BUDGET ADOPTED FOR COMMUNITY CHEST; GOAL SET Budgets from the associated agencies of the Community Chest were adopted at a meeting of the Board of Trustees in the Municipal Building Monday night. Following the adoption of the budgets, a goal of $13,100 was set for the 1940 drive. President Mullen called the meeting to order and the Secretary read the minutes of the last meet ing, which were approved. The President then asked for the report of the Budget Committee. This report was read by the Sec retary. A discussion of the details of the Roanoke Rapids Preventori um Budget was given by Budget Committee Chairman, F. C. Wil liams. A motion was made by Dr. Long to accept the Budget Committee's report with an amendment by Ε. B. Manning to add fifty dollars to the Boy Scouts' appropriation. Motion was seconded by A. N. Martin and carried. A suggestion was jnaut- uy r. v^. Williams, Budget Committee Chair man, that more information be giv en to the Budget Committee by the participating agencies in their re quests for money so that the Bud get Committee, can intelligently pass on the requests. A motion was made by Rev. L. I. Stell to set the goal for the 1941 Campaign for Funds at $13,100.00. Seconded by T. J. Alford and car ried. Treasurer read a part of the aud itors report for 1938-1939. A copy of the audit made is to be left in the Community Chest files with the Assistant Secretary and are to be a part of the minutes. It was moved by F. C. Williams to adopt audit as read. Seconded by Ε. B. Manning and carried. Moved by Ε. B. Manning to pay $75.00 to A. T. Allen and Co., Certi fied Public Accountants, of N. C. for audit. Seconded by F. M. Sherry, Carried. As there was no other business the meeting was adjourned. Those present were: J. E. Sullivan, Tom Beale, F. M. Sherry, A. Meikle, F. C Williams, Dr. T. W. M. Long, Mrs. R. B. Barrett, Zeb Denny, E. B. Manning, Β. E. Speight, T. W. Mullen, Rev. L. ,1. Stell, T. J. Al ford, H. B. Speight, Madeline Lip scomb, Mrs. W. A. Thorne, A. N. Martin and J. E. Micheal. Following is the budget broken down into the amounts adopted by the Board for the 10 agencies and expenses: Associated Charities $5, 750; Lions Club Blind Work $345; Boy Scouts $400; Recreation Com mittee $575; School lunch and book fund $805; Preventorium $1,840; Kiwanis Dental Clinic $345; Girl Scouts $290; City Library $460; Milk fund $1035; Administration and Collection expenses $1,025; Campaign expenses $230. Total $13, 100. Prepaid Tax Collection Is $76,453.52 M. H. Mitchell, Halifax County Register of Deeds, deposited a check for $76,453.52 to the County's account in the Bank of Halifax on October 16. The deposit was the amount of prepaid taxes received in the Register of Deed's office be tween June 1 and October 12, 1940. A house bill was passed in the state legislature in 1938 giving tax payers the privilege of paying their taxes at a 2 per cent discount be fore they become actually due, ac cording to law. Approximately $90,000 was collected in prepaid taxes last year. The prepaid taxes are received in the office of the Register of Deeds as a part of that office's work. The tax payer received an advance payment receipt. The county tax collector, however, sends those who have paid their taxes an official receipt when he takes over the books. Northampton Court News Proceedings of Northampton County Recorders Court which met Oct. 9: W. R. Doles for Embezzlement. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Prob able cause was found. Defendant was held to next term of superior court of Northampton county. Ap pearance bond was fixed at $500.00 W. H. Spivey for giving worth less check. Case was continued for defendant until Oct. 23. Andrew Smallwood for driving drunk. Case will be continued Oct. 23. Miss Lelia Murray spent the week-end in Rocky Mount. Big Program To Be Held At Fair At Rocky Mount Rocky Mount, Oct. 17—There'll be fun and entertainment, plus outstanding educational features for young and old alike at the Rocky Mount Fair for 1940 when the annual exposition opens here for five big days and nights Tues day afternoon, October 29. Mrs. Norman Y. Chambliss, lo cal resident manager for the fair, has announced a varied program of events that will furnish delight for all members of the family this season, with a complete new pro gram of^surprises every day of the fiveday event. These events are only a part of the big program in store for fair goers this year, however, with a variety of other events slated for each "day