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ISSUED W1 PRINCIPLES, NOT MEN J * li1 0(1 \ II lllB ADVANCE volume lvim Aahcboro, N. C, Thursday, May 17, 1934. NUMBER 19 Held fa Asheboro 3 Paul Leonard And Willard L. Dowell Tell Of Unfairness Of Sales Tax. Hurts Retail Trade They Deny That Sales Tax Levy Has Saved Schools; Is Not An Equitable Tax. A crowd which %lmost filled the court house attended the anti-sales tax meeting sponsored by local mer chants Tuesday night, and heard speakers assail the State’s 3 per cent levy on retail sales. E. V. Hobbs, local merchant, who is a member of the advisory committee of the North Carolina Pair Tax As sociation, presided at the meeting,' and presented the two guest speak ers of the occasion, namely: J. Paul Leonard of Statesville, executive sec retary of the Tax (Association, and Williard L. Dowell of Raleigh, exe cutive secretary of the State Mer chants Association. Ia his opening remarks Mr. Hobbs explained that the meeting was non partisan, just as the Tax Association iTa non-partisan organization, and the purpose was to arouse senti ment against the sales tax, rather than further the interests of any particular candidate. He denounced the tactics of organized real estate dealers favoring the sales tax who are said to be advocating boycott of merchants who oppose the sales tax, and declared that the merchants had not yet reached the point where they were telling people not to give business to real estate dealers. In his opening remarks Mr. Leo nard discussed taxation in general, pointing out that taxation is as old as civilization, and due to changing conditions there has necessarily been frequent revison in our system of taxation. “But,” he declared “the fact that there can be no fixed sys tem of taxation does not mean there can be no fair system of taxation.” He termed the . sales tax as the moat unfair tax possible, and for. this reason the Tax Association has set as its first objective the abolishment of this form of taxation in the State. “We are fighting” he said, “for economy in government and. fair, sys tem of taxation * which eliminates citizen a square <!f0?‘TpBzWX As* sociatwn, he and, has ah aw—d the people of the State that “candidates who a few months ago did not have the nerve to take a definite stand on the sales tax issue are now climbing on the anti-sales-tax band wagon because they realize that to openly advocate retention of the sal es tax would mean political suicide.” Although he pointed out many ob jections to the sales tax, Mr. Leo nard said the one true indictment against it which cannot be refuted is that “it is contrary to the one essential element of fair • taxation ability to pay—it Is a tax on con sumption—and is driving business from the stores at the merchants of this State.” He declared that many of those who advocate the sales tax are evading the real issue by asking “where will we get the money if we **** off the sales tax.” He said the State’s own Tax Commission had shown where the money could be gotten, and had “gone on record againat sales taxes,” but the Legislature refused to follow the advice of its own commission. The Governor and other State of* ficers were denounced by Mr. Leo nard for trying to popularize now a tax which they themselves had de clared “ruinous to business, and a tax on poverty” in their pre-primary speeches two years ago. "The linking of the sales tax with the schools,” he said, "is like the old plan of linking schools with liquor.” “We were told that if we voted out liquor we would vote out schools, and now we are told that if we1 (Please turn to page 8) Rainfall Of Untold (Value To Cibps Of The Farmer Section Parmer, May 16.—Mr. and Mrs. G- B. Bgerton, of Durham, and Mr. •»d Mrs. W. F. Coac, of Ramseur, w*«k end guests of Mrs. ■•wxana Dorsett. M. F. Skeen his been ill for the Past few days, but is now improv Dr. and Mrs. C. C. Hubbard spent a lew days last week in Greens 2,ro. as guests of their daughter, «■ E. Kearns. Mrs. Flora Morgan and daughters, T*?68 Ocia and Sue Morgan, spent short time in Worth ville on Sun r Mr- «*d Mrs. a O. Byrd. Hammond, of Randleman. has spending a few days with his Mr. and Mra. Madison Ham suffering with an attack of *P«c sore throat. and Mrs. W. a Kearns, of “4 * by weather of ***!». Many wells in tb immunity are still ahnost dry am feU?