SOARS TO NEW I HEIGHTS—I 74,000 feet is a I record made by I American Army I f liers, Captains | Orville A. Ander- § son and Albert W. 1 Stevens in Explor er II, the world's largest' balloon. They are shown in the gondola in which they were lifted into the stratosphere. 1i JHI.iS FOR GALA NIGHTS—Metallic i taffetas are among | the season’s smart est fabrics. Such a fabric In gun metal was chosen by Lu cille Ball for her | newest evening | gown. The dress is styled with a halter bodice, finished at | the waist with a j ruffled peplum. Jr IT w o .. h S' early, the iutomo- j| bile shows are the H focus of attention everywhere, with 1 celebrities and av- 9 erage citizens 1 flocking to see the E cars. Here the fit- i| tings of a special-1; ly equipped Buick J| are being tried out s by two of the ce- is lebrities, Collette Mj D’ArviIle, comic I opera star, and 1 Philo Hlgley.f Broadway play-.§§ _wright. I . HITS A TRIPLE — Once in a blue moon, or rather once in every million births* a cow produces triplets. So here, we have Bessie, proud Ipswich, Mass., S Guernsey mother, and " tier once-in-a-million offspring—Tom, Dick, and, of course, Harry. .,, Bull-ieve it or not! RULING THE WAVES—This fearsome contrivance is a new Halliwell automatic heat-con trol permanent wave gadget shown at the recent National Beauty Show in New York. Louise-Estes, dancer, shows she can grin and wear It. FABRIC THAT BREATHES— Exhaustive tests all new auto features go through are indi cated in this picture of a Pease laboratory scientist examining new “breathing back” mohair velvet upholstery Introduced on 1936 Fisher bodies. The fabric Joses heat quicker than former similar materials. | DEATHS| MISS CHRISTIANA MILLER Miss Christiana Miller, 86, known to many friends as "Aunt Tena,” died Sunday night at her home in Davie county near Cherry Hill church. The funeral was held Tuesday at 11 o’clocp at the Cher ry Hill Lutheran church. She was the daughter of the late Methias and Catherine Miller and the last survivor of her family. MRS. J. L. RHODES Mrs. Alice Rhodes. 68, died Sat urday at her home at Rowan Mills. The funeral was held Sunday at 3 o’clock at the Rowan Mills Bap tist church. Her husband, J. L. Rhodes, a son, W. F. Sawyer of Greensboro, a brother, W. T. Ward and a sister, Mrs. Sarah Frances Beals, both of Elidabeth City, sur vive. H. M. HOFFNER H. M. Hoffner, 77, of 1210 Main street died Saturday morning while at work. The funeral was held Sunday at 3 o’clock at North Main Methodist church. Two sons and two daughters survive: Grover W. and W. C. Hoffner, Salisbury; Mrs. H. A. Jacobs and Mrs. F. C. Laughlin, Salisbury. Three sisters also survive: Bettie Hoffner, Laur inburg; Charlotte Hoffner, East Spencer; Mrs. Vina Holshouser, of the county. MRS. ALBERT S. RAMSEY Funeral services for Mrs. Albert S. Ramsey, 49, who died at a local hospital Triday, was held Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock at the home of a son, Marshall F. Ramsey, 208 W. Fisher street. Aside from her son, she is survived by her fath er, J. E. Sides; two brothers, W. F. Sides of Greensboro and J. W. Sides of Salisbury; a sister, Mrs. J. L. Poole. Her husband was a prominent photographer here for many years, dying in 1933. WILLIAM P. OVERMAN William Pink Overman, 63, died Sunday at his home, on Depot street in East Spencer. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Union church. He is survived by his widow; a son, William at home; two daughters, Mrs. W. L. Pepper, East Spencer ,and Mrs. G. A. All red, High Point; a brother, Robert Overman of Liberty, and a sister, Mrs. Janey E. Bailey of Liberty. MRS. W. A. WAGNER Mrs. W. A. Wagner, 7S, died Tuesday morning at her home near Richfield. The following children survive: A. A. and R. L., of Salis bury; Ci W. and P. H. and Mrs. H. F. Barrier, all of Richfield; Mrs. L. H. Eller and Mrs. J. A. Teeter, both of the county. MRS. JOHN A. BEAVER After a long period of illness, Mrs. John A. Beaver, 43, died on I Sunday at her home on the Salis bury-China Grove highway. Fun eral services were held Monday at the Methodist church in China Grove. Mrs. Beaver had been a resident of