pv SELL YOUR TOBACCO AND COTTON IN LOUISBURG FOR BETTER PRICES ASK MERCHANTS FOR POPULAR BABY CONTEST COUPONS The Franklin THE COUNTY - THE STATE - THE UNION ? Buy Y?or Merchandise IN LOUISBURG _ t ?* From Merchants Who Ad vertise, for Better Bargains VOLUMN LUX .SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 a Y? LOUISBURG. JT. CAROLINA FRIDAY. JAXUARV 20, 193U (EIGHT PAGES) NUMBER 40 FRANKLIN TIMES POPULAR BABY CONTEST OFFIC IALLY OPENS TO-DAY Contest Draws Much Inter- 1 est; First Official Count of Contest, Wednesday, January 25th 10 Babies Already Entered! For the $300.00 in Cash And Silver Loving Cup ENTER YOUR BABY TO DAY ! Many people who read last Fri day's announcement of The FRANKLIN TIMES "Dollars to You'-* "Popular Baby Contest are perhapB still in doubt as to what - its all about, and for that reason a complete explanation of this j most interesting contest will be ; given now in brief. The Popular Baby Contest is a j competition for babies under the age of six years, living in The ! FRANKLIN TIMES trade area, j More than $300.00 in cash will be awarded the winners. The first award is $150.00 and a beautiful silver loving cup, standing 20 inches high. FRIENDS CAN HELP The winners will be the babies having the moBt' votes to their ? redit when the contest closer .March 1st. Parents, relatives, neighbors and friends will be res ponsible for trtie progress made by ihe various babies during the con test. By the business these people do with the various participating st6fes and The FRANK!. IN TIM ES tihey will be able to pile up thousands of votes for their fav- ; orite during tihe contest. Each I . time a fifty-cent cash purchase Is made in any of-4he participating stores a coupon will lie given, if asked for. These can be voted in iavor of any baby entered or ubout to be entered. During the first period of the - . < ontesti these coupons count 500 vote?. New and old readers of The FRANKLIN TIMES can also do i i their share toward helping some ijftby in competition. One of the most interesting fua-j ?tires of theax returns have been announced. One of Mie representatives from the Department will be In Louis burg at the office of Register of Deeds In the Franklin Countjr I'onrti House on February 20th' 1939. All those who need or de sire information or assistance In makln#*thelr returns may see the representative on tihat date. A yoke of oxen pulled an an cient plow to break ground for the livestock coliseum at tihe 1939 California World'* Fair. Trela Collins To Preach Dr. Trela Collins, former Bap tist minister at Louisburg will preach ati the Methodist Church in Louisburg, next Sunday evening January 22, at 7:30. This is to be a union service of all the churches, and it is expected that a large congregation will be interested in attending. Dr. Collins has been invited to come in view of his work as Ex ecutive Secretary of the North Carolina Council of Churchesi This is an lnter-denominational, state-wide organization which has won acclaim throughout the na tion as one of the finest' pieces of ttiter-church work in existence. This week, he has conducted a fourth great Annual Convocation in t'he First Presbyterian Church, Durham, with outstanding leaders from all over the nation taking part. He comes direct from Miis great experience to talk~"Vith us about the Kingdom. On Sunday morning ut. 11:00 Mr. Phillips will preach, at the Methodist church, and Sunday school and Young People have their usual sessions. EVERY CITIZEN There is a neighborhood in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia where the churches in t>he com munity adopted a sound motto for their endeavors. They worked away at the aim t'his inotto so faithfully that astonishing results were attained. The effect of new life in these churches was known and felt far and wide, and around the worW. in fact, through re vitalized -contact? with Christian work in other lands. And this was the motto, "Every citizen of t>he community a mem ber of a Church School, every member of a Church School a member of a Church, eVery mem ber of the Church a consecrated