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Watch Label Ob Paper Bend la Renewal When Time Expire* A. F. JOHNSON, Editor and Manager VOLUMN LXIII. LOUISBURG, N. CAROLINA, FRIDAY, AI'ilL 1, 1982 (EIGHT PAGES) SUBSCRIPTION ?1 .80 Per Tear NUMBER 0 TAX SALES MUST BE MADE Raleigh, March 29.? Postponement of sales of land for delinquent taxes was limited to the year 1931, Attor ney General X). G- Brummltt today wrote County Attorney B. h- Fentress, of Guilford, In response to inquriies made by Mr. Fentress relating to the payment of taxes for 1932. No solitary subject of the general assembly of 1931 took up more time than that of land sales for taxes and considerable legislation died before taere was finally en^tQ4 a provision forestalling such sales until late in . the year. There was no lobby on this issue but always It was bobbing up. It was argued throughout the con troversy that the credit of counties end cities would be greatly crippled by the act which delayed until the late fall the enforced collection ot taxes. But the general assembly stemed to feel that one year ot l?n lcncy would work the financial salva tion of the papers. The opinion of the attorney gen eral will be the law on this subject i-n til somebody is about to be sold out and some sort of restraining or der will be sought to hold up proce dure for this enforced collection ot taxes. The sad news of today's ruling i* that sheriffs may begin the sale ot lunds, on which taxes have not been paid, after June, 1932, and the first Monday of the month, Jane 8, Is the limit. The delinquent list would be ad vertlsed In May and the sales would proceed In June. It Is anything but a joyful tiding which the attorney general gives out today. The letter to Mr. Fentress reads: "Dear MrrFeotress: In accordance with our telephone conversation, 1 have considered the various statutes to which you referred, chapters 342 end 1?0 of 1931, C. S. 1334-48 and C. 8. 8011. ? ; ? -7 "In a letter of August 31, 1931, to Mr. C. M. Johnson, director of local eovernment (dealing primarily with another, but related subject), I said: ""*It will be observed* that this chapter 342 limits the postponement of sale of land for delinquent taxes, sa therein permitted, to such Bales for tbe year 1931.' Postponement Only to Wov., 1981. "A further examination of the chapter this morning confirms th? view then expressed. You will note that thd postponement authorized was to 'not later than the first Mon cay in November 1931.' All refer ences in the act are to taxes and pro cedure with respect to the tax year 1931. Selection two also seems to be conclusive 'that this act shall apply enly to such taxes as are now due end unpaid.' "Chapter 160 has no relation to your Inquiry. Neither does C. S. 8012. as carried forward in Michle's North Carolina code of 1931. "Sale of land for taxes for this year is governed by C. S. 1334.48 of chap ter 213, public laws of 1927, as amend ed. The statute, still In force, sets out the duties of the sheriff with re spect to report of taxes collected and ordered of commissioners for sale ot land, the sale to take place on the lirst Monday in June. "Yours very truly, "D. G. BRUMMITT, "Attorney General." Cotton Growers Co-op To Meet Franklin county members of the North Carolina Cotton Growers Co operative Association will meet In the court house here Friday after nobn, April 1, to discuss Associa tion policies tor the coming year and *to elect delegates to represent the county at the sixth district Conven tion which will be held here April 14. M. G. Mann, of Raleigh, secretary treasurer of the cotton cooperative, will be present to give a report on the activities of the cooperative and also to discuss farming problems in general. Before coming here Mr. Mann and R. T. Melvln, field representative in this district, will meet with War ren County