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THE ELKIN TRIBUNE Published Every Thursday by ELK PRINTING COMPANY, Inc. Elkin, N. C. s y Thursday, April 20, 1939 Entered the pbst office at Ellin, N. C., as ' second-class matter. C. ». FOSTER-.-- JPI WMiiiil B. F. IAFFOON Secretary Treeenrer SUBSCRIPTION BATES, PEE TEAK In the State, $1.50 Oat of the State, M.M . Germany seems to have a new but be lated appreciation of a nation about to be "encircled." . To a whole lot of us Spring wouldn't be Spring without a dose of sulphur and mo lasses, to say nothing of a cup of sassafras tea. ' • Boring Prom Within In California, two instructors in one of the high educational institutions were dis missed because of their Nazi activities, and increased interest in what is going on be hind the scenes has revealed similar action taken or about to be taken in other parts of the country. Department of Jusitce investigators re veal a Nazi attempt to penetrate our schools and colleges by the offer to endow chairs in certain, universities for teaching the Ger man language from Hitler's own textbooks and by "professors" of German selection. Fortunately the bait is not being swallowed, as witness the Florida College head who told the proposer where to head in. But it does show that the German method is being practiced here. The Department of Justice agents re cently uncovered this suggestion made to instructors and students of known Nazi sentiments: "Look for opportunities in his tory and social classes to give reports in which you can show that harm is done to America by anti-German feeling. Take part in all clubs and organizations, student pub lications and assemblies. Take every oppor tunity to serve the fatherland well. If op portunity does not present itself, create a situation and get into it at the most strate gic point." The student of recent history who re cords tfce advances in Hitler's spectacular drive to the east, will recognize this method of muscling in. Every such advance has been preceded by planting trouble-makers in those areas Hitler seeks to bring within his orbit—persons who "create situations and get into them"; who make a noise like they are being oppressed and persuade their neighbors to join them. It has worked in Europe, but here the propaganda must be accompanied by more patience. And so Ger man schemesters have chosen the schools as one of their fields of operation. Recent ac tivities of the German-American bunds have so incensed public sentiment, that this bold er method will be soft-pedaled for a spell. lij all likelihood when the schools sense the fact that they are being made the goat, the progress in that field will be slowed up con siderably too. While this accentuates Hitler's determ ination to stupify the world with his doc trine, it also shows the importance of being cautious and watchful for little things—for the worms that bore from within. And while we read those suggestions to students and instructors in our schools, judging by some of the recent pronounce ments of our own Senator Bob Reynolds, one must conclude that these activities are not limited to the school field, but that ejther inspired or voluntarily, some of our statesmen are allowing themselves to be used. Too Late to Be Sorry Walter W. Van Kirk, director of the Na tional Peace conference, was appearing be fore the Senate foreign relations committee. Senator Reynolds asked him "Do you think any official of the American government should advise or encourage people of any government or governments to 'break their bonds' or overthrow their own forms of gov ernment?" Of course the witness answered "no." President Roosevelt had just finished his address before the governing board of the Pan American Union, and Senator Rey nolds was studiously trying to leave the im pression that the President had advised the citizens Of .certain European countries to "break thei,r bonds," overthrow their gov ernment, or what-else-have-you. President Roosevelt didn't say anything of the kind and Senator Reynolds knew it. What he said was this: "The truest defense of peace of our hemisphere must always lie In the hope that our