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S The Yyldese News ==?= == ----“A LIVE NEWSPAPER IN A PROGRESSIVE TOWN” ' LlMStmaS V ------VALDESE, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY DECEMBER 8, 1938 ~ " ~ " . Al I A 1 ■ ■ ^ I ' * ' --- - NO, 1 CHUKU1 LALL1 REV.J. POET Waldensian Presbyt e r i a n Church Unanimously Extends Call. The Waldensian Presbyterian r'-Hirch at a congregational meet in; .it the church Sunday morn iao at the 11 O’clock service unanimously extended the call f0r pastorship to the Rev. Sylvan P et of Chicago, to accept the pastorate of the church here in Valdese. 'ppe Waldensian church has been without a pastor for the past seven months when Rev. James Caligan resigned his post here tc continue his studies abroad. The services at the Waldensian church for quite sometime have been conducted by Rev. John Pons of Valdese, and visiting pastors from other churches here in North Carolina. Rev. Pons has been conducting the services one Sun day per month in French for the benefit of many of the Walden sians who are not proficient in English. Mr. Poet who is a Waldensian himself was bom in Torre Pellice, Italy, and has been engaged in church work in the United States for some time. He is at present in charge of a church in Chicago where he has been for the past two years. The call was extended to him by the session of the Waldensian church and having been notified, and it is expected that the session will receive word from him soon as to whether he is in position to accept the call or not. FORMER VALDESE COACH IS KILLED Harold Hudson, 17, Exoner ated In Death of Teacher i and Athletic Director. ——— i Funeral services were held in Marshville Sunday for Hayden Harrell, 30, athletic director of; Morganton high school, who was; killed in a hunting accident near; Morganton Saturday morning. Harrell was kiilec instantly when a shot fired at a rising covey { of quail by Harold Hudson, 17 year old star tackle on the M.H.S. football team, accidentally struck him in the back below the right shoulder. The coach was starting on a hunt with two of “his boys”, Hud son and James Lavaughnion West, 17, a guard on the football team, j when the tragedy occmrred with ‘he firing of the first shot of the j hunt as they walked single-file along a path on the farm of J. Ernest Erwin, about 10:30 o’clock. A verdict of accidental death was returned by a jury impaneled for an inquest conducted by Cor- ] oner Russell E. Green. For its verdict the jury found “that the, deceased, Hayden Harrell, came -o his death from gunshot wounds accidentally inflicted by Harold Hudson while bird-hunting, and that the said Hudson is absolved; all blame for the accident.” West, a senior in the high , school, testified that he had ar ranged to go hunting with Coach Harrell and Hudson on the Erwin I arm where he lives and thatjupon J -heir arrival, the three started talking along a cowpath beside a branch in a pasture tract, with Vest in front, Harrell next and udson in the rear, about gun wstance between them. West said that a covey of quail Lrose directly in front of him, 01je of the birds going to the gnt and some to the left. Hear ts a shot he turned to see Mr. ^ arreil with his arms clutched er his breast, and he thought nrst that “coach” had fired and nat the gUn had “kicked” him. .r an? Hudson helped him to the and he ran to Erwin e to telephone for an ambu nce- Apparently Mr. Harrell intended to fire at the birds 'Continued on last page) -rT “UVVLERS LOSE T0 LENOIR TEAM 00mmunity center bowling lost two out of three of their ea esr With the Lenoir duckpin iiehp &tT,the gym last Tuesday hp fi , oth teams were tied for hP v,r? game anc* Valdese lost on er hn 7116 comiaunity cen M , W ers took the second game tost the third. The Pride Of Valdese" | The Francis Garrou Memorial Hall, shown above, is trulv the pride jOf Valdese. Built during the past year as a memorial to the late Fiancis Gairou (right) it was designed as a center for the recreational | activities of the community. Its prime object is the training and physical education of the youth of Valdese, in whom the man whose : memory is honored by its erection was always deeply interested. --— o Francis Garrou Memorial Hall Is Recreation Center C. OF C. WILL HOLD BANQUET TONIGHT It was announced that the Valdese Chamber of Commerce would hold their annual Ladies’ Night tonight, December 8, at the Mountain View Dining room. Each year the civic group de votes one meeting which they fete the ladies of the members of the Chamber of Commerce. Admission to the Ladies’ Night program will be by card only which will be good for one couple. CHRISTMAS MEETING PLANNED BY P.T.A. % Group Will Hold Christmas Meeting Tuesday Night At School. The Valdese Parent-Teacher association announces that it will not hold its regular meeting today, but would, meet this com ing Tuesday night at 7:45 o’clock at the Valdese schoolhouse. The meeting Tuesday is being held at night so as to give all parents, fathers and mothers, a chance to attend. The commit tee has prepared a special Christ mas program and a cordial invi