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MARION PROGRESS A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER DEVOTED TO TftE BEST INTEREST OF THE PEOPLE OF MARION AND McDOWELL COUNTY ESTABLISHED 1896 MARION. N. C., THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 1929 VOL. XXXIV—NO. 18 KIWANIS CLUB HAS INTERESTING MEET WINNERS ANNOUNCED IN SCHOOL POSTER CONTEST Plan Discussed to Raise Com munity Chest Fund — Offi cers Nominated ior Year. The program at the regular Ki- Tvanis meeting Tuesday was devoted to discussion of putting on a drive to raise funds for a Community Chest or general Charity Fund, and the nomination of officers for the ensuing year. County Welfare Officer R. V. Mc- Gimsey made a stirring address stressing the need of such a fund to supplement the general levy made bj; th ") county^ which, while one cient more than last year^ is apt to be de ficient due to the unfortunate con ditions that have occurred this year, and which co\^d not be foreseen. Also occasions that require immedi ate attention and relief are con stantly ar^ising. A general report was read by him of what was done last year in the way of charity and welfare work by the county through his office, and the number of cases handled were surprisingly large. Short talks were made by the xuimsters of tiie different denomina tions in town, all of whom pi%mised their co-operation. President Beaman appointed a committe from the Kiwanis Clut which will meet with representatives o'f the other organizations and map cut a program to put on a drive for contributions. It is felt that this movement should commend itself to the whole community and result in much good toward alleviating sickness and dis tress which is always prevalent. After a committee composed of past presidents had canvassed the ballots, nominations were announced as follows; President, H. D. Bishop; vice-president, W. T. Morgan; secre- tary-treasurer, J. D. Henry; district trustee, L. J. P. Cutlar; directors, J. F. Snipes, R. B. Crisp, H. D. Hoover, C. A. Workman, E. A. Beaman, R. L. Greenlee, H. E. Noell, F. R. Rich ardson. J. H. Tate, J. W. Winborne and H. D. Bishop were named delegates to the district convention to be held in Greenville, S. C., next week. Present as guests and represent ing the Woman’s Club and Junior Woman’s Club were Mrs. E. C. Mc Millan and Mrs. Ralph Alexander Friday, Nov. 1, ended a highly in teresting and successful poster con test in the Marion Public School. There were thirty-one posters sub mitted, most of which came from the first three primary grades. The object was to foster in the school children a greater respect for school and other public property, especially the improved school grounds and shrubbery. The grades were divided into three groups for the contest. Group one included grades 1, 2, and 3; group two included grades 4, 5, and 6; group 3. included grades 7, 8, 9, and 10- Three prizes were offered in each group. In group one, the first prize was a two and one-half dollar gold piece; second prize was a beau tiful doll which was donated by Becker’s variety store, and the third prize was an air-rifle donated by the McDowell Hardware Company. In groups two and three, the first prize was an annual pass to all high school athletic contests; second- prize was a pass to all football games, and the third prize was a month’s pass to the Oasis Theatre, donated by Mr. E. J. House. The winners were in th6 order named; Group One—Ruth Saunders, grade 3a; Billy Grant, 3a; Mildred Glenn, 2a. Group Two—Ruby Nich ols, grade 4a; Katherine Annie, 4b; Nelson Coone, 4b. Group Three—; Mary Greene, 9th grade; Louise Smith, 7th grade; Virginia Wilson, 7th grade. The winning posters are to be seen in the window of the Mono gram building. A great deal of inter est was manifested in the contest, £.nd a greater respect for and care of school property is already appar ent. TEACHERS MEETING HELD AT OLD FORT Supt. Nolan, Mr. Phillips and Mrs. Williams Speakers at County Meeting Saturday. BANQUET MONDAY EVENING AT HUT Board of Stewards of Method ist Church Discuss Plans for New Year—Officers Elected NEBO SCHOOL TO HAVE STEAM HEATING PLANT MARION AND TROUTMAN TO PLAY HERE FRIDAY SPECIAL TERM OF COURT TO CONVENE NEXT MONDAY Last Friday afternoon the Marion High School football team was scheduled to meet the Black Moun tain combination, but due to weath er conditions it was mutually agreed to postpone the game to another date, which will be announced later. Coach Joby Hawn and his assist ant, Hugh Beam, saw fit to give their squad a rest Saturday, but with the beginning of this week they have