W ACCURATE, terse Wj timely M S0lVMEXXKlV " WilMS'i InmmHEAD Wyiirrenlon Men Chosen As Chairman; Mrs. Allen Is Vice-Chairman ITAYLOR IS_ SECRETARY S John Kerr Jr. if Warrenton was! fjecied chairman of the Democratic I genitive Committee of Warren I county at a mee;ing of the com-1 unttee i" tllc court house here on J Holiday, winning out over T. o.l ^Hjjodirell. the other nominee of the I " ,r"t(k nf 9 to 5. I committee uy ? - H judge Rodweel was not present rten his name '.vas presented to ^ meeting. H> said yesterday ),e neither desired the office nor authorized the use of his name. I Mrs. Frank Ail >n of Warrenton l(a'; named vice-cl airman. I Mr. Ken- succeeds Jesse Gardner of Churchill, who was not a candidate for re-electicn due to a conBjict between thai post and his | duties as Director of Relief in War- J rem Bignall Jones, secretary of the! I committee for the past four years, | resigned his posilion, and W. W. I n?lor Jr. was elected secretary in his atead. I John Picot, vice chairman, pre sided over the meeting in the ab race of Mr. Gardner, before calling I Mr. Ken- to take over his new I duties, spoke on the importance of I having the precinct committees otisulted before making appoint meats of registrars poll holders and sto election officials. J. C. Hardy M on the need for the commitonsulted in the apn officials, and particularly stressed the importance " " II of tie need ior sucu cuusiuiabiuii lie/ore markers were appointed for I the General election in November. I Several committeemen joined in [the discussion anc* the sense of the [meeting was that the Board of [sections should consult the precinct committeemen before making jppointments for their respective precincts. Mr. Kerr was requested to express to the Board of Elections 'that it was the sense of the Executive Committee that such action be taken. Upon assuming the chairmanship of the Democratic Executive Committee, Mr. Kerr expressed his appreciation for his election and pvomised to do his best to faithfully carry out the duties and obligations of his office. He spoke on the need ior an increased interest in party politics and told of the importance I Si a neavy vote in tne general eiec- j lions. Mr. Kerr st id that since the number of delegates in the State Convention was determined by the vote in the general election, it was highly important to see that a large number of voters turned out in orItethat Warren might play an imI font part in State councils. He I jessed the hope that a speaker I could be secured to come to Warpnin the fall to address the voters. Hie chairman also stated that he PPed that as many citizens as I could possibly do so would attend I'-teState convention. He said that I other counties sent large delegaI tons, and through this interest here able to be more influential in I obtaining state consideration. I Must Have Permit To Use Thresher I Raleigh, June 14.?Many comI Points and inquiries have been I Hade to the Department of AgriI otwure, County Agents, and local I ^cultural teachers concerning the I honors that a prohibitive license is I he made for each threshing maI ^operated this year. LI nn 1 in * - ? Aivcuog ice or cnarge .s Ito be made, each operator is reI <W?t4 ty State Statute to procure H a license card from the County V %ter of Deeds before he may beH threshing this summer. With H ^ iree license card is given a ^cord hook for recording threshII of each farm. This book may W ^ kept % the operator for his fuHlture reference. M ^ Department of Agriculture is amply striving to aid threshermenl ? keeping good records which, in I ^ tfcn. will help with the small grain I I it official county allot-1 ^ her.t figures. A farmer will do I therefore, to be sure that the I ^ c^'ne threshing his crops is 1 ^1 "censed and that a full record is i ^ hade of his acres "< H In*-' uo well ? "> 1 -lestied productions. auxiliary to meet i H American Legion Auxiliary I ! ^eet on next Thursday night., I H 21, at the home c t Mrs. Lovd | WARRENTON, i World Champion pfo . '< I' _... MAX BAER, who last night became the worl champion prize fighter when h scored a technical knockout in th 11th round over Champion Prim Camera. The fight, scheduled t last for 15 rounds, was witnessed b 65,000 persons. All Demor.rats In Good Standing Are Named Delegate! All Democrats in good standini were chosen as