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THE ELKIN TRIBUNE Published Every Thursday by ELK PRINTING COMPANY, Inc. Elkin, N. C. Thursday, August 17, 1939 Entered at the post office at Elkio, N. C.. as second-class matter. C. 8. FOSTER.— .Prerident H. F. LAFFOON Secretary-Treasurer SUBSCRIPTION RATES, PER YEAR In the State, $1.50 Out of the State, SE.Ot He ceases to be that cautious, farsighted business man when he makes a card-index pf his girl friends. "The fault in all government meddling is .that Peter can be helped artificially only by taking as much from Paul." —Robert Quil len. > You've noticed of course that Father Divine doesn't seem to crave to establish one of his "heavens" south of a certain imaginary lin6. Those industrialists who have been com plaining ~that if given the chance they could provide all the money needed by legitimate business, now have their chance to prove it. The relief that comes with the adjourn ment of Congress is always disturbed by the thought that under our system of gov ernment, it's got to convene again. Congressman Cox, of Georgia, has been one of the loudest critics of President Roose velt's fiscal policies, yet members of the box family are drawing down $27,000 from the Federal payroll. Third Term for Ideas Keynoting before the Young Democrats annual convention in Pittsburgh, Senator Pepper, of Florida, advocated "a third tei m for Roosevelt's ideas." The news columns fell that his hearers stood and applauded, even before the senator finished with "ideas." But never mind that. Senator Pepper, we think, spoke a better phrase than he knew, One that interprets what is going on in the minds of the people of this nation as they get ready to vote on national issues again. "A third term for Roosevelt's ideas" we think could better have been put "ideals" instead of "ideas," for while the President's ideas and methods have frequently been questioned, his ideology seldom has been. And so Senator Pepper put it aptly, be cause while many are opposed to a third presidential term for any individual, they are not opposed, indeed they favor enthus iastically, how-many terms for whatever seems to be for the national good. And mark our words, whoever is elected President in 1940, will have made it plain to the voters that it will not be his purpose to nullify the accomplishments of the past eight years or scuttle the New Deal pro gram in its entirety. And that goes for Re publican as \yell as Democrat. It is signifi cant, we think, that Senator Taft senses the trend of thought , and wisely charts his course when he is" magnanimous enough to admit that the Roosevelt program has not all been bad, implying that he could do a better job of administering it. Likewise Tom Dewey who is hoping the presidential lightning will strike him, has thought it worth while to let it be known that his con servatism is liberally sprinkled with liberal item. For that's what it is going to take to elected President in 1940. j Mr. Roosevelt told the Young Demo crats, warned them, that he would not sup port "conservative, lipservice candidates on a straddlebug platform." Some read into siat declaration that the President will "take a walk," in case the unexpected hap pens. But where will he walk, is what is puzzling the politicos. His foes would be Willing for him to walk and walk and never bome back, and leave the field to them, but they can't count on that. They know that tk> undertake to scuttle his program will Wring him up fighting one way or another; know that the price will be written in their own defeat. ! And the temper of the Young Democrats att Pittsburgh is disturbing to Jack Garner atnd others who crave to go back to the good oJd days when there was not so much talk about humanitarianism and when the big wigs could come to Washington certain of a Welcome and of getting what they want. For these youngsters are taking their politics sferiously and from a different viewpoint, i Anyhow, the plot thickens, and there's gioing to be a lot of fireworks from now on. , Not Worrying About It We haven't allowed ourself to get het up over that $75,000 mountain "retreat" the tate highway patrolmen have provided for emselves over on Lake Lure. True, it is a£ gift from some of the moneyed gentry, ex ecutives of up and going corporations in ijiedmont and Western North Carolina, who may have had in mind certain services ren dered or anticipated. But so long as the lads use it strictly as a resting place, and don't go to cutting monkeyshines, as youth will do sometimes, it will be o.k. by us. The news item telling of this luxurious rendezvous "that might be envied by mil lionaires," goes on to say that friends among the industrialists provided the nec essary financial assistance, remembering that "on occasions these corporations had called on the patrol, through the Governor, of course, for aid, and the patrol had