sister nations beyond the seas will break the bonds of the ideas which constrain them toward perpetual war fare."' And as evidence that this can be done, he cited the neighborliness of this hemisphere. He was not advising anybody to overthrow their government, he was simply begging governments and people to break the bonds of what now seems to be their ideology.y But it served Senator Reynolds' purpose better to warp the President's wqrds and meaning to jsuit his own ends. And that is what is happening every day among the members of the national legislature who would work, their peeve overtime if it could result in embarrassment to Mr. Roosevelt. What is griping Senator Reynolds right now is h's" disappointment concerning a cer tain job that was filled not according to his wishes. Right then he whetted his old Bar low on his toot-top and has been knifing the President ever since. ■ There is conflicting sentiment concern ing what this nation's foreign policy ought to be. All of Senator Reynolds' recent pro nouncements would seem to boil down to this as set forth by a writer who has fol lowed the Senators recent preachment: "France and England are through. Demo cracy is finished in Europe. Hitler and Mussolini have a date with destiny. It's foolish to oppose them, so why not play ball with them." Other pseudo-statesmen hold that we should fold our arms and wait for somebody to spit in our face; still others would arm to the teeth but keep out of the European mess. , But whatever the viewpoint it should be presented sanely and intelligently. Past, present or future political disappointments should not enter into or even be a part of the background of the discussion. But it is the American way to wrangle and backbite, which would not be so tragic if it were not for the false encouragement it gives to those whom we may as well admit are our potential foes. After it is too late, North Carolina sees the error of not sending Frank Hancock to the United States Senate when we had the chance. Not Gone, But — Charity and Children, that splendid little paper published at the "niomasville Orphan age reminds that "Old things are passed away, but we did see a buggy one day last week; there are a few private schools left in the land though one has to travel many a mile to find them; the buildings that were known as 'pore houses' have not all been de serted, and only a few counties have torn down their jail houses." Quite true, but the buggy the old gray mare, soon will be fit subjects for the museum; private schools have about been lost in the shuffle that has centralized con trol of publication at Raleigh; social securi ty has all but made the "poor house" unnec essary ; and smart lawyers have a way of in terfering with the county jails as popular boarding houses. About the only things that will forever abide are death and taxes. These we will have with us always, and about the last that will be put under foot is—taxes. One unchanged factor that Charity and Children overlooked is the politician. He has neither passed away nor has he changed his methods. He still fails to square his prom ises with performance and still is able to get away with it. The Inconsistency of It While the General Assembly made sev eral gestures of friendliness to the schools and the teachers that man them, these ges tures were lacking in magnanimity; which is to say that the pat on the back was not accompanied by very many badly needed dollars. Encouraged by Commissioner Maxwell's estimate of increased revenues the members in the closing days upped appropriations for some causes, the school and teachers among them, but there was that Senate sub-com mittee proposal that a quarter million dollar boost for teacher-pay voted by the House be the first thing to be cut if general fund rev enues do not meet proposed expenditures of around $155,000,000. But it is significant that just about the time Governor Hoey was telling a group rep resenting the teachers of the State: "It's all right to come around and say what ought to be done, but we have to get down to the everlasting practicalities of life;" just about the time he was telling