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"THEY GIVE THEIR LIVES? YOU LEND i YOUR MONEY" I Buy Mo r ? War Bonds Today BACK UP YOUR B0Y{ Buy an Additional Bond Today VOLUMN LXXIV $1.50 per year in Advance tiOUISBTTRG, N. CAROLINA FRIDAY, MAY 7, 1043. U XUHRER 13 TWO TEACH ERS RESIGN v Dr. Patten De livers Address At Mills School Final Ex ercises Friday Night; Many Receive Awards; Creditable Honor Roll And Perfect Attendance List The closing exercises of Mills High School were held in the school auditorium on Friday night at which time Dr. Walter Patten delivered a most helpful and interesting address to the graduating class. Quite a large number of parents were present to enjoy the exercises which in cluded the Class Day features when Helen Welch Tucker deliv ered the Valedictorian address and received a trophy from the Class, and Joe Barrow presented the Salutatorian address. Special musiq was a delightful feature of the occasion. The awards were presented to the following: Larry Lewis, Mathematics Me dal. Elsie Mae Allen, Home Eco nomics Medal. Julian Lewis, Latin Medal. Carl Watkins, Activity Medal. Nancy Carlisle Griffin, Biology Medal. Talmadge Thomas, Latin Med al. Betsy Cobb, Staff Medal. Helen Welch Tucker, French Medal. Virginia Howard, Activity Me dal. Margaret Southwick, Shorthand Medal. Bobby Andrews. Typing Medal. Joe Barrow, Physics Medal. Joe Barrow, English Medal. ' Rich Malone, Citizenship Medal. Rachel Ana Bailey, Citizenship Medal. Helen Welch Tucker, Compli mentary subscription to the Readers Digest. The following honor roll was read, showing the outstanding records of pupils: 11th Grade ? "A" Honor Roll: Bobby Andrews, Joe Barrow, El sie Gray Hunt, Margaret South wick, Raymond Stone, Helen Tucker, Louise Weldon. "B" Honor Roll: Betsy Cobb, Billy Perry, Doris Strange, Gloria Wil liams. 10th Grade ? "A" Honor Roll: Beth Beasley, Sarah Hardwick, Julian Lewis, Shirley Mills, Tal madge Thomas. "B" Honor Roll: Horace Marshall, Billy Moon, Janice Perry, Nell Perry, Willie Briggs Robertson. 9th Grade ? "A" Honor Roll: Jack Cooper, Nancy Carlisle Grif fin, Larry Lewis, Virginia Partin, Deanor Perry, Mary Nelson Smith wick. "B" Honor Roll: May Bell, Crichton Cuthrell, Ben Downey, Bud Grainger, Mazlne Hayes, Jim King, Ramona Llles, Lillian Mus tian, Nick Perry, Douglas Strick land. The following students were listed as those making perfect at tendance throughout the school year: John Frazler, Jane Wilson, Thomas Earl Wright, Betty Lou Inscoe, Evelyn Tucker, Janet Hunt, Buddy Porsythe, Bobby Owens, Graham Kennedy, Billy Ray Robertson, Frances Marshall, Martha Lou Murphy, Malcolm E. Johnson, Freddie Johnson, Doug las Wilder, William Ferrell, Gra dy Harris, Betty .Green Strother, 7 years, Clifford Joyne^ 7 years, Josephine Hunt, George* Murphy, Phillls Bailey, Nell Rose Oaks, Charles Strother, Faye Hudson, Nick Perry, 7 years, Nell Perry, Bettie Marie Hardwick, Mattreen Wright, Betty Sue Kerley, Dur wood Hunt Dement, Joel Wlltcra Faulkner, Peggy Glenn Hudson, Ellen Douglas Harris, Raymond Stone, Helen Tucker, 7 years, Joe Barrow, Billie Perry, Frances Es telle Forsythe, Janet Perdue Bai ley, Robbie Thomas Faulkner, Nancy Helen Cooper, Jean Lee Cash. The 1943 Commencement brought to a close the successful teaching career ot two of Mills School's most beloved teachers. They are Miss Loulia Jarman and Mrs. A. B. Perry, formerly Miss Onnie Tucker, both natives of Franklin County. Miss Jarman received her first Teacher's Certificate from County Superintendent R. B. White, who now is Dean of the Wake Forest Law School. She entered the teaching profession the fall of 1901 as a member of the faculty of Major J. G. Balrd's Military ?Academy In Charlotte. She re mained at this post for three years. , Subsequently, she gp.es t _three (Continued on Page Bight) ADDRESSES MILLS GRADUATES DR. WALTER PATTEN President of Louisburg College, who delivered the address to the graduating class ot Mills School Friday. Jernigan to Head Mills School Ernest Casper Jernigan. a na tive of Johnston County, has been named head of the Mills School here, according to an announce ment by County