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Weather Rain affecting about 30 per cent of the area today. Partly cloudy Friday. Low today, 52^ high, 70. 1 The Fratlllin Times Vote Published Every Tuesday & Thursday Be Sure To Vote On November 3rd Serving All Of Franklin County Tel. GY 6-3283 Ten Cents Louisburg. N C.. Thursday, October 29, 1964 (Twelve Pages Today) 9Sth Year ? Number 72 Dedication Tonight First Federal To Dedicate New Building Here Tonight The First Federal Savings and Loan Association's new building on the corner of Franklin and Main Streets Is to be dedicated in appropriate ceremonies here tonight. The building, one of the most modern in this area of the state, was completed a short time ago at a cost of over $50,000 and features a number of Innovations. The Open House celebration starts at 7 p.m. tonight and To Discuss Election William F. Vagner, faculty sponsor for the Ykung Republi can Club on the Loul^burg Col lege Campus, and bsmetrlos Nixon, faculty sponsor for the Young Democrat Club, wlhslls cuss the coming Presidential election on the College radio, program this Sunday afternoon at 1:30 over WYRN. The discussion will highlight political activities of the clubs, campaign Issues, and possible effects of recent developments. The philosophies of govern ' ment held by both political par ties will be explored. Leaves, Please Roy Holmes of the Loulsburg Street Department has Issued a plea to homeowners to place their fallen leaves on the street near the curbs. He explains that It Is much easier for the crews to haul the leaves away. Much of the town's personnel are now busy assisting In the water line construction to the new plant, and the cooperation of the public In removal of fallen leaves at this time Is needed, according to Holmes. Masonic Notice There will be an emergent communication of Loulsburg Lodge 413 Friday night, Oc tober 30, at 7:30. Work will be In the Fellowcraft Degree. All Fellowcraft and Master Masons are cordially invited. lasts until 10 p.m. with a num ber of valuable prizes to be registered for by the public. The drawing for the prizes will come on November 14, the end of the two-week grand opening period. Frank Read, Jr., Franklin County native and manager, of the Loulaburg office of the Rocky Mount firm, has Issued an Invitation to everyone to come and see the new building, which features such modern conveniences as a drlve-ln win down, a Community meeting room, a dining area for employ ees, a customer lounge and oth ers. Mrs. EmmaS. Davis and Mrs. Carolyn Rice Pearce are the tellers In the local office. Mrs. Davis Is formerly of Nash County and Mrs. Pearce Is a Youngsvllle native. Graham Kennedy, a Franklin County native, Is vice presldnet and Loan Officer of the firm. Kennedy, who was the prime mover in obtaining an office for Loulsburg, will be on hand during the dedication to greet his many friends. He is married to the former Alice Leigh Dennis, daughter of form er Loulsburg Mayor and Mrs. Dennis. The three-man Advisory Board of the local office aret J. P. Tlmberlake, Jr., T. M. Harris, and Ronald Tharrlng ton, all county businessmen. Times Election Returns The Franklin Times will again act as Election Return Head quarters next Tuesday night. All Registrars are requested to phone In the results ol their precincts as soon as possible. Call Gy 6-3283, collect, 11 necessary. The Times will relay the results to all major wire services and television radio networks. The public Is requested not to call The Times unless ab solutely necessary, so that the line may be open for Incoming election results. Returns will be posted as rapidly as they are received at The Times office. Farm Bureau To Hold Annual Meet The annual Farm Bureau county meeting will be bald Monday, November 2, In the Court House In Loulsburg at 7:30 p.m., according to an an nouncement today by Melvln A. Nelms, President of the organization. In a letter to Bureau mem bers, Nelms states that "To bacco, and its future, 1> the most Important problem fac ing Bureau members In Frank lin County." He urged atten dant at the meeting to help establish policies to be carried to the State Convention and "to Congress, If necessary." Chief Issues Halloween Warning Louis burg Police Chief Wil liam Dement hag Issued a warn ing and a reminder of the new tiwn ordinance relating to ?"ntfck or Treat visitations" in llgM of the upcoming Hallo ween fMllvltles. Dement tjald he would have 22 men on duty Saturday night, to see that the new ordinance Is enforced. He added, "We hope that no arrets will be necessary, but It IS the law and It will be enforced. We seek the cooperation ofall the parents In observing thlsNjew ordinance." \ Dement also pointed out that under the rule, parents would be held liable (or actions of their minor children. The law makes It unlawful for anyone over the age of 13 to wear a mask for the purpose of concealing their Identity. It also makes It un lawful for persons other than children 12 years old or under, to go on private premises for the purpose of "trick or treat." Specifically, the law says that children 12 and under In age, may make visitations on Hallo ween night between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. for the purpose of "trick or treat." Persons above this age are prohibited from doing so, and persons over 13 years of age may not appear tn public wear ing masks except In special Instances mentioned In the ordinance. The law also pro vides that parents knowingly al lowing their children to violate this ordinance will be hel* liable. A town spokesman said the