VOLUME IV
OLD FORT NEWS
OLD FORT, N. C., THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1930 NUMBER 11
1HS 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.
TO DIE OR TO DIET
By H. S. Anderson
While the so-colled non-nutritious
substances in wheat, corn, oats, rice,
etc., when taken by themselves af
ford no "nourishment" to the body,
this is, nevertheless, the portion of
our food which contains the greater
part of valuable food mineral and
life-giving vitamin, and to this fact
is dueNin large measure their benefit
to the system. If, therefore, we arti
ficially separate the nutritious from
the non-nutritious in our food, as is
done in the making of the host of re
fined and pale foods so prevalent in
the markets of civilized communities,
and at the same time, discarding the
coarse parts, thereby supplying the
alimentary organs with only the con
centrated, nutritious matter, we are
robbing the body, not only of its re
quired "roughage", but of the very
organic mineral and vitamin so nec
essary to life. Such a regime main
tained, will soon destroy the func
tional powers of the vital organs,
with resulting nervous conditions,
constipation, atrophy, and prema
ture death.
Foods Can Be Too Sanitary?
During the past few decades there
has arisen a laudable ambition on
the part of those at the head of the
Pure Food Administration to force
the manufacturer to eliminate impu
rities and adulterations, and to pro
vide clean, honest, and sanitary
foods. Unfortunately, in attempting
to meet this demand, the purifica
tion processes have been carried to
such an extent that not only are the
adulterants eliminated, but also most
of the essential food minerals and
vitamins on which life and health are
dependent.
Nature put into wheat, corn, oats,
and rice most of the essential ele
ments needed by man; and in the
days previous to our knowledge of
modern milling, he was content to
grind up this whole-grain cereal,
and found it both palatable and sus
taining. But the modern craze for
"purity" expressed by color and ap
pearance has steadily replaced these
wholesome products by that which is
termed "white and beautiful", but
which is largely pure starch, with
practically all the esrential mineral
and vitamin originally contained in
the food eliminated, and with the
proteins remaining in it, sadly lack
ing in some of their most essential
constituents. The result is that pub
lic health is gradually undermined
as revealed by cold statistics. These
stern facts proclaim that nature's
God is a better chemist than man; |
has perfect knowledge of man's phy
sical needs, and has made wise pro
vision for all those needs in the un
sophisticated products of earth.
HONOR ROLL, OLD
FORT HIGH SCHOOL
First Grade: Johnny Bradley,
Wallace Free, Theodore Jenkins,
Dolly Burnett, Etta Sue Carver, Ed
ward Conner, Dan Dalton, Billy Ear
ley, G. L. Gibson, Ralph Gilliam, Ed
na Allison, Marilyn Byrd, Gene
Charles, Elizabeth Haynes, Jeane C.
Johnson, Myrtle Johnson, Eileen
Morgan, William Coolidge Cmithey,
Dorothy Moffitt, Grace Williams, 01
lis Lanning, Paul White, Isabel ban
ning.
Second Grade: Katharine Epley,
Irene Carver, Helen Silvers, Eva
Parker, Elaenor Wheeler, Harold
Kanipe, Mildred Lanning, Ethel
Morris.
Third Grade: Margie Allison, Paul
Harmon, Jr., Lois Early, Ollie Lan
ning, Louise Moore, Gladys Padgett,
Joyce Sawyer, Margaret Jo Tisdale.
Fourth Grade: Dan Kerlee, Emily
Carver, Madeline Freeman, Lovine
LeFevre.
Grade 5A: Harriett Long, Porter
Junior Fortune, Herbert Moore.
Sixth Grade: Mary Sue Young,
Herman Chisawn, Hubert Nesbitt,
Joe Tate, Grace Padgett, Dorothy
Rhinehart, Caroline Sandlin.
Seventh Grade: Maud Allison, Co
del Camp, Exam Manick, Bertie Set
tlemyre, Dorothy Stevens.
Eighth Grade: Grace Allison, Ma
ry Allison, Julia Bistline, Clara Eller
Dorotha Eller, Gladys Haynes, Ber
tha Johnson, Myrtle Kerlee, Nannie
Sue Sandlin, Estelena Young.