School Superin tendent. Wiley P. Mitchell. Jer nigan was elected by the local School Board Monday, the an nouncement said. The new Mills principal is 44, and holds an A. B. degree from the University of North Carolina. He was principal of the Griffin Elementary School in Nash Coun ty from *1930 to 1933 and has been principal of the Rfd Oak High School since 193_jj. His re commendations and qualifications are of the highest, Mr. Mitchell said. Mr. . Jernigan, his wife and 3 daughters, expect to make their home in Louisburg shortly. Jernigan succeeds W. C. Strowd who resigned recently after a number of years as head of the local school system. A. E. Hall, Mayor Town of Youngsville at Tues day's Election ? Commissioners Elected At the regular semi-annual election' held in the town of Youngsville on Tuesday, A. E. Hall was elected Mayor and E. M. Mitchell, W. T.' Moss, J. W. Wea thers, J. L. Brown and J. A. Green were elected Commission ers for the ensuing two years. W. S. Preddy, the other candidate for Commissioner was a member of the old Board. The Mayor race was a three cornered afTair and resulted as follows: Geo. N. Stell 32, J. R. Pearce 49, A. E. Hall 69. o PRICE COMPLAINTS A Price Panel of the"*Franklin County Ration Board has been set up for the purpose of assisting merchants and others selling ra tioned products or furnishing ceilinged services and for the pur pose of investigating complaints, of consumers, of the violation of regulations. All inquiries and complaints should be' signed by the party making same though the names of the parties tflll be kept confidential. These Inquiries and complaints should be ad dressed to the Price Panel, Frank lin County Ration Board, Louis burg, N. C. ? ' ? ? ??O-T - TO CLOSE SATURDAY P X AFTERNOON ~"'T8SHnaster T. M. Harris in formed the FRANKLIN TIMES that the Pont Office at Louis burg would be closed on Satur day afternoons until further notice. The windows will be closed at 1:00 o'clock and will not open any, more that day. PROGRAM AT THE L0UISBUR6 THEATRE The following is the program at the Louisburg Theatre, begin ning Saturday, May 8th: Saturday ? The Three Mesqui teers in 'Santa Fe Scouts' and Stuart Erwin in 'He Hired The Boss.' Sunday - Monday ? Randolph Scott, Glenn Ford ajid Evelyn Keyes in 'The Desperadoes.' Tuesday? Constance Cummings and Robert Morley in 'Somewhere In France.' Wednesday ? Simone Simon and Dennis O'Keefe in 'Tahiti [Honey.' Thursday-Friday ? Robert Tay lor, Brian Dontevy and Charles Laughton in 'Stand By For Ac tion'. Winston Pearce Delivers Sermon Nineteen Seniors Graduate At Kpsom High School Finals The graduating exercises of the Epsom High School were held on Sunday afternoon, May 2 with nineteen graduates receiving di plomas. Reverend J. Winston Pearce, pastor of the FlrBt Baptist Church of Durham, delivered the bacca laureate" sermon which proceeded the graduation exercises. He was introduced by Mr. "Mley F, Mitchell, Superintendent of the public schools of Franklin Coun ty. Reverend John Edwards lead the Invocation. Mr. Pearce used as the basis of his sermon the immortal quo tation from Dr. Henry Van Dyke: . ? "Four things a man must do if he would make his calling true: Think without confusion clear ly. Love his fellow-man sincere ly. Act with honest motives [purely. Trust In God and live securely." The sermon was received warm ly by the graduating class and a large audience. The Valedictorian's medal was presented to Dorothy Weldon. Rosa Mae Burgess received the salutatorian's medal. Helen Ays cue and Kenneth Fuller were pre isented medals for scholastic achievement, and Dorothy Wel don was awarded the medal for the all round student in the sen ior class. George Dickie Ayscue, Hay Ays cue, Clinton Finch. John Lee Grissom, Macy Harris, H. T. Hayes, Wade Medlin, Earl Stubbs, jT. H. Weldon. Jr., Charlie Rob ert Wynne, . Catherine Ayscue, ttosa Mae Burgess, Hazel Cash, Margaret Evans, Marie Hayes, Doris Lassiter, Alba Rowland, : Wheeler Smith, Dorothy Weldon were awarded diplomas. Successful School Year The year 1942-43 proved to be another successful school year I for Epsom in spite of all the War