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.