members at the court house in Warrenton at 11 o'clock. Friday will be the opening day of the annual State-wide election pro gram of the cooperative to elect di rectors for the new term which be gins May t. Mrs. Harris Hostess Mrs. D. P. Harris was a delightful hostess to the Current Literature Club on Tuesday afternoon at her home. The subject for study was St. Fran cis of Assisl-Salvatorllla and was discussed in the following papers. The Youth of 8t. Francis by Mrs. M. C. -Pleasants. From Hermit to Apostle by Miss Lily Letton, follow ing the program delicious refresh ments were served by the hostess. The members of the Club were happy to have a milch beloved member Mrs. Emma Allen to meet with them again. Mrs. Harris had as her gueet Mrs. M. Stamps. Mr. W. J. Shearin Dead ? Mr. W. J. Shearin died at his homo on East Spring street, Saturday after- | noon. He had been In bad health (or ( ? good while but had been seriously 1 sick only a few days. Mr. Shearin was 59 years old and besides his wife, who was Miss Willie Conway, leaves four children, Mrs. W. H. Ferrell, Mr. Bruce Shearin and Mr. W. J. Shearin, Jr., of Loulsburg and Mr. Frank Win i>ton Shearin, of Danville, Va. Mr. Shearin came to Loulsburg from Warren County about thlrty-flve years ago. Since bis coming to Loulsburg he has made many friends through his pleasing and accomodat ing personality and courtesy. He ha* been a dutiful husband, kind and con siderate father and a splendid nelgh fcpr. He was a consistent member of "the Loulsburg Methodist churtih. His going will bring regret to his many friends who extend the deepest sympathy to the b?-~aved family. The funeral was 1 from the home Mondav afternoon <ti 3 o'clock, con ducted by ' T. T. A. Sikes bis pastor, assisted bj .ev. D. P. Harris, pastor of the Baptist church, and Rev. J. D. Miller, rector of St. Paul's Episcopal church, The Interment was made ai Oaklawn cemetery, where the newly made grave was covered with pretty flowers, tokens of esteem from friends of thA family . , The pall-bearers were 8. P. Boddle, T7. B. Tucker, 0. 'W. Murphy, A L. Hicks, R. A. Poaree, R. W. Alston. The flower girls were nelces of the deceased. A large number attended both ser vices. Storm Damage At Pilot One of the heaviest liail~*Btorms In the memory of older citizens fell at Pilot during the storm on last Sun cay afternoon. The Btones were as large or larger than good sized mar lies and completely covered the ground. In places where they drift ed In piles they were a foot deep on Monday morning, according to re ports from that section. The wind (.estroyed a two story dwelling for Mr. ! Willis Tant, two tobacco barns for ' Mr. J. O. Williams and a number of Jheds and shelters along Its path up h'ghway 90. No one was Injured ac cording to reports received here. This storm passed on through the Spring Hope section doing much damage along its course. It is understood high winds did much damage to property in the wll ton section on Sunday afternoon, de molishing barns, sheds, etc., and kill ing a number of mules and other sock. No damage cf any consequence has been reported in the vicinity of Louis nurg although exceedingly strong winds blew throughout the day Sun day and Monday with one of the heav iest wind and rain storms witnessed here in some time on Sunday night. P. T. A. Meeting . The March meeting of the P. T. A. cl Mills High School was opened by the audience singing "America", which waB followed by the Lord's prayer. Mrs. J. B. King then read in a very delightful manner "The Old Family Album". ? Mrs. Barrow greeted the large num ber of visitors and members with a few well chosen remarks. Mrs. John Mitchiner explained the reason for a Joint meeting of Louisburg and other Associations of the County. She then introduced the speaker of the after noon Mrs. T. W. Blckett. Mrs. Bickett's subject was "Social Hygiene". She handled this great subject as a master would have done. Giving to the mothers excellent and much needed advice along this line. The program was closed with the fcong "My Tribute." Kindergarten Egg Hunt Mrs. Ernest Furgurscm entertained 36 ot her little friends Friday at her home on Church Street. Many games were played after which an Easter egg hunt was given on the lawn. Those winning prizes were: Jimmle Finch and Julian Lewis. The guest were as follows: Klttlfc Joe Beasley, Mary Nelson Smith wick, Cheatham Alston, Jr., John Perry, Talmadge Thomas, Jimmle King, Ju lian Lewis, Finner Spivey, Jr., Alfred 1'ergerson, Hilda Prince, Grover Har ris, Jr., Nancy Carlyle Griffin, Jan? F'jrgess, Sarah Hardwlek. Marlon Grainger, Jr., Elizabeth Alston, Betsy Cobb, Virginia Herman, Ann Englar, Betsy Blue Person, Mary Frances Boono, Asher Johnson, Jr., Florence Johnson, Leharald Bunn, V. V. Free man, Mary Alex Collier, Clyde Collier, Joe Barrow, Doris . Beasley, Helen Welch Tucker, Virginia Howard, Hel en Elizabeth Lea. Jimmle Flnth, Jim mle Ragland, Edgar Perry, Nicholas i Perry. 1 Subscribe to Tho Franklin Thnee Sixth Report of the Literary Digest's 1932 Prohibition Poll (From The Literary Digest of March 20, 1038). Favor ' Continuance ol 18th (Prohibition) ?'*" State Amendment Alabama 4,857 Arizona 250 Arkansas 6,070 California 22,411 Colorado . . . 5,203 Connecticut . V 8,642 Delaware ,'. 1,592 District of Columbia . . . 1,966 Florida 3,385 Georgia . . 11,660 Idaho 793 Illinois 38,446 Indiana "51,176 Iowa 18,241 Kansas 22,277 I Kentucky ; 11,406 Louisiana 1,974 Maine 6,314 Maryland 11,679 Massachusetts 32,699 Michigan 20,913 Minnesota 12,582 Mississippi 3,498 Mlssoi" " 16,391 r Monti ............. 692 Nebraska ............ 9,429 Nevada ir. ."tttttt; . : . 86 _ New Hampshire 4.464 New Jersey 26,530 New Mexico 478 New York 67,399 North Carolina 25,589 North Dakota 1,802 Ohio 85,106 Oklahoma 12,306 Pennsylvania. 112,418 Rhode Island 2,559 South Carolina . 3,158 South Dakota 2,167 Tennessee 18,176 Texas 18,292 4 Utah . . .- 663 Vermont 3,253 Virginia 20,820 Washington ? #,195 West Virginia 12,270 Wisconsin 8,937 Wyoming 564 B( Unknown 7,814 >tals 763,175 Favor Repeal of 18th (Prohibition) Amendment 6,863 796 6,411 69,477 8,182 46,875 4,312 ' 6,930 9,866 20,745 1,683 171,687 108,540 30,084 19,481 ? 24,888 8,824 10,906 39,355 123,139 72,929 39,715 ?5,522 42,217 2,698 15,405 ? - Wf - 9.334 156.850 1,229 388,641 . 26,082 5,060 222,012 14,955 "9,978 >40,298 13,535 5,702' 4,380 18,567 . 28,105' *? *1,478 7,650 37,426 14,604 22,719 44,974 1,998 ' 8,519 2,276,8*1 Total 11,720 1,048 12,481 >1,888 11,385 65,517 5,904 8,894 13,231 32,405 2,481 210,133 - 158,716 48,326 41,758 ? s?y m ? 10,798 16,22? 51,034 155,838 93,842 52,297 9,020 58,608 3,390 24,834 27$?? 13.798 183,380 1,707 456,040 51,671 6,862 307,118 27,261 14,?0? 452,716 16,094 8,860 6,547 25,7 (3 46,397 : I 2,141 | 10,903 58,246 20.799 "34,989 53,911 2,562 16,333 3,040,036 Mrs. J. O. Green Dies in Raleigh Mrs. J. O. Green died suddenly in Mary Elizabeth hospital at Raleigh, Saturday morning, Marctk 19, at 12:30 o'clock, following an Illness of only a few days. Mrs. Qreen was the youngest daughter of the late T. C,, and Mar garet Lynch Joyner, of "Franklin and Granville counties, and spent her life here where she was well known and loved by a large circle of friends. She was married on November, 16, 1911, to J. O. Green, who, with four sons, Joe, John Felix, Sidney and Brodle, survive. She also leaves two sisters, Mrs. Cecelia Joyner Green, and Mrs. Mar garet Joyner McGhee, of this place, and two brothers, T. L.. Joyner, of Frankllnton, and J. D. Joyner, of Columbia, S. C. Mrs. Green was devoted to her home, her husband and her children, and they have the deepest sympathy of the entire community in their loss. Funeral services were conducted