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Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14
|Bagdett Will Manage
Roanoke Rapids Jays
Baseball Team In 1949

Paul Badgett will manage the
Roanoke Rapids Jays baseball
team next year, it was announc-
ed here this morning by l.. D.
Hines, president OF the Roanoke
Valley Athletic Association, own
ers of the Jays franchise.
Hines said Allen (Preacher)
Pierce of Weldon, authorized re-
preventative of the Jays at the
Minor League Convention in Min
neapolis last week, said the ne
cessary arrangements have been
made to have Badgett, star
third basenan, come to Roanoke
Rapids to take over the helm of
the local entry in the Coastal
Plains League for the 1949 sea-
son.
Badgett was the manager of
the Blackstone team in the Vir-
ginia League last year, where he
compiled season batting aver
age of 315 in addition to doing
a stellar job in the "hot corner"
at third base.
The prospective Jays manager
has had several seasons as a
player on several teams in the
farm club affiliates of the New
York Yankees baseball organi-
zation.
Badgett will replace Stuart
Martin, who piloted the Jays in
their first two years as an entry
in the Coastal Plains League.
Hines said today there has been
"some talk" regarding a work.
ing agreement between the Jays
and the Durham Bulls of the
Carolina League, however he said
there is nothing to report on this
at the present time. He said
Pierce may have something more
definite to tell the directors of
the Association later this week,
but said nothing certain is known
about any such agreement with
the Durham club, which last
year had an agreement with the
Tarboro Tars.
Durham at present has work
ing agreement with the Detroit
Tigers of the American League
and is considered one of the Ti-
ger farms"
Hines said the Association is
interested in promoting better
baseball fans in and around the
Roanoke Rapids area and turn
ing out team which will play
winning baseball for their sup
porters. He said the Associa-
ton intends to take whatever ac-
ton is best in getting better
baseball and better players for
the Roanoke Rapids team.
Pierce could not be contacted
by telephone this morning, how
ever, it is expected that he will
report on his Minneapolis trip
and its accomplishments some
time this week.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14
Truman May
Ask Congress
For Full Speed

Washington, Dec. 14-P-
President Truman seems likely
to signal a legislative speedup
when he reports personally to
Congress on the state of the
union January 4 or S.
Few expect the new session to
produce any major laws before
Mr.. Truman is inaugurated Tor
his first full White House term
January 20.
But there are signs that the
Democratic leadership plans to
strike hard for its program
while the November election
honeymoon still beams over the
lawmakers.
This probably will involve
showing aside for the time being
the civil rights proposals the
President is expected to repeat
in his message. He is said to
have decided to report person
ally to Congress a day or two
before the November 2 election
results are officially canvassed
January 6.
Leaders said this would not
mean that the controversial CIV
ell rights issues - including pro-
posals to ban state poll taxes,
make lynching a federal offense
curb job discrimination and ell
inmate Jim Crowish-will be
by-passed permanently.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14
Southern Governors Haul Out Their
States Rights Banner After Adopting
A Pioneer Regional Education Plan

Savannah, Ga. Dec. 14-(P)
Southern governors hauled out
their familiar states rights BAN
ner today after adopting a
pioneer program for regional
education.
Gov. Fielding Wright of Mis-
sissippi and Adj. Gen. Milton A.
Reckord of Maryland planned to
outline fight against proposed
federal control of the National
Guard.
Gov. Beauford Jester was to
argue for state control Of tide
land oil reserves. And Gov.
.trom 1hurmond OF South Caro-
linz, States Rlge;; candidate for
psss;cent in the November elec-
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14
Reds Isolate
Peiping; Air
Support Gone

Peiping, Dec. 14-(R)-Peip-
ing was isolated today, with Com
munist armies almost knocking
at her walls.
Authorities closed the south air
field, last air link with the out
side world. Peiping's west field
was closed yesterday. National
ist ground troops were reported
looting the west field today.
Passenger traffic was halted on
the Peiping-Tientsin railway, only
land link with the outside that
the Communists do not cotrol.
This action was taken because
OF troop movements.
The withdrawal deprived Flu of
air support at most critical
time. All signs indicated the
days of Nationalist rule of Peip-
ing are about ended,
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14

