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Weather Variable cloudiness and warm today and Friday with chance of afternoon thunder showers. Low today, 68; high, near 90. * The Published Every Tuesday & Thursday Tel. 0Y 6-3283 Ton Cents Louisburg, N. C.. Thursday, June 22, 1967 ? -- Industry T1"! tm Q Education A 11I1CO Agriculture All Of Franklin County (10 Pages Today) 98th Year-Number 36 Louisburg Police Officers Stofl Photo by Clint Fullor Once each year, Loulsburg*s finest gather to pose for an official picture, for use on safety calendars and safety booklets placed In the schools in the area. Shown above, standing, left to right, are: Chief Earl Tharrington, Earl Smith, Charles Lambert and Ned Lloyd; Seated, left to right, are: Hubert Shearln, Gerald Eury and Larry Gilliam. Budget Calls For Tax Hike Burning the midnight oils, the Board of County Commis sioners finally approved a ten tative budget for 1967-68 last ] night around 10:30 p.m. In a ' special called meeting which 1 began at 2 p.m. Wednesday afternoon, the Board rehashed almost every Item In the pro- ] posed budget and heard from Mrs. Jane York, Welfare Dl- 1 rector, and Warren Smith, Supt. of Schools, on budget 1 cuts for the two departments. Late Wednesday night, County Accountant Kenneth 1 Braswell said he believed that the rate would be $1.64 or eight cents above last year's |1.56 rate. Braswell said It would by sometime today be fore total budget figures could be ready for release. The Welfare budget, target of much trimming along the way, was given approval after several adjustments were made late Wednesday. The school budget cut of two cents was held. Commissioner Brooks Young urged that one cent be placed back in the < school budget to aid In main taining reaccredltatlon, but other Commissioners re- \ fused to agree. The board did approve a $10 ] increase In travel for the Sheriff and his deputies and ? the Dog Warden. Also ap proved was expenditure from the current budget of $1,000 to assist the Town of Louls burg In paving the streets around the courthouse. ] It was alsodlsclosedlnWed nesday's meeting that the State Highway Commission would pave the hospital drive but could not surface the parking lots as requested toy the board. The tentative budget, when readied, will be placed on public record for the time required by law. Last year the tentative rate of $1.58 was later reduced to $1.56. A re duction In this year's preli minary rate, however, Is con sidered remote. Most of the commissioners expressed concern that the new budget might very well prove to be Inadequate In several depart ments. In other actions, the Board put off any actions concerning what members termed "ru mors" about certain proce dures used by Deputy Tax Collector W. J. Debnam In collecting past due taxes. The "rumors" referred to reports that Loulsburg businessman Graham Holmes had given De bam two checks, one in 1965 and another In 1966, which were made payable to "Frank lin County," but were cashed or deposited In Raleigh. Holmes says that It was sixty days before credit was given In the local tax office on one of the checks. Another reported question Health Interviewers Take Training Thirteen local people have recently been selected to serve as Interviewers for a county-wide study of health and mental health needs. Currently participating In a three-day training program at Franklin Memorial Hospital In preparation for the study are Mesdames Kenan Bolton, Vi vian Harris, Sybil Kerley, Amanda. Hawkins, Collin Mc Klnne, Mary Nicholson, Eve lyn Williamson, Addle Little, Mary Rose, Inez Stalllngs, Evelyn Crocker, Mildred Tll lotson, and Eunice Wilson. Tar River Recedes Tar River, rising to tie a seven-year record of 18.20 feet here this week has re ceded today to a more normal S.l ft. at 7 a.m. Weekend rains caused an unusual rise In the muddy Tar at the Main Street bridge. Last Sunday's reading at the bridge was reported as 1.70 ft. By Monday the river had risen to 8 ft. and by Tuesday morning the reading was re ported as 18.3 ft. R continued to rise reaching the 18.20 ft. late Tuesday, which tied the 1963 record. R began receding Wednesday and read 16.80 ft. at 7 a.m. Flood stage is reported at between 21 and 22 ft. The last flooding conditions here oc curred the week of May 8, 1988 when a 8 1/2 inch rain caused the waters to leave the banks, flooding homes In the Shannon Village section of town. Water also damaged a basement storage area in Murphy's Super Market and caused Loulsburg Milling Company, located near the dam, to remove several mo tors. Crops were damaged In the area and water covered the highways In several sections of the county. The Tar flooded again the week of August 26, 1985 with damage running similar to that of 1958. Accounts of the flooding refer to the river being short of the all-time high In 1934. Readings In these flooding Incidents are not available. No damage has been reported due to the recent rise. As part of the study, they will ask some 400 Franklin County residents selected at random to give their opinions of the health and mental health ne- ds of the area as they see them. The study Is being con ducted In conjunction with the recently Inaugurated commu nity mental health demonstra tion project. This project has been launched In Franklin County by