from the home Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock by her pastor, Rev. R. L. Randolph, assisted by Rev. C. L. Read and Rev. C. L. Dowell, of For estvllle. The body was laid to rest in Fairview cemetery In a grave banked with a mass of beautiful wreaths and newel's, silent testimony to the high esteem in which the de ceased was held. x ) Active .pallbearers were: A. B. Wester, Jr., H. S. Daniel, H. J. Wy att, L. W. Henderson, J. A. Hodges and A. E. Henderson. Honorary pallbearers were H. H. Utley, Irvin Cash, H. R. Parrlsh, R. J. Rom, Geo. Gilliam, W. F. Rose, F. G. Morris, A. H. Vann, D. C. Hicks, E. M. Speed, H. S. Pearce, B. F. Wilder, Dr. B. C. Ford, T. P. Bar rett, Bud Goswick, J. W. Jenkins, Dr. Ivan Proctor, Dr. J. O. Newell, Dr. A. R. Winston, E. J. Cheatham, C. T. Nicholson, D. G. Banks, R. D. Collins, G. L. Cooke, E. W. McGhee, H. F. Fuller, Q. B. Harris, L. P. Spencer, G. L. Winchester, T. J. Jackson, J. O. Purnell, Dick Jones, V. D. Estes, J. W. Daniel, J. H. Har ris and J. R. MItchlner, Jr. ? Frank llnton Newa. The Jom. ]. Davis Chapter at Uxe IT. D. C. will meet with Mrs. Thornton Teffreai on April 5th at 3:30 o'clock. MRS. J. W. MANN. Sect. Hospital Wins Fellowship Winston-Salem, March 24. ? The fellowship in chemistry re cently established at Johns Hop kins University, Baltimore, by the R. J. Reynolds - Tobacco Com pany, has been awarded to 8. O. Jones, of Louisbarg, member of the senior class at State College, Raleigh, according to announce ment today by P. Frank Hanes, attorney for the local campany. Committee selected Jones be cause of his outstanding scholas tic record and his superiority in 14 points which had to be met under terms of scholarship. It will be remembered that yoting Jones won the Kiwanis prize of $100 for scholarshift while attending Mills High School. Announce Winners In French Contesl Chapel Hill, March 24. ? Josephlni Perry of Mills High School of Louis burg, and Margaret Queen of Sylvi Central High School, tied for firs' place in the seventh State-wld< French contest for North Carolim high schools, conducted recently bj the French department and the Ex tension Division of the University and participated in by 953 studentf from 75 schools. The quiz was prepared and gradec under the supervisloa of Dr. J. C Lyons, professor of French here, anc the winners were announced toda] by E. R. Rankin, secretary of the contest committee. Suzanne Winstead and France! Clayton, both of Roxboro high, wer( tied for second. Honorable mention was won bj Beverly Wltherspoon, Harmony; Alice Knott, Oxford; Pattie Bartee Reldsville; Clara Qodby, Harmony; Ovieda Long, Roxboro; Elmer D Johnson, Durham; Helen Holmet and Marie Parker, Mills High School of Louisburg; Campbell Connery Elizabeth City; Pauline Tatum, Har mony; Henry Harris, Albemarle, and Clarence Keever, High Point, These students' papers all had five or fewer mistakes out of a possible 81, it was said. All three papers submitted for the final judging by Louisburg, Rox boro and. Harmony high schools won honorable mention or better. Alamanea County farmers contin ue to plant pastures and legume grazing crops for their dairy cattle. They have purchased cooperatively about 18,900 pounds of lespedeaa and 750 pounds of red clover seed so far this season. Mr. H. H. Hobgood Dead Mr. H. H. Hobgood died at Ms borne at Bunn early Tuesday morning after a short Illness, accordiag to Infor mation received In Loufeburg. Mr. Hobgood was 62 years of age and Is survived by his wife and three children, Mr. Raymond Hobgood, Miss Olivia .Hobgood, of Cambridge, Mass., arid Mr. Hamilton Hobgood. Mr. Hobgood was tbe popular mall carrier on Bunn R. F. D. No. 1, which 8* It* beginning was Maplevllle R. 1. He waa active In all community in terests and church work. He was an exceptional husband, father and neigh bor and a citizen