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A YOUR TOWN laa't a bit in willing to Help |t BOOST YOUR TOWN The Franklin Times THE COUNTY - THE STATE - THE UNION YOUR LOCAL PAPER can't exist without your Paid for Patronage In Subscriptions and Advertising BOOST YOUR HOME PAPER VOLUMN LXV1. SUBSCRIPTION fl.80 Par Ya LOUI8BURU, N. CAROLINA, HltlOAY, NOVEMBER IS, JIKU (TEN PAOES) Nl'MBKK 30 G.O.P. HAS NARROW LEAD IN o ELECTORAL VOTES, 261 TO 257 F.D.R. CONTINUES IN POPULAR VOTE LEAD 83,861 TO 73,838 . Shift of One Tied State, Montana, To Roosevelt Would Tie The Electoral Vote In This Poll, 261 to 261. By JOHN THOMAS WILSON Autocaster News Service New York, Not. 12. ? As go the 4 electoral votes of Montana, so goes the nation-wide "Next Presi dent" poll, (or this week, at least. Those 4 Montana electorals are deadlocked in a tie vote at the end of the fifth" week of ballot ing. If the deadlock is broken and those 4 votes go to Roosevelt, the electoral vote of 46 states for the week will be tied at 2(1 all. If, they go to the Republican choices then the G.O.P.'s will lead 265 to 257. At this time they stand, Roose-I velt 257, Republicans 261 and 4. tied in Montana. The popular vote to date Is ! 170,795. Roosevelt continues to hold hisytead with 83,861 to 73, 838 for the Republican choices. Other Democratic choices total 8,-! 409, while Third Party choices garnered 4,687. A noticeable decline in ballots for other Democratic and Third Party choices, during the last two weeks. Indicates that the 1936 Presidential race is going to be a two party battle and a close one. Early returns during the first weeks of the poll brought a much larger vote for Third Party ; choices than during the past two wwlg. The electoral vote for Roose- ' velt was boosted during the week just closed by ballots from Geor gia which gave him the lead there1 over other Democratic choices. The combined ballots for other f Democratic choices there, with Talmadge and A1 Smith in the majority, had previously held the lead. , The Electoral Vote While the vote from some states remain* small, and the margin of the lead Is very scant in other i states, here is how the majorities of the political minded voters In the 45 states are thinking at this I time, and how the electoral votes wu^Wbe distributed on the basis of^^^fctate by state return* to date: For Roosevelt? Ala., 11; Ark., 9; Colo., 6; Fla.. 7; Ga., 12; 1|1., 29; Ind., 14; Ky., 11; La., 10; Mass., 17; Micb., 19; Miss., 9; Mo., 15; N. C? 13; Okla., 11; S. C., 8; Tenn., 11; Tex.. 23; Va il: W. Va? 8 and Wyo., 3 ? Total 257. For Republicans ? Calif., 22; Conn., 8; Ida., 4; Iowa, 11; Kas., 9; Me., 5; Md., 8; Minn., 11; Neb., 7; N. H? 4; N. J., 18; N. M., 3; N. Y., 47; N. Da.. 4; Ohio, 26; Ore., 5; Pa., 36; R. I., 4; S. Da.. 4; Utah, 4; Vt.. 3; Wash., 8, Wis., 12 ? Total, 261. Tied, Montana, 4 electoral votes. V No ballot* have been received at national headquarters In this poll from threestate*. Those states and their electoral votes are: Arizona, 3; Delaware, 3; and Nevada, 3. Roosevelt showed only a slight fractional gain in popular vote percentages over Republican cho ice* during the week just closed. He stood 53.18% to 46.82% tor the week as compared to 63.03% to 46.97% of one week ago. Poll < 'ate lies Intermit This nation-wide poll, conduct? ed by newspapers situated lrl smaller towns throughout the country, and of which this news paper Is one, has caught the at tention of political-minded citi zens and leaders everywhere. Re sults of the nation-wide tabula tions hare been carried by all of the newspaper wire services and broadcast orer the radio of lead ing stations for the last two weeks. Voters in the cities throughout the country have learned how their fellow-voters In smaller towns and rural districts through out the nation are thinking in regard to the 1938 presidential race. Poll Clones, Nov. 18th There Is (till time to vote in this poll, ... if you hurry. The poll closes at noon on November lfth. If you haven't yet cast a bal lot for your favorite presidential choice, there is still time . . . but you must hurry. The "Next Pre sident" ballot will be fopnd on J> age 7 of this newspaper. Clip, vote and mall the ballot ... this very hoar.