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(Fhr Harrpn Srrorfi VOLUME 74 Subscription: $3.00 A Yew; $4.00 Out Of State, 10* Per Copy WARRENTON, COUNTY OF WARREN, N. C. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1970 NUMBER 48 Christmas Lights To Be Turned On Friday Night Christmas lights will be turned on Friday night at which time the Christmas tree on the court square will be Illuminated. Erection of the lights were begun here Monday night and will be ready to be turned on Friday night, A* C. Fair, a member of the decorations committee of the merchants division of the Chamber of Commerce, said Tuesday morning. Serving with him In the raising of the money and the erection of the lights are George Kllgore and N. M. Milliard. Fair said that plans to have a Christmas- parade here this year were abandoned several weeks ago due to the expense Involved. Plans (or a formal program (or the turning on the lights under the sponsorship of the Warrenton Junior Woman's Club has been abandoned. Mrs. Bill Read, chairman of the club's Christmas committee, said Tuesday that It had been planned to have a musical program on the court house square with a chorus (rom John Graham High School, but the chorus Is not in operation due to absences (rom the school. Community Service To Be Held Wednesday Night The Warrenton Community Thanksgiving Service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 7:30 p. m. In the sanctuary of the Warrenton Presbyterian Church. The sermon, "Enduring Reasons for Thanksgiving," will be delivered by the Rev. Gilbert W. crutchfleld, pastor of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church. The Junior Choir of the Warrenton Baptist Church, directed by Mrs. W. Monroe Gardner, will present the anthems, "Awake, Rejoice," and "Praise Our God Above." Other clergymen and church Oak Chapel Church To Have Conference The first quarterly conference for the Warrenton Circuit will be held at Oak Chapel A.M.E. Church onMaconStreet In Warrenton on Sunday, Nov. 29. The 11 o'clock message will be delivered by the Rev. H. Clarence Walker, presiding elder, assisted by the pastor, the Rev. L C. Cooper, Jr. The public is cordially invited to attend. "Members and friends of Oak Chapel A.M.E. Church are very happy to have the Rev. L C. Cooper, jr., return to the pastoral charge of Oak Chapel," Mrs. A. S. Johnson said yesterday in announcing the date and place of the quarterly conference. The Rev. Mr. Cooper and family recently returned to the States after Mr. Cooper had served for more than two years In Turkey with the U. S. Air Force. At the present time, Mr. Cooper Is stationed at A. 4 T. University, Greensboro. Community Singing To Be Held On Sunday The Bethlehem United Methodist Church at Areola will host the Fifth Sunday Community Singing next Sunday at 7:30p. in. The following churches will be represented: Harris Chapel Baptist, Holllster United Methodist, Inez Baptist, Shady Grove United Methodist, Mountain Grove Baptist, Shady Grove United tist, Reedy Creek Baptist and Bethlehem United Methodist. It will be a well-blended program with a devotional service, congregational singing, and special songs from the Individual choirs. Everyone la cordially invited to an evening of fellowship, worship and devotional music. 1 Thanksgiving Service A special Thanksgiving worshlp service will be held at the Warren Plains Baptist Church at 7:30 p. m. on Wednesday, the ftov. Ted W. Fuson, pastor, announced yesterdayMr. Fuson said the service will oenter around an observance at the Lord's 8upper In whlck the elements will be taken by groups of families or friends. He said Christian frtead* are cordially Invited. FAMILY SERVICE A family service « Holy Communion will be held at 9 O'clock Thanked vine Day es participating in the service are the Rev. Tom C. Currle, pastor of Warrenton Baptist Church; Mr. Roger W. Jackie supply pastor of Warrenton Presbyterian Church; the Rev. Robert W. Orvls, rectorof Emmanuel Episcopal Church; and the Rev. L. Mack Thompson, pastor of Warrenton Baptist Church. Mr. Crutchfleld said this service Is designed to be meaningful and worshipful for Christians of all denominations. He said all persons are Invited to attend this united service of worship anu thanksgiving. Lions And Wives Pay Visit To Art Museum By MRS. JOHN MITCHELL Members of the Warrenton Lions Club and tbelr wives went by chartered bus to the North Carolina Museum of ^jrt on Sunday afternoon for a guided tour of