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S9, 1933 K- 'fp -"‘'■''i>- « iBm 4;|f«1«]^^' Mt. Zion, iltlof relatives al Deep Gap MIm la Tiali tbls wee^ Mr. C. H. Jones and son, Ovryn, were in the city on husl- ness Satnrday. Mr. Rnfns W. Colvard. ot West Jefferson, was a business visitor in the city PMilay. «ay Attorney Kyle Hayes, this kdty, was a pMfeestonal Stklness visitor to Greensboro Friday., Mr, S. C. Davis, of Jennings, vas a business visitor here a kow days ago. here Attorney J. M. Prevette, of Jefferson, spent a tew hotirs on business Thursday. Mr. W. M. RvClfUKsfi; of^^r ^ilkesboro, spetrt ' Friday at ^outman visiting his son, Mr. S. S. Church. . Sheriff and Mrs. S. A. Mitchell, son, James, and daughter, Inez, of Cycle, were visitors in the city Monday. Mr. C. M. Wellborn, prominent citizen ot Cycle, was in the Wil- kesboros this morning on busi ness. Mr Walter Triplett, of Purlear. is having a new bungalow erect ed, which will be ready for oc cupancy soon. Attorney J. Hayden Burke, of Taylorsville, spent a few hours in the city Friday on professional business. A marriage license wa.s issued last week to Theodore Sebastian, of Dehart, and Mattie Handy, of Moxley. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Ellis, Jr., of ' Ahis city, announce the birth of a It |Bon, James Larry, at the Wilkes H hospital on May 24. Mrs. Bu.ster Winkler and little daughter, Nancy Jane, visited relatives in Mt. Airy a few days recently. Mrs. M. .M. Darlington left 'Saturday for an extended visit with her son, Mr. W. M. Dar lington, at Jamaica, X. Y. Classified Ads >R SXAPDR.\CiONS of all the le^ing colors, large strong ^SlIntB, sea Mrs. H. C. Walker, 406 C Street, City. It. i ^WANTED—Salesmen to sell the ,5 improved fly traps, rat traps and mouse traps.—R. C. Bar- T ' nett & Co., "A” street. North ' Wilkesbero, X. C. 5-2 9-tf jFOR RENT—Seven-room house near Baptist cemetery; modern conveniences; price cheap.— i ’ Phone 2S2-M or write R. L. WELLBORN, Wilkesbopo. X. 'C. 5-29-2t-pd. I For Comfort a*d Economy buy good Shoes—then have I them repaired it— Right-Way Shoe Shop A Little Neater, a Little Better.” NOW LUBRICATED. That Good GULF GASOLINE Try It |C. D. Coffey, Jr., Distributor ^■1. I ■ •'..-v.v • . V- Institution Keefiing Withill Of IQwfeClnl^ Budget; Improvements' Have Been Made Miss Sarah Henry, of Greens boro, ’•isited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Henry, of this city, during the week-end. Judge Tam C. Bowie, prominent Ashe attorney, and his secretary, Miss Maud Colvard, were North Wilkesboro visitors Friday. Mr. J. D. Henry, of Marlon, spent Sunday here with his fath er and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Henry. IN TOUCH WITH PBOPp^' Of course I am, hnd have al ways been a amall-town man. 1 prefer It that way. I can contact my people at first hand. I can met last Friday moraing Anow them as they are. I get an ' directors room of the Bank of » The Board of Managers of the Wilkes County T. B. Hospital Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Absher, of this city, spent the week-end at Independence, Va., with,Mrs. Ab- sher’s father. Rev. J. F. Fletcher. Attorney Frank D. Hackett, Jr. and daughter, Frances Cullens, of Lumberton, spent the week end here with his father. Attor ney Frank D. Hackett, Sr. Dr. and Mrs. J. I. Foust, of Greensboro, visited relative.s here during the week-end. Mrs. Foust is a sister of Mrs. J. C. Henry and .Mr. I. H. McNeill. directors room North Wilkesboro to transact such business that needed atten tion. Every member but one was present In addition to Mrs. Ber tha Bell County Nurse, Dr. A. J. Eller, County Physician and Miss Inez Absher representing the County Welfare Department. Reports were made as to the material Improvements during recent weeks and a vote of thanks extended to all those making gifts to the Institution. Mrs. Bell and Dr. Eller told of the condition of the patients and the probable number ot new patients to be admitted as an out- understanding of human natiAe —facts as well as foibles—that is impossible for the city prac titioner. And, here I learn to love my people; bad you ever thought of that? By the same token, as the Irishman