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The County, The Sbft'e, The Union All Candidates Must Sign Pledge By Hay 20th To Hare Name Qa Ticket A. V. JOHNSON, Editor and Hunger SUBSCRIPTION ?1.50 Per Year . VOLUMN LXIII. ,f NUMBER IS LOUISBURG, N. CAROLINA, FRIDAY, MAY 18, *982 TEN PAGES STOPS SALES FOR TAXES Judge Harris Signs Restraining Or der ? To Be Heard in Raleigh, Saturday, May 88th, 1082. Hon. W. C. Harris, of Raleigh, Judge of the Seventh Judicial Dis trict, signed a restraining order Wed nesday stopping the Commissioners of Franklin County and the Town of Loulsburg from advertising and sell ing the real estate for. delinquent taxes on- the first Monday In June as is required by ttw. The order was signed on- the representation of a petition of Q. S. Leonard, Individual ly and In behalf of other tax payers of Franklin County and was signed by S. S. Meadows, Q. S. Leonard, S. P. Boddle, R. A. Pearce, and Herbert U. Perry, and by W. L. Lumpkin at torney. Judge Harris set Saturday, May 28tb, 1932 as the date for the hear ing to be held In Raleigh, before hlm self. Among the representations In the petition were that the tax levy Is il legal and invalid, an is excessive and in violation of the provisions of the Constitution, in that it provides for more than 15 cents for general pur poses. That It Is Illegal and exces E.ve because it Is contrary to the pro visions of Chapter 134 public laws si 193L? , , Section 6 of the complaint is more definite than the others and raises entirely new question. It follows: 6. That said levy and assessment 'vas Illegal for that the Commission ers In making up their budget and levying said taxes levied a tax of 22 cents on~ the |100 fiT the support at the six months schools, contrary to the express provisions of Section 492 of Chapter 427 of the public laws of 1931 which provided "The Boards of Commissioners of the several Coun ties of the State shall levy in eaoh of the years of the next blennlum, a ? tax upon all the taxable properties In each of such Counties that will be equal to a levy of 15 cents on each tlOO of value on the total value of real and personal property listed and cpsessed In each County in the year 1930." The plaintiffs are represented by Wr.'W. L. Lumpkin. Prizes Awarded Last Saturday morning at eleven o'clock the winners in the Milk for Health Contest of Franklin County, gathered in the office of the Health Department to receive their awards. They were viz.: High School Essay, Mary Johnson, Edward Best High School, Edith Harris, Loulsburg Grammer School; High School Pos ter, Hazel Johnson, Loulsburg; Grammer School Poster, Berta Wheeler, Franklinton; High School Rhyme, Hector Harris, Jr., Frank - Unton, Grammer School Rhyme, Viv ian Gupton, Hickory Rock-White Level Grammer School. To each one Dr. Yarborough, the Health Officer, presented $1.00. Prizes from the following merchants were divided among the winners: G. W. Murphy ft Son, Fuller ft Ma con, Thomas Grocery Co., Mrs. Berta Turner, Mrs. H. M. Stov^ft, Saddle Drug- Co., Scoggin Drug Co., F. R. Pleasants Drug Co., Beasley Broth ers Dfug Co., Tonkel'l, F. W. Whe less, Hall & Hall, F. A. Roth, Mrs. Julia Scott, W. E. White Furniture Co., Sykes Cleaning Co., Loulsburg Theatre, H. C. Taylor ft Co. The Health Department wishes to thank these merchants for their, hearty and generous response In the Milk for Health Campaign. Mrs. Yar borough Entertains Mrs. Will Yarborough was hos tess to the Tuesday afternoon Book Club on May 10, at the Four Winds Tea Room where the following In teresting program was presented: Topic for the afternoon, "Alda"; Piano Solo? March Triumphant; The Origin and Text of the Drama ? Mrs. Sam Parham; Music ? "Celeste Alda"; Malretta Bey ? Mrs. White; Music ? "Farewell O Earth". Special music was furnished by Mrs. Theo Wooten McCullers, of the musio de partment of the Southern Conser vatory of Music, Loulsburg College, and Miss Jane Oulley, student at Louisburg College. Bereral selec tions were also played on the vlc trola. Delicious refreshments, consisting of salad, coffee, and candy were served. Members of the club