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Most People In Asheboro sad Randolph County Read The COURIER—It Leads I ISSUED WEEKLY VOLUME lviii PRINCIPLES, NOT MEN ASHEBORO, N. C., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1934 $2.00 A YEAR IN ADVANCE NUMBER 86 Splendid New Church A Credit To Denomination And Source Of Pride To Town. Total Cost Is Set At $20,785.27 Present Building) Arose From Embers Of Wooden Church Last November. Almost before the coals from the fire of the Asheboro Baptist church cooled and turned grey last Novem ber, the pastor, Dr. Herman T. Stevens and the four hundred and four members of the congregation began working toward a new place to worship. Remodeling the wreck from the fire was out of the question for only a few charred boards remained on one side of the shell so the Baptist got together. There never seemed to be a question as to wheth er or not to rebuild—the only matter was how soon it would be possible to complete a building. Dr. Dempsey Barnes was made chairman of the building committee and has given unstintingly of his time and execu tive ability as did the pastor and many other members of the denomi nation—until the finished product today is the result of their efforts. The church is not only a source of pride to the members of the Bap tist denomination, but is entirely worthy of the pride expressed throughout the entire town and coun ty in this splendid edifice. The total cost of the church is estimated at $20,785.27; $17685.27 of which is in the actual building cost. The furnishings of the church is estimated at $3,100.00. It is the general opinion - of both the mem bers of the church and interested friends that the Baptist spent their money wisely and well resulting in a building that is a source of pride to the town and county. Such a church will add to the al ready wide interest in religious mat ters of this section and be a vital factor in the religious life of the community. The builders of this church had an eye to the future for they built largely and with vision. While the church is called finished— there is a section where additional rooms may be added with little cost j or trouble. Th£ services Sunday will be the s? £ &#&&&»«£ less be filled with members, friends and well wishers as the Baptist see their dream of a new church home materialise into the reality of four services on Sunday—beginning with Sunday school at 9:80 a. m. The program for the day is given in the church section issued with this copy of The Courier as a congratulatory edition to the Baptist congregation and their pastor. May their good work continue to prosper! Asheboro Guard Is Called For Service At Central Falls Used Entirely As Precautionary Methods As Quiet Along Deep River Mills. The Asheboro unit of the National Guard under the command of Lt. Roy Cox and 2nd Lt. Vance Kivett, are in camp at Central Falla and have been there continuously sihce Tuesday morning at 10:00 o’clock when they answered the call. From frequent reports, there is no trouble and the mills are running rather smoothly and on full time in most of the departments. Reports from other mills in Randolph located along Deep River also indicate that things are quiet and orderly. The Flying Squadron did visit the Central Falls mills several days ago and talked with the superintendent and several of the workers, but they have not, as yet, made their re turn trip and the Httle mill village is said to have passed a quiet night Tuesday night Asheboro mills are also running alon^ quietly although there are guards used as precautionary mea sures around some of the plants. So far is known, as we go to press, no trouble is anticipated. Hix Family Holds Reunion At Biscoe On Sunday, Sept 9 The children of Mrs. W. F. Hix, formerly of New Hope township Ran dolph county, held s family reunion at the home of Van Hix in Biscoe, Sunday, September tth. All the children of Mrs. Hix, who is 84 CM old and makes her homes with , son, Van Hix, in Biacoe, with their families, were present. Hie children am Mrs. Toon Boles, Alma, A. R. Hix, Asheboro; Mrs. W. "• Russell, Thomasville; Mrs. Emma Cranford, California; Boyd Hix, Can $?r» C. F. Allen High Point; Guy Hix, High Point, R. F. D.; Van Hue, Biscoe. Mrs. Hix has fifteen (Ti-andchildren and three great grand children, all of whom were present also Mrs. Emma Hix Cranford, daughter of Mrs. Hix kft Randolph twenty-three years ago for her first visit Imitate. This was % all the children ! the same time, ptuous dinner California back to the first had been At Discovers New Gas School Opens On Thursday Morning With Plans For Coming Year Well Laid. Zone Meeting Held Personal Items. Dr. Cteorge H. Cady Discovery of a new and deadly gas, a potential weapon in future warfare, which can be exploded by the heat of the hand, has been revealed by Dr. George H. Cady, above, of Pas saic, N. J. before delegates at the American Chemical conference in Cleveland. The discovery was made in a laboratory accident. Ramseur, September 11.