been driving the boys hard in preparation for Friday’s tilt with Troutman High School. This ^ame will be played on the high school athletic field at 3;30. Troutman lias somewhat of a mystery team, as very little is known of their strength and attack. How ever, this is known: Troutman de feated Mooresville 6-0 and at a later date defeated Newton 7-0; in turn Newton humbled Ta.ylorsville 13-0 who, last year, succeeded in placing several men on the all-state list. From the above comparative scores it looks as if a wrorthjr foe is to be met. James Ouzts, quarterback and ■star player, is nit fixn the injured list but will probably be able to be gin the fray with Troutman. With this exception, the team is in splen did condition. The probable lineup for Marion is as follows: Bowditch, center; Moore and Mashbum, guards; Cap tain Gilkey and Clay, tackles; Hen- nessee and 'Winiams, «nds; Ouzts, quarterback; Rabb and Roper, half backs; Martin, fullback. Others that will likely see action are: Led better and Holcomb, ends; Glenn and A. Finley,, guards; Stamey, tackle; and J. Finley, balfback. Interest is now centering on the special term of court to be held in McDowell county courthouse Nov ember 11, for the trial of 119 per sons in connection with the labor riot which occurred at Marion Octo ber 2. Judge G. V. Cowper, of Kinston, has been appointed by Governor Gardner to preside at this special term of court. Since Armistice Day is November 11, it is assumed that this special court will get under full sway the following day. A special venire of 100 men have been sum moned from Rutherford county for this term of court. Word comes from the sheriff’s of fice that there bas been no further out breaks of violence. There are some twenty families at the Marion mill to move out. Two families were moved by the officers Wednesday morning. Nine more will move out Thursday. No extradition papers have been taken out for the families at the Clinchfield mill to date. The North Wilkesboro militia are still on duty. ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION MEETS AT MARION NOV. 11 On Monday evening, Nov. 11, at 7 o’clock, representatives of about ten schools in Western North Caro lina will meet at the Marion high school building to form a schedule for basketball and baseball games for the school year. Group 1, as this division is called, will include: Hen dersonville, Waynesville, Canton, Marion, Morganton, Forest City, Rutherfordton - Spindale, Shelby. Hickory, Lenoir, and any other schools wishing to come in. Group 2 of the association will be: Lexing ton, Concord, Monroe, Statesville, Newton, Lincolnton, Belmont, Kings Mountain, Albemarle, Spencer, Mooresville, and possibly others. The winners of Group 1 may play the winners of Group 2 for the championship, if they so desire, at the end of each season. Representatives of Marion Higfi School attended the organization conference recently held at Hickory Any schools of McDowell county not already entered are invited to have representatives present and join at the meeting here Nov. 11. On Saturday morning, November 2, the teachers of McDowell County came together at the Old Fort School for the second meeting of the year. Words of cordial greeting were extended by Mr. S. B. Smith- ey, principal of the Old Fort High School, who with a fraternal quip, told the group that the Old Fort School would always extend the same warm welcome, regardless of the outcome of all the county con tests. Mr. A. V. Nolan, County Superin tendent of Public Instruction of Mc Dowell County, followed Mr. Smith- ey, speaking words of praise of the work that is being done along edu cational lines in the county, and re marking that in thus addressing the teachers, he felt he was in the pres ence of a genuine professional group. Remonstrating with them to take inventory of themselves and their work, Mr. Nolan said that the only way, as loyal workers, that they could realize more far-reach ing results would be for them to put themselves more unreservedly into their work. Rising to a point of eloquence, the county superintend ent said that even though a teacher taught the same subject continuous ly, she could meet her classes un prepared no more, than a preacher could come before his cpngregation unprepared, even though all preach ers had preached from the begin ning, and would preach until etern ity upon the one great theme. Mr. R. B. Phillips, principal of the Pleasant Gardens School, out lined plainly and pointedly, but pleasantly and profitably, a few of the outstanding obligations of a teacher to the community in which she teaches. In the