/ MOORE COUNTY’S LEADING NEWS WEEKLY THE A Paper Devoted to the Upbuilding VOL. 12, NO. 2. ^ >*j:arthaoc aACUE SPRINCS LAK EV/ICW jAcksoh SPRIMOS SOUTMBRN PIMCS ASHLEV PILOT FIRST IN NEWS AND ADVERTISING of the Sandhill Terri to/'* /A. North Carolina Aberdeen and Southern Pines, North Carolina, December 11, 1931. ALL RESPONSIBLE FOR HARD TIMES, SAYS R. B. HOUSE Give Up the Villain Hunt and Set To Work to Create New System MAKES ABLE TALK HERE Captain R. B. House, executive sec retary to the president of the Uni versity of North Carolina, made one of the most distinguished addresses heard by the Kiwanis Club of Aber deen this year at the club’s weekly meeting held in the Pinehurst Com munity Church on Wednesday. Blaming no mart or group of men, but all of us, for conditions of the present, Mr. House suggested that we might as well give up our villain hunt, for we can’t find him. We have all participated in bringing about the present “period of collective lunacy,” as he called it. Conversely, he said, no man or group of men is going to lead us out of the predicament; we must do it ourselves. And we need a fun damental change of heart to accom plish it. Hard headed, live- at-home wisdom, the looking after ,of our own com munities, our own people, ourselves instead of some great worldwide scheme. Captain House recommends. America was founded upon the ideal that the common man had a right to a better living. Through ancient history, Roman'- history, the Middle Ages the aristocratic principal was supreme, the plain man* not consider ed. This changed around the 14th century when the plain, ordinary men of England destroyed the chivalry of France. Then plain man began to fight his way up. Thus was furnish ed the inspiration for the American Revolution, for the democratic sys tem of government, for American business, for plain American citizen ship. No one here is jealous of the man who has built up a great business be cause each of us knows he has an opportunity to do likewise. We must settle down now to a long term, long lasting plan of stable liv ing. Develope economic stability. Stop moving from hither to yon. What we need in America is less utilitarian piessure, more spiritual joy. We need to have more fun, stop thinking that everything is tied up in the pursuit of the almighty dollar. Wealth as a system is bankrupt, he said. But with confidence, we have the ability, the courage-, the inventiveness to win our way to a new system. Nurdoch Johnson Retires from Senate and Local Law Pf'actice Prominent Citizen To Return toj Camden, S. C., Jan. 1st, After | Long Residence Here | Murdoch M. Johnson, State Sena tor from this district and a member ,of the law firm of Johnson & Johnson, Aberdeen, tendered his resignation from the legislative body and an nounced his withdrawal from the piactice of law in Moore county this week. Senator Johnson is returning to his former home in Camden, S. C., on January first to resume legal prac tice there from which he retired to come to Aberdeen in July 192.5. Mr. Johnson has been a leader in all civic affairs in Aberdeen for the past six years. He has played a prominent part in the counsels of the Democratic party in county and state, and served with distinction in the last session of the State Legisla ture. .At Raleigh he was a member of the Senate Committee on Appro priations and the Committee on Bank ing. In the local field, Mr. Johnson was piesident of the Kiwanis Club during the year 1929. He organized and was first president of the Aberdeen Good Fellows Club, an organization devot ed to charity and relief measures. He has been president of the Aberdeen Chamber of Commerce for a number .of years, and for the past few years has served as chairman of the school board here. He has also been an active member of the directorate of the Aberdeen Building and Loan Asso ciation.' In addition to sending in his Senate resignation this week, Mr. MURDOCH JHONSON PORTER HOPKINS KILLED AS PLANE FALLS OUT WEST RICHARD BOGGS, 14, RILLED BY AUTO ON] RD. TO PINEHURST FIVE CENTS Busy Life Ends Popular Youngster, Riding His Scooter, Dodgel'One Car To Run Into Another BOY SCOUTS PALLBEARERS Returning home on his scooter from helping his scoutmaster, the Rev. E. L. Barber, build the platform for the Christmas exercises in the Pethesda Presbyterian Church, Rich ard Boggs, 14-year old SiOn of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Boggs, was struck by an automobile and killed Tue.sday after noon. The accident occurred near the Boggs home on the Aberdeen-Pine- hurst highway about a mile from Aberdeen. The inquest on Wednesday re vealed the fact that young Boggs, was struck by a car driven by Bill McLaurin, colored of Pine hurst, bound toward Aberdeen while attempting to dodge a car traveling