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MARION PROGRESS A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO THE BEST INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE OF MARION AND McDOWELL COUNTY ESTABLISHED 1896 MARION, N. C., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1929 VOL. XXXIV—NO. 12 PREm CHURCH WEDDING HERE Miss Johnsie Conley Weds Mr. Harry Lambeth—Ceremony in First Methodist Church. The most brilliant marriage of the season in Marion was that of Miss Johnsie Conley, daughter of Mrs. W. F. Wood and the late Major Avery Conley, prominent citizen of Marion, and Harvey Lee* Lambeth, of Thomasville, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Lambeth, of Greensboro, which took place at 7:30 o’clock Sat urday evening at the First Methodist Episcopal Church with the Rev. Watson O. Goode, church pastor, performing the ceremony. The altar where the vows were taken was banked with palms, ferns, orchids and violet colored asters, Easter lil ies, gladioli in shades of pink, and pink colored abelia. The aisles re served for the relatives of the coup le were caught with white satin rib bon and white flowers. A short musical program was griv- en by Misg Julia Burton on the or gan, who accompanied Mrs. Robert Scott when she sang “All For You” and “At Dawning”. The Wedding March from Lohengrin by Wagner was played for the entrance of the bridal party. The groomsmen entering first were Walker Blanton, Arthur Brad ford, Grayson Neal, all of Marion; George Finch, Glenn Pennington, of Thomasville, and Marion Keith, of Greensboro. The bridegroom had for his best man Gray Staples, of Smith- field. There were six bridesmaids, a ma tron and maid of honor. The six maids were wearing gowns fashioned along smart lines and made of chif fon in the new dahlia shades so very popular for smart social func tions this year. The orchid color of the frocks which were made to touch the floor on the sides with long swathing backs and the snug hip- lines, matched the orchid tone of the satin slippers which were dyed to - match. They were cut with the deep low neckline in the back and round in the front. The bridesmaids were Miss Frances Gilkey, Miss Rowena Neal, Miss Brownie Giles, Miss Alice Roan Cross, Mrs. Benjamin Price, sister of the bride, all of Marion, and Miss Mollie Farmer, of Newnan, Georgia. The maid and matron of honor, Miss Pauline Conley, sister of the bride, and Mrs. Harry L. Derby, of Mount Clair, N. J., sister of the bridegroom, were gowned in chiffon costumes of the deep dahlia shades, which were fashioned in duplicate style of the dresses worn by the six maids. Their slippers of satin were in the red-purple tones to blend with the same shades of the gowns. All of the bride’s attendants were carrying large arm bouquets made of flowers in the dahlia tones, which were French Adgeratum, lavender and orchid asters and buttelya. The flow ers carried by Miss Conley and Mrs. Derby were tied with orchid satin ribbon. Master Buddie Edwards, dressed in a suit of white crepe satin,, was the ring bearer, while the flower girl was young Miss Mary Chambers She was wearing a frock of maize colored tulle which was fashioned of layer after layer of tulle ruffles, and sleeveless. The only trimming was hand-made flowery of chiffon in the dahlia colors used for the wedding. She carried a gold ^olored basket filled with pink rosebuds and flowers in the pansy shades which she scat tered down the aisle. The bride, who was unusually lovely in her wedding gown of soft ivory crepe satin, was given in mar riage by her brother, R. X*. Conley. The gown, which was trainless, was made with the long circular sides touching the floor and had circular ruffles to accent the hip line. It was created in princess style and was un trimmed, excepting for a tie of the same material which was cut in at the shoulder and fell to the ankles in the back. The sleeves, long and tight, were V shaped at the hand, the veil, which was four yards in length, was made cap effect with a close-fitting band in the front of princess lace. The fulness was caught at the back with a wreath of orange blossoms. Her ' large bouquet was fashioned of orchids in shades of lavender, Ophelia roses and swan- sonia, and was showered with white ribbons, lovers’ knots and the swan- sonia. Her slippers, of the ivory sat in, were trimmed with