—Ramseur high school begins 1934-35 term Thursday this week. The same faculty as last year except three, H. S. Brown, history teacher and coach has accepted work near his home, Davidson, while R. H. Abeme thy, of near Chapel Hill, a graduate of Elon college, was elected last week to fill Mr. Brown’s place. Mrs. E. L. Elkins takes work in the high school and lives in the community, having moved here from Fallston. Miss Wylie, of Ramseur, was elected some weeks ago to fill the vacancy made by Miss Helen Marsh’s resig nation. Miss Mat Cochran will not be with us for some time, owing to taking treatment at Charlotte. Some one in the community will supply for her until she is able to assume her duties. Number of pupils enrolled will be furnished next week. Miss Georgia Marsh, of Liberty, spent several days here with friends. Miss Hazel Allen, of Greensboro, was the guest of Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Whitehead, Sunday. Misses Vemie Williams and Anna Lee Brewer, of High Point, visited friends here the past week end. The revival conducted by Rev. John Tally, pastor at Ramseur Christian church came to a close Sunday night. Large crowds at tended these services each night and much interest was shown throughout (Please turn to Page 8) Interest In Mail Route For Western Randolph Manifested W. L. Cornelius, postoffice in spector, located in Greensboro, was in Asheboro on Tuesday and made a trip through the western section of the county with a view to estab lishing a daily rout* in that section. Since the abolishment of the post office at Mechanic some time ago, the mail for that section has gone out on a route only three times weekly. This has been the source of general disatisfaction for some time past, but at the time the inspector was approached on the subject, there was not sufficient mail to justify the establishment of a -daily route for 'that section. At the time of this trip made by Mr. Cornelius, however, the mail has increased and the people are complaining that they are forced to wait several days for daily news Mpeittf to My nothing of the delay in letters. Under the present plan, the mail to Mechanic, Blearer, and thereabouts, leaves Asheboro only on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. This naturally, makes the residents of that section read a Sunday news paper on Tuesday afternoon, which is just cause for complaint. It is understood that Congressman Harold Cooley is Interested in aiding in this matter, if it seems practicable to establish the daily service to this section. . Ashebore School .11 Opens Fall Term On Thursday 13th Large Enrollment Is Expected For Opening Day; 110 Reg istered For First Grade. Teachers On Hand Repairs And Improvements On Building Not Yet Complete; Will Not Retard Work. More than 1260 children are ex pected to flock to the school build ing Thursday morning after a four month’s vacation and begin eight month’s work in earnest. R. J. Hilker, superintendent of the Ashe boro city schools, announces that the teacher list has been filled in satis factorily and that it is expected that both teachers and pupils will slip quickly and easily into routine work. The program stressed at the teach er’s meeting, held on Wednesday afternoon prior to the opening of school on Thursday morning at 8:30 o’clock, was “Citizenship” and heal th. The town has offered financial assistance to help in carrying on the health work which will start with a dental as soon after the opening of school as is possible. Further an nouncement will be made concerning this phase of the work in the near future. The improvements on the school building are going on very well and while the necessary work is not en tirely finished, it is thought that it is in shape not to interfere with the opening of school and regular work. Mr. Hilker will issue an in vitation later when the work is com pleted for visitors to come and in spect the improvements. The first grade enrollment, made after two days registration has leach ed 110, but it is expected that there will be several additional ones