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Serving The Only Nine More States Fastest Shopping Days Growing Town '7/7 Christmas -_======____“A LIVE NEWSPAPER IN A PROGRESSIVE TOWN” __ \ _ Vol- ^___VALDESE, NORTH CAROLINA, THURSDAY DECEMBER 15, 1938 No. 2 Civic Groups To Gather Food Baskets For Needy Viontel Theatre Donating picture For Special Per formance Saturday. . „ wholehearted effort to help V medv families and persons jn valdese to enjoy a Merry •hristmas. the Colonial Theatre th ,iie valdese Lions club will nonsor a special showing of the ^ture -Mr. Moto Takes a . uinc.y, and several good, full meth comedies on Saturday lorning at 10 o’clock. Admission to see this special !l0W will be charged in the form f foodstuffs, clothing or toys, fiich will be used to help fill hristmas baskets for the needy, fi was stated that one may ring canned goods, fruits, vege ibies. articles of clothing, or any .jyS which might make some child appy on Christmas day. Cooperating with them will be ie Valdese Boy Scouts who have nnounced that they will donate nee baskets of fruit for the poor. Helping the Valdese Parent ’eacher organization in this work f filling and distributing the askets will be the Woman’s Auxi iries of the Waldensian, the Bap ist and the Methodist churches ho are also taking an active part i this week, along with the Astern Star, and the Daughters f America. The Valdese News will be more nan glad to turn over to these rganizations any calls for help lat they may receive. HIEVES ENTER GYM GAME ROOM teal About Fifteen Dollars In Cigarettes and Candy. Thieves broke into the com lunity center last Thursday night nd raided the refreshment stand i the game room, which is oper ted by Wayne Owens. It was stimated that they got away ith about $10 or $15 worth of igarettes, candy, chewing gum, oft drinks and other small items. The only explanation as to how le gymnasium could have been ntered was that some one had pened one of the windows lead ig into the woman’s locker room nd made their way over to the ame room. A music machine which was in oe foyer of the gymnasium was roken into. The thieves broke oe back of the machine and re loved the cash box which con fined some nickels, the exact mount is not known. It was stated that officers ex ected an arrest for the burglary fmetime this week. IHOOL S BETA CLUB ACCEPTS NEW MEMBERS Announcement was made that le Valdese high school Beta club ad accepted three new merhbers 1 their ranks at their meeting ere. The three new members ho were admitted into the Val ese high school honor society are My pons, Joel Dalmas and Ern st Ribet. The group had as their guests their last meeing the Granite alls high school Beta club. A ne meeting was enjoyed by the scholastic groups and the Val ese organization is looking for ard to a meeting with the Gran e Palis high school club in the ear future. chools to close °K YULE HOLIDAYS Beginning tomorrow Valdese :il°ol chidren will start on their weeks Christmas vacation, o i the high school and gram sch°°i will close Friday, De li 16, and wil* remain closed he second of January, it was jounced here this week by c C. Long, principal of the Mese school system. °st °C the colleges in Western .h Carolina will also begin Christmas holidays this ^-end and it is expected that of the students from Val ; aw&y at college will be home the week-end. aldese students at Mars Hill ege who will start their vaca are: John Brinkley, Alba Prank Grisette and Oscar ? BOWLING TEAM IS BEING FORMED HERE It has been announced that a group of bowling fans in Val dese and Hickory are making plans to organize a bowling team to compete in the Ameri can Bowling Conference Tour nament which is scheduled to be held in Cleveland this com ing spring. Anyone interested in being a member of the five man team which will represent this section is urged to get in touch either with John Church a„ Mitch’s Recreation center or W. K. Sawyer at the Vahleao commun ity center^. C. OF C. OBSERVES LADIES’ NIGHT Civic Group Fetes Ladies At Banquet at Mt. View Dining Room Members of the Valdase Cham ber of Commerce played host to their ladies last Thursday night, December 8, when they held their annual Ladies Night banquet at