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Your Best Advertising Medium (UIjf llama fimnrd Your Best Advertising Medium VOLUME 71 Subscription Price $3.00 A Year 10<f Per Copy WARRENTON, COUNTY OF WARREN, N. C. FRIDAY, MARCH 31, 1967 NUMBER 13 Shown above are Frank Reams, left, presenting a certi ficate to R. E. Fleming, and L. B. Hardage, right, pre senting a certificate to Carl J. Perkinson for their valuable contributions to tobacco research during the Warrenton Lions Club's annual Farmer Night program at the Country Club. Two-Thirds Of Warren Draftees Rejected For Mental Reasons Two-thirds of all Warren County residents examined for military service during a five year period ending in 1964 were rejected for mental rea sons. Information released by the State Department of Public Instruction revealed that War ren County's ranking was next to the bottom, only exceeded by Hoke County with a rejec tion rate of 70.1 per cent. Warren's rejection rate was 66.6. State Superintendent of Pub lic Instruction Charles F. Carroll said that during the same period, 42.5 per cent of all these In the State examin ed for military service were rejected for mental reasons. "Since the Office of the Surgeon General of the Unit ed States Army says that, in general, there is a positive association between the men tal scores on these examina tions and education, it is our hope that school officials and citizens at large will check their county ratings, try to pinpoint causes of deficien cies, and strengthen their educational and health pro grams," Dr, Carroll said. The county - by - county rankings supplied by the State Selective Service Headquar ters is being sent to all school superintendents and their boards of education. The analysis shows that during the five-year period 641 from Warren County were examined and 427 were rejected. The rejection rate for ad joining counties were: Vance, 58.7%; Franklin, 53.1%; Nash 50.6%; and Halifax, 58.8% and Northampton, 65.5% In addition to educational weaknesses there doubtless are many socio-economic reasons underlining these rejections. The human and physical resources of each county and of the entire State should be marshaled to combat this total condition. For the first time we now know that the rejection incidence is ap parently common to every community in North Caro lina," Dr. Carroll said. County by county figures for the year July 1, 1965 through June 30, 1966 are not yet available but the State Selec tive Service office has re vealed that a total of 57,095 persons were examined in that year with 17,874 being re jected for mental reasons. "Statewide this means our rejection rate for mental rea sons last year was 31.3 per cent, adefinltebutbynomeans satisfying improvement over the five-year figure," Dr. Carroll said. During the period 1959 to 1964 military calls for men were relatively low. Most registrants were not examin ed until they were near the age of 23-five years after the normal high school grad uation age erf 18. The Surgeon General's office reports that most of these rejected for mental reasons were school dropouts. Since most Of these who drop out of school do so at about the age of 16 years, many of the young men who were examined at age 23 in 1959 and 1960 would have dropped out of school around 1952. Even those who remain ed in school until age 18, and who were examined in 1964 at 23 years of age, would not have been in school since 1959. This means that many of the registrants included in the five-year study would not have had the advantage of more re cent Statewide educational improvements ? reduction in the teacher-pupil ratio, State funds for the employment of attendance counselors, guid ance counselors made pos sible by the Vocational Educa tion Act of 1963, Increased library materials and ser vices, and new and improved curriculum. During the fiscal year 1965 06, the age (0 which most registrants were examined was lowered to 19 and 00. Therefore, most of the regis trants examined durl* that year would have been In high school during 1963, 19*4 and some in the ?rtig of I960. Rabies Clinics Being Sponsored By H. Dept. The Warren County Health Department Is again sponsor ing the annual rabies clinics for dogs, Dr. Lloyd H. Har rison, health director, an nounced yesterday. Dates and places are announced in ad advt. carried elsewhere in this newspaper this week. Dr. Harrison pointed out that North Carolina State Law G.S. 106-364 to 387 requires that all dogs four months of age and older be immunized against rabies. Failure to comply with this law is pun ishable by fine up to $50 or Imprisonment up to 30 days. "Rabies, the dreaded dis ease often called hydrophobia, cannot be treated but it can be prevented. Man's best pro tection against rabies is through the immunization of the dog population in his com munity," Dr. Harrison stated. Dr. Harrison said