delegates to attem the State Democratic Convention ii Raleigh on June 21 and cast th county's 18 votes for such measure as may be presented before tha body, at a meeting of the Count; Democratic Convention held at th court house here on Monday a noon. John Picot of Littleton, vice chair man, in the absence of Chairmai Jesse Gardner, called the meetinj to order and was upon motioi made temporary chairing of thi gathering. W. W. Taylor Jr. wa; made temporary secretary. Following: roll call and presenta tion of committee names by th< precinct chairman, J. A. Dowtii motioned that all Democrats ii sood standing be named as dele gates to the State Convention. Thi motion carried without dissenting vote. There being no further busi ness, the meeting was declared adjourned. Play To Be Given At Norlina On 22nd Norlina, June 14?Never In th< history of amateur theatricals ha; a play created so much interest a: the coming presentation here of th< brilliant musical hit, "Cicero Step: Out," which is to be the crowning social and dramatic event of th< entire season in Norlina. The plaj is heraled ?ts a real Broadway show rich in fun and with the brightesl music, most attractive and nove chorus and dance features, anc beautiful costumes ever seen in ar amateur performance. The besl talent in Norlina is taking part, anc the play will be presented in rea professional style. The performance is being sponsored by the Junioi Woman's dub, which declares itsell fortunate in bringing a show of thi; type to Norlina. A capacity house is expected to witness its presentation on the night of June 22. Minister Vacating, No Church Services Due to the absence of the pastor C. R. Jenkins, there will be no services at either the Wa^renton oi Littleton Presbyterian churches or the third and fourth Sundays oi this month, it was announced yesterday. The Rev. Mr. Jenkins is spending his vacation at his home at Charleston, S. C. He left on Tuesdaj and is expected to return to Littleton on June 29th. To Give Dance At Armory Tonighi There will be a dance in th( Company "B" Armory on Fridaj night, June 15th, at 8:30 o'clock, il has been announced. It is understood that both Round and Square dancing will be in order. Music wil be furnished by Ball Brothers Banc and those who swing their partner: or glide away in waltz will have tc come across with 50 cents for theii pleasure?other than the ladiesthev're free. WARREN GROWERS TO RECEIVE OVER $100,001 Warren County cotton grower.will receive $91,000 in rental pay^ ments for their cotton reductior and $27,000 in parity payments making a total o/ $118,000 for the adjustment contracts. Mr. Duke Jones" was a visitor al Goldsboro on Saturday night. v? COUNTY OF WARREN, N. C., Kerr Tobacco Bill ' Is Given Okeh By Senate Committee The Senate Committee on Agriculture on Tuesday reported favor- > ably without a record vote on the Kerr tobacco control bill, imposing > a tax of not less than 25 nor more than 331-3 per cent upon all tobacco not produced under crop reduction agreements with the Department of Agriculture. Its chances ( for enactment into law now appear ( brighter than at any time since its . introduction by Judge Kerr on , March 1. pects to call the bill up within the ; Senator Elllspn D. Smith, chair- ( d man of the committee on agricul- , e ture, said that he expects to call the ( e bill up within, the next two or three j ( 0 days. ? "I think it is a good bill, but I , am particularly interested in it be- , - cause I am so fond of Judge Kerr and I shall do everything in my power to get the bill passed," said Senatof Smith in regard to the Kerr bill. Senator Bailey has not committed g himself on the Kerr bill but memj bers of the North Carolina delegation in the House, all of whom supe ported tire measure, expect him to s take a hands off course. Senator t Byrd of Virginia, who also opposed P the Bankhead bill and who has been leading the fight against pendt ing amendments to the Agricultural Adjustment Administration Act, is definitely committed to the j Kerr bill. y 1 Pension Checks J For Confederate Veterans Arrive j Pension checks for veterans of i the War Between the States and ^ widows of those who followed Gen. erals Lee and Jackson have arrived - in Worron rnnntv onH nrp now fit. r the office of the Clerk of Court I . awaiting distribution. 