Eleventh Grade: Beatrice Free
man, Laura Lipe, Jessica Silver Ed
na Tate, Virginia Vess, Julia Pad
gett.
THEODORE BURGIN WEDS
MISS ELLEN HAMILTON
News of the marriage of Theodore
Burgin, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A,
Burgin, will be of interest to the
many friends of Mr. Burgin in Old
Fort. The following account of the
wedding appeared in the Bellingham,
Wash., paper:
A wedding with a background of
more than usual interest occurred
Saturday evening when Miss Ellen
Alexandria Hamilton, youngest
daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Alexander
Hamilton, was united in marriage to
Mr. Theodore Burgin, formerly of
Old Fort, North Carolina.
Miss Hamilton chose for the set
ting of her wedding the auxiliary
club room of the American Legion,
Albert J. Hamilton Post No. 7,
named in memory of her brother, Al
bert J. Hamilton, A. E. F., who was
the first soldier from Whatcom coun
ty to give his life in the service of
his country during the World War.
The date, October 25, marked the
thirteenth anniversary of his death
(1917).
In the west end of the club room
an improvised altar had been arran
ged by the use of tajl wicker baskets
filled with native greenry, autumn
foliage and hydrangea blossoms
while on either side in standards
were the national colors and the post
flag bearing the name of the bride's
honored brother. Elsewhere about
the room were baskets of ferns and
foliage.
Just preceding the service read at
7 o'clock by the Rev Allen MacRea,
pastor of the First Presbyterian
church of Sedro-Woolley and a rela
tive of the bride's family. Mr. Boy
den Spees sang "Oh Promise Me" to
piano accompaniment played by Mrs.
Spees.
The bridal party entered to the
music of "Lohengrin" played by
Miss Rose Fedlock. The bride who
entered with her father was simply
gowned in a lovely frock of ivory
satin, a princess model made sleeve
less and smartly finished at the
shoulder with a conventional flower
of the same material. Her embroi
dered veil of imported tulle was
worn with a small wreath of orange
blossoms and she carried Columbia
rose buds and maiden hair fern. Her
only ornament was ^a three-strand
necklace of pearls given her by the
groom.
Mrs. Hollis Hamilton as matron
of honor for her sister-in-law, wore
honeydew satin combined with lace.
About her head were bands of or
ange blossom and her flowers were
chrysanthemums of deep yellow, tied
with chiffon ribbon of the same
shade.
The bridesmaids, Miss Leone
Byrd, cousin of the groom, and Miss
Emma Van Brocklin, were gowned
in like models, of sea foam green
moire fashioned on the long fitted
lines. Their flowers were baby chrys
anthemums in the shades of yellow.
Mrs. Hamilton, the bride's mother,
wore brown silk with a hat to har
monize. With the groom were Hollis
Hamilton, brother of the bride, Mi
lan Byrd, cousin of the groom, and
Claude MacRea of Kelso, nephew of
the officiating minister.
The flower girls, Joyce Byrd, Nel
lie Belle Hamilton and Martha Van
Brocklin wore similar frocks of azure
blue satin, lace trimmed, and carried
small baskets of rose petals. Little
Harriett Ann Clark, also in blue sat
in, carried the ring in the center of
a Colonial nosegay.
Immediately following the ex
change of vows the drum and bugle
corps of the American Legion post in
their blue and white uniforms en
tered and formed a military escort
for their commander, Dr. T. J. Ras
mussin, who on behalf of the post
presented Mr. and Mrs. Burgin with
a gift, and for Mrs. Floyd Ebright,
past unit president, who on behalf of
the auxiliary presented them with a
silver tray on which had been welded
the auxiliary pin worn by the unit
president, Mrs. George R. Bartolick.
Later a reception and wedding
dinner were served at the home of
the bride's parents, 2715 Jefferson
street, to approximately fifty relati
ves and close friends of the couple.
