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Louisburg. N. 0.. Thursday, February- 6', 1969
(Ten Pages Today)
99th Year-Number 102
Former President Named
To Head Business Asso.
Wallace Tippett, Louisburg farm
implement dealer and a past President
of the Franklin County Business Asso
WALLACE TIPPETT
ciation, has been named to head the
organization again. Mrs. Juanita Plea
sants, Executive Secretary of \ he Asso
ciation, announced the election of
Tippett in a news release Wednesday.
Named to served with Tippett are:
Freddie Hight of Town 'N Campus as
Vice President and Board members,
John Collins of First Citizens Bank
and Trust Co., William H. Riggan of
Western Auto, Dodson Dickerson of
Fox's Department Store and Mrs.
Dorothy Daniels of Pope's, Inc.
Tippett was the second President of
the organization, serving in 1963 after
being named vice president the year
before. He has also served on the
Board of Directors. He operates Farm
er's Tractor and Truck Co. here and is
a member of the North Carolina Re
creation Commission.
Mrs. Pleasants also announced the
annual George Washington Birthday
Promotion for February 21 and 22
and plans for a membership drive to be
launched at an early date. She says a
membership chairman will be named
to serve in surrounding communities.
Board Orders Protective':
Screens For Courthouse
Precious documents housed in the
Register of Deeds office and in the
Clerk of Court's office are going to
receive additional protection. The
Board of County Commissioners
awarded a contract for six protective
screens to be placed over windows of
both offices this week. Chamberlin
Company of Raleigh was granted the
job at a cost of $832.50.
State Senator E. F. Griffin and
State Representative James D. Speed
attended the Board meeting, sep
arately to discuss what was described
as "general matters".
The Board had other visitors during
the day long meeting held here Mon
day. In addition to the usual reports
by department heads, Willie Avent,
local nursery operator, appeared to
present a proposal for landscaping the
courthouse grounds. No action was
taken on the matter.
Mrs. Jane York, Director of Public
Welfare, and Archie Brown of Youngs
ville, Chairman of the Welfare Board,
appeared before the Board to discuss
the county's retirement program.
In other actions, the Board ap
proved a donation of $150 to the
Louisburg Garden Club to aid in land
scaping the new wing at the local
hospital and granted Vice Chairman
Brooks Young a $40 travel allowance
retroactive to January 1, since he is
acting in the absence of Chairman
George Harris, who is confined with an
illness.
The Board also approved an appro
priation of $200 per month for Frank
iin-Vance- Warren Opportunities, Inc.
contingent upon the continued partici
pation by Vance and Warren counties
in the federally sponsored anti-poverty
program.
Rental of a portion of Seaboard
Coast Line freight station here was
canceled with the statement that the
facility was no longer needed by the
county. Rental for the property was
reportedly $200 annually.
ELLEN PERNELL
Louisburg Girl
To Serve As
Senate Pagette
Ten Students
Nominated
For Gov. School
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Ten students from Franklin County
have been nominated for the Gover
nor's Schpol in the academic area
filling the quota allotted to the coun
ty. To be eligible for these nomina
tions, students jnust be rising juniors
or seniors, must have a minimum
mental aptitude score, a good scholas
tic record and rank high in their class
Nominees are Mary Louise Gaskill
and Eileen Jane Dunn, Bunn High
School; tRobert Francis Fuller and
Margaret Ann Strickland, Louisburg
High School; Lillian Ann Lovin, Gold
Sand High School; Charles Edward
Estep, Edward Best High School; Al
bert Thomas Rowland and Kenneth
Alston Fuller, Jr., Epsom High School;
Glenn Allen Evans and Hermit David
Carter, Youngsvllle High School.
In the area of fine arts, three
county students have been nominated
These are Madie M. White, Youngsvllle
High School, choms; Elizabeth Mc
Klnnle, Louisburg High School, dance;
Robin Keiiey, Louisburg High School,
ait.
From all of the students nominated
from each of the administrative units
in the state 400 will be selected by a
committee of the Governor's School
to attend the school at Winston Salem
for the 1969 Summer Session. Those
selected will be notified on or about
April 1. Cassandra Versteeg and Phyllis
Kerley of Louisburg High School re
presented Franklin County in the
1968 session.
