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Weather Partly cloudy and warm today and Friday, Low today; 70; high, 90. --T,. ? / The Published Every Tuesday & Thursday Serving All Of Franklin County News Cast Listen to WYRN Radio, 1480 ,on your dial, each evening at 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, for . jjpur Times Reporter with all the local news. Tel. GY 6-3283 Five Cents Louisburg, N C.. Thursday, August 8, 1963 (Eight Pages Today) 94th Year ? Number 48 Schools Open On j Aug. 28 | The opening date for the Franklin County Schools was set Monday for Wednesday, August 2.8, by the Board of Education in its regular month ly meeting. . Teachers meetings are set for Monday, August 26, and princi pals and teachers will haife their i orientation day on Tuesday, August 27. Teacher-Pupil o rientation will be Wednesday, August 28, with Thursday, Aug ust 29, as the official first day of school. The following teachers have been elected to teach in the Franklin County Schools for the 1963-64 school term. LOUISBU&G: Eugene H. Stal lings, principal, Mrs. Gladys n. Bailey, Mrs. Mamie B.Clayton, Albert Dean Fox, Mrs. Sybil K. Jolly, Mrs. Jewel C. Bar tholomew, 'William G. Thomas, Marjorle G. Leonard, Mrs; Jeanette Arnold, Eric J. Mor gan, John A. Wilson, Mrs. Jean H. Winn, Mrs. Rebecca P.Stal ltngs, Mrs. Vivian Y. Harris, Mrs. Doris M. Wilder, Mrs. Edith K. Frlshle, Mrs. Geralda T. Perry, Mrs. JeanD.Sawyer, Mrs. Betty M. Jones, Mrs. Mat talene M. Chadwick, Martha B. Yarborough, Mrs. Marylielle Davis, Mrs. Ruth J. Best and John Robert Watson. EPSOM: Henry L. Mears, Prin cipal; Mrs. Sallie C. Murphy, William J. Matthews, Joe T. Griffin, Mrs. Lela Faye Rich, Mrs. Selema- M. Mitchell, Mrs. Florence M. Harris, Mrs. Annie Laurie Griffin, Mrs. Fali-ylee Coffey and James R.Tate, Mrs. Virginia jourmgan. GOLD SAND: James V. Mar shall, Principal; Mrs. Mae G. Parrlsli, James C. O'Neal, James E. Boyette, Mrs. Betty E. Tlmberlake, Elizabeth I. Haun, Mrs. Margaret R. Gup ton, Mrs. Loralne C. Hayes, Susie Tharrlngton, Mrs. Louise M. Bledsoe, Mrs. Peggy Sabls ton, Mrs. Gladys W. Collie, Mrs. Mildred S. Gupton and Mrs. Eva Mae Smith. EDWARD BEST: Johnny H. Alford, Principal, Robert J. : Sutton, Mrs. Melver C. Neal, 1 Mrs. Caroline M. Murphy, Earl ! R. Martin, Robert Fleming, Mrs. Sybil H. Kerley, Mrs. Evelyn J. Williamson, Mrs. Beryl S. Wood and Mrs. Sue Clements Swift. EDWARD BEST ELEM: Mrs. Myrtle T. Parrlsli, Building Principal; Mrs. Ollle W. Hln nant, Mrs. Clarice D. Leonard, Mrs. Glennie W. McGregor, Mrs. Lora T. Wheless, and Mrs. Marlon L, Merrltt. BUNN: W. H. Kelly, princi pal; Mrs. Martha Cllne Richardson, Lavlnla Ellen Mur . Mrs. Sydney H. Lolley, Wil liam R. Reese, Mrs. Ursula Boyd Weathers, Mrs. Janle J. White, Nancy M. Moore, Mrs. Edith A. Brantley, Mrs. Rotha M. White, Mrs. Roberta B. Tunnell, Mrs. Emma p. Tip pett, Mrs. Eunice W. Spencer, Beatrice Dean, Mozelle Ray, Mrs. Darnell P, Spann, Mrs. Beulah S. Tharrlngton, Mrs. Evangeline C. Williams, Aubrey L. Hancock, Mrs. Jackie W, Frazler, Jerry Morris, Dur wood S. Pegram and Mrs. Louise Shinn. YOUNGSVILLE : Turner Fel ton, Principal; Francis C.Win ston, William H. Fleming, Mrs. Irene E, Mitchell, Barbara Ann Pergerson, Mrs. Efflp T. Rob erts, Mrs. Ruth W. Medlln, Jack T. Ayscue, Jr., Mrs. Lula Wade Moss, Mrs. Ruth H. Walters, Mrs. Catherine P.Al len, Mrs. Bonnie S.Sorrells and Judith F. Belche, Almon E. mercer. RIVERSIDE: Carl A. Harris, v Principal; Thomas E. Conway, Mrs. Cornelia E. Conway, j James M. Ridley, LucyS. Brad- j shaw, Mrs. Cora H. Hawkins, p Mrs. IneiW. Foster, Mrs. Katie ? L. Keck, Mrs. Nan A. Dunston, a Florlne McGhee, Rebecca P. t Carter, John E. Alston, Mrs. t Virginia H. Levister, Mrs.Sel- a ma R. Massenburg, Harold B. Greene, Mrs. Georgle J. Exum, j Kenneth B. Battle, Warren E. i Massenburg, Mrs. Gertie A. Jones, Mrs. Doris Y. Baldwin, <j M's. Dorothy C. Thompson, Si- e las D. Harris, Mrs. Celia P. (, See TEACHERS Page 8 a Cooks Despite Handicap Mrs. Ruth Griffin is pictured prepairing a meal from the wheelchair, which she has been confined to for the past 20 years . Despite her handicap, Mrs. Gri ffin goes about such routine daily tasks as housekeeping, sewing and gardening. - Times Photo. Humor And Courage Despite . 20 Years In Wheelchair by T. H. Pearce August brings two anniver saries to Mrs. Ruth Benton Grif fin of Louisburg, Rt. 2, her 39th birthday and the end of tier twentieth year confinement to a wheel chair. Despite adversity that could lave completely broken her spi rit, Mrs. Qr iffin lias retained ler sense of humour and dis played courage and independ ence of spirit that should be i lessen to everyone. Mr. Griffin died in 1936, leav ing behind li^ls widow and their 21 -month old daughter. Times weren't easy during th^ follow ing years, but as many other vidows have done in similar situations, ? Mrs. Griffin made >ut. Then in April 26. 