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10 TIMES-NEWS, Thursday, August 1, 1968 CRIMINAL (Continued from Page 1) L. Sykes charged with failure to see movement could be made in safety, Robert J, Briggs indicted for speeding and Danny W. Bow en, driving too fast for existing conditions. Ruffin Junior Springfield is charged with breaking and enter ing and larceny and William Douglas Wood is charged with larceny. Manslaughter charges have been placed against Louis Scott and Alvin Marraccini Jr,, two counts. Samuel Brown and David E. Bryant are both indicted for non support. Other indictments charge James White Jr., escape; Robert L. Ponton, carrying a concealed weapon; Nathan R. Smith, trans porting; George Whitaker Sr., violation of probation; and Maude M. Phillips is indicted on two counts of worthless checks. Divorce cases to be heard in volve Coleman R. Turner vs, Jane H. Turner, Viola P. Boone vs. James W. Boone Jr., Arthur W. Edwards vs. Charlene D. Ed wards, Earl L. Epps vs. Barbara N. Epps, Eugene Hill Jr., vs, Shirley K. Hill, Annie W. Shearin vs. Norman A. Shearin, Lucille F. Ingram vs. Norman Ingram, Ruby J. Floyd vs. Joseph Floyd, Elizabeth I. Piland vs. Charles W. Piland, Haywood R. Long vs. Evonne J, Long. Sixty-one have been drawn for the new jury list for Northampton County Superior Court to serve under Judge Howard H. Hubbard for the court term beginningMon- day. There are 26 women listed. Nine of the 61 will be selected to serve as grand jurors for the following 12 months. The list is as follows: Gaston Township — Henry Broady, Roland Coker Jr., Mat- tie Poytress, Billy L. Ricks, Lil lian Rook, Hugh E. Spence, Mrs. Terry Woods, R. L. Wrenn. Jackson Township -Mrs.How ard Bridgers, Alease Drake Buf- faloe, J. D. Carver, Anna B. Cross, Lottie Joyner, Marvin Newsome, Eugene Peebles. Kirby Township - Essie M. Barnes, Maurice Deloatch, Mrs. F. L. Futrell, James Henry Fu- trell, Mrs. Janie Johnson, T. K, Lassiter, Kenneth W. Odom, D, L. Ricks, Leory B. Taylor, Eddie Turner. Occoneechee Township — J, M. Attkisson Jr., Miss Sallie Bird song, Verlene Lewis, Ora Tay lor, Henry D. Vasser. Pleasant Hill Township - Mrs. Pearl Avent and Edna Hardy. Rich Square Township—Claude Wesley Emory, Robert Futrell, Geraldine Harvey, Mrs. H. L. Howard, Grace Lambertson, Lucy B. Lassiter, Mozelle Mit chell, J. G. Outland, Haywood F. Robbins, W. S, Turner. Roanoke Township - Thomas Arrington, Mrs. Jessie Barnes, Nathaniel A. Carter, J. W. New- some, Mrs. E. C. Parker. Seaboard Township - J. R, Bradley Jr., Emily D. Faison, Ida R. Lowe, A. J. Taylor, Car olyn Wheeler, Wiley Williams Jr. Wiccacanee Township - Mrs. Jay Britton, Mrs. John W, Car- roll, S. L. Deloatch, R. G. Far row, Marion L. Gay,Mrs.George Kirkland, Mrs. W. J, Odom, Mrs. Elliott L. Ricks. COURT so EASY TO APPLY VINAL-A-TEX Bowers JACKSON, N. C. Tops In Fuel RICH SQUARE AHOSKIE (Continued from Page 1) ampton County with similar ath letic classification, 7. That agreements heretofore made by the defendants with oth er School Districts whereby stu dents ofNorthampton County have attended schools predominantly of their own race outside the county are voided. 8. That the defendants shall take appropriate action for the re-location of Mobile Class- Rooms and other equipment so that the capacities of the various school units in Northampton County can be utilized with max imum efficiency. 9. That defendants shall for the 1968-69 school year take all necessary steps that are feasible to desegregate the transportation of pupils to schools by buses. To that end, defendants shall discontinue the practice of lim iting any particular bus route to any particular school whenever such limitation results in unrea sonable overlapping between the routes of buses serving the tra ditionally white schools and those serving the traditionally negro schools. 