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ANNOUNCE "CASH OFFER" CAMPAIGN
HAVE RAISED $367
OF NEEDED SI,OOO
FOR FERA PROJECT
If Athletic Field Is To
Be Completed, Must
Raise Rest
BADLY NEEDED NOW
A total of $367.00 had been raised
up until Tuesday afternoon to go
toward defraying expenses of truck
hire and for materials necessary for
the completion of Elkin's athletic
and community playground, it was
learned from the committee en
trusted with the task of raising the
needed funds.
A total of SI,OOO is needed to com
plete the job, and this amount will
have to be raised locally and at
once.
A total of $5,000, which is being
paid for labor only, has been fur
nished through the FERA with the
understanding that all additional
money for material, etc., be raised
through private channels. It was
said that if Elkin falls down on this
project the town will stand small
chance of securing any other pro
jects financed by the government.
Although many local citizens and
business firms have responded liber
ally in the effort to raise the neces
sary money, there are others who
have given nothing at all, the com
mittee pointed out. It also urged
that everyone unfamiliar with the
project make a special trip to the
location on the north side of Big
Elkin creek, off Elk Spur street, and
see what is really taking place. Once
local citizens see the project, it is
felt they will be impressed with its
importance to the town as a whole.
YADKINVILLE MAN
KILLED IN CRASH
George Hinshaw Dies
On Way To Winston-
Salem Hospital
George Hinshaw, 29 - year - old
member of a prominent Yadkinville
family, was fatally injured Tuesday
afternoon when his automobile was
in collision with a car driven by
Mrs. Nannie Pepper, of Bethania, at
a Winston-Salem suburban cross
roads. The injured man died on the
way to a hospital.
Bob Carlton, also of Yadkinville,
who was in Hinshaw's car, was not
seriously injured. Mrs. Pepper es
caped uninjured.
Surviving in addition to the fath
er and mother are two sisters, Mrs.
J. L. Mackey, of Yadkinville, and
Mrs. S. G. Crater, of Greensboro,
and four brothers, S. 8., W. L., H.
M. and Fred Hinshaw, all of Yad
kinville.
Farmer Loses Three
Finger In Shredder
Aaron Sparks, 80, well known
farmer of Elkin, R. F. D., is a pa
tient at the local hospital where he
had three fingers and a portion of
the index finger o_n his right hand
removed Saturday. Sparks was
operating a corn shredder when his
hand became caught In the machin
ery and was mpngied so badly that
it was necessary to amputate the in
jured parts. He is recovering nicely,
despite his advanced -years, and will
be able to leave the hospital the
latter part of the week unless com
plications develop.
Black horses are affected by the
heat more than those of any other
color.
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Shrubs And Plants
Are Needed For
Hospital Grounds
Additional shrubs and plants
are needed for the planting of the
grounds at Hugh Chatham Hospi
tal, which is being sponsored by
the Woman's Auxiliary of the
hospital. Persons having shrubs
or bulbs to donate will get in
touch with either Mrs. C. C.
Polndexter or W. B. Lankford
and they will have the shrubs tak
en up and moved to the hospital
grounds.
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LIBERTY LEAGUE
TO BARE ALL
New York, Nov. 20.—The Amer
ican Liberty league will make
periodic accounting: of its finances
to Congress, said Jouett Shouse,
president, today in answer to
Representative-Elect Frank E.
Hook, Democrat, Michigan, who
declared the American people
were entitled to know who is fi
nancing it.
Hook said his first bill in Con
gress would propose the league be
placed under the federal corrupt
practices act. Shouse replied the
league is already under the act
and will file its financial state
ment whenever it is requested by
Congress.
NEW FIGHT
FOR INFLATION
Washington, Nov. 20.—From
three directions came signs today
of a new drive in Congress for
monetary expansion, despite still
echoing administration assurance
there would be "no orgy of infla
tion."
Back for another session, Sena
tor Wheeler, Democrat, Montana,
announced he would resume his
fight for free coinage of silver at
a ratio of not more than 16 to
1 with gold.
RAISE LEGAL
THREAT
Washington, Nov. 20.—A legal
threat was raised today against
the relief administration's plan to
build more rural-industrial com
munities for the destitute unem
ployed.
J. R. McCarl, the comptroller
general, ruled that relief funds
should not be used for the pur
chase of home sites or the con
struction of dwellings. His opin
ion blocked a relief grant for low
cost housing In the District of
Columbia.
GOSH! WE'VE
SAVED SO,OOI
Washlgton, Nov. 20.—A slight
decline in retail food prices dur
ing the two weeks ended Novem
ber 6 was reported today by the
labor department.
During that week it took $1,153
to buy the same amount of food
that $1:154 bought the previous
two weeks.