them to go back home and tell the local communities their troubles, the legislature was voting increases in salaries of already well-paid officials, some of whom received increases that amounted to more than a whole year's sal ary for the teacher. - The salary of Labor Commissioner Shu ford was raised from $5,250 to $6,000 a year; Agriculture Commissioner Scott's pay was increased from $5,000 to $6,000 a year; Utilities Commissioner Stanly Winborne, didn't get as big an increase as had been proposed but his salary was boosted from $6,000 to $6,600 a year; the seven Justices of the Supreme Court were given expense allotments that raised their annual salaries to $8;050 a year; and Paroles Commissioner Gill who had been drawing $4,950 a year was given a blank check for the Governor and Council of State to fill in, figuratively speaking, for the legislature approved a raise but left it to the Governor and Coun cil to say how much. It is reasonable to suppose that these in creases had the sanction and approval of the Governor. Perhaps these officials deserved more than they were getting. Measured by ability to deliver, it is possible that they could earn more in other fields. But we are wondering if either of them would have re signed in protest against their meager pay. The notion here is that it was inconsist ent for the Governor to talk to the teachers about the "everlasting practicalities of life", that does not justify a few dollars added to their salaries, while at the same time saying "amen" to these substantial increases in the higher bracketed salaries. Whether it turns out to be "practical" politics, remains to be seen. i V. * . THE ELKIN TRIBUNE, ELKIN, NORTH CAROLINA JAS. F. STROUD DIES THURSDAY Weil-Known Retired Farmer Passes at His Home in Bethel Community FUNERAL HELD FRIDAY James Franklin Stroud, 84, a well known, highly esteemed cit izen and retired fanner, died at the home of his son, James T. Stroud, of the Bethel community, Thursday morning, April 12, fol lowing a long complicated ill ness. Mr. Stroud was a native of Virginia, but had resided in Wilkes county most of his life. TJi was the last of the family of cl.e late Mr. and Mrs. Mllas Stroud to pass away. He joined Swan Creek Baptist church in early manhood, where he was or dained and served as a deacon. In 1890, when Bethel Baptist church was organized, he moved his membership there and be came a charter member of this church. Several years later the family moved to the Swan Creek community and he, with other members of the family, took his letter back to Swan Creek church where he remained a loyal mem ber until death. Since the passing of his wife, Mrs. Jane Mcßride Stroud, 20 years ago, he has made his home with his sons. Mr. Stroud was a well beloved, outstanding Chris tian man, having a kind, witty disposition that endeared him to many life-long friends. He is survived by four children, James T. Stroud, of the Bethel community; J. M. Stroud, of Elk in; Mrs. Luther Gray Cycle and Mrs. Robert Swaim, Swan Creek; 28 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Pleasant Grove Baptist church last Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock with burial in the church ceme tery. The rites were in charge of his pastor, Rev. N. T. Jarvls, Rev. R. J. Pardue and Rev. J. L. Pow ers if Elkin. Pallbearer were selected from his grandsons, as follows: Wilson Gray. Wayne Stroud, Willie Stroud, Frank Stroud, Harvey Couch and Martin Gray. EAST ELKIN Rev. Claude E. Flincham preached Sunday at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. at East Elkln Baptist church in the absence of the pas tor, Rev. J. L. Powers. Mr. and Mrs. Gurthy Stanley, of Jonesville, had as their guests for dinner Sunday evening. Rev. Claude E. Flincham and Mason Burcham, of East Elkln. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Woodruff spent Sunday in North Wilkes boro visiting friends and rela tives. Mr. and Mrs. Clay Burcham and daughters, Swanie and Dil ver, spent Sunday In Mountain Park with friends. Mrs. Lottie Burch and children spent the week-end in Roaring River with her parents. Mrs. Evert Byrd and children spent the week-end at White Plains visiting relatives. Mrs. Julius Donigan and chil dren from Brookneil, Va., and Miss Etta, Charles and Tom Don igan, of Winston-Salem, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Lon Baker Sunday. Mr .and Mrs. Will Bostic and children, and Mable Billings spent Sunday in Mt. Airy with relatives. Mr. Bonson Cothren spent the week-end with Mr. Clay Bur chette at State Road. GALLERIES EXPECTED TO DRAW BIG CROWDS Lovers of Fine Furniture in the Southeast, Virginia and West Vir ginia, Tennessee, Kentucky, North and South Carolina, Geor gia. etc., are planning to attend the Ninth Annual Furniture Style Show in the great Tomllnson Ex hibition Building in High Point, April 26. 27 and 28. This tremendous interest i& due in large measure to the unpar alelled attraction of The Williams burg Galleries—that nationally known grouping of fine Eigh teenth Century furniture which has for its inspiration the furni ture of Old Williamsburg in Vir ginia, the pre-revolutionary capi tal of America's richest colony. Conducted tours through the Tomllnson Craftshops will show all interested visitors how the quality furniture of The Williams burg Galleries and all of the other fine Eighteenth and Nine teenth Century furniture Which is to be displayed, on four huge floors is made. Personal invitation cards of ad mission may be obtained from Hayes & Speas, the authorized Tomllnson dealer in this city. A bantam rooster can crow as often as a larger one. Early Spring Flowers ff (7) 1 Twin Calves Are Born in Yadkin Wednesday A. M. Twin calves, a male and a female, were born on the farm of N. P. Bryant, of Yadkin ville, Wednesday morning. Mr. Bryant said the youngs ters were of normal size and healthy in every respect. He also said they were born on his birthday. The mother of the calves Is a cross between a Guernsey and Jersey. WEST YADKIN HONOR ROLL FOR 7th MONTH Following is the honor roll for the seventh month of West Yadkin high school: First grade: Rex Johnson, Al len Shore, Kenneth Allred, James Steelman, Helen Carter, Irene Cass, Barbara Ireland, Doris Liv engood, Priscilla Moore, Azeline Martin. Second grade: Carol Brandon, Annie Pearl Ireland, Margaret Steelman, Patty Lou Wagoner, Lucille Holleman, Barbara Jean Harris, Sue Johnson, Gerry Boles, Leo Myers, Harrelle Wag oner, Hoy Lee Wagoner, Allen Cockerham. Third grade: Herbert Bryant, Jean Current, Joan Current, Joe Pinnix, Mattie Gay Weatherman. Fourth grade: Texie Brown. Fifth grade: Edwina Rein hardt, Claude B. Williams. Eighth grade: Bernice Bell, Floy Bell, Sallie Ruth Brown, Leon Thomasson. Ninth grade: Ruby Pinnix, Lois Calloway, Mary Belle Groce. Tenth grade: Eva Ireland, Doris Reavis, Vermeil Sprinkle. 11th grade: Edith Steelman, William Wells. LEGION OFFICIALS ARE INSTALLED HERE Officers of the George Gray Post of the American Legion were installed at a special meeting held in the Kiwanis rooir at Hotel Elkin Tuesday evening. George Snow, of Mount Airy, ser vice officer of the Mount Airy Post, was guest speaker for the meeting. Mr. Snow, who is well informed on Legion work, spoke on the advantages of membership in this organization. Edworth Harris is commander of the post; Dixie Graham, adju tant ; Paul Gwyn, service officer; H. B. Holcomb, finance officer; C. R. Alexander, graves registra tion officer; H. C. Dobson, em ployment officer and J. O. Biv ins, membership chairman. RONDA SINGING TO BE HELD AT UNION CHURCH All choirs, quartets and gospel singers are invited to attend and have a part in the singing con vention to be held at Union Bap tist church near Cycle, the sth Sunday in April. The conven tion will begin promptly at 10:30 a.m. w. H. Jones, chairman. R. R. Crater, secretary. One is forced to hit below the belt when tliere is nothing above TWO GAMES ARE WON IN A ROW Elkin Furniture Company 9 Defeats Mulberry Team and Thurmond Elkin Furniture company's baseball team started a winning year by defeating the Mulberry team Saturday at Chatham Park by a score of 22-6. Woodrow Lawrence on the mound for the furniture nine yielded only five hits, turning in a beautiful pitch ing exhibition. He added to his honors