tation is extended to all. SEARCY TAKES PLACE ON EDUCATION BOARD y — ^Earl B. Searcy of Valdese took his place yesterday as a member of the county board of education, succeeding Sheriff Paul M. Dale, whose term expired. The incom ing member was greeted by the ooard at its monthly meeting, at which a number of minor mat ers were transacted. W. C. Ervin III Friends in Valdese, as well as in Morganton and throughout this section, will be pained to learn that W. C. Ervin, prom inent Morganton attorney, is confined to Grace Hospital, Morganton, having become suddenly ill yesterday. At first it was reported that Mr. Ervin had suffered a stroke, but ap parently it was more a threat ened stroke as he is not para lyzed. The sudden illness was attri buted to high blood pressure and at the time of the attack he was in a barber’s chair in one of Morganton’s barber shops. Mr. Ervin is much beloved in Valdese, regarded as one of the most loyal friends the town has ever had and one of its early promoters. News of his speedy recovery will be hopefully await ed. ' Beautiful Building Honors Memory of One of Town’s Benefactors and Friends This issue of The I\rews is dedi cated to what is probably one of 6he greatest undertakings in Val dese and perhaps in Burke coun ty, the Francis Garrou Memorial Hall. The hall, which was built in the memory of the late Francis Garrou who was often referred to /as the father of Valdese, stands as an enduring monument to his memory and is being used to train and educate physically the youth of the Waldensian com munity. The memorial represents an in vestment of considerably more than $65,000, and the funds were contributed by Albert F. Garrou and other public-spirited resi dents. Approximately 99 per cent of the funds for its construction came from officials and employes of the Waldensian and Pilot hosiery mills. Private contribu tions paid only one per cent or thereabouts of the total cost. Built along the lines of modern X. M. C. A. centers, the Memorial Hall incorporates all of the fa cilities for indoor sports, club life and social diversion. In ad dition there is a library with a large number of well-selected vol umes. The structure was designed by Robert L. Clemmer of Hickory, and built by Herman-Sipe and company of Conover. The entire basement is attrac tively finished and has game rooms and bowling alleys. Tiled showers, locker and rest rooms and similar other accommodations for both men and women are located in the basement. A large pavilion adjoining and on the same level as the base ment, shelters a beautifully tiled swimming pool, 30 feet by 80 feet in size. Provision is made to heat the pool for use in winter, and it is being kept open all year round. Filter equipment has been installed giving the pool every modern advantage. The first floor of the Memorial Hall is given over to a large lobby and office, behind which is the gymnasium, 75 by 100 feet in di mensions. This “gym” will accommodate a standard college size basketball court, with room for seating be (Continued on last page) METHODIST YOUNG PEOPLE TO MEET The Methodist Young People of Burke county will hold a regular monthly meeting Thursday night it the Morganton First church, rhe devotional program will be in charge of the Morganton young people. Everyone attending is being isked to take a 10 cent Christmas Sift, for the annual Christmas tree. , | REDHEADS HERE ON DECEMBER 16 Will Play Men’s Community Center Team at High School Gymnasium Elaborate plans are being made for the basketball game between the community center lads and Olson’s All American Redheads which meet here at the new high school gymnasium on Friday night, December 16. The Redheads, a girls’ team which travels throughout the country playing exhibition games with men’s teams, is billed as the World’s Champion Basketball club. The girls on it all have red hair and are recruited from different parts of the United States. They play men’s teams, under men’s rules and last season they established a record of winning over 75 per cent of the games that they played, playing a little over 150 games throughout the year. The Valdese C. C. have started out a fairly successful season, and will probably give them a stiff fight. Playing for the Redheads are: Gladys Lommler, world’s cham pion free thrower, from Cleveland, Ohio. It is her second season with the Redheads. Lila Blue, Ken tucky’s wonder athlete, who is al so in her second season with the team. Ruth Osbum, Missouri’s Olympic champion athlete. She is in her third season with the Redheads. In her first season with the Redheads is Hazel Smith, queen of the New England courts. Hazel Vickers, Oklahoma’s All American selection for five years, star of the Women’s World games in London, England. Peggy Law son, another All-American se lection from Oklahoma, is rated as the world’s greatest player by the New York Daily News. Kay Kirkpatrick from Waco, Texas, All-American star and personality girl. It is her third season with the Redheads. The Valdese community center boys will match against these champions here on the 16th of the month Edwin (Alabama) Pitts, Don Campbell, Claude Owens, Laird Jacob, Howard Pruette, Ed Flack, Shig Brinkley, i Frisky Bronson, Cline Lee, A. Vinay, Henry Bounous, Lenoir Lowdermilk, and Messer. The starting team for the community renter boys has not been definite ly decided. Lest We Forget At Christmas it is the duty of those who have happiness and plenty to care for those who are suffering from misfortune and the lack of means to provide their families with the things necessary to bring cheer into their homes. What a shame it would be for any little boy or girl in this community to wake on the birth \date of Christ and find an empty stocking hanging from the mantle and then ask a sad parent, already in despair, “Why didn’t Santa Claus come to see me? If YOU know of any family in destitute circumstances The News will be glad to inform the public of their condition. The names of any such families will be held in confidence. THEATRE PARTY IS PLANNED BY LIONS Will Sponsor Picture At Co lonial For Poor’s Benefit. The Valdese Lions club at their regular meeting at the Valdese schoolhouse last Thursday night completed plans for their Christ mas dance which they are plan ning to hold at the community center gymnasium on December 23 with the music of Billy Brooks , and his orchestra. Named on the committee for the Christmas dance are Henry Bounous, Walter Sala, Buddy Gl«ss. Charles Burgin and Erwin Williams. The group heard a report on the blind committee under the chair man of Edward Pons and Lion Russell, of Drexel, stated that he had contacted Mr. Hoyle who is principal at Drexel school and that he was awaiting his answer as to needy children there who needed glasses. The post season football game between the Valdese high school and the Morganton high school was discussed and it was found that Morganton school officials would not permit the game so plans were dropped. While the report of the dance committee on the Thanksgiving charity dance was not complete, it was reported to be very en couraging. A letter has been received by the local club from Mr. Schiele, of Gastonia, regarding the Scout cabin which the Valdese Lions are going to build for the Piedmont Scouts at Lake Lanier. He stated that he would be glad to have a marker placed in front of the cabin, with the inscription of the Valdese Lions club. Lion Jim Pons stated that members of the Lions club were invited to Shelby this Tuesday night at the last meeting of the Scout council there. He urged that any who might want to at tend with him to let him know. The Valdese Lions club will ob serve its second anniversary the 11th of this month. While no elaborate plans have been laid for the observance of its anniversary it is expected that the club will celebrate it at its Barn Dance night in the early part of Janu ary. Special plans are being laid for the Lions to help the needy for Christmas. It was decided that the club would sponsor a picture at the Colonial theatre and would charge as admission to see the picture merchandise, such as canned goods and clothing and other foodstuffs. These articles would then be divided in baskets and turned over to the ladies’ organizations who would help in their distribution to the needy. Named to act on that commit tee were Lions Krieger, Sherrill and Carpenter. Lion Carpenter has donated the free use of the theatre and of a picture for the occasion. CHURCH OF GOD QUARTET ON RADIO The Victory quartet from the Church of God at Valdese was heard over the air from WSPA, Spartanburg, S. C., Saturday morning, November 26. The quartet is composed of Dolly Wil liams, Lucille Stallings, Mae Wil liams and Ruth Page, all of Val iese. The broadcast was greatly en joyed by their friends who were listening in. They will be heard again on Saturday morning, De cember 10. Keeping Step With Valdese Your Own “Valdese News” New Mayor ... wmsmmmmmsm i J. Dallas Brinkley, prominent Valdese business man, who was appointed by the town board to fill out the unexpired term of A. Leon Butler as mayor of Valdese. j.d.brinkleyTs CHOSEN MAYOR New Mayor Proposes En forcement of Traf fic Laws Here At a special called meeting at the Valdese town hall of the Val dese town board, J. D. Brinkley, prominent business man, was ap pointed as mayor of the Town of Valdese to fill out the unexpired term of A. Leon Butler, who was elected as Burke county repre sentative to the North Carolina Legislature in the recent election. Mr. Brin]'ley took over the duties which had been handled by Dr. Robert Bonner who had been acting as mayor pro tem. It was decided at the regular meeting this week that the town would enforce to the limit all traffic ordinances in the town of Valdese. Speeding on any street in town and the running of red lights will be punished by a fine and second offenders will get the limit of the law. All slot machines and pin tables have been ordered removed from town and the shooting of fire works in the business district of Valdese during the holiday season is strictly forbidden. It was stated that the parking spaces on the main street would be marked off so that they could be seen very plainly