhouse of the Uni versity faculty addressed the gath ering along political lines. He urged those present to always vote for the man that was running for office and not to favor any certain candidate because of friendship or family rea son. He urged them to vote for the man that was best fitted for the po sition. He also pointed out that very few men in public office were par ticularly fitted for the office that they held. This situation could be much better if people would exer cise a little judgement, he said. The Roxboro club will meet in Ox ford next Tuesday night with the Oxford club. Prior to the meeting a golf match will be held between the two clubs. < —o LIGHTNING SET FIRE TO WOOD SHED WED. Wind Also Blew Down Tree Hi Front Yard Os R. D. Bum pass; Fire Easily Put Out In Few Minutes R. D. Bumpass, a resident of North Roxboro, stated that he caught both ends of the storm yesterday. During the afternoon lightning struck his wood shed and set fire to it. His mother happened to see the fire through the open door of the shed and with a little help was able to extinguish it. Later in the night wind blew down a large cherry tree in the front yard. Mr. Bumpass was of the opinion that had the lightning struck at night he would have lost his wood shed and also his home. Chas- Holeman and Co. Staging Big Sale For the next thirty days Chas. Holeman and Co. is staging a big sale of farm goods. An ad in to day’s Times tells the story of the merchandise and the price. Read the ad and if you are inter ested you are invited to visit this store. : ‘. ‘ 4 . BASEBALL TICKER INSTALLED BY TUXEDO BILLIARD PARLOR The Tuxedo Billiard Parlor, un der Peebles’ Dept. Store, has install ed a baseball ticker and scores of all major games will come through this ticker each inning by Western Union. If you are interested in base ball you are invited to come down and get the scores. Pupils Os Mrs. Woods To .Give Recital Friday The pupils of Mrs. Wallace Woods will give a piano recital at the Cen tral School Auditorium on Friday night, May 6th. at 8 o’clock. The piano numbers will be inter spersed with several vocal selections, and .all indications point to a very interesting entertainment. The public is cordially invited.
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