* The final, state by state re turns of the nation-wide ballot-) Ing In this poll will be published in these columns as soon after November tgth as the Publishers A1>toc*ster Service staff of New; THIS POLL, TO DATE: Total Vote 170,795 Percentage Distribution of to tal vote to date: Roosevelt *9.1 % Other Dem. Choices ~ 4.92 3, All Rep. Choices 43.24% Third Party Choices 2.74% Percentage Distribution of To tal Roosevelt and O.O. P. vote only to date: Roosevelt vote 83,861 S3. 18% Republican' vote 73,838?46.82% Distribution Electoral Vote, thiB poll, to date: Roosevelt ? 21 states 257 voter) Republicans ? 23 states_261 votes Tie Vote ( Montana ) 4 votes York can get the vote tabulated | and ready for release. The Democratic Vote There has been a noticeable falling off In ballots for other than Roosevelt choices In the Democratic ranks during the last two weeks. Jim Reed of Missouri climbed into fifth position, passing Owen Young and Ritchie. Others receiv ing a scattered complementary Democratic vote during the last week were: Clarence Darrow, Mencken, Rus sell, Langer, New't Baker, Norrls, | La Follette, Hearst, Donahey, Wheeler, batman, J." W. Davis, | Douglas, Ford, Bryan of Neb., King, Townsend, Garner, Wallace, Joe Robinson, McAdoo, Hull, Douglas, Coz, Moore, Copeland I and Ely. Here 1b the breakdown | of the leaders: 1st 2nd 3d Roosevelt 83,861 Smith 1,121 351 311 Glass 1,211 336 209 Talmadge __ 1,043 457 220 Byrd 769 407 287 Reed 823 81 79 Voung 299 60 Ritchie 246 549 255 | Murray _ 104 Tydings 53 111 The Republican Vote The complimentary and the fa vorite son vote continues. to bring new names into this nation-wide poll, even though first choice may be given to the leaders. It may be that voters hope to place these names among the lists of "dark horses" In the event of a con vention dead-lock. At any rate, here are the names of persons re ceiving Republican nation-wide votes during the week just ended: Dawes. Glen Frank, Nice, Hoff man, McCarl, North, Alice Long worth, Seabury, Bacon, Douglas, Langer, Wlnant, Moses, Pinchot, Hearst, Harrison, Austin McNary, McFadden, Beck, Mellon, Olson. Henry Ford. Merrlam, Roberts, Townsend, Watson. Snell, Deneen and Robison. The leaders, however, main tained their respective positions, as follows: 1st 2nd 3d Borah 22,359 7,053 4,147 Landon 12,234 7,802 2,574 Knox 8,376 7,829 5,332 Hoover 6,443 2,303 2,172 Vandenberg 2,380 2,095 1/908 Col. Roosevelt 2,168 2,378 1,507 Capper 546 236 194 Lowden 482 642 630 Hughes 468 560 44,3 Wadsworth . 702 213 8?9 Nye 748 205 112 Lindbergh .. 156 105 39 Dickinson _? 314 322 542 Fish 283 367 373 Mills 104 312 129 Third Party Vote Townsend of California regis tered the heaviest Third Party vote during tbfe past week, his greatest support coming from Washington State. Norman Tho mas held his second position with Borah third. Jl A new entry with a light South ern State vote was the Rev. Gerald Smith of La., henchman of the late Huey Long, who recently tossed his hat in the Presidential ring. Others to receive a scattered vote were: Norris, Landon, Van denberg, O.K. Allen, Henry Ford Robinson, Beasley, Amlie, Hoopes, Baldwin, Talmadge. Hays, Knox, Frailer, Langer, Murray and He Groarty. The leaders: 1st 2nd 3r Townsend 1,068 98 71 Norman Thomas 520 131 106 Borah 362 207 35 Olson 753 169 41 La Follette 229 95 83 Smelasl 106 41 86 Fr. Coughlln ... 