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A Merry Christmas and Happy New Year sssr ssssL ' ' PROGRESSIVE LIBERAL INDEPENDENT VOL. LV1I, NO. 52 FRANKLIN, N. C, THURSDAY, DEC. 24, 1142 $2.00 PER YEAR LOCAL BOARD GIVES LISTS Men Re-Classified And Eighteen-Year-Olds Registered The Local Board announces the .following classifications and re classifications made at weekly meeting: . In 1-A, George Victor Ander son, Zeb Vance Lakey, John Harve Swafford, Zene Alexander Wood, Charlie Lee Matins, John Harye McConnell, Ted Verco Cabe, Tearl France Ashe, Carol Cameron Mason, Samuel Eugene Tullent, Joseph L. Keener, Samuel Eugene Bryson, Warren Edison Hedden, Carlton D. Sanders, Elvin Lester Cabe, Halen Dills, Winston Myron Baughn, George Dewey McClure, John .Denver Gregory, George Washington Corpening. In 3-A, James Lawrence Hol hruoks. In ' 4-F, George Richard Williamson. Registrants reclassified: From 2 A to 1-A, Jasper Wanlow Greene. From 3-A to 2-C, Paul Lester Grist. From 1-B to 1-A Allen Joues Greene. To 1-C. Franklin BoQne Leach. From 1-A to Z-A Robert Lee Saunders. From 3-A to i I-A, Onley Weaver Webb From 1-A to 3-A James Buel 18-Year Registered Douthit, Ralph William Enloe. The registration of the 18-year old men is much less tha was expected. Up to the present, lich is about the middle of the second week of the sixth registration, only 23 'white and 2 colored boys have registered. They are, white, James Ernest Potts, Fred Garland Brad ley, J. T. Moses, Edgar Abraham Carter, Marshall Doyle Dtlls, Bilhe .Gardner Milton, James Paul Jexi-U kirns, Denver Eugene Long, Lewis Franks, Calvin Coolidge Morgan, J. B. Duvall, Paul Davis Dean, Fred Lyle McConnell, Ezell Bry ant, Marvin DeWitt Bryant, James Albert Cabe, Keith Edward Gregory, William Thomas Pass more, Harry Edwin Conley, Clyde Calvin Drank, James Howell Bins? ham; Lewis Lee Fouts, Grady Fox; colored, Frederick Gibson, Alvernon Hall. Men In Service Overseas Wm. S. Byrd, Former Resident, Passes News has been received here of the death of William S. Byrd, for mer resident of this county and father of Mrs. Oliver V. HaH, at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Blaine MoDarris, at Hemp, Ga. Mr. Byrd, born February 5, 1865, in the Oak Grove section of Ma- ... C tuu luwnj, wd, lilt auit VI late Jonathan and Elvira Dean Byrd. He was married to Miss Nancy Breedlove, of Swain county. They moved to Bfairsville, Ga., where they lived 47 years. He had spent the past three years in Franklin with his daughter, Mrs. Oliver V. Hall, and had gone 'for a visit with his daughter in Hemp. Mr. Byrd a farmer, was a mem- ber of the Btairsville Baptist I church. i funeral services were held at the ' Bethlehem Baptist church at Btairsville Thursday morning. The Rev. John Cooke, pastor of the Hemp Baptist church, officiated. Interment wfts in the church ceme tery. Surviving aft the widow ; six daughters, Mrs. Hall, of Franklin, Mrs. McDarris and Mrs. R. E. Bruce, of Hemp, Mrs. J. F. Cuo nfhgham, of Charlotte, Mrs. Lloyd Dillingham, "of Taft, Calif., and Mr. W. R. Stiles of Vancouver, Wash.; one son, William Byrd, of Culberson; five sisters, one broth er, 17 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Christmas Cheer The churches, civic organizations and individuals will carry Christ mas cheer to many families and ill persons in the county this year. "Many have asked the welfare department for names of needy persons to whom they will carry Christmas baskets," said Mrs. Franks, superintendent "I am glad to report that there are not as many cases of destitution or need this year, because there are few families where one or more mem bers are not working. Employment and good wages are providing for many this year, who would other Vise be in need," Mrs. f 4nks ftttsi WEAVER HURST Son of Mr. and Mrs. B. J. Hurst of West's Mill, who entered the U. S. Army in June, 19411 awl who has been stationed overseas for 16 months and has seen active service, has recently written his parents that he was "O. K." ATLANTA, GA, Dec. 19-Head-quarters Fourth Service Command announced the following Air Corps Enlisted Reservist has been ord ered to active duty today: Henry Washington