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{< ' . » VOL. 30—NO. 34 16 PAGES THIS WEEK Southern Pines. N. C. Friday. July 15. 1949 16 PAGES THIS WEEK TEN CENTS County Tax Rate Tentatively Set At $1.20 Per Hundred * , _ Rate Gk)es Down As Evaluation Mounts; Requests Studied ilie county commissioners set a tentative tax rate of $1.20 per $100 valuation for the coming year, following a review of bud getary needs which prolonged their specal meetihg Monday from 2:30 to 8 p. m. If the rate is approved follow ing completion of the budget, it win represent the first reduction in taxes in a good many years, the rate for the past .three years has been $1.25, to which it was upped from a 90-cent rate which stood for a long time. However, a general increase in property evaluation, resulting from the revaluation now under way will probably iron out the difference as far as most taxpay ers are concerned, and a good many of them will note in taxes as in other items of their living expenses — “Things are higher now.” No Surplus While the revaluatien is ex pected to increase the county’s revenue materially, it will not (Continued on page 8) Clary Thompson Is Author Pictorial History of War Clary Thompson, Moore county native and former newspaperman now living in Washington, is the author of a pictorial history of the war, newly published in two handsome volumes by William H. Wise and company of New York. The volumes, “Queen of Bat tles,” dealing with the ground forces, and “Unsung Heroes,” . with those of service and supply, contE.in altogether 770 excellent photographs on aH phases of the war and the life of the American soldier in camp and on every front. The author’s text explains each picture clearly, and in addi tion some of the Army’s, top rank ing generals have contributed their own accounts of important war happenings. Foreword to “Queen of Battles” is by Gen. George C. Marshall, and to “Unsung Heroes” by Gen. B. B. Summerville. Thompson, who is from Cam eroon, is serving at present as spe cial assistant to Gordon Gray, Secretary of the Army, publisher ' of the Winston-Salem Journal and Sentinel on which Thompson was at one time a reporter. He served in the Navy during the war and returned to the fam ily farm at Cameron in 1946 to further his writing ambitions. He served as editor of the Sandhill Citizen while PubMsher Blue was serving in the 1947 General As sembly, and continued as a col umnist for some time after going to Washington. He has many friends and rela tives in Mo'ore county who have watched his career with interest and pride, and will find their pride increased by his authorship of these two important books. WHO'LL RUN? Long hot days mean time for talk — and political talk has started early this year, perhaps because there's not mach else to do. With primaries for impor tant county jobs less than a year off. news of some pos sible contests has been heard even this early—^wilh tsdk mostly starting. "If so-and-so decides hot to run again.' The Pilot checked with the holders of 'the three four-year- term positions which will be coming up for election—Sher iff C. J. McDonald. Clerk of Court John Willcox and Reg ister of Deeds Bess McCaskill. all of Carthage. The answer of each one was substantially the same: "Right now I'm cer tainly planning to run again.' As for Slate Senator Wilbur H. Currie, a non-committal answer was given: "Can't say yet—it's too hot. too dry and too' early! ijont know that I'll run—but 1 certainly can”! say that I WON'T." How To Cool Off: Boy Scouts At Camp Durant Moore County Boy Scouts were among the number staging this swimming meet at Camp Durant last week. Water sports are prime favorites among activities at the Occoneechee Council camp, now open for its second summer.' (Photo courtesy Durham Herald) More Red Cross. Swimming Classes A dozen youngsters of a class of 25, who began their swimming lessons June 27, last Friday made their triumphant test swims of 30 yards in Aberdeen lake, thus win ning their Red Cross beginners’ certificates. Miss Edwina Hallman, 6f Aber deen, Red Crtoss instructor, in an nouncing the start of new classes next Monday and Monday, July 25, listed the following as having successfully completed the begin ners’ course; James Prim, John Chappell, Ginger Woodell and Patty Woodell, Southern Pines; Willie Mae Finch, Wade Lewis, Melinda Goble and Sheila Tarl- ton, Aberdeen; Adelaide and Har riett Schnell, Pinebluff; Reid Flinchum and Robbie Felton, Car thage. Others of the class, most of whom missed out on a few of the lessons, are expected to Continue until they get those coveted cer tificates. The boys and girls were members of four classes, which met daily during the two-week period.- Enrollment will be held at Aberdeen lake from 4 to 6 p. m.