and night. Featured on the midway will be the Art Lewis Shows, bringing a huge 25 railroad car show that includes over 400 performers and associates, and 16 modern rides and 16 shows. The grandstand attractions will feature 15 thrilling circus and hippodrome acts each afternoon and night, a lavish revue straight from Broad way, and Hal Thurston and his popular orchestra. Then there will be the balloon ascension act, fea turing the Allen family, each aft ernoon, plus many other outstand ing events. / uases neara Recorder Court At Halifax Oct. 15 Marion Lee, white of Scotland Neck, charged with assault and driving car while drunk, nol pros with leave. C. L Keel, white of Scotland Neck, charged with assault, nol pros with leave, John G. Mills, white of Roanoke Rapids was found guilty cf driving car while drunk, fined $50 and costs. License revoked for 12 months. Dorsey Faison, col of Roanoke Rapids, 8 months roads for assault on Willie Jones. Williard Delbridge, col of Roa noke Rapids, 10 months roads for hitting Maybelle Settles, knock ing her down and cutting her with a knife. David Whitaker, col. of Roanoke Rapids, illegal possession of liquor, 90 days jail to be worked around jail and court house. A. L. Edwards, white of Roanoke Rapids, illegal possession of non tax paid liquor. Prayer for judg ment continued on condition he re mains of good behavior for two years and does not use intoxicat ing liquor in any manner during said period. ' 5W 80UR8Û/V *\ , ·, ·■ . ■ . ■ »· - . A BLEND OF STRAIGHT WHISKIES * rjr jCuxe 90 PROOF FORMERLY $1.05 <fc ^ %* Til WAS <2.00 ÀI&UI Ρ5 Hi· straight whiskies in this product of· 4 years or more old. 51 % ^ straight bourbon whisky, 49% other straight whisky. 62}f% straight whiskies 4 years old, 3734% straight whisky 5 years old· Doctor Advises Exercise For Men Of Draft Age By ROBERT YOUNO, M. D., County Health Officer The Guards have gone, and there are still more of us to go—how many, no one really knows, but there is one thing certain—we can be prepared. There are too many men in the draft range who are soft. Instead of walking a couple of blocks it has become customary to jump in the jalopy and ride that distance. Rather than take a little exercise it is the usual thing to go to a show, or just sit and rock. Men between the ages of twenty one and thirty-five who hold posi tions that require very little exer cise should begin a routine of training. A nice long walk each day would be enough to start on. A little later add some setting-up exercises for the first ming each mornjng and before going to bed at night. Then, buy an axe and chop wood for an hour or so a day. Work in a long hike over the week-end, with a night out in the open. Gradually add a little more exercise until the shortness of breath and sickly feeling that come on after the first workouts disap pear and a feeling of exhilaration takes hold. Keep at it until the appetite is as sharp as a razor, and there is a feeling that a grizzly bear would not be too much to tackle. Then our men will be prepared. Miss Grace Hudson of Mount Pleasant spent the week-end with her parents, Rev. and Mrs. D. A. Hudson. JACQUELYN BODDIE FAMOUS AUTO STUNT DRIVER EXTRA MILDNESS EXTRA COOLNESS EXTRA FLAVOR In recent laboratory tests, Camels burned 25% slower than the average of the 15 other of the largest-selling brands tested — slower than any of them. That means, on the average, a smoking plus equal to extra smokes PER PACK! THOSE EXTRAS IN1 kSL0WER-6URNING> CAMELS MAKE A GRAND DIFFERENCE TO ME. MV THROAT LIKES THE EXTRA MILONESS-AND M y POCKETBOOK LIKES THE EXTRA SMOKING » GET THE "EXTRAS" WITH SLOWER-BURNING CAMELS THE CIGARETTE OF COSTLIER TOBACCOS ■sr ROCKY MOUNT OCT. 29th - NOV. 2nd ART LEWIS SHOWS On the Midway 5 RIG DAYS 5 BIG NIGHTS Finest Agricultural Exhibits GRANDSTAND ATTRACTIONS 15 thrilling circus and hippodrome acts each afternoon and night. SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS Complete New Program each day. Brilliant display of FIREWORKS each night. "THRILL DAY"—Lucky Teter and His Hell Drivers—Thursday, October 31st "CHILDREN'S DAY" TUES. OCT. 29th—All white school children of Rocky Mount city schools will be admitted FREE at Main Gate up to 6:00 P.M. FRL NOV. 1st—All white school children of Nash, Edgecombe and adjoining counties will be admitted FREE at Main Gate up to 6:00 P.M. ADMISSION OA· MAIN GATE — Everybody OVÇ Incl. Tax Except Lucky Teter Day, Thursday—50c

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