[MI THE ELKIN TRIBUNE
VOL. No. XIX, No. 47
MANY FARMERS EXPECTED TO ATTEND THE
OPENING OF ELKIN TOBACCO MARKET ON
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1; GOOD PROSPECTS
BEST GRADES WANTED
Offerings of Low Grades
Will Affect Average Price
a Considerable Amount
GOOD CORPS BUYERS
The stage is all set and every
thing is in readiness for th e opening
©f the tobacco warehouses here next
Wednesday, October 1, and it is ex
pected that a large number of grow
ers will be present to see the auc
tobacco market get under way.
Hl||£e expectations of the proprie
tors of the two large warehouses
here are met, there will be a vast
quantity of tobacco offered on the
opening day. And in this connection
The Tribune is requested to ask the
farmers to bring some of their bet
ter grades, as it is Impossible to
"try the market" with primings or
inferior grades, which hold the sale
average down to a low level.
It should be borne in mind that
the same tobacco companies which
' are represented on other markets
will be represented here, and the
buyers have their instructions as to
grade limits for price, and the same
grade .offered on a dozen different
floors should bring approximately
the same price. There may be a
slight difference for various rea
sons, but it is just as likely to b e in
fi.vor of a warehouse as against it
when there is a variation. Ware
house lighting facilities could cause
a difference in judging the color.
This point is well taken care of on
the Elkin market, where two large,
well-lighted warehouses are ready
to properly take care of the tobacco
which will be sold on the local floor.
This is not to he termed merely
"the Elkln Market," hut the "farm
er's market," where he may sell the
product of his labors and build up
the community In so doing. Tobacco
hauled to distant points and sold,
means the probable spending of a
good portion of the money derived
frim his crop, and at the point of
selling. Thus it may easily he seen
that the mouey which would come
into our community from the large
tobacco companies, will not have the
circulating influence upon communi
ty prosperity unless kept here. It
is of vital importance to the to
hacco growers of this section to co
operate by selling here, and it is
most encouraging to know that
great numbers throughout the ad
jacent tobacco growing territory
have promised to support the local
market.
It behooves every farmer within
reach of th£ local market to come
here on the opening date, bring a
load of good tobacco, and watch the
. warehousemen sell it for the highest
dollar it will bring, as compared to
the same grades on other marketß.
If the farmers will be fair to the
market and to themselves, there is
no doubt but that a wonderful to
bacco business may be done here,
resulting in net good for the farmer
through outside capital being put in
circulation, which will benefit the
community and every individual in
it.
COURT COLLECTS ONLY
$20.00 AND THE COSTS
Only Two Cum Hoard Tuesday fn
Recorder's Court; I loth Were
Whiskey Oases
The case against C. L. Boyd for
possession and transporting was dis
posed of Tuesday morning in Re
corder's court, and a fine of SIO.OO
and costs was imposed.
Willie Kennedy was charged with
the same offense, having been taken
into custody by a patrolman of the
highway system when it was learn
ed that he had a small, quantity of
-whiskey in his possession. A dup
licate fine of the other case was im
posed.
With some to "catch before hang
ing," and other cases being post
poned, the court enjoyed a quiet,
quick session and adjourned, having
collected only $20.00 in f|nes in
addition to the costs.
An inspection of the Caroia Cafe
on Monday resulted in its being giv
en a rating of 89, according to Mr.
E. W. McDaniel, proprietor of the
business.
Mr. McDaniel states that the In
spector made favorable comment up
on the sanitary features of the cafe,
and the metttod in which the food
was cooked and handled, and rec-*
ommended it to the public as a safe
place to eat.
WECOME
From The Town of Elkin
On behalf of The Town of
Klkin, 1 wish to extend a most
cordial welcome to the vtaltor*
here on Friday, September 2tt.
We fully realize the Import
ance of the part played by our
farmer friends, and ffladly lend
every assistance to the Kl wanis
flub of this city which Is spon
soring this movement of a g'l
together meeting with the hope
of accomplishing something that
Is worthwhile to the citizens who
make up the population of Klk
in's trading radius.
We Join wholeheartedly in ex
tending a welcome to every farm
er and his family, and may the
day spent in Klkin prove to be
an inspiration for better farming
and greater prosperity for the
farmer.