Ellen Pernell will serve as a Pagette
"'next week in the Senate. She is a
student at Louisburg High School and
. the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Pernell.
The appointment was made by Lt.
Gov. Pat Taylor. "? .
Late Listers
Must Visit
Tax Office
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C. W. Strother, County Tax Super
vigor. reminds County taxpayer! who
have not listed their real and personal
property for 1969 to do so at once.
Those taxpayers who fail to get their
property listed in their Township dur
ing January may come by the Tax
Department at 217 Court Street,
Louisburg. N. C. and list without
penalty through ? February 14, 1969.
Penalty period will start on Monday .
morning, February 17, 1969, for all
who have not listed except those
requesting an extension and granted
by the Tax Supervisor.
Also, a reminder to County tax
payers, owning personal property and
delinquent in their taxes, that they are
subject to garnishment of wages or
levy upon their personal property for
taxep due Franklin County.
Also, a reminder to County tax
payers, owning real estate and delin
quent in their taxes, that they are
subject to judgements against their
land for taxes due Franklin County.
We urge each taxpayer who has not
listed fdr J969 and who are delinquent
In their taxes to get these matters
cleared up at once to avoid penalty
and additional coat.
What's It?
Tobacco Tax Battle Lines Drawn
Battle lines seem to be drawn in the
upcoming attempts in (he General
Assembly to place a tax on cigarettes.
Latest to join in the tussle are the
county and state units of the Farm
Bureau.
The Directors of Franklin County
Farm Bureau have urged all tobacco
producers and consumers to consider
with, great concern the additional tax
proposal of five cents to be put on
each package of cigarettes, which they
point out, are already subject to 3%
general sales tax.
Cigarette taxes are already more
than five times as much as tobacco
grower's receipts for the tobacco used
in domestically consumed cigarettes, a
spokesman said.
"All of a sudden, tobacco has be
come a luxury In the minds of some of
'our North Carolina Representatives,
and If demand* for increased revenue
continue, what products will be next
to be taxed for state revenue pur
poses?", he asked.
"If further decrease in cigarette
consumption caused by anti-smoking
forces and increased state and local
taxes are heaped upon ourtieads -You
can be assured the farmers will be
affected in many ways; reducing the
amount of tobacco he can produce,
reducing his income and purchasing
power, etc.", he continued.
He urged all interested persons to
write to Governor Bob Scott im
mediately and state their opposition to
any further tax on tobacco.
B. C. Mangum, president of the
North Carolina Farm Bureau, placed
most of the blame for the promotion
of the tax on urban lawmakers and
said their actions were "rash and arbi
trary".
"Instead of thrashing around for an
fiddituutal source of revenue," Man
gum cautioned, "it might be wise to
give a measure of thought to economic
principles, rather than how easily a
particular tax can be administered.
Certainly, advocates of a tobacco tax
have not given proper consideration to
the effect such a levy would have on
our total economy.
"For the first time in the history of
tobacco production in this country the
sale or tobacco products declined in
1968," the farm leader revealed.
Higher tax rates on cigarettes in a
number of states is given as the main
reason.
Mangum noted that "it is simply
not true that people will go on smok
ing no matter how much it costs them.
He supported his statement with facts
contained in a study by the University
of Kentucky and the University of
Illinois which disclosed that each price
increase of 10 percent was accom
panied by a five percent drop in
consumption. "If the trend con
tinues," he ventured, "the economy of
tobacco regions of the nation is in
deep trouble.
"North Carolina's farm- based econ
omy is frequently singled out as a
contributing factor to our low per
capita income. "Why," Mangum rea
soned, "place an additional strain on a
commodity which accounts for 42
percent of the state's total farm in
come. A tobacco tax can jeopardize
the livelihood of some 300,000 far
mers and industrial workers in North
Carolina alone. No other state is so
dependent upon a single product."
Mangum pointed out that North
Carolina Is already receiving taxes
equivalent to six cents per package on.
cigarettes. Tobacco processors and
manufacturers pay to the state over
$31 million yearly In corporate, fran
chise, local property, income and sales
taxes.