Christian, and every Christian with a definite task." VVe suggest' that this useful idea from the Blue Ridge be considered by you in your heart, and that you act upon its suggestions at whatever point it makes Itself felt' in your life, , . . ' Sincerely your Ministers. Leicester F. Kelt!, A. Paul Bagby. James G. Phillips. LOUISBURG BAPTIST CHURCH "A Spiritual Fire" was the sub ject of the sermon delivered by the pastor. Dr. A. Paul Bagby Sunday morning. The member ship and congregation was truly eliallenged to do their part in pro motion of Kingdom work. Sunday evening the Pilgnun Players of Los Angles. California, jiresented "Caiaphas", a religious drama. This drama began a series of five by these players. Sunday morning worship at 11 A. M., Dr. A. Paul Bagby. pastor, will speak on "The Great Invest ment." Dr. Trela D. Collins, former pastor of LouiBburg Baptist Church and now executive Secre tary to the North Carolina Council of Churches, wfill speak at 7:30 P. M. at the Methodist Church. There will be no services at the Baptist Church thus giving the , members of our church an oppor tunity to hear Dr. Collins. Sunday School at 9:45 A. M. and Baptist Training Union at 6:30 P. M. On Wednesday evening at 7:30 the pastor will resume the study of the Blblf. The book to be dis cussed Is ExodusC The members are urged to ^ttend and the pub lic is cordially Invited to attend. PROGRAM AT THE LOUISBURG THEATRE The following is the program beginning Friday, Jan. 20th: Last Times Today (Friday)- ? Bette Davis and Errol Flynn In "The Sisters." Saturday ? Double Feature ? William Boyd and George Hayes in "Heart of Arizona" aleo last chapter "Dick Trftcy Retunrs" and first chapter new serial "Hawks of The Wilderness" starring Herman Brlx. Sunday-Monday ? Dick Foran and Gloria Dickson in "Heart of The North." In technicolor. Tuesday? Michael Whalen and GlorlA Stuart In "While New York Sleep*." Wednesday ? Gladys Swarthout and Lloyd Nolan in "Ambush." Thursday-Friday ? Kay Frances and Humphrey Bogart In "King of The Underworld," ASK YOUR MKBCANTH FOB BABY COUPONS ?,. Wood 'Loulsburg.' 112 Allen Betsy Rose Laney Lou Patsy * Billy < Baby Donald X Arch Perry + LOrine Faye 1 Frances Ann Age 10 mo. 8 yrs. 8 mo. 3 yrs. 4 yrs. 15 mos. 1 yr. 1 7 mos. 4 yrs. Mr.. Mrs. C. J. Smith, 2 yrs ? Mr.. Mrs. C. E. Timberlake, Lbs. R1 * | ? Enter Your Baby Today -- Fire Alarms Number of Culls Kor Kilt' Dept. I 1 ? The Louisburg Fire Department 1 has been niven ? good workout* In the past week by the number of [ smalt fires which occurred during the past week-end. Prompt re sponse and good efficient service | by our local department' weve ob served and commended. Sunday seemed to be the1!!! busy day, having three calls -ftrttHin its' twenty-four hours. At' 1 : 10 o'clock Sunday morning, the fire alarm ' which roused many people front their slumbers was an urgent call to the northside of town where a Chicken house, containing about' 80 young chickens, belonging to Mr. W. H. Allen, was ablaze. Un fortunately t'his was a total loss. In the middle of the day, 12:10 j P. M., a false alarm was issued | from Louisburg College; while ending the fire business of Sun I day, aid was called to the Nortli | side Killing Station, operated by I Mr. J. B. King, at 11:10 P. M. There was very little damaged re ; ported, the blaze being extinguish ed by chemicals. On Friday of last week, the i aid of t'he Fire Department was summoned to put out a car which was afire on Mai" StreOJ -Just north of the Maitfanri Naph Sweet intersection. It seems that the fire phase ?'as begun by t-he blaze at the old coal house owned by the County just below the Five House which oc curred on Monday. Jan. 9tli. No damage was done. - L. F. KENT TEACHES On next Monday, evening at 7:30 t'here wiii begin a "Teach-, ing Mission" at the Louisburg Methodist Church. This is a com munity-wide project planned und promoted by the t'hree ministers. A. Paul Bagby. ,1. O. Phillips, and I- F. Kent. Kach evening from Monday, through Friday, the Rev. Mr. Kent will give an address at the Metho dist Church, beginning at 7:30 From night