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Damn IRmird VOLUME 74 Subscription: $3.00 A Year; $4.00 Out Of State, 10* Per Copy WARRENTON, COUNTY OF WARREN, N. C. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1970 NUMBER 52 Santa Won't Forget The Little Girl This Christmas By HAROLD WARREN In Hie Charlotte Observer Her small body would snap, limber as an old Raggedy Ann doll, every time her ma.na would yank her thin wrist. The child, brown-eyed and perhaps four, would wall, jamming and twisting a little fist In a teary eye. Swirling Christmas music, traffic and shoppers' chacter almo.it drowned her wail. Her long, tousled, blondish hair, the color o' the straw In a store - window manager scene in downtown Salisbury, tumbled over the faded, blueflowered frock. The woman stopped, exasperated or at wit's end, shaking the child. "Now Judy, I ain't gonna tell you no more. You just can't have that toy, so you Just might's well hush your mouth, now," scolded the big-boned red-skirted mama. The child's wall fell in a whine, then a convulsive whimper. "You Just don't urine rst and nothln'," the harsh voice softened. "Ola Santa's Just got too many kids to get around to He just ain't got enough money, don't you see? He's not going to get to our house. Now you know that, don't you?" The child just stared wideeyed Into her mother's face "Look's like you could unnerstand somethln', when times are hard. Now come on, an' I don't wanta hear no more bawlln'." The voice was trying to be tough, a fire to temper the steel In the child. An old man heard. Ha was thin, angular, except for the pouch of his belly. Welldressed but rumpled, he was whUe-manad and blue-eyed with high cheekbones. The gnarled right bawl was Marred. He smiled at the child, eyes Tool Identification * Contest Is Held Here The Franklin-Warren F.F.A. Federation Tool Identification Contest was held at Hawkins School in Warrenton. Schools represented at the contest were Bunn School, Loulsburg School, Gold Sand School, Hawkins School, Norlina School, Franklin ton School and Edward Best School. In the contest Edward Best placed 1st, Gold Sand 2nd, and Norllna 3rd. Those attending the contest from Edward Best was Ben Nelms, Ben Collins, Greg Jones, Chris lledlln, Mr. W. T. Wlnborne, Chapter Advisor, and Vincent Daniels, Federation Ite porter. Proclamation To Be Hold Here Jan. 1 The 108th celebration of the Emancipation Proclamation will be observed at the Warren Court? Courthouse at Warrenton at 1 p. m. on Jan 1, the Rav. Paid Davis, president of the Association, announced this week. Luclous Hawkins will be the speaker. He will be presented by Uw Rev. P. G. Davis. Mr. Davis said that all churches and church schools of Warren County are asked to brlnf a donation of $5.00 Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Ralford, jr., and son, Patrick, of Charlotte and Mr. Howard Jones of Raleigh will be Christmas guests of Mr. sad Mrs. BlgnaU Jones. Miss Sandra Jones of Warrentoa, Vs., and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jones of Rslelgh will be holiday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Duke Jones. Early Next Week Again next week The Warren Record will be printed a day earlier for the benefit of our advertisers. The paper will be printed on Tuesday instead of Wednesday Advertisers aadcontributors of news are asked to bear the earlier date In mind and to tot us have their articles a* early as possible "Well, Santa had a few helpers. At least, that's what I've heard," he said, bending, clasping her shoulders, then sweeping her hair back. He stood up, spoke quietly to the main a. "I know how it Is. Forgive me for butting In, and Just tell me if it's none of my business. But I've been there; I've seen my share of hard times, too, long time ago "It Just bothers me to think of your little girl getting left out. Now, I've got plenty of money— at least, all I need. I'm retired. I live in Charlotte. "And, If you'll let me. I " wa.it to see that old Santa does come to your house this Christmas." The woman squirmed, her face mirroring confusion. She glanced away. The old man persisted, and finally she replied. "Mister, I'm not