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THE ELKIN TRIBUNE Published Every Thursday by ELK PRINTING COMPANY, Inc. Elkin, N. C. Thursday, November 30, 1939 Entered at the post office at Elkin, N. C., as second-class matter. C. 8. FOSTER. .Preddent H. P. LAFFOON ....Secretary-Treasure! SUBSCRIPTION BATES, PER YEAR In the State, $1.50 Oat of the State, S2.M Member North Carolina Press Association "If the contestants get any madder we may see }jome pretty severe snowballing on the western front this winter."—Joplin (Mo.) Globe. "There seems to be five leading types of foundation popular in the United States — brick, stone, concrete, Rockefeller and Gug genheim."—Washington Star. Your Christmas Shopping Maybe you have become bored by the continued urging to "do your Christmas shopping early," but you can't deny that if and when you embraced that advice, you had abundant reason to think right well of it. No matter how certain we are that we are "not able to do much Christmas buying this year, it usually turns out that we find ourselves changing our minds at the last minute, partly because we want to and part ly because of semi-necessity. There are al ways a few gifts that make us happy to give and which bring happiness to the receivers, and this being a season of happiness, we feel all out of place if we have no part in it, contribute nothing to it And so, if we have made our plans and have executed them; if during the last few days prior to Christmas we are thus spared the nervous scratching around trying to find what we want, it is a pleasing feeling and we can enjoy the holidays all the more because of it. All of which adds up to reminding that this issue of The Tribune is dedicated to the purpose of making your Christmas selecting easier. Our merchants are using this paper as a carrier of important messages they want you to have. Study them carefully for they will not only help you in your decisions, but will aid in stretching your Christmas dollars to a wider scope of happiness. Elkin merchants are asking no more than that you give them first whack at your business. If they do not have what you want there will be no grumbling if you go somewhere else for it. But price and selec tion being anywhere near equal they think they have first call on your patronage, and common sense of fairness will compel you to agree with them. The merchants have employed this paper as their show-window. We have tried to dress it up attractively for them. But the meat of their display is in the individual messages they send to you. Therefore we are asking that you preserve this copy of your favorite household journal until you have studied each page and what it holds for you. And then resolve that for once you will get your Christmas shopping behind you early, so you can kick up your heels and sympathize with others who are in a dither because they elected to be tardy. Thanksgiving Those who have been contending that we should pause to count our blessings and give thanks for them oftener than one day in the year, have had that opportunity this year, and should add that to the list of things to be thankful for. Our notion is that been undue straining both to justify the change and to condemn it. Something can be said on both sides and after all the "day" doesn't matter a great deal—what does matter a great deal is the spirit with which it is observed and the certainty that it will be observed at all. We can count the proposed change worth while if it does no more than accentuate the history and meaning of the custom, for that ought to bring a new appreciation of Thanksgiving, even if the debate on the change has bordered' on the unpleasant at times. Not in our time has this nation had as much to enlarge its thought of Thanksgiv ing as in this good year nineteen thirty-nine. For in addition to our recognition and un derstanding that blessings come not from much asking, but from God's eagerness to love and bless, we can be, should be, thank ful for our national peace; should rejoice in our own good fortune; should thank God for the wisdom of the years in holding tena ciously to a freedom that much of the world does not know today; we should be thankful that we have contributed little or nothing to today's wars, and thankful that we will be helpful in tomorrow's peace. And that concerns the world neighbor hood. It is needless