the Mountain View dining room, two miles west of Valdese. The dining room was well dec orated with Christmas trimmings and long tables were' arranged the length of the dining room to seat the some hundred and twenty guests present. ’ After a delightful meal favors in the forms of balloons, horns, and paper parasols and streamers were distributed and Town Man ager Lee Ribet introduced J. D. Brinkley, Valdese’s new mayor, and master of ceremonies for the evening. Members of the Van Tassel School of Dancing were introduc ed by the master of ceremonies. The group, which included Libby Jane Linn, Peggy Stuart Whiten er, Prances Elliott, and Virginia Campbell, gave several interesting exhibitions of tap dancing. Bill Handerson and Millard Prevette, with two of the young ladies gave their version of the “Little Apple”. The group was accompanied on the piano by Miss Betty Warlick. ARer the evening’s entertain ment, the ladies of the members of the Chamber of Commerce were presented with beautiful linen sets in blue, green and pink, the set included two pillow cases and a sheet. The tables were cleared and many of the guests enjoyed sev eral hours of dancing, with re corded music. VALDESE BA's BEAT LENOIR DUCKPIN MEN Community Center Lads Lose Three Straight Games To Hickory In the bowling matches of the Intercity league Tuesday night, the Valdese alleys won their three games from the Lenoir bowlers in their match here in Valdese. Erwood was high scorer for the Valdese team with a total of 372 points for the three games. The Valdese community center bowling team dropped all three of their games in their fatch at the gym game room to the Hick ory quintet. The individual results for the Valdese alleys and the Lenoir game were announced as follows: Valdese 1 2 3 Powejl . 118 137 U3 355 Savage 99 102 108 309 Spencer ---— 109 * 93 92 294 Church —~ 104 104 107 315 Erwood 108 109 115 372 Totals 516 535 534 1645 Totals 576 535 534 1645 Lenoir 1 2 3 T H. Swanson _ 99 99 94 292 Watson- 93 l°6 1®® 3®^ Rhodes - 107 118 117 342 McDade —- 127 106 107 340 Crate J4_100_107 JW1 Totals 525 529 520 1584 auxiliary meeting The Woman's Auxiliary of the Waldensian Presbyterian church will hold their meeting on De cember 26, at the home of Mrs. Ben Pons. . Members are urged not to for get to attend and to bring their “Love Gifts.” [ Plays Here Tomorrow Night. Kay Kirkpatrick who hails iro m Waco, Texas, is one of the mainstays of the Olson All Ameri can Redheads. She is rated All American and personality girl. It is her third season with the All American Redheads, and will be one of the starting regulars in the game against the community center boys. GIRLS BEAT MAIDEN HERE FRIDAY NIGHT Official Scorers Give the Girls Teams Twenty Four Points Each (By Charlie Bridges) A win and a hotly disputed tie featured Saturday night’s game here at the high school gymna sium when the Valdese high school boys won a 33 to 10 victory over the Glen Alpine boys. The official scorers claimed that the girls’ game ended in a 24 to 24 tie, while fans and players argued that the scorers, being busy chalking up a foul which had been made on Captain Baker, had missed a foul shot which had been completed by Captain Baker. The official scorers decision held and the girls game was counted as a tie. The unsung heroines of the court were discovered in Sylby Pons and Parthenia Cooper who played a spectacular game as guards on the Valdese sextet. The combination of Lucille Car roll and Zelda Killian and Oree Baker worked in perfect har mony almost all evening. How ever Captain Baker led the scor ing for the Valdese girls with 12 points to her credit. Killian and Carroll both trailed her with six points each. Johnson and Harbison shone for the visitors from Glen Alpine. The girls’ lineup: Valdese Pos. G. Alpine Baker _fP_Johnson Carroll _ P_Houston Killian_CF-Harbison E. Moose _G_Stephens Cooper _ G - Dale Pons_G-Pitts Substitutes: Valdese, Dellinger Skidmore; Glen Alpine, White, Welton. The boys had an easy time in trouncing the Glen Alpine lads with a 33 to 10 score. Heretofore the boys have had to play in a small , gymnasium which was too small that it was unfit to play in. Under the able coaching of L. C. Ward the boys