present to enjoy this meeting were: Miss Mary Yarborough, Mrs. Felix Allen, Mrs. S. P. Boddle, Mrs. Thornton Jeffreys, Miss Virginia Foster, Mrs. Louis Scoggln, Mrs. B. J. Parham, Mrs. Alice Uixel, Mrs. Theo Wooten McCullers, Miss Jane Oulley, Mrs. W. R. Mills. Mrs. J. L Palmer, Mr*. Hazel Ford. FOR FIRST CLASS JOB PRINTINO PHONE NO. 1SI Lebrun Elected President Paris ? Albert Francois Lebrun, 60 years old, the son of a farmer, was elected president of Rrance by an overwhelming majority of the senate and chamber of deputies. He succeeds Paul Doumer, who was as sinated Friday. Like President Hoover, he is a mining engineer. On his way back to Paris from Versailles M. Lebrun received the resignation of the ministry headed by Andre Tardleu. At the request of thepresident. U. Tardleu said he would remain In offlce on the under standing that a new cabinet would be formed by June 4 at the latest. The new chamber of deputies meets Iwrii - ? : ? ? ? 1 ? As soon as the colorful election ceremony was completed at Ver sailles, Premier Tardleu turned over the executive powers to the new head of the state. Then M. Lebrun hastened to Elysee palace in Paris where he bowed before the bier of Paul Doumer, his assassinated pred ecessor. After expressing condolences to Mme. Doumer, the new president went to the tomb of the unknown soldier at the Arc de ' Trlomphe where he placed a wreath. His route was lined with cheering crowds. Then he went to his Luxembourg palace where he was inducted as grand master of the legion of honor. The Gold Sand Women's Club The Oold Sand Women's Club held i's regular meeting on April 26, 1932. The igeetlng was opened by singing, "We Relieve in The South". The roll call was answered by "The Worst I Bargain I ever Made". These topic*1 lor the month are very interesting hnd the club members seem to like this form of answering roll call. The main business of the meeting was a discussion of plans and means by "*'hich the club members can help to keep the Oold Sand Lunch Room in operation during the coming school reason. The president gave a very good suggestion of planting an extra row of some vegetable in the garden or do a little extra canning for the lunch room. This not only applies to the cfub members but to anyone else who wishes to contribute some thing to the lunch room; we assure you that it will be greatly appreciat ed. After the business was finished the meeting was turned over to Hiss Frlest who took up Tie Dying as our major project. Several members bought material which was dyed into lovely patterns. An exhibit of fancy work from the J. & P. Coats and Clark's O. N. T. Company which was of much interest was displayed by Miss Priest. At the closing of the .meeting a so cial program was put on by Mrs. O. M. Limer and Mrs. 0. F. Tharrington. The program was a contest of fruits, Mrs. M. M. Person was winner of the contest and received as her reward a large stick fpf candy. The hostesses, Mrs. M. E. Watkins and Mrs. F. R. Parrish served de licious chocolate cake and lemonade at the conclusion of the meeting. Our April meeting was well attend ed and we hope that the rest of the meetings this year will be also. Out it thirty-one members twenty-four were present. This is a good showing i:nd we hope that those who were ab sent from this meeting will make a special effort to be present next time. Mrs. R. L. Burnette, Secy. Mrs. Owen Reed, President Flat Rock B. Y. P. U. The following Is an outline of the Flat Rock B. Y. P. U. program which will be given Sunday, May 16: I President's Period. 1. Song Service. 2. Sentence Prayer*. ? * 3. Records and taking in new mem bers. 4. Bible Drill. 6. Song. , 6. Secretary's Report. 7. Assignment of next program. II. Oroup Captain's Period. Topic? "The Life of Christ". 1. Scripture Reading ? Myrtle Hen dTix. 2. Opening Discussion ? Mildred Little. 3. Jesus Rereals God in Teach ings ? Louise Frailer. 4. The Life of Jesus Reveals Ood's l ower ? Richard Hill. 5. His Life Repeals Ood's World Program? Effle Tbarringtoo. 6. Jesus' Life a Revelation of Ood's Mercy ? Lillian Layton. 