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David Connell and Charlie Currin. left to right, are two of the main participants in "Good News." Currin is the featured pianist of the contemporary Christian folk musical and Ccmnell portrays the role of the Reactor, a member of our searching society. 'Good News' Set Sunday In a time when bad news flashes everywhere, Warren County will have an opportunity to witness a production of "Good News." It is to be presented Sunday at 8 p. m. at Wesley Memorial Methodist Church in Warrenton. This up-to-date musical narrative relates the story of a group of contemporary young people sharing the message of Jesus Christ to a searching society. Society as a whole is represented by the role of the Reactor, played by David Connell. The music of "Good News" should touch all age levels and ranges from fast and moving at times to soft and reverent Twenty-seven enthusiastic youths from eight different churches are involved in the production. They represent the Norlina Baptist Church. Norlina United Methodist Church. Shady Grove United Methodist Church, St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Warren Plains Baptist Church, Warrenton Baptist Church, Warrenton Presbyterian Church and Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. Also featured will be pianist. Charlie Currin; narrator, the Rev. Wayne Young and guitarist, Frank Hunter. Lighting will be supervised by David Peoples. The ecumenical performance is under the directorship of Mrs. David Dodd. Mrs. Jack Harris and Mr. Currin. "Good News was compiled and arranged by Bob Oldenburg. A nursery will be provided at the church and a reception will immediately follow the production in the Fellowship Hall. "Good News" should provide an evening of inspiring music with a message for everyone. ( Observance Is Planned Here Mental Retardation Sabbath Sunday will be observed statewide Nov. 4-6 in a special project designed to help acquaint clergy, congregations and the general public with the needs of mentally retarded citizens^ Ann Walker, chairman of the Warren County Association of Retarded Citizens, this week urged residents to observe the special days set aside in recognition of the nation's some six million mentally retarded citizens. The association chairman added that North Carolina has almost 165,000 persons believed to be mentally retarded. Of these, approximately 7,400 are aged zero to two, 27,500 aged three to 12, 15,750 aged 13-17 and 66.600—the largest population group-aged 18 to 44. During Mental Retardation Sabbath Sunday, churches and synagogues will be in a position to offer love, understanding and help in many areas of mental retardation. Special congregation groups could be of great service to families in need of help by taking turns babysitting, by offering transportation or by preparing meals occasionally. Congregations are asked to remember that "all people are God's people" during this observation and at all other times. The Public Record Warren County Deed Transfers W. T. Ellington to William T. Ellington, M. D., and David L. Cotton, nine acres in Warrenton Township Willie Frank Hargrove and wife to Mary Hargrove, one acre in Hawtree TownshipAnson Bruce Liverman. Jr., and wife to James N. Crull and wife, Lot 11 of Lake Shores, Inc., in Roanoke Township Robert B. Davis and wife to James Robert Davis, 7.91 acres in Sandy Creek Township. Robert B. Davis to James Bernon Davis, acres in Warrenton TQwnship. ship. Henderson Junior Cheek and wife to Penny Elaine Cheek, 90.25 acres in Fork Township. James B. Threlkeld to James 0. Threlkeld, trustee for James 0. Threlkeld, Jr., and Linda Dee Threlkeld, Lot 10 of Pasture Gate Subdivision in Sixpound Township. Mary Elizabeth K. Edison and husband to William S. Watson and others, one acre in Warrenton Township. Claude Newton Glover and wife to Lynwood C. Massengill, certain tract in Sixpound Township. The Soul City Company to American National Housing Co., Inc., Lot 8 of Green Duke Subdivision in Nutbush Township. American National Housing Co., Inc., to Betty Mae Jenkins, Lot 8 of Green Duke Subdivision in Nutbush Township. Lake Gaston Estates, Inc., to Percy L. Laughlin and wife, Lot 204 of Lake Gaston Estates Extension in Sixpound Township. David Irby and wife to Carl R. Martin and wife, Lot 8<\ Section E of Wildwood Point in Roanoke Township. Albert S. Bugg to Herbert Richardson, Jr., and wife, 1.01 acres in Fishing Creek Township. Jesse M. Brannan and others to Donald Webster Miller and wife, Lots 20 and 21 and 2-27ths interest in "Park" of Matthews Manorwood in Sixpound Township. Effie Jones Savoy to Samuel Leon Savoy, certain lots in Warrenton Township. Forrest Hills Development Co. to Samuel S. Maurice and wife. Lot 3 of Cedar Point Subdivision in Roanoke Township. George W. Short and wife to Luther R. Stevenson, certain parcel in Warren County. William Van Collins to Albert Henderson and wife, certain parcel in Nutbush Township. Julius Banzet and Frank Banzet, executors of will of Rebecca W. Collins, to1 Minnie Scott Cawthorne, 1.94 acres in Nutbush Township David C. Collier and wife to Eugene Holt Neal and wife, 5.70 acres in Sandy Creek Township. Mildred Floyd and others to Richard T. Mclntyre and others, two tracts with 36 acres and 30 acres in Sixpound Township. Garland C. Price, Jr., and wife to G. F. Alston and wife, 15 acres in River Township. Marriage License Chester Williams, 26, black, of Warrenton, to Katherine Williams, 25, black, of Warrenton. Christmas Parade Date Here Is December 10 Dec. 10 has been set as the date for the annual Christmas Parade sponsored in Warrenton by the Warren County Chamber of Commerce. The date was established Thursday during the regular chamber meeting. Appointed as chairman to the parade committee was Butch Meek. Chamber members decided that the prizes of $50, $25 and $10 for the best floats will remain the same as last year. It was also recommended that the parade theme reflect the Christmas season. Willoughby Harris was appointed to work with Gordon Greene in hanging street light decorations In other business during the breakfast meeting at the Carriage House, chamber members learned that a $60 profit was gained from the Chamber's Fair Booth held at the Warren County Agricultural Fair last month. President Bill Fleming stated that the booth was successful in publicizing the chamber as four new members were recruited and past dues were collected from other members. The Warren County Chamber of Commerce went on record in endorsing the proposed $300 million highway road bond and $230 million clean water bond issues which voters will decide Nov. 8. The Chamber will also participate in Farm-City Week from Nov. 21-26 with Tom Peele appointed as its chairman of activities. Tours of the Phillip Morris plant in Richmond, Va., and the Norlina Manufacturing facility in Norlina are, now being planned for chamber members. In other discussion, president Fleming noted that the Welcome Wagon program, in operation here for the past several months, is in need of a volunteer to coordinate visits with new families in the area. Names of any new families moving to the county should be forwarded to Fleming until another individual is secured to handle the contacts. The chamber scheduled its next meeting for Nov. 17. Gray bats are about extinct, says the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Editor's Quote Book Men arc not against vou; they're merely for themselves. Gene Fowler Mrs. Magnolia Terry of Manson would like to announce tfie engagement of her daughter, Ida Roberta, to Willie James Harris, son of Mrs. Milma Mae Harris of New Jersey, formerly of Manson. A December 31 wedding is planned at 4 p. m. at Bullocksville Park Glass House. A reception will follow. Lions Club Holds Party For Workers The Warrenton Lions Club held its annual "Fair Party" at the Lions Den on Saturday night. Special guests included L. B. Hardage and Miss Emily Ballinger of the county extension service. Other guests were the wives of the Lion members who helped with the fair food booth. Clinton Capps, president, presided during the dinner meeting. The ladies and guests were thanked for their efforts and hard work during the successful fair week. Following dinner, a dance was enjoyed by about 125 people attending the annual affair. Music was furnished by William Hicks of Norlina.
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