Mr. and Mrs. Burgin are on a wed
ding trip to California and after No
vember 15 will be at home in the
city where thfe groom is an employee
of the Great Northern railroad. For
traveling the bride wore an ensem
ble in the shades of autumn brown.
A small flask containing a business
ckrd was thrown into the sea off
North Carolina by Wm. H. Windolph
of Philadelphia, and was found 3%
years later in the Azores.
Rev. M. A. Hansel was in Marion
Wednesday
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
ITEMS OF INTEREST
Mrs. F. P. Sweeney returned to
Johnson City on Saturday after
spending several weeks with her
parents in Old Fort.
Miss Dorothy Connor, society edi
tor of the Asheville Times, and
Messrs. Cleveland and Percy Frank
lin, all of Asheville, were dinner
guests of Misses Lenore Keatley
and Gertrude Dula on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Allison
spent Thanksgiving with Mrs. Alli
son's parents in Marion.
Mrs. Matt Sandlin, who has been
ill, is improving.
Rev. and Mrs. J. L. Rayle left on
Monday for Greensboro to spend
several days with Mrs. Rayle's
mother.
Misses Frances and Stella Sherrill
spent the week-end with friends in
Forest City.
Mr. and Mrs. Willie Hicks, Misses
Laura, Frances and Fannie Hicks
spent Saturday in Asheville.
J. B. Grant of Forest City was in
Old Fort,Monday.
Mrs. L. C. Hudgins spent last
Friday with relatives in Henderson
ville.
Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Cannon of
Asheville are visiting relatives in
Old Fort this week.
Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Noblitt, Misses
Annie Bell and Elva Noblitt were
visitors m Asheville Tuesday.
Mrs. T. L. Fuller was a visitor in
Asheville Tuesday.
A. L. Beach made a business trip
to Marion last Wednesday.
W. E. Grant of Lenoir spent the
week-end in Old Fort with relatives.
F. L. Simmons was in Marion on
Tuesday.
Spencer Elliott of Bat Cave is vis
iting Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Oates.
Mr. and Mrs. Francis Steven9 and
family ».f Marion were visitors in
Old1 Fort Sunday. >
Roy McDaniel of Lenoir spent the
week-end with homefolks here.
Mr. and Mrs. George Simpson of
Marion spent Sunday in Old Fort
with relatives.
T. G. Stump left Sunday for New
port, Tenr., where he has accepted a
position with the Union Tanning Co.
Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Wilson and
family of Marion were in Old Fort
Sunday.
L. N. Saunders of Marshall was a
visitor in Old Fort Saturday.
Miss Pauline Noblitt was in Mar
ion Saturday afternoon.
Rev. and Mrs. M. W. Dargan left
on Tuesday for Sarasota, Fla., where
they will spend the winter.
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Ragle have re
turned from Franklin, Ga., after a
visit with relatives in that place.
Miss Maxine Wilson of Gastonia
is visiting her cousin, Mrs. S. F.
Mauney.
Du Vere M. Bowling and Wayne
D. Henry, of Sipio, Indiana, who
have been visiting Mr. and Mrs. P.
C. Hoppis of Old Fort, have return
ed home.
J. WINSLOW CRAWFORD
IS DEAD IN MIAMI, FLA.
News 01 the death of J. Winslow
Crawford, 50, formerly of Old Fort,
was received here tonight in a mes
sage from Miami, Fla. Mr. Crawford
was fatally injured in an accide&t in
Miami, details of which have" not
been obtained here.
Mr. Crawford left here about
eight years ago for Miami, where he
had been living since. He was known
in Old Fort and Asheville.
Surviving are the widow, three
sisters, Mrs. J. S. Bradley, of Old
Fort, Miss Maude Crawford, of Old
Fort, and Mrs. George Lee, of Ashe
ville, and one brother, Z. B. Craw
ford, of Black Mountain.
Funeral arrangements have not
been announced.
Buy Christmas seals now — you
may save a life.
Hints For Homemakers
By Jane Rogers
ROAST lamb can be given a de
lightfully exotic flavor by bast
ing every fifteen minutes with the
following mixture: one teaspoon
Bait, one-half teaspoon sugar, one
teaspoon mustard, one and a half
tablespoons garlic vinegar, and six
tablespoons salad oil.