programs and changes in the high school set-up. The twenty four piece band, under the lead ership of Mr. Herrin. completed a most successful year's work. Mrs. Coffin, of Henderson, ser ved 16 mupic oupils each week during the year and directed the musical recital which was given during the commencement exer cises. Each grade in the school par ticipated in a scrap metal drive which resulted in the collection of over 37,000 pounds. All grades, from the first through the twelfth, also had a part in buying $1,020.00 worth of War Stamps. The problem of taking care of the new eighth grade was well cared for'by the efficiency of Rev. J. E. McCauley. Miss Helen Daughtry, Home Economic teacher, along with her regular duties of offering three years of Home Ec in a well equipped department, found tipje to conduct a series of ten classes with the women of our commun ity in Production and Processing of home grown food. The Vocational Agricultural Department contributed to the War effort by selling some over $30,000.00 worth of War Bonds, building fifteen hog feeders which would serve 700 or more hogs in one year's time, and the P.F..A. boys sold $42.00 worth of gar deft seed to victory garden growers. Support Given to Dark J. Ira Weldon, Chairman Ep som School Committee, said, since the first teachers meeting of thu school year 1942-43, Mr. D. J. Dark has had the confidence, support, and cooperative efforts of each member of bis faculty. A condition of unity which is got' ten only by a leader having unus ual ability In planning, organi zation and supervision. Dark, a native of Sampson County, received his education at Rosebore High School, Campbell College, and Wake Forest Col lege. Receiving his B. S. De gree at Wake Forest in 1934. His first experience in teaching was at his present school, Epsom, where he taugbt one session. Due to home conveniences he moved to Gold Sand High School and served seven years as Math and Science instructor before being called hack to Epsom in the fall of 1942. ; .r?- ' ' - ? FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY The FRANKLIN TIMES ack nowledges receipt of the follow ing invitation: May 10, 1893 May 10, 1943 Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Stephen Meadows request tjie honor of your presence at the celebration of the Fiftieth Anniversary of their marriage on Monday, the tenth of May, from eight until ten o'clock. At Home, Louisbyrg, North Caroliha. Sallle Eugenia Wilsao. ' Samuel Stephen Meadows. No. C'J'.rj. Informal. DELIVERS SERMON REV. J. WINSTON l'K.IKCK Pastor First Baptist Church at Durham, who delivered the Bac-j eaiaureat sermon at Epsom School i closing. He is a native of Frank lin County. j/ Cub Scout Pack ***?*? ?*** * * A mooting will bo hold on * * Friday evening, May 7, 1943, * * at 7:30 o'clock at tlio Court * * House in Louisburg for tlio * * parents of boys between the * * ages of nine and twelve for * * the purpose of organizing a * * Cub Scout Pack. All inter- * * os te<l parents are urged to be * * present. Do not bring the * * boys. If not able to attend, * * please get in touch with one ? * of the following ladies: Mrs. * * Herman Murphy, .Mrs. B. B. * * Massenburg, Mrs. Forrest * * Joyner, *Mrs. George Weaver, * * Mrs. Frank Harrington. * #****? *<?*? * A number of the parents of 1 hoys between the ages of nine and twelve held a short meeting last Friday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock in the Court HOuse for the purpose of organizing a Cub Scout Pack. The meeting was called by the members of the Pack Committee, consisting of the following business men of the town: W.'B. Tucker, W. J. Coop er, F. L. O'Neal, L. O. Tharring ton, W. B. Joyner and Hill Yar borough. Chairman. At the meeting Mr. C. W. Webb, Field Executive of the Boy Scouts of America for this district, with| headquarters in Henderson, was requested to explain the Cub Scout organization. Mr. Webb stated that the Cub Pack will be headed by a Pack Master, and the Pack will consist of two or mort Dens, each in charge of a. Den Mother and a Boy Scout who is the Den Leader, each Den hav ing a membership of three to eight