* ** rainfall be auQBttmm.* —<— —“* be mor Work In Asheboro Sixty person* lure employed in Asheboro and at the airport just «wth of town under the Federal Emergency Relief office. Work is be ing furnished only to those whose families have been or are on relief of some sort, and only enough to pay for the relief furnished. A carload of fertilizer has been received at the local relief office for distribution among families on re lief. This fertilizer must either be paid for now, or this fall from prod ucts grown by these families. Elev en mules have been placed with such families, and no more will be avail able this season. Joe Ellis is in charge of the farm rehabilitation program in the county and is going ahead with this phase of relief in a most capable manner. W. W. Jones & Sons Store At Carthage Damaged By Fire Fire, of undertermined origin, broke out in W. W. Jones and Sons Department, at Carthage, one of the eipht stores owned and operated by the Jones brothers, of Asheboro, about 2:00 o’clock Monday afternoon. The fire Btarted in the basement where considerable stock was stored and damaged a large part of the stock. On the first floor also, damage resulted front water and smoke. C. T. Henson is manager of the store at Carthage. Annual Recitation Declamation Contest Is Held At Trinity Trinity, May 16.—The annual re citation and declamation contest was held at Trinity high school Friday night before a large audience. The winner in the recitation con test was Miss Ruth Coltrane, daugh ter of Mr. and Mm. A. B. Coltrane. She received a medal offered by Doak Finch, of Thomasville. The winner in declamation contest was Willie Welbome, son of Mrs. J. L. Welbpjne. He received the medal offered .by the ./Bnior Order Coun cil 307. Other contestants were: Mary Belle Royals, Margueritte Ingram, Marie Mikfa, Bill Cumby, Sam Officers Installed At Monday Meeting Trinity P.-T. A. Rising Vote Of Thanks Is Giv* en The Retiring President For Her Work. Trinity, May 14.—The Trinity P.-T. A. met Monday evening, May 7th, in the high school auditorium with- Mm. A. B. Coltrane, the presi-, dent, in the chair. * Dm devotional service was con ducted by Rev. G. W. Williams, pas tor of the Trinity M. E. church. The following officers were in stalled for the ensuing year: High School Assn., President, Mrs. T. L. Meredith; Vice President, H. C. Roy als; Secretary, Miss Carrie Cran ford; Treasurer, Mr. Matthews. Ele mentary Assn.: President, Mrs. G. W. Williams; Vice President Miss Virginia Johnson; Secretary, Miss Bess Johnson; Treasurer, Miss Ruth Edwards. Mrs. C. C. Cagle in be hail or tne association expressed appreciation for the splendid work and untiring efforts of its president, Mrs. A. B. Coltrane, during the past two years. The audience responded by a rising vote of thanks. It was through the efforts of Mrs. Coltrane that this local P.-T. A. unit was organized eight years ago when she became its first president. The recent division is something quite new for a rural organization. The attendance banner award for the Elementary Department went to Miss Virginia Redding’s 5th grade, while Miss Sallie Pearson’s 8th grade received the one for the high school. _ Mrs. J. I* Robbins and Mrs. G. W. Williams, who were representa tives to the State P.-T. A. convene tion in Durham gave splendid re ports. These were followed by "The Wedding of Miss Domestic Science and Mr. Agriculture” by Miss Pear son’s eighth grade which was qpite unique. Miss Pearson invited the audience to the Home Economics Department for an exhibit and refreshments. TO OBSERVE MEMORIAL _. DAY AT REHOBETH Memorial Day will be observed at Rehobeth Methodist church, Cole ridge charge, June 3, at 10:30 o’clock. A short service in the ceme tery will precede the regular wor ship in the church. Rev. W. M. Smith, of Main Street Methodist Church, Belmont, will preach the memory sermon. Mr. is a native of Randolph ing old friends and iR&e thousand Mimosa trees plant sd fine the highway out of Mor gan ton three yeari ago were pruned recently under the direction of the 9Wfc* County fan*, agent. * ( - dosing Exercise Seagrove School On Friday Night Dr. H. T. Stevens Preached Instructive Sermon To School Graduating Class. Eleven Seniors Are Awarded Diplomas; Prof. T. F. Bulla Compliments The Community. Seagrove, May 14.