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J Tel. Gy 6-3283 Ten Cents ? Louisburg, N. C., Thursday, October 26 1967 Twelve Page* Today 93th Year-Number 72 Mark Woodlief Becomes an Eagle Scout. 1 (See Story Page 8) Hundred Flyers Expected Here Sunday At least one hundred airmen are ex pected In Loulsburg Sunday morning as the local Civil Air Patrol unit stages Its "fly-in". Major Joe Shearon has stated that the event will the "largest task undertaken by the unit since organized In 1955." Members of the Carolina Aero Club and other Civil Air Patrol flyers are expected to arrive around 7 A.M. (or a breakfast. Following welcoming ceremonies and other matters of bus iness, the group will tour Green Hill House, home of the first Methodist Conference and Caslne, historical home near Loulsburg. Additional aircraft parking has been arranged and the airport, located on N. C. 56 west of Loulsburg, will have a control tower In operation. "We are stressing safety from start to finish," Shearon said. The public has been invited to take part in the event with breakfast being served start ing at 7 A.M. The Carolina Aero Club usually stages a fly-in each month and the organization has several members in the area. It Is expected that large number of small aircraft will be flown in by club mem bers, in addition to CAP planes and personnel. Franklinton Chief Issues Reminder Frankllnton Police Chief Leo Edwards Issued a request today that all citizens In the Frankllnton area exercise caution while driving during the period set aside for Halloween trick or treating. Edwards reminded motorists that small children will be darting about and asked everyone to be most care ful. Chief Edwards asked youngsters limit their visits for trick or treat to not later than 9 P.M. and he requested the Halloween be observed on Saturday night, October 28 while the Halloween parties are being held. Chief Edwards also said that trick or treating will be limited to children 12 years old and under. He praised the citizens for "excellent cooperation" last year, saying that there were no Incidents reported. He urged everyone to again cooperate with his department In observing the Satur day night time of observance and the age limit. t At Rally Held Here County Leaders Back Courthouse Bonds A crowd of around 150 persons gath ered to hear the merits of the County Courthouse Bond issue discussed here last night and went away enthused over the possibilities. Meeting at the Loulsburg School cafeteria, leaders from every community in the county were present to hear Resident Su perior Court Judge Hamilton H. Hob good and others explain the issue. With the coming new court system on December 1, 1968, It was explained that Franklin County will need a great deal of additional space In the court Interior of Clerk's office it shown. Alex Wood shows overcrowded con dition of Register of Deeds vault. house. The Board of County Commis sioners has ordered a 9200,000 bond election for November 25, to raise the necessary funds with which to re povate and enlarge the present facility. Figures disclosed at last night's meeting reveal that no tax Increase will be necessary because of the pas sage of the bond Issue. The meeting, arranged by the Court house Bond Committee composed of County Commissioner Richard H. Cash, County Solicitor Charles Davis and Clerk of Court Ralph Knott, was spon sored by the three banking firms In the county, Flrst-Cltlzens Bank and Trust Co., Waccamaw Bank and Trust Co. and Central Carolina Bank and Trust Co. Judge Hobgood told the group "In 13 months, you will be called on to vote for three District Judges to serve five counties." He said there will be no Mayor's Courts In any of Frank lin municipalities after December 1, I960. He explained that space must be provided for an around-the-clock ma gistrate In Loulsburg; District Judge's chambers; District Prosecutor; a Court stenographer; a court room for District Civil Court; room for the Veteran Service office and ad ditional space for the law library. He told of being forced to confer with attorneys in the hall. The Judge stated, "The State at North Carolina has passed a law that says the County Commissioners will get the rent for the space. I will Kenneth Bra swell Explains Space Problem in Accountant's Office. Franklinton Parade Set The Frankllnton Township Chamber of Commerce will stage its annual Christmas parade this year on Thurs day night, November 30, at 7 P.M., according to an announcement released today. "Our parade Is traditionally the lar gest and finest In this area, drawing large numbers of spectators," a spokesman for the Chamber said. "We had 88 units and seven bands in our 1966 parade," he added. All companies are being Invited to enter a float or to otherwise parti cipate in the event. Final date for entries Is set as Monday afternoon November 25. Those interested in entering have been asked to contact Eight Injured In Accidents The emergency room at