Cabe, Jr., Franklin, N. C, to the 'Air Forces Classifi cation Center, Nashville, Tenn. m BL' W.BBBBsl& BBsW Pvt. Davis Harrison Amnions, son of J. B. Amnions, who was in ducted into the U. S. Army last August and sent to Fort McClel lan, Ala., and was transferred to Robin's Field, Ga., has been ill for seven weeks with double pneu monia. HJs parents have returned from a visit to him. -- Pvt. Audell Gribble, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Gribble, of Frank lin, Route 2, is a mechanic in the Quartermaster's department at Camp Barlcley, Texas. -- The Franklin Press acknowledges with thanks, a Christmas card from Pfc. Jesse Frank Jamison, who is located at Drew Field, Tampa, Fla. -- Pvt. Robert H. Shook has writ ten us .that he has been transfer red from Camp Wallace, Texas to Camp Huien, Texas. Mrs. Florence Gibbs of Frank lin, Route 3, now has two sobs in the Air Corps. Sgt. Joseph J. Gibbs stationed at Albeouerque, -- N. M., volunteered July 23, 1941. Pvt. James B. Gibbs, row at Macon, Ga., volunteered October 28, 1942. Hi is taking basic train ing for airplane mechanic -- Pvt. Robert L. Reynolds, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Reynolds of Otto is now stationed at Keesler Field, Miss. He volunteered in December. Pvt. Robert E. Cunningham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Grady Cunning ham is now stationed at Miami Beach, Fla He volunteered De cember 2. These young men were the first of the teen-age in Macon county to volunteer after the registration of 18- year olds were called. Pfc. Harry Woody is spending a ten day furlough with his par ents, Mr. and Mrs. G. C Woody of Franklin, Route 3, and aunt, Mrs. Ferdie Higdon of Franklin. Se is now stationed at Fort Ben ning, Ga. Summary Of Fiscal Policy Of North Carolina Essay Winner m 'saggar &1bbbbhbb&1 State's Revenue And Budget Systems Among Nation's Soundest The Prince of Peace His signature was "Peace," His music came Echoing down the wave-lengths of the earth That far-off Christmas night; His given name Was "Peace," He was the Prince of Peace from birth, And, dying, he left this priceless legacy: "My peace I leave with you." . . . O blessed Lord, How we have failed Thee, how we have slighted Thee, How often we forget Thy gracious word ! We turn to Thee, a world confused with strife; We seek a way that we have lost, somehow; We need the wisdom that Thy birth, Thy life, Thy death would teach us, Lord, we need it now. Within our hearts may stress and clamor die; she ntia May- he tumult May righteousness prevail, all storms pass by; Speak peace again, O blessed Prince of Peace. Grace Noll Crowell arms May Install Gas Tanks, Says WPB Permission to install used gasoline dispensing pumps and storage tanks on farms of 10 or more acres has been granted by the War Production Board, it was an nounced today by James E. Mac Dougall, Carol inos WPB manager. This action was taken on recom mendation of the Office of Petro leum Coordinator for War. In permitting the installation of pumps and tanks, the WPB stipu lated that the equipment to be in stalled must be second-hand and must have been fabricated on or before January 14, 1942. Also, the pumps and storage tanks must be installed exclusively for dispensing petroleum products to machinery and veridei used directly in farm CHRISTMAS AT THE CHURCHES Services Announced For Christmas Day And Next Sunday The Franklin Methodist church will celebrate Christmas with a special program to be given on Christmas eve at 8 p. m. A play will be given by the young people, with a cast of 60, entitled "The Christmas Voice." Rev. J. L. Stokes II also an nounces that Sunday will be Stu dent Recognition day, when the young people who are home from college and school will take part in the service. Baptist Church The Franklin Baptist church will have as their guest preacher on Sunday the Rev. Dr. Francis M. Royall, of Mount Carmel, Pales tine, a missionary of 45 years who has served in China, Siberia, Egypt, old Mestopotania, Palestine, having preached on four continents and the islands of the sea. At St. Agnes Episcopal church there will be the midnight service of Holy 'Communion