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Beer Ban—(Cont’d from pagel) strengthen its reputation. .The "Against,” represented by ably George Davis, R. E. Thompson, William Smith, Mrs. Paul Brock and numerous supporters said that they too would like to have the morals of the county elevated, but felt that this ban —would not do the job. The drink-.. ers would just do their business with the bootlegger, or else in neighboring counties. Furthermore the county would lose a great deal of money brought into the county by this sale. They ' argued that if a person wanted to drink, he would drink and his source mattered little. Furthermore, the dealers are required to follow certain rules and are under sound supervision. A petition with 60 names opposing sales thereon was filed with the Board of Supervisors by Mr. Davis.
Following this discussion, Chairman J. P. Cook suggested that the matter be left open until next meeting of the Board. Then, following a studying of the petition and additional facts, the decision will be made.
Compared with the above issue, „the rest of the Board meeting, was uneventful indeed. A form letter was read by W. C. Campbell, asking that the Board go on record in regard to the Segregation .question. Cook suggested that James W. Fletcher frame a reply. B. S. Bowie appeared before the Board with a request that the road signs on the curve near the home of Mrs. D. B. Smith, be looked into. This matter was tabled -until “next meeting when ResidentEngineer P. D. Coldiron will discuss it. v, > “ --v -
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