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The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-08-20
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Now that the rains have come
many garden plants including
dahlias and shrubs have broken
out into rapid growth again.
This is especially important for
dahlias because they have not
had much time to make good
bush growth up to the present
time. That means that there will
not be so many blossoms devel-
oped before frost. This is the
time to give them the last appli-
cation of fertilizer for the sea-
son. A large handful of a good
garden fertilizer such as 6-8-6 or
5-10-5 around each plant should
be sufficient. 1t should be applied
about II inches away from the
plant and scratched into the sur
face soil.
From now until frost is the
best part of the dahia season.
With plenty of moisture, fertility,
and cool nights they will make
rapid growth. This means that
you will have to stake them and
tie them up frequently so that
storms will not break the plants
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-08-20

down.
How can we keep dahlia
blooms from whiting after they
are cut? In the first place, some
varieties keep better than others.
If you are interested in cut flow
ers, you should grow varieties
that are good for that purpose.
Many people advocate dipping
the stem ends in hot water, or
soaring the stem ends with a
match, but l have found that the
best method is to cut the flowers
early in the morning or late in
the evening and Immediately
sink the stems in deep cold wa
ter. In an hour or two they may
be transferred to a vase for ar
rangement. Add some Bloom
life" or ''Floral-life" to the water
to prevent fouling. Add more
water when needed but do not
change the water daily as is the
custom for some kinds OF
flowers.
Do not place dahliaS in the
breeze from open windows or
electric fans. That will wilt them
very quickly.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-08-20
WAVES PERSONALS

Jean Whidbee of Salvo spent
last Wednesday night with Shir-
ley Midget.
Mr.. and Mrs. Asa Gray, Jr. and
A. H. Gray were visitors in Eliza
beth City last Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pendleton
of Elizabeth City spent the week
end with her mother, Mrs. Aston
Midget.
Mr.. and Mrs. Darland Midget
We're visitors in Elizabeth City last
week.
Earl Whidbee of Salvo spent
Thursday night with Shirley Mid
gett.
Mrs. Andrew Midget and David
of Morehead City visited relatives
last week.
Morgan Midget of Manteo
spent the week end with his par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Midget.
Rev. and Mrs. Earl Richardson
visited Dot Midget last week.
Mrs. Ernal Foster and Ernie
and Lynn Oden of Hatteras visited
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Midget Sun
day.
Mrs. B. R. Balance and OAR
land of Buxton visited relatives
Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Midget and
Morgan spent Sunday afternoon at
Avon with w. B. Miller and Mrs.
Retta Morgan.
Mrs. Calvin Midget and Shirley
spent Sunday at Salvo with Mrs.
Luther Gray and Mrs. w. E. Wild
bee.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Midget visit
ed Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Pendle-
ton in Elizabeth City last week.
Shirley Midget spent Friday
night at Salvo with Jean Wild
bee.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. A. Midget Wis
tied Mr.. and Mrs. Ernal Foster at
Hatteras Sunday.
Mrs. Calvin Midget and Shirley
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-08-20
BIRTHDAY PARTY

A birthday party was given in
honor of Dewey Wayne Edwards
at his home Saturday, Aug. IA at
6 pm. to celebrate his 18th birth
day.
Games were played and enjoy
ed. He received many gifts.
Refreshments of ice cream, cup
cakes, drinks and peanuts were
served to the 35 guests present.
The coastland times. [volume] (Mnateo [i.e. Manteo], N.C.) 1947-1959, 1954-08-20

are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. T. M.
Nelson in Elizabeth City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Creedon Midget
of Manteo spent Monday night
with his mother, Mrs. Lucretia
Midget.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Midget were
visitors in Manteo Tuesday.
Mrs. Van Lewark of Manteo
spent Monday night with Mr.. and
Mrs. D. B. Midget.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil Midget were
visitors in Manteo and Kill Devil
Hills Tuesday.
Evening star., 1954-11-19