to enumerate the bless ings that have come to our own immediate neighborhood, to our kin and to ourselves. And not the least of these blessings is the Opportunity that our everyday living af fords to help make this a better world and bring a fuller life to our fellow travelers; the oportunity to continue the custom of aiding orphaned children —and on a broader scale than ever before. This is Thanksgiving Day, not Turkey Day, and in heaven's name let's differen tiate between the two. Glimpsing the Candidates John W. Cannon undertook the interest ing task of interviewing the various guber natorial candidates for his paper, the Greensboro Daily News, thus giving each of them the opportunity to spread before an extensive newspaper audience, a blue-print of the platform upon which they will seek the favor of North Carolina voters. This makes interesting reading, and two of the candidates in particular were unique and unusual in their pronouncements: Mayor Tom Cooper, of Wilmington, who may turn out to be the most colorful of the covey of candidates, has organized a quartet of college boys to carry around with his sound truck, and who will sing old familiar songs and assist in making whoopee after the manner of Governor O'Daniel of Texas, who minstreled his way into the governor's chair. And one learns from the Cannon in terview that "the first thing Cooper is going to tell the people of North Carolina is that he has served a prison sentence, one in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta, Ga., and one on the North Carolina roads, both for banking violations. He is going to tell the people this because it is the truth and he wishes them to hear it from him rather than from somebody else." There are circumstances surrounding those prison records that Mr. Cooper may be able to explain satisfactorily. Already he has been elected twice by the people of New Hanover county to serve in the legislature, and his majority for the office of mayor of Wilmington was overwhelming. Humanity dearly loves its martyrs, and Cooper's frankness may catch the public fancy far beyond the expectations of his competitors in the governorship race. And then there is Lee Gravely who ad mits that he is running for governor on his own steam. "I may have some friends who are interested," says Lee, "but so far I have sensed no universal demand that I be a can didate." And that admission is in itself un usual. But Gravely makes this further ob servation: "I don't see why the State's busi ness, which is of concern to everybody, can not be handled as economically and effi ciently as my business or any other busi ness." Whether they want to or not, Gravely thinks, every candidate must have some thing to say of what he intends to recom mend about reducing the sales tax, looking to its final repeal. Having been an uncom promising foe of the sales levy, one may ex pect him to cover that issue thoroughly at the proper time. When all the gubernatorial candidates get their ducks in a row and let the voters in on their theories of good government for North Carolina it appears that we will have a wide scope of selection, from lawyers, business men, mule dealer and maybe a farmer may be induced to run. And con trary to expectations, it doth not appear that any of them are going to take chances on letting the "office seek the man," for all of them are running like nobody's business. As Harnett Did It Some twenty-odd defendants accused of operating illegal slot machines in Harnett county were sentenced by Judge Bone to 90 days on the roads and fined twenty-five dol lars. The road sentence being suspended on coridition that no slot machine be allowed in their places for a period of two years. What is more Judge Bone ordered the destruction of $20,000 worth of machines gathered in a recent raid. That is lifted from the ordinary level of news importance by the unusual manner in which these violators were brought to book. There has been a lot of talk about grand juries being useless appendages to the courts, but the law has the Harnett jury to thank for this encouraging bit of law en forcement. It is related that members of the grand jury made a round of the places where slot machines were in operation. They played them up one side and down the other, and seemed little surprised when they drew an occasional "jackpot," even from machines that