have been able to develop a team which Valdese ought to be proud of. Leon Lowman played a fine game at center, taking the ball of! the back board, passing, dribbling and feeding the ball to the for wards. Satterwhite led the scor ing with nine points, Poe who plays forward regularly did not get to start the game, but was substituted and turned out a spectacular performance, trailing Satterwhite by one point in scor ing. Ogles and Lowman manag ed to get six points each, and Young got one, and the remaining points were garnished by substi tutes in the game. Moose’s alert ness was one of the main reasons for the visitors having such a low score. Graham apd Black led the Glen Alpine lads’ performance. Valdese Pos. G. Alpint Satterwhite v— F-Graham Young _F _t___ LaFeven Lowman-C-Black Ogle_G_Hennessee Moose -G- Can Substitutes: Valdese, Farring ton, Poe, Lowder, Cannon, V. Low man, Dolmas and Pascal. m WRECKED AS DRIVERJOZES Bruce Hildebrand, Marion Furniture Official, Suffers Broken Leg and Cuts Bruce Hildebrand, prominent official of the Drexel Furniture company’s Marion plant and a former Burke resident, was in jured in an automobile collision near Valdese early Sunday when he dozed at the wheel of his auto. Hildebrand, who sustained a fracture of his left leg and a severe laceration across the fore head, was quoted by Sheriff Paul Dale as saying that his car wreck ed when he fell asleep in rounding the first curve east of the Valdese swimming pool. The Marion man was travelling west when his car struck an auto occupied by Johnny Gamble of Greensboro and his bride of three weeks who were going eastward on their way home after visiting Mrs. Gamble’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Ritchie of Morganton. The accident occurred about 1:45 a. m. Sunday. Both cars were damaged con siderably, but the Greensboro oouple escaped with minor in juries. Mr. Gamble suffered gen eral bruises, while his bride re ceived cuts about the face. Mr. Hildebrand was brought to Grace HosDital where he is ex pected tn remain for several days. It was stated late Monday that no charges had been brought in connection with the accident. MRS. YOUNG DIES IN LOWER FORK Succumbs Eight Days After Death of Husband; Funeral Today. Mrs. Catherine Young, 78-, died Sunday at her home in Lower Fork township, just eight days af ter the death of her husband, Martin Young. Death resulted from pneumonia after an illness of seven days. Funeral services will be conduct ed today (Tuesday) at Wilkie’s Grove Baptist church, of which she was a member. Rites will be conducted by Rev. L. P. Haas, of Hickory, Route 1, assisted by Rev. W. J. Womack. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Mrs. Young, a resident of Hick ory, Route 1, was a native of Ca tawba county. Her husband died .December 3. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Effie Williams of Valdese, and seven sons—Henry, Peter and R. B. Young, of Hickory, Route 1, Fred Young of West Hickory, P. ' L. Young of Hickory, and L. L. ■ Young and Dorsey Young of Hick ory, Route 1. Thirty-eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren also sur vive. The southeastern states contain more diversified mineral resources than any like area in the world. VALDESE SCOUTS RECEIVE HONORS Scout Court At Morganton Confers Eagle Rank • On Three Boys (By Claude Killian) The highest attainment in Scouting, the Eagle rank,- was conferred upon three Boy Scouts at a court of honor held in the courthouse in Morganton Friday night. Receiving the coveted rank were Roy Sams and Claude Killian of Valdese and James Billings of Troop No. 1, Morganton. Motion pictures of the recent Carolinas Jamboree at Chapel j Hill were shown before the as sembled Scouts and their parents ! and friends who were on hand to ! see them receive advancement. The court of honor opened with the Scout oath, led by R. M. Schiele, Scout executive of the Piedmont council, followed by prayer by Rev. W. S. Stoney, who as vice-president of the council is in charge of Scouting in Burke county. The Scout troop of Chesterfield i was given a warm welcome back into the ranks of the council. Advancements at the Scout council for the past month were announced as follows