A. V. JOHNSON, Editor and Manger VOLUMN LXUI. 1?32 SUBSCRIPTION $1.80 Per Tear NUMBER 44 ?I 2 The County, LOUI8BURG, N. CAROLINA, (EIOHT PAGES) APPROVES i RELIEF WORK: PAUL STRICKLAND APPOINTED * _____ Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds And Sheriff Aaked to Accept 20 Per Cent Cut in Salaries ? Several ?. Land Matters Settled ? Considers ~ Audit. The Board of County Commission ers met In special session on Mon day with all members present. Af ter approving minutes of previous meetings business was disposed of as follows: Upon motion of Terrell seconded by Beddlngfleldthe Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds and Sheriff wore called before the- Board with refer ence to a cut in salaries. A second Qiotlon by the same parties asked for a cut of 20 per cent In the sal aries of the above officers. The Clerk of Court and Register of Deeds did not give the Board a reply at this time. The Sheriff stated his position and advised the Board he would rather the Stat? legislature set Bis salary as It had in the past, 1 The Couity Attorney was in structed to investigate the mortgage foreclosures in regard to the pay ment of Tax due Franklin County. C. C. Hudson vh appointed to serve on the finance committee Paul Strickland was appointed Vice-Recorder. . Upon mo^on by Terrell and sec \onded by Hudson the Relief Funds in Franklin County are to be handled In the future as they are at the present time. J. Y. Daniels was before the Board in regard to a piece of land he had agreed to buy from the County. A motion prevailed that if Mr. Daniels want* the land the County would give him Deed to same upon pay ment of MO balance due on ?S0 payment and payments of (150 per year for three yeah. If fie doesn't want the land on these terms the County would refund the (20 paid by him. The County Auditor was ordered to make demand 'fen, town of Louis burg and town of Franklinton for fines due and penalties that may be due the County according to law. A motion prevailed that"? the County take a deed from the Frank linton Realty Co? for property cov - ered by blank mortgage, pledged to the County to secure deposits in Citizens and Commercial Bank, of Franklinton. Upon motion Franklin County withdrew from the 8tate Health De partment as soon as possible and form own Health Department. - Upon motion the County trans ferred its bid on the Richard Holden property to H. F. Mitchell. It was ordered that the County accept 600 pounds of lint cotton from Mrs. F. J. May as rent for land for 1932 provided Mrs. May buys this land back" from the County by Jan. 1st, 1933, otherwise the rent to be 600 pounds of lint cotton. Upon motion the First Citizens Bank ft Trust Co., of Frankllnton, was appointed County J Treasurer. All funds are to be secured before deposited and -the ' First Citizens Bank ft Trust Co., Of Frankllnton Ik to have a representative at their branch in Louisburg to sign Touch ers. Paul Strickland was sworn in as Vice-Recorder. Upon motion the m?tter pertain ing to Miss Priest was deferred to first Monday in January. Upon motion the matter of the land rented by Mr. Joe Champion 1 was referred to Mr. Boone for in vestigation. Upon motion Mrs. Hdgh*W. Perry was appointed Court Stenographer at $5 per day, and that she will work such days as the Judge deems tit to call her. Mr. R. L. Steele, o< the R. L. Steele Public Accountants, was be fore the Board in regard to his au dit upon motion the audit waa re ferred to a committee. Upon mo tion C. H. Banks, C, V. Beddtngfield and the County Attorney were ap pointed a committee for the audit. Upon motion the bill of R. L. Steele was turned over to the Fl nanoe Committee for investigation, i Upon motion th? contract and hill of Hill Yarborough was turned over to the Finance Committee for investigation. Mr. Bradley, of A. M. Pullen Co., PARENT-SON NIGHT OBSERVED Gold Sand Chapter ?. T. H. F. ? Holds Interesting Meeting Friday Might. Parent-Son Night was observed by the Qold Sand Young Tar Heel Farmers at the Cold Sand High School last Friday night, at which time they sponsored a special pro gram for their parents and a num ber of gnests. Following the for mal opening the devotional exercises were lead by Perry Grlflln. Thomas Denton of the Oold Sand Chapter of Y. T. H. F. extended a "most cordial and h*PPy welcome to the parents and visitors, afterwhlch the audience sang "America". At this time