were supposed to be "for pleasure only" as the state license on them would indicate. In several instances they gambled with the fellows who supervised their opposition. The grand jurors thus were able to con sider the matter without any conflicting testimony. They knew what was going on, and because they had a judge and a solicitor and a sheriff, who either was in sympathy with them, or didn't dare for political rea sons to oppose, these offenders were brought into court—and there's the record. More than twenty coughing up twenty-five bucks, which of course isn't any punishment when the easy profits are considered. But that ninety-day road sentence hanging over their heads is a serious matter. There is conflicting thought about the seriousness and the iniquity of the slot ma chine. Some claim with plenty of reason that they are not half as bad as other things. But there can be no arguing that the persistent and insidious ignoring the law; the bold defiance of the statutes by the operators, is downright contemptible largely because it serves to undermine respect for law in other matters. If you're asking us the legislature made a mess of its handling of the slot machine nuisance, and all because of the itchy palm outstretched for license fees. THE ELKIN TRIBUNE, ELKIN, NORTH CAROLINA State Road Woman Dies Friday A. M. Mrs. Arry Letetia Moody Well born, 76, died at her home at State Road Friday morning from a stroke of paralysis, suffered the previous night. ; The deceased was a widow of the late William R. Wellborn, who died in 1931 and a daughter of the late Jackson and Mrs. Eliza Cock erham Moody. For the past 40 years she had been a member of the State Road Primitive Baptist church. She is survived by six children, Mrs. Ahana Stewart, Winston-Sa lem; W. S„ H. V. and I. B. Well born of Winston-Salem; William R. Wellborn, n, and C. C. Well- j born of State Road, and nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Sunday morning from Old State Road Baptist church, with Elder Ford Walker In charge of the ser vices. Interment was in the ceme tery there. FUNERAL HELD FOR JAMES H. WILLIAMS Funeral services were held Wed nesday morning from Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, near State Road, for James Henry Williams, a former resident of the community, who passed away on November 27. The deceased was a native of Sur ry county. The rites were in charge of Rev. J. L. Powers. He is survived by his wife, the former Miss Mary Shaffner, two daughters, Mrs. Edgar Whitaker of Kernersville and Mrs. Arvll Gentry of Jonesvllle, and three sons, Robert F. Williams of Rock ingham, Evan and Corbitt Wil liams of the home, and one broth er, Martin L. Williams of Glbson ville. SURRY SCHOOL MASTERS TO HOLD MEETING HERE The monthly meeting of the Surry County School Masters will be held In the Elkin high school building on Wednesday night, December 6. The dinner for the occasion will be served by the home ec onomics students under the direc tion of Mi£S Mary Holland. Plans are at the present for a Thanks giving celebration. The county school superintend ents and John W. Comer, county superintendent of schools, are ex pected to attend. JUNIOR ORDER TO HOLD CLASS INITIATION HERE A district-wide class initiation of the Junior Order will be held Friday evening, December 1, in the Junior hall here, with the district councilor, Bradley Dan cey, of North Wilkesboro, in charge of. the meeting/ The fourth district embraces the counties of Surry, Yadkin, Wilkes, Ashe and Alleghaney. All local members are urged to attend and Juniors of surround ing councils are cordially invited. WITH THE SICK The following patients have been admitted to- the local hospi tal during the past week: Mrs. Ruth Halsey, Piney Creek; Gar net Adams, Elkin; Edna Riggs, Traphill; Mrs. Julia Upchurch, Mt. Airy; Mrs. Roxie Sprinkle, Elkin; Mrs. Laura Hemric', Elkin; Mrs. Lela Mae Moseley, Mount Airy; Mrs. Etta Smith, Mt. Airy; I. C. Yates, Elkin; Mrs. Alice Baldwin, Elkin; Robert W. Throckmorton, Pine Hill; Jake T. Harper, Elkin; Mrs. Gracie Snow, Yadkinville; Mrs. Vermelle Lewis, Jonesville; Mrs. Mae Smithey, Elkin; William Shugart, Elkin; Mrs. Hazel Madison, Jonesville; Thurmond Hayes, Mt. Airy; John Hayes, Mt. Airy; Mrs. Joe Folger, Dobson; W. H. Combs, Elkin; Wayne Byrd, Jonesville; Russell Transou, Elkin; Mrs. Marie Dar nell, Ronda; Nathaniel