the Museum. They were met by Mrs. George Paschal, Jr., and Mrs. Guy Rawls, Do cents, who were their guides for the afternoon. The Mary Duke Blddle Gallery for the Blind was of special interest as the Lions have pioneered nationally on projects for the blind. Another feature of their Sunday afternoon at the Museum was a concert by Loren Withers, head of the Department of Piano Instruction at Duke University. This is believed to be the first time a Lions Club in North Carolina has come in a body for an afternoon at the Museum, and thii visit was an outgrowth of a program given by Mr*. Charles Reeves of Sanford and Mrs. William P. Davis of Southern Pines at a regular Lions Club meeting In Warrenton In September. The Lions and their wives were highly pleased with the trip and state that more people should take advantage of the very worthwhile concerts given at the Museum and the outstanding works of art on display there. Washington Physician Is Guest Of Trustees Dr. Robert J. Beck us of Washington, D. C.» spent from Friday until Sunday at Warrenton as a guest of the Board of Trustees of Warren General Hospital. Dr. Beckus was entertained at a dance at the Warrenton Country Club on Friday night by Dr. Donald R. Coffman and on Saturday night was entertained at dinner at Warren Plaxa Inn by the hospital trustees. Quests at the dinner In addition to Dr. Beckus were member* of the hospital board of trustees and members of the medical and dental profession. Mr. and Mrs. Frank P.Hunter, Jr., and faintly of Charlottesville, Va., will be weekend guests of Mrs. F. P. Hunter. Miss Faye Milliard of N. C. State University, Raleigh, will spend the weekend here. Miss Nina Moseley ot Richmood, Va., spent the weekend with ker slater, Mrs Jam^s Miss K*hy Williams of Meredith f ~'le» Raleieh vUl ' J7" v *p*im tne wMMtaya nre. MaJ. Gen. Ferd L. Davis, The Adjutant General of North Carolina presents the Army Commendation Medal to Col. Samuel T. Arrtngton. Col. Arrington, Former Warrenton Resident, Presented Special Award Colonel Samuel T. Arrlngton of 2131 Cooper Drive, Raleigh, was one of two Raleigh National Guardsmen who were presented special awards during a troop formation at the' during a troop formation at the North Carolina National Guard Center Sunday. Col. Arrlngton, a former resident of Warrenton and husband of the former Miss Elizabeth Boyce of Warrenton, was awarded the Army Commendation Medal by Major General Ferd L. Davis, the Adjutant General of North Carolina. General Davis presented the medal on behalf of the Secretary of the Army, Stanley R. RMer. CW3 William R. Stamper of 165 Plneland Circle, Raleigh, was awarded his second consecutive Outstanding National Guard Technician Rating and presented a special commendation by General Davis. COLONEL ARRINGTON Colonel Arrlngton's commendation was awarded for meritorious service while assigned as Operations and Training Officer, North Carolina Army National Guard, Raleigh, from March 9, 1963, through July 31,1970. Colonel Arlington was cited (or his managerial skill, intuitive insight, and demonstrated qualities of leadership and professional competence. Colonel Arrington, a native of Holllster, is a 1938 graduate of Warrenton's John Graham High School and a 1940 graduate of Louisburg College. He began his military career in June 1942 when he was called into service during World War n. The colonel served in the Southwest Pacific Theater where he earned the Combat Infantry Badge, the Bronze Star Medal, the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic - Pacific Compalgn Medal with one Arrow Head and three Campaign Stars, the World War n Victory Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal (Japan), and the Philippine Liberation Ribbon. He was commissioned a second lieutenant after completing officer candidate school at Camp Columbia, Australia In 1944. Upon release from active duty as a first lieutenant In 1946, he became a member of the U. S. Army Reserve. In January 1948, he was appointed a first lieutenant In the North Carolina Army National Guard wtth Company B, 119th Infantry in Warrenton. He was assigned to Headquarters, 30th Infantry Division in February 1956 and in March 1963, he was transferred to Headquarters Detachment, NCARNG, also In Raleigh. He was promoted to captain In May 1951, to major in May 1957, to lieutenant colonel In April 1963 and to his present rank in March 1967. He is a 1957 graduate of the Associate Infantry Officer Advanced Course