re sponded." But while making acknowledgment of such favors, how can these executives pass up the Governor while they are passing around "retreats"? It does seem that he ought to come into the picture somewhere. If one "servant of* the people" can accept such favors without a kick-back, another need have no hesitation about it. Presumably the "occasions" to which the news item refers, involve certain labor difficulties when the patrolmen have been called from the roads to "preserve order." There haven't been many such under the Hoey regime, blessed be, but early in his administration, he warned that he would line up with the industrialists against any sort of monkey business, and of course the patrol would have no other choice than to "respond." Anyhow the patrolmen have their "re treat" and we hope they will enjoy it thor oughly—but not too thoroughly. Certainly from their meager salary they couldn't pro vide a-$75,000 hang-out, and seeing as how their time is pretty well taken up, we're afraid, unless they stretch this point a bit, that, the place will be lonesome at times, in asmuch as it is an exclusive affair, visitors being allowed only when accompanied by one of the clan. But we believe they would have been al lowed to enjoy this luxury more, had they passed the hat around and allowed the rest of us to spare a dime. It would have been a sight more democratic—even if not quite so Democratic. Fear and Uncertainty According to Ray Tucker, co-author of the National Whirligig, a group of capital ists recently visited Washington to obtain political light from a distinguished Demo cratic leader in Congress, who favored them with this little lecture: "Gentlemen, the only trouble with this country today is—fear. You can't see around the corner. You are afraid because you may not make any profits—because you don't know what the government will do to you tomorrow. The farmer is afraid that he won't get a decent return on his crops. The man on WPA is worried because he may be turned off the rolls next week or month. The fellow with a private job doesn't know how long it will last. That's what's wrong—it's the only thing that's wrong. It's fear." That sounds familiar, doesn't it. That's what President Roosevelt was saying back in 1933, and after seven years of the New Deal program, it is being said again. In the meantime all sorts of plans have been work ed to allay that fear. Some parts of the program have helped, others have turned out to be duds. But the fact remains that right now when by every measurement we ought to be getting out of the doldrums, we are—stalked by fear. And our national law-making body ad journed without doing much about it. In fact in the closing days Congress contrib uted much to the increase and continuity of —national fear. For even those who have been clamoring for governmental change "fear" that maybe Congress made a mis take in shutting off the spigot so suddenly; they "fear" that business and industry can't or won't get under the load *hat means finding work for around two-million work ers who will be shunted aside by Congress' decision. The notion here is that it all narrows down to whether we can bring ourselves to subordinating political ambitions and pur poses to the more important business of making democracy work. The brains of this nation could chart a way out of the wilderness, if only selfishness and political greed could be set aside, and the task ap proached in sincerity and unity of purpose. The Farmers Encouraged When the tobacco markets first opened in Georgia, the tobacco farmers of this sec tion were keenly interested. The average price was low, so low that the Georgia farmers protested, and Governor Rivers took a hand, however without providing any great improvement for that section. But fortunately for all concerned North Carolina farmers are encouraged to hope that it will not be so bad after all. Eastern Carolina markets opened higher than in Georgia, and contrary to expectations have continued firm, with an upward tendency. It is to be hoped this will not revert to a tumble. With a bumper crop and a reasonably fair price the tobacco farmers of this state will be helped considerably. It is to the in terest of the tobacco buyers to help things along, to keep the farmer as contented as possible. For they are not crazy to have them get too enthusiastic about crop con trol. But that is something else. What concerns now is- the immediate promise of a reasonably fair return for the farmer's time and toil. Then will come their problem of determining what they will do about tobacco another year. And that is something they should be thinking about earnestly and intelligently, so that when voting time comes again they will be able to safeguard their interests without depending on those who look upon crop control with more or less selfish interest. THE ELKIN TRIBUNE, ELKIN, NORTH