]~l THE ELKIN Tribune!^
VOL. No. XX No. 7
FARMERS PLEASED
OVER PROSPECTS
CO-OP MARKETING
Vote Showed Favor To
Be Unanimous
For It
J. R. PAGE SPEAKS
J. R. Page, president of the pro
posed North Carolina Co-Operative
Tobacco Marketing Association, ad
dressed a large number of farmers
from Burry and adjoinliw counties
in a farmers' meeting held at the
school auditorium here last Friday
aKnrnoon.
' rn# speaker was Intfoduced by C.
0. Armfield, member of the execu
tive committee which was recently
named. Consisting of seven men.
Armfield briefly outlined the situa
tion as It pertains to the tobacco
grower and the problem that is con
fronting producers of the weed, as
serting his belief that the salvation
of the farmer was through co-oper
ative marketing, thereby having a
say-so as to th e prices received,
through officials appointed by the
association who will he selected to
look after the farmer's interests
without self-interest to rob the
grower of that which belongs to
him, as was experienced during the
life-of the old organisation under a
similar name.
When Mr. Page was introduced
and asked to address the farmers,
he politely declined the proferred
position of the stage, seeming to
prefer a closer range and a closer
contact with his hearers, and made
his talk from the floor-level.
Every ear was open to reception,
and every eye trained upon the
npeaker, who assured the farmers
that he was for them, and furthar-
that he was traveling at his
wrn expense in the hope of perfect-
B| the organization and bringing it
BP* grand climax whereby th«
HWan>'r might be relieved of his era
jKrrusstng situation and come to
M «M who Is self-supfMrt
ing and more.
He described the tobacco terri
tory as being divided into two belts
-the Eastern and the Old Belt,
the latter taking in local tobacco
crops, due to lateness of marketing.
In the state there are more than
60 tobacco producing counties,
growing a total of approximately
700 million pounds to tobacco. He
pointed out that through co-opera
tive marketing, the grades would
be determined under Federal super-
continued on page 8, first section)
"WITH BYRD AT
THE SOUTH POLE"
Noted Picture to lie Shown Here
Today and Friday for Benefit of
the American Legion
The American Legion will share
in the proceeds from the famous
picture, "With Byrd at the South
Pole," which Is to be shown at the
Lyric Theatre today (Thursday)
and again Friday, matinee and
night. The admission for matinee
will be 10 and 20 cents, and for
mfcctit will be 20 and 40 cents. The
price has not been raised on account
of the Legion sharing in the pro
ceeds, but on account of the extra
expense of th© picture. It is ex
pected that well-filled bouses will
greet all showlßgs.
Associated Charities
To Meet On Friday
The meeting of the MecutiTe
committee of the Board of Asso
ciated Charities will be held on
Friday evening at 7:BX In Panl
Gwjra's office, according to a
statement made by Rev. Rph
Whtaenhunt, chairman. The
committee is composed of Re*.
Whlsenhnnt, M. R. Bailey, Mrs.
Richard Chatham and Mrs: Sam
A full attendance is te>
shred-
Anyone knowing of families or
persons in need of help will
please report to one of the shore
committee before Friday evening
or bring the name in to this
meeting. The Associated Chari
ties this year will be In charge of
all of the charities of the town,
and all the other organisations
will cooperate with this move
ment
Don't neglect to tnrn in the
names and let there he no empty
stockings in Elkin on Christmas
morning as n result of your neg
ligence.
CITY BLANKETED
BY HEAVY SNOW
HERE WEDNESDAY
Many Surprised at Un*
usual Depth of the
Fall
ABOUT TWO FEET
Although a few citizens were
awar e that snow waß falling at the
hour of twelve —midnight-—it wan a
complete surprise to many when
they arose on Wednesday mornnig
to find the ground covered to a
depth of perhaps 18 Inches, the
heaviest snowfall to be recorded
here In so many years that no one
can be found to say when.
The snow was fulling swiftly at
dawn, and there had been no let-up
at the time of writing this article
(2:30 P. M. Wednesday!. The
depth has been measured at various
places throughout th e town, ans a
point near the Southern Railway
measured 22 1-2. inches before the
noon hour. Shortly after that time,
measurement was made in the yard
of the Methodist parsonage, and a
record depth of slightly more than
25 niches was noted.
