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^ j ©fee fe^ darings Ciften VOLUME XXXII. NUMBER 23. RED SPRINGS, N; C., THURSDAY, JANUARY 2. 1930. SUBSCRIPTION PRICE $1.50 PER YEAR, IN ADVANCE. RED SPRINGS SEES HOPEFUL Adults and Children End Holiday Season With . Various Thoughts Cdrlcerning ChrisJmas and 1930. Santa Claus has made his annual visit to Red Springs, filled the stock ings of hundreds of youngsters and then scurried back to his legendary home at the North Pole. The child ren whose hearts he made leap with joy tend surprise of Christmas morn ing are picturing his return as a date so far away in the distance that it is almost impossible for them to make accurate calculations. To the parents of the youngsters t is just another mile post along the road of time, and as one after another of them is passed, the next succeeding one seems just a wee bit ^closer until after so long a time, ■this annual event which means so Bftch to the children comes around * one after another almost without warning. Those crisp brightly painted tin soldiers who peeped over the top of the stockings on Christmas morning last week have already begun to lose their newness with bits of paint knocked off here and there. Some of the games (have been played ever and over so many, many times that, they have lost their charm and have been tucked away until the young sters take a new notion to play them again. Dolly has been lugged around in the neighborhood from one house to another and placed on display until her crisp new frock is beginning to look a little bedraggled, and soon ^he will be patted to sleep in her Fcrib until weeks from now her little mother thinks it time to devote a little more attention to her. The fruit and candy has all gone where it properly should, and Christmas to the kiddies is now just a memory, and not one of exultant expectation. The older folks of the family got, a lot of pleasure planning the sur prises for the youngsters.] Each in turn was remembered by the others of the household. No one was for gotten, not even the cook. Of course, / some of the gifts were the expensive 1 kind, jewelry, fur coats, automobiles 1 and the lilse, but for the most part 'the usual record breaking sale of handkerchiefs, sox, neckties, scarfs, shirts, and the like are reported by the merchants here. Family Christmas The Most Popular Kind This Year Mother Mrs. R. D. McMillan Dies In Norfolk, Virginia Mrs. Duncan McNeill Entertains Class 1929 Christmas Trade Proves Pleasant Surprise to Merchants. Expected Falling Off Did Not Occur. Needy Remembered. With the merchants of Red Springs made happy by a Christmas trade that compared favorably with that of previous years, and with more gen erosity shown by the public than ever before in providing for the needy in the city, Christmas in Red Springs was marked by a return of the old fashioned “Family Christmas” wit the majority of residents spending the day quietly in their homes. White there was a decrease in the very expensive gifts merchants gen erally reported an average volume of Christmas trade which in view of the prevailing talk of hard times and tight money came as a pleasant surprise to many of them. Mer chants as a whole were pleased with the Christmas trade, some of them reporting the best Christmas trade they had ever experienced while others reported it about normal. Gifts from different organizations in the city were distributed among the needy of the community as also Mrs Alice Holmes Garrison died suddenly at her home in Norfolk, Va., December the 19th at 9:00 A. M. |The deceased is the mother of Mrs. R D. McMillan of this place and had many friends in Red Springs. She was 72 years of age. Funeral services were conducted by Dr Sparks Melton pastor of the Freemason St. Baptist church, of which the deceased was a life long member, and burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Norfolk, Va. Surviving are Mrs. R. D Mc Millan of Red Springs, Mr. H. Loren Garrison of Norfolk, Va. and Mr. Lewis Ellison Garrison of Washing ton, D. C. was the chest fund recently raised by a cantata given at the college! fo rthis purpose. Miss Buie Entertains Saturday Evening On Saturday evening Miss Helen Buie entertained with a bridge party complimentary to her gaast, Miss Dorothy Alexander. Those present were: Misses Dorothy Alexander, Martha Miller Jones, Ann Buie, Marie and Agnes Coxe, Sadie Covington, Grace Goodwin, Isabelle and Almeda Individual r