ELKIN, N. G, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 1934
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RED CROSS ROLL
CALL NOV. 26-27
Membership Will Be
Solicited Here On
Those Two Days
Monday and Tuesday, November
26 and 27, have been set aside for
the Red Cross roll call here, accord
ing to Mrs. Joe Bivins, chairman of
the roll call. Committees will solicit
membership over the entire town
during these two days.
During the past five years of
economic distress the Red Cross has
given direct relief to one out of
every five persons in the United
States. In no other way can this
vast number of people be reached so
effectively as through the organized
effort of the Red Cross. By enroll
ing in this Legion of Mercy a person
will be represented upon every scene
of distress. Every man and woman
in America is invited to become a
member and to aid in carrying the
message of hope and safety to suf
fering humanity everywhere.
President Roosevelt, who is presi
dent of the American Red Cross,
says of this humanitarian work:
"The Red Cross is the instrument
of expression of a great group of
American citizens who have given
generously for human welfare in
times of distress and emergency. In
serving the Red Cross you are also
aiding by example those similar
great causes for which this nation
is daily striving."
BREWER ELECTED AS
KIWANIS PRESIDENT
L. G. Meed Named Vice-
President For the
Year 1935
Officers and directors for the year
1935 were elected Friday night by
the Elkin Kiwanis club.
C. H. Brewer, present vice-presi
dent, was elected as president of the
club for next year. L. G. Meed was
elected vice-president, and A. O.
Bryan was re-elected as club treas
urer.
The following were elected as di
rectors: George E. Royall, H. F.
Laffoon, W. B. Lankford, Wilbur
Carter, Dr. R. B. Harrell, Carl C.
Poindexter and E. 8, Bpainhour.
The cost of the World War in
money has been estimated at ap
proximately $186,000,000,000.
Surry To Lose
Services Of
Dr. Ennett
Dr. N. Thomas Ennett, Sorry
county health officer, has ac
cepted a similar position in Pitt
county, it has been learned here,
and will in the very near future
give up his position in Surry to
go to that county.
It is understood that Dr. Ennett
has been offered a higher salary
in Pitt for his services.
Although he has been in Surry
a relatively short time, Dr. En
nett has gained the reputation of
being one of the best health of
ficers ever to serve the county.
SHOP NOW AND MAIL
EARLY ISP. 0. PLEA
People Must Cooperate
To Avoid Last Minute
Congestion of Mails
Although Christmas is some time
away, Thanksgiving having not yet
rolled around, the local post office
has already opened its annual "Shop
Now and Mail Early" campaign in
an effort to avoid the usual last
minute gift mailing rush.
F. W. Graham, Elkin postmaster,
stated that the post office will make
every effort to handle Christm&s
mails without congestion and delay,
but owing to the enormous volume
this can be done only with the coop
eration of the public. Early mail
ing will greatly aid the post office.
In mailing packages, it is urged
that they be adequately wrapped to
guard against damage in handling.
Addresses should be complete, with
house number and name of street,
post office box, or rural route num
ber, and typed or plainly written in
ink.
SUICIDE ATTEMPT
PROVES FAILURE
Alleghany Woman Giv
en Fighting Chance By
Hospital Attaches
As a result of an alleged attempt
to end her life, Mrs. Delia Bauguss,
of Miles, Alleghany county, lies
desperately wounded in Hugh Chat
ham hospital with a hole in her tem
ple made by a .32 calibre pistol ball.
Hospital attaches Wednesday morn
ing stated she has a fighting chance
to recover.
Mrs. Bauguss, 25 years old and the
mother of six children, was said to
have fired the shot Monday morn
ing about 9:30. The leaden ball
shattered and small fragments
lodged throughout her head, making
it impossible for all the pieces to be
removed.
It is not known why the woman
attempted to end her life.
Two Slightly Injured
When Auto Turns Over
Howard Casstevens, of Jonesville,
received minor abrasjons about the
face and legs and Harold Hanes a
slightly scratched head as the re
sult of an accident which occurred
on the Elkin-Dobson highway Tues
day night about five miles from this
city.
The car in which the two young
men were en route to Mount Airy
overturned on a curve and was badly
wrecked. Loose gravel on the side
of the highway was said to have been
responsible.
Jonesville Man Is
Injured In Wreck
Sherman Clonch, Jonesville youth
was released from Hugh Chatham
Memorial hospital Wednesday where
he had been a patient since Satur
day, suffering from minor chest in
juries and bruises suffered when his
car somersaulted over a steep em
bankment. The young man, occu
pying the car alone, was enroute to
Elkin when he lost control of his
car on the Jonesville side of the old
bridge. The car turned over several
times but was only slightly damaged.
If perfectly proportioned, a man
should weigh 28 pounds for every
foot of height.
Elkin Tribune Offers
Large List of Awards
For Energetic Workers
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Mrs. M. H. Shumway, state presi
dent of the American Legion aux
iliary, who was guest speaker at the
district meeting of the.auxiliary here
Wednesday afternoon.