to night ha will dis cuhb some of the primary beliefs of t'he. phristian faith, as held In common by all denominations. This Is to be the first of a series of cooperative teaching missions to be held In the various, churches In Louisburg. wiMi the minister of another local church doing the teaching. The public Is , cordially Invited to attend. TWO CONVICTS MAKE ESCAPE Oscar Pitts, state prison super- j intendent, reported the escape of ? two convicts Tuesday, Moses Mayfleld, 19-year-old Ne gro sentenced l0 '30 days for tres- ' pass In Raleigh two weeks ago, es caped from the Franklin. County camp Saturday, reports to Pitts said. Richard Hoyle, 28, escaped from the Caldwell camp Sunday. He was serving seven to ten years for robbery with firearms in Ca tawba County, having been sen tenced July 1. 1935. ? The Ral eigh Times. * ? ? ?????? ? ? * ADVISORY BOARD FOR ? * POPULAR BABY * * CONTEST , ? I * To wmire every conteslunt * | * In the Popular Baby Oonteet * * a fair and Impartial chance * * to share In the Cash Awards. ? ; ? The KRANKI.IN TIMKH will ? i ( * hare an Advtoory Board, com- ? * posed of S to 8 of Franklin * * County's moat prominent men * j * to take complete charge of * * the content the laat three * * days, make the Anal ooaat of * * vote* and award the prise*. ? *?***?*??? * r Bookmobile In Franklin County Franklin County in to luiv'e t?hoj use of h Bookmobile for the month of February. Thin Bookmobile is owned by the Workfj Progress Ad ministration. and it} comes to iih | sponsored by the Fliinklin Coun ty Board of Education With it' comesyipproximutelj,' 3000 books, including books for Hiildren of all ages, books for high school-age readers, and hooks for udultw The collection covers types of books, from the easy reader, through ; books on religion, science, art, funning, cooking, crafts, home management, literature and Ac tion; The books are FREE to those wishing to borrow them. School ! children, teachers, club woHieu, 1 farm club bc^ri, ? in fact-, every person in the.county, is invited to make use of this service. The Bookmobile wHt make its rounds once each week in February, stop-i ping at Mie hour and day shown 111 the itfherary. On its second visit [ to*>ach community, the books flrst'! borrowed will be returned, and others may hp gotten. - , . | It is hopeW-Uiat every person j will, maj^euse of this^pporl unity to ? HiocOlfvC a:00-10:30. Harris School. 11:00-12:00. Riley, 12:30-1:00. Pearce's School, 1:15-2:00. Pilot School, 2:.T9-4:00. Friday, February :i Rocky Ford, 9:30-10:30. - | Epsom School, 11:00-12:00. Ingleslde. 1:00-2:00. Prison Camp (Store). 2:15-300. | W. S. PERSON HURT ? ^ -""J" I Mr. William S. Person, of Gold Sand community, was seriously injured on Tuesdny morning of this week when a limb from a falling tree rebound and hlti him in the back of the head. Mr. Per son was overseeing and helping In the. cutting ot some timber when the accident! happened, the blow knocking him uncousclous. i One of the men working at the place went for aid Immediately, securing means ot 4rringing the injured to Loulsburg for care. Mr. Person was treated In the office j of Dr. W. C. Perry. News obtained by the TIMES reporter Wednesday evening, In forms us that Mr. Person was ta ken to a hospital In Rocky Mount) for special care. It has not been possible to find out the full eztenb Of Mr. Person's Injuries; how?rer, It is understood that there la some head Injury and possible compli cations. A \ MRS. L. P. HICKS DEAD All's. Alaggie Furgurson Hicks, wife of the late I.. P. Hicks, died at her home on South Kim Street! on last Thursday afternoon at>; 4:, 50 o'clock, in her 77th year. Although Mrs. Hicks hud been j more or less closely confined to her holm* for the past several , years, she was critically ill for on- 1 ly aliouti a day immediately pre ceding her death, which came as a result of an acute attack of angina. Mrs. Hicks was a iiatiye of i Franklin County and resided in j l.ouisburg all hpf life. She was | a member of the Louisburg MeUi odist Church, with which she be came affiliated at the age of six-< teen and remained a faithful mem-j ber unt41 her death.