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(Hire Calls For IH AM A I—4.1UAHAMlt Atlfl more lmproveDieDts In Roads, Schools -— ' i Hubert Olive of Lexington brought his gubernatorial campaign into Farmville, Monday night and used a joint session of the Kiwanis and Rotary clubs as a sounding board for outlining his platform and summariz ing his views on current issues. Olive, who served for 10 years as a special judge on the Superior Court bench and is currently serving as chairman of the Board of Trustees of Wake Forest College, reviewed North Carolina’s progress in the last 60 years and declared that the State must continue its forward movement or stagnation will result The former jurist who also is an ex-chairman of the State Board of Elections, a position to which he was appointed be Governor R. Gregg Cherry, declared himself in favor of State loans for cooperatives—Judge Olive used the more taclcful and less controversial term, “mutual associa tions”—formed to expand telephone and electric service for rural areas, favors continued State assistance for farm research, had nothing but praise for an extensive road building program and, foremost of all, advo cated higher salaries for school tea chers and a building program in keep ing with a progressive State. Introduced by Mayor Walter B. Jones, who stated that he was wel coming Judge Olive to Farmville in the same manner and with the same warmth that he would welcome other distinguished citizens to the town, the gubernatorial aspirant declared him self in favor of providing electricity to the remaining 12% per cent that have no power, and deplored the lack of telephone facilities in rural areas. He stated that North Carolina rank ed 47th in this respect—only Missis . sippi ranks lower—and added that the State has 50,000 requests from rural citizens for telephone facilities. He said the State must see to it that these people are provided with ’phones, or that funds are available for loans. Governor Scott’s road program re ceived a boost from Olive, who stated that the roads were worth much more than their costs. The program of the United Forces for Education, likewise, came in for a share of praise. Judge Olive said he was heartily in favor of a $2600 $4100 salary range for teachers, and endorsed a building program. He said he was also in favor of provid ing sufficient teachers to reduce the average teacher-load from 32 to 30 pupils. More buses should be pro vided. While wealthier, counties in the State are able to provide ade quate facilities without outside assis tance, poorer counties must have additional money and he is in favor of continuing State aid for those needing it. Judge Olive declared that all- of these improvements can be provided without increasing the tax load. He advocated using the State surplus, whice on June 30 will be about $35 million, for these programs. Glasgow Smith, president of the Kiwanis club, presided over the meet ing. Jesse Moye, Rotary president, recognized guests of Rotarians. Local Scouts - AtCamporee Members of the Farmville Boy Scout troop attending the carnporee this week end at New Bern are: Bert Warren, Mack Holmes, Billy Eason, Chandler Cox, Cliff Simpson, George Cannon, Bud Wooten. Gordon Lee, Freddy Thorne, Bob Harper, Johnny Thorne. Jack Lewis, Mark Newton, Carl Blackwood, Jimmy Joyner, Johnny Dixon, Richard Joyner, Alec Allen, Albert Monk. Harold Flanagan, Eddie Bass, Son ny Mall, Paul Cox, W. E. Hobgood, Sammy Kitrell, Cecil ModUh, Joe Flake, Jesse Spencer, v The boys left early Friday morning and will return Sunday. FARMVILLE FURNITURE CO. OBERSEVKS 40TH ANNIVERSARY The Farmville Furniture Company observed the 40th anniversary of the firm on Friday. The celebration be gan at 9 o’clock in the morning. Open House was observed throughout the day and continued until 9:80 that night. E. C. Carr, Sr., received a cash *« L. T. Loess by Gtvtnior K*rr Soott. The award waa formal recognition af the town sofas thread 1*50 AIMS WWBi JfmV Mt.. ■WPSP than signified by the award and mention of the fact waa made far Governor Scott. Farmrite haa a no-fatality record that dates back to im Mach of the credit for the record goes to Chief Lucas, who has spon sored and directed several cam to promote safety Open House Honors Ballard Citizen On 88th Birthday Anniversary Mrs. Ray Crawford and Mil. G. S. Nichols entertained at open-house honoring their mother, Mrs. Josie Mc Arthur, on Sjunday afternoon, April 13. The social was held in the hon oree’s home. Guests were received at toe entrance to the home by Mrs. Crawford. Mrs. McArthur, outstanding' citizen of the Ballard’s Crossroads Commun ity, throughout her lifetime has a re markable record of service in the religious