—Dr. H. T. Stevens, pastor of the Asheboro Bap tist church, brought a practical mes sage to the graduating class and a large audience Thursday night. His subject was “Going the Second Mile.” On Friday night the closing ex ercise of the school year was held. When the graduating class presented their class day program. Miss Bon nie Auman delivered the salutatory and Miss Verdie Auman the vale dictory. Prof. T. F. Bulla gave a brief talk in interest of the school, expressing his appreciation to the people of the community in being so kind after the fire as to lend the use df the different buildings so that the school year might be com pleted; and especially to the mem bers of the M. P. church for the use of their new building for school work as well as the commencement exercises. Prof. Bulla presented the diplomas to the following seniors: Bonnie and Verdie Auman, Nita Trogdon, Frances Bean, Hazel Comer, Hallie Thomas, Cornelia Wright and Hubert Auman, James King, Seth Trogdon, and Grady Scott. Little Miss Martha Green was mascot for the class. The entire faculty has been re-elected for the coming year. J. M. Green and daughter, Martha, spent the past week end at Eton College with Rev. and Mrs; T. J. Green. J. L. Spencer and family, of Mo Leansville, - visited at 0. D. Law rence Friday and attended ^he gra duation exercise Friday night, i Mr. and Mrs. Branson Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Worthy Browjn, of Hemp, visited at A. R. Amman’s during the week end. Miss Lena Russell is attending the commencement exercises at the AJtta mahaw-Ossipee school near Burling ton. spend the summer. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Graves and Mr. ahd Mrs. Aster Ring went to Greensboro Sunday to visit Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Kennette. Mr. Kemette has recently suffered a stroke of paralysis but is much improved. Dr. P. E. Lindley, of High Point College, preached at the' M. P. church Sunday. Mrs, Amos Farkrw spent last week with relatives in High Point!' ' ‘ On the night, of May t 2Mtr the senior class entertained the members of the faculty and junior class at a picnic at Oornelison pond. A very enjoyable evening was spent. Hold Flower Show During The Day In Old Cranford Home The annual flower show given by the Asheboro Woman’s Club will be held this afternoon in the residence formerly occupied by Pugh Funeral Home on Sunset avenue. The doors open at 2 o’clock and a small ad mission fee will be charged at the door. Refreshment will be served during the afternoon and supper will be served from 5:00 to 8:00 o'clock. From 8:00 to 10:00 o’clock a bene fit bridge and rook party will be given. The proceeds will go towards paying for planting the local school grounds. The members of the club wish to urge the public to attend. Zollicoffer And Party In Randolph Wednesday Hon. Jere Ferrf Zollicoffer, candi date for congress from the fourth district, was a visitor in Asheboro Tuesday, and Wednesday. Mr. Zolli coffer was accompanied by Wm. S. Corbitt, A. A. Zollicoffer, and Mayor Irvin B. Watkins, all of Hender son, Mr. ZolHcoffer’s home town. The party visited several towns and rural sections of the county on this trip. A motorcade of friends of this candidate will doubtless visit Ran dolph between now and the -date of the primary. MEMORIAL SERVICE AT BEULAH BAPTIST CHURCH There will be a memorial service and community singing at Beulah Baptist church four miles south of Bennett the third Sunday in May. The memorial service will be held in the morning, picnic dinner on the grounds at noon, and the community singing in the afternoon at 1:30 o’clock. The public is invited to come and take part Celebrates Birthday Mias Mary Sue Hayworth was I honored Monday evening with a*>ar ty in celebration of her tweftii birth day. Miss Jana Page Walker was hostess on this occasion. Informal games were enjoyed from 7:00 until 9:00 o’clock. Light refreshments were served during the evening. About twenty young folks were pre sent at. tWa pa*** j. |4. |; i Hie Family Upstairs Will , Be Presented Friday, May 18th Urn May production for the Ashe boro Little Theatre will be) an qut s tan ding comedy of American home life entitled "lie Family Upstairs." This play will be presented in the school auditorium on Friday even ing, May 18, at 8:16 o’clock. A clever plot, with many laughs, insure