in the Pinehurst direction. McLaurin at the time did ntl think he had hit the brty with sufficient force to cause him injury, but returned to report th^ accident to the Boggs household I as soon as he realized what had hap- Former Resident of Pinehurst i pened. He helped carry the child to 1 PASSES AWAY AT CARTHAGE HOME Former Member of State As sembly and Senate Was One of County’s Foremost Citizens DEAN OF MASONRY HERE DANIEL A. .McDONALI) TAX BILLS REFLECT SHIFT OF BURDEN OFF LANDOWNERS the house. McLaurin was exonerated from blame by Coroner D. Carl Fry and Sheriff Cha’les McDonald after the inquest. Richard was one of the m.ost lova- Samuel Porter Hopkins, Jr., former ble youngsters in Aberdeen, popular Dies From Injuries in Santa Barbara, Cal. LEARNED TO FLY HERE Governor Gardner Tells Pilot People Are Just BejjinninR To j Realize Extent of Relief PITIES NEXT GOVEROR winter resident of Pinehurst, was fatally injured in an airplane crash last Sunday in Santa Barbara, Cal- Johnson has tendered his resignation . according to an. Associated Press dispatch to the Sandhills Daily News. The reporj^ reads; By M. R. Dunnagan The I* .ot Raleigh Correspondent “Property owners of North Carolina are just now beginning to realize to what extent the 1931 General Assem- with old and young, a leader among i bly relieved them of their tax pay- the Boy Scouts and among his class-1 n'lents, although they have not yet rr.ates of the Eiijhth grade in the i Daniel A. McDonald, for years one of the foremost citizens of Moore county, passed away at his home in Carthage at 7 .o’clock Tuesday morn ing. While not unexpected by those who knew of his condition, his death came as a distinct shock to the entire countrj’side. Mr. McDonald has long been con nected with the business and political life of Moore county. He was its first surveyor. Clerk of the Superior Court, representative in the General Assem bly and member of the State Senate. He served as a mmbr of the Board of Directors of the State Hospital for the Insane at Raleigh, as well as a member of the county and State Dem ocratic Executive Committees and other political organizations. He was a Democrat who helped redeem the i county and ^tate from the Russell I regime and at that time became af filiated with what afterwards be came known as the Simmons machine, though he did not follow the late United States Senator into a bolt ,of the national Democratic ticket in 1928. In all these public capacities Mr. McDonald served ably and well. His was a lovable disposition, happy with the gift of being able to hold his own counsel while getting the full bene- Man Shot in Robbery Attempt in Pinebliiff Jasper Little Admits Guilt and Involves Others in Series of Thefts ' fr.om the school board and as presi dent of the Chamber of Commerce. Senator Johnson came to Aberdeen in 192.^ to aid his late distinguished uncle, J. McN. Johnson, and his cous in, J. Talbot Johnson, in their grow ing law practice. Before that time he practiced law in Camden, and returns to his f,ormer field the first of the >ear, opening an office in the Crocker Buililing. Mr. Johnson has the unique distinc tion of having served in the legisla tive bodies of both North and South Carolina, having been a member of the South Carolina Assembly from 1918 to 1922. “While his bride of three weeks stood among the spectators, Samuel Hopkins, 25 years old. New Y.ork airplane pilot, crashed from 1000 feet near Goleta Airport, eight miles north of here, late Sunday afternoon and was injured, possibly fatally. The cause of the accident was not ascer tained.” A later dispatch reads: “Santa Barbara, Cal., Dec. 8—(/P) —Laptring into unconsciousness after a brief rally, Samuel Hopkins, 22- year .old New York flier, died here In Mr. Johnson’s removal from the | *ate today of injuries received Sun- community, .Aberdeen, the Sandhills, | day when his plane crashed from Moore county and the state lose a j feet in an airpc’t stunt pro valuable citizen, one who has contrib-1 gram. uted much to the growth and W’elfare j Young Hopkins was a director of ol the Section. He has been untiring ! the Lake Champlain Aviation Coun- ir his efforts for community good of j try club of New York.” all kinds, and his loss in the local Awakened by a slight noise outside the rear window in the room in which they were sleeping, Mrs. E. G. Adams, wife of th" proprietor of Highway Garage in Pinebluff, quietly awakened her husband, who discerned the dim cutlint*- of a man outside apparently about to enter the room. A scream of pain and the sound of running feet followed the sTibts of Mr. Adams’ automatic, indicating that the man was hit and running away. Early Wednesday morning Mr. Adams and officers followed the trail which led to the home of Jasper Lit