the Community Mental Health Section of the University of North Carolina Memorial Hospital at Chapel Hill with the cooperation of the Franklin County Board of Commissioners. The Information collected through the study, which will begin soon, will be used to plan better services as the project moves forward. All Information obtained will be kept confidential. Hold Reunion The Hq. Btry. first Bn. 113th P.A. which was mobilized for Federal service at Youngs vllle In Sept. 1940, Is having a reunion Sunday, June twenty fifth, at 12:00 noon In Youngs ville. Hq. Btry. was reorganized as Battery "G" 113th F. A. In 1S41 and later In 1942 was reorganized as Company "B" 630th TD Bn and served In this capacity throughout the duration of the war earn ing five battle campaign rib bons in Europe. able procedure was the trad ing out In groceries a six year tax bill with W. C. Hart, operator of a grocery store on NC-56 near Frankllnton. Hart reported that everything was very satisfactory with the arrangement as far as he was concerned. The question raised was whether or not such proce dures are legal. County At torney Charles Davis, who with Chairman E. M. Sykes had been directed to look into the complaints last week, re ported that he found nothing wrong. He did however say that It was a matter of Inter pretation as to the legality of this type procedures. Debnam was not present at the meeting and it was decid ed, without motion, but agreed on by all members, that he would be requested to attend the July meeting for a dis cussion of these complaints plus renewal of his contract, which expires June 30. County Eligible For Aid Word has been received here by letter from Charles S. Ed wards, Economic Develop ment Coordinator tor North Carolina that Franklin County "will continue eligible to par ticipate In the programs of the Economic Development Ad ministration for, in all prob ability, at least an additional year beginning July 1st". The letter continued, "It is Important that new and con tinuing town and county offic ials and other leaders throughout the county be ac quainted and reminded of those extra economic strengthening and Job-creating opportunities afforded by the programs of this Agency". "The ages-old major methods of Increasing tax flow Into local, state and national treasurers Is to raise tax rates. EDA was created to assist with increasing these tax totals by making possible new and Improved Job oppor tunities." The letter was addressed to County Commissioner Chairman E. M. Sykes, with a copy sent to W. J. Benton, Industrial Development Director and this newspaper. County Gets Almost *350,000 For Road Improvements Fifth Highway Division Commissioner J. B. Brame of Durham met here Wed nesday afternoon with the Board of County Commission ers to discuss the 1967-68 Secondary Roads Programs. Brame Informed the local governmental body that Franklin County Is to get $348,250.00 for secondary road Improvements in the coming fiscal year. Accompanying Mr. Brame here were: M. T, Adklns, Division Engineer; F. W. Adklns, District Engineer and James (Hoss) Alford, local highway official. In addition to the 12.91 miles of secondary roads slated for improvements, some discus sions were held concerning NC-56 and the already scheduled US-401-NC-39 pro ject. The Division Engineer explained that It might be as late as early 1969 before work was actually begun on the US 401 project because of re maining field work, design of roadway, and obtaining right of-ways. He stated that some Im provements would be made to NC-56, although It would not be a complete Job. He In dicated that some leveling of the highway would be accom plished using primary main tenance funds. The Secondary Road pro Steed Waives Preliminary Hearing In Recorder's Court A 38-year-old Franklinton textile worker waived pre liminary hearing In the pistol death of his wile, In Record er's Court here Tuesday and remains tree on )2500 bond awaiting trial In Superior Court on the murder charges. Leonard Lee Ste>d contends the shooting, which resulted In the death of his wife, Mrs. Mavis Markham Steed, 39, on Saturday, June 10, at their home on Mason Street In Franklinton, was accidental. The following cases were disposed of during a session of Recorder's Court on Tues day, Ji?e 21st: Joe Calvin Weatherspoon, w/ m/42, speeding. Prayer for Judgment continued on pay ment of costs. Rudolph Bartholomew, w/m/ 38, falling to reduce speed to prevent an accident. State takes nol pros. Russell King, assault on fe male. State takes nol pros on payment of costs. Pattle Louise Alston, c/t, abandonment. State takes nol pros on payment of costs. Mozelle Massenburg, c/f/ 20, forgery. Defendant to be held for Grand Jurft to be released on bond posted In Case No. 3927, Superior Court. Richard Gupton, c/m/30, forgery. Defendant to be held for Grand Jury; to be released when he posts bond In case No. 3926, Superior Court. Steven Walker Thrllt, w/m/ 20, speeding. $15.00 fine and costs. Jack Evans, c/m/21, assault with deadly weapon Inflicting serious Injuries not resulting Horse Show Is Success The Loulsburg Lions Club convened at the Murphy House last Tuesday evening to dis cuss the results of the Horse Show and the year's work In general. Lion M. G. Wilder termed the Horse Show a tremendous success despite the fact that