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I I—" iilhiliii .Li -■-nri[i\¥iiil -i-.-, )■ I'--. --i.. . i‘J ■.‘-•^'^'■y .r^"_. ■'. ' “‘-v .“ “ - ^ ' V ^ " “' # ' /.. . , t'i ‘ j . "V"'- ^ ' I "t > ■ *'■ I ^OMiI ti^- HARNETT COUNTY NEWS—Published at Lmington, N. C. THURSDAY, MAY 6. 1948 Harnett County News Established Jan. 1, 1919 ISSUED EVERY THURSDAY HENDERSON STEELE FRANK STEELE Publishers SUBSCRIPTION RATES Olio year $2.00 Six months $1.00 Resolution "Whereas, the attention of this Board in regular oneeting has been called to the candidacy of one of the ablest citizens of Harnett County from this Congressional District: and "Whereas, this Board recognizes the peculiar fitness of this successful and outstanding farmer and lawyer to serve the people of this District in CASES HEARD IN SUPERIOR COURT Entered as second class matter at the Congress of the United States at the postofflco at Lllllngton, N. C. Chamber Hisrhlights (By .Joseph Miller, Manager T.illington Chamber of Commerce) At the meeting Monday night, Mr. O. M. Norwood, Jr. pointed out the pl.ans of his committoe regarding a program of town beautification. They are anxious to have the cooperation of the other civic groups in Lilllng- ton in order that the maximum re sults will be achieved. This commitee has been dealing with the traffic con gestion problem for some time and their idans in this respect Include the develo|)mont of a parking area for mercliants’ and employees’ cars. This move sliould greatly relievo the pre sent situation. In the report for the Retail Trade Development Committee, it was re ported that their plans include the establishment of uniform summer this critical period: "Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved by the Board of Commissioners of Harnett County that it commends to the voters of the County and of the Seventh Congressional District of .North Carolina the candidacy of a foremost citizen and son, the Honor able J. Robert Young, of Dunn, North Carolina." Angus A. Cameron, Chairman, Harnett County Board of Commis sioners. .‘Xttest: Inez Harrington, Clerk. BUNNLEVEL NEWS On Tuesday evening, April 27, Mrs. Wilton Byrd and Miss Henrietta Byrd wore Joint hostesses at a surprise miscellaneous shower honoring Miss Hazel Veal, 'bride-elect of May, at the school cafeteria. The color scheme of green and white was attractively carried out in the decorations and refreshments. Mrs. Howard Byrd presided at the hours and holidays for the merchants 1 register- in Lillington. Their recommendations seated with miniature corsages by cited Wednesday closing at 1 p. ni. during the months of June, July and August, with holidays on Easter .Monday, July 4th, Thanksgiving and at Clirlstinas lime. This committee Is also developing ))lana for a series of events tliat will be appealing to both merchants and customers. These events are still in skeleton form 'but v.’lii be aiuiouuced In the near future. Here is an item of interest to the liousewives who are harassed by the "Wash Day Blues." The Club Clean ers, owned by Messrs, J. D, Williams, Sr.. E. U. Davis and Mrs. Davis, will commonee operations on Monday, May lOtli under the capable super vision of .Manager Don McKeel, gra duate of the Cleaning and Dyeing Instittiie of Silver Springs, .Md. They will provide, in addition to complete dry cleaning and pressing service, five Bendix Automatic Washers and tumbler drying facilities. Present [)lans f-all for five additional auto- inallc washers in the near future. On Opening Day. they will be open for business and visitors from 8 a. m. until 9 p. m. Automatic washers will 1)6 available in the evenings until 9 p. m. on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, On other days, the hours of business will bo from 8 a. m. until f) p, in., liowevei, during the months of .luiie. July and August they will close on Wednesdays at 1 p. m. So, if you have a washday problem, you will find Its solution at the Club Cleaners, directly behind the Bus Station, where your clothes will wash .'iid dry