THE ELKIN TRIBUNE
Published Every Thursday by
ELK PRINTING COMPANY, Inc.
Elkin, N. C.
THURSDAY, APRIL 23, 1936
Entered at thi post office at Elkin, N. C., as
second-class matter.
O. S. FOSTER.... President
HL F. LAFFOON Secretary-Treasurer
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Politics sometimes makes strange bedfellows
but fails to provide much time for them to sleep.
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By practicing up on loving one's neighbor, a
fellow after a while might get around to the point
of being more tolerant to his own relatives.
According to Robert Quillan, "no matter
which side you take in a controversy, you find
a lot of idiots siding with you."
There's a genuine thrill in coming back to
the "old home town" until you find such a few
who really knew you had been away.
It is said that opportunity knocks once at
eveiy man's door. But there is so mluch knock
ing these days that it is hard to recognize which
Is which.
A bum poker player can save enough money
to pay his tax bill by the simple process of stay
ing home at night.
If those overworked movie stars drawing down
one hundred thousand a year, just can't stand up
under their troubles, they can' resign.
Governor Ehringhaus, keynoting in Michi
gan, is not quoted as saying about the need of a
special session of the legislature in North Caro
lina.
Almost every man will agree that woman's
place is in the home, but he is willing that she
should grab a hoe and loosen up the garden soil if
she is so disposed.
If we get the Republican slant, "seeing
America first" ought to be an easy matter now
that the Democrats have brought the nation to
the cross-roads.
The more we read about this nudist cult,
the more we wish the yo-yo craze had continued
to hold the minds of those who must have some
thing crazy to think about.
Nature furnishes many worthwhile morals:
For instance, you have noticed that when you
place feed for the song birds the sparrows get
most of it. Ditto for the relief chiselers.
Who does the keynoting at the national con
ventions should not pester the major political
parties, so long as they are certain that somebody
will do the banknoting.
The Source of Increased Revenue
The UnivejcsitjP News Letter presents a com
pilation of ta£ figures, from which, among other
things, the Fayetteville Observer draws tne fol
lowing conclusions.
The state boosts its revenues 34 million dollars
in 12 years. The motorist pays half.
Of total revenues collected in 1935 in North
Carolina the driver of the automobile paid 51 per
cent. /
Of total expenditures in North Carolina in 1935
only 48.5 per cent was expended for the benefit of
the motorist and that figure credits to the motorist
the entire debt service expenditure.
In 1935 the state expended $14,932,000 more for
public schools than in 1924, it spent $9,188,000 more
for debt service, and it spent $6,151,000 for road
maintenance. It spent only $190,000 for highway
construction.
These figures show rather conclusively that the
automobile driver is North Carolina's forgotten man.
He is the fellow who pays for more than he gets.
In connection with these observations it is
worthy of note in passing that statistics from a
dependable source indicate that automobile own
ers in the United States pay an average of $30.89
& year in federal and state gasoline taxes for ev~
jry car they operate. The report further shows
;hat 16 per cent of the revenue is being diverted
x>day to "other than highway purposes" although
;he original theory behind gasoline taxes was
;hat their accumulated total was to be used only
:or highway improvement.
The motorist has plenty of ground for com
>laint about the toll taken by government from
lis gasoline purchases, when the money he pays
:or a specific purpose is used for another.
But going back to the News Letter figures:
Phey reveal another thing which doesn't square
vith Commissioner Maxwell's persistent claim
hat the corporations are being "taxed to death."
'hoy show that in 1924 the totaj revenue wss
116,400,000; in 1935 the total revenue was $50,-
®3,ooo—the total expenditures in 1924 were
>17,700,000; the total expenditures in 1935 were
45,942,000.
In other words the state collected $34,483,000
nore revenue in 1935 than it did in 1934. Where
lid this increase come from? Approximately
lalf of it was collected from motorists in the form
f gasoline sales tax and automobile license tax,
"d $7,645,000 was produced by the general sales
ax. This means that approximately $25,000,000
f the $34,483,000 came from a form of sales tax,
nd only a part of the remainder served to "tax
he corporations to death."
"Smearing" Always Reacts
Prominent North Carolinians whose contri
butions to the budget of the "southern committee
to uphold the constitution," were dumped into
the same pot with those of the DuPonts, Raskobs,
et al., will not get much satisfaction from the
fact that their donations were used, for one thing,
to distribute pictures of Mrs. Roosevelt in com
pany with two negroes, for the avowed purpose
of prejudicing Southerners against the adminis
tration.
These pictures were made at Howard uni
versity, negro college in Washington, when the
first lady went there to make a speech. As ex
hibit A, in a tirade against "social equality," this
is' nothing to get het up about, for there is noth
ing, to indicate that Mrs. Roosevelt was lowering
the social standard on this particular occasion.