M. A. ROYALL,
Mayor of Klkin
BUILDING & LOAN
SHOWS GOOD GAIN
Assets Increased 20 Percent
Since Jan. 1; Installment
Shares Grow Also
IS NON-TAXABLE STOCK
A splendid increase is noted in
the assets and full paid stock of the
Elkln-Jonesville Building and Loan
Association, of which Mr. C. O.
Armfield is secretary and treasurer.
Mr. Armfield stated that the as
sociation last year enjoyed the best
year in its history, and since Janu
ary Ist of this year has shown a
very satisfactory growth, indicative
of the fact that our citizens have
found this an ideal method for sav
ing, or as a safe investment for
surplus funds.
A gain of 20 percent in assets
and a like amount in fully paid
stock is noted in the announcement
of the association in The Tribune.
Installment shares have increased
1,000 since the first of the yeur. An
interesting feature of building and
loan stock is that full paid shares
yield 5 per cent and is non-taxable.
Installment shares earn better than
0 percent, and is non-taxable.
If you have surplus money it will
be hard to find a better place to
invest it than in this stock. The
secretary will be glad to giv e you
full details.
WOMAN'S CLUB TO HOIjI> GET
TOGETHER LI'NCHKON (MT. 2
The annual "Get-Together" lunch
eon of the Woman's club will be
held at Hotel Elkin on Thursday,
October 2nd, with Mrs. George'
Marshall, of Mt. Airy, President of
the Sixth District of Federated
Clubs, as liQnor guest on this occa
sion.
The get-together luncheon which
is an outstanding social feature of
the club year will be held in the
main dining room of the hotel this
year.
A delightful program is being
planned.
A delicious course luncheon will
be served and the decorations will
be in charge of a committee of
which Mrs. Alex Chatham is chair
man.
PATH Kit OP MRS. MARION
AIjIjKN TORS AT S. C. HOMK
Mrs. Marion Allen, accompanied
by Mr. Allen left early Monday
morning for McColl, «S. C., in res
ponse to a message stating that Mrs.
Allen's father. N. B. Bethea passed
awny at his home earlier in the
night. Mr. Bethea was about sev
enty-five years old and had been
in failing health for the past year,
however, his death was a complete
shock to his family. Mrs. Allen had
been called home several times re
cently on account of his serious ill
ness and it was thought that his
condition had improved.
Surviving are his widow and
three sons and two daughters.
Mr. M. Q. Snow is spending this
week In New York City, In the In
terest of the Snow Clothing com
pany.
ELKIN. N. THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 25, 11)30
WELFARE OFFICER
NEEDS PUBLIC HELP
Books and Clothing Needed
For Children of County;
Letter Is Printed
OPEN RURAL SCHOOLS
Many rural schools are opening
for the fell session, and with the
opening comes many calls for as
sistance from parents who have
children to enter.
Mr. L. F. Walker. County Wel
fare officer, stated to a Tribune re
porter in a lengthy conversation
that there is great need among the
parents of school children in Surry
County, and that it is up to the gen
erous-hearted citizens of the , county
to come to their aid. Unless this
is done, said Mr. Walker, many
children'will b e prevented from en
tering school for lack of clothing
and books, or funds with which to
purchase them.
Substantiating his appeal for help
for the needy, Mr. Walker submit
ted a letter received from Mr. G rov
er Jarrel, of Ladonia, N. C., which
reads as follows:
Ladonia. N. C.
Sept. 8, 1930
Mr. L. F. Walker,
Elkin, N. C. *
Dear Mr. Walker:
Our school will begin on Mon
day, September 15th, and we are
not financially able to equip our
children for school. Is it possible
for us to get any assistance from
the county authorities? We would
like very much to get them in school
in the beginning of the term so
they can have the benefit of a full
term. You understand that the
hard times, as we call it, effects us
more so than it does people that
can support themselves.
I am feeling fine this morning,
our family is all well except our
baby, he is in the baby hospital at
RoarinK Gap. He was doing nicely
the last report from the hospital.
Let us hear from you by return
mail.
RwHpectfully, »
Grover Jarrell and family.