1 Warren county has four white 1 men and one negro drawing checks ? as a result of the part they played 1 in the civil atrife. The white vet- ? . erans are John W. Allen, Charlie ? I Riggan, Austin Allen and Joseph W. Shearin. They each draw $182.50, ? ; and Alfred J. Williams, negro body I 5 servant to J. H. Harris, receives a ? 3 pension check of $100. \ 5 Warren county haT lost two of its 1 5 veterans since the last pension ? checks were received here. They are 8 5 A. J. Wilson and J. W. Williams. * 1 There are nine class A and six 8 ? class B widows in the county. The * j class A widows draw $150 each and 1 j $50 is paid to each of the class 3 1 widows. v i 1 \ PERSONAL MENTION t 1 s 1 Mr. and Mrs. T. R. Frazier at- c ! tended the funeral of Mrs. Olivia. r P. Hedgepeth at Rich Square oil c ^ Monday afternoon. c 3 Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Adams and c ! little son, Jimmy, returned home s ' Wednesday from Hamlet where c they spent several days with Mr. Adams' parents. v Mr. and Mrs. A. V. Lawson and j j daughters, Misses Vivian and Betsy s Lawson, left this week to spend 1 several weeks in Alabama. i: Mesdames B. P. Terrell, A. C. c - Blalock, W. M. Gardner and Misses t t Leah TeFrell and Mamie Gardner c j were visitors in Raleigh on Monday, e Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Kidd and c Mr. and Mrs. James Coker were e r visitors in Rocky Mount on Wed- t ' nesday. j Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Denning and g . son of Miami, Fla., are guests in the v home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hudgins. Mrs. Denning was before her g marriage Miss Josephine Hudgins. f Friends of Mrs. Henry Thompson t t of Macon will regret to learn that ? she is in a Richmond hospital ( i where she is undergoing treatment, r r Mrs. E. P. Fitts and daughter, t Miss Maybelle, were Warrenton s visitors on Sunday afternoon. f ? Mrs. T. D. Peck and Misses Lucy s I and Mattie Hayes of Henderson at- e i tended the funeral of Mrs Gilbert i 5 Scott in Ridgeway on Sunday after- I > noon. t p Mr. and Mrs. Ray Burrows and t - family of Littleton were guests Jn c the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. l r>f nhnrehill on Sunday. c UaivUib* vr* v.sn. jv ) LEAVE FOR CAMP jr J Messrs. P. D. Jones, Belford Wag- i ner, Bill Ward and Jack Cawthorne ( 1 left on Sunday for Camp Cheshire, ? , at Vade Meacum near Winston- t ; Salem, where they will attend camp for two weeks. They were accom- i panied by Mr. V. P. Ward and son, s t Dick, who returned to Warrenton on ] Sunday night. ' jrrot FRIDAY, JUNE IS, 1934 HEAVY DOCKET COUNTY COURT Free For All Fight At Box Mill Brings Man And His Mother Into Court A WIFE BEATING CASE An unusually heavy docket, involving nearly a dozen defendants on charges of assaultf assault with deadly weapon, escaping from the roads, disorderly conduct, and transporting whiskey, was in the hands of Solicitor Cromwell Daniel for presentation in Recorder's court on Monday morning. Four of the cases were tried this week and the others were postponed until a later date. Edward King, young white man who recentlv came from Texas and settled in the Box Mill neighborhood, and his mother, Mrs. Annie King, became entangled in the meshes of the law as the result of i free-for-all fight which took place when King went to the home of Ernest (Red) Stanley to put a stop to a report that his sister was keepng company with Pearl Billings. According to King, it was-against lais wishes and the wishes of his mother for his sister to associate with Pearl Billings. Stanley, it was ;estifed, reported that he had seen ;he King girl with the Billings girl ind two boys at a service station lear Norlina. This rumor having jeen denied by the King girl and ;he boy alledged to have been with ler at th? service station, King set 'orth to put a stop to the talk on ;he part of Stanley. King testified that he went to the ine that separates his home and ;he home in which Stanley lives and :alled Stanley out. Stanley, the defendant said, told him that if he vanted to see him to come to the jorch where he was sitting. King aid that when he reached the >orch he told Stanley that it was a ie about his sister being with Pearl Billings and that he had with him i man to prove it was a lie. Staney mumbled something but didnt irgue the point one way or another, iccording to