first place the attitude of a teacher, man or wom an, should be that of a loyal citizen of the town in which he or she teaches. There should be affiliation with and regular attendance at a church, and according to Mr. Phil lips, teachers should participate in social activities, always meeting the patrons on half-way ground; and should ever deal fairly in keeping parents posted as to progress or the lack of it on the part of their chil dren. Mr. Phillips reached the cli max of his talk when he stated that the teacher’s highest service and noblest work is achieved only when he takes advantage of every golden opportunity to develop the charac ter of the child, and that character building should be correlated with every subject taught. Mrs. Garland Williams in a few well chosen remarks told of how the progressive teacher no longer looks upon the writing out and submitting of lesson plans as an unnecessary evil, but rather as a distinct aid to all concerned, and quite as necessa ry as a plan made for any other purpose. , The assemblage then broke up in to groups for the purpose of begin ning the annual study along profes sional lines. The study course will be continued two weeks hence, the place of meeting to be announced by the county superintendent. Monday evening the official board . of the Methodist Church met in the Hut as the guests of Messrs. Eugene Cross and C. F. James around the banquet board. After having par taken of a sumptuous meal the Board of Stewards met in business session to organize and discuss plans for the new year, A notable feature was that every member was present with the exception of two who were out of town on business. A thorough organization of the board along with a junior board of stewards to be headed by Mr. Carter Hudgins was effected. The enthusi astic endorsements of every member and the pastor were given to a plan whereby an every member canvass of the church membership will be made at an early date. The purpose of this canvass will be to allow every member including the boys and girls to determine what he should and will give toward the financial sup port of the church and thereupon to sign the pledge card for that am ount. The names of the entire mem bership will be distributed among the members of the board for the canvass. The hope was expressed that this would not be considered as a drive but simply as an effort to al low each member to express his will in the matter. The budget of the lo cal Methodist Church can easily be carried if everybody will remember to do at least something during the year. An unusual amount of enthusiasm and good will was manifest at this most pleasant meeting. The organization and officers for the year are as follows: Eugene Cross, chairman Board of Stewards; B. H. Laughridge, secretary; C. R. McCall, treasurer; Finance commit tee, C. F. James, chairman, E. H. Dysart, J. H. Tate, Mrs. R. J. Noyes and Mrs. W. F. Wood. Church Prop erty Committee: J. Q. Gilkey, chair man, J. C. Rabb and S. L. Cope land. Music Committee: Mrs. Annie Miller Pless, chairman, Mrs. D. F. Giles, Mrs. L. B. Coone, Mrs. J. W. Pless, Jr., Mr. Arthur Bradford, Mrs. G. S. Kirby, Miss Joyce Deck er, organist. Education Committee: Contract Has Been Let and Work Will Begin Soon— Good Average Attendance—Honor Roll. The contract for putting in a steam heating plant in Nebo school has been let, and the work will begin as soon as the equipment for the plant arrives. The third grade and section B of the fourth grade gave a good open ing program last Friday morning. Several of the parents were present at this program. The parents are at tending these Friday morning pro grams and seem to be enjoying them very much. All parents have special invitations to come to the Friday corning programs. Next Friday morning the second grade will give its program, ahd the succeeding Fri day will be first grade day. The average attendance in our school has been very good so far. The first month the average was 95 per cent while the second month the average was 96 per cent. The boys and girls always attend school fine in the Nebo school with a few exceptions. We are hoping these few exceptions will become no excep tions, so we can go higher in our av erage attendance. Over one-half of the student body did not miss a sin gle day, and more than one-half of the remainder missed one and two days. The honor roll follows: First Grade: Virginia Dare Gray, Mabel Gray, Lucille Simmons. Third Grade; Emmet Mason, Ned McGim- sey, Jennie Dyson, Gladys Nelson, Thelma Simmons, Nona Snjrpes, Eu- la Wilson. Fourth Grade: Alva Snypes, Margaret Wessinger. Sixth