7. Jesus' Life, a Revelation of Ood's Character ? Edna Roberts.. III. Prealdent's Period. 1. Song. 2. Prayer. Tfce public is cordially invited to Ut*?b it ? o'clock. - ... . All Candidates mast 8l*n Pledge by May 90th to Have Name on Ticket. Col. Cooper To Deliver Address At Louisburg College Closing ? Bac calaureate Sermon by Rev. H. B. Porter ? Commencement Program People over the state generally will be Interested in the feature* of the Commencement to be held at Louisburg College thla spring be ginning on May 20, and ending' on May 24. The program Is as follows: Fri day, May 20, 8 o'clock? Annual Conc?rtu8gturd_?y. May 21, 2 o'clock ? Homing Coming Exercises; S o'clock ? Home Economics Exhibit, t> o'clock ? Art Exhibit, 8 o'clock ? Alumnae Banquet; Sunday, May 22, 11- o'clock ? Baccalaureate Sermon, 8 o'clock ? Sermon before T. W. C. A. and Y. M. C. A.; Monday. May 23, 5 o'clock ? Class Day, 8 o'clock ? Play by School of Expression; Awarding of Diplomas, and Certifi cates. The Commencement Address at Louisburg College will be delivered by Col. Wade H. Cooper, of Wash ington, D. C.; the Baccalaureate Sermon will be given by Rev. H. B. Porter, of Wilmington, and the ser mon btffore the Y. W.' C. A. and Y. M. C. A. by Dr. Armour David Wil cox, President of Louisburg College. Bids For Mail Route Announcement Is made that seal ed proposals will be received by the Second jtysslstant Postmaster Gen eral at Washington, D. C., until May 31st, for carrying the mails for a titi-Uk Of lonr years over a route from Pranklinton by Louisburg to Hen derson daily in the afternoon for six days a week and once daily from Frankllnton to Louisburg in the early morning for seven days a week. Contractor not required to transport other than first clan, newspaper, speciajl delivery and Bpeclal handling parcel post mall, and is not required to perform box delivery and collection service. The bond required la $1200.00. The proposed schedule is as fol lows: Leave Frankllnton daily at 6:30 a. m. artive Louisburg 7:00 a. m. Leavg Louisburg Sunday, 7:16 a. m. arrive Frankllnton 7:45 a. m. Leave Frankllnton, daily except Sunday, 6:00 p. m., arrive Hender son at 7:10 p. m. It will be seen that the morning route above is the same aa is now in use between Louisburg . and Frankllnton. The evening route is a change and takes the place of the present evening service. This will pass Louisburg about 6:30 p. m. Glee Club In Annual Concert The ahnual concert of the Louis burg College Olee Club will be held in the Social Parlors of the College on Friday night, May 13th, at eight o'clock, under the direction of Mrs. Theo Wooten McCullers. The pub lic is cordially invited to attend this concert. - ? The Olee Club this year is one of the Jargest- ever organized at the College and has received ifiany com pliments f6r its splendid concerts It has given in the past year. This will be the third performance of the Olee Club In public this year, al though different groups have given programs at numerous places in the eastern section of North Carolina. The officers of the Olee Club are Miss Ruth Cathey, president; Miss Daisy Atkinson,- secretary; and Miss Jane Qulley, treasurer. Miss Oul ley Is also the accompanlest. The program to be - given at the concert Is as follows: The Oreed Cathedral? Hahn; The Oypsy Trail ? Galloway, both by Qlee Club; The Smuggler ? Beresford, Rollln' to Rio ? Bartholomew, and Son of the Sun ? Friml, by Ward Wilcox; The Dear Little 8hamrock ? Rhys-Herbert, and Mammy's Lullaby ? Roberts, by the .Glee Club; I am Fate! ? Hamblen, by Ward Wilcox; Homing ? Del Riego, and Soldiers Chorus ? "Faust" ? Gounod, by the Glee Club. Bowie Speaks Hon. Tam C. Bowie, candidate (or the United States Senate against Senator Cameron Mofrlson, spoke to a pretty good crowd of Franklin County voters in the Court house in Loulsburg Wednesday. Mr. Bowie discussed his platform at length, and paid his respects to his opponents, contrasting the several platforms. Mr. Bowie, was Introduced by Mr. C. P. Harris, who served with Mr. Bowie In the State Senate. Mr. Harris was especially complimentary to the speaker. Mr. Bowie's speech was well