Minnich Is Elected Rescue Chief
The Louisburg Rescue Squad at
their monthly meeting last Friday
elected the following officers to serve
for 1969:
Chief: David Minnich; Asst. Chief:
Kyle Prince; Capt.: Thomas Collie;
Lt.: Dean Holton, and Joe Shearon, '
Secretary.
Outgoing Chief W. D. Morton gave
a report on the Squad's activities for
the yeai 1968. He stated that a total,
of 229 calls had been answered during
the year, with heart attacks and/or
strokes leading the list at 47, and auto
accidents running a close second at 45.
There were 6 calls for shooting, 3 for
drownings, and the remainder covered
? variety of incidents from childbirth
to lost persons. Thirty-three calls were
listed as non-emergency which is about
the ususal yearly average.
A new posturpedit stretcher was
added to the list of^ulpment and a
new rescue vehicle is being built for
delivery sometime in March, 1969.
Through previous contributions and a
tight budget over the past several years
the squad has managed to raise most
'of the required $9,100.00 for this new
truck. A little over $1,000.00 is still
needed to cover the total payment on
delivery of the vehicle.
Chief Morton further stated that
the interior of the Rescue Building
received a new paint job during the
year and that a new concrete apron
was poured in front of the building to
the street. A new 1969 Chevrolet
Station Wagon was recently donated
to the Squad by Rowe Chevrolet
-Buiek Company, of Louisburg, which
has been stardard procedure since
1960. To Mr. Bryant Rowe and all
those who have supported this cause
however large or Anall, we, the mem
bers of the Louisburg Rescue Service,
thank you. With your continued tup
port and the addition of new equip
ment through public generosity, it
shall be our sincere desire to render
the best service ever in 1969.
DAVID MINNICH
Woman Gets 10-15
Years In Murder Case
A . 20-Vear-old Zebulon.' Route 2,
Negro "* woman was sentenced here
? Wednesday to. "riot less than , ten or
more than 15 y.ears in prison" for the
December 27, 1968 slaying of a Negro
nian. Evonne Neal was' handed the
sentence by Superior Court Judge Pou
Bailey. SVie was found guilty of mur
der in . the* shooting of Craig Arm
, . strong, also of Rt. 2, Zebulon. The
incident dccured hv the Pearces Com
munity of Franklin County. Arm
strong was brought to Franklin Me
morial Hospital and later transferred
to Duke where he died.
Other actions in this weeks session
of criminal court, include the folio*- .
Ing:
William B. Kdgerton, driving under
the influence of intoxicants. 6 months
In jail, suspended on payment of
$100.00 fine and costs and that he
surrender his driver's license to the
Clerk of Court.
Thomas Richardson, driving under
the influence. 6 months in jail, sus
pended on- payment of $100.00 fine
and coits and that he surrender his
driver's license to the Clerk of Court.
Clarence Vick, non support. Motion
of non suit was allowed.
James-Wesley Mullen, driving under
the influence. 90 days in jail, sus
pended on payment of $100.00 fine
and costs and that he surrender his
driver's license. '
Willie Yancey, assault with deadly
weapon inflicting serious bodily in
juries not resulting in death. Guilty of
assault on ? female. 18 months in jail,
to begin at expiration of sentence he is
now serving.
Verris Cooper, driving under in
fluence. 45 days in jail.
James (Plueto) Steed, assault with
deadly weapon. Not guilty.
Sammy Mack Brodie, public drunk
eness. Motion to quash allowed by
court.
Floyd Williams, breaking and en
tering with intent to commit a felony;
assault with intent to kill inflicting
serious injury not resulting in death.
Guilty to first charge; not guilty to
second charge. 10 years in prison.
Margerite Mashington, breaking, en
tering and larceny. Not guilty.
Henry Williams, driving under the
influence. 6 months in jail, suspended
on payment of $100.00 fine and costs;
and that he surrender his driver's
license to the Clerk of Court.
Mack Edgertrmv breaking and enter
ing and larceny. Not less than 3 nor
more than 5 years on each charge, to
run concurrently. Said sentence is sus
pended on payment of costs and
special conditions in the probation
. judgment.
Evorn King, breaking and entering,
larceny. Not less than 3 nor more than
S years on each charge, to run concur
rently. Suspended on payment of costs
and special conditions in the probation
judgment.