89 11 9 Nye 29 16 Smith 103 49 23 CURB MARKET The boy Scouts of the local Council will operate a curb mar ket Saturday morning next to the post office, selling home made candy, doughnuts, piea, cakes, chicken salad sandwiches, and hot coffee to raise funds for the Conncll. All are invited to help the boys. The world could be worte, says Crump Pearson. Housewives hav en't started to pickle spinach yet. Prcrjent Expects Landon to be 1936 Opponent DENVER ... In t conversation frith mid -western state Democratic leaders, while enroate to the roast I recently, President Roosevelf indi cated, indirectly that he expeeted Republican Governor Alf M. Landon of Kansas to be his opponent in the November 193# Presidential elec tion. The conversation occurred on the Presidential special between Nortb^ Platte, Neb. and Cheyenne, Wyo. On the train were U. 8. Senators Adams and Costigan and Got. E. C. Johnson ot Colorado and ? group ot Wyoming leaders. >M. Laodonl n Ed Weldon, 57, Is Dead Passes At Hospital Here After an Illness of Two Days Ed Weldon, 67-year-old farmer of near Epsom, in Franklin coun ty, died at 4 .o'clock this morning at Maria Mrham hospital here after an illness of about two days. Mr. Weldon is survived by two brothers, J. T. Weldon, of Frapk Hn county, and O. J. Weldon. of Granville; five sisters. Mrs. S. T. Tharrington, Mrs. W. D. Foster. Mrs. E. G. Ellington. Mrs. W. J. Dunn and Mrs. P. D. Dement, all of Franklin county. The deceased was born In Franklin county in July, 1878, and had lived there all of his life. He was the son of David Weldon and Mary Ann Lassiter Weldo&, both of whom have been dead a number of years. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 1 at the home of a brother, J. T. Weldon, flust over the line in Franklin County, and interment will be in the family cemetery nearby. Rev. S. E. Madren, pastor of Liberty Christian church at Epsom, will be in charge of the services. It was announced today that the pallbearers will be selected at the home.? Gold Leaf. A. B. G. Election According to information re ceived yesterday from County At torney Chas. P. Green, Franklin County's A. B. C. Election situa tion remains the same. He also said an effort will be made next week to get the ruling of the Supreme Court certified to this term so that the {election can be called right away. Changes Office Location The Vance Storage Co., who are operating the J. S. Howell Storage Warehouse in Louisburg arranged this week to move the offices for the J. S. Howell Stor age Warehouse in Louisburg to the Sinclair Service Statton near its former location where Mr. J. N. Tharrington will be in charge of the storing of cotton. Rosle ? It Is not like you to speak of this depression as lousy. Jakie ? Vat do you vant me 10 do ? kisB it? Program At The Louisburg Theatre The following Is the program at the Louisburg Theatre begin ning Saturday, Nov. 16th: Saturday ? Buck Jones in "The Throwback." ' Comedy and serial. Sunday ? Nino Martini and Genevieve Tobln In "Here's To Romance." Monday- ? William Powell and Rosalind Russell In "Rendezvous" Tuesday ? Oeorge Raft and Joan Bennett In "She Couldn t Take It". Wednesday ? Richard Arlen and Virginia Bruce in "Let 'Em Have It." , Thursday ? rKay Francis In "I Found Stella Paristy," Friday-Saturday ? Jack, Benny Eleanor Powell and Robert Tay lor in "Broadway Melody of 1938." Last showing Today ? Francis Lederer and Frances Dee in "The Q?y Deception." Spears Will Suc ceed Judge Devin Raleigh, Nov. 7 ? Governor Khringhaus today announced the appointment of Marshall T. Spears, of Durham, as resident superior court judge of the tenth judicial district. > Judge Spears will succeed Judge William A. Devln, of Oxford, who last week was elevated by guber natorial appointment to the Su I preme Court to succeed the late Associate Justice W. J. Brogden of Durham. The governor said he had given i "most careful and thoughtful con sideration' to the many recom I mendations and suggestions that had come to him and to the quali | fications and claims of each to the worthy candidates suggested. The new judge was born at Lillington on September 25. 