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Thursday, August 31, 1939 THE Ij^Sl THESE BE EXCITING TIMES As we pen these words (we are not reaily penning them but using a typewriter, only pen sounds so much more lit erary), the fate of civilization is hanging* in the balance. That is, at the time of this writing which is last Saturday to you, it is hanging in the balance. Tomorrow, the day after, next week —who can say where it will be hanging? Events are changing so swiftly (at this moment) in Europe that it is difficult to keep apace. What appears to be of major importance in the morning may be completely lost in the more critical events of* the evening. When you read these words, written at a time CUT YOUR FEED BILL % PLANT WOOD'S PERMANENT PASTURE AND HAY MIXTURES 60 YEARS OF TESTING has taught ua the best possible combination of grasses and clovers —ONE FOR EACH SOEL TYPE. Contain % clover seed increasing the nutrition of the field. WOOD'S PERMANENT PASTURE MIXTURES extend your grazing period from 6 to 12 months per year. WOOD'S PERMANENT HAY MIXTURES produce morC hay—over a longer period—at les3 seeding cost. We are headquarters for ALL FALL SEED WOOD'S LEE COLD-PROOF OATS—the heaviest yielding oat for the Southeast. WOOD'S REDHART No. S WHEAT—highest yielding variety. BEARDLESS and NOB ARB BARLEY. WOOD'S SUPER-ABRUZZI RYE—Makes much larger yields than ordinary Abruzzi. Write for WOOD'S FALL CATALOG, illustrating all fall seeds. Mailed Free. I Everybody Is Cordially Invited to Attend f| [GREAT NORTHWESTERN FAIR | North Wilkesboro, N. C.:: September 12th to 16th I i EXHIBITS GALORE I SPECTACULAR MIDWAY p ■ , ■ m ' ulns hove been increased from $2,000 to j ffiS 9 in order to more effectively promote progress of agri this year West has secured some outstanding new culture, horticulture and home industry in Wilkes and showg and some riding . devices full of thrills and enjoy- H adjoining counties. The best collection of exhibits ever ment for all. asembled at North Wilkesboro is expected. See or write J. C. Wallace, North Wilkesboro, N. C., for premium list THRILLING FIREWORKS today and prepare to compete for the many cash prizes. , ... fl mr A gorgeous display of fireworks each of the five M HI • nights will climax the fair performances. Nothing has fD AWHQT AN H Af T Q been spared to make the Fair the biggest gala event uuAlll/t) 1 nlil/ /iv I ever held f or Northwestern North Carolina. Never before have such stupendous acts been con- ATlirn rr 1 Tlinro tracted for a fair in North Wilkesboro. The acts will UllifcK itAlUKtu ■ include the Paramount Revue, The Rexola Troupe, The fair management has been diligent in its duty to Silver, the Wonder Horse, and the daring Great t eters, secure for the people in this part of the state the best ■ a full two hour show of the best acts obtainable. Some attractions for recreation and amusement. Also, every are former headliners for Ringling Brothers, Barnum effort will be made to assure comfort for fair visitors. > B and Bailey Circus. Plan now to meet your friends at the fair. I 1? 1, n A NEW 1939 CHEVROLET CAR TO Fi»OOl [ M f 1 CC BE GIVEN AWAY DURING FAIR f I CC| » when war in Europe seems almost at hand, war may be going on. or THE ELKIN TRIBUNE, ELKIN, NORTH CAROLINA the crisis may be supplanted by the current doings of the Ameri can League. But what puzzles us is the fate of civilization. If and when war comes in Europe, is civilization doomed? We are interested, and you should be, too, for after all, aren't we , mixed up in this civi lization business? And if civi lization is doomed, won't we, al though we are not mixed up in any war yet, be doomed too? If we can believe the commen tators from here and abroad, then we are doomed if war breaks out in Europe, and we don't like to feel that such a fate is immi nent. Imagine the embarrass ment and discomfort of running around the rest of one's life doomed! Will the United States get mix ed up in the war if it comes to Europe? Personally—and this is an opinion to be reckoned with— we believe it will. Why? We don't know, we just believe it, that's all. What do you think? Everyone we've asked about the matter holds the same opinion, without exception. And if war comes, no matter how strongly everyone is opposed to participa tion in such a war, this state of mind on the part of the people won't make it any harder for us to get in. We may be wasting our and your time a little more thorough ly than usual this week, for war may seem only a remote possi bility when you read this, but right now it looks bad. If Hitler doesn't back down, or Poland, or England or France, then some thing is bound to blow up. Lots of people think it will be the world. AROUND TOWN There are several folks who think as we do on the matter of the Elkin gymnasium and the shameful way it has been neg lected. Several of our agents have reported that of the 12 high wattage light globes that were in the gym, 10 have either been