used to charity. But we are pretty hard up right now. My husband's down to a part-time job now, and prices gone sky high an' all, an' the truth is, we ]ust ain't got nothln'this Christmas . . ." Her voice trailed off. She looked away again. The child was silent now, curious The old man almost whispered, handing a pen and card ;o the mama, reassuring her that he had $50 te wanted co spend for toys, promising to deliver them Christmas Eve to the address the woman scrawled down. He squatted, again clasped the little shoulders, beamed. "Your mother and I talked It over, and I'm going to see If I can't talk old Santa Claus Into coming by your house. I know he will. You Just watch for him." The wide brown eyes looked hi auk, uncomprehending, hoping but sitonfipal TtiAv were dry now. But a tear welled in Mama's eye. Two cases against Frank W, Ballance, Warrenton attorney and black student advisor, were dismissed In Warren County District Court last Friday. Ballance was charged In one case with violating a town ordinance and In the other with resisting arrest. Ballance was also charged with speeding 70 miles per hour In a 55 mph zone. Prayer (or Judgment was continued upon payment of costs Another case growing out of the violation of the town ordinance forbidding parading In the Town of Warrenton was also dismissed. H. P. Robinson, Deputy Sheriff, was charged with assaulting Frank Ballance. Larry Alexander, charged with speeding 65 miles per hour In a 55 mph zone, was ordered to pay a $5.00 fine and court costs. A case against Robert Lee Anderson, charged with nonsupport, was continued until the Jan. 8 term of court for the defendant. A case charging Anthony Nell Black with speeding 70 miles per hour in a 55 mp*i zone was continued until Jan. 8. Two Warren Men Are Honored By Jaycees Two Warren County men were honored by members of the Warren County junior Chamber of Commerce on Friday night, Dec. 18, when they held their Christmas meeting with their wives as special guests at a steak supper at the Lions Den. A dance followed. Honored were Arthur Holt King as Outstanding Young Farmer of Warren County and A. A. Wood as Outstanding Fireman of Warren County. King, 27, a Warren County native, lives at Wise with his wife, Maurlne M. King, formerly of Weldon. They have two children, both girls, ages 4 and 2. He is a member of Jerusalem Methodist Church at Paschall. Wood is Chief of the Warrenton Rural Volunteer Fire Department and a former member of the War rent on Board of Town Commissioners. He Is married to the former Juanlta GatUn of Warrenton and they have three daughters. Mr. Wood, a member at the firm of Red and White, has long been active In the business and civic lite of the town. He is a member of Ltmer Post at the American Legion, The Lions Club and the Baptist Church. _ ATTEND FUNERAL Mr. R V. Allen, Mrs. Carrie Allen, Mr. Leonard Wllker and Mrs. Sw Wither attended the funeral in Cary on Tuesday of Mrs. Mary I. Watson. Mrs. Wtfsoa was a sister of Mrs. Sue WUker and Mr*. Cartie Allen. • •tr5* '' • ! May this Christinas find you surrounded by those you love. enjoying to the fullest all the pleasure:* of a joyous Holiday Season. Cases Against Frank Ballance, Student Leader, And Deputy Robinson Dismissed William Reddy Bo wens, charged with drunk driving, was found not guilty. Russell Lee Bullock pled guilty to charges of drunk driving and having no operator's license. The cases were combined for judgment. Bullock was sentenced to serve three months in the State Department of Correction, to run at expiration of sentence imposed in Vance County. A case against Joe Louis Bullock, charged with drunk driving, was continued for the defendant until the Jan. 8 term of court. Rsx Merlin Cameron was ordered to pay a $5 fine and court costs when he pled guilty to a charge of speeding 45 miles per hour In a 35 mph zone. A case against Alexander Christmas, charging public drunkenness, was continued for defendant until Jan. 8. Four cases against Glenn Coleman, Sr., were continued to the January 8 term of court. Coleman is charged with four counts of assault with a deadly weapon Two cases In which Glenn Coleman, Jr., is charged with