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^ ^ ?* Watch Label On Bend In When Tim* The Franklin Times Medina That Bring* Rtnltl A. F. JOHNSON, Editor and The County, The State, The Union t SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 Per Tear VOLUMN LXIII. LOUISBURO, N. CAROLINA, FRIDAY, MAY 6, 1082 TEN PAOES NUMBER It To Sell Property For Taxes RECEIVE PETITION PROM TAX RELIEF ASSOCIATION Commissioners Handle Many Matters Of Minor Importance At Meeting Monday ? Usual Reports Received. The Board of County Commission ers met in regular session on Monday with all members being present. Af ter reading and approving minutes ot former meeting the Board disposed ol matters as follows: Referring to former minutes It was ordered that proceeds from the sale ot road equipment of Cypress Creek township be applied to the debt ser vice of that township. W. R. Griffin was before the Board asking to be appointed Standard Keeper for Franklin County. The County Accountant was instructed to v rite Commissioner W. A. Graham for instructions as to the proper pro ceedure of the Board. Claims of the Paramount Chemical Co., was order paid when funds were available. Upon motion of Jones seconded by Speed it was ordered that jury tickets from the May term of Court be ap plied to thepayfiiSnT of taxes oTCbose jurors who have not paid their taxes. The County Accountant was order: fed to correct acreage of J. C. Ay cock if found in error. J. L. Palmer was advanced 132.81 lor service in tax suits. The County Accountant was ordered to segregate and value the Mrs. Mar tha Davis estate, provided that all heirs agree. J. M. Brcughton and R. N. Simms, attorneys for Wake Forest and Mere dith Colleges were before the Board asking that these colleges be exempt ed from paying tax on the Hill Live Stock Co., building in the town 'of Louisburg,. which Is now owned by 'hese Colleges. It was ordered that this matter be held open for investi gation by the County Attorney. The bill of costs In the Dick Ayes cue case from Granville County was held over to the next regular meet ing. . Several members of the Tax Relief H Association were before "the Board with a petition asking that property I e not advertised for tax until on or after Nov. 1, 1932. The petition was read by W. L. Lumpkin in the Court rcom before the Commissioners and an audience of citizens. A motion by Jones seconded by Sjeed that the petition be granted was lost. On motion the County Accountant was ordered to correct the 1931 tax ot W. G. Ball on 64 acres and allow ? draw back for the error in 1932. On motion the bid on J. D. Alston on the Pattie Coppedge land was al lowed to be transferred to the Coun ty. ifRi The County Accountant reported collections as follows: 1931 tax $11, 473.50; 1930 tax $172.33; back taxes $.111.68. Upon motion, of Dean, seconded by Perry, the Tax Collector was instruct ed to advertise and sell property in accordance with. law. The Superintendent of the County Home mode his report which was re ceived and filed. He reports 16 white and 13 colored inmates. Chairman Moss reported the Home in good con dition. T. S. Dean filed report for the Wel fare Department, which was received and filed. H. P. Speed filed report for the Home Demonstration Department vhich was received and filed. The report of the Healthi Depart ment was received and filed. After allowing a number, oL ac counts the Board adjourned to its next regular meeting. Annual Inspection Battery B. J he Annual Federal Inspection of Battery "B" 113th F. A. our Wocal National Guard unit, wu held on Monday afternoon and night by Capt. Rumsey Campbell, U. 8. Army Battery "B" showed up well and this Inspection waa by far the beat Federal Inspection ever put up by our local battery. ' Capt. Campbell was highly com plimentary In hi* remarks with re spect to the Inspection and assured Capt. Orlflln that hla battery would receive a high rating. ? Quite a large number of officers attended the Inspection and among them was Qen. J. V. B. Metta, the Adjutant General of North Carolina. Bowie To Speak Hon. Tam C. Bowie, oandldate for the U. S. Senate, will speak, to the voters of Franklin County on Wed nesday, May 11th , 1182, at 