here I was rushed through the
midnight silence of Hankow to
the hospital emergency ward
where Chinese doctors pushed
me under microscopes, tested me
for every conceivable disease and
finally tucked me into bed under
the guard of little Chinese Flor.
ence Nightingales dressed in
white bakers hats and starched
uniforms tied above their blue
serge trousers and thick soled
boots.
I had achieved the doubtful
distinction of being the only
Western correspondent to land
in a Communist Chinese hos
pital. All the familiar faces had
vanished. My travelling COM
panions were on their way to
distant places. No wonder I
watched with more than nervous
interest the incredibly young
nurses advancing on me with
injection tubes at the ready.
in whole or in part strictly prohibited.
Sunday: Four way Ian
guage change needed to send
dispatches from Hankow.
Evening star., 1954-11-19

alarm now he knew this was a
land Of rebels.
He was torn away from his
typewriter with difficulty. When
ever ! saw him in the piercing
cold of Manchuria. the dry chill
of Peiping, the sticky air Of
Shanghai or the tropical damp of
Chungking, DR.. Globo remained
unfailingly attached to his type
writer. The subject matter in
Portuguese was always the same
the Russian theater. films and
ballet. That he had come through
the entire Soviet bloc was a fact
which somehow passed him by.
A professional gleam appeared
in his eye when he saw me.
Water glasses were sent for and
since none could be found. cups
and two sugar bowls were
brought. These he exhausted of
air and clamped on to my back.
Soon I fairly bristled with crock 4
cry, all of it sucking a little Of
the congestion from my lungs.
These antics continued another
couple Of days. There were
times when I almost felt my sur
vival depended on the French
woman.
Thoroughly alarmed, the
Chinese wanted to take over the
vigil. She held them at bay, but
urged that penicillin be found.
At long last one small bottle was
unearthed and DR.. Globo pumped
it into me.
Once the ''Kinmen" docked
Evening star., 1954-11-19

.
now jointly owned by the Chi
nese government and company
directors.
Names Of Canadian Firms.
All along her marrow decks.
whole families were curled IN
under thick eiderdowns. Some
equipment still bore the names
Of the Canadian suppliers.
From the radio shack came
the shrill squeak Of a radio
transmitter and I wondered idly
how on earth q Chinese operator
translates those complicated
Chinese ideographs into Morse
code.
Primitive coolie chants con-
tinued until dawn. Then elder
Brothers" burst in upon this an
cient Chinese atmosphere with
his Slavonic dirges played over
q ships scratchy loudspeaker. I
doubt whether the Chinese rec
ognize the irony of nicknaming
their Russian comrades in a
manner perilously similar to
George Orwell Camps big
Brother"
Haunted by Music.
Battered funeral marches
have haunted me throughout my
Chinese travels and even now
as I write. they sound outside
in the hospital square. casting
me inevitably into a mood of
utter desolation.
Sleepy infants crawled away
from their mothers and the
ships crew began swinging arms
and legs to the orders of Pei
Evening star., 1954-11-19
From Inside Chino
7,OOO-Mie Sail Down Yongtze
Ends in Hospital at Honkow
WIDE World Photo.

rise in the narrow Yangtze
gorges and turn even matches
into damp rags. I came down
through the wartime capital. its
tumbledown wooden shacks
clinging to steel hillsides and its
new buildings rising proudly if
somewhat lumpishly around
freshly paved squares. Wide
stone stairs, their edges worn
smooth by generations of wharf
side coolies, vanished into the
murky river.
All around echoed the hollow
cries of laborers humping car
goes on to junks, barges and the
strange Yangtze River boats
which move with painful SLOW
ness under the groaning efforts
of a dozen men pulling like gal
ley slaves at long wooden oars.
Yellow blobs Of light betrayed
the position of stevedores who
logged along in pairs under stag
gering loads, each encouraging
the other by singing olle-half of
a refrain which sounded some
thing like "yiddledee yiddleedoo."
I boarded the "Kinmen" which
turned out to be one Of the, con-
troversial Canadian vessels built
for the Minsen Shipping Co.,
Evening star., 1954-11-19