1943, is her little daughter was look - ng forward j to finishing her second year of school, "Mrs. }jriffin suffered a stroke, which paralyzed her left side. This is an ailment that has eft many people not only phy sically disabled, but with com >letley broken spirits. Such was ?ot the case with Mrs. Griffin < or she refused to give up, lispite the fact that she had ost the use of her left arm ind leg. In August, 1943 she was able o leave her bed'Tor the part al mobility of a wheelchair and rom then until now, she has >racticed ^ living an ever in :reas.ing independent life. - During the years from 1943 o 1954 Mrs. Griffin and her laughter lived in tjie home' with ler mother who helped her mm^asurably in looking after . he little girl during the first 'ears when maneuverability /as so limited. It was during this time that 4rs. Griffin said the Welfare >rogram known as Aid to De ?endent Children was so val lable to them. Looking back the said that without this help here seems little likelihood hat her daughter would have l>le to finish high school. Her daughter married and she lved with her and her son-ln aw for about five years. Since February, 1960 the in lomnltable Mrs. Griffin has liv id by herself doing all of her lousework, tending her flowers ind tiny garden. Her flower gar den is Surpassed in neatness only by the interior of her hornet A ramp built up to her porch makes travel by wheelchair a little easier, and in case of emergency as electric buzzer connected with a nearby neigh bor's home could summon ra pid assistance. As a matter of fact, Mrs. Griffin states that she has the best neighbors In the world and it is quite ob vious that she looks forward to their frequent visits as, of course, she does to those of Iter daughter and five grand children. She also has a warm affection for Welfare Dept. workers "who have aided her during .the- years. ? A leading hobby is sewing; but this Is at a virtual stand still, because her old fashion ed, treadle-type sewing mach ine one owned by her grand mother, has worn out. As, a small child she said she re membered her grandmother getting 1 the machine, little ASC Election Notice Given Public notice Is hereby given that eligible persons may.be nominated by petition to serve as ASC CommunityCommittee men for 196-1. All such peti tions must be submitted to the Franklin County ASC Com mittee in Louisburg not later than August 21, 1963, announces John R. Davis, Office Manager, Franklin County ASC County Committee. Davis further stated that the Community Boundaries for 1964 ASC Committee elections are the same as they were for 1963. Fatal Attack Percy Fogg, 80 year-old lo cal negro, died suddenly at the home of a daughter Just off the Bunn Road Inside the city lim its here about 8 o'clock Wed nesday night. The Louisburg RescueServlce was summoned to the scene, but Fogg was beyond aid. dreaming that some day she would be dependent on it for her clothing. Mrs. F. E. Pulley of the local Welfare Dept. said that there is a strong possi bility that If Mrs. Griffin had a newer, electric sewing mach ine, she could become even more self-sufficient from some Income from seamstress work. She 'is an expert in sewing. She makes her own clothes, quilts, drapes and doll clothes. Her radio has about played out. She says that she missbs this most on Sunday morning when she is forced to miss her sermon, also the daily pro grams of gospel music which she has learned to love. ? Mrs. Griffin is a good ex ample of what a person can do when he refuses to give up hope in the face of adversity agd continues to do the best with what he tjas. The results of her long struggle to lead a normal life, even though con fined to a wheelchair, should be an Inspiration to everyone. , Show Off New Equipment Louisburg volunteer firemen pose' with the modern, new ap paratus that makes them one of the best equipped for a commu nity this size in the entire state. The departmenthas grown from a somewhat antiquated one truck organization in 1945 to the present fully trained and equipp ed 35 member 3 truck depart ment. - Times Photo. In N. C. And Va. * ' i Local Man Held For An investigation into the act ivities of two nfen held in con nection with a series of local robberies has led local and state officers into several ea st em North Carolina counties aivd one other state. Franklin Sheriff Joe W. Champion announced today that fo far the probe Into the al leged activities of C. K. Must Urn, Jr., 39 yfear old locaf salesman, and Daniel Web ster, 34 year-old Wilmington, N. C., man, had led them In to Beaufort and Jones count ies in North Carolina and 'into the State of Virginia as well. Mustlan is being held in the Franklin County jail on charges of (>ossession of stolen goods, the sheriff said, and is also wanted by the Suffolk, Vat, police on charges of breaking and entering and larceny. Webster, wanted here to an swer to charges of breaking And entering and larceny, is