DIAL 45 0 1 Wa want all tba news of your community. Please call us or send it in. IF TUB WOULD KNOW WHAT IB GOING ON ABOUND YOU BEAD THJ» PERSON COUNTY TIMES—IT IS A PAPER FOB ALL THE PEOPLE OF PERSON AND ADJOINING COUNTIES. VOLUME DC. - PUBLISHED EVERY SUNDAY A THURSDAY ROXBORO, NORTH CAROLINA* THURSDAY, JANUARY 20, 1938 NUMBER TWENTY-EIGHT Carlton Annouces Candidacy : For Judgeship of lOth District Announcement Made To Local Papers Early This Morning; Has Excellent Record And Will Make Strong Candidate From This County Served As Judge Under McLean Mr. L. M. Carlton, prominent Roxboro attorney made the follow ing annoucement this morning: “I have decided to become a candidate for the judgeship of this Judicial district subject to the pri mary in June. I have made this de cision only after friends in this county and in other counties of the district have suggested that I enter the race and assured me of their support” Altho many people in the 10th judicial district have been urging Mr. Carlton to enter the race for judgeship of this district it was not known until this morning what his decision would be in the matter. Yesterday L. J. Phipps, judge of the Chapel Hill recorder’s court made known his intention of seek ing this same office. So far only two have stated that they would be candidates. Mr. Carlton was born and reared in Durham and attended Trinity College, now Duke, from 1892 to 1897. After this he was made Sec retary and Treasurer of the Busi ness Men’s Association of Durham, which position he held until he be gan the study of law in the office of Boone and Bryant. He attended athe University Low School in 1899 and 1900 obtaining' his Taw ’HcSiiSe in February 1900, and immediately . located in Roxboro to practice forming a partnership with Mr. J S. Merritt and later for ten years was law partner of W. W. Kitchen *•—-~>emtiL-Mr. Kitchen was elected Gov ernor. At the present time he is tho senior mcmer of the firm of Carlton and Davis. When he located in Iloxboro in 1900 he was immediately elected County Attorney for Person Coun-I ty, and for eight years Chairman of the Democratic Executive Com mittee, giving it r.p only on account of pressing legal business. Mr. Carl ton was elected to the State Senate in 1921 from this district compos , ed cf Person and Granville Coun ties. and was also member of the extra session of that year. Under the Emergency Judge Law he was appointed Judge by Govern or McLean and held successful terms of Court especially in Ala mance County, where he was high ly commended by that Bar. Mr. Carlton is married and has two daughters and one son. He is a Baptist, a Mason, a Junior, and for a number of years has had a large and successful law practice in Per son County, Caswell and other counties in this territory, and is widely known throughout the State. ' Many local people were heard to say today that Mr. Carlton was well -f postmaster in this city, the Unit ed States Civil Service Commission bis announced, at the request of Postmaster General and in accor dance with an order of the Presi dent, an open competitive examin ation. | To be eligible for the examination, an applicant must be a citizen of the United States, must have been a bona fide patron of this post office for at least one year immediately preceding the time fixed for close of receipt of applications, must be in good physical condition, and within the prescribed age limits. Both men and women are admitted. Under the terms of the Executive order, the Civil Service Commission will certify the name of the highest qualified eligible to the Postmaster General who shall thereupon sub mit the name to the president for nomination. Confirmation by tho Senate is the final action. Applicants will not be required to assemble in any examination (Continued On Back Page) o NEW CONCERN TO OPEN FEBRUARY 1 •Western Auto A:(?ociate Store To Open On Court Street; WiD Handle Auto Parts A Western Auto Associate Store will open for business in Roxboro around Feb. 1. The new store will occupy a part of the Critcher Bldg, on dourt St. that is now vacant" Mr. L. R. Wilson of Greensboro, will manage th|e store and will make his home in Roxboro. Thi3 store will handle a general line of auto parts and. accessories. Mr. Wilson was in Roxboro to day making arrangements for the opening. A more detail announce ment may be expected soon. . miss McGinnis to be here Miss Ruth McGinnis, world cham pion in pocket billiards, will be at the Tuxedo Billiard Parlor Monday afternoon and night, Jane 31st v* The afternoon exhibition will take place at 3:30 and the one at night at 7:30. Ladies'are-invited. PERSON SCOUTERS ATTEND ANNUAL MEETING TUESDAY Business Meeting Held In Bur lington with 37 Present From This County; Person Submits Good Report C. G. Somers Re-Elected Presi dent Thirty-seven Scouters from this county attended the annual ban quet and meeting of Cherokee Coun cil in Burlington Tuesday night. This business meeting is held every year. Last year it was held in Rox boro. President C. G. Somers presided over the meeting that lasted about two and one half hours. Roxboro had the second largest delegation to come from any dis tance. Reidsville won the attend ance prize, but had only five points more than Roxboro. Mr. Chas. W. Phillips of W. C. U. N. C. was the chief speaker of the evening, His address, lasting not over twenty minutes, was en joyed by all. C. G. Somers was re-elected pre sident of the council and George W. Kane was elected vice - president. The Silver Beaver Award, highest in scouting, was also pre sented to Mr. Somers. A. P. Patter son was re-elected scout executive for this council. For the year 1938 Cherokee Coun cil showed a net gain of 180, or 11.