ping radios inexhaustible ath-
letic instructor.
We swung into inidstream
with the barges clinging to us
like steel pancakes fiat on the
muddy water. A new system for
towing barges up the Yangtze
has been adopted. Long oblong
freighters pound upstream at
high speed with q barge lashed
to either bow and two more
barges at the stern so that the
entire convoy forms q compact
mass. Sometimes the barges
also produce power and the en-
tire cluster of vessels goes charg-
ing through the gorges at speeds
which contrast with the heavy
wooden sjunks.
Many junkS were being pulled
upstream by their crew, who
heaved on long lines as they
jumped barefooted along the
steep rocky banks.
It was a job not even a mule
could accomplish and these hol-
low -chested men had hundreds
Of miles to cover.
Mountains March BY.
The mist lifted to reveal geo.
logical extravaganzaS which
Chinese painters have depicted
to the delighted disbelief of the
Westerner. Great cliffs heaved
out Of the brown river. broke
away into giant hills which in
turn split open to reveal noun
tains marching row on row.
Our tiny vessel was seldom out
of the deep black shadow despite
a brilliant blue sky overhead.
Here and there shacks clung
Evening star., 1954-11-19

level on the ends Of long, waver-
ing bamboo poles. A. wicker
basket filed with five dozen
oranges cost about 40 Canadian
cents and far into the night the
half-naked vendors sweated to
empty their cargoes.
French Lawyer TO Rescue.
Long after the last coolie had
put away his one string violin
and the ship fell silent, I was
pacing the stern deck gasping for
air.
The French lawyer found me
there. All / knew was that she
was one Of those redoubtable
French women who seem to have
done everything from fight in
the Spanish civil war to raising
families and earning decorations
In the resistance movement
against Nazi Germany.
She seemed to bear no ill-will
that in our only conversation I
damned communism and all its
works. Now she hustled me into
q bunk. filled me with various
medicines out of her personal
kit and called the South Ameri-
can doctor, Globo, into action.
Deserves Whole Book.
DR.. Blobo deserves a book to
himself. Jail doctor, film pro-
ducer and journalist, he kept
bobbing up in my journeyings.
He had just discovered after two
months in China there had been
a revolution here and this rather
knocked him for a loop. He spoke
no language recognized by his
hosts, but managed to display
Evening star., 1954-11-19

TO the hillSides and wherever a
thin layer Of soil covered the
white rock. peasants wrestled TO
bring forth q pitiful CROP.
For the first time since men
started to navigate it, thousands
Of years ago, the Yangtze Is being
sign-posted for shipping. In its
waters which boil and bubble like
chocolate on a hot stove wher-
ever hidden rocks and reefs OBJ
struct the fast currents, survey
teams were at work anchoring
markers near danger points.
Men camping under overturned
sampans, neat little orange
groves. small towns built of grim
stone and Buddhist temples ris-
ing like white flames from hill
tops. all swirled past until we
anchored for the night near some
anonymous community. !.
Girl Sailor Heaves Line.
We nosed into q deep creek
with our bridge lights playing
over the jagged cliffs as a small
girl sailor heayed a leadline and
sang out the number of fathoms
beneath our hull. At once a
score Of junks and sarnpans
swarmed around us. their cargoes
Of tangarines. passion fruits,
oranges and grapefruit shining
In the darkness under the yell
low light Of primitive Oil lamps.
A mass Of people emerged
from hidden corners of the ship
to crowd the rails and bargain
with fruit sellers.
Troops jostled with young girls
and elderly ragged peasants to
grab the baskets lifted to deck
Evening star., 1954-11-19
Church PIons Buzuor

st. Johns Episcopal Church,
3240 o street NV, will hold a
pre- Christmas bazaar from noon
to Z pm. tomorrow in the parish
hall. Profits will go to the Holy
Trinity Monastery, Jordanville.
N. Y
Evening star., 1954-11-19

not only lost the argument, but
aboard a ship 200 souls could
only scrape together a medicine
chest consisting of one unit of
British penicillin.
The result Is a reporter in dan
ger of being killed by kindness.
lying in Hankow hospital and
so bunged up with Chinese peni-
cillin he feels like a piece of
walking cheese culture.
Matches Like Damp Rags.
It began with one of those
Chungking nights when mists
Evening star., 1954-11-19
From Inside China
By WiIIiom Stevenson