tle, between Wagram and Laurinburg, where they found the man in bed suffering from a bullet wound in his side. Little at first denied all knowl edge of the attempted robbery but later admitted his guilt, implicating three others. He was taken to * Pinebluff and turned .over to Sheriff C. J. McDonald, who later gathered in Buddy Sea- grove and John Henry Fairley for in vestigation. Attempts to enter the home of Miss Nannie McDonald and Harry Barrett, also of Pinebluff, had been made la ter in the night. Officers of Scotland county gave Little a bad reputation. He had served two terms on the chain gang and one term in the peniten tiary. field will be distinctly felt. And let it be added that in his go ing, The Pilot loses its able secre tary and a most active member of its hoard of directors. Dixie Offers Theatre for Big- Benefit Tuesday Ne^ Proceeds of Two Perform ances To Go fo Christmas Charitv Fund in Aberdeen I The entiie net proceeds of the Iwto j performances at the D'xie Theatre i in .Aberdeen next Tuesday night will be turned over by the management to the Good Fellows Club of .A.ber-1 ^pcnd the winter Learned To Fly Here Young Hopkins learned t(yfly while a resident of the Sandhills, being a pupil ,of Lloyd O. Yos^ of the Knoll- wood Airport here. He spent many winters in Pinehurst with his father, the late Dr. Samuel P. Hopkins, and mother, of Brooklyn, N. Y. He made many friends in this section. The Daily News of November 19th reported Hopkin’s marriage to Miss Marian Robertson, daughter of Mr. end Mrs. liar,old B. Robertson, of Vancouver, stating that after the cer emony the young couple left Van couver for Seattle ny motor, from v.hich city they planned to fly in Mr. Ilopkin’s plane to Santa Barbara to Aberdeen High School. He had >‘‘^11 burdens have been shifted to those discovered to what extent the tax j fit of those wit];i whom he was asiw- his friends but a few moments be fore the fatal accident, having play ed basketball and aided Mr. Barber with the work of Christmas prejiara- tions after school that day. A pall of gloom was cast over the entire vil lage of Aberdeen when news of Rich ard’s tragic death spread about town. Funeral services were held yester day morning at 11 o’c'ock at the Catholic Church in S.outhern Pines. Fellow members of his Boy Scout tioop acted as bearers, and the Eighth Giade attended in a body. Surviving besides the parents are two small brothers and one sister, to whom the sympathy of the entire countryside has gone f.orth. “Ben Hiir” Here For Charity Show Sunday Epic Film at Carolina Theatre, Pinehurst, To Aid Fund For (Christmas Needy most able to pay,” Governor O. Max Gardner told The Pilot this week, re ferring to his recent statement on State tax collections. Governor Gardner pointed out in that statement that while taxes have been cut $12,000,000 on land and prop- ciated in the enterprise then being undertaken. While a member of the State legislative bgdy he passed the county-wide stock law which showed his foresight, though at the time it was a politically unpopular move. In other like matter'-' he did what he thought was I'est for the public re- c rty, taxes on incomes and franchises ! gardless of his .own opinion or the ef- of corporations and business were in- feet it might tend to have on his own creased an average of -10 to .50 per : personal aggrandizement, cent, and represents the biggest in-^ Mr. ^IcDonald was a life-long mem- '. rease and the highes\t rates ever lev-1 ber of the Presbyterian church in ied in the stat'>. Frjinchi=o rates were i which he was for years a ruling eld- m.reasd on power companies 43 per i ei', and gave to his church as to his cent, on ordinary iaisiness corpora- party and state the best there was in tions 25 per cent and inc.ome rates on I him. corporations 22 per cent, by the 1931 ^ nis wiff die.! several years ago (Jeneral .Assembly, he points out. The and two children preceded him to the tpx receipts of the land and property <;rave. He is survived by two daught- owners arc reflecting the big cut on jjis .j. k. Itobcrts and Miss Anna their holdings this year, he said. i Lee M'jiionald, .n- son, I). A. .^Jc- “The most important function of nonal ., Jr., and sevt'ral grand chil- the .office of Governor in these times ; dien. is that of serving as general mana- dern for its ChristrHas charity work, it was announced yesterday, and im mediately plans were set on foot by i tl'o cnih ff'r a big turnout of the cit izens tlia*^ evening. “Touchdown.” one of the best foot ball pictures ever filmed is the feat ure that night, with the usual com- ed'es, news, etc., but a!sn as a spec ial added attraction, non; ^ real live vaude.i'le talent. Th^re ir to be no boo.' t in prices, . ut tT FP who can affo-d to do s.o will be e.'rpected to pay more for their 'eats than they nee i to. It all goes into the relief coffers, anti there i.s going to be big need for a big fund ‘.i^is Christmas period. The management is giving the the?).