Buie; Messrs Marshall Jones Elbert was "more ''widely practiced in the Mc , Ph ^’ ^^P 3 Buie^ cis city than ever before with hundreds ™ d T Dougald Coxe, Zeb McMillan, of families sharing with the less wlI V Love, and Malcolm Buie. Thursday evening Mrs. Duncan Me Neill entertained from 8 to 11. The occasion was the reunion of the Red Springs high school class of 1929. Most of the class have been away to college. Some of the young la dies are studying* at F. M. C. The tines was very delightfully spent re calling incidents of their high school days. Miss Bessie Covington who piloted them through and who is al ways interested in them, was present to enjoy the reunion. The class graduated 20 and 15 were present at this time. They were: Misses Louise McNeill, Louise Baggett, Jane McMillan, Francis Love, Ruth Shook. Wanda Shook; Messrs Leon Ammons, Knox Har rington, J. H. Turner, Thomas Cope, Wade Baxley, Carmichial McKay Evans Skipper, Howard Odom, Dur ham Ratley Absent were: Margaret Webster, who is in training at the Presbyterian hospital, Charlotte;; Elizabeth Wilkinson of Ridgeville; Robert McKinnon, cadet at West Point; Keith Dellinger of Red Springs, and R. C Wells, of Dillon, S. C. During the evening coffee and cake were served. Mrs. McNeill was grade mother to this class and hasn’t given up her interest in them although they are scattered at times. HIGH WAY PATROL UNIT VISITS RED SPRINGS SATUR’Y LENIENCY IS PROMISED IN TAX COLLECTIONS Lumber Bridge Items fortunate, while church organizations were also to the forefront in aiding the needy. Turkey dinners were the order of the day, family groups in many in stances being enlarged by out of town relatives and members. Slugs and Snails On Tobacco Beds By O. 0. Dukes, County Farm Agt. Last season slugs and snails caused severe injury to tobacco plant beds. Chances of injury this year may be lessened by doing the following: (Select a new location for the bed on well drained soil. Use boards or new logs around the beds. Should snails appear use the fol lowing: Place a four inch strip of Between friends there was the] usual exchange of greeting missives of one kind, or another, and of course the business houses of the city re membered their customers with * a letter or card conveying the holiday spirit. These with hundreds of parcels with the instructions on the outside: “Not to be opened until Christmas,’’ kept the postal clerks, busy for some days prior to the great event. All of this bustle and hustle for weeks before Christmas, and then the last minute purchases for those who were unintentionally overlooked, selecting gifts for this one and that is all in commeration of the birth day of one who Christianity wishes the world to know was the greatest gift, to all mankind in the history of the world. The great event has passed, home coming of distant relatives is at an end, and some have already returned while others will leave shortly, and within a few days now Red Springs will drop back into the normal once again and look forward with an eye for greater activities and achieve- Jpents for the year 1930. The New Year follows close upon At the close of the game block cream, cake, and hot coffee were served by Mrs. W. E. McCon- naughey. Beautiful Color Photography in “Red Hot Rhythm Many Stage Beauties Take Part in Scenes Staged Against grounds. Taking a page from sional moments of mirth Rich Back- the occa- introduced into drama, what the director, Leo McCarey, terms “beauty relief” in tersperses the hilarious comedy of “Red Hot Rhythm,” Alan Hale’s forthcoming Pathe funfilm which will air slaked builder’s lime around the,, , , x • bed near the inside of the logs or presented at the Red Springs boards. This gives good results as! Theatre on We_nesday and Thurs- long a the lime remains dry. During rainy weather best results will be obtained by poisoning with: wheat bran, 25 pounds; Paris green, 1 pound; water, enough to moisten. Broadcast at the rate of 10 to 12 pounds (dry weight) to each 100 square yards of plant bed. Apply evenly. day, next week. Some of the most exquisite color photography ever filmed marks several sequences of this dialogue and dance picture which represents Lumber Bridge, Dec. 31.