It is not uncommon for Southern whites to ad
dress negro gatherings, and it is right and proper
that they should. But they'd hardly stand for
having the occasion exploited among their neigh
bors in an effort to work up prejudice against
them.
Vance Muse, of Texas, general manager of
the southern committee to uphold the constitu
tion, admits that he circulated these pictures at
the expense of the organization he general man
ages. Obviously it was done to inflame the minds
of Southerners, who are all too easily inflamed,
and thus it becomes utterly contemptible, the
while it demonstrates to what length the DuPont
controlled "southern committee" will go in its
political hatred. We are persuaded that North
Carolina supporters do not approve of these tac
tics.
In the meantime we have here in North Car
olina an epidemic of "smearing" that could well
be discontinued. Frantic politicians and over
zealous political writers are indulging in a tirade,
employing methods that are the surest way of
aeleatmg their own purposes and exalting those
whom they would destroy.
Keeps the Home Fires Burning
When the senate lobby investigating com
mittee disclosed the fact that former Governor
O. Max Gardner had drawn a sizeable fee from
utilities concerns, the inference was that he was
being paid to influence legislation. However, Mr.
Gardner rather successfully denied this, claiming
that he was paid solely for legal services. But
in one of the letters recommending his employ
ment, his political acumen was lauded to the skies,
and neither prior nor subsequent events have re
futed the truth of this appraisal.
As witness whereof: The magnetic Max
Gardner knows his way about in Washington; he
has the ear of political leaders in the national
capital; political godchildren back home find
themselves in need of a little boosting right at
this time; Chairman Farley who is also post
master general, sees to it that Governor Ehring
haus gets a bid to praise the new deal in Michi
gan and an airship to take him to his appoint
ment; someone whispers that Candidate Hoey
may be given the Democratic national convention
key noting job, which is calculated to help him in
the fierce battle for the governorship.
Nor does Max confine his political activities
to Washington. It is generally understood that
his persuasiveness and extreme earnestness was
an important factor in securing the services of
just the man Mr. Hoey wanted to manage his
campaign, a leader whose prestige was calculated
to split the support of Candidate Sandy Graham
and thus make the nomination more certain.
The fellow who wrote and recommended 0.
Max Gardner as an up-and-coming politician of
the first water, knew what he was talking about.
It takes a man who knows his political onions
to think things like this through and then bring
them about. Max is the ablest politician North
Carolina has had for governor in many a year,
and he has lost none of his cunning and ability
since hanging out his shingle in Washington.
Popularizing Crow for the Menu
ing multiplied stories of crows on the menus of
Oklahoma hostelries, and the novelty is spreading
to the point where this promises to become one
of the delicate dishes for the elite.
As a patter of fact the Oklahoma appetite
for crow crops up about a year late. Over in
Statesville some twelve months ago a stag party
sat down to what they thought was "young
guinea" from Hort Doughton's Sparta flock.
Served on toast, they found crow delicious up to
the point where they were told what it was, and
even then they were willing to admit that it was
exceeded only by quail.
And why not? Crow is cleaner in its habits
than any chicken that ever shuffled for its own
keep. The meat is dark, but tender and tooth
some, and all it needs is the light of a little pub
licity and some professor to classify the particu
lar vitamin 'it provides. United States health
officials have o.k'd its use and expert cooks are
popularizing crow.
Down in Florida a canning plant is market
ing rattlesnake steak at a fancy price, and those
who have sampled it, call it good. Let them!
We'll take crow for ourn.
But one thing is certain: When crow comes
into general use, there won't be any need to place
a bounty on their head. Demand will take care of
that, and instead of subsidizing their slaughter
we'll be having closed seasons to assure a per
manency of the supply.
But don't condemn crow until you've given
it a trial* We happen to know that when proper
ly prepared, it's good eating.
Those transcontinental fliers have speeded up
to the point where soon they will be colliding
with themselves on the way back.
Flrom a recent survey it is gathered that even
$2,500 homes would be too expensive for one-third
of all American families.
When a fellow doesn't know what is being
said about him he is liable to go misinformed on
the subject that he regards as the most important
of all.
THE ELKIN TRIBUNE, ELKIN, NORTH CAROLINA
NATIVE OF YADKIN
IS TAKEN BY DEATH
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Mrs. Sallie Marshall,
91, Passes in Winston-
Salem
Mrs. Sallie Marshall, 91, passed
away Monday evening at the home
of her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Mattie
McDaniel, in Winston-Salem, where
the family had resided for the past
three years. Mrs. Marshall was a
native of Yadkin county and a
daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs.