evidence. The fireworks were set-off when Stanley was accused of being with 5earl Billings. This remark brought Stanley's wife into the verbal clash vith a hurst of profanity and the nformation that she didn't want anybody meddling into her private iffairs with information about her lusband being with another wornin. At this point Stanley's mothern-law joined in the row and Mrs. Cing came over to take part in belalf of her son. Bricks and rocks ? ? ? AU?i*w%% J nnlAVtnAn tTTrtt?A vcic uuuwu niiu cpxtucto wc?w > mrled at each other, with all using ( he canine appellation with acces- j ories; however, no bodily damage j iccurred from the fracas. ' Stanley and his mother-in-laW laimed that King provoked the ; listurbance, claiming that King ame to their home using profanity ind refused to leave when ordered iff the place. King, as well a sthe man who pas with him when he set out to >ut a stop to the rumor about his ister, testified that he did not leave lis property until he received an nvitation from Stanley to come 1 >ver, that he did not curse any, and ; hat he backed off when ordered , iff the premises. There was no vidence that he threw any rocks ( ir bricks, "ftis mother, according to videnofc,' was more active with her ongue and hands than he was. Upon finding the defendants :uilty, Judge Taylor taxffff each , vith costs in the action. Stephen Russell, negro, wag found ;uilty of simple assault and trans-', >orting whiskey and was sentenced (, o jail, assigned to work for the , ( JtatS Highway and Public Works 1 Commission for a period of four ! nfWlths J. According to the evidence, Rus-( ell, a World War veteran who suf- , ers from hemorrhages and other lilments as a resulted of being gass-1 j !d while in France, was beating ng his wife when she escaped from lis blows and threats and fled to he home of a white family for pro- | ection. Russell, apparently half :razy, according to evidence, fol-1 owed her to the home and insisted | >n going in after her in spite of earnings to keep away. At the joint of a pistol he was held at bay. jater he was arrested by Chief Will barter of Norlina, and when search- ' ;d two pint bottles nearly full of >ooze were found on him, Russell's wife testified that her lusband was not himself when he iuffered one of these attacks but vhile in his normal mind, she said, (Continued on Page 6) Swo: Subscription Champion Winner tRtowHBK''' ^vWwwwbB LOS ANGELES . . . Miss Ruth Magden ' {above), is California's champion beauty winner. In all she has won 29 "firsts", ranging from bathing beauty, most beautiful legs, long hair and horsemanship down to whistling. Skinner Becomes Member Of Farm Adjustment Board John L. Skinner of Littleton, unsuccessful candidate for re-election to the Board of County Commissioners in the primary of June 2, has been appointed a member of a committee to consider the question of farm debt adjustment, it was learned here early this week. The committee held its first meeting in the Governor's office at Raleigh on Tuesday. The appointment of Mr. Skinner was at the request of the Farm Credit Administration, it is stated, and came as a surprise to the Littleton citizen. Baptist Women To Meet At Norlina On June 21-22 The Tar River Woman's Missionary Union's annual associational meeting will be held at Norlina on June 21st and 22nd, Miss Edna Allen announced yesterday. There will be an afternoon session baginnig at 5 o'clock on Thursday, an evening session, and an allday session on Friday, beginning at 10 o'clock, she said. At the evening session the Norlina young people will present a pageant. This will be followed by a missionary address. On Friday morning, Miss Pearle Bourne, Southwide Young People's Worker of Birmingham, Alabama, will deliver an address. The young people's session will come on Friday afternoon. Every Woman's Missionary Society, Y. W. A., G. A., R. A., and Sunbeam Band in the association is requested to send delegates, Miss Allen said. Pastors are invited. Those desiring to spend the night should notify Mrs. R. R. Rodwell, Norlina, N. C. M/vfltav 1 n/?a 1 Man JL Y JL \J LllV/f JLUWUt Dies At Greensboro Mrs. Olivia Pearl Hedgepeth, 68, wife of the late William Joseph Hedgepeth, and mother of W. R. Hedgepeth of Warrenton, died at 7:10 o'clock Sunday evening at St. Leo's hospital, Greensboro, to which she had been taken