the orange blossoms. During the taking of the vows the organist, Miss Burton, played softly “To a Wild Rose” and, while the guests were leaving the church, the Wedding March from Midsummer Night’s Dream was heard. Ceremony Followed by Reception To the reception which followed immediately two hundred g:uests were invited. The affair, which was given by Mr. and Mrs. Wood, was held at the home of the hosts. The house was adorned with great quan tities of fall flowers and the bride’s table carried out a color motif of green and white. In the center of the board which was covered with filet lace was a silver bowl of white roses. Tall green tapers in silver holders and a bride’s cake completed the decorative scheme. An ice course in the same color note was served. Mrs. J. W. Winborne and Mrs. W. R. Chambers cut the ices and poured the coffee. Assisting in serving the refreshments were Miss Ethel Cov ington, Miss Jeannette Gilkey, Miss Faye Conley, Miss Mabel Crawford, Miss Annie Laurie Blanton, Mrs. C. M. Miller and Mrs. G. B. Justice. The receiving line, which was made up of the bridal party, with Mr. and Mrs. Wood, parents of the bride, and the parents of the bride groom, Mr. and Mrs. Lambeth, of Greensboro, stood in the drawing rooin. Mrs. R. W. Davis was in charge of the bride’s book and Mrs. Charles M. Reed and Mrs. Ralph Al exander presided in the gift room. The couple left during the even ing for a wedding trip to Niagara Falls, New England and Canada. For her going away Mrs. Lambeth don ned an ensemble of brown imported woolen with a blouse of parchment colored satin crepe, grown slippers, purse, and a hat of imported soleil in the same tones. After an absence of several weeks they will be at home to their friends in Thomasville The bride, who is a papular mem ber of the Marion social set, gradu ated from the Greensboro college and attended Peabody College at Nashville, Tenn. During the summer of 1927 she spent the months trav eling in Europe, accompanied by her sister, Miss Pauline Conley. The bridegjoom, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Lambeth of Greensboro, attended school at the University of North Carolina and graduated at the N. C. State Col lege. He is now located in Thomas ville where he is in the furniture manufacturing business. Many social events were given for Mrs. Lambeth during ne weeks since the announcement of her engage ment. The out of town guests were Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Lambeth, parents of the bridegroom; Mr. and Mrs. Garland Daniels, Miss Janie Daniels, Dr. and Mrs. Marion Keith, Mr. and Mrs. Hedgepeth and Frank Hood, all of Greensboro; Mr. and Mrs. John R. Myers, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wil son, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lambeth, Miss Evelyn Webb, Thomas Clark, and Daniel Watson, all of Thomas ville; Miss Molly Farmer, of New nan, Ga.; Mrs. Harry L. Derby, of Mount Clair, N. J.; George Finch and Glenn Pennington, of Thomas ville; Marion Keith, of Greensboro; Gray Staples, of Smithfield, and Ce- * cil Gilkey, of Jacksonville, Fla. JAIL BREAK STOPS RIOTING CASE HERE Judge Orders Mistrial When Hall Breaks Out of Jail— Second Trial Set for Nov. 11 MEEDNG SCHOOL PRINCffAl^ HERE Matters of Importance Dis cussed at Meeting Here Fri day— Objectives Reviewed. A mistrial was declared in the trial of Alfred Hpffman, southern repre sentative of the United Textile Woi- kers, and five associates, here Friday morning when it was discovered that J. Hugh Hall, one of the defendants, had sawed his way from jail during the night. They were chained with inciting a rebellion and insurrection against the state. N. A. Townsend, executive coun sellor to Governor Gardner, at court at the time, immediately called the governor and November 11 was the date set for the special term to try the cases. Judge John Harwood, of Bryson City, presiding, announced that a special venire of 100 men would be called from Rutherford county, ad joining McDowell, in which the trial was being held. On learning of the delivery, Judge Harwood announced the trial could not continue because the other de fendants were under joint indict ment with Hall. The trial had begun Wednesday. The jury was selected and testimony of one witness had been completed when court ad journed. Hall escaped with three other men the quartet sawing