boys. "Much interest was exhibited by those present, and a sufficient number of parents have already signed applications to as sure that a (5ub Pack will be or ganized and carried on. Of course, every small boy who has heard about the Pack organiza tion is insisting that bis parents arrange for him to become a member. * , A committee was appointed for the purpose of* receiving ad ditional applications from boys and their parents. Any member of thU committee will be glad to accept an application from a boy of the proper age and his parents. The cost of membership is very small, and the benefits to the smaller boys are very great. It has long been felt that such an organization as this should be formed for the younger boys of the community, and many of the parents will welcome this oppor tunity to have their boys associa tedi'with a movement of the type and > character of the Qub Scouts. The committee selected to ac cept applications from boys and their parents consists of the fol lowing ladles: Mrs. Herman Murphy, Mrs. B. B. Massenburg. Mrs. Forrest Joyner. Mrs. George Weaver, and Mrs. Prank Harring ton. Application blanks have al so been left at the Home Furni ture Company in Louisburg. Another meeting has been call ,ed for next Friday evening. May 17, 1943, at 7:30 o'clock P. M. at the Court House for the purpose of selecting the Den Mothers and the Pack Master. All parents of boys of the proper age are urged to attend this meeting. It is re quested that the boys themselves do not attend this time, as the meeting is for the parents only. If parents have not already ap plied for membership for their sons, they may do so at the meet ing; and those who have already made application are urged to be present, of course. A short pro gram has been arranged, and It Is felt that parents, however busy, cannot fail to take advantage of this opportunity in behalf of their small sons. o Another thing the present-da* brides and bridegrooms escape is a dhower of old sluiea. TOWN ELECTION Passes Off Smoothly With Pretty Good Vote i The regular town election for Louisburg was held on Tuesday, and while the ticket had 110 oppo sition, a fairly nice vote was reg istered, enough to give assurance to the officials of the confidence the people of the town have in their management of the town's affairs. The entire day passed oft smoothly and quietly, in fact so much so that many failed to remember to cast their vote. The vote as certified to the Canvass ing Board was as follows: For Mayor: W. C. Webb? 101. For CoiiiiiiisHionerM: F. H. Allen? 100. W. B. Barrow ? 102. W. J. Cooper ? 102. W. G. Lancaster ? 102. R. C. Beck ? 101. W. J. Shearin ? 100. Mrs, W. R Perdue Dead Funeral services for Mrs. W. H. Perdue, who died at her home on Kenmore Avenue. Tuesday night about 1:30 o'clock, were held from the -home on Wednes day afternoon at 5 o'clock, con ducted 'by Rev. Forrest D. Hed den, pastor of the Louisburg Methodist Church, of which the deceased was a devoted member, and interment was made in Oak wood cemetei-y. Quite a large number attended both services and the floral tribute was espec ially pretty. The pall bearers were: W. J. Cooper. T. M. Harris, Dick Yar borough. W. B. Joyner, Herman Murphy, John Mills. Mrs. Perdue was 75 years of^ age and is survived by four sons of her first marriage, James L. Collier, of Hopeweli. Va., Clyde j F. Collier, W. E. Collier, and Kenneth Collier, all of Louis burg; three brothers, Geo. W.. W. E. Murphy, of Louisburg, J. F. Murphy, of Youngsville; and! one sister, Mrs. Jackie Marshall, ? 