10. That on or before March 1, 1969, the defendants shall pre sent to this Court a desegrega tion plan for the conversion of the Dual School system in North ampton County, to a Unitary, Non-Racial System, 11. That the defendants shall send to the plaintiff at the earli est practical date after the com mencement of the 1968-69 school year a report showing the num ber of teachers by race in each school; the number of students by race in each school, and any other pertinent information that is reasonably related to this order. Handbook On Courts For Use Of News Medio sary of legal terms. And third is a chapter on “Free Press -Fair Trial,” The handbook grew out of three years of meeting of the North Carolina bench-bar-press- broadcaster committee. CHAPEL HILL - Just off the press here is a new handbook that should bring newspapers and the courts closer together, “The News Media and the Courts” is basically a handbook to familiarize the laymen with the courts and court procedures in North Carolina and is thought to be the first publication of this type printed in the United states. It is designed especially to be useful to the members of the news media who report the actions of our courts. The 60-page booklet is divided into three main parts. First in an explanation in non-technical language of the process by which a typical civil or criminal case is conducted, second is a glos- Bonded fabrics are fabrics formed by sealing together two previously constructed fabrics. MITCHINER TRUCK & TRACTOR COMPANY Phone 826-3125 ScoHand Neck, N. C. "HERE'S WHERE IT ALL STARTED" — Seven of the hostesses who v(i|l staff the two new State Travelers' Wel come Centers will open August 1 south of the Virginio line on Interstate Highways 85 and 95 visited Roanoke Island and the Dare Coast-Outer Banks of North Carolina to wind up their "indoctrination tour" of places to see and things to do. They met the Sir Walter Raleigh of "The Lost Colony" outdoor drama (David Wood) and he MARTIN (Continued from Page 1) would have a two to one ratio, white over Negro. Martin told the teachers, “We all have prejudices - of one sort or another - but I say the young people of the county commenced their formal education without prejudices, except those that they got from their parents, and they (the students) can live with it. “There is no running away from the problem, in fact, this order is a solution,” Martin said. And he added, “We will just have to learn to live with it and do the best we can do.” Martin said he thought the teachers and students would be able to adjust to the situation but the problem will come “with a few misguided parents.” Martin challenged the teach ers to lead the way, saying, “You, as teachers, must be the leaders in this situation, not followers. If you will act as leaders, the SCHOOL That in the event the above plan utilizes segregated attendance zones wholly or in part, then said plan will be accompanied by a map clearly showing the geo graphic boundaries of the atten dance zones, the ’schools and grades serving each attendance zone, and the estimated number of pupils, by race, for each such school. That each party to this pro ceeding shall pay their own costs. The Court retains jurisdiction (Continued from Page 1) facilities were taken into consid eration by Judge Larkins in sign ing an order for Northampton which is more lenient for the coming year than those in most other Eastern counties where court orders will be in effect. of this action for all purposes. This 30th day of July, 1968. John D. Larkins, Jr. Judge United states District Court You’ll have to wait another year to see savings like this again! We’ve never sold cars like we’ve sold ’em in '68... because we’ve never had cars to sell like ‘68 Fords and Mustangs. And big sales mean big stocks—so boy. are our showrooms crowded! We're pricing them all low. So if you’ve had a yen for a '68 Ford or Mustang —now's the time to satisfy it. ... and smile all the way to the bank! Ford XL Fastback SEE YOUR FORD DEALER students and people ofNorthamp ton County will follow,” he said, Martin said the order will also affect the athletic programs of the county’s high schools. He com mented the order requires prompt action be taken to sched ule athletic events between all high schools in the county with similar athletic classification. Northampton is a member of the 2-A Albemarle Conference and the rule regarding athletics will primarily affect contests be tween Northampton County High and W. S. Creecy High School. Martin said he had checked and both principals of the schools ad vised him their 1968 fall football schedule was complete but he said “it mi^t be possible for the schools to schedule basketball and baseball games this year.” W. C. Conner, chairman of the Board of Education, issued apre- pared statement saying, “Wefeel that the order is satisfactory under the circumstances and we shall make every effort to com ply. It appears that we have been given more time to adjust than many counties,” The chairman of the North ampton County Board of Com missioners, J. Guy Revelle, also issued a statement commenting, “As chairman of the Northamp ton County Board of Commission