i rtfc OLD FORT NEWS
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The Old Fort News is pub
lished each week in connection
with the Marion Progress.
MISS GERTRUDE DULA,
Editor and Business Manager.
TO DIE, OR TO DIET
By H. S. Anderson. «
Bread: Bread has long been known j
to the human family as the "§taff of
Life, but most persons seem to be
lieve that bread is bread, and that
so long as they eat some kind of
bread, that is the end of. their troub
les. This, however, is a great mis
take, for simple feeding experiments
prove that "bolted" wheat flour is so
inferior to the whole meal flour that
when birds are fed exclusively on
such food products, they die quicker
than when fed on water alone. The
reason advanced for this result is
thus given by E. V. McCollum in
"Newer Knowledge of Nutrition,"
page 140.
"The pigeon which fasts gradually
wastes away, but slowly, because all
the tissues decrease in volume and
its physiological processes slow down
The bird which is fed the bolted
flour dies earlier than the fasted one,
because the burden of digesting and
metabolizing a liberal intake of food
requires that his metabolic processes
go on at a rapid rate. When this de
mand is made upon it and its diet is
so incomplete that there can be no
repair of its wasted tissues, it wears
out the more quickly."
Balancing the Food: The substan
ces of nature that are designed for
food are composed of certain propor
tions of nutritious and non-nutritious
matter, and to this fact the construc
tion of the alimentary tract bears
definite relation. It remains, there
fore, that there is a certain balanced
proportion best adapted to the func
tional powers of the alimentary ca-j
nal, and to the vital welfare of the
whole system; and that when we va
ry from this ratio by increasing or
diminishing the proportion of the
nutritious to the non-nutritious mat
ter in our food, to that extent we im
pair the function of the alimentary
canal, and through it, of the whole
body.
Nature, without the aid of human
art, produces nothing for the alimen
tary uses of man which is purely a
concentrated nutrient principle, and
the human body is organized and en
dowed with precise-relation and ref
erence to this state of things. Hence,
a due proportion of non-nutritious
matter in our food is as important
to health as the nutritious matter.
(Note—This article will be con
cluded in next week's paper.)
STILLS RECENTLY DESTROYED
Pour stills have been found recent
ly by Deputy C. L. Tate and Con
stable W. H. Bradley. On November
21st two stills were found on Cataw
ba river. Six hundred gallons of beer
were destroyed at these two stills.
One was a large copper mash still,
holding about 110 gallons, the largest
that has been captured in this terri
tory in a long time.
On November 22nd Deputy C. L.
Tate found and destroyed a 50 gal
lon copper still on Souther's creek,
pne-half mile from Nigger Hole, on
•Catawba river. This still and equip
ment had been removed from the
place where they had .keen-operating,
but after walking many miles the
equipment and,still was found one
fourth tnife'^rom the original site.
A steam still was found on Gar
rett's creek November 26th by Dep
uty C. L. Tateand W. H. Bradley
Four barrels of beer, 5 gallons of
v whiskey and all equipment was de
stroyed. A sack containing the 5-gal
' Ion keg of whiskey, which was hid in
a large stump, was accidently found
by C. L. Tate while he was looking
for an ax or some heavy instrument
to use in breaking up the still.
McKINLEY McPETERS
ATTEMPTS SUICIDE
McKinley McPeters, who attemp
ted suicide by cutting his throat with
a pocket knife, is reported to be re
covering in the Marion Hospital,
where he was taken for treatment.
McPeters had been arrested, after a
lively chase by the officers, for steal
ing a hog belonging to his uncle, who
claims that the hog was the fourth he
had stolen from him, and it is alleged
that he has also stolen chickens
which he sold in Black Mountain.
BIRTHS
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Obie
Laughridge, of Gainsboro, Tenn., a
son, November 28th.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E.
Epley, a son, November 29th.
SPECIAL MEETING OF
WOMAN'S CLUB FRIDAY
The Woman's Club will meet on
Friday afternoon, December 5, at
3:30 o'clock at the club rooms with
the Welfare Department in charge.
Every member is urged to bring any
article of food, clothing, or cover
that can be procured so that they
may be distributed among those in
need. The meeting will be devoted
entirely to checking up on the wel
fare situation, and to making plans
to meet prevailing conditions. The
method of distribution will also be
discussed. There is a constant call
for food, clothing, and cover. Every
one who is interested is invited
whether a club member or not. The
co-operation of everyone is urged in
this undertaking. Come and bring
some one with you.
SOCIAL MEETING OF
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR
The monthly business and social
meeting of the Christian Endeavor
of the Presbyterian Church was held
at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George
Bistline on Wednesday evenfng. An
unusually large group of young peo
ple attended. A Thanksgiving pro
gram was planned by the president,
James Bistline, and social chairman,
Holmes Hansel. Louise Connor was
awarded the prize for the best origi
nal list of things to be "thankful
for." "Feeding the Turkey" created
lots of joyous laughter.