the bars in a jail window. With him in the delivery were Ernest Browning, charged with fighting; Frank Wells, held for mak ing liquor, and Turner Harris, char ged with temporary larceny of axi automobile. Hall had not been employed in textile mill work, it is stated, and was not represented by counsel dur ing the trial. He, with Hoffman, Law rence Hogan, union leader; Wes Fowler, Will Russell and Del Lewis strikers, were on trial as a result of disorders on August 19 in connection with a textile strike. Sheriff Oscar Adkins and a group of his deputies were attacked when they attempted to return to a company house furni ture belonging to a worker that had been removed by strikers. Sixty men were indicted for parti cipation in the disturbance but only six were brought to trial last week. ANOTHER BIG INDUSTRY MAY COME TO MARION CHAUTAUQUA COMING The Chautauqua entertainments sponsored by the Aid Society of the Methodist Church will be given here October 7, 8 and 9. The program contains six high class attractions. A county-wide principals meeting, called by Mr. A. V. Nolan, county superintendent of schools, was held in Marion last Friday afternoon. A number of important matters were brought before the principals at this time. One of the chief mat ters disposed of at this meeting was the ways and means of giving ser vice for the money spent by the county tax payers. The schools will do their best to render full service to the various communities through out the county, and will attempt to give a full measure of work for ev ery dollar spent. A rigid program of economy is being practiced. The objectives of the schools were reviewed thoroughly. The most im portant objective of education is the training for better citizenship, which calls for an appreciation of home life and American ideals.^ For this to be accomplished first respect must be given to effort. The princi pals, through their teachers, and by their own efforts are endeavoring to put this across to the pupil by ex ample as well as precept. The county school system is mini mizing extravagant expenditure of funds. A well balanced budget has been made out embracing every phase of school work, with each de partment receiving its proportional allotment. With the inauguration of such a system every school child in the county should receive the max imum benefit from the lowest possi ble cost.. The property and school equipment is being’ looked after carefully. Much stress is being given to the physical well-being of the children. This matter is being gone into quite thoroughly, with attention bein;? called to food, diet and health hab its. No child can be normally heal thy without the consideration of the above named factors. They are es sential. One of the big questions facing the teachers, pupils and parents is the problem of regular school atten dance. Poor attendance is probably the greatest cause for retardation. Under such conditions pupils become discouraged and lose interest. Ev ery effort possible on the part of the schools will be made in this line of work. CLARA BOW, BUDDY ROGERS, RICHARD ARLtN, in “WINGS” (synchronized with musical score and sound effects, but no talking), at Marion Theatre next Monday and Tuesday. It seems quite possible that Mari on may in the near future add an other industry to those at present existing here. Reliable sources have it that officials of a manufacturing plant of national importance, now located at Philadelphia, Pa., are very seriously considering moving their manufacturing plant here. This company ranks among the largest and most successful in its line of industry. Indeed it is the third largest plant of its kind in the entire United States. The three cnief offi cials of this company have been in the business for over forty years and are well qualified as experts in their field of commerce. The plant in it self is strictly modem. Only the lat est type of automatic machinery is used in its manufacturing. The plant has an operating capacity which will furnish employment to about a hun dred and twenty-five people. In the event that this company locates in Marion, it is understood that its en tire working capacity, with the ex ception of its superintendents, will consist of local labor. Mr. Otto Witte, of Philadelphia, Pa., and Mr. Craig Gilbert, of Wash ington, D. C., who came to this city to confer with