assault were continued until Jan. 8. Linda Thompson Creech, charged with failingto give proper signal, was found not guilty William Crump was sentenced to serve eight days in the county Jail when he pled guilty to a charge of public drunkenness. In a second case, in which Crump was charged with receiving stolen goods, the state took a nol pros with leave. A case against William Henry Cordell, charging non-support, was continued to Jan. 8. Henry Bryant Daniel was charged with speeding 70 miles per hour In a 55 mph zone. His case was continued until Jan. 8. A case against Johnny Frank Davis, Jr., charged with breaking and entering, was contln»»d to Jan. 8. Appearance bond was set at $500. Albert Durham pled guilty to a charge of drunk driving and was sentenced to serve four months with the State Department of Correction. The sentence was suspended for two years upon condition that the defendant remain of good behavior aad not violate any state or federal laws for two years, pays a *100 fine and court costs and not drive a motor vehicle upon the public highways of the stace for IS months except as permitted in restricted driving privileges. INne Gassa way Graham fall* j ed to appear In court to answer to a charge of speeding 85 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone. Capias to issue to Sheriff of Warren County and bond fixed A case against William Wardill Hawkins, charted with operating a motor, whicle upon side of road, was conto Jan. 8 at neqwat of >:~*M - the defendant. John Lewis Henderson pled guilty to a charge of operating a motor vehicle while his license was revoked. He was sentenced to serve not less than six months nor more than 12 months In the State Department of Correction. The defendant gave notice of appeal to Superior Court and appearance bond was set at $500. John Earl Hester was ordered to pay court costs and jail fees when be waived a guilty plea oa a charge of public drunkenness. William Turney Kearney failed to appear in court to answer to a charge of having no inspection certificate. Capias to issue to the Sheriff of Warren County and bond fixed at $50 for defendant's appearance at the Jan. 8 term of court. A case against John Raid Johnson, charged with speeding 70 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone, was continued to Jan. 8 for defendant Ralph Hunter Maynard was ordered to pay costs when be pled guilty to speeding more than 55 miles per hour In a 55 mph zone. A case against Phillip Lawrence Lynch, charged with drunk driving was continued for defendant until Jan. 8. Glennie McCullers pled guilty to charges of possession of a dangerous weapon and with public drunkenness. The two cases were combined and the defendant was ordered to pay a $30 fine and court costs. A case against Augustus Perry, charged with ope rating a motor vehlcfe while license was suspended, was continued to Jan. 8. Robert William Rivers was ordered to pay court cost and capias costs when he walvered a guilty plea on a charge of falling to obey a stop signal. Ernest Moss was sentenced to serve four months with the State Department of Correction when he pled guilty to a charge of drunk driving. The sentence was suspended tor two years upon condition the defendant surrenders license and not operate a motor vehicle on public highways for IS months except as permitted under restricted driving privilege. A case against Dorothy Plum mer, charged with assault with intent to kill, was continued to Jan. 8. The state took a nol pros with leave In the case of William James Raavls, charged with assault on female, when prosecuting witness failed to appear In court. * NUes E. Serls was sentenced to the State Department of Correction for four months when he pled guilty to a charge of drunk driving. The case was continued tor two years on condition the defendant par* a $100 fine and court costs and not operate a motor vehicle upon the public highways tor II month* except as allowed under restricted Civil Term Of Court To Be Held A civil session of . Warren County District Court will convene next Monday morning, Dec. 28, with Judge Claude W. Allen, Jr., of Oxford presiding. Cases are scheduled through