that rabies can be controlled and prevented by the vaccination of dogs and by the elimination of unvaccinated stray dogs. Man's best friend, the dog, en joys a prominent place In our modern society, and this re lationship between dog and man, Dr, Harrison added, In creases the likelihood of dis ease transmission from dogs to man. Rabies, he said, is transmitted from animal to animal and from animal to man through a bite wound. "When one realizes that our dogs are the animals most likely to bite, then It becomes imperative that these animals be Immunized against ra bies." Modern medicine has failed to give us a treatment for ra bies once It Is acquired, Dr. Harrison said; however, we do have the knowledge and materials to Immunize our dog population and thus create a barrier to the transmission of this disease to man. "Rabies has been causing death to man and his animals for thousands of years," Dr. Harrison concluded, "but we can now protect our dog pop ulation and prevent this route of transmission of rabies to man." Heart Fund Drive In Warren Proves Success Warren County was among the top 20 counties In the state In heart fund collections during the recent Heart Fund Drive, Mrs. Wiley G. Cole man, chairman of the drive in the county, stated yesterday. Mrs. Coleman said that Warren County again exceeded its quota for the third straight year. Although the goal was raised $400 to $2100, citi zens exceeded this raised sal by contributing $2319.12. The ^uccess of the, drive, Irs. Coleman said, was due i the special efforts of volun canvassers and to the sroslty of the people of county. She asks that can isers and others who aided making the drive a success extended her heartfelt' cs. The Rev. L, T. Wilson, resident of the Warren Coun Heart Association, yes described the drive as oomplete success and ex res seCphis particular thanks to the work of Mrs. Coleman who has "worked so long and hard for this worthy cause." He said that he also wished to thank all who helped to make the drive a success. Mr. Wilson said the drive ended several weeks ago, but that reports are lust now be ing tabulated. These show col lections as follows: Warrenton?Business days, $383.75; Balloon and toy day, $220.21; Heart Sunday, $418.90; memorial gifts, $20? total $1,042.86. Littleton?Business days, $115; balloon Mid toy day, $35; Heart Sunday, $165.79; special gift, $25 schools, $45 Little ton business day, $20 ?total $405.79. Norllna?Business Days, $64.50; Balloon and toy day, $10.77; Heart Sunday, $126.36; special gift, $25?total $226.63. Rural?$662.84. Grand total $2336.12. Lions Club Honors Farmers A quartet of vocal music featured the entertainment at the Warrenton Lions Club's annual Farmers Night held at the Warrenton Country club last Friday night with some 130 Lions, farmer guests and special guests attending. There was no special speaker. The quartet, composed of the Rev. Ted Wilson, jack Harris, W. a. Connell and Charles Renn, with Mrs. W. A. Miles at the piano, sang a number of familiar songs, following the dinner and the welcoming of the guests. The quartet was presented by Bob Bright, program chairman. The meal, consisting of barbecued chicken and pork, Brunswick stew, cole slaw and iced tea, was served by Barnes of Wilson. President Peete Burrows presided over the meeting. Songs were led by Monroe Gardner with Lioness Nellie Gardner at the piano. The in vocation was pronounced by the Rev. Ted Wilson. In welcoming the farmers, Lion Howard Daniel praised their contributions to the economy of the county and quoted production figures for the county. He said the tobac co crop in 1966 brought in $6,000; livestock $1,700,000, forestry $1,700,000, andother crops $1,000,000. Coupled with government payments of $600,000, he said, they brought a total of $11,200,000 from agricultural products. Daniel also said that he wished to thank the farm ers for their cooperation in making the Lions sponsored agricultural fair a success over the years. Walter Smiley welcomed the special guests, Including Frank Reams, Extension chairman; L. B, Hard age, County Agricultural Agent; Thurman Batten, deputy man ager ASCS office; Charlie Ball, ASCS field man; W. E. Mulchl, W. M. Fleming of the ASC County Committee; Har old Stegall, John Graham Ag. teacher; R, Grady Moseley, FPC; James E. Elam, fha; J. O. Knight, artificial lnsemlna tor; Dennis Harris, president of the Warren County Farm Bureau; Sheriff Clarence Davis; Commissioners Amos L. Capps, Richard R. Davis, A. J. Ellington, Robert Thorne and John A. Wilson and Blgnall Jones, editor of The Warren Record. President Burrows also welcomed special guests from the Henderson and Oxford Lions Club. Bob Bright, before present - ing the quartet, quoted a few statistics concerning the world population explosion, the need for increasing food and fiber, and commented on shrinking acreage in cultiva tion in Warren County. He said since 1950 cultivated acreage in Warren has de creased from 60,000to 30,000. A slate of officers was read by Past President W. L. Turn er. The election of these of ficers will be made at a future meeting. The meeting dosed with the @ee farmers, page 2) Children Ordered To School A Warren County woman, charged with refusing to send her two minor children to school was told In Recorder's court last Friday that she must keep the children In school regularly or expect ?