shot out or broken out with rocks. That wouldn't have happened if it had been kept locked and properly looked after. Still, the folks who manufac ture electric light bulbs have to live, we guess. Elkin merchants are getting to gether next week to stage a town wide dollar days event, which will be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday. And we, the guy who helps them worry about their ad vertising, and who also worries them about their advertising, are in a good position *to know that they are really planning to let their hair down and offer some really hair-raising values. If you are one of these folks who really like a bargain, we'd suggest that you bundle up grand ma, grandpa and all the in-laws, and hurry to Elkin for dollar days. For after all, Elkin mer chants can give you as big values as you can find anywhere, and they've really been planning for this event. Why our Uncle Cul pepper is coming all the way from Orange county just to buy a pa per of pins and a moustache cup, while Aunt Frousy will accom pany him for some real values in j percale and fade-proof prints. We might add that we are go ing to be on the streets gunning for snapshots so as we can give away some more of those lovely theatre tickets that will get you into every show in town —both of them. STILL DOOMED Sunday night, 11:47. After an evening of staying by the radio, listening to news flashes and re ports from the various European capitals, the fate of civilization still seems to be hanging in the balance. Hitler has replied to Premier Daladier in a note that sort of reminds us of the .notes our kids write us when they want to do something that they are not sure we will permit, using all kinds of arguments. Mr. Hitler says that if France and England will get Poland to comply with his demands, Europe will be guaranteed 25 years of peace. But wasn't Europe to have peace after Munich? Wasn't Hitler's demands in Eastern Eu rope satisfied after he had had had his way in the Czech crisis? He said they were, probably add ing under his breath as he kept the fingers of both hands cross ed—"for the time being." Or did he bother to cross his fingers? We can't figure out just how Hitler can talk of the terrible things the Poles are doing to the Germans, allegedly, with a straight face after the way the Germans have persecuted the Jews. The man just doesn't make sense; he's not consistent. Wonder what the situation will be when you read this? Events sure move fast these days. CYCLE Mrs. Ethel Riley is visiting her parents in Ashland and friends in West Jefferson. Mrs. Glenn Holcomb of Win ston-Salem, spent the week-end with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jim West. Mr. and Mrs. John Hemric have returned home from New York, after spending a week at the World's Fair. Mr. Graham Van Hoy and Mr. Spencer Howard spent a few days vacation in Norfolk, Va„ last week. Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Pinnix and family and Mr. and Mrs. Claud Pinnix and family toured in the mountains Sunday. They visited many places of interest. Mr. and Mrs. John Dobbins of Kentucky, spent Friday with Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Dobbins. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Van- Hoy had as their Sunday after noon guests Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Howard and Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rose of Elkin, Mr. and Mrs. Ronia Carter of Winston-Salem, and Misses Frances Pinnix and Mary Greenwood. Mr. Chancie Cheek had the misfortune to lose a tobacco harn by fire last week. BRANON Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cummings had as their week-end guest, their son, Glen Cummings, of Salis bury. Mrs. Delia Renegar and sons, James and Charles, of Bethel, spent a while Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Steelman. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cummings had as their guests Sunday Mr. and Mrs. Taft Cummings and children of Boonville, Mr. Ray Shoemaker, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Shoemaker and family of Jones ville. Mr. Paul Doss and family spent Sunday afternoon in Wilkesboro, visiting friends and relatives. Glen Cummings, Forest Doss and Mrs. Carrie Cummings and daughters, Jettie Virginia and Bonnie Lee, spent a while Sun day night with Mrs. Cummings' sister, Mrs. Pearl Campbell, of Cooleemee. Dick Cummings is visiting friends and relatives in Elkin and Ronda. Tired of Treatment Mrs. Ooofus (to hired girl)— What are you leaving for? Haven't we always treated you just like one of the family? Ethelberta—Yes, and I'm tired of it. * a KY HUGH ROYALL ALL FORMS OF INSURANCE PHONE 111, ■• /^■*WnttM7^^^^^^B^Mk»? ,^^^^^®|^Hß^\vXvX-X'v'vXYX\vX\'X'x'Xv'\ . | Only Got Bee Auntie: "Whatever Is the mat ter?" Tommy (from the city): "I p-put a n-nickel in the slot of the beehive for honey, and I—got a bee instead."
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