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EVERYBODY BOOOT LOUISBURO A. V. JOHNSON, Editor and The Franklin Times . > ? ? ? _ . The County, TbJstate, The Union AN ADVERTISING MEDIUM THAT brinch Rinrua SUBSCRIPTION 91.no Per Ye VOLUMN LXH. I/OUWBURG, N. CAROLINA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1931 TEN PAGES NUMBER 3ft COUNTY COMMISSION ERS HIKE ANSWER To Resolutions of Franklin County Tax Relief Association Are Willing to Confer With Committee of Men of Sanest Intellect, Highest Character And Most Rigid Honesty Direct Letter of Inquiry To W. W. Neal, President of The Tax Relief Association After tull consideration of the re lolutlons presented to them from the 1 ranklln County Tax Relief Auoclt ' ion on Monday, October Stb, 1931, the Board of County Commissioners have dispatched to the offlceri of the Franklin County Tax Relief Associa tion the following answer, In which it Is suggested that the Board would welcome a committee composed of men, who by their ability, falrmlnrted. ness and sincerity possess the confi dence of your body and the people of the County, with whom a study of the < umplete tax structure and Influence -till be made, and whose suggestions, woutd be appreciated. The Tetter fol MB r ? 1o the member* of The Franklin County Tax Relief Association: We acknowledge receipt of jrour ietter relative to the taxes in this ( ounty in which you make certain de '-wandK upon us, both as a bQMTf j53E as individuals. We wtlt pass over the lone and temper of many of the ex pressions contained in it as reflecting more the mental attitude of the writ er of It than of your membership gen ? rally, which we assume to.be ac tuated only by sane and honest pur poaea. Under the economical and financial conditions existing at this time there can be no more difficult task imposed upon any l>?dy of men than the prop er levying, collection and disburse ments of taxes. It is a task which . involves many most perplexing prob lems. We. therefore, wish to assure >ou that in the performance of that ? ask, and In the attempted solution of its problems, we gladly welcome the ro-ope ration and advice of every well meaning citisen in the County. It la impossible to discuss In the compass of an ordinary letter all the details which enter into the considera tion and decision of these grave prob lems. They require the most sane and thorough Investigation. We think tuat you will agree with us that If you are to render any real assistance, as ' -ve feel sure you wish to do ,you must necessarily, first,' be fully informed of the facts of each situation which we are in these matters called upon to meet We, therefore, propose that your Association appoint from among its members, as has been generally cone in other counties, a committee composed of men who, by their abil ity, fair-mindedness and sincerity, possess the confidence of your body aid of the people of the County, to meet with us and go thoroughly over ihe whole field. We will be glad to take all the time necessary tor your committee to acquaint Itself with all the facts and investigate all the reci ords books and accounts, and will welcome any suggestion which it shall see fit to make In the Interest of any ta reduction, or any poaaible saving in the expenditure of public money. If any such redaction or saving shall appear to be practical we Will be clad to put it into effect We feel that U such an inveatigation is made ? in an intelligent and fair-minded way l)iere would be removed much of the misunderstanding which ia these hard . times seem to exist everywhere, be tween those who are required by law to pay taxes and those upon whom the same law imposes the unpleasant du ty of levyiag and collecting such taxes. We have no dealre to dictate or suggest the membership of your com mittee, oqly suggesting that men of the sansst Intellect, highest character and most r rigid honesty may be select ed. But we feel that It Is not im proper for us to insist that they all be men who are. sut Jurla and not re quiring guardians for the manage ment of their affairs. We hope this suggestion of co-op eration may commend itaelf to your Association, and that the people of the County may thus have the opportunity to be Informed of Unreal facts be fore passing judgment, but we know that the great body of cltlsenshlp of Franklin County desires ever to be fulr and Just Very