- tomorrow (Saturday) for chil dren’s classes to begin Monday, July 25, and continue for two weeks, Monday through Saturday. These include: beginners, 10-11 a. m.; intermediates, 3-4 p. m.; (Continued on Page 8) Start New Slate On Road Requests The new State Highway Com mission has wiped the slate clean of old road requests not met by July 1, and is starting its own list this month of county roads, or portions of them, recommend ed by the various counties for state maintenance. A total of 7.9 miles of county roads to be added to the state system has been allotted Moore county for the year 1949-50, ac cording to word received by Gor don M. Cameron, chairman of county commissioners, from State Highway Commissioner George S. Coble of the Sixth district. Mr. Coble requested that, in view of the allotted quota, the county commissioners be selec tive in their recommendations. All roads recommended have to be surveyed by state engineers, and choices made as to those the state can take over, and to rec ommend indiscriminately, up to hundreds of miles, will cause the state much unnecessary expense, he said. It will also result in the piling up of another huge back log of unfulfilled requests such as greeted the new Commission on taking office. And there, said Mr. Cameron apprehensively, is the rub— “For how can we say to one delegation, ‘We will recommend your road,’ and to the next, ‘We can’t recommend yours’? For to each his own portion of unim proved road is the one most need ing improvement.” A dilemma, it seems, in which must be placed either the high way commissioners—-or the coun ty commissioners. Jariet Menzel Will Be Local Entrant In Rockingham Peach Festival July 20 REUNION A reunion of men who serv-' ed together during World War 2 will be held in South ern Pines this week end. stay ing at the Jefferson Inn .and Belvedere hotel. Sixty to 75 are expected, with their wives. The group of veterans will also lake over the Country club for Saturday evening, for a buffet supper and dinner dance. Arrangements were made by Herman Blizzard, of San ford. No information was available as to their branch or unit, or which was their theatre of war. More Kids Wanted For Story Hour; Many At Classes The' recreation program is pro ceeding apace, with good attend ance at practicaXy all events. Just one “miss” has been scored so far, said Director A. C. Dawson, Jr., this week. Only two little girls showed up for the story hour Monday morning. He said this will be tried one more time, to see if there is more interest than the first session in dicated, and that if the mothers prefer a different time of day he will welcome suggestions. The story hour is scheduled for 10 a. m. Mondays at the elemen tary school library, with Mrs. Elizabeth Shearon in charge, as sisted by Miss Pauline Miller. It is the only activity planned defi nitely for the pre-school and first- grade youngster, and he said he would like to see a large group appear next, time to enjoy the stories. Sewing, Art, Cooking The second sessions of the sew ing, art and cooking classes, taught by groups of highly skilled volun teer assistants, showed mountit.g interest, with some real accom plishment getting under way this week. In the art class, Jimmy Humphrey served as a model for drawing. The sewing group meets Tues day at the Emmanuel Episcopal church, the art class Wednesday at the high school and the cooking class Thursday at the Church of Wide Fellowship. The hour for each is 10 a. m. Swim Sessions Morning and afternoon activi ties at the High School club are in full swing. The Tuesday and Thursday swim sessions at Lake- view remain at the peak of popu larity. Forty-nine were in the group transported by bus from the High School club last Thurs day, and 42 went Tuesday. The bus leaves at 2:30 p. m. Royal G. Davis, student pastor who is supplying the Church of Wide Fellowship this summer, and Mrs. Jackie McClure are accom panying Director Dawson on the swim trips, and helping him look after the boys and girls. The “buddy’ water safety system is used, for utmost protection, and a life guard is also on duty. Sponsored By Chamber For Beauty Contest Miss Janet Menzel, the “girl with the golden smile,” will go to Rockingham Wednesday as South ern Pines’ representative at the Third Annual Peach festival, sponsored by the Southern Pines Chamber of Commerce. She will be the local entrant in the beauty contest of girls from 20 or more towns of the peach country, and will ride on a float in the parade which will take place at 3 p. m. With her escorts, she will be a guest at a luncheon and also at the ball to be held that evening. Many events have been planned, for the all-day festival, which is expected to draw thousands of people from all parts .of the state to celebrate attainment of the peak of the peach season. Though the peach crop this year is dis appointing, it is promised that the entertainment wll not be, and a large delegation from this area is expected to attend. Real Wedding Miss Menzel, will be attended by two escorts, one of whom will be Tom White, manager of the Chamber of Commerce. Manager White will also play another role in the day’s doings. An outdoor