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Franklinton Post Honors Birthday Frankllnton ? Some 60 mem ber* and wives of American Lesion Poet No. 52 were on hand for a party In honor of the Frankllnton Poet's 49th birthday, at the local Legion Hunt Saturday night. Guest of honor for the oc casion was N.C. Legion Com mander Robert Tart of Ben son. Tart was Introduced by John Hedrlck, member of the local poet who Is currently serving as 1st Division Com mander. Tart congratulated Post 52 commander Bruce Honeycutt for the work he had done In bringing the membership up to its preeent level of 137, over 200% of Its expected quota. He discussed the various programs In which the Legion participates to help the youth of this country and briefly discussed^* plans for observance of the Organi zation's 50th anniversary tajit yea t. Three World War I veterans of the local post who were on hand for the celebration were also recognized by Comman der Tart. They were G. L. Cooke, Graham Mitchell and H.A. McGbee. Cooke has been a member of Poet 52 since it was first organized. Churches To Have A Joint Meeting Mountain Grove and Sandy Creek Baptist churches will have a Joint service Sunday evening at Sandy Creek. The Hollaway Street Youth Choir will bring a message of songs and personal test imony March 24th at 7.-00 p.m. Plan now to attend. This Is especially for young people 13 to 24 there will be a social after the services in the ed ucational building. There are too many human beings under the Impression that they have to live some body else's life for them. Deaths And Funerals LONNIE G. TURNAGE NJ Lonnle G. Turnage, 82, of Rt. 4, Loulsburg, died Fri day. Funeral services were con ducted Saturday at 3 p.m. at Cypress Chapel Baptist Church by the Rev. James Wood and Glenn Hcrige. Burial was in the church cemetery. He Is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Geraida Per ry, Loulsburg, Mrs. Ora Lee Griffin, Butner; Mrs. Sallle Edwards, Castalla; Mrs. Eliz abeth Coore, Mrs. Ann L. Flake, both of Raleigh; two sons, R.G., Jacksonville, Junle, Virginia Beach, Va.; on* sister, Mrs. Roy Watson, Wendell; 11 grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. He was a retired farmer and automobile salesman. He was a member of the Cypress Chapel Baptist Church. Patronize TIMES Adv. LOUISBURG FCX NOW HAS A DEMSTER SPREADER THIS EQUIPMENT SPREADS A PERFECT 6O-FOOT SPAN OF 20% OR 33% % NITROGEN & FERTILIZER Use This Equipment FREE When You Buy Your Nitrogen Or Fertilizer From FCX. BICKETT BLVD. Tel. 496-3366 SAM WOOD. Mgr. R. N. GUPTON R. N. Gupton, 86, Kt. I, Loul&hurg, died Monday. , Funerarservices will be con- ) ducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the | home by the\Rev. Kenneth < Honeycutt and theRev. Aubrey , S. Tomlinson. BurlaKwlll be , In the family cemeter^vwlth , Masonic rites. N. He is survived by his wife, ^ Mrs. Elizabeth Gupton of the . home, one daughter, Irma Gupton of the home; one son, - Bruce, Greensboro; one grandson, U.S. Army, Ger many. MRS. MAMIE B. TYSON ' Rocky Mount?Mrs. Mamie Layton Bowden Tyson, 76, died Monday. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wed nesday at Johnson Tabernacle Baptist Church, of which she was a member, by the Rev. W.T. Adams and the Rev. Johnnie Bradley. Burial will be In Plnevlew Cemetery. She was a native of Franklin Coun ty. Surviving are six sons, L8wls""fc, Jordan W., Ernest E. Bowden, Robert, Wayne " B. and Randolph Tyson, all of Rocky Mount; three daughters, Jonnie Belle Bow den of the home, Mrs. Carl Moss of Rocky Mount and Mrs. Johnnie Harrison of Spring Hope; four stepsons, Richard L. and Hubert N., both of Nashville, Willie G. of Rocky Mount and Alvin W. Tyson of Sarasota, Fla.; one step daughter, Mrs. Bessie Bow den of Rocky Mount; four sis ters, Mrs. Gertrude Rowe of Rocky Mount, Mrs. Kenneth Collier and Mrs. Cedonla Boone, both of Loulsburg and Mrs. OUle Layton