During the business session the
young people decided to use the sum
of money on hand for needy families
400 RAINBOW TROUT
FOR' JARRETT'S LAKE
Four hundred young rainbow trout
have been added to the Jarrett's
Creek Lake. The lake, owned by P.
H. Mashburn, and Dr. D. M. Mcin
tosh, now is inhabited by several
thousand rainbow trout, having been
stocked from time to time during
the past year, and promises to afford
excellent fishing possibilities next
season.
BRIDGE PARTY
Complimenting their guests, Mr.
and Mrs. D. T. Roughton, of Colum
bia, S. C., who spent Thanksgiving in
Old Fort, Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Gray
beal entertained on Friday evening
with three tables of bridge. Follow
ing the game a lively contest in art
was enjoyed, Mr. Geo. Biseline's pic
ture, as drawn by Mr. D. T. Rough
ton, winning the prize. High score
was awarded to Miss Maude Craw
ford and low score to Mrs. S. B.
Smithey. Dainty refreshments were
served by the hostess, assisted by
Mrs. D. M. Mcintosh and Mrs. D. T.
Roughton.
HUNTERS KILL DEER
P. H. Mashburn returned from a
deer hunting trip on Monday and re
ported a very successful and enjoy
able trip. Accompanying a group of
Asheville friends, Mr. Mashburn
spent the past week-end near Pisgah
in a hunting lodge belonging to one
of the members of the party. A large
deer was the reward acquired by the
sportsmen on this expedition.
CIRCLE MEETING TUESDAY
Circle No. 1 of the Presbyterian
Church met on Tuesday afternoon
at the home of Mrs. Ed Norton.
Mrs. D. M. Mcintosh, chairman, pre
sided. Plans and r^eeds of the church
were discussed. Delicious refresh
ments were served by the hostess.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of the chairman.
J. Y. Gilliam of West Asheville
was a visitor in Old Fort Monday.
EVERYBODY'S
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OLD FORT, N. C.
Presents
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in
" CODE OF THE WEST "
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Romance of the Plains.
Also the Mightiest of
Chapter Plays
" ADVENTURES OF TARZAN "
Starring
ELMO LINCOLN and
LOUISE LORRAINE
FRIDAY and SATURDAY
DECEMBER 5th and 6th
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
ITEMS OF INTEREST
Miss Margaret Marley of Lenoir
spent Thanksgiving holidays With
her parents, Rev. and Mrs. H. C.
Marley.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Crawford of
Spartanburg, S. C., were Thanksgiv
ing holiday guests of the former's
mother, Mrs. J. R. Crawford.
Eddie Ragle made a business trip
to Atlanta last week.
William Ray of Baltimore, was the
guest of Rev. and Mrs. John Ray
last week.
Misses Gertrude Dula and Lenore
Keatley spent Sunday with Mr. and
Mrs. W. M. Goodson in Asheville.
Mrs. Clifford Nesbitt was the guest
of her aunt, Mrs. M. W. Dargan, of
Black Mountain, last week.
Mr. and Mrs. Cooper of Salisbury
were guests of the latter's parents,
Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Porter, on
Thanksgiving.
John Artz was in town on Monday
and attended the funeral of Hardy
M. Burgin before returning to Co
lumbus, N. C., where he is employed
as county farm demonstrator.
P. H. Mashburn left Thursday for
a several days deer hunting trip near
Pisgah.
W. M. Burgin of New York is spend
ing the week with his parents Mr.
and Mrs. C. H. Burgin.
Sam Stone, who is employed as
lumber inspector at Spruce Pine, vis
ited his family at Old Fort Thanks
giving day.
Prof. S. B. Smithey attended the
meeting of the McDowell County
School principals held in Marion on
Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Geo. Sandlin was a visitor in
Asheville on Saturday.
Rev. and Mrs. M. W. Dargan of
Black Mountain were dinner guests
of Miss Lenore Keatley and Miss
Gertrude Dula on Sunday.
J. L. Lackey made a business trip
to Marion on Monday.
J. A. Burgin was a visitor in Mar
ion, Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. M. W. Nesbitt and
family of Gastonia spent Thanksgiv
ing in Old Fort with relatives.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Gilliam of Ashe
ville visited relatives in Old Fort on
Thursday.
Miss Geneva Early and Marshall
Fox of Asheville were visitors in Old
Fort Sunday.
Miss Louise Laughridge is spend
ing the week-end in Greensboro.
Miss Mildred McDade spent
Thanksgiving at her home in Boone.
Miss Sue Allison of Asheville
spent Thanksgiving with her sister,
Mrs. Setzer.
Miss Addie Thompson of Marion
visited relatives in Old Fort Thurs
day and Friday.
Miss Nannie Brazington spent
Thanksgiving at her home in Char
lotte.
Miss Janie Parker of Asheville
spent Thursday in Old Fort.
Hubert Lyda of Hendersonville is
spending several days in Old Fort.
N. P. Barber of Asheville was in
Old Fort Friday.
Miss Bessie Allison is spending
several months at Connelly Springs.