2 o'clock p. m. All voter* Interested In the .lasues In this campaign are Invited to attend. Subscribe to The Franklin Times Nay Day At Louisburg College Exercise Conceded Beat In Recollec tion Of The Large Crowd In At tendance. The unusually gay and colorful May Day Pageant presented at Louisburg College on Wednesday af ternoon, May 4th, opened with the "Grand March", played by the Wake Forest Band, and In which a great gathering of girls beautifully attired In evening gowns of every hue took part. Entering from the right, these participants marched . In groups gt two directly to the foot of the throne where they parted, marching single file, then round and round Main In groups of two, four, and more. The march ended with the young ladles forming an aisle down which the royal procession ap proached the throne. They, as, a chorus, hailed the queen when she entered. ? -The royal processional was led by the pages Minnie Russell and Winnie Russell, who were followed by the Ladles of Court, in lovely evening gowns: Helen Browning. Ruth Cathey, Mildred Dozier, Sarah Hicks, Jane Qulley, Ruth Parker, Ellen Matthews and Hazel Allen, Miss Lydia Hartmann. as Sceptre bearer, preceded the> maid of Hon or, Miss Nora Browning, who wbb dressed In a pretty evening dress of white net and lace. Little Mies Vir ginia Howard, in a frock of yellow and white, followed bearing the crown. Immediately preceding the May Queen, Little Misses Nanoy Car lyle Griffin and' Talmadge Thomas, in yellow ,nd blue respectively, car rying ba ts of roses, strew flow ers in her path. ? The lovely tjrreeu, "Mtss TJoroTEy Duval, attired in a beautiful gown of white satin and train of white tulle, entered the court and grace fully ascended the throne, where she was received by h?r . attendants. Master Clyde McKet, fU a Tittle white suit served as her train bearer. The crown was graciously present ed to the Queen by the Maid of Honor, and the sceptre by Miss Hart mann, the bearer. The Queen ac cepted both wUh fitting words and invited everyone to join In their fes tival in welcoming the month of May. The festival, as entertainment to the Queen, opened with a butterfly dance by Imogene Phillips, Helen Tucker, Frances Ann Earle, Betsy Splvey, Jean Fleming, Betty John son, Jane Murphy and Elizabeth Egerton in costumes of yellow and orange with black spots on wings. Miss Katherlne Barham entertained with a graceful flower dance; fol lowing which Misses Christine Mann, Isolene Wells and Evelyn Bradshaw, as clowns, and Miss Mildred Forte, as fairy, provoked much mirth and applause with their gymnastic stunts and dancing. Little Miss Jill Allen in a costume of green tulle present ed a dance, Ballet Migonne. The may pole dance was performed by a gay group of dancers dressed In costumes of lavender and gold, cor responding to the colors of the streamers. The Sailor's Hornpipe dance by a jolly group of sailor las sies Immediately preceded the Scarf Dance given by Miss Blllie Phillips In blue costume. An Old Fashion Dance was given by Misses Margaret Ram sey, Katherlne Barham, Laura V. Lupton and Mildred Forte in colon ial dress. The festival was concluded with a one-act play, "The Dream Lady" presented by the following char acters: King, Beatrice Galloway; queen, Mary Wheless; prince, Joyce Price; PrlncesB Flametta, Louise Pratt; Astorre, Peggy Ford; Amelr lotte, Jean Fleming; Mlgnonne, Mil dred Forte; Corsette, Helen Chand ler; Nlnlna, Mary Scott Gurley; Denlna, Pearl Cavanaugh; page, Myrtle Mitchell; Dream Lady, Kath rine Barham. ' v The ?queen and members of her court left the throne to the reces sional was played by the Wake For est Band, who played at different Intervals during the program. The entertainment was given un der the direction of Mrs. Hattle Mae Parker McKee, Teacher of Dramatic* and Physical evocation. Musical accompaniment was played by Miss Dorothy Hurley. A large number of out-of-town people were present and an Immense crowd of local patrons and friends of the College attended. Voda Vita Class Meets The Voda Vita class of the Louls burg Baptist Sunday School held lta regular monthly business meeting at the home of Mlaa Marie Meade Monday evening, May 2, at 8 