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THE DANBURY REPORTER. Volume 60. GASTON MEADOWS LOSES HOME Fiiis at Capella Destroys Resi dence News of Interest From Yadkin Township. King, March 80.—Miss Sarah Francis Spainhower, of Winston-Sa- Jem, was among the visitors her® Sunday. Charlie N. Boles has returned to his home in Monroe, Va„ after paying a short visit to relatives here. Farmers in this section are busy preparing their gardens for plant ing. Mrs. T. G. Perdy, of North WVkes boro, is spending a few days here the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. S. Grabs. Gaston Meadows, merchant of Capella, had the misfortun» to lose his home by flre last Ttiur.jlf.v t.ight about 11 o'clock. Practically all th 9 household effects of the family were destroyed in the flames. The build ing which was a good one, was saiJ to I>e partially covered by insurance. The origin of the tire is unknown. Captain and Mrs. J. C. North. Scott, of Asheville, wpent the week end here the guests of friends. Ollie Pulliam and family, •■£ Winston-Salem, spent Sunday with relatives here. Miss Leona Pulliam, trained nurse of High Point, spent Easter hero the guest of her grandmother, Mrs. B. F. Pulliam. The county school commencement will be held here next Friday, April 1. A large attendance is expected. The following births were regis tered here last week: To Mr. and Mrs. Adolphus Butner, a son; to Mr. and Mrs. Kennith Goodwin, a eon; to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Fowler, a. daughter; to Mr. and Mrs. Hoy Harris, a son; to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Mendenhall. a daughter; to Mr. and Mrs. James East, a son; and. to Mr. and Mrs. Walter McKln ney, a son. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Goff, of High Point, are spending a few days with relatives here. A forest fire which broke out Just east of town Saturday afternoon burned over about 3° acres before it was extinguished. The fir?, origin of which is unknown, destroy ed several acres of timber. 'Mr. and Mrs. Bdyan Pulliam, of Winston-Salem, spent . Easter Sun day with relatives here. Quite a number of people attended the Easter service which was held at the Moravian graveyard Sunday afternoon. The service was in charge of the Moravian church band of Bethania. l«. R. Newsum, of this place, was given a hearing before Justice of the Peace John Christian at Pinnacle Monday on a charge of partaking a little too freely" of Joy Juice. Aj fine ot one dollar and cost was im posed. Miss Flossie Caudle, of Bon Air, Winston-Salem, "was a week-end vis- | Itor to relatives hers. , Mr. and Mrs. S. U. At wood are spending some time with relatives at Sparta. ■Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Paris and Miss Velma Jullian, of Cedr Falls. 1 spent Easter here guests, of Mrs. M. E. Garner. Miss Velma Jullian, of Cedar Falls, week-end with relatives and friends at Winston-Salem. Walnut Cove Births Walnut Cove, March 26.—Tlia vital statistics registrar for Saura to(wn township today reported the following recent births in and near here: To Mr. and Mrs. Dave Tuttle, a boy; Mr. and Mrs. Harry L. Wil liamson, a girl; Mr. and Mrs. John G. Mabe, a girl; Mr. and Mrs. Wal. y ter M. Kington, a boy; Mr. and Mrs. Ttalph Simpson, a girl; Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Tuttle, a boy; and Mrs. It. T. Southern, a boy. Jwin Calvees Born Walnut Cove, March cow belonging to. J. H. Fulton, Walnut Cove merchant, has Just given birth to twin calves and the old animal seems to be so disturbed over the fact that there are two calves that die absolutely refused to let either | of them take nourishment. Established 1872. Danbury, N. C., Wednesday* March 30, 1932. A Unique Contest. With this issue the Danbury Re porter is offering a new and unique contest- and feature entitled "Why I Trade With These Business Firms" details of which will be found on page 2. Every reader of the Reporter is cordially invited to take part in this contest and compete for one or more Q' the valuable prizes being offered in connection with it. The only requirements are that contest ants write letters of not more than one hundred words giving their reasons for trading with one or more progressive business firms represent ed on the page. Entrants will find that there are many sound and practical reasons for trading with these firms. As many letters may be written a_s desired but each letter must be on o separote firm. Awards will be made according to merit of the letters and the announcements of the winners will be made next week. All letters must be in the ! office of the Danbury Reporter not later than Thursday, April 7th. The Danbury Reporter will fill the subscription list of the Gold Leaf during this contest. In addition t 0 the prizes offered ; the H. H. Jones Furniture Co.. is giving a handsome electric