Franklin Memorial Hospital was taxed to Its new-found capacity here Wednesday afternoon as a rash of auto accidents brought eight Injured almost simul taneously to the new facility. Four county Negroes were Injured when the car In which they were rldliv skidded off the wet highway north of Rolesrllle late Wednesday afternoon. They were Identified as Frank W. Rogers, Alice Rogers, John Hopkins and Oeraldlne Harris. The Rogers were from Bunn and the others were from Zebulon. All four were treated at the local hospital. The Frankllnton Rescue Service brought in Joseph Perry c/m/24, who suffered Injuries, not believed serious, when the pulpwood truck be was driv ing ran off rain-slick N. C. 56 west of Frankllnton shortly before S P. 14. The Butner Rescue Service brought in three persons injured a few miles further west between Frankllnton and 1 Wilton on N. C. 56. Both accidents were believed to have occurred at about the same time although several miles apart. Those Injured in the second accident were Identified as Russell E. Breedlove w/m/19, Rt. 1 Frankllnton, Remus Perklnson, w/m, also of Frankllnton and James Rorrle of Durham. The details on this accid ent were not available. Toy Drive The Loulsburg Jaycees will stage their annual Christmas toy drive on Monday night, November 13, according to Clint Kennedy, Drive Chairman. Kennedy requested that everyone wishing to donate toys to the Jaycees for repairs and distribution leave their front porch lights on between the hours of 7 P.M. and 9 P.M. Jay cees will pick up toys during this time. ' - the Chamber of Commerce by calling 494-7353 any day after noon. The Franklinton parade has proven to be one of the most colorful of Its kind In this area. Thousands of young sters and their parents line the main street to witness the opening of the Christmas season each year. The Loulsburg Business Association announced last week that the annual parade will be held here on Wednesday afternoon, November 29, at 3:30 P.M. The local parade will feature three cash prizes for the best non-profes sional entries. Commercial floats will also be available to local businesses. Water Pumps In Action The Town of Frankllnton, still plagued with severe water shortage, has In stalled 7500 feet of pipe to supply from Cedar Creek to the town lake. Pumps have been obtained from the City of Henderson and Mayor Joe Pearce reports that the arrangement can supply 1450 gallons of water per minute. He also says that Frankllnton' s maximum need is only 350 gallons per minute. This newest innovation by Frankllnton officials is designed taf alleviate the shortage temporarily until action can be obtained on federal funds, already approved, with which to make perman ent improvements. Mayor Pearce re ports that Congressman L. H. Foun tain and Senator B. Everette Jordan are aiding in expediting the federal funds. Frankllnton voters recently ap proved first a water bond issue and later a supplement bond for massive Improvements to the system. A serious water shortage gms existed in the area for the past two years. see to It that such space is provided. The only thing I can do Is to order the County Commissioners to go out side the courthouse and rent space." This, he told the group, Is the al ternative if the bonds do not pass. Davis presided and Commissioner Cash Introduced some of the guests. Following Judge Hobgood's comments, Davis Introduced Knott, praising him See BOND Page 8 Tharrington Asks Halloween Cooperation A reminder of the Town of Louis burg* s Halloween ordinance was Issued here today by Police Chief Earl Thar rington. The ordinance makes it un lawful for anyone over the age of 13 years to participate In home visitations for trick or treating. The ordinance also spells out the hours when the traditional Halloween visits can be made. ' Chief Tharrington stated that Tues day night, October 31, will be observed as Halloween and youngsters may par ticipate in the traditional trick or treat visits between the hours of 6 P.M. and 10 P.M., as stated In the ordi nance. He also urged motorists to drive with care during these hours and to watch for small children, many of whom may be dressed In dark clothing and be difficult to see. Chief Tharrington said that last year'a observance of Halloween was without Incident and, while he expected no trouble this year, his department would be out in force to see that the di rectives of the ordinance are kept. He also reminded the public of the law prohibiting anyone over the age of 13 to wear masks. Youngsters under 13, however, are allowed to do so on Halloween night. Outer Space? A bright orange object parachuted onto the yard of the E. F. Yar borough resi dence on North Main Street here this morning, but according to reports, it did not come from outer space. That Is, It didn't bring little green men with horns crying, "Take me to your leader." Mr. Yarborough reported he believed it to be a weather device of some kind and writings on the