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Louisburg, N. C. Tuesday, November 21, 1967
Six Pages Today
98th Year-Number 79
Photo by Ross Shuping
KIRK HOUSE
House Is 7
Eagle Scout
Kirk House, 15, son ot Mr. and
Mrs. Douglas T. House, of Route 3,
Loulsburg, was presented the Eagle
Scout Award during the Morning Prayer
Service at St. Paul's Episcopal Church
In Loulsburg on Sunday, November 19.
Scoutmaster Hoke Steelman In
troduced Mr. Edwin Tenney, District
Executive of the Tuscarora District,
who presented the award. Mr. Tenney
briefly reviewed the steps toward this
top ranking Boy Scout achievement
and read a letter of commendation
from the national Boy Scout office. He
1 noted that reaching Eagle rank Is not
only a real achievement requiring much
time and effort in the part of the boy,
his parents and the scoutmaster, but
it is also a challenge for the Scout
to continue to live up the high standards
of leadership, skill, and knowledge set
for this afeard.
The new Eagle scout then repeated
the Boy Scout oath and the award was
pinned on his uniform by his mother.
He In turn presented a miniature eagle
lapel pin to his mother and a miniature
eagle tie tac to his father who gave
him the Certificate of Eagle Scout
Achievement.
Members of Boy Scout Troop 555
Bobby Fuller, Larry Romero, John
Kornegay, Daryle Evans, Gary Clay,
Woodie Smith, Bennet Steelman, and
Will Yarborough escorted the scout
and his family for the ceremony.
400 Suffer
Mild Food
Poisoning
Nearly four hundred students at
Perry's High School near Centervllle
were victims of minor food poisoning
last Thursday, according to reports
from school, and health officials. The
illness appeared Thursday night fol
lowing a noon meal of chicken salad,
vegetable soup and apple pie In the
school cafeteria.
Samples of the food have been sent
to Raleigh for analysis by Franklin
County health officials. The report has
not returned here.
County Schools SuperlntendentWar
ren Smith reported Monday that at
tendance was normal at the school.
T.H. Pearce, county health official
reported that the chicken salad was
suspect. His Investigation showed he
said, that the cooked chicken had been
left without refrigeration overnight
Wednesday and until It was served
Thursday. He stated he would have to
wait until the report was received
from Raleigh before stating definitely
what caused the poisoning.
Both Pearce and Smith stressed the
point that the cases were minor in
nature and that none of the students
were seriously affected.
A 27 year old Loulsburg Rt. 1 Ne
gro has lost an eye and might pos
sibly lose sight In the other fol
lowing a slashing here last Thurs
day night at Maxlne Moore's Ne
gro night spot. Robert Lee Gupton
is In Duke Hospital In Durham fol
lowing the cutting.
Held here in Franklin Jail Is James
Ernest Hicks, 20-year old Rt. 3 Ne
gro, who was picked up mar the War
ren County line and charged with the
assault. Hicks Is held under $2800
bond charged with "assault with a
deadly weapon with Intent to kill In
flicting serious bodily harm not re
sulting In death".
Loulsburg Pea Ice Chief Earl
Tharrlngton reported the Incident and
said that the hospital had reported
to him that It was a definite possibility
that Gupton would lose sight In the
second ere. He Is expected to re
cover, however, according to Tharrli*
t oil's report.
Father In Heaven, We Thank Thee
For flowers that bloom about our feet,
For tender grass so fresh, so sweet,
F or song of bird and hum of bee,
F or all things fair we hear or see, .
Father in Heaven, we thank Thee!
For blue of stream and blue of sky,
For pleasant shade of branches high,
F or fragrant air and cooling breeze,
For beauty of the blooming trees,
Father in Heaven, we thank Thee!
For mother-love and father-care ,
For brothers strong and sisters fair,
For love at home and here each day,
For guidance f est we go astray,
Father in Heaven, we thank Thee !
For this new morning with its light,
For rest and shelter of the night,
For health and food, for love and friends,
For ev'rything His goodness sends,
Father in Heaven, we thank Thee!
A
CAP Practice Mission Successful
A practice aerial search and rescue
mission staged here Sunday under au
spices of the local Civil Air Patrol
unit, has been termed successful by
Major Joe Shearon, Squadron Com
mander. The drill brought units from
Chapel Hill, Durham, Four Oaks, Hen
derson, and Raleigh Into the local
air field.
