OLD FORT NEWS VOLUME III OLD FORT, N. C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 1930 NUMBER 17 THE OLD FORT NEWS The Old Fort News is pub lished each week in connection with the Marion Progress. MISS GERTRUDE DULA, Editor and Business Manager. TREES 1 think that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree; A tree whos hungry mouth is pressed Against the earth's sweet flower ing breast, A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray. A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robins in her hair Upon whose bosom snow has lain, Who intimately lives with rain, Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree. —Joyce Kilmer. NATIONAL THRIFT WEEK A great amount of the poverty and distress that the charitable or ganizations and welfare officers are called on to aid is largely due to lack of thrift. An old philosopher once wrote that "the highest step on the summit of charity's golden ladder is to so aid a man that he may earn an honest livelihood and not be forced to the dreadful alternative of holding out his hands for chari ty." Certainly it can be said that we help others most when we help them to help themselves. By experience welfare workers have learned that the best way to combat poverty is to encourage in dividual industry. There will always be those who temporarily, at least, will need charity. But when we en courage thrift upon the part of any individual we are most likely remov ing him forever from the possibility of ever becoming a charitable ob ject, making the number of individ uals dependent on public charity fewer and adding to the sum of human happiness. OLD FORT VS. CROSSNORE On Friday evening, Jan. 17th, both basketball teams of the Old ^ Fort High School journeyed to Crossnore to play the teams of the Crossnore High School. The girls' teams played first, the game resulting in a victory for the Crossnore team. The Old Fort girls made a good showing in spite of the fact that examinations and "hard study" had hindered their practice for a while. The boys' game was quite excit ing and although the Old Fort boys fought until the last minute, the Crossnore boys were victorious. Although our teams suffered de feat, everybody enjoyed the trip and are anxiously waiting foi the next basketball games. The boys' team was as follows: Van Hughes, Captain; C. Griggs, R. Griggs, Guy Grant, Avery Porter, Woodrow Harris, Jonah Taylor, Carlyle Nesbitt. The girls' team: Nellie Blanken ship, Geneva Steppe, Edna Tate, Elizabeth Raymer, Jessie 0. Davis, Selma Finch, Eliza Jane Burgin and Nelle Porter. SEWING CLUB ORGANIZED On Jan. 10th at 3 o'clock a num ber of ladies met with Mrs. B. Y. Allison and Mrs. Paul Allison for the purpose of organizing a sewing club. Those present decided to name the club "The Liberes Labores Sew ing Society". It is the aim of the so ciety to meet twice each month and to spend an hour or two in making gifts which they can use as Christ mas gifts. The first meeting of "Liberes La-, bores Sewing Society" will be held with Mrs. J. L. Lackey on Friday af ternoon, January 24, at 2 o'clock. Every one present at Mrs. Alli son's thoroughly enjoyed the whole affair. Mrs. Allison had said she had a surprise for the ladies, and the surprise was a real feast of delicious refreshments. Col D. W. Adams entertained with a luncheon and theatre party in Asheville on Wednesday in honor of his daughter, Mary Virginia, who was celebrating her 16th birthday. The following guests from Old Fort enjoyed Col. Adams' and "Binkey's" hospitality: Misses Polly Ann Greene, Hazel Swann, Stella Sher rill and Juanita Adams. The Old Fort school always en joys Dr. Mcintosh's visits to the chapel exercises. On Wednesday morning Dr. Mcintosh gave a very interesting and helpful talk on colds and their prevention. Dr. Mcintosh told of several ways in which each student could do a part in helping to prevent the spreading of colds. L WOODMEN CIRCLE MEETING NEW OFFICERS INSTALLED On Monday evening, Jan. 13, the members of Rhododendron Grove No. 70 held their first regular meet ing of the year. Officers for the ensuing year were installed as follows: Mrs. Lee Jor dan, past guardian; Mrs. B. Y. Alli son, guardian; Mrs. Mary Porter, adviser; Mrs. Chas. T. Steppe, finan cial secretary; Dr. D. M. Mcintosh, banker; Miss Daisy McDaniel, atten dant; Mrs. Gorman Ledbetter, assis tant attendant; Mrs. Howell White, chaplain; Mrs. Mattie Porter, inner sentinel; Mrs. Julia McDaniel, outer sentinel; Mrs. Lola Lonon, Mrs. Henry Ragle and Miss Emma Epley, managers; Miss Edyth Arwyn Steppe, grove reporter. Mrs. Paul Allison jtvas initiated in to the mysteries of Woodcraft.. During the social hour refresh ments were served by Mrs. Chas. T. Steppe and Mrs. B. Y. Allison. The meeting adjourned to meet again on January 27th at 7 o'clock. | The first hour will be given ito prac j tice work of marches, etc., after ! which all members of the Circle and i also the juvenile members, with a few especial friends, will enjoy a program gotten up for the occasion and light refreshments. Every member is urged to attend every meeting. Don't forget that the meetings are held regularly on the second and fourth Monday even ings at 7 o'clock in the W. O. W. hall. | TREES AND SHRUBBERY ON JEFF. DAVIS HIGHWAY The North Carolina Division of the Daughters of the Confedei-acy has spent $1500 in planting trees shrubbery on State Route 75, known ! as the Jefferson Davis Highway. These improvements were presented ! to the State Highway Commission Jan. 17th at the granite marker the I Daughters placed near the Virginia line some years ago. Mrs. J. H. An derson of Chapel Hill, state director, j of the U. D. C. highway committee, had charge of the program. R. A. Doughton of the North Carolina Department of Revenue, accepted I the gift in behalf of the State High way Commission. District Engineer D. M. Rea, of Durham, and State j Forester J. A. Holmes of Raleigh, also attended this meeting. All mem j bers of the Jefferson Davis Highway committee were present and Oxford Chapter, being nearest to the place of meeting, attended in a body. The Oxford Boy Scouts acted as guard of honor. COON RE-CAPTURED BY [ OWNER AFTER 8 YEARS Mr. Bynum Elliott of Stone Moun tain while coon hunting last Friday | night was much surprised when ha | found that the coon he had shot ; from a large tree was wearing a I collar which he had placed around I its neck eight years ago. On the col ! lar was Mr. Elliott's name. The coon, which was a pet for two years, made its escape six years ago. GIVE FERTILIZER NEEDS OF DIFFERENT CROPS A series of eight circulars con taining fertilizer recommendations I for the various types of soils of | North Carolina and the leading j crops has been prepared by the ! North Carolina Experiment Station j at Raleigh. Copies of the circulars ! may be had free of charge by writ ing C. B. Williams, at State College NEW BOOKS AT LIBRARY New books placed on the shelves ! of the Old Fort Public Library this I week are: The Prodigal Girl, by 1 Grace Livingston Hill; The Glenlit ten Murder, by Phillip Oppenheim; | Fighting Caravans, by Zane Grey; I The Black Camel, by Earl Derr Biggers. The Black Camel is a Char lie Chan mystery story. The library is open during the winter months on Saturday after noon. New shelves have been built and new books are being added each month. Return the books you bor row promptly, and watch the Old Fort Library grow. Remember, it is your library; help make it a success. B. J. Curtis, of the Southern In dustrial Location Company, of St. Louis, and Tampa, Fla., is expecting Mr. Craig P. Gilbert of Washington, D. C., to spend several weeks in Old Fort as his guest. Mr. Gilbert is an official of the Industrial Company which Mr. Curtis recently represen ted. Supt. F. R. Richardson of Marion was a visitor of Prof, and Mrs. S. B. Smithey on Sunday. LOCAL AND PERSONAL ITEMS OF INTEREST The Ladies Auxiliary of the Pres byterian Church held their monthly meeting at the home of Mrs.. Chas. Jenkins on Tuesday evening. Eight members were present. Mrs. Alma Jordan is ill at her home on West Main street. Mr. Will Sandlin of Andrews is visiting his mother, and sister, Mrs. Mattie Sandlin and Mrs. Henry Ra gle. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Crawford and Mrs. C. C. Wyche of Spartanburg, S. C., were guests of their mother, Mrs. J. R. Crawford, on Sunday. Earl Nesbitt visited homefolks this week enroute to State College where he will re-enter for the spring term. Col. D. W. Adams made a busi ness trip to Asheville on Friday. Mrs. Maggie Long of Marion was in Old Fort Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. M. Padgett of Mar ion were visitors in Old Fort Sunday Mrs. C. H. Burgin spent Monday in Asheville. Edward Gray of Shelby was a vis itor in Old Fort Sunday. Mrs. Percy Marr of Almond, N.C., was the guest of Mrs. Percy Grant Sunday. W. H. White left Sunday for Al j mond, N. C., to visit his brother. Mrs. Watkins of Marion visited i her daughter, Mrs. Dennis Haynes, Sunday. Miss LeRoy Bates of Moragnton spent Sunday with her parents here. Mrs. Davis Bright of Marion visi ted relatives here Sunday. Miss Katherire Finch spent last week-end in Marion. Mr. and Mrs. M. Lail of Asheville, {were visitors in Old Fort Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. I. A. Rhinehart 1 spent last week-end in Canton. Misses Viola and Eula Grant visi ted friends in Marion Sunday. Walter Burgin and Otis Grant | visited friends in Hendersonville during the week. Miss Lucy Gray of Elkin was a visitor in Old Fort Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Banks, who have been visiting in Danville, Va., have returned to their home here. Chaney Dover, who has been working in Tennessee, returned to Old Fort Wednesday. W. F. Grant of Marion visited his | parents here during the week. Mrs. D. A. Lewis accompanied Rev. D. A. Lewis to Elk Mountain last week end. T. N. Moore of Asheville was in | Old Fort Thursday. John Melton of Black Mountain made a business trip to Old Fort on Tuesday. Miss Mae Davie Arney visited friends in Spruce Pine Friday. Col. D. W. Adams made a busi ness trip to Spruce Pine last Friday. Miss Marita Frye of Hickory and her friend, Miss Wagg, were visitors in Old Fort Saturday. Misses Carrie Saunders, Miss Bula J Kanipe and Merrill Kanipe spent the [ past week-end in Charlotte. Mrs. Hart Taylor left Wednesday for Nashville, Tenn., where she will spend several weeks with Mr. Taylor who is engaged in road construction work at that place. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Sandlin and P. H. Mashburn spent Wednesday in Rutherfordton. Miss Lenore Keatley who has been visiting her mother, Mrs. Lila B. j Keatley, in Havre de Grace, Md., the past month, returned to Old Fort Sunday. Mr. ana Mrs. r. f. Sweeney and Miss E. Rowe Grady spent Tuesday j evening in Marion. j Supt. A. V. Nolan of Marion was in Old Fort Wednesday. Mrs. Lloyd Reed of Black Moun tain is visiting her sister, Mrs. Etta Kelly. Mrs. W. W. LeFevre and Mrs. Louise Rix spent Thursday in Ashe ville. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Goodson of Asheville left on Thursday for Sara sota, Fla., where they will spend several months. "Billy" Gilliam was in Old Fort Thursday. Mr. Gilliam stated he was making an effort to locate all the unmarker graves of Confederate soldiers buried in the Bethlehem and Bethel cemeteries, as requested by the U. D. C. Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Fisher spent Sunday in Biltmore. Mrs. Eddie Ragle has returned home after spending several weeks in Franklin, Ga., where she was the guest of her parents. Mrs. Whitmire and daughter, Olive, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Epley on Sunday. Frank Wilkerson returned to Old Fort Saturday after spending sev eral months in Ohio and Detroit, Mich. i t Mr. and Mrs. Ivey Moore and family of North Wilkesboro were guests of Prof, and Mrs. S. B. Smithey last Sunday. Mrs. Georgia Grant of Old Fort accompanied Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Greene of Marion to Florida on Sunday. Miss Mary Stowe and John Stowe of Asheville visited relatives in Old Fort on Sunday. F. P. Sweeney left Sunday for Johnson City, where he has accepted a position. Miss Natalie Epley of Asheville was a visitor in Old Fort Monday. Miss Mary Stowe and brother, John Stowe, of Asheville, were! guests of Miss Catherine