YOUR TOWN ln't a bit better than you are willing to Help make It BOOST YOUR TOWN The Franklin Times YOUR LOCAL PAPER can't exist without jour Paid for Patronage in Hub*rri|yion? and Advertising BOOST YOUR HOME PAPER A. K. JOHNSON, Editor and Manager The County, The State, The Union SUBSCRIPTION 91.50 Per Year VOLUMN IJCV. LOriHBURG, N. CAROLINA, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26TH, i034 EIGHT PAGES) NUMBER an DR. A. T. ALLEN DEAD Wan State Superintendent of Schools For Eleven Years. Br. Arch T. Allen, for 11 years State Superintendent of Public In struction, died Saturday afternoon at -4:17 at Rex Hospital following a lengthy illness with a kidney ail ment. Fifty-nine years of age, Dr. Al len had been connected with schools of the State since his graduation from the University of North Carolina in 1897, and since 1917 he was with the State Department of Education, being appointed to the State Superin tendency on June 11, 1923, by Governor Cameron Morrison and re-elected at regular intervals thereafter. Native of Hlddenite, Alexander County, Dr. Allen obtained his first schooling in a one-teacher school. In later years he was :o lead the campaign for the elimi nation of this type of school. Body in State Dr. Allen's body lied in state unJer the Capitol Dome Monday afternoon from 1 until 3 o'clock. All State offices were closed from noon Monday through the remaln dei of the day. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock at the Edenton Street Methodist Church, of which Dr. Allen was a member. The services were conducted by the Rev. E. C. Few, Dr. F. S. Love, presiding elder, and the Rev. Jos eph R. Walker, of West Raleigh Presbyterian Church. Interment was made in Mont lawn Memorial Park. Dr. Alien is survived by his widow, who was Miss Claribel Mc Dowell, of Charlotte. They were! married on June 19, 1909. Two children also survive: Arch Turn- j er, Jr., and Elizabeth McDowell, both of Raleigh. News of Dr. Allen's death, the; first in the ranks of the Council of; State during the Ehringhaus ad ministration, cast a pall . of sor row over the Capitol. Governor Ehringhaus personal ly assisted in the making of fun eral arrangements and paid tri bute to Dr. Allen. Court Adjourns Franklin Superior Court ad journed on Thursday afternoon of last week shortly after the TIMES report closed. The business dis posed of after our last report was as follows: James Stallings plead guilty to, assault with deadly weapons and was given 90 days on roads. Ed Evans was found guilty of house breaking and larceny anl was given 3 to 4 years in the State's prison. George Jones was found not guilty of larceny of an automo bile. The Solicitor made the follow Ingrejjflrt : NTTfth Carolina, Franklin Coun ty, Superior Court, October Terra 1934. To the Honorable J. Paul Frizzelle Judge Presiding. The undersigned Solicitor of the Seventh Judicial District res pectfully reports to the Court that he has examined at this term of Court into the condition of the of fice of J. J. Young the Clerk of the Superior Court of said Coun ty, and that he finds paid office well administered in all respects, that said Clerk keeps In .h^s of fice all the books required by law. properly indexed for speedy and convenient reference. He further reports to the Cpurt that so as he can ascertain the ac counts of the said Clerk are regu lar and correct. Respectfully submitted, _ J. C. LITTLE. Solicitor,1 Seventh Judicial District. Examined, approved and order ed recorded. J. PAUL FRIZZELLE, Judge Presiding. Program At The Louisburg Theatre The following Is the program at the Louisburg Theatre begin ning Saturday, October 27th: Saturday ? Bob Steele In "Ran gers Code." Also first chapter of "The Wolf Dog." Monday ? Clark Gable and Clau dette Colbert In "It Happened One Night." Tuesday ? Robert Young and Madge Evans In "Death On The Diamond." Wednesday ? -Warner Oland In "CliaTlie Chan in London." Thursday-Friday- ? Jiinet Qay nor and Lew. Ayres In "Servants