Superintendent I. E. Ready,
chairman of the Student Person
mel Committee of the North
Carolina Education Commission
appointed by Governor Cherry
discussed the findings of this
Commission at the December
meeting of the Junior Senior
P. T. A. held in the high school
auditorium on Thursday evening.
In his discussion, Mr.. Ready
emphasized particularly the re-
Communications made by t Ii e
Commission relative to the fin
ancing of schools in North Caro-
lima. Basically, these recon-
mendations would change t III e
method of state participation
from the present plan by which
the state gives aid to counties
and cities only in certain items
Of the current expense budget,
to an equalization plan that
would set up a foundation pro-
gram for public education in
which all budget items would be
equally supported.
This would guarantee to all
children in the state an adequate
e d u c t i o nal program even
though they happened to live in
one of the poorer counties,
which counties are not now able
to provide adequately for those
items of school expense that the
present plan Of support leaves
entirely to the counties.
Mr.. Joe Talley, co-chairman of
the program committee intro
duced the topic for discussion
and the speaker for the evening.
Preceding the program, Miss
Mary Ann Clary, high school
student conducted the de-
votional. She read the Christmas
story from Luke's gospel, on
which she based her remarks
on christmas Attitudes, point
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14
John Hines Is
Awarded Highest
Boy Scout Honor

The highest honor to be ac-
corded by the Boy Scouts OF
America to one of its leaders
has been awarded to a local
man.
John Hines, member of the
executive board Of the East
Carolina Council, was awarded
the Silver Beaver, symbolic Of
his outstanding service to the
Boy Scouts of the council, at the
council meeting held last week
in Greenville.
Hines has for several years
been an active leader in the
work of the Boy Scouts in Hall
fax County and the East Caro-
lima Council.
Also at the Greenville meet
ing a local member Of one the
Boy Scout troops in Roanoke
Rapids was signally honored.
Dwight Elting represented all Of
the Boy Scouts of the council at
the meeting and had charge of
the installation Of the new Off
GERS Of the council.
Three local men were installed
as members of the executive
board: Howard Pruden, Clyde
Liske and Hines.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14
]. W. Lilies Sr.
Funeral Is Set
For Tomorrow

Warrenton - Funeral services
will be held tomorrow afternoon
at four o'clock from the North
Wasrenton Baptist Church for
John Waverly Lilies, Sr., Sc, who
died yesterday morning at the
Roanoke Rapids Hospital after
a five-days' illness.
Mr.. Lilies had served for the
past eight years as superinten-
dent of the Peck Manufacturing
Company of Warrenton and had
been connected with the mills for
number Of years. He was the
son of the late Junius and Mary
Robertson Lilies Of Halifax Coun-
ty. He was member of the
North Warrenton Baptist
Church.
Services will be conducted by
the Rev. Warren L. Bush, pastor
of the church, assisted by the
Rev. R. w. Greene of the War
renton Baptist Church.
Burial will be in Fair View
cemetery In Warrenton.
He is survived by his wife,
Mrs. Este Bush Lilies, and one
daughter, Peggy Joyce Lilies, of
the home; four children by a
former marriage, Mary Lilies and
Eddie Lilies of the home, Mrs.
r. G. Mitchell of Raleigh and
John w. Lilies, USN, of North
Africa; one grandchild; six
brothers, M. A. and R. J. Lilies
of Warrenton, H. H. and A. L.
Lilies of Roanoke Rapids, c. l..
Lilies Of Key West, Fla, D. L..
Lilies of Bowling Green, S. c.;
his stepmother, Mrs. J. S. Lilies
of Weldon; one half-sister, Mrs.
John Crowder Of Weldon; and
one half-brother, Thomas Lilies
of Chicago, Ill.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14
ROANOKE RAMBLINGS
BY PAT NANTZ

Mr.. and Mrs. John Medlin
have returned to their home
here, after having spent two
weeks with Mrs. Medlin's moth
er, Mrs. Mary Leggett of Balti-
more, Maryland.
Deepest sympathy is expressed
for Raymond Turner, in regard
to the death of his father, A. o.
Turner. Mr.. Turner passed
ay at his home in Norfolk,
Virginia, after a very brief ill
ness =. Mr.. and Mrs. Raymond
Turner and family will leave
today to attend the funeral to
be held tomorrow.
Little Joyce Yates has been
confined to her bed because of
the measles. Joyce, who is
three years old, is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Yates
of Madison street her small
brother, Richie, who is only
eighteen months old is now re-
cuperating from a case of meas
les. Joyce has been told he
grew tired of them and gave
them to her, so now she is on
the lookout for a visitor who
has not had them, and plans to
pass them on. :.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jam, Wilder
have left to spend the Christmas
holidays in Petersburg, Virginia
i'll the home Of Mr.. Wilder's bro
ther, DR.. Thomas L. Wilder
Mrs. Mason Lang told of one
night when she overheard her
little four year old daughter,
Connie, saying her prayers. :.
Connie knelt beside the bed on
retiring, and after repeating,
''Now ! Lay Me Down to Sleep"
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14