HANKOW, Central China.-I
sailed down 1000 miles of the
Yangtze River in a Canadian
vessel with two Russian barges
clamped to her sides while a
Brazilian Jail doctor performed
strange operations on my back
and a French woman lawyer
argued with Chinese comrades on
who got the privilege of nursing
me through the long nights.
Great was our mutual en-
barrassment when the Chinese
Evening star., 1954-11-19

Twenty-third Of O series written under
Red promise Of no censorship. s
Evening star., 1954-11-19

Khorofeeee is rich exclusive Jontzen blend
Of 500 lonabs wool, 4o% vicoro and 1929
nylon for a. new smoothness Of touch and duro-
bility Of wear Completely washable. Moth
proofed and Wrinkle-resistont Sleeveless model
in light oxford, light blue, buff and cherry
small to loree Long sleeve model in red cherry.
navy, light blue. dark green, buff Sizes 38
to As.
Evening star., 1954-11-19

Pan American Tweed Topeoots are
unexcelIed for good looks, warmth
and liehtness Of weight. In Chorred
Tones. Raglan or set-in sleeves.
$3.50
Pan American Tweed Sports Goats
of small, subdued plaid in the
deeper dark tones. Comfortable,
handsome and toiIored to q moscu-
line Taste. s45
Cambridge Grey FlonneI sIaeks by
Hart schoffner 8 Marx are the per-
feet complement in good looks and
good taste. 21.o5
, 1954-08-27
Leroy A. Stridiron
Administrator
the Station:

the oLaIlOn. 81
B-84Io4, B4098, B-4I2II, B4I227, PR-o02, PR-975,
Prose-, PR-I000s GO-42I and $50. The b canes
are from Barbados, the @PR" canes are from Puerto
Rico, the Co cane is from CoinsbGtoHe, India, and
the @Q-501 oorsety | sfrons Queensland, Australia. Att
Of these haoe done tOel IN climate and soils similar to
ours.
These are being compared with POI 1878 and POI 2727
from Java; and B S7l6l which are the canes now most COM
monty grown on the Island.
If you have any questions regarding your agricultural
problems be sure to forward them to the Extension Agents
who will try to get the answers for you from authoritative
sources.
, 1954-08-27
NOTICE TO CREDITORS

LEROY A~.STRIDIRON, having been appointed Admins
traitor 8. the above entitled estate, does hereby give notice to
all creditors and all other persons having claims against the
said estate toapresent such claims with proper vouchers
within six () months from the date hereof. Persons indebted
to the said estate are likewise requested to make payment
within the said time to the Executor or his attorney.
Dated: Augusts "a, 1854.
Almeric Z. Christian Leroy A. Stridiron
Attorney Administrator
, 1954-08-27
FRIDAY, AUGUST n, 1854
Press Release
VIRGIN Islunds Agricultural Progrdm News
Contributed by the Experiment Station
WHAT our FARMERS ASK

