Fare OfHce
R A. R. To MovIm
To . Bo'^Sttiowii^ In City
liNiak.Wa>k Will Be Dime Dni^
^og.a—huler Of Slie Week
?l ‘T»jr Welfare Officer'''
iCharles McNeill, county ■wel-
otticer, wishes It made pub-
"The Fountain” — Excellent:
for adults only. Lov« of _ county
Intensifies the romance of" Engr-
llsh patriots interned in Holland
during the War. Julie, torn be
tween love for Lewis and pity sodate hostess. An interesting
lie that hereafter he will be in
hti office at the courthouse three
tejrs each week, Monday, Wed-
aeeday and Saturday.
. Although he will be at his of-
flbe intermittently throughout
the week the greater part of his
time on Tuesdays, Thursdays and
Fridays will be spent doing field
work in all parts of the county.
'This announcement is made
primarily for the purpose of let
ting people know when they can
find the welfare officer in his
ofBce.
for her wounded German hus
band, devotes herself to Rupert.
His nobility of character affects
the lovers deeply. Fine charac
terizations by an able cast mark
this thought-provoking film. A.
Harding, B. Aherne, P. Lukas,
Orpheum Theatre, Thursday and
Friday.
SM^ Calendar
Hie October meeting of the
Wilkesboro Woman’s dub will,
be held Friday afbejnwo® ‘
8:80 o’clock at the home of
Mrs. Jullns C. Hubbard with
Mrs. Charles H. Cowles as as-
program is being planned and
all members are urged to at
tend.
HALL WILL SPEAK
FOR REPUBLICANS
(Continned from page one)
nehoolhouse in Walnut Grove
township; Kyle Hayes and J. R.
Henderson at Congo schoolhouse
in Reddies River township.
On Monday night F. J. McDuf
fie, J. R. Henderson and B. H.
Goss will speak at Cane Creek
schoolhouse in Walnut Grove
township.
The Republican organization
invites everybody, and especially
the ladies, to attend all the
speakings.
“The Barretts of WImpole
Street”—Excellent; for mature
(above age 14) audience. Superb
characterizations by Norma
Shearer, Fredrlc March and
Chas. Lawton, a colorful setting
and skillful direction make this
charming 19lh Century romance
of England’s poets a most not
able production. Maureen O’Sul
livan has her best role as the
defiant young daughter. Liberty
Theatre, Thursday »nd Friday.
BENHAM NEWS
Eleven Boys Are Buried
Alive
Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Oct. 23.—
Eleven boys were buried alive to
night under hundreds of tons of
coal in a cave-in at an improvis
ed mine shaft at Plainsville.
Three were dead when rescu
ers reached them, after digging
for a half hour. Two were dying
In a hospital from broken necks
and suffocation. Six, still miss
ing, were believed dead.
The boys were trapped at
tempting to steal coal from a
coal bank under cover of dark
ness. .i.
NEW ORPHEUII
THEATRE
TODAY and FRIDAY—
ANN HARDING in
'TheFountain
The picture you have been
waiting to see.
COMEDY AND NEWS
SATURDAY-
BIG DOUBLE HEADER
BENHAM, Oct. 22.—Miss Bes
sie Smith, of Winston-Salem,
spent a few hours at her home
here Sunday.
Miss Dove Curry spent Thurs
day in Elkin.
Mrs. Cara Estep, of Winston-
Salem, was a visitor in the Ben-
ham section Sunday.
Mr. Burke Pardue, of Dan
ville, Va., spent the week-end at
home.
Rev. G. W. Curry spent Thurs
day in Elkin, attending the Com
munity Fair and Donkey Base
ball game.
Mrs. Ella Settle and Miss Lex-
ie Settle spent a few hours with
Rev. and Mrs. G. W. Curry
Wednesday night.
Mr. C. B. Settle, one of Ben-
ham's best farmers, won a fine
electric refrigerator at the Com
munity Fair as a prize on his
splendid exhibit of farm pro
ducts.
I :\Ir. and Mrs. Huston Tucker,
of Elkin, spent the afternoon
I Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Coonie
' Smith.
j Mr. June Dale Funk, of School-
field. Va., spent the week-end in
I Benham visiting friends.
