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Unemployment Rate Is Down In Warren Warren County is listed among 86 of North Carolina's 100 counties with single digit unem ployment rates for the month of August. Dur ing July, the single digit rate was recorded for 78 counties. This reflects the drop in the statewide jobless rate to 6.1 per cent in August. North Carolina, tied with New Jersey's 6.1 percent rate, ranked third lowest among the nation's eleven large states. Glenn Jernigan, chairman of the N. C. Employment Security Commission, said, "Lower unemployment is even more significant in relation to our all time high of more than 2.8 million persons em ployed in August and our civilian labor force which has grown to 3,077,700. Civilian labor force is defined as the sum of all employed and unem ployed persons 16 years of age or older in the noninstitutional popula tion but not in the Armed Forces. The August report re corded a civilian labor force in Warren County of 6,500 and an unem ployment rate of 8.6 percent. This indicated a drop from the July rate of 9.5 percent of a labor force of 6,420. The statewide August 6.1 percent represents 187,800 jobless com pared to a national unadjusted rate of 7.3 percent with 8,382,000 jobless. The unemployed clas sification is given to those individuals, 16 years of age or older, who do not have a job but who are available for work and actively seeking work. Ballance Named To Unity Committee Rep. Frank Ballance has been named to serve on the North Carolina Democratic Party's Unity Committee of '84. Ballance, a Warren ton attorney, will serve with former Democratic candidates, office holders and public of ficials on the committee appointed to dissemi nate information about the Democratic ticket to voters at the grass roots level. In brief remarks after the appointment of the committee, Governor Jim Hunt and Attorney General Rufus Edmis ten commended Demo crats, such as Ballance, for their willingness to work for the party. Governor Hunt said that caring people such as those appointed have made the Democratic Party a party that "cares and is a party of progress." The committee will be chaired by 1984 guber natorial candidate Thomas 0. Gilmore, longtime party activist who has served as a Guilford County legislator and Deputy Secretary of the N. C. Department of Human Resources. The Warren County Cancer Society recently completed its 1984 fund-raising crusade in which more than $7,700 were received in donations. Shown above are three members of the local unit who assisted with the drive. They are: (left to right) Mrs. Connie PerUnson, president; Mrs. Mary D. Williams, crusade chairman, and Mrs. Everlyna Norwood, Jall-a-Thon chairman. (Photo by Glenn Woolard) Cancer Crusade Recognition Given By MARY D. WILLIAMS The Warren County Unit of the American Cancer Society held the final meeting of the year on Sept. 27, at the County Agricultural Extension Office in Warrenjton. The president, Mrs. Connie Perkinson, presented Mrs. Mary Higginbotham, Area 4 Supervisor, who thanked all officers, members, and volunteers for support of the 1984 Cancer Crusade. She gave special commendation to Warren County for leading the district in exceeding its goal, and almost doubling its '84 quota. Mrs. Higginbotham reported that the county has been given a wheelchair for loan, free of charge to cancer patients, and suggested that volunteers help in recommending victims of cancer who might qualify for assistance from A. C. S. Mrs. Everlyna Norwood agreed to serve as Jail-a Thon chairperson for 1985, and as County Service chairperson. Mrs. Sallie Patillo volunteered to assist her and to maintain storage for the wheel chair. Mrs. Mary D. Williams will serve as Door-to-Door chairperson for 1985. Mrs. Eva Holtzman resigned as Publicity chairperson due to health reasons. Replacement for this office and others needing replacement were tabled until a later date. Certificates of Recognition and Merit were awar ded to crusaders collecting up to <99. A book entitled "North Carolina History of the American Cancer Society" was presented to Mrs. Louise Hunter and to each crusader reporting $100 or more. Special recognition was given the four crusaders reporting the highest amount: Mrs. Irene T. Alston $156.50; Mrs. Sallie C. Johnson $155.30; Mrs. John Anna Shearin $142.00; and Mrs. Louise Burnette $141.79. The Sword of Hope award was presented to Mrs. Everlyna Norwood for her outstanding work in steering the '84 Jail-a-Thon. A plaque was presented to Mrs. Mary D. Williams for her four years of ser vice as County Crusade chairperson 1981-84. Mrs. Mary Higginbotham announced her retire ment as of December 31 and presented Ms. Carol Davison, her successor, as Area 4 Supervisor. Mrs. Davison's office will be at Roanoke Rapids. The first 1985 meeting of Warren County A. C. S. was set for January 7, place to be announced later. Mrs. Hazel Williams, treasurer, reported total receipts from the Crusade: Jail-a-Thon $4,025.00; Door-to-Door $3,512.29; Sale of Cookbooks $24.00; Memorial gifts $182.00; Total $7,743.29. Communities reported as follows: Warren ton—Mrs. Louise Hunter, Mrs. Mary G. Harris $1,135.00; Oine—Miss