said, It Is possible that they learn to love—possibly hate—-me. I’m taking the risk for that. Here In “the sticks” I have the golden opportunity of trying to make them love me. I have noticed that folks In the hig cities haven’t time to love each other, unless there is some •money In It one way or the other. The city dweller dbes a thing if it EnjoyaUe Meet To Sell Ittofe vMOk to:Che^ Plant come of the recent T, B. Clinic |1>rings him distinct pleasure—If not that, it must be spot cash! One morning during ^early Spring, I saw a little girl of nine, skurrying along to school; she wa.s a well-nourished child. apparently strong and active. Mr. and Mrs. \V. K. Sturdi vant, of this city, spent the week end at Independence, Va. visit ing Mr. Sturdivant’s father, .Mr. J. F. Sturdivant. Messrs. William Tate and James Deal, of Wilkesboro, left today (Monday) for Detroit. Mich., where they will he cm- ployeI in a motor pjaut. .Mr. and Mrs. Odell AVhittin.g- ton and family and Miss Ina Henry, ot Franklin, X. C., spent the week-end at Reddies River with relatives. Mrs. G. G. P’oster, county wel fare superintendent, who has been confined to her home for several davs. was carried to the W'ilkes held in the county. I By unanimous vote the hours I from 1 to 3 p. m. daily were set i aside as quiet hours. No visitors I are to he admitted during that period. Ail visitors will be asked to leave at 8-30 P m This rule .She could not know what was is to he slrictlv enforcetl. A sign passing in my mind, as I gave is to be placed at the entrance I her the “once-over.” But I ob- of the hospital grounds to this [served this: ^ effect and also in the building. Her skirt dul not reach to her The Board is quite happy by knees by two inches. It was good, heavy fabric. The tliermo- If 6,000 additional,^ pounds'i of milk were delivered to the cheese factory daily, it would mean an increase of one cent in price, members of the North Wilkesboro Kiwanis club were told Friday in the report of S. 'V. Tomlinson, chairman of the club’s agricultural committed, 'w'ho urged that 'K^- wanians encourage the farmers to sell more milk. JThe report filed by Mr. Tomlin son with the board of directoBS was summarized at the regular weekly luncheon at Hotel Wilkes Friday. There has already been an increase in price, but a further increase would be allowed if the supply were that much more, the report said. Dr. Fred C. Hubbard presided during the business, session and the reports of the forestry and publicity committees were outlin ed briefly. J. R- Finley, of the publicity committee, in his report, ‘Aimt” Julia^Jiiiw Die. In WillMl«m Esteemed Oman Taken Qa Wednesday "Aunt” Julia JonM, highly es- tepmed colored woman, a s claimed by death at her home in: Wn^horo last Wednesday.'^ She ■WaS, 61 years of age.' “Aunt” Julia enjoyed the con fidence and respect of all her ac quaintances and her passing was mourned by both the-white and colored people of the Wllkes- boroB. ’The high esteem In which .she was held by the white peo ple was evidenced by the large number of white people attehd- ing the funeral. The last rites, which were In charge of Ret. Scales, were held Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock at St. Home churoh in Wilkesboro. The floral offerings were pro fuse. Surviving “Aunt” Julia are the following children: Jones, of Chicago; Arthur, of Gary, W. Va.; Mabel Allbright, of Guil ford College; Odell, of Jockin, To State %eing; Made Oat Prof. C. G. Wright, county Intendrat of schools, is now gaged in making out the^prelhai- nary report W the year’s work*^" ’Hiii) report must be filed with th> state department of education; Mr. Wright stated Friday that)* few''principals have failed to aenl > in their final reports and these are ' ; necessary before he can complete ^ his report. He hopes to complete the report in a short time and ' - j j promptness on the part of the teachers will aid him greatly, he '). stated. noted the progress in the construc- W. Va.; Nan Harper, of Norfolk, NOW LUBRICATED That Good GULF reason ot the fact that the in- within meter was at 18 above zero—a very eool morning. That girl's knee.s were bare! Her stockings were crinkled about her ankles; her