Entrance." Last Showing Today ? t Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler and Joan Blondell In "Damea." From their ad In this Issue It will be seen that shows now begin at 3:30, 7:00 and 8:45. Franklinton Community Fair Hon. J. W. Bailey Delivers Address ? Large Number Exhibits of High Quality ? Big Attendance The Franklinton Community Fair was held on Friday and Sat urday, Oct. 19th and 20th. The farm exhibits were exceptionally good, considering that a frost had oceurred. Mr. G. L. Cooke of Franklinton won first prize for the best farm exhibit, Mr. G. H. Pergerson. second prize. Both of these exhibits represented the va rious crops and products of the two farms. The gymnasium was suitably decorated with flags and bunting, this w(th the unusually beautiful displajr^t flowers as well as the other attractive exhibits made the high school gymnasium a place of beauty. The (air was opened on Friday morning and at 2 o'clock in the afternoon the Hog-calling contest was won by Mr. John Mitchell and Mr. W. F. Conyers. Friday night a manless wedding was given and string music was enjoyed. Saturday afternoon it 2 o'clock Senator J. W. Bailey creditably discussed crop reduc tion under the New Deal. Along with the farm exhibits there was an exhibit by Sterling Cotton Mills showing cotton as it comes into the mill and follows !t. through the different processes until it is a finished product ready to be made into cloth. The Vann Moore mills exhibit was one of beautiful towels artistically ar ranged. Mr. P?P. Purnell had on display some of his skilled work with wood." He not only display ed real skill in the pieces of fur niture exhibited, but in addition had a finished boat. Mr. J. B. Harper had on display his circus or table of craft. This is quite a curiosity, by turning a handle about twenty different objects are1 set in motion, from sawing a log. dancing, ringing a bell to a lady sewing on a machine. All of this was made with an ordinary pocket knife and he tells us that it was finished in about eight months during his spare time. Everyone who visited the fair agreed that it was a creditable one and are looking forward to putting on even a better one in the fall of 1935. Recorders Court Franklin Recorder's Court had quite a big docket before it on Tuesday. Judge J. E. Malone as sisted by Prosecuting Attorney Chas. P. Green disposed of the cases as follows: A. G. Holmes was found not guilty of receiving a stolen dog. Willie Ingram was found guilty of operating an automobile intfixi cated and given 3 months on roads. Clark Roberts was found guilty of,engaglng in a game of chance' and fined $15 and costs. Jack Underwood was found guilty of engaging In a game of chance, fined f 5 and costs. Appeal. M. C. Mullen was found guilty of engaging in a game of chance and fined $5 and costs. Appeal. Raymond Hart was found guilty of engaging In a game of chance and fined $5 and costs. A nolle pros was taken in the case of engaging in a game of chance against Clellon Holden. Wilberfc Williams was found guilty of simple assault, and was discharged upon payment of costs. Pelsie Holden was foi|hd not guilty of engaging in a game of chance. James Spivey was found guilty of carrying concealed weapofts and discharged upon payment of fine of $60 and costs. ( James Dean was ftfund gulltyj?f operating an automobile intorfca ted and fined $60 and costs and not to operate a car for 3 months. . The following cases were con tinued: Luther Denton, Stanley Hag wood. Ollle Hagwood, nuisance. Luther Denton, Stanley Hag wood, assault. Bernlce Finch, carnal know ledge. Coy Valentine, assault with deadly weapon. Rudell Beddlngfield, abandon ment. Otis Davis, rape. Henry Knight, rape. AUXILIARY TO MEET The American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the Welcome Inn Tuesday. Oct. 30 at 3:30 P. M. with Mesdames W. L. Beasley, F. M. Fuller and A. W. Fowler hos Ussea. All members are urged to be present as this li a very Im portant meeting. If