by hitting a home rim with two men on base. Ray, Lawrence. Smith and Greenwood led the furniture makers at bat. Sunday the team played the Thurmond nine at Thurmond, winning by a score of 12-0. Roy Hampton and Wilson Lawrence divided pitching honors, with only one hit allowed the losing team. Saturday the furniture nine will play Jonesville All Stars at the Chatham field at 3 o'clock. Manager Boles of the Jonesville team Is a former Guilford Col lege star, and he will take the mound for Jonesville, Woodrow Lawrence will get the pitching assignment for the Furniture nine. There will be no fee at the gate and everyone is invited to attend. "Cole's" Corn Planters for best results. Surry Hardware Co. Oo yon want plenty of eggs from strong, fast growing young chicks? If so feed Panamin. We have it. Abernethy's, A Good Drug Store, Elkin. N. C. tfr Wanted—to bay hams. We pay cash. Brendle Produce Co., Elkin, N. C- tfc Received this week a large as sortment of tinware, including bread pans, muffin pans, cake and pie pans, at 5c and 10c. Also many other tinware items at special prices. Graham & Click 5c & 10c Store, Elkin, N. C. ltc Special! While they last—9xl2 Linoleum rugs, $3.95. Home Furniture Co.. Elkin, N. C. ltc FREE! If excess acid causes yon pains of Stomach Ulcers, Indi gestion, Heartburn, Belching, Bloating, Nausea, Oas Pains, get free Sample, Udga, at Turner Drug Company. 5-4p J. R. Watkins bean spray, fly fluid, shred soap, mineralized stock and poultry tonics, lini ment, flavorings and extracts for sale. K. M. Carter, Elkin, N. C. 5-i'sp Baby Chicks U. S. Approved Pulloruir Tested. They will really live and make money for you. Bunch Hatchery, Stat»b ville, N. C. 5-lßp We are the local agents of T. W. Woods Tested Seeds. Anythiig you need in the seed line at t>e right prices. Graham & Click 5c & 10c Store, Elkin, N. C. jftc A good second-hand "Deertpg" grain binder for sale. Surry Hardware Co. / Thursday. April 20, 1939 For Sale—All kinds of wood, any length; oak or mixed. Delivered anytime. J. S. Hudspeth, H. W. Crouse, Telephone 180. tfc We hoy scrap Iron and metals. Double Eagle Service Co.. Elk in. N. C. tfc If you are building you want to see us for all materials. Surry Hardware Co. Permanent Waves, SI.OO arid up. Shampoo and finger wave, 40c. Modern Beauty Shop, Louise Vestal, Ruby Gray, Sylvia Shew. Telephone 340. tfc Wanted to repair radios. Our expert thoroughly knows his business. Prices right. Harris Electric Co., Elkin. N. C. tfc Can you imagine! Chocolate drops, 8c pound. Baby Ruths, Jolly Jacks, Butter Fingers, all five-cent bars, at 3 for 10c. This Week Only! Chewing Gum regularly priced 3 for 10c. Graham & Click 5c & 10c Store, Elkin, N. C. ltc Player Piano Bargain! Instead of shipping to factory. Player Piano, like new, can be had for unpaid balance of $42.10 re maining on contract. Write at once to Edgar O. Netzow, (De partment of Accounts), 4743 North Sheffield Avenue, Mil waukee, Wisconsin, who will advise where piano can be seen. Kindly furnish references. 4-20p For Sale—Two good cows, fresh. J. A. Swift, State Road, N. C. ltp Wanted: To repair your watches and clocks of all makes. Work promptly done. My prices are right. J. F. Talbirt, Main St.. at new bridge. 5-llp For Sale—Several acres of land on Swan Creek Road, close to Jonesville. Ideal building sites. Will sell all or part. Dr. Crutchfield, Jonesville. tfc year old cow, will be fresh about 15th of May. $60.00 now. more later. Surry Hardware Co. For Sale: Wheat straw, 90 to 100 pound bales, 30c; good top fod der $2.00 per 100. See P. H. Swift, Zephyr. tfc for Sale: Selected Southern Beauty seed corn from register ed certified seed. $1.50 per bu.; 40c pk. For mail orders add 20c per peck postage. Paul O. Lewis, Thurmond, N. C. tfc REAL ESTATE For Sale—Two five-room bunga lows in Arlington; two 5-room houses in Jonesville; one five room house in Elkin. Easy terms. Also some beautiful building lots in Arlington, and on N. C. Highway 26, U .S. 21. See D. C. Martin. tfc EVERYTHING In Seeds and Fer tilizer for the Lawn and Garden F.A.Brendle & Son Elkin, N. C.
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