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Worship with them this week THE ZEBULON RECORD Volume XXX. Number 51. Zebulon, N. C., Friday, March 30; 1956 Theo. Davis Sons, Publishers National Farm . Loan Association Meets Saturday 2 Stockholders of the Smithfield National Farm. Loan Association will hold their annual meeting Saturday at 1:30 a.m. in the main courtroom, Johnston County Court house, at Smithfield. Furney A. Todd, Extension Plant Pathologist —Tobacco, North Carolina State College will address the group on “This Nematode Problem in To bacco,” it was announced by L. M. Gould, secretary-treasurer. Two directors will be elected and reports will be given of the asso ciation’s operations in 1955. The Smithfield Association is owned by about 850 farmers who have more than $145,000. invested in capital stock. With headquarters in Smith field, the association is in posi tion to serve the long term loan needs of the farm owners of John ston, Wake and Wayne Counties. In addition to Gould, officers and directors of the association are: Ira C. Whitley of Johnston Coun ty, president; George D. Richard son of Wake County, vice-presi dent; W. J. Woodard of Johnston County, director; Marshall W. Bennett of Wake County, director, Tate Sentenced On Liquor Charge Horace Garland Tate, 50, and Dewey Hunter Moore, 31, waived * preliminary hearing in Recorder’s Court Wednesday aon charges of possessing implements for house breaking. Both men were tried on charges of possessing illegal liquor for the purpose of sale. Moore was found not guilty but Tate was given a one-year sentence, sus pended on payment of a $500 fine and court costs. Tate formerly occupied one of the Medlin Apartments here. t -..i . vmm Miss Margaret Anne English Minister of Music Named for Church Miss Margaret Anne English has accepted a position as Minister of Music of the Zebulon Baptist Church. Miss English is a Cary native, and will begin her work here in Junfe. She will graduate from Meredith College this year with a musical degree. In 1954 Miss English was the summer director of the choirs and organist for the church. Besides giving full time to the musical activities of the church, she will be available for private piano and organ instruction. Miss English is expected to make her home here upon taking over the duties assigned her. FIRES The Rural Fire truck was call ed Saturday night about 10 o’ clock to help extinguish a sawdust fire at the Massey Lumber Co. No damage was incurred. On Monday of this week the department was called to the home of Cliff Horton to curb a grass fire which started about 1:45 p.m. The department listed no damage. Rabies Vaccination Dates for Dogs Are listed for East Wake County The State Law provides that an opportunity be given all dog own ers, each year between April 1 and June 30, to have dogs vacci nated against rabies. To control rabies we must enforce compul sory impounding of all stray and unwanted dogs and intelligent re straint of all others, which means mass vaccination and good home care of valuable dogs. Please note date, place and hour and be on time. The charge of $1.00 will be made for each dog vacci nated. Zebulon Town Hall 5 to 7 p.m., April 4, Dr. Birch. Best Service Station — Zebulon Hwy. 5 to 7 p.m., April 4, Dr. .Knox. Gay’s Store — U. S. 64 S to 7 p. m., April 4, Dr. Litwack. Wakefield Gro. & Mkt 5 to 7 p.m., April 5, Dr. Birch Hopkins Cross Roads, 5 to 7 p.m April S, Dr. Bruce. Rolesville — J. C. Robertson’s Store 5 to 7 p.m., April 5, Er. Wil liams. C. E. Young’s Store — Barham’s Siding 5 to 7 p.m., April 6, Dr. Birch. Jones’ Store — Fowler’s Cross Rds. 5 to 7 p.m., April 8, Dr. Knox. Norton’s Store at Riley Hill School 5 to 7 p.m., April 11, Dr. Birch. Wake Cross Roads 5 to 7 p.m., April 11, Dr. Williams. | Cary Robertson’s Store 5 to 7 p. m., April 11, Dr. Bruce. Walker’s Cross Rds. 5 to 7 p. | m. April 12, Dr. Knox. Fred Smith Is Of Schools in Named Head Wake County Motor Vehicle Law Violations Fill Local Court Judge Irby Gill presided over the March 21 session of Zebulon Recorder’s Court at which time the following cases were disposed. Mark Hinton, Knightdale, was fouryi guilty of speeding 65 miles an hour and given 60 days on the road, suspended upon payment of $100 fine and costs. Billy Joe Bailey was ordered to pay $10 fine and costs for having an improper muffler. Nick Aaratuta, Clayton, was charged with failing to stop at a stop sign. He was found guilty and ordered to pay $5 fine and costs. Yancy Lee Montague was found guilty for having an improper muffler and given a fine of $10 and costs. Joe Ivery was ordered to pay $15 and costs for having improper brakes. He was given 30 days on the roads on a second charge of being