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'? ?j2SK^-^fc? . _ ..? :r'-.y ? ?? ? ? 4 .". IRrmrft VOLUME 72 Subscription: $3.00 A Year; $4.00 Out Of State, 10$ Per Copy WARRENTON, COUNTY OF WARREN, N. C. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1969 NUMBER 47 V-Jf." ? Christmas Parade On December 3 The annual Christmas Parade sponsored by the Warrenton Merchants Association will be held Wednesday, Dec. 3, Hoy Pat kobertson, chairman of the parade committee, said yester day. "We hope to make this the largest and best parade ever," tie said. Two bands have been engaged, there will ten floats spon sored by Association mem bers, the usual Fire Depart ment equipment, and this year the National Guard will have some of its equipment on dis play as a part of the parade, plus Santa with his usual bag of candy for the kids. Robertson said that in order for the Association to have a balanced parade, It is request ed that all organizations and/or groups who wish to be a part of the parade, report thoir ?group or- float to the parade committee so that a place in the parade can be reserved for them. They are asked to call Robertson at 257-3267 or the secretary at 257-3377. The Mayor and the Police De partment request that no one park on Main Street between the Post office and the Colonial Store after 3:30 p. m. on the day of the parade. There will be ample space in the Town's lot back of the Post office, and in the A. & P. and Colonial Store lots to accomodate many cars. Robertson asks that anyone having a tractor who would like to pull a float in the parade to please notify the committee as soon as possible. Approves GoatV I LOUISBURG?The Louisburg College Board of Trustees in its regular Fall meeting on Fri day, Nov. 14, officially approv ed the project goals .of "Pro ject Attainment," a capital campaign to raise $850,000 dur ing the next three years. In cluded In the campaign goals are a science building, a stu dent center, and improved dormitory facilities for men. Gov. Scott Pays Visit To Center North Carolina Governor Robert Scott made his first official visit to the North Carolina Welcome Center on Interstate Highway No. 85 in Warren County late Wed? nesday afternoon of last week. Later in the evening he and Mrs. Scott had dinner in an informal meeting with friends and supporters at the Holi day Inn in Henderson. In top picture Governor and Mrs. Scott chat with Welcome Cen ter personnel. In lower pic ture, Governor and Mrs. Scott pose before fire place in Cen ter. Ridgeway Community Wins Top Honors to Foor divisions In CADA Contest RALEIGH?Top honors In the four divisions of the Capital Area Development Associa tion's Community Contest were won here Tuesday night by the Rldgeway community in Warren County, Townsville community In Vance County, Wake Forest and Rolesvllle communities in Wake County. The winners were announced at the Association's Annual Meeting, which was held at Meredith College with Presi dent Jerry Bumgardner pre siding. The Honorable Pat Taylor was the principal speak er. Judges sj'.d that Ridgeway, which won in the small rural community category, showed evidence of complete and con WASHINGTON, D. C.?Congressman L. H. Fountain (Jatt) shown receiving the Distinguished Service Award from Char lea A. McManus, Executive Director of Americans for Constitutional Action. The ACA award was recently presented to Rep. Fountain in recognition of hi a "devo tion to those fundamental principles of good government which serve to promote Individual rights and responsibilities; a sound dollar; a growing economy; and a desire for victory over communist aggression." Rep. Fountain Receives D. S. Award WASHINGTON, D. C.- The Honorable L. H. Fountain, Untt ed States Representative from the Second District of North Carolina was honored yester day In lwg>i>ii*rr fijmif"; Congressman Fountain was presented the Distinguished Service Award by the Bomrd of Trustees at the non-partisan Americans lor Constitutional ACA's Distinguished Ser vice Awa>4 is bestowed every i two years upon those legist** i,mm1 voting Congress of the is support 1 Constitution of the United States. In presenting the award to Congressman Fountain, Ad miral Ben MoreeU, Chair man of the Board of Trustees, states: "On behalf of our Trustees, I have the pleasure of congratulating you and thank ing you for your outstanding record in the Congress and de votion to those fundamental principles of good government which serve to promote indlvi ^HghU^re^ihUlti.., are in complete agreement with all of the principles espoused by ACA nor does It Imply any commitment (or you to sigiport them IttttMlatum," emphasiz ed Admiral Moreell. "Our pur pose is solely to honor yon tor your dedication to the Consti tution of the united StaMit^ H Congressman Fountain Is now serving his 9th term as a Member of the United State* Congress and serves as Chair tinuing Involvement of the com mittee members In the acti vities the community had under taken for the year. All age levels were represented and the needs of the total community were used as a basis for planned ac tivities. The leadership roles had been changed so that more