ordinance was passed In an effort to preserve the safety of the children and the genera] public, particularly on Hallo ween night. Democracy's Brightest Hour: Presidential Elections By Clint Fuller - Part VIII ims is tne unai article in :he series on the Presidential Elections. The seven preced rtR articles have dealt with )ast\ presidents, their lives ind families; the present can lldates and the various aspects if the offlbes they seek. Next Tuesday Is Elections Day ind should M\observed by ev ery American, exercising his or lier right, privilege and duty, by voting. Many foreign coun tries that we think of as back ward will vote In the neighbor hood of 90^ of their registered or eligible voters. The United States generally will vote iround 50%. In this year, when much has been said about "going fishing" if not casting a vote at all, It Is Important that every elU giDie aauii ne urgea o cast his vote. Regardless of the mah or party one favor*, one of the most Important aspects of this election Is that Ameri cans show the entire world thtt they are Interested lnthefutur* of their country. In 1960, 118,550 votes out of 68,335,642 cast, represented the difference In Kennedy win ning over Nixon. The candidate receiving the majority vote In each state wins that state's electoral vote. North Carolina has 13 electoral votes. The generally accepted Important states are the ones with the largest electoral votes, such as California, 40; New York, 43; Pennsylvania, 29; Ohio, 26; and Illinois. 26. gee ELECTIONS page S) Parents Day Some of the expected 400 parents are shown above Wednesday as Loulsburg Col lege observed Parents Day. The one day affair brought parents from as far away as New Jersey to visit the college and their student children. -Times Staff Photo. Record Local Turnout Is Predicted For Tuesday's General Election A record turnout of Franklin County voters Is predicted (or next Tuesday's General Elec tions, laying to rest an earlier belief that many would "go fish ing" on Elections day. The vote Is expected to top the 6,189 cast In the 1960 elec tions. Adding interest to an already fiery Presidential decision, Is one local bond Issue and one statewide bond Issue. Locally, citizens of Franklin County will decide on a $325,000 Bond Is suance for Improvements at the Franklin Memorial Hospi tal. On the state level, voters will decide on a $100 million school bond Issue. Franklin's share of the money from this, should It pass, is nearly $700,000. County candidates are unop posed by the Republicans, and In predominantly Democratic Franklin County, the (ate of local candidates was decided in the earlier primaries. How ever, an Interesting race looms (or the county, In the guberna torial picture and in the national SAMPLE BALLOT OFFICIAL BALLOT For The Submission of A Bond Order Authorizing $325,000 County Hospital Bonds 01 The County o) Franklin To The Voters of Said County NOVEMBER 3RD 1964 > . . in ? InilriKtiwH 1*. To yotc ".FOR" the question make * cro?? (X) mark in the squ ire to the left of the word "FOR". 2. lo vote "AGAINST ' the question make a cros* ( X ) mark In the squure to the left of the word "AGAINST". 3. 11 you tear or deface or wrongly mark this oullot return tt and ft another. ? ? FOR AGAINST th? order finally paaaad on September li, IM4, luthorifing I.* County of Franklin. North Carolina, lo ? ontrai t a debt, In addition to any and all other kM ?hlch laM County may mo? or hereafter haw i?i?ai or authority to contract, and In e? Ida nee thereof lo Imm County Hospital Bnndi in an aggregate principal amount not exceeding fJJS.OOO (oi the purpoae of providing funda, vtth any other available fund*, (or Impro* ing and enlarging the F ranklin Memorial H?apital and acquiring any net aaaary equipment iktrtfurt, ant i tai iMr*l<t. th? order finally paaaed on September II. IM4, author mng the county ol Franklin, North Carolina, loi contract a debf, in addition to any and all other drtit which aatd County may no* or hereafter ha?e pratr or autliority io contract, and in evidence thereof t? laaue County HoapiUI Bondt in an aggregate principal amount nut eaceeding $3X8,000 for ih# purpoae of provldir* I until , alth any other available funda, lor Improving and enlarging tha F ranklin Memorial HoapiUI and acquiring any net eaaary , equipment therefore, and a tai I ha ra for Facsimile of signature of Clerk of Board of Commissioners OC Oft Facsimile of signature of Chairman of County B6ard of Elections SAMPLE BALLOT ONE HUNDRED MILLION DOLLARS STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC SCHOOL FACILITIES f BONDS OF 1963. INSTRUCTIONS 1 . To vote "FOR" the iaauance of bond* make a crow (g) mark in the square to the left of the word "FOR". 2. To vote "AGAINST" the iaauance of bond* make a croaa E| mark in the square to the left of the word "AGAINST". ? FOR ,he hundred million dollars (1100,000.000.00) State of North Carolina Public School Facilities Bonds of IMS Q AGAINST the issuance of one hundred million dollars (f 100,000. 000.00) Slate of North Carolina Public School Facilities Bonda of 19?3. Commissioners Hold Special Meet Wednesday Ntstr H?n4 Flection KovmWr >. 