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Hrrorfc VOLUME 73 Subscription: $3.00 A Year; $4.00 Out Of State, 10* Per Copy WARRENTON, COUNTY OF WARREN, N. C. THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 1969 NUMBER 11 m ? } Passing Bus Lands Man In Court Passing a school bus while it was loading pupils was re sponsible for a Warren Coun ty man being brought into Warren County District Court for trial last Friday. Arthur Solomon pled guilty to the offense and was ordered to pay a $25.00 fine and court costs. Patrick Bond was ordered to pay a $20 fine and court costs when he pled guilty to falling to obtain title within 20 days after purchase of a vehicle. Albert Henderson failed to appear In court to answer to a charge of having no operator's license. A capias was issued and defendant placed under$50bond SHERRILL HARRIS Harris Rtsigns As Hospital Maaaper SherrlU Harris, administra tor (or Warren General Hos pital, who came here In Jan., 1967, has resigned, effective March 19. Harris has accepted a posi tion as controller (or Moore Memorial Hospital at Plnehursl where he and Mrs. Harris will make their home. Moore Me morial Is a gas-bed hospital. Miss Jane Calllban, daughter ol Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Calllhar ot. Areola. They were married tr May, 1968. Harris said yesterday that he hates to leave Warraoton where been so kind and cooperative. "1 don't believe," nicer or IrMndOar people anywhere than In Warren Coun iscBte" A i HI for his appearance at the March 14 session of court. Wilton H. Mumford failed to appear In court to answer to a charge of speeding 90 miles per hour In a 65 mph zone. Judg ment on his bond was ordered. Robert Lee Bradford failed to appear in court to answer to a charge of driving while his lic ense was revoked. A capias was issued and appearance bond was set at $300. -Frank W. Bolton failed to ap pear In court to answer to a charge of giving a worthless check. A capias was Issued and bond was set at $300 for his appearance at the March 14 session of court. Curley Tuck was sentenced to the roads for 30 days when he was found guilty of an assault on a female. The sen tence was suspended for one year provided the defendant pays the cost of court in one lump sum on or before March 17, 1969, and not molest his wife for a period of one year. Richard Dale pled guilty to a second offense of public drunk enness and was ordered con fined tO -tlm -ffrlmmfsnVmnr ryf days nor more than six months. The sentence was continued for a period of two years upon condition the defendant not be convicted of public drunk enness for a period of two years and that he refrain from the use of Intoxicating beverages and not have In his posses sion any alcoholic beverages for a period of two years. Dale was also found guilty of assault on a female, prayer for Judgment was continued Upon payment of costs. Davis Lee Dennis, was charg ed with speeding 88 miles per hour In a 88 mph zone and with falling to comply with restric tions on license. He pled guilty to the speeding charges but not guilty to the charge of failing to comply with restric tions. He was ordered to pay a $8 tine and court costs on the speeding charge. The court took a nol pros with leave on the .failure to comply with restric tions charge. Qeorge Lawson, charged with assault with a deadly weapon, was found guilty. Prayer for March 11, 1989. . k. Annie Mae Ferguson was or dered to pay a $15.00 fine and ed to pay court costs. Melvin Dorsey Southerland, charged with drunk driving, entered a plea of careless and reckless driving. He was ordered to pay a $100 fine and court costs. Southerland pled guilty to a charge of possession of non taxpald whiskey with seal brok en. On this count he was order ed to pay court costs. Charles Alfred McDougle, Jr., charged with speeding 82 miles per hour In a 65 mph zone, pled guilty to speeding 80 miles per hour In a 65 mph zone. He was ordered to pay a $5.00 fine and court costs. William Thomas Dlckerson Ple^ guilty to speeding 57 miles per hour In a 35 mph zone and was sentenced to the roads for 30 days. The sentence was suspended provided the defen dant pays the costs of court and a $9.00 fine In one lump sum on or before March 14 1969. Holland Brodle was ordered to pay court costs when he pled guilty to an assault with a deadly weapon. Sheriff Is Spej|gp At Micon Club Meet Clarence Davis, Sheriff of Warren County, was the guest speaker at a meeting of the Ma con Community Club on Mon day evening at the home of Miss Carrie Brame. Presented by Mrs. w. R. Drake, chairman of public af fairs, Sheriff Davis gave an Interesting talk on Law and Order. He opened his remarks by saying that Warren county Is one of the best counties in the state. He quoted statistics in which It was brought out that most of the prisoners were from other counties or other states. * result of the talk, the Macon Club women expressed their appreciation that they were Warren County citizens and proud at it. Mrs. W. R. Drake, presi