Mary Patillo, Mrs. Everlyna Nor wood, Mrs. Myrtis Richardson, $334.80; Areola—Mrs. Bessie Alston, Mrs. Vela Solomon, $257.55; Fork Chapel—Inez—Mrs. Irene T. Alston, Mrs. Toyie Alston $256.75; Circus Coming To Town Mariam Boyd School is bringing the circus to town on Tuesday, Oct. 16. The Original Fun Time Circus complete with clowns, jugglers and acrobats will ap pear in the gymnasium of Hawkins Elementary School at 7:30 p. m. Admission is $3 for adults, and children are admitted for half-price. According to Mariam Boyd Principal Walt Sweeney, the event will help to raise funds the school needs for its reaccreditation this spring. "It will also provide an opportunity for children who can't make It to Raleigh to see a cir cus locally," he added. Long's School—Mrs. Sallie C. Johnson $155.30; Wise—Mrs. Irene Hinton, Miss Estelle Green $146 20' Coley Springs—Mrs. John Anna Shearin $142.00; Liberia—Mrs. Louise Burnette $141.79; Mrs. Nannie Spruill, Mrs. Geneva Fitts $112.00; Ridgeway—Mrs. Channie D. Evans $108.00; Kimball Point—Mrs. Mabel Sledge $77.50; Union-Grove-Jerusalem— Mrs. Mary Lear Davis, Mrs. Muzelle Davis $75.00; Vaughan—Mrs. Janette Spruill, Mrs. Edith Clark $52.00; Stony Lawn—Mrs. Dollie Nicholson, Mrs. Carolyn Williams $50.00; Shocco—Mrs. Omega Davis $66.02; Olive Grove—Mrs. Thelma Byrd, Mrs. Thelma Howard $50.00; Ax telle—Mrs. Berteen Wilson $40.00; Pine Grove-Jordan Hill—Mrs. Genola Goode, Mrs. James A. Johnson $40.00; Macon—Mrs. Grade Burton $35.00; Snow Hill—Mrs. Gwendetta Tunstall, Mrs. Mattie Boyd $31.00 Other crusaders were Betsy Gardner Elaine Coleman, Anne Harris, Hattie Drake, Nancy Blankenship, Betsy Frazier, Ruth Diamond, Gail Clower, Miriam Coleman, Margaret Aycock, Mary Pat McGhee, Arden Knight, Frances Vernon, Marian Hull, Harriet Burton, Lisa Blalock, Edwina Rooker, Marie Vaughan, Becky Green, Margaret Hight, Lucy Lancaster, Peggy Allen, Pattie Bugg, Dorothy Roberts, Mary Baskerville, Wilhelmina J. S. Burnette, Maybell Hargrove, Ruby Downey, Emma Jones, Marie H. Thomas, Claudia Thornton, Ulysses Ross, Selma Moss, Elizabeth King, Dorothy King, Laura Turner, and Rutha Silver. Notary Public Course Scheduled At College The Continuing Edu cation Division of Vance-Granville Com munity College will of fer a five-hour section of the new state required Notary Public education course on Monday and Wednesday, Oct. 22 and 24, from 6:30 to 9 p. m. on campus. The course is open to persons interested in be coming notaries and also to experienced notaries. To enroll, an individual must hold a high school diploma, or equivalent, and be a registered voter of North Carolina. Appointment of notar ies public is made by the N. C. Secretary of State and requires that appli cants satisfactorily complete the course of study, which was developed by the Secretary of State's of fice, the Department of Community Colleges and the Institute of Government. Interested persons may pre-register for the course by calling the VGCC Continuing Edu cation Office during the period of Oct. 8-19 from 8:30 a. m. to 5 p. m. A fee of 115.56, which covers registration and book costs, will be required. Alma 0. Husketh of Creedmoor will serve as instructor. A minimum of 12 stu dents must enroll in or der for the course to be offered. Ashley Grove Church Planning Celebration Ashley Grove Baptist Church In Vaughan has planned a aeries of ser vices to celebrate its 106th anniversary, beginning on Tuesday, October 9, and continu ing through Friday, Oct. 12. The services will begin nightly at 7:30 p. m. and are sponsored by "The Twelve Tribes of Israel." On Tuesday evening, the speaker will be the Rev. Mr. Blaylock, pastor of Concord Bap tist Church in Kittrell. The men's chorus from that church will present special music, and refreshments will be served following the services. The Rev. Lynne Bradley will be the guest speaker on Wed nesday, Oct. 10. Music will be provided by Danny Jones and the Celestial Singers. Speaking on Thursday evening will be the Rev. Wayne I. Welch, pastor of Cool Spring Baptist Church and Mill Branch Baptist Church. The Faulcon Family and the Church of Deliverance Choir will render special music. The final service on Friday, Oct. 12, will be led by the Rev. William HELD OVER PURPLE RAIN (R> SHOWTIME SAT. & SUN. 2:40-4:50-7:00-9:10 WEEKDAYS 7:00-9:10 $2.00 Z Burgess. Music will be presented by Pleasant Grove or Swift Creek Baptist Church, which the Rev. Mr. Burgess pastors. Also on Friday evening, anniversary cake, coffee, and other refreshments will be served in the fellowship hall. The Rev. Roosevelt Askew, pastor of Ashley Grove Baptist Church, and the church mem bers cordially invite the public to attend the special services. WHAT S NEW 50-Year Sealant \ As cooler tempera tures approach, repairs on house exteriors can now be tackled more eas ily with advanced tech nology Silicone II from General Electric. War ranted to a 50 year dura bility, Silicone II elimi nates the necessity to patch or caulk the same repair over and over each year. Available at home centers and hardware stores. STARTS FRIDAY HOT MOVES (R) SHOWTIME SUN. ONLY 3:30-5:20-7:10-9:00 WEEKDAYS 7:10-9:00
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