re ceived by those who heard him. A man who has enough work to do, so that every day there is some left over, ought to be happy, but he seldom knows It. Great Ball Game Meu's Blblo Class Vs. Wesley Jr. flws Of Methodist Church Ball tans of Loulsburg will wel come the unusual opportunity of witnessing one of the greatest base ball games to be played In the sport history of this County. Tbe Men's Bible Class of the Methodist Church will play tbe Wesley Junior Claas ol that Church In a big game of baseball next Tuesday afternoon. May 17th, at the College Park at 3: SO o'clock. A small admission of 10 and 16 cents will be charged and -nHmrflceoai wfTrbeused for the baneflt of the Men's Btble Class and tbe Boy Scouts of Loulsburg. There Is no doubt that much en joyment will be had at this game. Among those who will play are G. T. Meade, E. H. Davis, E. H. Malone, J. L. Palmer; while some other members of the class not quite so ?uple will take part. Many of the men in the Bible Class will be play ing against their eons. The teach er of the boys has made the state ment that "the sons will have their fathers and the other older men say ing their prayers and eating sand all over the diamond". Those who attend this game of ball will en Joy ope of the nicest and most en thusiastic and thrilling games ever played. Be sure to be there to see whether father or son wins. It will be great. Home Coming Day Letter* are being mailed the mem Lers of the Alumnae Association of lXiMfiOrg uouege Telling* of Louis barg's "first" Home Coming Day, featuring a great baseball game with '.n? Carolina Freshmen, and bearing th? following program for Saturday, May 21, which contains some other "firsts". Barbecue for Alumnae. Friends, Faculty and Students at 12:30 o'clock; Ceremony attending the unveiling of the bronze tablet which will mark the, sfcot where the "first" Loulsburg' college Building was erected, at 2:00 o'clock; Base ball game between the Carolina Freshmen and Loulsburg College's "firsts baseball team, at 2:30. Eight (.'clock. Saturday evening will mark tbe passing of the Alumnae Associa tion into the Alumni Association at the annual banquet for alumnae and graduating class. The Faculty, friends and alumnae a-e looking forward to a great Home Coming and are anxious for the alum nae wherever they may be to return to their Alma Mater on May 21st. Delightful Barbecue Mrs-. Carey M. Howard delightfully entertained a large host of friends at a delicious barbecue at her home in Louisfearg Tucsdqp afternoon, May 10th at five o'clock, honoring Miss Huby Howard of Danville, Va., and Mrs. H. Neal Howard of Rocky Mount, aa special guests and the Edwin Ful ler Book Club. The home was beautifully decorated ?a th various spring flowers and ever green*. Music was played by Mrs. Charles Morris. 'A delicious course of barbecue, Uaw, bread and iced tea, was served by the hostess who was assisted by Mm. J. A. Hodges, Mrs. F. W. Hicks, Mrs. Charles Morris, Miss Sarah I'icks. The guests enjoyed immense ly this delightful treat and the hospi tality of their hostess. i. Recorder's Court Only a small docket greeted Judge J E. Malone in Franklin Recorder's Court Monday. It was disposed of as follows: Jack Leonard plead guilty to as tault with deadly weapon and was t'iven 60 days on the roads. The case of assault with deadly weapons with intent to kill against Walter Patterson and Odell Patterson, was .continued. The case against C .E. Pace fob operating automobile without license, vas remanded to the Justice of the Peace, who has Jurisdiction. Shirley Brown, Jr., was found guil ty of possessing materials for the manufacturing of whiskey and guilty of manufacturing liquor, and was given <0 days oil roads, upon payment of coats execution not to issue ex cept upon order of this Court. In the latter conviction judgment was suspended. Entertains Bridge Club Miss Edith Yarborough delight fully entertained the Friday after noon Bridge Club at three tables of Bridge at the Four Winds Tea Room last week. The Tea Room was dec orated with lovely spring flowers, j A delicious salad course with iced, tea was