and civic progress of that part of Pitt county. She has been a charter member of three Presbyterian Churches—Green ville, Farmville and BallardB. In 1932 she invited Rev. Hardin, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church in Greenville, to cfme out and organise a Sunday School in the school build ing. Results from this community Sunday School was the present edi fice at Ballards. In 1947 the local Women of the Church, under the presidency of Mrs. Annie Flanagan, presented her a life membership pin and certificate in ap preciation of her service in all phases of the church work. The presentation was made by the late Mrs. J. M. Hob good. Mrs. McArthur has served as presi dent of the Tyson-May reunion, and of the Ballards Home Demonstration Club and in past years was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Before her marriage she taught school for 10 years, mostly in Greene and Wayne counties. “ ^ She was bom April 13, on the Mc Arthur /arm where she now resides, about one mile north of Ballards Crossroads. She is the daughter of the late Calvin and Mary Ballard Joyner. In 1896 she was married to Charles McArthur who passed away in 1918. She has three children, Mrs. Ray Grawford, Mrs. Gilmer Nichols and Charles McArthur. Around 75 friends called during the afternoon to greet and visit with Mrs. McArthur. Refreshments were served from a lace covered, beautifully appointed fable in the reception hall of the home. Mrs.- Noah Edwards of the community and Mrs. Leslie Evans of Greenville, both granddaughters of the honoree, alternately presided at the punch bond. Party cakes and other refreshments were served buf fet style. EPISCOPAL AUXILIARY The Episcopal Auxiliary met Mon day afternoon in the home, of the hostess, Mrs. Will Jones, Jr. Lordly summer flowers decorated the home., Mrs. Charles Edwards, presided and in the absence of the chaplain, Mrs. John D. Dixon, led the devotional part of the program. Mrs. G. Alex Rouse and Mrs. T. S. Ryon were appointed to. serve on the Cleaning Committee for May. Plans were discussed relative to pre paration for the Fellowship Day meet ing of the Council or Church Women, which will be held in the Episcopal Church. Mrs. Ryon, project chair man, collected clothes for the Thomp son Orphanage at Charlotte. lira. M. L. Finch continued the auxiliary's study of, “Faith Of The Church.” Her taiir mainly emphasiz ed the progress of' Christian and Spiritual forces throughout the ages. JUNIOR ROMAN’S CLUB TO SPONSOR SWEETS SALE About Farmville People *\ S. D. Bandy, Jr., entertained sev eral of his friends at a television party last Friday night at his home. The guests enjoyed television for a while and then played canasta and other games. During the evening the host served cake, nuts, pickle, cheeso straws, and drinks. Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bundy had as their guests over the week end Mrs. Alice Windham, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Whitbred, Mrs. Harry Williams, and Mrs. Jack Miles, all from Norfollf, Va. Mrs. Windham remained for a two weeks visit with Mr. Bundy, her brother. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Drake had as week end guests, Mr. Drake’s brother, W. E. Drake, Mrs. Drake, and chil dren, Betsy, Pat and Billie Lynne, of Hertford. Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. Cash and son, Eddie, of Gainesville, Fla., visit ed this week with Mr. Cash’s mother, Mrs. C. A. Cash and Mr. and Mrs. Chester Cash. Mr. Cash will receive his master’s degree from the Univer sity of Florida in June. Mrs. Nanie Mozingo, Mrs. Mary Wiggins, Mrs. Marie Allen and son, Roy Lee, Jr., visited Mr. and Mrs. Guy E .Eubanks in Wilmington, Sun day. Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Wainwright and sons of Wilson, Mr: and Mrs. Lyman Avery and daughter, Faye, of Farmville, and Mr. and Mrs. Wright Corbett and daughters, Brenda, Con nie, and Elizabeth of Snow Hill were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Wainwright Mr. and Mrs. Jack Taylor of Nor folk, Va., were the w.eek end guest of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Mozingo. Miss Jen Easley, teacher in the Warsaw Schools, spent the week end with her mother, Mrs. Cherry Easley. Mr. and Mrs. L. K. Bryant and chil dren, Patricia, Linda, and Lather, af Portsmouth, Va., visited Mrs. Grover Bryant during the week end. Mr. and Mrs. W. Jesse Moye visited Mr. and Mrs. Josh Munden in Rocky Mount, Sunday night ■> Mrs. J. D. Joyner and daughter, Sue, returned from a visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Dysart in Lenior, on Sunday. Mr, Joyner spent the week end in Lenior and accom panied them home. Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Bullock of Greenville visited Mr. and Mrs. Jpney Taylor, Saturday night Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Mozingo had as guests on Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Johnson, J5r., %f Greenville; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coker and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Carr of Wilmington; Mr. and Mrs. Willie Mosingo of Stantonsburg and Mr. and Mrs.. Edward Mozingo and children, Cheryl and Thomas Ed ward of Snow HilL C. H. Mozingo returned to his home here on Wednesday of last week from Duke Hospital and is • reported as much improved. Mrs. Luther Tugwell and children, Rachel, Jimmie) Carol and Gerald of Newport News, Va., spent the week end with Mrs. Tugwell’s mother, Mrs. Grover Bryant who is ill at her home. Mrs. Virginia Howerton spent Fri day in Raleigh and Wilson. Miss Leta Brantley of Stanhope and Jim my Parrish of Zebulon spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Howerton. Lt. and Mrs, Tom Hughes of Wash ington, D. C., visited last week with Mr, Hughes’ mother, Mrs. Tom.Hpgh es of near Farmville. Lt. Hughes is stationed with the Coast Guard in Barrett. Mr. and Mrs. John Barrett had a* guests on Sunday; Mr. and Mrs. Vena bon- Forbes and children of Fremont, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Tew and chil dren of Clinton &nd Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dail of Winterville. Fremont Plays Here Saturday Fannville’s entry in the Bright Leaf League plays Fremont here Saturday night at 8 o’clock, and the same two teams play Sunday afternoon in Fre mont Next Wednesday night, Greenville will play here.. The Farmville team won both the series last week end with Greenville. Streeter Tugwell’s terrific hitting set the pace for the Red Sox,''who, when one or two additional, players have been secured, will be aet for the sea-. son. Bed Bepton pitched Saturday night, and Joe Hines hurled Sunday’s win. C. —— Little League Play ■ WiB Start Monday Farteville’s Little League baseball schedule will start Monday afternoon at 4 o’clock, with. a double-header planned. All four teams will see ac tion—the Kiwaids, Rotary, Jaycees and Veterans. The boys, sporting their brand new uniforms, marched Wednesday in the Farmers Day parade. Interest in the squads has been high, and strong competition is Bhown for all the posi tions. Attends Washington Hearing On N-S John Hill Paylor, assistant attorney general assigned to the State Utili ties Commission, is in Washington this week attending the investigation conducted by the Interstate Com merce Commission of charges that the Norfolk-Southern Railway paid an unreasonable percentage of its gen eral revenue to officers. Mr. Paylor left Monday and expects to be back at his home tomorrow. Three Late-Filers In Register’s Race Office-seekers in the May 31 pri mary aren't shattering their shot; rather, they are concentrating on one office, that of Register of Deeds.-Fodr candidates have filed for the position now occupied by Mrs. BlairWheless, who is a candidate. Others in the race axe Larry Averette and Charles Little of Greenville and Carson Jones of Falkland. ' Other candidates are without <9* position with the exception of County Commissioner Brown Hodges who to opposed by R. Guy Jackson of Ayden. Registration books wiH be open May 3 for the registration of new' voters. EPISCOPAL CHURCH NOTICE There will be a service of Evening Prayer and a sermon Sunday night at 7:30 at* the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. - . * FACTORY REPRESENTATIVES . > ASSIST AT OPEN-HOUSE from five nation edWith Rpqgiam Given Governofieviews Sfc'j if -' •t is Reviewing the accomplishments of his administration for a crowd of sev eral thousand Karmen Day visitors who packed Monks Warehouse, Wed nesday afternoon, Governor Kerr Scott listed some of the improvements that had been made in schools and roads, stated that more could have been done if proper legislative sup port had been idven, and addecT that the next important item on the state’s program of progress is the develop ment of water resources. ' Although he had not accomplished da much as he had wanted, Governor Scott explained that he had enjoyed hit term in the governor's mansion and stated that he set out to become the state’s chief eacecutive because he wanted good rural roads—he had lived all his life on a dirt road that was impassable much of the time—and be cause he wanted telephone and elec trical service available for himself and others who lived in rural areas beyond the reaches of municipalities. He stated that he tried for 31 years to secure a telephone for his home and was unsuccessful in his attempts until after the second