dent, presided over the meet lng. Mrs. Lynn Osborne gave the devotion. Following the program, Miss Brame served delicious re freshments consisting of lemon Pto, cheese straws, nuts and Ambulances of Warren County Rescue Squad are shown on Display at Thomp son's Warehouse here on Saturday morning during auction sale. At left part of large crowd attending sale Is shown. Auction Is Deemed Success Around $1800 was netted from the auction sale conduct ed here Saturday by R. B. But ler Auction Company for the benefit of the Warren County Rescue Squad, Butler said yes terday. ? Total sales totalled over $2300, but part of these were on commission. Hundreds of Items, mostly donated by citizens, were on hand when the bidding started at 10 o'clock. Numbers of other Items were on sale for a commission, which was do nated by Butler to the Rescue Squad. Sale of barbecue sandwiches, Brunswick stew, coffee, drinks, cakes and pies were a boost to the auction. Members of the squad meet ing Monday night expressed their appreciation for the fine response of citizens who do nated Items and attended the event. A new ambulance has just been purchased by the squad and some of the funds realized from the sale will be used to pay for It. The ambulance was placed at Alton-Elberon where several members of the squad live. It was stated at the meet ing that as other men In the Alton area join the squad and obtain first aid training they will become an auxiliary unit of the Warren County Rescue Squad. Batter conducted the sale as a public service without charge. Thompson's Warehouse, where the sale was held, was donat ed by C. E. Thompson without (See AUCTION, page 2) Payments Listed At $82,669 Advance payments totaling $82,669 had been made through March 7 by the Warren County ASCS Office to farmers sign ing up for the 1969 Cotton, Feed Grain, and Wheat Pro grams. The Signup under these programs will continue through March 21. Thomas E. Watson, Warren ASCS Office Manager, reported that 1091 cotton farms had been enrolled, that 706 farms had been signed up in the feed grain program with a base of 5171 acres and an intended di version of 3982 acres, and that 632 farms had enteredthewheat program with an allotment of 2277 acres and an intended dl verslon of 1298 acres. "Producers participating in farm programs may choose from a wide range of options thai will permit them to real ize maximum program bene fits," Watson said. "Under the cotton program participating growers may plant up to 100 per cent of their ef fective cotton allotments and receive price support payment on acreage within the domestic allotment, which Is 65 per cent of the total farm allotment. Farmers?wltli air-effective cotton allotment of 10 acres or less, or with a projected pro duction of 3,600 pounds or less, are also eligible for a special small farm payment whether or not they actually plant cotton. Producers with a feed grain base may exercise their option and sign up to divert a mini mum of 20 pe r cent of their base to qualify for program benefits. They may also divert additional acres for payment. The price support payment wtll be earned on acreages of feed grain up to 50 per cent of the base." Watson explained that those who take part in the wheat program, after diverting to conserving use an acreage equal to 15 per cent of the farm allotment, may produce wheat on all their wheat allotment acres. Farmers who wish to produce less than their full al lotment may sign up to earn di version. payments on the addi tional diverted acres, he said, and domestic marketing certificates will then be earned on the acreage devoted to wheat up to 43 per cent of the allotment. "Producers participating In both the wheat and feed grain for wheat In any combination within the total permitted acre age," be explained. "Diversion payments will be based on tne program crops under planted." "Producers who participate In the cotton, feed grain, or wheat programs will be eligi ble for price support loan on tbelr extlre production of the respective crops, " Watson said. Mr. and Mrs. Roger Dlcl son of Nigara Falls, N. Y are guests of the Rev. ai Mrs. R. w. Orvls. Cucumber Meeting To Be Held Here March 20 Mrs. Helen Rodgers Ellington, who retired as clerk to the Warren County Selective Service Board on Feb. 27, holds a silver tray reeently presented to hereby the board in apprect ation of 23 years service. The presentation was made on behalf of the board by Scott Gardner, chairman. Norlina Fashion Show To Be Held On March 21 The Norllna Junior Woman's Club will present Its Spring Fashion Show, "SpringFashion Folio of 1969", on March 21 at the Norllna high school gymtorlum. Stores which will participate in tie presentation are Leggett's Department Store and Rose's Store of Warrenton, and E. G. Davis and Sons, Guys and Dolls, Johnsons, and Roth March 21 Deadline For Sign Up Cofton, Grain March 21 Is the final date to signup In the 1969 cotton, feed grain, and wheat programs, T, E. Watson, ASCS Office Man ager announced yesterday. Watson