Baptist Missionary Society
In Meeting Yesterday
Mrs. O. K. Whittington and
Mrs. David Lowe combined hos
pitality to the members of the
Wilkesboro Baptist Missionary
Society In their monthly meeting
on Wednesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Whittington.
Attending the meeting, wjich
was presided over by the presi
dent, Mrs. F. G. Holman, were
twelve members and two visitors.
The topic for the month, “Mis
sions in Africa” was presented
by Mrs. P. J. Mitchell and Mrs.
David Hamby, and the devotion
al period was led by Mrs. Hol
man. Mrs. G. T. Mitchell and
Miss Joyce Wellborn gave a spe
cial musical number, singing a
spiritual. Mrs. Holman was an
nounced as hostess for the No
vember meeting. During the so
cial hour tea and sandwiches
were served.
Miss Louise Vyne ^
Entertained At Bridge
A delightful bridge party of
the week was the one given by
Miss Louise Vyne at her home
on C Street Saturday afternoon.
Three tables were made up for
the game in a festive setting of
roses and dahlias.
The count of tallies showed
V'rs. H. V. Overcash to be win
ner of the top score prize with
Mrs. E. A. Shook holding the
award for honors.
In serving a salad and sweet
course at conclusion of play the
hostess had the assistance of
Mrs. F. J. Killelea.
Union M. E. Auxiliary |
Names Officers For Year!
Ki'wanis Directors Will
Have Meeting Tonight
] Members of the board of direc-
I tors of the North Wilkesboro Ki-
wanisi Club will be guests of the
club's secretary, T. E. Storj’, at
the October meeting to be held
this evening, seven o’clr ck, at
I Hotel Wilkes. All committee
chairmen are asked to have re
ports ready for the directors.
Nyal Two For One Sale
Throughout This Week
‘Midnight
Alibi’
DICK BARTHELMESS
‘Renegades of
The West’
With TO.M KEENE
^ BUCK JONES in
‘The Red
Rider’
AND COMEDY
MONDAY-TUESDAY
OCT. 29-30—
‘Dames^
Dick Powell, Ruby Keller
and 500 others. The Musi
cal of all times.
SHORTS, NEWS, COMEDY
COMING WED-, OCT. 31-
A Gala “Halloween”
Day and Night
Hie Dragon
Murder Case’
with Warren Williams,
Margaret Lindsay, Lyle
Talbot. The greatest hair
raising mystery drama ev
er shown-
GtNLT lOe TO EVERYBODY
'*ys yonr money’s irortli in
;h dass entertainment at The
? ^ New Orpheum.
A
PICK OF THE PRODUCT
j .Y. S. Casscl. manager of The
I Wilkes Drug Oompany, states
an advertisement today
I ll’-al tlie popular “Nyal Two For
One S;!le" will continue through
out U>' remainder of this week.
In making this announcement
Mr. CuHsel states that it is by
pc.)Kiiar demand that the sale is
cemimied in order that every
body miglit have an opportunity
to pnrc'iasp their drug store
needs at gr.ui: savings.
‘Midnight Alibi” Is On At
New Orpheum Saturday
! ‘‘.Midnight .Alibi,’’ an exciting
drama of the screen is a part of
the double-headed program to
be presented at the New Or-
phetim Theatre Saturday. The
picture stars Richard Barthel-
mess and Ann Dvorak, the drama
being taken from the popular
short story by Damon Runyon.
Philo Vance returns In “The
Dragon -Murder Case.” at the
New Orpheum on Wednesday,
October 31st.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN
KILLED BY TRUCK
Spencer, Oct. 22.—An uniden
tified white man, about 30 years
old. was killed this morning
I when he attempted to hop a ride
on a truck loaded with cotton
here.
Woman’s Auxiliary of Union
M. S. S. met with Mrs. D. D. and
Fred Miller Tuesday afternoon.
In the absence of the president,
Mrs. Ocar Elliott called the
raeetinK to order. Society sang
“What A Friend We Have in
Jesus.’’ After roll call and min
utes being read and approved,
Mrs. D. E. Turner led in prayer.