primary which insured his nomination aa governor. Under the list of accomplishments, Governor Scott summarised the road building program that had been car ried out with a 1200,000,000-bond is sue approved by’ the people, despite a reluctant legislature Which finally called for the referendum after it was agree that if the bond issue carried an additional one cent per gallon should be added to the gasoline tax. The governor also said that already more roads had been constructed in Kit county under the program than "we ever promised to give you/’ During his administration, state funds have been invested, rather than remaining idle In banks, and the re sult of this will be that at the closb of his term 110,000,000 will have been made for the State. Had this policy been adopted several years prior to his term, the governor declared that the State could have netted $60,000, 000. ' Hie sound financial condition of North Carolina waa achieved without graft or corruption, hod the Governor challenged hia- hearers to let* him know at oneeif they knew of apy wrong-doing,’so that steps could be taken t© eliminate it. The school building program and the hospital improvement projects also came in fpr a word-of praise,'but Scott added that not nearly enough had been dime for educational plants which are crowded, and will continue to be unless additional funds are pro vided. After reviewing the financial pro gress^ Governor Scott explained th&t no new taxes have been imposed in North Carolina Since 1983, with the exception of the cenfca-gallon gaso line tax that was tacked onto the road building program. He explained that $5,600,000 have been picked up an nually from citizens who heretofore have been evading State income taxes, and added that it was Just and right f or all dttsena to assume their proper share of the tax load. He stated that the watt Governor and legislature will have in the treasury $86,000,000 to $37,900,000 of unex pended funds. These savings have been effected, he fidded, despite the protests and wails of many who had prophesied that the road program and other spending projects would bank rupt the State. \ After citing the progress of the State, the Governor lambasted the telephone companies for their failure to fall in line. "They are hard to get going,” he said, and added that 50, 000 written requests have been filed in Raleigh by rural dtisens who want 'phones and are willing > pay for them. He expressed a belief that the people have a right to 'phones if they an willing to pay for them. • Turning toward the future, Gover nor Scott urged his audience to elect people who will loch after the masses of people. He philosophied that if the masses otf the ptople are loked •" l'" ■ 1... Special Awards Add Flavor To [* Day's Program Donated by local business Anns and the Chamber of Comemrce, prizes ranging all the way from a $100-bill to a pair of nylon hose were handed oat Wednesday night by General Chairman Sam Bundy to the crowds who packed Monks Warehouse for the town's second annual Fanners Day. The grand prize, $100, went to Mrs. Marvin Jones. . H An electric range, donated by the Southern Supply Company, was won by Ben Hardison of Farmville. A Laundromat, donated by The Turn^ge Company, went to F. W. Satterthwaite of Farmville. A radio, donated by Farmville Furniture Company, went to Mrs. J. C. Andrews of. Rocky Mount. Winners of the special contests and events were as follows: Largest family present—H. R. Dgvenport of Farmville, Route 2. The Davenport family has 11 members', seven of whom were present. J. T. Bundy, Bob Hinsofi and Willie Tpgwell were each awarded $10 for having sold ^obacco on the Farmville market sifice the market was estab lished. One prize had been announc ed for this event but R. D. Rouse of tne Monk Warehouse quickly came forward and donated similar prizes for all throe. Oldest man present—J. T. Bundy and J. L. Taylor, the latter of Green ville. Oldest lady present — Mrs. Emma Jones of Lizzie. Two Marines from Massachusetts shared awards for. coming the longest distance to attend the event. Youngest person present — Sallie Lou Youhg, three-weeks old daughter of Mr. andn Mrs. C. C. Young of Farmville. ' J Person weighing the-most—Charles Gladson of Greenville^ .whose weight is 312 pounds. Tallest person present—a 6-foot, 6-inch Marine from Cherty Point. Shortest person present — Robert Earl Edwards of Wilson, 29 inches tall. Newest of newlyweds—Mr. and Mrs. Jessie Warren Brann of Farm ville. . Couple married longest — Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Bundy, 63 years. v Owner of oldest mule—Miss Chris tine Smith, Fountain. 