you haven't registered for November election do so tomor row ? the blooks will be closed after then. HELD FOR RAPE Otis Davis and Henry Knight Charged With Committing Serious Crime On Mrs. Becky Jeans Otis Davis and Henry Knight, two white men from near the Granville County line, were brought to Louisburg on Thurs day afternoon of last week and placed -in jail to answer to the charge of rape. According to In formation brought to Loulsburg by the officers it seems these par ties visited the home of Mrs. Becky Jeans of near Riley, on Wednesday night of last week, in an Intoxicated condition and after raising a "rough house" and frightening the girls to the point that they ran otfi and hid in the woods, they shot out the window lights, tore down the doors and otherwise proceeded to break up the homestead. Following this they forcibly made the 67 year old white lady of "the house sur render to their animal desire and while one held her the other com mitted the crime and then they reversed positions and the second one committed the crime. The woman showed evidence of having been roughly handled. It was reported also that on the following night some one visited the home and set Are to it in an attempt to burn it, but it was ex tinguished before it had gotten too much headway. The preliminary hearing was set for Tuesday in Recorders Court, but was continued to next Tuesday for the counsel for de fense. Tobacco Prices Remain High On Lontsbnrx Market ? Good Sale* And Much Satisfaction ? Sales of tobacco on the Louis burg Market the past week have been very satisfying to the many growers visiting Louisburg. The prices on all grades continue at the peak and the demand contin ues strong. Complete sales av erages have ranged around the 35 and 36 cent mark with indi vidual averages ranging way above. The daily quantity con tinues fairly good giving time for that individual attention so nec essary to the better sale of the weed. The merchants and business men in Louisburg are cooperating with the warehousemen in making this a record year for the Louis burg Market and join in extending all growers a hearty invitation to sell and buy in Louisburg. Baraca-Philathea Convention The Franklin County Baraca Philathea Convention will meet with the Duke Memorial Church, at Justice, Sunday, Nov. the 2nd. We are very anxious to have all classes represented. Many of the State officers are expected at this meeting, and we invite all to hear them. The program has been announ ced as follows: 10 o'clock, Song by Audience; Devotional, J. Forrest Joyner, Louisburg; Welcome, C. S. Stal lings, Justice; Response, Bryant Leonard, Sandy Creek; Duet, Mr. and Mrs. Miller; Reading of Min jjtes and Roll Call of Classes; Special Music, Durham Male Quar tette; Talk, State Phllathea Pres ident, Mrs. K. Edwin Fussell. Kin [Ston, N. C.: Duet, Mr. and Mrs. Miller; Talk, John D. Berry, Ral Mgh. N. C. ; Dinner. 1:30 o'clock, Introduction of Speaker, W. L. Lumpkin, Louis burg; Address, Hon. R. N. Simms, Raleigh, N. C.; Special Music, Durham Quartette; Report of Committees; Awarding of Ban ners; Benediction. Bobbitt Acting Administrator Q. L. Bobbitt has been appoint ed Acting Administrator of the local Relief Department taking the place of C. W. E. Pittman, who has resigned to take a posi tion under George Ross with the Farm Re-habllttatlon Department | in Raleigh. Also Avon F. Sharpe has resigned his position as Chief Case worker. Mr. Sharpe has not announced his future inten sion*. ,f.y Hallowe'en Dance Itouivhurg Dance lover* are an nouncing it Hallowe'en dance at the Franklin Street Recreation Hall for Wednesday night. Splen did mnslc has been arranged and a big crowd Is expected. HON. HAROLI) D. COOLEY Candidate for Congress, will speak at Louisburg, Tuesday night, October 30th, at 8 o'clock. Mr. Cooley is one of the State's most forceful speakers and will discuss the Political Issues of the present campaign. All are Invit ed. "It Happened One Night" Starring Claudette