A. V. JOHNSON, Editor and Manger
VOLUMN LXUI.
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SUBSCRIPTION $1.80 Per Tear
NUMBER 44
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The County,
LOUI8BURG, N. CAROLINA,
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APPROVES i
RELIEF WORK:
PAUL STRICKLAND APPOINTED
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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