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THE DANBURY REPORTER. Established 1872. REAL ESTATE MOVING AT KING SEVERAL DEALS ABE MADE QUALITY OIL COMPANY LEASES GRABS FILLING STATION—TH EA DORE N EVt - SIM IS IMPROVING BIRTHS REGISTERED. King, Feb. j. Fifteen mem bers of the King Moravian Sun day school made |»erfect atten dance for the past year, as fal lows: Thelma Fulk, seven years, perfect attendance. Frank Pull iam, Braxton Smith anl Franci* Hauser, six years, Geneva :ind Ozell Fulk. five years. Virginia Hauser, four years, Morris Moser and Joe Hauser, three years, An nie Kate Hauser. Lulu Pulliam. Renard Griffin and Margaret Fulk two yearn, Irene Lemons Fulk, two years, Irene Lemons and Josephine Fulk, one year. Following is a list of recent teal estate deals in King: L. J. Kiser to Mrs. Martha J. Baker, house and lot on west Main street, SIOO.OO and other con siderations; E. P. Newi-um to Mrs. Martha J. Baker, lot on Main y.reet, SIO.OO and other con siderations and John Southern to R. C. White, lot on Spruce street, consideration SIIO.OO. Mrs. J. R. Ragan, of Durham, is spending some time here the truest of her daughter, Mrs. C. A. White. • The Quality Oil Company of Winston-Salem have leased from O. O. Grabs his service station on Main street for a period of five years. They took charge of the station February first. Willis James, of Stanleyville, was among the visitors here Sun oay. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Helsabeck nave returned to their home in New York City after spending a ■ew days with Mr. Helsabeck's parents. Rev. and Mrs. R. A. Helsabeck two miles siouth of town. Harvey Pulliam who holds a position at Kernersville spent Sunday with his family here. There is some improvement in the condition of Theadore New sum who i«» suffering from an at tack of influenza at his hom*! liere. The following births were lecorded here last week: To Mr. nnd Mrs. Alvin Hayden, a son; to "Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Marian, n •■laughter; to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie D. Spainhour, a son; to "Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Payne, a daughter; to Mr. and Mrs. Ros roe Hauser, a son; to Mr. anl Mrs. Oscar Merritt, a daughter i to Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Bray, i p son. | The King All-Stars defeated Old Richmond in a double-header Vnsket-ball came played in the King gym Saturday night. Score: I boys 19 to 12, Girls 27 to 22. \ Methodist- Church it Services next Sunday as fol hfcws: j I Davis Chapel. 11 A. M.; Dan- Mrv. 7:30. are cordially invited to at- Volume 63. MRS. NANNIE WEBSTER FULTON SHE WAS THE WIDOW OF THE LATE JACOB FULTON - WAS ONE OF THE OLDEST RESIDENTS OF WALNTT COVE, AND WAS A CON SECRATED CIIR IS TIA N CHARACTER. Mrs. Nannie Webster Fulton, new." of whose death reached tho Reporter last week just as the paper went to press, passed away at her home in Walnut Cove Thursday. January 31. Mrs. Fulton had been in dec lining health for a year or two. and recently barf been stricken with paralysis and had been help less. Mrs. Fulton one of the oldest citizens of Walnut Cove, had been a resident of the town for the past forty-two years, where she has been held in loving esteem by everyone who has known her, she numbered her friendts by the score among all the people of the community and in every walk of life. She was a woman of remark able strength of mind and charac ter and was a consecrated Christian. Mrs. Fulton was born in Madi son, N*. C. July 3. 1858 in the old Webster homestead which still stands on Main street. She was the youngest daughter of Pleasant " and Susan Webster and the greater part of her life, shortly after the Civil war, was spent nt the old Webster home stead near Madison. She was educated at Salem Accademy. Mrs. Fulton came to Walou. Cove the bride of the late Ja cob Fulton who was one of the pioneer settlers of Walnut Cove. Site is survived by two children, Mrs. Sallie F. Pepper and Jacob Fulton of Walnut Cove and the following step children; Mrs. H. H. Davio, and J. H. Fulton, of Walnut Cove; and Mrs. J. J. Adams, Sr., of Winston-Salem. She leaves besides a great many grandchlidren and relatives to mourn her loss. The funeral service was hcM at the home followed by the burial service at Salem Chapel cemetery. Pali bearers were the nephews of Mrs. Fulton. Mrs. Berk Smith Entertains Mrs. Berk Smith entertained Tuesday afternoon honoring hsr small son, Buddy, the occasion being his fourth birthday. The little guests were enter tained with games and contests. Billie Booth winning the prize. Refreshments were served at a beautifully appointed table, the huge birthday cake with four lighted candles occupied the