Grade: Anna Simmons, Hattie Sea- gles, Margaret Wilson. Seventh Grade: Claudie Chapman, Catherine W’atson. Ninth Grade: Marshall Po- teat, Gwendolyn Moore and Burley Snipes. Tenth Grade: Maude Wat son. Eleventh Grade; Mabel Gibbs. GOVERNMENT Wni MARK VETS GRAVES Headstones May Be Secured Free From War Department For Confederate Vetei*an». Everybody remembers little D^- VEY LEE who played with A1 Jol- son in “The Singing Fool”. DAVEY will be here in his own starring pic ture “SONNY BOY”, next Monday and Tu66day at the Marion Theatre, transacted. ENTERTAINMENT AT NEBO HIGH SCHHOL A SUCCESS Much merriment and frolic were had by all those who attended the Hallowe’en entertainment at Nebo High School, Wednesday night, Oct. 30. The features of the program were varied and interesting. The en tertainment opened with a costume contest, in which there were about twenty contestants, all wearing at tractive and novel costumes. In the weird and ghostly light of the pump kin Jack-o’lanterns on the stage, the contestants made their appearance. W. F. Wood, chairman, S. L. Cope- singly, before the audience and the land and T. W. Wilson. Evangelistic i judges. Then under brighter light Committee: G. W. Chapman, chair-1 they promenaded around the audi- man, J. W. Ouzts, Dr. J. F. Jonas torium. Lillian Helmes^ m a typical and T. W. Wilson. Membership Com- ^itch costume, received first prize, mittee: Homer Beaman, chairman, ^^ile Lucy Hoyle m the costume of H. H. Tatfi and J. F. Wilkerson.j^ sprite, received second prize. Publicity Committee: F. R. Richard son, chairman, Mrs. Eugene Cross, Mrs. J. Q. Gilkey. Ushers: H. D. Bishop, chief; L. W. Erwin, J. H. Tate, J. M. Tate, R. W. Jenkins, Chas. Reed. Social Service Commit tee : W. W. Neal, chairman, Mrs. R. J. Noyes, L. A. Neal, Mrs. Annie Miller Pless and Mrs. L. B. Coone. Junior Board of Stewards: Carter Hudgins, chairman; W. W. Neal, Jr., secretary. Other members to be selected later. Flower Committee: Mrs. J. F. Jonas, chairman, Mrs. J. W. Ouzts, Mrs. R. J. Noyes, Mrs. W. W. Neal, Mrs. C. F. James, Mrs. R. H. Bomar, Mrs. J. H. Tate, Mrs. W. F. Wood, Mrs. S. L. Copeland, Mrs. G. W. Chapman, Mrs. Annie Miller Pless and Mrs. Eugene Cross. TAX COLLECTION GOOD Sheriff 0. F. Adkins reports that taxpayers are taking advantage of the discount prices offered. More than 6,000 tax notices were mailed to property owners in McDowell county. Of the $340,246.00 due in taxes for the year, approximately $148,488.00 has been collected. One-half of one percent discount will be allowed to all taxpayers for the month of November. Sheriff Ad kins states that collections are com ing in fine. These figures include all county tax items, such as poll tax, property tax, dog tax, and corpora tion taxes. C. F. JAMES ERECTING NEW OFFICE BUILDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS HOLD BUSINESS MEETING The Board of Connty Commis sioners held their regular monthly meeting Monday, November 4. The general routine of business was car ried out, such as bills being presen ted and checked for payment. There was nothing of major importance BOX SUPPER There will be a box supper at Ebenezer Church Saturday night, November 9, the proceeds to be used for a church piano. The public is invited. Don’t fail to see DAVEY LEE in his first starring picture “SONNY Around the first of December, Marion will boast of another new modem and up-to-date double office building. This building is being built by contractor C. W. Buchanan for Mr. C. F. Jkmes. It is located ne5rt to the Buick motor company on Lo gan street. Drs. H. B. Ditmore and R. B. Butt will occupy this new one story build ing. Mr. James stated that the build ing was going to be a modem doc tor’s quarters in every detail. Each doctor will have three rooms. There will be electric and hot water heat- The program proper was quite unique, consisting of a Hallowe’en stunt, “Samuel Snickerwitz’s Hal lowe’en;” two short plays, “Hallow e’en on Baldy” and “Spooks and Hootin’ Owls,” all given by the high school students, and a song, “Shad ows,” sung by eight girls of the Grammar Grade department. These presentations were loudly applaud ed by an appreciative audience. The box party after the general program was enjoyed by a number of the boys and girls. The auction eer for the boxes was Mr. R. V. Mc- Gimsey, who in his brisk and humor ous way succeeded in getting such a ready response to his demands that all the boxes were well sold in a very short time. Needless to say that the entertain ment would have been complete without the Gypsy fortune teller. Many on their way from the audito rium stopped by the fortune