during the program the ceremony for raising green hands to the grade of Future Farmer was held, when the following boys re ceived the Future Farmer degree: James Speed, Bruce Oupton, Bill West, Thomas Denton, Robert Speed, Henry Edwards, Oeorge May David Parrlsh. Those who were -Initiated Friday night were Henry Edwards and David Parish. Future Farmer means a good deal to the recipient, the requirements for the receiving of Which being at least one year's Instruction in Vocational Agricul ture, with at least one completed project on the home' farm; a pian for an enlarged program of project work; regularly enrolled In voca tional class; recite from memory the Future Farmers Creed; lead's group discussion for at least ten minutes on agricultural subject; earn and have on deposit or pro ductively Invested at least f25.D0; receive a majority of votes of the members of the Chapter. The audience was addressed by Mr. A. F. Johnson. Chairman of the Franklin County Board of Educa tion, who discussed and explained the cost of running the schools Of Franklin County and the State, giving a vivid comparison of the cost in the County, the State and the Nation, and also making a most interesting comparison between the cost of the schools and the value received therefrom. Following this address the closing song, "Silent Night", was sung and the closing ceremony was held. Miss Eunice Butts and the Home Economics Girls of Gold Sand High School served delicious refreshments to those present, during which time music was furnished by Austin Ful ler. The stage and auditorium were "beautifully decorated with ever greens and holly, giving much of the Christmas spirit and atmosphere. The occasion was greatly enjoyed by the large number of parents and vis itors who were present. Stunt Night At College Stunt Night was observed at Louisburg College last Friday night when' the various organisations of the College (Altered Into the posfr-' petitive stunt performance held m the Social Halls at eight o'clock. By the judges decision the Kappa Delta Phi Sorority was the winning organization which presented a hu morous, yet splendid, review of the motion picture, "The Big Broad cast", and they were therefore the recipients of the prise for present ing the best stunt. The other stunt* on the program and the organizations that present ed them were as follows: Radio Broadcast, Lamba Tau Zeta Frater nity; Big Business, the Business De partment; A College Girl's room, Y. W. C. A.; Mixed Program, Y. M. C. A.; Going to Town, Junior Class; A Silent Picture, an Impromptu stunt called for from the faculty; Faculty Meeting, Sigma Iota Chi Sorority and Kappa Epsilon Alpha Fraternity. The occasion was greatly enjoyed by a large number of town people and the student body of the College. .was before the (Board In regard to Audit. Upon motion the Chairman appointed Hudson, Boone and Ter rell a committee .to hear Mr. Brad ley. Upon motion the board adjonrned subject to oall of chairman or to the first Monday in January. The decorations are placed, the candles are READY FOR LIGHTING, THE WREATHS ARE HVNG AND THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT ABOUNDS. MAY CHEER AND GOOD FELLOWSHIP PREVAIL JFOR YOU. MAY YOUR HEARTS BE LIGHTED WITH BEAUTIFUL YULETIDE SPIRIT AND RADIATED BY THE LOYALTY WHICH HAS LET US CALL OURSELVES YOUR FRIENDS. OUR . THOUGHT TO YOU THIS CHRISTMAS TIME IS MERRY CHRISTMAS AND MANY MORE OF THEM. ? Editor rad force. Quality Store Enjoying Good Business Mr. C. O. Oakley, Manager for the Quality Store, Informed the Times that an erroneous report to the effect that the Quality Store was going out of business after the Christmas holidays, had reached him. On the contrary Mr. Oakley states that this store has been en joying a splendid, business and . has no Intention of' closing out. The fact Is they appreciate the good will of the people of this section as shown by the liberal patronage that has been extended them, and will, in all probability enlarge their busi ness In Loulsburg the coming year. Instead of closing the Quality Store will be enlarged to better accom modate Its many customers in this section. T o Nominate New Officers The Loulsburg Chamber of Com merce held Its regular monthly meeting on Thursday night of last week. On account of the holiday season the meeting was not largely attended, About the only business trans acted was the appointment of a