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? AROUND THE * T 0 W H ? By W. P. gflELTO* ? We received wttral card* la answer to last ?e?k't question Ttankf a lot, folks. As to who was the first proideit to lire In the White Hoaae. the correct an iwer ia John Adams aad Mte Bettj Harris via* a free ticket to see "Lilliaa Russell." Tke first correct post card answer to this week's question will get the send er a free ticket to see Viviea Leigh ia "Waterloo Bridge." Here's the question. When the Clerk of Co art resigns or dies ia office. I how is the vacancy filled? , ' * aiac for UsUnf. "Mo>vqaito Now that Pans aad Verdan hare fallen, what will happen Bert la Europe? The totteriag Preach government says Paris vaa surrendered to prevent the deati uctioa of the world s most beantifnl city. Why has Verdun been captured* What has hap pened to the highly rated French army that they woald surrender their capitol and one of their great fortified cities and allow an invader to push them halfway aeroea their homeland? Could not they have fought on as they did in the first world war when Paris and Verdnif. though threat-, *ned. neTer were entered by the enemy? Since the collapse of the French government, lea* .mo*1, be great in England today. Hitler' ?aid Paris would fall by Jane ISth. and be was right. The word from Germany is that London will be in Nazi hands by Ang. 15th Whether Htrr Hitler's prediction regarding the British capitol will be as correct as his timing of the fall of the French capitol, only time will telL Sow authorities believe that tbe Nazi mechanized troops may nltimaiely run out of (*>. a tkisg that ha* sever happen ed to der fewhrer. f Clipped from the Indianapolis "Star" bat it will fit N. C. towns as well. ' Because of the auto mobile and good roads, smaller Indiana business centers are figbt iag for existence and prosperity. To these communities Indiana University offers a nine point pro gram to restore and maintain healtby business conditions. First ? The community must maintain a good movie house. Second Adequate parking facilities. Third ? At least one good eating place Fourth ? Good window displays. Fifth? A sound local newspaper Sixth ? Adequate electricity and illumination. Seventh ? Cleanli ness. Eighth ? Competent lines of merchandise. Ninth- ? Merchants that keep any promises made to a customer. The above schedule is an utterance of Professor Albert Haring. bead of the School of Business at Indiana-University. V? 1 Ladies. yon can thank Adolf Hitler for tbe fact that the dia mond ring yon are wearing baa increased greatly ia valnr. es pecially since the btitzkreig hit Amsterdam. world diamond ceater. In Saturday's paper we note that diamond price* are np as much as .KKI per cent. 1 B Tbe Louisburg Chamber of Commerce is tbe best unit tbroogh which any public im provement can be secured. Repre senting tbe views of tbe business people and tax payers of this com ic onity tbe C of C. has been di rectly and indirectly responsible for a great many activities that benefit Louisburg and Franklin Connty. To those few who belit tle tbe work of this txidy we can ask where would they be today bad it not been for tbe Chamber of Commerce. Though we real ize that business conditions are not exactly of tbe booming va riety, we believe that we wonld be much worse off had it not been for tbe constant efforts of this body and it* secretary, to effect certain public improvements and engage in advertising and farm aid programs that surely have paid off a great deal more to members than it colt those mem bers to join. fr-fl A tmnrj condoned by the Motiow Picture Herald proves the leading film critics and re viewers 70 per cent wrong in tbeir ratings. The KWrvry com pared the ratings of the re viewer* with the response of tbe admission baying pa bile to reach this result. The pwblk", yon know, make a success or a flop of any motion picture, not the vaulted opinions of certain critics who may like something the public doesn't or vice versa. H? H Have you ever stopped to think what yon get when yon pay yonr subscription to four local newspa per. For yonr dollar and a balf yon receive, 416 pages of local news, tbat only yonr local paper can give; features and photo graphs; localized editorial com ment; an accurate display of mer chandise and prices; announce ments and news of events of im portance; state and national news; farm news and advice In ?id to farmers; and a means whereby the county and this sec tion are held as one compact noil of people who, through tbeir local paper know tke facta that vitally affect them an4 their families. 