themselves. We want to extend our welcome to three recent members of your Cham ber of Commerce. They need little in- troduciion for they ore well-known .uid liked by the people In this area: Dr, W. Peede, Physician and Sur geon; John B. Leo, Livestock Dealer; B. B. Dean, Fanner and Fertilizer Salesman. MP.s. NEIL n. McDonald Mrs. Flora E. McDonald, 77, wife of Neil B. McDonald o Lillington lt-2, died at her home Saturday even ing at 1:30 o’clock following a year of declining health and one week of serious illness. Mrs. McDonald was born In .Hai- iieit eounty October 11, 1870, the daughter of the late Hugh and Flora C. McLean Bain. On January 27, 1807 she was married to Neil B, Mc Donald of Lillington and had lived In that community since that time. She has been a member of Flat Branch Presbyterian cljurch since ohlldhood. In addition to her husband, Mrs. ■McDonald is survived by one son, Hugh Duncan of the home; five daughters, Mrs. Cecil Howie of Mor- I'esville. Miss Flora McDonald of the home; Mrs. Robert E. Lewis and .Mrs. Robert O. Rlgsbee, Jr. of Dur ham: Mrs. M. B. Mason of Lllling- lon R-2; one foster daughter, Mrs. Bothune of Durham; one sis- lor, Mrs. Lou la Bain; one 'brother, I). H. Bain of Bunnlovol R-1 and six grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday morning at eleven o’clock at Flat Branch Presbyterian church. Rev. I. E. Hager, her pastor, and the Rev. 0. M." Gibbs, a former pastor, con ducted tlie services. Interment fol lowed in the church cemetery. The following served as pallibear- ers: Edwin Bain, Angus Shaw, Dun can, John and Troy McDonald and Wade Mason. Floral bearers were: .Mrs. Thelma Mason, Mrs. Mary B. Ray, Miss Lucy Ballard, Miss Katie Shaw, Mrs. Edwin Bain, Miss Muriel Bain, Mrs. Josie McDonald, Mra.^^ I.,eon Messer, Mrs. Lula Daniels, Mrs. Davis Stone, Mrs. Pierce Stone, Miss .'\nnie Shaw, Miss Martha Shaw and Miss Margaret Stone, CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our num erous friends and relatives for the many deads of fovliig kindness i^hown us in the loss of our wife and mother and we pray God’s 'blessings on each and every one. Nell B. McDonald and family. the hostesses. As prearranged, the honoroo ex pecting to attend a program at the school, arrived late. She was greeted by the guests singing a song an nouncing the surprise for her. Miss Veal was presented with a corsage of white roses, and as the penalty for being late she was led to a taible In the center of the room upon which were many lovely gifts with a minia ture bride and groom In the center of the table, and was asked to open the gifts. She very graciously con sented. Among the gifts were many pieces of silver and crystal In her chosen patterns. Mrs. Howard Byrd, a recent bride, was remembered with a gift of cry stal. Mrs. Alllha Thomas directed the guests in playing games. At the conclusion of the game the hostesses, assisted by Mrs; Howard Byrd and Mrs. John Clark, served green and white Ice cream, bridal cakes, ginger ale and salted nuts to the forty-four guests. Out-of-town guests were Mrs. Ber- les Johnson, Mrs. James Davis and Mrs. Prank Lewis of Lillington. * * * Mrs. J. H. Johnson of Fayetteville Is the guest of Mrs. L. A. Bethune. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Jones, Jr. of Raleigh spent Sunday with Mrs. J. C. Byrd, mother of Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Duncan Parker and daughter of Fayetteville wore the guests Sunday of Mr. Parker’s pa rents, Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Parker. Mrs. John Sullivan of Greensboro was the guest last week of her sister, Mrs. Otis 'Byrd. Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Cannon and daughter. Betty Jean, spent the week-end in Ernul. Miss Meredith Byrd of Raleigh spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs, P. D. Byrd. Miss Frances Parker, student at Elon College, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D, C. Parker. Jean Marsh Blalock is confined to her homo with mumps. Mr. and Mrs. Horace Bethune and children and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Be- thuno spent Sunday in Newton Grove with Mr. and Mrs. P. E. Jones. Mrs. Ethel 'Bethune of Durham visited friends here during the week end. Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Stewart, Jr, have moved Into an apartment at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Bothune. Miss Lottie 'Ruth Allen has return ed to her home from Pittman 'Hos pital. Mrs. A. J. Bain has returned to his home after undergoing treat ment at Highsmith Hospital. Carl Allen, Jr. of Durham spent the week-end with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Allen. Harnett Superior Court convened Monday morning for Its May civil term of one week with Judge J. Paul Prlzzolle of Snow Hill presiding. First cases to be disposed of were four divorce actions. V. Paul Stewart was granted u divorce from Addle Stewart; Ellis O. Bethune from Ethel H. Bothune; Josephine B. Caudle from Jonah Caudle; Wilbur C. Wright from Lucille R. Wright. The latter case was transferred from Lee county. ■Being lieard now is the case of J. N. Clarke et al vs L. C. McDonald et al. This case will probably take up two or three days. Held For Killing Her Own Son Lllllo McLean of Lillington R-3 and her husband, James McLean, are being hold by order of Coroner C. B. Allred in the killing of their son, 12- year-old Lorenzo, last Sunday after noon. Coroner Allred found that the mo- tliei' took a shot at her husband and hit the boy, killing him Instantly. The coroner’s jury was composed of M. B. Wade, Raymond Moss, W. P. Butts, Wade Stewart, Herbert Wade and Malcolm Darroch. HEALTH RATINGS (Continued from page one) Groc. 89.5: E, W.' Williams Mkt. 85.5. Coats: Byrd’s Groc. 92.0; City Mkt. '91.0; E. H. Honeycutt Mkt. 80.0; L. M, Johnson Mkt. 8'3.0: Keene Groc. 91.5; Ryles .Mkt. 79.0. Buie’s Creek: H. E. Johnson Mkt. 82.5; Leland Stewart’s Mkt. 84.5. Bunnlevol: Bethune Bros. Mkt. 84.5; Bethune & Son Mkt. 85.0. Casma; Community Supply Mkt. )8'4.6. Cafes Lillington: H. T. Butts’ Hot Dogs 72.5; Community Cafe 73.0'; Hotel Lillington 80.0; Len’s Grill 90.0: Pine State Cafe 85.5; Quick Hot Dogs 76.0; Warwick Coffee Shoppe 77.0. Dunn: Armory Dining Room 87.5; Dunn Oyster Bar 90.0; BJH’s Cafe 73.5; iBudd’s Cafe 81.0; Cotton Dale Restaurant 70.0; City Soda Shop 91,0: Dalryland 90.0; E &'W Restau rant 74.0: E & B Cafe 71.0; Farmer’s Cafe 80.0; Floyd’s Cafe 80.0; Ju- Blll’s Cafe 80.6; Jiffy’s Grill 80.6; Johnson's Diner '90.0; Norls Frozen Custard 87.5; Porter's Coffee Shop 89.5; Reaves Cafe DO'.O'; Shug’s 81.6; Terminal Grill 81.0; Thaggard’s Cafe 74.5; Trallway’s Cafe 8'9.5: Tart's Grill 83.5; Archie Wood’s Hot Dogs 91.0, Erwin: Adcox Cafe 82.6; Gray's Grill 84.0: Horrell’s Grill 90.0; Mike’s Hot Dogs 75.0; Park Cafe 81.5; Pauline’s Cafe 80.0; Pate’s Cafe '8'4.0. Angler: A & B Restaurant 70.5; Bob’s Cafe 72,6; Bus Station Cafe 81.5; City Cafe 90'.5: Ferguson’s Cafe 73.5; Matthews’ Cafe 71,5. Coats; Coats Cafe 8‘3'.0: Taylor’s Place 80.6. Chalybeate: Spring-View Cafe 92.5, Bunnievel: The Lost Tavern 80.0 ' ■Buie’s Creek: College Grill 81.0. EXECUTIVES (Continued from page one) the State Highway & Public Works Commission: The road leading from near the church at Buie’s Creek In an easterly direction to the new highway at Mr. J, R. Hood’s home, a distance of about 1-4' mile. Repair the road known as Street East A leading from Highway No. 65 Receipts of Register Of Deeds in April Mrs. Inez Harrington, Register of Deeds, in her report for April sub- ■inltted to the Board of County Com missioners Monday, showed that re ceipts in her office for the month amounted to $876.75. All receipts were from recording legal Instruments, Twelve marriage licenses were sold, but this will 'be reported quarterly. There wore 9 army discharges recorded for which there'was no fee charged. Clerk of Court Has Big April Receipts Clerk of Court Howard Godwin’s report for April, submitted to the Board of Commissioners Monday, showed receipts of $S,224.4'3', itemiz ed as follows: Prom civil and criminal actions and special proceedings in Superior Court $279.45; from probates $2'8'4.