ofCastalla; two brothers, Sidney F. Lay ton of Petersburg, Va. and W. T. Layton of Rofky Mount; 38 grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren. (MOP> EASTER ON UYAWAY ? Mwlt kpcui no* MU far stitch* GUESS WHAT? YOU CAN SAVE MONEY AT LEGGETT'S LEGGETT'S IS OPEN ALL DAY WED. STORE HOURS 9:30 TO 5:30 SHOP BY CASH-CHARGE-LAY-A-WAY Youngsville Scout News Youngsville ? "Slt-upons" were made by members of :he Brownie Scout Troop at Jielr meeting held at the Girl Scout Hut on Wednesday after noon March thirteenth. Much snthuslasm was evident In making these cushions, as Brownies eagerly stayed overtime at this "meeting to wort on the project. While Brownies were busy at work, they discussed plans tor spring oufcqgs by the troop. The "Slt-upons" were made In preparation ^ outside activities; and wUKalso be useful Inside. Brownie President Teresa Jernlgan presided at the bus-? loess session of the meeting and was assisted by Secretary Janet Baker. Darlene Barham was hostess for the day, serving refresh ments of cookies, potato chips and drinks. 'V, Youngsville ? The Junior Girl Scout Troop met on Thursday afternoon for a bus Mrs. Tyson had lived in Rocky Mount for 25 years. The body will be at Gay Youst Funeral Home In Rocky Mount until the service. SALLIE LOU MURPHY Wendell ? Miss Sallta Lou Murphy, 16, died Monday afternoon at Wake Memorial Hospital as a result of a cerebral hemorrhage suffered while she was attending school! on Moiiday. Miss Murphy Is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Llnwood Murphy; two sisters, Mrs. Richard Sykes and Mrs. Joe Sam Routh, both of Wen dell; her maternal grand mother, Mrs. Grover Parrlsh of Route 3, Loulsburg. She Is also survived by many other relatives In Franklin County. Funeral services will be conducted In Wendell on Wed nesday afternoon at a time to be announced. Teenage Chat ??? AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAi wvwwwwvwvwwww* Youngsville ? Vickie Wheeler Well boys, CONGRATULA TION, STATE CHAMPS! I'll say you had quite a gathering from Franklin County sup porting you too. Was glad to see you could make It after all those Invasions by the Salvation Army Friday night. Seems as If the cheerleaders and Millie had a blast also. In' case anyone happen to ride by the Youngsvllle gym Sunday afternoon, there was not a ball game going on Just the usual Sunday afternoon practice session for the champs. Hope Jlmmle Johnson Is feeling better now. We're missing you at school. Did every one have a happy St. Patrick's Day? That was Sunday In case you didn't know. The youths of Flat Rock Baptist Church participated In Youth Sunday this past week. Doing the teaching, singing and general speaking. Campers To Meet Campllghters Chapter of NCHA will meet Thursday night at 7:30 In The Assembly Room of 1st Citizens Bank and Trust Co. on East Nash St. All campers and Interested campers are cordially Invited. lness meeting to discuss badge achievement and goals. They considered plans for future outings by the troop and each patrol talked about activities for their respective group. Ill observance of Girl Scout Week the Girl Scouts have been wearing their uniforms during the week. SJxl Scout cookies will ar rive rent week. Orders taken by scout!! will be filled and cookies will contlnue on sale loathe remainder of the ?tiontfc * FOR YOUR CARPET NEEDS VISIT TAYLOR S FLOOR COVERING SHOP FEATURING va 'pi. i Cm Mohawk ?