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Wwther Generally fair today and Wednesday. Low today, 58; high, 80?s. The Frafl?in Times Published Every Tuesday & Thursday Serving All Of Franklin County Comment Too many people know all the answers and too lew have sense enough to know they don't. Tel. 0Y 6-3283 Five Cants Louisburg, N. C , Tuesday May 26. 1964 (Tan Pages Today) 96th Year? Number 27 A Copy Of The Official Democratic Primary Ballot For County Officers INSTRUCTIONS 1. To vote for a candidate on the ballot make a cross (X) mark in the square at the left of his name. 2. If you tear or defacy or wrongly mark this ballot, return It to the registrar and get another. FOR HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: (Vote for One) D JAMES D SPEED ? NORRIS W COLLINS Q JAlWES T Joe MOSS FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS: (Vote for One> O RALPH E BEASLEY ? ALEX T WOOD FOR BOARD OF EDUCATION: DISTRICT NO. 3 (Vote for One) D LLOYD A WEST O MRS T H WELDON, SR FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER: DISTRICT NO. 2 (Vote for One) ? ? CARL M BELL ? RICHARD H CASH O WINFIELD ?ARRETT ? J P MAN0RUM ? JOHN W HOUSE Q CHARLES H. PERGERSON FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER: DISTRICT NO. 4 (Vote tor One) O E M "Buck" SYKES ? W P CHILDERS Primary Election May 30, 1964 Chairman Board of Elections Franklin County. Speed Points To His Record In Statement Representative James D. Speed pointed to his record In a public statement released this week as part of his campaign (or re-election to the House of Representatives. Speed Is the second candidate for the House to make a prepared statement en- the Issues In this campaign. James T. Moss' statement was Issued last week. The other candidate Is Norrls W. Collins of Frankllnton. "I will continue to support legislation for better education, a stronger agriculture, through research and processing, in dustrial expansion (for more and better Jobs), a continued improvement in the health of our people, (especially In the Mental Health programs)," Speed said. He pointed out that the 1965 session of the General Assem bly will face many new and old problems and added, "The ex perience I have gained as your Representative during the last two Legislative Sessions, along with contacts 1 have made with other legislators and leading citizens of the state, will enable me to carry forward the program which you and I want for Franklin County's progress and recognition." Speed said he favors a Highway Bond Issue provided Franklin County gets her proportionate share of road Improvements and construction; a State-Federal research program to provide means of removing any harmful Ingredients, If there are any, in our tobacco. He says he will support the continuation of the Speaker Dan Law ^nd Is opposed to any addi tional taxation. He added, "At this time there is a slim possi bility of a major tax cut, but many adjustments can and should be made." Speed, a veteran of two regu lar sessions and a special ses sion of the legislature was the third candidate to file for the office. Collins announced and filed first, followed by Youngs vine's Moss. Stopped By Barbed Wire Barbed wire stopped the above automobile, when It left the road near Justice after a wild chase by Sheriff's deputies last Sa turday night! The car was stolen from Kenneth Speed. Jack Evans, 22-year-old Negro, has been charged with driving In excess of 100 miles per hour. -Times Staff Photo. Candidates Meet; Election Saturday The highly publicized Meeting of the Candidates, last Thurs day night, was staged at Louis burg College with high praise from everyone who attended. The program, cosponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Loulsburi; Jaycees, brought out twelve of the major eighteen candidates for public office In the county. The program was moderated by Mr. I. D. Moon of theLouh biFrg College faculty, who Intro duced Mrs. Herbert Scoggln, President of the League and I Mr. Avery Dennis, Vice Presi dent of the Jaycees. Mrs. Uuvld G hradley, State Presld^n(.of the League was also recognized. Mr. W. H. Taylor, Solicitor I and Judge W. F. Shelton, Re icorderfs Court Judge, led off, I the candidates parade with praise for each other and c\>m plinjehtS to the organizations sponsoring the meeting. Neither has opposition Jn the Primary t>n May 30th. Mr. Ralph Rea$ley, candidal# for Register of Deeds, said, '?I believe the people liave the' right to know why a person would s?ek a certain office", and gave a brief resume of his qualifi cations. ?? Mr. Alex T. Wood, Incumbent Register of Deeds, seeking re elect Ion, .told foie group, 4 ' Thank God for Interested people like you". Wood pralaad the -sponsors and the people of Franklin County. 