1889. and is 46 years old. He was licens ed to practice law in 1915. METHODIST CHURCH YEAR CLOSES SUNDAY Sunday will mark the close of another year in the Methodist Church. Church school will con vene at 9:45 a. m. Preaching at 11 o'clock, the theme of the pas tor will be, "Hearing the Call of the World." Epworth League 7 p. m. Sunday. At the 7:30 service a Sacred Concert presented by Louisburg College will be given. ; We are asking that every Metho dist in our city attend these two services of our church. This year, the church is expected to present one of the best reports to the An nual Conference it has achieved for several years. A Very large addition to its membership has been enrolled during the year. Conditions throughout the church have greatly improved. Woshlp with your church Sunday. MILLS P. T. A. TO MEET - ?. .] The TIMES is requested by Mrs. J. Y. Beasley, president, to state that the Mills P. t. A. will meet in the School auditorium on November 21st at 3:30 in the af ternoon. All members are urfeed to attend this meeting and bring with them all the new members they have received or at least make a report of same. MINSTREL AT JUSTICE It is announced that a Bandana Minstrel will be presented at Justice School on Tuesday night, Nov. 19th by local talent for the benefit of the School. The public is invited. OWNER OF CHAMPION BASEBALL CLUB DIES Detroit, Nov. 13. ? Frank J. Navin, 64. owner of the world champion Detroit Tiger baseball club, died today within an hour atter he fell from a horse at the Detroit riding and hunt club. It was not determined immediately whether death was due to a heart attack or to Injuries suffered In the fall from his horse. Navin was riding ahead of Mrs. Navln on the bridle path when she saw him fall. She summoned help from the club, and Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Droeger, who managed the club, found the widely-known sportsman In tatt crass alongside the path, unconscious and with his hand clutched over his heart. He was taken to the hospital where he died without regaining consciousness. Subscribe to the Franklin Times CIVIL COURT The regular November term of | Franklin Superior Court for Civil | cases has been in progress sincel Tuesday morning with His Honor! Judge R. Hunt Parker presiding. ? Several minor cases were settled, With the exception of the Stalling* 1 damage suits, growing out of the death of the son of County Com- i missioner J. M. Stalling, caused from an accident near Zebulon, about a year ago, which is in pro gress, no cases of importance to the public in general. LATER ? -A non suit was or dered in the Stallings case, Judge Parker stating that to stop on highway when flagged down .it scene of an accident, and with i lights burning, does not consti tute actionable negligence. Plain I tiffs appeal. Russia Sees New World War Nearer . Moscow, Nov. 6. ? Accusing "certain imperialistic powers" of planning to attack the Soviet un ion, Kelementi E., Vorosholoff, de fense commissar, declared today there is danger of a pew world, war. * In a proclamation issued on the eve of the 18th anniversary of the bolshevik revolution, Voro s^olff said: "The * danger of worldwide slaughter is already outlined, but our country, as alwaays, is carry ing on a policy of peace." The commissar mentioned no country by name in referring to preparations to "launch a new conflagration by attack on the! Soviet Union," but the official press has been asserting that Germany and q powerful Japa-l nese military clique are nursing, ambitions to seize Soviet territory.' TOBACCO TAX CASES ARE DISMISSED Winston-Salem, Nov. 8. ? Fed eral Judge Johnson J. Hayes to day dismissed cases sponsored by the N. C. Tobacco-Cotton Non Association and aimed at the con* stitutionality of the Kerr-Smith Tobacco Control Act. Judge Hayes ruled the court in equity has no right to issue an injuction as long as complainants for protection have* the right to sue for a refund. ( ? The plaintiffs were seeking an injunction against collection of taxes paid on excessive tobacco raised. v It now becomes necessary for the plaintiff to pay the taxes, then to file suit for refund. It was said this court already had beer started. The plaintiffs also appealed. E. C. EVANS DEAD Mr. Eddie C. Evans died at hip home near Sandy Creek Com munity Saturday morning at ? o'clock, after being sick with pneumonia for a week. He wa? 33 years old and leaves his wife who was Miss Gladys Shearin and one son. Altress, who was six years old. The funeral was held on Suu day afternoon at 2 o'clock from the home conducted by Rev. Charles B. Howard assisted by Rev. ? .