Rev. and Mrs. R. L. Rayle and
small daughter, Agnes, were the din
I ner guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. I.
Steppe on Thursday.
Miss Alma Greene returned to her
home in Bakersville Thursday after
spending several days with friends in
Old Fort.
j. w. wnisnant 01 raDie kock
was a visitor in Old Fort Sunday.
Misses Ola and Eula Grant and
Ivan Woodford spent Thursday in
Bakersville.
jMrs. Ella Clark has returned to
her home in Asheville after spending
several days in Old Fort with Mr.
and Mrs. C. H. Burgin and family.
Mr. and Mrs, Geo. Moore and
Master Burt and Mary Louise Moore
spent the Thanksgiving holidays with
their parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. H.
Preas, in Johnson City, Tenn.
Misses Margaret Rock and Doro
thy Spencer, who are attending
school in Spartanburg, S. C., spent
Thanksgiving with their grandmoth
er, Mrs. J. R. Crawford and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Uless Walker left
for Florida last week. They expect to
be gone all winter and the date for
their return to Old Fort is, at this
time, indefinite.
Miss Nannie Sue Sandlin enter
tained on Friday evening with one
table of bridge in honor of her house
guest, Miss Frances Roughton, of
Columbia, S. C. The guests were in
timate friends of the honoree.
Mrs. C. C. Wyche of Spartanburg,
who spent several days the past week
with her mother, Mrs. J. R. Craw
ford, returned home on Sunday. She
was accompanied by Misses Dorothy
Spencer and Margaret Rock, who are
attending school in that city.
WOMANLESS WEDDING
IS A SUCCESS
"The Womanless Wedding" spon
sored by the U. D. C., which was
given on Tuesday night of last week,
was attended by a large crowd and
was the occasion for much merri
ment. The proceeds from the enter
tainment were very satisfactory aijd
the affair was thoroughly enjoyed
by both the participants and specta
tors.
DR. McMULLEN HONORED
BY DRUG ASSOCIATION
Dr. F. H. McMullen was recently
notified of his appointment to the
membership committee of the Nation
al Association of Drug Clerks, Inc.,
at Washington, D. C. The numerous
friends of Dr. McMullen are glad to
learn of the honor which has come to
,the courteous druggist who has been
a member of the staff at the Old Fort
Drug Company for the past three
years.
CARD OF THANKS
We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to friends for their kindness
and sympathy shown us during the
illness and death of our son, Robert,
Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Laughridge.
Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Roughton and
daughter, Frances, of Columbia, S.
C., stopped in Old Fort Thanksgiv
ing day after attending the football
game at Greenville, and visited with
friends before returning home.
The conditions under which you
live are dealt out to you and others
like a pack of cards, and you have
to make what you can of what falls
to your share.—Rev. J. C. Hardwick.
...SUCCESSFUL
HOMEMAKING
By GRACE VIALl GRAY
ARE YOU HOSPITABLE?
Are you hospitable, really—In the
good old-fashioned way for which the
South is famous? If not, I expect It is
because you feel swamped with the
many demands that modern. Twentieth
century living puts upon us women,
and have just fallen out of tht way of
extending informal invitations to
friends to share your meal, whatever
it may be, on a few minutes' notice.
If this is what has happened to you,
why not get back into the habit of
easy lospicality right away and start
tonight by asking some one to drop
in and take "pot luck?"
Serve the regular, simple meal you
were planning, only make it a bit
more intf esting and appetizing by the
addition of one of the many quick
I
Orange bread is unusual, economical
and quickly and* easily made. The
recipe calls for 2 cups self-rising flour,
which is ready-prepared flour. This
explains the reason for the ease -and
quickness of preparation.
loaf breads that can be made with
self-rising flour, the newest innova
tion in home baking.
Orange bread, for example, is deli
cious and has the merits >f being |
economical, quick and simple. If you
will follow this recipe exactly, yon
will have a splendid addition to the
evening meal that will give it all the
flourish of a specially prepared "com
pany" dinner:
Orange Bread.
2 tbsp. fat % cup candled
M cup sugar orange peel or
2 cups self-rising the grated rind
\ flour of 1 orange
1 cup milk % cup nut meats,
1 egg broken into
small pieces
Mix together the fat, sugar and
flour; add the milk and egg. Beat
until well blended; add the orange
peel and nuts. Four the mixture into
a greased bread pan and hake in a
slow oven (300 degrees F.) for an
hour.
Sounds easy, doesn't it? It Is!
And remember, self-rising flour needs
only, one sifting and no baking pow
der and salt are needed, as they are
already blended by the miller in the
correct proportions.
Last Call!
OLD FORT
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15 Days FaD Sale
Ends Next Monday, Dec. 8,1930
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Henry C. Fisher > W. W. LeFevre
New Line of Winter Hats
Felts in good quality and stylish design.
ALL HATS GREATLY REDUCED IN PRICE.
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Marcel and Finger Waving at a very
reasonable price.
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