she added an extemporaneous
prayer as follows: please, God,
take care of Papa, take care of
Mama, take care of .Auntie, and
be sure to take care of your
SELF,
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Lee are
the guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph Mincher Mr.. Lee,
brother of Mrs. Mincher, is a
former resident of this city, but
now resides in Washington, N. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Jenkins
plan to visit with their daughter,
Mary Louise, over the Christmas
holidays. IS. Mary Louise is in
training to be nurse, at hos
pital in Washington, D. c. 6.
this is her junior year, however
she will not be able to get home
until January 2 her parents
will remain there until that time
and will accompany her home.
Il am sorry" said the dentist,
but you can not have an ap-
pointment with me this after
noon. have eighteen cavities to
fill" And he picked Up his golf
bag and went out.
The many friends of Edelyn
Hubbard were sorry to hear that
he has broken both his jaws, in
result of a fall yesterday during
building-trades class. he also
lost two teeth, and was treated
by the dentist. however, he
insisted upon going to school
today, and those who take Eng
lish with him will especially
feel sorry fer him, becaus they
knew how he loves to talk -.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14
Special Mail Box
For Christmas Cards
At Post Office

Something new was added to
the lobby of the post office here
this morning.
The something new" is
large mail box covered over
with Christmas holly-decorated
paper and was put in place this
morning for the exclusive hand
ling of Christmas cards and
other third class Christmas mat
ter.
Postmaster L. G. Shell said he
had installed the box in the front
lobby to keep the third-class
mail from getting in and delay
ing the handling of first-class
matter during the Christmas
rush.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14
Superintendent Ready Discusses
Education Commissions Findings
At .Junior-Senior PTA Meeting

ing out attitudes we should have
toward our own families, others
and the world at large.
During the business session
over which Mrs. I. E. Ready,
president, presided, Mrs. S a m
Bum. membership chairman re-
ported $50 paid memberships, a
gain of 68 over last month.
Following Mr.. Ready's talk
Mr.. Joe Parker of the faculty
sang Thanks Be to Cod, ac-
companied by Miss Virginia Fer
guson at the piano, and the meet
ing was closed by group singing
of Christmas carols led by Mr..
Parker.
A social hour was enjoyed af.
ter the meeting.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14
$4,000 School Bond
Proposal Is Defeated
In Northampton

Observation-Disclosures Coun-
ty voters, going to the polls in
a sparse number, resoundingly
defeated proposed $4,000
bond issue for school improve
ments in the county, it was re-
vealed here today.
With only 1917 voting in the
election in the county, the issue
was defeated by 983 to 1874, a
almost three-to-one majority of
the VOTES cast.
The issue which was designed
to construct a new school build
ing and gymnasium for the Gas
ton School district and to make
other additions and improve
ments in three other districts,
carried only four of the II North
ampton County voting precincts
Jackson precinct returned a
large majority in favor of the
bond issue and the measure car
ried also in Woodland, West Gas
ton and East CASTOR precincts.
Results of the vote were made
public in a special meeting of
the Board of County Commits
sioners held for the purpose Of
conducting a canvass of the sec
ond special election to be held
in the county within the past
four months.
WIS. Burgwyn, Jr., Of Wood
land, chairman of the Northamp-
ton County Board of Elections
said the vote was as follows:
North Wiccacanee 4 for 48 a.
gainst; Severn 4 for SO against;
Pendleton 8 for % against;
South Kirby l for Al, against;
West Roanoke II for, "a against;
Milwaukee l for, II against;
Seaboard 8 for, lib against; Rich
Square 8 for, 143 against; Lasker
none for, "a against; East Roa-
noke l for, 81 against; West Gas
ton 7 for. l against; East CASTOR
10 for, 16 against; South Wiaca-
nee IL for, 40 against; Wood
land A for, 16 against; jackson
176 for, 10 against; Occoneec-
hee II for, 16 against.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14

tio,:, vas to br.cf the governors
on the south's long fight against
alleged freight rate discrimina-
ton.
Walter r. Mcdonald, chairman
of the Georgia Public Service
Commission and chairman of the
National Association of Utilities
Utilities Commissioners, said he
would ask for regional funds to
pursue the souths rate scrap.
The southern governors con-
ference and it's subsidiary, the
Southern Regional Council for
Education, yesterday approved
with little public discussion q ST.
100000 initial budget for the first
two years Of regional education,
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14
Pet Mouse Killed;
Owner Goes BerSerk

