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Thursday, October 3, 1940 THE Im^Si ELKIN DEFENSE PROGRAM MOVING AHEAD In line with national defense, the Elkin program of wa terways protection is moving rapidly ahead with construc tion going full blast on a modern half-ton cruiser, the U. S. S. Dismal, in the shipyards of the Raymond Vestal Shipbuild ing Corporation. The owner of the shipbuilding company, Admiral Ray mond Dismal Vestal, said yesterday that his new cruiser should be completed within the next few weeks, provided he finds it possible to finance the* purchase of a pound and one- poses due to the fact that one half of six penny nails and a cannot expect one's crew to stand couple of planks, size Bxl3-16x10. up all the time, can one? These planks, Admiral Vestal said, are needed for sitting pur- The U. S. S. 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ELKIN, NORTH CAROLINA tion to all modern inconven iences, will also be equipped with a half dozen pairs, of waterwings just in case the crew needs them when the big boat is Of course, in case it is found im possible to obtain the waterwings, the cnjftser could be launched in shallow water and the crew out fitted with overshoes. "But," Admiral Vestal pointed out, "if it should sink I want it to sink in deep water so that, by making a few changes, we could tfansform it into a submarine." i Surging power will be built into the boat in form of a 10 horse power super deluxe Chug Chug gasoline motor, which is expect ed to give the ship a top cruising range of 4 knots per hour. "It ;may be," said the admiral, "if j these knots are not sufficient, we I can take along a piece of rope and tie some extra knots in case of emergency." As for armament, the U. S. S. Dismal will be equipped fore and aft with four 21-inch beanshoot ' ers. The rubber bands on these weapons will have a maximum stretch of 21 inches, it was said, and Admiral Vestal is planning ■ to place orders for 10 pounds of , pebbles immediately. Anyone with pebbles for sale is urged to take them to him at his down : town office, located just east of the Turner Drug Co. soda foun tain. Whenj U. S. S. Dismal is com i pleted, it should provide Elkin and Jonesville with maximum safety, the admiral said. He also let it be known that he is having diplomatic conversations with of ficials of Crutchfield and Ronda looking toward the acquisition of naval bases at each of these points. These bases, if secured, should offer ample protection against enemy fleet movements from North Wilkesboro or Rock ford, it was said. Although elated over the pro gress being made on the U. S. S. Dismal, Admiral Vestal stated | that he is worried over one point. I His shipyard is located in the j basement of his home, and it is i apparent that one side of the i house will have to be torn down ! if the ship ever is moved into the open. "But what is the side of one's house compared to the pro tection of one's nation?" Admiral Vestal declared as he expanded his chest and popped two buttons off his coat. It was learned later the but tons were about to fall off any way. | BURCH Rev. C. M. Caudill closed a series of meetings at Union Cross Baptist church Sunday afternoon. Much interest was shown during the meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Noah Greenwood, of North Wilkesboro, were the week-end guests here of Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Greenwood. ; Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Hiatt an nounce the birth of a son, Sep tember 24, 1940. Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Corder, of Friendship, spent the week end here the guests of Mr. and I Mrs. Gilmer Corder, the former their son. Mr. and Mrs. Edward Lines, of Roaring Gap, moved here last week. We are glad to welcome them among us. Mrs. D. W. Sprinkle and son, Jimmy, accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Roy Hampton and little daughter, Frances, of Arlington, spent Sunday at Dobson, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Sprinkle. Mr. Jim Greenwood, of Win ston-Salem, spent the week-end here the guest of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Greenwood. Mr. and Mrs. Grover Patton, of Pilot Mountain, moved here last week. We are glad to welcome them among us. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Sneed and i daughter, Lydia Jane, and Mr. I and Mrs. R. W. Flincham and | daughter. Ruby, spent a short i while Sunday afternoon at State Road, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Folger Cockerham. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Green wood announce the birth of a daughter, Bettie Jo, September 13, 1940. ' Rev. L. B. Murray, of State Road, spent a short while here Sunday, the guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Carter. Mrs. Etta Williamson spent the week-end in Galax, Va., the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Grover Key, the latter her daughter. Mr. and Mrs. Colon Barker, of Wilkes, were the Sunday guests here of Mr. and Mrs. J. I. Barker, the former their son. SPAGHETTI Italy has ruled against new spaghetti factories or enlarge ment of present plants since "the present output is far greater than the raw materials now available and the needs of consumers." A small bell for the cathedral of Sante Domingo was made of the first copper mined in the new world in 1493. MOUNTAIN PARK Rev. Eli Jordan will fill his regular appointment at Mountain- Park Baptist church next Sun day .at 11 o'clock. The public has a cordial invitation to attend. Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Johnson had as their guests last Sunday Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Watson and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Johnson and lit tle daughter, Jonnie, of Ararat. Those from here attending the fifth Sunday singing at Poplar Springs were Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Swift and Mr. and Mrs. Free Cal loway and family, and Miss Stacey Swift. Mr. Claud Harris attended the Surry Baptist Association, held at China Grove last Thursday and Friday. Mr. Henry Tuell of Hemphill, West Virginia, spent the week end with relatives here. Miss Lillian Swift and Miss Thelma Cockerham spent last Sunday at Roaring Gap. Mr. and Mrs. Walker Luffman and family of Pleasant Ridge, visited relatives here last week. ALWAYS a Your p pq f COMFORTABLE . T ., Form Natural, True to Life SOUND Entertainment NOTE: Due to An Error, Movies Listed Below for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Next Wednesday, Were Advertised Last Week. This Ad. Is Correct. TODAY ONLY— (THURSDAY) — HI, Paramount pr*Mnti | m DOUGLAS FAIRBANKS, U.M Olr«ct.d by EDWARD H. GRIFFITH M| lw» fUy fcyPihm Ptwi ■ lwwlli>y ... *' jjy p by hal H*rv«y h* • A Nnimviil fkfw* I News Admission 10c-30c FRIDAY ONLY— iIM jKIwEiP fl • •.» ;>-jt ■ : : : HL . ■K JWkk V3 w wW* Shorts Admission 10c-30c COMING! 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