beginning at 11 :30 p. m. Christmas-eve, with carol singing and a brief Christmas message by the rector, Rev. A. Rufus Morgan. On Sunday the church school will halve their annual Christmas tree at the rectory at 10 a. m.t evening prayer and sermon at 8 p. m. At St. Cyprian's Episcopal church there will be a special service and singing of carols by the colored people of the community at 3 p. m. on Christmas Day. The Rev. A. R. Morgan will preach and celebrate the Holy Com munion at the Church of the In carnation, Highlands, at 10:30 a. m Christmas Day. Catholic Holy Mass will be celebrated at the Legion Hall at 10 a. m. Christmas morning by the Rev. A F. Rohrbacher, of St John's Catholic parish, Waynesville, and at St. John's church, Bryson City at 8 a. m. High Mass will be cele brated at St. John's, Waynesville, on Christmas-eve at midnight, with the choir under the direction of Rev. Sister M. Anthony. Sunday Service Sunday services will be conduct ed at the Presbyterian church by the Rev. Geo. W. Bellingrath, of Rabun Gap-Nacoochee school. No Sunday services have been announced for the Franklin Bap tist church due to the absence of a pastor. Rev. Robert Williams will be at the Higdon ville school house at 11 a. in. Sunday, for services. Rev. J. C. Swakn will fill his regular appointments at Patton's chapel at H a m., Mt. Zion at 2 p. m., and Maiden's chapel at 3 p. m. on Sunday. The appointments of the Rev. Philip L Green of the Franklin circuit are at Iotla, 11 a. m., and Snow Hill, 7:30 p. m. Sunday. The Rev. C. W. M odder, pastor of the Cullasaja and the Burn ingtown Pentecostal churches will hold his regular services on Sunday. Pvt. Audell Gribble, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Gribble, is now stationed at Camp Barkky, Texas. Berl Mack who is staying at Noel Grant's, visited his home Friday. Three Brothers In Service A Brownlow Addington of Franklin, winner of the annual Swift essay contest at State Col lege, is in Chicago this week on an expense-paid visit permitting several days of studying livestock marketing. He won the trip with his first-place essay on "History of the Meat Industry". Seniors in the School of Agriculture competed. Addington, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Addington, is a senior in animal husbandry. Young People Home For Holidays From School And Work directly in j 4,1. ' inaif ifjusi Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Van hook have three sans in service. They are; Sgt. Clarence R Vanhook of Robins Field. Ga; CpL Lewis F. Van- hook of Camp B Landing, Fla., who is speadsag his Christmas furlough fann. I with his parents, and Pvt Charles Zeb Vaetbook of Xm Orleans, La. Many faces of our young people are appearing on the streets we have missed during the past few months. When so many have left to join the armed forces or for some kind of war work, it is a happy sight for stay-at-homes to see some of the youth home for Christmas. Albert Ramsey is home from State, also George and Andy Pat ton, Bill Corbin, Kenneth Bryant and Brownlow Addington. Sol Sanders' who is studying journal ism at Missouri State University and Allan Brooks from Duke are home again. John Wasilik is here from college, in New York; Eu gene Furr from Chapel Hill and Lane Porter from Peabody Col lege, Nashville, Tenn. From Woman's College of the University of North Carolina, Greensboro, are Dorothy Morri son, Edith Rickman, Dorothy Sloan and Katherine Long. Mary Frances Page is home from Stevens Junior college, Columbia, Mo. Dick Sloan from Davidson col lege, Mary and Mamie Adding ton, Grover Arvey, and others are here from Brevard junior college. Dorothy and Mildred Reid are home from Mars Hill and Pauline Reid from Meredith college, Ral eigh Lewis Patton who is working at New Bern is here and also Miss Helen Patton, teacher of art at Cullowhee. . George Tessier, who has been working at Fontana is spending the holidays at home. Any names we have omitted we hope to have in next week's paper. Nickles And Pennies Wanted By U.S. Treasury The Bank of Franklin has re ceived notice from the Fifth Fed eral Reserve District fhat the Treasury Department advises that no additional