China Grove for five years and, previous to that time, had resided in Kannapolis. Surviv ing relatives isclude five sons, John Jr., Frank, Harold, James and Glenn Beaver, all of China Grove; two brothers, Lewis and Lester Eagle, and one sister, Mrs. George Hornbarger of China Grove. Threshers Must Secure License In order that reliable records of acreage and production of grain crops in the various counties of North Carolina be secured, the 1935 General Assembly passed a law requiring every firm, person or corporation engaged in threshing for themselves or for others, to se cure a license and to keep a com plete and accurate record of the acreage harvested and amounts threshed for each farm, and to promptly make upon blanks to be furnished by the Register of Deeds of each county, reports showing the acreages and the amounts threshed by said person, firm or corporation in said county during the preceding season. The violation of this Chapter (329) shall be deemed a misdemeanor and punish ed by fine not exceeding $25.00. All operators of threshing ma chines should secure from the Reg ister of Deeds, a license and the necessary forms for making the re ports to the Department of Agri culture. The Register of Deed; for Rowan County states that the licenses and necessary blanks will be issued without charge to all threshing operators in Rowan County. These reports are now past due and those who have har vested grain crops, should secure their licenses ajjd make the neces sary reports. SWEEPING THE STEP _ The happy young suitor was abeut to enter the home of his loved one when the charwoman emerged with a pail and broom. She looked at the young man rather puzzled. "’Ave you called to see Sir George about his daughter?” she asked. "That’s right,” said the suitor, with a heavy sigh. She nodded. < "Orl right,” she said, "Fll ’ave to leave these steps until after you’ve gone.” i i Thanksgiving TOPCOAT TIME We are prepare (c for rea OVERCOAT WEATHER Hundreds in- Browns, Oxfords, Blues, Greys, Plaids and Shadow Checks, Belted, Raglon Balmacon and Double Breasted. Real Values At Only $9.95 $14.75 $16.50 j $18.50 and / “ ^ ' 1 $22.50 You will appreciate these more when you see them. Trexier Brothers & Yost Leading Clothiers | PICAYUNES Q. Are there more passengei automobiles or telephones in ths United States? A. There are approximately 21, 500,000 passenger automobiles in the United States and 17,424,4000 telephones. Q. Does the 40-hour week foi postal employes include railway postal clerks? A. The Post Office Department says that the new 40-hour week, planned to be effective October 1, 193 5, will include railway postal clerks. Q. What is an Ethiopian liquam aqua? A. A court and military official. His chief duty-is to dress like and simulate the Emperor in battle so as to draw the enemy fire. There are several liquamaquas attached to the Ethiopian court. It is a posi tion of high distinction, and on formal occasions these officials stand near the throne. Q. How old should turkeys be when ready for market? A. They are usually 26 weeks old. Q. How tall is Lawrence Tibbett, the operatic baritone? A. He is 6 feet 1 inch in height. Q. What kind of handkerchief should be worn by a man with a business suit? A. Either a handkerchief of col ored linen or foulard to match or contrast with the necktie or a white linen handkerchief is correct. Q. 'Where did the dance called the polonaise originate? A. In Poland. It was a slow, graceful dance in three-quarter time. Q. What is the source of the saying "The proof of the pudding is in the eating?” A. It is from "Don Quixote,” chapter 24. Q. How many runs did Babe Ruth make in organized base ball? A. He is credited with 723 through 1934, Of these 15 were made in world series games. Q. Who first used the word noc ture? A. The Etude says that the name nocturne was first used by the composer and pianist, John Field, to denote a quiet, reflective, kind of pianoforte piece.. Its original meaning was a sort of serenade, and it was thus employed by Moz art. / Q. Hoow much canned corn can be made from a bushel of '-■ -"I* ; ' •:•-;• /• ';H', | • I PRINTING I — 'LETTER HEADS jjjji