- He influence in religious circles was wide-j spread; and her home life was in deed a benediction. * In addition to a host of friends throughout the entire state, she leaves three children, two broth ers and eight grandchildren to, mourn their loss. They are as follows: F. W. Hicks, Mrs. J. A. Hodges and Mrs. C. M. Howard, children; V. II. Furgurson, E. W. Furgurson. brothers; Mrs. (Jeorge Womble, F. \V. Hicks, Jr.. Alfred Cooper Hicks, t'arey How ard, Jr., Mildred Howard. Virgin ia Howard. John Hodges, all of I.ouisburg. and .1. Al Hodges, Jr.? of New York City, grandchildren. The funeral service was conduc ted from the residence oil last Friday by Kev. J. O. Phillips, pas tor of t?he Loitisburg Methodist Church, and Rev. K. 11. Davis, lifelong friend of the deceased, interment was in. Oakwood ceme tery. ?Pallbearers were.: K. C Beck. .VI. C. Murphy, E. F. Thomas, it. W. Smith wick, L. K. Scoggin. Jr., K. II. Malone. Al. S. Davis, and II. C. ITowden. of Italeigh The Moral tribute was profuse; and in a measure, bespoke t-lie high esteem in which Airs. Ilicks was held. I.OIISIllIU; METHODIST ? lU'KCH HOLDS KAMII.Y ..... , One of tile tinest gestures of whole-hearted fellowship. wan the family supper held u the gudijr School Department! of the I. oil lu lling Methodist Chinch on Tnes >4*y -night of this week. Special girwrts for the occasion were Mr. ?V. i Haines. Superintendent' of rhe Methodist Orphanage ai Jtal eigh, M is. Reeves. Director of'the singhtg class, and twelve girls and hoys from Mie .M '?! liodist Home. In conceiving tills idea, it was the a i in of the pastor, Ilev. J. 0. Phillips, that* as many homes on the church roll as possible be rep resented. Exactly one hundred and lifty guests were present, and pot'; took of the sumptuous meal, which was furnished by church 'members and served buffet style; and t-hey likewise enjqyed the 'delightful entertainment furnished by the Singing Class. Suptt W. ('. Strowd, Chairman of the Hoard of Stewards, was Minster of ceremonies, Short talks were heard by Mr. Barnes, Super intendent of the Orphanage, and Dr. D. E. Earnhardt', President of j' Loulsbiug College, and newly elected member of the Hoard of Stewards, on which Hoard he fills; the high honor of Chairman of the Finance Committee. It is t/he aim of the Chur<;h Jo have these get-together supper meetings more often, in order to stimulate good wlll.and fellowship throughout the entire church membership. OPEN HOI SE tertained the members of the j church and congregation at 'open j house' on Friday. January 13,. from 3 until 4:30 and from 8 un-1 til 9:30. In the afternoon the gueBts were welcomed by Miss Elizabeth, Lasslter, Mrs. U. .0 Woodllef and I Mrs. H. O. Perry. They were greet- 1 ed in the living room by Dr. and Mrs. Hagby and Mr. Paul Ragby.' After a season of fellowship the guests were invited into the din ing room where they were served punch and cakes. M's. Frank Whe- : less. Sr., serving at the punch bowl was assisted by Mrs. W. N. Fuller, Sr., and Mrs. Mac Fur gerson. In the evening Mrs. J. 8. How-j ell and Miss Elizabeth Lasslter greeted the guests. Dr. and Mrs. Ragby and Mr. Paul Rugby re ceived In the living room. Mrs. Alice Uzzell ushered the guest* into the dining room. Mrs. J. H. Roonn presiding at the punch bowl was 'Assisted by Mri. Q. M. Ream and Mrs. Alice Uzzell. Mrs. A. C. Hall assisted in the dining room and directed the guests Into the study. About 80 guests called during tt?w day. :"vs 1 Dr. atid Mrs. A. Paul Hagby en ASK TOUR MK RCA NTS FOR BABY OOPPQNH Fire Damages Home t v Foniw*!* \V. K. Wliitr Houie Catches Afire A fire apparently originating in t'he basement of tlie home of Mr. and Mrs. I^onis Wheless. which is more commonly known as the former W. E. White home ton North Church Street, did quite a bit of damage 'before the Loiiis burg Fire Department was ;i ti]?