It will be seen from the above
that early action is necessary If
the children of the county ar e to
receive the benefits of a full school
term. Mr. Jarrell has been confin
ed to his home for several months,
and is unable to supply the choth
ing and school books necessary to
equip his children for school work.
And this is only one instance, Mr.
Walker stated. There are numerous
families in a similar condition, and
assistance is absolutely necessary in
order to enter all children of school
age.
Clothing of all kinds is in de
mand. Many children cannot enter
school properly clothed for the sake
of deceney or comfort, unless con
tributions of such articles needed
are furnished promptly. Suits, caps,
dresses, hats, underwear, overalls,
shoes, hosiery, and other items have
been appealed for, and the welfare
officer seeks to comply with these
requests through an appeal to the
public for aid. Many of the appeals
for h'elp are distressing, Mr. Walker
stated, and if the people of the
county knew the actual conditions
as they exist in many homes, there
would be a generous response to the
call for help.
Books, or money with which to
buy them, is also a necessity in
many Surry homes. The frequept
changing of school books has proved
disadvantageous to many families
where there are several children of
school age, in that It is not possible
for children of younger age to use
the books of their older sisters and
brothers. To comply with the
law, children must attend school—
hut they must have books and cloth
ing.
Mr. Walker has asked us to state
the above facts relative to the ur
gent need of books and clothing,
and requests all who can to' make
their donations Immediately so that
these articles may be distributed to
the needy at once. ' Contributions
may be left at the store of Somers
& Co., or upon request -Mr. Walker
will call for them personally.
"OUR BLUMHINB BRIDES" AT
LYRIC MONDAY AND TUKBDAY
"Our Blushing Brides", starring
Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery,
Anita Page and Dorothy Sabastain,
together with th e Rasch troupe of
famous ballet dancers, which is com
ing to the Lyric Theatre on Monday
and Tuesday, is one of the outstand
ing all-talking pictures of the year.
The scenes portray (ife from the
angle of the working girl as well
as ladies of luxury and the plot is
one of particular interefct. The act
ing ability of Miss Crawford had
never been mor e cleverly portrayed
than in this, one of her latest screen
succesaeß.
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CO OP ASSOCIATION
WORK BEING PUSHED
C. G. Armfield Is Named On
Board; Organization Is
Only Salvation
MUST CONTROL WEED
Frank Page has * been named
president of the co-operative tobaccd
growers association which is now
being formed for the purpose of
relieving the tobacco situation as it
exists today. /
Governor O. Max Gardner has
named seven men for the western
belt and seven for the eastern belt
to comprise the executive board of
the association. C. G. Armfleld,
cashier and vice-preßident of the
Elkln National Bank has been nam
ed as one of the seven for the west
ern section. Mr. Armfleld was also
chosen as on e of the seven delegates
at large to the general committee.
The need for a co-operative mar
keting system has become apparent
more noticeably since the opening
of the tobacco warehouses this sea
son, especially in Georgia where
tobacco sold for prices less than th>>
cost of production. The purpose of
the association which is now being
rapidly formed is to provide meth
ods of selling and control of prices,
and it is believed that it will meet
with the approval of the tobacco
growers of the state. who have
shown their interest in many ways
since the proposition of organiza
tion was first suggested. It is back
ed by Governor Gardner, who is
giving considerable time with a view
to bringing greater prosperity to
the farmer and Improving condi
tions generally for everyone.
The fact that Elkin was given rec
ognition on the board will be read
with interest by the farmers of Sur
ry, Yadkin and Wilkes counties, and
they may feel certain that Mr. Arm
field will guard their interests close
ly. .
Mr. P.agp. who was elected presi
dent as above stated, has declined
to accept, after several days deliber
ation over the matter, but makes the
statement that he will throw the in
fluences of the regional council be
hind the movement. At a meeting
called by Governor Gardner at Aslie
ville last spring, the regional coun
cil was formed, consisting of gov
ernors and business leaders of-seven
southeastern states. Mr. Page
pledged the wholehearted support of
the regional council, In the forma
tion of the co-operative association,
and adds that "we feel this is the
only way this most trying economic
siuation that now confronts us can
be solved."