LEGION AUXILIARY
IN DISTRICT MEET
Mrs. M. H. Shumway,
State President, Is
Guest Speaker Here
The Woman's Auxiliary of the
George Gray Post of the American
Legion was hostess to the thirteenth
district auxiliaries at the home of
Mrs. Harry L. Johnson here Wed
nesday afternoon.
Mrs. H. P. Laffoon, 13th district
committeewoman, presided over the
meeting, which opened with the pre
amble and the salute to the flag.
Mrs. M. H. Shumway, of Lexing
ton, state president of the auxiliary,
was guest speaker of the afternoon
and brought an interesting message
on the work of the auxiliary in the
state. Miss Arelia Adams, state sec
retary-treasurer, and Miss Minnie
Layden, state membership chairman,
also of Lexington, spoke briefly.
The thirteenth district embraces
the Winston-Salem, Rural Hall, Mt.
Airy. Mocksville and Elkin chapters.
A good representation from each
auxiliary attended.
Immediately following the business
meeting the guests were honored at
an informal tea. A patriotic decor
ative scheme was effected with
American flags and crimson berries.
Mrs. J. H. Beeson sang two vocal
solos, which were well received.
Fire Does Small
Damage Tuesday
Fire originating in an upstairs
closet late Tuesday afternoon did
slight damage to the home of Mrs.
George Paul on Church street.
The blaze was discovered by a
group of children playing nearby,
who saw the flames as they burst
from the closet wiodow.
HITS AT FARLEY
The double duty that 'James A.
Farley does as postmaster general
and Democratic party chairman
was hit Thursday by Senator Van
denburg, Republican, Michigan, as
one obstacle in the way of a "virtual
colition" government. He suggested
Parley quit one of his "absolutely,
incompatible" jobs.
OUTLINES
INSURANCE PLAN
Warm Spring*. Ga., Nov. 20.
Hope* for development of a state
unemployment insurance program
under federal supervision were
outlined and emphasised today by
President Roosevelt in a talk to
governors of the southeastern
states.
The governors later expressed
the opinion to newspapermen that
there was no opposition to the un
employment insurance program.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY
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TO GIVE S6OO CASH
AS IST AWARD; S4OO
FOR SECOND WINNER
Cash Commission Is
Guaranteed To Every
Active Worker
GET EARLY START
With a more attractive list of
valuable awards than has been of
fered in this vicinity in many years,
The Elkin Tribune makes formal
announcement of a big cash offer
campaign in which hundreds of dol
lars in big awards and cash com
missions will be given away. A two
page announcement in this issue
gives the details of this big enter
prise. The list consists of some of
the most attractive awards imagin
able.
The object of this cash offer cam
paign is to increase the already wide
circulation of this newspaper to ev
en greater proportions. This paper
is going to pay its friends hand
somely for helping to introduce the
publication to other friends and
neighbors.
The award list is headed with
Valuable Cash Awards, and the plan
adopted by The Elkin Tribune is a
novel one. This paper could reach
thousands of new readers by em
ploying scores of solicitors to cover
this section, but It would take quite
a long time to do the work thor
oughly. In inaugurating the cash
offer campaign, The Tribune adopts
a better plan—a quicker method.
This plan also gives its friends and
readers an opportunity to earn big
rewards during their spare time.
The cash offer campaign will create
interest and fun and there is noth
ing like having some fun along with
business.
Big Pay For All
An especially attractive feature of
the "Cash Offer Campaign" is that
all will be paid well for the results
they obtain. A cash commission of
20 per cent will be paid to all who
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WOMAN'S CLUB TO
SPONSOR PLAY HERE
"Heaven Bound" To Be
Presented Friday,
Nov. 30, At School
"Heaven Bound"'will be presented
under the auspices of the Elkin
Woman's club in the school audi
torium Friday evening, November
30, at 7:45.
Within recent years the renais
sance of Southern art through the
medium of literature and drama, has
been liberally featured with the ver
nacular, mannerisms, religion and
independent moral code which all
weave into the Southern Negro's
philosophy of life.
In witness of this assertion it is
only necessary to mention such
stories as "Scarlet Sister Mary",
winner of the Pulitzer prize, from the
pen of a South Carolina woman and
the equally true-to-life story "Can
dy", also by a South Carolina wom
an. Negro actors have risen to dra
matic heights In the presentation of
"Green Pastures."
These stories and dramas how
ever, while featuring the negro, were
written by members of the white
race. "Heaven Bound" is a play of
their very own. a play that Is a
privilege and revelation for one to
attend, in the form of a musical
pageant, written, directed and en
acted entirely by Negroes.
Violet C. Thomas, of the Cleve
land County Industrial school is in
charge of the play and has presented
it with much success in different
towns and cities in North Carolina.
Several towns have had k return
performance of the show. A nomi
nal admission will be charged, the
proceeds to be used in dub work.