J. S. Goode, secretary of the Marion Chamber of Com merce, for the purpose of looking over prospective sites for this plant, were very favorably impressed with Marion! These gentlemen have let it be known that they favor this city as a location for their plant in spite of the fact that other cities, both in this state and other southern states, are making attractive bids for this enterprise. ^ They are agreed that Marion offers just such facilities as will be extremely profitable to their company. Mr. Witte and Mr. Gilbert demon strated their project on last Friday night before the directors fo the Chamber of Co^imerce, who were in joint session with some of Marion’s business men. They explained in de tail their process of manufacturing. A committee will be named to go to Philadelphia to look at greater length into the details of the propo- r.ition. FD01BALL TEAM IS GETTING IN SHAPE First Game of Season Sched*^ uled to Be Played Here Fri day—Marion vs Swannanoa MRS. N. C. PENDERGRASS DIES AT EAST MARION BEAR SEASON CHANGED Announcement is made by T. W. Gowan, County Game Warden, that the open bear season in McDowell County has been changed from Oc tober 1 to 15, the season now open ing October 15 and closing January 15. J. HUGH HALL CAPTURED AFTER SAWING OUT OF JAIL J. Hugh Hall, whose escape from the county jail here some time after the adjournment of court Thursday and before its opening Friday pre cipitated a mistrial in the case of six defendants under joint indict ment for inciting a rebellion and in surrection against; the state, was re captured at his home in the Clinch- field village Saturday. Hall was re captured by Constable B. L. Rob bins who forthwith lodged him in the county jail. The trial of Hall, together with that of the other five defendants was brought to an abrupt ending when it was found that he had escaped from jail'before the opening of the second day of the trial. Hall, the only de fendant who had not been released from jail under bond, made his es cape by sawing his way out. Find ing it impossible to continue the trial with one of the defendants mis sing, Judge John H. Harwood imme diately ordered a mistrial. None of the others who escaped with Hall have been captured ^ yet. Mrs. N. C. Pendergrass, widow of M. G. Pendergrass, died at her home in East Marion last Monday morning at four o’clock. The deceased was eighty years of age. She had been in feeble health for some time. Mrs. Pendergrass was a devoted member of the Baptist Church. She was well known throughout the county and her passing will bring' sadness to a host of friends and rel atives. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. C. L. Erwin, of For est City; Mrs. Robert D. Taylor, of Knoxville, Tenn.; and Miss Hattie Pencftrgrass, of Marion; and by two sons, G. G. Pendergrass, of Marion, and F. L. Pendergrass, of Ruther- fordton. She also leaves one brother and a sister, G. G. Morgan and Mrs. Lou Reel, both of Marion; thirteen grandchildren and five great grand children in addition to a host of oth er relatives. 1 The funeral was conducted from the East Marion Baptist Church at eleven o’clock Tuesday morning by Rev. A. A. Walker, assisted by Rev. J. N. Wise and Rev. P. D. Mangum. j Interment followed in the Oak Grove cemetery. The pallbearers were: George R. Morgan, Ab Reel, Charles Pendergrass, Gordon Morgan, Will Bradley, and James A. Pendergrass. A huge mass of beautiful floral of ferings were sent to the funeral. The outlook for a winning grid combination in the Orange and Black camp of Marion high school may not be so bright this season, but coaches Hawn and Beam will at least have a fighting team and a settling’ bunch of youngsters, who are deter mined to carry on the work of the 1928 eleven that crushed all teams who came its way. A number of let ter men have returned to the hig^i school camp and a number of other youngsters are fighting for positions on the team, which if they develop, should form a strong combination. Even with such men as Paul How ard, quarterback; Dula Hawkins^ leading punter; Dan Hitchcock, hard plunging back; Keith Kanipe, all state guard; Dallas Duncan and Fred Snipes, linemen; out of the pic ture for the season, the local mentors should have a n*fty little combina tion. The boys may not win as many games this season; they may not make as many touchdowns as the 1928 team, but ^hey will