> further court action. Rosa Wyche entered a plea of not guilty to the charge but the court ruled to the contrary. Prayer for judgment was con tinued until April 24 upon con dition that the defendant keeps her two children, Leroy, 14, and Cardell, 12, In school regularly. The bulk of the casesInlast Friday session, as has usual ly been the case in re cent years, was concerned with violations of the motor vehicle laws. In other type cases James Edward Jones pled guilty to a charge of non-support. The defendant was sentenced to the roads for 60 days. The sentence was suspended for two years provided the de fendant pay into the office of the Director of Public Welfare of Warren County each Mon day, commencing April 3, 1967, the sum of $5.00 for the support of his minor child born to Marie Ramey, pay ments to continue until the further orders of the court, and pay costs. Leandrews Williams, charged with larceny of pro perty to the value of $200, and to larceny of an auto mobile to the value of $200, was found guilty on both counts and sentenced to the roads for two years. In each case it was recommended that the de fendant be placed on work re lease. Frank Jones pled guilty to a charge of assault with a deadly weapon. Prayer for judgment was continued upon (See COURT, page 2) Breeders Ass'n To Meet Here Tonight The Vance - Warren Arti ficial Breeding Association will hold its annual meeting tonight (Friday) at 8 p. m. in the Warren County courthouse at Warrenton. The announcement of the meeting was made this week by J. O. Knight, secretary, who said the purpose of the meeting is to bring livestock farmers up to date on the oper ation of their association for the past year. George Hunter and William Brauer of Warren County and Fred Newton and Marvin Breedlove of Vance County will discuss the value of the association to livestock pro ducers. "This is your association please be present and bring someone with you," Knight said. "The meeting will not last over an hour and a half." Office Open The local Selective Service Board office will be open on April 3, as usual, G. D. Horne, chairman, announced yester day. Horne asks that men whose birthdays occurred while the office has been closed to please report for registration on April 3. ON DEAN'S LIST Wilton Rodwell (Roddle) Drake, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Drake of Macon made the Dean's List at Duke University for the fall semes ter, it was learned here yes terday. CHICKEN DINNER The Norllna Senior Class will sponsor a chicken din ner in the Norlina cafeteria, on April 7 from 6 to 7:30 p. m. Fried chicken and bar becued chicken will be ser ved. The plates will be yi.tS for adults and 7 5$ for children. The public la asked to oc tact Janls Paynter or a mem ber of the senior class. Mo tickets arm be sold at the door. Mayor Miles To Face Opposition In Race Norlina Boy Placed On Class A All-East Team A member of the 1966-67 Norlina High School basket ball team has been named to the Class A All-East Basket ball team, and a second mem ber of the team received ho norable mention. The Raleigh News and Ob server announced the Class A All-East Basketball Team Sunday. Included In the se lect group was Lew Hege of Norlina High School. James Hicks of Norlina received hon orable mention. In making the mythical team, Hege became the first Norlina player to be named In basketball. Lew, a senior guard, scor ed 390 points during the past season and averaged over 17 points per game. In one con test he hit a high of 46. He paced the Blue Waves to their first tournament title since 1960 and their second ever. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Clint Hege of Norlina, Lew LEW HEGE has played baseball and foot ball as well as basketball during his high school career under Coach Bob Price. He will graduate In June and plans to continue his education at Ferrum Junior College, Ferrum, Va. Notice Is Filed By Fred Hurst Encumbent Mayor w. a. Miles will face opposition in his race for re-election in the town election of May 2, as will all seven members of the Board of Town Com missioners. Fred Hurst, auditor for Bul lock Oil Company and a form er member of the town board, filed his notice of candidacy for Mayor Monday. Mayor Miles also filed his notice of candidacy on the same day. Major Pope Powell, retired foreman with the State High way Prison Department, filed