During the business hour it was
moved and seconded to visit the
parsonage Thursday night with
gifts for the pastor’s family. The
following officers were elected
for the coming year: President,
Miss Winnie McLean; vice presi
dent, Mrs. Oscar Elliott; secre
tary and treasurer. Miss Ressie
Walsh; corresponding secretary,
Mrs. Dewey Turner; recording
•secretary, .Mrs. J. P. Crysel;
superintendent of social rela
tions, Mrs. T. C. Osbori.e: chair
man of program committee, Mrs.
Earl Baker. Mrs. Baker had
charge of the dcvotionals. Mrs.
Dewey Turner and Mrs. J. i’.
Crysel gave reports from the
zone meeting, stressing the ir
portance of Mr.s. J. L. Woltzs’
message, “Thy Kingdom Come.’’
Mrs. Crysel ciismi.ssed with pray
er.
Victim Of Crash Walks 6
Miles Then Drops Dead
Danville, Va.—William E. Lii-
ley, aged 31, of Schoolfield, after
roiling down an embankment a
dozen times In his automobile,
walked six miles to a farm house
and then dropped dead from a
fractured skull.
Traphill-Austin
Community News
FOR SALE
One house and large lot near
school building at a bargain.
Small payment.
House and lot near Community
Store on Trogdon Ave. Almost
new. Terms easy. Buy now: sure
going higher; lot 60x130.
House and lot, large frontage,
near water tank on “K” street.
Will sell cheap or swap for a
vacant ,lot.
Small tract of land on Boone
Trail 2M miles west. Has a house
■with 6 rooms, plenty of water.
Going to sell at once.
REAL ESTATE IS MOVING
GOOD- BUY NOW!
J. I. MYERS
Miss Nellie Barker, of 'Wins
ton-Salem. spent Saturday with
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J.
Barker, at Austin.
Mr. Iris Blackburn, of Fort
Bragg, spent the week-end with
his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim
Blackburn, at Austin.
Mrs. Lila Crabb, of Winston-
Salem, spent Friday night with
her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Steve
Anderson, at Austin.
Mr. Paul Alyden, of Winston-
Salem, spent Friday night with
Mr. and Mrs. Steve Anderson.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Canada, of
Joynes, spent the week-end with
her sister, Mrs. Gladys Spicer,
at Austin.
Mr. Jim Cheek was taken to
the Elkin Hospital Friday from
a burn he received a few days
ago when a colored man threw
him in some still slop. He Is not
expected to recover.
Mrs. Levada Wultt Is serious
ly ill.
Misses Viola and Janie Cooper,
of Doughton, spent the week-end
with their grandmother, Mrs.
Eunice Scott, of Benbam.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Lyon and
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Brown spent
a short while Sunday with Mr.
and Mrs. Dewll Cheek at State
Road.
Miss Edna Spicer, of Elkin,
spent the week-end with her
parents, Mr. and Mrs. Coy Spic
er.
Mr. and Mrs. Coy Spicer spent
Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R. C.
Luffman, at Ronda.
\ ONE DOZBN;^^
I
IS:.A*
Gaekhqry
Soap
39c
(Saturday Only)
'Granlma-
Wi^ing
Powder
12 BOXES FOR
6B0XES0XYD0L
21C
—North Wilk
Golden
LADIES’ COATS and DRESSES
One lot Ladies’ Sport Coats,
tweed and new bark
materials
.$9,95
Also a few high-priced Coats that
embrace extra $49.50
One lot Ladies’ fur-trimmed Coats,
beautiful new Fall $16.50
styles, sizes 14 to 46
One lot Ladies’ (^ats, with real
pretty furs of mink, caracul and
French beaver, excel- $29.50
quality —
Swagger Suit^ smartly tailored
$9.95‘”$24.50
in tweed,
at
Folks, we have a harvest of si
merchandise. For weeks evei
new snoods from the markets,
est, the most varied std^djpof
we have ever assemblednn oud
sents you the new, and of
usual. In this big store, unde
just what you need in Ready-
Goods, Shoes, Men’s and Boj
other items.
One lot Sport Wool Dresses, styl
ish and AC (P*? AC
Serviceable.. v#**?*/
lent values ...
