.211.7 j 7 r r ggirmg^ VOLUME XXXII. NUMBER 20. RED SPRINGS, N. C, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1929 SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $1.50 PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE. Herbert Covington Awarded Letter At Davidson College Davidson, Dec. 6.—Nineteen var sity football letters and 22 “D. C.” numerals were this week awarded by the Davidson College Athletic Asso ciation. The 19 letters included sixteen given to regular playing members of the squad; one service letter to a man who went out four years and did not make the team; one letter to the varsity manager, and a minor letter to the freshman manager. The freshman numerals ware awarded members of the Wild- kitten squad. Those receiving the varsity let ters were Capt. Brock, Barium Springs; Steve Brown, Mt. Ulla; and Jim Proctor, Lincolnton, ends; Borneo Baker, Stony Point; Bud Baker, Lexington, and Hub Coving ton, Red Springs, tackles; A. L. De- Gamp, Boonton, N. J.; Lad Mills, fijgenville, S. C., and Doc Mathis, ■RSal Hall, guards; Bill Mason, Ring’s Mountain, and Wilbur Mil- ton, Thomasville, Ga., centers; Wal ter Fraley, Barium Springs, quar terback; Red Parrish, Badin, Tom Brohard, Grafton, W. Va., and Joe McCall Salisbury, halfbacks, and Don King, Bristol, Tenn., fullback. Murray Christian, Mobile, Ala., was awarded a service letter; E. C Close, of Chattanooga, Tenn., was given a varsity letter as manager, and S. Y. Cassells, of Montgomery, Ala, was awarded a minor letter as Freshman manager. Freshmen receiving “D. C.” num erals were Capt. U. B. Gardner, Decatur, Ga.; D. E. Hunt, Oxford; Fred W. Ogden, Mobile, Ala.; A. G. Little, Jr., Valdosta, Ga.; R. R. Mauzy, Harrisonburg, Va.; J. S. Mackerell, Jr., York, S. C.; R. K Gregory, Lake City, Fla.; J. m’ Wagner, Statesville,; N. L. McFad- yen, Raeford; L. Mullins, Decatur, Ga.; D. M. Bernard, Jacksonville, Fla.; T. E. Barrier, Statesville; L. S. Pierce, Spencer; S. V. Brooks, Bluefield, W. Va.; J. B. Clarke, Jr., Fayetteville; Bruce Peabody, Char lotte; F K. Fleagle, Jr u Davidson; Chas. Pearce, Plant City, Fla.; A. L. Mills, Statesville; A. M. Manson, Jacksonville, Fla.; S. M. Macfie, Bre- Erd: and H. Caven, Decatur, Ga. Now that the letter men have eei selected, they will probably we a meeting some time next week to elect their captain for 1930, as well as the manager of the Seam for next season. Young People Meet At Methodist Church At their regular weekly meeting last Sunday evening the members of the Epworth League had as their guests the members of the Senior B. Y. P. U. and Senior Christian Endeavor. A fine program was pre sented by the Leaguers, which was much enjoyed by those present. The subject was “The Church,” and those who appeared on the program which was in charge of Mis,s Catherine Mc Lean, were Miss Johnsie Graham, Mrs. Louise Byrd, Miss Louise Man deville and Miss Mattie Odom. Miss Mandeville and Miss Linda Cook sang a. beautiful and impressive duet selection. This is the first of a series of meetings to be held among the young people of the various churches of the town. The next meeting ill be held in January and the pl. .■ will be announced later. These - dings of -young people of the uMerent churches will be very interesting, rfnd will give the members of each Organization a knowledge of the work the others are doing. ENTERTAIN B. Y. P. U. Miss Grace and Mr. Vincent Strain entertained the members of the In termediate Union of the Baptist church at a very enjoyable social at the house of their parents in the edge of town laist Thursday night. Many games were played after which refreshments were served. Miss Olive Baxley is leader of this union. RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL Mr. B.' W. Townsend, who has been a patient in Highsmith hospital for several weeks, has returned home and is getting along nicely. Highway to Raeford Under Construction Pople traveling over highway No. 70 have had to detour for several days between here and Raeford, a crew having been engaged in resur facing the road. The tar-gravel surface on this Section of highway Jias become worn and full of