said that to avoid losing cotton allotment and pro gram payments, all cotton farmers must visit the ASCS | Office and declare their Inten tions for the 1969 crop year. Routine Heeling The Warrenton Board of Town Commissioners met in a routine session on Tuesday night. The meeting was postponed from the regular Monday night date be cause of absence from town of Mayor Miles and several com missioners. Dr. Charles Bunch, lull. Commander of Ltmer PoM, the American Legion, dlscueeee eom meoratlve stamp with Postmaster A. C. Blelock. SealedIs Mayor W. A. Miles who signed t * proclamation proclaiming the week <* March#-15 as National LegMn 50th Anniversary Week. The Legion Is celebrating tts 50th anniversary this year and the Poatattlce Department will tsAM a speclM coenmeoretlve stamp honoring the wet on March 17. The American Legion Auxiliary will honor Legionnaires of Ltmer Post as a special 50th anniversary birthday dinner tonight (Thursday). Stewart Company of Henderson. Students from the Massey School of Dance will present a jazz tap routine. The dancers are Linda Holtzman, Debra Smith, Paulette Robinson, Donna Sue Medlln, Mary Dowell Taylor, Elaine Bender, Suzanne Bender, Becky Williams, Pa I trlcla Odom and Katherine Blankenshlp. I The Tall Blues will play dur | ing the teen scene. Members j of the band are C, A. Hicks, Gary Andrews, Lee Burrows, Conrad Bender, Larry Rivers. Jan Hawks will appear as solo ist. A special feature will be Mini Fashions for Children. David Brantley and Tommy Bender will act as clowns during this feature. Tickets may be purchased at the door or from club members. Adult tickets are $1.00 and stu dent tickets, 50$. A drawing will be held for 1 door prizes. | Horlina Boosters To Sponsor Game The Norlina Boosters Club will sponsor an evening of en tertainment for the whole family on Monday evening, March 17 r at BjOO. The main attraction will be a basketball game between alocal team and the WKIC "Men of Music" from Raleigh. The local team will be composed of Nor lina High School faculty mem bers and other players from the surrounding area. Tommy Frailer, a Booster officer, said that the visiting team Is noted for Its excep tional ball handling ability and [ for Its antics on the court. _ iey should provide a severe, test Mr thq local hoopsters. AS an added attraction, the "Tall Blues" will perform at half-time. This is a_ musical combo comprised primarily of Norlina High School students. All In all a fine evening of entertainment is tin store tor everyone, Fraxier said. IN HOSPITAL Patients la Warren General Producers From Six Counties An area cucumber education al meeting will be held at the Warrenton Armory on Thurs day, March 20, beginning at 6:30 p. m., L. C. Cooper, Agri cultural Extension Agent, an nounced yesterday. L. B. Hardage, Extension Chairman, said that the meet _i?g?is expected to draw over 1200 pickling cucumber pro ducers from Mecklenburg County, Va., Nash, Franklin, MaHfav, Vance and Warren Counties. Dr. George W.Smith, associ ate director, North Carolina Extension Service, will be the main speaker. John N.Walker, president of Mount Olive Pickle Company, will be master of ceremonies. Others appearing on the pro gram will be Jesse Isenberg, vice president of Perfect pack Products, Inc.; George Hughes, Extension Horticultural Spec ialist; Scott Gardner, repre senting the County Chamber of Commerce; Nat B. White, Soil Conservationist; and the Rev. J. B. Wilson. R. B. Butler, area repre sentative, Mount Olive Pick le Company; R. V. Fleming, Jr., of Perfect Pack Products, Inc., and Ottis Wood of Chas. F, Cates Pickle Company will arrange sorted display of the pickled products produced by growers and processed by their com panies. Station managers and grow ers will be recognized and given production tips as well as a delicious dinner and an assort ment of pickles. Cooper said that the meet ing Is a joint effort spon sored by the banks of the par ticipating counties, the pickle companies and the Agricultural Extension Service. District 6overnor Is Ruritan Speaker Donald Barnes of Rocky Mount, District Governor of the Rocky Mount-Durham Dis trict, was the guest speaker at a meeting of the Norltna Ruri tan Club on Tuesday night. He spoke on the Objectives of Ruritan international. Aaron Joyner of Rocky Mount, Expansion Chairman for Eastern North Carolina, was also a guest of the club. Other guests of the club were Jimmy MedHn. Edwtrd Taat? and William Hicks. Leon Knight, president, pre slded over the meeting. Clyde Edwards led In singing one verse of America, and Jim Hundley gave the Invocation. Boyd Mayflald and Rex Gor don gave a report for the edu cation committee on proposed school operations tor the IMt 70 school year. D. 8. Wtmbrow, finance chairman, reported that the Ruritan Dance would be held the last Saturday la May. Wtmbrow, also program chairman, preaented a motion ptctnre on cancer Research to the coming Cancer Mra. Clyde Bdwards la KSllttS-MA.'iv
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