calves and shins were expos ed to the weather. Three of four abrasions were healing over on her legs where she had evident- stitution is keeping well the budget this year. Miss Cora .Miller, the matron, was given two afternoons each week away from the hospital for recreation. Mrs. Bertlia Bell asked tor material for gown.s. Such mater- , iai has been provided by the Red ly "peeled them on the con- will be Cross. Tlie garments made immediately. The menus for a week were studied carefully and showed a hospital for treatment the latter yarjety of foods being served. Then, I reflected what I’d say to part of last week. j gome Mr. and Mrs. J, L. Hemphill, of j made. important changes were Crete or in a roiigh-and-tumble outdoor game. 1 caught these points in the halt-minute that she was under my observation. that girl’s mother. It I had the opportunity. Yon can guess what Wilkesboro. Route 1, visit'Sd, ,^n executive committee meet-1 it would have been. friends al Troutman Friday. Mr. ling was held to care for one item I i ^ ' Mrs. Fred Gaither Hemphill also had business mat-1 overlooked at the regular meet-1 ters to claim his attention while | j„g. It was ordered that no pa-1 there. I tient leaving the hospital is to | Mr. Robert Church, son of Mr. i take any property belonging to and Mrs. R. R. Church, of near j the institution. This applies es Wilkesboro, is in Statesville tak-1 peciaily to thermometers, iiig training with the Standard Mrs. J. D. Moore, Dr. Eller Oil company and upon comple- and Mrs. Bell were appointed a tion of the course will be assist ant at the Standard service sta tion located near the government building in Wilkesboro. Mr. C. E. Beeson, of Char lotte. sec>etary-treasurer of the Southern Rearing and Parts com pany. of Charlotte, will leave | Friday on a ten-day visit to Chi-| cage, where he will attend the. World Fair and look after bus iness matters. He is the son of -Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Beeson, of' this city. j Mrs. Walter Myers and little ] daughter, Bertha Gene, of this! city, left Friday for Florida, for | an extended visit v ith Mrs. Myers parents, and also to attend committee to see that the rulings of the Board are carried out. Mrs. Palmer Horton is Secre tary of the Boasd. J. H. Arm- brust is Chairman. The other members are Mrs. J. D. Moore. Mrs. J. C. Reins, Mrs. C. E. Jenkins. Mrs. Edward Finley, M. F. Absher, County Commissioner, and J. M. Absher, Supt. County Home. Kelvinator Sale To End Saturday The North Wilkesboro branch the'offiee of the Southern Public commencement exerci.ses of Ocala! utilities company will close its high school where Mi.ss Virginia! record-breaking Kelvinator cam- Sheridan. a sister of Mrs. Myers,|pa>Bn Saturday night, June 3, at is a member of the 1933 gradual- midnight. The campaign has Named To Post In G.C.Alumnae Body Elected Assistant Treasurer At Meeting In Gate City Saturday ALL OFFICERS NAMED iiig class. broken all local records, home makers of Wilkes purchasing LEAGl SE.\SON OFF [more Kelvinators during the past TO A GOOD START! 60 days than for any two years I before. . u- u (Continued from page one) , The low prices of Kelvinators retary; Mrs. P. W. Flagge, High , I Point, Corresponding ' Mrs. Fred Gaither, who re sides on the Boone Trail highway neat this city, was elected assist ant treasurer of the Alumnae As sociation of Greensboro College at a meeting of the association in Greensboro Saturday. Mrs. Gaither is a member of the W'ilkeh County Club of the asso ciation. She was In Greensboro for the meeting and attended the alumnae-student dinner which was given Saturday evening. Miss Annie Laurie Lowrance, of Winsfon-Salem, was elected president of the association. other officers named by the alumnae include Miss Dorothy Hudson, Greensboro, vice presi dent; Mrs. Samuel W. Hardison, Raleigh, second vice president; Mrs. Charles Cannon, Concord, third vice president; Miss Mary Brock, (Greensboro, recording secretary; Miss Lottie Mitchell, Kinston, assistant recording sec tion of the bridge across the Yad- Va., and Silas, of Wilkesboro. GASOLINE Trj^ It kin River and .said he felt the Ki-1 , .1 Golfer; “They’re all afraid to; warns club had a