cen ter, while tall tapers graced either end. Places were found by means of mint cups holding nuts being used in decorations and refreshments. Balloons were given as favors. Those present were: Patricia Scott, Anne Wall, Eddie Taylor, Zane Stephens, Billie Booth and Buddy Smith. T- ] I Danbury, N. C., Thursday, February 7, 1935 SHERIFF TAYLOR IN AUTO WRECK PAINFUL THOUGH NOr SERIOUS INJURIES RE CEIVED IX A CAR SMASH NEAR KINGSTON. NEW YORK RETURNED HOME FRIDAY. Sheriff John Taylor came near being seriously hurt in a car wreck near Kingston, New York, while on a visit to his brother Dr. Spottswood Taylor a few days since. Though not seriously hurt. Sheriff Taylor was thrown against the front compartment of the automobile, when the machin: hit a post, with such force as to dislocate the cartilage of several ribs, though no ribs were broken. His brother who wis driving the car, was not seriously injured, though he was painfully bruised and shaken up. Sheriff Taylor had been met at the station by Dr. Taylor and wa3 being driven to the latter'u homs in his Buick coupe. Thj streets were covered with snow and icj, and the thermometer was reg istering below zero. In the middle of the thoroughfare at the fork of two streets a sign post was stationed, and against this post the skidding car was hurled. The machine was badly wrecked. It was learned later that more than 10 other accidents of similar nature bad occurred at this dangerous intersection. Sherifff Taylor spent several days in the hospital recovering from the effects of the accident. He was able to return to his home here Friday, but still feels the injury. Mary Katherine Barr Entertains Fidelity Class The Fidility class of Mountain View Baptist church met at their regular time, Thursday night, Jan. 31, 1935, with Miss Mary Katherine Barr. The class wa3 called to order and the roll call ed with 18 members present and 5 visitors. Minutes were read and approved. The following program was rendered: Devotional —Howard Wolfe. Song, Fairest Lord Jesus Class. Pi.ino Duet. "Twinkling Eyes" —Nora Boles, Mary Katherine Barr. Song Duet, When I Take My Vacation In Heaven Adelaide Barr and Martha Jane Barr. Bible Verses--Class. The Class ajourned until their next meeting, February 28, 1933 with Mrs. Amos Fulk. Games were played and Miss Nora Boles played a lot of selections on the piano, wHh were enjoyed by all. Miss Barr served delicious refreshments. Those who enjoyed the meeting were: Myrtle Wolfe, Nina Baker, Nora Boles, Mary Katherine Barr, Joy Terry. Elizabeth Fer guson, . Georgia Jones, Jimmlo Wolfe, James Boles, Ellis- Slate, Howard Wolfe,, Harvey Bowles "Nick" Bowles, Loyd Wolfe, Roger Barr, Oakley Baker, Jame9 Barr, Frank Barr. The visitors were: Miss Myrtle Vors, of West- VACANCY, BOARD OF EDUCATION i A MMBKR OF CITIZEN:* . MENTIONED TO SI CCEED R. K. L. FRANCIS DEMO CRATIC EXKCLTIYK COM MITTEE WILL NAME MAN TO BE CONFIRMED Hi LEGISLATURE COMMIT TEE TO MEET SOON. Following upon the untimely i death of R. E. L. Francis, there! is considerable speculation re garding his successor upon the| Board of Education. It is learned that the Demo-I cratic executive committee which is composed of Jas. H. Baker, chairman, and 21 members rep resenting all of the 21 precincts in the county, will be called to meet soon, this committee beini charged with the responsibility of naming a successor to Mr. Francis on the Board, then decision of course to be confirmed by the General Assembly. Among those whom the Reporter has heard as being favored by the people for this im portant position are P. O. Fry. of Quaker Gap township; Dr. G. E. Stone, of King, Yadkin township, Miss Laura Ellington, Moir Huw kins, of Snow Creek township: Dr. J. L. Hanes, of Beaver Island township; William Mnrshall, of Sauratown township; E. W. Car ro#, of Meadows township. These are among the county's best citizenship. The Board of Education is now composed of J. Reid Forrest. o Big Creek township; J. W. Priddy, of Snow Creek township; J. C. Carson, Superintendent of schools, of Meadows township. Virginia Joyce's Birthday Party Virginia Joyce was honored Wednesday evening for her birthday anniversary when Mrs. Joyce entertained at her home about 15 of her young friends. Virginia receiving a sho'.ver of lovely gifts. Amid a setting of hearts and flowers, and glowing red candles merry contests and gamc3 fur nished the small guests amuse ment. The tierred birthday cake with nine glowing candles in red holders was cut, holding a traditional token for each child, — mint cups filled with red and white hearts were given as favors. An ice course was served with cake. Guests were: Winfred Hall, Nellie Louise and Angela Tnylor, Pauline Booth, Zane and Jarvis Stephens, Junior