Sour cream has many culinary
uses. Pork tenderloin prepared
with sour cream will delight the
most exacting epicure. Place the
tenderloin in a frying pan with a
liberal amount of butter and chop
ped onion! Add salt and pepper.
Baste with one-half cup sour cream
and cook until tender.
WELFARE COMMITTEE
APPOINTED FRIDAY
At the regultar monthly meeting
of the Old Fort Woman's Club on
Friday afternoon the subject of col
lecting clothing and food to distrib
ute to the persons in need in this
community was discussed, and three
members of the club were appointed
to have charge of the donation,which
will be placed in the store building
next to the postoffice. The people
of Old Fort and vicinity are askedt o
bring any clothing or food they wish
to donate to this worthy cause to
this building on Tuesdays and Fri
days. The committee in charge is
composed of Mrs. H. C. Marley, Mrs.
Henry Fisher, and Mrs. P. H. Mash
burn.
Mistletoe
"Cholly bad a rough time of It
Christmas eve."
"How so?"
"Well, his girl used the mistletoe
to take him in and then her dad used
the missile-toe to put him out"
EVERYBODY'S
THEATRE
OLD FORT, N. C.
TOM TYLER
in the
" CAI.L OF THE DESERT "
Also the Mightiest of
Chapter Plays
" ADVENTURES OF TARZAN "
Starring
ELMO LINCOLN and
LOUISE LORRAINE
FRIDAY and SATURDAY
DECEMBER 12th & 13th
GIFTS for CHRISTMAS on DISPLAY
Appropriate Gifts will be easily selected from our
large assortment. Something for everyone.
Leather Goods, Electric Lamps, Toilet Articles,
Fountain Pens. Kodaks, Toys, Electric Trains, Costume
Jewelry, Stationery, Decorations for Christmas.
A Large Line of WHITMAN'S Candies.
THE MASHBURN DRUG COMPANY
OLD FORT, N. C.
Come in and see our line of
Christmas Gifts
Hollingsworth's Candies, Parker Pens, Pencils and
Desk Sets, Toilet Sets, Watches, Beaded Bags, Bill
Folds, Fitted Week-end Cases, Stationery, Electrical
Appliances, Cigars, Cigarettes, Christmas Cards.
Bradley Drug Co.
"The Rexall Store"
Old Fort, N. C. - - Phone No. 25
Buy Your Christmas Foods Now
f
Best Local and Western Meats. Country Produce
at best prices.
Fresh Fruits for Salads. Ingredients for Fruit Cakes,
Plum Pudding, etc.
Allison & Melton
Market
Phone 22, Old Fort, N. C.
Not More Money
But More Wisdom
i , - . • " '.v-: '/ " v
WHAT this country needs
is not more money, but
more people who know how
to use it wisely. Banking a
goodly portion every day
is wise.
THE BANK OF OLD FORT
OLD FORT, N. C.
STRONG COURTEOUS HELPFUL
New line of Winter Hats
Felts in good quality and stylish design.
ALL HATS GREATLY REDUCED IN PRICE.
Marcel and Finger Waving at a very
reasonable price.
Dula Hat Shop
NOTICE
United States District Court—West
ern District of North Carolina
In the Matter of W. M. White,
Bankrupt.
IN BANKRUPTCY
The creditors of the above-named
W. M. White will take notice that
he has been adjudged bankrupt,
and that the second meeting of his
creditors will be held at the office of
Avery & Patton, Attorneys, at Mor
ganton, N. C., in said district, on the
20th day of December, A. D., 1930,
at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, at
which time the said creditors may at
tend, prove their (1) claims, exam
ine the bankrupt, appoint a trustee,
and transact such other business as
may properly come before said meet
ing. (2) When and where the credi
tors of said bankrupt are required
to show cause, if any they have, why
the prayer of his petition for a dis
charge should not be granted.
This the 20th day of November,
A. D., 1930.
No. (1) above refers to First Meet
ing only.
ISAAC T. AVERY,
Referee in Bankruptcy.