at Fort Benning, Ga., and a 1958 graduate ofthe regular course, U. S. Army Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, Kan. Colonel Arrlngton Is a State employee In The Adjutant General's Department In Raleigh. He is presently assigned to Headquarters Detachment, NCARNG, also In Raleigh. Mrs. Currin Wins Championship Trophy In Ladies Tournament At Country Club By JUNIE DRAKE The War rent on Golf Club championship tournament was completed last week when Mrs. Rhada Currln defeated Mrs. Helen Banzet in the championship flight of the women's division. (Joey Gilbert won the men's championship in August.) This was the second time in four attempts that Rhada has wrested the title from Helen and only the third time any one has been able to take the championship, other than Mrs. Banzet in many years. The former Margaret Williams, now Mrs. C. C. Britton was the only other winner in many moons. Mrs. Currln lost to Mrs. Banzet In 1968 and 1967. ate won from Mrs. Banzet in 1968 and lost in the semi-finals to Mrs. Betty* Benton In 1969. This victory was of particular significance to Rhada *s she proved her *6* win was not a fluke. Championship matches are 16 holes of extremely competitive golf, requiring steady nerves and complete concentration. The slightest error in Judgment may well be the turning point to detest as It proved to be for flie defending champion on the 31st. hole of this 1970 championship battle. Over the SO preceding holes, neither of the two talented lady (alters had played op to their potential, however, both t s d shown poise under pressure and the outcome seemed to be hinging on breaks. Doe to Una voidable circumstances, the match was strung out over several weeks. Starttac on >9 October, a par on the second and both par red the third. Rhada's next three putt green gave Helen the lead after four. Helen then overdrove number 5 and lost the hole as Rhada hit the green and two putted for a par. Mrs. Banzet regained her one up lead taking no. 6 with a three as Rhada missed the green and chipped short for a bogey. Mrs. Currin registered the third three putt green on no. 7 as Helen played the hole exceptionally well doing two up on the challenger. "The Monster", no. • lay In wait to swaUow up any errant shot as It has done thousands of times and has been the downfall or winning hole for both these golfers in previous engagements. Rhada, who never plays safe If it's possible to hit a full shot, did not hesitate to lay Into a falrsay wood on her second shot after a good drive from the tee. She was well over the lake In two. Helen laid up to the lake in two after a shorter drive and was we 11 over In three. Rhada closed the door on the hole as she chipped In close and sank the putt for a "birdie" 4. Both bogeyed no. • and Helen remained one up. Rhada got a big boost from "Th» Monster" and took no. 10, a tough par 4 with a 4. R looked as (good grammar) though Rhada might be att and running as she won the next hole with par. Helen quickly regained her cool by halving the lSth and then curling In a long pott on the l»h tor awtn, tietng the match. Helen want one op on no. 14 with a par as Rhada •gate three pitted. Then on no. confidence as she blasted cot ot sand trap and sank a long par pott to tie Mrs. Currte's i. * ' easy par. They halved the seventeenth and reached "The Monster" again with Helen leading by one hole. And again this treacherous one engulfed Helen's low shot as Rhada went over In two and evened iv the match. On the eighteenth, Rhada hit one of her few short drives, caught a tree with the second shot and was still short of ditch in the dog leg. She managed a bogey but Helen, putting like (grammer) a demoness, wanting to make the turn with the lead, did just thai by ramming home a 25 foot putt for a winning par. Going Into the final round, the (See CURRIN, page 4) Two Norlina Students Practicing Teaching GREENSBORO- Two students from Norlina are among approximately 220 undergraduates at U» University of North Carolina at Greensboro who are currently engaged In practice teaching. They are: Mrs. Jerri Yancey Hlght, who is teaching at Erwln Elementary School In Greensboro and the wife of Albert Ronnie Hlght at Rt. 1, Box 309, Norlina; and Miss Mildred Sandra Hicks, teaching at North End Elementary In itoidsrllle and the danghterofMr. andMrs. W. S. Hicks, jr., of Box 182, Norlina. FARM-CITY SUPPER The Farm-City Sapper wfll be held Wednesday, Dec. i, at 6:10 p. m. at the Lion's Den, Warren County