fashion show will take place, pre senting a bride and her brides maids—and at the proper moment a groom will appear, and a real marriage take place. Mr. White (Continued on page 8^ Sept. 6 Set For Town Water Plant Expansion Vote Board Transfers Some Duties, Funds To Local Chamber National Guard Unit Opens Recruiting Here The date pf September 6 was set for the $275,000 bond election for enlargement. of the town water plant, by the Southern Pines town board holding its July meeting Tues day evening at the city hall. Mayor C.. N. Page and all commissioners were present at the meeting, also Hoke Pol lock, town attorney. No special registration will be required for the election, which was determined on when it was found the plant is fast approaching its capaci ty point of use. Qualified vot ers will be those listed on the current municipal books—i.e., books used in the town elec tion of last May. The books will be opened August 19 through August 26 for regis tration of new voters, accord ing to law. Harry Fullenwider was ap pointed registrar, the city hall named as the polling place. Judges are to be appointed. A resolution authorizing the election as above described was passed unanimously by the board following the reading of the town’s financial statement by Howard F. Burns, city clerk and treasurer, and also of the papers prepared in connection with the election by Reid, Hoyt and Wash burn, New York bond attorneys. The bond issue, if approved by the voters, will be used for an ap proximate doubling of the size and facilities of the water plant, with replacement of worn and ob solete machinery. Bonds are to be repaid from water revenues. Chamber Expenses The board moved to adopt a recommendation of the finance committee, headed by Carlton Kennedy, that the Chamber of Commerce be given a grant of $556.01 as partial reimbursement for advertising expenditures dur ing the past year; and also that advertising duties for many years fuKilled by Town Clerk Burns be transferred to the Chamber, with $100 to be paid the Chamber out of ABC store rental revenue, to assist'in meeting the extra ex penses. The store building, rental of $125 at present nets the town about $100 after the light biU and maintenance costs are paid, Mr. Burns told the board. The money was considered as a supplement to regular Chamber (Continued on page 8) Mayor, Chief Request Survey By FBI For Improved Reeord Keeping System Though records of the local po lice department are reported now in excellent shape, the depart ment will soon have advice of the FBI on how to improve their system, by recommendation of John S. Ruggles, newly elected town board member and police commissioner. The service was officially re quested by Mayor C. N. Page and Chief C. E. Newton on suggestion of Mr. Ruggles at a meeting of the board’s law and ordinance committee Tuesday afternoon. He had secured information concern ing the FBI service, a free one for police departments of .all sizes, through th e office of Congress man C. B. Deane. The FBI, on receipt of the of ficial request is expected to send a representative to Southern Pines shortly, to inspect th e local system and recommend Changes in accordance with their stan dards. The meeting was called by Chairman Ruggles to clarify its duties and, he said, to permit him to inform himself, as a new mem ber and chairman, of his own du ties and obligations. Other mem bers are L. V. O’Callaghan and E. C. Stevens. Mayor Page and Chief .Newton also attended the meet-, ing. Among important findings of the committee: Municipally paid police have no jurisdiction outside the city limits unless specially deputized by th e sheriff, or unless they cross the city lines during a pur suit. This does not abrogate their right, that of any citizen, to make an arrest if they witness a crime committed, nomatter where they are. Hiring and firing of regular members of th e department is a duty of the full town board. Spec ial officers may be appointed by the mayor, and he may also sus pend any officer for cause until the next regular board meeting, at which time his status must be reviewed by the full board for decision. Present System Praised Chairman Ruggles had praise for the department’s current sys tem of record keeping, which he had informally surveyed along with records of the justice of the peace court. The system is one installed only a few months fol lowing study by Chief Newton of systems in effect at various other places, such as Raleigh, Greensboro, Fayetteville, and Chapel HiU. The department at Raleigh is at present installing an FBI sys tem, it was learned. GUARD OFFICERS CARPENTER iiHil PATCH Dawson Declines Executive Post, Will Stay Here A. C. Dawson, Jr., Southern Pines high school teacher and coach, this week decided to renew his contract here, rather than go to Raleigh as an NCEA executive at a much higher salary. He will make known his deci sion today (Friday) at a meeting of the NCEA board of directors to be held at Raleigh