Larry Dwayne Jones, speeding. 90
days in jail, suspended on payment of
$250.00 fine and costs; to surrender
his driver's license to C. S. C. for 120
days and not use or have in his
possession any alcoholic beverages at
any time during the period of proba
tion.
Elbert Sutton, breaking and enter
ing; larceny. 2 years in jail, suspended
on payment of costs; not to use or
have in his possession any alcoholic
beverages during probation.
Rupert F. Morton, worthless
checks. 12 months in jail, suspended
on payment of all worthless checks
which he has heretofore given,
whether known or unknown to the
Court; to pay costs; not use or have in
his possession during period of proba
tion any type of alcoholic beverages,
except in connection with the business
operation of his grocery store.
James Wesley Mullen, operating
auto intoxicated. $100.00 fine and
costs. " *
Dennis Richardson, operating auto
intoxicated. $100.00 fine and costs.
Clarence Lee Aycock, G. S. 18-4;
18-28; 18-48; 18-50; $500.00 fine and
costs.
Bureau Prexv Is State Director
John H. Ihrie, III, President of
Franklin County Firm Bureau, has
been elected to the Board of Directors
of North Carolina Farm Bureau Fed
eration. Mr. Ihrie, replaces Elmer Burt,
Wake County President, who was
named Vice-President of the state or
ganlzatton. He succeeds Bennie Ray
Gupton of Wood as County President.
Mr. Ihrie operates a dairy farm in
the Margaret Community of FAnklin
County. He came to Franklin County
In 1963, moving here from Wendell in
neighboring Wake County.
Mr. Ihrie was active in Farm Bureau .
in Wake County and was elected to the
Franklin County Board of Directors in
1965. He served as Vice-President of
the local organization last year.
Farm Bureau is the largest Farm
organization in the world, being or
ganized in every state in the Union.
The organization represents farmers in
local, state, and national affairs, giving
farmers a voice in agricultural policy
on all levels. The organization operates
many services for members including;
Insurance, group purchase arrange
ments (Baler twine, Tiret, batteries),
and Marketing programs. Marketing
programs for milk, poultry, and apples
are now operating In the state.
District Court Has Full Docket
The following cases were disposed
of In District Court on Monday,
February 3rd, with Judge Claude W.
Allen, Jr., presiding:
Jarvis Evans, c/m/48, operating
auto intoxicated. 30 days in jail, sus
pended for 1 year on payment of
$100.00 fine and coats; to turn In
driver's license and not operate motor
vehicle for 12 months.
Jlmmie Douglas Wilder, w/m/24,
failing to yield right of way. $10.00
fine and costs.
Leonard Marion Hawkins, c/m/42,
speeding. $5.00 fine and costs.
"* Donnie Ray Foster, c/m/18, assault
on female. $20.00 fine and costs.
CMtChce (Whltey) Dove, public
drunkenesa. 20 days in jail, suspended
for 2 years on payment of coats; not
to be found guilty of public drunke
nesa for 2 years. Appeal, bond set at
$25.00.
Roy R. Hardy, n/m/21, driving
without valid operator's llcenae. Prayer
for judgment continued on payment
of COStS.
Charlie Spivey, Jr., c/m/5J, speed
ing. $15.00 fine and costs.
Dock Holden Harris, assault on
female. 30 days in jail, suspended for 2
years on payment of costs and not go
upon premises of Eva Mae Teasley
without written invitation.
Hal Boone Perry, Jr., speeding.
Prayer for judgment continued on
payment of costs.
Sylvester Jeffreys, assault with
deadly weapon. $25.00 fine and cost*.
Roy R. Hardy, c/m, improper regis
tration. $16.00 fine and costs.
Claude Stephen Perry, w/m/56,
drunk driving. Not less than 30 days
nor more than 6 months, to be treated
as chronic alchollc. N. C. driver's
license to be turned in; not to operate
motor vehicle for 12 months.
Jessie Phelps, assault. 30 days in
jail, suspended on payment of $6.00
fine and costs; not to go on premises
of Chick and Ester Billings for 2 years
See COURT Page 6
JOHN H. IHRIE, IK
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