- 4 percent, in total membership for 'the year. This gain represented 104 scouts, 19 cub scouts and 58 men. Person County reported four act ive troops and two new troops ready for registration'. The condition of scouting in this county is very healthy and this work should con tinue to advance here. FORMER PERSON RESIDENT DIES J. S. Critcher, 71, Charred Be yond Recognition When Fire Destroys Filling Station Oxford, Jan. 18—J. S. Critcher, 71-year-old farmer and filling sta tion operator living between Cul breath and Providence, was burned to death last night about 8:30 o’- clock when his filling station was destroyed by firt'. His body was charred beyond recognition. He was alone in the station at the time. Coroner W. D. Bryan deemed an inquest unnecessary and said that the fire probably originated from an overturned lamp. R. G. Elliott, a neighbor, left tho filling station 30 sminutes before the fire and said that Critcher had gone to bed. - Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o’clock at Salem Methodist church cemetery by Rev. L. C. Brother, pastor of the church. Burial was in the cemetery. He is survived by two sons, Ar thur B. Critcher,' route 5, Oxford, and Clem Norwood Critcher of De troit, Michigan; one sister, Mrs. N. A. Evans of Anniston, Ala; and 2 brothers, Joseph L. Critcher of Rt. 2, Oxford, and Andrew Critcher, . Greenville. ' Roxboro, N. C., Jan. 19—Mr. ! Critcher was a native of this coun ty and lived here for many years before going to Oxford. He was a 1 brother of the late C. C. Critcher and Mrs. Graham Thompson. Many residents of this county knew him ! well o Attended Electrical Convention Fred Long, electrical contractor, left Roxboro Tuesday morning for Raleigh where he has attended a state-wide electrical convention. MRS. CRUTCHFIELD ILL Mrs. R. E. Crutchfield of Greens- | boro, is very ill in a Greensboro hospital. Mrs. Crutchfield former ly lived In Roxboro. V TAR HEEL CHEV. CO. PURCHASES LOCAL AUTO CONCERN Will Be Managed By Mr. Glenn Stovall Os Oxford; Change Took Place Late Monday Afternoon Company Will Specialize Ii Sales and Service Messrs. W. T. Yancey and An : drew Jamieson of Oxford, N. C, have .purchased the Joyner Chev rolet Co. of this city and are now operating the concern that former ly went under that name. Mr, Glenn Stovall of Oxford has been appointed manager of the lo nVil plant and has already takten ; charge. At the present time he is coming from Oxford each day, but ; expects to move to this city around , Feb. 1. Mr. Stovall is well exper ienced in the automobile business. After a week or two Mr. William Yancey of Oxford will be associat ed with Mr. Stovall Vis assistant , manager of the business. Stovall is fairly well known to a large number of people in this city. He attended school at the Uni versity of North Carolina and was in school with a number of Roxboro ’ men. For many years he lived near Virgilina and is well known to Per ’ son County people in that section of the county. The name that has been adopted ! for the new concern is that of Tar Heel Chevrolet Co. and Mr. Stovall ■ states that he expects to maintain a ■ high grade of service to all makes of cars at all times and that the 1 company will, of course, sell Chev rolets. Mr. Stovall is very anxious ■ to meet the people of this commun ity and asks that they come in to see him. Mr. Joyner and Mr. Atkinson, former owners of Joyner Chevro let Co. expect to remain in Roxboro for some time. JAMES AVERETT DIED TODAY P. M. Death Caused By Old Age And Complications; Funeral Ser vices At Home James W .Aveitett, 82, Resident of the Allensville community, died at his home Tuesday, Jan. 18 at 10:50 p. m. Death was caused by old age and complications. Mr. Av erett had been ill for two weeks. The deceased is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bell Averett, four sons, J. T., O. L., J. L. and J. G. Averett. Twlo daughters also survive, Mrs. Floyd Hicks and Mrs. Marion Dix on. Funeral services were held Wed nesday at two o’clock. Grandsons of Mr. Averett served as pall bearers. Rev. J. B. Currin, assisted by Rev. Monk, was in charge of the services. Interment was in the Adcock cemetery. o WANTED i i Agents to represent an Old Line Life Insurance Company in a num- 1 ber of the best towns in North Caro lina. If you are a worker the sky is 1 the limit We give you a good con tract and you will be your own Boss. Here is a real opportunity to serve : your community, your feUow man ' and make some money for yourself. It will pay you to get in touch with 1 the undersigned. < B. B. Knight, Agency Mgr. The Ohio State Life Insur ance Company, Roxboro, North Carolina^ Echo Clair To Pity Lucky Strike Hie Echo Club of Bethel Hill will : play the Lucky Strike team of Dur ham in basketball on Friday night i at Bethel Hill High School at 8:00 P. M. , . ' I Work Progressing Rapidly On Country Club Golf Course Dr. Watkins Wins Beaver Award Native of Person County Aw arded Highest Honor By Durham Scouters Dr. G. T. Watkins, prominent citizen of Durham and a native of Person County, has been awarded the Silver Beaver by the scouters of Occoneechee Council. This aw a!rd, which is the highest one in kins at a meeting in Raleigh last Monday night. For many years the recipient has been actively connected with scout ing in Durham County. o FLUOROSCOPE UNIT BUSY WEDNESDAY Thirty-two Patients Examined in County First Day. Will Be Here Every Third Wednesday ' In Month FOR RICH OR POOR i The Fluoroscope unit that was 1 recently purchased by the Person County Health Department arrived 1 in this county Wednesday and was 1 first used in Roxboro. ’ Eight patients were examined at : 10 o’clock, eight at 11, eight at 1 ‘ and eight at two o’clock. Thirty - ’ two patients were examined the first day each receiving about 7 1-2 ’ minutes. Those who were examined first 1 were ones who had been exposed to an active case of tuberculosis. 