o'clock. After jthe devotional the business matters of the class Were discussed and plana fdr further development outlined. ? >'? Immediately following the bvcW ness session dellelous refreshments were served by the hostess. Levy Additional Privilege Taxes TOWN TO TAKE OVER OAK WOOD CEMETERY Bank Not Interacted in Town'* Ac count ? Many Minor Matters At tended To. The Board ot Town Commissioner* met In regular seaalon May i, 1932, with the following members present: A. W. Person, W. E. White. F. H. Al len, R. W. Smlthwlck, M. C. Murphy, L. L. Joyner, Mayor, presided. Dr. R. F. Yarborough called the i'oards attention to an unsanitary condition existing at the residence on Clifton Avenue, owned by Mrs. J. M. Allen. This unsanitary condition is caused by defective plumbing. The Board Instructed Dr. Yarborough to ?vrite to Mrs. J. M. Allen, who Is In l'iorida, ami call her attention to the said unsanitary condition. The minutes ot the previous meet ing were read and approved. The monthly reports of the Town Clerk, Tax Collector, and Chief of Police wero read and approved. Mr. Whtle advised the Board that the Citizens Bank & Trust Co., of Henderson, N. C., had informed him that they would not be Interested In providing banking facilities for the Town of Loulsburg, N. C.. unless substantial Sinking Funds were kept on totwlt;- ? . Mr. White informed the Board that the Episcopal Church of Louls burg formerly owned the Oakwood Cemetery and had formerly turned it over to the Betterment Association with the understanding that the Bet erment Association would be given a deed to the Cemetery, provided the cemetery wfffe k6pf~ in good condition; and that the Town of Loulsburg could secure a deed to the cemetery provided the Town would keep It in good order. This matter was disposed of as follows: ~ "TUtt the Town 6t Loulsburg se cure the ownership of Oakwood Cemetery, under proper legal pro cedure, and maintain the Cemetery in good condition." This motion was carried. The Board ruled to allow the ac count of Dr. H. G. Perry, for pro fessional services rendered to the Town employees, in amount of 986.00, to apply on his Town Taxes. The Board authorized the Tax Collector to make a tax refund of $2.10 to 8. C. Foster, on his 1431 taxes, to rectify an error In addition of $100.00 on the tax abstract of Mr. Foster. The Board authorized the Tax Collector to credit Estella Hill with a $5.00 Partial Payment Tax Re ceipt, which she holds In her pos session. and with which the records show she was not credited, by the former' Town Clerk. The Board Instructed the Tax Col lector to accept School Teachers Vouchers as payment on Town Taxes. The Clerk was authorized to pur chase 4,000 first class stamped windowed envelopes. The Board passed ordinances re quiring privilege licenses to be taken by non-residence cleaning concerns and laundries, also for oil companies with bulk plants In Loulsburg or within one mile of Loulsburg. A petition relative to the post ponement of the sale of land for taxes was passed. After allowing a number ot ac count* the Board adjourned. Glee Club Concert ? ' On Friday evening, Mar 13, at 8:00, the Loulsburg College Olee Club will present Its annual spring concert in the Social Hall at the College, under the direction of Mrs. Theo Wooten McCullers. Miss Jane Gulley will be the accompanist and Mr. Ward Wilcox, basso, will be so loist (or the occasion. This will be the third public per formance of the year by the entire Olee Club tho different groups have given programs for local organisa tions and at various high schools In the eastern section of the Btate. This la the first Olee Club con cert to be given in the College par lors since the auditorium was dls troyed by fire a number of years ago, and the public Is cordially In vited. Fire Destroys Barn The large stock barn belonging to Mrs. J. M. Allen located just back of her residence on North Main 8treet was destroyed by fire about 1 o'clock yesterday morning, to-' gether with its contents and three nice mules. The fire had gained such headway when the firemen ar rived It was beyond the possibility of saving It. The barn was the one In which Mr. J. M. Allen ended his .life last fall. The