for Valdese: Second class—Billy Pascal and Ralph Walsh, Troop 1, Valdese. Handicraft—Richard Pascal of Troop 1, Valdese. Safety — Donnie Martinat, Troop 1, Valdese. Star Rank—O. H. Pons, Jr., Val dese. JUNIOR BOWLERS LOSE TO HICKORY The Valdese alleys Junior bowl ing team last a hard fought match to the Hickory Juniors at Hickory last Saturday night. Gene Owens was 'high scorer for the Valdese Juniors with a total score of 310 points for three games. He was followed by Claude Triplett who rolled 304 and Pirn McGalliard who manag ed to run up a 291 ascore. Bolch was high scorer for the Hickory boys with a 319 score. The total number of pins for the Val dese Juniors was 1,436 to Hick ory’s 1,450. Rolling for the Valdese Juniors were: Owen McGalliard, Gene Owens, Bim McGalliardT, Claude Tripplett, Bill Annas. For the Hickory lads: Stanley, Friday, Bolch, Murphy and Hill. METHODIST GROUP HOLDS MEETING The Methodist Young People of Burke county held their monthly meeting last Thursday night at the Morganton First church with a large attendance. Morganton league gave a very inspiring wor ship program after which a lovely Christmas tree was enjoyed and gifts were exchanged. Glen Al pine won the banner for atten dance and the Bible for efficiency was awarded to the Connelly Springs group. WRAPS PACKAGES Mrs. L. P. Guigou will be in charge of the gift wrapping de partment at Benlee’s Department store The wrapping department is under the supervision of the Valdese chapter of the Eastern Star. Offers Eye for $1,500 For sale — one perfectly good mechanical blue eye. The price? $1,500 cash. This is the desper ate offer made by Wilbur Rade line, 36, of Los Angeles, who says he. needs the money to support his wife and 12-year old daughter. Radeline says he can’s support his family on his pay, $13 a week, as a truck driver. VALDESE MAN'S CAR RECOVERED George Hem Reports Theft: of Auto, Later Found Near Statesville. An auto belonging to George Hern, Jr., was stolen here in Val dese early Friday morning and was found abandoned near Statesville about noon, apparently none the worse for the stolen ride. Search for the car was con ducted during the morning when officers were beginning an investigation into the Fallston bank robbery, but officers were convinced that the theft of the car was coincidental and had no connection with the bank hold up there. Mr. Hern reported that the car, a 1938-model Ford V-8, was stolen from his home some time after 1 a. m. It was discovered also that the gasoline tank of a high way truck was robbed of about 15 gallons of gas, and it was believed that the fuel was placed in the stolen auto. Statesville officers telephoned shortly after noon to say that the car was found abandoned on a highway just west of that city, and the owner went there to bring it home. LARKWOOD CAGERS LOSE TO VALDESE The Valdese community cen ter basketball team defeated the Larkwcod team from .Charlotte here at the Valdese community center last Saturday night by a 29 to 23 score in a hard fought, but clean basketball game. Laird Jacobs #led the commun ity center lads with 10 points to his credit, while Williams set the pace for the Larkwood lads with nine points to his credit. Howard Pruette managed to garnish eight points and seemed to be the out standing player of the evening. /•A*- " ■' ‘ — — Many Letters Are Received Daily Complimenting "News" On First Issue Many letters have been receiv ed at THE NEWS office from persons wanting to subscribe to the paper. The letter travelling the furtherest distance is from Mrs. A. R. Mangione, of Plains field, N. J. She writes: “Being a native of Valdese I’m always interested in all the happenings of my home town, in its new centures and feel a sense of pride in its growth.” Joe L. Blythe, Charlotte con tractor, writes: “My congratula tions to you and the town of Val dese. I want to compliment you on your very splendid ‘First Edi tioh’, and wish for you every suc cess in your undertaking.” * Numerous letters and telephone calls of congratulations and at the same time asking for a year’s sub scription have been received at. the office. There were several editorials in the leading papers of the State* The Hickory Daily Record says: “The Valdese News made its bow to the Waldensian community of Eastern Burke county Thursday with the announcement that it will be published regularly each week. An office has been estab lished with a well equipped plant and *staff. H. C. Buchan, Jr., of Aberdeen, is the general man ager, and his previous newspaper positions in Asheboro, Siler City, and Wilson should assure his suc cess in the position for which he Jias been chosen. Marcel E. Tron of Valdese, who has for some years past edited a special page appearing in the Morganton News-Herald, is well acquainted with the community and is thus well qualified for his post as edi tor. James C. Alleyn, of Chatta nooga, is office manager of The News. He has been in Valdese for some weeks helping superintend (Continued on fifth page CHURCH CANTATA SUNDAY NIGHT Rev. John Pons Will Con duct English Service This Sunday. The services at the Waldensian church this coming Sunday at 11 a. m. will he conducted by Rev. John Pons in English. His text will be “We Would Like To See Jesus.” A sincere invitation is extended bo all to attend. It was announced that at 7:30 Sunday evening, December 18, the church choir would present their Christmas cantata entitled “The Prince of Peace” by E. L. Ashford. The following is the program: Prelude—Organ. Echo Choir—O Little Town of Bethlehem. i Introduction— Organ. Part I—The Promise Sing, O Heavens—Chorus. The Heavenly King — John Stephen Perrou. And There Shall Come Forth— Chorus. Fear Thou Not—George Car penter—Chorus. Hail Bethlehem—Mrs. Geo. W. * Williams, Jr.; Violin Obligato— • Mrs. Ed Kirksey. Violin Solo—Mrs. Ed Kirksey. Offertory—Gesu Bombino—Pie tro Youn—Organ,Piano. Part II—The Fulfillment O Holy Night—Male Chorus. There Were Shepherds-Miss Clara Burch—Chorus. Bright Star of Hope—Altos and Sopranos. March of the Magi — Male Chorus. Blessed Be the Lord God— Chorus. Sopranos: Mrs. Hugh Peeler, Miss Marie Garrou, Mrs. Frede rick Ribet, Miss Jeanette Leger, Mrs. J. Stephen Perrou, Miss Clara Burch, Miss Angie Perrou, Mrs. Albert Garrou, Mrs. Laird Jacob, Mrs. John D. Guigou. Altos: Mrs. Edward Pons, Miss Rose Perrou, Mrs. P. C. White. Tenors: J. D. Guigou, Edward Pons, L. P. Guigou, James Short, George Carpenter. Basses: Ben Perrou, J. Stephen Perrou, Julius Ramsey. Pianist—Mrs. Anita Ghigo. Organist—Mrs. Geo. Williams. CROWD ATTENDS P.T.A. MEETING H. S. Chorus and Grammar Grades' Present Christ mas Program. A large crowd attended tne Valdese Parent-Teacher associa tion Christmas meeting which was held Tuesday night at the Valdese school auditorium. A special Christmas program had been prepared for the regu lar monthly meeting. The stage of the auditorium had been out fitted with several well placed candelabras and a row of candles along the front provided a soft light for the stage which was out fitted with a tableau of the Na tivity of Jesus. Before the regular Christmas program the president, Mrs. Dal las Brinkley, called the meeting to order and the minutes were read by Mrs. Philip S. Grill, sec retary of the Valdese P -T. A. Several committees gave reports and announcement was made of the benefit performance for the poor which would be held at the Colonial Theatre Saturday morn ing at 10 o’clock. The stage candles were lighted by two little girls from the gram mar grades and after the regular business of the meeting had been completed, the high school choir, under the direction of Miss Clare Burch, sang “O Come All Ye Faithful”, as they filed down the middle aisle of the auditorium to the stage. The audience was asked to stand and all joined in the sing ing of “Oh Little Town of Bethle hem”. After several verses of scripture had been read by one of the pu pils, L. P. Guigou led the entire group in prayer. Two pages, dressed in white, then pulled the stage curtains on a sketch showing Christ being borp in a manger in Bethlehem with the star shining above Him. Another small skit, “The First Noel”, was presented with the chorus singing “Silent Night, Holy Night.” After several more selections by the talented high school group, the chorus, the program closed with the singing of “Joy to the i World” by the entire assembly.
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