1 After that will come group people who have positive tuberculin tests. Dr. Allen stated that this instru ment was for the use of white or black, rich or poor. The purpose is not to make a diagnosis and treat, but to locate every case or cases in early stages and to refer for treat ment, either to a doctor or to hos-l pital authorities. The fluoroscope will be here ev ery third Wednesday in the month. Dr. Allen also stated that these ex aminations should be of great in terest to all school tisacherD and school children. He hopes that all teachers will come in for an exam ination. The only way to determine tuberculosis in a child is through the x-ray of the fluoroscope. Mrs. Dunlap To Represent Hosp’t. Association Association Organized in 1936 And Now Has 50,000 Mem bers Mrs.E. P. Dunlap of this city has . been appointed local representative of the Hospital Saving Association of North Carolina, Inc. with Head- ) quarters at Chapel Hill, N. C. At the present time Miss Tusca Tolar, eastern supervisor, is spending some time In Rosjboro for the purpose 1 of training Mrs. Dunlap. * Miss Tolar stated that the Hospi- 1 tal Saving Association is “a civic non-profit organization financed originally by a grant from the Duke Endowment. It is owned and con trolled by the Hospital Association . and Medieal Society of North Caro- ] lina.” The association was organized in J 1936 and the reported membership is now 50,000. i 1 •ROXBORO PLAYS HELENA i - - - The Roxboro Ramblers will meet Helena on the court of the Roxboro High School gymnasium on Friday night at 7:30 p. m. Both teams are in good shape and a good game is expected. • - • i. ’,vv t-M v j’\ ... •...-d EIGHT PAGES TODAY Number of Acres Have Been Cleared And Place Is Already Taking Shape; Grading Will Start In A Short Time. Will Be Nine Hole Course At Beginning There is to be a golf course near Roxboro. Work on the course is pro gressing at a rapid rate and things are really beginning to take shape. Roxboro’s Country Club, .at .Loch Lily, is taking definite shape and spring of this year may find the golf course about finished. R. L. Perkins and about 18 men have been busy for the last ten days clearing the land and now that this work is about finished work wilt start on grading the rough places. Spots for the greens have been selected and the golf course will start with nine holes. An expert on golf courses well be secured to • plan the greens and supervise this work. No one knows when the work will be finished. A lot has been done and a large amount remains ' to be done. The course is a beautiful one and those who h|ave worked over it do not believe that a bet ter place could have been selected. The old club house will be re paired at a future date and this house will be transformed into a | modern country club house. The building is in good shape and will ’ make an ideal home for the club members. L Dr. J. H. Hughes, president of the club, is very cheerful "over the pros ; pects for a real live country club j and golf course for the people of this section. t He believes that Roxboro needs I one and it looks like he is deter mined to attend to the matter at J once. SERVICE STATION BURNEDTUE3. A. M. Log Cabin Service Station Oper ated By Willie Fears Com plete Loss Tho Log Cabin Service Station, operated by Willie Fears, on the Durham Highway about ten miles from Roxboro. burned to the ground Tuesday morning about 1:30 A. M. Nothing was saved from the build ing and it is not known how the fire started. It was discovered by Headley Kynoch as he was bringing the morning papers to Roxboro. Mr. Kynoch aroused Mr. and Mrs. Fears who lived about 100 ft. behind the building, and they, together, tried to save the other building* that were around the station. No one was in the station when the fire started and Mr. and Mrs. Fears had retired for the night. Mr. Fears tried to get his cash reg ister, but it was impossible for him to enter the building to get any thing. It is understood that the contents were partially covered by insurance. The bujlding was the property of H. L. Carver of Rougemont A number of tourist <**hiwa around the service station were saved. Wat er from a well was used to fight the fire. Letter Os Thanks To Yon Since I stopped teaching school in 1929 and started in the insurance business you have been kind to me by giving me some of your busi ness. I consider this agency yours and I think that this is the time to thank you for last year's business and also the past yean. You have in force written through this office «almost $2,000,000.00 of. lif» insur ance since 1920, besides the other forms of insurance toe carry. I want to thank you and wish you a pros perous new year, " ' ' B. B. Knight Knightfs Insurances A#ncyv