> I o extinquish it. The blazes spread from the base'ment upward yirough the walls," making it necessary for the firemen to cut holes in the floors and walls with axes in order *to reach the source of trouble: The fire alarm was sounded at about 1:30 a. m. Thursday, a second alarm being given in brder to get more aid in battling the blaze, and removing the furnishings. \ ? The Koine was occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Wheless and child, and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth White and child. The damage had not been estimated as yet, however besides the damage by fire, there was quite. a bit sustained from the water and smoke. lo is understood that the home was well insured, so as to cover the damage. MILLS I\ T. A. MEETS f The report of tlx1 December meeting of the Parent-Teacher Association. thoij^h appearing late, well deserves being publish ed in the FRANKLIN TIMES. Ac cording to regulation, the P. T. A. publishes its' monthly meetings. The lovely Christinas program opened wiwli two Christmas selec tions, sung by Mrs. O. V. Yarboro's glee club, which were heard with appreciation by the audience. ? Rev. J. (!. Phillips offered a prayer for the P. T. A. and for the continuance of its good work and for Chrisinas cheer everywhere among people of want* and dis tress. , . / "Silent Night" was sum* by the audience. Dr. A. J'attl Ragbv spoke im pressively on "Service. ?daily Ser vice to Mankind." lie drew a won derful picture of the only happy life ? a life of service. Mrs. - (Carle Murphy, President of t?he P. T. A., then presented the White- t'hristni/ts tree offering to Mrs. MitchineiY Supt . of Welfare, which offering was a donation to be distributed among the needy and *was given by the teachers, children rtfifd parent^ of Mills School. Mrs. Mitchiner accepted the Holering with pr;iis?- and api^ce ciat ion, paying it* wasP thost bountiful ''V' ' i pi't'sfii t imI hv the 1'. T. A. aml s"rl)(Mil. Tin1 While Christmas tree for charily has be come :i yearly r us(.i m in Mills School The P. T A. of .Mills School has accomplished splendid results over the years of its organization and is pushing on towarfl bigger, bet ter accomplishments The January inecHiig was held yesterday in the school auditorium. too late for press report in this week's T1 M KS, XKW KNTKIU'HISE Mr. Douglas Perry is announc ing the opening of the Southside Mercantile Co.. on South Main Street, according to an advertise ment in anoMier column. This en terprise will be located at the store formerly operated by Cash Hrothers and 'will-carry a full line of heavy and fancy, groceries, fresh meats! dry goods and, Texaco gas and oils. See the announce' ment' elsewhere in this issue. ? PROGRK.HSIVK M KIM' HANTS * * < 'O-OPKRATK WITH THK ? FRANKLIN TIMKS TO * * IHSTRIHUTK *?00.00 ? IN CASH ? / I /?/? * Tlrt- progressive merchants * of I/Ouishurg, listed on tfie * I'opulnr Baby Contest page. * are taking this means of * showing their appreciation to * their customers for their past ? patronage. It Is their wish * that, you who have eligible * babies, take advantage of the * Popular IJaby Contest no as * to share In the distribution of * the $300.00 In Cash awarded * winning babies on March 1st. * As In the past - these mer- * ( hunts am offering to Frank- * lln County the best mcrchan- ? dlse obtainable, at bargain ? prices. / .* Parents, get your friends, * relatives and neighbors to" buy from these merchants, * and be sure to ask for ypur * llaby Coupons. They may be * the means of your winning * *150.00 In cash and k beaut I- * ful silver loving oup,\ with * your baby's name engraved on * the cup as the FRANKbfN * . TIMKS most popular baby for ? 1?8?. \ These merchants are offer- " Ing the buying public of ? Franklin Oouuty the biggest ?' values In history. Re sure * you take advantage of them * aiid ask your merchant, for * RARY COUPONS. ' . The Legislature! I The outstanding feature of Thursday's legislative day of last week, if outward demonstrations shall he considered a fair method of measuring popularity, was the visit of Jack Dempsey, the ex chanrplO'n heavyweight prize tight er, who slioke briefly to the House upon an invitation extended the day before. Jack seemed to be in perfect s))#pe' as he explained "he was more excited than if he was entering a 20-round tight." 