FLASH GUN IN CHIEF'S
FACE AND FLEE SCENE
Caught IAH'HI Officer Unarmed and
Made Their Getaway; Two
Taken; One In Jail
Having been summoned to a point
near the Chatham Manufacturing
Co. last week. Chief of Police W. G.
Church immerliately went to the
scene to quell a reported disturb
ance or possible fight. Upon his ar
rival it was found that the car con
tained four men, two of whom were
Hudspeths, it is said, the third being
Andrew Parsons. There was a
fourth member of the party. One of
the four produced a revolver and
ordered the officer off the car after
he had stepped on the running
board to investigate. Being unarm
ed, Chief Church was at a decided
disadvantage and forced to comply
with the request of the quartet. The
four men then drove off and circled
the streets of the town at a terrific
rate of speed, it is said by spectators
and departed from town.
Search was instituted later, and
two of the men were captured. One
made bond and Parsons was remand
ed to jail, where h e is alleged to
have confessed his part in a robbery
alleged to have been committed by
the four men a few days ago, when
the postoffice at Cricket, in Wilkes
county, was entered. The building
also housed a filling station, the
proprietor of which was held up and
relieved of about SSO in cash. The
men were traveling in a car said to
have been stolen from Lenoir. A
gentleman from Lenoir visiting the
Wilkesboro Jail identified Parsons
as thei man who had held lim up
and took sl3.
The two Hudspeth young men are
still at large, although a vigilant
watch is being kept to apprehend
them.
Parsons, it is said, only recently
completed a penitentiary sentence.
Other members of the party are also
alleged to hav* prison records.
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GREAT FARMERS' CELEBRATION PROMISES
TO PROVE BIG SUCCESS HERE ON FRIDAY;
PROMINENT SPEAKERS; OTHER FEATURES
WECOME
From the Ki wanis Club
As president of the Kiwanis
Club of Klkin, permit me to ex
press fur the organization which
has mude possible this farmer's
celebration and get-together
event, a word of greeting and
hearty welcome.
Unselfishly, the club has per
fected plans for this occasion with
the sole purpose of forming a
better acquaintance and promot
ing the welfare of the farmer,
and speakers have been secured
who are ill sympathy with farm
prosperity and contented homes,
and 11 Is hoped that tlieir mes
sages will lie received in the
light in which they are Intended
—co-operation for prosperity.
The Kiwanis flub of Klkin is
deeply interested in the farmer,
and extends this special Welcome
to our city on September 1241. ,
J. (J. ABKRNKTHY,
President Kiwanis flub
MAJ. CHAS. STEDMAN
DIES IN WASHINGTON
End Came After a Spirited
Fight On Part of Man
Who Served Faithfully
VETERAN IN CONGRESS
Washington, Sept. 23. —Death has
silenced the career of Major Charles
Manley Stedman, of Greensboro.
89 and dean of Congress.
Tomorrow night at 12:10 the
body of the man who fought in the
civil war, will be carried hack to
North Carolina, his native state, and
funeral service will be held in Fay
etteville Thursday morning at 10:3(1
in the First Presbyterian church.
Taken to the Mount Alto naval
hospital on the night of September
11, following a stroke of apoplexy,
the veteran representative of the
fifth district waged a brilliant bat
tle for life, a struggle comparbale
to those lie fought as a gray-clad
Confederate, but the baud of death
could not be stayed, and Major
Stedman died shortly after noon to
day.
Major Stedman's death removes
from Congress the last representa
tive of the war between the states.
iFor years his colleagues had won
dered at his vitality, and gazed in
I open-mouthed awe as the beloved
North Carolinian performed the dn
ties of his office.
With him when he died were liii
daughter, Mrs. Katherine Palmer:
Mrs. Mary B. Stevens, who served
the fifth district member so long as
secretary, and Mr. and Mrs. Anton
Refregier, of New York. Mrs. fie
fregier is Mrs. Palmer's daughter.
Major Stedman is survived by his
daughter, Mrs. Katherine Palmer, of
Greensboro, and Washington, an(l
one brother, Frank H. Stedman,
president of the Cumberland Sav
ings Bank, of Fayetteville.
NAME OF J. G. RAY IS
FORGED ON CHECK
Other Checks Are Handled By Banks
With Signatures of Forged
Names On Them
Making an easy living seems to
be the order of the day, and some
person or persons seem to be inclin
ed to prey upon the bank accounts
of men unaware of their action.