little part in do-, pj^^y y^p ^^ink my' ing something for the cRy by urg-j jg. ing upon the state the installation of wiring arrangements. He also called attention to the possibility of securing additional equipment for the official weather observer here. | E. G. Finhiy, reporting for the j forestry committee, safe! he had learned that unless additional; acreage could be obtained without; charge to North Carolina, some of the boys enlisted in reforesta tion work would probably have to go elsewhere to work. He thought this a splendid opportunity for someone who had plenty of land to make a worth-while contribution. The program was in charge of J. R. Finley, who presented Miss Ellen Robinson, popular vocali.st, who sang very delightfully “Little Boy Blue” and then gave a parody on “Springtime in the Rockies,” singing it for the Brushies. Mrs. L. M. Nelson accompanied at the piano. Mr. Finley told of his discovery of an old hotel register, dated 1828 to 1830, which had been used in 'Wilkesboro to record the guests. A feature of the program was an address by Henry Reynolds, versatile after-dinner speaker, who gave some high spots in the history pf Wilkes county and the state of .’j'raqklin. In his usual interesting and delightful way, Mr. Reynolds gave some very interesting facts not generally known by the aver age citizen. Mr. Finley, the program chair man, had as his guests, Mrs. Fin ley, Mr. and Mrs. Sam P. Mitch ell and son, Phil, and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Grier. 'Girl: “Oh, I don’t know. It might be your face or perhaps it’s your general appearance.” C. D. Coffey, Jr., Distributor 49 PRISONERS ESCAPE Raleigh, March 26.—With the approach of warm weather, pris- Millers Creek ATin.s ! and the power company’s new secretary: Millers Creek eked out a 9 to 8 victory over Purlear on the Purlear field. .Millers Creek was off to a big lead which seemed entirely .safe until the eighth innin.g whmi Winfield Cooper came to bat with the bases load low rates for residential use are so attractive that the increase in sales is not unexpected. The sale will come to an end at midnight Saturday." For the benefit of patrons ot the local of- H'.e, Manager M. G. Butner stat ed and crashed a triple, scoring j B’day that the office will re- three runs and tieing the score, j open each night this week The .Millers Creek nine came Io’clock, back in their half of the ninth,: ^Present prices on Kelvina- however. and scored a guaranteed after the which with Leslie Rhodes, .Millers j i'lcrea.se in Mrs. E. L. Sides, Greensboro, treasurer; Mrs. W. F. Chapman, Salem, Va., recorder, and Mrs. G. G. Adams, Cramerton, parlia mentarian. The class of 1933 was admitted to membership. Mrs. W. T. Lynch, Fairview, re ported as retiring president. TEACHERS' LIBRARY HAS MORE THAN 1,000 BOOKS The teachers’ library which oners in state highway camps again are being "bothered with itching feet,” prison camp offi cials said today. ’’Itching feeP” means a desire to escape, the number of prison ers making getaways always in creasing with the approach of summer. To date this month, 49 prison ers have strolled away from prison camps. This compares with 37 In April, 29 in March, 30 in February and 35 in Janu ary. Twenty-seven prisoners have been recaptured this mouth while 18 were apprehended In April( 23 in March, 20 in Feb ruary and 24 in January. NOTICE Creek pitcher, hurling .superb liall. wtis sufficient to win the .game. Wilke.slioro Wins Wilkesboro came through with a 10 to 8 triumph over Grier Mills at Wilkesboro when the pitchers of both teams weakened in the latter half of the game and turned a pitchers' duel into a baiting rampage. j Prof. C. C. Wright, county super- To Whom It May Concern: Application will be presented to His Excellency, J. C. B. Eh- ringhaus. Governor of North keeping with increases me •. ^ . n, ■ ♦ — — — prices of other things being has been gathering to- cajoHna, for parole of Frank and pected. Igether in recent months, contains ^fj^rman Bailey. Any person op- ' more than 1.000 volumes, he stated .posing parole will file objection today. The count does not include | with the Governor at once, public documents which are also This May 29, 1933. available to the teachers. Mr. Wright only recently made I.M.MOK’r.ILITV If God can cause the tiny flower To spring from the barren earth „ And draw it s life from unseen j a number of additions to the li- power— Ibrary, the books being secured J. H. WHICKER, Attorney for Frank and Herman Bailey. 