be in the fighting until the last whistele sounds With cooler weather approaching^ and the first game of the season scheduled for this week, the coaches have been driving the squad through; the hardest week's program of the season, shaping up the material for the initial clash of the season with Swannanoa. The game will be called at 3:30 Friday afiernoon on the high school grid field. One of the main worries of the coaches at present is the task of picking the men to begin the first game, however, they will have to settle down to that task within the next few' days. The main worry is with the line, especially at guard and end positions. It was possible to shift Gilkey back to tackle when John Bowditch,_ veteran center, returned to school to claim his old position. The guard position may be strength ened since Moore returned to the game, and it is possible that Martin will be sent back to end to aid the flanks. The probable lineup for the Swan nanoa game is: Bowditch, center; Mashburn, Mooni or Glenn, Guards; Captain Gilkey and Clay, tackles; Williams and Ledbetter or Hennes- see, ends; Rabb or Ouzts, quarter; Roper and Finley, fullback. halves; Martin, AMERICAN LEGION ELECTS OFFICERS MARION’S HANDSOME NEW PLAYHOUSE Marion now boasts of a theatre as modem in all its appointments and as handsome as any of the larger cities of the Carolinas can boast. The new Marion theatre was presented to the public on July 22, by the Mari on Amusement Company. ■. Marion’s new playhouse in construction, in comfort, and in attractive ness is the equal of any in the state. It was designed by an architect specializing in theatre construction. It has a modem cooling and ventil ating system which assures a comforting interior regardless of what the outside temperature may be. The draperies, lighting fixtures and other ornamental work are in exquisite taste and give charm to the entire in terior. On the left above is shown the foyer of the new Marion Theatre. On the right above is a view of the interior of the auditorium. The picture below shows the exterior of the theatre on the left and Tainter’s new drug store on the right. (Reproduced by courtesy Southern Public Utilities Magazine.) DYNAMITE EXPLOSION IN THE CLINCHFIELD VILLAGE People of the Clinchfield Mill sec tion had their sleep very rudely dis turbed last Tuesday night about eleven-thirty o’clock, when an un known party exploded a stick of dynamite within about five feet of the home of Kantz Haines. Other than shattering a few window lights, and considerably frightening the occupants of the house, no dam age was done. While no arrests have as yet been made, the sheriff is mak ing a thorough investigation of the matter. At a meeting of McDowell Post No. 56 of the American Legion on Thursday evening, Sept. 19, officers for the coming year were elected. The officers elected were as fol lows: Dr. D. H. Crawford, post com mander; William M. Gladden, first vice commander; H. B. Lavitt, sec ond vice-commander; J. S. Lockaby, adjutant; L. W. Erwin, athletic and finance officer; R. W. Proctor, ser vice officer; G. F. Washburn guar dianship officer; S. W. Halliburton, sergeant-at-arms; P. D. Mangum, chaplain; J. E. Melton, historian and publicity officer; J. H. Beaman, Americanism officer; H. B. Lavitt, membership officer. The Legion has had a very active year, obtaining its highest member ship. There will be a supper given at the first meeting in October, which will be held for the purpose of in stalling the new officers. All veter ans of the World War are urged to be present at this meeting. BAND CONCERT GIVEN AT PLEASANT GARDENS Under the direction of Mrs. T. A. Wilson, of Marion, a teacher of pi ano and voice in Pleasant Gardens School, a band concert, “Susie’s Kitchen Cabinet Korus,” was given at Pleasant Gardens Friday evening to the delight of a large crowd of patrons and friends of the school. The cast was coi^posed entirely of local talent, including a dozen well known ladies of the community, the entire school faculty, and a number “WINGS”, besides being the big gest Air Special yet made, has a cast of stars you like, CLARA BOW,! of high school girls and primary chil- BUDDY ROGERS, and RICHARD | dren. ARLEN. At Marion Theatre nextj A neat sum was realized which. Monday and Tuesday. will go for school purposes. V 1
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