at 4 p. m., he informed The Pilot. The directors offered him the newly created position of public relations and research director some three weeks ago, and he has had the matter under consideration since that time. He is a member of the board, immediate past president of NCEA and at present chairman of the legislative committee. Mr. Dawson said to The Pilot, “While I am appreciative of the honor of being offered the posi tion, and have feelings of deep loyalty to the NCEA, I. much pre fer to stay in Southern Pines.” Taking the position would neces sitate a move to Raleigh. Fine For Children “My wife and I feel the same about this,” he continued. '‘We believe Southern Pines is an ideal community in which to raise a family, and with a small son said daughter, this is important to us. “Personally, in the 12 years I have lived here, coming here di rect from co^ege, I have found working conditions so pleasant, and the people so generous and kind, that the idea of leaving was a hard one to entertain. (Continued on Page 5) Antiaircraft Battery Authorized For Southern Pines 30 Men Needed To Start Much interest is being shown in Southern Pines’ new National Guard unit, for which recruiting started this week ih order to se cure a minimum strength of 30 men for federal inspection, as re quired, within 60 days. On approval following this in spection, federal drill pay and other benefits will begin as Bat tery D, 130th Antiaircraft Artil lery Automatic Weapons (self- propelled) battalion of the N. C. National Guard takes its place as an integral part of the national peacetime home defense system. Official designation will be 130th AAA AW Bn (SP) NC NG. Recruiting Station An information and recruiting table will be set up at the post office tomorrow (Saturday) from 8 a. m. to 12 noon, under sponsor ship of the John Boyd post, VFA, it was announced by Capt. Clif ford Carpenter, commanding of ficer of the new imit. All men between 17 and 55 are eligible, subject to a physical examination. Those between 35 ahd 55 must have had previous military or Na tional Guard experience. Dr. J. S. Milliken has accepted the post of examining physician, and will make all physical exam inations. Authorized strength of the unit is 105 men and six officers. To start, only two officers are re quired, and this requirement has been fulfilled with the appoint ment by the State Guard of Cap tain Carpenter and of C. S. Patch, Jr., as second lieutenant and pla toon commander. Many Jobs The table of organization calls (Continued on Page 5) No Permits Lost In Moore, Says Inspector Grimm JUNIOR LEGION The Junior Legion series ended last Thursday evening, as far as the local lads were concerned. Albemarle, plac ing first, and Concord second, are playing-off for the dis trict this week. Richmond county was third, - Moore county fourth, Monrbe fifth and Troy sixth. The playoff of a protested game between Moore and Richmond was not held, as a lie for third place was the only possible out come, according to League Commissioner J. W. Dicker- son. No beer selling licenses in Moore county have been cancelled or withheld so far, this week said State ABC Beer Inspector Her man H. Grimm, of Carthage. Inspector Grimm, who covers three counties under the ABC beer control set-up, sadi he has found Moore coxmty “pretty clean” and that much iaprove- ment has been shown as the beer dealers have made a determined —and mostly successful—effort to live up to all regulations. Two or three, he said, are still “on the borderline” but he thinks will be in shape soon to pass the strictest inspection. Sounds in the Night An eyil which many would hold to be worse than beer is now in process of being routed through a new directive to the inspectors. On orders from Raleigh, Mr. Grimm is ordering a ban on all outside loudspeakers on beer sales outlets in his teAritory. This means no more blaring of record ed music out into the night, to fall on the ears not only of those who like it but the many in hear ing distance who do not, including people who might be trying to sleep. Inside music is still all right, but outside—no. No OuHside Signs Two new rulings, effective Au gust 1, were announced from Ra leigh yesterday. Beginning on that date, no outside signs may announce the sale within of b6er or ale. The only outside indica tion that beer is sold may be a sign giving the ABC beer license number, on which the figures may be no more than five inches tall. Such a sign isn’t required, but will be permitted. This regula tion will mean that all present outside signs of beer sales—^rang ing from the small hand-painted jobs to expensive electric or neon displays—will have to come down by August 1. 11:30—Quilling TimB Also starting on that ds^te, not only will sales of beer have to stop at 11 p. m. but consumption of t in public places will have to cease at 11:30, with bottles and glasses all cleared away from counters and tables.
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