1 Mr. Carl M. Ball waa first speaker among the District 2 candidates (or County Com* miss loner. ,He told the aud ience, "I am well known throughout the county," and based his plea for support on tha tact that most people alraady knew of his qualification.. Mr. Richard H. Cash, running for District 2 Commissioner, stated, "I am for progreas In Franklin County. We muat seek anyway we can to make Franklin County grow and to keep our youth here. 1 am for economical government, a dollar value for a dollar paid In, fair and equal taxation". Mr. John W. House, told the group, "Lots of things need to be done. TTKre are some things we can do and there are some things we cannot do. The things I can do, 1 promise to do". In answer to a question posed from the floor by Miss Lucy Burt, House said he favored welfare In the county, but felt there was a need for checking Into the program. Richard Cash, In answer to the same question reiterated the state ment as made by House. Mr. John P. Mangrum, only Negro candidate In the primary race, said he wanted, "'To remove Franklin County from the pauper list". He said he favored the Surplus food pro gram and added, "Charity la not a cure for poverty, it la Q>EE CANDIDATES page 5) * People Meet Candidates Scene above Is of the Candidates Meeting, held last Thursday night at the College Auditorium. Pictured left to right, W. F. Shelton, unopposed for office of Judge of Recorder's Court; Ralph E. Beasley, Regis ter of Deeds; Mrs. T. H. Weldon, County Board of Education; Alex T. Wood, incumbent candidate for Register of Deeds; W. H. Taylor, unopposed for County Solicitor; W. P. Childers, County Coromis sloner, District 4; Avery Dennis, Vice President, Jaycees; Mrs. H. P. Scoggln, President, League of Women Voters; I. D. Moon, Moderator; James D, Speed, incumbent. House of Representatives; John P. Mangrum, partially hidden behind Speed, John W.< House, Rlohard Cash,%ij.d Carl Bell, all candidates for County CommisslBnfef , District 2. -Times Staff Phpto. Fire At Netv Hope The remains of a New Hope store-service station owned by J^ck Strickland are shown in the above photo, after an early Sunday morning fire destroyed It- -Times Staff Photo. Fire Hits At New Hope; Wood An early monrlng fire destoy ed a store owned by Jack Strick land In the New Hope community Sunday. The blaze, reportedly started In a back room of the establishment from an over WUd Chase Nets Arrest A wild five mile chase at speeds of 100 miles an hour ended between Justice and Spring Hope Saturday night, as the stolen vehicle ran off the road and ended entangled In barbed wire. Sheriffs deputies, Dave Bat ton and Tom Powell report ed that a car belonging to Kenneth Steed, Loulsburg negor had been stolen from Norman Perry's night spot on Rt. 4. Bob Evans 19, Eugene Alston 20, and Jack Evans 22, all neg roes are being charged with larceny In the theft. Batton and Powell gave chase when the car was sighted for a 5.6 mile distance, with the chase ending In a field after the car was wrecked. Bob Evans and Alston ran a short distance and lay down In a field where the officers found them. Jack Evans was arrested Sun day morning at his home. Alston and Bob Evans were treated at Franklin Memorial hospital and further treatment In the county Jail was needed Sunday. Jack Evans was re portedly driving the stolen car and Is charged with careless and reckless driving. heated frying pan, around 6 A.M. The Bunn Fire Department answered the call and Chief H. D. Mitchell said the build ing was "too far gone" when firemen arrived to save. The Department did, however, save several gas drums and tank and contain the fire to the single store building. The Chief estimated the loss of the building at around $2000, adding he had no estimate on the contents. He said the owner reported the structure was not Insured. Fire last Friday morning was discovered at Cus Wester"* store in Wood, after burlng off Hit, Run Driver Faces Charges A hit and run driver Inflicted several hundred dollars In dam ages to an automobile belonging to Leonard Hawkins as the car was parked onSouth Main Street around 11 P.M. last Saturday night. Carl Davis, 25yearoldLouls burg negro has been charged with the offense. Davis was arrested at his home Sunday by Loulsburg Police Chief Will iam Dement and Policeman Earl Tharrlngton. Dement said the Davis car was discovered Saturday night. Davis has been charged with hit and run, driving without a license, driving without liabil ity insurance and Imi^oper i registration. f I the back doors to the building. The Centervllle Fire Depart ment answered the call around 12:15. Sheriff Joseph W. Cham pion's department investigated the fire due to Its peculiar aspects, but found nothing to indicate any criminal act. Dam age at the Wester store was