drunk and disorderly on the town’s streets. William Faison, Wake Forest, charged with having improper brakes, was found guilty and given a fine of $25 and costs of court. James Atlas Ricks, Wilson, charged with speeding 70 miles an hour was found guilty and given a fine of $35 and costs. Paul Privett, Wendell, charged with careless and reckless driving which resulted in an accident, was found guilty and given a $25 fine and costs. Eliza Grimes Wahmann, Wash ington, N. C., pleaded guilty to speeding 65 miles an hour and was given a fine of $20 and costs. Stella Phillips Massey was or dered to pay a $10 fine and costs for having an improper muffler. GINNING REPORT Census report shows 3127 bales of cotton were ginned in Wake County, N. C.( from the crop of 1955 proir to March ’56 as com pared with 3842 bales ginned for the crop of 1954. SUNRISE SERVICE The combined Young Adults of the Zebulon Baptist and Methodist churches will hold Easter Sunrise services at the cemetery at 5:45 o'clock Sun day, Following these services, they will breakfast at Hil liard’s Restaurant. Fred A. Smith Wakelon Host To SACSS Group Next Wednesday and Thursday April 5 and 5, Wakelon school will be host to the committee fronr the Southern Association of Col leges and Secondary Schools. For some months now the school has been working toward accredi tation with the Association. In preparation for the coming, the school has been planting flowers, shrubs, and trees. Over two hundred pansies have been planted around the admin istration building. More than 18 dogwoods have been added to the campus, making a total of 44 dog wood trees now. Miss Rebekah Talbert, Mrs. Wil son Braswell and Ed Ellington are the committee which have been in charge of beautifying the campus. OM Clothing Needed Mrs. Willard Gill urges all who might discard any old clothing during their spring cleaning to see or call her first. She stated that clothing is des perately needed for her work with the Zebulon Baptist Church wel fare department. Mrs. Gill said that very seldom (See CLOTHING, Page 7) Former Wakelon Principal New Superintendent Fred A. Smith of Zebulon took the oath of office as superintendent of Wake County schools Monday morning to fill the vacancy created by the death of Randolph Benton who died last Friday of a heart ailment. Benton had been superintendent for 16 years. Smith had been assistant super intendent since 1950. He was sworn in at noon in the office of J. Russell Nipper, clerk of Wake County Superior Court. Smith was appointed to the post by unanimous vote of the Wake County Board of Education at a called session earlier Monday. He will complete Benton’s two-year term which expires June 30, 1957. Members of the Education Board are: Dr. D. B. Bryan of Wake Farr. est, chairman; C. V. Whitley of Zebulon; A. V. Baucom of Apex; and Tom Proctor of Fuquay Springs. John A. Park of Raleigh appointed in 1953 to a six-year term on the Board, died March 15. The vacancy is yet unfilled. Supervise All School Matters As superintendent, Smith will supervise all school matters in the county. There are 18,800 students enrolled in the county schools and teachers number 601. He will also serve as secretary to the County Education Board. As assistant superintendent of schools he assisted the superin tendent in all school matters but his main responsibility was that of supervising maintenance of build ings, assisting in planning new buildings, procurment of furni ture and equipment and supervis ing the transportation system of the schools. As assistant superintendent he was paid an annual salary of $7, 500 from county funds. As super intendent he is a State employe (See SMITH, Page 7) Garden Club Reports FC Project Proceeding Slowly Mrs. George Tucker said the Finer Carolina Beautification Pro ject is proceeding slowly. She has contacted various State officials in connection with the curbing of the triangular section west of town. The Garden Club has selected this site as their pro ject for beautification. Mrs. Tucker said that informa tion is forthcoming from State of ficials as to the possibility of hav ing this site curbed. The Club has undertaken this project with the idea of beautify ing the section with herbaceous plants, shrubs, and low growing flowers. She has also stated that the pan cake supper which the Club sought to sponsor has been called off due to the fact that the person repre senting the company has been booked until the fall. Another project is now under way to secure funds for the Club. That is sponsoring a bridge tourna ment. Mrs. Huric Gill, Sr., in charge of the tournament, has stated this pard tournament will be held sometime after Easter.
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