CAROLINA Spainhour's Shoe Departm Is to Open Sydnor-Spainhour, one of Elk in's leading department stores, is announcing in this issue the opening today (Thursday), of a new modem ladies' first floor shoe department, which is show ing new fall creations of nation ally advertised brands. In charge of the new snoe de partment is Jimmie Campbell, who has been with the Spainhour Hickory store shoe department for several years. Mr. Campbell, who has also been made assistant manager of the store here, is an expert shoe fitter. The shoes to be handled by the new department are all exclusive with Spainhour's. The shoe department is located on the left side of the store at the front, and is attractively fit ted and arranged. In order to make room for this department, the main floor piece goods de partment, and the pattern de partment have been moved to the basement store, which has been remodeled and rearranged. Complete details of today's grand opening will be found in the Spainhour advertisement in this issue. WITH THE SICK The following patients have | been admitted to the local hospi tal during the past week: William Clyde Draughan, Mt. Airy; Mrs. E. W. McDaniel, Elkin; Ruby Caudill, Whitehead; Flora Stan ley, Benham; Kathleen Burcham, Elkin; Mrs. Ruth Threatte, Dob son; Ella Reece Parks, Elkin; Helen Couch, Elkin; Mrs. Pansy Swaim, Elkin; Mrs. Hugh Roy all, Elkin; Clifford White, Dobson; Cassie Atkins, Mt. Airy; Mrs. Julia West Roe, Sparta; Vascoe Whatley, Jr., Elkin; Mrs. Mar garet Brendle, Jonesville; Rev. J. E. Abernethy, Valdese; Mary Lee Bauguss, State Road; Mrs. Min nie Lyons, Elkin; Carlyle Hall, Jonesville; Mrs. Marie Carter, Ronda; Lucille Hall, Jonesville; Sylvania Barker, Elkin; David J. Causey, Elkin; Mrs. Agnes Myers, Jonesville; Odell Myers, Elkin; Johnny Swaim, Elkin. Patients dismissed during the iweek were: Mrs. Delcie Gwyn, IBoonville; Mrs. Daisy Weather man, Elkin; Herman Caudill, Hamptonville; Mrs. Florence Cul ler, East Bend; Eugene Money, Elkin; Mrs. Lottie Bolich, Stoney Point; Carlton Key, Boon ville; Claude Wood, Clifton; Mrs. Ethel Cothren, Elkin; Mrs. Roy White, Elkin; Mrs. F. F. Riggs, Dobson; Ervie Southard, Elkin; Mrs. Ag nes Myers, Jonesville; Clyde El ler, Elkin; Richard R. Evans, Elkin; Charlie Combs, Ronda: Lizzie Creed, Elkin; Anna Kath erine Dobson, Elkin; Alice Blake Dobson, Elkin; Ned Shore, Ron da; Emma Stanley, Dobson; Al bert Page Sparks, Boonville; Wil liam Clyde Draughan, Mt. Airy; Kathleen Burcham, Elkin; Mrs. Ruth Threatte, Dobson; Cassie Atkins, Mt. Airy; Vascoe What ley, Jr., Elkin; Mary Lee Bauguss, State Road; Carlyle Hall, Elkin; Lucille Hall, Jonesville; Mrs. Ola Blackburn, Jonesville; Mrs. Collie Young, Elkin. ROCKFORD Mrs. George E. Burrus is spend ing several days in Taylorsville, visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. W. Harrington. Messrs. Walter Gray Anthony, Marshall Phillips and Grover Hall left last week for Canada, where they will cure tobacco. Master Tilden Burrus was hon ored last Saturday afternoon with a birthday party at the home of his grandmother, Mrs. C. B. Davis. Games were played and refreshments were served to a host of his little friends. Mr. and Mrs. E. Vann Burrus of Winston-Salem, spent the week-end with their parents. Rev. and Mrs. George E. Burrus. Miss Opal Simpson entertained a number of her friends at a chicken stew last Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Ttyore had as their guest last week-end Mrs. Olivia Palmer and Mr. Kelley Neil Palmer of Salemburg, and Mrs. Rosa Booker of Dobson. Mrs. T. B. Holyfield had as her guest over the week-end Mr. and Mrs. Ted Brower and Mrs. Mary Cummings of Mount Airy. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Anthony spent Sunday afternoon in Win ston-Salem. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. McCormick spent Sunday afternoon with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. McCormick, of the Richmond Hill section. Mr. and Mrs. Doc Linville of Winston-Salem, spent last Sun day with Miss Mary Hutchens. Mr. Henry Dobson and child ren of Elkin, spent last Sunday afternoon with their mother, Mrs. J. H. Dobson. Read Tribune Advertisements! August Evening SATURDAY WJSht\l s'/> * 7"^3~ -===^S^S s if^^^n s two"* ri TiSiT fitANoft holm -\ B9^''^*£XsaT^/ I |su« L J|l "A K'&i - • sS**® JrYi ' lA ITWII |\ SjAt"!' mil*. ZEPHYR Miss Juanita Parks has return ed to the Burrus Memorial School of Nursing in High Point after a two week visit here with home folks. Mr. and Mrs. I. M. Reeves and family spent last Sunday in North Wilkesboro with friends and rel atives. They are former residents of that place. Mrs. Ettye Parks and family spent last Sunday at State Road with Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Phillips. The Zephyr school will open for the 1939-40 term Monday morning, September 4. All students are urged to be present, Mrs. Mammie