- 60; from flues In Superior Court $68.'0'0: from trust commissions $65.46; from civil and criminal 'pro ceedings In Recorder’s Court $881.- 17; from fines In Recorder’s Court $l,>6i65.76. • Banishes perspiration odor • Checks perspiration moisture • Gives longer-lasting protection • Gentle to skin and clothing • Keeps you fragrantly dainty • Stays creami-smooth in the jar Lafayette Drug Company LILLINGTON. N. O. . East 200 yards to street leading off Pauline store south. To improve road from Erwin via Old River Road. Mrs, J. V. Johnson, A. C. Snipes, D. E. Lasater, Eugene Lasater and other land owners, end ing at X roads on 421 Highway at Hiram Stewarts to Store on Buie’s Creek Road. The following beer licenses were issued: Jessie L. Morris, Buunlevel R-l; W. H. Spence, Lillington 'R-3: Edward W. Stone, Lillington R-3: John Allen Smith, Coats; Robert Taylor, Coats R-i; Henry Mason Warren, Dunn R.4: J. A. Nordaii, Angler; J. M. Seaberry, Bunnievel R'l; E. D. Raynor, Dunn R-l; James Omage Moore, James’ Place. Dunn; Eugene Lassiter Byrd, Erwin R-l; Oscar Wallace Giles and Oscar B. Giles, Dunn; J'ulian Wade Mabry, Angler R-2: Paul Johnson, Angler R-2: Roy B. Coleman, Bunnievel R-l; Rucker Henry Olive. Olivia; George H. Earnshaw, Jr., Erwin; John Alton Lockerman, Erwin; S. L. Campbell, Angler; William Earl Jernlgan, Dunn R-3: Mrs. J. L. Moore, Coats; D. M. Darroch, Lillington; Roy Adams, An gler; Dewey C. .McAlphin, Dunn; William C. Lee, Dunn R-5; J. A. Ln:;gdon, .4.ngler R-2: Leon Harper, .\ngier R-l; Clarence E. Avery, Er win; Julius O. Horne, Erwin R-l; Saul Pletwher Smith, Erwin R-l; Isaac B. Walker. Angler; .Milton A. .Matthews. Fuquay R-2; Mrs. S. J. Watkins, Lillington: Tom Newton, Lillington. The reports of Howard Godwin, Clerk of Sirperior Court; L. B. Mc Lean, Veteran Service Officer; Inez Harrington, Register of Deeds, and W. D. Harrington, Tax Collector, were approved and ordered filed. AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZINO 945.000 .STREET IMPROVEMENT BONDS BE IT ORDAINED by the Board of Commissioners of the Town of Lill- Ingtou; Section 1. T.liat the Town of Llll lngton issue its 'bonds, pursuant to The Municipal Finance Act, 1921, as amended, in an amount not exceeding *45,000 for the purpose of construct ing or reconstructing the surface of streets in said Town, including grad ing, the tot.ii cost of which improve ments, exclusive of the cost of paving at street intersections. Is to be spe cially assessed. ’ Section 2. That a tax sufficient to pay the principal and interest of said bonds shall be annually levied and collected. Section 3. That a statement of the de'bt of the Town has 'been filed with the clerk and Is open to public In spection. Section 4. That this ordinance shall take effect when approved by the voters of the Town at an election as provided by law. The foregoing ordinance was pass ed on the 4th day of May, 1948, and was first published on the 6th day of May. 1948'. Any action or proceeding question ing the validity of said ordinance must be commenced within thirty days after its first publication. H. H. HAMILTON, G-2c Town (jlerk. .4DVEUTISE.MEXT FOR BID Sealed Proposals will be received by the Board of Education of Har nett County, North Carolina in the office of the Secretary, Agriculture Building, Lillington, North Carolina, up to 12:00 P. M., (EST), May 23, 1948, and immediately thereafter publicly opened and read for fur- nis'ning all materials, labor and equipment for the construction and i;ompletion of the Cafeteria-Library and Classroom Addition to the Dunn Grammar'School,'Dunn, North Caro lina, all in accordance with the Plans and Specifications prepared by Wlll- iaiii A. Coleman, Architect, Branch Bunk Building, Kinston, North Caro- POULTRY WANTED My truck will be in LILLINGTON next SATURDAY MORNING, MAY 8, 1948, and every Saturday until further notice. Heavy Hens 27c lb. Also, I buy in Angier every day. See me before you sell your flock. AVERY STEPHENS ANGIER, N^ C. lina. 