nominating committee, composed of the chairmen of the various com mittees, to nominate officers for 4he coming year and report at the Jan uary meeting- Dr. H. Q. Perry was named as the chairman for this ctommlttee. Thsi meeting waa presided over J by Maj. 8. P. Boddle, president. Subscribe to The Franklin Times ll tUO Per Year fm Iftmi J< Masons Elect Qfficers At tbe regular meeting ot the Louisburg Lodge A. F. A A. M. held on last Tuesday night the following officers were elected (or the ensuing year, and will b? Installed on Tues day night, December 27tr, 1932, at which time all Master Masons are urged to attend: E. F. Griffin, W. M. J. A. Wheless, 8. W. F. M. Fuller, J. W. S. C. Foster, Treasurer. M. C. Murphy, Secretary. Big ^Snow Visits Loufaburg The biggest snow to (all before Christmas in many years at Louis burg Tlslted this section on Friday night. The snow began (ailing about 6:30 o'clock and (ell on through the nlgttt, pividltog time with hall and sleet. The local weatherman reported an offlclal measurement o( 4 Inches. Although mnch dlscom(ort and inconrenlence was experienced no casualties. o( any serious extent has been reported. The temperature (ell as low as IK degrees on Monday. Beer BSl Passes The beer bill to legalise the sale o( 4 per cent beer, passed the lower house o( Congress on Wednesday to a vote of ISO to 185'. All efforts to amend ths bill was ' turned down. The measure Is promised early ac tion In the Senate. J Autumn comes In like a cos of liot coffee and goes out like a oske >f ice. i NEW YEAR SQUARE DANCE To Be flponaored By American Le gion And Auxiliary The American Legion Auxiliary and the Jambes Pp?t of the Ameri can Legion will give another of those joyous dances la celebration of the approaching New Year. Square dancing and round dancing, 'null sed. / The dance will be held on Friday, December 30th, starting at 9 P. M. and ending at L30 A. M. The Carolina Rebels, the cham pion square dance orchestra of eastern Carolina, will be at their best, with brand new 1933 pep. The admission charges for dancers and spectators will be small, and the proceeds will go to the " Oteen Hospital Christmas fund. All ladies will be admitted tree. This dance will be the gala holiday occasion of this section. " Don't YOU miss It ! Watch The Franklin Times for further announcements. Theatre To Open Today Dae to the heavy mow that visit ed Louisburg this past week, the work of repairing the Louisburg Theatre was somewhat delayed and therefore the opening that was ex pected on Monday was impossible. However, the weather has cleared rfp and the theatre tana can again enjoy splendid programs at the Louisburg Theatre which will begin showing again on Friday. On Fri day and Saturday, the management of the Theatre presents Buck Jones in "HeHo Trouble. " A mid-night show on Sunday night, December 16th, at 12:01 o'clock at this Theatre will be a treat to many of the fans here and else where In the celebration of the holi days. Thera are still more complimen tary tickets to the Louisburg Thea tre at the Franklin Times office Just for the asking and the subscription that is' so easy to get. Sale Ends T omorrow The Christmas Seal Sale ends to morrow. It may be assumed, that by this date, all of the folks have purchas ed their Christmas seals, but if any have not, please remember that Scoggin's, Boddle's, Pleasant's, and Beasley Brother's have them on sale until 25th. Read this with intent to Buy. The Franklin Times will carry an article after the campaign, with re sult of sale. I "On December 13, 1967, a ragged, dirty little news-boy stretched a grimy hand up to the top of the marble counter of the Philadelphia North American, dropped a single penny that tinkled lonesomely, and gasped, "Gimme one; me sister's got ? _x1 Recorder's Court Pranklln Recorder's Court held Its! session on Tuaatfay *>f this week in ( keeping with the ncfer order. Only ? small docket was before the Court ?which was dSjJvoHpd ot In short or- 1 der; At this session It was an- J nounced that on account of the ' Christmas holidays there would be no Court next week ? the next ses sion to be held on January 3rd. The ' docket was as follows: The case of violating prohibition law against A1 Crudup was contin ued under former order. Nathan Harris plead guilty to carrying concealed weapons, and was discharged upon payment of (5 fine and ooats. George 8. Murray, for failure to comply with the order of the Court, was called aa4 continued. The bad check case against F. K. Stalllngs was continued. Andrew Conn plead guilty to vio lating prohibition law, prayer for Judgment continued. 