than one segment of the com munity had been involved. Judges said that Townsvllle which won in the Large Rural community category, conduct ed abalancedprogram featuring housing, long and short range planning with definite goals, community pride asexemplified by the volunteer assistance given to the community head start program and community center and surveys made to determine the level and dis tribution of family income. The Youth Work in Townsvllle per meated all phases of the pro gram. As first place winner in the town category, Wake Forest was cited for formulation of a family counseling service, very active PTA's that -work cooper atively to support and supple ment on-going educational pro gram, planning and development of community facilities and services. Wake Forest has initiated a variety of cultural activities such as'_ choral groups, lectures, and a fine arts (gee RIDGEWAY, page 12) Community Services To Be Held Wednesday Emmanuel Episcopal Church wtll be host to the Community Thanksgiving service, 7?30 o'clock' Wednesday evening, Nov. 26. Special preacher lor the annual occasion will be the ] Rev. Mack Thompson, pastor of thr, First Baptist Church, Warrenton. The Rev. Robert W. Or vis, rector of Emmanuel, will ba assisted by clergy of the are*. The ottering will be given to the Community Youth Fellow ship, a Joint ? project ?( local churches. HOLY COMMUNION A said Holy Communion will be held in Kramanuel P*1 Church on Thursday mom. tag, Thanksgiving Day, at *00 I o'clock. The celebrant will be the Rev. Robert W. Orris, rec tor. The offering will be recelv I ed for the Early Next Week In order that Thanksgiv ing advertising may be ef fective next week and in or der that this newspaper may reach its readers before the Thanksgiving holiday, The Warren Record will be print ed on Tuesday instead of Wednesday i.ext week. Advertisers are asked to have their copy in by 5 p. m. Monday at the latest, earlier if possible. Those contributing items for the news columns are asked to send them in as early as possible. No regular news will be accepted after 5:30 p. m. next Monday. Local School Aids In Effort To Cut Down On Littering The Warrenton Woman's Club has contacted L. B. Henderson, principal of Mariam Boyd Ele mentary School, to interest the pupils in an anti-litter campaign In the town and along the high ways;? Children were given pledges to sign and post in their note !>ooks to serve as reminders and copies were distributed to be taken home to parents. In submitting the pledges, the clubwomen said: "We, the members of the Warrenton Wo man's Club, trust the influence of these pledges will be wide spread and everyone will help combat litter on our streets and on our highways. The Promise to be signed by members of grades 1-2-3, is as follows: MY PROMISE I go to Mariam Boyd School. I want to help Warrenton look nice. I promise not to throw paper cups, or any other paper on the streets downtown or along the highway. I want my yard at home to look nice, too. Signed The Pledge signed by mem bers of grades 4-5-6 is as fol lows: MY PLEDGE I attend Mariam Boyd School in Warrenton. To be a good citizen, I would help to make our town look neat and attractive. I promise not to throw paper cups, or any other paper on the streets downtown or along the highways. I also promise to help keep my yard at home neat and clean. Signed Polling Places Listed Nickels Vote To Be Held Next Tuesday Faces Loss Of Funds Library Property May Be Deeded To County The Warren County Memorial Library facing loss of state aid because it Is a private cor poration, does not have a state accredited librarian, and does not remain open a sufficient number of hours, may trans fer its property to Warren County public Library. Notice that Warren County Memorial Library does not qualify for state aid and the reasons therefore were recent ly given to Amos L. Capps, chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, bv a representative of the State Library Commission. Capps transmitted this information to the Board of Trustees of War President Thanks Legion For Support Among the many thousands of persons and organizations sending telegrams to President Nixon pledging their support* In his efforts to end the war in Vietnam was Limer Post No. 25 of the American Legion. On Tuesday morning Com mander A. C. Fair of Llmer Post received an acknowledge ment from President Nixon. It reads as follows: "Your support for our efforts to bring the war in Vietnam to an end is deeply heartening and I want you to know how much I appreciate your views. While I regret the great volume of messages makes It impossible for me to reply to you personal ly, it is a source of strength and encouragement to me that so many Americans have indi cated that they do not dispute our basic aims in Vietnam but '?share our overriding concern for achieving the peace with honor that all of us desire. "RICHARD NIXON" ren County Memorial Library. Under date of Nov. 10, Arthur J. Williams, chairman of the library, sent the following let ter to Amos L. Capps, chairman of the Board of Commission ers, which was released to the press on Nov. 17: "The Board