Edmond Journey. Her entire life
had been spent in this section with
the exception of her residence in
Winston-Salem.
An invalid for a number of years
Mrs. Marshall's condition became
critical only a short time before her
passing.
The deceased was a devout mem
ber of the Methodist church and
was a woman greatly beloved. Dur
ing the latter years of her life she
was repeatedly honored on her
birthday anniversaries.
The remains were brought to El
kin where funeral services were
held Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock
from the Methodist church. The
rites were in charge of the pastor.
Rev. Wm. A. Jenkins, assisted by a
former pastor, Rev. L. B. Abernethy.
Interment was in the N Jonesville
cemetery.
Mrs. Marshall was twice married,
first to William McDaniel and after
his death to Henry Marshall, who
preceded her in death many years
ago. She is survived by two daugh
ters-in-law, Mrs. Mattie McDaniel
->f Winston-Salem and Mrs. Prank
McDaniel of Norfolk, Va., eight
grandchildren, five great grandchil
dren and several nieces.
Registrars and Judges
Appointed for Yadkin
The list below is the names of the
registrars and judges of the coming
primary and the November elections.
By townships the first name is the
registrar, the second name the Dem
ocratic judge and the last name the
Republican judge:
Boonville: J. A. Fleming, A. C.
Stinson, John E. Moxley.
North Knobs: O. E. Boles, M. J.
Bryant, Bob Hemric. »
South Knobs: S. S. Wagoner, Ly
tle Myers, Ross Hutchens.
N. Buck Shoals: Ralph Talley, F.
L. Myers, A. M. Johnson.
S. Buck Shoal: J. S. Thomasson,
H. C. Myers, Millard Cook.
Deep Creek: Ernest Long, C. A.
Gough, W. L. Mackie.
N. Liberty: C. L. Qabard, Ed
Shermer, N. L. Hudspeth.
S. Liberty: Harold Holden, N. S.
Steelman, Marshall Joyner.
Forbush: C. E. Hiartman. T. A.
Steelman. John Eaton.
East East Bend: T. A. Polndexter,
Troy Martin, H. E. Ring.
West East Bend: Crews Styers, Ed
Martin, Hovey Norman.
N. Fall Creek: Frank Hobson, J.
O. Hobson, D. N. Vestal.
S. Fall Creek: J. A. Wiseman, T.
W. Styers, M. J. Williams.
Rabies Inspectors Arc-
Appointed for Yadkin
At a called meeting of the county
commissioners held in the court
house Saturday' afternoon the ques
tion of vaccinating the dogs of the
county was given primary consid
eration. It has been stated by health
authorities that it is necessary un
der the present program to vacci
nate them each year and the work
will be started at an early date. The
following persons were appointed to
do the work in the various town
ships:
Boonville, S. S. Brown and a Mr.
Taylor; North Knobs, Raymond
Bray; South Knobs, Edgar Brown;
N. Buck Shoals, Lament Burgess; S.'
Buck Shoals, George Myers; Deep
Creek, Lee Wood and Grant Vestal;
North Liberty, Newton Kelly; South
Liberty, Fletcher Hoots; Forbush,
Marshall Dinkins and Bill Dinkins;
East Bend, Clarence Kirk; Fall
Creek, U. G. Miller.
Little Hope Is Held
For Jonesville Man
Homer Chappell, 39, of Jonesville,
is in Hugh Chatham Hospital in a
critical condition, suffering from a
severely fractured skull sustained
Monday afternoon when a limb
broke from a tree which he, to
gether with Noah Wagoner, was fell
ing. The accident occurred near
Jonesville. Mr. Chappell was rushed
to the local hospital for attention.
His condition is regarded as ex
tremely serious and little hope is
held for his recovery.
To Hold Civil Service
Exam for Mail Carrier
The United States civil service
commission has announced an ex
amination to fill the position of ru
lil carrier at Benham, it was
learned Wednesday, the examina
tion to be held -here. Receipt, of ap
plications will close on May 16.
The date of examination will be
stated on admission cards mailed to
applicants after the close of receipt
of applications, and will be about
IS days after that date.
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®SOCI ETY,
Faculty and Seniors of Boonvllle
High School Entertained
Members of the Senior Clasf and
faculty of Boonvllle high school were
delightfully entertained with a party
given at the home of Virginia Anne
Craver Friday evening, April 17, with
Misses Craver and Wyleene Dickson
hostesses, and Messrs. Charlie Frank
Poindexter and Dwight Brendle
hosts.
Decorations of pink and yellow
were used, carrying out the Easter
idea. The favors presented each
guest were yellow Easter baskets
filled with different colored Easter
eggs.