Saturday afternoon from the residence of her daughter, Mrs. J, D. Smith, 742 Park Avenue, Greensboro, with whom she made her home. Death was ascribed to diabetes. Mrs. Hedgepeth had been in ill health several years, but she was critically 111 only a short time. Funeral services were conducted at 9:30 o'clock on Monday morning at the Smith residence by Rev. J. Clyde Turner, D. D., pastor of the First Baptist church. The cortege then proceeded to Rich Square, former home of Mrs. Hedgepeth, and further obsequies were held there at 4 o'clock. Interment followed in the family cemetery. Pallbearers were T. R. Frazier, Sheriff *"*" * DupcaII Toolf T O m JO fl. i-J. O UyiltL , ilUoov.ii ijuunj vtMMvw | Leak, Allen Shoulders and M. B. I Elliott. Mrs. Hedgepeth had been living in Greensboro 1C months and she had a number of friends here. She was born in Rich Square, a daughter of James R. and Olive Lassiter Leak, both now deceased. She was a member of Hayes-Barton Baptist church in Raleigh. Surviving are a son, W. R. Hedgepeth of Warrenton( four daughters, Miss Lillian Hedgepeth of Roxobel, Mrs. T. W. Holloman of Ahoskie, Mrs. E. C. Downs of Scotland Neck, and Mrs. J. D. Smith of Greens- [ boro. " u U 1 ri Price, $1.54) a Year A(1P^ R Siting Monday The Board of County Commissioners will meet on Monday at 10 o'clock to sit as a board of equalization and review for the purpose of equalizing and adjusting tax valuations. The third Monday in June is set aside by law as the time for taxpayes to make complaints regarding the valuations placed upon their property and at no other time during the year have the commissioners the right; to make adjustments on property except in cases of extraordinary circumstances. In notifying the taxpayers of the meeting on Monday, Jos. C. Powell, clerk to the board, asked that all taxpayers who may have complaints relative to their valuations appear before this board and make their complaints known. Mrs. Gilbert Scott, Paralysis Victim, Buri ed On Sunday Funeral services for Mrs. Gilbert Scott were held at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, Ridgeway, on Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock by the Rev. B. N. de Foe Wagner. Interment was in the church cemetery. Mrs. Scott died at her home in Ridgeway on Saturday morning at 6 o'clock. She had been in poor health for several months and critically ill for two weeks. On Monday morning, June 4, she suffered a stroke of paralysis from which she never rallied. She was about 18 years of age. Mrs. Scott;, the daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. George Landis of Fork township, Warren county, is 'survived by her husband and two daughters, Alice Louise and Margaret Gilbert Scott, and by six brothers, Eugene, Warren, Garland, Clem. James, and Kirby Landis, who served as pallbearers at the funeral, and by two sisters, Mrs. A. P. Topping; of Norfolk, and Mrs. Din Burke of Durham. Lady Golf Players To Have Tournament Seeking to increase interest ?n golf among the lady members of the local club, a pep tournament for the women players will be held on the Warrenton link beginning on Monday and continuing through Saturday, it was announced yesterday. Plans for the tournament were discussed at a committee meeting held at the Parish House on Wednesday morning. At this time it was decided to offer two valuable prizes to the winners in the tournament, and to post scores daily at the drug stores. All lady members of the club, experienced and inexperienced, are urged to take part in this tournament. Littleton Stores To Close Wednesdays Littleton, June 12. ? Following their usual custom, all retail merchants of Littleton have agreed to close their respective places of business on Wednesday afternoon of each week at 1 p. m., beginning Wednesday, June 13, and continuing through the month of August. RETURNS TO WORK Howard Jones Jr. returned to his duties in connection with the publication of The Warren Record on Thursday after being confined to his home for a few days on account of illness. MRS. ALTON HOSTESS Mrs. W. H. Alston was hostess at three tables of cards on Thursday morning. In addition to members of her club, Mrs. Alston's guests on this occasion-1 included Mesdames Howard F. Jones, Ben Cook, J. P. Scoggin and B. B. Williams. High score prize for club members was won by Mrs. F. M. Allen. Mrs. Ben Cook was presented handkerchiefs ?" MrtiTA A eolaH /?nilK!A WftS AO gucat pi i?ic? n ot*i?u w?wwv >.