who will ask for enrollment this morning. Most of the physical examinations were quite satisfactory and a care ful check of these children was made. The teacher list complete follows: High School Teachers Mabel Robertson, Guilford College; Cornelia Ayers, Meredith College; Hart Campbell, High Point; Clara Gill, W. C. U. N. C.; Hal John son, Davidson College; Alma Lassi ter, Guilford College; Massa Lam bert, W. <X U. N. C.; Johnnie San derson, Chapel Hill; Mrs. J. G. Pre vette, Emory and Henry College, Emory, Va.; Miss Juanita Taylor, Bowling Green School of Commerce, has had experience teaching commer cial work and is highly recommended. Elementary Teachers Virginia Barker, W. C. U. N. C., Katy Belle Cagle, Elon College; Inabelle Cockrell, Mars Hill; Cora Mae Fox, W. C. U. N. C.; Rose Hamilton, Asheville Normal; M. Louise Hunt, Asheville Normal; Donna Lee Loflin, W. C. U. N. C.; Lucy Leigh Lovett, W. C. U. N. C.; Catherine Moffitt, Virginia State Teachers’ College; Mrs. J. T. Mof fitt, Greensboro College; Bertha Presnell, W. C. U. N. C.; Enolia Presnell, Flora McDonald College; Mrs. Bessie Rich, W. C. U. N. C.; Elizabeth Ross, High Point College; Callie Vuncannon, Guilford College; Georgia Warren, Georgia State Wo (Please turn to page 4) New Grocery Store In South Asheboro Opened This Week W. C. Covington, Jr., is this week opening a new grocery store in south Asheboro, located in the building formerly occupied by Caviness com pany, on South Fayetteville street, opposite the school building. This establishment will carry a complete line of fancy and staple groceries as fresh as may be obtained, and will invite visitors and customers on Friday and Saturday, September 14th and 15th. The store will be known as Buck’s Cash Grocery and will not only of fer fresh groceries but will deliver them free of charge and quickly. The building has undergone various im provements that makes it attractive in appearance inside and outside. Relief Laundry Will Be Established In Asheboro For ERA Cannery Wash Will Be Opened As Soon As' Cannery In Greensboro Re quires Work An interesting bit of news coming from the local Belief office is the establishment of a laundry in Ashe boro. The building used for a laundry on Salisbury street, near the Welfare office, and already equipped with machinery for laundry work, has been leased by the Relief authorities. It is the plan of Di rector Lloyd, of Randolph, to start this work in line with the opening date of the cannery in Greensboro, as the laundry will be used for keep ing the uniforms in shape for the cannery workers. There will, of course, be no private work done by this plant. There will be approximately 600 uniforms used daily- by the workers in the tannery in Greensboro in the rime Limit Posted • For Main Street Parking: In City Prom the town board came orders a fear' days past of a time limit parking zone for Depot street or Sunset avenue. The ordinance, as passed by the city fathers, provides that “it shall be unlawful for any per sons to allow their automobile, truck or other motor driven ve hicle to stand parked for a long er period thajh one hour at a time on Sunset avenue from its intersection With Fayetteville street and Church street, be tween the hours of 7:00 a. m. and 6:00 p. m. Anyone guilty of violating this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined in the discretion of the court. "The order was signed by A. R. Winningham, clerk to the board, passing the ordinance on September; $h. For some Wke, the parking situation in Aa^sboro has been quite a problem, and this mea sure was taken in order to somewhat relieve the conges tion now existing on the main business street of the town. There are other sections of the streets where the parking is also congested, but this will pro bably be ironed out soon. Farewell Dinner Is Given Dr. Sumner By County Croup Sumner Family Leaving For Boston Where The Doctor Will Fitter Harvard 7 Years-Applauded Health Work Discloses Progress Under Physician Who Is Granted 9-Month Leave A compliment that is county-wide will be accords? Dr. George Sumner and Mrs. Sumner on Thursday even ing in the forth of a farewell din ner at the Jfethodist Protestant church dining Mom. This affair is designed, in at measure, to express appreciation toJ the seven years work as director of { public health in the county. The dfcmrty medical society is taking, the in this farewell dinner ana11nCflP^$nj «•ineethftg with enthujda6nran& cooperation on all sides. Practically every civic organization in the ctouaty will be