The 30th Aviation Battalion, N.C.
National Guard was a major part
icipating group. A surprise visit to
the local field was made by Brig.
General Alex B. Andrews of Raleigh.
Deputy commander of the Ninth Air
Force, headquartered at Shaw Air
Force Base, Sumter, S.C.. The Gen
eral participated In eight of the nine
sorties, flying as an observer with
Major Richard M. Johnson, commander
of the 30th Aviation Battalion, head
quartered In Raleigh.
The simulated mission Involved a
search for a "missing" plane carry
Officials Check Maps
Major Richard M. Johnson, Commander of the 30th Aviation Battalion, N. C.
National Guard, left and Brig. General Alex B. Andrews, Deputy Commander 9th
Air Force, Shaw Ali; Force Base, S. C. are shown above going over area maps
before Joining In Sunday's Civil Air Patrol aerial search and rescue practice
mission staged here. Photo by Tom Wilson.
ing a family of three aboard. The
search covered an area of twenty
miles radius of the Franklin Air
port. The "missing" craft was "lo
cated" In a field In the New Hope
community of Franklin County during
a sortie flown by First Lt. C.L. La
vlnder of Henderson with Major Larry
E, Tetterson serving as observer.
Major J. Llnwood Gupton of the local
unit was Mission Commander and was
In charge of planning for the event
which brought In forty-six CAP and
National Guard airmen. The search
problem was successfully completed '
at 1:25 P.M. Sunday, three hours and
twenty minutes after the mission was
begun. During the mission period nine
sorties were flown by five Guard and
three CAP aircraft. A sortie Is a
single flight by an aircraft. _
The total mission time was reported
as 10 hours and 48 minutes of flying
time.
A 30th Battalion helicopter was used
in the mission, and carried several
local officials and guests for a ride
as observers. The craft was piloted
by Captain Linker of Raleigh.
The exercise was conducted by Group
VII of the Civil Air Patrol with head
quarters In Henderson. Members of
the various units making up the group
live nearby communities that, In many
instances, do not have a CAP unit.
These belong to units in the com
munities listed.
Participating in the Sunday event,
along with several members of the
local units, was Capt. John Brlgham,
Group Commander who co-ordinated
See CAP Page 4
Deputy In
Serious
Condition
Franklin Deputy Sheriff Lloyd Gupton
is In serious condition at Duke Hospital
today, following a Sunday night opera
tion for a blood clot In his leg.
Gupton was scheduled for a second
operation Monday, but It was portponed
due to his condition, according to re
ports. Reliable sources said today
that he Is In the Intensive care section
and no visitors are allowed.
Gupton was treated here at Franklin
Memorial Hospital Sunday night after
complaining with leg pains and taken
to Duke. He was operated on imme
daltely there and later reports Indicate
that clots have formed in both legs
hampering proper circulation.
His condition has been listed as
serious, according to reports.
Photo by Clint Full#'. Posed by Mrs. Barbara Debnam and daughter, Julia.
A Time Of Thanksgiving
Franklin Community
Wins Second Place
. Concord Community of Franklin
County won second place In the Capital
Area Development Contest and was
awarded a $100.00 check Friday night,
November 17th, at Cgpipbell College.
The affair terminated at a banquet
In the cafeteria of Campbell College
which attracted several community
leaders from Franklin County. Re
presentation from Franklin County In
cluded: Mr. H. J. Talton, of the First
Citizen Bank and Trust Company, and
Secretary-Treasurer of the Capital
Area Development Association, the Ex
tension Staff and leaders from four
communities.
The speaker for the occasion was
Mr. Morris L. McGough, Vice Presi
dent of the Ashevllle Agriculture De
velopment Council. Mr. McGough
pointed out the Importance of con
tinuing community development In all
areas and sections of the state. Mr.
Thomas Bradshaw, Chairman of the
Capital Area Devlopment Association,
presented the awards.
Other counties participating were
Courthouse Bond Election: Questions And Answers
EDITOR'S Note: On November 25, voters In Franklin County will decide whether
or not to approve a proposed $200,000 bond issue to courthouse enlargement
and improvement. Because this Is a most Important election In the future pro
gress of the county, we are happy to publish here the second In a series of
questions and answers pertaining to the Issue.