< ? . Roach and Interment was made in the family cemetery j!?ar the home. The pallbearers were Mack Harper, Clyde Leon ard, Paul Murphy, Charlie Ham let, Spencer Gilliam and Talmage Gupton. Quite a large number attended the services and the bereaved mother and son have the sympathy of the public. THANKS We wish to extend our deepest thanks and appreciations to all those who rendered so many kind nesses and expressions of sym pathy in -the recent illness and death of our wife and mother. They will be long and tenderly remembered. J. D. Winfree and Son. Social Security Boss WASHINGTON . . . Frank 9. Baa* (abore), ia the maa named by 1 the Botoial Security Bawd to direct ' tit* work of aeaembtln* the great maw of information aMlgire tech- 1 ntcal adrice to <tat? offioteli on on employment, old age pwbleaa and children '? aid. wj Jimmy and Betty | NEW YOBK ... A closs-ap of former -mayor Jbrnny Walker, o t N. T. and his wife, the firmer Betty Oompton, upon their retyra here after hi* three-year self Im posed exile In Europe which itarted j amid the Seabury fnreetlgatlon. "Walker wye he want* no pari of ? politics " for the present, at least Prices . Returning On Louisburg Tobacco Market During the past week prices on most grades of tobacco have shown a disposition to recover from the drop off caused by the wet weather, when so much to bacco too high in order was of fered. Many satisfactory sales have been made the past week, with the volume offered increas ing along with the prices. Louisburg is still holding Its own in prices comparisons and in many instances is leading. Bring your next load to Louisburg. Mrs. J. C. Winston Dead Mrs. J. C. Winston, widow of | the late J. C. (Nade) Winston I died at her home in Youngsville Monday, in her 87th year. The funeral service were con ducted on Tuesday afternoon from the Christian Church in Youngs | ville, by Kev. E. M. Carter, and interment was made in the ceme tery at Oak- Level Church near town. She is survived by six chil dren. M. E. Winston, of Ral eigh, Herman Winston, of Rocky Mount, Mrs. S. C. Holden. of Lou isburg, S. E. Winston, Genadus Winston, Mrs. ? . ? . Ragan and Miss Gertrude Winston of Youngs ville. Mrs. Winston was a most estimable woman, loved and ad mired by all who knew her, and her funeral was largely attended by many sorrowing' friends and relatives. The bereaved children have the sympathy of the entire public. Franklin County Faculty Members Recognized The North Central District Teacher's meeting was held In Durham on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 8 and 9th, at which a large number of county teachers were present . From those present Miss Katherlne Rogers of Mills School who was Secretary of the Homo Economics Department and Miss Loulla Jarman who was Secretary of tbe District meeting ended their terms In office. Mrs. W. S. Person of Oold Sand School was elected Secretary of the Physical Educa tion Department. These district meetings are very Informational and enjoyable. Many defects and Inconsistencies In the many schools could be smoothed over by the cooperation of the teacher* through these meetings. LOUISBURG BAPTIST r CHURCH Rev. D. P. Harris, pastor, an nounces services for Sunday, Nov. 17, 1936 as follows: 9:45 a. m. Sunday School. 