amount of the iloss has not been determined, it; 'Is understood the property was la bored. ? r f ? r Idle curiosity needs deflation. Maxwell Speaks To Franklin Voters OntllBM His Platform For Gover nor-j-Introduced by W. W. Neal Allen J. Maxwell, candidate for Governor for No'rth Carolina ad dressed ? large number of citizens In the Court house In Louisburg, on Mdnday at 1:30 o'clock, setting be fore the voters of Franklin County his platform and emphasizing that he became a candidate for governor because he wanted to present tome important IssueB to the people of North Carolina. He stated that he was free from any obligation and Independent of any political ma chine. In beginning his address he made answer to several criticisms made of him by his opponent, Ehrlnghaus. He stated that he had been largely responsible for the removal of state tax from property since 1921. He listed the issues upon which the three candidates for governor agree which were that the next legislature should aaaume the administration r.f the schools of the state for the six month*, term without tax on proper ty, a genuine revaluation of real estate, creation of^ no new bureaus against {fie short ballot, loyalty to the principal ot Tocal self-govern ment. Maxwell gave as his advocations other than the above as the preven tion of any member of the General Assembly being appointed to any of fice created by the General Assembly or an oBce in which the salary has been increased by the General As sembly, pAvlsion of protection for the depositors in the Banks in North Carolina, state-wide systems of ren tal of school books, -reduction of the cost of government, abandonment of the Idea of bulldtnr c U5W state prlapn, and the employment of the prisoners for their keep. In conclusion Mr. Maxwell stated that he did not think there should be radical change In the cost and make-up of government as to ad just it to the bottom of the curve of depression but that It should be adjusted to reach a "happy me dium". He desires a reasonable ad justment made so that there will be maintained efficient, capable and adequate governmental service. Mr. Maxwell was welcomed by Mr. E. H. Malone, chairman of the Dem ocratic Executive committee of Franklin County, and was intro duced by Mr. W. W: Neal, President of the Franklin County Tax Relief Association. Preceding the introduction of the speaker, Mr. W. L. Lumpkin read to the audience a petition made to the county commissioners asking for the continuance of tax sales until November, it being signed by a com mittee of Messrs. W. W. Neal and J. H. Fuller Re-Union At Justice The annual Confederate Re-Un lon will be held at Justice on Tues day, May 10th, 1932. The occasion this year will be an all day affair with dinner served on the grounds. Everybody is requested to bring a basket. Prominent speakers will be present and take part in the pro gram and every body, especially ev ery old Confederate veteran, is in vited to attend. Barbecue Supper The TIMES is requested to an nounce that a barbecue supper wilt be held at Seven Oaks Dairy, near Katesvllle, on Friday evening, May 13th, from 6 to 9 o'clock. Tickets (or supper will be sold and the pro ceeds will be given to Ebeneezer Church and used to put a new top on same. All are invited to go out. CARD op thanks I wish to express to my friends and neighbors my thanks for the kindness and sympathy rendered during the illness and death of my dear mother. WALTER J. PERRY. Fifty-six Durham County farmers ?old $271.88 worth of surplus pro duce j>n the curb market last 8atur FRANKUN COUNTY MEMOR- ? IAL ASSOCIATION TO MJOKT * * The officers, chairmen and * * members of- all Committee* of * * the Franklin County Memorial ? * Association and any person in- * * te rented are Invited and asked * * to meet In the Board at Kduca- * * tkm rooms la Loulsburg on ? * Tuesday afternoon. May 10th, * * at 8:80 o'clock for the pfsrpooe * * of electing officios for the ea- * * suing year and arranging to oh- * * serve Memorial Day this year. * E. L. BEST, President. ? * Mrs. H. W. Perry, Secretary. * * ?