Wednesday. Cases on the docket are: Monday — Commopolitan Equities, Inc., vs. J. B. Thomp| son; Jackson Motors, Inc., vs Ira Boyd King; Raccoon Valley Investment Company vs. Harry E. and Anne P. Norvell; R. E. McLean Tank Company, Inc., vs. Town of Warrenton; Kerr-McGee Chemical Corporation vs. Wilford E. Isles. Tuesday- Carl B. Ayscue vs.' A. S. Bugg; John Shear in vs. Dennis Harris; Leonard Suite vs. EsteUe W. Suite. Wednesday - Wheat and Company, Inc., vs. Stuart D. Duke; Peoples Bank & Trust 'Company vs Woodrow W. Shear in. Motion Docket— Etta Kersey vs. Thomas Kersey, Jr., Mamift Kersey, and Thomas Kersey, Sr. Sixty jurors have been drawn for the term. Christmas Eve Service To Be Held At Episcopal Church The annual Christmas Eve Eucharist at Emmanuel Episcopal Church will begin at 11:00 o'clock Thursday evening, the choir processing from the back of the chucch singing "O Come All Ye Faithful." Mrs. Leonard S. Danifel will offer a selection of Christmas melodies for the organ prelude and a French Carol titled "In Excelsls Deo" for thepostlude. Traditional carols will be ineluded in the choir's music and the congregational singing. Mrs. Sam P. Harrell, Jr., soprano, will sing "When Jesus Left His Father's Throne," by Johnson, as the offertory. A "said" Holy Communion will be held at 10:30 o'clock Chrjstmas morning. Celebrant for 'each service will be the Rector, the Reverend Robert W. Orvis. ALL SAINTS TO HAVE HOLY COMMUNION SERVICE All Saints Episcopal Church will celebrate Christmas Eve with a choral Holy Communion service at 8:00 o'clock Thursday evening. Familiar Christmas hymns for all to sing will be featured. The R»v. Robert W. Orvis, priest in charge, will be the celebrant. Christmas Sing Held Here Last Thursday Approximately 300 persons attended the Christmas Sine sponsored by the Junior Woman's Club on the courthouse square last Thursday night. The Sing was directed by Jim Davis with Mrs. Gtd King at the piano. The Warrenton Baptist Church Youth Choir, the Mount Bethel Baptist Church Youth Choir and a combined Youth Choir composed of children of the Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church, the Warrenton Presbyterian Church, and the Emmanuel Episcopal Church participated with special music. This choir was directed by Mrs. Jack Harris with Miss Catherine Blankenship at the piano. There was croup singing of a number of Christmas carols under the direction of Jim Darts who served as master of ceremonies. Santa was present to talk with the children and to present a treat to each of them. Hot chocolate and coffee were served to all attending. NOT WAKKCNTON MAN Tte Jack PaschaU, Box M, Wise, N. C., who was convicted in Warren County District Court on Dec. 11 on a charge at drunk driving and speeding 70 miles par hour in a CO mph im». la not the jack Paschall ■ Wriiivii* street in warren - Holiday Closing Days Here Are Announced The CUlzens Bank and most of the Independent stores of Warrenton will be closed on both Friday and Saturday, Dec. 25 and 26, for the Christmas holidays. Leggett, Roses, Colonial and A&P Stores are expected to be open on Saturday, following a one-day holiday. The Warrenton Postofflce will keep its windows open Saturday but there will be no Saturday delivery of mail in the town or on the routes, Postmaster A. C. Blalock said yesterday. Offices in the courthouse will be closed on Dec. 24, 25 and 26, with employees returnlngto work on Monday, Dec. 28. Offices of the Extension Department will also be closed on Dec. 24, 25 and 26. The ASCS office will be closed only for Christmas Day, according to present information, T. E. Watson, office manager, said Monday afternoon. He said he did not know whether his office would receive other instructions regarding the holidays before Thursday, but present plaas are to close the office only on Christ ma.; day. The Warren County Memorial Library will be closed on Dec. 23, 24, 25 and 26. The office of the Warren Record will be closed from Thursday, Dac. 24, until Monday Dec. 28. License Bureau To Be Opened Here On Jan. 4 The License Bureau of the Warrenton Chamber of Commerce will be open for tne saie of 1971 motor vehicle license