A brief review of the record
breaking snowfall her e might he
summed up as follows: Midnigh
snowing: 3 A. M., getting deep: day
break, very deep: work time, reali
zation of real depth; very difficult
to keep snow out of hoot tops: 12
M., over two feet, and strenuous
task for "two feet" to carry on.
Som e ancient history has been
dug up since the snow began to fall,
but no one has been heard to say
that they ever witnessed the equal
in Elkin. The passenger train due
here from Winston-Salem at 11:07
had not passed Rural Hall at 1
o'clock. A gentleman who found
It necessary to drive to Slatesville
made the rapid speed of three miles
in two hours, aud gave It up.
Work of clearing the streets has
been greatly handicapped by the ex
treme depth and irapldty fatntrCTinow,
and little had been accomplished
in behalf of traffic other than keep
ing pathways open along the side
walks. Numerous cars, some
through necessity and others per
haps for the fun of it, have helped
to keep the snow at an even depth
in the streets. Some, with low
axles, were forced to park where the
snow banked against them so heavy
it was impossible to travel farther
while still others, parked In front
of various homes In the city, were
unable to move at all, so great was
the drift that had piled up on all
sides.
It was the biggest snow Elkin
folks have been permitted to view
for forty year* or more, and. as
stated above, no one has as yet been
found to vouch for a deeper one
at all. i
ELKIN WINS IN
CHARITY - GAME
Local Football All-Star* Retaliate
With Mount Airy Team at
Rl,.«-«• j ;..rk
The lfilkln all-star football squad
came back Into their own in their
tilt with the Mt. Airy all-stars on
the local field Saturday afternoon.
They remembered their overwhelm
ing defeat by the Mt, Airy team on
Thanksgiving day and bent their
energies to the task, of redeeming
themselves.
Shugart, Moore and McAllater
were the outstanding playern. Prob
ably the A lie running, punting and
blocking of McAlister wan responsi
ble for the victory. The Elkin team
won by a one-sided score of 12-0
and much credit is due the entire
team for holding Mt v Airy to the
first two downs. •
The proceeds of this game, as well
as the Thanksgiving game played at
Mt. Aify, will go to the charity
movement of the two towus. A
good sum was realised from each
game.
SCHOOL CLOSES
FOR HOLIDAYS
Instead of closing Friday as had
been planned. Superintendent J. H.
Al (red advises The Tribune that
nince It %s»«i nts«ii#*ry to suspend
Wednesday on accerunt of the snow,
there will be no further session of
school until January B, which will
give the pupils two extra days for
Christmas.
Splendid work has been done thus
far ,and it Is eipected th e holiday
vacation will be enjoyed by both
faculty and pupils, and that all will
re-enter upon th e school work with
renewed energy when fho school bell
rings o» January 5.
KLEIN. N. C., THURSDAY. Dtt'KHHRR 18, 1930
FUNERAL SERVICES
HELD ON TUESDAY
FOR J. S. POPLIN
Remains Interred At
Maple Springs
Church
WAS 83 YEARS OLD
Funeral services were held Tues
day afternoon from the Maple
Springs church In Wilkes county,
for Mr. John Samuel Poplin. age
82, who died suddenly sometime
Monday afternoon. Mr. Popjin had
been at work in a field not so far
from the home of his son, Silas Pap
lin, with whom he made his home.
He told the family when he left thi
house that he probably would noL
return until late. They became
alarmed after it became dark and
started a search for him, which re
sulted in their findfng his body !n
the field, where he had plowed two
or three rounds. The plow line*
were still around his neck and the
horses were standing: where they
stopped when he fell. It is supposed
from the amount that he had plowe 1
; that he died shortly after the noon
hour.
Mr. Poplin was a highly esteemed
citizen of the community in which
he. lived and had a host of friends
In this city, who mourn his passing.
Surviving are the following child
ren: Mrs. R. L«. Harris, Elkln; Leei
Poplin, Ronda: Silas Poplin. Ronda:
Walter Poplin. Winston-Salem:
William Poplin, Sanford; Mrs. John
Burcham. Jonesvllle, and Paul Pop
lin, of Portland, Oregon. Several
grandchildren and great-grnnd-chil
dren also survive.
Funeral rites were ill charge of
Rev. J. N. Bryant, Rev. C. 8. Morri
son and Rev. L. B. Abernethy. The
floral offeruigs were a silent testi
mony of the esteem in which the de
ceasd was held.