pennies of the pres ent metal content can be furnished from the mints. For this reason all banking institutions are re quested to ship all nickles and pennies in excess of absolute needs to the nearest Federal Reserve Bank for the present emergency. This shortage is due to the need for nickel and copper for war sup plies. Henry W. Cabe, cashier, requests that all who have pennies or nickles in their possession to bring them to the bank so that they may be put into circulation. Authority to coin pennies of the new metal content is before Con gress, it is stated. Richard R. Johnson, A. B. Sea man with the Maritime service, son of Mrs. J. W. C Johnson, ar rived home Tuesday from Casa blanca, Morocco. His ship was one of the convoy carrying war sup stist to the North Africa front. North Carolina's rcYnpe and budget systems are recognized as among the soundest jh; the. na tion. A unique feature of the gov ernment is 'the fact that the state has taken over operation of a standard 8-months public school system, the entire highway system, and the prison system for prison ers sentenced to serve more than 30 days. As a consequence, three of the most expensive and perplexing phases of local government have been removed from the fiscal af fairs of hundreds of subdivisions, and consolidated for efficient, eco nomical and standardized adminis tration under the state. The sav ing in taxation has been substan tial, and the move has put many subdivisions in position to reduce indebtedness and lower the tax rate. ( To raise the money for operat tion, the state does not impose an ad-valorem tax. A 3 per cent sales tax with certain articles exempt ed and a state income tax, with graduated rates, are prominent features of the -tax structure. The highway operation and debt retire ment fund is collected separately, from a 6-cent tax on gasoline. The Agriculture Fund is collected sepa rately from inspection fees and similar sources. In 1942, the state's general fund obtained $55,795,685 from the fol lowing sources : a, . Percentage of whole Income tax 40.4 Franchise tax 16J Beverage 6.3 Licenses 5.6 Inheritance . : i 1.4 Intangible OH Gifts 0.4 County and city revenues are raised largely from ad valorem taxes, licenses and operation of utilities. In administering its affairs, North Carolina operates under an Execu tive Budget Act with final auth ority over expenditure out of ap propriations. The governor, as Di rector of the Budget, is directed and requireS' "by" law to reduce, authorized expenditures in case revenues fail ito meet estimates. Both the state and its subdivi sions are forbidden by .the consti tution to borrow more than two thirds of the amount of money paid an obligations- during the preceding fiscal period, except by direct vote of the people. North Carolina now operates under a permanent revenue bill, which stabilizes to a great extent the recurrent problem of revenue raising. Consequently, North Carolina, its towns and counties, face a sound financial future with a rapidly' de clining debt rate. Through ithe Local Government Commission, a state agency, valu able advisory and supervisory serv ices are rendered local officals. This Commission approves and markets bonds and notes for coun ties and towns, and otherwise aids in economical and efficient func tioning of local .treasuries. Between 50 and 75 per cent of local tax revenue is being use4 to pay obligations, and about 29 per cent of state revenue goes for this purpose. 76 Counties Reduce Tax Rate Since 1928, 76 North Carolina counties have decreased their tax rate, only 21 have increased it, and the rate of three counties is virtually unchanged. In 1928 the average county tax for the state (Countinued On Pag Six) Baptists Have Called Pastor Last Sunday morning the mem bers of the Franklin Baptist church heard a report from the pulpit committee, and voted to ex ter.l a call to a prominent preach er to become the pastor of this church. According to a member of the committee, the congregation hopes to announce at an early date that the pastorate has been filled The Rev. Francis jjLJloyall, D. IV. eminent missionary and lec turer, will fiH the pulpit hew Sur-eey.