WHAT OUR FARMERS ASK
Can I buv seeds and slips from the Agricultural Station?
Where can insecticides and herbicides be purchased? Do you
sell Warfarin at the Station? These are some Of the cues
tons most frequently asked by local farmers. There are pro-
badly other persons who would like to know the answers
we give them.
The sale Of seeds and slips is no longer carried on at the
Agricultural Station since this practice is not a part of the
new program. However, seeds may be obtained at several
groceries and hardware stores in both towns. Farmers may
also purchase their supply direct from seed companies IN the
States. If you ask them, the Extension Agent Will give you
the addresses of recommended seed companies.
We know Of no place on the Island where slips can be
bought in quantity. Farmers are therefore encouraged to
make provisions for growing their own.
Some Of the chemical sprays and dusts, wettable pow
ders and other insecticides and herbicides are sold at the
Virgin Islands Corporation storeroom at Bethlehem "a few
hardware and grocery stores also sell some of these mate
hardware & grocery stores also sell some Of these materials.
Warfarin is no longer sold at the: Agricultural Station.
Inquire for it at the drug stores, grocery stores and hardware
stores.
Other questions asked are: Where can I get a bull of
good breed? Can salt blocks be purchased locally? Which
is the quickest way to contact the Veterinarian? And what
are the varietiesof cane being tried at the Station?
The Virgin Islands Corporation has a limited supply Of
young. bulls of the ST. Croix breed which are now on sale.
These bulls run from less than one to slightly over 2 years
old. Arrangements for purchase can be made by contacting
the Veterinarian or the Extension Agent.
Several Of our cattle raisers buy salt blocks in large
quantities and are willing to sell a portion Of them Ask at
the Agricultural Station for information on sources where
blocks may be purchased.
The surest and usually the quickest way to contact the
Veterinarian is by calling the Agricultural Station, Telephone
C-197. However, after hours or on weekends he can usually
be found at his home i'll Annals Hope Village.
The following varieties Of sugarcane are being tried at
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-11-20
Former Pastor.
Featured In
'ChriStiansburf

The Pastors Auxiliary of
Schaeffer Memorial Baptist
Church in Christiansburg,
held a history making SER
vice last Sunday afternoon.
Having as their speaker
their former minister, Rev.
F. E. Alexander, who was
accompanied by his Senior
Choir of First Baptist
Church of Buchanan. a real
Homecoming reception was
enjoyed. An elaborate
Thanksgiving dinner w q q
served, including Turkey
with all its trimmings, cram
berry sauce, green peas,
candied "yams'', hot rolls,
coffee or tea. The dinner
was topped with a delicious
dessert.
Following the dinner the
pastor, Rev. j. Matthew
Coleman, accompanied by
his guest, retired to the
main auditorium for wor-
ship service. There, a lovely
audience had assembled and
a brief hour of Christian
fellowship was enjoyed by
all.
The Buchanan Choir, di-
rected by Mrs. Lillian Guer-
rant, received many compli-
ments for the soul stirring
music. There were so many
old friends there to greet
their former minister and
his choir, those good old
days were lived again.
Deacon James T.. Carr is
president, of the auxiliary.
Mrs. Elvira Bannister is
vice-president. Mrs. Gustava
Carter is secretary. The
membership is composed of
many of the most influential
people of the church.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-11-20
Book Week At
CainsbOrO Library

The nationwide celebra-
tion of Book Week has be-
come a definite part of
American life since it's ORR
gin in 1919. The slogan used
for this year is Lets Read"
The seth annual celebration
will be observed this year
from November 14-2Oth.
The parents, children, and
the public in general look
forward to this event each
year with renewed enthu-
siasm and delight. 1t fur
,nishes the librarian an OPP
portunity to promote and
popularize the books that
will give the young readers
a better understanding of
the present world order, as
well as the world of tomor-
row.
The opportunity for free
public education in America
makes it possible for every
child to have a rich supply
of reading matter to fit all
ages and all tastes.
The reading habit, like all
other educational habits is
formed during the impress
sionable period of life; that
is during childhood and
youth. 1t is easier for some
children to form the habit
than others. This can be
attributed to the difference
in background and abilities.
To rich or poor the book
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-11-20