an evening of real entertainment. Aside from the cleverness of the play and the interesting cast, Harvey Cripps director of the play and of the Little Theatre, announces that a percentage of the proceeds go to ward the proposed Community build ing for Asheboro. So, in attending this performance, you will enjoy a pleasant evening while contributing toward this much-needed community project. The cast follows: W. A. Under wood, Jr., Clara Gill, Virginia Bark er, John Kirkman, Pauline Hamilton, Harvey Cripps, Dorothy Whitaker, Tim Soady, Sidney Truesdale. Prof. J. E. Allen Becomes Dean Of Boiling Springs Former Liberty . High School Head Is Elected Dean Of Boiling Springs College. Is Given praise For Recent Schoo Dowell County portunity Foi Service. Prof. J. E. Allen, jwho for a num ber of years was s iperintendent of the Liberty high scl ood, and is now Dean of Boiling Spi mgs College, is making headquaitoi 5 in Asheboro and is soliciting stud ants for the col lege. He expressed lis desire to in terview every high school graduate in Randolph, the c ranty in which he was bom, as wel as. Montgomery the county where he was raised, who may be planning • ( > enter college some place in Sep ember. He is particularly interest d in the boys and girls who are not financially aide to attend an a ipensive college but are mentally equipped to take a Work In Mc Has Op other page, giving (Please turn to pegs 8) Buick Announces New Line Medinm Price Motor Cars New Cars Announced. Saturday In Shew Rooms Through out The United States. Series 40 Buick New Line Includes Five Body Types; Brilliant Perform ance Promised. Flint, Mich., May 14.—A new line of Buick Motor cars, priced in the low medium bracket, was introduced Saturday in Buick dealer’s show rooms throughout the United States and Canada. The new cars, of traditional Buick design and construction, invade a price field hitherto untouched by Buick and open up for this veteran unit of General Motors a new and extensive market. Production in volume already is under way at the company’s plants and adequate stocks of the cars are now in the hands of dealers. The new line will be designated the Series 40 Buick. The price range will be from $795 for the standard business coupe to $925 for the five-passenger, four door club sedan. These are the low est prices ever placed on Buick motor cars. On a 117-inch wheelbase chassis, the new line includes five body types at the following F. O. B. prices: Five-passenger, four-door dob sedan with built-in trunk, $925; two-pas eenger business coupe, $795; four passenger sport coupe, $855; five passenger four-door sedan, $895; five-passenger touring sedan, $865. Brilliant performance and economy are outstanding features. Powered with a Buick straight eight, value in-head engine developing 93 horse power, the new cars are capable of speeds up to 85 miles an hour and will accelerate from 10 to 60 miles an hour in 21 seconds. Fuel economy is 15 miles per gallon of gasoline at a cruising speed of 55 miles an hour. MEETING IS HELD BY ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS A meeting was held in Greensboro Tuesday night, attended by several electrical contractors from Randolph, Guilford, Alamance, Caswell and Rarirfaijftam counties, to disCUSS wavs and means for maximum ef in application of the code. The electrical code be effective April 80. Detailed information in regard to the code will be furnished to any electrical contractor by the compliance com mittee, composed of Hobart M. Bry ant, of High Point, Raymond Starr, L. M. Davis and G. Worth Jordan, of Contract Is Let School Building In - Seagrove District Contract waB let Saturday after* noon to Burrow and Lewallen, local contractors, for building the school house at Seagrove. Hie contract calls for a one-story brick building, having ten class rooms, a study hall, auditorium and nursery. The build ing will approximate the size of that burned several weeks ago. Terms of the contract call for the building to be completed by Septem ber 8th, in time for opening of the fall term of school. Lamb and Lew alien’s bid of $20,262.00 was the lowest of nine received by the county board of education. Contract for plumbing and heating has not been let. Chevrolet Sales Top 100,000 Mark During Past Month Detroit Mich., May 14.