Very Interesting and amusing
games were played and enjoyed by
everyone present. For the contest,
"Hidden Eggs" the winners Allene
Hobson and Charles Woodhouse were
presented attractive gifts.
Delightful refreshments were
served to twenty-five guests: Misses
Grace Hayes and Mary Edith Woody,
Mr. J. R. Wlaker and Mr. and Mrs.
W. E. Brooks, teachers; Misses Myr
tle Fleming, Annette Woodhouse, El
len Hayes, Jane Doub, Allene Hob
son, Zelda Caudle, Ruth Cornelius,
Edith Stinson, Mamie Collins, Nellie
Ruth Wooten and Zetta Snow;
Messrs. Clyde Hill, Charles Wood
house, Roy Hobson, Grady Spain
hour, Herbert Brendle, Gilbert Spen
cer and Alfred Wiseman, students;
Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Craver, parerits
of one of the hostesses.
BOONVILLE
Miss Virginia Ann Craver enter
tained the members of the Senior
class of the high school at an en
joyable party at her home on South
Main Street Friday evening.
Misses Sue White and Eulala
Brandon of Pinnacle spent the
week-end here the guests of Miss
Martha Pearl Shore.
Mrs. Mandy Fleming is ill again
at her home here, her friends will
regret to know.
Misses Grace Hayes and Margar
et Harkrader spent the week-end
in Winston-Salem, the guests of
Miss Ruth Fletcher.
The Junior Class of the local
school entertained the members of
the Senior Class at a theatre party
at tho Lric Theatre in Elkin Mon
day evening.
Rev. J. P. Davis preached an in
spiring sermon Sunday morning at
the Baptist church, to a large and
appreciative audience.
Home Demonstration
Clubs to Hold Meet
The Surry County Federation
of Home Demonstration Clubs will
hold its spring meeting at Dobson
Wednesday morning, April 29th, at
10:30 a. m. The meeting is to be an
inspirational and get - together
event, and Us to last for the remain
der of the- day.
The principal speaker for the oc
casion will be Miss Mary E. Thomas,
extension nutritionist, from State
College. Mrs. Mock also, and other
speakers, are to be features of the
program, with community singing in
the afternoon.
A cordial invitation is extended to
all who are interested in home dem
onstration work to attend.
Joseph Banto, 20, of New York
City, left this note when he com
mitted suicide: "A lesson to the
young male members of our family
to keep away from women."
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Thursday, April 23,1936
DEATH CLAIMS MRS.
DORAR. CASTEVENS
Funeral Rites Held
Wednesday From
Swaim's Church
Mrs. Dora Reeves Castevens, 31,
wife of Noah Castevens, died Tues
day afternoon at her home four
miles south of Elkin, following an
illness of pneumonia. She was a
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. M.
Reeves, of Ronda, and a member of
the Maple Springs Methodist church.
Surviving are her husband, seven
children: Ellen, Nellie, Frank, Rob
ert, Ernest, Thomas and Billie Ray
Castevens; her parents, one brother,
William Reeves of Statesville; and
six sisters, Mrs. Silas Poplin, and
Miss Doris Reeves, Ronda; Mrs.
Roby Castevens and Miss Dessie
Reeves, Jonesville; Mrs. Paul Woo
die, Statesville and Mrs. Harvey
Sparks, Winston-Salem.
Funeral services were conducted
Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock
from Swaims' Baptist church In
Yadkin county.
LITTON H. CARTER
DIES MONDAY NIGHT
Funeral Services Held
Wednesday Morning
At 11 A. M.
Litton Harrison Carter, 84, passed
away Monday night at his home
near State Road, following a pro
tracted illness. He was a member of
the Shoaly Branch Baptist church
and was esteemed in his communi
ty, where he had spent his entire
life.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs.
Melinda Carter, and ten children:
Mrs. Ellie Bates, Mrs. Nettie Carter,
Mrs. Mary Marshall, Mrs. Mamie
Carter, all of State Road; Henry
Carter, Cooleemee; Brady, James,
Watson, Lonnie and Sam Carter,
State Road; 45 grandchildren, eight
great grandchildren and one broth
er, Richard- Carter.
Funeral services were held Wed
nesday morning at 11 o'clock from
Pleasant Ridge Baptist church and
interment was in the cemetery there.
Pinckney A. Heffner
Passes Wednesday
Pinckney Alexander Heffner, 82,
passed away Wednesday at his
hpme east of Elkin. The deceased
was a well known and respected far
mer.
Funeral services were held Friday
from Salem Fdrk church and inter
ment was in the cemetery there.
He is survived by his wife, M*s.
Mary Jane iTeffner.
Mattle Mae Powell
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