—Friday evening at eight o’clock the annual reunion of the alumnae of Lumber Bridge high school was held at the school auditorium. Membership— classes from ’22 to ’30 wens invited. The auditorium was lovely deco rated in Christmas colors. There were four fables of bridge made up by the guests. Also other amuse ments were enjoyed. There was an election of new offi cers at the close of the reunion. Mr. Duncan McGougan was elected presi dent; Miss Mary Croom Walker, vice-president; Miss Leona Monroe, secretary; Mr. Walker Stamps, treas urer. It was the decision of the alumnae that the reunion would be held nekt Christmas. A delicious course of chicken salad was served. Mrs. Kate D. Walker and daugh ter,; Miss Elizabeth, and son, Mr. N. L. Walker, of Raleigh, spent the weekend of the Christmas holidays with Mrs Walker’s daughter and son- in-law, Dr .and Mrs. Thos Stamps. PEMBROKE NEWS a revue staged in a New York supper club. Song and dance numbers led by Kathryn Crawford and including a chorus of fifty beauties, are staged against a background of spectacular and colorful luxury. MISS McPHAIL ENTERTAINS Whole Patrol for This District Un expectedly Spends Saturday Night In Town To Sorrow of Some Twen ty Motorists.. Several Months Before Suits Will Be Ready to Taxes For or. Be Filed On Unpaid 1929 Says Tax Coilect- Miss Ursula Balfour gave ner for a few of her friends mas evening. Among those were Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Mrs. Annie B Smith, Mrs Allen and Mrs. W. A. China. a din- Christ- present Smith, M. H. • the heels of Christmas, and is in- a part of the holiday season.! Following the spirit of joy and pleasure many will look soberly to the future and in their minds will try and fathom what the incoming year holds in store For some it will be the advent perhaps of greater activities which will net handsome .rewards. For others it will hold dis appointments. Whatever it holds it is just another link in the chain which connects the past with the future and which goes to make up the life story of each one of us. If it be a year of success, for some, let those who are so fortunate lend a helping hand to . their less fortunate neighbors. For- gek the selfish interest which narrows the individual and mast him a hind rance rather than a help to his com munity. Build with your neighbors for a bigger and better town and while the reward may not take the form of accumulated wealth, in cash, it will 'be something of far greater value, and something which will bring from the lips of those who knew you words of praise and commendation and build for you a monument which will go down in the years to follow. Rambroke, Dec. 28.—Rev. F. B. Noiblitt of Lumberton preached to the Methodist congregation in Pem broke consolidated school house last Sunday morning. Christmas passed off very quietly in this community. While it brought joy to many hearts especially the children, it also brought sadness to others. Christmas morning the writ er attended the funeral of her uncle, Mr. W .G. Pope, in Lumberton. Our sincerest sympathy is extended to the bereaved widow and children as well as to the two remaining "brothers, Dr. H. T. Pope of Lumberton and Rev. W. B. Pope of Franklin, Indi ana. Word was received here also of the death of Mr. G. R, Thaggard of Miami, Fla., on Christmas night. He was a brother of Mr. J. L. Thaggard, Mrs. E. M Paul and Mrs Bettie Brown of Pembroke. He was also a brother of Mr. A. A. Thaggard of Pembroke, who died a few weeks ago. Mr. Wesley Kirby, a very promi nent farmer, who lived two miles south of Pembroke, was stricken with paralysis on Christmas day and died Saturday morning. The funeral was conducted from the home Sunday af- ternoop at two o’clock and inter ment was in the Philadelphus ceme tery. Rev. F. B? Noblitt of Lum berton. conducted the funeral. Mrs. C. A. Biddell and Miss Lelia Arrowood of Peachland and Miss Sadie Biddell of Charlotte spent Christmas here visiting Mrs. Biddell’s son and daughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. N. H. Biddell. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Monroe spent Christmas day in Carthage. Misses Jeanette Tvner spent a few days last week visiting her sister and brother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. N. W. Batten, in Elrod. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Cole and Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Cole spent Christ- One of the loveliest of the Christ mas parties to be given here wa's Saturday evening when Miss Ella McPhail charmingly entertained at bridge at her home. The home was attractively deco rated with suggestions of the Christ mas season. After several progres sions the hostess presented lovely prizes. Miss Johnsye Graham re ceived high score for the girls and was awarded a box of Coty’s pow- Mr. and Mrs M S Bristow and children of Raeford spent Christmas with Mrs Bristow’s mother, Mrs. George Livingston. Miss Allie Clifton of Charlotte spent the Christmas holidays in town with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Clifton. She returned to her work in Charlotte Monday. Miss Maggie Monroe returned home Saturday after visiting Dr. and Mrs. R. L. Felton in Carthage. Mr Otis Keeter of Charlotte was a weekend guest in the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Clifton. Mr., Edwin Clifton of Washington, D., C., is spending the Christmas holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Clifton. He will return Messrs D. G Lewis, A W. Welch and D T.. Lambert,, highway patrol men for this district very quietly and with the dignity customary with this patrol, arrived in Red Springs about six o’clock Saturday evening and took station at the intersection of highways 70 and 71. These three genial young men had not long to wait until things began to happen and lucky indeed was the motorist who slipped by them without being seen and given the once-over. The patrol was checking up pri marily on the lights and brakes of the cars as thev, passed. In every case in-so-far as we can learn the officers gave the motorist the advan tage of every break in luck. If the automobile showed any signs what ever of having recently become in such a condition as to violate the law the driver was allowed to go his way and have the necessary repairs mads. But in cases where the ma chine showed that it had been used in violation of the law for a long period of time the driver, was given an invitation to apepar before Re corder J. N. Buie Monday morning. The patrolmen were checking up primarily on lights, head and tail, and brakes. In many instances they found. The wires leading to the tail light had been disconnected and wrapped around the spring or axle of the car. Of course an offender of this nature made the, acquaintance of Judge Buie Monday morning. Ev eryone hailed before the court spoke very highly of the manner in which the patrolmen went about their busi ness, realizing that they, tlre motor ists, were in fault and should pay the fiddler. Those appearing before the record er and depositing $11.60, the costs in the case, with the court were: Archie McDougal, James Breeden, Dan Mc Kenzie, Simon DeVane, T. J. Burns, T. A. McNeill, G. C. Townsend Wade Baxley. H. N Gibson. G T. Lewis, Tom Gilchrist, Bruce Oxendine, Char lie Currie, Girdy Bethune ,H. F. Walters, Gusta McLean, Ran Mc Nair, Jack Hendricks, Asa Miller, Oswald McDonald and James Cau- sor. The patrolmen state that they will make their regular periodical visits to Red Springs in the future and may be expected at any time. They want to warn the driving public to have their cars looked over to see that everything conforms to the State law as they had much rather come here and go away without any ar rests. It is not the idea of the At a mass meeting of prominent citizens representing every section of Robeson county in the court house in Lumberton Friday a protest was made against the county bringing foreclosure suits against the county people who have not paid their 1929 taxes by January 1, as provided in an act relating to Robeson county passed by the last General Assembly. As an outgrowth, resolutions ex pressing the sentiments of those as sembled were passed, and a com mittee was appointed to call upon tax. Collector, R. E. Lewis and request him to make known his position in the matter. In a written letter Mr. Lewis promised all leniency the law will allow, stating it as his belief, that it would be 5 or 6 months be fore the suits will be ready to be. filed. His answer was accepted, and upon motion of Mr. G. L. Thomp son thanks were extended Mr. Lewis for his courtesy. - Not in Rebellious Spirit The meeting was not one rebelion. against the government nor against taxes. It was simply a move to protect those who are not able to pay their taxes at this season of the year, as Mr. K. M. Biggs of Lum- oertqn clearly showed. It is also hoped and believed that this, action will forestall the bringing of an in junction against the county enjoin ing the tax collector from proceed ing under the new law, which many people believe to be unconstitutional. Those who are in position to pay their taxes at this time were