1?11 Mr. Charles A. Linbergh, former American hero, ?ens? to have successfully pat him mtif e?t on a tab. pertain stall w BLR he ha* made do mot agree with the MtiMh of a large ukrr of people. Mr. HMIWi ttl to be a man who t? it) good at oal> one thlwg ? fl> iag. FATHER"*! DAY CELEBRATION Relatives and friends that cum bered about fifty met at the home stead of Mr. W. F. Gay. Sunday. Jane 1? in honor of Father's Day They were met and welcomed by Mr. and Mrs Ava Wilder, and Mr W F. Gay A bountiful dinner was spread < picnic stylei on a table in the beautiful elm grovev Before par taking of this feast Mr. M T. Lamm rendered a timely talk on Building " He stated that each of us a* ax .[.dividual is a build er. He etre*.->rd the importance of laying a solid and true founda tion. The question be impressed was "Have we a Defensive that will stand the tnal day of reck oning?" After this wonderful talk L. S. Gay returned thanks for the foun dations that bad been laid at this home by the dear father and mother; and for the food that was prepared for us on this occasion. AM of father's children and rrandcbildren were with bim to day except Mr. J L. Gay and fam ily Namely: Mrs B R. Moore and family: Mrs. C. E. Moore an<) family. Mrs. H A. Wilder and family: Mr. L. S. Gay and family. Other relatives and friends pres ent were: Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Lamm; \J'- W. L. Alford: Mr. and Mrs. M T Lamm. Elbert. Marjorie. and Pauf Lamm : Mrs. G. C. McGregor Mr. and Mrs. Lee McGregor and Evanda Lee: Mrs Lucy Wilder: Adale and Willard Wilder: Minda Moore; Mr. and ?Mrs. A. A. Wilder and children: Mr. Allen Hodge: Miss Geneva Wilder; Mr C. E Debnam; Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Alford; Mr. and Mr? Ewell Moore and children; and our colored friend and neigh bor. Aunt Jennie Young. KRWKUNTOV LEADS TAR HEfX NET IX)OP Littleton. June ! 3. ? -The Tar Heel Net League played two mat 'hes over the week-^nd. and Franklinton's entry came off with a couple of victories. ? ' Kesnlti of the first meet*: En field defeated Weldon. 2-1; Franklinton defeated Louisburg. 4-1; Littleton defeated Warren ton. 3-0. Results of the second meets: Louisburg defeated En fiield. 3-0; Franklinton defeated Littleton. 3-0; Warrenton-Wel don postponed on account of rain. Where he fumigated with paro dicblorobenzine to control blue moid. W. L. Bostic of Magnolia, Duplin County, pulled 25.018 to bacco plants per 100 square yards of bed as compared with 3.438 plants where co f jm:gant was used. The coet of living seems always a little ahead of income. Gcod News for Women Ever)- day women are find-r.g their headaches, nervoufrew, cramp-like ctr.er symptom* of funrtitual c s'vnorrhfa cue to malnutrition ire helped by CARDUL Ma-n way it ujjally helps is by increasing appetite and flew of gastric juice; so a c. r.g digestion, helping build up users. Periodic distress is also eased for many who take CARDCI a few days before and during "the time." Women have used CARD U I for more '.r an 60 years! [VACAIK ta tka WtiN'i Fair m Aaywkara! Round Trip Karr* I rom LoaMbnt. S. C. N>w York til. art A>lmilk> . . WmxhinKton Myrtle Hraib o-7<l Car. Brarh 4 ..V) firwi'lwro $4.23 , Oxford ... .DO ! M?r?hf??l < it jr 5.13 Mantoo . . 7.05 j Va. Brarh 4.WJ , BODDIE I>RK. ST< > Rf;, Phonr GREYHOUND w?mmmuMMMW?mm?m ALL CARS MUST BE MOVED AT ONCE! THE PRICE WILL BE RIGHT! LOOK AT OUR CARS BEFORE TOU BUY. FULLER MOTOR CO. L0UI8BURG, N. C. - rWOE OFFICER* BEUIN RETIREMENT FIND I |> - Slate Auditor Gee. Kfci Fou luoamd today that approxi mately <00 law enforcement offi cer* in all pans of the State have made application* to participate in the retirement benefits of The Law Enforcement Officer* Benefit and Retirement Fucd. Each officer who participates in the retirement features of the Fund is required to contribute three per cent of his monthly sal ary of $206. fe* or lees beginning with salaries earned alter July 1. Officers on a fee basis contribute $3.<K? per month, the equivalent of a f 140.0* monthly salary. Con tributions are payable by the tenth of the month following the month in which salary is earned The first contributions are dne on or before August 10. The Board of Commissioner? of the Fund bare adopted regulations provid ing for retiremeut benefits pay menu to begin July 1. 