'Jack was nolfcnly popular among a large number of the Legisla tors, hut among the public as well. On Friday a Joint season of the Senate and House listened to a tine uddress from Aubrey Wil ; liams, in charge of the National Youth Administration. He painted a most interesting and sympathet ic picture of the present youth situation in the NaMon, the possi ble effects of ni>t listening to the call for a stronger faith and the proper and impt^rtance of doing something for them. He mad? a strong plea, based upon common reasoning, and won much faror among his hearers for because. The Agricultural Committee has given much time to the suggestion of Seed license and finally propos ed a compromise hill on Wednea day morning. The bill provides a stamp tax for packet seeds and a graduated tax for bulk Beed based upon the toktl amount o( sales up to sales amounting to $1,000. The joint Finance Committee of Hie Senate and House, enter tained its first public hearing Wed nesday afternoon when the Asso cialion of County Commissioners was .represented by Secretary JojHf Skinner, of Warren, and Mr Wilson, of (ireensboro. who ' plead for the return to the coun ties the ill I Mil gillie taxes not col-' lected by thtyist&te and divided, on a 50-50 "basis. They made splendid arguments which will be given se rious consideration by t'he com mittee. 11 ? ??..* til' i tin asni'tmiiuu, heuded by. J. Paul Leonard, and a large representative body of retail ? merchauwVMr Leonard. made a strong argument against the re tention of the Sales tax arid the use tax. He characterised the Sales tax as unfair, unjust' and absolutely useless, and gave many-^v instances of its injustices, and plead for its repeal. Several mer chants from many sections of the State and particularly from the border counties also were heard with much Interest.. The Finance Committee heard each of these, delegations with much Interest. This committee headed by Chair man H. P. Taylftr. of Wadesboro, and W. K. Fenncr, of Rocky i Mount, is sticking tight to its ; work with the determination to finish its work at as early a date as possible. On Thursday (yester |dny) it hearjLii'nm those interest ed in thCK'neer tax and the addi tional tax on chairt stores when more '"ban three operate in one city. On Friday afternoon it will hear argument on the N. C. State Fair Association with reference to taxing carnivals and on Monday it will hear arguments from the | Commissioner of lianks. Horse and Mule dealers.^. U. C. stores, Outdoor advertisers and Bottlers. The Appropriations Committees of both brandTes of the Legisla ture are also holding joint ses sions and formulating the bill containing the appropriations the State will be expected to make. The CommlMee on Unemployment Compensation recommended fav orable a hill to let present em ployees retain their positions with out the required merit examina tions. Quite a 'number of bills have been introduced, but most of them are of a loctU nature, none as yet affecting Franklin County. Sen ator Lumpkin has Introduced a I State-wide blirdolng away with - the absentee ballot and markers ' at the polls. Many matters are becoming the ! subject of much attention and dis cussion as the session passes on | into its third week and It Is ex pected other State-wide bills of much Interest will Be Introduced. ' Among those receiving the most *? attention Is the Highway fund di version. which seems almost cer tain to be pegged, tifftAss they can get away from the diversion", and call It by another name. Sont? are speculating that should (h& bill to prevent the diversion pass the StAte will enforce the 3 per cent Sales tax on gasoline, which would result In higher priced rld j lng. The next of importance | seems to be election reforms, , which seem certain to be made TH.AJfKN We extend our sincere thank* Sto friends and relatives, and Ce dar Rock Missionary Society, (Or | each and every expi esaion of kind ? i uess. or serylee rendered In be - half of our mother, or family. | since, she was paralysed last I March. , / Ida K. and Kmmitt Valentine.