people in asheboro RANDOLPH COUNTY THE COURIER LEADS SEVEN THOUSAND PEOPLE WELCOME YOU TO ASHE BORO, “CENTER OF NORTH CAROLINA” T rt. Ai Th* Fterulator IWwmry a. 1S7« Oldest Paper Published In Rudolph County PRINCIPLES, NOT MEN ASHEBOBO, N. C„ FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1936. Changed To The Courier September IS, 1STO PUBLISHED TUESDAY AND FRIDAY $2.00 A YEAR IN ADVANCE ' NUMBER 32 Late News State, National and Happenings Briegy ToM nrtnciFVELT CHALLENGES FOES (^CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES yttle Bock, Ark.— President Roosevelt told a chewing «“**««> Little Rock Wednesday that the Constitution was draw* up to meet requirements of today as well as yesterday, and promised to go for ward with his New Deal policies within constitutional limits. He hurled a challenge at critics of his ideas to fight out once and for si the question of constitutional authority and cited the purchase of Louisiana by Jefferson as a pre sent for ignoring the great charter. The speech, expected to be M address on the history and deve lopment of Arkansas, whose centen nial was being observed, was taken to he a sweeping reply to recent Republican charges. SPAIN AGAIN TORN BY INTERNAL WAR Madrid.—The violence which haa characterized Spain since the as sumption of power by radical ele menu in the February elections flared again Wednesday in several sections of the country. In Malaga a machine gun battle between eons* munists and syndicalists killed three, in Aznalcasar the socialist leader was killed, and in Esteps civil guards were called out to restrain riotous strikers; no attempt to estimate the wounded in these combats was made. Both strikes and political unrest have contributed to these quarrels which have cost 180 lives since February. RALEIGH PRINCIPAL CLEARED; DANIEL’S RESIGNATION ASKED Raleigh.—The Raleigh school board Wednesday exonerated Prin cipal C. E. Wessinger of all charges and ordered them struck from the minutes, but took no action regard ing his reinstatement. It also asked for the resignation of City Super intendent P. S. Daniel, who first discharged Wessinger without ex planation and then brought accusa tions of inefficiency against him. Daniel indicated that he would re fuse to get out and would employ legal aid to block anticipated move ments of the board to lire him as the first step in a thorough inquiry of the city’s school affairs. CHINA DRAFTS WOMEN TO REPEL JAPANESE Hongkong.—South China is still going forward with her plan to fight if necessary to force Japan to stop her military encroachment. Despite efforts at new! censorship word has leaked out that coolies, including wo men, are being conscripted for the army, and that soldiers are on their way north to oppose Japanese in vasion. The Canton—South China— government is continuing negotia tions with northern leaders to form a united front against their com mon foe, but the latter are not yet willing to commit themselves. LANDON VICTORY CONCEDED; ALL OPPONENTS RETIRE Cleveland.—Late reports from Cleveland Thursday concede the no mination of Governor Alfred M. Landon for the presidency, as his chief rivals, Borah, Vandenberg, Knox and Dickinson released their delegates and declared that they would not have their names present ed. Both Knox of Illinois, and Van denberg, of Michigan, were mention ed for the vice presidential nomina tion, but Vandenberg, who has re peatedly refused the place, is urg ing the selection of Knox. The chief > work remaining before the conven tion, besides nominating a vice president, is to iron out differences over the party platform, the mone lary, monopoly, and labor planks expected to cause the greatest de bate. HOOVER ATTACKS NEW DEAL AT G. O. P. CONVENTION Cleveland.—An enthusiastic Re publican National Convention at Cleveland Wednesday night heard Herbert Hoover attack the Roosevelt administration and charge the New D»1 with adoprting European tactics. When Hoover rose to speak the packed hall rose to its feet and cheered for IS minutes before he could begin, and he was visibly af twted by the thunderous welcome. He urged Americans to fight for hberty before it was too late, as serting that the New Deal was leading the country deeper and ueeper into ap economic morass *hile politically approaching Fasdatic government and a dictator Floods Menace Northwest Vancouver,, B. C. —Yukon British Columbia wore threatens* Mnous floods this week as swelled glaoer-fed river Boyal Northwest Mounted 1 **mon» u man-hunters, wen «to cam food ther Of The Streets Of passable ;Home Hostess To Vhite HaU Evening Repairs Are Made i Randleman Streets Since GoodWeather Prolonged Winter Has Town Young: Mrs. Joe Bridge Club On Tu Randleman, June 11.—Mrs. Joe Newlin was hostess to the Tuesday evening Bridge club at her home, neai Vhite Hall, Tuesday evening. All of the members were present and the club enjoyed a lovely evening. During the past week many of the young people of the town who have been attending college have returned to their homes for the summer holi days. Some of them are as follows: Dennis Fox, from Vanderbilt Univer sity of Nashville; Forrest Matthews, of University , of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Margaret Newlin, of Meredith college, Raleigh; Louise and Sarah Matthews of N. C. C. W„ Greensboro; John Council, of Brevard college, Brevard. Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Dobson will make a trip to Western North Carolina this week-end. During the past two weeks the town (Please turn to page 5) Asheboro Girl Is Awarded A. B. Degree U. N. C. Graduation Miss Eleanor Ann Hammond, Daughter Of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Hammond Chapel Hill, June 10.