Finch on Sunday. Miss Sue Zachery and Jerry El liott of Asheville visited the for mer's sister, Mrs. Ed. Norton, on Sunday. Misses Norma and Mary Jane Hamby of Black Mountain were guests of their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Padgett, Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Arney and family attended the funeral services of J. E. Arney, father of Mr. Arney, which were held at Glen Alpine on Monday. Miss Louise Laug'hridge, who is attending Greensboro Normal, spent the week-end in Old Fort with her parents. Rev. M. E. Hansel of Concord has accepted the pastorate of the Pres byterian church at Old Fort, and will move his family here very soon. They will occupy the manse. Dr. D. M. Mcintosh attended the banquet given by Dr. F. Webb Griffith, in honor of Dr. W. A. Ap plegate, chief surgeon of the South ern Railroad, at the Battery Park Hotel in Asheville on last Saturday evening. Eleven head of short horn cattle were purchased by Alleghany coun ty farmers recently to build up the beef cattle industry of the coun ty. A REQUEST Old Fort people are reques ted to send news items for the Old Fort News page, in the Marion Progress, to Miss Ger trude Dula, editor of this page, and not direct to the Progress office. This is to avoid the same news item being printed twice on the page. Mailing boxes for Old Fort News items will be found at the Old Fort Drug Store and the Bradley Drug Store. Postoffice Box 191, Old Fort, N. C. SPECIAL CHICKEN DINNER ON SUNDAY With Vegetables, Deserts and the best of Coffee 50c. Why bother to cook? You will enjoy a dinner at The B. and J. Cafe OLD FORT, N. C NEXT TO POST OFFICE NOTICE OF SALE Under and by virtue of the power of sale contained in a certain mort gage deed executed by Roy Griggs, dated Nov. 17, 1925, to Grover C. Tabor to secure the payment of cer tain indebtedness therein mentioned (said mortgage deed being of rec-j ord in the office of the Register of! Deeds of McDowell County, N. C., in Book 35 at page 26) and default having been made in the payment of the indebtedness thereby secured, the undersigned mortgagee will, on February 8th, 1930, at 12 o'clock M. at the court-house door of McDowell County, in Marion, N. C., offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash the following described real estate, to-wit: A certain tract of land lying and . being in Crooked Creek Township, McDowell County, North Carolina, described as follows: Being a certain 50 acre tract of land adjoining the lands of Sherrill and Owensby and | known as the Curtis tract, and fully' described in a deed from Clyde Mil-! ler and wife, C. F. Noblett and wife,: to Grover C. Tabor, dated the 23rd j day of July, 1924 and registered in McDowell County in Book 64, page 380, to which deed reference is here | by made for full description. Said sale to be made to satisfy the indebtedness above mentioned. Posted this 6th day of January, 1930. GROVER C. TABOR, Mortgagee., OUR 1930 CHRISTMAS CLUB IS NOW OPEN Join now in one of our classes ranging from 10c to $10.00, payable each week, and have your Christmas Money all ready next year. ' % It's not what you earn that makes you rich, but what you SAVE. THE BANK OF OLD FORT OLD FORT, N. C. J. S. BRADLEY, Pres. F. M. BRADLEY, Cashier P. H, MASHBURN, Vice-Pres. Worth Far More Than Our Price All Sweaters at a Big Reduction. Give them the once over. Boys* Pants $3.50 quality at $1.50. SHOES Broken lots in shoes at a clean-up bargain price. Ladies' Silk and Wool Dresses. Good styles and fine quality. Mrs. W. Crawford Old Fort, N. C. Tax Notice! The tax books of Crooked Creek town ship are in the hands of Deputy Sheriff Fred Lytle, who will be at Grady Nichols' store in Old Fort all day on Saturdays. O. F. Adkins, Sheriff McDowell County. NEW SILVER AND GOLD HATS Latest Styles in Felts at HALF Price. MARCEL WAVING THE DULA HAT SHOP Old Fort, N. C. BABY CHICKS Write for price list on Federation Blood Tested Day Old Chicks—Rocks, Reds, Wyandottes and White Leghorns. Farmers Federation Hatcheries (Three Hatcheries) Asheville, Sylva and Spindale, N. C.

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