truly yours, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF FRANKLIN COUNTY. In addition to the above latter to the Franklin County Tax Relief As sociation, copiss of which have been delivered to the officers, each Com missioner Individually has dlspstched the following letter to Mr. W. W. Neal, Presideut of the Association, seeking information u to Mr. Neat's Intention* and responsibility: Loulsburg N. C., Oct. 10, 1M1. Mr. William W. Neal, Loulsburg, N. C. r?r Sir: In the communication received by me and signed by you, the statement Is made that malfeasance baa been practiced by certain parties either lelonglng to the Board of County Commissioners or their agents or by xrth.'and that unlawful methods have ieen employed by said parties to the rerious Injury and 111 impairment of our public morale and of our public estate. I am writing to ask that yon advise me In writing plainly and def initely whether you intend by this language to charge me with the crime of malfeasance in office, or the em* pioyment of unlawful methods aa such commissioner, and If you consider yourself at this time legally reeponsi tle for your statementa. Very truly yours. The resolutions which brought forth these communications were passed by the Franklin County Tax Relief As sociation at its meeting held on Mor- - day, October 6th, 1WU, and were pub .lshed in the FRANKLIN TIMES of October Mb, 1931. They contained charges as follows: "That malfeasance, misfeasance and iiyrlect of duty bas been practiced by certain -parties either belonging to ?ho present Board of County Commission ers or their agents or by both, that indiscreet, unlawful, and unjustifiable methods have been employed by said parties to the serious Injury and ill impairment of our public morale and ot our public estate." It is understood a meeting of the Franklin County Tax Relief Associa tion has been called for Saturday, October 17th, 1931 at which, no doubt, correspondence of the Commissioners will be placed before the meeting. Board Holds Special Session The Board of Education met in special session on Tuesday morning to consider a petition from the citizens of the Cedar Rock school community asking that a teacher be moved from H'ckory Rock-White Level school to their school to more nearly equalize the teacher load. The full member ship except Mr. Green was present and after a full consideration of the question and finding that a teacher c uld not be moved without impair ing the efficiency of the Hickory Rock-White Level School, It was .'(treed that this Board would appoint Hill Yarborough and E. L. Best to draft resolutions to the State Board of Equalisation urging that an extra teacher be given to this district for the Cedar Rock School. The chairman of the Board and Supt. E. L Best were Instructed to go with a delegation from Cedar Rock to meet Mr. 8prulll through whom the resolutions were tc be presented. Financial Campaign For College President A. D. Wilcox, Loulsbvrg College, Informed the TIMB8 repre sentative that he had started on ? financial campaign to ralae funds tor Loulsburg College both In the 8tate and other territories. He reports that Ms initial trip was marked with fav orable success. He seems confident that sufficient help from philanthro pists will bar* secured to enable the College to pay Its debts and expand. ORGANIZE MUSIC SOCIETY The students of Loulsburg College of the Southern Conservatory of Mhsic met Wednesday night at seven o'clock knd organised the Foote society. Miss Mason Ricks was In charge of the meeting. The following officers were elected: President ? Mr. Herbert Clark. Vice- Pres. ? Miss Frances Lucille McOhee. Treasurer ? Miss Edith Bivens. Chairman of Program Committee ? Miss Ruth Cathey. The by-laws were read In full by Miss Blvens. It was decided to meet every two weeks on Tuesday night at eight o'clock. Tho meeting was dis missed by the president, Mr. Clark. The following are members with the exception of the officers. Miss Hilda Peale, Miss Ida Fuller, Miss Sue Edgarton, Mia* Martha Taylor. Miss Doris Strange and Miss Lydla Person. { Wonder when the folks who talk all tiia time avar get a chance to think. SELLING BIG QUANTITY WEED Price* Remain how ok Lonialmrg Market? But Local Tobacco Has Tendency For Higher Price* Warehouses Making flood Shed Sales Dally. While prices remain low on the ijouisburg market good sized sales are