notice of his candidacy for a seat on the town board on Tuesday morning, assuring a race for all elective positions of the town. Meeting in called session on Monday night, the commis sioners passed a resolution calling for the election on Tuesday, May 2, and appoint ing a registrar and judges of elections. The five commissioners present at this meeting?Wiley G. Coleman, a. c. Blalock, Dixon H. Ward, a. A. Wood and A. D. Johnson-filed notice of their candidacy that night. A. C. Fair and Thomas Gas gill, who were not present at the Monday night meeting, fUed notices of their candi dacy on Tuesday morning. The resolution called for the election to be held on May 2 at the Warrenton Fire House when the polls will be opened from 6:30 a. m. until 6:30 P- m. Mrs. Mary e. Grant was appointed registrar and J. C. Moore and Miss Zenobia Lancaster were appointed judges of election. The registration books will be open Saturdays, April 15 April 22 and April 29 at the office of the Citizens in surance and Bonding Company on Main Street from 9 a. m. until 5 p. m., except on Sat urday, April 29, when the books will remain open until sundown. The only other business transacted in the called meet ing was the passage of a resolution requesting aban donment of SR1341 (Church Street) in the Town of War renton by the State Highway (See MILES, page 2) Men And Little Boys To Play Here Tonight Basketball fans will have a Long fare of the game at the John Graham High School gym tonight when the first round of Little League play will start at 6 o'clock, to be followed by a game between members of the Warrenton and Epsom Lions Club. Tentative time for the men's game Is 8:20. The Little League tourna ment will be held on Friday night and Saturday morning. The first four teams in the regular season will open first round play Friday night with the winners advancing to the finals Saturday morning. This tournament will highlight the regular season in which 45 boys made up five teams and played a four-game schedule, Jon Burwell, John Graham coach, said yesterday. The tournament play tonight will see the Wolf Pack vs. the Chargers at 6 o'clock fol lowed by a game between the Tar Heels and the Trotters. The final standings of the teams follow: WON LOST Wolf Pack 3 . 1 Tar Heels 3 1 Trotters 2 2 Chargers 2 2 Blue Devils 0 4 Miss Joyce Seaman of East Carolina College spent the Easter holidays with her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Peter P. Seaman. Mr. and Mrs. Hatcher Cren shaw Jr. and four children of Richmond and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Baskervlll and children of Eureka, Va. , spent Easter with Mrs. W. R. Baskervlll. Two Warren County Students Are Selected For Governor's School Two Warren County High School students have been se lected to attend the Governor's School In Winston-Salem this summer, It was announced this week by C. Douglas Car ter, supt. They are Franklin Paul Whitley, IH, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Whitley of Warren ton and Thomas Pulllam Als ton, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Alston of Alrlle In Halifax County. The Governor's School of North Carolina Is an eight week residential summer pro gram on the campus of Salem College In Winston-Salem for 400 academically and artis tically talented North Caro lina high school students. The school is operated by the Board of Governors under the Jurisdiction of the State Board of Education of North Carolina. During the summer session the school provided a variety of unique and distinc tive educational experiences tor the selected students, and, In the process serves as a model In action, helping teachers and administrators throughout the stMe to pro vide appropriate experiences for gifted and talented students within the local school system. Paul, a junior at John Gra ham High School, Is elase treasurer, treasurer of the Beta Club, vice president of the Future Teachers of Amer ica, vice president of the French Club, and president of the Library Club. He Is a member of the Monogram Club, of the school chorus, and a member of the Annual staff. He was a Science Fair winner In 1965 and 1966. Dur ing the summer of 1966 he attended the National Science foundation for a six weeks pro gram at East Carolina Col lege. He was a Page of the 1965 session of the General Assembly. He is a member of le Warrenton Baptist Church here he Is a junior usher and \ ember of the choir. He is a lember of the Boy Scouts of jnerica. Thomas, a Junior at Llttle >n High School, where he was lass president In his fresh lan and Junior years. He Is a \ember of the Beta dub Mid tudent Council. He has played >otball for two years, basket all for two years and football >r three years. He Is a merri er of the Monogram dub, le Mathematics dub and the C3ee SCHOOL, page 3)
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