3, Louisburg. Her first hus band. the late A. D. Collier, died in 1909. The deceased was a most de-j voted mother, a valuable neigh- 1 bor, and a splendid citizen. She, was a Christian woman who gave much of her time to her religious faith and enjoyed the love and esteem of her many friends and acquaintances. Her going was rather sudden, but owing to ill health in the past years, it was, not unexpected. The bereaved family has the sympathy of hosts of friends. o Compromise Ruml Tax Plan Washington, May 4. ? The House today passed, by a vote of 313 to 95, the compromise Rob ertson Forand 75 per cent fore giveness pay-as-yau-go tax bill after rejecting both the Republi-J can backed Ruml-Carlson 100 per cent cancellation plan and the administration 50 per cent bill. | Although advanced frequently as a solution of partisan differen-| ces during the protracted consid eration of the tax issue, the ap proved bill never had been put to a House vote until it suddenly was brought forth after other means of getting swift action on pay-as-you-go had failed. Principal Features Its principal features: 1. It would forgive 1942 taxes on earnings up to $2,000 a year. 2. For persons makinc more than $2,000 a year, the first 19 per cent of their 1942 taxes would be forgiven, but they would con tinue to pay the remainder of their obligations on the present system. Thus, a man earning $1,000,000 In 1942 would be tor given $190,000, but would pay the rest of his taxes on a quarter ly basis. ."{tflu , .. 3. It would switch already paid 1942 income takes on earn ings up to $2,000 to make them apply to 1943 obligations. The same rule -would apply for per sons who made more than $2,000 and thus would be forgiven 10 per cent of last year's liabilities. 4. After July 1, it would levy a 20 per cent withholding tax to collect 1943 taxes on earnings up to $2,000 or earnings which would be taxed under the 19 per cent provisions. The withholding tax would be deducted from pay rolls and salaries. O TO THE PERSONNEL OF ALL OBSERVATION POSTS IN FRANKLIN COUNTY I am requested to express to you the sincere appreciation of the Air Raid Warning Service for the splendid work done dur ing the last week and to the thaaks of the Department I add my own very sincere apprecia tion for this service rendered. K. H. Malone, IMatrfet Dfoaotor A.W.S-, Franklin County. I,T. RICHARD K. YARBOROUGH of the U. S. Navy, is fisltlng his parents, Dr. and Mrs. R. F. Yar borough. This is Richard's first leave since going into service in December 1941. He has seen service in the South Pacific. A. B. Waddell Last Bites Funeral Held Saturday, May 1st, at 3 P. M. The funeral of Aubrey Bryant (Brick) Waddell, 44, prominent, local clotheir and amateur sports man who died at his home, 2054 Briarwood ltoad, Wednesday af ternoon of last week, were held at Myers Park Methodist Church Friday afternoon at & o'clock. Mr. Waddell, president of the Prince-Waddell Co.. and star sal esman and director of the Shirt craft Co., of Baltimore, was born in Louisburg on Nov. 27, 1898. He was orphaned at the age of twelve and grew to maturity in the home of his guardian, the late Governor T. W. Bickett. He came to Charlotte in 1923 and though he was on the road a great deal of the time fouod op portunity to take an active part in community affairs, especially in golfing, in which he was a Southern leader. Mr. Waddell had been ill for about two months. He married Miss Flora Sim mons, of Marion and Charlotte, and they have two children, Au brey B. Jr.. and Flora Jane. He also is survived by two sisters, Mrs. W. P. Rudrow, of Ridge wood, N. J., and Mrs. W. H. Hart, Jr., of Portsmouth, Va. A broth er, William Walter Waddell died here in January of last year. Two nephews, Cole Waddell and Wil liam Handy Hart III, also sur vive. 1 J ...nn ? n,A?ihn^ lie was a iiiciiiuci ui m;cis Park Methodist Church,. a 32nd | degree Scottish Rite Mason and a Shriner. He was schooled at I Riverside Military Academy and at State College. Rev. Dr. Embree H. Blackard.i his pastor, assisted by Rev. Dr. W. B. West, pastor of Hawthorne Lane Methodist Church, were In charge of the funeral service. The active pallbearers were Joe Hawthorne, of Thomasville; Wil liams (Doc) Newton, of State College; George M. Fort, L. P. Price, G. S. McCarty, Wilson O. Woods, Ffed Hyatt and George Gee. Honorary: B. F. Matthews, Dr. C. Graham Reid, Dr. Thomas D. Sparrow, Charles Kaplan, of New York, and members of the Men's Apparel Club of North Carolina. Burial was in Forest Latrn Cemetery. ? Charlotte News. Mr. Waddell was the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Waddell, of Loulsburg. He was more familiar known in his boyhood days In Loulsburg as ''Little Brother" and "Brake." ?On Pay Day, Buy Bond* ? J . ~ .1 | V^TEmCTORIAN MISS DOROTHY WELDON Miss Weldon Is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Ira Weldon, and besides enjoying the honors o f being Valedictorian of her class has an enviable school re cord of having made perfect at tendance for. ten jears. She is espeolally popular among her schoolmates. TO ABOLISH NEGRO FARM AGENT Orders Beer Stands Closed On Sundays Many Reports . Received ( And Filed; Board Invited To Health Office; Further Action on Bond Refinanc ing The Board of County Commis jsiouers .met in the Court House on Monday with all members present. The following reports were re ceived and ordered filed: E. R. Richardson. Supt. County Home; W. C. Boyce, Farm Agent; H. H. Price, Negro Farm Agent; Lil lie Mae Braxton. Home Demon stration Agent; Dr. S. P. Burt, Health Officer; Mrs. J. F. Mltch iner, Supt. Welfare. Dr. S. P. Burt invited every member of the Board of County Commissioners to visit the Coun ty Health office. Mr. Thomerson appeared be ford the Board and aaked that Mr. Thurston Thomerson be mar ked off the poll tax list. Mr. Thomerson being blind and not able to make a living. Motion by Com. Joyner, second by Com. Pearce that Mr. Thurston Thom erson he relieved of poll tax from the County of Franklin. Motion by Com. Dean, second by Com. Pearce that the Register of Deeds sell Beer and Wine li cense in accordance with the tax amended, if any. Mr. Vassey Perry, Franklin County Jailer, appeared before the Board and stated that he could not feed the people in jail for the fee that he has been re ceiving, Twenty-Five Cents per !meal. Motion by Com. Joyner, i second by Com. Bartholomew that Mr. Perry be paid Thirty-Fve | Cents per meal for the people in I the Jail of Franklin. Also stat ed that Mr. Perry feed people in said jail twice a day. AH Com missioners voting yes. A letter was read to the Board from H. H. Price, Negro Farm Agent, asking that the County furnish office space for the Ne gro Extension service. Motion by Joyner and seconded by Dean that the Negro Extension service be abolished after July 1st. A roll call vote was sailed. Commis sioners Joyner, Dean and Ter rell voted 'yes' for abolishing said office and Commissioners Bartholomew and Pearce voting 'no.' l n *"? * < ? ? inuuuu uy VvUin. Danuuiomew, second by Com. Pearce that Mr. R. C. Whitfield be appointed Vice Recorder Judge. All members voting 'yes.' Com. Pearce made the follow ing motion: All places situated in the County of Franklin selling Beer or Wine, shall stop sale on the two mentioned beverages on each Saturday night at 12 o'clock and no sales be made before 6 A. M. the following Monday morn ing. The above motion was sec onded by Com. Dean and all mem bers voting 'yes' except Com. Joy ner voting 'no.' After some discussion Mrs. John Williamson, Welfare case worker was allowed Thirty-Fve Dollars per month for traveling expense. The above was motion by Com. Pearce and seconded by Com. Joyner and carried. Mr. W. C. Boyce Informed the Board that Personnel changes were made In local AAA Admin istration. Mr. T. W. Harris re signed as chief clerk and was suc ceeded by Miss Elizabeth Best. Mrs. Ada Lou Perry, Extension secretary for several years re signed to accept employment as treasurer of Franklin County Ag riculture 1 Conservation Associa tion with, salary increase. Miss Emilie Rose Blssette was em ployed as Extension secretary. The Chairman announced that this was the date and hour fixed by the Board for the public hear ing on order: Order Authoriz ing $16,000 Refunding Road Bonds of Franklinton township. Upon motion of Com. Dean, sec onded by Com. Pearce. the reso lution entitled "Resolution pro viding for the Issuance of $16,000 Refunding Road Bonds of Frank linton township" was passed by the following vote: Those vot ing 'aye' Commissioners T. 8. Dean. H. S. Pearce, H. T. Bar tholomew, P. W. Joyner, and Chairman J. Z. Terrell. The Board allowed a number of accounts. There being no farther busi ness the Board adjourned to meet at Its next regular meeting. It will b? nice when It's warm enough to take off that shirt you lost on March IS.