of Trustees of Warren County Memorial Lib rary has given further consid eration to a proposal whereby this library would transfer to Warren County public Library all of the former's property. "Before taking further ac tion, the Board of Trustees of Warren County Memorial Li brary requests that the Attorney General of North Carolina render an opinion to your Board with respect to the legality of our disposing of trust property the title to which is vested in Warren County Memorial Library. "Your further advice will be appreciated." The state's aSocatlon to the Warren County Memorial Li brary for the 1969-70 fis cal year has not been received. Last year the library received a regular allotment of $4,000, plus an "E.fort Grant" of $570 for a total of $4,570. Rescue Squad To Hold Turkey Shoot The Warren County Rescue Squad will sponsor a Turkey Shoot on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 21-22, and Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 24-25, at War ren County Fair Grounds from 7 p. m. to 10 p. m. each of the four nights. Participants may bring their own guns or gun will be furnish ed. The Rescue Squad will furnish the shells. Three Men Inducted Into Lions Club Three Warrenton men were Inducted into membership of the Warrenton Lions Club at the regular meeting held at the Lions Den on Friday night. Bobby Barlowe, A1 Flem ing and Vernon Steed were In ducted by Past District Gover nor Monroe Gardner. Lion Will Fowler sponsored the new Lions. Prior to the induction, Lion Ted Wilson, chairman of the program committee, spoke on the subject of "How To Speak for IS Minutes and Say Nothing." Lion Wilson said he had two programs outlined for the meeting but about IS min utes before the meeting began both programs fell through and he spent the allotted time ex plaining why he had nothing to say. He did, however, manage to get In a few good stories to the amusement of those pre sent. Lion President Scott Gard ner presld'd and Lion Monroe Gardner, vlth Lioness Nellie Gardner at the piano, led in the singing. The grace was said by Lion Ed Rooker. Lion George Kilgore was Lion X and Dr. Don Coffman won the dollar. Announcement was made that the three flags recently given as a memorial to those Lions who died while members of the club, and which were dedi cated in memory of the late Bob Bright at a previous meet ing, were given to the club by Lions Kilgore, of Leggett's Store, Jack Harris of the Citizens Insurance and Bond ing Co., and Duke Miles. The 1970 budget was explain ed by Lion Mac Bullock and was adopted by the club. The Father, Son, Daughter Christmas party was discussed and Is scheduled to be held at the Lions Den Just prior to Christmas, the date to be an nounced following a committee meeting. Joe Gilbert Is chair man of this committee. Only those boys and girls from ages one to 11 will be eligible to attend it was announced. Voting places and voting hours for the Nickels - for Know-How referendum to be held in Warren County on Tues day, Nov. 25, were listed this week by John L. Kiliari, chair man of the N'FKH committee. Voting house will be from 8 a . m. to 5 p. m. Polling places are as follows: INEZ: W. K. Thompson's Store. ARCOLA: G. W. Davis' Store. GROVE HILL: Pittman's Store. WARRENTON: County Agri cultural Building; John Graham Agriculture Building. OAKVILLE: Gld King's Store. WISE: Glenn Perkinson's Store. NORLINA: Tiaylor's Hard ware; Vocational Agriculture Building. RIDGEWAY: Ridgeway Supply Company. MANSON: A. D. Evan's Store. DREWRY: C. F. Watkin's Store. AFTON: PinneU's Store. ELBE RON: Aycock's Store. RT. 2, HENDERSON: Charlie Fleming's Store. MACON: Wilson and Reid Grocery. VAUGHAN: Shearin's Gar age. T TTLETON: Reld's Store; Vocational Agriculture Build ing. In announcing the voting places, Killan also submitted a list of questions and answers explaining details about the ref erendum. They are as follows: Q. Who can vote? A. As in the referendums held in 1951, 1954, 1957, 1960, 1963, and 1966, all persons who use feed or fertilizer and their wives or husbands are eligible. Members of FFA, FHA, and. 4-H Clubs with crops or live stock projects of their own and who uses feed or fertilizer are eligible. Q. Must 1 vote in my own township? A. No. You may vote wher ever It Is most convenient for you to vote. However, you will be asked to sign an election roster wherever you vote so as to avoid duplicate ballots. Q. Do I have to register especially for this referendum? A. No. Q. What kind of majority is needed if the plan is to be approved? A. The plan must be ap (See NICKELS, pace 12) Mo Says He Wis Robbed Of $1400 By Araed Robber A Warren County used cur dealer was robbed at gun point of $1400 last Frtde-y alght, ac cording to a report made to the Sheriff's Department sev eral hours later. James Turner sail) that a white raw came to the door of Ms home around 8:15 and told him that *? wanted to buy a used car. When Turner came to th* door t*? roan held a gun on him and demanded hi* money. Turner said he gave him the money. The robber then told him not to phone the police. Mrs. Turner said
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