shop, school library, and
public library are open, fill
ed and crowded with a great
variety of companions-be-
tween-covers, so that no
matter what kind you are
looking for, you will find
them, if you look long
enough.
The Gainsboro Branch Lii
brary will have on display
during Book Week books
suitable for Christmas gifts
for all ages. This occasion
will also be used to impress
upon the minds of parents
the wonderful influence of
books in the lives of their
children. Emphasis will be
placed on the delight and
never-ending pleasure they
can find in the numerous
book friends available at the
library. q ~
The Gainsboro Branch Lii
brary has prepared a varied
and interesting program for
Book Week. 1t has been de-
signed for children of all
ages.
The following is a sched-
ule of the Book Week acti-
vities at the branch:
Monday, November Is
Display of Oil Paintings by
Junior High School students.
Tuesday, November 10
"Story Hour" and "Playlet:"
Wednesday, November IL
Books That Talked"
Uecture).
Friday, November 19--
"This," THAT" and the
"Other" program and ex-
hibit.
Saturday, November 20
"Story Hour" and "Movie."
Parents and the public IN
general are invited by the
library to share these ac-
tivities with the children.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-11-20

ARE you AMONG THE HOMENdAKERS who like traditional
holiday measa Or do like introduce subtle
favorite standbys? For who
like that modern touch delicious coconu
crunc yam recipe in shells Substitute sweet
potatoes the family preferno matter but in
we'll bet this interesting will become family avositei
$3.50 - VANS IN ORANGE CUPS
meduna.sise oranges 3 tablespoons brown Sugar
Is cup orange Juice (about Is teaspoon salt
cups hot mashed cooked yams teaspoon ginger
tablespoons butter melted cup shredded coconu eat
oranges Squeeze cup juice pulp
from remaining halves Combine tablespoons he
butter juice salt ginger and u Of the ccccn
Mix well Fill halves with mixture Place In shallow
and bake (375' F) about Is minutes
Mix remaining cup with tablespoon melted but
Sprinkle filled half and
bake minutes longer until coconu lightly Drowned Ma
servings (ANS3
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-11-20
JUDGE X. A. PATE TO
ADDRESS ROANOKE
CIVIC LEAGUE MONDAY

Judge X. A. Pate of the
Juvenile and Domestic Re-
lations Court of Roanoke,
will address the Roanoke
Civic League at it's regular
meeting Monday night at
8 o'clock. The meeting will
be held at Hunton Branch
YMCA. a
The president, Attorney
Wilmer F. billiard urges
all members to be present
and on time. The meeting
will be open to the public.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-11-20
Roanoker sReport
{ Continued from page ~

Continued from page -
ed with democracy in for
eign countries.
The entire hearing was an
opportunity to get first
hand across sections of the
thinking of Virginians on
this much discussed issue.
Three schools of thought
were presented.
l. Follow the decision
with no thought of circum-
vention.
2. r esOrt to privat e
schools to circumvent.
3. Establish three kinds Of
schools:
/. Ali Negro.
2. All white.
3. Mixed.
The Tribune. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1951-19??, 1954-11-20
CARVER AND ADDISON'S
SCORELESS GAME

OANV En- AMI kADDANJOAN ~
SCORELESS GAME
Carver and Addison High
Schools waged a scoreless
game at Municipal Stadium
in Salem. Over 1000 peo-
pie were there.
The game was intense
throughout and it was a
moral win for Carver. Ex-
cept for a strange twist of
fate, Carver might have
scored. Robert Shepherd re-
ceived a pass from Roy Brat
ton in the 3rd quarter and
raced 40 yards down the
field, only to fall down, in
spite of the clear field
ahead of him. Ten seconds
before the game was over
Carver again threatened
when Roy Bellinger inter-
copied Lowell Terry's pass
on their two-yard line. He
carried it back to Addison's
40-yard line before being
called out Of bounds.
Capt. Bobby Easley play
ed an especially good game
and so did Walter Brown.
Addison played q tight
game but never evidenced
enough strength to get in
side Carver's 30-yard line.
The score: Addison 0. Car
yer 0. ~. -sis