telling booth to have their future foretold in true gypsy style. The two-fold purpose of the Ath letic Association in having the pro gram was realized, for everyone seemed to be entertained and the proceeds were satisfactory. The last session of Congress pass ed an act which authorizes the Sec retary of War to erect headstones over the graves of Confederate sol diers wherever such graves may be located. For many years the War Depart ment has been authorized by law to erect—and has been erecting— headstones at the graves of Federal and Revolutionary soldiers, but the act approved February 26, 1929, for the first time extends the favor of the National Government in this respect to the soldiers who followed Jackin and Lee. The act in question follows: “Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Con gress assembled: That the Secretary of War is authorized to erect head stones over the graves of soldiers who served in the Confederate Ar my and who have been buried in national, city, town or village ceme teries or in any other places, each grave to be marked with a small headstone or block, which shall be of durable stone and of such design' and weight as shall keep it in place when set and shall bear the name of the soldier and the name of the state inscribed thereon when the same are known. The Secretary of War shall cause to be preserved in the records of the War Department the name, rank, company, regiment and date of death of soldier and his state; if these are unknown it shall be so recorded.” The design of the headstone fol lows: American white marble, 39 inches long, 12 inches wide and 4 inches thick; top slightly pointed; inscribed with rank, if above pri vate, and organization followed by the letters “C. S. A.” Applications may be made now for these stones. Applications for stones for graves of soldiers already marked with tombstones will not be accepted. Each application must be accompanied with the information as to what company and regiment the soldier served; location of ceme tery in which soldier is interred; whether soldier was killed in battle; wounded; died of wounds while in service; died of disease while in ser vice or was honorably discharged from the Confederate Army. Application blanks for headstones may be secured from J. L. Laugh ridge, Clerk of Superior Court. Mr. Laughridge will also furnish assis tance in filling out the applications, if applicants desire. DR. A. T. ALLEN TO . SPEAK AT OLD FORT MRS. OSCAR L. LEAGON DIES IN MORGANTON Mrs. Oscar L. Leagon, of Marion, died at the State Hospital in Mor ganton last Thursday moming after ing apparatuses.”’ The building will be steam heated, and have shower ’ “ and tub baths. The front of building On Wednesday, November 13, at 2:00 p. m.. Dr. A. T. Allen, State Superintendent of Public Instruc tion, will address the people of Old Fort community at the school audi torium. County Superintendent A. V. Nolan will also be present. The entire afternoon will be given over to an educational rally and it is ex pected that practically every tax payer and patron of the Old Fort School will be present. The school is making a special effort to acquaint the people of the Old Fort commu nity with their school. One of the main features of American Educa tion Week is “Know Your School Day”. It is the desire of the school board and teachers of the Old Fort School that every parent should know their school better. Mr. S. B. Smithey, the principal, states that the doors will be thrown open and the various school officials with the aid of posters and other wise will show the public what it takes to make a standard school in the way of equipment and instruc tion. A cordial invitation is extend ed to all to “come out and know your school”. is to be faced with pressed brick. vices were conducted from the home of the deceased’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Poston, in Statesville, last Saturday moming. Mrs. Leagon SON BORN Bom, to Mr. and Mrs. Von T. Ray, Sunday, November 3, a son. Hear little DAVEY LEE imitate | was 38 years of age and is survived Al Jolson in singing “Sonny Boy” in j by her husband and five children, the picture “SONNY BOY” at Mar-1 Mr. Leagon holds a responsible po- BOY” at Marion Theatre next Mon-1 ion Theatre next Monday and Tues- jsition with the Teague Furniture | lure “SONNY BOY”, next Mon^y day and Tuesday I day. [company in Marion. [and Tuesday at the Marion Theatre. Everybody remembers little DA VEY LEE who played with Al Jol- &on in “The Singing Fool”. DAVEY will be here in his own starring pic-
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