1 1 Owner of oldest automobile — Bill Jones, Farmville, whose car is a 1980 Hupp. -J a In addition to these, Chairman Bundy, had about 30 prizes, all worth at least $10 add some much more, which were awarded winners of the lucky tickets. FLORENCE-MAYO HOLD Approximately 200 dealers and dis tributors of the Florence-Mayo Nu way Company met here yesterday afternoon for a sales meeting. Th« meeting was held at the Mayo factor) | on North May street It befean in the afternoon mid continued until late in the evening. A barbecue supper was served. - ness. , . ■ . x Governor Scott was introdmjtd by Arch Flanagan, chairman of tA pro gram committee, who p^esentm him as “a fanner whose term will long be remembered and admired by the fanners of North Carolina.” The Governor's talk highlighted the afternoon program which included an address by the Second Marine Din dan band from Camp Lejeune, Morale acts and entertainment ^ Sam Bundy, who rapidly is becom ing Farmville’s ambassador of good will, presided over the program. Bundy, for the second consecutive year, served as general chairman of the Fanners Day program. Mayor Walter Br Jones extended a cordial welcome to the visitors and Ayden Girl Wins Beauty Cosiest; 14 Entered Farmville’s Farmers Day is well on its way toward becoming one of Eastern North Carolina’s banner at tractions. ' 5 The town reeled off its second Farmers Day, Wednesday, in a man ner and style befitting the people of a town which realizes its dependency on surrounding trade areas antt which is anxious to show, at least in jfart, its appreciation.. Excellent weather prevailed, except that it was a trifle warm for those marching in the parade. But the sun was shining, and that was the important thing. The event did not attract qftite as many dignitaries as might have been expected—hut that was all right too. The program wasn’t given for the dignitaries. It was intended for fanners and their families—and they were here. Lar ger crowds attended the event this year than last. The streets were packed for the parade, and the ware house was packed and jammed for the afternoon and evening programs. The parade, with its bands, floats ' and clowns, formed'on Home avenue, near Monks’ factory, moved south ward on Main to Pine street, then eastward on Pine to Greene. There, the marchers turned northward to Wilson street, and proceeded west ward on Wilson to the warehouse. A sixth band was added at the last . minute when the Franklinton school band joined the group. * Other bands taking part ,were East Carolina, Goldsboro, Tarboro and Fatmville high school bands, the 2nd Marine Division band from Camp Lejeune. Floats w.ere . attractive; There were fewer this year than last, but the gain in quality more than made up for the loss in quantity.. Special features were added by townspeople! making the parade more attractive. Gerdon Lee rigged up a bicycle; built for' two. Patsy' Allen, attired as-a young lady of the gay ’90’s, rode the bicycle with Gordon. Edith Ann Lee followed the two on her little bicycle. The float of the Farmville Furni ture Company, which featured the company’s 40th anniversary celebra tion, wpa awarded first prize, $50. Second.-pTace went to the Tumage Implement Company float, whose man-made bear and mule delighted the youngsters as the- company em phasized the importance of tractors over mules. The Eason company float, with little Phyllis. Corbett, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dalton Cor bett, as Miss Chrysler, was winner of third prizez, $20. Judges of the con test were George Boss of Raleigh, director of the State Department of Conservation ai$ .Development, who made the trip to f'armville with Gov ernor Scott; Charles Gaskins of Greenville, and Leslie Yelverton of Fountain. v - - • Riding in the leading car in the parade were Governor Scott, Mayor Walter B. Jones, and Arch Flanagan, program chairman. Following closely hehind were Con gressman Herbert Bonner, Dr. John Messick, president of East Caroliha, and State Senator Paul Jones. A concert by the Camp Lejeune Marine band followed the parade. Following Governor Scott’s address,. » , comic acts were presented by Rusty . Williams and Herman Joseph, two former professional cjowns. Music was presented by Bar X Boys. A free baseball game between the Cherry Point Flyera and Farmville ended!, with the score, 13-$, in favor of the visitors. Streeter Tugwell slammed a home-run with two men on base, to keep Farmville within striking dis tance of the Flyera. The evening program opened with a concert by the. Farmville high school band and that was followed with another brief concert by the Bar X Boys. Feature of the evening, was the beauty contest, whose purpose was to pick a success to Miss Jackie I
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