holes MPd workmen are leveling and adding Rather layer of gravel. Cars going ’to Raeford are routed over the .Wag ram road to Antioch when they go out the Wire road, entering the high way. again in the edge of Raeford. In this day of good roads, travel ing on roads that are rough is a test of patience for most motorists, and they should not mind the going on detours for a few days for the sake of having a smooth road later. Mr. S. M. Odom Passes Thursday Funeral services for Mr. S. M. Odom ,who died at the home of his niece, Mrs. T. F. Boahn, last Thurs day, were conducted from Mrs. Boahn’s home Friday by Rev. C. T. Rogers, pastor o fthe Red Springs Methodist church ,assisted, by Rev. S. F. Hudson, pastor of the Red Springs Baptist church. Burial was in Adonia cemetery. The deceased was 74 years of age and had lived in Red Springs for the last fifteen years, moving here from South Carolina. He lived most of this time with Mrs. Boahn. Surviving is one daughter, Mary, about twelve years of age. Mr. Odom was also a cousin of Messrs J. T. and J .D Odom of this place. Miss Smith Entertains At Bridge Saturday Miss Mittie Smith gave a lovely bridge party to a number of her friends last Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. A. F. Jones. Christ mas decorations were used effect ively in tlie living room. At the close of interesting pro gressions which occupied the evening Miss Laura Hedrick was awarded a beautiful set .of cards as high score prize, and Miss Ruby Doub received the consolation. Delicious refresh ments were served. Guests were Misses Genevieve Mc Millan, Flora McKinnon, Ruby Doub, Laura Hedrick, Iva Studebaker and Messrs Austin Roberts, Phil Bragg, Malcolm Buie, Sab McMillan, J .F. Pugh and J. A. Love, Jr. Broadway Melody Will Score Smashing Hit Drama, Comedy and Vivid Plot Well Blended In All Talking, Singing, Dancing Classic. “The Broadway Melody,” a Metro- Goldwyn-Mayef production, which coems to the Red Springs Theatre Monday and Tuesday, is one of the best-looking and most entertaining vhich has come this w:r for a long time. And Hassle Love gives one of the most exciting perform ances that the pictures have ever recorded. Anita Page, a lovely and intense lady of the best blonde coloring, if we may judge from the Techni- colqr sequence, supports Miss Love. Charles King, from the musical comedy stage, takes the role of the song-writer. They both give excel lent performances. “The Broadway. Melody” was written by Edmund Goulding and is about as fine a job as could be I done. The plot, strangely enough in a film play about Broadway, is direct, forceful and tells a rattling dramatic story, Mrs. Galloway Unveils Tablet To War Dead Mother of First North Carolina Sol dier To Be Killed In Action In France. Wilmington, Dec. 10.—Mr A D. Galloway, mother of the firs. North Carolina soldier to be killed in action in t rance, unveiled the green bronze tablet commemorating the North Carolina dead of three wars when the twin spans over the Cape Fear were dedicated here today. file tamer was placed in a bould er at the Ullage entrance on tne Wil mington siae over tne isoitneast Cape rear river, and was unveiiea imime- mateiy alter Mrs. U. Max Gardner cut tne riooon wiiicn oinciany re leased trainc over tne bridge. M/S. Galloway is the mother of Private George E Galloway, who "was reported by General rershing as killed in the action of Feoruary 20, tne day ox tne German gas at tack,' according to a news dispatch carried tne morning of F ebruary 23, 1918. ne was 22 years old and a son of the late D .W. Galloway, of Fair mont, for many years cotton buyer lor Messrs Alexander Sprunt & Son. He was a nephew of Dr. W. C. Gal loway of Wilmington, and a brother of James Galloway, who lives now in Fairmont, the home of his par ents. Private Galloway enlisted in August of the year preceding his dvatn, and soon after the United States entered the world conpict. lie was rapidly trained in tne regular army and a few months later em- oaruek with one of the first divi sions to go “over there.’’ These facts were carried a few days after his death a. sa result of being gassed in the 'Wilmington Star unde ra in the Wilmington Star under a Lumberton date line. The tablet unveiled by Mrs. Gal loway is of green bronze and dedi cates the two twin bridges to the soldiers and sailors of Morth Caro lina, who served in the War Between the States, the Spanish American War and the World War. Mr. A. M. McNair Dies At Hartsville Friends and acquaintances in Robe son county will regret to learn of the death on the 26th of November of Mr. A M. McNair, prominent cit izen of Hartsville. S. C. Mr. McNair was formerly of St. Paulis, the old family home. He was a cousin of Mr Neill McKinnon, of this place, and Miss Ettie Brown of F. M. C. Lumber Bridge News Lumber Bridge, Dec. 10.—The senior class of L. B. H. S. had their annual class party in the school building Friday night, Dec. 6. After many various and interesting games were played hot chocolate and sand wiches were served. The guests in cluded Miss Lorraine Young and Mr. Elmer Lewis, Miss Lucile Tolar and Mr. Johnnie Shaw, Miss Lois Marley and Mr. Lee Shaw, Miss Helen Gray Tolar and Mr. James McLean, Miss Annie Mae Davis and Mr, Curtis Bunnells, Miss Elizabeth Williford and Mr Franklin Dunn, Miss Thelmo Goodwin and Mr. Rob ert Culbreth, and Miss Catharine Lee. Mr. David Johnson of Fayetteville spent the weekend at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Johnson. Miss Maggie Monroe spent last week in Raeford visiting in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. G. Wil liams. Miss Bettie McNeill and Audrey and Neill Shaw Balfour spent Sun day afternoon in Fayetteville with Mrs. Neill Shaw. Mrs. Shaw keeps improving slowly. Misses Marie and Grace Bullard were Red Springs visitors Friday. Miss Lena Packer left Wedneday to visit her brother and family, Mr. Walter Packer of Tabor. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Britt of Lum berton visited Mrs. Britt’s mother, Mrs. M. N. Tolar, Sunday. Mr .and Mrs. Arthur Harris and children of Raeford spent Sunday afternoon in town with his brother, Mr. W. E Harris. Misses Julia and Lucile Tolar spent Saturday in Fayetteville shop ping. Mr. Leon Williams of Godwin was a weekend guest among friends in town. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Guy are moving out on the farm with Mr. Guy’s father near Parkton. Mr. and Mrs. Bullard Jackson of Cooper arrived Monday night and wil Ispend a few days visiting Mrs. Jackson’s mother, Mrs A. J. Marley. Mr. J. F. Pittman of Fayetteville a former resident of our town, was in town Tuesday on business. D., the small son of Mr. and Mrs. David Everett, is real sick with pneu monia. Mr. 0. B. Lovett of Raleigh visit ed his mother, Mrs. J. 0. Lovett, near town last week. Mr. W. F. Charan of Philadelphus spent Sunday with relatives near town. The Rebecca Currie group of the Woman’s Missionary society of the local Baptist church met with Miss Ethel Furmage Monday evening. (Miss Loraine Young received a telegram advising her of the death of a very dear friend of hers, Mr. George Ellis Shelby, of Belhaven. She left Sunday morning to attend the funeral. Mr. T. A. Parnell and family moved Monday to St. Pauls where Mr. Parnell ^ill farm another year. Mr. Parnell and family moved here about two years ago from Florida and had made many friends while here. We hope them much success in their new home and work. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Williams of Raeford spent' the weekend with Mrs. Williams parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Monroe. Mr. Edwin Felton of Fayetteville was a guest in the home of Mr. Robert Monroe Sunday. We are glad to see Dr .and Mrs. Thomas Stamps out after being con fined to their room with deep colds contracted in that extreme cold wea ther. The recent cold weather has been ideal for killing hogs and Lumber Bridge people have used it to ad- advantage. The farmer who can kill 13 hogs and from them get 19 stands of lard has been diversifying for some time. This is the kind of farmers the state needs, and we have many of them in lumber Bridge township. It would require too much space to report all the fine hogs that have been killed and laid away for use among