FOUR ARE. SENT „
TO THE ROADS
Recorder's Court. Finds Fou. Guilty
Of Offenses nnd Imposes a
Total of 1A Mouths
Foy and Boyd Shepherd, who
were arrested here last Saturday
afternoon on a charge of operating
a car in a reckless manner while
under the Influence o» liquor, were
found guilty In Recorder's Court
here Tuesday mdrnlng and given
sentences of four months each by
Judge Harry H. Barker.
Raymond Miller and Clarence
Collins, youths of this section, were
up before Judge Barker on a charge
of stealing meat, which they had
carried to Mount Airy with the evi
dent Intention of disposing of. when
officers of that city became suspici
ous and communicated with local
officers. The meat was found in
their car. They were convicted and
each given sentences of four months,
and put on probation for two years.
Barney Crabb, charged with pos
session. transporting and public
drunkenness, was fined $lO and the
costs .
SPLENDID HOME
IS LOST TUESDAY
Nine-Room Home of W .I*. Haynes
*©es Up in Smoke in Early Hours
of Tuesday Morinng
The handsome home of Mr. aud
| Mrs. W. L. Haynes, of State Road.
I was completely destroyed by Are
about 3 o'clock Tuesday morning,
taking in the entire contents of the
home as well.
When discovered the lire was be
yond control so far as saving the
home was concerned, and had
spread to the well-bouse and an out
building nearby, which were de
stroyed also.
It was by mere accident, per
haps, that the blase was discovered
originating at a time when most
cititens are in bed. but some one
made th« discovery and spread the
alarm, but too late to save either
the home or the contents, both be
ing a complete loss.
Insurance to the amount of $6,000
on the home and SB,OOO on the fur
niture is said to have been carried,
but due to the fact that Mr. and
Mrs. Haynes wer e In Winston-Salem
at the time of the destruction of
their porperty, It was impossible to
verify the rumor.
The hom 4 was a valuable piqce of
property, and had only been built
a few years ago.
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Mr and Mrs. Ale*, Chatham vis-
Hod Mr Chatham'* mother in Win
wton-Sulcni, last week.
WRECKS AUTO TO
AVOID STRIKING
TWO SMALL BOYS
Pinned Under Car Last
. Friday; Not Hurt;
On Business Trip
A CHRYSLER CAR
Mr. Paul Chappell and family, of
Winston-Salem, visited Mr. Chap
pell's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W.
Chappell, here this week.
While in the city Mr. Chappell
related a thrilling experience which
occurred last Friday afternoon as
he was en route from Lexington to
Winston-Salem after a business trip.
While traveling along th„ highway,
two small boys darted out Into the
road unexpectedly as to the driver,
and in order to avoid striking them
Mr. Chappell turned his car off an
embankment, the machine turning
over several times.
Mr. Chappell wan pinned under
the car (or some time, hut fortu
nately he was not suffering from
his uncomfortable position othsr
than being fastened until help ar
rived. The car was lifted and Mr.
Chappiill found that he had sus
tained no injuries.
The automobile, a nearly ne>v
Chrysler, was practically demolished
MRS. R. R. FOLGER
DIED THURSDAY
Funeral From l>obson Metlioilist
Church Friday Afternoon;
Kong Illness.
Dobson. Dec. 16,—The funeral of
Mrs. Dr. R, R. Folger, which was
held Friday afternoon at the Dobson
Methodist church was largely at
tended. Rev. Elmer Simpson, her
pastor, conducted the services. In
terment was made in the Dobson
cemetery.
jHiHtoi, reputed in „slmple
and eloquent manner the useful
and noble life of Mrs. Folger. For
many years she has been a consist
ent member of the Dobson Methodist
church and took an active Interest
In all of Its activities as long as her
strength permitted. For the past
several months her health has been
In a precarious condition and dur
ing the last weeks It has been real
ized that the end was not far away,
however she continued cheerful un
til she lapsed Into unconsciousness
Just preceding her death. She
passed away early Thursday morn
ing. She was the daughter of IJr.
and Mrs. Lewis Woltz of Hlllsvllle,
Va., a family long prominent In that
section of Virginia. Even when
overtaxed with disease her gentle
and cheerful disposition never failed
her. Tue floral tributes which were
hanked In massive heaps around the
casket were beautiful.
Surviving ar e 'her husband. Dr.
R. R. Folger, two sons. Dr. Carl
Folger, of Spartanburg ,S. C., and
Dr. Joe Folger. of Dobson; two
daughters, Mrs. Edwin Bowles, of
Ashevllle. and Mrs. P. G. Boilch, of
Dobson: three brothers, Dr. P. B.