urged to attend to the matter at once. Explains Changes Made In Bodies Of Model A Ford “The most notable changes in body designs of the Model A Ford, to be shown here Wednesday '•«*■, been made in the Tudor Sedan, the Coupes and the open cars,” said D. M. Mc Millan, local Ford dealer, today. “The Tudor Sedan has been the most popular of the five passenger models.” he continued. “The new body design will bring to it addition al beauty and the new choice of colors is certain to make it more popular than ever, particularly with women drivers. “More room will be occupants of the rear Access will he easier folding seats in front. provided for compartment around the In exterior der, and Mr. James McInnis receiv- to his work (Wednesday. ing high score for the young men Mr Fred Lee of Rocky Mount spent the weekend in the home of was awarded a cigarette lighter. spent the weekend in the home of Fruit cocktail, a salad course, his aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. coffee and fruit cake were served at J. D. Cobb. Mr. Glynn Cobb returned to Wake the close of the evening. Miss McPhail’s guests included: Forest Sunday after spending the Misses Johnsye Eastwood, Flora and holidays with his parents, Mr. and Martha McKinnon, Mary Roberts, Mary Snoody, Johnsie Graham and Mr. and Mrs W C. McNeill; Messrs Charlie Hamilton, Phil Bragg, James McInnis, James Black, Herbert Cov ington, William Kay, Buck Denny, and Al Halliday of Cranford, N. J. ^ MISS McINNIS ENTERTAINS AT BRIDGE LAST FRIDAY highway natrol to get anyone into । trouble but to help keep them out of appearance, the car will be much im proved. “It still will retain the crown roof accidents and the courts. Local Young Men Attend School At The Wrong Time\ Mrs. J. D. Cobb. Miss Mary Helen Chason spent several days during Christmas with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Clifton. Miss Mary Frances Carver of Fay etteville spent the weekend with Misses Margasat and Annie Tolar. Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Young of mond, Va., arrived Sunday and Mack Rich ¬ spent A high school education is a very desirable thing and the habit of at tending school regularly is one of the most commendable traits a boy can have, but there are times when he should be at school and times when he should be elsewhere. This fact was brought home vry forceable fact was brought home very forcable to three young men of Red Springs Monday morning when they were be fore Recorder J. N. Buie charged with entering the high school build ing, by way of a window, one day last week. This is the second time a group of boys have been before the court for forcibly entering the school build ing this year when there was no school to attend. Owing to the na ture of the offense a road sentence was the only one the recorder could present to the boys, but on account Miss Elizabeth McInnis gave until Christmas evening with their I of their age and the promises of delightful party to a number of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Young, 'their parents to take them in hand friends last Friday evening. Tables Mr. Marcus Allen of Wilmington and see to it that they _ _ _: x were laid for bridge, heart-dice. Hot chocolate, cake dates, and candy were close of the evening. Tables were not set back and and stuffed served at the Guests included: Misses Virginia McLean, Tillie Black, Frances Calla han ,Elizabeth Garrett, Eunice Gibson, Sarah Huggins; Messrs “Buster” Singleton, Keith Dellinger, Bartram Robeson, John Callahan, Erwin Mc- Conneaughey and Beverly and Frank lin Biggs of Lumberton. Mr. Marcus Allen of Wilmington i and see to it that they spent several days through the holi-I mixed up in. any sort of law viola- MISS WATSON ENTERTAINS *7 Miss Miriam Watson entertained at a delightful bridge party at her home on Monday evening the 23 of Diacember. Bridge was played at two tables and at the close of several interest ing progressions a delectable salad course was served by the hostess. Miss Watson’s guests included: Miss Gladys Clark, Ella McPhail. Martha McKinnon, Messrs William Kay, James Black, Herbert Coving ton and Al Love. I mas with relatives in Jacksonville and Wilmington, N. C. Misses Elizabeth and Sarah Paul and guest, Miss Bettie Frances Thag gard, and Mr. Elliott Paul spent part of the holidays visiting relatives in Miami. Fla. While there they at tended the funeral of their uncle, Mr. G. R. Thaggard. Mr. John Sawyer, who