New Fall Sh
One lot Silk Dresses, as- d» 4 QC (j*C QC
sorted colors, all sizes
One lot Dresses, including both silk ^A QC
and knit, ideal for sport wear
One lot beautiful Silk Dresses, they’re different,
they’re stylish and ^10 CA ClQ CA
smart looking
One lot House Dresses, all AQ_ to AQ
sizes •/OC
Swede Jackets for sport
wear
Wool Jackets with
zipper -
Fitted Suede Raincoats
at
Ladies’ Outing Gowns and /?A_ to AQ
Pajamas UilC
Ladies’ Blouses, full
assortment
Ladies Wool Bath
Robes
98c •” $2.95
$2.98 $5.95
Children’s Department
Girls’ Cotton Print Dresses -98c
(dirls’ Wool and Silk Dresses, well
made $1.98 and $2.98
Children’s Coats, tailored and ftir-
trimmed $4.95 to $9.95
Children’s 3-piece Suits, consisting of cap, leg-
gins and coat $2.98, $3.98
Brother and Sister Suits, wool, 2 to 6, ....$1.19
Wool Suits (knit) 3-piece $1.48 to *2.98
FULL LINE OF INFANTS’ SWEATERS
Member ol
We have for the little miss black and br
in crushed calf, sizes from $1.98
to 3. Pair
Come, Boy! We have the Hi-Tops for youj
Little Chieftain. Sizes 10 to 2. Pair —
Weyenberg Com-Flex in
brown and black. Pair -...
$3.48
The Wolverine Hi-Tops for boys. Sizes 1
to 5^1- Made from shell
horsehide. Pair
$3.95
Don’t forget that we carry the fa-
mous Natural Bridge Shoes for ladies,
in black and brown kid ties, black and
brown kid pumps. The snap- ^ i QC
piest line we have ever had ...
Just arrived, a new Oxford for wq^n'
and growing girls, in plain y C
black and brown
We
man
Frien4
kid, I
Men*!
Pair I
(MEZZANINE FLOOR)
MILUNERY New Fall Wo.
Come to BELK’S for the newest in Fall
Hats- One of the largest selections we’ve
ever displayed ... all in the new Fall
shades ... in every size—
98c to $4-98
(MEZZANINE FLOOR)
One lot Silks, new Fall shades, in plaids and
taffetas, satin and crepe, 39-inches QO^
One lot new printed Fashun Crepes, OA
popular Fall colors, yard OUK,
One lot Cotton Crepes, excellent for OQp
school dresses, yard LUK,
Ladies’and Children’s
Sweaters For Fall
Don't Miss These Bari
Slip-on and new twin Sweater ^ S2 98
— — —*—
Ladies, don’t buy a Winter Coat until you
see the lovely ones in our Basement.
Specially ^4 AC and -
priced —
Children’s Sweaters, slip-on and coat style—
79c 98c $1.48
(MAIN FLOOR)
Part wool Double Blankets,
66x80
$5.95
$1.94
EXTRA SPECIAL — Double Blankets,
$2.48 value. Special Friday
Rnd Saturday
One lot Cotton Blankets, large
size
ONE LOT
SWAGGER
SUITS
Plaid Cotton Blankets, 66x80.
Each
Ladies’ plain and printed Silk Dresses.
New styles and pat- - $1.98
terns —
Mostly navy, carried over
from Spring table. Close
out price, each—
Children’s School Dresses
in fast color prints
$4.95
Ladies’ heavy Outing (Jowns,
each —
48c, 79c
48c
(Mezzanine Floor)
Pull Fashioned Hose in seiwice
weight. Winter shades- Pair __ ‘tOv
Ladies’ fast color pr
House Dresses
SPECIAL—3-pounds
Cotton — —
Good heavy Outing ii
36 inches wide
Also one lot short le
Outing. Special „
Women’s Rayon Sl
needle, elastic, open
Men’s “Jack Rabbifl
and Jumpers, each .j
Men’s “Tractor Br
Shirts, full cut,
each
Coat S'weaters for
part wool
Pull-over (jotton
men or women.
Boys’ or girls’
Sweaters, navy and