1*04. <*?? <ns?? ffefr In r4 of Mlre'fn .1 The Franklin County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting Monday (or the purpose of conferring ^lth representatives of Carroll and Phelps Company of Winston Salem, the firm that Is con ducting the revaluation and ap praisal work In the county. The Board looked over re cords and plans of the work which was begun a irt time ago here In Loulsbi^ .. All property In the county Is to be revalued In the project which Is expected to take a little over a year to complete. Bloodshed Boxscore Raleigh? The Motor Vehicles Department's summary of traf fic deaths through 10a.m. Mon day, October 26: KILLED TO DATE 1242 KILLED TO DATE LAST YEAR 1067 Increase The Chamber of Commerce of the United States points out that the social security pro gram is the fastest growing and second largest program In the federal government. It ranks only behind national defense from the standpoint of total expenditures. In other action, the Board designated certain portions of Franklin County as being In the " Klttrell Fire District." presidential note. It has been predicted that there will be more Republican votes cast In the county next Tuesday than at any time since 1928. Form er President Elsenhower polled 792 votes In Franklin County in 1956. In 1960 John F. Kennedy de feated Richard Nixon In this county S,081 to 1,108. Gold water supporters have been busier In Franklin County dur ing this campaign than any Re publican organlxatlon In past years, while Johnson sup porters have waged no campaign at all locally. In the gubernatorial race, Dan Moore has the edge In this coun ty, but some support Is evident for Republican Robert Gavin. Gavin polled 1,039 votes here In losing the county to Terry Sanford In 1960. Moore has been better received by local voters during the present cam paign than was Sanlord In 1960. Voters will receive five bal lots, and In some cases, six when they report to the poll holders on Tuesday. The Presi dential ballot will have only the names of the two parties' presidential and vice presiden tial candidates printed on It. The County Ballot will have the listing of all county Demo cratic candidates on the left side of the ballot and the Re publican side will be bare ex cept for the name of John Ad cox, Republican candidate for the 13th District Senate seat In opposition to Democrat Fred Royster. Both men art from Henderson and the winner re places Louis burg's Wilbur Jolly In the State Senate. The State Ballot will look very much like the County Ballot. On each of these, to vote a straight ticket, the voter should mark an "X" In the circle at the top, below the party for which he Is voting. To vote a split ticket, that is to vote for each Individual separately, mark an "X" In the box to the left of the name of the candidate. On both the BOnS Issue Bal lots, the vote will be "For" or "Against." If you favor the Issue, mark an "X" beside the word "For," and If you oppose the Issue mark the block beside the word "Against." Township Ballots, where con stables are being voted on, will carry only the name of the Democratic candidate, there being no Republican opposition In any of these races. The Franklin Times will again act as Election Returns Head quarters, and Is Joining the News Media Pool, for faster nationwide coverage this year. From the office of The Times, returns are reported to all the major news wire services, tele vision networks and radio sta tions across the country. Di rect lines with a national tele vision-radio network have al-, ready been Installed. Regis trars are requested to call in their results to The Times office, GY 6-3283, as soon as they are available. Wake Forest Man Is Ninth Road Fatality A 26-year-old Wake Forest man became Franklin County* ? ninth highway fatality when he was struck by two trucks late Monday night on U. S. 1 six miles south of Frankllnton. David Lee Faulkner, 118 E. Vernon St., Wake Forest, fath er of three, died In a Raleigh hospital shortly after belnt struck first by what the highway patrol described as a small truck, and moments later, by a 20 wheel tractor-trailer. Witnesses said that Faulkner was standing a few feet across the center line In the south bound lane of U. S. 1 around 11:35 p.m. Monday night. A ?mall truck driven by Harry A. Lytle of Llmk, Ohio, struck Faulkner, apparently on the the tractor-trailer driven by Oren W. Baucom of Dover, Delaware. Faulkner was taken to Raleigh where he died a short time later. Mr. and Mrs. William Thom as Baker of Henderson and their two daughters were wit nesses to the accident, having passed Faulkner Just before he was struck by the first truck. The accident was Investigated by State Highway Patrolman D. C. Day of Loulsburg. Funeral services for Faulk ner were held Wednesday af ternoon at 4 p.m. from the New Hope Christian Church with. Rev. Mr. Allcox and Rev. Eu gene Tally conducting. Burial followed In the church ceme tery. He was a native of Franklin County nd was an employe of Wake Finishing Plant. He was a member of New Hope Chris tian Church. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Judy Faulkner; one son, Ste phen Wayne Faulkner, two daughters, Palma Jean and An gla Marie Faulkner, all of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Faulkner of Roles vllle; one sister, Mrs. Ben Gardner of Loulsburg, Correction The Amount Paid to Data by the Loulsburg Tobacco Market was erroneously reported In Tuesday's Issue. The correct amount should have read 15,824, 549.80. The poundage Sold to Date was correct as 10,121,410 pounds. The Times regrets this error. Something Fishy A large group of county men pictured a^ove ,recelvlng fish from the Federal Hatchery, Edenton, N. C., with which to stock new ponds. The -truck load Wednesday filled 83 orders with another 81 due to be filled today. The scene took plaice on Blckett Blvd. near the bridge/ and was under the supervision of the local Soil Conservation office. -Times Staff Photo.
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