Wolti, Dobson; Chas. Woltz. Blue
filed, W. Va., and Sidney Woltz,
Los Angeles, Cal; two slaters, Mrs.
Robt. JJowlett. of Hlllsvllle, Va., and
Mrs. E. L. Taylor, Neb.
The pall bearers were' Fr"4.
ellyn. Franklin Folger. A. D. Fol
ger, John Comer, John Lewellyn
and Elmer M. Simpson.
SENATOR OVERMAN
PASSES IN CAPITOL
Body of !,«(' Senator Arrives From
Washington For la*t Long
Sleep; Funeral at 3 O'clock
Salisbury, Dec. 13.—Lee Slater
Overman came, home today to his
last long selep.
A special train bearing the 76-
year-old senator's body from Wash
ington. where he died yesterday af
ter more than 50 years in the ser
vice of the state and nation, reached
here at 9:08 a. m..
With bowed hfads the neighbors
who knew him aud the kindly
friends stood white the gray casket,
banked with yellpw chrysanthemums
and red roses, was lifted from the
train and carried to the First Metho
dist church for the funeral rites at
3 o'clock this afternoon.
A flag escort from the local poßt
of the American Legion led the slow
march from the railway station.
Delegations from the house and
from the Benate wher e Overman
served for 28 years, accompanied the
body* from Washington.
On the train too, were Mrs. Over
ma.!!, joi: tltn •; daughters, and other
relatives a..d filet: da.
AUXILIARY UNIT
AMERICAN LEGION
ORGANIZED HERE
Membership of 20 En
rolled at Recent
. Meeting
NAME A PRESIDE
The American Legion held its
meeting last Thursday night at Ho
tel Elkin, for the purpose of assist
ing in the organisation of an auxil
iary unit to the George Gray Post.
A very satisfactory response to
the invitation was noted when 20
mothers, wires and sisters of the ex
service men met to help in the form
ation of the unit, and enrolled as
members of the Legion Auxiliary.
Dallas Martin had charge of the
program, and introduced Mrs. W. T.
Smithers, of Winston-Salem, district
committeewoman of the auxiliary,
who made a brief talk to the assem
blage in a most encouraging way.
This was followed by a talk by Miss
Nan Dodson, state chaplain, who
outlined the Importance of organiz
ing the local eligibles, thus strength
ening the work being done by the
Legion.
The meeting was held principally
for the purpose of organization, and
little other business was transacted.
Those chosen to serve for the ensu
ing term were as follows:
President, Mrs. Fred McNeely:
first vice-president, Mrs. J. P. Ipock;
second vice-president, Mrs. George
Royall; secretary. Miss Clara Bell:
treasurer, Miss Effie Crater; histor
ian, Mrs. J. H. Beeson: sargeant-at
arms, Mrs. B. E. DeHoff; chaplain,
Mrs. Annie Graham.
Others who Join the auxiliary
within the next 30 days will be en
rolled as charter' members. For in
formation. it is stated that every
mother, wife or ssiter of an ex-ser
vice man who belongs to the Amer
ican Legion is eligible for member
ship.
At the conclusion of the meeting,
a cours« of refreshments was
served. 1
WM. W. HAMPTON
OF DOBSON, DEAD
Well Known and Prominent Cltiaen
I Hen After Brief Ilhuws From
Htoniuch Trouble.
William Wade Hampton, of Dob
son, passed away at Martin Memor
ial Hospital in Mount Airy last Sun
day, after a brief Illness of
stomach trouble. The apparent
condition of Mr. Hampton's previous
health was Just caus e for a shock
when his death was made known,
and was little expected by ills vast
throng of friends, y
Mr. Hampton was 72 years of age.
The funeral was held Monday
from Dobson Baptist church, and In
terment followed In the cemetery
at that place.
Mr. Hampton- is remembered as
having represented Surry and Yad
} kin counties in the state senate in
1889, and ten years later was Re
publican leader in the house of rep
resentatives. Among other activities
of his earlier life was service as dep
uty collector of Internal revenue
and United States Commissioner.
Fori 2~yfflrfs -w* fcterfc JijUili®
icoart of Surry county, and gave'
considerable time to the political af
fairs of hia community, county and
state.