However, a check for $20.00 was
called to the attention of J. G. Ray,
by the Elkin National Bank, as hav
ing: been handled through the bank
at Yadklnvllle. Evidently the check
had been paid there, and was sent
here for collection, but the signa
ture of Mr. Ray aroused suspicion
whereupon the bank made an inves
tigation and found that the check
had been forged.
It ts learned that \ other checks
bearing names of men in his section'
have been flashed upon banks for
payment, some of which probably
were acknowledged as genuine.
Turning under lespedeza for two
years on the farm of W. W. Rogers
of Person county, Increased tl\e corn
yield to 104 bushels an acre an
"orrpared with only 50 bushels
where no lespedeza had been grawn.
I'I'HMKHKI) WEEKLY
PLANE STUNT FLYING
Elkin-Kernersville To Play
Ball Game; Foot Races
Also Included
A BARBECUE DINNER
While the goal of attendance has
been set high. It is hoped that the
number will even exceed that ex
pected here on Friday, Sept. 26th,
the occasion of farmers' celebration
day.
The Klkln Kiwanis Club, which
h#s sponsored this Ret-together
mbvement, has been busy the last
few days arranging the details of
the event, and at least three promi
nent speakers will be hero to dis
cuss just such subjects as the farm
er and his family are most interest
ed in—that of greater prosperity
on the farm.
The celebration is plannc 1 as an
all-day affair. The earlier hours of
the day will in all probability be
consumed in renewing old friend
ships among the people of this- and
the surrounding section, and dis
cussing farm problems and other
phases of life as it pertains to a
more happy existence through bet
ter homes, better roads, better
churches and schools, and dozens of
other "betters," many of which will
be discussed by th e speakers.
Allowing ample time for all visit
ors to reach the city, they will then
be invited to the local tobacco
warehouses, where the speakers will
present their messages in the hope
of saying something for the good of
the masses, and any who fail to
hear the speakers will be forced to
pay for their absence through lack
of the knowledge imparted, when
they return to tli"jr homes and take
up the daily tasks about their
homes —minus many important
suggestions that they could other
wise hav e added to their "dictionary
of farm helps."
Following the morning addresses
by these speakers, who are well
known and duly credited for their
ability, the noon barbecue lunch
will be served, and the Woman's
Club lias volunteered to lend its
assistance to those appointed by the
Kiwanis Club. The task of feeding
all who are expected is a big job,
but assurance lias been made that 110
failure will be admitted by the
serving committee.
If the speeches are not completed
during the morning: hours, this will
again he taken up in the early af
ternoon. But to say the least, the
speakers will he given ample time,
for this is the major reason for the
'occasion—to secure from those who
have profited by past experience
something that will be helpful to
every farmer and his wife who come
her e Friday.
In tile mid-afternoon, a baseball
game between Klkin and Kerners
ville will be staged. This promises
to furnish a real thrill to baseball
fans.
Mr. Ed. Newkirk, of North
Wilkesboro and Winston-Salem, has
agreed to spend the day here, and
will do stunt flying for the amuse
ment of the visitors, as well as car
ry passengers commercially.
We could write columns on the
benefits to be derived from this
great farmer' celebration, but will
not attempt it at present preferring
to leave the matter to those whom
we know are thoroughly qualified,
and furthermore, highly interested
in the welfare of the farmer, his
family and th® community in which
they live.
So come to Elkin on Friday, Sept.
26th, and get what has been
planned for you.
WORK HAI..TKD, THEN STARTED
ON NEW HOSPITAL BUILDING
Due to a temporary shortage of
steel for the construction of the
Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital,
work w>}B suspended for a brief time
last week. However, the heavy
rains of Friday and Saturday would
have caused a suspension of activi
ties anyway, but a shipment of steel
was received Monday and the bang
of the hammer is again being heard.
Work is forging ahead as fast as
labor and material can assemble it,
but the actual completion will not
come sooner than is desired or need
ed.
The favorable weather has per
mitted the work to get well under
way, and It is hoped to have the
building IQ shape so that winter's
snow, sleet and rain will not be a
handicap in goine Mho*-* with con
struction during th* winter months.