package referred to it having been 17 miles In the air. There were also instructions on how to open the package to get Instructions on what to do with It. This had to be G. I., spacemen would never give instructions on how to find Instruc tions. Or do you reckon they would? Bond Rally Principals Principal speakers at Wednesday night's County Courthouse Bond rally are shown above. Pictured, left to right, are: Resident Superior Court Judge Hamilton H. Hobgood, Clerk of Court Ralph Knott, County Commissioner Richard H. Cash and County Solicitor Charles Oavls. Cash, Knott and Davis are members of the Bond Committee. -> Photo by Clint Fuller. NAACP Attorney Says County School Board Adequately Represents Negro Parents ' Interests An attorney for the National Associa tion for the Advancement of Colored People, says in a document filed In U. S. Eastern District Court this week, that the Franklin County Board of Education Is adequately and properly representing the Interests of a number of county Negro parents seeking to intervene In the case of Coppedge vs the Fragklin County Board of Education. J. Levonne Qjambers, Charlotte At torney, representing eleven Negro par ents who brought suit In federal court against the Board of Education in December of 1965, asks the Court to deny the request for intervention by eleven Negro parents. In his "Plaintiffs' Response to Motion for Intervention", Chambers states, "There Is no contention here that applicant' s Interests, If distinguishable or at odds with the plaintiffs' are not adequately of properly represented by the defendants. The answer proposed by the applicants Is basically the same as that filed by the defendants". The attorney also charged that the appli cation is "untimely." The eleven parents seeking to Inter vene in the case are represented by the Henderson Law firm of Peoples and Allen. The attorneys filed a mo tion of intervention early last month, charging that the rights of the de fendant lntervenori had been violated by the assignment of their 55 children Centerville Fire Centarvllle firemen and helpers are shown above packing up gear following the Tuesday afternoon fire which gutted the home of an elderly and crippled Negro woman, Identified as Kitle Mills. The woman, her son and his wits and two children were made homeless by the blase. Justice firemen were called to the scene and a Loulsburg tanker was called back after It had been dispatched. Cause of the blaze was not Immediately known, according to Centerville Chief L. S. Ward. Photo by Clint Fuller. to predominantly white schools after they had chosen predominantly Negro schools under the freedom of choice plan last Spring. The Board of Education had earlier denied a request by these parents that their children be assigned back to the schools of their choice. The Board cited a court order of August wfy which required at least 10 percent of the Negro enrollment In the county system be assigned to predominantly white schools. In the Motion to Intervene, the par ents charged that the original eleven Negro plaintiffs did not represent them in their actions against the Board of Education. The plaintiffs, In their briefs, had said they represented See BOARD Page 8 Savings Time Ends Sunday Remember the fuss back last April when Daylight Savings Time started? They said the cows and chickens would suffer, and perhaps they did, but th? world somehow kept turning and her* we are about to collect that hour we lost. isuyiigni time, wrucn nas Deen in effect throughout the country, except for a few States, since the last Sunday In April, will end In all areas at 2 a.m. next Sunday. From then on until the last Sunday In April next year, standard time will be the rule every where. At bedtime Saturday night, clocks will be turned back an hour and the hour lost last spring will be recovered. In others, an extra sixty mlnutM of sleep will be possible Saturday night and Sunday morning. Early this year, Congress enacted the daylight saving law, making the new system effective throughout the country, except that States which ob jected could by legislative act remove themselves from the provision. Only a very few did, however. This is the first time daylight time has been In effect In North Carolina since World War ?. Congress mads It effective In all States during that period. Daylight time was originated In this country and made effective for the first time In World War I. In scattered States It was retained, and since then, and especially since World War II, various States gradually adopted the so called summer period system of Power Interruption j Electric power will be Interrupted Sunday mornlng.Octflher !9,from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. while Carolina Power aad Light Co. crews make necessary re pairs to the Loulsburg sub-atatloo. Only users of current supplied by the Town of Loulsburg will be ? utai by this Interruption. '
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