represented and a great many of the business concerns to express their appreciation for this work. Dr. J. V. Hunter, president of the j medical society, with act as toast j master at the dinner and Dr. O. L. I Presnell will have , charge of the | music which will intersperse the I speeches. Dr. C. C. Hubbard, of | Farmer, will welcome the guests and the following speakers will be in ! eluded on the dinner program: D. B. McCrary, chairman hospital board; A. B. Beasley, Randleman; Dr. J. T. Burrus, High Point; W. A. Bunch, mayor of Asheboro; J. 0. (Please turn to page 8) Randolph Doctors Discuss Diseases & Treatment Of Skin An unusually large attendance of the medical profession of Randolph county was recorded by the sec retary, Dr. J. H. Soady, at the September meeting of the Randolph Medical Association held in the court room Monday afternoon. A symposium on diseases of the skin consumed the greater part of the meeting. Each doctor present gave case reports of the various types of skin trouble he has treated during the summer and ideas were ex changed for the treatment of this stubborn trouble. Plans were completed for the part ing dinner to be held Thursday evening honoring Dr. G. H. Sumner, who is leaving this week for special work at Harvard. The medical so ciety is taking the lead in this com plimentary affair. Dr. J. V. Hunter presided over the meeting. I beginning and the Asheboro plant will be* able to do 2,000 pounds of laundry daily. If other canneries are established in Piedmont Carolina, the laundry at Asheboro will doubt less be enlarged to meet the needs of the canneries. Only relief labor will be employed with the present plans calling f&r 18 women and 14 men—totaling 82 workers. Both white and colored help will be employed, according to Mr. Lloyd. The laundry will pro bably be' opened within a month, or as soon as the Greensboro can ning plant is opened. This will not only fit into the plans for the Greensboro cannery and be within convenient reach of that industry, but will furnish employment for many who would otherwise be ab solutely on relief rails this winter. Asheboro is the logical place for the establishment qf iuch a plant as the laundn since - “the town is' the geographical center of North Caro Fair-Time Near With Dates Named Fer October 2-6th More Interest Than Ever In Ex hibits; Officers Invited Every body To Participate. Big Midway Engaged A Social Event In Life Of Coun ty Looked Forward To From Year To Year By Citizens. With the Randolph County Fail little more than two weeks distant, Randolph county folks begin to get fair-minded, for the Fair in Ran dolph is more than a Fair. It is a week when people meet and greet old friends and see the home-comers as well as enjoying the splendid display of Randolph county products from the county industrial plants and farms—to say nothing of the products of the needle and pantry. The dates, as announced, are October 2nd, through the 6th. This is the fourteenth annual fair for the county and has become more or less of a social event that is looked forward to from one year to another with keen anticipation. The midway will, as always, be an attraction with the Fair Association officers assuring the folks that they have done their best to secure as interesting and clean a midway as is possible to procure. Gruberg’s shows have been engaged and will have 500 people with them. Of especial interest this year is the troupe of aerialists and acrobats that will be with the free acts. The program for the free acts will offer something quite different and thrill ing in trapeze, aerialists, contortion ists and knock-about acrobatics, cari caturists presenting free pictures, and tight wire acts. This act will pre sent the Joe Reimutt Troupe, of European importation who are posi tively appearing at the Randolph Fair for the first time in North Carolina. Fireworks will be shown every night at 9:00 o’clock. Tuesday, the opening day, will be featured as children's day with all school children admitted free. Wednesday will be devoted to judg ing of all exhibits except livestock. Thursday 4-H Club day and livestock judging. Friday, home coming day and Saturday — everybody’s day, which closes the Fair. 