being made each day by each of the throe big warehouse*, and evidence Is In abundance that Louisbnrg Is selling tobacco (or as high a price a* any where else. Large quantities of tobacco is being kuld here from a distance. It Is re pore ted that one lot was sold here one day the past week that had been sold twice before that day on other markets and was let go here, the price being a fraction higher. Growers are invited to Louisbtfrg witl the assurance that they will get as much for their tobacco aa any where else and in addition will re ceive that cordial friendly welcome that is worth more than the present price*. WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON SOCIAL A large number was present at the tea given on Wednesday afternoon In t< e social hall of Louisbnrg College lor Its students and friends. The social hall was tastefully ar .anged and decorated with cut towers lu'ng a yellow color note. Miss Terry of the Science depart ment and Hiss Covington of the Butt ress department poured tea while Misses Evelyn Roper, Lldte Mae Car ter and Mildred Dozter of the Busi ness department served. The program consisted of a medley of piano selections played by Miss Edith Biveas, a reel tat ion by Mies Bai lie Phillips and ? vocal aslo sung in FVencb by Miss Dorothy Hurley with j Mrs. McCullers at the plaao. JUSTICE W0MAJC8 CLUB MEETS The Justice Woman's Club met on Friday afternoon, October >, with a rood crowd present. This being an organization meeting the following officers were elected: President. Mrs. 8. R. Murray; Viee Pr??ident .Mrs. M. J. Ilayta; Secre tary and Treasurer, Mrs. B. D. Stone; Reporter, Miss Adelaide Johnson; gong leader, Miss Marian Bazemore. After the program and discnsslon of business, delicious ice-cream and cake was served by Mrs. M. J. Hayes, Mrs. L. A. Miller, and Mrs. James Col Tlff. Mrs. C. C. Pippin, of Bunn, was a welcome visitor to the club. FRANKLIN COUNTY UNIT HOLDS CONFERENCE The Franklin County Unit o( the W. M. U. Division of the Tar River Baptist Association, held a conferenrc i't the Louisburg Baptist Church on Monday, October 12th, (or the W. M. S., Y. W. A., O. A., R. A., and Sun beam leaders of the different churches, having with them Mrs. Edna R. Har ris, Mission Study State Correspond ing Secretary and Mission Study I. fader, and Miss Alva Lawrence, Young People's director. The meet ing proved to be a most helpful one; (,'lvlng to all many fine suggestions and methods in their work. There were representatives from the majority of the churcbes in the County. Mrs. J. A. White, of Little ton, Mission Study Leader of the Tar River Association, reported on the Association Library and made an in teresting talk. Mrs. J. S. Howell, Franklin County President of the W. M. 8. gave a talk on Mission Study. Dinner was served picnic styl.' to the guests, which was enjoyed dur ing the lunch hour allotted in the program. DISTRICT PARENT-TEACHERS A8SO. HELD AT MeCULLERS Three hundred or more attended the Central DUtrlct meeting at McCul leri October 10th. Mrs. Roy Wilder, district chairman Hare a good report o I the rears work. The Central district holds the Statee loring cup tor having organised the greatest number of Asaociatlons. Mrs. C. O. Benton, first vtce-presl d*nt spoke an the Children's Charter. Miss Hattls Parrot brought a mes sage on Parent Education Miss Su can Fulghum's theme was Phases of School Education. There was a health talk by Dr. J. H. Hamilton. One ot the most interesting speak ers was Mrs. W. W. Martin, field worker. N. C. C. W. Pays he expenses of the field worker. Mrs. Martin Is to Franklin County In the near future probably the 2?h. As County chair man of Parent-Teacher Associations ssnd me your presidents address, and If you wsnt Mrs. Martin to visit your Association. Mrs. J. r. Mltchlner. TOM THOU WEDDING Plans are being mad* by the P. T. -V of Mills High School to present a Tom Thumb wedding within the next two weeks. Final plans and arrange ments hare not been completed. Winner and Loser In 1931 Classic ' ' ?; ' V - i. v'l? ' OABBY STREET CONNIB MACK The coal of a grizzled baseball veteran's ambition was realized last Saturday, when Manager Gabby Street found bi* St. Louis Cardinals the champions of the baseball world. Btreet, after the game, wai so hap py he almost shed tears at realizing his dream of piloting a championship team. His dignified and