is a stu dent at Stab? College. Raleigh, is spending the holidays here with his parents. Mr and Mrs. J. E. Sawyer. Mr, William Allen McCall, a stu- dent at Oak Ridge Military Academy, is spending the holidays here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Mc Cormick. Mr. H. G. Folger and sister. Miss Beulah Folger of Winston-Salem, spent Christmas here fisiiing their brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. M N. Folger. / Mr. E. S. Pate, who has been sick with pneumonia in Thompson Memo rial hospital is recuperating here at the home of his brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. McCor mick. Mr. Dan Buie is on the sick list. days in town with his sister and brother-in-law, Mr and Mrs. W. D. Smith. Mr. T. G. Balfour of Richmond, Va., is spending the holidays here with his children, Mr. and Miss Bal four. Mr. D. C. Adams of Reidsville spent Christmas here with his moth er-in-law and family. Mrs. Adams had been here for several days. Both returned to Reidsville Sunday. Mr and Mrs. J. T. Clark were the recipients of the best Christmas gift ever a fine baby girl. Mr. David Livingston of Columbia, S. C., visited his mother, Mrs. Geo. Livingston, through the Christmas holidays. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heitman and little daughter. Martha Lou, and Mr. Roger Hall of Salisbury spent the Christmas holidays in town with their fother, Mrs. J. W. Hall. A11 returned to Salisbury Friday morn- tion of any nature for a period of one year they were given a Christ mas gift of sixty days with a sus pended sentence, on good behavior during the year. Those appearing before the record er for entering the school building were Renshaw Pratt, Duncan Living ston and Pope Stanton. Local Couple United In Marriage Sunday Miss Elizabeth Watson of Antioch and Mr, Neill Archie Smith of Red Springs were married Sunday in Fayetteville at the home of Mrs. Smith’s sister, Mrs. Warren. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Symonds, of the First Presbyterian church of that city. effect with rounded corners on the rear quarter, the beauty of which will be accentuated by an entirely nevi design body belt and moulding treatment. “The coupe, too, will be entirely new in design. It will have a lower roof line. French roof quarters will emphasize th? low effect and the long lines of the new moulding treat ment. A panel effect carried out by the moulding on the rear deck will add much to the. smart appearance of the car. “Lowering of the roof lines will not bring any loss of head room in side, and driving will tie made more comfortable 'by an adjustable seat, which may be moved forward or backward to suit the driver’s con venience. “The Sporf Coupe which will have a rumble seat as standard equipment will have all the lower body lines of the coupe. The sport treatment will be carried out above the belt line, as heretofore. The roof line will be lower, also", and in this car, too, driving comfort will be improved by the installation of an adjustable seat. The same feature will b*. extended to the convertible Cabriolet. Opeit Cars are New “The two open cars, the phaeton and roadster, are entirely new in de sign, with long, lower lines, and more, be^Tifi’l armearance.” Mr. McMillan emphasized the fact that no new model has. been brought out. Mechanicallv the car is essen tially th? same. While new features such as wheels and a new compo- sit’on steerinv wheel, black and polished to a high bistre, with finger knobs underneath the rim. havo been ’dded, all the standard features which have made the Model A a car of such remarkable dependability have been retained, he said. These include sturdv sfteel con- strurtion. four Houdaille hydraulic double-acting shock absorbers. Triplex shatter proof glass windshield, quick ccoeleration. ease of control, 55 to 65 miles an hour and smoothness, balance and security at all speeds. ing. ) Mr, and Mrs. W. A. China of Rosemary and mother, Mrs. Mi. H. Allen of Little ton spent Christmas Continued on page 4. Lull Before the S.lorm Milds—Your wife seems to be very cheerful and smiling this evening. Meeks—Yes, altogether too cheer- U. D. C. TO MEET The local chapter of the U. D. C. will meet at the home of Miss Cornelia McMillan the Sth of Jan uary at 3:30 o’clock ful and smiling. She’s thing on me.—New Bedfo pt, some- standard. URGES PAYMENT OF DUES The treasurer i of the Bible Fund urges that the monthly dues be paid immediately.