'TKe nfecers of the Fair and heads of departments are expecting more exhibits and better ones this year than ever before and everybody in the county is urged to bring some thing of interest to the Fair and help make jt a successful, interesting event of the year. New Oil Company Is Formed Here By Three Asheboro Men Jack Cranford Will Be In Active Charge Of Randolph Oil Com pany; Formed Recently. The Randolph Oil Company is erecting a bulk plant just north of the one operated by the Texas Com pany on highway No. 70 for the distribution of petroleum products. The company is composed of J. F. McCrary, C. W. McCrary and Jack Cranford and Mr. Cranford will be in charge of operations. J. F. McCrary has been appointed distributor for the Gulf Refining Company in this territory and the plant will be used to distribute their products. The plant will be ready for use about October 1st. CAROLINA MOTOR CLUB CHANGES HANDS Mrs. Erwin Frye is taking over the office of the Carolina Motor club in Asheboro with offices in the J. P. Garner, Inc., building on South Fayetteville street. Mrs. J. C. Sen ter has been in charge of the office for sometime but has resigned to ac cept a position as teacher in the High Point city schools, High Point. Mrs. T. C. Davis, of Charlotte, was the guest of Miss Pearl Sykes the past week. Director Lloyd Announces Ex pected Arrival Of 515 Addi ~ "tiohal Head Cattle Soon. lina and easily accessible by a great many main highways. More Cattle Expected Further news from the local Re lief Office to the effect that 515 head of cattle are expected to arrive in Randolph county next week, Septem ber 19th or 20th. This news will be of interest especially to the several farmers over the county who are furnishing pasturage for this relief cattle. The list includes Mrs. Glenn Warner, of Climax, 180 head; C. L. Winningham, Asheboro, routfe one, 100 head; L. M. Cranford, New Hope Academy, 180 head; Worth and Jack Lowe, Farmer, 85 head; R. W. Fuller, Farmer, 80 head; I. H. Foust, Ragiseur, 15 head; J. A. Brady, Ramseur, 20 head; 3. A. Hold er, Asheboro, route, 100 head; A. S. Rush, Farmer, 40 head. Bank of Randolph Moves To Temporary Quarters He’s In The Money - - “ < Paul Keester One jockey who has an excellent chance of finishing at the top of the winning list of American jockeys for the year is Paul Keester, alhe, who has been a consistent money win* ner at Lincoln Fields, Crete, 111. In his last 13 rides, Keester has not been out of the money, and in one day rode five horses to victory. Annual EE. Picnic From Central Falls Battle Ground Sat Other Churches Hold Outings And During The Past Week; Light Bearers Organize. Miss Howard Recovers Many Visitors In And Around , Central halls ^ Touwgcento I Home Front vacations. Central Falls, Sept. 11.—Saturday, September 8, marked the day for the annual picnic of the Central Falls Methodist Church. The picnic which was well attended, being held at the Guilford battleground in Greensboro. The group left the church at two o’clock p. m., ar riving in Greensboro about three o’clock. Some time was spent in sight seeing of the historic scenery at the battleground before the bounti ful lunch was served. Every one present enjoyed the event. Rev. P. T. Dixon filled his ap pointment at the Central Falls Me thodist church Sunday morning, Sept. 9th at 11 o’clock a. m. The young girls class of the Cen tral Falls Methodist church met Tues day night, September 4th at the home of Miss Cleta Lee Williams for the purpose of organizing their class. The members chose for their name: “Light Bearers.” The following of ficers were elected: Miss Jewel Helen Glascow, president; Miss Glenna Bel la Yow, vice president; Miss Lucile Estes, secretary; Miss Mozelle Wil liams, treasurer. The meeting will be held the fourth Tuesday in Octo ber at the home of Miss Jewel Helen Glascow. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Glascow and children spent the day Sunday with friends near Belmont. Mrs. W. L. Thomas, Misses Addie (Please turn to page 4) Shiloh Items Of The Week Disclose Several Visitors Ramseur, rt. 1, Sept. 11.—Mr. Fletcher Stout and children, Wilma, and Reece Stout, were in Jonesboro Saturday where they attended the wedding of Boyd Stout to Miss Lois Dalrymple. Mrs. C. C. Bray visited her mother, Mrs. Anders, in Bonlee, Sunday. Mrs. Joe Phillips visited her par ents, Mr. and Mrs. Rumley, this week end. June Beane left last week for Guilford college, where he enrolled as a student. Miss Hazel Allen, of Greensboro, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Allen. She has just returned from a week’s tyrip to New York, Washington, Baltimore and other northern points. She expects to re turn to Greensboro Sunday to re sume her position as assistant super intendent of the Wesley Long hospi tal. Mr. and Mrs. Guy Allen anc| fami ly, and Miss Esther Beane, of Ashe boro, visited