of great value to f ny community. The funeral services were held frcm the home at Bunn, conducted, by Rev. A. L. Thompson, assisted by Rev. ? v ? . Poe, and were largely attended. The interment was made In the Maple Springs $emetery. " TTf "floral offering waa especially large and pretty, tokens of esteem and sympathy from the many friends cf the family. Third Area Conference The third Area Conference of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet ? in Raleigh on April 4th, 1932 and it is expected that the attendance from the area will be large as the National President will be in attendance. The conference will be in charge of Mra. J. Glenn McAdams, Area Chairman, and Mrs. Hugh W. Perry, State Presl cent, will be in attendance. Mrs. Frederick C: Williams, National Presi dent, wtll broadcast over W. P. T. F. at 2:15 p. m. that afternoon. The program for the day is as follows: Invocation: Mrs. J. D. Langs ton. Department Chaplain. Colors Advanced: Pledge to Flag: Led by Mrs. S. E. Jtnnette, Dept. Americanism Chm. Star Spangled Banner. Preamble: Led by Mrs. Foxworth, Americanism Chm. Raleigh Unit Welcome ? Mayor George A. Iseley. Welcome ? R. L. McMillan, Com mander Raleigh Post No. 1. Welcome ? Mrs. R. C. Powell, Presi dent Raleigh Unit. Response ? Mrs. W. S. Hogan, Presi dent Burlington Unit. Roll Call: (Member from each Unit ? lespond with number present). Special music. Reports from: 8th District ? Mrs. T. G. Stem, Dist. Ccmmitteewoman, Oxford, N. C. 9th District ? Mrs. Wade S. Jones, Dist. Commltteewoman, Siler City, N. C. 11th District ? Mrs. J. K. Iseley, Dlst. Commltteewoman, Greensboro, N. C. 11th District ? Mrs. George Burk licad, Dist. Commltteewoman, Ashboro, R C. Chairmen Standing Committees rec ognized. Violin Solo ? Miss Emily JSargent. Introduction of Department Presi dent ? Mrs. George A Iseley. Address ? Mrs. Hugh W. Perry, De partment President. Introduction of National President ? Mrs. Reverdy J. Miller, National Executive Commltteewoman. Address? Mrs. Frederick C. Wil liams, National ' President. Nomination of District Committee women and Alternates for 8th and 12th Districts. t To Build School At Fayetteville ? r 1 Dr. D. T. Smithwtck, a Trustee of 1 the Colored State Normal School at 3 Fayetteville, returned home this week * from a meeting of the Board of Trus ' tees' at Fayetteville, and Informed the ' TIMES that the Board accepted con ? tracts for the . immediate construc 1 tion of. a Teachers Training building. The general contract was awarded 1 to Beaman-Goleman . Co., of Raleigh ? for |9&,112100, the plumbing to A B. 1 Cumber, of Wilmington for $8,800.00 r f nd .the heating to Waldrop Heating ' nnd Plumbing Co., of Rock Hill, 3. C., for $899.00. The Board was well 9 {leased withnthe large number of bid ' ders present.' SENIOR PLAT AT GOLD SAND The play, "The Path Across the [ HHP', a comedy-drama by Lillian J Mqrtimer will be given by the Senior i Class at Oold Sand, Friday evening, April 1, 1932 at 8:00 o'clock. [ lows: The cast of characters are as fol Samuel Crawford? Wilton Leonard. ; Robert Post? J. C. Cottrell. , Walter Conrad ? Norward Faulkner. Dr. Jimmie Reed ? Edgar Fuller. * Salamander Alexander John Henry . Jones ? Bronls Burnette. Mrs. Davis ? Elolse Simpson. Ruth Conrad ? Esther Bailey. Flo Gray ? Pauline Joyner. Lutie ? Vera Joyner. , Taiu ? Bobbie Andrews.