Coventry, Eng, Dec. IA -
(P - John Malcolm Venea-
les, %, brought his pet mouse
when he went into a bar for a
bit of beer. He put the mouse
on the bar. The barkeeper killed
it.
Veneables wound up in magis-
trate's court today, charged with
throwing bricks through the win
dow of the bar. He pleaded
guilty to causing F20 { $80)
worth of damage. The Judge
stayed punishment to await a
report on Veneables' drinking
habits, but Veneables was not
comforted. He mourned:
II had that mouse for two
years."
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14
King George Has
Quiet 53rd Birthday

London, Dec. 14-(P)-King
George vi observed his 53rd
birthday today, cheered by news
that his dangerous leg condition
is improving.
But despite yesterdays reas-
suring medical bulletin the royal
family planned no formal cele-
bration. The Kings birthday, al
ways a quiet family affair, was
more than habitually subdued
this year.
Illness held the King to his
bed most of the day. But the af-
Fiction to his legs had improved
sufficiently to permit him to go
to the dining room for the fam
lily luncheon.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14
Two Men Indicted
After Accident
At Intersection

Two men were indicted on
charges of careless and reckless
driving here yesterday afternoon
following a collision about four
o'clock between an automobile
and a laundry truck at the inter-
section of West Third and Wash
ington Streets.
Local police, who investigated
the accident, said a 1948 Inter-
national truck belonging to the
Halifax Laundry and driven by
John B. Parker of Hometown
had collided with a 1886 Ply
Mouth coach owned and operat-
ed by Claude V. Etheridge of 730
Jefferson Street.
According to the police the
right side Of the truck was dam
aged to an extent estimated at
$3.50 and Etheridge's automobile
had the front end damaged to
the extent of about $100. There
were no persona, injuries in
CURED by either driver. 1t was
estimated in a report of the ac-
cident that both vehicles were
travelling 20-25 miles per hour
as they approached the inter-
section and collided.
The truck was travelling west
on Third Street and Etheridge
was going north on Washington
Street.
Both drivers waived prelimin-
ary hearings on the charges and
both were cited to appear in
the recorders court here Thurs
day morning.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14
Government Wants
Half OF Her Pay

Conington, Eeng., Dec. IA -
(P)-Mrs. Thomas Murdon has
been cleaning this villages pub
lie telephone booth daily for 10
years.
Her pay: One shilling GO
cents) week.
Now the government wants
half of that a sixpence Zone
dime) - under the National
health insurance plan.
She's thinking Of quitting.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14
Showers Are
Predicted
BY THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

This mornings fog over the
Carolinas will be replaced by
cloudy weather this afternoon
which will last through early to-
morrow, the weatherman said.
The prospect was for showers
tomorrow, beginning tonight in
scattered North Carolina areas
and in the extreme northern por-
ton of South Carolina.
Mild temperatures of the last
few days will continue until to-
night, when cooler period will
set in, the forecast said.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14
Not Qualified
For Good Reason

Albuquerque, N. NJ, Dec. IA
-R-pistrict Judge R. F.
Deason Arledge was drawing
names for a jury to hear the
murder trial of Tranquilino O.
tero, which starts today One of
the first names out of the box
was that of Tranquillino Otero.
mot qualified" ruled the
judge.
Roanoke Rapids daily herald., 1948-12-14
Weather

North Carolina-Foggy this
morning: cloudy sthis after
noon. tonight and Wednesday;
mild today. becoming colder
with showers tonight and
Wednesday.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-10-21

and the honored guest. She re,
ceived several nice gifts.
Personals
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer Norman
of Frazeysburg, spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. L. K. Marquis
and Mr.. and Mrs. T. L. Marquis
and daughter, Eva May.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Harmon
and son, of GAINESVILLE, visited
with his mother, Mrs. Ocie Har-
mon, Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ivan Iams and
daughter, Betty and Frank Ar
chibald, of Canton, spent the
weekend with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. F. W. Archibald.
Mrs. Harley Wheeler, of Cald-
well, visited with her sister, Mrs.
Darwin Stoneking and family on
Thursday evening.
Marguerite Farmhouse is
spending several weeks with her
brother, John Farmhouse, wife
and son.
Mr.. and Mrs. Amos Jennings
were Sunday guests of their
daughter, Mrs. Darwin Stone
king and family.
Mrs. L. T. Bechtold, Mrs. w.
M. Williams and daughter, Clau-
dia, of Canton, spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Luther
Phillips and children.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harold Goulds-
berry, of Columbus, Carl Cisler
and son, of GAINESVILLE, were Wis
iting with Mrs. Nellie Lawrence
and family Sunday.
John Cisler spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. Merlin Cisler near
New Matamoras.
Lester Marquis, Harry Morris
on and Charles Cain, who are
empolyed at Uhrichsville, spent
the weekend with home folks.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gerald Hughes
and sons, of Columbus, spent the
weekend with Mr.. and Mrs. S.
w. Parrish.
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-10-21
.SARAHSVILLE