limited to the double back doors. Saturday Raid Gets Booze Chief William Dement said he and PollcemaiyCi? Br Bottoms discovered /five and a half gallons of bootleg liquor In the home of Vivian Williamson In a raid last Saturday afternoon. The Williamson residence Is located on South Blckett Blvd. In Loulsburg. The Chief said the Williamson woman Is being charged with illegal possession of non tax paid whiskey. Rescue Calls The Loulsburg Rescue Ser vice In addition to answering the wrack call onSaturday even ing on Highway 56, were called last Friday morning to the resi dence of WU1 Yarborough on the Henderson Road to aid William Perry, 15-year-old boy. The youth was transported to Frank lin Memorial Hospital suffering from some type of seizure. The squad was called Satur day afternoon to what was first believed to be a drowning near Bunn. However, the call was cancelled when the mar was rescued and declared safe. Series No. 9: 10: Solicitor And Judge Unopposed In Primary | Articles number 9 and 10 of the series on public offices deal with the offices of Solici tor of Recorder's Court and Judge of Recorder's Court. This series Is intended to in form our readers of the duties, salaries and other functions of the offices upon which they will be voting In this month's pri mary. They do not, In any man ner, Imply endorsement to any candidate for aayjofflce. SOLICITOR and JUDGE OF RE CORDER'S COURT ? The Solicitor Is the County Prosecutor or Public Defender depending upon what name Is designed for his office. His duties are a& the title Implies. He prosecutes for the county, 1 In the name of the |>eople. The Solicitor's salary In 1 Franklin County Is $3,245.00 annually and he Is elected for a two-year term. The filing fee for the office Is one-tenth of the salary or $32.45. The Judge of Recorde r' s Court (SEE Judge, page 6) Four Injured In Collision A 13- year-old ^ouisburg boy may lose the sight of one eye as a result of a two-car colli sion on Highway 56 late Satur day afternoon. Eugene Lester, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Lester of Louisburg, was the most seriously Injured of the four people Involved in the ac cident. ?? The wreck occurred when a 1964 Bulck, driven by Beulah Ann Leonard, reportedly at tempted a left turn at the In tersection of State Rural ro^d 1421 and N. C. Highway 56, two miles east of Louisburg around 7:15 Saturday evening. Mrs. Leonard's son, Parrlsh, 2 1/2 years old, was riding In the car at the time -of the accident. Neither was believed to be seriously injured. Delbert Lester, 22, driver of the 1950 Chevrolet, suffered cuts and bruises. All the in jured were treated at Frank lin ^lemofial Hospital after re ceiving first aid from the Louis burg Rescue Service, who were called to the scene. Eugene Lester suffered se vere facial lacerations and a ruptured eye, which a doctor said could result in the loss of the sight in the eye. He was admitted to the local hos pital. The Leonard child suf fered facia} cuts, painful but not i>el1eye(i serious . State Highway Patrolman E. M. Roberts Investigated the accident and charges were made against Mrs. Leonard for "first seeing If such move could be made safely," a charge similar to failing to yield the right-of-way. Driver Faces Charges A county youth has been charred with operating a ve hicle on the left side of the highway as a result of an acci dent at the corner of Franklin and Main Streets last Thurs day night. Willie Frank Swanson report - edly crossed the center line and rammed Into a car being driven by Lula Johnson, local negro woman, around 7:30 near the post office. Officers estimat ed around $700 In damages were Inflicted on the two vehicles. There were no serious Injuries. Local Band Holds Concert The Loulshurg High School Band gave Its annual Spring Concert last Friday night In the school auditorium. The program consisted of a special selection by the Dixieland Com bo and three numbers by the Intermediate Band, as well as the concert proper with the Con cert Band. There were ten numbers per formed In the concert In addition to the Combo selections. "Down by the Riverside," played by the Concert Band, featured the Combo and "Slim Trombone," by Fillmore featured the Trom bone section. Eighty-five student band members participated .In the Concert. ^ The Band Is direct ed by Mr. Robert Watson. Four Injured aiiuwn auuve are ine cars in which four were Injured In a head-on collision on Highway 56, two miles east of Loulsburg Saturday around 7:15 p. m .. Eu gene Lester, 13, and his broth er ueiDeri, a, were In the Chevrolet at right when it hit the Bulck being driven by Mrs. Beu lah Ann* Leonard. Mrs. Leon andher young son also suffered Injuries. -Times Staff Photo.
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