—For the first time in three years, sales of an automobile manufacturer for a single month topped the one hund red thousand mark. , This was brought out today in a statement is sued by William E. Holler, general sales manager of Chevrolet Motor Company, announcing retail sales of Chevrolet passenger cars and trucks during April of 100,046 units. This figure includes Canadian, export and domestic deliveries. • This compares with 59,103 units in April, 1933, and 96,893 units in March of this year, according to the statement. Retail sales the first four months of this year totaled 281,033 as com pared to 184,138 in the same period a year ago, an increase of 52 per cent. Chevrolet’s April retail sales re cord is considered significant in view of the fact that this company has suffered an acute car shortage, practically since the new 1934 models were introduced and only now is catching up in a small measure with the thousands of unfilled order on its books. Retail sales were higher than for any similar period in 35 months, since April, 1931, to be exact, and this tremendous retail volume, according to Mr. Holler, is the direct result of the modem fea tures and many unusual improve ments iAcotporated in -the new 1934 With Many Present About seventy relatives and friends gathered Sunday, May 13, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Baldwin, at Spies, for a family re union. Dinner was served in picnic style in the grove at the Baldwin home. Rev. J. W. Crinkley, pastor of the Presbyterian church at Hemp, made an interesting and instructive talk on the occasion. Among those present were: Rev. J. W. Crinkley, Hemp; Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Baldwin and family, Greensboro; Mr .and Mrs. H. P. Baldwin and family, Archdale; Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Baldwin and family, Miss Sue Baldwin, Ramseur; Mrs. Worth B. Baldwin, Southern Pines; Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Baldwin, Spies; Mrs. Roy Griffin, Jonesboro; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Delk and fami ly, Mooresville; Dr. and Mrs. Pom dexter, and family, Greensboro; Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Thomas and family, Franklinville; Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Whitley, Goldsboro; Mrs. Eva Tay lor, and Miss Flora Taylor and Mr. Pressley, Greensboro; Mrs. Agnes Sweet, Strofford, Vermont; Mr. and Mrs. J. M. West, Mr. and Mrs. Lester West and family, Mr. Thomas West, Asheboro; Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Morgan, Raleigh; Mr. Ike Stewart, Archdale; Mrs. Mary Caddell, Jones boro; Miss Brantley, Ramseur; Mrs. Maggie Lewis and family, Eagle Springs; Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Mon roe, Eagle Springs; Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Monrie and family, Spies. NEW SALEM NEWS Randleman, May 14.—Mrs. Char lotte Morgan was a recent visitor at her aunt’s Mrs. Jane Doctor, Mrs. Morgan was en route from Florida to her home in Maysville, Michigan. Mrs. J. M. Hirishaw and son, Paul, visited Mrs. Martha Frasier last Tuesday. Mrs. Frasier is quite ill at her home near Randleman. Walter Turner has measles at the home of his aunt here, Mrs. H. E. Trogdon. Little R. L. Kanoy, Jr., who has been sick for several days is im proving. Mr. and Mrs. Hoyt Hawks and family, of High Point, spent Satur day night with Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Hinshaw and family. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Ward and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Ward at High Point Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Pearl Ward announced the birth of a daughter, Betty Lou. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Elington, of Winston-Salem, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Lewis, of Greensboro, and Mr., and Mrs. Hoyt Hawks, of High Point, visited their father J. V. Hinshaw Sunday. Patient la Charlotte Hospital Miss Rebecca Hedrick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hedrick, is e pa tient in the Charlotte Sanitarium where Dr. Miller is treating her. Mi*s Hedrick was injured in an au tomobile wreck a few weeks ago. \ Mother’s Day Is Observed Sunday Mt. Olivet Church Both Sunday School And Ep worth League Programs On This Occasions. Erect, May 14.