plates each Monday through Friday from 9 a. m. to 1 p. m. and from 2 p. m. to 5 p. m. and on Saturday from 9 a m. to 12 N- commencing on Jan. 4. The local license agent, Mrs. Roy P. Robertson, points out that "to renew a plate you must have a renewal card" and cautions against the misplacing of it when it is received. She also asks that the person receiving the notice open the envelope, read the instructions and complete the application according to instructions before presenting it for a new plate. She said that this would expedite issuance and keep lines from forming. ttm Department of Motor Vehicles has made arrangements with the Warrenton Post Office to turn over to the local license office renewal cards which i.te Post Office has been unable to deliver. Anyone failing to receive an application card may possibly find tt at the local license office. "It will take from ten days to two weeks to get application cards from the Department of Motor Vehicles In Raleigh," says Mrs. Robertson, and she suggests that those who have not received an application apply to tar office as early as possible so that there will be time to get one out of Raleigh If she does not have it. Motor vehicle owners who have not received their license application cards by January 1st., should notify the Department of Motor Vehicles In Raleigh "It will taiu you from ten days to two weeks to get one and you ahould, therefor**, act promptly," says Mrs. Rob.ertson. Board Members Return From Special School Chairman Claude T. Bowers, Commissioners William T. Skinner, Clyde R. Edwai-Js. Herbert C. Harris and W. P. Jones and County Attorney Charles T. Johnson, Jr., of Warren County, were among some 100 county officials from throughout the state attending a three-day conference In Chapel Hill Dec. 14 through Dec. 10 sponsored by the Institute of Government. The conference Is held shortly after each general election to acquaint newly elected county commissioners with the duties of their office and as a refresher course for incumbent commissioners The commissioners will bear talks on the organization and functions of county governme.it, how to conduct meetings of the board of commissioners, the role of the county manager, and Introduction to property tax administration, financial administration and fiscal control, purchasing and public and press relations. On - Tuesday evening Professor James L. Godfrey, chairman of the V. N. C. history department addressed the group on the University's role in the life of the State and nation. About 100 commissioners from throughout the state attended. Warrenton Golf Club Holiday Calendar The following calendar ot holiday activities at the Warrenton Golf Club was released this week by Mrs. Duke Miles: Dec. 22—Holiday Christmas dance, 8 p. m. Taped music by Lee Holt. Dec. 27—Barbecue supper, 7 p. m. Dec. 31 — New Year's Eve Christmas dance, starting at 9 p. m. Decorations Contest The Town 'N Country Garden Club will again this year sponsor the Christmas Home Decorations Contest in the town of Warrenton and areas within one mile of the city Units. Prises will be given tor the best outdoor decorations and tor the best Indoor decorations that can be viewed from the outside Mrs. I. W. Harris, president, tirpBS all homeowners to turn on their Christmas lights at 7 o'clock on Wednesday, Dec. S3. The homes win be Jaflfad on Wednesday night between the hours of 7:30 and 1:30. Mrs. s. M. Brown, publicity Private Rites Held For T. W. Hawkins Private fraveside services for Thomas Williams Hawkins, 73, of War rent on were held at 11:30 a. m. Monday at Oaklawn Cemetery by the Rev. G. W. Crutchfleld. Mr. Hawkins, a retired lawyer, died at Warren General Hospital on Friday. He was the son of the late Thomas Hawkins, former mayor of Charlotte, and the late Sarah Vaufhan of Murfreesboro. Mr. Hawkins as a small boy attended the private school at Warren ton operated, by his aunts, the Misses Lucy, MoUie and Annie Hawkins. He attended Davidson College and the University of North Carolina where he was graduated In law. At Carolina he earned his latter In tennis. Mr. and Mrs Hawkins came to Warrenton to make their tome around 1M6 and have