%???? ?? r ? ? Dr. Wilcox Speaks At Epsom Dr. A. D. Wilcox, President of Louisburg College, preached the Baccalaureate sermon to a large au dience In the Epsom High School audltorfttm yesterday afternoon at 3:00 o'clock. The exercise began with the pro cessional. The Seniors came In from the rear of the auditorium followed by the Juniors, who will soon take their places. The Seniors, who are using cotton dresses in all the com mencement exercises, ware attrac tively dressed In rainbow colors. Dr. Wilcox took the, building, which we sea with our eyes, and showed how character was the fun demental Qualification which could make any building either a palace, a house, or a hovel. He pictured how the building, as It is today, is the product of material plus mind, thus giving credit to the minds of the people of the past who made possible the opportunities of today. In conclusion, Dr. Wilcox showed that all educational systems can do is to furnish the tools, and each "In dividual must train himself. He suggested that the graduating class continue their education, either In schools of higher learning, or through | their own efforts. - Mr. 6. H. Cooper Dead Mr. George H. Cooper, one of Franklin County's most prominent citizens, died at his home on Ken more Ave., Louisburg, Monday morning, May 2, at 4:15 o'clock. He had been sick for about two weeks. Ma illness having developed' into pneumonia last week. Mr. Cooper , who was near 75 years of age, leaves his wife and two children, Mr. O. B. Cooper of Ra leigh, and Mrs. W. R. Dean of Route ?, Louisburg. He *l?n 1mm thra? "grandchildren. ~ Mr. Cooper has lead an active life In the interest of his community having served several years as Town Commissioner, being a leading member of the Louisburg Baptist Church and also a deacon of the church, and having served his county as Representative in the General As sembly of North Carolina in 1923 and during the special session of 1924. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Cooper came to Louisburg about 1890 and engaged in the Mer cantile business with Col. Jones, later with M. C. Pleasants and by himself, later becoming Interested in the manufacture of wagons came in possession of the Louisburg Wag on Company, which he was operating together with a lumber business at the time of his death. The funeral services were held from the Louisburg Baptist Church at three o'clock Tuesday afternoon, being conducted by Rev. D. P. Har ris, pastor of the Louisburg Baptist church, and Rev. C. B. Howard of Youngsville, and G. W. May, of Cen terville. The pall bearers were as follows: Active ? C. T. Stokes, J. M. Boone, Mc. Stamps. H. . C. Taylor, W. B. Tucker. McM. Furgurson, S. H. Av erett, W. R. Mills, F. W. Wheless, W. J. Cooper: ? Honorary ? W. N. Fuller. J. W. Weaver, S. T. Wilder, L. P. Hitks, E. L. Best. R. B. Bob bitt, F. H. Allen. W. E. Bartholo mew, Q. S. Leonard, Jurdan Toone, C. P. Harris, S. J. Parham, J. P. Timberlake, P. B. Griffin, K. K. Al len, L. J. Pernell, Moses Neal, C. N. Sherrod, J. B. Jones. S. P. Burt, M. C. Pleasants, W. H. Allen, W. H. Yarborough, Spencer Dean. T. J. Jeffreys, W. W. Shearln, S. B. Nash, N. M. Perry, W. W. Webb, A. F. Johnson, F. W. Justice, F. M. Fuller. BABIES FOB ADOPTION The Children's Home Society of N. C? Inc., ot Greensboro, has the following bab)es for adoption during the month of May: 3 boys age 6 months, 4 boys age 12 months, 2 boys age 8 months, 1 girl age 24 months, 1 girl age 4 months. In terested parties are Invited to make applications tor these babies. Facts About Tax Rates It will be Interesting to the many readers of THE FRANKLIN TIMES to know how the tax rates for franklin County compare. In addi tion to giving the County rate we are also giving the local rates for Loulshurg township. Read them, compare them and study them: Tear Co. School Road total 1931 1.12 51 28 1.88 1930 1.33 81 30 2.14 1?2? 