mantel [ clock for the best letter on their firm. The Crystal Ice and Coal Co. I is giving f(jur tickets to the Colonial Theatre for the best four letters on their concern. Among the firms taking part are; Camel City Loundry; Downtown Ga rage; Peerless Ice Cream Co.; Twin City Motor Co.; Camel City Cleaners: Truelove Dry Cleaners; E. M. Myers & Co.; Paul Bennett Motor Co.; I Smithdeal Insurance and Realty Co.; O'Hanlon's Drug Store; WinstQn [ Salem Building & Loan Co.; Angelo j Grocery: Goodrich Silvertown, Inc.; i Dewey's Bake ShQP; Colonial Thea- I tre; H. H. Jones Furniture Co.: i Paul W. Davis Chevrolet Dealer; Crystal Ice and Coal Co.; Vogler Fun eral Home: and the Zinzendoif Laundry. All letters must be addresited to CONTEST EDITOR, The Danbury Reporter, 217 West sth Street, Winston-Salem, N. C. Death of Mrs. George Rogers Mrs. George Rogers. aged 72, passed away yesterday at her home near Francisco, after an illness of some months. »The deceased was a most excellent christian lady and beloved by all who knew her. One of her neighbors today stated that he had never known a more lovely christian character. The deceased is survived by a number of sons and daughters, as follows: Sons, Edgar, Andy, George, Rastus, all of Stokes, and Sanders, of Ellerbee, N. C. Daughters, Mrs. Carl Cook, of High Point; Mrs. Delia Love, of Winston- Salem; Mrs. D. H. Jessup, of Fran. Cisco, and Mrs. E. D. Slate, of Brim. A large number of grand children survive. Funeral and burial will /be held today at the home, interment being In the fami'.v burying ground. The deceased had long been a faithful member of the Primitive Baptist church, and ser vices will be conducted by her pas tor, Elder F. P. Stone. Reunion and Birthday Dinner to Be Given On her ninety-fifth birthday the friends and relatives of Mrs. Sallle Ann Tuttle expect to give her a re union and birthday dinner at het home 5 miles north of Germanton on April 17th. All friends of the family are requested to attend and a largp gathering is expected. Of course." friends and relatives living near by will bp expected to bring along well-filled baskets of good food to help- take ere of dinner. What a Bladder Physic. Should do. Wodk on the bladder as cantor oil on the bowels. Drii'e out impurities and excess acids that cause irritation which results In get ting up nights, frequent deelr», burning, leg .pains or backache. BT. r - KETIS (5 gr. Tablets) is a pleasant bladder physic. Get a 25c. test l> >x from your druggist. After four days if not relieved go back and get your money. You will feel good after this cleansing and you get your regular sleep. For sale by— W. V. McCANLSSri. CRIMINAL COURT HERE NEXT WEEK Five Homicide Cases, Many Other Lesser Offefises, Com prise the Largest Docket Foif Years. Stokes criminal term of "Superior court will convene here next Mon day, April 4. and is scheduled to be presided over by Judge John M. Oglesby, however, it is learned through attorneys here that Judge Oglesby is contemplating an ex change of courts with Judge J. H. Ciement, of Walkertown. Judge Oglesby resides In western North Carolina, and this exchange will prove a convenience to both jurists. The court docket for next week contains three murder cases, two for manslaughter, 16 for assault with deadly weapon, 13 for violating the prohibition laws. 4 for operating a car while intoxicated. 3 reckless driving, 3 removing crop, two each for larceny and receiving, abandon ment, resisting officer, carrying con cealed weapon, one each for false pretense, house-breaking, violating State game law and bur'i'n* h-,use The appearance docket that is. defendants that have already been tried and must appear to show gord behavior or pay cost, has twenty seven cases. Of course the grand jury will begin to add to the regular docket as soon as they get in session. The court is expected to continue for a full week and at that, on ac count of the murder and homicide cases, may not finish the docket. COUNTY FARM LOAN BOARD Third Meeting Held in Walnut Cove—Not So Many Applica tions As Last Year. Walnut Cove, March 29.—The County Farm Loan Board, composed of J. Luther Mitchell, of Walnut Cove; P. O. Fry, of Pinnacle, and Banner Young, of Danbury Route 1, held their third meeting in Walnut Cove yesterday for the purpose of passing upon applications of farm ers for loans upon which to make crops this year. The number of applications for loans made thus far in Stokes county is 280, and at this rate it looks like there will not be as many applications as last year. It is also noted by the mem bers of the board that the amounts asked for by the farmers are less than last year a* a rule. The total amount of the loans requested had not been ascertained today. There will be several other meetings of the board from time to time this spring to pass upon the farmers' applications. Better Breakfasts Banana« in Orange Juice Ready-to-Eat Cereal Rice Waff lea ivith Syrup > Coffee EARLY npring months are tem peramental. So are appe tites. There is a spirit of change In the air. and we crave a change of food. Good old bacon and eggs have perhaps been all we could wish for a month or so ago, but Just now we want fruits no body ever heard of and a pii'ce de resistance that Is utterly out of the ordinary. Try combining fruiLs to get a different fruit flavor. Try also some waffles that are light as a WALNUT COVE PARENT-TEACHERS Interesting Program Rendered -—Woman's Missionary So-' ciety Of the M. E. Church Holds Its Maijch Meeting. Walnut Cove, Mareh 28.