our farm folk. The P .T. A. will meet Thursday afternoon, Dec. 12, at 3:15. Every member is urged to be present. The high school pupils will presen; a program. Mr. L. C .Hubbard and daughter, Miss Leila, of Fayetteville spent a while in town Saturday with Miss Bettie McNeill. Mrs. W. E. Tiddy and daughter, Miss Sarah, and son, Mr. Edwin Tid dy, of Philadelphus, were guests on Wednesday afternoon of Mrs. Lacy John. Mrs. John is the daughter of Mrs. Tiddy. Mr C. L. Troutman of Red Springs a former resident of Lumber Bridge was in town several days last week on business. Mr. W. B. Malloy, a life insurance Dr. J. M. Clark Dies In Statesville Statesville, Dec. 7.—Rev. J. M. Clark, D. D., superintendent of home missions and evangelist of Concord Presbytery, died suddenly this after noon at his home on Davis avenue. Funeral arrangements are incom plete tonight, but it is expected that the funeral will be held some time Monday. The body will be laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery. Dr. Clark was a native of Moore coun ty, born near Jackson Springs, June 30, 1858. After graduating from Davidson Collegia and Union Theolo gical Seminary, he took up pastoral work in Robeson County. He was called to Bolivar, Tenn., in 1893, and went from Tennessee to Texas and then to Mississippi and Okla homa. He entered upon his work as superintendent and evangelist of the Synod of North Carolina Synod of Oklahoma in 1915. In January, 1917, he returned to his native State to become superinten dent and evangelist of Concord Pres bytery. He resigned his work with the Presbytery more than a year ago and since that time had not been regularly engaged. Dr Clark is sur vived by his widow, who wag Miss Lucy Anderson of Bolivar, Tenn. He also leaves Uwe sisters, Mrs. W. M. McKenzie and Mrs. D. W. McDuffy, of Jackson Springs, and Mrs. John McLain of Broadway. Mr. Clark came to Red Springs for the summer months,' 1887-1888, and in 1889 when the Presbyterian church was organized became the pastor and served until 1893 when he moved to Tennessee. He was twice married, tiie first time to Miss Fannie Fowlkes of Rockingham, who died a few weeks after their arrival to Tennes see. U. D. C. Recalls Its Activities In Past Mrs. J. J Thrower was hostess to the Red Springs Chapter U. D. C. Wednesday afternoon ,Dec. 4th. The meeting was called to order by the president, Miss. C. S. McMillan, minutes read and approved. Spe cial business was planning for the Christmas boxes for the soldiers' and Cosfederata Woman’s home. These boxes are to be packed on Dec. 19. After the business, a short time was spent recalling some of the activi- Ities that the chapter has engaged in since its organization 28 years ago. Our first president, Mrs. D. P. Mc Eachern, is still doing her part in chapter work and holds the office of historian. Members were urged to pay up their dues at the January meeting. Parent - Teacher Association Meets The local Parent-Teacher Associa tion met in the school auditorium Friday afternoon at 3:45 and en joyed an unusually interesting meet- in with a large attendance, Mrs. J. T. Odom, president of the Association, appointed two commit tees, one for Playground equipment and another for Beautifying the School Grounds. Mrs. Hiram Gran tham was made chairman of the committee for Playground Equip ment with Miss Iva Studebaker, Miss Maude Moore, and Miss Ruby Doub assisting. Mrs. J. B. Black was appointed chairman of the com mittee for beautifying School grounds with Mrs. Ernest Graham and Mrs. G. T. Brooks assisting. After other business discussions an interesting program was given on the subject “Health.” Talk were made by the following: Physical Health, by Miss Margaret Smith of the F. M. C. Senior class; Mental Health by Mr. C. L. Greene, Supt, of Maxton Schools; and Moral Health by Supt. J. F. Pugh Messrs Alvin Thomas, Ralph Frasier, Hartman Baxley and W. L. McRae delighted the Association by rendering a vocal selection “Holy Night.” The attendance prizes were won by grades First A., seventh, and tenth. man of Fayetteville, was a business visitor in town Monday. Mrs. D. R. Graham, a former resi dent of our town, but who has been keeping the hotel at Parkton for the last few months, was in town Mon day,. She has moved to Fayetteville and will have charge of the boarding house over Hedgpath Bros. store. This will be known as the Graham Boarding House. She invites all her friends and acquaintances when in [ Fayetteville to come and take their meals with her Mrs. Graham is a worthy and industrious lady and we wish her much success in her work. Miss Addie Mae Williford of Lum berton, R. F. D., spent the weekend in town with Miss Cora McDuffie and Misses Margaret and Elizabeth Williford. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Tolar and children spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs. Tolar’s sister, Mrs Conoly, near Mt. Tabor, church. Mr .and Mrs. Lennon Marley were Fayetteville shoppers Tuesday. Lumber Bridge Boy Seriously Wounded In Cutting Scrape Lumber Bridge, December 10th.— John McGhee a white boy about 18 years old, step-son of Lee Quick, was seriously cut by a crowd of Jackson boys. The crowd was near the home of Mark McMillan, a col ored man, when the cutting occurred. The motive for the cutting has not been learned. Liquor seems to have played an important part in the af fray. The cutting was though; to have been by a razor, several serious gashes were cut and one lung partly severed. The boy ran and fell in the door of the colored man. He gave what assistance he could and soon had a physician. McGhee stayed in the home of the colored man until Saturday evening when he was car ried home. He 1§ in a serious condi tion. Officers were notified and soon arrived and arrested George, Rufus and Vivian Jackson, all oro- thers. They are being held await ing results of the wounds. Music Club Studies Musical Progress On Thursday afternoon, at four o’clock, the Charles G. Vardell mu sic club 'met in the parlors of Flora Macdonad college, Misses Elizabeth Clark and Louise Mandeville host esses. Fifteen members were pres ent. The study for the afternoon was the second chapter in “Epochs in Musical Progress.” Miss C. S. MacMillan was leader, assisted by Misses Grace Goodman, Louise Car son, Eunice Pearsall, Mary Mc Eachern and Mrs. W. B. Robeson.. At the conclusion of the program punch and sandwiches were served. The next meeting will be held with Mrs. Martin McKinnon the second Thursday in January. Makes Heavy Yield With Liberty Guano Another production record has fall en this year in the amount of cotton raised on an acre of ground. From records just furnished The Citizen by Mr John T. McNeill, Mr. McNeill picked 816 pounds of seed cotton from a plot of land 20 yards by 80 yards, a total of 1,600 square yards. 'While this was only an experi mental plot used to test out certain mixtures of fertilizer manufactured by the Liberty Manufacturing Comp any, and at the production yield if carried out over the farm would pro duce roughly two bales to the acre, it goes to show how the farmer’s re turn from his land may be increased by the use of proper fertilizer and care to his crop. Schoolmaster’s Club Will Meet Here Soon The members of the Schoolmas ter’s club of Robeson County will be the guests of the Red Springs grad ed schools and Superintendent Pugh at the next meeting of this organi zation in January. This will take place on the evening of the second in the high school building. , Child Fatally Burned At Rennert Thursday Herbert McAlpin, the small son of Mr .and Mrs L M. McAlpin of Ren nert, was fatally burned Thursday afternoon and died in a hospital in Lumberton that night. Members of the family being busy with household duties never noticed the absence of the child until it screamed. It had gone into the room where a fire was burning in an open fireplace and had secured a straw broom and stuck it in the fire. The fire caught his clothing and he j received painful burns on chest, face, arms and back. The child was rushed to a hospital but passed away abort 10 o’clock that night. Fun eral services were held Friday. The children of Mr. McAlpin attend the Lumber Bridge high school. BRITT-TOLAR Lumber Bridge, Dec. 10.