—Eleanor Anne Hammond, of Asheboro, was among the 425 students who were awarded diplomas at the closing ex ercises here Tuesday evening of the University of North Carolina’s 141st commencement Miss Hammond is the | youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.j C. Hammond. Miss Hammond received | an A. B. degree. Dr. John W. Studebaker, United States Commissioner of Education,! delivered the baccalaureate address, after which he and five Of the gradu ates, leaders in their class, participat ed in a panel discussion during which the five seniors submitted a. program for the future development of tfee na tion as young America views it. As far as can be ascertained this was the first lecture-panel discussion ever to be held in this country in' connection with a college commence ment. Governor J. C. B. Ehringhaus pre sented the diplomas. Following a concert by the Univer sity band, the academic procession, in caps and gowns, formed at the west gate of Kenan stadium and marched to seats in the beautiful outdoor arena. Administrative Dean Robert B. House presided and President Frank P. Graham delivered a brief parting message to the graduates. Expect Great Many Asheboro Democrats At State Convention Many Asheboro people, both staunch | old-line veterans and the youngest of the young Democrats, are planning to go to Raleigh Friday for the state convention. Leaders anticipate that the vast Memorial auditorium will be packed for the biennial rally, and re ports from Raleigh indicate that it is difficult to find hotel accomodations. J. Wallace Wiijbome of Marion, state Democratic chairman said that the convention would be conducted in routine style. J. M. Broughton of Raleigh, president of the state bar as sociation will deliver the keynote speech and serve as temporary. Little interest has been shown in selecting a permanent chairman, though the name of congressman Lindsay War ren, chairman two years ago, has been mentioned. D. M. Weatherly of Franklinville was in Asheboro Wednesday for several hours. Asheboro Postoffice Promoted To First Class On July First Is Official Statement From Depm’t Following an official report from the postoffice department that Ashe boro would be raised to first-lass on July 1, postmaster J. O. Redding has explained the conditions which brought about tide elevation. The rank of a postoffice depends upon the amount of the business it does. Under standards in use until a few years ago an office had to have receipts of $40,000 for a year in order to become first class. The amount was hslesrt at tiie time that three cent stamps replaced two cent ones, but the MO,000 was kept Now, is subtracted'from the before the figure is w that a postoffice must New dining room, service station and cabins opened a t western section of city limits. The Sunset Diner is owned by H. C. Jones, well known business man of the town and county, but has been leased to Grady T. Cable who will manage the place. Visitors are invited to come to this attractive new place, opened today. Sunset Diner And Service Station Formally Opened Today West Of City Limits Higkway Intersection H. C. Jones Owner Of New Eating Place, Service Station, And Modern Cabins; Grady T. Cable Has Leased Sunset Diner And Will Manage Entire Business ■The Sunset Diner and service sta tion is Asheboro’s newest, new busi-. ness. This place of business, modem and smart in detail, is located 200 yards outside the corporate limits on West Salisbury and Sunset avenue intersection. Instead of the usual one diner, there are several of these re novated street cars employed in this j attractive eating place. The main diner is set at a convenient angle, with concrete driveways all around the | building to insure ample parking space, and several other renovated cars cluster around in the clump of pine trees. An orange, tan and green 'combination of highly glossy paint, makes the place interesting, bright and attractive. The gas station in front where Standard oil products are sold, forms the front with the main diner hard by. The orange and tan diner with its matching awnings, is painted a soft green inside, equipped with a large electric fan, counter, stools and other necessary equipment An ell is built j onto the rear of the diner where several private booths will allow customers to sit quietly for their meal. There is also one diner in the rear Pinehurst Frocks, Inc. To Open In Asheboro Around August First — j William J .Armfield, HI, general manager for Pinehurst Frocks, In corporated, has been busy lately, pre paring for the opening of the plant in Asheboro, which is still scheduled for August 1. Mr. Armfield has been particularly concerned with purchas ing machinery and assembling his staff. He has obtained the services of two • outstanding members of the personnel | of the Sterling Dress Company, of Chicago, which is one of the largest manufacturers of dresses in the United States. Howard Sprague will come to Asheboro as superintendent of the factory, and Miss Louise Caston will be the designer for the firm. Both Miss Caston and Mr. Sprague will report here July 1. Mr. Armfield also made a special trip to New York to arrange for- the purchase of machinery for the factory. It will be shipped from New York June 26, and will be set up in the company’s building, the old Cranford showroom on Church street, im mediately upon arrival. Attend Burrus Rites The entire nursing staff of which Dr. Burrus was the chief surgeon at tended the funeral service held in High Point Wednesday. A number of doctors and friends from Randolph at tended the funeral also. word by the first of April office would be raised. that average for a six month period. Asheboro had receipts of over $45,000 for 1985, and continued with such high receipts that Mr. Redding received that HH —J— rating the Asheboro postoffice will enjoy several new advantages. In the first place the postmaster’s salary is in creased from $3,000 to $3,200. The postoffice is entitled to, and has al ready been granted, an assistant post master and an additional clerk, but their appointment is being delayed by the machinery of the civil service and department routine. Finally, accord ing to Ifr. Redding, Asheboro will have a better — In rim imvt. arranged for a real dining room where parties may enjoy their meals. It is not necessary, however, to go in for a meal at the Sunset Diner, for a fleet of colored curb boys will be on hand at all times of day and night to serve cars with a varied menu. Sandwiches will be a specialty of this new eating place and one interesting part of the culinary department will be the outside barbecue pit with an experienced man in charge of the cooking. Plate lunches, beer and soft drinks will also be a part of the menu. Several cabins for tourists are locat ed under the trees, with electric bell service to the front of the place where Grady T. Cable, manager, is in charge. Mr. Cable has leased the place from H. C. Jones, owner of the property. Mr. Cable, will also attend Jfc.-g»a^d oi^-j|Brt tj^0