Pair Crowd, L. B. Hardage, extension chairman announced yesterday. Calm Prevails Here StatTofEmergency Is Continued At Warrenton Hearings For Two Men Continued To Dec. 4 Cases against two black men i charged with law violations during the racial disturbance here and scheduled to be given a hearing In Warren County District Court last Friday were continued until Dec. 4 In order to give attorneys time to prepare the cases. Scheduled to be given a hearing at that time are Frank Ballance, black attorney and black student advisor, and Van King. Ballance Is charged with violating a town ordinance and with resisting an officer. King, who is being held under $5,000 bond, Is charged with transporting dangerous weapons during declared emergency; operating a stolen vehicle; transporting non-taxpaid whiskey; curfew violation; and transporting gasoline. Among cases disposed of in District Court last Friday were; April Denise Andrews was ordered to pay court costs when she pled guilty to a charge of falling to comply with restrictions on license. David L. Williams pled guilty to two charges of careless and reckless driving. The defendant was ordered to pay a $125 fine and costs in two cases and ordered not to operate motor vehicle on the public highways of the state until properly licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles. The state took a nol pros with leave In the case of James Elvis Franklin, charged with speeding 65 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone. Charles D. Crump failed to appear In court to answer to a charge of speeding 90 miles per hour in a 65 mph zone. Judgment absolute on bond was ordered. The state took a nol pros with leave in the case of George Edward Jones, charged with allowing drunk driving and sentenced to the roads for three months. The sentence was suspended for three years upon condition the defendant remains of good behavior, not violate any state or federal laws, pay a $100 fine and court costs, surrenders his license and not operate a motor vehicle on the public highways except as allowed under restricted driving privileges. Mary Alice Ingram was charged with larceny of person. The court found no probable cause of larceny of the person, but found the defendant guilty of the misdemeanor larceny. She was ordered to pay a $25 fine and court costs. James Allen Baskett, charged with drink driving and having no operator's license, entered a idea of careless and reckless driving. He was ordered to pay a $110 fine and costs In one case and ordered not to operate a motor vehicle upon the public roads of the state until properly licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Jamea Edward Watson, charged with drunk driving, entered a plea of careless and reckless driving. He was ordered to pay a $100 fine and court costs. Tlw state took a nol pros with leave In the case of Catherine Alston Cheek, charged with failing to see movement could be made In safety. Bettte Jean Powell pled guilty to a charge of careless and reckless driving. Prayer tor Judgment was continued igx>n payment of costs. The state took a nol pros with leave in the can of Sandy Fields, charged with curfew ipHeraSBtunn months when he was found guilty of speeding 85 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone. The sentence was suspended for two years provided the defendant remains of good behavior, not violate any state or federal laws, pays a $60 fine and costs, and not operate a motor vehicle on the public highways of the state for six months. Phillip Fields was found guilty of having Improper muffler. Prayer for judgment upon payment of costs and repair of muffler "today." Betty Mosley Weber failed to appear in court to answer to a charge of exceeding a safe speed. Capias to issue and bond was set at $50 for her appearance at the Dec. 4 term of court. Raymond J. Moseley failed to appear in court to'answer to a charge of having no fishing license. Bond called, capias and judgment nisi scl fa; bond fixed at $100 for defendant's appearance at Dec. 4 term of court. The state took a nol pros with leave in the case of James Edward Alston, charged with Improper registration. Tyle Coley failed to appear in couft to answer to charge of having expired inspection certificate. Capias to issue to Sheriff of Franklin County (See COURT, page 4) Police Aided In Rescue Of Child Warrenton police officers assisted in the rescue of the three-year-old grandson of Dr. T. W. Haywood, a black physician, from