6-5-2t. future from various colleges and univer sities. Raps Legislature nothing TOO GOOD Can not our souls have birth? I.oii Miller for Grier and Tom ! If God can paint a rainbow in Bumgarner for Wilkesboro start-' the sky— ed out with mid-season form. It He can clothe the grass in a Asheville—The 1933 General but weakened later. It was a, dress of green, As.sembly of Nortdi Carolina had well played game and the out-[Can He not lift our souls from a ^ marked tendency to pass un- come was in doubt until the last , lifeless grave, , constitutional laws and’ “to let out was made. ! And give us life that is now]jown the moral standards of the unseen? Cliiigiiian Victorious i Clingman defeated the Wild i [Tigers 13 to 7 on the- latter’s j If the Master can cause a bush I field near Cranberry. Both teams of thorns state,” according to Representa tive Julius C. Martin, prominent Asheville attorney. Mr. Martin, who took a leading part In the \'i pledge our In Service people the and Mate- ,le. Our Funeral Home Is nplete, and It is our latest desire to render a com! orting within ttofactory, Mtrice at a price peach of all. tduis-Sturdivant Inc. IB FUNERAL HOME” Casper, W'yo., May 25—W’yom- ing became the fourth state for mally to ratify repeal of the 18th amendment today. Sixty-five dele gates at a state constitutional con vention voted unanimously to rati fy the 21st, or repealing amend ment. showed e.xcellent form and give | To produce a lovely summer rose. | session just closed, referred to promise of being among the lead- Can He not awake man on the | the liberalization of fhe divorce ers in the league chase. | Eternal morn’, | laws, passage of the beer bill, r —, -- ,—J—from his earthly refusal of the two houses to Repeal Vote Is Ratified | repose? P333 reapportionment and I So let us live a life of faith redistricting hills as required by That no force can ever destroy, the state constitution. And we shall meet at the Golden Gate, -\nd there we shall dwell in Eternal Joy. —Eugene C. Fender, Whitehead, N. C. AVOID the Sales Tax ,t>iT • 8S - 86-m Ultra-violet ray photography is said to record chemically obliter ated writing. The Krupp gun works in Ger many in now maat teeth of enameled stc She (as they motored to the big city church: “Aren’t these chimes melodiously beautiful? Such har mony! So inspiring! They thrill me!” He: “You’ll have to speak loa|- Those confounded liells er. Those confounded bells .8^^ m|l^niB-4t^ a racket''^jfcwa’tliS® a wolf BUY THE PART^ YOU NEED for' YOUR 'CAR THIS MONTH. ~ Auto Parts Goi ^ R. H. Liilv' ‘I:!- , Announcement! To My Friends and Patrons: I wish to announce to my friends and customers that I have purchased the interest of Mr. Woodrow Absher in the Absher & Eller Cafe, and that I will continue to run the business at the same location under the name of Mrs. Eller’s Cafe. I want to take this means of thanking all who have patronized the Cafe in the past, and to solicit con tinued trade. At all times you may expect a complete Cafe service. We can serve you a meal or a sand wich on short notice, and we carry a complete line of cold drinks (including Beer), Cigars, Cigarettes, Can dies, etc. Form the habit of getting the VERY BEST Cafe service in town by visiting my Cafe. You're always welcome and we’ll strive our best to please ym._ PRICES? Always Reasonable—SERVICE? Always prompt and courteous. Mrs. Albert Eller CAFE LOCATED NEXT DOOR TO TOMLINSON’S DEPARTMENT STORE NOTICE! To the Taxpayers of North Wil kesboro .Township and Town of North Willcesbro: We are closing up our tax listing at the Mayor’s office, so we urge you to come in at once to list your poll, persona!.property and real estate as of April 1st, 1933. If you fail to list you are liable to a penalty under the law. D. O. CLEARY Tax Lister for Wilkes County S. L PARDUE iTia Utter for Town of N. M
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