and town officers were ordered to arrest any one not conforming with them. The following resolution was unanimously adopted by the members present at the meeting: “That no filling station, garage gas tanks, gas pumps, greasing racks, or any part of any equip ment necessary for the operation or maintenance of a filling station or garage shall be erected or plac ed or maintained on any property abutting on any of the streets of the Town of Valdese within 22 feet of the curb of said street on which the lot for said filling sta tion, garage, gas tank, etc., is to be placed, abuts.” C. C. Court Teams Get New Uniforms Completely outfitted in new uniforms which were purchased for them by the Pilot Full Fash ion mills and the Waldensian Hosiery mills, the community center basketball teams will make their debuts this week with their new royal blue and gold raiments. Ten uniforms have been pur chased by the Pilot for the men’s team and twelve of them by the Waldensian for the girls. The teams have a large V on their shirts, flanked by two small C’s which stands for Val dese community center. The girls wear a W which stands for Waldensian, on the side of their trunks, while the boys have a P., meaning Pilot. Athletic Director Charles Wil son announces that his teams will have several engagements this week with the C. D. A. team from Gastonia and with the Larkwood Mills team from Charlotte. Paper Published In Valdese Weekly By and For Val dese People. Herewith is presented—“THE VALDESE NEWS.” It is not the intention of the management to make claims as to what this new weekly paper proposes to do or to be, except to give week by week a fair and impartial report of the news of this section and to try to keep step with the live town that Val dese is known to be. It’s first thought will be to boost Valdese and to make the paper an institu tion of which the entire communi ty can be proud. For the past seven years (be ginning in November 1931, to be exact) The News-Herald at Mor ganton has carried a page known as “The Valdese News”. For some time it has appeared that Valdese /(truly “the fastest growing town in the State) was outgrowing that page—that it had reached the point where it deserved and could support its own newspaper. The launching of “The Valdese News” as a separate newspaper and in its own plant is the result of months of careful planning and is an expression of faith in the fu ture of Valdese. The printing plant is owned by Miss Beatrice Cobb, publisher of The News Herald, but the Valdese newspa per and job shop will be operated “on their own” and entirely in and for Valdese. In addition to the newspaper equipment, including a modern newspaper press, there has been recently installed here all the job printing equipment needed for the production of commercial print ing. The new paper will be issued weekly, every Thursday morning. The office and plant are located in the Ribet building on Main street in Valdese, where visitors are invited to call and are wel come. Marcel E. Tron, who has been editor of the Valdese page in The News-Herald will continue as edi tor of the paper. Mr. Tron, a na tive Waldensian, is a member of The Lions Club, the Presbyterian church, at Valdese, and is well known for his participation in the social and civic activities of the town. James C. Alleyn, of Chatta nooga, is office manager of the new paper. For the past month he has been living in Valdese and even prior to that* was assisting in the installation of machinery and supervising construction of office quarters. He is living in the home of Mrs. R. B. Moody. H. C. Buchan, of Aberdeen, will serve as general manager of The Valdese News. He has had several years newspaper experience, hav ing been a reporter on the Courier at Asheboro, advertising manager of The News Publishing Co., Siler City and The Tobacco Grower of Wilson. He, too, is a member of the Presbyterian church, and in making his home in Valdese ex pects to make other connections. SUPERIOR COURT TO OPEN MONDAY Judge Wilson Warlick Will Preside Over One-Week Session Here. A docket is being prepared for the December term of Burke Su perior court which will open on next Monday with Judge Wilson Warlick of Newton presiding, it was learned yesterday from Clerk Hal M. Walton in Morganton. Criminal actions will predomi nate in the work of the term which will be crowded into one week, instead of the two weeks regularly set for th® session. No formal calendar of civil cases will be prepared, but such cases as will come up for trial will be sandwiched in with crim inal actions. Clerk Walton calls attention to the fact that the one-year grand jury will report for duty Monday without being summoned. Because of the approaching Christmas season, the December term will be shortened to one week instead of carrying out the regular schedule which would send the session on into Christmas week. PEGGY CLINE ILL Little Peggy Cline, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Cline, has been very iU for the past few weeks. Her many friends wish her a speedy recovery.
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