this show was the first one ever staged In Franklin County by the Lions Club. He felt sure that another show next year would reap even greater profits. He also commended all the members who played a role In the show's success. Lion John Collins was presented a decorative trophy for selling the most ads and sponsors. Other results were revealed also. Lion Bill Benton, a visitor and Zone Chairman from District 31G, praised the club for its outstanding enthusiasm, work, and atten dance. Further mention was made of Miss Ann Brown, who won the Lions Club Essay Contest In this district. The next Lions Club meet ing will be held on July 11, the second Tuesday, Instead of the regularly scheduled first Tuesday, which Is July 4. in death. Defendant to be held for Franklin County Grand Jury; to post $500.00 appear ance bond. G. B. Ball, w/m, worthless check. Nol pros on payment of costs. James King, public drunk ness; G. S. 14-344. Court allows motion to quash. Earlle W. Williams, assault with deadly weapon. Not guilty. Joe E. Cleveland, w/m/21, speeding. $15.00 fine and costs. Joseph Wesley Ellington, w/ m/41, speeding. Prayer for Judgment continued on pay ment of costs. Loyd Terry, c/m/29, op erating auto intoxicated. $100 fine and costs. Orle Herman Pearce, Jr., w/m/34, operating auto In toxicated. Pleads guilty to careless and reckless driv ing. $100.00 fine and costs. James Simpson Finch, Jr., w/m/18, failing to comply with restrictions on operator's license. Discharged on pay ment of costs. Tolly Dlckerson, disturbing the peace. Not guilty. Wllbert Otis Epps, c/m/28, burglary with Intent to com mit rape. Defendant to be held for Grand Jury under $500.00 bond. Michael Bruce Wheeler, w/ m/20, speeding. $10.00 fine and costs. Wilson Hedgepeth, operating motor vehicle without liability insurance; Improper use of tags; failure to register ve hicle. 90 days in Jail, sus pended on payment of $50.00 fine and costs. Jects, slated to come from county bond money, Include* 11.7 miles of paving and 1.2 miles of lesser Improve ments. The Commissioners approved the schedule of sec ondary projects, passing a requested resolution which la being forwarded to highway officials today. Added to the list recommended by state officials was State rural 1252 which runs from Vance county Into Franklin. This dirt road had gained approval by Vance County Commissioners and In order to complete the road, Franklin was asked to add Its endorsement. In a separate resolution, the Commissioners gave approval to a dirt road running from Llcksklllet in the northeastern part of the county to a state rural paved road. This improvement had been sug gested by Rep. James D. Speed to the highway officials and quickly gained approval of the local county officials. Roads and streets Included In the proposed secondary program for the coming year Include: Wes Sandllng Road; Jim Thompson- Road; Wilder Street; Hayes Street; Franklin Avenue; Peach Tret Street; S. D. Pearce Road; Mitchell Store Road; Cottrell Road; Thompson Road (listed twice, once under total secondary and once under "base, pave and erosion control"). Hill Is New Youngsville Lions Prexy At the next meeting of the Youngsville Lions Club which will be held on Tuesday even ing, June twenty-seventh at seven thirty, officers for the ensuing club year will be In stalled. They are President, Davis Hill; First Vice President, Stephen Wiggins; Second Vice President, Nelson Walden; Third Vice President, Claude Edwards; Secretary J. T. Allen; Lion Tamer, Mack Dement; Tall Twister, Jervals Phillips. Director one year, S. E. Tharrlngton; Director one year, R. E. Cheatham; Dir ector two years, Earl Hart; Director two years, Jo? Moss. News Of Our Neighbors Close Call OXFORD - Paul Daniel had a close call recently when his car was washed off N. C. 158 and ended up deep in the nearby water-swamped woods. Gran ville County Rescuers saved the man from possible Injury by rowing out and helping him out of a tree where he had climbed to escape the water. No Place To Hide CREEDMOOR - A five month search for an Oxford man ended last week. The man, Identified as William Henry Miller, 28, was an es capee from the Vance County unit of the State Prison de partment. He was found hiding In the back seat of an auto mobile by officers. Po' Mule HENDERSON - Two mules were the object of efforts by the Henderson Rescue Ser vice recently. The animals were rescued from a high water creek. The feat was accomplished by tying ropes around their bodies and giving a good healthy pull. The Res cuers were successful In sav lng both mules. ^^^^Booby-Trappe^ntersectioii^^^ Loulsburj, Ilk* so many other towns and communities, has its own share at boobjr-trtfftd Intersections. The fact that more accidents don't occur here, Is a tribute to the car* taken by local and visiting motorists. The scene above Is an example. The Intersection la located at East Nash Street and the Shannon V 111 ice road. Note the white car partially hidden la the shrubbery and give thought to the potential danger (or an unsuspecting motorist vfeO given only a casual glance in- that direction before pulling Into Nash Street. Shrubbery baairtlflee, but It could also spell disaster when placed In the wrong location. stall M>?t? by Clint PoIIot
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