SARAHSVILLE - Mrs. Luna
Butler was called to Quaker City
because of the death of her faith.
er, William House.
Mrs. Artie Hastings has re
turned to her home at Mt. Yer.
non, Wash, after spending the
past month in Noble county Wis.
iting relatives and friends.
Mrs. Rose Gill was a recenr
guest of her parents, Mr.. anc
Mrs. Charles Kent.
Mr.. and. Mrs. Andrew Bias,
chak, of Texas, visited recently
with Carl Elliott and family.
Corn husking is the order o.
the day here and lots of gooc
corn selling at $l.00 a bushel.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Warrick
of GAINESVILLE, were recent visit,
ors here.
Miss Mary Brodie, of Zanes.
vile, spent the past week with
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Elliott.
See George Mclaughlin, OF
Sarahsville, for shotguns like
new.
Several from here attended
the Grywalski sale Saturday.
Gladys Smith, of Chicago, ILL.,,
have returned from a business
trip to Oklahoma.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Stottsberry
have returned to Detroit, Mich,
after visiting relatives here.
Col. Tom Rossiter was a Sar-
ahsville visitor Saturday.
Amy Stevens was shopping in
Caldwell Saturday.
Mrs. Clara Ross, of Akron,
spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs, Joseph Bates and sons, Gil
man and Wayne. Other visitors
the past week and Sunday were
Mrs. James BONNER and son,
Leslie, Of New Matamoras, Mrs.
Wilbur Oliver, Summerfield, Mr.
and Mrs. Harry Clark and
daughter, Gladys Rose, Mr.. and
Mrs. Harold King and sons, Car
roll and Kermit, Mrs. Wiley
Vandyne and daughter, Win
fired, Charles Hague, Bert Lea
sure and son, Marcus, Mr.. and
Mrs. William Kirkbride and SON
Russell, of GAINESVILLE, Mr.. and
Mrs. Marcus Cant and sons, Oar
rel and Roland, and Mrs. Hayes
Carter.
Marcus Cant is sporting a new
Studebaker automobile.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Clark and
The journal. (Caldwell, Ohio) 1934-1961, 1948-10-21

SHARON - Mrs. Jessie Par,
rish was hostess to members OF
Sharon w. c. T. U. Wednesday
evening.
President Anna Archibald pre-.
sided and Mrs. Parrish hac
charge of devotionals.
Members answered roll cal
with interesting articles on tenn.
perance. A social hour followed
with delicious refreshments be,
ing served by the hostess, assist
ed by her granddaughter, Jessie
June Pickenpaugh.
The next meeting will be hello
at the home of Mrs. Jessie Mar.
quis, Nov. 10.
Mystery Club
Members of the Methodist
Mystery club held their Oct
meeting at the home of Mrs
Frances Kuntz, Thursday eve
ming. Mrs. Martha Burlingame
was co-hOSteSS.
- President Marie Morrison pre-
sided and Cora Marquis read the
12lst Psalm for the Scripture
lesson.
During the business session
quilting and church repair were
discussed. Ruth Marquis anc
Avice Eicher had charge of the
! contests and Marie Morrison
won prizes. Helen Cartel, Mar.
ellie Parrish and Kay Wiley were
guests. Delicious refreshments
were served by the hostesses.
Lunch Room Opened
The new lunch room adjoining
Sharon school was opened Mon
day, Oct. 4 and hot lunch is now
being served to school children
with Mrs. Hettie Caldwell and
Mrs. Ruth Wiley as cooks, assist
ed by members of the Mothers
club.
The Mothers club will sponsor
a social and Halloween party al
the grade school building, Thurs
day evening, Oct. %. Everyone
is invited.
Annual Bazaar
Members of Aiken Ladies Aid
of the Presbyterian church will
hold their annual bazaar and
chicken dinner in the church
basement the afternoon and eve
ming of Nov. 4.
Birthday Dinner
Mrs. Minnie Marquis was hon
ored at surprise birthday din
ner at her home Sunday.
When she returned from
church Sunday morning he1
daughter n-laWs, Bernice Mar
quis and Cora Marquis, had ev-
erything in readiness.
Places were laid for Mr.. and
Mrs. Herman Marquis, Mr.. and
Mrs. Byron Marquis and daugh-
ters, Gertrude, Edna, Barbara
and Virginia, of Caldwell, Mrs
/ Carrie Foreman, Miss Leota
Winder and children, Deanna
and Tommy, Mrs. G. E. Marquis