Colbert And Clark Gable at The Louisburg Theatre Mon day October 29th ^ Motion picture fans who have been waiting with, keen delight for the initial local showing of Columbia's "It Happened One Night," the widely-touted roman tic screen comedy co-starring Clark Gable and Claudette Col bert, together on the screen for the first time In their distinguish ed careers, will be appeased with the news that the film opens Mon day at the Louiaburg Theatre for a one day run. Gable, today, is undoubtedly the most popular masculine stellar figure on the screen. He scored a meteoric rise to film prominence with outstanding portrayals in "The Easiest Way," "Strange In terlude," "Hell Divers," "The Se cret Six" and others, but his per formance in "It Happened One Night" is said to top them all for artistry and effectiveness ? a fact for which he is deeply Indebted to Director Frank Capra and Robert Riskin, who adapted the screen version from Samuel Hopkins Adams' novelette, "Night Bus," which appeared recently in Cos mopolitan Magazine. Colbert on Ascendancy Miss Colbert enjoys, nearly as great a following as Gable's, for her work in recent pictures has boomed her stock immensely, and she's streaking upward like a sky rocket. Fans will remember her \ sterling ?performances in "The Phantom President," "Sign of the Cross," "Torch Siagen" "Tonight Is Ours" and "The Smiling Lieu- j tenant." ? ? Federal Jurors The following citizens of Frank lin County have been drawn as Federal, Jurors for the November term of Federal Court to be held in Raleigh early in November: W. S. Person, R? 2 Loulsburg. A. L. Hicks, Loulsburg, P. H. Thomas. R 4 Loulsburg, C. H. Bibby, R 2 Franklinton, J. T. Mann and R. B. Wheless. R 1 Loulsburg. A. A Shearln. Center vllle, Arthur Wilder, R 2 Spring Hope. LOUISBURG BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. D. P. Harris, pastor, an nounces regular services for next i Sunday Preaching at 11 A. Al and 7:30 P. M B. Y. P. U. at 6:30 P. M. and Sunday School at 9:45 A. M. All are Invited. ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Services for Sunday, October 28th are as follows: 10:00. Church School, Including Bible Class and Kindergarten. 11:00, Morning Prayer and Sermon. 1:30 p. m. Leave Rectory for Oxford, where at 2:30 the Dis trict Meeting of the Y. P. 8. L. will begin Warrenton. Erwln, Chapel Hill. Oxford. Loulsburg. Henderson, llalelgh and Durham are in our district. We want a hundred per cent attendance of the St. Paul's League. Ttie meet ing will close wltll a buffet sup per In the Parlshllouse in Oxford. All are requested to take some food. Subscribe, to Th? Franklin Time* FEDERATION TO MEET The fall Federation meeting will be held at Mills High School on Saturday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 A. M. At this time the 4H Club girls will* have their dress contest, rep resentatives from each of the Sen ior clubs will compete in this con test and the winner will enter the State Dress Contest which will be held at State College on Hov. 1st. Judges for the contest will be Miss Anne Dennison, Mrs. Spencer Dean and Miss Marie Mitchiner. Prizes will be given to winners from each club. Mr. Melvin from the State Board of Health will attend the meeting and talk on improved sanitary conditions for the rural home. Mrs. J. Henry Highsmith from Raleigh will speak in the after noon. Mr. Highsmith will speak on questions before the 1935 leg islature. Mrs. J. F. Mitchiner, president of the Franklin County Federa tion will preside at the meeting. DO YOUR PART Senator Edward F. Griffin. | County Democratic Chairman, to i day informs the TIMES that the ? Democratic Campaign now being ! waged in North Carolina is the most aggressive one that has been carried on in this State in a num ber of years, in an off Presidential election year. He also states that State Chairman Winborne is in dire need of funds, with which to wage this campaign and is con stantly appealing for same. It is hoped that the