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Q. What part will the federal government play In the new facility and/or the
new court reforms?
A. Absolutely none. The present courthouse facility belongs solely to the people
of Franklin County. The additions and renovations, If approved will also
belong to the people. Th#_ court reform Is a North Carolina law and per
tains to all the 100 counties. Washington has nothing to do with either. There
will be no federal money used In the renovation, if the Issue is approved
November 25. v
Q. Where do the County Commissioners stand on thlt. issue?
A. Each of the five member of the Board has given his endorsement of the bonds
publicly at least twice. Each has also endorsed the figures, prepared by
the Clerk of Court, which show that no tax Increase will be forthcoming
because of the passage of the bonds.
Q. Who Is heading the drive for the issue?
A. Thus far, 'there has been no "drive" as such, but the Commissioners ap
pointed a three-man Courthouse Bond Committee composed of Commissioner
Davis.
. Q. What has the Committee done to acquaint the people with the election?
A. Leaflets have been printed and distributed explaining the Wnaiwinf of the
bonds and the Income expected from state sources. The Committee has also
supplied speakers at several civic clubs and staged a dinner for a number
community leaders to explain the, merits of the bonds.
Q. Is there any organized opposition to the bonds?
A. None that has been made public.
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Q. What Is the general feeling In the county about the issue?
A. This Is, of course, unknown. However, many Franklin citizens are opposed
to any bond Issue, having voted against the court reform and the road bonds
In 1965. The voters, however, did approve the hospital bonds over whelmlng
ly. Properly Informed, the voter will probably favor the courthouse bonds
since It is not expected to Increase taxes.
Q. Is any provision being made to Include the Jail In the renovations?
A. No. The Jail is not Included in the plans.
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Q. Will the school system continue to receive fines and forfeitures as In the
pest?
A. Yes. This will not change and Is not Included in funds expected from the
state.
Q. Will the outside appearance of the courthouse be greatly changed?
A. No. There will be a somewhat more pronounced "T" shape to the structure,
but the columned front will remain as is and the general appearance will
be much the same.
. TO BE CONTINUED
Vance, Wake, Warren, Granville, Har
nett, and Johnston.
For the second consecutive year,
the Watklns community of Vance County
won first prize In the program.
For being the winning community
In the rural farm division with more
than 60 families, the Watklns com
munyy "received a cash award of $150.
Second place honors In this area of
judging went tt> the Friendly Four
community of Warren County, which
received $100, and third prize of 975
was awarded,. to the Plney Grove
Wllbon community in Wake County.
The program and dinner meeting
were held in the college cafeteria with
J. A. Senter of Lllllngton, C ADA presi
dent in charge. Awards were pre
sented by Thomas Bradshaw of Raleigh,
a vice president of C ADA and chairman
of the community development com
mittee.
Elected as new CADA officers for
the ensuing year were: Bertram A.
Jones of Raleigh, president; Thomas
W. Bradshaw and J. T. Llndley of
Raleigh, vice presidents; A. J. Steph
enson of Lllllngton, secretary-trea
surer. All chairmen selected for
1968 are from Raleigh, as follows:
Jerry Bumgardner, agricultural deve
lopment; E. H. Daniels, community
development; John Alexander, Indus
trial development; and Mrs. Imgard
Hill, travel and recreation.
Youngsville
Lions Hear
Pruette
YOUNGSVILLE? Mr. C. Ray Pruette,
District Governor of Lions 31-G area,
made his Initial official visit to the
Youngsville Lions Club on Tuesday
night November fourteenth at the com
munity house. Lion J.T. Moss in
troduced Mr. Pruette who spoke on
the subject of Llonlsm.
Other guests In attendance were
Deputy District Governor W J. (Bill)
Benton of Littleton; Zone Chairman
Winifred L. Turner of War rent on;
James W. Waugh, President of the
Oxford Lions Club; and Lions Hugh
B. Gasklns, Howard Stallings, Wallace
Mullen and G.R, Currln all of 0?
ford.
District Governor Pruette ore seated
twenty-fire year Charter Monarch
See LIONS Page 4