- tre, lights, service of all employes. At the present time five indigent everyt' ing except the actual cost .of I cases are being cared for by the Seal procuring the film frn“. There will i Sale funds. One of these is a mother Sandhills shops are full of attrac tive Christmas gifts. * Surviving him, in addition to his wife, are his mother and a sister, Mrs. I). II. Ed^wards. MAKES GENEROUS GIFT TO CHRISTMAS SEAL SALE Mrs. ^Vancis T. Keating, ever ready tnd active in welfare work, has given the sum of $3fi.o.00 to take care of i>ne patient for one year in the Tu berculosis Sanatorir,m. Mrs. Keating iir in close touch with the local sit uation and realizes the vital work that is being done for the public good. When an incipient case is taken to the Sanatorium, it means not only that a life is saved but a danger spot to the community is removed. “Ben Hur,” one of the greatest •Stage productions ever given to the American public, and now made into one of the greatest films of the mod ern era, co'ncs Sunday night to the Carolina Theatre to aid the Kiwanis Ciub’s Christinas Relief Fund. Reserv ed seat tickets are on sale in the Carolina Hotel and at the Carolina \Pharmacy. Minimum admission charges have been made low, that all may ha\e the oppoi-tunity of seeing the film and doing their bit toward helping the needy of the Sandhills. Those who can afford to do s.o will be expected to pay in proportion to their ability, and it is hoped that a large fund may be realized on Sun day night. Orchestra and boxes are reserved. be two performances that evening, at 7 and 9:30, and full houses are look ed for. Do your Christmas shopping early. Don’t wait till the last minute. of seven children, another a mother of three. Contributions may be sent to Mrs. T. A. Cheatham, County Chairman, or to Mrs. James Quale, chairman for Pinehurst. (Please turn to page 8) 1932 Auto Licenses On Sale Here Tuesday Jack McN. Johnson To Handle County Distribution at Station in Aberdeen Auto licerse tags for 19.'52 go on sale December 1.5th throughout the state. Jack Johns,on of Aberdeen is the ^loore county distributor and has opened an office in the Bobhy Burns Colleg-e Glee filling station at the luiiction ot the , The funeral’ was held at the Pres- 1 yterian church Wednesday, with in ti rment in the cemetery at Carthage. Mr. McDonald was for more than fifty years a member of the Masonic trati'rnity and was at his death prob ably the oldest member in this county.- As a husband he was loving and con siderate; as a father kind and in- I'lUlgent; as a friend true and tried, and as an an'agonist o^en ard fair. He served his family, his day and his generation well and in his pass ing the county and the state have lost a valuable asset. Club Here December 17 •Aberdeen to Pinehurst roail witn Li. S. Highway No. 1 in Aberdeen for distribution of the ]ilates. Aberdeen is one of the 11 new “all year” offices. This year for the first time licen- and it is recommended that tickets | ses in North Carolina will be sold on for these be purchased in advance if j the basis of the weight of the vehi-1 hurst Theatre next «week and one you would be sure .of good seats. The cle instead of the hor.seiiower. Underthat will be of especial interest to all Col!ei»e Sonf>s, Comedy Skits, Jazz and Solos On Proijram at Carolina Theatre, Pinehurst -An extra attraction at the Pine- rest of the house will be “first come, first served,” so you'd better be on hand around 8 o’clock Sunday night if you want to see “Ben Hur” and do your part toward aiding the cfl;inty charities in their Christmas relief work the new law, licenses will be sold at Sandhillers is the engagement of the the rate of 5.5 cents per hundred ! Davidson C^dlege Glee Club and Or- weight, manufacturer’s shipping; chestra for a concert Thursday, De weight to dpt<"vminp proper weight,; comber ITth. at 8:20 p. m. A very in fer passenger motor vehicles. The terestiii?: program of much variety, minimum fee will be ?12..50. : consisting .of college songs, comedy Passenger automobiles used for the! skits and orchestra numbers by the The benefit perforpiance was made! transportation of passengers for hire Jazz Orchestra, as well as solos by possible through the generosity of i w’ill be licensed on a basis of 90 cents i the violinist, Horace Erwin of New Manager Charles W. Picquet of the j pei hundredweight, with the minimum 1 York, and by George Pardington, bar- Carolina Theatres, who announced at I fee to be .$18. i itone, who wop the Atwater Kent the Kiwani.s Club meeting this week i Rates for trucks vary from 55 cents j Ra