Mrs. Allen’s sister, Mrs. Dwight Craven, on Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cox and son, Diffie, spent Wednesday in Ashe boro on business. The many friends, of J. E. Stout are glad to know that he is greatly improved after an illness. Miss Mary Allen is leaving Wed nesday for Greensboro, where she is enrolled as a student at North Carolina College for Women. More Room Necessary For Fori ther Progress Of Bank After Thirty-Seven Years. Organized In 1897 By Business Group Asheboro Bank And Trust Co. Loaning Building During Period Of Repairs. For the first time since 1897 the Bank of Randolph is changing the place of business. The pulling up of roots within the next few days and moving into the building on Depot street formerly occupied by the Asheboro Bank and Trust Company, is a temporary move, however. The Bank will pack up and move bag and baggage into the new location in order to carry on business more satisfactorily to the Bank and te their patrons while their old home is undergoing a thorough renovation. The - contract for modernizing and enlarging the present bank building has been let on Tuesday to S. E. Trogdon, contractor of Asheboro. The plans call for the removal and change in the stairs leading to the second floor and the space used at present by the stairway will be in cluded in the banking room. Steel stairs will be attached on the north side of the building. A twenty foot extension will be added to the east rear of the building, extending the back to an equal length with the Old Hickory Cafe that takes up the entire length of the lot. The Bank of Randolph is the old est bank in the county, having been organized in 1897 by Dr. Jonathan M. Worth, president; W. J. Armfield, of High Point, vice president; W. J. Armfield, Jr., of Asheboro, cashier. A one-story brick building was erect ed which proved adequate until in 1905 when the second story was added and the bank modernized. Further enlargement is again nec essary and for this reason the pre sent building plans are being car ried out. The work will be done as speedily as possible and rushed through in as short a time as is practicable. It is of interest to note the change in the personnel of the bank offi cials as the years pass. D. B. Mc Crary is now president, with J. D. Ross, vice president; W. J. Armifeld. assistant Spoon, book-keeper and Miss ' V Bills I -f Dr. Harvey Griffin First To Join New Asheboro Church Dr. Harvey L. Griffin, who has during this week, moved to Asheboro and opened an office for the practice of medicine in the town, will be the first person to join the new Baptist church which will be open for the first time on Sunday. Dr. Griffir joined the Baptist church at his home at Fairmont when quite a youth and has remained active in the church ever since. He was loyal to the church educational institutions, at tending both Buie’s Creek and Wake Forest Colleges. When he moved to Star for the practice of his pro fession, he moved his church mem bership and now, after eight years, ■ will affiliate with the Asheboro con gregation and church. , - ■ ' Randolph Folks Invited To Join Agriculture Fair W. C. York, Of Asheboro, See* retary Of High Point Agri cultural Fair Sept. 17-22. September 17th through the 22nd. are the dates set for the High Point Agricultural Fair which will be hell at Willis ball park. On Tuesday, th« opening day, will be school day and children from Randolph, Forsyth and Davidson counties are invited to join with the Guilford school children on this day. Admission fee to the fair grounds has been reduced in price from the former charge of fifty cents to ten cents at the gate. There will be free acts and fire works every night and an attractive midway will offer ver satile entertainment. Premium money will be paid on Saturday, at the close of the fair be tween the hours of 10:00 and 1:00 o’clock. Randolph folks are invited to enter their products in this splen did agricultural event. W. C. York, of Ashebojro, is sec Vnfotm on/1 VMnnnmAH •_ retary and manager of this fair. OXFORD ORPHANAGE CLASS TO APPEAR HERB 'Hie singing class of the Oxford orphanage will give an entertainment in the Asheboro high school auditor ium Wednesday evening, September 19th, at 8 o’clock. The program con sists of music, songs and drills. An evening of genuine pleasure is promised those who attend. No ad mission wjll be charged as hereto fore, but a free will offering will be taken. AH applications for allotments un der the Bankhead aot have been fil ed and the State allotment board id