—The j Parent-Teacher Association met n regular session Tuesday evening in the High School auditorium. In the absence of H. It. McPhe •- son, president, Mrs. Anne Carter presided. A story, "Grandfather Pig," wns told by children of the first grade. ! Songs were sung by the second and third grade girls and by the High School girls. A reading, A Henpecked Coon, was given by Clarence Young. The speaker of the evening was Rev. J. R. Fitzgerald, who spoke in an interesting manner on the home. Announcements were made in re gard to the county commencement which will be held March 2Jth at Sandy Ridge. Representatives of the \Y alnut Cove school will take part in the recitation and declama tion contests and exhibits will be made of the work of the different grades. \\ alnut Cove.—The Womans* Mis sionary Society of the Methodist church held its March meeting Tues. day afternoon with Mrs. J. R. Fitz gerald as hostess. In the absence of the president. Mrs. A. G. Jones, Mrs. C. J. Lamb led the opening devotiona'.s. A duet, "Christ Arose," was sung by Mrs. Harry Davis and Mrs. W. E. White, with Mrs. H. R. McPher son at the piano. Little Alton Fitzgerald, son of the hostess, sang a solj. A poem on Palm Sunday was read I by Mrs. Odell Jones. | The mission study lesso'n "Sff Korea was conducted by Mrs. Fitz gerald. After a brief business session music wai furnished by Marie and Oneita Fitzgerald and Nancy Lamb. Refreshments were served at the close of the meeting . Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Hutcherson, il Sandy Ridge, accompanied by their little child, were visitors in Winston- Salem Wednesday. Mr. Hutcherson is a member of the Stokes County Board of Education. G. C. Davis, well known Stokes boy. formerly with Van Dyke's, has taken over the management of Thompson's Shoe Store. Trade St.. Wlnston-Salem, N. C. A. G. Slsk, Jas. B. Joyce. 8. P. Christian, and Rober Smith attended the Younce-Brinkley trial at Lexln*. ton Thursday. feather and yet sufficiently sus taining to bf.* useful. Try the in tercsting menu suggested here. Itice Waffles: Beat two egg yollcs until thick and lemon col ored. Add one. cup of diluted evaparutid milk. Combine with tha fo.lowin.; s,: i.-,i dry in ■jrediesits. 01lc ,. Ui , Hour, three teaspoons baking powderf one tablespoon sugar and one-fourth 'teaspoon salt. Beat until smooth. Add three-fourths cup of cold boiled rlca and three tablespoons of melted butter; fold in two stiffly-beaten egg whites. Bake on a hot waffle iron like any waffle. This make* four largu waffles.* ! Will Bring Huge Sum J To Stokes County | I j Frank D. Crist, a World War I Veteran and candidate for tilt D«*ni_ I ocratic nomination I'nited States' . Senate in the June 4th primaries, j | says: The ex-service men of! INo rth Carolina would' I receive $58.5«4.179.24 if the sold iers bonus was paid in full. Kx service men living in the following | counties would receive: Rocking, i ham $t!25,25.">.92, Stokes $272,129.0'', | Surry Yadkin $220.442.. 1 j 40. Davie sl7ii.oS4.fi4. David-on ' $585.m;7.«;0. Wilkes 5442.«22.5>. ' | Guilford «1.«25,042.40 and Forsyth ; $1,360,975.44. The average man 'thinks that the I payment of the bonus would in -1 crease his taxes, but it will not. says I Mr. (Jrist. "This sum AV ill be paid in fact 1 y SKO.ooo wealthy income | tax—payers and the big corporations I of the I'nited States who pay taxes, I excess profit.'. All federal revenue ' | is derived as we know from tariff. | income and inheritance taxes and internal revenue. Fourteen per rent, i of the money comes from import j duties and the remainder from in j come ta M-S and the Corp >raii«>ns, ! For that reason, I lo not see why the average man should be opposed to the payment of the bonus." There are 750.000 able-bodied l World War veterans now unemploy. | cd, 75.000 veterans with di*ahH|tl« ; unemployed and son. HIM) veterans j who are working part time of from ' oil'"* to four hours a week and in ' most cases at gretly reduced wages. | Therefore, 1.800.000 veterans and ! their families are fai ing want an.i hunger and it is imperative that they be paid their money at one*' I and millions of other veterans are in such financial distress 'hat lhy should be paid the remainder of their bonus a's soon as possible. j It is a fact that if the house iMßeney loaned to the veterans last year is not repaid to the I'nited | States government before the due | date of the principal sum. the inter est in the money borrowed will have > almost entirely consumed the princi- j 1 pal and the veterans twill receive I nothing. Those soldier boys brave. 