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Da£eCatotfQi£-^ Author of "How Co Win Friends and Influence People," COURAGE The most inspiring sight I saw in Asheville, North Carolina, was a blind man. Asheville is proud of its Blue Ridge Mountains, its climate and the mighty Biltmore mansion that George Vanderbilt built in the gay nineties, a man sion that impressed me more than the Palace of the Hapsburgs in Vienna. Yet my most inspir ing experience in Asheville was meeting Ike Kuperman, a blind Jewish printer. For years, Ike was make-up man in the Ashe vi 11 e Citizen-Times composing room. Working under stress and strain, he helped to rush the var ious editions of the paper out on time. One day last Jijly, a ter rible thing happened. He was in the composing room, bending over a page of type, when sud denly tragedy struck him—stark, blinding tragedy. He stopped work, put his hand to his eyes in confusion. A fellow printer asked him what was wrong. "I can't see," he said. He was blind. He was rushed to the eye clinic at Johns Hopkins Hospital where one of the most skillful eye sur geons on earth performed a series of operations. Ike Kuperman en dured ten weeks of agony, men tal and physical. Useless! He went home. Blind, hopelessly blind forever! Now here is the point of the story. Did Ike Kuperman whine and give up? Did he complain about his misfortune? Did he say, "I can't get a job now." No, sir. Not Ike Kuperman. I am happy to report that a Cath olic charity offered to give this blind Jew a sum of money. The very though of it cut him so deeply that he wept. No charity for Ike. He marched right back to the composing room of the Asheville Citizen-Times where he had worked for twelve years; and fixed himself up a little lunch counter over in the corner where he now sells cigarettes, candy, hot coffee, cold drinks, ice cream, sandwiches, potato chips and pie to most of the employees of the paper. Some of them buy on credit; so he has learned to op erate a typewriter by the touch system to enable him to keep a record of his accounts. He is making a good living at it, sup porting his family, keeping his chin up. Despondent? I didn't meet a more cheerful man in all Ashe ville. He loves to hear the voices of the printers with whom he has worked for years, to hear all the familiar sounds of the composing room, the shouted instructions, the clink and tinkle of the lino type machines, the scream of a metal saw cutting through a cast. As I talked to him, he radiated cheerfulness. Ike Kuperman, you are a trib ute to your race, to your country. WORK FROM F-W CHEVROLET ___ COMPANY I*"®" Elkin, N. C. * SADDLE HORSES For the greatest outdoor sport you should ride one of my saddle , horses. Bridal paths on dirt road. Escort man or lady at rea sonable prices. Nothing is more healthful than horseback riding. All my horses are gentle and safe for ladies to ride. I also have one extra gentle horse for children. Second right hand road after passing Jonesville high school. At My Farm - Janevville, N. C. WELL DRILLING CONTRACTOR Drilled Wells are cheaper, more sanitary, affording an abundance of water that is always clear, pure and cold. For prices write R. E. FAW, HICKORY, N. C. Phone 700-2 You are fired by the proud fight ing spirit that inspired our an cestors to cross the seas, conquer the wilderness and build a new civilization. You have in you some of the courage and self-re liance that inspired our great fathers a century ago, to load up their old shotguns, climb in the covered wagon and head out across the plains in the face of hell, hunger, high water and In dians. HAMPTONVILLE The Sunday school class of Hunting Creek Friends church enjoyed a picnic at Wilson Brown's Nursery, near Mocks ville, last Friday. The following members were present: Misses Kathryn Bell, Florence Mason, Pansy Burton and Juanita Sac ray; Messrs. Dale and Leon Thomasson, Don and David Bell, Paul and Ray Windsor, Ford and Roy Crews, Norris and Gra ham Wooten, Hubert Critz, J. D. Hedrick, Leonard Reavis, Kermit Sloan and Hal Borron. Mrs. Pearl Windsor also attended. Mr. and Mrs. Wade Trivette of Yadkin ville, visited Mrs. Triv ette's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Whitlock, during the week-end. Misses Pat and Lucille Holy field and Mr. and Mrs. Ellis Ash burn spent Friday afternoon in Winston-Salem. Miss Jessie Ruth Walker of Yadkinville, was the Sunday din ner guest of Miss Florence Ma son. Miss Ann Whitlock is ill at her home, her friends will regret to leam. Mr., and Mrs. Arthur Ash burn of Red Springs, spent the week end in this community visiting relatives and friends. Pleasant Ridge Rev. Frank Peeler, of Taylors ville, is expected to fill his reg ular appointment here Sunday afternoon. The public is cor dially invited. The Woman's Missionary soci ety will meet tonight (Thursday) at the home of Mrs. Gentry Walsh. Everyone is invited to attend. Thurmond Carter, his mother, Mrs. Ennis Carter, and Mrs. Idusta Harris spent Sunday at Pilot Mountain, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Colonel Harris. Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Luffman and son visited Mr. Grat Walters at Hugh Chatham Memorial hos pital Sunday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Carter and sons, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Luffman and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. T. O, Walsh and children, and Misses Emma and Hazel Harris spent Sunday afternoon at Mt. Airy and Pilot Mountain. Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Gentry and Mr. Howard Pettyjohn and Miss grrott Gentry attended the Gil liams reunion held at Sparta last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ledford Tucker, Mrs. C. L. Luffman, Mrs. T. L. Davis and children, Misses Win nie, Jean and Lucy Luffm&n, spent last Saturday morning at Doughton, ■■i» ■■■ Tight Lipped funk: Why was Geefuzz so tight-lipped all evening? Wiggins: He cleaned his teeth in the dark and used glue by mis take. THE ELKIN TRIBUNE, ELSIN, NORTH CAROLINA Willkie Honored A *' jgPB NEW YORK, N. Y Natives of Indiana living in New York City gave a "box supper" for Wendell L. Willkie, wbo rose from a small town Indiana lawyer to head the Commonwealth and Southern Cor poration and is now being men tioned as a possible President of the United States. GILLIAM CLAN HAS REUNION Many Members of Family and Large Number of Friends Attend DOUGHTON IS SPEAKER Mr. and Mrs. D. Reece Gilliam and family delightfully entertain ed last Sunday June 9, at their colonial home near Sparta for the annual reunion of the Gilliam Clan. When many members of the family and a number of friends had gathered and exchanged greetings, lunch was spread on a long table previously arranged on the beautiful green lawn where the spreading branches of the cherry trees furnished a perfect setting for this much enjoyed hour. Ex Lieut.-Gov. R. A. Doughton, who with Mrs. Doughton was present, made a brief but most interesting talk. Rev. S. L. Blev ins, after a few moments of silent prayer, for the depressed countries, returned thanks for the bounteous repast, and God's gracious good ness to us. The registration book was open ed, following lunch where all might register. The Yadkin Valley Pour, The Friendly Four and Jones Family quartets sang several numbers that added to the entertainment. Mrs. C. W. Gilliam, Sr.. of Ronda was the oldest relative to register, while little Miss Mary Doc i a Gilliam, 10-months-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Glliam of Sparta was the youngest to enjoy the gathering. Officers in charge were J. A. Gilliam of North Wilkesboro, chairman, and Mrs. W. H. Jones of Ronda secretary. The place committee announced that the next reunion will be held at the home of Mr. and Mrs D. S. Gilliam and mother, Mrs. C. W. Gilliam, Sr., the second Sunday in June 1941. This was said to be one of the best reunions ever held at this home up in the mountain peaks of God's country where everything seemed to be pointing heavenward. It was a happy day where much Jove and hospitality prevaled. COOL SPRINGS There were one hundred seven teen present for the Sabbath school hour Sunday, with many additional for the eleven o'clock preaching service. 4 Among our visitors were Mrs. Lelia Morrison and children, of Jonesville; Mrs. Mary Burcham Holcomb and children of Moores ville; Mr. and Mrs. Guy Stinson and son of Elkin; Mrs. Lexie Car ter and daughter, Virginia, of Georgia. Rev. and Mrs. Glenn Baugess and Rev. Orville Alexan der were also present. Mr. Todd Kress of Salisbury was the week-end guest of May nard Harris. Mr. and Mrs. James Ross of Fieldale, Va., and Alex Ross of Benham, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Harris Saturday. Mr. John Holbrook of Traphill spent Sunday here the guest of his brother, Mr. Lawrence Hol brook and Mrs. Holbrook. Mr. and Mrs. Dula Carter and children of , Georgia spent the week-end here the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Shauffner. This community sustained an other loss, with the passing away of one of our esteemed citizens, Huston Tucker. Funeral services were held from Cool Springs church Saturday at eleven o'clock. Married Printer Last month while reading proofs we discovered that the printer had set this heading, "Wedding Bills." Evidently he's a married man. Funeral Rites Held For Miss Whitlock Miss Ann Whitlock, 82, died at her home near Hamptonville at 4:30 o'clock Tuesday morning, af ter an illness of several weeks, with a heart ailment. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Whitlock. Her only surviving relatives are two cousins, Joe Lewis and Sallie Holcomb, of Winston-Salem. She was a members of Hunting Creek Friends church and the church missionary society. The funeral was held at Hunt ing Creek church Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock, with Rev. C. H. Hutchens and Rev L. W. McFarland in charge. Burial was in the church graveyard. Only in Pond Parmer—"Hi, there! Can't you see that sign, 'No fishing on these grounds'?" Rastus—"Co'se I kin see it; but I ain't so ig'rant as ter fish on no grounds. I'se fishing in de pond." Some parts of a whale's skin is 2 feet thick, other parts only 2 inches. How Does Your Advertising Investment Compare With The Average.... Competent business men scale their adver tising investment in proportion to gross sales • | • | ... Then they use their advertising on a pro- J J gram basis so as to foUow a systematic plan. £ £ *The following percentage of gross sales usually are followed, according to surveys made by recognized authorities: % 9 Department Stores 2.5 Men's Stores . .. 3.3 fry Women's Wear Shops 3.1 Ar\ Furniture Stores 6.3 Drug Stores 2.9 General Merchandise 1.5 Jewelry Stores 3.1 of all failures in business are Grocery Stores 1.0 from the ranks of non-adver- Meat Markets 1.0 tisers . . . Only 5 per cent, of Specialty Shops 3.8 those that, fail are adver- Dry Cleaners and Dyeing 3.3 Users. According to Brad- Hardware Stores 1.0 street. Other Businesses 2.0 What About YOUR Firm, Mr. Business Man? Check your gross sales and your advertising percentage can easily be fig ured ... Yotir business cannot differ much from the average in your line, and if you wish to improve it—or even hold it where it is today then you cannot ignore your duty to yourself ... And maybe we can help you. The advertising medium that for more than 25 years has produced the greatest results for business men who have desired to reach homes in this trade territory with their messages is— The Elkin Tribune NORTH CAROLINA'S BEST WEEKLY - ♦Figures compiled by Harvard Bureau of Business Research and Northwestern University Bureau of Business Research. Battleship of the Future «T NEW YORK, N. Y. .. . Warships of the future may look like this, according to locomotive and train designer, Otto Muhler. The arched construction of this whaleback design would make bombs hit at an angle. OFFICERS ARE NAMED BY LOCAL JR. ORDER At a recent meeting of the lo cal council of the Jr. O. U. A. M., the following officers were elect ed for the ensuing term of July Ist: councilor, Z. B. Martin; vice councilor," J. J. Myers; recording secretary, R. L. Lovelace; assist ant recording secretary, Seamon Dobbins; financial secretary, H. D. Transou; treasurer, J. C. Mar tin; conductor. Lloyd Martin; warden, R. G. Dorsett; inside sentinel, Worth Tulbert; outside sentinel, T. M. Gambill; chap lain, A. A. Newman; and trustee for 18 months, R. G. Dorsett. The newly elected officers will be installed at the first meeting in July. DECLINE Wholesale prices of most cuts of fresh pork declined from 12 to 22 per cent, during May, this drop being attributed to greatly increased supplies. Thursday. June 13, 1940 Quartette Convention Convenes June 23 The Yadkin county quartette convention will be held at Fall Creek school auditorium, Sunday afternoon, June 23, beginning at 1:30. The Pall Creek school Is near Smith town. L. N. Poindexter, chairman of the convention, states that efforts are being made to make this the greatest convention they have ever had and that outstanding quartettes from various sections are expected. WILKES POPULATION IS GIVEN AT 43,264 The final report of A. S. Cas sel, Wilkes county census super visor, to E. S. Draper, district supervisor, has listed Wilkes county's population this year at 43,264. This figure represents an in crease of about 18 per cent., or 6,644 over the 36,620 listed in the 1930 census. More than one million babies were born in hospitals in the U. S. in 1938.
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