>25 DIFFERENT CARPET SAMPLES TO CHOOSE FROM. PRICED FROM 3.95 TO 17.95 SQ. YD. CARPETS FOR HOMES AND CHURCHES FREE ESTIMATES H.C. TAYLOR HARDWARE I I FURNITURE | 9WWWWWWWWW Louisburg Befty Sue Radford ifou've never i seen pens move so quickly as at L.H.S. during this week as the stu dents rushed to sign the long awaited annuals. The 1968 Cir cle arrived Thursday after noon much to everyone's sujft prise. Excitement sparked the school within fifteen minutes. Congratulations to our editor. Veil Freeman, for a Job well done. Saturday night many local teens enjoyed dancing to the music of the Dlvltts at the Embero Club. Among those are Tracey Winn, Lee Lump kin, Cindy Shubart, C. B. Pat terson, Ann Avent, Jimmy Geddle, Patsy Murphy, Joe Leonard, Betty Radford and Henry Nelms. It's good to see Mike Ful ler home from Atlanta, Georgia. Mike Is presently working as a D.J. In San ford, North Carolina. When you're In Raleigh turn your radio dial to WEYE, 1290 and listen to the "Good Guy." It's also good to see Lee and Parker Lumpkin home for a short visit. Both of you are looking great! Easy "Tell me, friend," said a sympathetic man to a pan handler, "how did you ever get yourself into such destl tue circumstances?" "Well replied the derelict, "When I had the world by the tall, I let go to reach for the moon." WEMC To Have Annual Meeting Two color television sets a console and a portable - will be given away as two of many attendance prizes at the annual members meeting of Wake Electric Membership Corporation. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m., March 22, In the Wake Forest High School Gym In Wake Forest, N.C. In addition to the attendance prizes, all who attend will re ceive souvenir ballpoint pens bearing the name of the Cor porative. Wake Electric Membership Corporation serves over 4,000 members In portions of ARTFUL CANVAS? Black splashed on white cotton can vas creates a cool spring pic ture. Arpeja softly gathers this youthful empire junior dress and adds asymmetrical jet ball buttons. Franklin, Durham, Granville, Johnston, Nash, Vance and Wake counties. Brief reports on matters of Interest to the Cooperative and Its members will be made by J.L. Shearon, Wake EMC man ager; W.T. Crisp of Ralelgfrr general counsel for Tarheel Electric Membership As sociation and attorney for Wake EMC; and H.L. O'Brien, Route 5, Oxford, a member of the Cooperative's Board of Directors. Shearon will deal with the different phases of the-Coop eratlve's operations; Crisp will explain the relation of the territorial legislation, en acted by the 1965 General Assembly, to the Coop erative's service area. O'Brien will discuss the duties and responslbUltes of a mem ber of the Board of Directors, policy makers for the Cooperative. Home Mission Study Set (FRK. B.W.) On Tuesday evening the WMU of the Frankllnton Baptist Church held a Home Mission Study at the Educational Building. Teachers were Mrs. W.A. Shearon, Mrs. Raymond Har ris, Mrs. B.S. Hale an^Mrs. Charles Tlmberlake. A sum mary was given by Mrs. Ralph McGhee. The title of the study was "Trumpets In Dixie." Refreshments were served by Mrs. Everett Moore and Miss Inez Fuller. OUR INTEREST IS PEOPLE That's why people like C. F. Best of Franklinton are proud to be members of Wake Electric Membership _ r Corporation. It's their Co operative. They are its owners, as well as its con sumers. And people like Mr. Best from all the areas the Co-op serves in Franklin, Durham, Granville, Johnston, Nash; Vance and Wake counties will be coming to Wake Electric's annual members meeting. They'll be there to help shape its policies and, if they wish, to speak theii> minds. Only in electric cooperatives do the people served by a utility have so much voice in _jts operations. Because that's the way electric coopera tives work. They '"work for people. Join C. F. Best at the Members Meeting. It's your meeting. Two color television sets will be among the attendance prizes. The date is March 22. The time 7:30 p.m. And the place is the Wake Forest High School Gym in Wake Forest, N. C. Meet Mr. Best there, he'll be looking for you. " -j- - WAKE FORI The consumer-owned, taxpaying electric supplier that puts people first! ,.r_ _ CORPORATION WAKE FOREST, N. C. Depend on the BIG W BANK nearest you ? Addresses and phones in Yellow Pdges There are Big W Banks in BEULAVILLE ? CHADBOURN ? 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