venerable opponent. Connie Mack, disappointed at the failure of his mighly Athletics to win the series in keeping with the "dope." sent Eddie Collins over to Manager Street with the information that "the best team won." and offer ed his congratulations. Football Game T o day The Louisburg College football earn will play Its fourth game of the season today (Friday) with Wash ington here at the fairgrounds at 2 : 30 o'clock. The local College team is getting better and better all the t me and promises a vigorous and in teresting game today. An exception ally good scrimmage was held tor the Team Wednesday when they made an e&oacially fine showing. This is the second game of the team played here In Loulsburg and the first played here by it since the arrival of Coach Jack T"> n ? n A m I 1 n r lrRrr at tne vomsgB. Dr. Davu Appoint ed by Gov. Gardner Is Made Member of State Committee Ob Negro Relief aad Unemploy ment Henderson District? Eatbas iastir Meeting Held? Local Phy sician Elected Presiding Officer. Dr. J. B. Davis of this town has been appointed by Got. Gardner a member of the State committee of Negro Relief and Unemployment. This Is a very important committee ivr it has to do with inter-racial mat ters pertaining to the continued em ployment of cttiiens of color in N. C., to eliminate dependency among Ne t roes by furnishing adequate employ ment rather than hare them lean en tirely upon welfare and relief agen cies. Many prominent white and colored ilttsens from the principal towns in the Henderson district will be urged to attend a meeting to be held in Henderson on October 1Mb. at 7:30 o'clock p. m., which promises to be a very significant meeting and has tie entire approval of His Excellency Gov. 0. Max Gardner. From Warren ton will come Congressman J. H. Km. a former superior court judge; end Miss Leach, Superintendent of Public Welfare ia Warren County; from Oxford, Congressman Prank W. Hancock and Dr. E. E Toney; from Henderson. Mrs. M. C. Waddell, Sup erintendent of Public Welfare for Vance Co.; and Hons. T. 8. and J. C. Klttrell; Dr. J. A. Cotton, principal of Henderson Inst. From Franklinton l>r. M. C. King, a member of the Gov ernor's committee, and from Louis burg, Hons. W. H. Yarbo rough and W. L. Lumpkin. Franklin's popular representative in the legislature; Edi tor A. F. Johnson, and Miss Sadie Johnson, assistant Editor; Mr. E C. Perry, Superintendent of Public Wel fare and Dr. J. B. Davis, a member of the Governor's committee. These and many other distinguished persons will be urged to attend by ?otters written personally through the Governor's office. COTTON CLOTHING Raleigh, Oct. 14. ? To boost con sumption of cotton and for economy, Johnston county school principals will cooperate in effort to popularise cotton clothing tor their school child ren, according to a story in the Cot ton Grower, official publication of the' North Carolina Cotton Growers Co operative Association. The resolution adopted by the peda gogues suggests overalls tor hoy*, cotton dresses tor girls, and cotton Lose tor all. Recorder's Court Franklin Recorder's Court had anile a big docket MDSliriirni' deposed of In the following order: Jack Leonard, who was found guil ty' of unlawful possession and upon whom prayer for judgment waa con t nued. was given 60 days on roada. O. D. Wester, bad check, continued under former order. George Wester, worthless check, not guilty. Carl Pearce plead guilty to operat ing automobile intoxicated and was fined ISO and oosta. and required not (o operate an automobile for 90 days. B. M. Wheeler plead guilty to dis tilling, prayer for judgment continued. John Lewis Dickens.' was found guilty of distilling, prayer for judg ment was continued. James Gupton. plead guilty to un Uwful possession of whiskey and waa given SO days on roada. James Caah was found not guilty of public drunkenness and violating prohibition law. Theodore Blackley waa found not ruilty of public drunkenness, but plead guilty to unlawful possession, judgment was suspended upon pay ment of costs. Theodore Blackley waa found guil ty of operating automobile intoxicated and fined ISO and costs and not to (perate * car for 90 days. R. W. Hudson, assault with deadly weapon, continued. James Cash, plead guilty (o simple assault, judgment was suspended upon payment of costs. George Clarke, operating automo bile intoxicated, guilty, fined 160 