—Mrs. M. N. Tolar of Lumber Bridge an nounces the marriage of her daugh ter, Ruby Lee, to Mr. Sam C. Britt, of Lumberton, R. F. D. The mar riage took place in Dillon, S .C., October 20th. This announcement came as a sur prise to the couple’s many friends over the county. Mrs. Britt is the third daughter of Mrs M. N. Tolar and the late N. S. Tolar of Lumber Bridge. She received her education at Wingate College and is a fine young woman, very popular among the younger set. Mr. Britt is a prosperous young I farmer of the county. He is a bro ther of Mrs. Furman Biggs of Lum- I barton and a nephew of Messrs Evander and Billy Britt and Dr. Britt of Lumberton. The couple have the good wishes and congratu lations of the entire community. • Entertainment At College Friday Night In Interest of Needy A community entertainment will be given in the college auditorium Fri day night at eight o’clock. The pro gram will be made up of various numbers and everyone attending is sure to be pleased. There will be songs by the graded school, short one-act plays, music ,tabloids, solos and. quartette by the college girls. There will be a small admission charge and the proceeds will go to the community chest fund. This is ■the first year Red Springs has At tempted an entertainment of this kind and it is hoped that as many as possible will attend ond make it a big success. Christmas Goods In Profusion In Stores Of Red Springs Never before has Red Springs dis played such an attractive line of merchandise for the Christmas shop per. A visit through the shops and stores reveals a fine discrimination, on the part of the buyers, who have achieved wonderfully in selecting holiday gift goods that take the eye. The average citizen, making the rounds like this reporter, will find hundreds of items which he would be delighted to own, and more delighted to acquire as a gift. The variety of the merchandise on display in Red Springs will surprise those who have not already looked over the local offerings. Our mer chants have invested thousands of dollars in bringing to our doors a big line of suitable articles. The shoppers of Red Springs will do themselves an injustice if they fail to look over the stocks hand. Of course the merchandise here does not compare with that on dis play. in New York and Chicago ,and other larger cities. It isn’t intend ed to, but thoughtful shoppers will be surprised to see the prices on commodities on sale in Red Springs. Many of the more progressive merchants are advertising their Christmas goods in this issue of h’he Citizen and others will call your at tention to their wares next week. You can easiy shop at home if you look through the advertisements and make up your list. However, the chances are, that after you get go ing into the stores, you will find many things that will make you change your mind. BALD EAGLES FEWER Juneau, Alaska.—In 1917 a bounty was Placed on the bold eagle. Prior to 1927, 70,000 eagles had been killed. The bounty remains, The bald eagle has only one or two young ones a year. So had the passenger pigeon, the last ox which died in the Cincinnati Zoological garden. It seems as though the bald eagle too is well on its way to ex termination. Spring’s Not Far Behind Andover, N. J.—“If winter comes, Spring’s not far behind,” said Brown ing, and his contention seems to be borne out this year by the beaver. The beaver each year collects enough food and wood to carry him through the winter. This year the beaver has just begun the task generally started in October, thus indicating a very short cold season. The bea ver has generally been a good fore caster. Mr .and Mrs. A. L. Boatwright were Charlotte visitors yesterday. Mr. and Mrs P. B. Newton have moved to Dillon, S. C., where Mr. Newton has accepted a position. ROLL CALL NETS 73 MEMBERS The Red Cross Roll Call resulted in enrolling 73 members. However, if anyone has been overlooked they can hand their name and dollar to the treasurer, Mr J. S Jones. URGES PAYMENT OF PLEDGES The -treasurer of the Bible Fund urges that the monthly pledges’ be paid up immediately. 2 More Weeks Christmas,- Seals tea.cn. Health Facts

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