a well here on Tuesday morning of last week. Mayor W. A. Miles said yesterday that town officials received the call for help, notified the Warrenton Rural Fire Department, went to the scene and aided in the rescue. The child had fallen Into a 35-foot well when the platform on which he was playing broke. A member of the Rural Fire Department was lowered Into the well and rescued the child unharmed. In Its account of the event last week, The Warren Record, basing its story on information obtained from a reliable source, failed to mention the assistance given by the Warrenton Police Officers. Man Is Charged With Burning Plummer House Joseph Sims was arrested Sunday by the Warren County Sheriff's Department and charged with burning the old Plummer place, owned by Mrs. P. G. Seaman, on the Henderson-War rent on road and is being held for a hearing in Warren County District Court on Nov. 87. Sheriff Clarence Davis said yesterday that Sims Is also being investigated for parole violations. Editor's Note Because The Warren Record is printed on Tuesday morning instead of Wednesday afternoon with a Thursday's dateline, several of Ute articles are written as though the paper ware printed at the regular time. For instance, "will be held on The state of emergency Is still In effect In Warrenton following a second proclamation Saturday by Mayor W. A. Miles renewing its application here. Under the law a state of emergency must be renewed each five days. Mayor Miles cited the state of emergency here Sunday in refusing a request by Frank Ballance, black youth advisor, for a parade permit. He said he was forbidden by state law from granting the request because the town Is still under a state of emergency. The town council had passed a resolution on Sunday of last week which required a fivedays-in-advance application for a parade permit. "We would have been prosecuted by the state and the town if we had granted the permit," Miles said. Ballance who applied for the permit with four other persons, said he thought the mayor's decision denied blacks "the right to peaceful assemblage." Ballance, who has announced plans to challenge the town's new parade ordinance, said he thought both the ordinance and the state's 1969 act on riots would be overturned by courts. Following the dispersing of a parade under the ordinance last Monday afternoon, and the relaxing of the curfew on last Wednesday, the town has been relatively quiet. After the police used tear gas to break up the march, the black students declared an economic boycott of the town, and asked black students to remain out of school until their demands are met. The boycott has served to reduce business here as has the tension which has kept both black and white out of town. Many black students have remained out of schools, but the number remaining out has been dally decreasing. Figures for the county Monday were not available at press time, but Fred Bartholomew, principal of John Graham High School, where the student revolt occurred, said Monday afternoon that attendance has been steadily increasing and was at least 10 percent better than it was last Friday. "But," he added, "the school has been hurt by its disruption. '' He said that the school had been operated without incident since classes were resumed. t ouowing tne Qlsruptlon of the schools, a group of citizens have purchased a tract of land on the outskirts of the town and plan to build a private school there. It has also been reported that there has been a large increase in application for white students at the Warren Academy at Afton. While there have been no parades here since the passing of the town ordinance, blacks have been meeting dally In a church near Warrenton and, according to Ball an ce plan to continue the boycott of bath the town and the schools. For the past several days the town has been picketed by small group* of blacks. State Highway P^roteM remain in Warrenton asapcacautlonary measure and ambers of the Safe's flood Neighbor Council have been In frequent consultation with tow* officials and black groups In an effort to end the differences here. Then has bees no resort to firearms aad except lor the use of tear gas and the striking of Frank BaUanoe with a night stick as police broke a parade on Monday of last week, thert has been no vtolnaa. Mayor Miles said onTwoday morning that a* far as ha known there have beennodiatwMwMa wpears to be peaceful f|
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