ers, I want to assure the Board of Education, our professional school personnel and our stu dents the full cooperation and support of all departments of our county government in meeting the demands of the recent federal court order regarding the changes in our public school sys tem. Fire Chief Directs Calls For Service RICH SQUARE - Turning in a fire alarm? Calling for ambu lance service? If so, and the tele phone does not answer at the Rich Square Town Hall, dial 539-2256, the residence of Raymond Med ford, fire chief. That is the advice given this week by Medford, who statedthat calls to his residence will be an swered day or night, with no de lay for the person summoning the firemen or the ambulance. Medford suggests that tele phone numbers of the Town Hall and of the Medford residence be posted beside telephones for con venience in placing urgent calls. EDWARDS Furniture Co. HOME OF Carpets Custom made Draperies Westinghouse Appliances CONWAY, N. C. court, in good conscience, gave Northampton County time to adjust to the problem — until March 1, 1969. The time element had a lot to do with it, since we only have about a month to open schools.” He concluded by say ing, “Something alongtheselines will happen, if not next year, in the year after.” “Speak to the Advertisers” Your child need not be an ac cident victim if you care enough to protect him against home ac cidents and teach him safety alertness and habits. Write for a safety checklist for parents of growing children from the North Carolina Society for Crippled Children and Adults, Inc., 311 West Rosemary St., P, O. Box 839, Chapel Hill 27514. Sometime soon, take a quick trip to Surry, Va. iVAt Vepco’s Nuclear Power Station you can learn how electricity is produced from the mighty atom.-jir ☆You’ll see an excellent slide presentation, fascinating exhibits, and a working model of the nuclear reactor.^^^Come directly by car, or take the Jamestown Ferry. Open from 10 am to 4 pm Monday through Saturday; from 1 pm to 6 pm on Sunday. For more information call your local Vepco office. “I am certain that I speak for each county commissioner in urging that all of our citizens, both white and Negro, approach these changes with a calm and cool spirit and with confidence in our Board of Education to guide our schools successfully through this period of transition.” Martin closed the meeting by asking for questions any teach ers might have and only one responded, asking him, “What shall we, as teachers, say when we are asked why there are no white children in Negro schools in the county?” Martin commented. “The Would You Consider A Job In A New Industrial Plant In Seaboard? A manufacturing firm is cansidering the location of a plant in the Seaboard area provided enough men ond women ore available for work. This survey is being conducted by the Seaboard Development Corpo ration. If you ore a man or woman who would consider a production job in a new plant in Seaboard, please complete this form and return it immediately. All information will be kept confidentiol. Please be sure to onswer each question by filling in blanks or checking the proper item. Clip On Dotted Line And Return This Form Not Later Than August 12. Name Last Nome First Nome Middle Name Mailing Address Town - Telephone Number ■ • County SEX. -Male -Female CHECK AGE: 17-24 years 25-34 years -35-44 years -45-60 years -Over 60 years SCHOOLING: -Grammor Grades -Some High School -High School Graduate -College -Other MARITAL STATUS: Married -Single -Other Height ft.- W eight -in. -lbs. HOW FAR DO YOU LIVE FROM SEABOARD In Seaboard Outside-under 10 miles WORK STATUS Now working -10-14 miles -15-25 miles -Have worked in post but not working ot present -Never had a job -Over 25 miles IF EMPLOYED, CHECK THE COUNTY IN WHICH YOU NOW WORK -Northampton -Hertford -Bertie -Halifax -Greenville (Va.) -Southampton (Vo.) -Other IF NOW WORKING, NAME YOUR PRESENT JOB: If you are working, or have ever worked, please check the Industries below, and give the job name (s). INDUSTRY -Form Work -Food Processing -Sewing Plant -Textile Mill -Lumber and Wood -Chemical NAME OF JOB HOW LONG HELD? -Metal or Machinery -Construction -Retail Store -Government -Domestic Work -Other Type Firms RETURN THIS FORM NOT LATER THAN AUGUST 12, 1968, TO SEABOARD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, P.O. BOX 398, SEABOARD, NORTH CAROLINA, OR BRING TO THE SEABOARD LIONS CLUB BUILDING AUGUST 3 OR AUGUST 10 FROM 1 TO 6 P.M.
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