currently in the cqstody of Jones County authorities on charges of speeding and driving without a driver's license. Webster was arrested there driving a 1956 Buick alleged stfrlen In Beau fort County. He is subsequent ly wanted by the Beaufort Co. authorities on auto theft charges where he allegedly abandoned a 1963 Chevy p , stolen In Suf rfpik, Va., and picked up the Biilck. Charges against the Wilming ton on man here include break ing and entering and larceny from the Loulsburg Baptist Church and the Mill-King Meth odist Church "near Loulsburg. Officers got their first lead in the case on the arrest of Mus tlan here last week on a capias from Franklin County Record er's Court. At the time of his arrest he had in his possession items allegedly stolen from Ha rney's cabin. Subsequent invest igation by Sheriff Champion, Loulsburg Chief of Pcflice Wil iam T. Dement and SBI Agent. L. M. Harton uncovered the other activities and Implication, of the Wilmington man. So far the officers have re covered items stolen from the two churches, and Ramey's ca bin from such widely separated places as Four Oaks, Washing ton, Goldsboro, near RaleijfTi and Franklinton. Both Webster and Mustianare scheduled to receive prelimi nary hearings in Recorder's Court here next Tuesday. They Must * Fortune Teller--You have a gift of oratory. When you speak I should Imagine people listen open mouthed. CI lent- -That's right; i*m a dentist. Stolen (rOixLs Coffee maker and table alleged ly stolen from Fred Ramey's .cabin hear Frankllnton are shown in garage near Franklin ton where they were discovered by County Sheriff's Department investigators this past week. - Times I'hoto. ?f ? ' For Consolidation Committee Requests Survey Of School Building Needs Supt. David N. Nix, of the Granville CountySchools, spoke to a joint meeting of the Ad visory committee and the County Board of Education Wed nesday evening In the Board Room 0*1 the County Education" Building, He is a recognized leader In the field of education, fully j?ware of future demands upon educators, yet keenly understanding that education in, a community depends upon the support from the community. HI* was Introduced by Mr. War r-^n Smith, Superintendent oi Franklin County Schools. Supt. HixV?tat&l that we should not he too critical of what we have done over the years. "Our schools have served us well port". The urgent needs of our economy, techinal prob lems and vocational efficiency put greater pressure On* the ^child who is a product of small high school, and morepressure may he expected in the future? Our schools shoul.d stand up as best they can providing op portunities for children, said Hix. He suggested that we should "tliink in terms of actual con ditions but project into the f la things that may be". Because of the problem of fkiacial sup port, a step by step process must be recognized, must keep people informed, and it is the responsibility of an informed citizenrj to come to a reason able solution. ? x Advisory Committee Chair man, Frank Read presided at the meeting. Following [Supt. Hlx's talk, the committee ask ed questions and discussed var ious phases of better school programs. It was brought out that the consolidation program' woi.il' provide a broader cur riculum, better teachers who would have the opportunity to teach in own field, better la boratories, better \ocatlonal programs and the children would have enhanced education al opportunities stimulated by' greater challenge, competitibn and adequate facilities. The problem of transportation re mains a problem. The advisory Committee re quested the County Board of ^ducation "to request through proper channels a survey of , proposed school buildings need ed for a consolidation program in Franklin County. The next meeting of the Ad visory Committee will be a sup per meeting, Monday evening October 21st. Receives Award Following the final concert of the East Carolina College Sum mer Music Camp Saturday, Darrell Edwards, Sbnof Mr. and Mrs. E. V. Edwards of Louls burg, was presented the camp's highest award, the Phi Mu Al pha Camp Music Metal, award ed annually to the outstanding male musician In Summer Music Camp by Phi Mu Alpha Slnfonla Fraternity of America. The Slnfonla Foundation also awarded Edwards a cash scho larship in the amount of fifty lollars which will be held for lim and sent to the college >f his choice to help him con I tinue his education after he graduates from high school. Ed wards was selected for the award and scholarship by the music camp faculty and the presentation was made by off icers of the East Carolina Col lege Chapter of Phi Mu Alpha? Saturday's concert featured performances by the camp's four bands, the orchestra, and choral groups. This summer's registration was the largest in the history of the camp with 520 Junior and senior high school students from 9 states enrolled.
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