Democratic Party in this State will attain the great est majority at the coming Nj>ir^ ember election ever attained in this State. Mr. Griffin has re quested us make an appeal to you for a contributimi^to the TIMES, to your Township Chairman, or direct to Chairman Griffin. The following have already contribu Ited, let us add your name to this list next week: J. J. Young. W. N. Fuller, Cash. ! J. H. Boone, F. N. Spivey, George |W. Ford, G. M. Beam, J. P. ! Moore. S. P. Boddie, J. S. Lancas ter, Ellis Rabil, Howard Tant, H. | A. Bobbitt, Malcolm McKlnne, H. G. Pearce, W. W. Cooke, J. P.. i Timberlake, Jr.. P. G. Smith, F. I B. Leonard, L. J. Pernell, John |W. Neal, J. E. Malone, Jr., N. C. Mullen, T. K. Stockard, H. C. | Bowden, J. R. Earle, Jr., H. T. | Bartholomew, R. C. Beck, G. W. ? Murphy & Son, Mrs. C. A. Rag I land, C. S. Greenburg, H. C. Tay lor, J. A. Rabil, Tonkel's Depart ment Store, Harry Glickman, F. R. Pleasants, L. E. Scoggin. F. W. Wheless, Jr., Cash. E. W. Mc Ghee, Z. V. Wheeler, W. D. Eger ton, W . B . Barrow, B. N. Will iamson. Jr., Joe C. Joyner, P. S. Allen, J. A. Hodges, A. E. Hen I derson, W. C. Perry, Mrs. Edward I F. Griffin. Cicero's, J. M. Allen, i E. R . Allen. Chas. P. Green, Thomas Groc. Co.. Wm. A. An drews. James E. Fulghum, C. W . Lea, A. Royal Strange, W. O. Roberts, R. A. Standi, R . A. Pearce. L. L. Sturdivant, S . M . Washington, W. T. King, R . W . Smithwick. A. C. Hall. C. R. Sand ling, F. W. Justice, Herbert G. Perry, E. H. Malone, A. F. John son. Phil K. inscoe. T . L. Joyner, C . R. Sykes, Cash H. S? Cash 0. H. B., A. W. Person. E. B. Pruitt, J. O. Wilson, E. F. Thomas. D. F. McKinne. ? Total. J79.75. XEWLY -FORMED ("LIB HOLDS DINNKll MEETING Miss Mae Reynolds,~of Raleigh. State president of the North Car olina Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, and Mrs. Peqrl Green, of Henderson, a former State president, addres sed the newly-organized Louis burg club at a dinner meeting at the Franklin Hotel. The presi dent of the local club, Mrs. Hugh W. Ferry, former State president of the American Legion Auxiliary, also recognised the following vis itors from neighboring clubs: Miss Ruth Wilson, of Ralelgh^cor respondlng secretary, of the State organization; Mrs. H. A. Jordan, president of the Henderson dub: Miss Dorothy Vann, of the Ral eigh club, and Miss Elizabeth Fox. of the Henderson club. Miss Amelia Bruns. head of the voice department of Loutaburg College, and Miss Drusa Wllker. head of the piano department, rendered musical selections. Officers of the local club are: President. Mrs. Hugh W. Perry; Vice-President, Miss Anne Benson Priest: Secretary-Treasurer atfd Corresponding Secretary, Mrs. Harrell J. Lewla. AT WOOD The regular preaching service will be held at Wood Baptist church Oct. 28th. at 11 o'clock and Sunday evening at 8 o'clock. Tou are urged to be preaent. Mrs. Emma Allen Dead Mrs. Emma C. Allen, one of j Louistourg's oldest and most es timable citizens died at her home on Sunset Avenue at 1:30 o'clock Saturday morning, following a long illness. Mrs. Allen was 82 years old at 1 the time of her death and was the diwod of Burrough Allen, and the daughter of the late Anson Critch er and Mrs. Crltcher, of Granville j county. She was a devoted mem-! ber of Louisburg Baptist Church, i and was president of the Woman's j Missionary Society and a deacon-i ess in the church, relinquishing her active duties only when fail ing health forced her to do so. She is survived by the follow ing children: Mrs. L. E. Brinkley, of Cognac; Gilmer Allen, of High Point; and Miss Ruth Allen, of Louisburg; and two brothers, M. M. Critcher, of South Carolina/ and Roger Critcher, of William 'Ston. Ttie funeral was held from Loulsburg Baptist Church on San day afternoon, conducted by Rev. D. P. Harris, assisted by Revs. Trela D. Collins, of Durham, and J. A. Mclver, of Greenville, for mer pastors, and was largely at tended. The interment was made at Oakwood cemetery. The flo ral tribute was