^ Other attraction^ are lbusie and . jokes. Come, Mint ?p\ir friends, and enjoy an evening of fun. 1 i 1 11 Subscribe to The Franklin Time* CEMETERY PUTIN ORDER One of the biggest Improvements that has been made In. Loulsburg In many years was the work done at Oaklayn Cemetery on last Saturday and Monday by the convict force under supervision of Mr. F. G. Bak er and Supt. O. C. Hill. Following previous arrangements made with Supt. Oeorge Ross Pou, and State prison officials Mr. Baker took about fifty convicts tt> the Cemetery Sat urday and begun the task of clearing and putting In order, this sacred spot. The work was done In a most orderly and complete manner, from the removal of leave trash and old grass to the trlmlng of the massive oaks that shelter the cltlsena of ear lier Loulsburg. The work was prac tically completed on Monday and the cemetery now presents a much more pleasing appearance. Situated on Highways 69 and 33 the cemetery should be made a place of beauty that those who pass may properly appraise the love and re spect the citizens of this communr lty holds for its dead. To the end that this appraisal shall speak mqre clearly the truth the Prison officials with the convicts have done Louls burg a great service and every citi zen should stop to extend their thanks and appreciations to them for this Invaluable assistance. EASTER PROGRAM On Sunday morning, March 27, a very enjoyable program was rendered i>t Cypress Chapel Baptist church. Mrs. Avon Brantley was director of 1L Tha Risen Christ was stressed throughout the program whlc)i was as follows: ? . 1. Quartet: "The Head That once was crowned with Thorns" ? Misses Grace Strickland, Pattie Lamm. Messrs. Spencer Gay and L. G. Tur nage. 2. Easter Acrostic ? Small children. 3. Song: "Ring Happy Bells" ? (?roup from the Junior choir. 4. Recitations? Three girls. 5. "Easter Flowers" ? Mae Lynn Moore. 6. Solo ? "God Arose" ? Elizabeth Turnage. 7. Reading: "Spike Ramsey" ? Ruth Moore. 8. Duet: "Christ the Lord hath. Risen Today" ? Misses Pattie Lamm and Grace Strickland. KISS TIRXAGE HONORS W. C. T. C. STUDENT Miss Geralda Turnage vat hostess at a party from 8:00 'til 11:00 o'clock Monday evening March 28, at the home ?>f her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. G. Turnage a few miles from Louisburg. Complimenting Miss Estelle Strick land a student of W. C. T. C., at Cul lowhee who spent the Easter holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Strickland. As the guests arrived they were usked to enter their names in the guest book. They were then ushered into the living room. This was made attractive by soft shaded lights and cut flowers. Games and pontests were enjoyed. Music was furnished by piano and radio, during the even ing. A color note of yellow and green, fj mboltc of Easter was tastily arrang ed and carried out throughout the party. While "Sweet and Low" was being softly played on the piano, Anne Lor raine, the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Turnage came quietly in. She wore a short, white ruffled cress of organdie and a paper bonnet 7f yellow and green. She carried an. Easter basket filled with dainty handkerchiefs tor the honoree. A solo, "We're expressing that we Love \ou", was Bung by Miss Grace Strick land accompanied at the piano by the tcstess, Miss Turnage. A course of grape Juice and ginger maps shaped into mlnature rabbits, w as served. Guests included: The honoree, Miss Strickland, Misses Bernice, Grace, Margaret, and Mattle Lee Strickland, Mrs. James E. Wilder, Miss Eloise Ferry, Messrs. J. E. Perry, Jr., James E. Wilder, Junle, and Glycerine Tur nage, George Tant, Theron Strick land, Raymond Moore, Leon Alford t nd Randolph McGregor. CARD OF THANKS We wish to extend our thanks to our many friends and neighbors, tor their klndnegs and sympathy, during the recent sickness and death of our husband and father. They will bo long and tenderly remembered. MRS. W. J. SHEARIN, and Family. ?? i ______ * '*> Spring Sale Attention is called to the an nouncement of a big Spring Sale at Tonkel's Department Store on another page. Mr. Tonkel informs the TIMES ha la offering some real sacrifioed bargains In this sale and waata all the people of the Connty to profit by them. You mar call him typical Ameri can if he relishes telling yon how many eggs he eats for breakfast.