served. There li a lot of vacant space be- > tween what most of us know and what we think we know. * IMPORTANT TO CANDIDATES ? ? ? * I have arranged no that all or * * any Candidates wishing to Ale * * for any office ran do (O at THE * * FRANKLIN TIME office, ' Louis- * * burg. N. C., with A. P. Johnson, * * who will be glad to reader you ? * any service he can. * * Theae blanks have been re- ? * celred and are now ready for * * yonr ase. * * Remember all candidates for * * any office are required to sign ? * these Waaka and pay the requlr- * * ed fee on or before May 20th, ? * 1982 ? Next Friday. * W. D. FULLER. Ch?m'n. ? ~w" ' Board of Elections. ? Tennis Tournament For Franklin County The Loulsburg Tennis Association Vlshes to announce to the tennis players of Franklin County that it vlll hold an open tournament com mencing May 23 rd, elimination matches continuing thru May 24th and the finals to be played on May 28th. All entrants must file their names with the Secretary of the Association, Dr. H. H. Johnson, not later than Saturday, May 21st. A small entrance fee of ten cents must be deposited with the Secretary at the time of filing to help defray some of the Incidental expenses of the tournament. The following events will be held : Senior Events for Men ? Singles and Doubles. Prliee: a year's mem berslilp ln ttrg Association for the single events, tennis balls for the doubles. Senior Events for Women ? Sing les. prize a year's membership in the Association. Junior Events: Girls, singles and doubles (girls 18 years of age and under). Prizes: Membership for the singles, tennis balls for the doubles. Boys, singles and doubles (boys 18 years of age and under). Prizes: Membership for the singles, tennis balls for the doubles. 8peclal Event for children 13 years of age and under ? Singles. Prize: Tennis balls. No entrance fee required for this event. Any young man or woman may enter the Senior Events but will then forfeit the right to enter the Junior Events. In case a member of the Associa tion, wins a membership prize he will have the right to give the member ship to a friend or member of his family or to "have his membership extended another year. The matches Will be drawn by lot from the en trants and posted at the Courts be fore 9:00 A. M., Monday, May 23rd, in the order in which they will be played. Any contestant not present when his match is called will forfeit his match. For the Men's Matches, 2 out of 3 sets will be played both for the eliminations and semi-finals; for the finals 3 out of 5. For the Women, one set elimina tion and 2 oat of 3 for semi-finals and finals. For the Junior Events: For the boys one set for eliminations, 2 out of 3 sets for semi-finals, and 3 out of 5 -pets for finals. For the girls, one set for both eliminations and semi-finals, 2 out oi 3 sets for the finals. For the Children'! Event, one set only will be played for eliminations, semi-finals, and finals. The Association wishes to an nounce that a series of tournaments are planned for its membership to be followed by a final tournament in the fall, for which some very worth while prizes are to be offered. Junior - Senior B a n g 11 e t The High School Department ot I.ouisburg College composed of Jun ior and Senior high' school students, held its Junior- Senior Banquet at Four Winds Tea Room at t o'clock, on the evening of May 9. A delicious three course dinner was served. The tea room was beautiful ly dec orated with red roses and yellow candles. * After the banquet, the boys and girls attended the Pletare Show. Miss Do_rothy Whaley. Art Teacher, is sponsor ftfr this class, whose offi cers are: Pres. Hootchle Richards; Vice-Pros. Agnes Godfrey; Secy, ana Treas. Emerson Thomas. Art Exhibit On the afternoon of May 16, at $ F. M. the Art Exhibit at Loulsburg College will be opened la the College Art Studio, and an Informal recep tion will be held. The public is cor dially Invited to attend. The ex hibit wfll be o)en through May llrd. All Candidates must Ho Plefe* by May 10th to Have Khm oa Ticket. Col. Joyner To Deliver Address EliECT NEW OFFICERS TUESDAY Franklin Connty