1 !.v faced the hell of Flanders, tlir.t I the Democracy of the World and I the free government of the I'nited States might live, and surely thv people and their government will not desert them now in their hour of need. Vernon-Tilley Mds. Evelyn Covington Vernon.! 21, and Mcßay Tilley, 32, were married in the office of Register of' Deeds B. P. Bailey Sunday morning. Justice J. B. Joyce performing the ceremony in the presence of quite a number of interested spectators. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mr. Rufus Covington, of the Wlnut Cove community, and while this is her second marriage, appears quite young, and attractive. The gro6m, who has been carrying mail from j the railway station to the postoffice at Walnut Cove for the past number of years, is well known and popular among a large cidcle of friends. X. R. Martin is visiting in the* Twin J City this week. [pips=Vise anil Otherwise By W. P- Murray. The wets are talking so much the prohibitionists wish they would dry up. The wets think the drys' argil, mrnt is ail wet. JSonu- Ih'ntc the matter xhould be voted on by the various States, letting each dee'do whether it shall be wet or dry. Hut. regardless of person i 1 opin -.t there are but two practical solution.-: the States must be either all dry or! all wet. To have some wet and some dry would be to increase boot legging and liquor smuggling. In- i stead of Just having prohibition of- i fleers along the Canadian and Mexi-1 can borders, we would have to have j a oimilar force along the border to. every wet and dry State. ProhHu- tion in the dry State, then, would s>e Number - 5,719 DANBURY SCHOOL j COMES TO CLOSE I Entertainments Given By Pri mary and Grammai 1 Grades. i The Danliury consolidated dchoot conies to a close this week after 4 most successful year with Pivf. L. V. Hoovis, of Gaston county, as principal, Mesdaine- .1. \V. Hall, R. J. Scott, Misses Mattie Sue Taylor, and Janle Martin, all of iJanbury. assistants. The primary grade* will piv»» an entertainment on Thursday evening whilt» th»* grammar grade* will not giv«' theirs until Saturday evening on account of county miiiencement which will be hell it -ho Kins school on Friday. Prof, lloovis give* ( ,ut the program to be carried out u.s fo'.b-ws: Thursday i:\eiiiuu, March 31st, J:3O O'clock. Sprillirtiril.* Pantisv Special numbers Miss !V v t:y Ph- l-on. of Winston-S, . m.: anj Jaj. Joy. . . of Hanbury. Ilainbow „ KnJ. Songs. Spring Comes :o I„.nl. Sailor* Jlrill. Polk J lance. Address by prof. (I.c-It princi. pal lb rui .nil.n high h^ol April 2ml. T:«l O'clock I*. M. . S--:.g —"\V.- Hope You Pi»U4ht • Pmil.-s .Men;." Play—.l u!i:bo Juiiib w::h seven : boys a:. 1 three girls taking part. Song—"The North Carolina Hills." Play —"Too Much of a Goil Thing." with tlir.-.- boy.- and sewx • g>U taking part. Sons —"Now Aren't You Ola J, You Came." i ANNOUNCEMENT. I Having been utged by my friends Republican primary as a candidate for llegister of Deeds of Suikei county. Your support will be ap preciated. I MUS SADIK PII.TOX I/IYIX. i Walnut Cove, N. C., March 21*. 1932 I LoST.—*ase containing pair of glasses, fountain pen, and otlu-r small articles on Meadows-VValnt't Cove highway or at Meanows school building. Reward if returned ta Mary M. Mitchell, Walnut Cove, N ,C. G. J. Tuttle Dead. G. J. Tuttl«\ airfd farmer and ex* Confederate soldier of Walnut Cove, is dead. *ir. Tuttle'a age wac past 80. I i . Novel Accident A most unusual accident occurred late Saturday afternoon near Pied, mont Springs. Pasjtor F. E. Harts field, of the M. K. church here, wart returning home when one of the rear wheels of his car ran off. The wheel ran down through the pasture j of S. A. Flinchum, scaring the cattle and causing a stampede. One of the cows, in jumping a ravine, fell anJ broke her back, killing the animal almost instantly. The additionrl report that the minister came on to I town without missing his wheel, is ' not verified. an lmi>ruftir.i! faivo. Theiv is ob viously tin liiiiKl'.c ground —either aIS wot or all dry. Tho «'liin>>f apparently want to crown y.v, l'u-Vi with an iron crown. They probab'.y »•«■:'« r to liint by sayintr. ho dupes t> eonnuer. Tho depression ha* !n*t«d so lons tho expert* havo run out of preriic* lions. I Tho bottom inns: havo fallen out I wh«n ih* erasli came. | There doesn't seem to bo any bot- I torn now. Hut like ea.-v after pain, • prosperity will feel awfully KOOJ ' when the depression is pone.