1.18 82 27 l.?7 1928 1.20 78 48 2.88 1927 1.21 76 SO 8.48 1928 1.23 78 80 2.48 1928 1.11 78 80 2.38 1914 1.28 83 .V Sfc.ii ,'2.09 1923 1.08 83 1-8 80* S.88 1-8 1928 .80 38 28 1.44 / Rev. D. P. Harris Addresses Graduates Mills High School Closed Thursday With Usual Formalities, and Big Crowds In Attendance. The closing exercises at Mills High School, Loulsburg, were held Thurs day night, April 28, at eight o'clock, and was attended by one of the larg est and most attentive audiences to gather at such an occasion. The Graduating Class, composed of eighteen members, were ushered down the aisle, through arches of dogwood held by the sophomore girls attired in dresses of green who sang a song to the Seniors, and on to the stage by the chief marshal. Jack Rouse. They were followed by the guests and officials. In the absence of Prof. W. R. Tay lor, who was to have given the ad dress, Rev. D. P. Harris, pastor of the Loulsburg Baptist Church, ad dressed the graduating class and audience In a speech full of wisdom, enthusiasm and beautiful thought on ';A Righteous Posterity". As In troduction, Rev. Harris asked the question, "What are our schools for?", and in turn gave answer that they were for the good of our child ren, for the betterment of humanity and the training of oar land. Alio, he stated that everything is prepared for the birth of a little one Into this world and added that It was still more important that everything be prepared for its development and growth throughout life. Upon delving into his main theme, "A Righteous Posterity", he ? re marked that a righteous, posterity is the greatest gift we can make to this world. Such gift, he said, guar antees our freedom, although that freedom depends upon the world in which we live and that world Is de termined by the ideas and Ideals of the boys and girls and the people in It. It guarantees the purporting of our schools; and here, he asked why It Is the people hate to pay a little tax to have good schools and the best teachers for their children. Making examples of Rome and the Papacy and Germany and her mili tarism before the war, he said that they realized that when they govern ed the schools they governed every thing. Too, this righteous posterity seeks a true happiness, which corner upon development through self searching and self-forming. It gives courage and the possibility of being somebody. In closing, Rev. Harris reminded his audience that youth has k life ftill Of ambitions and that these am bitions must be guided for a right eous posterity for a true happiness. Do our schools give us a righteous posterity and it a true happiness? His warning was that this world is a poor place to get riches, a poor place to find happiness, a poor place to get fame, but it is a great place to build character. The exercises were opened by the verse of America being sung by the audience, followed by a prayer by Rev. T. A. Sikes, pastor of the Louls burg Methodist Church. The exer cises were presided over by Profes sor W. R. Mills, superintendent of Mills High School. The speaker was Introduced by Mr. E. L. Best, Su perintendent of the Public Schools of Franklin County. Professor Mills awarded the Citi zenship medal given by the S. A. R. to a student of the Seventh Grade to Miss Edith Harris. Certificates of promotion from the Seventh grade into high school were presented to students by Prof. Mills as follows: Elizabeth Person, Miriam Downey, Wayne Simmons, Richard Yar borough, Gertrude Foster, Adele Holmes, Robert Peoples, I Wisher Beasley, William Aycock, Graham Prince, William W. Ragland, Alma Lee Shearin, Sudie Toone, Bernard Ivey, Edith Harris, Janet Hayes, Eu? genla May, Rose Malone, Beverly Shearin, Sophia Splvey, Wm. A. Jones, Jr., David Collier, Charles Gfittls, McKinne Pearce. Also, perfect attendance certifi cates went to the following: El eanor Beasley, Frances Anne Earle, Evelyn Johnson Smithwick, Thomas Eaton Holden, Juanlta Hall, Ernes tine McFarland, Rebecca Toone, Galther Beam, Jr.. Robert Ingrain, James Shearin, Margaret Wiggins, Jennie Chieatham Alston, Irma Grif fin, Virginia Splvey, Viola Alston, Marie Hilton, Helen Peoples, Wm. T. Person, Jamee Edwards, Karl Al len, Glenn Beasley, Shirley Downey, Hugh Perry, Jr., Martha Holden, Joe Macon Beasley, Wilson Vaughan, Mary Helen Gordon, Estelle Hunt, Marlon Matthews, Wm. A. Jones, Jr., William W. Ragland, Richard Yarbo rough. Mildred Matthews, Bev erly Shearin, Sudle Toone, Robert Peoples, William Lee Beasley, Thomas Wheless, Athlea Boone, Ma mie. Davis Beam, Mary Fuller Beas ley, Dorothy Foster, Gertrude Hold 1 (Continued on Pag* Five)