and costa and not to operate a car for 90 days. Charlie Parham was found guilty of larceny and was given 60 days on -oads. to be suspended upon payment of costs. Roscoe Perry was acquitted of a charge of larceny. AMERICAN LBOIOIT AUXILIARY The American Lesion Auxiliary will bold its monthly meeting at the home of Mrs. H. W. White on Tues day afternoon, October 10th, at 3:30 o'clock. Mr*. J. Forrest Joyner, Sec'y. The present low price of corn per mitted 24 Craren County farmers to make a profit from fire carr ot togs ?old recently at $1.1 ? a hundred pond*. Command** of Legion J. EDWARD ALLEN ELECT ED MODERATOR TAR RIVER BAPTIST ASSOCIA TION WEDNESDAY Louiabarg Baptist Chareh Eater taiae Association? Many Notable Speakers Preseat To Take Part la Program ? Most Profitable See sioa. A most successful convention at The Tar Rirer Baptist Association was teld at the Louisburg Baptist church on Wednesday and Thursday of last w^ek. All but four of the sixty-three churches of Franklin, Warren, Vance and Nash Counties that hold member ship In this church organisation were represented at the meeting where uiore than 500 church workers gath ered. Ou Wednesday morale;?. Mr. J. T. A'derman, ot Oxford, Moderator, cal led the Association together. After a <aong service Mr. Alderman sub mitted his resignation as Moderator which was accepted. Mr. J. Edward Allen, of Warrenton, superintendent of Warren County schools, was elect ed to succeed him and assumed the p!ace of Moderator during the re mainder of the convention. The re mainder of the officers were re-elect 0(t as follows: E. R. Nelson, Clerk; 0. W. May, Auditor; and J. T. Alder man. Htstortan. Following the organization session the program ot the convention waa entered upon by Dr.. W. .R. Cullen of Wake Forest, delivering the introduc tory sermon, wMch was injoyed great ly by the Association. Many Inter esting talks were muut'i by a ttu'ttiBct it prominent- visitors to the Olavew lion among whom were: Mrs. J. 3. Farmer, ot the "Biblical Recorder"; Dr. C. E. Maddry who spoke on "Mis sions"; Dr. M. L. Kessler, who told of the Orphanage; Dr. Q. L. Lumpkin, Supt. of the Baptiat Hospital at Wln ston-Salem, who spoke on that insti tution; and Mr. C. A. Unchurch, who told of the work of the Anti-Saloon League. The reports on Missions and Education were ail very encouraging. Rev. D. P. Harris, pastor of the I ouisburg Baptist church in speak ing ot the convention said it was a most profitable sesbion and splendid attendance gave a most prosperous atmosphere. The local church was host to the iccmsion and the several committees made exceptional arrangements for the visiting members. The ladies of the local church served dinner to the conventloners on both days, giving ibem a most excellent feast on both days of the conveulion, it being served splendidly with much ease and grace. They are to/be commended highly for their work far the convention. Also the entire local chnrch is congratu lated for its warm welcome to the association and cooperation in every way for the betterment and forward ing of the program and work ot the convention. Opening Largely Attended Mr. W. 9. Edwards, of Raleigh, baa come to Lonlaburg and is In charge of the Raleigh Salvage Co., located on Market Street. He Is an experienced man in handling bank rupt stocks and will no doubt make this store a live trading center (or this section. The formal opening of this new Arm held on last Saturday was large ly attended and very satisfactory to the owners. Attention is directed to their ad' vertlsement (n this issue showing many exceptional bargains. Cotton Report The tabulation of the card re ports shows that there were ),ill bales of cotton, counting round as half bales, ginned in Franklin Coun ty, from the crop of 1931 prior to October 1, 1931, as compared with 2,7*7 bales ginned to October 1, 1930. i At The Louisburg ! Theatre Next Week The following Is the program at the Louisburg Theatre, beginning Saturday, October 17th: Saturday, Oct. 17 ? Tom Tyler In "God's Country And The Man." Monday and Tuesday, Oct. 19-20 ? Phillips Holmes and Sylvia Sidney in "American Tragedy." Wednesday, Oct. 21 ? Bargain Day ? Anna May Wong and Warner Oland in "Daughter of The Dragon." Thursday and Friday, Oct. >3-23 ? Joan Crawford Ik "The Modern A#?." Saturday, Oct. 34 ? A Good West ern Program Plus M-G-M Comedy and Serial. - ImeewL jMi