11 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. Ser mons. 6:45 p. m. Wednesday, Church prayer meeting. Monday morning, Nov. 18th., at 10:30 at the hdme ot Mrs. R. A. Bobbin a mlsslpn study "The [>o As You Please" class wrfl meet. Dutch lunch served. All ladles In vited to come. Special study given to South America. On Friday, Nov. 22 nd at 3:30 In the church basement the Junior J.A's will meet. Mrs. Vaughan ind Mrs. Joyner In charge. PamelK ? Isn't Sport a naughty Jog, mummy? He ate my doll's slipper. Mother ? Yes, darling, he ought lp'".be punished! "PAmela? f did pnnlsh him. I went straight to the kennel and drank his milk. ? ' w "Broadway Melody of 1936" Headed by Jack Benny at The Louisburg Theatre Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22nd and 23rd Six months of extensive prepa ration, including weeks of dance rehearsals, lengthy research for magic sets, designing of dresses and go w lis by Adrian, a complete Broadway dress rehearsal for the penthouse number and four month of filming was necessary at the Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios for their most ambitious musical, "Broadway Melody of 1936," which will be at the Louisburg Theatre Friday and Saturday, November 22nd and 23rd. The modernized Manhattan penthouse, the setting for one of the five elaborate dance ensembles is the largest ever built at that studio for a single musical sequ ence. Controlled by Springs The furniture for the scene was controlled by springs and operat ed by a board similar in many respects to a piano. A slight touch on one of the keys caused a grand piano to rise to the level of the floor within five seconds. Other keys brought the same results with tables, chairs, fountains and lounges, By reversing the presure of the keys the floor could be bared in a flash. Stage talent from Broadway, the toasts of Continental capitara, radio sensations from coast-to coast chains and screen luminaries from Hollywood have been merg ed to form the all-star cast head ed by Jack Benny and including Knight, Robert Taylor, Eleanor Una Merkel,^ Sid Silvers, June Long, Jr., Vilma and Buddy Eb Powell, Frances Langford, Nick sen, Harry Stockwell, Shirley Ross and Robert Wildhack. Songs by Brown and Freed Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed, famous for their song hits in the first "Melody" and other musicals, have written five spe cial numbers for the John W. Oonsidine, Jr., production, which includes "I've Got a Feelin' You're Foolln'," "On a Sunday After noon," "Broadway Rhythm, M "You* Are My Lucky Star" and "Sing before Breakfast." Dave Gould, creator of last year's dance sensations, "The Con tinental" and "The CaHoca," has surpassed himself with his new "Melody" dance routines and en sembles, according to those who viewed the production. Roy Del Ruth, considered by critics to be Hollywood's acre musical megaphonist, directed the M-G-M musical. ST- PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH Tonight, Friday, at 8:00 in the Parish House in Henderson, rtie Church Education Team, compos ed of the Bishop, Mrs. Wm. J. Gordon, and others. Moving pic ? tures of the Diocese will be shown. While all are invited to go, We especially want all Parish officers to attend. Sunday: Holy Communion, 8, Sunday School, 10, Morning Pray er and Sermon, 11, Y. P. S. L. 7 p. m. Monday, Nov. 18, 7:00 p. m. Parish Dinner at the Welcome Inn for all Church families. Celebra tion of 90th Anniversary. The Rev. I. W. Hughes will speak. CURRENT LITERATURE CLUB The Current Literature Club was entertained on Tuesday af ternoon, Nor."- l-ath 4>jr Mrs. J. M. Allen at her home on Main St. A most enjoyable program was pre sented. Miss Wilker read for Mrs. T. K. Allen, "grains of truth" by BUI Nye; Mrs. Burt read Josh Billings "Laffing", and Mrs. Mc Kinnie read "Mr. Daley on Re form" by Tinley Peter Dunn. The hostess was assisted by Miss Annie Oreen in serving de licious refreshments and the club adjourned to meet with Mrs. Burt on November 26th. DILLARD-SLEIHiE Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morton Sledge, announce the marrage of their daughter, Bertha Bradshaw, to T. Autrell Dlllardl of Calhoun Ga., on Saturday, November 9th' 1935, In Winston Salem, N. C ,' at the home of Rev. U. M. Swain' the officiating minister. Mrs. Dillard Is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. M Sladge of Loulsburg. and has been making her home with her sister Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Anderson tor the past several months. .^y^Dlllard Jt the son of Mr. Nowadays everybody IMn? i out tnr ....... to