8. W. Miller %*a found guilty ot Assault on a female, and was given ?0 day* en roads, upo* payment of costs execution of road sentence to Issue at amy time within two rear* upon order of this court. "Will Perry was found not guilty of abandonment. L. i \ .'1, DR. H. D. MEY- > ERS SPEAKS To Good Sized Crowd at Mills High School Friday Night, on the Value And Costs of Schools. JEJr. Harold D. Meyers, of tha Sociology Department of the Univer sity of North Carolina delivered a wonderfully explanatory message to members of the Louiiburg . Parent Teacher^ Association and to repre sentatives from other aaaoctattooe who were able to be present in the Louisburg High School auditorium on Friday night, December II, hi* topic being "Safe-guarding the Schools during the Preeent Crisis". Dr. Meyers stated that It was his purpose to think clearly with bis audience concerning the interpreta tion of school problems. In terms of safe-guarding the child. After a discussion contrasting the schools and the school system In North Carolina before 1900 and in 1930, mentioning the great P*r cent of decrease In adult illiteracy In the state, the increased educational opportunities of the boys and girls, etc.. Dr. Meyers related that the wealth of North Carolina had in creased more than that of any southern state, and third to that of any state in the union, and that none of this added wealth had been brought in; in fact that the only thing that had changed during this time of increase in wealth was the training of our people. What a tremendous amount of difference that training has made! The school funds bare been cut. The schools feel that it has been on ly fair for them to carry their share of the burden of the present de pression; but now when the state says more cutting must be done some where the question is "Have the schools done their part?" After describing several situa tions brought about by the cut so far, such as closed assembly halls, over-crowded schools rooms, etc.. Dr. Meyers said that he thought It was time for Parents and Parent Teacher's Associations to say "Stop !" tie explained mac me is not set ting any simpler, If anything more complex and that there Is therefore a greater demand (or an efficient education. Can we afford to crip ple the lives of our children by handicapping them now? Dr. Meyers said that the State P. T. Organization only askB for a keener look Into all government ac tivities. In fact that there be as close scrutiny of 4hose as there is of schools. Then if the state can not make ends meet, that the pa rents pledge themselves as willing to take on a little extra burden, rather than let their children suf fer. The children are hearing too much of the depression, said Dr. Meyers, when they have to pay back That we have borrowed. Dr. Meyers was Introduced by ' Supt. E. L. Best who presented the speaker as a friend of the children of North Carolina, a man exceed ingly Interested in the program be ing carried out all over the state to Interpret the schools to the peo ple, to give them a "true story" of school practices and policies. Dr. Meyers is chairman of the Program Committee of the State P. T. A. - whose slogan for this year In "Safe guarding the Childhood of North Carolina." 1 ; Supt. W. K. Mills expressed tH3 feeling of the members of the Asso ciation here, slid of patrons in gen eral, telling Dr. Meyers he thought he could count on them to back up * the State Parent-Teachers Organisa tion's efforts in behalf of the schools of the state. A delightful musical program was rendered by members of the Louis burg College Music Department, those taking part being Misses Lydia Person, Doris Strange, Miriam Thompson, Madeline Plttman and Joyce Price. These young ladies were accompanied at the piano by Prof. C. L. Jaynes, Dean of the Mu ?lcal Department of Louisburg Col lege. Invocation was made by Rev. O. P. FitiGerald, pastor of the Louis burg Methodist Church, and the meeting was dismissed after si aging "Joy to the World", by a Prayer led by Rer. D. V. Harris, pastor of the Louisburg Baptist Church. rOR FIRST CLASS JOB PRINTING PHONB NO. SM " ** '< K>< Mt * ^ll w \ V; lc>K

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