—Mother’s Day was observed Sunday in the Sunday school, and also in the Epworth League Sunday night. Mr. and Mrs. Hermon Williams, of Chapel Hill, spent the Week end with Mrs. William’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Wrenn. Mr. and Mrs. Joe TySor, of High Point, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Tysor and children, of Asheiboro; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tysor, of Greensboro; and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Deaton and son, of Mt. Gilead, spent Sunday with their parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Tysor. ' Mr. and Mrs. Elton Stout and children, of Siler City, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stout, and son, of Greensboro, and Miss Ava Stout, of Leaksville, spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs. T. H. Tysor. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Homer and two sons, of Graham, spent Saturday and Sunday with Mrs. Homer’s par ents, Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Sugg. They also visited relatives at Hemp. Mr. and Mrs. M. F. Wrenn and daughters, Misses Maie and Lucy, and son, Edwin, spent Sunday with Mr. Frenn’s daughter, Mrs. George Gunter, in Asheiboro. Miss Rosa Brown is at home after spending some time with her sister, Mrs. Ray Owen in High Point. Mrs. W. M. Maness spent Sunday | with her daughter, Mrs. Willie Cox I at Moffitt. L. E. Teague, of Thomasville, visited his father, G. W. Teague, here Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Teague spent a few days last week with their daughter, Mrs. A- B. Caveness near Sanford. They were accompanied home by Mr. and Mrs. Caveness and Mrs. McBride. Bom to Mr. and Mrs. Royal Davis recently, a daughter. Mrs. William Staley recently spent some time here with her son, Will Staley and family. L. O. Sugg, who has been ill for some time, is greatly improved, but he is still confined to his bed most of the time. V Alumni Of ftmdolph Extended Invitation College wm Round Out This Month Tho 160th Anniver sary Of Its Existence. Wake Forest, May 14.—Rounding out this month its first 100 years of service, Wake Forest College is ex* tending to its Randolph county alumni a special invitation to return to the campus the laet three days in May for the Centennial-Commence ment celebration. Them now appear on the alumni register names of 16 Randolph coun ty men Who have studied at the senior Baptist college. Seven of these are from Asheboro, two each are from Liberty and Ramseur, while one each is from Randleman, Trini ty. Three do not have their home addressee listed. Where errors and omissions are noted, alumni are requested to in form the college. The personnel of the group, with towns and years of departure, fol lows: Asheboro: Dr. Dempsey Barnes, 1923; Dr. Tiffany Barnes, 1955$; A. I. Ferree, 1916; W. M. Green, 1906; G. H. King, 1915; Dr. O. G. Tillman, 1919; S. W. Miller, 1932. Ramseur: Rev. H. McC. Stroupe, 1921, and R. P. Stroupe, 1933. Liberty: Dr. R. D. Patterson, 1927, and C. B. Winn, 1930. Other areas: H. H. Hamilton, 1917, of Randleman; R. D. Marsh, 1904, of Trinity; and W. J. Byrum, 1011, Dr. J. R. Johnson, 1925, Ramseur; arid Mrs. Juanita Gregg Winn, 1929, Greensboro. SINGING ON SATURDAY AT WALTER’S GROVE There will be a singing at Walter’s Grove church Saturday night, May 19, beginning at 7:30 o’clock. A number of good quartets and singers will be present. The public is in vited. A mother’s day program will be given on Sunday, May 20, begin ning at 10 o’clock. An interesting and varied program has been pre pared for this event. Dinner will be served picnic style on the church grounds. Mrs. Copeland Called Home Mrs. R. E. Copeland was called to Macon, Ga., on Friday on account of the critical illness of her father, H. T. White. Mr. White died Mon day and was buried Tuesday. Mrs. Copeland is remaining for a short stay with relatives in Macon before returning to her home in Asheboro. To Clean Cemetery All who have friends and relatives buried at New Hope cemetery in Union township, are asked to meet at the cemetery on Saturday morning, May 26th, and clean the grounds, Grange Meeting Sophia Grange No. 906 will hold 1 an open meeting Tuesday night, May 22, at 8 p. m. The public is jcordially Invited to attend.