'Bids will 'be received under the Separate Construction Trades Divi sions as follows; A. General Construction B. Plumbing C. Heating D. Electrical Work Plans and Specifications and bid ■forms are on file in the office of tlie above said Secretary, and'in the )f- flce of the Architect, and copies may be obtained from the Architect upon deposit of the sum of fifteen dollars ($15.00); ten dollars ($10.00) of which will 'be refunded the depositor upon return of same in good con dition on or before the letting dale. The full amount of the deposit will be refunded each bidder submitting a bona fide bid upon return of the plans and specifications In good con dition. . I General Contractors are notified that “.An Act to Regulate the PraJe- tice of Genera) Contracting,” ratified by the General Assembly of North Carolina on March 10, 1925, and sub- eequently amended, will be observid In receiving bids and awarding tlie contract under this division. ■ Plumbing and Heating Contractors are notified that Chapter 52, Public Laws, of 1931, and subsequently amended by .Chapter 67, Public Laws of 1935, will be observed in receiving nids and awarding the contracts un der this division. ’ | Electrical Contractors are notified i that the provisions of Chapter 8,' Public Laws of 1'937, and all sub sequent amendments, will ■be observ ed in receiving bids and awarding the contract under this division. A bidder’s certified check, drawn on a bank or trust company authoriz ed to do business In North Carolina, for five (5) per cent of the aggregate stum of the bid must accompany each bid. In lieu thereof a bidder may elect to offer a certified check for two (2) per cent of the bid plus an acceptable bid bond for the remaining three (3) per cent of the bid. .A performance bond acceptable to the said Board is required in an iimount equal to one hundred (100) per cent of the full contract price ('onditioned upon tfie faithful per formance of the contract and full ita'vment of all labor and materials in connection therewith. The award of the contract will be conditioned ..upon adequate funds be ing made a.vailable for the construc tion'contemplated. The Board of Education of Har nett County. North Carolina, reser ves the right to reject any or all bids, to hold the bids for a period of thirty (30) days after the date of the opening thereof, an^ to «-aive iiifonnalitles. ' C. Reid Ross, Secretary Board of Education of Harnett County, North Car olina. William A. Coleman, ■Vrchitecl Kinston, North Carolina 6-2c HARRINGTON'S GARAGE AND SERVICE STATION FEATURING . . . Genuine parts for all makes of cars and trucks. ACCESSORIES Douglas batteries, U. S. Royal tires and tubes, seat covers, front and rear floor mails, fog lights, clearance lights. Champion spark plugs, A. C. & Fram oil filters, new and reconditioned carburetor & fuel pumps. Gates fan belts, brake linings for cars and trticks, and ignition parts for any car. GENERAL REPAIR . . . Front end aligning & wheel Ibalancing, engines rebored, brake drums turned, hone &. fit piston pins &. spindles. —Electric and .\cetylene Welding— —Custom Work Solicited— Standard Gasoline & Oil . . . . . Washing & Greasing Haningtos's Gaiage AND SERVICE STATION John Harrington, Proprietor Phone-i—Day: B-266 Phono-—Night: B-241 BROADWAY, N. C. I ' CLUB CLEANERS LILLINGTON, N. C. ‘‘LET OUR CLUB BE YOUR CLUB” WE ARE HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE OUR OPENING . . . MONDAY, MAY 10th Under Management of MR. DON McKEEL, Clinton, N. C., graduate of Cleaning & Dyeing Institute of Silver Springs, Md. DRY CLEANING At Popular Prices ALSO featuring ... Bendix Washing Machines FOR YOUR LAUNDRY SERVICE SHIRTS FINISHED THE WAY YOU WILL LIKE THEM. PICK-UP AND DELIVERY SERVICE PATRONIZE YOUR HOME TOWN BUSINESSES- Club Cleaners MR. AND MRS. £. R. DAVIS AND MR. J. D. WILLIAMS, SR., O^^NERS LILLINGTON, N. C. (MEMBER LILLINGTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)
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