Bryant of Ashe boro spent the latter part of last week here with relatives. Miss Irene Reeves is spending this week in North Wilkesboro with friends. Miss Helen Wall of Mulberry spent last Thursday evening here the guest of Miss Juanita Parks. Mr. and Mrs. Banner Whitaker have returned to their home near Asheboro after a visit here with relatives. Miss Thelma Swift spent last Sunday at Salem Fork with friends. UNION HILL Late crops here are looking splendid since the rain Monday evening. Farmers here are very busy priming and curing tobacco. The twenty-month-old baby of Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Childress died Sunday night at the home here. Funeral services were held at Union Hill Baptist church Mon day afternoon at 3 o'clock, in charge of the pastor, Rev. A. F. Walker. J. W. Glaspie and Early Mayes have returned from a visit of several days in Tennessee. Mr. and Mrs. Jerome Isaacs moved here last week from Pu laski, Va. We welcome them to this community. Mr. and Mrs. Piute Simmons, of Oregon, visited Mr. Simmons' sister, Mrs. G. L. Crouse, here Sunday. PUBLISHER GUEST AT WATERMELON FEAST The publisher of The Tribune and his family enjoyed a de licious melon feast Sunday after noon at the beautiful country home of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Myers, at Swan Creek, where some of the finest watermelons seen this year, were grown. The Swan Creek road is now being hard-surfaced beyond' the Myers' home, and it is hoped it will be completed on through to highway No. 60 at an early date. P.O.S. OF A. TO HOLD INITIATION AUGUST 21 A class initiation of the P. O. S. of A. will be held Monday ev ening, August 21, at 8 o'clock. All members are urged to be present. The following members were initiated into the organization at the meeting of August 7: H. G. York, W. R. Davis, John E. Rat ledge, Raymond Felts, Bill Har ris, Ralph Dorsett and Hayden Ratledge. Wanted to buy al kinds of cattle, calves and pork hogs. See Bub Price at Basketeria. tfc School Bells Ring Again! It is time you were looking about your needs in school supplies. We have the most complete line we have ever offered, and at the very best possible prices. See us for your needs. Walker's 5c and 10c Store. ltc Good route available of 800 Raw leigh consumers. No experience needed. Sales way up this year. Large sales mean big profits. Permanent. Pull time. Write Rawleigh's, Dept. NCH-63-104, Richmond, Va. ltp Steady work, good pay—Reliable man wanted to call on farmers in Yadkin and Surry County. No experience or capital re quired. Make up to sl2 a day. Write Furst & Thomas, Cand ler Bldg., Baltimore, Md. ltp Comfort Cottage, Carolina Beach, "Center All Social Activities." Next postoffice bldg. Rooms, apartments, reasonable. Write, wire, come. Glenn Tucker, Mgr. 8-31 c Anything and everything you need in toilet goods, sanitary goods, picnic supplies, station ery, notions, laces, ribbons, la dies' underwear, etc Walker's 5c and 10c Store. ltc One Coca-Cola ice beverage cool er for sale at a bargain. See Elkin Plumbing & Heating Co. ltc For sale: eight-room house cm acre lot in Ronda. Will sell cheap. Small down payment, balance monthly as rent. J. B. Church, Roaring River, N. C. 8-17p REGARDLESS OF THE KIND OF JOB We Can Supply You With I Quality Materials LEHIGH CEMENT PINEHALL AND STATESVILLE BRICK JOHNS-MANVILLE COMPOSITION AND ASBESTOS ROOFING, ASBESTOS SIDING, TILE BOARD AND INSULATING BOARD, STAG PAINT ALL KINDS OF LUMBER / We Also Have a Few Choice Lots Left ■ SORRY HARDWARE COMPANY The Place to Get It Elkin, N. C. Thursday. August 17, 1939 The biggest and best shipment of fancy glassware, vases and no velties, oil lamps, etc., just re ceived. You don't want to miss seeing them at once. Walker's Basement Store. ltc For sale—4s acres of land, three room house, barn, good spring and springhouse, and other outbuildings, good young or chard; 15 acres of bottom land. Located one mile from state highway. School bus line through this farm. See Troy Miller, Thurmond, N. C. 8-17p We bay scrap iron and metals. Double Eagle Service Co., Elk in, N. C. tfc For rent: Cool, desirable down stairs apartment. Private bath, private entrance. Phone 126-M. tfc CASH—cash for your old gold! Turn your old broken jewelry, bridge works, gold teeth, watch cases, eye glass frames, etc., into cash. Bring to Downtown Service Station. 8-17 c Learn Beauty Culture and Hair Styling—Our graduates are in demand. Write for rates. Hin shaw School of Beauty Culture, North Wilkesboro, N. C. 8-31 c Wanted to repair radios. Our expert thoroughly knows his business. Prices right. Harris Electric Co., Elkin. N. C. tfc Permanent Waves, SI.OO and up. Shampoo and finger wave, 40c. Modern Beauty Shop, Louise Vestal, Ruby Gray. Telephone 340. tfc Do you 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. tin
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