—Mrs. C. W. Wall, Secretary. Baracaikss Of ChrisflChurch Enjoy? Barbecue Mr. And Mrs. J. O. King En tertain Class At Their Home Last Saturday Evening Doing Great Work Sunday School Has An Enroll ment Of 200. With Average Attendance Of 170. Ramseur, May 14.—The members of the Ramseur Christian church Baraca class enjoyed a sumptuous Dutch-Style Barbecue supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. O. King Saturday evening. A long table was arranged in the beautiful grove of the late Jas. A. Parks home' near Ramseur, Mr. King being host to his class. Mr. King is a contractor, spending most of his time at Wash ington, D. C., but being one of Ramseur’s home boys, spends his leisure time at his home here and is a part of this large and active Sunday school class. The history of the fine class runs back twenty odd years and has been led much of this time by T. A. Moffitt as teacher, who, while still serving in this capacity is ably assisted by G. H. Hodgin. The school, of which this class is a part is one of the most progressive schools of this sec tion, having about 200 on roll and rolling up an average attendance last year of 170. I his mens class is composed of 55 of Ramseur's industrious and pro gressive citizens and is dong fine work among the men of our town. At this enjoyable event, interesting talks were made by I. H. Foust, E. H. Bray, O. R. Kennedy, P. V. Paries, H. C. Parks, and others, the host, Mr. King, introducing the speakers and making everyone feel at home and helping all to enjoy the oc casion to the full. The event was one of fellowship and inspiration to promote the work of the class to greater service. Much humor by the several attendants kept everything happy, the only note of seriousness being the fact that one of the mem bers, H. F. Brady, was the only undertaker of the community and it appeared as if he would have to be cared for by himself. Another mem ber of the class happened to be the city’s policeman and this prevented some (It was said) from carrying off the left-over sandwiches. Them men will long remember this happy occasion and the hospi tality of Mr. King. The closing of Ramseur school last Wednesday night with one of the most enjoyable plays, “The Man from Nowhere,” marked one of the most successful years of our school. Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Moffltt spent the past week end with friends at High Point. Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Marley and children and Mr. and Mrs. E. A. Riehm visited friends at Leaksvillfr the past week end. The many friends are glad to see John Leonard at borne, much im proved after spending some time at High Point hospital. Special services in honor of moth ers were held in the churches Sun day. Rev. J. M. Barber preached on “Mother and Calvary,” a most in spiring sermon. Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Cox and Mr. and Mrs. R. C. White had a de lightful day fishing at Wendell last Thursday. Rev. Mr. Phillips, pastor, and a number of the members of the Holi ness church here attended special services at Kannapolis Sunday. Rev. Mr. Barber and his family, of Aberdeen, spent some time here last week, with his brother, Rev. J. M. Barber. He will lead us in a revival here, beginning Thursday, May 24th. i Deaths Mrs. R. B. Spencer Mrs. Elizabeth Ellen Beeson Spen cer 73, died at her home in New Market township Wednesday morn ing:, May 9th, after an illness of 18 days, following: a stroke of paralysis. She was bom in Randolph county January 21, 1861, a daughter of Henry H. and Jane Blair Beeson. She was married to Robert B. Spencer, September 7, 1861. She was a life long member of Marlboro Friends church. She is survived by her hus band and by two brothers, W. Sid ney Beeson, of Sophia, Rt. 1, and John F. Beeson, of Randleman, rt. 1, and by two sisters, Mrs, W. W. Lassiter, of Mechanic, and Mrs. C. V. Marsh, of Sophia, route 1. The fun eral was conducted at Marlboro Friends church Thursday at 11 o’clock by the pastor, Rev. B. B. Bulla. The pallbearers were ne phews, Elmer Beeson, Carl Beeson, William Beeson, Hansel Beeson, Hal Lassiter and Edg^u:. Marsh* The flower bearers were nieces, Mrs. R. E. Betts, Mrs. Elise Kennedy, Mrs. Edna Kemp, Mrs. Bettie Calicutt, Myrtle Grace Edwards Mary Pitts and Bettie Ann HarrelL Interment followed in the church cemetery. Memorial Service The Memorial service at Antioch Christian church will be held on Sun