Coe, Yad kinville. Patients dismissed during the week were: Joe Coe, Rockford; Mrs .Elizabeth Bel ton, Mt. Airy; Mrs. Walter Transou, Elkin; Lil lle Wilmoth, Boonville; L. H. Tucker, Gastonia; Howard Couch, State Road; Mrs. Nannie Wood, Mountain Park; Mrs. Evelyn Ward, Independence, Va.; Billy Harris, Elkin; Joe Finney, Inde pendence, Va.; Esquire Pholia Haynes. State Road; Graham Haynes, State Road; Mrs. Thelma Atkins, Mt. Airy; Mrs. Virginia Cooper, Elkin; Arlis Stanley; Mrs. Violet Hudspeth, State Road; Mrs. Ticy Cheeks, State Road; Wayne York, White Plains; A. H. Bteelman, Boonville; John Taylor, Jonesville; Mrs. Jettie Tucker, Elkin; Garnet Adams, Elkin; Mrs. Alice Baldwin, Elkin; Edna Riggs, Traphill; Jake T. Harper, Elkin; Thurmond Haynes, Mt. Airy; John Haynes, Mount Airy; Mattie Mae Powell, Elkin. Poem Explains The Double Cross Once, Ions: ago, on a bare, bleak hill At a place called Calvary A rude cross stood. It spoke of death And pain and agony But the sacrifice and match less love Offered there that day Have made the way of the shameful cross A glorious, shining way. Because He loved; because He *ave; That cross of anguished pain Became a cross of wondrous light; Of high, triumphant gain. Today, a cross with a double bar Beckons to you and me To join our hands in bringing gifts To help make mankind free From the scourge we call the Great White Plague By holding a Torch of Light And helping those who battle death To fight a winning fight. All honor to the radiant cross! Let's keep its symbol true- How far it throws its beams of light Depends on me—on you. Contributed by Edna J. Paden Kansas State Sanatorium FIRE DAMAGES PENNEY STORE Practically Entire Stock Is Victim to Evils of Smoke and Water STARTED IN BASEMENT i i Fire of unknown origin Mon day morning damaged the J. C. Penney Company store here. The fire was discovered about 6:40 o'clock in the rear of the store basement, and despite work of the fire department, spread upward to the rear street floor and the balcony. Burning between ceiling and floor and in the wall, it was found almost impossible to get at the blaze, due to the in tense smoke. After fighting the fire about two hours, the firemen finally quenched the flames, but not un til extensive damage had been done to practically the entire stock of merchandise contained in the store, this damage for the greater part being confined to that caused by smoke and water. Actual amount of the damage in dollars and cents has not been learned. Land Would Be Eligible for Lease (Continued from page one) of profits from timber operations before the land would be turned back to its owner. However, pro visions would be made for return ing the land to any owner who repaid the cost of development; and on small tracts up to 500 acres for any one owner, the gov ernment would seek only fifty per . cent, repayment of its ex penditures before returning the land to Its owner. Land owned by cities, counties, and other municipalities would be eligible for leasing, even if purchased for that purpose; and sponsors of the plan hope it .will thus lead to development of community forests in many areas. Eligible for leasing in Surry county, under long-term opera tion of the Forest Restoration Act, would be the following: 11,- 000 acres of woodland pasture, 6,000 acres of other unplowable pasture, 141,000 acres of wood land not pastured, and 11,000 acres of rough, swampy, or waste lands. Eventual return to forest of all this land would leave the county with about 70,000 acres for crops, 20,000 acres for plow ing or pasture, and 22,000 idle or fallow acres. This, while an ideal condition from the stand point ft the bill's framers, could not be attained for many years, however. Operations under the act in the county would be guided by a committee of four residents of the county and the county agent of the agriculture depart ment. Owners of land leased to the government under this plan would have first call on Jobs pro vided by the government as part of its development program, with their neighbors getting next call. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express .to our many friends our sincere appre ciation for the sympathy and; kindness shown us during our j tragic bereavement. MR. AND MRS. F. A. NORMAN AND FAMILY. ltc iVeu) Jewelry Store Is To Stage Openin Leonard's a new Jewelry store, will hold Its grand opening here next Thursday evening at 9:00 | o'clock, it has been announced by W. D. Leonard, owner. Mr. Leonard, who also operates a jewelry store of similar name in Mount Airy, stated that three attractive prizes will be given away Thursday evening at the opening. One of these prizes will be a $50.00 diamond ring; second prize will be an Elgin wrist watch and third prize will be a 32-piece breakfast set of dishes. Full details con cerning these prizes will be given when the store opens its doors for business on or about Saturday or Monday. The new store is located In the Dr. Nicks building on West Main street, next to the Elkin postof flce. Modern fixtures are being Installed and the store will be thoroughly up to date in every respect. For complete details, turn to the Leonard's full page advertise ment in this issue of The Tribune. DEATH CLAIMS C. E. MOXLEY (Continued from page one) Yadkin sheriff. While serving as sheriff he built a home in Yadlfln ville, but for two years had made his home with his daughter near Boonville.' Since retiring from of fice he had devoted his time to his farming and other business interests in Yadkin county and Winston-Salem where he had ex tensive real estate holdings. Prior to serving as sheriff he had served as deputy sheriff under Sheriff C. W. Poindexter, Sheriff Q. T. White and Sheriff W. T. Fletcher. He was also substitute Rural Mail Carrier from the Boonville office. He was a native of the North Oak Ridge section, near Boonville, a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Moxley. Survivors include his only daughter, Mrs. Rich Brown of that section, five broth ers, W. A., N. 0., John E. Hobart and H. D. Moxley; four sisters, Mrs. Robah Calloway, Mrs. L. M. Renegar, Mrs. J. A. Brown and Miss Etta Moxley, all of the Oak Ridge section. He was married to Miss Aim is Wagoner, who pre ceded him in death. A son, Leo Moxley, died in 1935. He was a member of North Oak Ridge Bap tist church since young manhood. He was a Republican and took much interest in .party politics. The funeral will be held this (Thursday) afternoon "at 1:30 at North Oak Ridge Baptist church with the pastor, Rev. Clete Sim mons, Rev. R. L. Spoer and Rev. L. W. Burrus in charge. Burial will follow in the church ceme tery. NOTICE! OWING TO THE FA CT THAT NOVEMBER 30 IS A HOLIDAY, I AM EXTEND ING THE 2 PER CENT. DIS COUNT FOR PAYMENT OF 1939 TAX THROUGH SATURDAY, DEC 2nd. TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS 2 PER CENT. DIS COUNT BY PAYING YOUR 1939 TAX NOW! THIS SAV ING IS WORTH WHILE! , \ . • . ; , : l'\ DIXIE GRAHAM Tax Collector Town of Elkin Thursday. November 30. 1939 BON-TON IS TO HAVE NEW HOME' The contract has been let and actual construction will begin within a week on a new building to house the Bon-Ton Grill. The building will be located on East Main street, adjoining the new Miller-Jones store. In design the building will be similar to the other newer build ings in the block. The front will be completely of glass. The floor space will be about 26 by 100 feet and have"* a seating capacity approximately eighty people. Private dining rooms will also be Included. Ralph Triplett, owner and manager of the Bon-Ton, states " that he hopes to occupy the new building by around January 15th. ASSOCIATED CHARITIES DRIVE STARTS DEC. 7th Thursday, December 7, a drive will be made for funds for the local branch of the Associated Charities. This is the first time in a number of years that such a campaign has been made and it is hoped that liberal contribu tions will be made for the cause, which is most worthy, as money is used only to help those whOy otherwise would be in want. J A list of canvassers will bJ made next week. CARD OF THANKS We desire to express our deep appreciation to our friends for the sympathy and kindness shown us during the illness and death of our little daughter, our little daughter. MR. AND MRS. O. D. CAUSEY Soap Specials Palmollve 3 for 20c Super Suds (red box) 3 for 25c Large Super Suds (red box) 2 for 35c Large Super Suds (blue box) 2 for 43c Octagon Soap (giant) 6 for 25c Octagon Powder (lg.) 6 for 25c Octagon Toilet 6 for 25c Octagon Cleanser .2 for 9c Octagon Chips 2 for 18c Octagon Granulated 2 for 18$ Crystal White Soap ....3 for 14c Hollywood Beauty Soap 3 for 14c White & Adams Dobson, N. C.
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