especially large and prettyi showing a deep esteem for the deceased. The pallbearers were: W. } elation Held Interesting Meet ing The Louishurg Parent-Teachers Association held a meeting at Mills School Thursday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock. Mrs. Ben T. Hol den presided. Rev. Frank Pulley led the devotions. Miss Davis' grade gave a play entitled, "Co lumbus." .Roll call by grades followed. The program consisted of a discussion of the question "The Home Start." This year the or ganization has chosen for its sub ject, "Today's Child in Tomor row's World." Miss Loulia Jarman discussed the question. "Habits," and Mrs. Robert Smlthwick's sub ject was "How the Home Estab lishes These Habits." I ?*. -> ^ Aiier a reauing ot me minutes, the president announced the fol lowing committees for the curreut year: Program, Mrs. H. H. Perry, chairman, Mrs. W. B. Barrow, Miss Loulia Jarman. Relief, Mrs. H. H. Johnson, chairman, Mrs., D. W. Spivey, Mrs! E. H. Mi lone. Hospitality. Miss K. Rogers, chairman. Mrs. L. E. Scoggin, Mrs. Topr Bell, Mrs. R. F. Yar borougti. Mrs. G. M. Beam, Mrs. A^W. Person, and Mrs. W. D. Jackson, launch Room, Mrs. T. C. Alston, chairman. Mrs. C. A. Rag land. Mrs. R. W. Smithwick. Pub licity, Mrs. H. J. Lewis, chairman. Miss Louise Joyner, and Mrs. Forest Joyner. ways and Means,' Mrs. J. B. King, chairman, Mrs. Clyde Burgess, Miss Edith Brad ley, Mrs. E. F. Griffin, Mrs. J. H. Bledsoe, Mrs. G. M. Beam . Mem bership, Mrs. F. M. Fuller, chair man. Mrs. J. Y. Beasley, Mrs. D. L. Wells, Mrs. Oliver Perry, Mrs. E. F. Thomas, and Mrs. Marguer ite Finch. Publications, Mrs. C. W. Lea. Jr., chairman. Mrs. J. C. Harkins, Mrs. E. A. Englar, Mrs. W. B. Tucker, Mrs. R. G. Bailey, Mrs. J. R. Earle. Jr., and Miss Vivian Allgood. Dinner. Mrs. G. W. Cobb, chairman. Mrs. R. A. Stancil. Mrs. D. W. Simmons. Mrs. G. C. Harris, and Mrs. P. S. Fos ter. Room Representatives, Mrs. C. M Howard. Summer Round-Up, Mrs. Malcolmn McKinne, chair man. Mrs. M. S. Davis, Mrs. A. B. Perry, Miss Mary Best. RESULTS FROM ADVERTISING "We have been well pleased with the results obtained from ad vertising placed with your paper during the past (our weeks and we have decided to continue the advertising program for the Ox ford Tobacco Market for another period of two weeks, using THE FRANKLIN TIMES as our med ium in this vicinity," said George Qorsey, salesmanager for the Ox ford Tobacco Market, as he ten dered a new contract (or advertis ing in the TIMES. This newspaper was selected by the advertising compiittee of the Ox(ord Tobacco Board o( Trade and the Merchants Associa tion of Ox(ord as the most desir able medium in this section. Ad vertising - at t-h*-Ox??r4 ? Tobacco Market has been appearing in this paper (or the past month and the splendid results obtained prompt ed the committee to continue the program. 1 ? The. Oxford Tobacco Market has experienced a very great increase in sales volume in 1934 and the poundage is Increasing weekly, ac cording to market officials, indi cating growers are greatly pleased ~ wlth their sales and with the shopping facilities offered in the Granville county capitol. Sales through last Friday brought the total in Oxford (or 1934 to 9.969.180 pounds (or an * average o( $31.20 per hundred pounds. A total o( $3,109,457.65 has been paid to tobacco growers (or the 1934 crop sold on the Ox ford market. WOOD P. T. A. The Wood P. T. A. will hold Its regular monthly meeting Friday evening. Oct. 26th at 7:30 o'clock. Mrs. Ben T. Holden will speair. Special music and readings will be (rendered from some members of Louisburg College. There will be a social hour at the close ot the program. You are urged to be present. YOUNGSVILLE CIRCUIT Services at Shlloh at 11 o'clock, Plney Grove at 3 o'clock and Youngsvllle at 7:30. Subject: "Prayer ? The Forgotten Secret." Everyone Is Invited to attend these services. These are the last services to be held at Plner Grove and Shlloh before Confer ence. Charles E. Vale. Pastor.