1945. to all officers who have served twen ty years. Is order to r?eefm credit for set-rice prior to July 1, 1944. officers must make applica tions before January 1. 1941, and must make contributions equal to three per centum of salaries earn ed beginning July 1, 1944. Appli cations may be had from State Auditor Pou. Chairman of the Fund, ia Raleigt The Retirement Fund is open to Sheriffs. Deputy Sheriffs. Con stables. Police Officers. Prison Wardens and Deputy Wardens. Prison Camp Superintendents. Prison Stewards Prison Foremen and Guards. Highway Patrolmen and all other officers of the State and its political subdivisions who are clothed with the power of ar-' rest. KEEP CHILDREN' ' OFF HIGHWAYS A plea to North Carolina par ents to drill into their children the hangers of running into the street or highway was voiced this week by Ronald Hocutt. Director of the Highwy Safety Division. Noting that the May traffic fa tality report showed an increase in child pedestrian deaths in this state and also that several child ren were killed in traffic acci dents on North Carolina streets and highways the first two w??ki| of Juae. tbe safety director said The fact that ten or more ehil- ' drn la oar slate have died il ' the past thin; daw as a result of. playing in the street or rnnning into the street or highway should point a leeson to e*ery mother i and father in North Carolina. "Children are not as well ac quainted with traffic hazards as their parents are. and it is tbe doty and responsibility of parents 1 to pass on to their children the| benefits of their knowledge and experience in coping with traffic "And not only must parent* impress upon their children the danger of playtng in the street or running into the street or higti ray, but tbey must go farther nd provide safe places for their children to play away from traf fic. "Oar children deserTe eyery protection we can afford them. Let's all work together to stop this slaughter of tbe innocent on our streets and highways." BEXEV YOCB .SUBSCRIPTION ! Distilled and Bottled by THE K. TAYLOR DISTILLING CO. FOR THE NEWEST IN SUMMER WEAR TONKEL'S Offers A COMPLETE LINE OF WASH PANTS, TROPICAL WORSTED SUITS, LADIES' SAN DLES, WHITE, BEOW AND WHITE, AND BLACK PATENT LEATHER. Men's Brown and White, White and two-tone Shoes, Solid Leather From $1.95 to $3.95 Ladies' Silk Dresses Newest Summer materials. Sizes from 12 to 20 and 35 to 52 Special $1.00 Ladies' Sheer Summer Dresses . Voils, Flock Dots, and other cool materials Your Choice $1.00 Just Arrived ? One Rack of Ladies' Sheer Dresses The coolest and nicest materials available Special $1.98 TONKEL'S DEPARTMENT STORE, INC. "LOUISBUEG'S SHOPPING CENTER" "Always Something New" HOME COMING DAT There will be a Home Coming Day at Wood Baptist Church, be ginning at 14:30 A. M and last ing through the day, Sunday. June 30th, 1040 with a picnic dinner on the ground. The pro gram will conxint of wrmom, special music and a general get-, together. All members, old mem- ; bers. friends and the public are cordially invited to attend. Take It Kaay, Hon Collegiate: "Father, I've a no tion to nettle down and start rain- j ing chick"ens." M Father: "Better try owls. Their hours will suit you better." IK MRU FK HI HI I Facts! IlENKW YOUR Nl'BSCKlFTIONI Hovm: _ ,n-l2 A. M, 2^1 p. M - I'homr*: Th"n ? ?",Si A. M. Only ????=? 364.] DE SillTP ? R*"ld'"" 371-1 SADIE c. JOHNSON 2i3 c?urt strew Chiropractic '?BisburB, N, c O a a u a o B o a a 'A- A VISIT TO BOBBITT'S pvrntwre house Mattress or other ' ' *?niitore, ni?bt Wish. Visit "ttshiugs as you n? i?td, nriog, haog OOUlde Bobbitt o LFE"?*? C?. 0 B S 0 0 0 0 0 S UTILITY Ready Mixed SI .29 Paint, GaL ... * SEMI-PASTE Best Grade $0.00 After Mixing * Gal. | Lawn Mowers $4.95 | | Grass Blades 85c | Broom Rakes 50c | SCREEN DOORS SI .85 SPRAYS For Flower Gardens. Etc. ? All Kinds ROLL I ROOFING I $1.00 I FISHING TACKLE REELS 98c up RODS 65c up 50 Yd. LINES. 65c up BAITS 49c up TACKLE Boxes 49c up COMPLETE 1.1 NK OK HKDDEN. t'KKK.K <'HI R, PUfKiKH, Hons. KKKliS AND BAIT. | TENNIS InD BASEBALL SUPPLIES | I TENNIS BACKETS $1.25 up TENNIS BALLS 3 in Can $1.00 BALL gloves 98c up I FURNITURE i 9x12 Linoli earn Rug $3.95 3 Pc. Bedroom Suite $35.00 BEACH CHAIRS 98c H. C. TAYLOR Hardware & Furniture Phone 423-1 Louliburg, N. 0.
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