^? served at the conclusion of the game. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Smith anl son of Greensboro and Miss Lillian Hedgepeth of Roxobel were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Hedgepeth on Tuesday night. Miss Caroline Ward, accompanied by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. V. P. Ward, returned to her home here on Wednesday from Chapel Hill where she was graduated from the University of North Carolina. iii r i MOST OF THE NEWS 9 ALL THE TIME f ^ggal NUMBER 24 i Iffl ON RENTED J ACRES IS LIFTED J Any Crop May Be Planted For Houie Use Except Corn And Sorghum DROUGHT IS THE CAUSE | The tobacco growers in Warren county that have signed tobacco contracts may plant and harvest any crop on the rented acres, except corn or &rghum, that is to be used for feed for live-stock or food. k. n. cngni, county agent, announced yesterday. This change was made because of the drought In the west, he said. "Several cotton farmers in this county have cotton that was produced prior to 1934," Mr. Bright continued. "This cotton must be tagged after July 1, 1934. I have not received the final instructions, but the exemption certificates will be handled through this office. And Mr. T. T. Hawks of Norlina will personally apply the tags. He does not have the tags at the present time and all persons having cotton on hand will be notified as soon as this office receives the certificates. It will be necessary to fill out forms provided by the Department of AgricultUQi before you receive tags. "A list of local committeemen and county committeemen will be announced later a!Td this committee will assist in filling out the forms. "A check on the compliance of contract signers will be made In the near future and all farmers will be requested to aid the committeemen in making this check. A letter or card will be mailed later explaining the procedure that will be followed in making the check." BRIGHT SAYS THAT FORMS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED Bob Bright, county agent, announced late yesterday that he has received forms for ihaklng application for cotton produced prior to 1934, and asks that those wishing | these tags to please seem him. Church School To Be Held Next Week The Vocational Church Scho>l will open at the Methodist Epiaco- . pal Church on Monday, June 18, and will continue for a period of two weeks, Miss Mariam Boyd announced yesterday. Hours will oe from 9 to 11. All children from 4 to 15 years fn fhia PAmmnnlhv t*4*' 44iT*VWVI W ViMW church school which will be under the following leadership: Beginners or Kindergarden, Mrs. C. H. Peete, Mrs. Edward Rooker, Miss Elizabeth Rooker, Mrs. M. C. McGuire. Primary ?Miss Rose Kimball, Miss Lucy Burwell, Mrs. R. B. Boyd, Miss Fannie House Scoggln, Miss Elizabeth Boyd. Juniors?Miss Annie Sue Howell, Mrs. Herman Rodwell, Miss Be lie Dameron, Mrs. Virginia Pearsall, Miss Catherine Moseley, Miss Helen Gibbs. Intermediate?Miss Marlam Boyd, Dr. C. H. Peete, Mrs. Clifton Bobbitt, Mrs. W. A. Graham. "We are interested In the young people of our community and hope that with the co-operation of the pastors, children, parents and teachers the efforts of the school will be of lasting worth," Miss Boyd said. Warrenton Ladies Win At Oxford Twelve ladies of the Warrenton Golf Club motored to Oxford on Tuesday and defeated ladles of that city on the Oxford links by the score of 23 to 10. Those from Warrenton playing were Mesdames Alpheus Jones, R. B. Boyd Jr., M. C. McGuire, W. H. Dameron, L. B. Beddoe, L. C. Kin- I sey, W. D. Rodgers, W. M. Qarfiner, Edmund White; Misses Olivia Burwell, Lucy Burwell and Catherine Moseley. ENTERTAINS AT DANCE Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Alston entertained at a dance on Wednesday night in honor of their house guest, Miss Ann Selby, and Misses Mar; Frank and Sarah Virginia Colerider and Mr. Samuel Colerlder Jr., who recently moved from South Boston to Warrenton and are occupying an apartment in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Alston. Punch was served during the evening. Mrs. W. S. Gardner of Churchill spent Thursday witn ner aaugnier, Mrs. T. V. Allen. * ||| u

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