Mr. Hampton was a son of the
late Dr. and Mrs. Alfred Hampton,
of Yadkin county. He Is survived
by his wife. Mrs. Emma Shore
Hampton, two soiib, Henry C. Hamp
ton. of Dobson, and Attorney Wade
B. Hampton, of Washington, D. C.
The deceased was held in high es
teem by a wide circle of friends and
relatives, who will regret to learn of
bis untimely passing.
MISS OPAL WILMOTH
DIES AT HER HOME
■
Was Member of the Sophomore
Class of the Local High
School
Funeral services were held Friday
afternoon at the Little Richmond
church for Miss Opal Wilmoth, age
seventeen years, who passed away
at her home at Little Richmond
Wednesday evening, following a
week's illness from pneumonia.
Miss Wilmoth was well-known
here, where she was a member Of
the Sophomore class of tlfift UHigh
School, having entered at the begin
ning at the Call semester. *■
;»rc her parents Mr.
;tud Utp, -V. E. Wilmoth.
PUBfJHHKI) WEEKLY
FOUR A PROGRAM
IS INTERESTING
TO KIWANKS CLUB
Meeting Friday Was
One Of Best In
Some Time
"REAL ONE" PULLED
The newly elected president of
the Kiwanis Club, A. O. Bryan, pre
sided at the meeting held last Fri*
day night at Hotel Elkln, and tire
program proved to be one of the
most interesting affairs to be staged
for some time.
After invocation by Kiwanian /.
H. Allred, th e splendid meal took
the attention of the members for a
good per cent, of the allotted hour.
When finished, Kiwanian Jamea
Wiseman took charge of the pro
gram, and started something" i n an
effort to entertain the members Re
lieving that his hearers would be
interested in some figures relative
to the gasoline tax in North Caro
lina as compared to California,
Wiseman began by explaining that
although tax wan only
three cents against five cents in this
state, the Western state's income
was considerably in excess of North
Carolina's, and started to explain
further by stating the reasons, as
he saw them, when he was sudden
ly interrupted by Kiwanian Frank
Carter, who aros e to his feet with
the query: "What has that to do
with our affairs", or words similar,
and declared that he did not care
to hear any more of it. Another
Kiwanian, feeling that Wiseman was
being interrupted without cause,
suggested that the speaker had the
floor and was entitled to the cour
tesy of saying what he wanted to.
But Carter objected, and said that
if Wiseman was going ot talk any
more about that, he did not care
to hear it, and would leave the
room. Wiseman, feeling a ijting of
insult, suggested that he didn't care
if he did. Carter then started for
the door, and suid he was going to
leave, and get out of the club, too.
Wiseman said. "Get out, then,"
After a moment's absence from
the room. Carter was followed by
Wiseman, who said he wasn't going
to he treated in any such fashion,
explaining that he would be lutek
in a minute.
Silence ... a mutter of words . . .
a shot! . . . and a scramble to the
small hall where the two men were.
(Continued on pane 8, 11 rut section )■
"SHOPLIFTERS"
TO ROCKY MOUNT
Two Young Boys of Mount Airy
Tiiktn to Ka»t«'rn Ciwolllia
Training School
County Welfare Oglcer L. P.
Walker has Just returned from
Itocky Mount, whore he accom
panied two young hoys for "indefi
nite" periods of confinement in tho
training school at that place, after
they had been tried in Juvenile court
on charges of "shoplifting"- a prac
tice they had successfully partici
pated in ou repeated occasions.
The youths were apprehended last
Friday after*"raids" totaling: six 01*
more In that community.
states that an effort
is being inade*t(VJl>revent the prac
tice here, and it wilt* W *ll for
parents to caution their "ctrtldreu
against being Induced into such""
games, trouble Is likely to fol
low and confinement for correction
administered as .punishment to any
offenders.
Empty Stocking Fund
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Interest In hicrc««loK in the
Empty Stocking; Fund, and with
the additional contributions com
i*g In It will be possible to spread
the work of the associated ehari
tic* committee beyond the point
at first beleired possible.
Since giving the total of 954.00
last week, additional amount**
have bees received an follows;
Previously reported 98-i.Ofl
Kiwanin (lab 87.10
Baakcieria Stores 10.M
Junior Order 5,00
- , j. ■
Total 976.10
This amount should easily be
Increased to SIOO or more, and
those who expect to make dona
tions to the fund are requested
to do so at once In order that the
commit tec may plan its work ac
cording to the ftinrt* that arw (to
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