Memorial Aftaoc lo tion Getting In Form To Observo Memorial Day On Sunday After noon, May 2Bth, at 8:80 O'clock Col. William T. Joyner has ac cepted an invitation to deliver the address at the annual Memorial ser vices to be held at Mills High. School on Sunday afternoon It 2:30 o'clock. May 29th, under the au spices of the Franklin County Me morial Association. Col. Joyner is a very Interesting and pleasing speaker and occupies high esteem and respect among the ex-service men and the public generally. To hear him will be a treat to the peo ple of Franklin County who respond so generously to an opportunity to pay homage to the boys who paid the supreme sacrifice over there. Maj. Stephen E. Winston, of Youngsville. was elected President of the Franklin County Memorial Association at Its annual meeting on Tuesday. Other officers elected were as follows: First Vice Presi dent ? Edward F. Griffin; Second Vice President? Mrs. H. H. Utley, of Franklinton; Third Vice Presi dent ? C. C. Wright, of Bunn; Treasurer ? Mrs. H. C. Taylor; Sec retary ? Mrs. Hugh W. Perry. By reason of his election as First Vice President, Capt. E. F. Griffin will become the Chairman of the Arrangements Committee and have full charge of all arrangements for the 1933 Memorial services. A. F. Johnson, the present Chair man of the Arrangements Commit tee, is urging all members of all committees to begin now to make preparations for observing the me morial services on May 29th. "Lets make this the biggest service yet," says Chairman Johnson, who feels absolutely confident that not only all members of all committees but the entire public will rally to do honor to those who fell in the ser vice to their Country in the great struggle of 1917-18. Lets all poll together for a great memorial ser vice. , All Committees will function as they were last year and It is es pecially desired that If any member of the Committees or any person other than a Committee member, know of the death of an ex-service man silice the last Memorial service that they will report same to Mrs. Hugh W. Perry or A. F. Johnson, Louisburg, N. C., giving the name of the deceased and location of the grave. Kindergarten Commencement _ Over one hundred guests attend ed the Commencement exercises of Mrs. E. W. Furgerson's kindergarten class on last Friday, April 29. The exercises were held on the lawn of her home on .North Church Street, which furnished a perfect setting for the stage, with its background of honeysuckle and white dogwood. Mrs. Furgerson extended greetings tp the guests ,in her usual charming manner. s?nd told t>f the splendid work of her little pupils. The pro gram was carried out in the form of three acts, with special costumes for each. Also, the program was inter spersed with an individual act by each of the eight little tots in the form of a short story, or either a Mother Goose Rhyme of considerable length, which bespoke their excel lent training. Their salute to the American flag, and then to the Chris tian flag indicated not only their training for love of Country, but for Christian ideals as well. Mrs. W. B. Barrow, President of the Parent-Teachers' Association, " with most fitting words, delivered the wee diplomas and certificates. She also .read a most beautiful poem composed by a friend, whose name was requested to be withheld. The little tots receiving diplomas^ were : flrginla Howard, Helen Welch Tuck er, Helen Elizabeth Lea and Joe Barrow. Those receiving certifi cates were: Doris Beasley, Talmadge Thomas, Jlmmle Finch and Jlmmie Ragland. Those receiving diplomas will be of public school age next term, while those receiving certifi cates will not be old enough to at tend public school until another year. Entertains Y. W. A. Miss Maria Perry entertained the T. W. A. of the Loulsburg Baptist Church at her home on North Main Street on Monday night. May 9th. ? very Interesting program was given on Conditions In China and Japan, emphasising the opportunity for more service over In those coun trlM. At the cloa* of the program. Miss Perry served daUctons candy. Sttbaertfea to The Franklin TUM> __ . .. . v ...