Flin chum, Jean, Brantley and Lois Wall, Virginia Joyce, Maxine Nel fjDn, Emerine Flmchum, Kather ine Sisk and Josephine Pepper. A . A. Dofflemyer left Thurs day to spend week-end i;j Washington, D. C. field, N. C.; Mr. Robert I. Ban* of Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Mr. Jim Crews, of Dalton, N. C., Mr. Joe Hartgrove and Roberl Jones, of King, N. C. "House Warming" For Miss Pepper The ladies of Danbury sur prised Miss Nannie Pepper with a house warming at her new homo Tuesday evening, to give her i "Hearty Welcome." Miss Luna Taylor presented eacii guest with paper and pencil asking them to display theiri artistic ability in making Valentines. The result was some' were comic and others very dainty. Mia. J. J. Taylor was awarded prize. The guests were' then asked to make a list of everything to be found in a small boy's pocket. Mrs. R. H. More field was found to have the long est list, when Miss Taylor brought in a pair of boy's trousers. In emptying the pockets. Mrs. Morefield's list checked 17 items, to-wit: rope, tobacco, match, bug, tops, chalk, combs, etc. She was given a Valentine. At this time a knock was heard at the door and when Miss Pepper opened it Carrie Mitchell appeared with a huge basket. With surprise the basket was uncovered and found to hold numerous and useful gifts. Announcement Angel Bros, has opened a new hat store in Win9ton-Salem, showing a big line of hats, shirts, ties and socks. Hats 52.50 up to $5.00, hundreds to select from. Shirts SI.OO up to 51.95. Ties .">0 cents up to $1.50. Everything that we will cvrry will be the highest of quality and quality i 3 just what you wiii find at all times in our store. Come in and look us over. A X GEL BROS 43-1'« X. Trade Winston-Salem Arthur W. Angel, Mgr. Mrs. Binford To Speak Mrs. Raymond Binford, of Guil ford College will address the teachers and patrons of the Dan bury school to-night, Thursday, at the Pro3bytcrian church .»t 7:30 o'clock. Mrs. Binford i 9 field worker of State Parent Teacher Association —an able speaker and pioneer in parent-teacher work. t " i_ A. R. Phillips was here from Dalton Saturday. S. P. Tesh, of Mayodan, was a Danbury viaitor Saturday. Number 3,277 PNEUMONIA KILLS R. E. L. FRANCIS PROMINENT CITIZEN' OF FRANCISCO. AM) MEMBER, STOKES COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION KITES At HOME MONDAY. BURIAL IN FAMILY CEMETERY. R. E. L. Francis, aged about 53. died Saturday night at 11:30 at his home at Francisco following an illness of several weeks, resulting in pneumonia. Mr. Francis was a prominent and highly respected citizen Big Creek township, a farmer of progressive ideas and a man who was always at the forsfrent of" public spirited movements. Ho. was especially interested in roads c. and schools, and in the late ctts paign he was nominated aad*~ elected to membership on Stokes county Board of Eduea~ tion. The funeral rites were held tf the home Monday afternoon. In terment was in the family burial ground near the home at Fran cisco. A large crowd was pie sent at the ceremonies, among them many prominent citizens and friends of the county, in cluding members of the board of education, the county commisa ioners and the court house of ficers. Surviving the deceased are his wife, two sons and one daughter, all of whom live in the Fran cisco section. He was a consistent member of the Baptist church. Stokes County Farm News The blanks for filing applica tions for tax exempt allotments of tobacco for growers who were unable to make contracts expect ed by February Ist, have not ar rived yet. Prospective applicants for allotments will be notified through this paper as to when the blanks arrive in order that those who wish to do so may call it the office and file applications. The.=v blank form? are expected by the middle of the month at the latest. LESPEDEZA Red and Alsike clovers on soiia which have been treated with lime and phosphate arc two of the best crops in the country. These two crops rank high for hay, bin for soils on which it is hardly practicable to use lime and phos phate as required by these two clovers, Lespedeza finds its place. Lespedeza has been tried in all *• parts of the county and its value for a soil improvement, pasturage and hay is well known. Lefpeden will reclaim poor eroded soils,' will build up the supply of plant food, prevent erosion and increase the value of land for little or n* expense except the initial seeding cost. It is the experience of many growers that best, results arc necured fi-om February seeding though this, crop may be planted • late as the last of April under favorable seasons. Probably three-fourths of the (CONTINUED on Page 4)
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